Finnsllc 917 Posted July 24, 2020 dont see the hi caps on tamiya usa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 1956 Posted July 24, 2020 Page loads with a "quotation" but post is empty. just glad I have one set still seald for bad times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted July 25, 2020 17 hours ago, Finnsllc said: dont see the hi caps on tamiya usa? As always, there are a lot of new Tamiya items in the pipeline that aren't listed on the Tamiya USA website yet. The Tamiya USA webpage isn't exactly updated in a timely manner or with particularly accurate information. Not exactly my preferred source in my constant search for information about new Tamiya items or information about Tamiya in general. 13 hours ago, Collin said: Page loads with a "quotation" but post is empty. just glad I have one set still seald for bad times The post is mine and from my (mostly) Tamiya FB-page and the information in the post is correct, active and (still) looks just like posted by Kyosho1. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 1956 Posted July 25, 2020 35 minutes ago, Mokei Kagaku said: As always, there are a lot of new Tamiya items in the pipeline that aren't listed on the Tamiya USA website yet. The Tamiya USA webpage isn't exactly updated in a timely manner or with particularly accurate information. Not exactly my preferred source in my constant search for information about new Tamiya items or information about Tamiya in general. The post is mine and from my (mostly) Tamiya FB-page and the information in the post is correct, active and (still) looks just like posted by Kyosho1. Got it but still does not show any quotation in first post. Suspicious... Anyway, this set will be different to Top Force hi-caps with short and long damper bodies, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted July 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Collin said: Anyway, this set will be different to Top Force hi-caps with short and long damper bodies, right? Correct. This should fit all the Super Astute re-res without the use of a tall front tower. They'll go on the forthcoming Avante return probably too (with the proper tower). I was excited when I saw the post title as I missed out on the Top Force Hicaps. RCMart burned me twice, selling me TF Hicap sets that they claimed to having in stock, but didn't and then tried offering me store credit. Then I saw the pic and was a bit let down. Oh well. I know a lot of folks have been waiting for the "mini" version of the shock for some time which should make them happy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted July 25, 2020 8 hours ago, Saito2 said: Correct. This should fit all the Super Astute re-res without the use of a tall front tower. They'll go on the forthcoming Avante return probably too (with the proper tower). I was excited when I saw the post title as I missed out on the Top Force Hicaps. RCMart burned me twice, selling me TF Hicap sets that they claimed to having in stock, but didn't and then tried offering me store credit. Then I saw the pic and was a bit let down. Oh well. I know a lot of folks have been waiting for the "mini" version of the shock for some time which should make them happy. Ha, just as I start gathering the bits to make some Super Astute front hicaps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MICHAELs TopForce17 586 Posted July 25, 2020 Nice will be buying one set for my terra scorcher. or two sets if i ever get a super astute. edited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1349 Posted July 25, 2020 Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!! Will buy a bunch of these as well!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juls1 1661 Posted July 26, 2020 Annoyingly they will come loaded with Avante springs which will be too heavy for most 2wd buggys, particularly up front, and they won't re release the original spring kits. Lucky Gmade XD 19mm springs fit. The only springs tamiya make that might fit are the Big Bore Aeration damper sets. 54506/7/8 but I think the fronts might be too long. Either way I'm happy to see these on the horizon with them re releasing the avante again. I'll certainly be picking up some sets, whats the bet they don't make enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 10:39 PM, jupitertwo said: Ha, just as I start gathering the bits to make some Super Astute front hicaps! I've just made a set lol. But actually, it probably only cost around £25 to make a front set. I used shafts and o rings/bladders from cvas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1349 Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 5:08 AM, Juls1 said: Annoyingly they will come loaded with Avante springs which will be too heavy for most 2wd buggys, particularly up front, and they won't re release the original spring kits. Lucky Gmade XD 19mm springs fit. The only springs tamiya make that might fit are the Big Bore Aeration damper sets. 54506/7/8 but I think the fronts might be too long. Either way I'm happy to see these on the horizon with them re releasing the avante again. I'll certainly be picking up some sets, whats the bet they don't make enough! Seeing how the Astute springs are too soft that isn't a bad thing at all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted July 28, 2020 Seeing as my luck is to constantly miss out on all things Hicap, as a preemptive strike, I'll buy any extra set a member might procure if I'm left out again. I badly want a set for my childhood Vanquish as part of a very long term dream build I've had. I know how Tamiya likes to under-produce and keep us wanting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted July 28, 2020 Are the rears on these the same size as the top force hi-caps from the set released last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Superluminal said: Are the rears on these the same size as the top force hi-caps from the set released last year? You need to build them with spacers in but yes I think they are 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1349 Posted July 29, 2020 2 hours ago, slimleeroy said: You need to build them with spacers in but yes I think they are The Top Force Hicaps had a shorter rod for the front instead of the use of spacers. It'll be interesting what length shock rod is include for the rears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted July 29, 2020 I think my re re top force hicaps were the same length rods front and rear. I. Refer to add a spacer inside the shock iirc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1349 Posted July 29, 2020 11 hours ago, slimleeroy said: I think my re re top force hicaps were the same length rods front and rear. I. Refer to add a spacer inside the shock iirc They weren't if they are the 2017 Top Force Hicaps, the front shafts are shorter than the rear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted July 29, 2020 3 hours ago, GTodd said: They weren't if they are the 2017 Top Force Hicaps, the front shafts are shorter than the rear. I stand corrected 🙈. Sorry about that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kid168 36 Posted August 2, 2020 Will this set somewhat work with the Top Force? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MICHAELs TopForce17 586 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 8:16 AM, kid168 said: Will this set somewhat work with the Top Force? yes it will if you have the evo style shock towers from the new carbon set or the yeah racing set. yeah racing also sells the shock towers separately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1349 Posted August 4, 2020 4 hours ago, MICHAELs TopForce17 said: yes it will if you have the evo style shock towers from the new carbon set or the yeah racing set. yeah racing also sells the shock towers separately. No they will not. The front shock is a mini and sized for the Astute and it's platform mates, the Avante and it's family, and the thundershot family, as well as another kit that used the mini cva. You'll need either the OG short Hicaps 4X, the top Force 2017 Hicaps , DFO3 TRF shocks or the Aeration buggy dampers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MICHAELs TopForce17 586 Posted August 4, 2020 19 hours ago, GTodd said: No they will not. The front shock is a mini and sized for the Astute and it's platform mates, the Avante and it's family, and the thundershot family, as well as another kit that used the mini cva. You'll need either the OG short Hicaps 4X, the top Force 2017 Hicaps , DFO3 TRF shocks or the Aeration buggy dampers. good to know, i really only need one set now. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kid168 36 Posted August 5, 2020 Anyone got the part number for these so i don't buy the wrong ones? OG short Hi caps 4X DFO3 TRF shocks Aeration buggy dampers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
