Tamiya TRF415
Originally Posted by TacticalTimbo
Hi,I've just bought a new stock Tamiya TRF 415 chassis after coming from a TL-01, so completely new.
Man I’ve got so many questions:
My first Q is what motor pinion should I use, I've got a 13X3T motor?
Second does anyone know if I can still use my Futaba s3003 steering servo, if not what should I get?
My third Q is do they make a battery clip for the TRF 415 cos I don't want to waste my money on tape that'll run out!
Lastly do all 190mm shells fit the TRF 415?
an answer to any of these would be greatly appreciated.
Man I’ve got so many questions:
My first Q is what motor pinion should I use, I've got a 13X3T motor?
Second does anyone know if I can still use my Futaba s3003 steering servo, if not what should I get?
My third Q is do they make a battery clip for the TRF 415 cos I don't want to waste my money on tape that'll run out!
Lastly do all 190mm shells fit the TRF 415?
an answer to any of these would be greatly appreciated.
2 - Yes this is fine
3 - You can make one for the TRF415, cant remember which manufacture parts you need, If its the MSX there is a Tamiya conversion kit but its expensive! They dont use a hold down bar as it can tweak the chassis causing the handling to be inconsistent. The tape lasts for ages so for the price of it id stick to that! Just my $0.2
4 - Most of the touring car shells fit - Alfa, Mazda, Stratus, Skoda, Nissan, Nemesis etc
Hope this helps!
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Originally Posted by TacticalTimbo
Hi,I've just bought a new stock Tamiya TRF 415 chassis after coming from a TL-01, so completely new.
Man I’ve got so many questions:
My first Q is what motor pinion should I use, I've got a 13X3T motor?
My first Q is what motor pinion should I use, I've got a 13X3T motor?
Second does anyone know if I can still use my Futaba s3003 steering servo, if not what should I get?
My third Q is do they make a battery clip for the TRF 415 cos I don't want to waste my money on tape that'll run out!
Lastly do all 190mm shells fit the TRF 415?
an answer to any of these would be greatly appreciated.
an answer to any of these would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone know the part number of the Tamiya transponder mount Rheinard often uses to attach his transponder to the servo on his TRF? I could do with one! Much appreciated!
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i still use my S3003 servo for racing, and it's not the best, but it works. I need a new servo though .
I hope this idea doesn’t shock, but as I have a standard 6-cell battery pack (in a wrapper) already which is very good and almost brand new, I've decided to use Velcro to attach it. This is because I don't have any soldering skills, or a soldering iron for that matter to solder together a bunch of single cells. I didn't think Velcro would be strong enough at first but I found out that a 25mm square could hold up to 850g. Given that the pack weights 365g if I where to use two it couldn't conceivably move. ok i might have to trim a bit off here & there to fit on those thin strips between where the single cells sit, but there you have it a method of attaching the battery with out adding any weight, taking up any more space and can be whipped off in an instant plus cos it wont move it won't scratch the chassis! I even found it in blue to match the chassis, he, he !
Oh, btw cheers for that site Burlap, it’s excellent!!
Oh, btw cheers for that site Burlap, it’s excellent!!
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Originally Posted by TacticalTimbo
I hope this idea doesn’t shock, but as I have a standard 6-cell battery pack (in a wrapper) already which is very good and almost brand new, I've decided to use Velcro to attach it. This is because I don't have any soldering skills, or a soldering iron for that matter to solder together a bunch of single cells. I didn't think Velcro would be strong enough at first but I found out that a 25mm square could hold up to 850g. Given that the pack weights 365g if I where to use two it couldn't conceivably move. ok i might have to trim a bit off here & there to fit on those thin strips between where the single cells sit, but there you have it a method of attaching the battery with out adding any weight, taking up any more space and can be whipped off in an instant plus cos it wont move it won't scratch the chassis! I even found it in blue to match the chassis, he, he !
Oh, btw cheers for that site Burlap, it’s excellent!!
Oh, btw cheers for that site Burlap, it’s excellent!!
Everyone who is into electric should have some decent soldering skills...
Originally Posted by TacticalTimbo
I hope this idea doesn’t shock, but as I have a standard 6-cell battery pack (in a wrapper) already which is very good and almost brand new, I've decided to use Velcro to attach it. This is because I don't have any soldering skills, or a soldering iron for that matter to solder together a bunch of single cells. I didn't think Velcro would be strong enough at first but I found out that a 25mm square could hold up to 850g. Given that the pack weights 365g if I where to use two it couldn't conceivably move. ok i might have to trim a bit off here & there to fit on those thin strips between where the single cells sit, but there you have it a method of attaching the battery with out adding any weight, taking up any more space and can be whipped off in an instant plus cos it wont move it won't scratch the chassis! I even found it in blue to match the chassis, he, he !
Oh, btw cheers for that site Burlap, it’s excellent!!
Oh, btw cheers for that site Burlap, it’s excellent!!
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At my local club they race with silver can motors and all run one-ways but I have noticed in 27t at other clubs that people are running spools. I thought that the spool would drag a stock motor down quite a bit on sweeping bends, and that the spool was mainly for running mod. I know that if the track is tight and u r on and of the brakes quite a bit then a spool is good,, Bassicaly do u think that i should get a spool to try when running silver can motors on a flowing track or just not bother?.
Originally Posted by dodo
you mean you attached a stick pack to the chassis using velcro ?!??
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Originally Posted by TacticalTimbo
It might not be the standard way of doing it, but really whats so bad about Velcro? I migt even use it instead of double sided tape this time to stick the radio gear down. I mean the amount of times I had to rip the radio gear off my last chassis for one reason of another, wasting tape & putting extra stress on it.
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anyone have the instruction manual for MR edition? thanks
I'm not sure that i'm using the gear chart at gearchart.com correctly. what is mean't by the size of pinion etc? I thought they were measured in terms of number of teeth. Also what size is the standard spur that comes with the 415?
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Originally Posted by TacticalTimbo
I'm not sure that i'm using the gear chart at gearchart.com correctly. what is mean't by the size of pinion etc? I thought they were measured in terms of number of teeth. Also what size is the standard spur that comes with the 415?
Originally Posted by HarshGuy
Size of the pinion is the number of teeth on the pinion, not sure on the others, but on the MRE it is 102
415 Blue Aluminum screw Set -
For anyone that is interested, I am putting together a few aluminum screw sets for the 415, particuarily the MSX editions. It will have all 84 pieces in blue anodized 7075 aluminum. I am not recomending all of the 84 pieces be used (i.e lower kingpin screw, steering linkage, etc), however they are all included. The cost will be around $25 shipped anywhere in the US and slightly more overseas (not bad considering 84 pieces). I wanted one for myself and I had to order a few extras pieces in each size regardless. I will also have individual pieces available in smaller quatites for $0.40 per screw. Should be available by the end of theweek. Email ([email protected]) or pm if interested.
Erik
Erik