New TRF body

[Chris]

Any news about the new TRF body?

http://sudacolumn.cocolog-nifty.com/...esize18996.jpg

[Spoolio]

Each to their own, but .

[jimmy]

I think it looks pretty decent



But no, I've not heard anything about a release date.

[AaronR]

No stiffener behind the layshaft! Never thought about leaving that off, not that I will start...

Is that a single thick rear shock tower or a doubled up one?

Oh, and the body = yawn.

[Alan1467]

Split top decks and new belts as well

[Howard1650]

I like the new shell. It looks easy to paint, plus should have a little more room in side then the 501X or 501XWCE.

[sosidge]

Split decks might be the Azarashi items? I think Chris P has been running those also in all conditions for a bit more flex.

[jimmy]

Not sure if Azarashi have new ones out? but these aren't the Azarashi topdecks from what I can see - maybe just hand cut from the originals?

[stefke]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Not sure if Azarashi have new ones out? but these aren't the Azarashi topdecks from what I can see - maybe just hand cut from the originals?

Agree : the Azarashi topecks I have are made from laminated CF, not woven CF.
BTW, the Azarashi topdecks work very well when running on low grip tracks. Highly recommended.

Also : did anyone noticed the strange arrangement of the front stabilizor ?

The body : again each their own, but I prefer the kit shell or the Tateego.

[chrispattinson]

Correct Dave, I am running the Azarashi top decks, they work very well at Jarrow on the slippy floor, and also run them on the rear if using lipo on medium grip surfaces.

The tateego shell is the DBs, plenty of room with original styling. I do like the new shell shown here, but it's a little generic, it doesnt shout TRF.

[OldTimer]

Umm looks a little like my modded 501 with the split top decks, the belts are the same inner colour as xray belts.

I would love to get one of them shells i think they look pretty cool.

[jimmy]

What's this modded 501 of yours all about then Jonathan? anything exciting?

[OldTimer]

Pics attached.

[jimmy]

Nice! are you planning on releasing any of that stuff? Are you coming racing with the bigboys at Worksop any time?
So are those XRay belt(s) in your car?

[AaronR]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Nice! are you planning on releasing any of that stuff? Are you coming racing with the bigboys at Worksop any time?
So are those XRay belt(s) in your car?

Man, I'd love to know too if another (stronger) rear belt would work. At least in my 501, front belts last TWICE as many runs as a rear. Then again, the center pulley may go bad before one of those XRAY belts which would defeat the purpose.

[OldTimer]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Nice! are you planning on releasing any of that stuff? Are you coming racing with the bigboys at Worksop any time?
So are those XRay belt(s) in your car?

Front belt is from serpent and the rear is xray, these are both different sizes from standard, as the motor is moved 15mm forwards compared with a standard 501, as you can see only a low profile servo will fit

[501X Driver]

Originally Posted by stefke

Also : did anyone noticed the strange arrangement of the front stabilizor ?

If you look closely he is using some xtra stablizer ends to hold the bar centered. Otherwise is looks the same as the others.
I think.

[jimmy]

You crazy man Jonathan! - is this your main 4WD ride now or just a project?

[Chris]

Any news on the TRF body?

I will try to contact one of the TRF drivers for more information soon ....

[CAClark]

I'm no expert or anything, but it looks way nicer than the 501X which looks quite nasty i think. Not the primary consideration for serious racing I dare say, but still