trf 2wd rumor

[muratti]

You´re right, Dave. I didn´t spot that picture before Strange though that they show both...

[DaveG28]

Originally Posted by muratti

You´re right, Dave. I didn´t spot that picture before Strange though that they show both...

Yeah it is a bit, not sure what going on with the springs on the 511 either, seems a bit odd not to just use Tamiya white springs, are they standard dampers on it, can;t get a clear view on my phone!

[jondell]

TRF201X news......

Euros Warm UP 2010......

TQ after three rounds and overnight leader - Lee Martin
Not confirmed, but i'm am assuming that Marc and Vikor are using it and are 4th and 7th overnight.

Good Job

[GRIFF55]

NICE JOB LEE!!! and the other tamiya guys!!!!
Thanks for keeping us informed Delly

[Nige]

Looks like you have an option of two wings to choose from --> http://www.hobby-show.info/shizuoka2010/0073.htm

[tony6187]

Originally Posted by jondell

TRF201X news......

Euros Warm UP 2010......

TQ after three rounds and overnight leader - Lee Martin
Not confirmed, but i'm am assuming that Marc and Vikor are using it and are 4th and 7th overnight.

Good Job

victor is using a b4(with tamiya stickers on)

[ruf]

Originally Posted by muratti

It seems that the 201 will definitly come with the turnbuckles and HL Cylinders.

Where are you seeing this? All the images I've seen show a team driver's car painted up with the HL cylinders, but the "box build" with the normal TRF grey cylinders?

[muratti]

If you look at the piucs in this link there is a TRF201 pictured that has the Tamiya tyres fitted along with a esc and side by side NiMh batteries just as Tamiya does with all their cars. So i really don´t think that this is a team driver´s car BUT it shows HL cylinders that´s why i think it will come with HL cylinders as stock.

[muratti]

This is the link:

http://www.pro-spec.jp/2010sizuoka-hobbyshow/index.html

[qatmix]

Slightly OT but that Tamiya Drift chassis looks fantastic..

Tamiya usually show a spec car, and then show a full spec one next to it with the hop-ups on display. (like the drift car)

The TRF201 seems to have all the nice parts fitted on all of the versions so I would hope that means they are included.

[AaronR]

http://www.redrc.net/2010/05/tamiya-trf201-2wd-buggy-2/

"Expect a late June release, the release date having slipped due to a bearing issue."

Lee's 201 seems to be rolling just fine.

[TRF_AK]

Here are some updates:

• the bearing issue is due to an issue with the supplier, which happens to be ACER
• the HL dampers and titanium turnbuckles ARE included! I confirmed this with the designer of the buggy as well as internally.
• The "random" springs on the 511 are whatever springs that Marc Rheinard ran on the car at the Euros as the car is the winning buggy from last year
• Tamiya USA is bundling the body and wing with the kit, so in the U.S. they will come together

Hope this helps! Finally, here are some new part images.

[AaronR]

Originally Posted by TRF_AK

• The "random" springs on the 511 are whatever springs that Marc Rheinard ran on the car at the Euros as the car is the winning buggy from last year

EDIT: Nevermind... there was talk about WTF springs the 511 had on it at the Japan show

Nice call out on ACER, haha.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

I will never buy Acer ceramic bearings again I put them in my 501x and they are garbage. Buy Bocca or some other kind but not Acer.
Apparently thier customer service is pretty poor too.
$89.00 for bearings and they are not worth 10 cents!

[TRF_AK]

Due to the bearing delay, they might not be using ACER any longer.

[5POINTSTAR]

Thanks for the update AK

[tony6187]

just wondering what are the HL dampers.how do they differ from other tamiya shocks

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Different coating, HL=High Lubricating.

[GRIFF55]

Look what i've found guys!!!! Do we have a UK tamiya supplier (as well as hobby co)???????
http://www.m-k-racing.com/product_in...d=7807&<osCsid>

Nice one Marc on getting these in stock

[DCM]

are they in stock, or on order?