Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
08-01-2008, 08:56 AM
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Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
Here is a place we can all share our Tamiya on road cars, whether it be older models, or brand new cutting edge onroad tech.
So post up pics, racing stories, collections, ask questions which chassis is right for you and we will all help. I will be updating the thread with my own collection, I am jumping the gun here, but I plan on collectng one of every onroad chassis code (TT-01, TB-01,2,3; TA-1-5... etc etc)
This can be a greta resource for new fans to help pic out what Tamiya chassis is right for them. This can include drifters, racers and bashers. Speaking of bashers, please keep all negative comments to yourself and let's help eachother out and learn something!
So post up pics, racing stories, collections, ask questions which chassis is right for you and we will all help. I will be updating the thread with my own collection, I am jumping the gun here, but I plan on collectng one of every onroad chassis code (TT-01, TB-01,2,3; TA-1-5... etc etc)
This can be a greta resource for new fans to help pic out what Tamiya chassis is right for them. This can include drifters, racers and bashers. Speaking of bashers, please keep all negative comments to yourself and let's help eachother out and learn something!
08-01-2008, 09:13 AM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
I agree, for less than a TT-01 you can get a TB-02 right now, the TB-02 is a much better/refined design. In fact, anyone who is looking to get into onroad, I'd have to recommend the TB-02 hands down, can be raced competitively at a club level, awesome drifter (LB has a slick drifting setup with brushless), and bashed around in the parking lot/street (shaft drive so less maintenance and wear compared to a belt drive.
08-01-2008, 08:21 PM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
Here is a good one on Tamiya USA.... http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/outlet.php
Scroll to the midpage for a lot of TB-02's...
I might pick one up myself ha ha.
Some are only $85!!! Sweet deal.
Scroll to the midpage for a lot of TB-02's...
I might pick one up myself ha ha.
Some are only $85!!! Sweet deal.
08-01-2008, 10:28 PM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
does your collection include the FF-01/FF-02? the FF series have been going donkeys years as well, and feature some classic bodies, the VW Golf VR6, BTCC Volvo, etc...
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
FF's come after all the T's if you will. After the TA's and TB's I'll go for the FF's definitely.
I'll have to compose a list of you threads lee and LB has an onroad thread too I'll add to this thread.
TA-03R will be on the way within 2 weeks!
I'll have to compose a list of you threads lee and LB has an onroad thread too I'll add to this thread.
TA-03R will be on the way within 2 weeks!
08-02-2008, 12:11 AM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
I've only gotten 3 on road Tamiyas,
M04L with BMW body
TT01 w/ Carerra body
TB02 w/ GT-R R34 body
If I get another on road it will be the TA-04 or 05 but I've gotten into the buggies again and have 2 DB-01's and am looking for a nice used 501X.
M04L with BMW body
TT01 w/ Carerra body
TB02 w/ GT-R R34 body
If I get another on road it will be the TA-04 or 05 but I've gotten into the buggies again and have 2 DB-01's and am looking for a nice used 501X.
08-02-2008, 06:32 AM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
ORIGINAL: AutoXMan
FF's come after all the T's if you will. After the TA's and TB's I'll go for the FF's definitely.
I'll have to compose a list of you threads lee and LB has an onroad thread too I'll add to this thread.
TA-03R will be on the way within 2 weeks!
FF's come after all the T's if you will. After the TA's and TB's I'll go for the FF's definitely.
I'll have to compose a list of you threads lee and LB has an onroad thread too I'll add to this thread.
TA-03R will be on the way within 2 weeks!
Matt
08-02-2008, 09:58 AM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
ORIGINAL: SN33KY
Why get a TB-02 when you can get a Tb-03? :P
Why get a TB-02 when you can get a Tb-03? :P
ORIGINAL: carmadmatt
What about the F101/F102/F103? And also the old expensive chassis as found on the Renault 5/Gold MK.1 etc?
What about the F101/F102/F103? And also the old expensive chassis as found on the Renault 5/Gold MK.1 etc?
08-02-2008, 12:36 PM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
I'll post some pictures of mine then.
My first Tamiya, a TA-05 IFS, running mamba speedo, Orion Vortex 5.5 motor, DTX 3800 battery packs, and a Futaba S3305 servo:
The inspiration: I painted my '05 to look like my Evader.
My first Tamiya, a TA-05 IFS, running mamba speedo, Orion Vortex 5.5 motor, DTX 3800 battery packs, and a Futaba S3305 servo:
The inspiration: I painted my '05 to look like my Evader.
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
ORIGINAL: carmadmatt
What about the F101/F102/F103? And also the old expensive chassis as found on the Renault 5/Gold MK.1 etc?
Matt
What about the F101/F102/F103? And also the old expensive chassis as found on the Renault 5/Gold MK.1 etc?
Matt
I plan on getting a few F103's for sure, have to have some of those!
Now I have to find out if I want the mobile NSX, or Raybring NSX TA-03R.... choices choices.
I think TB-01 is to follow, although Lee linked me to a killer TA-02 that is hard to pass up since I am a Mustang fan!
08-03-2008, 06:16 AM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
ORIGINAL: AutoXMan
Matt,
I plan on getting a few F103's for sure, have to have some of those!
Now I have to find out if I want the mobile NSX, or Raybring NSX TA-03R.... choices choices.
I think TB-01 is to follow, although Lee linked me to a killer TA-02 that is hard to pass up since I am a Mustang fan!
Matt,
I plan on getting a few F103's for sure, have to have some of those!
Now I have to find out if I want the mobile NSX, or Raybring NSX TA-03R.... choices choices.
I think TB-01 is to follow, although Lee linked me to a killer TA-02 that is hard to pass up since I am a Mustang fan!
Matt
08-03-2008, 10:30 AM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
I am leaning towards the Mobile NSX, it's like 30 bucks cheaper than the other NSX lol
I'll let you guys know when I order it and do a build thread, I am pretty excited to build up one of these!
I'll let you guys know when I order it and do a build thread, I am pretty excited to build up one of these!
08-05-2008, 07:05 PM
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
Tb-03's are newer and cooler :P
it looks like the tb-02 except with the ta05 style suspension up from...
and cant you just buy any other body/
it looks like the tb-02 except with the ta05 style suspension up from...
and cant you just buy any other body/
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
Lets see first tamiya (probrably) was an F-1 car then an indy (penzoil) and after that i was out of R/C and about 2 years ago i got the M03 Alpha Romea Gulia Sprint (good car) then i bet the $h!t out of it for awhile then i saw a tl-01 rally car and a ff02 alfa (like the one someone recently purchased new) that was "raced" with bushings and stock motor and stock shocks, and now on ebay i found and have in my possession another tl-01 from hawaii that has some hop ups like one way diff,carbon shafts (gear and drive line) trv? shocks (that where way to high) aluminum motor mount that was missing the plug,and a tamiya speed motor (silver and blue), oh and high speed gears.
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
I love my TB-03 and the price is not too heavy if you look around , you will find some at good price . So much better than a tb-02
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RE: Tamiya Onroad Collection Thread
My TB-01 was just the chassis..(only paid 10 bucks for it) not the full kit but I can tell my daughter will love running it. I am looking to get either the tb-02 later this year or if the price comes down the tb-03.