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Tamiya
11-12-2013
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Tamiya not to renew Martin's contract
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kidcongo
Is there any chance that Lee Martin is happy to...
Is there any chance that Lee Martin is happy to move on? Maybe the split was mutual. Certainly he has the talent to win big with a more supportive brand. I was always surprised he stuck with Tamiya...
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Tamiya
07-08-2013
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TRF 502X Servo saver
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kidcongo
I am definitely using the right adapter, with the...
I am definitely using the right adapter, with the right number of teeth. It has happened to me twice, and really throws the race when your car is suddenly 15° off center. Anyways, it happened...
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Tamiya
07-08-2013
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TRF 502X Servo saver
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kidcongo
TRF 502X Servo saver
Anyone have problems with the stock TRF 502C servo-saver/horn slipping a notch during a race. Seems like the plastic is too soft? Is there an upgrade?
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Tamiya
11-07-2013
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TRF502X spare parts - advice for noobs
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kidcongo
Wow....I've never seen damage like that. Did you...
Wow....I've never seen damage like that. Did you lock your slipper right down?
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Tamiya
06-06-2013
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TRF502X spare parts - advice for noobs
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kidcongo
Brought this post forward for the benefit of...
Brought this post forward for the benefit of Cory01. I use a 7.5 motor with an 19T pinion for my track (pretty tight and twisty).
I would buy 16/17/18/19 pinions maybe with your motor and keep...
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Tamiya
29-04-2013
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Tamiya TRF pricing
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kidcongo
I thought it would be fair to post some comments...
I thought it would be fair to post some comments on AE vs. Tamiya. As I mentioned previously, I just couldn't afford to get my son into a 502X to match mine, so I got him a B44.2 to start racing 4WD...
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Tamiya
10-04-2013
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New Tamiya TRF 2wd
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kidcongo
It seems Tamiya must either be on the verge of...
It seems Tamiya must either be on the verge of releasing some really competetive, and perhaps competetively priced kits, or they are just giving up on Off-road competition-level cars for the time...
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Tamiya
06-04-2013
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Tamiya TRF pricing
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Tamiya TRF pricing
Is it just me, or does Tamiya not seem to be keeping up much with their pricing as compared to their product offering? I know they are a premium product, and they are made in Japan, not China, but...
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Tamiya
04-04-2013
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502X (or 84305) Measurement Please?
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kidcongo
without ripping my undertray off, I can eyeball...
without ripping my undertray off, I can eyeball it. Looks like 40mm between the holes and 3mm think.....again that just a fairly careful guesstimate.
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Tamiya
03-04-2013
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TRF502X spare parts - advice for noobs
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kidcongo
I have the tamiya weight kit that replaces the...
I have the tamiya weight kit that replaces the battery holders (#84305). It seems to help with handling. In my case I found the car a lot less front-heavy which was good for our Winter indoor...
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Tamiya
23-02-2013
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TRF502X spare parts - advice for noobs
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kidcongo
Taomo, Where are you adding the shims to...
Taomo,
Where are you adding the shims to the shocks to prevent leaking oil?
I noticed that bit of Lexan you put under the front bumper plate. I did that too. For those who are wondering what...
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Tamiya
22-02-2013
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TRF502X spare parts - advice for noobs
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kidcongo
TRF502X spare parts - advice for noobs
Well,
I have raced my TRF 502X now for two outdoor seasons (on dirt/clay track) and two indoor seasons (on carpet track with wood barriers (ouch!) and have learned a lot about what breaks and...
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Tamiya
10-02-2013
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Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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kidcongo
Sorry DJ, Didn't mean to offend or flame. ...
Sorry DJ, Didn't mean to offend or flame. Around my parts "Fan-Boy" can be taken as a compliment. The 511 is clearly an awesome car and I don't disrespect it.
On the same hand, I do feel...
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Tamiya
10-02-2013
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Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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kidcongo
Here is a pic where you can see the glue. Really...
Here is a pic where you can see the glue. Really not a problem once they are glued.
It's a simply fix and requires much less effort than keeping your 511 diffs clean. 511 fan-boys like to point...
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Tamiya
10-02-2013
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Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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kidcongo
Hey Taomo, Sorry, forgot another detail...
Hey Taomo,
Sorry, forgot another detail until you mentioned it. Yes the Durango boots slide down. You need to use a small amount of CA glue on the narrow part of the boot to fix the boot to the...
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Tamiya
07-02-2013
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Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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kidcongo
No problem, Keep that needle-nose plier...
No problem,
Keep that needle-nose plier trick in mind. It makes it easy and the hole is very small that the assembly has to pass through
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Tamiya
06-02-2013
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Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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kidcongo
Lets try that link again: ...
Lets try that link again:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_25_1543_1544/products_id/176758/n/Team-Durango-Driveshaft-Outdrive-Boot-Set-2
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Tamiya
06-02-2013
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Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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5,071
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kidcongo
link to follow
link to follow
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Tamiya
06-02-2013
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Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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5,071
Posted By
kidcongo
Ok, You can get them at A-Main hobbies etc....
Ok,
You can get them at A-Main hobbies etc.
The TRF 502X outdrives have a design flaw in that the slots in the oudrives extend into the gearboxes allowing dirt and dust to pass through the...
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Tamiya
06-02-2013
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Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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5,071
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kidcongo
The durango outdrive boots fit the tamiya...
The durango outdrive boots fit the tamiya outdrives perfectly and prevent dirt and dust from getting into the diff through the slot in the outdrive.
I have no problems with gritty diffs since I...
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Tamiya
01-02-2013
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8
Ti Coated Suspension Shafts?
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kidcongo
OK you're right. I was thinking shock shafts. ...
OK you're right. I was thinking shock shafts. Not the suspension hinge shafts. Sorry for the goof up
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Tamiya
31-01-2013
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Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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5,071
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kidcongo
as long as it is silicone grease on the balls I...
as long as it is silicone grease on the balls I think your are OK. I have used Kyosho clear silicone grease and tamiya silicone, and cant say I notice a difference. The reason it is silicone grease...
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Tamiya
31-01-2013
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Ti Coated Suspension Shafts?
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1,383
Posted By
kidcongo
The TI coating is only supposed to make the...
The TI coating is only supposed to make the surface more durable, but I believe Tamiya makes them out of harder steel as well, or the process of coating them with TI makes the underlying steel...
Forum:
Tamiya
29-01-2013
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44
Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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5,071
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kidcongo
Hate to say it, but the original Tamiya steel...
Hate to say it, but the original Tamiya steel balls are junk. They were gritty after one race day. I put ceramics in both ends of my 502X and no problems since. I've had them in one year, and...
Forum:
Tamiya
27-01-2013
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44
Trf502x Diff Build Problems
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5,071
Posted By
kidcongo
Diff ball grease is usually a clear silicone for...
Diff ball grease is usually a clear silicone for the pressure plates and black grease for the thrust bearing. If you are talking about the white Tamiya Ceramic grease, I wouldn't use that on the...
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