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Originally Posted by Chris
This new lower deck for the TRF201 off-road racing buggy is result of years of dedicated testing by the TRF team. The TRF201 conversion set is designed with the goal of winning the 2014 IFMAR off-road championships. The new aluminum lower deck makes the TRF201 chassis into a long wheelbase, narrower chassis setup, which reduces contact with the racing surface. Drivers can expect their TRF201 and DN-01 model to become even more competitive in at their local track.
Wheelbase is extended by 11mm to provide increased stability.
Aluminum lower deck has hard anodized coating to provide excellent durability.
Resin side guards add to the toughness of the chassis.
Compatible with rectangular-shaped and separate-type battery packs. Battery position can be changed depending upon the type employed.
Set contents
Aluminum Lower Deck x1
Aluminum Front Posts x3
Aluminum Rear Posts x2
Aluminum Battery Post x2
Aluminum Suspension Spacer x1
Carbon Battery Plate x1
Resin Side Guards x2
Body x1
Wing x1
source: www.tamiyausa.com
Anyone seen pictures from the included body?
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Thanks for the info and pictures from Kentec. Now all the parts have been released, except the mid motor conversion, I'm keen to build a project 201 with the new chassis and big bores. However, the cost is looking a little restrictive, that is to build a new car from scratch! Considering the value in a TLR 22 or Durango, which as a kit, include BB's and the ability to configure a mid or rear motor configuration.
Tamiya (TRF) should just release a new kit with the new chassis and big bores! Anyone now looking at a TRF 201 will believe that to make it completive with usual suspects, you need in US $$'s $320 for a kit (upgraded version), $175 for the new Chassis, $90 for the BB shocks and $30 for matching springs, $30 for aluminium rear hub carriers and $20 to $30 for aluminium suspension carriers. Thats a total of $675, with no paint on the body and no tyres!
Granted, its good to be able to up grade your current kit, but the 201 has been around for while now and some well raced cars will be quite worn and in need of new parts any way. Like all the small things you get a new kit, bearings, gears, ball joints, tie rods etc.
And then there is the mid motor conversion! +$$$
MMMMM........
New kit please!