Apparently they are getting 10 more TRF501's in soon, but still no spares backup... Are they expecting us to just build them and stick them on a shelf???
Also, if they were serious about people racing the 501 and other TRF cars, instead of putting special orders on a back order system which takes 2 months to turn parts around, why not just phone Tamiya and get the spares air freighted over? Even one box a week would be better than nothing. I was tempted to ask my guv (who has been to the factory in Japan and met Mr Tamiya himself!) to go direct to Tamiya and set up an account for importing TRF cars and spares, I'm sure he'd make a killing off all the racers who are desperate for parts backup, but I don't think the hobby co would be very happy about it.
-Steve