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TRF511 discontinued?
Seems that the 511 kit is sold out almost for 3 months now in all big stores (RCMART, Dinball, RC model, Mushroom etc).
I've sent an email to ask when it will be back in stock and they said the kit was discontinued. Maybe an updated version wil hit the markets soon :woot: |
apparently the TRF's are made in a one off production run for team drivers. the drivers have there allocated number of kits from the production and then the rest go on sale to the public.
once they're gone, they're gone |
They are available in the US ;)
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what about the spares, are they still going to be available?
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Hello, Yes all of "TRF" series kits are limited edition items. Normally Tamiya only makes this "TRF" kit in one shot or sometimes do a little amount of extras. For example,TRF416X kit got sell out already but Tamiya announced they make it again this month. Sometimes extras are for TRF Team Drivers but they only needs about 20 kits.But Tamiya can't make only 20 kits,need to make a few hundred of kits.Then Tamiya release rests to the market. We have not heard Tamiya will make the TRF511 again so we just need to wait for new "TRF" 4WD buggy. I suppose Tamiya will not do soon because they still had TRF511 recently. And I have heard DB01R is sometimes better,so I think Tamiya will not make 4WD buggy with carbon plate chassis. |
I Doubt the 201 will be limited no. as it's all moulded! They've probably just decided to keep with the TRF numbering convention..
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True, i've looked worldwide for spares for mine, and still can't get them!!! |
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Try here: http://www.racingfactory.fi/products...01XDurga-parts ..if worldwide is ok for you :) |
Kits are in stock at Tamiyausa, until they run out. Parts are available, not discontinued, just try speedtech or champ and between them pretty much all parts are covered, especially champ as they order from Tam Japan!
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Maybe if Tamiya win the next worlds they'll produce a TRF511 WE
Though if they don't make anymore, I feel sorry for those that run them as TRF511 specific spare parts will get even harder to get hold of. |
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What spares are you after ? You can get all the common parts from Ebay :confused: Ive not had any problems. Special order parts id buy from Speedtech USA |
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I can get every single part (new, from store, not ebay etc) for my TRF501X, which is discontinued and replaced by 511, so I doubt that the newer 511 would have spares availability problems any time soon... |
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I'd definitely add:
Rear wishbones Spare front wheel hexes and spare drive pins. spare hinge pin balls (can't remember the right name!) and maybe the front and rear hubs and the front caster blocks. the more spares you carry the less you need them :woot: |
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One more thing Marc Reinhard don't get 20kits of the 511! |
It's really a shame that Tamiya builds and sells such stellar kits, yet feels the need to not continue production on anything high end once the initial small run is done. I guess they figure their loyal followers will just dump the discontinued model in favor of the latest and greatest.
That same marketing concept has also kept me from buying ANY high end Tamiya product over the years, as much as I have wanted to. I can't own a race car with a 6 month shelf-life, parts supply or not. Those eventually (and quickly) disappear, too. |
As someone mentioned before, tamiya still sells and supplies spares for 501. They know they have a great product in the 511.
I believe very strongly that when Tamiya releases the new shaft driven car, that the 511 will live on. The new car will probably be more plastic to reduce costs. http://www.qtl.co.il/img/copy.pnghttp://www.google.com/favicon.icohttp://www.qtl.co.il/img/trans.png |
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To answer yr question. Shaftdriven because they like to follow the trend. Speculation though. The similarity between the yokomo beltcar and the original 501 is obvious. And the same goes for the 201 compared to B4. The differences is that Tamiya did them both better. And plastic works. Look at the Yokomo and Lazers. So why not. Just speculation on my part but I would not be surprised if that's the case. |
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I've still got the DB01 but it's been rebuilt with a DB01R chassis, 3 racing 501 diff halves in the front to match the Tamiya ones in the rear, 511 wishbones and TRF shocks, also got the Atomic Carbon front and rear shock towers. Must post a picture sometime :) |
All the TRF kits and special order parts (long numbers beginning with 1 or 9) are made in small runs. I'm sure they'll do another run of 511s, just probably not until they build up enough wholesale orders to justify it.
I doubt the 201 will be in the same boat due to it's popularity and lack of carbon components, I'd imagine some of the special parts for it may become scarce between production runs though FYI I have 2 416s a 511 and a 201, have been dealing with this for a while and rarely have trouble finding the parts I'm after |
Your obviously not looking hard enough. Most of the spares for the 511 are not available now. I cant find a layshaft anywhere or the rear alloy hub and various other items as well. Ive never come across this before and due to this Tamiya will be going out of my door. I can find more new spares for a lazer zx than the trf511 which is crazy.
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I can't imagine why one would need a new layshaft, if by layshaft you mean the center shaft (how did the old one brake?), but it is hard to imagine why you would get rid of a TRF511 just because you can't wait for the rear alloy hubs and use the stock ones in the mean time.... What is the part number for the layshaft? If layshaft means the same part as center shaft, part number 84034, and if it is the same for 511 than for 501, then the first two places I looked at both have them in stock: http://www.stellamodels.net/catalog/...oducts_id=3573 http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-trf...t-p-27549.html |
We have solved Welshys problem. He need the 2594039. The 84034 is for the double slipper.
For others that have problem finding parts, try http://www.modellbau-seidel.de They have most parts in stock like suspension arms, alu hubs, damper towers, uprights, outdrives, pulleys, drive belts etc. I´ve purchased parts there several times. Cheap and fast shipping. |
Welshy, is the problem more that most shops aren't stocking the parts, because they ARE available, I would put money both speedtech and champ can get them!
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Fredrik saved the day. Thank you.
My layshaft bent on my 511 as i had the one way on it and appears that has caused the shaft to bend a fraction. Its noticeable when spun on the bearings alone. So away with the one way. The metal used by Tamiya isnt that great, but a vast improvement compared to what they used to sell. RC Mushroom had loads but when i ordered five hundred pounds worth they could only supply three hundred. I basically emptied them out. They say they have stock when they do not have and ive come across a few shops that say the same but dont have. Its driving me crazy. I admit Tamiya have finally made something worth buying but the support isnt there which is a pity. Im going to hold onto this as its fun to drive and the last time i had that feeling was with my trusty ZXR. Guys i cant fault your input and help. Its much appreciated. Thanks. |
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a snip at $867.00...............
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Speedtech has 511 kits in stock for $489.00.
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Weird...wonder if this is something they just started doing? I seem to remember the original 415 being available for a really long time.
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What is something they just started doing? There is no fact that it would in fact be discontinued... |
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