TB02R--loosely fit tyres?
03-18-2005, 02:40 AM
#1
TB02R--loosely fitted tyres?
just got this newly released kit and found the tyre to be very loose when fitted to the wheels (a lot of slack--unlike the snug fit that we are so used to).
Anyone else with this issue? Thx for reading.
Anyone else with this issue? Thx for reading.
Last edited by bluz; 03-18-2005 at 11:51 PM.
03-18-2005, 10:44 PM
#2
The tyres are Tamiya type A ..... if you overstretch them while fitting onto the rims, there will be quite a gap.
Anyway, I'll go check mine to see if got same problem.
.....later !
Anyway, I'll go check mine to see if got same problem.
.....later !
03-18-2005, 11:51 PM
#3
Thx for your response Ghostfit. I'll be interested to know if u've got the same issue. Overall i'm quite pleased with the 02R.
Originally posted by Ghostfit
The tyres are Tamiya type A ..... if you overstretch them while fitting onto the rims, there will be quite a gap.
Anyway, I'll go check mine to see if got same problem.
.....later !
The tyres are Tamiya type A ..... if you overstretch them while fitting onto the rims, there will be quite a gap.
Anyway, I'll go check mine to see if got same problem.
.....later !
03-19-2005, 07:19 AM
#4
bluz...that is the charecter of the type a..it has slightly more gap in the tires for more air gap in the inserts...type a are meant for coll whether which i suggest you keep it aside for the carpet races or night bashing and get a set of type b's or b3 to play with in the day..
03-19-2005, 09:04 AM
#5
Kelvin, I think Bluz meant the gap between the rims and tyre where you normally put the CA
Okay, I've check mine and there is no gap bigger than 0.5 mm.
After fiddling with it awhile, I managed to get >1mm gap when the inserts got outta place and pushed the tyres out.
Check if your inserts are seating properly.
Cheers !
ps: Actually, I'm quite disappointed with the 02R.
........Where's the alloy motor mount, what happened to the alloy steering parts.....
Oh well, I guess theres always the TB02 TRF to look forward to !
Okay, I've check mine and there is no gap bigger than 0.5 mm.
After fiddling with it awhile, I managed to get >1mm gap when the inserts got outta place and pushed the tyres out.
Check if your inserts are seating properly.
Cheers !
ps: Actually, I'm quite disappointed with the 02R.
........Where's the alloy motor mount, what happened to the alloy steering parts.....
Oh well, I guess theres always the TB02 TRF to look forward to !
03-19-2005, 03:49 PM
#6
Tk u Kelvin and Ghostfit for yr responses and tips.
Yes i was refering to the slightly bigger gap than normal between the rims and the tyres. No matter--will get those b's as suggested while i save these for display.
**as for the 02R--i guess its how Tamiya want to position this car--which is at the mid range price--so not having the rest of the hop-ups is understandable (but still disappointed none the less...). So i just got the alloy motor mount, the body stiffener yesterday.
Yes i was refering to the slightly bigger gap than normal between the rims and the tyres. No matter--will get those b's as suggested while i save these for display.
**as for the 02R--i guess its how Tamiya want to position this car--which is at the mid range price--so not having the rest of the hop-ups is understandable (but still disappointed none the less...). So i just got the alloy motor mount, the body stiffener yesterday.
03-20-2005, 06:20 AM
#7
ps: Actually, I'm quite disappointed with the 02R.
........Where's the alloy motor mount, what happened to the alloy steering parts.....
Oh well, I guess theres always the TB02 TRF to look forward to ! [/B][/QUOTE]
so when is your 02R track ready? any lateral chassis flex with those carbon gearbox braces installed?
........Where's the alloy motor mount, what happened to the alloy steering parts.....
Oh well, I guess theres always the TB02 TRF to look forward to !
[/B][/QUOTE] so when is your 02R track ready? any lateral chassis flex with those carbon gearbox braces installed?
03-20-2005, 07:26 AM
#9
CAT....the tires are like that wan....just glue them and use it....type a's are like that mate...
03-20-2005, 10:31 AM
#10
Originally posted by alana07
so when is your 02R track ready? any lateral chassis flex with those carbon gearbox braces installed?
so when is your 02R track ready? any lateral chassis flex with those carbon gearbox braces installed?
You should know me wat ! ......buy car, disappear, keep car for 2 - 3 years, re-appear and run with obsolute car ! .....
03-20-2005, 10:41 AM
#11
hmm...guess thats the tbo2r alan....the r is just a racing chassis....the 04r also didn't come with those stuffs...but i be getting one soon so maybe we can discuss about the car and setups soon when i get it up for the next race....but i understand how you feel...
as for the tires type a..guess they were just molded like that..but they can stick on well nicely seated..just don't forget to use a rubber band...we have been using them for years at the asiacup..and yes...it was a pain glueing them...save them for the carpet tac finals....
as for the tires type a..guess they were just molded like that..but they can stick on well nicely seated..just don't forget to use a rubber band...we have been using them for years at the asiacup..and yes...it was a pain glueing them...save them for the carpet tac finals....
03-20-2005, 11:03 AM
#12
Originally posted by KELVIN KHNG
...save them for the carpet tac finals....
...save them for the carpet tac finals....
03-20-2005, 06:25 PM
#13
Tb02R chassis material?
Hi TB02R owners,
Is the TB02R plastic chassis material made of the same stock TB02 kit or is it the light weight carbon plastic similar to TA04R?
Is the TB02R plastic chassis material made of the same stock TB02 kit or is it the light weight carbon plastic similar to TA04R?
03-21-2005, 12:40 AM
#15
ghostfit...the actual tamiya asia cup that you guys are qualifying for is on carpet at down town east in late august....
the chassis is of the same as the original chassis..nothing different kk...
the chassis is of the same as the original chassis..nothing different kk...