Honza 914 Posted January 17, 2022 26 minutes ago, Juhunio said: Now looking at this photo, have Tamiya ever released 3-piece driveshaft for the TB02? Looks like the chassis is prepared for that and I know that 1-piece design could be an issue on that soft chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6828 Posted January 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, Honza said: Now looking at this photo, have Tamiya ever released 3-piece driveshaft for the TB02? Looks like the chassis is prepared for that and I know that 1-piece design could be an issue on that soft chassis. Not that I'm aware of. That was a problem with the TB-02 wasn't it, the one-piece drive shaft stripping bevel pinion gears in a big impact? Hence the SSG base plate (and Evo III top deck) to improve chassis rigidity? The TB-02R has a bearing and bearing holder at the rear by the spur gear but not at the front, though the moulding is there as you can see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honza 914 Posted January 17, 2022 @Juhunio thanks Here, people had lot of issues with TB02 in rally races (bumpy track probably made the chassis flex a lot more), I've even seen DIY 3-piece shaft on one car.. it is weird that Tamiya never made this option. Btw, nice build 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 17, 2022 In my opinion the TB02 is the best looking tub chassis, especially with hop ups, makes the TT02 look bulky and overweight. A TB05R is next for me. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7777 Posted January 17, 2022 I had no idea the TB02 had a 1 piece prop. That's madness! Did the EVOIII share that design? Sorry to disagree @svenb but rather predictably I think the TB03R is the best. But I am a sucker for IFS. Mmmmm....rockers..... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honza 914 Posted January 17, 2022 16 minutes ago, svenb said: In my opinion the TB02 is the best looking tub chassis, especially with hop ups, makes the TT02 look bulky and overweight. A TB05R is next for me. I prefer the TB03 - it looks even sleeker and more modern, only downside are the laydown shocks - I prefer normal shock tower of the D variant. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 17, 2022 I find the 03 has a less enclosed look, nice but... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6828 Posted January 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, ThunderDragonCy said: I had no idea the TB02 had a 1 piece prop. That's madness! Did the EVOIII share that design? Yup 🤦♂️ And IFS = Cool 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honza 914 Posted January 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, ThunderDragonCy said: I had no idea the TB02 had a 1 piece prop. That's madness! Did the EVOIII share that design? Yes, this was carried over from the Evo. Gear case only had one bearing, if they wanted 3-piece propshaft, they'd need additional support - which they did (and I haven't noticed that until now ), but without the 3-piece prop. 6 minutes ago, svenb said: I find the 03 has a less enclosed look, nice but... Yes, less enclosed, looks lighter but not as fragile as the 05. Perfectly balanced in my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1290 Posted January 17, 2022 I need to get me one of them carbon links for the steering on the TB02 above. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, TwistedxSlayer said: I need to get me one of them carbon links for the steering on the TB02 above. Me too! I've found a couple but they won't ship to the UK 🙁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6828 Posted January 17, 2022 2 hours ago, svenb said: Me too! I've found a couple but they won't ship to the UK 🙁 Just the carbon link: https://www.rcjaz.co.uk/tamiya-4305517-steering-plate-for-58299-p-15026.html or the full set, flanged bearings and all… https://www.rcjaz.co.uk/tamiya-54097-tb03-carbon-steering-link-p-90005948.html Here are my workings out: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Juhunio said: Just the carbon link: https://www.rcjaz.co.uk/tamiya-4305517-steering-plate-for-58299-p-15026.html or the full set, flanged bearings and all… https://www.rcjaz.co.uk/tamiya-54097-tb03-carbon-steering-link-p-90005948.html Here are my workings out: Thanks Matt I'd forgotten about that mod on your 02. looking at the two links , the 54097 set looks a bit straighter than the one you used. I should know all this but because of my old age I'm struggling to remember what I had for breakfast! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6828 Posted January 17, 2022 17 minutes ago, svenb said: I should know all this bit because of my old age I'm struggling to remember what I had for breakfast! Tell me about it. Just this morning I wrote on here about all TAs pre the 05 being shaft driven despite having just finished a belt-driven 04 and being half way through a belt-driven 03 I've got that 54097 set in the loft in the Evo III box-o'-bits, I'll get it down in the morning and have a look 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 17, 2022 I'm guessing your getting on a bit too then.!! I had to read your shaft/belt statement a few times before it clicked😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6828 Posted January 17, 2022 No time like the present... The link from the 54097 set is on top of the arms in this picture...ignore the slight misalignment of the screw-holes, it's a dead-on fit. It is slightly straighter than the 4305517 link (connected beneath the arms), but only a bit and I actually think for the better. It creates a wee bit more clearance between the link and the tub, which is very tight due to that cross-member just behind the FR suspension mount This picture shows the extra clearance a bit better...it's only a couple of mm, but definitely better. The CF deck on the Evo III doesn't have the same issue with the cross-member, so I might swap the links over when I build the Evo III 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 17, 2022 Brilliant mate thanks 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frameskip 63 Posted January 18, 2022 @svenb -- who makes that rocker brace you have on the TB03? Haven't seen one of those before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 18, 2022 46 minutes ago, frameskip said: @svenb -- who makes that rocker brace you have on the TB03? Haven't seen one of those before. It's a Tamiya part from the TB03R kit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 18, 2022 Added the last purple part to a TB. But which one?? @TwistedxSlayeris not allowed a guess 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1290 Posted January 19, 2022 7 hours ago, svenb said: Added the last purple part to a TB. But which one?? @TwistedxSlayeris not allowed a guess I know which ones it definitely Is not.... Loving the color mate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 19, 2022 6 hours ago, TwistedxSlayer said: I know which ones it definitely Is not.... Go on then😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1290 Posted January 19, 2022 6 hours ago, svenb said: Go on then😉 It is not a TB02 or TB Evo 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7777 Posted January 19, 2022 @svenb Just had a fun time scrolling through early TB chassis. I am going to pitch TB01 with the rare carbon chassis plate hop up. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted January 19, 2022 36 minutes ago, ThunderDragonCy said: @svenb Just had a fun time scrolling through early TB chassis. I am going to pitch TB01 with the rare carbon chassis plate hop up. Your the man👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites