still no name on that kit

... They MIGHT call it a TA05D or something like that...

HOOOOOAH. . .. finally a proper tamiya DRIFT chassis. . . . . like the DMAX, TCD and the PRO-D

its a standard TA05 with SQUARE conversion kit

Here is a list of the hobby show Shizuouka releases (tentative at the moment)

I would LOVE to see a new FFcar, we could start a class, FWD is a lot of fun and easy to maintain and repair, just like MINI's. A Mini Rally, M05Ra would also be pretty wicked...

The proposed FF03 look fantastic...

same as Xevo



one thing i think you need in Xevo a low profile servo

Definately some Xevo influence, but the major advantage of the tamiya is the sealed gearbox....something that has been a factor in me NOT buying the xevo.

The FF03 apparently will have a wheelbase that can go as short as 233mm and as long as 257 which makes it very flexible too....lots of body choices.

i admire the handling of the Xevo when ive watch the TITC race in Thailand (youtube) nearly beats Gilles...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6lWCrFZw4Y


here are the results of the Race

1) Jilles M05
2) Paphon Xevo
3) Some jap M05
4) Wen Xevo
5) Ron Chen Xevo
6) Leonard Xevo

Sorry for the OT

hmmmnn..

"high-end drift chassis" eyy?!




From rceasy.com

Translation :

The design chassis only for the drift of shipping schedule pre-bid price \49,800 expectation of July of high-end drift chassis kit 【 tentative name 】 appears.

The motor made of aluminum mount is arranged in [roadekki] made of the carbon in [furontomido], and the best weight balance for the drift running is achieved. The maximum feature is “Double upper frame” that vertical (vertical) mount is done. The rigidity in the direction of the pitch (Before and behind) was high, and it was assumed in the direction of the roll (right and left) a flexible chassis characteristic made of the carbon of 2mm thickness.

The steering wheel system that becomes an important factor with the drift chassis improves a right and left tire slice corner, and parallel (parallel) geometry that runs side by side is adopted and the control at counter steering has been improved.

TA05 bulk head, 37T/18T Pulley, [sho-toriba-shiburusasua-mu], and upright TRF416, etc. are choice as for parts up to now, in the touring car with results. A lot of OP parts of the TA05 faction that abundantly becomes complete can be used. The new size front and rear belts, rear belt is × 2, front × 1. Furontoborudefu drive system, Riyadairekutokappuringu, universal shafts around, TRF damper equipped.
It is possible to use it ..[tamiyaguranpuritsu-ringuka-kurasu] (double deck object)…

Source : Tamiya
More HERE


haha!

some high-end kit!

Sir Lance, what about the second and third paragraphs? I think it is high end, TRF dampers too. All Tamiya kits, high end or not, have some parts that have been borrowed from the other. Actually, even 1:1 cars have that.

I for one am glad to see that Tamiya is interested in counter steering too.

Oh, and did you change the name of the thread? =/

well i think they will name it FRANKENSTEIN!

Tamiya FF03....................bring it on................FAST. When is it releasing?????

nope it was not of my doing.

well, what I understand of the words "high-end" is that there is not anymore to top it off.. that's why it has the word "end" after "high".. maybe you can replace parts to suit your style but not to "upgrade" it.

the TA-05's aluminum bulkheads are available, but why are they not putting it there instead of the plastic ones? plus the damper mounts as well..

TRF Dampers? I have them on my TT-01R (available separately).. :p the TB-03R and the upgraded TA-05 v.2 has them as well.. so, go figure..

I'm not against the kit.. It's the term they use for it.. I've always been for Tamiya..
They just have to name "properly"..

Maybe this is still in the planning stage and just somehow leaked the info to get the fans excited.. They probably are looking for opinions and reactions on their soon to be released Drift Kit..

Counter-steering is easy to do on your kit.. you just need the right set of pulleys and belts