Is the 08 a better performer than the 07? I wasn't keen on it but the more I see it the more I like it, Plus it looks way easier to set up than my 07. I use mine on black crc. The 08 seems to be more of an asphalt set up. I love watching your videos.
Hey thanks! So, honestly, I think you're right about the 08 being a better asphalt car. I think there's way to much flex in the chassis for carpet, however I haven't tried it yet so I honestly don't know. As far as being better than the 07 - it's going to depend alot on your 07 setup. I think the 08 is better than MY 07, however other people think they're 07s are better than their 08.
@@Competitionx thercracer made a top deck for the 08. It seems to calm down the flex. I know you may not be able to say, but is this suspension setup on the 08 a sneak peek as to what we may see on a 420X or xr ?😀
Yes, saw the top deck - I think I'm going to get one to give it a try. No ideas on the next TC. My guess is an iteration of the 420, but nothing hugely different like 08 parts on it.
I installed a 96T for 17.5T racing and, actually, kept it in for USGT (which uses a 21.5T motor). Since VTA uses 25.5T motors, I think a 96T might be a bit too big - maybe drop down to something in the low 90s or tall 80s. To start. This will also depend on track size - smaller track, bigger spur gear / larger track, smaller spur gear.
@@Competitionx thank you Sir! On a northern note here in Florida we are interested a F1 pit box, can you guide us to where can we get one we are willing to pay for one?
Here's the one we use for the UF1: uf1rc.com/uf1-pit-timer-box-build/ We've seen a few others out there and they work great but aren't very mobile. We might be using a new setup next season - once we do I'll give some insight on how it works and where to get one.
Nope, it's actually super quiet. If you have the motor installed while pushing it, you might here the motor rotating which, depending on which motor you have), could be somewhat loud - like a clunking every time it rotates. If it's on a linoleum floor, there might also be an echo which could make it seem louder.
The drivetrain on this car is similar in construction to other touring cars - it uses the same diff parts, outdrives, belts, spur gears and axles. I think it would easily handle a 13.5T. I'm also certain the drivetrain could handle hotter motors as well.
Nice build videos. Quickie: what offset woukd be considered “normal” or “stock” on a TA08 Pro chassis wheel set? It is surprisingly difficult information to find. Thanks! -CM
I’d make two point first point:- I was always taught as a mechanic never leave something loose to be tightened later if you do sooner or later you’ll leave something loose, simply leave it off until ready or tighten it fully you can always go back and loosen it when required…! Second point I’d rather have fitted alloy hexes although those fibre plastic ones aren’t bad the hex’s would have been prioritised over the servo mount This car needs a top deck it’s handling is snapping and difficult to tune
I agree with the loosing deal, but unfortunately RC cars sometimes require you to keep things loosened before tightening them up (for parts alignment). I'm pretty good about checking and re-checking everything during a build. I thought the same thing about the top deck. On high traction surfaces (like carpet), I felt the car 'twist and set' quite a few times - it's drivable but, as you said, hard to tune - I don't really like it on carpet. On low-semi-high-grip asphalt, that mechanical flex seems to really help the car out, though. I run it in the Expert USGT class and it's quite fast, turns in hard and changes directions well (however I would do sometimes have to wait on the chassis flex to 'snap back' on higher speed switchbacks).
@@Competitionx it’s one of the fastest cars I’ve come across on the straight it was so dominant but that flex issue is too much for carpet on which we race there’s a carbon top deck from Fibrelite I’m working on a method of securing it I have the designs just need to fabricate the prototypes
Great stuff my friend
Thanks so much! It was a really fun build for sure!
Nice informative video, I like the step-by-step instruction you put in there.
Thank you sir!
Is the 08 a better performer than the 07? I wasn't keen on it but the more I see it the more I like it, Plus it looks way easier to set up than my 07. I use mine on black crc. The 08 seems to be more of an asphalt set up. I love watching your videos.
Hey thanks! So, honestly, I think you're right about the 08 being a better asphalt car. I think there's way to much flex in the chassis for carpet, however I haven't tried it yet so I honestly don't know.
As far as being better than the 07 - it's going to depend alot on your 07 setup. I think the 08 is better than MY 07, however other people think they're 07s are better than their 08.
@@Competitionx thercracer made a top deck for the 08. It seems to calm down the flex. I know you may not be able to say, but is this suspension setup on the 08 a sneak peek as to what we may see on a 420X or xr ?😀
Yes, saw the top deck - I think I'm going to get one to give it a try.
No ideas on the next TC. My guess is an iteration of the 420, but nothing hugely different like 08 parts on it.
Great videos!...which spur would recommend to run the TA08 in 25.5 VTA class?, thanks
I installed a 96T for 17.5T racing and, actually, kept it in for USGT (which uses a 21.5T motor). Since VTA uses 25.5T motors, I think a 96T might be a bit too big - maybe drop down to something in the low 90s or tall 80s. To start. This will also depend on track size - smaller track, bigger spur gear / larger track, smaller spur gear.
@@Competitionx Thank you Sir! On another note, here in Florida we want a F-1 Pit Box, can you guide us where to maybe buy one?
@@Competitionx thank you Sir! On a northern note here in Florida we are interested a F1 pit box, can you guide us to where can we get one we are willing to pay for one?
Here's the one we use for the UF1: uf1rc.com/uf1-pit-timer-box-build/ We've seen a few others out there and they work great but aren't very mobile. We might be using a new setup next season - once we do I'll give some insight on how it works and where to get one.
@@Competitionx thank you so much! Please don't forget us...:)
Recently just built one of these, is yours really loud when giving it a little push along the floor?
Nope, it's actually super quiet. If you have the motor installed while pushing it, you might here the motor rotating which, depending on which motor you have), could be somewhat loud - like a clunking every time it rotates. If it's on a linoleum floor, there might also be an echo which could make it seem louder.
Hi, can we run 13.5T motor or less?
The drivetrain on this car is similar in construction to other touring cars - it uses the same diff parts, outdrives, belts, spur gears and axles. I think it would easily handle a 13.5T. I'm also certain the drivetrain could handle hotter motors as well.
Nice build videos. Quickie: what offset woukd be considered “normal” or “stock” on a TA08 Pro chassis wheel set? It is surprisingly difficult information to find. Thanks! -CM
noticed you didnt tap the holes.?
For which part? Typically we don't have to tap holes in Tamiya cars - the fit of the screws and the materials used don't really necessitate it.
I’d make two point first point:- I was always taught as a mechanic never leave something loose to be tightened later if you do sooner or later you’ll leave something loose, simply leave it off until ready or tighten it fully you can always go back and loosen it when required…! Second point I’d rather have fitted alloy hexes although those fibre plastic ones aren’t bad the hex’s would have been prioritised over the servo mount
This car needs a top deck it’s handling is snapping and difficult to tune
I agree with the loosing deal, but unfortunately RC cars sometimes require you to keep things loosened before tightening them up (for parts alignment). I'm pretty good about checking and re-checking everything during a build.
I thought the same thing about the top deck. On high traction surfaces (like carpet), I felt the car 'twist and set' quite a few times - it's drivable but, as you said, hard to tune - I don't really like it on carpet. On low-semi-high-grip asphalt, that mechanical flex seems to really help the car out, though. I run it in the Expert USGT class and it's quite fast, turns in hard and changes directions well (however I would do sometimes have to wait on the chassis flex to 'snap back' on higher speed switchbacks).
@@Competitionx it’s one of the fastest cars I’ve come across on the straight it was so dominant but that flex issue is too much for carpet on which we race there’s a carbon top deck from Fibrelite I’m working on a method of securing it I have the designs just need to fabricate the prototypes
Would be interested to see what you come up with...
@@Competitionx i can send you the design pictures if you let me no a contact
You can send them to tonyp@competitionx.com. Thanks!