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Tamiya XB Subaru BRZ R&D Sport - # 57846
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Released by Tamiya on November 17, 2012, the 4WD XB Subaru BRZ R&D Sport (#57846) is No.146 in the RTR Pre-Assembled Expert Built Series, based on the TT-01E chassis. The Tamiya Subaru BRZ R&D Sport kit (#58543) was introduced in October 2012 and was also available on the TA-06 Chassis (#58548), introduced in December 2012. The model is of the Subaru BRZ R&D Sport that took part in the 2012 Super GT season GT300 class.
A pre-painted lexan bodyshell, a 540 motor and radio system are included, but may require a battery, charger and speed controller to complete (specifications differ from country to country).
The TT-01 Type-E (E for Enhanced) is shaft driven, on a molded plastic chassis, with fibreglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers, gear type differentials, coil spring over friction dampers, dogbone drive-shafts and bushings.
Like the majority of Tamiya models, this model comes with plastic bush type bearings, that after a short while, when dust and grit get into them, actually wear into the metal drive shafts - our recommendation is that these should be replaced by steel shielded ball bearings ASAP.
To get the best from the Tamiya TT-01E Chassis, it needs to be fine tuned, for smooth acceleration under control and handle 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 Subaru BRZ R&D Sport
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Hints, Tips and Information How to Charge Rechargeable Batteries for Peak PerformanceNi-Cad (Nickel Cadmium) Batteries
1/ All Ni-Cad Batteries have to be Discharged soon after use. This is to avoid the dreaded "Memory" effect that on subsequent re-charges can cause a momentary drop in performance during a race. A simple discharger can be made from a car 12v bulb.
Ni-Mh (Nickel Metal Hydride) Batteries
1/ Never charge Ni-Mh batteries at a current higher than 4.5 amps. Although these batteries can give a higher voltage than Ni-Cad Batteries, they are much more sensitive and easy to damage if charged too quickly. |
Hints, Tips and Information
Driving On Road
The basic driving style most commonly used for all forms of on road, tarmac and carpet racing, involves using the full width of the road available, and cutting each apex as tight as possible, whilst keeping complete control of the car on the track. The style, often referred to as "Rounding" looks quite simple to those watching, but to get it right needs good hand eye coordination and lots of practice. |
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