Tamiyastef 1961 Posted January 11, 2023 8 hours ago, Frankster said: What chassis are these from? Now I've seen it on a bigger screen than that of my phone it looks like: front gearbox FF-01 (I think), tub also or TA-02, suspension arms TA-02? Rear gearbox looks like the black one from the Blazing Star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted January 11, 2023 22 hours ago, Nicadraus said: Will call this the FTA-01 @Fabia130vRS It is a FF01 and a TA02 I guess without the drive shaft. It is of a Tamiyaclub memeber, I found the picture on another RC forum back from 2006. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=44958&id=6456 He had a thing for dual motors but used only 1 ESC as it seems. Good stuff, imidiatl had thoughts of maiting a FF03 with TA06 hehe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2003 Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Fabia130vRS said: It is a FF01 and a TA02 I guess without the drive shaft. It is of a Tamiyaclub memeber, I found the picture on another RC forum back from 2006. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=44958&id=6456 He had a thing for dual motors but used only 1 ESC as it seems. Good stuff, imidiatl had thoughts of maiting a FF03 with TA06 hehe I have thing for dual motors too. I did a quick check on the TA-03 series as they have a front monitor and rear - mid motor option. Can the chassis take 2 motor gearboxes? Hahaha I was thinking same with FF03 and TA06 using a carbon chassis. But I noticed the screws mounting the gearbox to chassis size and pattern are different. I don’t have means to make a custom carbon chassis either 🤦♂️ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M 800STD 586 Posted January 11, 2023 Ta03 dual motor can be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted January 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Frankster said: I have thing for dual motors too. I did a quick check on the TA-03 series as they have a front monitor and rear - mid motor option. Can the chassis take 2 motor gearboxes? Hahaha I was thinking same with FF03 and TA06 using a carbon chassis. But I noticed the screws mounting the gearbox to chassis size and pattern are different. I don’t have means to make a custom carbon chassis either 🤦♂️ I don't know honestly, the TA02 and TA03 are not cars I have played with. As for the FF03 TA06, I guess it coud be possible but as said... I have other things to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bRIBEGuy 2916 Posted January 11, 2023 40 minutes ago, RC_FunLand said: Oh man @RC_FunLand does that WolfPack LiPo in the lower left ever stress me out! I hope you're being really careful with having bare wires out like that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2003 Posted January 12, 2023 9 hours ago, M 800STD said: Ta03 dual motor can be done. It looks possible. Is it the same chassis and screw mounting points? Need to look for a few TA-03 chassis online now… 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M 800STD 586 Posted January 14, 2023 I would use the wide frp chassis plate to allow easy install of electrics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlideWRX 760 Posted January 19, 2023 @bRIBEGuy, BRAIIINNNSSS??? @GeeWings, love the Mario Kart! On a random side note I did a similar spacer on the front springs to my Hornet back in the day, when the only racing I could find for it was a stock motor kids class in the parking lot at the hobby store. By then the rear spikes were gone anyway, so I 'raced' it on road. It was not good at all, but fun! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bRIBEGuy 2916 Posted January 19, 2023 6 hours ago, GeeWings said: Oh man @GeeWings, this looks so good! I love seeing people do fun/weird/quirky stuff! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elbowloh 1106 Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, bRIBEGuy said: Oh man @GeeWings, this looks so good! I love seeing people do fun/weird/quirky stuff! I'm astounded on an almost daily basis the ingenuity, engineering and craftman/womanship that is displayed on this forum! Bravo @GeeWings! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bRIBEGuy 2916 Posted January 19, 2023 17 minutes ago, Elbowloh said: I'm astounded on an almost daily basis the ingenuity, engineering and craftman/womanship that is displayed on this forum! Bravo @GeeWings! Womanship, huh? Can't say I've noticed too much of that... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2829 Posted January 19, 2023 @bRIBEGuy and @Elbowloh thank you, it was so fun to put together! 2 hours ago, bRIBEGuy said: Womanship, huh? Can't say I've noticed too much of that... I think you need special hop-ups for that… 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2829 Posted January 19, 2023 6 hours ago, SlideWRX said: @bRIBEGuy, BRAIIINNNSSS??? @GeeWings, love the Mario Kart! On a random side note I did a similar spacer on the front springs to my Hornet back in the day, when the only racing I could find for it was a stock motor kids class in the parking lot at the hobby store. By then the rear spikes were gone anyway, so I 'raced' it on road. It was not good at all, but fun! Thanks! We wanted the front lowered (or slammed as my kids say) for pics but imagine we will remove (or at least reduce) before we drive it! I’ve already cut a bit off the springs having read a few posts online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted January 20, 2023 Nice work on the Mario Kart-Hornet @GeeWings 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2829 Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Nicadraus said: Nice work on the Mario Kart-Hornet @GeeWings Thanks! I’m scheming for a ride for Donkey Kong next! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11555 Posted January 20, 2023 Yeah @GeeWingsthe Mario Kart Hornet is great!! Top job 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1530 Posted January 20, 2023 @graemevw Nice work! Would love to hear more details about the process and how it runs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graemevw 821 Posted January 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Killajb said: @graemevw Nice work! Would love to hear more details about the process and how it runs Have a search for thunderdragoncy and his ultra g threads. That should explain most of it 🙂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OoALEJOoO 3096 Posted January 20, 2023 @GeeWings Very cool Mario Kart Hornet. Question regarding the extreme negative camber on the front tires, how much does it improve preventing grip roll on asphalt? How did you achieve such camber angle? Some years ago, I sold my Hornet because I could never find any dirt surfaces to run and, on the street, it was fairly unusable because of grip roll. Your fantastic build and mod are now making me regret having sold it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2829 Posted January 20, 2023 @OoALEJOoO thanks! The camber comes from lowering the chassis which was done by “slamming” (my kids description) the suspension with tubing. You can see it in this pic: It’s pretty extreme so I’m guessing the steering will be compromised. I’ve not driven it yet as I need to find a small Lipo to fit. We just did it for pics really! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted January 22, 2023 I hope it wasn't a painful landing @Re-Bugged I'm still envy of the TS. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted January 22, 2023 Another beautiful build @Willy iine It's only now that I found out it's a 4WD. Very nice! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10007 Posted January 22, 2023 It did roll over once @Nicadraus, but no damage at all. I was having a ball with it. The usual mud flat I run on was underwater (as seen in the first pic). But where I could run the TS was such a pleasure anyway, I think it’s such a great buggy and is perfect for me and everything I could want from one. I was a bit concerned before running it about the Hobbywing MAX10 3300kv sensorless combo. There is a very slight, and I mean very slight jitter on take off from stationary for less than a second, but once the wheels are turning it’s a smooth as a sensored set up. Plenty quick enough for me. I had to screw the steering rods 2 and a half turns to make them a bit shorter reducing toe-in as the inside of the front wheels were rubbing on the trailing arms when the suspension was compressed with full lock and acting as a brake when it did. All good now, turns on a dime and I’m very happy with it. The suspension works beautifully as the body just floats along on a level plane while the wheels soak up the bumps. Can’t wait for a beach run 😁 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites