xxCARLOSxx

ya i tried that b4 but it just peeled off eventually so idk i think ill try to find a stronger double sided tape

stonecolded

This is my TA05R with Yokomo modified 19T and Novak GTX ESC. I haven't used it for sometime now and it still looks the same as on the pics today

bogsy

hi...what tires are you using??

bogsy

stonecolded

I am using Sorex tires 26mm, rubber....
When i get home, i am gonna run it with my 3 cell 7.4 lipo.....

rcluke

i'm using foams

Vaderbxman

well, I'm not gonna get my '05 until at least Thursday. What's better is that I wouln't be getting my armid belts until August. grrrrr.

I guess I can just re-read the instructions for the 12th time....

rcluke

damn thats annoying mate

look on the bright side, it's thursday tomorrow.

Vaderbxman

yep. And as long as the lady in California keeps her word, my '05 ought to be waiting on me when I make a special trip into town JUST for my car.

gah, the suspense is killing.....

Vaderbxman

well i got it a day early. putting it together right now. man, this thing is slick!!

rcluke

congratulations on finally getting it

Vaderbxman

I'm at the step to start building the shocks. Apart from a few hicupps and screw-swapping, it's been an interesting build. Its neat to see your work come together in the end when things start falling together.

Man, this drivetrain is SMOOTH!! Woah....

rcluke

nice to hear you like it

SilverRC

I am thinking to get a TA05 IFS R.

rcluke

if you do, you will not be disappointed with it

Vaderbxman

It's 99.8% done. I have yet to get the grub screw to stay secured to the motor shaft without falling off, and I haven't painted the body.

I did get to drive it though. Since this is my first decent touring car ever, I might just be restating old stuff. I couldn't believe how tight this thing turns, how fast it accelerates, and how well it keeps the rear end planted unless you really get on the gas.

After building it, I have only a couple of gripes with it. I don't like how the hexes on the axles are just held there by the wheel, and how the pin slides out of the axle. I also didn't like that it weighs at least as much as my Evader did, or maybe just a little more. That doesn't seem to affect performance, and I guess the extra weight means it's more durable.

Overall, I'm VERY satisfied with how this kit went together. I have to admit I was just a little skeptical when buying a Tamiya for the first time (scared of brands I'm not used to) but I will be buying from them again if I see the need to expand my collection.


thanks a bunch for the advice and tips guys!

rcluke

get yourself some aluminium hex's, the ones which screw on, they will not come off

Vaderbxman

oh cool. I tried drifting with the old drifting tires my dad bought for an old toys-r-us car. Holy moley its loads of fun. it's too easy to control, but it's so much fun to sling it into a turn and nail the gas.


but I'll be sticking to going straight with traction. I haven't been able to nail the gas 100% yet. Driveway's not big enough.

Andyman004

umm yeA its a tad heavy but u know what.........durability is key. u see im a basher not a racer and I can say that this car is tuff. I mean really tuff. I managed to mis-judge a curb doin about 25mph and my TA05 launched through the air about 3 feeet high and landed 20 feet far and rolled about 3 times and kept goin. I did that twice. NOT proud of my driving skills but i did it.

this car is TUFF.

only problems so far I have had is tiny rocks getting stuck in the spur. Id like to switch to 48 pitch but I think I might bring my leaf blower to the lot where we race next time.

Anyways have fun with your new car.

rcluke

i'm a racer and the drive train is tough also.

The weight is good if you are running it on a slippery surface, such as a polished wood floor.

it is also a good weight to compete with Team associated tc4's

Vaderbxman

Body is finished. I'll post pictures later. I really don't like how this body turned out. This'll be the last time I use masking tape - way too much bleeding.

stonecolded

Post some pics!!!

Vaderbxman

finally got around to it.....

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3...2081336xy9.jpg

I have in it a Team Orion 5.5 Vortex, Mamba Max, DTX 3800 packs, and a Futaba s3305

more to come later, gotta go.

rcluke

nice, black and gold,

i was gonna paint my body black and gold, it ended up black and silver though

Vaderbxman

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6...2081337fe2.jpg
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/6...2081340cf8.jpg

I painted it to look my Evader