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Old 20-12-2006
stefke stefke is offline
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Default TRF501X build

Since the "TRF501X in production" thread is becoming quite long, perhaps it is time to start some other threads about the car. Since I'm in the process of building mine, first one about the construction.

First : I'm not the first to notice, but the packaging of the TRF501 is not as logical as the AE or Losi cars i've build over the last years. Parts are not packaged together in building steps and you can have a hard time looking for the right screw, bearing, washer, etc. In older Tamiya cars, the bags were clearly identified and every part listed in the instruction manual mentioned the parts bag it was in. This is not the case in the TRF. On the other hand, the instructions are very clear and classic tamiya quality.

Secondly : On constructing the slipper clutch, I noticed that it was quite easy to build it with a rather dramatic wobble of the spur gear. After 3 rebuilds, it was fine though.

third : although the screws are definately better then with the ZX5, be carefull when tightening them and use a quality hex driver or you will round them.

Starting on the diffs now.

BTW, I noticed the manual doesn't mention the use of the bleeding holes on the shocks.
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