Tag: Drift
Tamiya TA-06 ?
by the wind on Apr.08, 2010, under RC News
Tamiya production chassis #84132 could be called TA06, TD01 or even the latest buzz TBC (that’s a bad labeling, sounds like the disease).
It doesn’t matter what it will be called, truth is this chassis is an actual ongoing production of Tamiya, and judging from the looks, one can be certain that it is meant for drift market.
Many enthusiasts ponder about when will the RC giant unleash such chassis after several ‘Drift Spec’ relabeling on TA03F Pro, TT01, TB02 and the last TB03. Unimportant as it may seem, these all bear the genes descends of racing breed, and as such were never really quench the thirst of drift purists.
Not until now..
It won’t wow you in terms of what is new, because similar geometry has been around for quite sometime as the Alex Racing CER, the first kind that came up with front midship motor mount off production line, the Tamiya version looks less sturdy nor solid in the bulk head department. Instead of one solid piece on each side, it incorporates bridges that connect the motor mount and the diff housing.
The motor mount cage looking very similar to those of OTA-R’s.
The whole setup also kinda reminds us of a flipped around TA04 conversion done by some RC drift hobbyists in Japan. With Tamiya’s magnitude, we honestly been expecting something special if not revolutionary ground breaking.
Perhaps something like improved version of TA03F, with simpler and more efficient drivetrain, better arms,.. oh well..
excerpt:
The design chassis only for drifting, pre-bid price Y49,800, shipping delivery expectation will be in July 2010.
The motor made of aluminum mount is arranged in made of the carbon in, and the best weight balance for the drift running is achieved. The maximum feature is “Double upper frame” that vertical (vertical) mount is done. The rigidity in the direction of the pitch (Before and behind) was high, and it was assumed in the direction of the roll (right and left) a flexible chassis characteristic made of the carbon of 2mm thickness.
The steering wheel system that becomes an important factor with the drift chassis improves a right and left tire slice corner, and parallel (parallel) geometry that runs side by side is adopted and the control at counter steering has been improved.
TA05 bulk head, 37T/18T Pulley, and upright TRF416, etc. are choice as for parts up to now, in the touring car with results. A lot of OP parts of the TA05 faction that abundantly becomes complete can be used. The new size front and rear belts, rear belt is × 2, front × 1. Front Ball diff drive system, Ride air coupling, universal shafts around, TRF damper equipped.
So, is that it? Will it be just another TA05 plus conversion kit packaged into one? It would seem so as the rest of geometry are darn straight forward obvious. Lateral battery placement, electronic positioning and belt layout. Seen it once, seen it all.
Just one shocker to add prior the launch in 2010 mid, it comes with a hefty price tag; ESRP $500.
So guys, would you go for this one?
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source:tamiya
Hot Bodies TC-D
by the wind on Sep.11, 2009, under RC News
you’ve seen it in THS last May and now gearing up into production is the new HB TC-D. Adapting the similar configuration of ARD CER series, along with recent Drift conversion of Mid Front motor mounting such as Square Drift conversion 2 and OTA-R version 2. All these chassis have longitudinal battery compartment and increased chassis balanced roll needed for drifting. Expect to arrive on Asian shore late this year to early 2010.
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source: hpiracing, driftercentral
Basic Items for RC Drift Maintenance
by the wind on Aug.02, 2009, under Howto
There are many items that we can use in doing a maintenance for an RC drifting car, possibly we have a toolbox full of it. While doing at home in a more relax way with the availability of tools, maintenance during or after a drift session couldn’t be said the same. If you wish to carry a minimum amount of items for a quick drift session but don’t wish to bring your bulky toolbox along, here is a list of basic items needed for RC drift maintenance in no particular order.
1. Brush
a 1/2 inch paint brush probably the most ideal size for cleaning up debris off your chassis and bodyshell.
2. Cleaning Cloth
don’t matter if it is a use one, but preferably not very dirty, to be use in cleaning or as a mat in case certain parts need to be dismantled.
3. Blower
camera lens blower/puffer is great for getting rid of dust in hard to reach unseen parts, as well as providing you with a great arm exercise.
4. Allen Key set/Screwdrivers
It is good if you have the extra budget to replace all those phillips screw to hex head and obtain the precision hex screw driver set.
If you don’t, a decent set of allen keys matching screws on your chassis would be good enough.
5. Oiler/Lubricant
A small bottle of needle oiler is necessary to make sure your bearings are in top condition each run. Do not apply excessively though.
6. Wheel Wrench
small yet useful to take your wheels off. Don’t leave home without it.
7. Spare Body clips
if your car is using this conservative method of body mounting.
8. Zip ties/cable ties & CA/Super Glue
if you tend to go hard and yet still make mistakes.
9. Cutter or Scissors
for cutting something short or adjusting shape.
10. Spare Pinions & Moving Parts
Pinions and bit of parts for tuning speed as well as for uneventful breakdown.
images up soon
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Drift RC Magazine
by the wind on Jan.01, 2009, under For Sale
Side-FX is the sole distributor for Drift RC Magazine for South East Asia.
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Issue#3
coming soon
Issue #2
Issue #1
Dirt Kick- Toyota Altis E120 Drift Conversion July 20, 2010
- ABC Hobby – Honda Integra type R June 29, 2010
- Tamiya #84132 TA05 VDF (High End Drift Chassis) May 13, 2010
- Tamiya TA-06 ? April 8, 2010
- Suzuki SX-4 Fanta (part 2) April 6, 2010
- Spektrum DX3-E April 1, 2010
- ABC Hobby Toyota Celica LB2000 GT & 1600 GT March 16, 2010
- ABC Hobby #66122 Nissan Fairlady Z March 13, 2010
- Ko Propo EX-5UR #82011 March 13, 2010
- Tamiya #58461 Mitsubishi Evo 5 March 11, 2010
