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Good news! I’ll be one of the first in line to buy some when they go up on Fibre Lyte. Btw, I think he goes by @qatmix on here...

The front shock tower on the TL01 is slightly wider than the rear. The overall dimensions of the front end are also slightly taller. If you were to align the “T” cutout on the Fibre Lyte piece with the TL01 front end, you will find it to be both too narrow and too short to align with the damper mounting holes.

The TL01 and M03 have the same dimensions at the rear, so the rear stiffener you have linked on Fibre Lyte will fit both vehicles. The fronts have different dimensions, so the way the front stiffener on Fibre Lyte is designed will not fit the TL01 -- it will be too tall. However, the distance between the the top shock mount holes is the same. If you're just looking for the upper part of the stiffener to put on the TL01, the M03 front stiffener could probably be easily redesigned to be more like the discontinued 3Racing part. I have considered talking to Fibre Lyte about doing this, but just don't have time to draw up the part.

For those in the UK, this page is worth a read: https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty My experience is that you are likely to get stung on anything with a declared value over £15. Chinese sellers are savvy to this, and typically declare an artificially low value. Almost everything I have received from the US or Japan over £15 has come with a ransom note.

I think this has been mentioned in other threads, but that just doesn’t seem to be Tamiya’s target market. Look how they’ve dialed back on TRF to focus more at the club level (at least in the US). Others have speculated that Tamiya has recently chosen to focus on the Japanese domestic market. Quirky cars that work well in a small area would seem to fit the assumption. Or maybe they think they can earn more by mixing up parts from the back catalogue rather than trying to penetrate a saturated premium marketplace. The piece I don’t understand is hardbody + high center of gravity + hard suspension. Hopefully they’ve added something to the equation that lands it on its feet more often than not.

If looking to buy new (and want to stick with Tamiya), it seems like the DN01 is good option. It comes with the TRF201 pedigree, and will be a solid buggy as others have stated. I would just worry about falling into the hop-up trap and the eventual costs of trying to bring it up to true TRF201 spec. Another thing you may want to consider is that the TRF201 and Associated B4 (or was it 4.1?) are practically the same buggy, and there may be some good deals on used B4s out there. I haven't looked at this listing closely, but there's a used RTR B4 available for £115 BIN right now: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Team-Associated-B4-RC-Radio-Controlled-Car-RTR/153395807179

Looks like it, and they would be a valid 3x14mm replacement for the self tappers (50582) they tend to include.

For me, I think it would come down to which transmission you want. The SCX10 II has a slipper, whereas the Scout does not. The gear ratio in the Scout is also significantly lower than the Axial. Pros and cons to each, depending on if you plan on doing more climbing/crawling versus trail running. I certainly would have purchased the SCX10 II builders kit had it been available a couple years back.

If 51mm will work you might be able to track these down? https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=VTR246007

Decided to have a weigh-in with some various TL-01 prop shafts while the cars are apart. Per the kitchen scale, the results: The standard TL-01 shaft came in at a portly 33g The GPM aluminium shaft was less than half the mass at 15g (thanks again to @Tamiyabigstuff) The Tamiya carbon shaft was the lightweight champ at a scant 6g Fun times!

Never thought of using a bag within my sonic cleaner -- top tip! Although I wonder if turpentine is a bit harsh on the plastic? I've had pretty amazing results just using dish soap to remove the various greases found on RC cars (including the black molybdenum).

Hi TC, I'm looking for an aluminium prop shaft for a TL01 project in either blue or silver. I believe both GPM and Yeah Racing made these. Posting would be to either the UK or US. Thanks!

Any guess on the overall height of the portals? Wondering if they will even accommodate a smaller rim -- that may have dictated the wheel choice?

FRP = fiber reinforced plastic As opposed to carbon fiber on the Egress

Maybe the "desert tire" listed here? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Truck-Tires-for-TAMIYA-CW-01-Chassis-Lunch-Box-Midnight-Pumpkin-4pcs/142032130703?hash=item2111c6528f:m:mWFBhGIgGxZJ85Yq9fez__w

My understanding is that the “Y” and “X” part numbers are the MRC part numbers for when they were the US Tamiya distributor. These look like original spare parts to me.

You guessed it: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_hubs

I don't think the issue here has to do with brand names, but instead with intellectual property. If these cheap electronics, etc. do not infringe on anyone’s IP, then there is no debate to have. However, in the case of this clone, Tamiya’s IP has clearly been stolen. Regardless of whether someone ever intended to purchase a Bruiser, purchasing the clone directly supports a company that has stolen from Tamiya.

According to Seidel the standard 1350 is 4mm: http://www.modellbau-seidel.de/index.php?firma=Tamiya&best=9401638 Can't seem to cross reference that anywhere, so...

I’ve also heard that the FF03 and TRF201 diffs are interchangeable. Just keep in mind that the FF03 requires a special gear case to accomodate the width of the TA06 gear diff: https://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=54398

Please post a pic of the upper arms once you have them off. Quite curious to see how they’re fashioned.

What happened? Did the color not take, or did the wheels deform?

This might be relevant. Never tried the clothes dryer myself: Alternatively:

Only the gearbox, so a bearing kit is required. The Super Hotshot comes with a full set of metal shielded bearings.

Agree completely. I am in the process of restoring a Ferrari F201, as I love Tamiya's odd ducks (the Vajra is another current favorite). The F201 is fragile, doesn't perform all that well, and will overheat if you aren't careful. However, it is mechanically quite interesting, so mine will probably get more shelf time (with the body off) than wheel time. Out of curiosity, is yours the Ferrari or the Williams?