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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/13/2007 8:25:50 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		the replacement chassis parts turned up today (2x CF, just in case!) plus the last TRF is finally here.

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/15/2007 7:19:21 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		took it out very briefly earlier, i couldnt seem to stop barrel rolling it! (at quite low speeds) ive changed the gearing, although its running even hotter now!

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/15/2007 7:49:19 PM   
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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/15/2007 7:53:54 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		i'd not managed it before today, quite spectacular really!

will have another go at re-gearing tomorrow..

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/15/2007 7:58:11 PM   
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Status: online 		The only time I roll my TCs are when I hit something or if I got hit...

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/15/2007 8:07:14 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		well it is short wheelbase (237mm vs 257mm) but its not much shorter than my Mi2, so i dont know whats causing it.

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/15/2007 8:16:45 PM   
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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/15/2007 11:39:20 PM   
C.A.R.


 

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Status: offline 		It's probably got a high C.O.G. because of its design. I always used to roll my TL01 with it's super grippy tyres, and that's the only reason I could think of.

Try Stiffer sway bars, or even try a softer spring weight, as this will absorb the corners better, but the stabilizer will pervent it rolling to far over.

Chris.

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/16/2007 2:37:46 AM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		the only thing ive changed since the last run, is gearing, and its never rolled previously..

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/17/2007 2:17:00 AM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		the gearing is doing my head in, i'm using the black gear set and i see/feel no difference in temperature whether i use 19T or 23T pinion.

i wonder if the barrel rolling problem could be to do with the rear diff?? maybe the outer wheel isnt spinning fast enough?

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/17/2007 10:40:04 AM   
rcluke



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ORIGINAL: lee172

the gearing is doing my head in, i'm using the black gear set and i see/feel no difference in temperature whether i use 19T or 23T pinion.

i wonder if the barrel rolling problem could be to do with the rear diff?? maybe the outer wheel isnt spinning fast enough?


there's only one way to find out

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/18/2007 11:39:14 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		its gonna be TRF testing day tomorrow, i have 3 packs charged, tools and pinions at the ready! i WILL crack this gearing!

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 6/30/2007 1:36:07 AM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		i got the beloved TRF a new shell, its a bit girly, but with the help of a nice paintjob and good wheels, it should be okay..

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 7/7/2007 7:05:55 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		here it is, its a Mercedes SLK body, oddly it came with two sets of H parts (mirrors). ive cut the body out, sanded it and its just drying, i will apply the masks later.

maybe sanding is a bit OTT in some people's eyes, but i want this perfect, not a half assed job like the M-03R body..

and you may have noticed its been painted yellow! but its a true SLK colour, as ive seen one.

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RE: Lee's vintage TA-03 R S TRF build thread - 7/7/2007 11:40:11 PM