tamiya f-350 or the tundra !HELP!
01-07-2009, 01:35 AM
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tamiya f-350 or the tundra !HELP!
iam really liking the tamiya tundra and the ford f-350 i was wondering if anyone could help me out with a few things i was wondering witch of the two trucks do you think is the better truck? I need some help on the electronics by that i mean what esc and radio should i use. please help with questions. This will be my first build so i could use all the HELP i can get i will also be posting pics and vids along the way!
01-07-2009, 09:58 AM
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RE: tamiya f-350 or the tundra !HELP!
Both trucks are the same chassis so it comes down to which one that you like the looks of best. For electronics I suggest a Novak ESC Rooster or Rooster Crawler (if you need the drag brake for crawling) and Futaba 4 channel surface radio.
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RE: tamiya f-350 or the tundra !HELP!
As stated, both trucks are mechanically identical. Ford or Toy is the difference.
As for an ESC, I'm not big on the Novak ESC. I would recommend the Castle Sidewinder. Inexpensive, easily adjustable, allows for higher voltage use, can run brushed or brushless and the drag brake is better. for a transmitter, the Spektrum DX5e is a great choice. It is a 5-channel 2.4GHz DSM2 radio w/ receiver, easy to use control for basic models, includes AR500 5-channel receiver, HI/LO rates, servo reversing, and it's under $100.00.
As for an ESC, I'm not big on the Novak ESC. I would recommend the Castle Sidewinder. Inexpensive, easily adjustable, allows for higher voltage use, can run brushed or brushless and the drag brake is better. for a transmitter, the Spektrum DX5e is a great choice. It is a 5-channel 2.4GHz DSM2 radio w/ receiver, easy to use control for basic models, includes AR500 5-channel receiver, HI/LO rates, servo reversing, and it's under $100.00.
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RE: tamiya f-350 or the tundra !HELP!
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As stated, both trucks are mechanically identical. Ford or Toy is the difference.
As for an ESC, I'm not big on the Novak ESC. I would recommend the Castle Sidewinder. Inexpensive, easily adjustable, allows for higher voltage use, can run brushed or brushless and the drag brake is better. for a transmitter, the Spektrum DX5e is a great choice. It is a 5-channel 2.4GHz DSM2 radio w/ receiver, easy to use control for basic models, includes AR500 5-channel receiver, HI/LO rates, servo reversing, and it's under $100.00.
As stated, both trucks are mechanically identical. Ford or Toy is the difference.
As for an ESC, I'm not big on the Novak ESC. I would recommend the Castle Sidewinder. Inexpensive, easily adjustable, allows for higher voltage use, can run brushed or brushless and the drag brake is better. for a transmitter, the Spektrum DX5e is a great choice. It is a 5-channel 2.4GHz DSM2 radio w/ receiver, easy to use control for basic models, includes AR500 5-channel receiver, HI/LO rates, servo reversing, and it's under $100.00.
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RE: tamiya f-350 or the tundra !HELP!
first off thanks for the help so far ok so you said both trucks are the same so 1.do they both have rear stear? 2.as far as the ESC if i get the Castle Sidewinder does it have farward and reverse? 3.If i use the the Spektrum DX5e for my radio and receiver will that work with the MFU? becuase i do plan on getting the MFU down the road. 4. Is this every thing i need to build and run the truck besides batteries? please help me build my truck!
01-08-2009, 07:49 AM
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RE: tamiya f-350 or the tundra !HELP!
Yes, both trucks can be set up for rear steering although I don't know if you need to purchase any additional parts to do it. ( I have'nt started building my Hilux yet). The Sidewinder can run brushed or Brushless motors and it does have Reverse.
