So far in general Im fairly impressed a major improvement on the latest batch of Tamiya budget buggies.
It seems to handle fairly well although the shocks just dont seem right, cant put my finger on it yet, even thought the springs seem soft no matter what I try with oil it still feels under damped. The geartrain seems to handle the Novak 5800 Super sport Brushless really well but then we come to the diffs, why oh why didnt Tamiya have the diff plates so they key to the outdrives instead of having to glue them.. I have just had to dissassemble it to reglue them, not the best of jobs is it (although have changed the M3 Machine screws on covers with Tamiya Self Tappers should make it easier for next time)
But I have to say the worst part of the buggy has to be the stupidly flexible rear wishbone pin mount/brace, I am fed up of having to scour the track for the little balls and spacers everytime i clip a corner with rear wheel. Roll on 3racing releasing the aluminium versions.
That said I do really like the buggy, and looking forward to thrashing it around Wrexhams indoor track.
05-03-2008
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