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Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
10-30-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

More pics...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
10-30-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

More pics
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
10-30-2011, 07:27 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

My TB01
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
03-28-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

Nope.
"Long arms" in "Tamiya TB01-speak" does not mean "wider car".
It can be a bit confusing. Until you get your hands on a set of eh long arms. Then it's easy to see.
That's how I found out....
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
03-28-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

trf That was not me telling you that you should get a buggy.
That was me telling you your options.

You either fit "normal" tires (Tamiya rally-block) to your car and use it as a...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
03-28-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

Umm trf? TGX wheels & tires are a no-go on a TB01
And the LongArmSuspentionKit Does NOT widen the track.
It merely changes the geometry.

Large tires and wide track?
Sounds to me you want a...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
02-18-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

I used "TL-01" springs.
Same length.
A bit softer.
"chrome" colored.
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-29-2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

Ok.
By the way, I was wondering where you guys went. Posting frenzy lately and then suddenly NOTHING for two days...?
Anyways, MY TG10LA did NOT start life as a TG10PRO. It is a 44026 TG10...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-27-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

skottoman ?
Is that an aluminum upper deck? If so, homemade or aftermarked part?

That TG10 looks like it started off as a TG10PRO, right?
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-27-2008, 02:19 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

Oi! I've got a TG10 too (err two, actually)
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-26-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

TB01 MAINTENANCE vs DAMPERS

ATTACHING DAMPERS
There are several ways to attach dampers to a car. The TB01 instructions tells us to use the included "50582 3x14mm STEP SCREWS". Yikes! They're...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-23-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

STUDDED TYRES.

Youp, those are well, not nails but buttonhead needles. It was a teedious job but it paid off! The car gripped like were we on hard-packed gravel:)

Each needle is inserted...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-23-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

"not many tyres, if any, for rc's will give you much grip on ice "

Ye have little faith!
Of corse there is. Look at mine :-D
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-23-2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

"To actually compete in a rally, a LOT of extra's are needed from day one."
I was referring to pinions and tyres and such.



"Foam bumpers is a must." "not if you dont hit anything"
...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-23-2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

MY TB MODS

Hi Lunchboxer and everyone. As I've said earlier, I'll tell you about my tuning & tweaking experiences with my TB01. It's too much for one post so I'll write about one thing at a...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-18-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

Take it easy man, do one thing at a time. I'll be getting to that steering later, and explain in detail HOW to asemble it and WHAT PARTS to use. Not like the manual says...

Cheers, Karl
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-18-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

And for the record: The universals in these pics ARE 53409. The car however is NOT a TB01.
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-18-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

I'll try for the umphteenth time to post some pics here...

sorry, no can do. Does not work.
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-18-2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

Lunchboxer? I'll tell you all about the modding and honing of my chassis with pics and all, but right now (and last night too) the rcuniverse.com server or something has gone completely gaga. Can't...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-18-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

Lunchboxer? Now pay attention...
One day, you will realize that your TB01 needs UNIVERSAL DRIVESHAFTS. (I did that the first month or so. Both FRONT and REAR.)

Now when we look at the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-16-2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

lee172 we'll have to get back to pics of cars, as I actually haven't gotten around to photograf all of them yet. Some, but not all. And no, they're not TB01's. They're all different species.
Two...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
11-16-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 185,043
Posted By Karl the Mechan

RE: Tamiya TB-01 Resource Thread!

TB01 MY FAVOURITE CAR!

Hi guys! I got mine years ago. My first 1:10 scale rc-car. Mind you,I had been racing 1:24 Tamtechs back in the late eighties, and when the mini-z boom came in the early...
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