Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
05-27-2008, 11:08 PM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
Yeah I'm still thinking about it.... I would have to do some things to make it more scale. Which would make it cost more, or I could just get the toyota hilux. But the CR01 is more versatile.
decisions decisions. Tamiya rocks though.
check vid if you havent seen it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKbJ8pvEzo8&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2b1D5w82yU&NR=1
decisions decisions. Tamiya rocks though.
check vid if you havent seen it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKbJ8pvEzo8&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2b1D5w82yU&NR=1
05-28-2008, 12:55 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
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Yeah I'm still thinking about it.... I would have to do some things to make it more scale. Which would make it cost more, or I could just get the toyota hilux. But the CR01 is more versatile.
Yeah I'm still thinking about it.... I would have to do some things to make it more scale. Which would make it cost more, or I could just get the toyota hilux. But the CR01 is more versatile.
05-29-2008, 02:11 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
Any way i moded the suspension, 1st doing Jta's mod then swapping the fount coils to the back and vise verser. The CR01 has now got more artulation and better hill climbing abilities.
PICKS:
As you can see the shocks are leaking like hell, DOH!
PICKS:
As you can see the shocks are leaking like hell, DOH!
05-29-2008, 06:57 AM
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What's the reason for swapping the springs?! I did feel it was an interesting choice of spring setup, but just curious what it is like to run...
05-29-2008, 06:55 PM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
Better at hill climbing, with stock if you go up a steep incline the truck offloads onto the rear axle and dose a black flip, so if you swap the springs rear the holds up better and doesn't backflip, well thats the theory anyway.
05-29-2008, 07:47 PM
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If that's the case, I wonder why Tamiya set it up the other way around... (cause they did call out different springs front and rear, so they must be trying to achieve something..) Hmm...
05-30-2008, 05:54 AM
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I think that a harder spring was used in the front because that's where the battery is, to support it's weight. How mine is set up it dose have a bit of a lean towards the front, if you used lighter batteries (like LIPOs) it would be the perfect setup, in my opinion anyway.
05-30-2008, 07:17 AM
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I will need to experiment with it then!! Tamiya sells the optional spring set as well.. ha! 
05-30-2008, 02:18 PM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
Get out the digital scales and see what the weight is on all four corners and sssprrrring accordingly.
Lunchboxer... what is your favorite tamiya?
Lunchboxer... what is your favorite tamiya?
05-30-2008, 02:28 PM
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Such a trick question... there's no right answer.. LOL! I don't know.. I must say that within my collection, the Clod/TXT/Blitzer Beetle would be the runners of my choice... !!
Hornet will always be special for me as it was my first ever RC..
They are all good!!! [:@]
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Lunchboxer... what is your favorite tamiya?
Lunchboxer... what is your favorite tamiya?
06-17-2008, 09:58 AM
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New video of CR-01 released by Tamiya! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVzJGpSzIak&sdig=1
06-17-2008, 11:10 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
[X(]
RTR version of CR-01 from Tamiya!
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=23656
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=23657
About the Model
The Toyota Land Cruiser 40 body is made from lightweight polycarbonate material.
CR-01 chassis features a heavy-duty ladder frame with strong lightweight pressed aluminum channels and cross channels.
4 link coil suspension provides the flexibility needed to conquer difficult rocky terrain.
Center gearbox features planetary gears with a compact design enabling the battery to be mounted lower for a better center of gravity.
Newly designed 3-peice beadlock wheels mounted with massive 125mm diameter and 56mm wide rock crawler tires are ready for any terrain.
Powered by a 540 motor.
Fitted with Yellow (Front) and Red (Rear) TLU-01 LED Lights (ITEM 53909)
Includes TEU-302BK Power FET ESC (ITEM 45028) and EXPEC TTU-03 Controller.
The Land Cruiser is compatible with a wide range of Option Parts
06-18-2008, 12:43 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
I ORDERED MINE TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! comes in two weeks!!!
Im new at this so I gonna need some advice when building it. cant wait
Im new at this so I gonna need some advice when building it. cant wait
06-18-2008, 06:07 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
I'm also looking after one...but nice to see XB are out, since I need the radio set too...also nice to see a lot of bodys are fit to that chassis, even if the truck one is from some toys, I guess...
It's not fully detailed, but I see the XB are coming with LED lights set, but who can tell if some other components are worst that the kit ones. Tamiya used to build XB with some minor differences against kit contents...aka coil dampers instead of oil filled ones...and so ...[:-]
It's not fully detailed, but I see the XB are coming with LED lights set, but who can tell if some other components are worst that the kit ones. Tamiya used to build XB with some minor differences against kit contents...aka coil dampers instead of oil filled ones...and so ...[:-]
06-18-2008, 08:41 AM
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Nice! Be sure to check in and post some pics when you get your kit!!
ORIGINAL: B4Freak
I ORDERED MINE TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! comes in two weeks!!!
Im new at this so I gonna need some advice when building it. cant wait
I ORDERED MINE TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! comes in two weeks!!!
Im new at this so I gonna need some advice when building it. cant wait
06-18-2008, 08:57 AM
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We will only find out after it is out.. but I'd think it will be built from the same kit.. don't think it will be a dumb down version.. ! This is not going to be a regular XB..
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I'm also looking after one...but nice to see XB are out, since I need the radio set too...also nice to see a lot of bodys are fit to that chassis, even if the truck one is from some toys, I guess...
It's not fully detailed, but I see the XB are coming with LED lights set, but who can tell if some other components are worst that the kit ones. Tamiya used to build XB with some minor differences against kit contents...aka coil dampers instead of oil filled ones...and so ...[:-]
I'm also looking after one...but nice to see XB are out, since I need the radio set too...also nice to see a lot of bodys are fit to that chassis, even if the truck one is from some toys, I guess...
It's not fully detailed, but I see the XB are coming with LED lights set, but who can tell if some other components are worst that the kit ones. Tamiya used to build XB with some minor differences against kit contents...aka coil dampers instead of oil filled ones...and so ...[:-]