GTodd 1349 Posted December 16, 2010 Tuning the Avante? Can you use the center ball diff as a sort of slipper clutch? Ie run it a little loose to take the shock and abuse out of the drive line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TenzoR 62 Posted December 16, 2010 Tuning the Avante?Can you use the center ball diff as a sort of slipper clutch? Ie run it a little loose to take the shock and abuse out of the drive line. You'll probably end up melting the ball diff instead if it slips too much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrUnlimited 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Not with carbide diff balls, also the invention of the ball diff was meaned to give some slip to the wheels for accelaration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TenzoR 62 Posted December 16, 2010 Not with carbide diff balls, also the invention of the ball diff was meaned to give some slip to the wheels for accelaration The melting happens on the plastic gear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrUnlimited 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Depends on the material, pinion etc. I have never had problems with melting diff gears in my cars even not with a high revving brushless motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john893 9 Posted December 16, 2010 Looks like tower has already dropped the price... it's now $499.99, down $120 so far... getting closer for me to think about picking up. I don't have any attachment to it from a youth stand point, but it's still a pretty big car to re-re. They have already re-re most of what I was after, the only big ones left are the Fox and Wild one... John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HunterZero 76 Posted December 17, 2010 They have already re-re most of what I was after, the only big ones left are the Fox and Wild one... Oh come now, I'm sure you can think of a few more to add to that list. What about the 959 and Egress? - J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VagabondStarJXF 350 Posted December 17, 2010 Is there a confirmed release date for this kit yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TenzoR 62 Posted December 17, 2010 Is there a confirmed release date for this kit yet? Feb 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPS996 11 Posted December 17, 2010 Specifically Feb. 11, 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VagabondStarJXF 350 Posted December 17, 2010 Cool. Thanks for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1349 Posted December 18, 2010 ...just ordered my ball dif and one way upgrade! A certian popular auction site has 4 left! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrUnlimited 0 Posted December 18, 2010 Specifically Feb. 11, 2011........ And counting down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyosho1 86 Posted December 18, 2010 Check out the avante details in Tamiya RC book in the Japanese tamiya website http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/63408...t2011/index.htm Hmm, I thought I saw a Vanquish/egress/avante2001 at the bottom. All the spare parts.... Is this the big bang before the re-re series ends ie. The production of the 4 cars in the avante series. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted December 18, 2010 Check out the avante details in Tamiya RC book in the Japanese tamiya website http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/63408...t2011/index.htmHmm, I thought I saw a Vanquish/egress/avante2001 at the bottom. All the spare parts.... Is this the big bang before the re-re series ends ie. The production of the 4 cars in the avante series. Lol Your eyes are better than mine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazzer 12 Posted December 18, 2010 For sure I do not want to miss the Vanquish & female ogre if re-re'd. Their 1/32 junior versions are side by side in my display shelf. Currently one is Away and the other is Way out running... so Tamiya please beam them 1/10 version up back to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corpse Thrower 16 Posted December 19, 2010 Check out the avante details in Tamiya RC book in the Japanese tamiya website http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/63408...t2011/index.htmHmm, I thought I saw a Vanquish/egress/avante2001 at the bottom. All the spare parts.... Is this the big bang before the re-re series ends ie. The production of the 4 cars in the avante series. Lol You're right! Wonder what gives there? I wish I could read Japanese! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrUnlimited 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Your eyes are better than mine... Here is a trick for you, right click and save as.... Open with Windows picture viewer and zoom 10% in, now you can see more detail than on the original webpage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VagabondStarJXF 350 Posted December 19, 2010 So which place is best to pre-order from at the moment? Or should I wait a little longer before putting in mine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1349 Posted December 19, 2010 Well Ive got my Novak Brushless and Lipos waiting and just ordered a egress ball dif upgrade for the Avante. Now a question, and I bet 94 can anaswer. What combination of Ball difs, gear difs, center ball diff, and one way have you guys ran and liked the best? My TF EVO and its dual ball dif and one way is a turning demon should I just go the Egress set up? Will running the Avante center diff and one way be counter effective? Im thinking the center ball dif might protect the gear train a litte. Ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted December 19, 2010 Well Ive got my Novak Brushless and Lipos waiting and just ordered a egress ball dif upgrade for the Avante. Now a question, and I bet 94 can anaswer. What combination of Ball difs, gear difs, center ball diff, and one way have you guys ran and liked the best? My TF EVO and its dual ball dif and one way is a turning demon should I just go the Egress set up? Will running the Avante center diff and one way be counter effective? Im thinking the center ball dif might protect the gear train a litte. Ideas? Since you will have them all, just give em a try. I run my Vanquish with tripple diffs and it runs quite well. Unfortunatelty, the only racing I did was on Traxxas Anaconda tires. I personally believe that the smaller diameter front tires resulted in considerable understeer on the track. Kinda a shame considering how it handles in the dirt with just spire-spikes mounted on star-dish wheels. With this setup it would turn on a dime... With a set of DF03 wheels and decent tires, I believe you will be ready to start tuning the car. Otherwise, just run it stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrUnlimited 0 Posted December 20, 2010 So which place is best to pre-order from at the moment? Or should I wait a little longer before putting in mine? Champrc Japan. http://www.rc-champ.co.jp/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1349 Posted December 20, 2010 Since you will have them all, just give em a try. I run my Vanquish with tripple diffs and it runs quite well. Unfortunatelty, the only racing I did was on Traxxas Anaconda tires. I personally believe that the smaller diameter front tires resulted in considerable understeer on the track. Kinda a shame considering how it handles in the dirt with just spire-spikes mounted on star-dish wheels. With this setup it would turn on a dime...With a set of DF03 wheels and decent tires, I believe you will be ready to start tuning the car. Otherwise, just run it stock. Yes sir I agree, Ive got my Avante MkII wheels on the way too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinorider 51 Posted December 20, 2010 You're right! Wonder what gives there?I wish I could read Japanese! The title in that small box story with the other 3 cars roughly reads: 'Avante's other machines'. Not "we are re-issuing all of them!". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyosho1 86 Posted December 20, 2010 The title in that small box story with the other 3 cars roughly reads: 'Avante's other machines'. Not "we are re-issuing all of them!". Heh heh. Why introduce the family members & not let us shake their hands? Why Tamiya tease us? I hope & keep my fingers crossed.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
