TRF-511 Rebuild

[Dalton]

Today i started to totally strip and rebuild the amazing TRF-511 i recently bought from Chris Clarke (Nobby on here)

Placed orders this week with JT Models, Stella models, RC Mart, Budz Balls, Hobby online, Tonys Tamiya Parts and a few others.


New parts ordered :-

Titanium screw kit (replacing the Alloy one)
New belts
New Bumper Parts pack
New blue seal bearings
New Front Shock Tower
Alloy steering base / bridge and arms
Alloy Caster blocks
Alloy rear hubs
All black wheels

Here is the initial photo of the rebuild/strip

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08962.jpg

More to come as day goes on

[Dalton]

Only some parts have arrived so will initially build with what i have then upgrade other parts as they arive.

Hopefully in time for Batley Regional

P.S. TRF201 to be done tomorrow ;)

[Jamie.T]

Dont forget JTmodels, your order left us yesterday Lee, fingers crossed should be with you this morning.

[Dalton]

Sorry JT... amended ;)

BudzBalls fitted to thrust races.....

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08963.jpg

Diffs fully rebuilt with Ceramic BudzBalls, Really smooth well impressed, Fitted up with new belts, Old spur fitted until postie turns up with JT's new spurs

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08964.jpg

[Dalton]

New Towers, Brass bushings all fitted (Titanium screws fitted also)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08965.jpg

Whole lot comes together (Rear Diff/belt Protector REALLY NICE piece of kit but no idea where its from as id like to get a front one if availavle)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08966.jpg

[DavidAMS]

looking good, i enjoy watching build threads, keep it up!!
the outer diff covers come from Fredrick i think, there might be another place making them, im sure someone will chime in with a link.
Also did you get the Nuclear diff covers?

what electrics are going in?

cheers

[Dalton]

Not sure what the diff covers are ?

Electrics will be :-

Savox SG1267MG
Speed Passion GT V2.0 Pro ESC With uprated Fan
LRP V12 6.5 Octa wind Motor
Spektrum SR300 Reciver
Orion Carbon Pro 5500 Mah 90C Saddle Packs

[Jamie.T]

The Fredrik front diff covers are due in stock with us this week.

We also stock the nuclear-rc vinyl diff covers. These are self adhesive covers that stick to the diff gear and help prevent grit getting inside.

Their on the site under "511 spares" near the end of the list and are just £1.50 for a set (4).

The build is looking good, keep up the good work.

[Dalton]

Wishbones/driveshafts ect all cleaned and fitted Along with a new set of HL cylinders and titanium shock shafts (Full set from Stella)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08967.jpg

[Mouton]

Looks like it is coming along nicely. Perhaps it does not change the angle, but your front axle rear suspension mounts (BC7) are upside down.

If you cannot find the front diff cover, send Fredrik Emilsson here a PM and he will help you.

[Dalton]

huge change in angle...... rectified now

[MHeadling]

Nice re-build dude! I'm not jealous at all!!! :wub

[Dalton]

All together except the electrics also started the 201 (another thread comming)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08968.jpg

[Dalton]

With Body shell

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08969.jpg

[AndrewCaunt]

Very nice build you will enjoy driving as much as build.:thumbsup:

[Mouton]

I really like the paintjob! Do yourself a favour, finish the 201 before you test drive the 511. It is a very addictive car. Well actually both are, which is why you should build both before you start driving.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Yes, that's my long rear diff cover v2 (without the flipable top plate). Glad you like it. :)

As Jamie wrote, he will have diff covers in stock within a week.

[Dalton]

were these done on a 3D printer ? or similar ? Ive seen alot of aftermarket parts but none so intricate and well thought out as this and will DEFINATLY be after the front version.

Any other 511 parts you do id be interested in as the quality is 2nd to none

[Dalton]

I really like the paintjob! Do yourself a favour, finish the 201 before you test drive the 511. It is a very addictive car. Well actually both are, which is why you should build both before you start driving.


Ive already driven both as they arrived, the rebuilds are to bring them up to my standard of new or better. Im a bit picky about my cars, these cars from clarkey and V.Rossi were mint and worth every penny i paid (posibly more) but until i strip and rebuild them they dont feel like my own cars if that makes sense

[Dalton]

I really like the paintjob!


Wait for the TRF201 rebuild ;)

[GRIFF55]

how did you split the diff thrust race and has it gone back together with no problems?

looking very nice, get some sexy blue turnbuckles on there too:thumbsup:

[Fredrik Emilsson]

were these done on a 3D printer ? or similar ? Ive seen alot of aftermarket parts but none so intricate and well thought out as this and will DEFINATLY be after the front version.

Any other 511 parts you do id be interested in as the quality is 2nd to none

Thanks! :blush:
Yes, 3D printed. Never intended to sell them...

[Dalton]

Under tray Photo :-
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08975.jpg

Fitted Alloy Steering base from a TRF501X
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08974.jpg

Electrics fitted
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08973.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08972.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC08971.jpg

[mattybucks]

You can route the servo and speedo wires under the ariel mount to keep iut of the way of the belts.

With the switch, I would move it further in as the body can turn the car off when landing off a big jump.

[Dalton]

how did you split the diff thrust race and has it gone back together with no problems?

looking very nice, get some sexy blue turnbuckles on there too:thumbsup:


I used a pair of side cutters to force the plates appart, then filed 3mm off the rough end of the brass center part, put in the new ceramic balls in and packed it out as you would with loose type. Works great (Again thx to BudzBalls for info)

Yes sexy new turnbuckles next on list

[Dalton]

Thanks! :blush:
Yes, 3D printed. Never intended to sell them...


Im in the photo copier industry and seen a couple of these machines running and was VERY impressed. I also know what kind of price this stuff costs to set up/run !!!! how much are these selling for ?

[Dalton]

You can route the servo and speedo wires under the ariel mount to keep iut of the way of the belts.

With the switch, I would move it further in as the body can turn the car off when landing off a big jump.


Hight and position of uprated fan wont allow that route unfortunatly. I usualy have blue tak on my switch during a race to stop any problems :)

[Jamie.T]

We will have the Fredrik diff covers in stock this week, price will be £25.99 (front or rear) and will be available through our website to purchase very soon.

[Dalton]

ill definatly be ordering a front :) Anyone else out there with a 511 these are a MUST have upgrade

[mikeyscott]

V nice rebuild.

[Rich D]

Looking good, you probably want to cut a coil off the rear springs. They are too long as std - you can see it coilbound in one of your pics.

14AWG helps to keep the wiring neat and makes no power difference on track.

[Dalton]

The rears have 1 coil cut already but i made a bit of a mess of it, new ones on the way :)

Full set of new TRF light blue turnbuckles on order too but here are photos of todays fittings :-

New RW spur gear from JT Models (would recomend 1 of these) :-

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC09021.jpg

Also completed the 501/502/511 Alu hybrid stearing set up (Still looking for the original tamiya arms using 3 racing ones atm with a slightly lighter blue tinge) :-

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC09022.jpg

[muratti]

If you can find the original Tamiya steering arms let me know mate, i am a Tamiya fanatic since i was 12 and have numerous places where i can get parts form but didn´t find the ANYWHERE! :(

[Dalton]

yeah ive dreweled over your collection, also been a big tamiya fan since my first 2 cars Boomerang and TA02 escort cosworth. Ive managed to get my collection jump started in the last few months again

416 WC needs rebuild
201 in rebuild to race
201 Spares / show car
511 One in this thread to race
511 Spares / show car
511 Plan to rebuild to show condition
415 Plan to rebuild to show condition
TB evo4 rebuild to show condition

Cars im looking for 501,501,414 and 417 in the near future. And if i ever get lucky id die for a 414X like yours

[fastinfastout]

Dalton, do you cut your rear springs? they look like they don't sit very well

[Dalton]

yeah i cut them and it went wrong, have new ones on order :)

[fastinfastout]

what if you put the cut side to the top?

[Jan Larsen]

The cut part can go low if you bend the last bit of the cut part so it resembles a normal spring, that way if wont pop off the retainer.

[Dalton]

Alloy caster blocks from the 501/502 now fitted and smooth :)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC09023.jpg

[qatmix]

If you can find the original Tamiya steering arms let me know mate, i am a Tamiya fanatic since i was 12 and have numerous places where i can get parts form but didn´t find the ANYWHERE! :(

I was told they ruined the handling on the 501 so never bought any for mine.. But the bling is nice to look at :)

[mikeyscott]

I was told they ruined the handling on the 501 so never bought any for mine.. But the bling is nice to look at :)

Can't believe that as the team TRF boys use them. I am interested in how durable the plastic ones are though

[fastinfastout]

has anyone broke a caster block?

[Jan Larsen]

Nope, but the alu ones offer 10 degree caster vs. the 12 degree plastic ones. More steering mid corner.

[Rich D]

Nope, but the alu ones offer 10 degree caster vs. the 12 degree plastic ones. More steering mid corner.

I wasnt sure what degrees the std plastic ones are until i read your post.

You can get the alloy ones in 10 and 12 degrees. Have you tried the 10`s Jan ? I have some NIP to try indoors here this winter.

[LRP]

looking good , im running the the rear diff cover to , i would recommend
them to any1 , great build thread :thumbsup:

[Fredrik Emilsson]

I wasnt sure what degrees the std plastic ones are until i read your post.

You can get the alloy ones in 10 and 12 degrees. Have you tried the 10`s Jan ? I have some NIP to try indoors here this winter.

According to Lee, the plastic ones are 10 degrees.:)

[qatmix]

Can't believe that as the team TRF boys use them. I am interested in how durable the plastic ones are though

Yup, I can't see how they would ruin anything, it was just what I was told. The plastic ones are durable, I haven't had to replace mine and they have no noticeable slop etc.

[bzb]

According to Lee, the plastic ones are 10 degrees.:)


also according to BZB :D

[muratti]

Yup, I can't see how they would ruin anything, it was just what I was told. The plastic ones are durable, I haven't had to replace mine and they have no noticeable slop etc.

Ok guys, wether thy ruin the handling or not, the question is: where can i buy them? :cry:

[Dalton]

Ok guys, wether thy ruin the handling or not, the question is: where can i buy them? :cry:

Caster blocks :- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230636968339&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Arms :- .....no idea but if u find some let me know ;)

[Dalton]

Fitted 3Racing adjustable wing mount today :-

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC09033.jpg

[Dalton]

BOTH cars fully prepared and ready for regional this sunday :-

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC09034.jpg

Also both spare cars have now arrived :-

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC09035.jpg

[Nige]

"Fitted 3Racing adjustable wing mount today"

As this isn't flexible, unlike the plastic wing mount, won't there be a greater chance of breaking either the wing or rear shock tower in a crash as everything's more rigid?

[Dalton]

With my driving somthing always breaks, wings are £4 and shock towers are £6. The plastic kit including the wing mounts are about £10 so which ever breaks its around the same price. My solution is to stop crashing :)

On the plus side it looks good :)

[Dalton]

Recived and fitted My front Fredrik's Diff cover and full set of TRF Titanium turnbuckles. Sorted out its squealing diff from this weekends batley regional and also replaced the damage i caused in the first corner crash in the final lol.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Pro_Tech/RC%20Cars/DSC09044.jpg

[Dalton]

Front diff cover fits like a glove and closed all the holes i would be worried about stones getting into. Front and rear diff covers are a MUST in my eyes.