Screw kit for TRF501X
 

As most owners should have already noticed, the screws in the TRF501X kit are not the best quality items around, so I'm in the marked for a decent screw set.

Would a TRF415 Ti screw kit be a good match ?
Also, Since the TRF501 has a lot of screws-in-alumiunium, how do you avoid a typical Ti to alu binding ?

I had a DCracing stainless screw kit in my ZX5 last year and was very happy with it. Top quality and indestructable, allthough a bit heavier then a Ti kit. Does anyone know if they're planning on composing a TRF501X screw kit ?

to stop the dissimilar metal binding, you can either use threadlock (use the stuff that don't lock, just stick) or grease.

Im looking to replace the screw kit in my 501 buggy,can anyone point me in the right direction of a replacement Ti or Stainless screw kit please?Thanks-Jason. :)

Get the R/C Champ Kit. Best way to go.

I feel like a bit of a goose,Ive tried looking at the Champ site but cant understand any of it.Could you possible send through a link or help me work out how to buy a set please?I also live in Australia.Thankyou-Jason.

Jason,

Email Masa or Hirotaka at [email protected] and they will help you out.

BTW I got all the stainless screws for my car from fastener-express.com in the US. They don't sell specific screw kits but their prices are very good - I just buy large lots of miscellaneous sizes for use on my race cars as well as my vintage cars.

Check out the price of the Ultima at RC Champ too - it's a very good;)

:)

I had one of these off champ and it didn't seem to have enough countersunk screws for the chassis:confused: . So i also bought a ti 3racing set for the cyclone and this was a very good match.
Hope this helps

DCRacing will be more than happy to make up a screwkit for the 501, or any other car for that matter.;)

If someone wants to pm me a list of all the screws needed I'll sort out a price.:cool:

Screws for TRF 501X

Tamiya Part No Qty Type Size
9804311 7 Button 3x16mm
9805763 18 Button 3x10mm
9804212 13 Button 3x6mm
9805764 4 Button 3x20mm
9805778 6 Button 3x12mm
9805765 24 Button 3x8mm
9804210 15 CSK 3x6mm
9805767 36 CSK 3x8mm
9804310 4 Mushroom 2.6x5mm
9805888 1 Cap Head 2.6x10mm
9805779 4 Cap Head 2x5mm
9949350 2 Cap Head 2x25mm
9805777 9 Grub 3x2.5mm

Thanks for that

Have you got a picture of these?

The offending article is outlined in RED.


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...miyaScrews.jpg

Try RCScrewZ & Hobbies at:-

http://www.rcscrewz.com/index.php

Great screw sets, cheap with dollar/pound exchange rate and fast delivery.

I just got the rcscrewz set and it is very good!

Gonna replace them all and grease them up before putting them in.

Recommend these screws for your TRF.

S/S Screws, Aluminum & Grease
 

:eh?:When installing S/S screws , pretap the holes in aluminum and use a S/S specific anti-galling lubricant as S/S is suseptible to galling when used in bimetallic conditions. Whenever possible, use a torque screwdriver/ wrench and the proper values for the relevant thread sizes. Double check as to the torque values in the table you are using are dry or wet (lubricated) values.

PS . 3M makes various grades of threadlocker, removable, regular and permanet (never get apart without a blowtorch).