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I posted this on one of the other Tamiya threads, but it seems more appropriate here.
Has anyone tried Losi springs on the 501? My kit rear springs rub slightly on the shock bodies, and as AE springs are basically the same i assume they would too. I'd prefer to use a slightly larger diameter spring like the Losi ones but I don't know how well they'd fit on the bottom spring retainer or the adjusting collars. Can anyone test this?
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did anyone go to Batley today? the reason i ask is that I believe that a 501x TQ'd.
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I heard that it was you Jim?
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Only because I couldn't be bothered to put my one-way diff in hehe
The Tamiya does seem to suit the super secret mystery driver very nicely Regarding soaking up landings, it's probably a case of fine tuning the oil/piston combo. I build the shocks for my BJ4 with as little rebound as possible. |
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Hi Jimmy, Carl Hughes here, I've been trying to contact you regarding Electronics side of things in my TRF 501X World Edition, please can you tell me what the best motor would be for it, it comes with a 91 tooth spur gear and a 15 tooth pinion gear.
Also I want the best servo, ESC, Cells, transmitter and receiver. I would be very greatfull if you could share your knowledge with me so I can finish off this awesome car. Many thanks Carl Hughes |
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Hi Jimmy, like I say, I'm not bothered how much the items are, I just want to put the best on this car to finish it.
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Hello Jimmy,
Any chance you can give us your thoughts about the best items to put in my 501X World Edition. I want to get them ordered Many thanks Carl Hughes |
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What advise do you need? Brushless or brushed motor/ESC combo, NiMH cells vs. LiPo, Spektrum vs. crystal radio system? Give us an idea of what you are leaning towards and we can help you further.
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Basically in a nut shell I want the best of everything on it... this is what a local model shop has suggested
1) Motor...Nosram Matrix ISTC speed controller and storm Evo 4.5t brushless motor....(The World Edition comes with a 91 tooth spur gear and a 15 tooth pinion gear, would this be suitable?) 2) Cells...Orion 4200 SHO 6 Cell battery. 3) Futaba BLS451 servo. 4) KO Espirit 3 Universe radio system. 5) Receiver...Not sure looking for advice. Please help so I can order my items to finish it off Many thanks everyone Carl Hughes |
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Assuing the Nosram esc is their version of the sphere that sounds fine. Most people find 4.5 a bit much though, I think 5.5 is most popular in 4wd?
The orions are fine, good cells, not the highest capacity but a lot of top guys use them. I've always liked futaba servo's so that will be fine Never used KO, but Esprit 3 is meant to be top of the range I think? Receiver, well for ease probably spektrum modules, no crystals to worry about!! |
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What cells would be better then?
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4.5 with any rotor inside at all is too much on 6 cells for me - you'll have more fun driving a car you can control than one you smash into pieces. This ESC is big and with a normal servo I think you'll probably have to run the ESC so it overhangs the chassis - the shell and undertray stick out further so there's no real problem but I found it neater with a low profile servo - I use the KO low profile servo in my 501X just so I can make a neat install. I have the ESC blocking the motor screws - so I cant remove the motor that easily. But I use the parma (?) clear double sided 'tape' which lets me remove the ESC and reinstall it without changing tape.. It's ace! only good for things like this tho, not smaller things (like switches) or things that aren't ever supposed to move like a servo. As for pinions - you might as well get one or two sets of the 501X-specific pinions that tamiya released - they are longer than 'normal' pinions and make meshing a little easier. Not sure what sizes they come in but they come 2 to a bag. You want to be aiming for around 13:00 overall ratio on a 5.5 motor, maybe a little less for a 5.5 on sintered but these ratios are what Jurgen told me direct and I've always stuck to them even if its fairly conservative. I've heard some negatives on the sho's but I've got some slingshot 4500mah cells which seem good. |
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