
CKU87
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Thanks @alvinlwh This is great and great to know about google functionality. Also for other purposes :)
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@alvinlwh Thanks! One more stupid question: how do you use google translate? Is the guide book published as a PDF? I can only see it as a hardcover.
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Hi Does anyone know if the annual official guide book for Mini 4WD is also published in English? Thanks
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Have the TD4 and TD2 cars failed? The Offroad lineup
CKU87 replied to CKU87's topic in General discussions
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Last evening when I was browsing through the online stores of my favorite Tamiya dealers, I asked myself why Tamiya has no better offering in modern day offroad buggys than the DF03 (I don't count the TT02BR as its basically a lower tier chassis). Hours later I realized that I had completely forgot about the TD4 and TD2. It seems like they failed miserably. I have seen the TD4 kit at 160 Euros in my country. I do understand that Tamiya is no more in the competitive offroad racing scene. I guess they want us to buy the nice Avante, Egress and Top Force kits and enjoy them. What are your thoughts on the current offroad lineup? Especially interestedin hearing about the TT02BR, the DF03. To me the just released Top Force at 170 Euros is currently the best Tamiya pick at price/performance.
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I know this sounds stupid and many people will shake their head when I say this, but the fact that I cannot mount the On/Off switch to its designated location already makes it unattractive for me. As I said, if you want to keep things all Tamiya, you really have a hard time. But I think I might go with a brushless setup then and just use the TBLE02S. Thanks
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Thanks everyone. Yes, you are right probably, but I have this obsession to keep most things Tamiya and so far I had only used standard size servos, mostly Futaba - which I know and trust from good old days. Unfortunately, their Low-Profile servos are super expensive and not worth it for my mildly run cars. Admittedly, I never bought anything from brands like Hobbywing, etc. I just don't trust those brand being around for a couple of years and then disappear. Most of them are just the same but rebranded. But Futaba, Tamiya, Kyosho, etc. yes sure, anytime Also, I am not looking for a super fast low-profile servo. I prefer servos that are a bit slower than these new crazy fast HV servos. What is the BEC rating of the TBLE 02S? Might also go with a brushless combo here, using my NiMH packs.
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Hey everyone! I was looking for a new Low-Profile Servo for an upcoming build. I planned on buying the TSU06. Now I see that it says its not compatible with TEU302BK and TEU105BK. Since I am using a GT Tuned Motor, I was planning to use a TEU105BK ESC, which I have a lots of units lying around here. What is the point here? The ESC has a BEC build in, but does that TSU06 draw so much power? What are my alternative options? Savöx 1251/1252? I doubt they would work. They have basically the same specifications...?! Thanks
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Tamiya @ Nuremberg Toy Fair 2024- Speculation & New Releases
CKU87 replied to Bash's topic in General discussions
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Thanks all. Yes this is what I was expecting. You have to fiddle around to make the solution work...buy new parts and the build goes into 400 Euro plus region...which then isn't really worth this chassis. I can add a couple Euros then and go with the CEN M Sport (which I will not because it's not a kit). Or just take the TT02BR - but then it's only a TT02 and I was looking for a more challenging build. The problem is, that as a rally car I take some bumps on the road constantly, which makes the car wobble and jump. That alone is enough to engage the drive shafts as one can see also in some YouTube videos. Too bad, it really is a design flaw. I don't know what it is about the XV01, but it never appealed to me. I would then probably stick with the XV02RS and build rather an onroad car or just really buy another Egress Black Edition, this time for running. You see, pretty indecisive and I need to place an order soon to get the kit before Christmas 😒
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So I was about to place an order with the XV02 Pro kit to have some fun around christmas building and driving. I feel like the popping drive shafts are a serious issue with this kit and that there isn’t really a solution to it. Any thoughts? Is the RS version better in that regard? Thanks
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Hi, I am looking for a TEU 302 BK speed controller. Will pay up to 120 USD/Euro depending on the condition + shipping cost. Please reply if you have a unit. Thanks
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Yes, dont ask. The hop up parts have cost me more than twice the price of the car.
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CKU87 started following Optima Mid - Lets talk option parts
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@joeling Sorry for the late reply, I was abroad for a couple weeks and didn't check here on the forum. This is an excellent question, but I haven't seen any aftermarket alloy part for the steering so far and since I stay "purely" with Kyosho for this build, I was only interested in their hopups. So maybe there are some third party manufacturers, like Xtra Speed and Yeah Racing (https://tamico.de/Kyosho-Optima-Javelin-Spare-parts-and-Hop-Up-parts). As for Kyosho original hopup parts, they list OTW143 (HD ST Link Set) in the manual. Also, I was always in the opinion that the servo saver OTW114 is an original hopup part, but unfortunately the manual does not list this part, so I skipped it. To risky to spend the money on it to find out it won't fit. @Kai City RC Maybe the Japanese manual does list it? What is interesting is that the official Kyosho Optima Mid video, uploaded from Kyosho Corporation on Youtube, does show an alloy servo saver. You can clearly see it at minute 09:07. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbMnSbi7hSQ Never found or seen this part anywhere! Oddly enough, there is also the opposite case. I recently found a part (OTW 145), which I have never seen in the manual or any other documentation. Here is the link: https://tamico.de/Kyosho-Optima-Mid-CNC-Rear-Suspension-Holder To be honest, it is really frustrating with the lack in documentation. I can only assume that they (Kyosho) are tight on budget and lack people to review and crosscheck their documentation. Too bad if you ask me. It is the same with the Kyosho Ultima. Go check their official video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHmrKIU5LAQ) and compare it with the option parts list in the manual. It is a nightmare. Anyways, meanwhile the LeMans Motor (15.5T) as well as the CVDs have arrived. So hopefully I have some time in the near future to start the build.
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This is a fake. I am from Germany, I know the market here and theses prices will not work. They also say that they are a trustee partner in market, which is completely nonsense. Apparently you can reach them by email, chat and phone. Nothing of these is available on their website. Also, the address doesnt make sense as well, there is no such road in the town they mention. Edit: Looking deeper into the website there are hundred more red flags. To make it short: Please stay away from the website and do not burn your money.