The new TRF buggies released
 

What new TRF buggies? o_O

TRF touring cars are generally refreshed once a year, not sure on the buggies tho.

Yes they do have a fairly long life cycle but I think this is because with the buggies Tamiya don't go for the annual refresh like the touring cars as they probably don't think they need to. And honestly I would agree with them.

Look at Associated, the B4 is positively an antique now and is still essentially the same animal as it was in 2003 (or 2004 I forget, it was so long ago now), the 4.1 upgrade is only detail changes after all. But that's because it still works relatively well ie, if it ain't really broke, don't fix it.

I thought for a second this was a thread about a new mid-motor 2wd release... :(

The problem with TRF buggies is not the rate of refresh - it's the continued availability of kits and spares. Usually it's a case of once they're gone, they're gone for good. It means people are reluctant to commit. Support for Tamiya products in the UK, to a level where you can use one regularly to race, is frankly pathetic. I know some small traders like JD Models have tried to fill the gap, but they shouldn't have to - Tamiya's main distributor should be taking up the slack. Most folks just get their Tamiya spares from Hong Kong.

I ear something that they are working on a 2wd buggy like that:)

They have been pretty frequent until this time, if I remember right:

Late 06: TRF501X
Autumn 07: TRF501X Worlds
Start 09: TRF511
Late 2010: TRF502

So somewhere between one and two years between each....we're due soon!

Also, fit in the 2wd:

Early summer 2010: TRF201
Summer 2011: TRF201 Upgrade kit

I wouldn't be surprised to see something both 4wd and 2wd during the year based on all that, though whether it'll be anything all new I don't know!?

I'm guessing maybe longer 2wd chassis, maybe big bores (I am not convinced they need them but it'd be good revenue)...4wd chassis wise I don't know, trf511 updated for lipo fitment and weight distribution? TRF502 with better steering and camber link arrangement?

Or they could do nothing, money is tight and trf offroad probably isn't a big profit maker. Tam US appeared to bin the trf801xe, and don't seem to be spending on the 801x, if some of that direction has come from Japan then maybe it gives hint at their thoughts!

There are hardly any Trf 511, little Trf 502x, and many Trf 201 new in box for sale in the market.


Thus, I think the first car refreshed in this year is Trf511, the next is Trf 502x and Trf 201.

they have to release a 201 mid motor surely, that's the impression Lee give to me when i talked to him weeks ago.

Thats because TRF201 is not considered a limited production run model like TRF511 and 502x are. TRF201 is considered a sort of permanent fixture in their catalouge. When I have time I will scan a catalouge my friend brought me back from Japan so you can see what I mean.

Does anyone know of any hint of anything at nuremburg?

No mate but Kentech is always pretty much one of the first with TRF info. He posts on here sometimes but his blog is here

http://kentech.blogs.se/

Rich

Pics of Leonis buggy up here

www.tamiyablog.com

Plus the Bruiser, very nice truck. Might have to start saving :)

So they've re-released the Bruiser - vintage of 1985, that one. It's likely to be really costly, just like the other 3-speed trucks in the Tamiya stable. Check out the new RC4WD Trailfinder 2 for another magnificent scale truck.

I reckon the DB02 will go well enough, perhaps with a stubby lipo across the back. Shame they hold back on the spec for the 'R' version kit.

Edit: Tamiya USA has the Bruiser at MSRP: $1,295.00!!!!!!!!!!!

stella pre order 650

No new trf201 announcement then ,shame.:(

Press f5 always works for me

done F5, still :(

:o that has got to be wrong surely. In these straitened times and even allowing for the unfavourable exchange rates, who the hell is going to pay THAT much for a fancy toy car. Bloody hell, it's not even the "proper" version one HiLux or the last version Mountaineer. I mean, I'm glad they've re-re'd it because it'll shut the anoraks up over on Tamiyaclub.com (only kiddin guys) but at that money food and heating are more important.

I know one chap who pre-ordered 2 at £750 from Fusion Hobbies. He may be eating rather poorly for a while...

Ah yes, but at least he'll get 2 exclusive cleaning brushes then, they're the bonus item in the first batch of export market kits. Tamiya collecting being what it is I can see them there brushes being worth a fortune on eBay in 20 years time :lol:

They are re-releasing the TRF511 in Japan. I think the only change they made is now it comes with gear diffs.

Other then that, I have not heard anything else. TRF201 is here to stay for at least one more year, and if they do make any changes to it they will be very subtle.

The 511 isn´t really a rerelease, only a second or third batch with a different number.
Regarding the 201, we saw a pic of a longer Chassis some time ago, will this ever be released? Has anybody got some info regarding this?

Tamiya USA is about a 30 minute drive from my house in Los Angeles.
Would you like for me to stop by there and ask them?
I can stop there next time I'm in Irvine. There is a big car delaership down the street from Tamiya USA who also happens to be a customer of mine. I can use business as an excuse to go down there and talk to someone at Tamiya. Would you like for me to go poking and prodding over there? I'm very good at gathering intel. ;)

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS PLEASE:woot::thumbsup: any info about the trf201 will be great.

Any news are greatly appreciated.

Alright! I'll do it!
The FedEx man just dropped off my brand new TRF201 to me yesterday so I am just as curious about the 201's future as all you guys are. I'll post back as soon as I find something out. :thumbsup:

The new TRF511, ITEM 42213, has eventually been exhibited on Tamiya’s Japanese website.

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/product_info_ex.html?products_id=42213

Yes and i already have it. A nice one!

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_m...2766&sid=10777

where can you odrer it ??

RC Champ in Japan are the only one that have stock. But be warned, it is VERY expensive.

Good question, id don´t know as i haven´t opened it yet. There is nothing written on the package. I think it is not included.