I can't translate lol.

But surely it must come with body, wing and undertray, its pointless as you cant just slap any old body on due to the motor pos etc.:confused:

Col.;)

It is cheeky, as like you say, not many bodies will fit! I'd bet 501x bodies would though, and maybe the tateego? Not that I can find the latter anywhere though!

Still, looks like their separate from what Chris has translated, just hope the body is out at the same time as the kit or it's a bit silly!!

They will release a "version 1" of the body. Must surely mean that they will release at least "version 2"? Maybe that its why the TRF511 is sold without body?

I think that the new optional rear suspension arms (54142) are prepared to take the "Satoshi-special" when you move the shock absorbers to the rear of the car. Also easier now when they have rearranged the camber mount?

The scheduled realease date for both items (54133 and 42139) is march 21.

I think there will be more versions in the future of the TRF511 body (Ver.2, Ver.3, Ver..).
I assume the TRF501X bodies can be used too. However at the moment I'm using the Jconcepts B44 body for my 501X.

I hope the TRF511 Ver.1 body is the one Hupo was using at the Euro's 2008. Let's wait and see...

TRF511 Body and wing (see picture below)
http://www.rc-junkies.net/toyfair200...r_2009-667.jpg

That sure does look like the Euros body that Hupo used.

Anyway, I like the idea of no body included... I agree it is difficult to find a body that fits, but gives the buyer a choice of what they want.

Me, I am sticking with the Azarashi Tateego! I :wub it!

Do you know who may have the Tateego shell available??

My current one has too many holes, one from before I got a PT, and another as I've moved the aerial position.

Dave

You can order direct from Team Azarashi or they also have an eBay store... I just looked and it looks like rcmart is selling the Tateego body and wing package on eBay also (and probably on www.rcmart.com too).

http://cgi.ebay.com/Team-AZARASHI-AZ...3286.m20.l1116

They have posted some info about the TRF511:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=42139

The body:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=54133

Drive belts:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=54140

Rear arms:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=54142

Front arms:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=54141

:drool:, but I can't afford one now! :mad:

Rear arms look interesting - you've got the option of mounting the shocks on the back of the arms which seems to be prefered by some Tamiya drivers.

Might have to try this out on the Durga :thumbsup:

Reinforced drive belt, eh? Time to really tighten up that slipper! lol

Now some aluminum spur pulleys and I'll be really happy.

The centre one way gives you one alu pulley, and can be locked!

Posted a few pictures and comments on the TRF511 here:

http://kentech.blogs.se/

The car looks good and like a good improvement on the already excellent TRF501X. It might look like the old car but there's very few carry over parts. Basically the steering, dampers and diffs and some other bits... Most of the rest is new.

Got any questions I can try answering here.

Good pics!!

Question: Did it have the new driveshafts released recently? Or are they options?

Jimmy/Kentech or anyone else, are those Durga front hub carriers? They look like they really shroud the driveshaft!

Yes it uses the new driveshafts and to my eyes yes they are Durga hubs.

Hi,

looking at getting both sets of WO driveshafts plus the hubs for my worlds!

do you know if they are the standard DB01 Hubs or the Carbon Reinforced ones?

also it looks like they are using the plastic rear hubs as well, does anyone know the reason and are they the old TRF501 ones or new version?

thanks for anyone's help!

I cant see me getting this new car but I would be quite interested in seeing what parts would retrofit my worlds.

I like the design changes, at first glance no changes but when you actually pay a bit more attention the design chnages are easily noticeable. I like the better design of the centre alloy section, as the esc wires can now be better placed. I wish I had kept the TRF buggy, still now I have a reason to buy another one:p

I did not notice that until Welshys post... the ESC wires go completely under the rear belt! Damnit, I will end up buying one sometime this year (before next indoor season... August-ish '09)! :drool::wub:eh?:

You've got an even better excuse to buy one Welshy as you don't currently own a 501x :P

anyone have an estimated date for release? How about a price? I am interested in picking up another car and am wondering if i should wait for the 511 or just pick up the 501????

Release apparently 20th March, from the US mrp would expect it to similarish to the 501 worlds!?

Kentech, could you see if the steering base/arms and bridge are the same as the 501?

worth waiting for in your opinion???

No way of knowing yet if it's worth upgrading the 501 to it, but if choosing which to buy I'd wait!

check rainbowten for price and issue date is March 20th

The 511 is listed on Champ @ 42000 Yen with a March 20th release date. That roughly comes in at about £350 delivered + import (probably) + body, wing and undertray which are not included with the kit :cry:

I miss the good ol' days when the pound was worth something...

Best start saving now methinks!

Can you link that page please??

yup its a shame, only 6 months ago you got 200 yen for a quid

http://rc-champ.jp/cp-bin/oscommerce/catalog/

The 511's are at the top. I use google to translate. Sometimes it works better if you just cut and paste the text in rather than getting it to translate the page direct.

http://www.google.co.uk/language_tools?hl=en

Jon.

Hi mate, will try it when on a comp (on iPhone at mo), out of interest what release date does the site give for the new option arms (54142?), as they told me on email 12th March, so wondering if the kit might be early too?

Sorry, I don't know. I just checked the email I got from them today and that actually says the 19th for the kit, not the 20th as per their website. They also gave me the price for the body too:

Tamiya 54133 TRF511 Body and under tray ver.1 Discounted price 2793Yen Released on 19th of March.
Tamiya 54134 Buggy low mount racing wing set Discounted price 662Yen Released on 19th of March

Jon.

Have anyone tryed the new Tamiya high traction front/rear arms 54141/54142 yet?
They can be found on ebay for $ 7.00 a pair twice the price of the original DB01 arms:drool:

My 511 is on its way to me, along with new shell etc!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

were from? how much?

Stella Models, though I'd guess a few Ebay places may pop up with them now.

For some reason Champ are slower getting stock right now, they still don't have the arms which other places have had for over a week.

Price wise, painful, very painful (think my Cat Sx is goign to have to be sold to fund it!), check their website. Stella aren't the absolute cheapest, but they are good people and have put a LOT of effort in answering all my emails and setting my order up before they even had the parts available, and I have used them for all my Tamiya kits in the past, so feel some loyalty to them!

Stella selling at $470 ( approx £336.75 ) showing stock

RC Mart selling at $429.90 ( approx £308.01 ) and 10 in stock



both plus delivery and import duty, although i've used both and never been hit by the tax man yet!!!!

RC Models in HK has the arms:
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...ducts_id=14245
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...ducts_id=14246

As an update, Stella website says for durability and strength use the original arms, only use these for racing, so I guess they are definitel not as strong as he standard ones.

Not surprising though, given they are thinner!