Lee Martins Vega TRF201

[MHeadling]

Check this out guys!

Looking very nice indeed!

http://l-m-racing.co.uk/?p=332

[SimonW]

Ha Ha, Watch out Centro drivers..........Good choice Lee, you won't be disappointed for sure.

[Rebelrc]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::drool:
Forgive me breaking my oople silence but I needed to comment on this great news.
Welcome Lee , congrats on your choice of chassis and it looks like the right choice going by the early lap times!
Nice work as per normal Lee !
Have a good year

[Ross]

:confused::confused: surly as a factory driver he should be running a tamiya chassis :eh?:

[mattybucks]

:confused::confused: surly as a factory driver he should be running a tamiya chassis :eh?:

Well Lee wouldn't be running the vega without permission from Tamiya, and maybe this might push them to build a mid of there own:thumbsup:

[fastinfastout]

doubt it, tamiya would not build a car just for the UK market.

[Aran]

doubt it, tamiya would not build a car just for the UK market.

maybe thats the exact reason he has permission. :)

looking good anyway.

[Wraggy]

Check this out guys!

Looking very nice indeed!

http://l-m-racing.co.uk/?p=332
this has already been run at Tallly National last year but lee wasnt running it ;):rolleyes: but was Lee's car

[Gayo]

Is the chassis made of graphite or is it only a sticker?:confused:

[_sleigh_]

It's an alloy chassis with a carbon skin inlay.

[Ben Turner]

2wd is going to be super competitive this year!

[MHeadling]

Just a bit, C4.1 vs Tamiya Vega! :thumbsup:

[Lee Martin]

Its actually very different from the first Tamiya Vega.

Tamiya have allowed me to use a mid motor conversion until they have a car that is suited to our tracks.
I think that was only fair as it was becoming a little too difficult to obtain results against our countries elite all with Mid Cars.

This although looks similar, is nothing like the first Vega. i have worked with lewis at Xtreme to create a vega conversion specifically for the 201 with what i have learnt in testing the old car. Only receiving it last friday, it has been very promising so far!

Lee

[Lee Martin]

this has already been run at Tallly National last year but lee wasnt running it ;):rolleyes: but was Lee's car

Nope...

Different car now!

Nice to see you back anyway!

[MHeadling]

I'v seen the LMR Vega developed car at Xtreme head quarters, it looks amazing!

So nice infact I have bought a 201 to build one up! :thumbsup:

Can't wait to see Lee at the Nats with it.

[JustARcFan]

This seems very logic to me as the geometry from the "old" vega 201 wasn't 100%.
Very interested what Lee changed to make the car more competitive.

Its actually very different from the first Tamiya Vega.

Tamiya have allowed me to use a mid motor conversion until they have a car that is suited to our tracks.
I think that was only fair as it was becoming a little too difficult to obtain results against our countries elite all with Mid Cars.

This although looks similar, is nothing like the first Vega. i have worked with lewis at Xtreme to create a vega conversion specifically for the 201 with what i have learnt in testing the old car. Only receiving it last friday, it has been very promising so far!

Lee

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

This seems very logic to me as the geometry from the "old" vega 201 wasn't 100%.
Very interested what Lee changed to make the car more competitive.

Top Secret ;)

[janus_77]

Tamiya have allowed me to use a mid motor conversion until they have a car that is suited to our tracks.

.....does that mean....... :eh?:

[RudeTony]

Just a bit, C4.1 vs Tamiya Vega! :thumbsup:

Mark oh Mark - are you forgetting other top drivers driving Kyosho Vegas!!!

Lee will do extremelly well like he always does.
Now on a level playing field i am sure he can challege for his 2wd title that he no doubt wants.
If the last 2 weeks have been anything to go by, then we might as well not turn up!! :)

You all assume too much though!!
Tamiya, Kyosho Associated and all the rest will have to justify theUK market before they inverst in mid-cars.
For now it's all about Vega Power

[MHeadling]

I agree Tony, Vega Power! :thumbsup:

Lee Martin has a real good chance of being Brit Champ with the Vega 201, hence why I said C4.1 vs Vega 201

I'm sure all the other Vega team drivers will be in the mix aswell, lots running the Kyosho versions!

Should be a tight championship!

[Wraggy]

Nope...

Different car now!

Nice to see you back anyway!
you know me mate will always pop up every so often ;)

[rcaddict]

Can somebody please explain what is the advantage of switching the motor from rear to center. Its a trend I notice catching on like wildfire in Europe, but here in the US I dont see any (with the exception of TLR-22).

So whats all the hooplah all about? What's up with center motor mounted 1/10 2WD buggies?? What kind of track is the center motor car more suited to, as opposed to the original rear motor setup???

[mof]

Can somebody please explain what is the advantage of switching the motor from rear to center. Its a trend I notice catching on like wildfire in Europe, but here in the US I dont see any (with the exception of TLR-22).

So whats all the hooplah all about? What's up with center motor mounted 1/10 2WD buggies?? What kind of track is the center motor car more suited to, as opposed to the original rear motor setup???

nDjGPfyqOi0

[mattybucks]

I'll post some footage of Lee's car from last night tonights Telstar Racing Club Night. It looks awesome, and the changes Lee and Lewis have made to the original car make the 201 vega an awesome prospect for this year!!

[Smartalec]

Rcaddict
Just out of interest does nobody use the X6 in the US? Seems a bit odd as XFactory are American!!! I was told recently that they sell loads in the States even though they are clearly not suited to the American tracks. ........ Just curious, sorry to go off topic ;o)

[guinness]

you can see Lee new chassis racing at taplow rc club last week in my A final video
car in pole with transparent body.
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89838

[Rebelrc]

Oops

[Rebelrc]

Lee's new shell
And first run time sheet after 5 practise laps

[reg]

amazing news,chassis looks sweet as always,has the gear box been changed in any way,can we exspect any changes or updates for the other cars

[mattybucks]

Lee's new shell
And first run time sheet after 5 practise laps

I recognise that print out!! If you want any more let me know.

[Rebelrc]

Thank you matty
Sorry should I have asked permission to use it?
It's from taplow last Friday
Thanks! for me back to pm only. Cheers :)

[mattybucks]

Thank you matty
Sorry should I have asked permission to use it?
It's from taplow last Friday
Thanks! for me back to pm only. Cheers :)

It's the Telstar Racing winter series, round 2 of qualifying. It not a problem I'll see if I can post the rest of them up.

[Lee Martin]

yes, that was Telstar ;)

[colmo]

Rcaddict
Just out of interest does nobody use the X6 in the US? Seems a bit odd as XFactory are American!!! I was told recently that they sell loads in the States even though they are clearly not suited to the American tracks. ........ Just curious, sorry to go off topic ;o)

You're unlikely to get much response considering this is the Tamiya forum. Check out the X-Factory forum instead. The X6 is, as far as I know, the only mid-motor 2wd buggy with any real pedigree on the dirt tracks of the USA.

[rcaddict]

I live in Southern California and I have yet to see somebody race an X-Ray buggy at my local track. Everybody runs Associated, Losi (config'd for rear motor), HPI, or the occasional Kyosho. I'm the only one with a Tamiya. Maybe that will paint a clearer picture for you guys wondering what the West Coast of the US is doing in terms of amature R/C racing.

I do see a few guys with X-Ray Touring cars but never a buggy. I think I might have seen an X-Ray truggy once. X-Ray seems to be more popular in 1/10 touring and 1/8 off road, but I have never seen an X-Ray 1/10 buggy live and up close, ever. Thats the blunt honest truth. I'm not saying its not a good design, I just have never seen somebody bring one to the track. Nobody here is running center motor, thats why I asked what the advantage was. Now I know why nobody is running center motor over here. All the offroad tracks in SoCal are small with loose grip dirt, tight turns, and BIG jumps. If we were running big tracks on carpet, or high bite clay with long sweeping turns and moderate to small jumps, well then I guess we would all be doing the same here like you guys are doing in Europe (center mounted motors), but we run on the small loose dirt tracks with BIG jumps. I guess thats why Losi came out with the 22. They came out with it for you guys, because we dont need a center mount. Everybody here runs theirs to the rear.
Thanks for the youtube video Mof. :thumbsup:

[colmo]

I do see a few guys with X-Ray Touring cars but never a buggy.

You might want to reread the thread....;)

[rcaddict]

You might want to reread the thread....;)

Actually, you might want to go back and re-read it. I know the Original Post is about a 201 conversion, but middle of the thread someone mentioned X-Ray. :yawn:

[msxmre]

Mmmmm i'm sure it was X Factory, not Xray, might be wrong buddy.
Scotty....

[DavidAMS]

Actually, you might want to go back and re-read it. I know the Original Post is about a 201 conversion, but middle of the thread someone mentioned X-Ray. :yawn:

x-factory :bored:

[rcaddict]

Oh Sorry. My apologies. X-Factory.

Have not seen any X-Factory buggies at my local track, nor X-Ray for that matter. The only center motor car we ever see is the Losi 22 and every single one at our track is configured for rear motor. Sorry for the X confusion. :drool: LOL!

[bzb]

.....does that mean....... :eh?:

he's going to use it a looooong time :D :wub

[guinness]

.....does that mean....... :eh?:

it means that tamiya is working on a new 2wd car obviously!!!!

[DaveG28]

I might get a v2 when I get chance, assuming they'll be selling them, so far I am finding rear motor just as hash on clay as any other surface!

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

I might get a v2 when I get chance, assuming they'll be selling them, so far I am finding rear motor just as hash on clay as any other surface!

They are available for pre-sale here: http://www.teamxtreme.co.uk/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=416

Hope that helps :thumbsup:

[Mr Eccleston]

What shell does it come with, the original or the new style, and when will the new style be available as a single item.

[DaveG28]

They are available for pre-sale here: http://www.teamxtreme.co.uk/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=416

Hope that helps :thumbsup:

Haha no chance of one in the next 10 says is there?? It's my only uk trip before Christmas!

[mof]

http://gallery.neobuggy.net/2012Races-1/Area-51-GP/21051309_GHs4DS#!i=1673912260&k=frXRHHw&lb=1&s=A

:wub :thumbsup: :wub

[area52]

The body of Lee's car looks different to the regular Vega ones. Is it just a one-off? Or will it be included with the updated TRF201 conversion? :woot:

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/area51-2012/day1/lee/OOP_8284.jpg

[MHeadling]

Its a new mould made by Xtreme so I imagine it will be for sale for all Vega's and maybe in the V2 201 kit.

I'm sure Xtreme will confirm this.........

[mattybucks]

I've done a quick review on Lee's new Vega here (http://www.telstar-racing.co.uk/products-news/new-201-vega-elite-with-added-lmr/), I hop you like it.

[JustARcFan]

A small recap with the differences between the V1 & V2 kit would be nice :thumbsup:

[MHeadling]

New points:

New Shell
12mm longer wheelbase
Raised gear box
New Batt strap
New Optional Cell locations
New Rear tower that takes 511 wing mounts

I believe there are some small changes coming but I imagine the full spec will be on the Xtreme website

[RudeTony]

A small recap with the differences between the V1 & V2 kit would be nice :thumbsup:

Lee will be developing the car and it has to be understood it will change many times before it's in production for all.
It also has to be understood that sometimes revised versions don't go to plan, although the knowledge of the whole Team XTreme Team and Lewis is huge, so I can't see this happening too often.
Lee will let everyone know when it's spot on, I am sure!

[GRIFF55]

Maybe they can whip you a version 2 up before you leave back to the states Amish??? Car looked good!

[DaveG28]

Maybe they can whip you a version 2 up before you leave back to the states Amish??? Car looked good!

Ha yeah to be honest, as long as the motor is in front of the rear axle I don't care about a "final" version!!

[rcaddict]

I'm going to see if I can get someone over at TAMIYA USA to admit to me something about the TRF201 replacement. For the record, I'm under the impression that the TRF201 is considered a permanent fixture in Tamiya's R/C catalouge so if they are going to make changes they will be very subtle.
Tamiya Japan's R/C catalouge shows that this is the philosopy they are following considering the TRF201. TRF511 and 502 are considered limited production run models. I'm going to stop by over at TAMIYA USA the next time I am in Orange County and gather as much info as I can. I'll report back when I have something for you guys.

[guinness]

I'm going to see if I can get someone over at TAMIYA USA to admit to me something about the TRF201 replacement. For the record, I'm under the impression that the TRF201 is considered a permanent fixture in Tamiya's R/C catalouge so if they are going to make changes they will be very subtle.
Tamiya Japan's R/C catalouge shows that this is the philosopy they are following considering the TRF201. TRF511 and 502 are considered limited production run models. I'm going to stop by over at TAMIYA USA the next time I am in Orange County and gather as much info as I can. I'll report back when I have something for you guys.

please do investigate lol:thumbsup:

[rcaddict]

I will. And I'll try and find out as much as I can and come back and post it for you guys.