Raman36 1656 Posted October 2, 2013 I'm in the U.K, I'll sit tight then. I was going to sell one chassis anyway and keep the other for the 037 shell. I did buy one of the early Lancias on the Brat chassis, so there is a back up plan if all else fails! You can also special order from Towerhobbies and have them ship it to you. That's what I do when Tam USA has something in stock that is not listed in Tower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 2, 2013 Yes don't get ripped off by sellers trying to make you pay double or triple the retail price. I just got 2 body sets in the mail today from a German online site for the same price I would have paid if I bought from HK when they first came out. Did you buy yours from Tamico.de. That's what I was going to suggest to Grumpy.. But noticed they don't have them anymore. e-Tamiya marked theirs up the minute rc mart and Stella sold their stock. Never liked e-Tamiya, they have tons of mirror sites too in various countries.. I recall when he got started, he was a user on an old Tamiya nitro forum... Anyhow now that I know that he is the type to gouge people, I will never buy from them either... Will stick with Banzai, Stella and RCmart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blitz Supra 442 Posted October 2, 2013 These aftermarket belts are from Bando, a big japanese timing belt company. I got 2 from the same seller for my TA03RS. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 2, 2013 It says 175 teeth and 525 mm in length. A couple of pages back, Reilluor was counting the teeth.. Now we know! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted October 3, 2013 These aftermarket belts are from Bando, a big japanese timing belt company. I got 2 from the same seller for my TA03RS. Yeah, I bought a second one too, just in case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt6++ 29 Posted October 3, 2013 Did you buy yours from Tamico.de. That's what I was going to suggest to Grumpy.. But noticed they don't have them anymore. e-Tamiya marked theirs up the minute rc mart and Stella sold their stock. Never liked e-Tamiya, they have tons of mirror sites too in various countries.. I recall when he got started, he was a user on an old Tamiya nitro forum... Anyhow now that I know that he is the type to gouge people, I will never buy from them either... Will stick with Banzai, Stella and RCmart Got mine from modellbau-seidel.de You are right about e-tamiya. They are quick to up the prices when the market starts drying up on certain things. They have the right to though. Just like I have the right to not buy from them for such practices!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted October 3, 2013 Got mine from modellbau-seidel.de You are right about e-tamiya. They are quick to up the prices when the market starts drying up on certain things. They have the right to though. Just like I have the right to not buy from them for such practices!! The law of supply and demand . Don't you just love a free market economy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 3, 2013 The law of supply and demand . Don't you just love a free market economy I have a degree in Economics. What they don't teach you is that, pricing increase as a result of high demand may get you high profits, however it doesn't lend itself to building a long term client relationship. Hence why Stella is so highly recommended on this site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted October 3, 2013 I have a degree in Economics. What they don't teach you is that, pricing increase as a result of high demand may get you high profits, however it doesn't lend itself to building a long term client relationship. Hence why Stella is so highly recommended on this site. Don't get me wrong . Excellent customer service will always win over profit . However you will always get company's who put the bottom line first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 4, 2013 Don't get me wrong . Excellent customer service will always win over profit . However you will always get company's who put the bottom line first Agreed. I used to run a luxury retail brand and from day one ran it based on developing long term clients. After 10 years of success, they hired new director, which arrived from a not so luxury brand. He kept pushing to stream line the business and run it like every other store. He got his way, I no longer work for the company and they are losing clients hand over fist. His desire to increase the bottom line has led to a steady decline and losing of clients. I still receive emails from clients complaining... Its a good feeling to know that they can't even touch the numbers my team used to make Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 4, 2013 Hi people, where can I find a bodyset of the 037 plus wheels please? Thanks Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 4, 2013 Hi people, where can I find a bodyset of the 037 plus wheels please? Thanks Max Ciao Max, Per te, credo che si trova qui http://www.hobbymodellismo.com/it/1-10-carrozzeria-lancia-037-rally-limited-edition--settembre- The wheels, I just special ordered from Banzai 4 sets. They put up a special link for it http://banzaihobby.com/Tamiya-0444140 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 5, 2013 Ciao and thank you very much. Hobbymodellismo very expensive and 037 body not in stock anyway. Tamico not in stock too. Mumble mumble... Max Ciao Max,Per te, credo che si trova quihttp://www.hobbymodellismo.com/it/1-10-carrozzeria-lancia-037-rally-limited-edition--settembre-The wheels, I just special ordered from Banzai 4 sets. They put up a special link for ithttp://banzaihobby.com/Tamiya-0444140 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blitz Supra 442 Posted October 5, 2013 Modellbau Seidel, the best German Tamiya Shop in stock http://www.modellbau-seidel.de/index.php?firma=Tamiya&best=84355 http://www.modellbau-seidel.de/index.php?incl=9&sfirma=alle&sbest=Lancia+037&mth3=sinfo Ships to States of the European union. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 5, 2013 OH yeahhh!!! I'm in the EU so no custom fees! Thanks Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 13, 2013 I just placed an order for 2 @ Lancia 037 body sets, 2 @ 911 GT2 (taisan) body sets, 1 set of taisan gold 2 piece wheels, one set of same wheel in silver (Toyota Gr B set), 4 sets of the 037 wheels. I figure ill run the car with the 911 GT2, and make it look pretty on display with the 037 body. In case I decide to run it, I have a spare of each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 13, 2013 Another info please? Do you know the width of the tires? I suppose front ones are 26mm but rear ones? Are they larger or what? Thanks Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 13, 2013 They're all 26 mm on the 037 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 13, 2013 So easy to find the tires, 26mm all around. Thanks mate. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HunterZero 76 Posted October 14, 2013 I think the kit tires are these all round: 50810 Racing Semi-Slick Tyres - James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 14, 2013 I always wondered about those semi-slicks, are they any good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 14, 2013 50810 Racing Semi-Slick TyresI used these tires when I made competitions and a couple of local championchips with the FF01 and they did their job but it was a stock category (silvercan motor). I don't know how they go with an hot motor. Probably there are more performing tires all around. I used them with blue compound inside (hard?).Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted November 10, 2013 For those of you that missed the boat, they are back in stock at rcmart http://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-84355-lancia-rally-body-parts-p-37149.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fedma8 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Hi everyone! I've been gifted the re-issue of the body shell of this car and, when I found out it was made for the TA03R-S, I started to look for one, but their prices are quite high, both for the used ones and the new ones (not found in the shops, for sure). I may have found a good TA03R with the standard wheelbase (but with FRP chassis and upperdeck, sway bars and metal dampers...I guess it was the PRO version) and I wanted to ask you if it could be possible to make a conversion of that one into a short wheelbase one, using the FRP chassis and upperdeck I've found around on eBay and somewhere else too. Would I need anything else other than the chassis/upperdeck and the shorter belt (I suppose)?Thanks to whoever will have the chance to answer me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted December 27, 2013 Just the FRP conversion and the belt sir. You'll end up with a nice stash of spare parts too with that, as the FRP chassis includes a whole new set of countersunk screws. A belt turned up on eBay tonight in the uk, but not under the tamiya item number, just search for TA03R-S belt.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites