Cynan

More bits for the TD4.

Yeah totally. You even see them using them in the videos they produce just rubbing our faces in it!

Autopartner RC I'm still looking for the M & L JIS and the hex wrenches but not been able to find those anywhere yet.

Built my first big bore aeration shocks the other day and I must say I like them a lot. So much that I ordered another set. Also managed to find some TRF box wrenches.

Here is a copy of the slipper clutch instructions. Note it says it is not compatible with a Torque Turned motor and it also requires a 48 pitch motor pinion.

TamiyaBlog is reporting of a limited edition pre-painted body version with other coloured parts. They only have a photo of the chassis though no body yet. The chassis is yellow and I can see yellow shock springs so far.

These were from RCJAZ. I saw they had them in and cheaper than in the UK so decided to get them from there with some other bits.

TD4 bits !

Thanks for that. Now to check what parts I have in and order some more

RcMart.

I’ve resided myself to never being able to get a TRF503 so I’m treating the TD4 as the most current high end Tamiya I can get. As such I’m going for an MS style paint job with big bore aeration shocks, all the hops ups available (except the gear diffs), ceramic balls, and other blue parts that fit. This is going to be my “bling” but functional race car. Not decided if I’ll leave the shock window clear of paint over it yet though… probably paint over it. I’ve got a 5.5T XERUN V10 waiting to go in with I think a 15T steel pinion. I’ve got down to 13T up to 23T at hand to change it depending on how she runs. This is my first foray into brushless so I didn’t want to get a 10 or 13T motor and then wish I’d bought lower so for this based on the manual stating it was good for 4WD modified class and figured I could dial it down if needed ? I’m used to driving a SuperStock TZ brushed and wanted something with more pep. I also need to source a LiPo or I might try LiFe battery. As with all my cars I’m also getting a second body shell that I’ll do box art.

Got a few bits from various places today. Various screws, ceramic balls for the TD4 diffs and then a load of tools that I’ve been meaning to buy for a while instead of pinching stuff from the garage all the time and making do with odds and ends. And after almost a 12 month wait finally a SU carb refurb kit for the 1:1.

Just to fill the hole? Maybe used in the TD2 or for a future hop up. Can’t see anything in the manual for the TD4 that uses it.

Seen the build photos on the Tamiya Legends video? Glen says he thinks they make the shell look a lot better than the Tamiya photos and I find myself agreeing. It makes me like the box art a lot more.

It’s an expression. It means different people like different things. Some will find the TD2/4 ugly, some will find it lovely etc. In terms of the expression… different types of horse are used on different race courses.

Found the part number from the TRF503 manual. Yay. 19804741

It’s this part here I’m after.

The 2mm ring that sits in the oil/air vent hole.

Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy a suitable replacement for the 2mm oring that is used on the big bore aeration damper cap? Thanks.

Hi, Im looking for someone who is UK based who would be able to paint a body shell for me in the Satoshi Maezumi style? Thanks.

I went for an Avante, and I have a Top Force Evo as well. The VQS is too in between for me if that makes sense. And as you have the Egress I’d go for the Avante.

List in translation

I think the attach in the same way as the lot standard is talking about how to connect the fronts up. As with the big bores the connection is slightly different. But yeah it’s prob the travel in the rears that just need adjusting. Surprised the manual didn’t specify it though.

The manual seems to indicate you only replace the fronts with this set and not the rears.. I can’t see why you couldn’t do the rears though as well?

Yeah this is why I love the Hotshot. Can’t wait for this!