trf 2wd rumor

[fastinfastout]

Originally Posted by Fredrik Emilsson

Flex in obviously important. Fullscale cars/bikes also need a bit of flex to work.
I remember when Honda replaced the single sided swing arm with a conventional swing arm to get more flex. The single sided arm was too stiff...

yes flex is very important. Cagiva had a carbon fibre frame at one stage but binned that idea as it was too stiff.

Now going back to RC, does anyone remember back in the rc10 graphite days?

Well master masami preferred the black aluminum chassis, cos it had a bit of 'give' in it, compared to the graphite chassis.

Carbon fibre is overated in offroad in my opinion. Give me a plastic, aluminum or composite chassis anyday!

[Supervlieg]

[pete68]

nice
i really like the body

[ApexSpeed]

Really good looking car so far. Can't wait to see under the skin.

[F-1]

When Tamiya 2wd will be available?

[chemax92]

Those are torx screws?

[Battle_axe]

Originally Posted by DaveG28

At last, someone who agrees that if done right, you want stiff with good suspension, not flex!!!

Now just waiting for someone to agree the same is true for weight, that lighter is better

lighter is better my 2wd is right on the limit weight wise and to be honest i dont see why the brca keep it so high its unessasary and lowering it wouldnt make the sport any less competertive for new comers it would just make the designers have to think again insted of bringing out the same old thing time and time again

back on topic the TRF car will be plastic can you see tamyia investing into the molds if this is not what it will be like as a final product?

[pete68]

Originally Posted by F-1

When Tamiya 2wd will be available?

from what i have heard its end of may

[qatmix]

looking at the shots, I dont know if this will be a TRF. Tamiya would normally slap the Logo on the car if it was a TRF, so maybe this will be the std spec and maybe a MS or TRF spec one will come later?

[Mr. Red]

Interesting view but there is no other name either. Only Tamiya logo.

I agree in that sense that this is the first time in recent year they have been so secretive about the car witch I find a bit odd. The 501 just appered from nowhere and the 511 was show with its new name and all. So was the 1:8 offroad cars they produce.

Lets see what happens. No other choice. If I was up for one I would like them to set a date soon because the summer season is approaching fast and I would like to get my rides ready. If a date is not produced before the end of April, I would go for something else. Need time to get familiar with the car and build up both experience and spare stock.

That is why I hope my Schumacher arrives very soon. Terrified. Never raced a midmotor car before and dont know shi* how it handles on dirt.

[Danosborne6661]

Shell looks a lot like our Phat Bodies X6 Zen Shell! Picture of Tamiya vs Zen

[fastinfastout]

and the both look like rb5

[knighthawk]

Why are people so worried about what it looks like or who Tamiya have taken their inspiration from!

At the end of the day, it's how it preforms !

If you want a RB5, X6 or a B4 then buy one.

I like Tamiya and will buy one.

End of story!

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Good question...

And people see what they want to see...

[fastinfastout]

im not worried what it looks like.

my response was to phat bodies. Phat bodies copied kyosho's rb5, and now saying tamiya's 2wd looks like one of their bodies!

I personally cannot wait to buy one. I dropped 2wd a few months ago, but this car will get me back in it again.

I just love tamiya cars.

[Carno]

Originally Posted by qatmix

looking at the shots, I dont know if this will be a TRF. Tamiya would normally slap the Logo on the car if it was a TRF, so maybe this will be the std spec and maybe a MS or TRF spec one will come later?

There is a TRF sticker on the spoiler.

[Danosborne6661]

Yea wasn't complaining, just said they look similar, looks ace

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Mr. Red

That is why I hope my Schumacher arrives very soon.

I was told the 2nd week in April.

[5POINTSTAR]

Originally Posted by knighthawk

Why are people so worried about what it looks like or who Tamiya have taken their inspiration from!

At the end of the day, it's how it preforms !

If you want a RB5, X6 or a B4 then buy one.

I like Tamiya and will buy one.

End of story!

I agree, some enthusiast like to complain about designs and stuff, copycat this blah blah blah.. I will buy this for the same reason I purchased the 501X when it was released, it is a Tamiya competition buggy. I have had Tamiyas (and other brands) for over twenty years. Nothing wrong with brand loyalty..

[TRF_AK]

It will be good. Price it competitive, kit is well thought out, people will like it. It is not revolutionary, but it doesn't need to be. When you are first getting into a category, learn from the people at the front, and go from there.

Can't wait until images can be released!