Wednesday 27 July 2011

Tamiya strikes again!




Tamiya has just released another drift kit this year. The name given to it is the Tamiya TB-03VDS, item #84205. It has a price tag of $667. Lets take a look at what this six hundred dollar kit has to offer and what's included in the box.












  • Equipped with the TB-03's front and rear gearboxes




  • 2.5mm thick carbon fiber lower deck




  • Aluminum center F/R gearbox braces which offer superior chassis strength




  • Chassis layout is optimized for drifting and features a 2-piece propeller shaft along the center line of the chassis with the battery pack, motor and R/C radio gear positioned on either side of the car




  • 4-wheel double wishbone suspension is equipped with the short reversible suspension arms as seen on the TB-03, TA-05 Version 2 and TRF 416,417




  • TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) Aluminum threaded shock body and Teflon piston dampers included




  • A parallel geometry steering system with left and right symmetrical steering angles offers excellent control and easier counter steering maneuvers



  • Front ball diff and rear direct coupling (spool)




  • 2-piece universal propeller shaft




  • Aluminum turnbuckle shafts




  • Front and Rear universal shafts




  • Aluminum hex wheel hubs




  • Hi-torque servo saver included




  • Steel diff joints for improved wear and durability




  • 53842 TA05 Stabilizer Set (F & R)




  • 54098 TB-03 Carbon Reinforced A Parts (Gear Case)




  • 54122 TB-03 Carbon Damper Stay (Rear)


  • 54124 TB-03D Carbon Damper Stay (Front)



  • 54137 TB-03D Aluminum Rear Upright (1)




  • 54146 TB-03 Aluminum Damper Stay Mount




  • 54064-74 TB-03 Aluminum Suspension Mounts




  • 54171-75 TA05 ver.II Separated Suspension Mounts










  •  I'm sure that many of you can agree, that with a kit like this there's no need for additional hop ups. It's simply outstanding!


    This kit also requires the following items:

    *Transmitter & Receiver
    *Charger
    *Batteries
    *RC Paint
    *Tools



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