trf 2wd rumor

[DaveG28]

WHere's good for ceramic diff balls for the trf201 sized diff?

[GRIFF55]

pdub;). what atre the 6 different prices on champ for?

[DCM]

Griff, I think it is just option packs, like springs, wheels etc

[DaveG28]

pdub;). what atre the 6 different prices on champ for?

Though Pdub were just 3mm? Aren't the new ones 2.6mm?

[GRIFF55]

sorry, thought they were imperial. Cant harm to ask;)

[DaveG28]

sorry, thought they were imperial. Cant harm to ask;)

I'll give them a shout, what were you and the Bav up to earlier by the way, never had so many Beetlejuics on my phone??:lol:

[GRIFF55]

gota love that!! where you got yours pre ordered then? what will it be in £?

[DaveG28]

gota love that!! where you got yours pre ordered then? what will it be in £?

Hoping to get mine through Stella, no price yet though as they need a yen/$ exchange rate based on the date they pay for the stock!

[muratti]

Hoping to get mine through Stella, no price yet though as they need a yen/$ exchange rate based on the date they pay for the stock!

Exactly what i heard from them. They promised to contact me as soon as they have informations, if not i hope to read it on THIS page :thumbsup:
I will get my kits from Stella for sure.

[5POINTSTAR]

Nope, I don't pre-order anything, i'll just wait and get the best price at the time :thumbsup:
Same here, I never pre-order... I'll wait for it to land on US soil first and look for the best price.

[muratti]

I was windering if the TRF201 will be driven with normal 4WD Front tires (since they are recommended by Tamiya)? Has anybody got information if the 51414 TRF201 Front Dish wheels is designed for 4WD Front tyres or for 2WD Front tyres (as the slim one from Schumacher are)???

I wanted to order tyres from the UK but i am unsure wether to buy 4WD Fronts or Slim (2WD Fronts).

Anybody? :confused:

[simoncrabb]

They're be 'normal' width - the 2wd and 4wd width is the same.

You can use them with wide or narrow 2wd tyres - just mount them differently, you may need to trim some of the wheel off.

[muratti]

Thanks, this means i can use both (for example Schumacher) normal Mini Spike Front Tyres (4WD) and Mini Spike Tyres Slim? What do you mean with trimming some of the wheel off? What do most people tend to use on their b44 and Kyoshos or does it only depend on the soil you run on? Wide Fronts if soil is loose and slim ones if traction is high on packed clay or something?

[AaronR]

Some more info on the Tamiya Canada site... :)

http://www.tamiya.ca/40000%20series/42167_110_rc_trf201_chassis_kit.htm

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Should be a great car! The build should be amazing! As with all TRF kits.:D
This kit has already gotten attention on every good rc website.
oople, rcuniverse, and rctech :)

[5POINTSTAR]

Should be a great car! The build should be amazing! As with all TRF kits.:D
This kit has already gotten attention on every good rc website.
oople, rcuniverse, and rctech :)
You forgot TamiyaClub :) ...

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Oh yeah, I have not got on there in a long time. Maybe I will tonight.:D

[kentech]

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/42167trf201/top700.jpg

[Garry Driffill]

What on earth are then round things in the middle of the car!? :confused:

[jimmy]

You mean the battery hold down thumb screws / nuts

[Garry Driffill]

Under the cell strap Jimmy :o



:woot:

[simoncrabb]

Thanks, this means i can use both (for example Schumacher) normal Mini Spike Front Tyres (4WD) and Mini Spike Tyres Slim? What do you mean with trimming some of the wheel off? What do most people tend to use on their b44 and Kyoshos or does it only depend on the soil you run on? Wide Fronts if soil is loose and slim ones if traction is high on packed clay or something?

Yes, you could use either of those on the wheel. Or staggered ribs.

There's not much racing here on dirt, mainly astro, so rarely wide tyres are seen on the front of a 2wd.

Chopping of the wheel, I mean this bit, the bit in red, on the inside of the wheel, you end up with a narrow wheel ideal for narrow front 2wd tyres.

|_|____|_|

[muratti]

Yes, you could use either of those on the wheel. Or staggered ribs.

There's not much racing here on dirt, mainly astro, so rarely wide tyres are seen on the front of a 2wd.

Chopping of the wheel, I mean this bit, the bit in red, on the inside of the wheel, you end up with a narrow wheel ideal for narrow front 2wd tyres.

|_|____|_|

Thanks for you answer Simon!

[muratti]

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/42167trf201/top700.jpg

As i am just about to buy an esc and motor for the 201 i was thinking if the SXXTC fits under the body with its cooling ribs. So according to this pic it should fit, remains only the questions if the fan also fits once installed...

[Lee Martin]

Muratti,

My speed passion GT2.0 fits under the body with Fan attached to the top. The body has a perfect clearnace for the fan. See pics from Talywain report.

Hope this helps

[muratti]

Muratti,

My speed passion GT2.0 fits under the body with Fan attached to the top. The body has a perfect clearnace for the fan. See pics from Talywain report.

Hope this helps


Many thanks, Pidge this helps a lot! If you could also measure the height of your esc with fan all possible TRF201 buyers would know if their esc fits or not. That would be awesome:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Thanks in advance!

[B44&501xRacerEX]

I have a JR XR3I computer FM radio, JR metal geared servo, and Novak 8.5 XBR brushless system ready to drop in this car.
Good combo that I ran in my E-firestorm. It will be making it's way into the TRF 201.:lol:

[Lee Martin]

i think the body gives the clearance for just about any speedo combo, but personally i think you should all have Speed passions in your cars anyway, not only is the performance superior, but the blue coating matches the Tamiya blue anodizing..............!

Should you need anymore reason!

[chemax92]

What on earth are then round things in the middle of the car!? :confused:
Yes! I think this is a vintage TRF car, at least for the cells !!!
:lol:
In these times... promoting the latest spec car with "obsolete" gear...:thumbdown:
;)

[MRD]

If you notice, all the gear in the car is Tamiya branded, and as of yet they don't do a Lipo stick pack so thats probably why the cells are in there ;)

[PositivoNegativo]

Release date 2010/06/19 ??

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/42167trf201/index.htm

[CraigM]

mmm got my pre-order in. Rcchamp is saying ETA is sometime in June. The car looks great, even if it resembles the B4 (which I loved) the TRF shocks and being metric make it a cut above :thumbsup:

[mof]

Release date 2010/06/19 ??

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/42167trf201/index.htm

A Finnish retailer said they are expecting kits to arrive in May.

[CraigM]

anyone know if it will come with a body in the kit? it's a bit of a joke that you have to buy the 511 one separately

[CraigM]

anyone know if it will come with a body in the kit? it's a bit of a joke that you have to buy the 511 one separately
Apparently they didn't feel the need to include it

Tamiya 54210 2WD Buggy body parts set
Tamiya 54211 2WD Buggy rear wing set

[DCM]

Just got an email, Tamiya have set a Release date of 17th June!! :woot: :woot: :drool:

[mof]

anyone know if it will come with a body in the kit? it's a bit of a joke that you have to buy the 511 one separately

except you wouldn't buy the 511 one for 201, would you?

And no body/wing included.

[mof]

Just got an email, Tamiya have set a Release date of 17th June!! :woot: :woot: :drool:

Apparently kits will arrive in Europe before that (end of May is expected).

[muratti]

Does it mean kits in Hongkong will be available before Europe will have some? I hope so!!!

[fastinfastout]

you would think so!

HK is closer to japan than anywhere else that would sell trf kits.

I'm hoping so, just waiting for someone to offer preorders from HK, such as rcmarket, rcmodel, rcmart, and then I will all over it :lol:

[kentech]

Europe always gets TRF kits first, usually 3-4 weeks before Japan and Asia, as long as the distributor has ordered the cars in time. This has been the case for 4-5 years already and is a Tamiya strategy to help the European distributors compete with Asia.

HK will most likely get the kits a few days before Japan, but still middle/end of June time.

Kits for Europe will likely be sent from Tamiya last week of May...

[Carno]

a Tamiya strategy to help the European distributors compete with Asia.

Smarter strategy for the European distributors would be to not ask ridiculous prices for the products.

So many shops and esp. the LHS here ask ridiculous prices for the kits.
If you order something from Asia and can save like €50 or more even when charged with import taxes and shipping you start wondering where those €50 come from.

I understand people have to make a living. but if you can save 50 euro on an amount of 250.

Found a German webshop that asks decent prices for kits though. Was looking at the TB-03R kit to replace my old TA-03 and compared the prices with Hong kong and including 19% tax the price was nearly identical.

Classic example was the old Dutch distributor that sold the Volac ESC (rebadged Sphere TC€240) for €350 :bored:

[CraigM]

Release date in Japan is 17 June.

RC Champ are taking preorders

[kentech]

Smarter strategy for the European distributors would be to not ask ridiculous prices for the products.

So many shops and esp. the LHS here ask ridiculous prices for the kits.
If you order something from Asia and can save like €50 or more even when charged with import taxes and shipping you start wondering where those €50 come from.

I understand people have to make a living. but if you can save 50 euro on an amount of 250.

Found a German webshop that asks decent prices for kits though. Was looking at the TB-03R kit to replace my old TA-03 and compared the prices with Hong kong and including 19% tax the price was nearly identical.

Classic example was the old Dutch distributor that sold the Volac ESC (rebadged Sphere TC€240) for €350 :bored:

The unfortunate fact is that within the EU distributors have to cope with things like the following:

- VAT (about 15-25% depending on the country)
- High shipping costs from Asia (think 20-30%!) if you want it delivered within a reasonable timeframe. These costs are constantly rising as well...
- constantly changing Yen exchange rate which is today @ 122 when it was @ ~165 under 2 years ago (do your maths and you notice a 35% change - has Japanese products you buy risen 35% in 2 years?)
- high costs for employing people
- etc.

Those are the unfortunate facts. Still, if the customer can buy the same product considerably cheaper from Asia and have it at his home within a week, of course he will! So European distributors and shops naturally have to try to compete with Asia, USA AND Europe today. But the distributor is not there to lose money. If that's what's demanded to sell cars then he will in the long term most probably stop selling that car before it makes his company go bankrupt. So we end up with a situation where there is no distributor selling that car.

Just a somewhat simplified example to show it's a more complex situation than most think. Of course some chose to sell the cars with very little or no profit just because they're Tamiya fanatics :)

[Carno]

The unfortunate fact is that within the EU distributors have to cope with things like the following:

- VAT (about 15-25% depending on the country)
- High shipping costs from Asia (think 20-30%!) if you want it delivered within a reasonable timeframe. These costs are constantly rising as well...
- constantly changing Yen exchange rate which is today @ 122 when it was @ ~165 under 2 years ago (do your maths and you notice a 35% change - has Japanese products you buy risen 35% in 2 years?)
- high costs for employing people
- etc.

Those are the unfortunate facts. Still, if the customer can buy the same product considerably cheaper from Asia and have it at his home within a week, of course he will! So European distributors and shops naturally have to try to compete with Asia, USA AND Europe today. But the distributor is not there to lose money. If that's what's demanded to sell cars then he will in the long term most probably stop selling that car before it makes his company go bankrupt. So we end up with a situation where there is no distributor selling that car.

Just a somewhat simplified example to show it's a more complex situation than most think. Of course some chose to sell the cars with very little or no profit just because they're Tamiya fanatics :)

It's not simple I know. But comparing prices on the internet is.
I bought my Durga for €200 from a dutch webshop that isn't even specialised in RC. My LHS was offering one for €260.

Even within the EU the prices vary to much. People have to make a living. But apparently some people are just not good at it and lose clients cause they ask to much.

If you want people to buy the car in european shops. Tell your retailers to maintain a uniform price (where possible) and to stock parts.
That way they'll get and keep customers.
Don't think releasing a car two weeks earlier in europe will solve much.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Just got an email, Tamiya have set a Release date of 17th June!! :woot: :woot: :drool:

They might all be released in the same month. Europe, Asia, then Japan, then USA. Unless Im wrong again.:confused:
I realize us Americans will have to wait longer than others. As I'm in
no big hurry as the car probably wont be used until winter. I will
however go ahead and build it paint the body, glue the tires, and
install the electrics. and put it back in the box for winter.

[DCM]

Tamiya attempt to now do a 'global release' but it never really works, and the belief that Hobby Co will get them in.... fat chance

[mikeyscott]

How much are these going to cost then? (not that I want one).

[makinwaves]

Yeah you do Mike, otherwise you'd be drooling over the Schumacher forum ;)

Come to the blue side :) Good meeting on Sunday, looking forward to a few more in drier conditions.

[mikeyscott]

Yeah you do Mike, otherwise you'd be drooling over the Schumacher forum ;)

Come to the blue side :) Good meeting on Sunday, looking forward to a few more in drier conditions.

No need as your saw how good the SVs were at the weekend!! What was it SX and SV on FTD?? ;)

Sorry but I'm staying with Schumacher..

Lee Martin would make anything look fast. I believe if you gave him a TRF, B4, RB5, SV etc he'd still win / TQ etc.

Anyway see you on the 30th May ?

I'm just interested where they are going to price this car as the 2WD is a very busy market at the moment, which is a good thing!

[Lonestar]

Guys

sorry if the question's been asked already :blush: but do we know which F/R wheel "standard" this car will use?

In other terms, can I reuse the dozens of b4 wheels I kept in my workshop "just in case" when I sold my B4 chassis last week? Or shall I sell them too?

Thanks!
Paul

[fastinfastout]

Guys

sorry if the question's been asked already :blush: but do we know which F/R wheel "standard" this car will use?

In other terms, can I reuse the dozens of b4 wheels I kept in my workshop "just in case" when I sold my B4 chassis last week? Or shall I sell them too?

Thanks!
Paul
rear wheels are standard 2wd pin fitment.

fronts are tamiyas, unless you get
54220 TRF201 Front Axle (For 3/16” x 3/8” Bearings)
which apparently you can use B4 rims, its likely, however not confirmed if they are for B4 rims. Sorry I could not be more definite!

[Lonestar]

rear wheels are standard 2wd pin fitment.

fronts are tamiyas, unless you get
54220 TRF201 Front Axle (For 3/16” x 3/8” Bearings)
which apparently you can use B4 rims, its likely, however not confirmed if they are for B4 rims. Sorry I could not be more definite!

Thanks for the help :) The good news is I have mostly rears left... so I'm in good shape it seems :)

Paul

[kentech]

A bit of a teaser...

More @ http://kentech.blogs.se/

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c99/kentech/TRF201_scan1_S.jpg

[5POINTSTAR]

Speedtech r/c will be taking pre-orders for the 201 in US, not sure if they ship overseas. I buy most my Tamiya/TRF parts from this shop and they are great! Check out the link below, the body and wheels etc is included and the price is $280.00 :D..

http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebproductdetail.asp?catmainid=52&id=9524

[DaveG28]

Hmm, still waiting to see if it comes with those turnbuckles and shocks (and grey ballcups), if it does though that's an awesome price!!

[simoncrabb]

Hmm, still waiting to see if it comes with those turnbuckles and shocks (and grey ballcups), if it does though that's an awesome price!!

No chance, in my opinion, especially on the grey ball cups, that don't even exist...

[GRIFF55]

no, i haven't seen any of them either?????????
I hope it does come like that, i might get one then!

duga duga

[Rich D]

Placed my order with SpeedTech :thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

No chance, in my opinion, especially on the grey ball cups, that don't even exist...

Yeah your right actually, I've never seen any

[footey]

i have some of them on my 511 :drool:

[qatmix]

Does this mean that the kit will have the wing and shell included? Or are they just bundling them together?

[fastinfastout]

Does this mean that the kit will have the wing and shell included? Or are they just bundling them together?
apparently only the US cars will include the body and wing.

it doesnt make any difference anyway, as they will jack up the price with the extras.

[qatmix]

ah, ok Champ is still cheaper when getting the shell and wing extra I just wanted to see if I could cancel those.

[fastinfastout]

yeh champ has 2 kits on preorder for me:)

and the price for the body is very reasonable.

[MRD]

Looks like the car will come with all the goodies on :thumbsup:

http://www.rceasy.com/2010/05/13/49th-shizuoka-hobby-show-2010-tamiya-trf201-chassis-kit/#more-31166

[joelwhite]

Gotta love the translation!

"International Off-Road 3 GP was held in July that showed a sensational debut in the top goal is TRF201 Pyuareshingubagi 2WD quickly appeared. Place the motor Riyaendo to set the four-wheel Daburuuisshubonsasu Eareshondanpa spring and dedicated. It is also specially developed ball differential drive system, such as recruitment and thrust ball inches"

[kentech]

http://www.hobby-show.info/shizuoka2010/ (http://www.hobby-show.info/shizuoka2010/)

http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/u...20Show%202010/ (http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu84/RaceAndDriftJapan/Shizuoka%20Hobby%20Show%202010/)

http://www.hobby-one.co.jp/hobby/2010hobby02.html (http://www.hobby-one.co.jp/hobby/2010hobby02.html)

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/report/news1.htm (http://www.tamiya.com/japan/hobbyshow/report/news1.htm)

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

[muratti]

It seems that the 201 will definitly come with the turnbuckles and HL Cylinders.
Strange thing is that Tamiya sat the 501X Worlds Edition beside the 201 and not the 511....

[DaveG28]

It seems that the 201 will definitly come with the turnbuckles and HL Cylinders.
Strange thing is that Tamiya sat the 501X Worlds Edition beside the 201 and not the 511....

Isn't that the 511 above/behind the 501we on the stand? With some random looking dampers/springs on it..?

[muratti]

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

[DaveG28]

You´re right, Dave. I didn´t spot that picture before :thumbsup: 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 :thumbsup:

[GRIFF55]

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

[Nige]

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

[tony6187]

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 :thumbsup:
victor is using a b4(with tamiya stickers on):thumbsup:

[ruf]

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

[qatmix]

Slightly OT but that Tamiya Drift chassis looks fantastic.. :thumbsup:

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. :mad:

[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]

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.:yawn:
Apparently thier customer service is pretty poor too.:mad:
$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:confused:

[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_info.php?cPath=212&products_id=7807&<osCsid>

Nice one Marc on getting these in stock:thumbsup:

[DCM]

are they in stock, or on order?

[GRIFF55]

orders being taken steve, ready for 1st batch delivery

[Rich D]

It would be brill to have MK supplying kits and parts for the 201 and 511 ! :drool:

[matdodd]

Griff The Hobby co dont have plans to bring the 511 in but are bringing the 201 in, should be here end of June @£259 and we should have stock from the first batch :thumbsup:

[qatmix]

I think its the US ones that will be late June, the Japanese one still seems to be end of May (well according to RC champ)

[tony6187]

I think its the US ones that will be late June, the Japanese one still seems to be end of May (well according to RC champ)
champ website is saying 18th june the kits will be shipped

[spud31]

Yup my lhs has 5 TRF 201 on order the prices quoted do not included a bodyshell thats an extra £19.99

[HairySteve]

Hobby Co did bring in some TRF511's last year but they were so pigging expensive they couldn't shift them! We had 3 off them on a deal price tail end of last year and sold all of them after the Pettit (most of the local club racers snapped them up). For some reason TRF's over here (aside from the 501's we had back in 07) don't seem to come with bodies, but as Spud says, the body for the 201 will be £20 and the wing set £10.
-Steve

[pete68]

ha ha just order my trf201 should be here on monday:p
289.95$ canadian for the total package of the car its a great price !:thumbsup:
ill let you know how the built goes and some racing also !!
pete68

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Mine's ordered! Looking forward to the build. My LHS said $329
Body and wing im still undecided in colors to paint it. Us americans get the body and wing in the kit. :)
But I might just paint the body metallic blue and the wing metallic black to match my 501x.
Leave the wing sides clear like the picture and paint the inside black.

[Mr. Red]

Ordered mine from the U.S. Got the wings and body package deal;)

[GRIFF55]

C'mon guys, support the uk shops or we will never get anybody to carry stock over here. That would be reaaaaallllly handy

[pete68]

C'mon guys, support the uk shops or we will never get anybody to carry stock over here. That would be reaaaaallllly handy

hi griff i am from canada lol thats why
and in the us at 329$us its a rip off order
them from canada ats cheaper lol

[Mr. Red]

Well, found it on speedtechrc for 280$ US! And I don't live in the U.K so for me it is a no brainer.

[DCM]

C'mon guys, support the uk shops or we will never get anybody to carry stock over here. That would be reaaaaallllly handy

I do as much as I can, but Hobby Co are making the price to high.... and there was Tamiya suppose to be having a 'Global pricing policy' so it isn't cheaper to buy from another country :(

[T4miy4 Guy]

I do as much as I can, but Hobby Co are making the price to high.... and there was Tamiya suppose to be having a 'Global pricing policy' so it isn't cheaper to buy from another country :(

It`s a joke ! :thumbdown:

Andy

[mof]

TRF201 in stock at local hobby store :wub

[nismo]

i tot the official release date is 16/17th june?

its already in store now?

[Mr. Red]

Hey!
Who stock 2.6mm ceramic diff balls for the 201??? Odd size but better I guess for the performance.
Or anybody knows if ceramic balls are included in the kit perhaps?:drool:.

EDIT:
Got it all wrong. Still inch sized. The diff screw is 2.6mm...
My bad.

[mof]

i tot the official release date is 16/17th june?

its already in store now?

As already mentioned in this thread, kits arrived in Europe before official release date.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

where? What stores have it in stock?

[DaveG28]

Sorry, are the diff balls the same size as on the 511 then?

[Fredrik Emilsson]

No, it has 3/32″ diff balls.

[DCM]

same as the B4 then I think!!

[B44&501xRacerEX]

It's nice they standrized it common to other 2wd buggies.
Tamiya does a good job doing that.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

hi griff i am from canada lol thats why
and in the us at 329$us its a rip off order
them from canada ats cheaper lol

It's still might not be the actual price. tower hobbies jacks thiers up at first then lowers it.
I didnt buy it from tower just my LHS here in town matches tower's price for me. :)
Tower has it for $339, my lhs said $329 so they did knock off $10 for me.
Support your local hobby shops!
Beileve it or not my local hobby shop has a website. www.golflandusa.net (http://www.golflandusa.net)
Robert needs to update the site as it's outdated a little bit thou.

[muratti]

I´d be interested too where in Europe the TRF201 is already in stock. I know Tamiya wanted to deliver to Europe first to have an advantage against the Hongkong shops but it would be a surprise to see a TRF201 in any shop in Europe today...

[mof]

I´d be interested too where in Europe the TRF201 is already in stock. I know Tamiya wanted to deliver to Europe first to have an advantage against the Hongkong shops but it would be a surprise to see a TRF201 in any shop in Europe today...

Well, it is in Finland at least... too bad Euro is so weak that the price is a bit steep at the time of this writing.

http://www.racingfactory.fi/tuotteet/SAHKOAUTOT-Tamiya/42167-Tamiya-TRF201-Chassis-Kit-108739

Body and wing set (2 wings) included.

"Varastossa" = "In stock"

[pete68]

guess what i found in the mail today lol
my trf201 nice

[DCM]

PICS please!!

[Mr. Red]

In what order does the world get their 201? delivered?

Have been carless for too long now....

[kentech]

Anybody desperate to get a TRF201 in Europe quickly you can email me at info (at) racingfactory.fi

All parts look good as usual in TRF kits.
I'll try to post some pics when I have time.

[GRIFF55]

does it come with blue turnbuckles and gold shock bodies then?

[kentech]

does it come with blue turnbuckles and gold shock bodies then?

Yes :thumbsup:

[DCM]

Sweet!! woot woot, does it come with the new shock barrels?

[Rich D]

does it come with blue turnbuckles and gold shock bodies then?


Assume that means the blue Titanium ones and not the blue aluminium ones ?

Also, the cylinders, are they definitely the bronze coloured HL ones ? And the shafts - are they the gold ones ?

Sorry for all the questions, trying to decide what extras we all need !

Cheers

[Nige]

Just seen the 201 on Ebay; guess there will be a steady trickle of them from now on.....:thumbsup:

[kentech]

Yes, yes, yes, yes.
That's the answers to the questions :)

Parts list:
http://data6.blog.de/media/585/4715585_4574171da2_d.pdf

[DCM]

Does it come ready to accept Imperial bearinged wheels on the front?

[Fredrik Emilsson]

And those 5mm adjusters...Same ballcups as 511 and 501X? Same part. nr.
No grey ones?

At least some Hard Hex Head Ball Head Connectors included.

[fastinfastout]

Just seen the 201 on Ebay; guess there will be a steady trickle of them from now on.....:thumbsup:

I only see the steering bridge for the 201x, not the kit

[pete68]

Does it come ready to accept Imperial bearinged wheels on the front?

they are for metric in the kit u need to buy the option
to used the b4 wheels #54220 3/16 x 3/8 bearing
pete68

[fastinfastout]

What is the part number for the new ball cups that only team drivers has access to?

I can only find tamiya #51283 reinforced ball cups for the 501x as these are the only reinforced ball cups from tamiya I can find, but looked at some online sites and it says the item was added to their site in 2007. Surely its not these are they?

edit.....51283 came with the db01, so the reinforced ball cups are still crap

want to build another tamiya, but with some quality tamiya ball cups, not like their crap that is included in the 501 and db01 kits that strip ball cups pretty easy. And not going the 4.3mm tc5/hb/losi/rpm route again.

[DaveG28]

What is the part number for the new ball cups that only team drivers has access to?

I can only find tamiya #51283 reinforced ball cups for the 501x as these are the only reinforced ball cups from tamiya I can find, but looked at some online sites and it says the item was added to their site in 2007. Surely its not these are they?

edit.....51283 came with the db01, so the reinforced ball cups are still crap

want to build another tamiya, but with some quality tamiya ball cups, not like their crap that is included in the 501 and db01 kits that strip ball cups pretty easy. And not going the 4.3mm tc5/hb/losi/rpm route again.

I've been running mine virtually every week this year and I haven't popped a single one of the "crap" ones, or bent them. I am beginning to think it was a batch that had a problem, last summer the ones I had bought the previous spring were rubbish and kept popping, but my kits and spares bought in the autumn are fine.

I think they had a bad batch of 416 arms at the same time, so am wondering if they had a plastics issue for a while...

Where are they on eBay??

[Nige]

Where are they on eBay??

Have a look at 'completed listings' - they're both now sold.

[GRIFF55]

m-k-racing amish!!:thumbsup:

[Rich D]

Dave i have still got those king pins you loaned me here dude. If you pm me your address as per my pm a week or so ago ill gladly post them back !

[Rich D]

Have a look at 'completed listings' - they're both now sold.


I can`t see any completed 201`s worldwide on Ebay :confused:

[Funkymojo]

Saw the TRF 201 at my LHS. Buggy looks good, quality is really good. It's a pity it doesn't come with body shell, wing and rims...

[DaveG28]

m-k-racing amish!!:thumbsup:

I meant where has them now!!

For once not totally impressed with Stella, struggling to get confirmation they are holding parts etc!

[pete68]

http://www.rcottawa.com/index.php?topic=5327.150
there is a lot of picture on our local forum go take a look :p
pete68

[DaveG28]

m-k-racing amish!!:thumbsup:

Although, that's a pretty damn good price for uk stuff!:thumbsup:

[GRIFF55]

give marc a ring tommorow matey, i'm sure he'll sort you out;) Might have losi shock bladders too???

[Nige]

I can`t see any completed 201`s worldwide on Ebay :confused:

Not sure why you didn't find them, but seller has listed some more --> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NIB-Tamiya-RC-1-10-2WD-Off-Road-Buggy-TRF201-42167-/350364427217?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item519358e3d1

and body's --> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NIB-TAMIYA-TRF201-Body-and-wing-set-54211-54210-/380240979899?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item588820e7bb

Think I'm going to wait so I can compare prices with HK sellers.

[kentech]

Ball cups in the kits are grey, which means that since they have the same part# it will likely be a running change.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Have to be careful when ordering new ballcups then...

It also have the damper rod guide set (#53979)

[fastinfastout]

Not sure why you didn't find them, but seller has listed some more --> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NIB-Tamiya-RC-1-10-2WD-Off-Road-Buggy-TRF201-42167-/350364427217?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item519358e3d1

and body's --> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NIB-TAMIYA-TRF201-Body-and-wing-set-54211-54210-/380240979899?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item588820e7bb

Think I'm going to wait so I can compare prices with HK sellers.
I've pre-ordered mine a while back at rc champ for $220us so will wait the extra week or so. Its hard though :cry:

[DCM]

I don't mind the wait.... got a spares pack and imperial axles ordered to.

[DaveG28]

More option parts have been announced guys, will try and get them onto trfracing tonight, some nice blingy aluminium bits!!

[c0sie]

RRP/SRP with body and wing is £330 (OMfG)....for what is basically a B4FT with a Tamiya sticker on it.

What makes the 201 £125 more expensive than the B4FT then??

If each car was hand delivered by Pidge, who then came into your house and helped build it I could understand...but £330 seems stupidly OTT pricing imo.

[flipside]

Maybe it's not worn out after one meeting.

[Dyna]

LOL that'l teach you Cris to mess with us Tamiya die-hards.... :lol: :p

[c0sie]

Matt, I think if flipside is wearing out his B4FT after one meeting, that maybe there is a deeper underlying issue that needs resolving :D

Is the Tamiya die-hard club like the masons? Full of doctors and other rich folk? LOL

[GRIFF55]

If each car was hand delivered by Pidge, who then came into your house and helped build it I could understand.

the first wouldnt be viable, but i recon if you paid then he would build it for you:)

[flipside]

Matt, I think if flipside is wearing out his B4FT after one meeting, that maybe there is a deeper underlying issue that needs resolving :D


Maybe :)

But I'm not even a tamiya die hard, was just guessing :)

I would spend the money on an AC CR2 instead!

[c0sie]

Maybe :)

But I'm not even a tamiya die hard, was just guessing :)

I would spend the money on an AC CR2 instead!

AC all the way :thumbsup:

[Dyna]

Then what are you two doing on here if your not Tamiya lovers ?? Bugger off to your own Section then :p

You know, that dark place somewhere above where not many people go... :lol:

[c0sie]

There was a thread somewhere that involved buggering an osterich....I'll go back there then lol

[Fredrik Emilsson]

More option parts have been announced guys, will try and get them onto trfracing tonight, some nice blingy aluminium bits!!

You mean things like
54241 TRF201 3x35mm Ti Coated Suspension Shaft (2pcs.)
54242 TRF201 Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount (3.0, Front)
54243 TRF201 Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount (3.0, Rear)
54245 TRF201 Aluminum Rear Upright (0.5°)
54246 TRF201 Aluminum Rear Upright (1.0°)
;)

Btw, Stellamodels will have 201 in stock next week. Price ~$210.
Great supplier.

[DaveG28]

You got the same email I did :thumbsup: Good news on the suspension holders, on rctech sounds like the plastic ones may not be the best..

I usually find Stella great, just been struggling a bit on the preorder side this time!



You mean things like
54241 TRF201 3x35mm Ti Coated Suspension Shaft (2pcs.)
54242 TRF201 Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount (3.0, Front)
54243 TRF201 Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount (3.0, Rear)
54245 TRF201 Aluminum Rear Upright (0.5°)
54246 TRF201 Aluminum Rear Upright (1.0°)
;)

Btw, Stellamodels will have 201 in stock next week. Price ~$210.
Great supplier.

[DaveG28]

Those rear uprights may well prove useful on the 511, I know they used 0.5 ones on the 501 at some point which weren't released. One of mine is poor on low grip traction at the rear so a bit more toe in works for me :thumbsup:

[flipside]

I usually find Stella great,

I prefer Jupiler :thumbsup: B*******tch

[pete68]

building the car was flawless!!:thumbsup:
the tranny is very smooth !
the steering rack uses 6 bearing kool!
and yes the grey ball cups !
the shk h/l body golden shk shaft silky smooth !
hex screws all over :woot:
except for 4 philips to hold
the hinge pin on the arm :thumbdown:
the only tools u will need is a 2mm hex a 1.5mm hex
the famous tamiya cross and a phillips screwdriver
ill post pic later
pete68

[Fredrik Emilsson]

[QUOTE=DaveG28;384978]You got the same email I did :thumbsup:QUOTE]

Sorry if I spoiled your surprise Dave. Won´t happen again.;)

Really looking forward to building it. Have´nt built a new car since april last year (my 511).

http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54246L.jpg (http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54246L.jpg)http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54246R.jpg (http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54246R.jpg)

* 54246 TRF201 Aluminium Rear Upright (1.0°)
* Availability: July

These blue uprights will enable 1.0 degree of rear toe-in angle to enhance grip. The outermost bearing position features larger 1350 bearings (standard size is 1050 bearings), which contributes to an improved maintenance cycle. Compatible with TRF201, DB01, and TRF511 chassis machines.
Set includes:

* 1350 bearing x2 5x8mm hex head ball connector (black) x2
* 5.5x3mm aluminium spacer (blue) x2 5.5x0.5mm aluminium spacer (blue) x2

http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54245L.jpg (http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54245L.jpg)http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54245R.jpg (http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54245R.jpg)

Images show CAD drawings

* 54245 TRF201 Aluminium Rear Upright (0.5°)
* Availability: July

These blue uprights will enable 0.5 degrees of rear toe-in angle to enhance grip. The outermost bearing position features larger 1350 bearings (standard size is 1050 bearings), which contributes to an improved maintenance cycle. Compatible with TRF201, DB01, and TRF511 chassis machines.
Set includes:

* 1350 bearing x2 5x8mm hex head ball connector (black) x2
* 5.5x3mm aluminium spacer (blue) x2 5.5x0.5mm aluminium spacer (blue) x2

http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54243.jpg (http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54243.jpg)

* 54243 TRF201 Aluminium Rear Suspension Mount (3.0, Rear)
* Availability: July

This blue aluminium suspension mount helps ensure secure attachment of the suspension arms and it is also smaller in size than the kit-standard part. Furthermore, by installing it upside down you can change the position of the suspension by 1mm, thereby giving you another way to fine-tune your car’s settings.


Aluminium Rear Uprights For Tamiya TRF201

http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54242.jpg (http://www.rcracer.com/images/stories/2010-06/040610content/tamiya/54242.jpg)

Images show CAD drawings

* 54242 TRF201 Aluminium Rear Suspension Mount (3.0, Front)
* Availability: July

This aluminium suspension mount helps ensure secure attachment of the suspension arms and its blue colour will also dress up your machine.

[pete68]

where can we find the weight of the new trf201 frt spring !!
#54221 blue/green/red

[simoncrabb]

Oooh look, those rear hubs have copied the Kyosho RB5 alloy rear hubs with the phat bearing on the outside...

Has anyone designed a mid conversion for it yet?

[tony6187]

I've pre-ordered mine a while back at rc champ for $220us so will wait the extra week or so. Its hard though :cry:
HOW DID YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM?I HAVE EMAILED THEM TWICE WITH NO RESPONSE,DID YOU USE THE ORDER FORM?CHEERS

[tony6187]

Oooh look, those rear hubs have copied the Kyosho RB5 alloy rear hubs with the phat bearing on the outside...

Has anyone designed a mid conversion for it yet?

hmmm thought the b44 had these first

[Nige]

HOW DID YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM?I HAVE EMAILED THEM TWICE WITH NO RESPONSE,DID YOU USE THE ORDER FORM?CHEERS


When I've ordered before I just sent them an email; just click on E-mail under the 'How to Order' section on this link --> http://www.rc-champ.co.jp/Champ_International/International_index.htm

[DaveG28]

Has someone confirmed the 201 defintely comes with good quality ballstuds and not the made of cheese 511 ones?

Love those rear hubs, the K ones look funky, looks like more expense sigh!! Good tuning tip though, my 511 was awesome indoors on sloppy stuff except needing more traction out of corners, hoping these will help!?

[pugs]

I know where there is 2 in stock and I've used the company before for my trf501x, might get caught for import tax though I did with the 501x, 1st 2 people to pm me can have the link:lol:

[fastinfastout]

HOW DID YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM?I HAVE EMAILED THEM TWICE WITH NO RESPONSE,DID YOU USE THE ORDER FORM?CHEERS
champ_international@rc-champ.jp

[Lee Martin]

I would build the car for a sum of money ;)

[Mossy]

I would build the car for a sum of money ;)

Car whore :woot:

[Lee Martin]

build whore actually

[qatmix]

I would build the car for a sum of money ;)

Thats half the fun, almost as much as racing them.

I'm surprised there are no carbon shock towers or stabilisers announced with those parts. I intend to race this at bury over the summer so would which set of the rear hubs would be ideal for astroturf outdoors?

Cheers

Champ should a

[Lee Martin]

i run the .5 hubs

[Smartalec]

Anyone know if the 201 shock shafts/body's are the same as the 511?

[nismo]

here's mine
smethg wrong PB
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/ni_smo/525e957f.jpg

[Rich D]

Anyone know if the 201 shock shafts/body's are the same as the 511?

Bodies and shafts are the same as the 511 Alec front and rear. HL cylinders and gold shafts as std with the 201. The front spring kit has a different part number to the 511 front spring kit though - rear spring kit is the same :)

HTH

[Smartalec]

Cheers Richard, that's excellent as I have 2 extra sets of shocks with HL cylinders and gold shafts as spares for the 511 :thumbsup:

[kentech]

Tamiya Japan TRF201 product page now up.

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/42167trf201/index.htm

[kentech]

Had to reorganize the Tamiya parts to fit the new 201 spares and options available so far :)


http://www.racingfactory.fi/IMG_0236.jpg

http://www.racingfactory.fi/IMG_0238.jpg

[peetbee]

Oh how I wish there was a shop near me with all that Tamiya goodness in! :drool: :thumbsup:

[nicefrog]

Very impressive looking thing on the official pics :)

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/42167trf201/chassis.jpg

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/42167trf201/front.jpg

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/42167trf201/rear.jpg

[pete68]

wow thats a lot of spares parts where is that lol!!

and where can we find lee martin and mark rheinard set-up
thanks
pete68

[Lee Martin]

My set ups will be posted on TRF racing uk on monday. :)

[RudeTony]

wow thats a lot of spares parts where is that lol!!

and where can we find lee martin and mark rheinard set-up
thanks
pete68

Pete - you only need Lees set up

[mof]

wow thats a lot of spares parts where is that lol!!

RacingFactory.fi

[falcon pwner]

None of the shops on KWS in Mong Kok, HK, have stock yet. They were expecting them in from the distributor this Friday but I guess delivery has been pushed back another week. They're a bit vague about the price, but apparently somewhere around HKD1900.

[marco NL]

Yo guys look here


http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Tamiya-RC-1-10-2WD-Off-Road-Buggy-TRF201-42167-/350364427217?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item519358e3d1

cheers marco

[fastinfastout]

yes we already know they are on ebay, but they are more expensive there.

I'm waiting for my pre-order to come in, plus im waiting for parts such as the imperial axles

[DCM]

I got a kit, shell, wing, wishbones and imperial axles all coming on ptr-order

[TKG26]

Hey Guys..

My Local hobby shop brought in 10 cars a week and a half ago and 3 of them hit my local track this past wed nite...

Here are some shots of mine..

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3549.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3539.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3548.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3547.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3546.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3545.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3544.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3543.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3542.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3541.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3540.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3550.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3551.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss201/TKG26/Tamiya%20TRF201/IMG_3553.jpg

[falcon pwner]

Is the 201 kit screw set titanium?

So glad to that Tamiya didn't waste time with the worthless cross head screws they shiped out with the db01! :thumbdown:

[suparajicon]

Is the 201 kit screw set titanium?

So glad to that Tamiya didn't waste time with the worthless cross head screws they shiped out with the db01! :thumbdown:
Titanium screws are a option.
Those that come with the kit may not be cross head screws, but probably are not a very good quality either.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Never seen a TRF with philips screws? 511 has 4 (that secures hinge pins on each suspension arm) but rest of them are hex. Same on 201.

511 screws are better than the ones that came with the 501X.
I´ve have not had any problem with them.

[TKG26]

Those are kit screws, black steel hex screws. The kit uses 8 tiny philips screws to capture hing pins. The lighting makes those screws look stainless but they are not.

[OldTimer]

Is there a manual for the 201 which can be downloaded anywhere ?

[DCM]

I have not seen one as of yet Jon.

[peetbee]

My set ups will be posted on TRF racing uk on monday. :)
It's Tuesday where are they?!! ;)

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Think he is kinda busy, will publish end of the week. Right Lee?

[Lee Martin]

correct!

[peetbee]

Well, can't blame me for trying!

[GRIFF55]

BUSY!!!! hahahahaha:woot::p

[strobe]

When you getting your 2wd Tamiya Mr Griff:woot:

[GRIFF55]

Pre ordered with mk racing mate!:thumbsup:
When are you coming back to proper cars then?

[V-Rossi]

Pre ordered with mk racing mate!:thumbsup:
When are you coming back to proper cars then?
No more CR2 then?

[JohnM]

I guess only Lee really knows so far, but does it drive as much like a B4 as it looks like one?, or is it more like a RB5 with a nicer rear end feel?

Really didn't like my B4, but I do like the look of this TRF:drool:

[Lee Martin]

Much nicer rear end!

[DCM]

I assume it got the sharp steering without the hyperactive rear of the B4 then?

[GRIFF55]

No more CR2 then?

Yes, for this season:thumbsup:;)

[JohnM]

Much nicer rear end!

That's good to know, that was the bit of the B4 I couldn't get on with, it was almost like the two ends of the car were designed by two people who never met each other!

[fastinfastout]

got a word from rc champ that they received their 201x shipment today.

cannot wait:)

[RudeTony]

Get your set up right from the start, so check out www.rudebits.co.uk (http://www.rudebits.co.uk) for the right weights as designed/tested/used by Lee Martin.
Look cool as well

[DCM]

got a word from rc champ that they received their 201x shipment today.

cannot wait:)

paid already :thumbsup:

[fastinfastout]

paid already :thumbsup:
me too:thumbsup:

I've also got a tracking number:p

[DCM]

Me to.... Race is one... Escape from Japan, the Transcontinental TRF challenge :thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

Waiting for a Stella email, fingers crossed, really want to run it at Oz!

[fastinfastout]

Me to.... Race is one... Escape from Japan, the Transcontinental TRF challenge :thumbsup:
I'm in Australia, see who gets it first, built and raced haha

[DCM]

See who gets it first, hell yes.... I am gonna takes me time to build it though.... mmmmm love the Tamiyaness of it all

[fastinfastout]

oh well I've already won then :thumbsup:

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

[DCM]

pmsl, I may just do a build thread, so all them Tamiya peeps can watch and explode infront of their screens... (disclaimer: I hold no responsibility on any injuries, whilst you filthy hair palmed buggers get excited over the pics!!) lol

[qatmix]

Ditto, The Champ TRF201x race is on :thumbsup:

[DCM]

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

[DCM]

I bet this pile don't last long

http://www.rc-champ.co.jp/top_20100617_trf201.jpg

[qatmix]

Japan EMS post, usually comes through as parcel force in the uk. The trackign number wont work as they register them today and they will be collected and scanned tomorrow.

I think Tues/ Weds would be a realistic date

[DCM]

It will take a couple of working days to get from Japan to the UK, then forever to get from Heathrow or whichever airport handles it, to my house :(

[Smartalec]

Meanwhile I hear from a very reliable source that the Hobby Co. won't have them in stock until August :thumbdown:
.........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 :thumbdown::thumbdown:

[DCM]

And thats why, after years and years of running Tamiya, I just don't bother trying to get the stuff in the UK, as Hobby Co tells the shops, we don't stock it as we don't sell the kits, but then the kits are then over priced and always gets here late, so people buy overseas, then whilst they are at it, fill up on spares, ship it and still pay less than the kit in the UK.

I feel sorry for the likes of Mark Knight, who is desperately trying to promote TRF in the UK, only to have the one company who should be helping, turn and kick them in the bollocks.....

WELL DONE HOBBY CO!!

[GRIFF55]

your joking?

where's that pic from steve?

[DCM]

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

[peetbee]

Meanwhile I hear from a very reliable source that the Hobby Co. won't have them in stock until August :thumbdown:
.........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 :thumbdown::thumbdown:
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]

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]

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]

oh well I've already won then :thumbsup:

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

LOL :p
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 :p

Jun 18 1:07 Dispatch from outward office of exchange OSAKA INTERNATIONAL Branch (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:OpenWindowDispatch%28%272%27,%27/service/place_search.do%27,%27place%27,540,380%29) Osaka prefecture

[LhOrLoGeR]

201 is in France :woot:

[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]

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.:thumbsup:

[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]

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!