Vega TRF201 Gen 2 Build

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Thought I'd post up some pics of my Vega Tamiya 201 Gen 2 Build:

Thanks to HKP for the doner car

If you have any questions fire away!

First up remove the whole front end from the 201:



Then simply bolt this up as per removal onto the Vega Chassis:



Just one note on this you need to use 2 x M3 x 8 on the outer chassis posts as the kit M3 x 10 are a little too long.

Servo posts just bolt in as per normal.

You can see the carbon battery strips, these allow for different options for the cell layout.

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Here are a few pics of the different cell layouts you can run on the car:







The carbon battery tray locators fit both ways do the cells are kept snug in the chassis

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Rear end fitted now:



I'm using the XA front block and the 3.0 deg rear block (flipped upside down) as per
Lee's set up on http://l-m-racing.co.uk , this gives 3.5 deg of toe

Link to set up sheet: http://l-m-racing.co.uk/?p=364

I'v also added some 3m carbon to the battery tray as it looks good!

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Rear end:



New Gen 2 rear tower (std in kit) this has lots more camber locations

I'v used Tamiya 511 rear wing mounts but the Vega/Pred wing mounts fit this tower too.

I'v dremelled the rear of the arms and added a 2mm spacer as per Lee's set up, this give a bit more clearence for the rear arms from the chassis

Also added 2 x 1mm shims under the XA block to give a little anti squat

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Servo and shocks added

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Next up is the gear box build:

The kit comes with the extra idlers and bearings so it's a case of pulling apart the 201 box and transferring it all into the Vega box, just need to add a couple of shims on the layshaft and fit it up.

I'm also going to fit new black reinforced diff and idler gears from Tamiya during the gear box build as best to start with all new fresh gears.

The pics do the talking for the quality of machining and the car drops together with out any issues what so ever, can't wait to get it on track!

Pics to follow....

[Rayzerp]

Has the Gen 2 chassis robbed some space from the Servo/speedo area to allow this room to adjust the cells or is it purely the increase in overall chassis length.....if so it must be 10mm or more longer than the first version?

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Sorry forgot to mention the Gen 2 has a long wheel base (compared to 201/Gen1 Vega) Its 12mm longer but the space for the radio gear/esc is the same.

Take a look in the 'Show is your Vega' thread at Junior Z's car, he has got a full size servo and fairly big esc/Rx so space isn't an issue

Link to Juniors car:

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthre...=66391&page=12

[Rayzerp]

Can the new Gen 2 rear tower be retro fitted to the older Vega?

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I believe it can be as the gearbox's are the same.

Just to be sure I'd send an e mail to Xtreme or PM rcpenguin on here as he is a team driver and will know.

[xfactor]

Hi yes, the new gen2 tower will be a direct fit for the gen1 vega but the only change to the gen2 tower is the wing mounts are closer together you will need a new wing if you fit the gen2 tower.

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Just to add the Gen 2 tower is different as it has 3 x rows of vertical ball stud holes with 5 locations so you can play with.

The new tower will fit the Gen 1 cars.

Lee runs middle vertical row and middle height on this row.

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Gearbox build time!

Here's how it comes out of the kit, a work of art !



Remove the gearbox from the 201 and remove the motor guard and split the gearbox.



You'll need the idler gear and bearings, diff and bearings and layshaft and bearings.

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Inside the Vega box:



I bought an extra idler gear from Xtreme so the whole gearbox years are new (used uprated diff gear, black version)

Now all you have to do it drop in the gears and bearings:



Next up is the layshaft install, all straight forward but you'll notice in the Vega kit
you have a metal shim and plastic shims, these are for end float adjustment on the layshaft

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On my gearbox I pushed the slipper side bearing into the gearbox/motor mount making sure its fully seated then pushed the layshaft through with the metal shim and one plastic shim as per picture below:



I then did up all the bolts on the gearbox and checked the end float on the layshaft, it had a tiny amount of free play which is what your after as you don't want to add too many shims as this will bind up you gearbox.

The gearbox assembly:



Note: If you want to run the gear cover and use the rear motor Proline Losi 22 shell (As per Lee Martin) mount the gear cover using a long m3 bolt and nyloc through one of the fins on the motor mount.


This simply drops straight in the chassis and bolt the rear tower to the gearbox and job done!

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The finished car!





Next up are the electric's install the get the body trimmed and sent of for paint.

Many thanks to Lewis and Will @ Team Xtreme;

For all your Predator and Vega needs:

http://www.teamxtreme.co.uk/

[Cobra]

Hi, can you point me to where I can find a good base setup to run the tamiya Gen 2 Vega on astro please, front castor, brass bulkhead, rear pivot (xa or xb) rear hubs etc. in other words everything.
cheers

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Dude have a re read of the thread and check out the links to the starting set up on Lee Martins website.

I'm yet to run it but will report back when I do.

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Here are some shots of the car, please excuse the old school speedo and one can wonder shell (although I'm liking the matt stealth look of it!), custom shell will be done shortly by Andys Artwork

Gave it a test and it's awesome, handles so well and carry's alot of corner speed.
Looking forward to racing it in anger soon!

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Lovin it Mark,whats the paint you have used is it matt or have you sprayed the outside looks great matey.