New Tamiya TRF 2wd

[goldy]

Underneath the tower, and run shorty in front?

[Origineelreclamebord]

Thank you Tamiya for changing the sidepods! Though I must say the first mod I can imagine is people chopping out those inside ribs of the pods to make more space for the electronics!

Speaking of those sidepods, they don't look machined either like the earlier description suggested?

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Chopping out the inside ribs will affect chassis flex...

[Origineelreclamebord]

I bet this alu chassis has less flex in general than the plastic tub (especially around the T-plate). I know it affects flex levels, but curiosity would soon get the better of me and my Dremel to find out anyway if I'd buy this chassis

[trowta]

Ugly chassis I think I will stick to what I have now!!!!

[carpaste]

Originally Posted by trowta

Ugly chassis I think I will stick to what I have now!!!!

Right, looking more carefully, will find the car a bit ugly because of the gaps between plastics and the chassis.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Originally Posted by Origineelreclamebord

I bet this alu chassis has less flex in general than the plastic tub (especially around the T-plate). I know it affects flex levels, but curiosity would soon get the better of me and my Dremel to find out anyway if I'd buy this chassis

Ha, ha! You do that!
Let us know how it went.

[HeavyD99]

What would be interesting to see is this new alum chassis vs one of the customized 8mm+ plastic chassis that are out there - to compare traction and flex.

Anyone have a 1/10th scale four post test rig?

[MITamiya]

Have they issued a release date for the new chassis or Big Bores yet?

[trowta]

July

[Toon]

There are some pictures of the new 201 alu chassis in the Oople race report for the 2013 BRCA national round 3 at Eden Park Raceway - http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/2013national-epr/.

About half way down there is a small feature about it. As one of the captions says, it looks a bit... unfinished!

Lee Martin used his Vega 201 to win the event instead..

[xfactor]

Hi all, any news or updates on the new tamiya 2wd, price release etc....

[Chris]

This new lower deck for the TRF201 off-road racing buggy is result of years of dedicated testing by the TRF team. The TRF201 conversion set is designed with the goal of winning the 2014 IFMAR off-road championships. The new aluminum lower deck makes the TRF201 chassis into a long wheelbase, narrower chassis setup, which reduces contact with the racing surface. Drivers can expect their TRF201 and DN-01 model to become even more competitive in at their local track.

Wheelbase is extended by 11mm to provide increased stability.
Aluminum lower deck has hard anodized coating to provide excellent durability.
Resin side guards add to the toughness of the chassis.
Compatible with rectangular-shaped and separate-type battery packs. Battery position can be changed depending upon the type employed.
Set contents

Aluminum Lower Deck x1
Aluminum Front Posts x3
Aluminum Rear Posts x2
Aluminum Battery Post x2
Aluminum Suspension Spacer x1
Carbon Battery Plate x1
Resin Side Guards x2
Body x1
Wing x1

source: www.tamiyausa.com

Anyone seen pictures from the included body?

[kentech]

http://kentech.blogs.se/2013/07/03/t...-set-16200253/

[taomo]

Originally Posted by kentech

http://kentech.blogs.se/2013/07/03/t...-set-16200253/

Release in early july with Big Bores?
I want it!!!

[abiye]

Got my XR kit and big bores today... we have a great Tamiya distributor here in Canada, we get most of the stuff before everyone else.

[taomo]

Originally Posted by abiye

Got my XR kit and big bores today... we have a great Tamiya distributor here in Canada, we get most of the stuff before everyone else.

Lucky you!
Thanks for the info!!

[xfactor]

Is there a price for this kit or have i missed it with me drooooollllliiinnggg all over the key board.

[Chris]

Same body?

http://www.muchmoreracing.net/us/detail/xgb001.htm

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Yes, pretty sure it is.

Bit boring imo...