Nicadraus 6130 Posted November 5, 2019 Under chassis of both cars as requested by @ThunderDragonCy Pro-R's under chassis is untouched RR (cut and shaved about 5mm both front and rear parts of the chassis to allow more droop) Pro-R (top, RR (bottom) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7779 Posted November 5, 2019 Thanks @Nicadraus! Good to see fairly simple mods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted December 20, 2019 Update: May 4, 2020 Upgrade parts list FF-03 Pro-R Tamiya: 42216 TRF 44mm Double Cardan Joint Shaft 42222 FF-03 Lightweight Counter Gear 20t 53823 Aluminum Wheel Hub 5mm 53875 Aluminum Damper Retainer 53993 TA-05-IFS Aluminum Rocker Arm Set 54064 Aluminum Suspension Mount 1XD - 3 pcs FF, FR, RF 54069 Aluminum Suspension Mount 1A - RR 54223 Aluminum Motor Plate 54230 Stabilizer set (Front & rear) used only front 54234 Aluminum Spur Gear Mount 54235 Aluminum Racing Steering set OP1247 Aluminum turnbuckles 3x18mm 54248 Aluminum turnbuckle 3x23mm 54249 Aluminum turnbuckles 3x32mm 54250 Aluminum turnbuckles 3x42mm 54258 FF-03 Carbon Damper Stay 54264 FF-03 Carbon Rear Deck Stiffener 54288 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced A-Parts 54289 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced K-Parts 54290 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced M-Parts 54297 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced Lower deck chassis 54343 M-Chassis Lightweight Idler 54471 Steel Gear Differential Unit for TA-06Pro/FF-03R/XV-01 54495 RM-01 Aluminum Servo Mount 54568 Carbon Reinforced Front Uprights 54869 5mm Open Face Reinforced Ball End Adjusters Long (TRF-420) 84361 Aluminum Front Upper Arm Mount 84406 Aluminum Bumper Mount 84406 Carbon Bumper Support 84410 Carbon Steering Plate Aluminum hex screw sets - flat head, round head 3Racing: FF03-23/WO Graphite Battery Plate FF03-15/WO Graphite Rear Shock Tower with Aluminum mount FF03-09/LB Aluminum Front Bulkhead Stiffener 416-19LB Aluminum Rear Hub Carrier "0" Degree Yeah Racing: FF03-006BU Aluminum Front Knuckle Arm TA05IFS-005BU Aluminum Bearing C-Hub 4 degrees Works1200: W12 - Carbon Fiber ESC Tray 2mm W12 - Carbon Fiber Servo/RX tray 2mm W12 - Carbon fiber ESC fan guard 2mm W12- Carbon fiber rear body post stiffener 2mm W12 - Carbon fiber motor wire stopper 2mm FF-03 RR (road and rally) Tamiya: 54223 Aluminum Motor Plate 54234 Aluminum Spur Gear Mount 54258 FF-03 Carbon Rear Damper Stay 53823 Aluminum Wheel Hub 5mm 53993 TA-05-IFS Aluminum Rocker Arm Set 54230 Stabilizer set (used only rear) 54248 Aluminum turnbuckle 23mm 54249 Aluminum turnbuckles 32mm 54250 Aluminum turnbuckles 42mm 54495 RM-01 aluminum servo mount 54869 5mm Open Face Reinforced Ball End Adjusters Long (TRF-420) Carbon Reinforced bumper mount Carbon Reinforced Upper Arm Mount Carbon Reinforced Rear bulkhead Aluminum hex screw sets - flat head, round head Yeah Racing: DSG-0060BU - Aluminum threaded 60mm damper set FF03-013-01G - Graphite front bulkhead FF03-069BU - Aluminum Ball differential Joint set 3Racing: FF03-12/LB Steering Track FF03--23/WO Graphite battery Plate Sakura D3 universal shaft 44mm Works1200: W12- Carbon fiber bumper support 2mm W12- Carbon fiber rear deck stiffener 2mm W12- Carbon fiber ESC tray 2mm W12- Carbon fiber servo/RX tray 2mm W12- Carbon fiber rear body post stiffener 2mm 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted May 3, 2020 It's been a while since I updated this thread. Ran both cars yesterday just outside our street. I decided to swithc the steering sets of both car. 3Rcing goes to the RR while the Tamiya set goes to the Pro-R. There isn't difference in the performance of the steering but the Tamiya is lighter because it uses cf for the plate rack. I also had to switch the turnbuckles because 3Racing uses longer ones due to centered ball studs. I also replaced the oil of the Pro-R's gear diff and cleaned all the gears and re-greased them. It's been a while since I last did that. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted July 17, 2020 Added this small but beautiful detail. Aluminum spring retainer for the dampers. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted August 2, 2020 Update: Pro-R got aluminum spring retainers. RR got new SPT servo (changed from JX servo) to match the blue and this one is faster too. It also got TRF dampers with YR springs (perfect match for rally set up). 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4464 Posted August 2, 2020 What length are your rear dampers on the road-spec? I just built mine up but the 50mm dampers are too short, lifting the rear arms upwards. 55mm seems too long, means that there is always some pre-load on them, working against the droop stops. I used Yeah Racing shock gear but fitted with Tamiya seals and ball connectors, managed to extend them to about 52mm but still too short! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7779 Posted August 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, ChrisRx718 said: What length are your rear dampers on the road-spec? I just built mine up but the 50mm dampers are too short, lifting the rear arms upwards. 55mm seems too long, means that there is always some pre-load on them, working against the droop stops. I used Yeah Racing shock gear but fitted with Tamiya seals and ball connectors, managed to extend them to about 52mm but still too short! 55mm is correct. Have you got the arms flipped for the widest mounting holes option? You need to use use tje hole nearest the wheel for the arm and, start with it laid right over on the innermost shock tower hole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted August 2, 2020 On 10/12/2018 at 4:48 PM, Juls1 said: I know they are not as nice as the ff01 and ff03 but they are not that horrible. It's hard to picture any FF Chassis without the Motor acting as the Front Bumper!! 😂😄 But it sure is NICE! I'd add one to my collection if I could. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted August 2, 2020 On 12/20/2019 at 7:07 AM, Nicadraus said: Update: May 4, 2020 Upgrade parts list FF-03 Pro-R Tamiya: 42216 TRF 44mm Double Cardan Joint Shaft 42222 FF-03 Lightweight Counter Gear 20t 53823 Aluminum Wheel Hub 5mm 53875 Aluminum Damper Retainer 53993 TA-05-IFS Aluminum Rocker Arm Set 54064 Aluminum Suspension Mount 1XD - 3 pcs FF, FR, RF 54069 Aluminum Suspension Mount 1A - RR 54223 Aluminum Motor Plate 54230 Stabilizer set (Front & rear) used only front 54234 Aluminum Spur Gear Mount 54235 Aluminum Racing Steering set OP1247 Aluminum turnbuckles 3x18mm 54248 Aluminum turnbuckle 3x23mm 54249 Aluminum turnbuckles 3x32mm 54250 Aluminum turnbuckles 3x42mm 54258 FF-03 Carbon Damper Stay 54264 FF-03 Carbon Rear Deck Stiffener 54288 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced A-Parts 54289 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced K-Parts 54290 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced M-Parts 54297 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced Lower deck chassis 54343 M-Chassis Lightweight Idler 54471 Steel Gear Differential Unit for TA-06Pro/FF-03R/XV-01 54495 RM-01 Aluminum Servo Mount 54568 Carbon Reinforced Front Uprights 84361 Aluminum Front Upper Arm Mount 84406 Aluminum Bumper Mount 84406 Carbon Bumper Support 84410 Carbon Steering Plate Aluminum hex screw sets - flat head, round head 3Racing: FF03-23/WO Graphite Battery Plate FF03-15/WO Graphite Rear Shock Tower with Aluminum mount FF03-09/LB Aluminum Front Bulkhead Stiffener 416-19LB Aluminum Rear Hub Carrier "0" Degree Yeah Racing: FF03-006BU Aluminum Front Knuckle Arm TA05IFS-005BU Aluminum Bearing C-Hub 4 degrees Works1200: W12 - Carbon Fiber ESC Tray 2mm W12 - Carbon Fiber Servo/RX tray 2mm W12 - Carbon fiber ESC fan guard 2mm W12- Carbon fiber rear body post stiffener 2mm W12 - Carbon fiber motor wire stopper 2mm FF-03 RR (road and rally) Tamiya: 54223 Aluminum Motor Plate 54234 Aluminum Spur Gear Mount 54258 FF-03 Carbon Rear Damper Stay 53823 Aluminum Wheel Hub 5mm 53993 TA-05-IFS Aluminum Rocker Arm Set 54230 Stabilizer set (used only rear) 54248 Aluminum turnbuckle 23mm 54249 Aluminum turnbuckles 32mm 54250 Aluminum turnbuckles 42mm 54495 RM-01 aluminum servo mount Carbon Reinforced bumper mount Carbon Reinforced Upper Arm Mount Carbon Reinforced Rear bulkhead Aluminum hex screw sets - flat head, round head Yeah Racing: DSG-0060BU - Aluminum threaded 60mm damper set FF03-013-01G - Graphite front bulkhead FF03-069BU - Aluminum Ball differential Joint set 3Racing: FF03-12/LB Steering Track FF03--23/WO Graphite battery Plate Works1200: W12- Carbon fiber bumper support 2mm W12- Carbon fiber rear deck stiffener 2mm W12- Carbon fiber ESC tray 2mm W12- Carbon fiber servo/RX tray 2mm W12- Carbon fiber rear body post stiffener 2mm Absolute Mechanical WORKS OF ART!!! 🏆 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4464 Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, ThunderDragonCy said: 55mm is correct. Have you got the arms flipped for the widest mounting holes option? You need to use use tje hole nearest the wheel for the arm and, start with it laid right over on the innermost shock tower hole Cheers thanks. I have the front set up to 50mm and this seems to work though, the manual suggests to build all 4 to identical specs? I'm so baffled. This is the problem with building from parts and using aftermarket dampers I guess! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted August 2, 2020 @ChrisRx718 I'm using 55mm dampers on the Pro-R while 60mm on the RR. Like @ThunderDragonCy suggested, move the damper eyes to different holes and the 55 should fit nicely. @Carmine A Thank you for the appreciation! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7779 Posted August 2, 2020 2 hours ago, ChrisRx718 said: Cheers thanks. I have the front set up to 50mm and this seems to work though, the manual suggests to build all 4 to identical specs? I'm so baffled. This is the problem with building from parts and using aftermarket dampers I guess! I am using 55mm all round but i can see why 50 would work on the front with certain pushrod and ride heights. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted August 15, 2020 TRF420 open face adjusters. Looks good. Also feels nicer. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted August 15, 2020 Absolutely GORGEOUS Blingage!! 🍻👏👏👏👏👏👏 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted August 27, 2020 Mr RR got some new upgrades... The Sakura D3 universal shaft is a perfect fit in the FF-03. Stock upper, universal lower Fits perfectly without any adjustments Organized and wrapped the ESC-motor wires with braided sleeves. Also upgraded the upper suspension ball caps to open face adjusters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted August 28, 2020 Update: August 28, 2020 Parts upgrade list FF-03 Pro-R Tamiya: 42216 TRF 44mm Double Cardan Joint Shaft 42222 FF-03 Lightweight Counter Gear 20t 53823 Aluminum Wheel Hub 5mm 53851 46mm Titanium Coated Suspension Shaft 53876 Aluminum Damper Retainer 53993 TA-05-IFS Aluminum Rocker Arm Set 54064 Aluminum Suspension Mount 1XD - 3 pcs FF, FR, RF 54069 Aluminum Suspension Mount 1A - RR 54223 Aluminum Motor Plate 54230 Stabilizer set (Front & rear) used only front 54234 Aluminum Spur Gear Mount 54235 Aluminum Racing Steering set OP1247 Aluminum turnbuckles 3x18mm 54248 Aluminum turnbuckle 3x23mm 54249 Aluminum turnbuckles 3x32mm 54250 Aluminum turnbuckles 3x42mm 54258 FF-03 Carbon Damper Stay 54264 FF-03 Carbon Rear Deck Stiffener 54288 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced A-Parts 54289 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced K-Parts 54290 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced M-Parts 54297 FF-03 Carbon Reinforced Lower deck chassis 54343 M-Chassis Lightweight Idler 54471 Steel Gear Differential Unit for TA-06Pro/FF-03R/XV-01 54495 RM-01 Aluminum Servo Mount 54568 Carbon Reinforced Front Uprights 54602 Aluminum Gear Differential Unit Cover for TA-06/FF-03/XV-01 54869 5mm Open Face Reinforced Ball End Adjusters Long (TRF-420) 84361 Aluminum Front Upper Arm Mount 84376 Aluminum Bumper Mount 84406 Carbon Bumper Support 84410 Carbon Steering Plate Aluminum hex screw sets - flat head, round head 3Racing: FF03-23/WO Graphite Battery Plate FF03-15/WO Graphite Rear Shock Tower with Aluminum mount FF03-09/LB Aluminum Front Bulkhead Stiffener 416-19LB Aluminum Rear Hub Carrier "0" Degree Yeah Racing: FF03-006BU Aluminum Front Knuckle Arm TA05IFS-005BU Aluminum Bearing C-Hub 4 degrees Works1200: W12 - Carbon Fiber ESC Tray 2mm W12 - Carbon Fiber Servo/RX tray 2mm W12 - Carbon fiber ESC fan guard 2mm W12- Carbon fiber rear body post stiffener 2mm W12 - Carbon fiber motor wire stopper 2mm FF-03 RR (road and rally) Tamiya: 42102 TRF special dampers set 54223 Aluminum Motor Plate 54234 Aluminum Spur Gear Mount 54258 FF-03 Carbon Rear Damper Stay 53823 Aluminum Wheel Hub 5mm 53993 TA-05-IFS Aluminum Rocker Arm Set 54230 Stabilizer set (used only rear) 54248 Aluminum turnbuckle 23mm 54249 Aluminum turnbuckles 32mm 54250 Aluminum turnbuckles 42mm 54495 RM-01 aluminum servo mount 54869 5mm Open Face Reinforced Ball End Adjusters Long (TRF-420) Carbon Reinforced bumper mount Carbon Reinforced Upper Arm Mount Carbon Reinforced Rear bulkhead Aluminum hex screw sets - flat head, round head Yeah Racing: DSG-0060BU - Springs (medium - front, soft - rear) FF03-013-01G - Graphite front bulkhead FF03-069BU - Aluminum Ball differential Joint set 3Racing: FF03-12/LB Steering Track FF03--23/WO Graphite battery Plate Sakura D3 universal shaft 44mm Works1200: W12- Carbon fiber bumper support 2mm W12- Carbon fiber rear deck stiffener 2mm W12- Carbon fiber ESC tray 2mm W12- Carbon fiber servo/RX tray 2mm W12- Carbon fiber rear body post stiffener 2mm 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted August 28, 2020 HOLY COW!!!! 😲😁💯 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted September 22, 2020 Disassembled the gearbox and installed the aluminum diff cover and replaced the stock bearing with rubber sealed. Also replaced the servo horn with aluminum and this one is just perfect for the FF-03 and the XV-01. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted September 22, 2020 I'm really trying not to BORE you with superlatives!!.... 😊💯 You've shown what's ABSOLUTELY possible from these already fine Cars. I'm partial to the FF-03. Most People know this by now... Besides the bespoke Blue Alumininium Tamiya bling... Is there ANY TAMIYA left on her?? Could you build another Car from the bog standard Parts?? 😜😊 I'm just so impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted September 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Carmine A said: I'm really trying not to BORE you with superlatives!!.... 😊💯 You've shown what's ABSOLUTELY possible from these already fine Cars. I'm partial to the FF-03. Most People know this by now... Besides the bespoke Blue Alumininium Tamiya bling... Is there ANY TAMIYA left on her?? Could you build another Car from the bog standard Parts?? 😜😊 I'm just so impressed. Oh there are many genuine Tamiya parts on and in it. Internals are all Tamiya. Outside are still majority Tamiya with a touch of YR, 3R and my own fabrication of carbon fiber custom parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted September 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, Nicadraus said: Oh there are many genuine Tamiya parts on and in it. Internals are all Tamiya. Outside are still majority Tamiya with a touch of YR, 3R and my own fabrication of carbon fiber custom parts. .... I guess it was all the Carbon Fibre. It LOOKS so custom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted September 22, 2020 I have so much spares (used and new-sealed) and 3 extra chassis. I could actually still build two full kits with a little hop ups but I'll leave those as spares for "just in case" you know. Haha! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted September 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Nicadraus said: I have so much spares (used and new-sealed) and 3 extra chassis. I could actually still build two full kits with a little hop ups but I'll leave those as spares for "just in case" you know. Haha! I SWEAR if I had the money.... I'd buy a Car worth of bits off of you! 😊 It's pretty well known how bad I want one. It's almost unhealthy, if you ask my Wife!! - I am looking forward to getting one next year, what my fortunes will FINALLY change - for Good!!! 😊😊 FIRST thing I'm getting is a FF-03, then M07, M08, then M1-4, to have a full collection of Minis. THEN I start Shopping!!! 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites