15 Year Old Tamiya TA05 is Still the Fastest

[@hotdognobun]

TA05 is a legend kit. Tamiya gave this kit so much love with different variations and hop-ups

[@rccartips]

One of the better kits Tamiya made.

[@kahmed7328]

Love your videos. It’s like learning RC car tips from Mr. Miyagi. You have tremendous experience. 👍👍

[@rccartips]

Thank you. I've been playing since 1978 and still enjoy the hobby.

[@ascarislotcarclub]

Thank you very much. It's all true. The most important thing is to practice, practice, practice. Do testing and more practice. Confidence in your car and in your self.

[@rccartips]

Yes, car and driver must be one :D

[@JasonLeung-4roller]

I love the chassis bracing. I have a TA-05 v1 sitting on my shelf. It is literally the best handling street car I have. Its nice to see a video about this. I think I'll dust it off :)

[@howintesting940]

Nice video! Like the DIY upper support bars.

[@rccartips]

Thanks :)

[@ayske1]

My exact thoughts with servo speed etc/radio when people do Ultra slow video comparisons. There's so much more importance in FDR, tyre warming method, motor etc etc Great videos! Subbing!

[@rccartips]

Thanks!

[@je2916]

Great point you made. If you watch the old championship races from the 90s, you will see how well most cars performed back then. Thanks or the video.

[@rccartips]

Sadly the TA05 is sold. Moving on with the TA08 :)

[@je2916]

Yes, I want one also!

[@MrSUBY25]

The tamiya trf419 suspension upgrade may be a nice update. I use a ta07 in 21.5 blinky. I just need to improve my skill. but it does very well.

[@rccartips]

Nice to see you do well especially with a Tamiya. Setting up a Tamiya TB04r to run in our modified class at it has the 419 arms :)

[@seasonvett]

TRF420 suspension on mine 💪🏼💪🏼

[@rexrcs]

Xray 2021 is almost Same layout as ta05ms LOL.

[@philthyco1]

I knew i'd see you here rex!!

[@rcaddictgarage]

@@philthyco1 we all love our onroads😄

[@rexrcs]

@@philthyco1 heheheh cant keep ta05’s from me! 😍 or retro buggies or range rovers lol, rally cars also 😍😍 happy new year philthy

[@philthyco1]

@@rexrcs Happy new year bro!

[@philthyco1]

@@rcaddictgarage Yes sir!

[@gsorrentino88]

Hi, I'm also about to use this model for 17.5 club races in Rome, I wanted to ask you which joints you use both front and rear. mi piacerebbe montare dei doppio snodo, ma quanti millimetri? 44? 46? Also can you recommend a spare parts store? Thanks!

[@rccartips]

Sorry I cannot recall, I already sold the TA05. It depends on the suspension blocks you use and how wide or narrow your setup is. I just used regular CVD front and rear.

[@とよ-s1t]

私は今もTA-05走らせてますよ😉👍古さを感じさせないいい車ですね。

[@rccartips]

That's great!

[@seasonvett]

Yes yes yes 💪🏼💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️🤙🏼

[@PopalongRC]

Great video buddy … some good points made ..

[@rccartips]

Thanks!

[@bootztechrc4881]

I just recently bought a fresh new in box ta05 it is the f430 kit. I have two other ta05s as part cars and extras. Wanted to know from your experience what do you recommend as some necessary hop ups?

[@rccartips]

I would go with front spool and rear gear diff. Tires is most important then body.

[@bootztechrc4881]

@@rccartips front spool I can still find, I'm worried that rear diff I wont be able to find. It is a bevel gear diff correct? Is there another tamiya chassis that will fit?

[@rccartips]

Tamiya TA05 oil filled bevel gear diff. Yes unicorn, very hard to find. Not aware of any other diff that will fit.

[@bootztechrc4881]

@@rccartips thank you

[@kajex1rc351]

Happy new year! Do you have any experience w Xpress xq2s kits? Thanks for the tips. Like the bench racing along w the helpful advise on all levels.

[@rccartips]

No experience myself, but my friend runs one and looks good. Most cars would perform well, a matter of 1. tires, 2. traction sauce, 3. body shape, 4. setup (springs, roll centers, flex).

[@kajex1rc351]

@@rccartips Am in process of getting everything ready,. The tires are 24mm street compound from Ride. The surface looks like hi density foam, am not sure if they saucing but sana may Gold ditto for summer outdoor. Body shape allowed for the USGT stock class doesn't permit the slick bodies. Setup is last. Salamat....so exciting!💥 💯

[@rcaddictgarage]

Great stuff once again.. I have a couple vintage cars for practicing and having fun. Getting them light and as low as possible with some flex deff makes them handle better. Oh and tires tires tires

[@rccartips]

Yes, it is true, 80% are tires. Working on my old TB04r for the modified class :D

[@GabrielChua75]

HeyJoel, agree totally that the latest and greatest isn't always the fastest. 😁 Noticed that you wound the front steering knuckles and turnbuckles with steel wires. My guess is this helps prevents the ball cups from popping out?

[@rccartips]

Yes, thin soldering wires to prevent popping out.

[@samdharma350]

Love the video. Reminds me how much I need to improve my driving ( sucks at the moment) and it’s not the car. BTW, any idea how I can get some of the gold tire sauce that you use?

[@rccartips]

Thanks. Unfortunately I can only sell it in the Philippines.

[@1973erin]

love your videos, what receiver are using and where can buy it, happy new year

[@rccartips]

Thanks, I used Dasmikro FH3. Bought it online from Shopee.

[@1973erin]

@@rccartips thank you

[@tonyduong70]

Can you please tell me what motor and pinion are you using? Thanks

[@rccartips]

Surpass V5r 21.5T. Pinion is 50T (tamiya), FDR is 3.7.

[@philthyco1]

Great info!

[@rccartips]

Thanks!

[@nadiertoefy3163]

Hi what spur and pinion is being used

[@rccartips]

Cannot recall. But for 21.5T FDR is around 4.0 for our track.

[@nadiertoefy3163]

@@rccartips I'm new to this and would like to run a 13.5 brushless or 9 turn but I'm battling with pinion and spur. What sizes would you recommend I try with the stock internal gears. Should I leave the pinion and spur gear standard

[@rccartips]

For 13.5T usually FDR of 5.7 (non-boost).

[@wastelandprepping8786]

What motor would you recommend Tamiya TRF transpeed 5t Or hobbywing xerun v10 g3 5t Thanks my friend

[@rccartips]

I would go for Hobbywing due to lighter weight and most likely smoother power band.

[@wastelandprepping8786]

@@rccartips thanks for the help and advice was my thinking also to go for hobbywing, keep up the amazing work and support you provide🙌

[@rccartips]

@@wastelandprepping8786 What car would you be using this in?

[@wastelandprepping8786]

@@rccartips it will be going in my TRF420, I have the hobbywing xerun v2.1 120a esc at the moment

[@theStirp]

Noticed the gold screws what are they alum?

[@rccartips]

Titanium

[@harrysteere3560]

Hello I have a question what diff is that ? In the rear.

[@rccartips]

Tamiya TA05 gear diff.

[@harrysteere3560]

Oh ok I thought you said it was a oil diff . Thank you 👍

[@rccartips]

@@harrysteere3560 Yes, oil filled gear diff :)

[@harrysteere3560]

Yeah sorry. Misread it🤦‍♂️

[@bootztechrc4881]

@@rccartips is it not ball diff? Where did you get oil filled diff from?

[@theStirp]

Is that the original ta05 with v2 belts?

[@rccartips]

Original TA05 with low friction belts. Not sure if V2 and V1 belts are the same size.

[@theStirp]

@@rccartips I'm using a 21.5 tamiya brushless motor 63spur and 33 pinion .6av what's you recommendation for final ratio?