trf 2wd rumor

[DCM]

RC-Champ in Japan, I think they go knocking on the back door of Tamiya HQ for their delivery

[peetbee]

Originally Posted by Smartalec

Meanwhile I hear from a very reliable source that the Hobby Co. won't have them in stock until August
.........and that they will have a 6 - 8 week turnaround for the spares as they are not stocking them but will only get them in to order

Now why doesn't that surprise me?
Don't hobby co ship their stuff in container by sea now, hence the looooooooong delays?

If they're not interested in supporting the TRF side of things why oh why can't they let someone else import it?

[fastinfastout]

Originally Posted by DCM

which company does Champ use, for parcels, and does anyones tracking number work, as yet??

well they have not sent mine yet. What they do is, like other companies do, give you a tracking number, and wait for their courier to pick it up and take it to the post office. It could take another 24hrs until your package gets picked up.

edit....didnt realise someone had already answered this question

I hope your package gets stuck in customs haha

do you guys in the UK get stung for customs by the way?

[knighthawk]

How much does it work out in GBP's to get one imported then guy's ?

[DaveG28]

Mine will be in the post Saturday, $225 for the kit (not sure about bodyshell etc!)

[DaveG28]

$245 including shell and wing!

[DCM]

Originally Posted by peetbee

Now why doesn't that surprise me?
Don't hobby co ship their stuff in container by sea now, hence the looooooooong delays?

If they're not interested in supporting the TRF side of things why oh why can't they let someone else import it?

Yes, it comes in a container, which is put on one of them dodgy Hong Kong fishing boats, I think, and then goes the long way round...

The man who runs Hobby Co is a good friend to Mr Tamiya, and the way the Japanese do business, he gets it, careless. There were rumours that the R/C side of it was to be split off, but that's died now. If shops are pissed off, then another way around this issue, is to import from the likes of Stellamodels, and RCMart, yes they will discount and sell to shops, so you would get the items far sooner, and be able to order stock without a possible 8 week delay.

Yes, Customs, if the value is over a certain amount, then we get hit for customs.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Originally Posted by fastinfastout

oh well I've already won then

cos I'm going to rip into the build as soon as the package arrives

LOL
I'm taking my sweet time...on average its a 4-6 hour build.
I usually take my dremel and get the burrs off the parts after
you remove them from the tree. I did my 501x like that.
Most people like the smell of a brand new kit. Bah I dont even pay attention to that....

[CraigM]

Champ posted mine yesterday, should arrive in oz Monday-Tuesday

[DCM]

And it's off.... out of the starting gate

Jun 18 - 14:58 - Posting/Collection - HIRANO Branch - Osaka prefecture 547-8799

[fastinfastout]

already ahead of ya

Jun 18 1:07 Dispatch from outward office of exchange OSAKA INTERNATIONAL Branch Osaka prefecture

[LhOrLoGeR]

201 is in France

[DCM]

Bugger, come on Tamiya courier pidgeon, fly fast....

[OldTimer]

Not sure how well this will format but below is the parts list for the TRF201.

Part# Description
19334135 Lower deck
19004269 A Parts
19114073 L Parts
19114075 N Parts
19004273 AA Parts
19401602 Parts bag A
15700147 3/32" Steel balls (12pcs)
13454715 Aluminum motor mount (Blue)
19805957 3x10mm Hex Countersunk screws (10pcs)
19804411 3x36mm Hex Contersunk screws (10pcs)
19805888 2.6x10mm Cap screws (10pcs)
19804409 Diff screw,Nut
13504011 Counter gear (48P-20T)
19805767 3x8mm Hex Countersunk screw (10pcs)
19805991 3mm Lock nuts (Thin Type/4pcs)
19804246 5x0.5mm Spacer (5pcs)
19805823 2x8mm Stainless shaft (4pcs)
19804295 Pressure plate (2pcs)
15005188 Slipper spring
19804410 Diff joint L,S
13454710 Slipper shaft Pin Type
19808069 7mm O-Ring (2pcs)
13454709 Idler shaft
19401603 Parts bag B
19805765 3x8mm Hex screws (10pcs)
19805778 3x12mm Hex screws (10pcs)
19804412 3x23mm Hex screws (10pcs)
19805896 3mm Nuts (Black/10pcs)
19804205 5mm Ball connector (Black/4pcs)
19805763 3x10mm Hex Screws (10pcs)
19805989 3x15mm Hex screws (4pcs)
19804194 3x10mm Hollow screws (2pcs)
19804301 2.6x27mm Stainless shafts (4pcs)
19805854 2x3mm Screws (3pcs)
19804310 2.6x5mm Screws (5pcs)
19805777 3x2.5mm Grub screws (10pcs)
19804370 4mm Washer (10pcs)
19440664 1.6x10.4mm Shaft,Cross joint,3x2.5mm Grub screw
19805990 3x5mm Hex screws (10pcs)
13454711 Suspension mount FF (Blue)
19804413 Front axle (2pcs)
13454713 Steering post L
19808241 3x33.4mm Stainless shafts (2pcs)
19808022 730 Rubber sealed bearing (4pcs)
19804243 630 Ball bearings (2pcs)
15004089 Steering spring
19808222 Rear wheel axle (2pcs)
19808221 64mm Swing shaft (2pcs)
19401604 Parts bag C
19805684 3x12mm Hollow screws (2pcs)
19804305 Rear axle washer (2pcs)
19805764 3x20mm Hex screws (10pcs)
19805779 2x5mm Cap screws (2pcs)
19808013 3x6mm Cap screws (2pcs)
19805746 3x8mm Cap screws (2pcs)
19805958 3x14mm Hex screws (10pcs)
19804414 Spring retainer (4pcs)
19805776 2x9.8mm Needle roller pin (10pcs)
19805702 6mm Snap pin (10pcs)
19804291 11.5mm O-Ring,7.5mm O-Ring (4pcs each)
19444361 12mm O-Ring (4pcs each)
16294011 Sponge tape (2pcs)
19804334 2.6x8mm Cap screws (10pcs)
19805911 2.6x8mm Tapping screws (10pcs)
19805754 3x8mm Tapping screws (10pcs)
11424459 Logo sticker
42109 840 Ball bearing (Fluorine sealed/2pcs)
42111 850 Ball bearing (Fluorine sealed/2pcs)
42113 1050 Ball bearing (Fluorine sealed/2pcs)
42115 1510 Ball bearing (Fluorine sealed/2pcs)
42121 3x45mm Blue Titanium turnbuckle shaft (2pcs)
42132 HL Cylinder for Aeration dampers (Front/2pcs)
42133 HL Cylinder for Aeration dampers (Rear/2pcs)
49299 Ball diff springs (2pcs)
50576 3mm Grub screw （10pcs）
50586 3mm Washer （15pcs）
50588 2mmE ring （15pcs）
50597 Damper O ring red （10pcs）
50994 5mm Suspension balls (8pcs)
51093 TB Evolution IV 46mm Suspension shaft (4pcs)
51274 TRF501X E Parts (Rear upright)
51280 TRF501X V Parts (Damper cap)
51281 TRF501X W Parts (Damper piston)
51282 TRF501X X Parts (Damper retainer)
51283 5mm Reinforced adjuster
51287 Large ball diff plate
51321 DB01 Dish wheels (Rear/White)
51408 TRF201 B Parts (Motor cover)
51409 TRF201 C Parts (Front upright)
51410 TRF201 D Parts (Hub carrier 30 deg)
51411 TRF201 F Parts (Front suspension arm)
51412 TRF201 J Parts (Rear suspension mount)
51413 TRF201 M Parts (Damper stay)
51414 TRF201 Front dish wheels
51415 TRF201 48 Pitch spur gear (79T)
51416 TRF201 52T Ball diff gear set
51417 6026 Thrust bearing
51418 3x35mm Stainless shaft (2pcs)
53159 4mm Aluminum flanged lock nut (Blue)
53536 3x12mm Titanium hex countersunk screw (5pcs)
53537 3x14mm Titanium hex countersunk screw (5pcs)
53539 5.5mm Aluminum spacer set
53586 4mm Shim set (3 types/10pcs each)
53587 5mm Shim set (3 types/10pcs each)
53588 10mm Shim set (3 types/10pcs each)
53825 TB Evo IV 2.6mm Stainless suspension shaft
53869 Aluminum short ball nut (Blue)
53969 5x8mm Hard hex head ball head connector (5pcs)
53975 TRF501X Setting spring set (Rear)
53977 TRF501X Damper piston (1.3mmx2) 2pcs
53978 TRF501X Damper piston (1.4mmx2) 2pcs
53979 TRF501X Damper rod guide set
53980 Dust cover for adjuster
54027 DB01 Slipper pad
54042 TRF501X Titanium coated piston rod (Front/1pair)
54043 TRF501X Titanium coated piston rod (Rear/1pair)
54080 4mm Aluminum lock nut
54142 DB01 High-traction lower arm (Rear)
54221 TRF201 Front spring set

[DCM]

looking at that, I can use the DB01 rear arms and hubs on the back, if I am in need, excellent!! And B4 size spur gears!!

[DaveG28]

Hadn't seen the fancy bearings were included too, there's loads more standard in this than the 511, good stuff!

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Originally Posted by DCM

looking at that, I can use the DB01 rear arms and hubs on the back, if I am in need, excellent!! And B4 size spur gears!!

I got so many 501x spares. All I'll have to stock on the car is front A-arms. And spares for the front end.
I have eveything else.

[DCM]

TRF Transcontinental update

Jun 19
1:07 Arrival at outward office of exchange
OSAKA INTERNATIONAL Branch
Osaka prefecture
549-8799

[gisleea]

Ordered...

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Originally Posted by gisleea

Ordered...

Mines coming thru Great Planes in the US of A.
At the track I race at. I called them today about the order.
They said Wed or Thursday next week.

Stella is offically SOLD OUT! WOW THAT WAS FAST!