BB01 BBX RC : speculation/rumours/hope

[IXLR8 1153]

4 hours ago, Evetsyelspih said:

Towers site now says shipping in March!

I noticed that as well.  It's been a few days since I last looked at this but Tower appeared to be the only retailer to commit to a BBX shipment timeline.  Other sellers were either vague or simply didn't indicate a ship date.  Is there a special arrangement between Tower and Tamiya?

[Kol__ 3377]

18 minutes ago, IXLR8 said:

Is there a special arrangement between Tower and Tamiya?

Or are they just trying to get orders and will soon inform of a delay or revised delivery timeline?

...cynical thinking I know!😱

[bRIBEGuy 3044]

10 minutes ago, Kol__ said:

Or are they just trying to get orders and will soon inform of a delay or revised delivery timeline?

...cynical thinking I know!😱

That would be my guess.

[Raman36 1655]

They don’t collect money until they ship so no real advantage there 

[David B 66]

I've seen mention of other Facebook groups on here and I don't see that it's not allowed in the group rules, I started a BBX owners group there in case anyone's interested, just look for the group with zero current members 

[Raman36 1655]

Delete 

[Kpowell911 1899]

On 2/20/2023 at 10:23 PM, Kol__ said:

I guess for now we have to assume that the battery fits between or behind the tops of those two side panels as it slides in, it looks like the gap is about 3 fingers width, so about the same as a standard Tamiya sized battery. I can't see why they would have one panel velcro and the others bolted on if it wasn't for ease of getting the battery in.

What black battery connector is that? Out of curiosity 

[David B 66]

New running video

 

[Kol__ 3377]

4 hours ago, David B said:

New running video

 

Lol, I thought the same earlier, but there's minimal new footage there unfortunately👎

Also, why do Tamiya just go into their garden or local park to make their promo videos!😂🤦🏻

[Frog Jumper 3658]

On 2/27/2023 at 4:15 PM, Kpowell911 said:

What black battery connector is that? Out of curiosity 

Its a Tamiya LiFe connector.

Terry

 

[Kpowell911 1899]

2 minutes ago, Frog Jumper said:

Its a Tamiya LiFe connector.

Terry

 

Ahhh thank you! Thought it was an original TRX connector which I found strange

[Juggular 4964]

I want one. But, last time I pre-ordered (I think re-re-release of Sand Rover?) the time frame kept moving along.  After about a year, I gave up and got a used one.  

While I'm not entirely confident about Tower's March release, this is a world-wide release by Tamiya itself. I doubt that it would be delayed over a month, if ever.  So I might just order it and hope I wouldn't be pushed down to "supply ran out before filling your order, yours is on back order..."

 

[ChrisRx718 4470]

I actually hope it is delayed. My wife's gonna kill me if it shows up too soon.

[danimaldaisy 70]

8 hours ago, David B said:

New running video

 

What if you get a flat in the rear LOL!

[David B 66]

22 minutes ago, danimaldaisy said:

What if you get a flat in the rear LOL!

Front and rear are 12mm hex so you'll be able to get home!

[Norco Kid 61]

Can't wait to see the manual for this.. I hope they didn't use the same plastic diff nut as the TD4!

[yogi-bear 2321]

the more I see this, the more I like it, except the rims, the rims are not right. Too shiney maybe?

[TamiyaD 206]

1 minute ago, yogi-bear said:

Too shiney maybe

I agree they are too shiney, but overall is a beauty. 

[Thommo 1217]

3 hours ago, yogi-bear said:

the more I see this, the more I like it, except the rims, the rims are not right. Too shiney maybe?

 

So black paint or white ?

 

[yogi-bear 2321]

19 minutes ago, Thommo said:

 

So black paint or white ?

 

matt black or proper alloy ones, I like something along the lines of these:

 

[Pablo68 1049]

11 hours ago, ChrisRx718 said:

I actually hope it is delayed. My wife's gonna kill me if it shows up too soon.

Now how did that get in here? I guess we'll never know love....

[OnTheTrail 1152]

5 hours ago, yogi-bear said:

the more I see this, the more I like it, except the rims, the rims are not right. Too shiney maybe?

I agree.  One of the first things I intend to do with mine (when it get's here) is spray the rims with flat clear.   

[GreatDane 70]

On 3/3/2023 at 10:50 PM, ChrisRx718 said:

I actually hope it is delayed. My wife's gonna kill me if it shows up too soon.

You need to take up self defense. Rather sooner than later.

Edited March 6, 2023 by GreatDane
Had a misspel

[David B 66]

3 hours ago, OnTheTrail said:

I agree.  One of the first things I intend to do with mine (when it get's here) is spray the rims with flat clear.   

I think I'll keep the originals but find a better looking set to install. 

[SlideWRX 785]

On 3/3/2023 at 4:50 PM, ChrisRx718 said:

I actually hope it is delayed. My wife's gonna kill me if it shows up too soon.

Get some RC videos up on Youtube, then it was a 'gift from the RC elf'!  Might need to see if they will include a gift message in the box?