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Race Inspired Tamiya TRF 801XT build

Some of you may remember my Mugen MBX5T build sharing the "Race Inspired" title from a couple years ago. Here's a link if you haven't seen it or want to see it again: http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23207

I'm using many of the same principles for this build, using a Tamiya TRF 801XT platform. I bought a scratch and dent kit direct from Tamiya. The updated kits have a slightly narrower suspension design and updated shock mounts. This provides tighter turning and the shock mounts are beefier. Many people run buggy knuckles for more steering and that's most likely the route I'll go if I want more steering.

As the title implies, this is my race inspired build. Supposedly there will be a large track opening near me and this will be the truck I'll use to be even faster than my Mugen.

First things first, I have to build the kit. I'll be honest, this project will be much slower than my other builds. I'm only building the kit right now, the conversion will come later. I have to head out for training again but only for about 6 weeks this time. I'll collect parts and begin the actual conversion at that time, but for now I thought it would be cool to track progress on the actual build.

For the conversion, just to give some of you a taste of what I'll be doing:

dual battery layout again
5s setup from Neu Energy 45C cells
battery boxes will be much closer to the center, RCM boxes
Tekno lightweight motor mount
RC Monster Rx box (probably a D8 box or similar)
Tekin 1700 Rx8/T8 combo
Hitec 7955
Airtronics 2.4Ghz

I want to use a mount from Mike, but he doesn't make them for TRF and I would want to have a custom chassis made. This would take a long time and it's just too much work for me to ask of him for only one car. He could do it, obviously, but I'd have to wait. So, I'll be cutting into my brand new chassis to make holes for the Tekno mount, just like I did on the Mugen chassis. I loved that setup since it allowed me to remove the motor without changing the gear mesh.

Enough talking, now, onto the pics!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/IMG_1879.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/IMG_1880.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/IMG_1881.jpg
Don't think I'll need that fuel tank
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/IMG_1882.jpg

tons of bags
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/IMG_1883.jpg
in more bags
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/IMG_1884.jpg

wow, that is already looking good. finally a build, that not everybody owns... looks very delicate. cool!

lookin' forward to some more!

Thanks, it's tougher than it looks, but I think I know what you mean by delicate. I love how much detail is in a Tamiya kit!

Hopefully I'll get a lot done this weekend, perhaps the entire rig.

The truggy looks great so far. I can't wait to see your opinion compared to your D8T once you have it up and running and have spend some time using it.

Keep up the good work, it looks like you have a nice place to sit, relax and build the truggy.

Nick

hey, really nice buggy you've got there, hope is goes graet, just a quick one if anyone knows, lm looking at buying a trf buggy, either the TRF501X or TRF502X, lm not to sure which one would be better because the 501X is belt driven and the 502X is shaft driven, which one is better and why? (there are also more parts for the 501X than the 502X)

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Originally Posted by nastety92 (Post 408526)

Thanks Nick! I can't wait either, Tamiya kits are a lot of fun to build. They're very well thought out and the instructions are easy to read and follow. That's the backyard you see in the pics, on a good day in Washington state. I had to get outside and enjoy the weather!

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Originally Posted by Hyper-5 (Post 408528)

Thanks!

I'll have another update in a few minutes...

I love the look of tamiya stuff! Keep the pictures coming.

TG

Thanks Tg! I might be able to knock out a few more assemblies tonight.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/825b9c6a.jpg

Started putting these things together
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/739a2de5.jpg

These o rings...make it impossible for me to thread on the spring collars so I took them out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/2f147e2c.jpg

put in some seals, some spacers, some seals, some shafts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/542d74b2.jpg

add a few more
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/5d866213.jpg

Fill em up and cap em off
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/7128958a.jpg

Add some boots and some springs
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...F/8dee195f.jpg

So this ends the "factory" section of the build! What do you guys think?

Lookin really good. I keep peeking into this thread and everytime I go over to the tamiya website and look at those kits... I'd really like to do one, but I don't think the gf would much like me having another rc around!

It's tempting isn't it? They have the 801x buggies on there too. If they're still there in a month I'm snagging one somehow. Thanks for the compliments, the build quality on this truggy is amazing and sometimes I just stare at all the blue anodizing. It's truly a beautiful truck! I keep telling my girlfriend I'm going to buy one of the 801x buggies and she gives me "the look". It's the same look she gives me when I bring home more jeep parts.

When it comes to bling bling, Tamiya's the real thing!

Thanks guys! Tamiya makes some high quality kits for sure. This might turn into a 1/5 scale build, keep your eyes peeled.

hmmmmmmm. I like it a lot. This is not looking good for my wallet! (at least its on sale)

Let me know how it holds up to a beating. :) Do you still have the link to the website to buy it on sale?

Thanks! Yeah it's a killer deal. I almost bought one of the 801x buggies but wanted to finish this first. Now they're out of stock again! The 801xt truggies are still available for 229.99 but I'd hurry, I'm not sure how many they still got. Order the updated shock mounts while you're there, it's like $10 more and worth it.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/cat...p?sub-id=79000

I'll let you guys know how it holds up!