TRF-511 Rebuild

[Dalton]

Today i started to totally strip and rebuild the amazing TRF-511 i recently bought from Chris Clarke (Nobby on here)

Placed orders this week with JT Models, Stella models, RC Mart, Budz Balls, Hobby online, Tonys Tamiya Parts and a few others.


New parts ordered :-

Titanium screw kit (replacing the Alloy one)
New belts
New Bumper Parts pack
New blue seal bearings
New Front Shock Tower
Alloy steering base / bridge and arms
Alloy Caster blocks
Alloy rear hubs
All black wheels

Here is the initial photo of the rebuild/strip



More to come as day goes on

[Dalton]

Only some parts have arrived so will initially build with what i have then upgrade other parts as they arive.

Hopefully in time for Batley Regional

P.S. TRF201 to be done tomorrow

[Jamie.T]

Dont forget JTmodels, your order left us yesterday Lee, fingers crossed should be with you this morning.

[Dalton]

Sorry JT... amended

BudzBalls fitted to thrust races.....



Diffs fully rebuilt with Ceramic BudzBalls, Really smooth well impressed, Fitted up with new belts, Old spur fitted until postie turns up with JT's new spurs

[Dalton]

New Towers, Brass bushings all fitted (Titanium screws fitted also)



Whole lot comes together (Rear Diff/belt Protector REALLY NICE piece of kit but no idea where its from as id like to get a front one if availavle)

[DavidAMS]

looking good, i enjoy watching build threads, keep it up!!
the outer diff covers come from Fredrick i think, there might be another place making them, im sure someone will chime in with a link.
Also did you get the Nuclear diff covers?

what electrics are going in?

cheers

[Dalton]

Not sure what the diff covers are ?

Electrics will be :-

Savox SG1267MG
Speed Passion GT V2.0 Pro ESC With uprated Fan
LRP V12 6.5 Octa wind Motor
Spektrum SR300 Reciver
Orion Carbon Pro 5500 Mah 90C Saddle Packs

[Jamie.T]

The Fredrik front diff covers are due in stock with us this week.

We also stock the nuclear-rc vinyl diff covers. These are self adhesive covers that stick to the diff gear and help prevent grit getting inside.

Their on the site under "511 spares" near the end of the list and are just £1.50 for a set (4).

The build is looking good, keep up the good work.

[Dalton]

Wishbones/driveshafts ect all cleaned and fitted Along with a new set of HL cylinders and titanium shock shafts (Full set from Stella)

[Mouton]

Looks like it is coming along nicely. Perhaps it does not change the angle, but your front axle rear suspension mounts (BC7) are upside down.

If you cannot find the front diff cover, send Fredrik Emilsson here a PM and he will help you.

[Dalton]

huge change in angle...... rectified now

[MHeadling]

Nice re-build dude! I'm not jealous at all!!!

[Dalton]

All together except the electrics also started the 201 (another thread comming)

[Dalton]

With Body shell

[AndrewCaunt]

Very nice build you will enjoy driving as much as build.

[Mouton]

I really like the paintjob! Do yourself a favour, finish the 201 before you test drive the 511. It is a very addictive car. Well actually both are, which is why you should build both before you start driving.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Yes, that's my long rear diff cover v2 (without the flipable top plate). Glad you like it.

As Jamie wrote, he will have diff covers in stock within a week.

[Dalton]

were these done on a 3D printer ? or similar ? Ive seen alot of aftermarket parts but none so intricate and well thought out as this and will DEFINATLY be after the front version.

Any other 511 parts you do id be interested in as the quality is 2nd to none

[Dalton]

Originally Posted by Mouton

I really like the paintjob! Do yourself a favour, finish the 201 before you test drive the 511. It is a very addictive car. Well actually both are, which is why you should build both before you start driving.

Ive already driven both as they arrived, the rebuilds are to bring them up to my standard of new or better. Im a bit picky about my cars, these cars from clarkey and V.Rossi were mint and worth every penny i paid (posibly more) but until i strip and rebuild them they dont feel like my own cars if that makes sense

[Dalton]

Originally Posted by Mouton

I really like the paintjob!

Wait for the TRF201 rebuild