Originally Posted by
subadubaru
probably going to pick up the ifs... i have been looking at option parts on rc mart and been finding it difficult to find the parts specifically for the IFS... are there many parts that are just for the IFS or are a lot of them interchangeable between other TA05's?
and im also looking at getting this servo
http://www.rcmart.com/feetech-profil...Path=1099_1025
but there are so many options how do i choose the right one? ive never dealt this much into it all my traxxis servos have been fine for what i was doing
With the exception of the parts specific to the IFS system, all other TA05 parts will fit on the IFS model. Tamiya has made it so that most TA05 parts are interchangeable between all models. Any TA05 you get will be that way. So, if you are looking for say....front one-ways, the one for the VDF will fit on the IFS, or if you're looking for say, suspension parts like arms, all TA05 use the exact same ones, and even some Tamiya models that aren't TA05 use them! The TA05 series is a great start, since tons of companies make option and replacement parts for them.
Tamiya also charges quite a bit for their parts (but they are top-notch quality), so if you are looking for other options, 3Racing makes a gangload of parts for the TA05 series, and some specific to the IFS. I trust 3Racing parts, and have some on my TA05's, myself. They are as good as Tamiya parts, and are MUCH less expensive.
The servo is very suitable! It's light, a lo-pro (low-profile), and with a .07 transit speed, it will more than suffice for drift or grip. Traxxas servos are good, but in very limited applications. I use them in my "M" class chassis, and they do well, but are too slow for drift, or grip driving faster than stock class.
For drift, the differences are dramatic. I used slower servos (.14, .15) when I first started drifting, and when I mounted a faster one that is .09, the ease with which it improved control was surprising! It is now why I don't recommend anything slower than .10.