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Old 05-13-2008, 07:25 AM
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Default Beefing up a Tamiya Tiger I

I am starting my Tiger I soon and want to beef up the running. I do want to reduce the speed a bit (not all the way down to scale speed though) and definately want to increase the torque, but I probably want to go half-way between the stock gearbox (1:60 ratio I think) and the scale competetion gearbox (1:105 I think).

I would like to stick larger motors in and am open to different gearbox ideas.

What thoughts do you have and where do you think I should buy the necessary parts?

All help most welcome.

thanks

Noel
Old 05-13-2008, 02:45 PM
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Default RE: Beefing up a Tamiya Tiger I

Visit here for a start: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6607843/tm.htm

Visit Tower Hobbies online for Graupner Speed 400 motors.

Visit here for bigger motors, metal tracks and other parts: http://www.customrcmodels.com/shop/i...nsmission_unit

email Daryl Turner for durablity parts and cost: [email protected]


Old 05-14-2008, 04:43 AM
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Thanks.
Am now dealing with Willy at CustomRc, Daryl directly and also the guys at Axels Modelbau and Wecohe.
This is going to be one strong puppy!
will put a build thread up when I get started

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