trf 2wd rumor

[Metla]

Stella is offically SOLD OUT! WOW THAT WAS FAST! How official is that?, They still list the kit as in stock.

[falcon pwner]

Just picked mine up from RC Model in Mong Kok for HKD1600. :thumbsup:

I happend to notice there was at least one more on the shelf if anyones still looking!!!

[tony6187]

RC MUSHROOM 229 USD INCLUDING SHELL AND WING:thumbsup:

[Nige]

RC MUSHROOM 229 USD INCLUDING SHELL AND WING:thumbsup:


The text says USA version includes body and wing.

RC Mushroom are based in Hong Kong, so I imagine this price excludes body and wing.

[muratti]

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

I already got my kit and built it. There are no flourine sealed ball bearings included, i think maybe Tamiya wanted to do this when they did the manual but then decided to pack in normal metal shielded ball bearings as maybe the flurine sealed are too expensive?
For sure is that the kit comes with metal shielded ball bearings.

[DCM]

I remember that there was an issue with the bearing supplier, which caused the delay in the release...

[muratti]

Correct, but if they had problems with the fluorine selaed ones would it mean that all fluorine sealed ones are damaged or something? I just ordered some :cry:

[B44&501xRacerEX]

I already got my kit and built it.
For sure is that the kit comes with metal shielded ball bearings.

Well I wouldnt want Acer bearings in the car anyhow.
They prematurly fail over time. The metal ones repel dirt better.
Rubber sheilded would be even better. It's cheaper to get
a full set of Bocca bearings than it is acer. A set costs $55.
While the Acer's are over priced at $89
You e-mail Bocca the measurements and they make you some.
As they make bearings for real cars as well.

If you cant get Bocca in your area then maybe try TEAM BLUE STAR.
I have them in my blackfoot xtreme and they last forever!

[DCM]

Correct, but if they had problems with the fluorine selaed ones would it mean that all fluorine sealed ones are damaged or something? I just ordered some :cry:

I don't think they were damaged, but I either they were sub standard or they couldn't meet the deadline

[muratti]

Ok thanks.
Has anybody got some information if the Front wheels will be released in black and yellow as for the DB01/TRF501/TRF511 cars? I saw some pics of a TRF201 with yellow wheels at the Shizuoka Hobby show but in all information i have read since then there wasn´t even a part number for yellow or black front wheels.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

The only option is dying rims. Id rather not try it and just leave 'em white.;)
Black ones might come out. Dont know about yellow.

[muratti]

Thanks, i did the first test run today. It handled well! I now have the manual setup but need some info: what can i do if the rear end is a bit loose on power? In long curves it tends to oversteer too much. I did tighten up the diff a bit and made a little more negative camber on the rear. Is this the right way to go?
Also what oil should be used front and rear? I used Asso 40wt at front a 30wt at rear. Is it too hard at the front?

I race on dirt with Schumacher Mini Spikes yellow front and rear and have a LRP Vector X12 8.5 motor and LRP Sphere TC esc. Both stayed very cool compared to my DB01R.

Any help is much appreciated.

[V-Rossi]

Try the following:

- Less anti-squat
- Softer rear spring
- Front shock more inclined

[Lee Martin]

Bigger wing gurney?
more weight added.

i will post my set up soon that i hope will be helpful!

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Correct, but if they had problems with the fluorine selaed ones would it mean that all fluorine sealed ones are damaged or something? I just ordered some :cry:

I´ve tried them and can´t really say they are better than other bearings I´ve tried.
The shield came right of on some of the bearings...:cry:

[muratti]

Bigger wing gurney?
more weight added.

i will post my set up soon that i hope will be helpful!

Thanks Pidge and V-Rossi, i think this will help. I am curious on your setup :woot:

[muratti]

I´ve tried them and can´t really say they are better than other bearings I´ve tried.
The shield came right of on some of the bearings...:cry:

Thanks Fredrik, that is what i hoped not to hear :(
At least i will try them once and if i find no difference i will buy rubber shielded ones from Macau instead.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

I think that´s a better option...

[DCM]

It's in the country

Jun 20
18:35 Awaiting presentation to customs commissioner COVENTRY PARCELFORCE UNITED KINGDOM

[Fredrik Emilsson]

I´ve had 2 cars in customs for almost 6 days now.
Hope UK customs are faster than swedish customs.

But I have spare parts, ha ha!

[DCM]

some days, they can be super fast, other days, I swear they must be taking the piss!!

[fastinfastout]

It's in the country
mines delivered to my postal address:thumbsup:

just need to pick up some paint on the way over now

[DCM]

aaaaah cock!! :thumbsup:

[LhOrLoGeR]

The 1st race for the TRF201 in France :thumbsup:

http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/06/21/100621094555484216.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsa15.casimages.com/img/2010/06/21/100621094625875517.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

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http://nsa14.casimages.com/img/2010/06/21/100621094823416798.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

[fastinfastout]

do you run on astroturf in france?

[LhOrLoGeR]

Yes, but i broke a rear hub career on 1st final :cry:.

I used the Hupo Honigl B4 setup of last European Championship.

[OldTimer]

It's in the country

DCM mine was shipped out on Saturday and also got into Coventry yesterday which is pretty swift, also in customs.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Finally! 2 cars through customs. Only 2 cars left then...;)

[DCM]

what you going to be making for it, Jon?

[DaveG28]

Mine missed customs somehow, waiting for me at the post office! :thumbsup:

[DCM]

buck and fugger!! no fare!!

[OldTimer]

what you going to be making for it, Jon?

Need to have a good look at it 1st but possibly a mid motor version :drool:

[DCM]

start with carbon towers... mmmm

Is anyones tracking number working with ParcelFarce, and Dave, were you hit with charges?

[Dyna]

Need to have a good look at it 1st but possibly a mid motor version :drool:


Snap.... ;)

[DaveG28]

start with carbon towers... mmmm

Is anyones tracking number working with ParcelFarce, and Dave, were you hit with charges?

Yes, and no!

Have had issues with Parcelforce tracking lately though, doesn't find half my parcels!

[mikeyscott]

Yes, and no!

Have had issues with Parcelforce tracking lately though, doesn't find half my parcels!

Because the same Royal Mail monkeys work for them...

[DCM]

Worse think, Japan post even tells me it is in the UK, and awaiting HMRC, parcelfarce are ???

[DaveG28]

Talk about service, never mind 2 day delivery from the far east, Stella just emailed me to say the parcel is waiting at my post office as they've tracked it too!

[DCM]

sweet!!

[tony6187]

The text says USA version includes body and wing.

RC Mushroom are based in Hong Kong, so I imagine this price excludes body and wing.
just got confirmation from rc mushroom,there kits do come with wing and body sets:thumbsup:

[budgio]

Ordered mine 11.30pm Friday received this morning at 7.30 :) cheers Stella

[DCM]

this is the second time I ordered from Champ, and the other companies have got it out faster :(

[jasonrcb]

Lol nick yours must of been sat on the plane next to mine cant beat that for service :thumbsup:

[qatmix]

Its not champ, it would have been there this morning if it didn't get put into customs.

The thing is that Japan comes through Coventry which is the UK Customs international HUB :( Post from HK comes through London and maybe its because of the good old days of the commonwealth but they dont really seem to be as thorough on customs.

Also the Japanese are honest, and wont mark (gift) on the package etc

Mines the same as yours, arrived yesterday (6.30) passed to customs and at 10am this morning was dispatched to the local post office.. So I will either get a letter tomorrow with the customs cost or a nice parcel..

[DCM]

Jun 20
18:35 Awaiting presentation to customs commissioner COVENTRY PARCELFORCE UNITED KINGDOM

If you ask Champ, they will 'twiddle' the invoice, where as RCMart and Stella do it as norm.... Still pisses me off, it is only 100 miles away

[qatmix]

Jun 20
18:25 Arrival at inward office of exchange COVENTRY PARCELFORCE

Jun 20
18:31 Awaiting presentation to customs commissioner COVENTRY PARCELFORCE

Jun 21
10:01 Departure from inward office of exchange COVENTRY

is yours still in customs?

[DCM]

looks like it :(

[Fredrik Emilsson]

I have designed a carbon battery strap for the TRF201. It also allows you to add approx 120 grams of weight.

Will do final design this week and hopefully be able to post pics by the end of this week (if you are interested).

[Foppa]

very interested :-)

[fastinfastout]

I have designed a carbon battery strap for the TRF201. It also allows you to add approx 120 grams of weight.

Will do final design this week and hopefully be able to post pics by the end of this week (if you are interested).
why dont you just make it out of brass?

seems pointless making out of carbon fibre, and put weight on top.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Thats correct.
But on my strap I will able to add up to 120 grams. Not just a 120 gram weight.

[muratti]

VERY INTERESTED, Fredrik! I am a future buyer of this for sure! Just let us know when you are ready to ship and i´m the first one to order :thumbsup:

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Thanks Johannes and Foppa.:)
Will let you know when it is ready and send some pics.

[DCM]

Interested to...

The time ParcelFarce have had my car, I will expect it built and setup to

[Fredrik Emilsson]

For those of you still waiting for your 201, what do you think about this?
I´ve still not received this package. Seems like its taking a guided tour around the airport...;)

20/06/2010 19:02 Received at Destination Transit Centre
19/06/2010 19:49 Received at Destination Transit Centre
16/06/2010 20:18 Held by Customs at Destination
16/06/2010 19:11 Received at Destination Transit Centre
15/06/2010 21:27 Departed from Destination Transit Centre
15/06/2010 21:26 Received at Destination Transit Centre
15/06/2010 21:23 Received at Destination Transit Centre
15/06/2010 21:22 Departed from Destination Transit Centre
15/06/2010 19:40 Received at Destination Transit Centre
15/06/2010 09:54 Received at Destination Transit Centre

[DCM]

it is doing the Hokey Cokey!!

[DCM]

According to Japan, mine arrived in Coventry... according to ParcelFarce, it is in Heathrow...

20-06-2010 18:35 International Hub AWAITING CUSTOMS CHARGING
20-06-2010 18:35 International Hub AWAITING CUSTOMS CHARGES
20-06-2010 18:27 International Hub Arrived in destination country
19-06-2010 18:24 Heathrow Airport Arrived at destination country
19-06-2010 02:37 OSAKA INT BAG Left origin country
19-06-2010 01:07 OSAKA INT BAG Arrived at Outward OE
18-06-2010 14:58 Delivery Agent - JAPAN Collected from customer

[B44&501xRacerEX]

it is doing the Hokey Cokey!!

LOL

Making laps all by itself in the loading dock parking lot...:lol:

[TRF_AK]

We went through our first batch very quickly! it seems these kits will be doing quite well!

[DCM]

Think it has been eagerly anticipated!!

[B44&501xRacerEX]

A couple guys in my area are getting one as well, so they say.
Yeah I have been waiting patiently for a Tamiya TRF 2wd Buggy.
Some hardcore tamiya fans have been waiting since the Astute
and Dyna Storm era..that's why it has such a high demand right now.

[DCM]

grrrrr.... typical.... still in Customs

[c0sie]

Are there any good quality online builds with photos anywhere, or a link to the build instructions at all?

[DCM]

When I get mine, I will be doing a build thread, just like I did with the Ansmann X-Pro

[c0sie]

Top stuff, cheers Steve

[DCM]

If I can, I will scan the manual to!!

[bender]

The manual is already up on the Japanese Tamiya site :thumbsup:

[c0sie]

Linky?

[DCM]

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/download/rcmanual/42167trf201.pdf

[pete68]

Are there any good quality online builds with photos anywhere, or a link to the build instructions at all?


here are some pic of my build of the trf201x
http://www.petitrc.com/gallery/browseimages.php?c=202
but i didn't describe nothing
because everything went flawless :thumbsup:
pete68

[flipside]

Yeah why do you need build instructions, it's tamiya, probably if you throw all parts up in the air they land as a complete car. :)

[fastinfastout]

just finished my build. Took a bit longer than I anticipated. Not as easy as building a B4.

tamiya skimped on plastic shock bushings and plastic crush tubes. Cant imagine the plastic crush tube doing much !

The plastic throughout the car looks cheap, however I'm sure its still a strong car

[pete2222]

So whats the opinion on how this compares to a B4. Looks really similar to me, but with cheaper looking plastics as mentioned. Any idea if it's likely to be as durable as a B4?

[B44&501xRacerEX]

People on rctech have posted and raced them Canadians,
some guy named Joel. He said the car is extremely durable out of the box.
The tamiya plastic in thier trf machines isnt cheap looking either.
3 or 4 people in his class ran the car and they all made the A-Main
or A-Final to the oople guys. I just dont know if he ran stock class or modified class. :/
They ran them 2 weeks in a row and only one person broke the car. And it was a tranny gear
not A-arms breaking...Im thinking it was a build error, not the car itself.
the only way to blow out a transmission is not lubing it properly with grease.

[c0sie]

And then one of them blew up an idler gear didnt they?

[B44&501xRacerEX]

I dont know what gear he said went out...:confused:
Unless his slipper was so tight that there was no slippage, then
your tranny would fail. Or no grease on the gears...
Joel did say that the tranny is very smooth, and it doesnt sound like a B4
or Losi buggy on the track. Super Quiet..

I should have pics up today or tommorow of my car...

[DCM]

it is unusual for a transmission gear to go, a tight slipper won't do that either.

[DaveG28]

The top gear is held on by a pin which in turn is held on by an oring. I guess if the oring wasn't sat correctly or failed thd pin would drop and destroy the idler?

Kinda makes me wish I'd double checked mind before sealing up the gearbox..:cry:

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Plastic feels good in my opinion. Not cheap at all.
I added 0.5 shim on rear suspension arms to remove play. Also shimmed diff.

Overall it looks and feels good. Not like the 511 though.;)

[DCM]

just got mine, had to drive 30 miles to get it a day early though... even got ParcelFarce to get it off the truck first!! lol

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Overall it looks and feels good. Not like the 511 though.;)

Or a 501x. But a plastic car makes sense in 2wd. Carbon fiber
woulds be better but tamiya was thinking budget in mind,
Carbon would jack up the price to $500 and I dont feel like
spending that much on a 2wd. $329 at the hobby shop is reasonable.
That's only $50 more than a FT B4.
I will say the B4 is a good car, but you want something with higher quality you always have to pay more $$$.
I cant beileve the insanity of the durango at the launch of that car. $630 you have to be kidding me.
That's like $80+ more than a top of the line trf kit. Which I know a durango isnt as good as the trf's.
Diff failures were apparent, parts missing in the kits...just craziness. Every tamiya kit ive always bought
just like the AE kits had every part plus some extra screws etc...

[GRIFF55]

mk racing has them in stock now in the uk!!:thumbsup:

[B44&501xRacerEX]

just got mine, had to drive 30 miles to get it a day early though... even got ParcelFarce to get it off the truck first!! lol

picture:thumbsup:

[JohnM]

I cant beileve the insanity of the durango at the launch of that car. $630 you have to be kidding me.
That's like $80+ more than a top of the line trf kit. Which I know a durango isnt as good as the trf's.
Diff failures were apparent, parts missing in the kits...just craziness.

Brian, sometimes you really come over as a total muppet dude, to see a Durango up close, is to know it's worth the money;) :thumbsup:

And where were these diff failures? not heard of that one yet.

[AaronR]

Brian, sometimes you really come over as a total muppet dude,

Seriously. Look at Jimmy's review of the Durango. http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/reviewdurangodex410/ High quality is a severe understatement. I love my 511 but the 410 has top notch build quality.

Ugh, it won't help. He will NEVER get it.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Lets just talk about the TRF 2wd. Not the Durango..:bored:

My TRF 201 is on the airplane according to the local hobby shop.
As I just called them. So I did get one on the first batch.:thumbsup:
My car is coming from Tamiya USA thu Great Planes Distributors.
Its on the plane leaving California. then it will go to Illinios, then to kentucky where I live.
Maybe someone else can confirm, did Tamiya ship kits out today??

[JustARcFan]

This guy still amazes me with his strange answers??? :confused:

Lets just talk about the TRF 2wd. Not the Durango..:bored:

My TRF 201 is on the airplane according to the local hobby shop.
As I just called them. So I did get one on the first batch.:thumbsup:
My car is coming from Tamiya USA thu Great Planes Distributors.
Its on the plane leaving California. then it will go to Illinios, then to kentucky where I live.
Maybe someone else can confirm, did Tamiya ship kits out today??

[B44&501xRacerEX]

This guy still amazes me with his strange answers??? :confused:

IVE HAD IT:mad:, I wont post again til I have the car.:cry:

[JohnM]

IVE HAD IT:mad:, I wont post again til I have the car.:cry:

Don't get so upset B-Mag, but your the one who brought up the Durango in this thread;)

[fastinfastout]

is there much difference between the downforce in the 2 wings in the set?

I tried to put a B4 wing on, however its not on correctly as it hits the gear cover and makes the wing high on one side.

So I gather I will need to stock up on 201 wings

edit.....found my answer.....well partially.....


Set includes Rounded/Wide and Straight/Narrow type rear wings. (1 each.)
Adjustable down force cut line implemented.
Can be used with TRF201, DB01, and TRF511 machines.

[Metla]

Threw mine together after tea.Smooth as.

[DCM]

liking the hammer action, were you building something else at the same time and stressing you out lol

[Metla]

Hammers were added to the photos purely for comedic value.:p

[DCM]

pmsl.... where's the Angle Grinder too.... :lol:

[Metla]

Ready to Rock N Roll

http://www.imagef1.net.nz/files/trf201a.jpg

[polz]

i just finished mine to :D it took at bit longer then i thought.

today im travling to Belgium, to the Grandprix down there. so let see what the car can on astro turf.

[RudeTony]

Available now!
http://www.rudebits.co.uk/shop/images/carbonbrace2011.jpg
www.rudebits.co.uk (http://www.rudebits.co.uk)

[Lee Martin]

i will be in belguim if anyone needs help.

Lee

[V-Rossi]

I need some help buying one!

[Lee Martin]

MK Racing......all you 201 needs ;)

[V-Rossi]

:lol:

[B44&501xRacerEX]

I need some help buying one!
:bored: It's not that much...
I saw an NIB Asute and SEALED dyna storm on ebay today...

Alot of Vintage guys are upset that Tamiya made a new car.
But I would think it would saturate the vintage market not hurt it.:thumbdown:

The Dyna and Astute would defintly get beat by this newer car.
I like the carbon fiber and bling bling the Dyna and Astute have,
but plastic is the way to go in 2wd. #1 parts will be cheap if you
break something. #2 parts will be aplenty because it uses
the same parts a DB01 and 501x uses. #3 Tamiya wont stop
making parts for the DB01 and 501x due to this car coming out.;)

Enough talk and babble, Im dying to see my car this week.
But I wont be able to build it for a month because it will be
on lay-a-way...:cry:

[Fredrik Emilsson]

I replaced the stock ball connectors used in steering linkage and on caster blocks.
On the caster blocks I use screw + ball nut instead. Same as on the rear hubs.
On steering linkage and uprights I use #53969 steel ball connectors.

Those of you who have a 501X or 511 know how good those stock ball connectors are...

[TKG26]

anyone get dirty thoughts when they look at there 201 body? Mine is soo sexy,,, even those single color paint jobs get me going...

sorry off topic... but man they nailed that body.. :)

[tony6187]

any setups for grass?

[MK Racing]

I need some help buying one!

I can get Lee/Tony Evdoka to take one to Belgium this weekend to save delivery charges :thumbsup:, I can do it for £275.00 with the body & wing set.

[tony6187]

just got confirmation from rc mushroom,there kits do come with wing and body sets:thumbsup:


just recieved kit and no body or wing,not impressed:mad: was informed after emailing them that they where being included.

[MiCk B.]

just recieved kit ......

But will it be ready for Sunday!!

MiCk B. :-)

[DCM]

just recieved kit and no body or wing,not impressed:mad: was informed after emailing them that they where being included.

you have to order the correct RC-Mushroom part number to get the shell and wing too

[tony6187]

But will it be ready for Sunday!!

MiCk B. :-)
should be,although i suspect satuday night is going to be lonnng.....

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Some pics of my TRF201. First time I tried liquid mask.
Wife thinks it looks a bit boring. She´s probably right.
http://www.cadelit.se/trf201/front.jpg
http://www.cadelit.se/trf201/rear.jpg
http://www.cadelit.se/trf201/top.jpg

[GRIFF55]

Would have been an awesome paintjob with a blue pinstripe on the silver frederick! Still very nice:thumbsup:

[muratti]

Some pics of my TRF201. First time I tried liquid mask.
Wife thinks it looks a bit boring. She´s probably right.
http://www.cadelit.se/trf201/front.jpg
http://www.cadelit.se/trf201/rear.jpg
http://www.cadelit.se/trf201/top.jpg


Sorry as i don´t know her but your wife is WRONG! I love it! :thumbsup:

[Metla]

Some pics of my TRF201. First time I tried liquid mask.
Wife thinks it looks a bit boring. She´s probably right. She must be jealous, that car is take-off-your-pants sexy.

[DCM]

the only shame, the pics don't pick up the white pinstripe to well, otherwise, tidy job!!

[Carno]

I have to disagree with your wife aswell. Perfect example of less is more!

[Metla]

Took my car for her first run, Only running a silver can so the chassis wasn't exactly pushed anywhere near its limits but I was well impressed with the pure ease of driving it, and how stable it was.

I'll have to get her to a club meet before I can work out what gearing I'm going to run and to see how competitive it is against the lads and their B4's. (Bearing in mind that drivers win races, not cars)

Anyhow, a one minute vid taken at my personal track.Its not flash but it does me fine.

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[B44&501xRacerEX]

Im still in question weather my local track gets it in or not...

[LhOrLoGeR]

It's my 201 and it's my first body paint with aero !

http://nsa14.casimages.com/img/2010/07/09/100709043349438605.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsa14.casimages.com/img/2010/07/09/10070904341739537.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsa14.casimages.com/img/2010/07/09/100709043727244681.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

[TKG26]

very nice!

[enfieldbanana]

That is one very tasty paint job dude!!!!

Andy

[LhOrLoGeR]

Thanks for your compliments :)

[burniburn]

awesome shell!