Tamiya G6-01 build and hop-up discussion

[tamiya monkey]

Hi all, just got a Konghead, its put away for Christmas so just looking forward for the build of this typical quirky Tamiya truck. Ive already got a 9T brushless system, bearings and 18t steel pinion bought ready, now looking for some shocks, im sure that cva mini shocks will fit, can anyone confirm if this is correct before i buy 2 sets. Also any other things ive not thought of, be sure to post up your trucks.

[MadInventor]

I wouldn't use a brushless motor with a 380 rotor in a truck with that much transmission drag and large wheels. I'd go for a X.5T motor which will have more torque and have less chance of overheating. You'll need an extra servo if you want to build it with rear axle steering.

[tamiya monkey]

Hi, never really gave the motor much thought, might swap motor with a 10.5t or 8.5t from one of my other cars. not really after silly speed, just less maintenance and a little more speed. Got plenty of metal geared servo's, really looking to the build, should be good fun at the track.

 

[TurnipJF]

Any updates?

[taffer]

53619 cva oil shocks pack of 4, no springs (use kit springs)

I used 2 packs in my Konghead 

[wolfdogstinkus]

Does it use the same suspension arms as the wr02?

Can you give it the wide track conversion? TL01B/ wild dagger parts?

I am tempted by this, but was waiting for the schoolbus.

[taffer]

yes same 50737 parts!

[TurnipJF]

10 hours ago, wolfdogstinkus said:

Does it use the same suspension arms as the wr02?

Can you give it the wide track conversion? TL01B/ wild dagger parts?

I am tempted by this, but was waiting for the schoolbus.

Yes, you can. The parts are fully interchangeable.

 

You can also give it a narrow track conversion using M-03 arms, although I'm not sure why one would want to.