Tamiya TRF801X Truggy

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

RCCA snapped up some shots of the Tamiya TRF801X Truggy, no off body shots though
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/s...d.php?t=247742

[pb4ugo]

I'm looking forward to this. The driveline is centered down the truck instead of offset. Should make for some very nice conversion layouts.

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by pb4ugo

I'm looking forward to this. The driveline is centered down the truck instead of offset. Should make for some very nice conversion layouts.

Nice, 1 thing that wont be nice will be the $

[Thunderbruiser]

i've seen this puppy in person it has an angled engine,center diff, and throttle servo

Originally Posted by Thunderbruiser

i've seen this puppy in person it has an angled engine,center diff, and throttle servo

lol, thx. good to know it has a throttle servo, rather than like.. a wireless throttle engagement thingamajigg, and a center diff as opposed to a flux capacitor or some other new fangled junk.

Just yankin yer chain bud, lol.


I can't wait to see some conversions on this platform. I'm a die hard tamiya fan. I have around 12 tamiya models in the basement. All electric, of course.



J.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by 83gt

...good to know it has a throttle servo, rather than like.. a wireless throttle engagement thingamajigg...

It could have a solenoid ya know! The way most people drive nitros, all they do is blib-blip-blip the throttle, so a solenoid wouldn't be so bad.

[pb4ugo]

Originally Posted by Thunderbruiser

i've seen this puppy in person it has an angled engine,center diff, and throttle servo

With the body off? I saw it at RCX (with body on only) and it looked very centered. I recall the promo sign even mentioning the fact.

[captain harlock]

Interesting, so tamiya entered the REAL 1/8 arena, finally.

This means a 1/8 pro buggy is on the board as well.

[Thunderbruiser]

i think it was a prototype with the angeled motor because now looking at the pics on site it's normal that's odd...i guess they decided to stick with conventional layout...or the angeled stuff didn't work...it was a def a tamiya though had all the decals and the parts in the body off look the same..as far as shock towers and such

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

No one has heard any news on it?

[joeling]

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Finally some chassis pics, nice find

[captain harlock]

I think I'll start saving money.

Mike, one Tamiya motor mount please. :D

The sleekiest I've seen so far. Incredible!

[captain harlock]

Car's specs:

The 801Xt is a 1/8 sale competition level assembly Truggy kit, designed and tested in Southern California, USA. The highly efficient drive system comes from the optimized placement of the front and rear propeller shafts. The drive line is virtually straight which offers the most efficient drive-line possible in its class. The 801Xt chassis has plenty of adjustability to fine tune it for the most demanding of race tracks across the globe. TRF drivers from all parts of the world will be piloting this new competition level truggy in the coming months in an effort to exploit its potential and further develop the new line of 801Xt options soon to come!

Kit Features
# 3mm A7075 hard anodized Duralumin chassis
# Machined aluminum shock towers, steering knuckles and engine mounts
# Low wear, efficient straight line drive train
# Carbon fiber servo plate and upper decks
# Sealed radio box
# Full ball bearings
# Sealed bevel gear differentials
# Spiral cut ring and pinion gears
# Lock nut captured suspension hinge pins
# Universal drive shafts
# 3 shoe aluminum clutch
# 15mm Large volume shocks with boots
# 17mm wheel hubs
# Front and rear stabilizers
# Turnbuckle brake linkage system
# Dual 32mm brakes
# High volume air filter
# Low profile polycarbonate body
# Adjustable turnbuckle linkages
# Chassis side guards
# High down force wing
# 150cc fuel tank

Specifications:
# Wheelbase: 373 mm-375 mm
# Width: 428 mm
# Length: 566 mm
# Dry weight: 9.2 Lbs (varies on radio gear & engine)
# Gear ratio: 15.35:1-16.54:1
# Fuel capacity: 150cc
# Engine size: .21-.28cc

Separately required items:
# Engine .21-.28cc
# Manifold & pipe
# Fuel filter
# Tires & Wheels
# Two Channel radio with two high torque servos
# 6.0 V reciever battery
# Fuel
# Paint for Polycarbonate body

NITRO KITS REQUIRE:
(unless stated differently above)

* Radio: 2-Channel with servo(s)
* Battery: 4 AA for Receiver
* Fuel: Nitro Glow Fuel
* Starting Equipment: Glow igniter
* Paint: Polycarbonate for spare body
* Misc. Items: Building and track equipment

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=49497

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by captain harlock

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=49497

Website didn't work for me. Hope they don't have it as some stupid high price. Would love to see them bring out a buggy as that is one very sexy truggy