Tamiya Vintage F1 Lotus

Apparently Warner Music Group doesn't want me to have my video on youtube so I will host it somewhere else.



Sadly Tamiya is against tobacco. Personally I think its gross but the money they spend on racing cars makes them OK in my book. Tamiya on the other hand to the detriment of their scale realism refuses to reproduce their decals with tobacco names. That means the eponymous JPS Lotus is now just the black and gold one. Very corny. Fortunately for me I found a Tamiya Road Wizard decal set on the bay for cheap. In case you didn't now the Road Wizard came with two decal sets, the original/Honda type and the JPS livery. So yes I have a set of John Player Special decals. I also have an unpainted Road Wizard body. If I ever get around to restoring my Road Wizard it will be a JPS car. This thing looks sexy though. If I find one for cheap I may use my decals on it.

RC Lotus Type 79 - F104W Item #84122

The Lotus Type 79 is one of the most recognizable F1 cars ever made. Tamiya's new 1/10 scale R/C model, based on the F104W ("W" = wide) chassis, lets you take control of this historic vehicle.

Specs & Features:

• Driver parts included for the cockpit to enhance scale realism.


• 1/10 R/C assembly kit model of the Lotus Type 79.


• Length: 461mm, Width: 205mm, Height: 94mm.


• The F104W chassis features F103 front arms to allow you to mimic the dimensions of F1 machines of the 1970's.


• Polycarbonate Body.


• A resin bumper is equipped under the front wing.

I Did It For The Wheels

The 70's were awesome. You could sex without protection or worry, you could smoke on an airplane, you also didn't need 3 forms of ID and a cavity search to get on that airplane, chest hair was cool, You could buy a brand new Pontiac Trans Am, No one would give you crap about not returning emails or texts, and most importantly bras were optional. The 70's were also a time when we wanted to see people race any kind of car. Trans Am (not the car) was in full swing. Modified real cars battling it out across America (hence the name). They had two classes, one for the big 5.0 liter v8's and another for little cars around 2.0 liters. Datsun had the sweetest econmy car ever made in their showrooms back then. That car was the legendary 510. BRE campaigned a few of them back then but the most important part of their package were the wheels. American Racing's Libre. Those wheels have to be one of the coolest wheel designs of all time. They are simple yet distinctive. Over here on the east coast our Puerto Rican contingent affectionately named them "Pelona's" which translates as "car shoes". I have wanted a set but they are rare because they're really old and they crack easily. The few times I've found a set the owner did not want to part with them. They also don't come in stupid wide how I like them (My corolla is a work in progress). So this post is really about a new set of wheels that I don't know who manufactured and some pretty bodies.

Features:

• Width: 157mm-163mm


• Wheelbase: 208mm


• Tire diameter: 55mm


• Length : 368mm


• Decal


• Masking Film


• Light Bucket

1 / 10 [genetic] Datsun 510 Bluebird BRE Edition 35 car kit (part number: 24 206)

1 / 10 [genetic] Datsun 510 Bluebird BRE Edition 85 car kit (part number: 24 207)

1 / 10 [genetic] Datsun 510 Bluebird BRE Edition 68 car kit (part number: 24 208)

1 / 10 [genetic] Datsun Fairlady 240Z BRE Edition 3 Car Kit (No.: 24 209)

Spektrum's New DX3R Pro

Finally spektrum has come out with a new top end radio.......was expecting this after futabas recent releases of the 4pks and 4pl.....

The DX3R PRO is packed with first-class software, including servo speed adjustment, ABS, traction control and 50-model memory. It’s marine-compatible and comes with four timer functions—including a rolling lap timer. When it’s time for software updates, the DX3R PRO’s SD card functionality makes it simple.*

*SD card not included.
Advanced Ergonomics. Designed to Fit the Way You Drive.

The Spektrum DX3R PRO is an advanced-level surface transmitter system. So naturally it comes with advanced-level ergonomics. Everything about the DX3R PRO is made to fit the way you drive, from the optional dropdown steering wheel to the easy-to-read backlit screen to the large grip. Right- and left-hand settings are also included.

Built-In Telemetry: Check temp, speed and voltage in real-time.

Drive smarter with the DX3R PRO. You can monitor your engine or motor temperature, keep tabs on your engine rpm’s or vehicle speed, track battery voltage, and check your lap time. The DX3R PRO and integrated telemetry let you do all this right from the large LCD readout. Transmitter also includes vibrating and audible alerts.

Spektrum TM SR3100 DSM2TM 3-Channel Receiver

The SR3100 is specifically designed to take full advantage of the DX3R PRO’s advanced DSM2 spread spectrum. This technology provides glitch-free performance and the fastest response of any spread spectrum receiver. It’s all yours in a package that can easily fit on a 1/18-scale chassis.

Features:

50-model memory

Selectable frame rate (5.5, 11 and 16ms)

Backlight LCD

Drop down steering wheel and other improved ergonomics

Servo speed

Real-time Integrated Telemetry (rpm/speed, temp),

Right- and left-hand compatible

Vibrating and tone alerts

DSM2 2.4GHz second-generation technology offers the fastest possible response rate

Automatic Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control

One-touch, easy-to-use programming

Programmable Steering Rate override

On-the-fly throttle and steering exponential adjustments

All switches can be programmed to operate in either direction

Four programmable timers: Up, Down, Integrated and Rolling Lap

128 x 64 high-resolution dot-matrix screen

Graphically supported Travel Adjust and Expo curves

Two programmable mixes

Adjustable trim steps

Digital servo monitor displays graphic and digital servo positions

Calibration screen allows recalibration of steering and throttle positions for the ultimate in accuracy

Specs:

# of Channels: 3

Modulation: DSM/DSM2/Marine

Band: 2.4GHz

Receiver: SR3100

Model Memory: 50

Transmitter (Tx) Battery Type: AA

SPM3200 – $399.99

Source: http://www.rccaraction.com/

A post about nothing

I scored a Tamiya FF01 the other day. It came with some nice OEM hop ups. TRF shocks, fiberglass chassis set, ball bearings, universals, and the rare heat sink. Here's a picture from the craigelest ad:

I will probably put the Ford Focus body and the pink wheels on it. The celica body I sold my friend is saying, "Keep me, keep me!" I am trying to resist. Maybe I'll buy a body and paint it up nice for him to appease my conscious. He had trouble painting the hood black so I took it back to repair it since it is very hard to come by. I'll mask up his civic to keep my mind from straying into the dastardly zone. If I come across an FF03Pro consider the celica pilfered, though. I'd replace it with something more awesome and less rare Tamiya. My Tamiya TA03F drifter should be finished soon. The steering servo I ordered turned out to be the size of my thumbnail! So I will use a standard JR servo. This post needs a product to talk about. I'll go find one.

Snow Bash Video!!!

My Redcat. People talk trash about them. I bought it because I wanted a crawler but didn't want to dump a bunch of money. I fell in love with it and upgraded it to be a "woods truck". I moved the lower links to the innermost holes to shorten the wheelbase. I used Venom creeper wheels and tires with HPI Geolander inserts which are a smaller diameter. That gives me a soft tread for traction but some cushion for hard landings.



The servos were upgraded to a Hitec HS645MG up front and a standard Futaba in the rear with an alloy servo horn up front and a short plastic one out back to limit the rear steering throw. I did a behind the axle conversion to the front steering and a high steering mod to the rear.



I also made a four-link for the rear and a three link up front to eliminate the bat wings.





The powertrain has been upgraded to dual Traxxas XL2.5 esc's and Titan 380 motors with 8T pinions and huge capacitors to keep things balanced and avoid Clod-stall.



I also cut the bottom of the chassis to allow me to use a stick pack in it.



I topped it off with a Parma Escalade body. I freaking love this truck. It is extremely tough and too much fun. Watch the video.




Now that you have enjoyed that, here's some shots from an after rain bash this summer.

Yokomo's New Drifter the DRB

Yesterday I decided to take the Redcat RS10 out for some snow bashing. I also decided to video it for today's post, completely ignoring the fact that I have no clue how to edit video. Nor do I own any video editing software. My friends the pirates took care of the software problem, and I am at work not doing my job but figuring out my new pirated software. Ok this is turning into an epic fail. I accidentally allowed it to check online and now it knows it's pirated. OK we'll try again for tomorrow. In the meantime look at this.

Yokomo Drift Package DRB

Drift machine finally put the 2-belt drive and know-how gained over many years of racing experience! A focus on well-honed driving circuit, the ultimate high-end machine the drift DRB!

Weight distribution and low center of gravity that works best in high speed range, the steering wheel turning angle to achieve an overwhelming drift angle (45 degrees) runs counter to the full support! RC feeling to finish a new era of drift.

Major features:

• 2-belt drive boasts best experience


• Front midship motor layout


• Ackerman ratio for full counter drift


• 45-degree steering angle


• Super-low center of gravity design that improves kinematic performance


• Double- deck chassis pure carbon


• Front and rear damper stay pure carbon


• Titanium Turnbuckle Tie Rod


• Precision aluminum front and rear bulkheads


• Precision Aluminum motor mount


• Colored Aluminum Precision Upper Bridge


• Battery Holder for all types of batteries


• Aluminum standard oil