IXLR8 1155 Posted February 24, 2023 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted February 24, 2023 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!😱 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bRIBEGuy 3044 Posted February 24, 2023 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted February 25, 2023 They don’t collect money until they ship so no real advantage there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David B 66 Posted February 25, 2023 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kpowell911 1899 Posted February 27, 2023 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David B 66 Posted March 3, 2023 New running video 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted March 3, 2023 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!😂🤦🏻 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted March 3, 2023 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kpowell911 1899 Posted March 3, 2023 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 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4964 Posted March 3, 2023 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..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted March 3, 2023 I actually hope it is delayed. My wife's gonna kill me if it shows up too soon. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danimaldaisy 70 Posted March 3, 2023 8 hours ago, David B said: New running video What if you get a flat in the rear LOL! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David B 66 Posted March 3, 2023 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norco Kid 61 Posted March 4, 2023 Can't wait to see the manual for this.. I hope they didn't use the same plastic diff nut as the TD4! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted March 4, 2023 the more I see this, the more I like it, except the rims, the rims are not right. Too shiney maybe? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TamiyaD 206 Posted March 4, 2023 1 minute ago, yogi-bear said: Too shiney maybe I agree they are too shiney, but overall is a beauty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo 1217 Posted March 4, 2023 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 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted March 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, Thommo said: So black paint or white ? matt black or proper alloy ones, I like something along the lines of these: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted March 4, 2023 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.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OnTheTrail 1152 Posted March 4, 2023 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. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatDane 70 Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) 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 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David B 66 Posted March 4, 2023 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlideWRX 785 Posted March 5, 2023 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? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites