The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB strikes again!!
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ok hard case. i was worried about it hitting rocks and other things in my super blackfoot when i get it running. your not worried about that?
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Give it a try and then find out... ha!
I am not worried but that's just me... !!
I am not worried but that's just me... !!
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What brand sir...please?
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Yes.. I use the hardcase 4,000mAh LiPo..
Yes.. I use the hardcase 4,000mAh LiPo..
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I was given some ACE LiPo by the manufacturer.. and they fit most of my Tamiyas...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_85...tm.htm#8537181
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_85...tm.htm#8537181
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Tried that ...no luck. At least this time. Gotta a lil project in mind for my Frog. Will be thorough about it. Carefull planing and lots of research.....a lot found on this thread!Car running great and I could not be more pleased. Want to makeit stronger, faster, and more reliable
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Tried that ...no luck. At least this time. Gotta a lil project in mind for my Frog. Will be thorough about it. Carefull planing and lots of research.....a lot found on this thread! Car running great and I could not be more pleased. Want to make it stronger, faster, and more reliable
Tried that ...no luck. At least this time. Gotta a lil project in mind for my Frog. Will be thorough about it. Carefull planing and lots of research.....a lot found on this thread! Car running great and I could not be more pleased. Want to make it stronger, faster, and more reliable
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Im stumped which one to get...Frog or a Hornet. Id like to get a new Tamiya RC for my birthday but
dont wanna spend too much money...Hornets are very cheap and they are tough as nails too...
I remember how strong those cars were in the 80's, people would hit the wall and the car would shrug it off..
If you had a choice between a Frog or Hornet which one would you pick?
dont wanna spend too much money...Hornets are very cheap and they are tough as nails too...
I remember how strong those cars were in the 80's, people would hit the wall and the car would shrug it off..
If you had a choice between a Frog or Hornet which one would you pick?
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Hornet is more basic, Frog is more advanced.. both are classic... can't go wrong either way.. !
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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB strikes again!!
Took the Frog out for a little snow bashing on Sunday after some more restorations (re-brushed my Yokomo stock+ motor, re-soldered the motor wires, put in the CRPrear supports, resintalled the rubber boots over the new CVD's and repainted the driver figure). What fun. I sealed up the receiver in a balloon, and let loose on the driveway, yard and street. Donuts, drifts, power slides and some mini-snow-plowing galore. Having never really used an ESC in a buggy before, I can really appreciate the brake function and how it saves me from tearing up the gearbox during power slides. I had forgotten how well these old things go.
After going through a pack, I brought her in to dry out and make sure everything was OK. All systems still go. Looking forward to another run...
After going through a pack, I brought her in to dry out and make sure everything was OK. All systems still go. Looking forward to another run...
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bah.
I spent a couple of hours last night rebuilding and banging the gearbox side panels with a hammer/socket and got nowhere. Runs fine in reverse, now goes forward as opposed to staying still but it still sounds like tearing paper. Any hints?
I spent a couple of hours last night rebuilding and banging the gearbox side panels with a hammer/socket and got nowhere. Runs fine in reverse, now goes forward as opposed to staying still but it still sounds like tearing paper. Any hints?
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Wish I could help, but I have the same problem. Already tried the socket trick, same result as you. In my case, it just got worse over time - the first time I tried the socket trick, it helped, but not anymore.
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When you reassemble the gearbox, does the diff assembly still shift side to side? If so, you need to keep working at it and keep tapping on the side panels. If this still doesn't work, then it may be time for new gearbox sides. I've seen several Frog metal parts bags for sale on eBay. Not too pricey.
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bah.
I spent a couple of hours last night rebuilding and banging the gearbox side panels with a hammer/socket and got nowhere. Runs fine in reverse, now goes forward as opposed to staying still but it still sounds like tearing paper. Any hints?
bah.
I spent a couple of hours last night rebuilding and banging the gearbox side panels with a hammer/socket and got nowhere. Runs fine in reverse, now goes forward as opposed to staying still but it still sounds like tearing paper. Any hints?
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Try a screw extractor...
Or you need a new knuckle if you can't get the broken off stud out...
Or you need a new knuckle if you can't get the broken off stud out...
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All I was doing was tightining it after instaling CRP arms. Got rid of a lot of the front end slop.....and then this happened!Can't run the car.....talkin bout FRUSTRATED! Very weak steering ball....oh and thanks Lunchboxer....I figured ou you would respond quickly!
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The one it has is cast brass... There should be steel (?, silver color one) version available...
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Ok I found these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
And these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
And these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Not sure why you need the "vintage" ones unless you are doing some type of true restoration.. just to get it running, just get the current production uprights from Tamiya:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...uct-id=9808036
$9 for a pair.. get a couple of sets then you will have spares.. and still cheaper then the eBay price..
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...uct-id=9808036
$9 for a pair.. get a couple of sets then you will have spares.. and still cheaper then the eBay price..
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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB strikes again!!
Searched on Ebay and that is all I came up with. The Tamiya site is a lil vague....so I did not go there to look. Thanks!
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Look up the part # from your manual and then you can search it on Tamiya website... that way you know you get the exact part you needed.. !
Have fun!
Have fun!