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Originally Posted by tit91
I do not understnd the discussions about the quality of the 502. I owned the 501 first and didn't recogize any decrease of the quality. The only thing I really don't like are the screws which are still far too soft.
The issue with the front damper stay, btw, were solved with some spcers, as discribed at trfracing.co.uk.
Some noticed that the steering is not angeled any more, so there is a bit bump steer. I don't think that this is bad as it reduces the slip angel on the front wheels when the car understeers. So that may be useful to improve the handling.
I think the 502 is really awsome and I'm looking foward to drive it outdoors.
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The word "quality" has many meanings so I do not know how each person translates it...
The quality of the materials and parts is there for sure... what I do not understand is why some small flaws (damperstay angle, soft screws, steering bellcrank) were not corrected from the factory.... and the owner/racer must modify to make it work at it's best!? if it is easy for me and you to see these flaws, then I am sure it was easier for Tamiya!
Also when you have such a good base (TRF511) people expect the new car to be a big improvement from the box.... is it????
