1LikesTamiya TRF503 Thread
03-28-2015, 03:34 PM
#646
03-29-2015, 08:51 AM
#649
Banzai is pretty awesome. They always seem to have whatever Tamiya-related thing I'm looking for. Their prices always seem to be what you'd expect them to be... $240 for a DB01RR! Under $100 for a CC01! Under $200 for a CR01! $170 for a DB02!
They were a go to for me when I was really into drifting. Those specialized Japanese parts can be tricky to find. Shipping is a non-issue. Never had any problems with any Japanese online retailer come to think of it. The Chinese ones however (especially around Lunar New Year!)
They were a go to for me when I was really into drifting. Those specialized Japanese parts can be tricky to find. Shipping is a non-issue. Never had any problems with any Japanese online retailer come to think of it. The Chinese ones however (especially around Lunar New Year!)
04-02-2015, 12:18 AM
#650
Tech Rookie
Hello guys, I'm French. I try to buy of the 16244030 Drive Belt trf 503 and no boutique sell them. Would have addresses you.
Thank you
Thank you
04-02-2015, 02:50 AM
#651
Hi peeps just a quick question, Im about to pull the trigger on this buggy but i just want to make sure and ask, does anyone who has this buggy regretted it and is it worth the $$ when you consider it is without a doubt the most expensive buggy so i guess in short is it worth it. TIA
04-02-2015, 07:22 AM
#652
Hi peeps just a quick question, Im about to pull the trigger on this buggy but i just want to make sure and ask, does anyone who has this buggy regretted it and is it worth the $$ when you consider it is without a doubt the most expensive buggy so i guess in short is it worth it. TIA
04-02-2015, 08:23 AM
#653
Hi peeps just a quick question, Im about to pull the trigger on this buggy but i just want to make sure and ask, does anyone who has this buggy regretted it and is it worth the $$ when you consider it is without a doubt the most expensive buggy so i guess in short is it worth it. TIA
04-02-2015, 08:42 AM
#654
if anyone is looking for a roller, maybe including some spares and a body. Message me, ill make you a deal 
04-03-2015, 06:48 PM
#655
Hi fellas i just bought this buggy and realised it doesn't come with a body, can some one tell me what body fits i heard the B44.3 phantom fits, and also were is every one getting their spare parts, can this buggy run a shorty lipo, and lastly what if any hop ups does it need out of the box thanks.
Last edited by HSV427; 04-03-2015 at 07:05 PM.
04-06-2015, 01:31 PM
#656
Hi fellas i just bought this buggy and realised it doesn't come with a body, can some one tell me what body fits i heard the B44.3 phantom fits, and also were is every one getting their spare parts, can this buggy run a shorty lipo, and lastly what if any hop ups does it need out of the box thanks.
Most 502x bodies will fit, im using a proline 502x bulldog body
04-19-2015, 03:07 AM
#657
Tech Apprentice
Having seen that Tamiya are due to release the new TRF211XM in June, it has sparked my interest in the 2WD class again. I used to race a standard TRF201, then a 201 with a Vega conversion, but then switched to 4WD with the TRF503 (and sold the 201).
However, the off-road summer season at my local club starts in May, so I would miss at least one round before the 211 is available. That led me to thinking about removing the front diff/belt/driveshafts from the 503 and using it in a 2WD configuration. Has anyone else tried this? It wouldn't be ideal as the front geometry is quite different to a standard 2WD, but the mid-mounted motor configuration is similar to that found on the Schumacher KF or the X-Ray XB4 2WD, and the track it would be used on is high grip astro, so it might work OK.
I would guess more rear weight bias would be desirable, and I know where I can get a brass 45g weight that fits between the battery packs down the centre spine that would help...
Thoughts?
However, the off-road summer season at my local club starts in May, so I would miss at least one round before the 211 is available. That led me to thinking about removing the front diff/belt/driveshafts from the 503 and using it in a 2WD configuration. Has anyone else tried this? It wouldn't be ideal as the front geometry is quite different to a standard 2WD, but the mid-mounted motor configuration is similar to that found on the Schumacher KF or the X-Ray XB4 2WD, and the track it would be used on is high grip astro, so it might work OK.
I would guess more rear weight bias would be desirable, and I know where I can get a brass 45g weight that fits between the battery packs down the centre spine that would help...
Thoughts?
04-19-2015, 03:12 AM
#658
Tech Apprentice
http://www.modellbau-seidel.de/index...a&best=6244030
I have used them, and they provide a very quick service, and shipping was only 10 Euros to the UK. You may have to use Google translate though, as the website is only available in German!
04-19-2015, 03:18 AM
#659
Having seen that Tamiya are due to release the new TRF211XM in June, it has sparked my interest in the 2WD class again. I used to race a standard TRF201, then a 201 with a Vega conversion, but then switched to 4WD with the TRF503 (and sold the 201).
However, the off-road summer season at my local club starts in May, so I would miss at least one round before the 211 is available. That led me to thinking about removing the front diff/belt/driveshafts from the 503 and using it in a 2WD configuration. Has anyone else tried this? It wouldn't be ideal as the front geometry is quite different to a standard 2WD, but the mid-mounted motor configuration is similar to that found on the Schumacher KF or the X-Ray XB4 2WD, and the track it would be used on is high grip astro, so it might work OK.
I would guess more rear weight bias would be desirable, and I know where I can get a brass 45g weight that fits between the battery packs down the centre spine that would help...
Thoughts?
However, the off-road summer season at my local club starts in May, so I would miss at least one round before the 211 is available. That led me to thinking about removing the front diff/belt/driveshafts from the 503 and using it in a 2WD configuration. Has anyone else tried this? It wouldn't be ideal as the front geometry is quite different to a standard 2WD, but the mid-mounted motor configuration is similar to that found on the Schumacher KF or the X-Ray XB4 2WD, and the track it would be used on is high grip astro, so it might work OK.
I would guess more rear weight bias would be desirable, and I know where I can get a brass 45g weight that fits between the battery packs down the centre spine that would help...
Thoughts?
guys anyone know any specs about the 503 belts ?size ?lenth? pitch?
thanx
05-22-2015, 09:21 PM
#660
Hey guys, just thought it was time for an update, I finally got around to doing a shorty conversion of my own, using a shorty mount for the HB 413( p/n HBS112748), & I have to say, I was VERY pleased. It didn't exactly go any faster, but it jumped & landed SO much better, & it shaved about 73g from the overall weight (now down to 1624g)...
Unfortunately, I can't seem to upload a pic of it right now, just got a new phone(the Samsung Galaxy S6, ), & I'm still figuring out how it works, tried uploading from it, but it failed for some reason, maybe too big a file size, but if I can get that sorted I'll post a pic of it...
Unfortunately, I can't seem to upload a pic of it right now, just got a new phone(the Samsung Galaxy S6,
), & I'm still figuring out how it works, tried uploading from it, but it failed for some reason, maybe too big a file size, but if I can get that sorted I'll post a pic of it...