Luis Sola | Tamiya 1992 Top Force Evo Replica |

Published 12 March 2022
Brett talks with Luis Sola about the Tamiya Top Force Evolution that Luis raced back in 1992 around Australia and the replica that he has built up recently from parts.
Luis Sola is a veteran of the Australian R/C scene, having raced pretty much every class at the very top level from the late 80's to the current day.
Luis has always had a flair of doing things his own way and back in 1992, at a time when the only accepted cars to race were Yokomo , Kyosho or Schumacher, he was brave enough to go against the norm and put his trust into campaigning a Tamiya Top Force Evolution.
This car had some success at a few Victorian Interclub races and then at, the now legendary, NSW vs Vic interstate challenge that year, set the scene on fire by being quicker than one of the most coveted Australian Yokomo team drivers Reece Birtles, who at the time was unbeatable.
This tribute replica has been setup to race at modern Vintage RC tracks so is fitted with a brushless motor, and modern electronics.
Although there are many modifications to ensure the car is tough enough for the pounding of competitive racing, one of the most unique mods is the swinging "moustache" front shock tower which Luis designed and hand made 30 years ago, often the topic whenever old school r/c from the 90's is talked about.
A unique car with some very unique memories.
More information on the 2021 Top Force Evo. re-release:
www.hearnshobbies.com/products/tamiya-top-force-evolution-df-01-2021-pre-order
1/10 R/C Top-Force Evo. (2021)
Impressive Indeed!
This R/C model assembly kit is a re-released and updated version of Top-Force EVO., a buggy first released in 1992. Its honed body and rear wing are molded in polycarbonate pre-painted in gun metal color, the shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain employs three differentials amd universal drive shafts, and the chassis is based around a rigid and lightweight carbon fiber double-deck frame with damper stays and battery plates crafted in the same material. The model is compatible not only with 7.2V Racing Pack products, but also the LF2200-6.6V Racing Pack.
Race-Oriented Shaft-Driven 4WD Chassis
This chassis features a race-oriented design with a lightweight carbon fiber double-deck layout that supports the gearboxes with 2mm thickness carbon fiber plates. A drivetrain with ball differentials front and rear and center one-way contributes towards sharp steering response, while front and rear assembly type universal shafts offer superior efficiency. Four-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs oil dampers with aluminum cylinders, while turnbuckle upper arms allow camber adjustment. Vibrant orange wheels are paired with grippy spike tires.
Specifications
★Length: 400mm, width: 250mm, height: 190mm ★Wheelbase: 270mm ★Tread: 217mm (front), 205mm (rear) ★Carbon fiber double deck frame ★Shaft-driven 4WD ★Front & rear ball differentials ★Center one-way ★3-Piece steering tie-rod (with ball bearings) ★4-Wheel independent double-wishbone suspension ★Tire Width/Diameter: 32/82mm (front), 41/82mm (rear) ★Aluminum cylinder oil dampers ★Gear Ratio = 8.59:1 ★Type 540 motor ★Full ball bearings ★Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is sold separately.
Separately Required Items
★2-channel R/C system w/ESC ★R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter ★Battery pack & charger
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[@vigilante351]

Great front end mod Luis! Great to see Tamiya was still giving the bigger race brands a run for their money!

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

How good is it?! The Top Force Evolution was really groundbreaking for Tamiya at the time.

[@coolbus1000]

Incredible!!! Can’t wait to see the tribute tribute! Absolute Legend!!!!

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Thank you for watching!

[@RypienGT]

How good. Almost like Ray Wood running his Tamiya Boomerang and sticking it to the big boys years before.
Always good to see someone tinkering with a Tamiya and giving it a good crack 👍

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

That's right! Lu gave it a good go in the day against full comp buggies and did very well. Thank you for watching!

[@The_Absurdistt]

That pivoting front damper mod looks great. Luis, make a production run and sign me up for 4.

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Luis' mod is unique and a bit of racing history. Let's see if it goes into production.

[@JFMagnet]

Very cool

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Thank you for watching. Yes, very cool!

[@superstock9261]

Top bloke!

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Yup, Lu is a top bloke and all round nice guy!

[@philthyco1]

#Beauty

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Thank you so much!

[@mclovin583]

Today i learnt.....

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

That is great! Thanks for watching!