speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted August 1, 2019 Background Over 2-1/2 years ago @Jason1145 started the original Tamiya speed run thread, and recently he suggested ownership of the thread should be changed as he's increasingly busy with other things in real life. Jason, your enthusiasm for Tamiya and your generosity maintaining the original thread for so long is deeply appreciated! We hope you'll still find time for the hobby and come back to join in the fun! I offered to take over maintenance on the speed run thread, but to do so without disturbing Jason's post count and history on the site means starting a continuation thread. With no other volunteers or objections, this is that thread. For historical purposes, here is the original thread: How to Enter Please include the following information when you submit a speed run entry: Model of your car and which category it is going into. The top speed in mph and kph, and measurement evidence as stated in the rules. Your car's setup including: battery, ESC, motor, gearing, and tires. If I miss a speed run and don't update the tables, please PM me. I'm generally on TC at least a few times per week. The Rules Each member can enter as many cars as he wants but only one car will be entered per member in the 'Overall Fastest Tamiya' category. Speed runs will be accepted if shown on video; acceptable methods include: On-board GPS: This shows the car at a standstill with a GPS device mounted showing 0 mph / 0 kph, then show the car go on it’s speed run and come back to show the GPS recorded speed. Radar gun: The car can be filmed going past a hand-held or tripod-mounted radar gun. On-board FPV video: This shows video from the car itself with the speed displayed on the screen. Speed runs must have the body shell mounted on the chassis; this can be the original Tamiya shell or a Lexan/hardbody aftermarket one. To qualify for a Tamiya category you must use original model-specific gearbox casings and internals. Tamiya high-speed gear sets and aftermarket internal gears fitting inside stock Tamiya gearboxes and on stock gear shafts are also allowed. If you modify a Tamiya RC with a third-party gearbox, modify the stock gearbox in any way (holes or drilling to accept different gears not intended for that chassis), or custom-build a gearbox yourself you will be entered into the "Custom Modified Tamiya RC" Category. Silver can entries: You MUST show the silver can motor in the speed run video. The Results - Updated February 5, 2021 Overall Fastest Tamiyas (Top 10 Members, 1 Entry Per Person) stew_mac - TRF416x - 152 MPH / 244.7 KPH (video on page 5 of this thread) Group c - TRF415MSX - 103 MPH / 165.8 KPH (video on page 1 this thread) El Dougo - TRF418 - 94.8 MPH / 152.5 KPH (video on page 66) Phil H - TA04SS - 78 MPH / 126 KPH (video on page 55) Oh How Original - DT02 Holiday Buggy - 66 MPH / 106.3 KPH (video on page 6 of this thread) Raman36 - TA05 - 63 MPH / 101.4 KPH (video on page 6 of this thread) Wooders28 - DF03 - 62.8 MPH / 101 KPH (video on page 92) AndyRT200 - Thundershot - 61.1 MPH / 98.3 KPH (video on page 102) Jason1145 - DF02 - 60.8 MPH / 97.9 KPH (video on page 46) Kingfisher - TT02 RWD - 59.7 MPH / 96 KPH (video on page 77) RWD Tamiyas stew_mac - DT03 - 67.3 MPH / 108.3 KPH (video on page 105) Oh How Original - DT02 Holiday Buggy - 66 MPH / 106.3 KPH (video on page 6 of this thread) Kingfisher - TT02 RWD - 59.7 MPH / 96 KPH (video page 77) Wooders - DT03 - 59.0 MPH / 95 KPH (video on page 47) Jason1145 - DT-03 - 55.3 MPH / 89 KPH (video on page 22) Boomstick - Blackfoot - 54.3 MPH / 87.4 KPH (video on page 3 of this thread) Jason1145 - Blitzer Beetle - 52.2 MPH / 84 KPH (video on page 15) Jupitertwo - DT-03 - 51.6 MPH / 83 KPH (video on page 12) Emspjay - Midnight Pumpkin - 50.4 MPH / 81.1 KPH (video on page 83) Chickenman - Blitzer Beetle - 49.8 MPH / 80.1 KPH (video on page 64) Collin - TR-15T - 49.7 MPH / 80 KPH (video on page 86) Andyrt200 - Blackfoot - 49.1 MPH / 79.0KPH (video on page 94) Smirk-Racing - Lunchbox - 48.5 MPH / 78 KPH (video on page 31) Emspjay - DT02 - 47.3 MPH / 76.1 KPH (video on page 97) Jason1145 - WT01 - 47.2 MPH / 75.9 KPH (video on page 26) AndyRT200 - Super Blackfoot - 44.8 MPH / 72.1 KPH (video on page 93) AndyRT200 - Hornet - 43.4 MPH / 69.8 KPH (video on page 85) Stew_mac - Hornet - 43.1 MPH / 69.3 KPH (video on page 95) Oh How Original - DT02 Holiday Buggy - 42 MPH / 67 KPH (video on page 3 of this thread) AndyRT200 - Sand Scorcher - 41.5 MPH / 66.8 KPH (video on page 93) Jason1145 - FAV - 41 MPH / 66 KPH (video on page 25) Wooders28 - Novafox - 41 MPH / 66 KPH (video on page 90) Emspjay - Frog - 40.9 MPH / 65.8 KPH (video on page 97) PhilH - SRB Sand Scorcher - 38.7MPH / 62.3 KPH (video on page 26) Andyrt200 - Blackfoot Extreme - 37.7 MPH / 60.7 KPH (video on page 90) Wolfdogstinkus - Thundershot QD - 36.6 MPH / 57.2 KPH (video on page 68) MadInventor - Wild One - 34.8 MPH / 56 KPH (video on page 46) Nitomor - DT-03T - 33.6 MPH / 54 KPH (video on page 19) Wolfdogstinkus - MadBull - 33 MPH / 53.1 KPH (video on page 89) Jason1145 - Hornet - 32.3 MPH / 52.3 KPH (video on page 32) MadInventor - Madbull - 32.3 MPH / 52 KPH (video on page 68) AndyRT200 - Super Blackfoot - 32.3 MPH / 52 KPH (video on page 88) Wooders - WT01 - 30.4 MPH / 49 KPH (video on page 99) MadInventor - FAV - 30 MPH / 48.3 KPH (video on page 14) IOWBasher - T3-01 - 30 MPH / 48.3 KPH (video on page 83) Nitomor - WT01 - 29.8 MPH / 48 KPH (video on page 11) Macinnis - Bush Devil 2 - 29.8MPH / 48 KPH (video on page 23) Hyperlite - Grasshopper Rere - 29 MPH / 46.4 KPH (video on page 45) Jason1145 - DT02 - 28.6 MPH / 46 KPH (video on page 25) Nitomor - Hornet - 24.2 MPH / 39 KPH (video on page 11) Andyrt200 - King Blackfoot - 23.2 MPH 37.3 KPH (video on page 79) Jason1145 - F103 - 22.3 MPH / 35.9 KPH (video on page 88) Phil H - HCT - 21.7 MPH / 35 KPH (video on page 64) MadInventor - M Pumpkin - 18.8 MPH / 30 KPH (video on page 19) 4WD Tamiyas stew_mac - TRF416x - 152 MPH / 244.7 KPH (video on page 5 of this thread) Group c - TRF415MSX - 103 MPH / 165.8 KPH (video on page 1 of this thread) El Dougo - TRF418 - 94.8 MPH / 152.5 KPH (video on page 68) El Dougo - TB Evo 4 - 83.7 MPH / 134.7 KPH (video on page 87) Phil H - TA04SS - 78 MPH 126 KPH (video on page 55) stew_mac - TA07 - 71.3 MPH / 114.8 KPH (video on page 1 of this thread) Phil H - TA03R - 67.7 MPH / 109 KPH (video on page 46) Raman36 - TA05 - 63 MPH / 101.4 KPH (video on page 6 of this thread) Wooders28 - DF03 - 62.8 MPH / 101 KPH (video on page 92) AndyRT200 - Thundershot - 61.1 MPH / 98.3 KPH (video on page 102) Jason1145 - DF02 - 60.8 MPH / 97.9 KPH (video on page 46) Macinnis - TT02b - 57.2 MPH / 92 KPH (video on page 36) Phil H - TA03f - 54.7 MPH / 88 KPH (video on page 38) MadInventor - DF-02 - 53.4 MPH / 86 KPH (video on page 46) firefoxussr - TA05 - 52.7 MPH / 85 KPH (video on page 17) lowspot - TL01 - 51 MPH / 82 KPH (video on page 105) Jason1145 - TL01-B Baja King - 50.5 MPH / 81.2 KPH (video on page 92) Lawsy - DB01 - 50.5 MPH / 81.2 KPH (video on page 18) Jupitertwo - DF-02 - 48.7 MPH / 78.3 KPH (video on page 11) Macinnis - TT02b - 48.5 MPH / 78 KPH (video on page 28) AndyRT200 - TT02 - 47.2 MPH / 76.0 KPH (video on page 93) Mitchellzz - TL01 - 46 MPH / 74 KPH (video on page 92) Jupitertwo - TA06 Pro - 45.9 MPH / 73.8 KPH (video on page 10) MPJG! - DF03 - 43.9 MPH / 70.7 KPH (video on page 1 of this thread) Smirk-Racing - ClodBuster - 42.3 MPH / 69 KPH (video on page 73) Driveforfun - TT02 - 40.3 MPH (video on page 25) Fabia130vRS - TA05 IFS - 37.3 MPH / 60 KPH (video on page 95) IOWBasher - CC01 - 32.2 MPH / 51.8 KPH (video on page 90) MadInventor - Hotshot - 31.1 MPH / 50 KPH (video on page 46) Driveforfun - TT02b - 30.8 MPH / (video on page 25) Novicelad - TNX brushless 4s - 30.6 MPH / 49.2KPH (video on page 81) Mitchellzz- TL01 29.2 MPH / 47 KPH (video on page 93) Woders - Boomerang - 26.1 MPH / 42 KPH (video on page 42) MadInventor - TXT - 23.6 MPH / 38 KPH (video on page 30) AndyRT200 - GF-01 - 22.9 MPH / 36.8 KPH (video on page 87) Jason1145 - Levant - 21.7 MPH / 34.9 KPH (video on page 84) Hyperlite - BigWig - 20 MPH / 32 KPH (video on page 45) Mitcellzz - TT02 - 19 MPH (video on page 92) MadInventor - GF01 - 17.4 MPH / 28 KPH (video on page 46) AndyRT200 - Rocksocker - 17 MPH / 27.3 KPH (video on page 89) Nitomor - Aero Avante - 16.8 MPH / 27 KPH (video on page 8) Keracticus Pots - TL01 - 16 MPH / 25.8 KPH (video on page 82) Wooders - Bullhead - 15.5 MPH / 25 KPH (video on page 35) MadInventor - Juggernaut 2 - 15.5 MPH / 25 KPH (video on page 68) Hyperlite - Dual Hunter - 12 MPH / 19.3 KPH (video on page 22) Hyperlite - Clod Buster - 9 MPH / 14.5 KPH (video on page 102) 6WD Tamiyas IOWbasher - Konghead - 36.2 MPH / 58.3 KPH (video on page 90) AndyRT200 - Konghead - 32.5 MPH / 52.3 KPH (video on page 90) ImALlama - Volvo A60H - 29 MPH / 46.7 KPH (video on page 5 of this thread) FWD Tamiyas Group c - FF03 - 86 MPH / 138.4 KPH (video on page 104) El Dougo - FF03 - 82.0 MPH / 131.9 KPH (video on page 64) Phil H - FF01 - 52.2 MPH / 84 KPH (video on page 38) Hyperlite - FF01 - 51 MPH / 82 KPH (video on page 49) Mitchellzz - FF01 - 49 MPH / 78.9 KPH (video on page 93) Speedy_w_beans - M05 - 47.4 MPH / 76.3 KPH (video on page 32) Jason1145 - M03M - 31.9 MPH / 51.4 KPH (video on page 72) Fabia130vRS - M03 - 23 MPH / 37 KPH (video on page 95) Silver Can Tamiyas (must show silver can in video) ImALlama - F104 - 47 MPH / 75.7 KPH (video on page 5 of this thread) El Dougo - TB04 - 44.8 MPH / 72 KPH (video on page 67) Hyperlite - TA04 - 41MPH / 66KPH (video on page 91) Phil H - TA04ss - 37.9 MPH / 61 KPH (video on page 65) Emspjay - F104 - 33.9 MPH / 54.5 KPH (video on page 97) MadInventor - Madbull - 32.3 MPH / 52 KPH (video on page 68) MadInventor - FAV - 30 MPH / 48 KPH (video on page 14) Wooders - Boomerang - 26.1 MPH / 42 KPH (video on page 42) Andyrt200 - Sand Scorcher - 21.2 MPH / 34.1 KPH (video on page 86) Jason1145 - M03 - 18.0 MPH / 29 KPH (video on page 63) Wooders - Bullhead - 15.5 MPH / 25 KPH (video on page 35) MadInventor - Juggernaut 2 - 15.5 MPH / 25 KPH (video on page 68) Modified Tamiyas stew_mac - TT02S - 116 MPH / 186 KPH (video on page 1 of this thread) Non-Tamiya Cars Smirk Racing - Lois Mini 8 - 80.7 MPH / 130 KPH (video on page 68) Wooders28 - Kyosho Optima Mid - 53.4 MPH / 86 KPH (video on page 92) Jason1145 - FTX Outlaw - 50.5 MPH 81.2 KPH (video on page 77) Phil H - Kyosho SandMaster - 46.0 MPH / 74 KPH (video on page 68) Wooders28 - Mauri Ninja - 41.6 MPH / 67 KPH (video on page 93) Jason1145 - Team Associated Trophy Rat - 40.0 MPH / 66.0 KPH - (Video on page 89 (18t pinion) and page 100 (21t pinion)) Hyperlite - Kyosho Optima - 34MPH / 57.7KPH (video on page 22) Wooders28 - Kyosho RB5 - 32.9 MPH / 53 KPH (video on page 43) Wooders28 - Schumacher K1 = 31.1 MPH / 50 KPH (video on page 43) Phil H - New Bright Brutus - 31.1 MPH / 50 KPH (video on page 78) Emspjay - Associated RC10L - 28.6 MPH / 46.0 KPH (video on page 86) Wooders28 - Schumacher KF2 - 27.3mph - 44kph (video on page 64) Hyperlite - Marui Ninja - 26 MPH / 41.6 KPH (video on page 45) Keracticus Pots - *** (ociated) RC18T - 24.9 MPH / 40 KPH (video on page 82) Jupitertwo - Kyosho Optima ReRe - 23.7 MPH / 38.2 KPH (video on page 12) MadInventor - War Rig - 22.4 MPH / 36 KPH (video on page 23) MacInnis - Murai Big Bear - 18.7 MPH / 30 KPH (video on page 24) Fabia130vRS - Losi 1/24 18.7 MPH / 30 KPH (video on page 95) For Posterity's Sake, Not Official Entries wolfdogstinkus - custom 3x WR02 gearboxes - 29 MPH / 47.4 KPH (video on page 3 of this thread) 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 2, 2019 Great ! I'm on the list - 12th on 4WD Thanks speedy_w_beans for taking over the speed run thread ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Dougo 326 Posted August 2, 2019 Top work Speedy One thing though is that we were only allowing one entry in each category per car so only the fastest run would be recorded on the list. It saddens me seeing my FF03 relegated to the number 2 spot by @Group c. I have some time off work soon, might need to do something about that! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted August 3, 2019 18 hours ago, El Dougo said: Top work Speedy One thing though is that we were only allowing one entry in each category per car so only the fastest run would be recorded on the list. It saddens me seeing my FF03 relegated to the number 2 spot by @Group c. I have some time off work soon, might need to do something about that! I think you're right; I need to check with Group c and see if all his FF03 runs are the same chassis, or if he has a few of them. I suspect I left too many entries in the FWD list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted August 3, 2019 FWD list updated; clarification added to the top of the Top 10 list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Group c 19 Posted August 4, 2019 Tamiya trf 415 msx 3s 41t pinion 60t spur mmx esc 4.5t hobbywing 92mph 148.6kph 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted August 4, 2019 Excellent work, @Group c! Can you edit your post to include ESC and motor details? Also, did you mean 41T pinion and 60T spur, or is it as you posted? @El Dougo, are you feeling the pressure yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Dougo 326 Posted August 5, 2019 Indeed that's a great run from @Group c, coincidentally I was working on my TB Evo IV yesterday getting it ready for a sneaky run . Last time out I broke a bottom arm and a couple of drive shafts and I discovered that the 419x arms that I fitted are too short for the drive shafts so some more work is required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew_mac 326 Posted August 13, 2019 Could I have some of my speeds updated. Modified Tamiya (only need one entry can remove the slower speed) Tamiya TT02 3s mamba monster 2 6680kv TP power 43/60 spur/pinion 48p (modified cover to allow bigger pinion) 116mph 186kph 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted August 13, 2019 @stew_mac, that's a blazing run! Well done! I updated your listing in the modified Tamiya category, but do you have two TT02s (one TT02 and one TT02R) or just one you're working with? I just want to keep the list accurate. Again, nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew_mac 326 Posted August 13, 2019 I had two TT02’s a type S and type RR. But in the end with crashes and all they both merged into one Type S. The type RR did a best of 109mph on 3s (I think) where the type S has alway been the main car and was used with the silver can, 4s and 3s. As they all use the modified cover I’m happy to just have one car in the modified class to keep it clean and simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew_mac 326 Posted August 13, 2019 I have a new build coming along so I should be able to make a better run for the non modified list. TRF416x on 3s. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted August 14, 2019 OK, I consolidated the modified Tamiya category as you suggested. I'm thinking you could do as well as your TT02 run, if not better, since the TRF has an open area for pinions and spurs. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Group c 19 Posted September 8, 2019 trf415 4wd 3s mmx esc 60 spur 41 pinion 4.5 hobbywing 103mph you’ll have to look closely to see but it does blip to 103mph 😬 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted September 8, 2019 Nice work, @Group c! I'm having some problems updating the listings but will do so as soon as netsmithUK helps me figure out why CAPTCHAs are failing. That 103 mph speed was what, one frame of the video? Regardless, it registered so we'll get you to the top of the Top 10 list and the top of the 4WD list soon! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew_mac 326 Posted September 8, 2019 Great work there group C. If need me you should be able to get the .gpx file from the GoPro. You can just open it with notepad as see the raw data. It will show the top speed. Some eye catching the 103 flash up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4270 Posted September 11, 2019 @Group c, I haven't forgotten about updating the lists. If you go to the Tamiyaclub News section Chris (netsmithUK) has found a problem and is working on a fix for editing first posts. So, we'll work through this eventually. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MPJG! 42 Posted September 28, 2019 First speed run with the dark impact DF-03. 4wd class 43.9 mph Motor - 13.5 t ares competition brushless Esc - Schumacher 10bl60 Battery- 3s lipo 5000mah Gearing - 82t spur and 29t pinion And the video - Hopefully the start of many speed runs for the tamiyas, Marc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4703 Posted September 28, 2019 3 hours ago, MPJG! said: First speed run with the dark impact DF-03. 4wd class 43.9 mph Motor - 13.5 t ares competition brushless Esc - Schumacher 10bl60 Battery- 3s lipo 5000mah Gearing - 82t spur and 29t pinion And the video - Hopefully the start of many speed runs for the tamiyas, Marc Looks well 👍 Nice to have another dark impact in the mix 😁 I think to be counted, the full run needs to be filmed, to prove that the GPS meter hasn't been swapped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smirk-racing 253 Posted September 28, 2019 On 8/13/2019 at 3:58 AM, stew_mac said: Could I have some of my speeds updated. Modified Tamiya (only need one entry can remove the slower speed) Tamiya TT02 3s mamba monster 2 6680kv TP power 43/60 spur/pinion 48p (modified cover to allow bigger pinion) 116mph 186kph Amazing run. Can you talk about your modifications? Not looking for any secrets (don't own that chassis) but just curious about how you solved various problems (stability, aero, etc etc). If you're willing to share, I'd love to see more pics of the chassis. Looks like you did a lot of work to get to this speed. It is not easy to break 100 mph (even 85 mph) with such a small and light vehicle, and live to tell the tale! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew_mac 326 Posted September 28, 2019 5 hours ago, smirk-racing said: Amazing run. Can you talk about your modifications? Not looking for any secrets (don't own that chassis) but just curious about how you solved various problems (stability, aero, etc etc). If you're willing to share, I'd love to see more pics of the chassis. Looks like you did a lot of work to get to this speed. It is not easy to break 100 mph (even 85 mph) with such a small and light vehicle, and live to tell the tale! I’m happy to share any info. There are a few key parts to speed runs. Tyres, suspension and aero. If you get them right you can start to get all the power from your electronics. I run Ulti foams but contact and xceed will work. I use 38sh. Suspension you will need some adjustability. I run 2-3deg toe in on the rear and 1-2deg toe out on the front and no camber. I use 2-3 hole pistons in the shocks with 800cst oil so the are pretty slow reacting. Aero is then the final piece that really makes it all work after 40mph. The body I use a Le Mans type body. But pan car wedge bodies will work too. I do a little trick to the rear wing and actually lower it for less down force (as there is heaps there already). I also re-enforce the body as they are too thin for high speeds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew_mac 326 Posted September 28, 2019 Re-enforcing a speed body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew_mac 326 Posted September 28, 2019 4wd speed run entry. Tamiya TA07pro. 45/60 gearing, castle mamba monster 2 esc, Tamiya super modified 11t brushed motors Ulti foams. 71.3mph/114kph 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Group c 19 Posted October 30, 2019 Will this list get updated before some takes me off the top ? 😥 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew_mac 326 Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Group c said: Will this list get updated before some takes me off the top ? 😥 Worried about my next build???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites