Are Impact metal tracks for the Leopard 2 worth it?

Thanks,
Don

AAF has Leopard 2A6 metal tracks, made by Tamiya.

I would say they're not, leopard runs fine with plastic and you don't need the sag effect on modern tanks.

from what I understand, all of Tamiyas metal tracks are made by impact

Will the Tamiya Leopard ll tracks fit on the HL Leopard ll

At twice the price!

I am not looking for "track sag".
Colour and wear (where the road wheels polish the track" and strength is the reason.
Mitosal has them a lot cheaper. Anyone here run them?

Jaws I don't have metal tracks to prove it but in comparison with other models the answer would be no

Thank You Freakydude

I run the Impact tracks and they are excellent. The track pad slides in and locks into place (same as the snow grousers), just like the real track. Very durable and with no issues. I bought the Tamiya tracks first, my opinion junk. Upon opening the packaging, I found two tracks with some sticky residue on them and till this day and after numerous cleanings, they still are sticky. Also, however or whatever they do to adhere the pad to the track, it doesn't work for long. Ripping the Leo across the driveway and it was a rooster tail of track pad behind it. Maybe I got a bad set, unknown but the Imact tracks are solid. Hope this helps...

Derek

Well I'm not surprised the pads came off. Mitosal is Impact so those tracks would be the same. The LEO is truly the best tank to run with the standard tracks. Metal is most definitely not needed here. I'm of the belief now that lighter is better where ever you can get away with it. Some tanks just need the weight others dont. Only if the tank really needed the weight would I use metal tracks now. Less strain and wear and tear on the drive components.

Boys, all I know is, the tracks I got within the Impact box are sweet. Especially in a Canadian winter, I clear the snow of the pool and can do some drifting with just pads on. Place the grousers on and with the weight tank, you can control it nicely on the ice. Hey Don, if you want those Tamiya tracks, maybe you can figure a way to fix the sticky pads.

Derek

In general all Impact tracks are well made and work good. The Impact metal tracks for the Leopard 2 are not worth it. Why?

In my opinion, Impact Metal Tracks on a Leo 2 offer neither a cosmetic nor a performance improvement. If your interested in improving an already fine kit, think about relocating the tank battery to the hull from the turret (to eliminate turret sag & drag), install road wheel bearings and check out the tons of after market parts available from ETO and AFV: http://www.afv-model.com/4711shop/in...th=10_14_15_35

John

My Leo 2 build purposed for infrared fights: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...5393693&type=3