DI Joe 0 Posted May 6, 2008 Thought you might like to see these.. There's hop ups, then there's sex on wheels ;-) http://www.tamiyaclub.com/pictureframe.asp...007160010_2.jpg http://www.tamiyaclub.com/pictureframe.asp...007160010_4.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redzone 212 Posted May 8, 2008 yep mine looks pretty similar to that now.. anyone know the weight saving/rigidity improvement of the carbon vs FRP plates?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irenL 0 Posted May 8, 2008 yep mine looks pretty similar to that now.. anyone know the weight saving/rigidity improvement of the carbon vs FRP plates?? referring to my old post http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?...c=35661&hl=, that'd be the weight of my FF + the weight of the TA02 front box. As for rigidity, not too bad though IMO is about the same to the bathtub version, but my only reason for upgrade would be the steering belcranks. The ones in the FRP set pivots on bearings, which are far more consistent from heat to heat. Unfortunately, on the TRF chassis kit for the TA03, that feature become another option part in aluminium. The other reason is weight reduction, though it didn't save much. For example, the GPM aluminium chassis kit for the TA02/FF01 weigh as much as tamiya's FRP/carbon, but far more rigid. And to my dismay, the FRP kit for TA02 doesn't come with shock towers, as it did for the DF01 buggy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamita 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Carbon decks will be stiffer, but I dont think there will be a noticeable difference in weight compared to frp. Considering ta02 are usually bashed on less than perfect surface, flexible frp will provide better traction. Unless one is going for the bling shelf piece, frp is better suited. Run the frp till it breaks, then upgrade to carbon when the ta02 retires as shelf queen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted January 12, 2021 Is this the oldest thread bump on the forum? Rebuilt this TA02 last night from spares, it's almost done, just need to pick out a shell, I have loads but want something from the period. I've got a couple TA02 projects on the go, one is a vintage Manta Ray buggy (that's on its way) using this on road frp chassis. And the other is a rebuild of a mint Nissan 300zx I recently acquired.  So who else still loves a vintage TA02 in 2021? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3729 Posted January 12, 2021 Absolutely! Im totes jel of you scoring that kit in such good condition, would love to have one in my collection. Is it exactly the same body shell used on the Group C version? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich_f 232 Posted January 12, 2021 Would love for tamiya to re-release the ta02-w variants. The 300zx, the r33 gtr-lm and the original supra gt are great looking cars. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted January 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Superluminal said: Absolutely! Im totes jel of you scoring that kit in such good condition, would love to have one in my collection. Is it exactly the same body shell used on the Group C version? I couldn't believe it either, was way under my highest bid too. Not sure about the group c body, they're kinda low but I can't imagine they'd make 2 different moulds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted January 12, 2021 2 hours ago, rich_f said: Would love for tamiya to re-release the ta02-w variants. The 300zx, the r33 gtr-lm and the original supra gt are great looking cars. Yeah they should bring a couple back out, an r33 would be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3729 Posted January 12, 2021 The Clarion LM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Wez-li said:  Not sure about the group c body, they're kinda low but I can't imagine they'd make 2 different moulds. Different bodies! Same for the Porsche GT1 911 ta03 and f103 are different, I prefer the 300ZX The group C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted January 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, svenb said: Different bodies! Same for the Porsche GT1 911 ta03 and f103 are different, I prefer the 300ZX The group C. Wow, they really took things seriously and looked after us back in the day, you know, when I was a schoolkid and broke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted January 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Wez-li said: Is this the oldest thread bump on the forum? Possibly ! 4 hours ago, Wez-li said: So who else still loves a vintage TA02 in 2021? What's not to like - great series of chassis, easy to work on, parts are plentiful, loads of body shells and very robust runner  Wez - i still have a sandwich box full of DF-01 and related parts if you are interested or need anything - not sure what's in there (a few years since i last looked) but a mix of new/used plastic parts, drivetrain items and possibly some chassis plates. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 12, 2021 28 minutes ago, Wez-li said: Wow, they really took things seriously and looked after us back in the day, you know, when I was a schoolkid and broke Long time ago 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted January 12, 2021 25 minutes ago, Percymon said: Possibly ! What's not to like - great series of chassis, easy to work on, parts are plentiful, loads of body shells and very robust runner  Wez - i still have a sandwich box full of DF-01 and related parts if you are interested or need anything - not sure what's in there (a few years since i last looked) but a mix of new/used plastic parts, drivetrain items and possibly some chassis plates. Yeah it's my favourite chassis, but somehow I sold my top force, manta Ray and terra conqueror  so I was only left with on road stuff. This basketcase just arrived from ebay, I'm always taking in strays I'm trying to build this I have chassis plates, but if you have anything else knocking about let me know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted January 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, svenb said: Long time ago 😂 Unfortunately yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted January 12, 2021 You don't have to tell me about taking in strays / basket cases ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Percymon said: You don't have to tell me about taking in strays / basket cases ! I see them on ebay and no one bids, they deserve a second chance at life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich_f 232 Posted January 12, 2021 8 hours ago, svenb said: Different bodies! Same for the Porsche GT1 911 ta03 and f103 are different, I prefer the 300ZX The group C. Out of interest, what are the differences between the ta02 version of the 300zx and the group c version? Is it just the rear spoiler? Is it supposed to represent a car from a different race season? I can understand the Porsches are different bodies because they aren't even supposed to be the same car (one is 911 gt1 and one is 911 gt1-98). 6 hours ago, Wez-li said: I see them on ebay and no one bids, they deserve a second chance at life Man I wish I could find things on ebay that no-one else bids on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted January 12, 2021   1 hour ago, rich_f said: Man I wish I could find things on ebay that no-one else bids on! It's a rare occurrence for me, working from home with two laptops open helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtcc5 4690 Posted August 10, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 9:27 AM, Wez-li said: Is this the oldest thread bump on the forum? I am glad you bumped this thread! I worked on my TA-02 today and wanted to post the effort, but didn’t know where. The „What have you done today“ thread would’ve been fitting, but lets be honest, it is 60% Willy Iine posting Wild Willys, so I was looking for a general TA-02 thread and found this one  Some weeks ago I ordered the YeahRacing carbon chassis plates. Carbon really looks good on this car. The YeahRacing lower chassis plate is a 1:1 copy of the Tamiya frp lower plate. The topdeck differs in several areas and while many won‘t see the differences, very obvious is the missing hole above the battery mount. With the help of the original topdeck, I marked where it has to be and carefully milled it with a Dremel. I don’t know why, but the existence of this cutout makes an important impact on the appearance:  This is my TA-02 in its current state:  It got all hop-ups I could grab in the last three years. One part, I never could get, is the 53145 bumper. Some months ago @Quincy had more luck and got one. He lend it to me, as I now decided to print one myself. But first I needed to build it virtually: That wasn’t too difficult  Now I have to wait for the printer to finish.  4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7779 Posted August 10, 2021 @wtcc5 Are we psychically connected or something? I just bought a TA02! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtcc5 4690 Posted August 10, 2021 @ThunderDragonCy  We definitely know what is good. I think we have a pretty similar taste (and maybe age?) . I read your thread and love your intention to race it! Mine never saw a track (unfortunately), but will at some time, if Quincy and Sgt.Speirs bring theirs, too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtcc5 4690 Posted August 10, 2021 Me again After a little mess (Cura caused a chaos print), the second print was a success. I am very happy with the outcome. Again a little change that transformed the look of the car a lot:   5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkSonic 212 Posted August 10, 2021 Really like the TA02. It's such a nice driving chassis and looks so great, even in stock form. I think it's time to put my old chassis on the list to be restored. It really had a hard time including the C-Class body @wtcc5 really nice looking chassis. Love the silver shocks. Always hard to choose between silver and pink. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites