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Tamiya XB Volkswagen Karmann Ghia - #57923
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Released by Tamiya on April 25, 2020, the XB Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (#57923) is No.223 in their Expert Built Series, based on M-06 Chassis. An assembly kit version (#58677) was also available.
This Tamiya model is based on the a 1955 car, that was developed using a Volkswagen chassis fitted with a 2+2 Coupe body, designed in Italy by "Ghia" and manufactured in Germany by Karmann.
The model comes with a pre-painted polycarbonate bodyshell, 540 motor, radio system, ESC, battery and charger.
The M-06 employs a braced plastic tub chassis design with an overhanging rear mounted motor, orbital gear differential, shotgun style stick battery positioned longitudinally along the centre line of the chassis and four coil spring over friction shock absorbers. Three wheelbase settings for this chassis are possible: standard 210mm, medium 225mm and long 239mm.
I have two upgrades I recommend for this model. The kit comes with plastic and sintered brass bush type bearings, that if installed, when dust and grit get into them, will abrade the drive shafts that spin in them - These should be replaced by steel shielded ball bearings before initial assembly. The second upgrade is a set of oil filled dampers in place of the friction ones.
With these hop-ups, the chassis performed well, although it did show a certain amount of under-steer that was soon resolved with a change of springs and oil weight.
To get the best from the Tamiya M-06 Chassis, it needs to be fine tuned to hug the corners at high speed, without slipping off the track. Small adjustments can make a Big difference and our simple to understand, step by step procedure, will guide you to the best Set-up for your driving style.
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Buying a Used Tamiya Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
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Hints, Tips and Information
Dampers
Dampers, Shock Absorbers, Shocks - call them what you will, they are one of the least understood, but most important tools you have for adjusting the handling characteristics of your RC model.
So how do Dampers work?
Basically what you have is a small amount of silicone oil contained in a sealed cylinder. Through the centre of that cylinder is a metal rod, and on the end of that rod, a piston with a number of small holes in it. Pulling, or pushing the rod in and out of the cylinder, your will notice a certain amount of resistance as the oil is forced through the holes in the piston. |
Hints, Tips and Information
Rubber Tires for RC Models
Rubber Tires ALWAYS should have either soft sponge or rubber inserts. They will not function as they should without them. And if you are totally serious about your racing they should be glued to the rims. How to Mount Rubber Tires onto Wheels/Rims.
Before mounting your Tires, I would recommend talking to the more experienced racers at your local club, concerning what inserts they use. Even the top level racers rely on a bit of local knowledge on tracks they have never raced before. |
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