![]() |
![]() |
Tamiya Toyota Tom's 84C - 58509
|
Released by Tamiya on December 14, 2011, after being originally released way back in 1985 (#58049), this Tamiya model is of the Toyota Tom's 84C that raced at Le Mans in the early 1980s. The old model was based on a double deck chassis designated the RM Mk.6. The new version is on the all new RM-01 pan car chassis.
Thirty one years after the release of the first RM (Racing Master) Chassis, the all new RM Chassis is a totally different design. The RM-01 pan car configuration has the usual pan deck with a pivot ball braced lower deck to the rear and coil spring over friction pitch damper with a separate roll damper. The drive system employs a pressure plate ball differential on a steel shaft. A full set of steel shielded ball bearings are also supplied.
Up front, the steering servo is laid flat and to one side, allowing the track rods to be of equal length. One recommendation I would make is to obtain a better servo saver - the one supplied with this kit is not up to the task.
The motor in the kit is a 380 brushed type, ideal for beginners, but a little underpowered for the more experienced. Instructions for fitting a 540 motor are in the kit manual. Radio Equipment, M-Size 6.6V battery, charger, Electronic Speed Controller and paint for the body shell are required to complete.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
|
![]() |
Tamiya Toyota Toms 84C #58509 RM-01 - Chassis
![]() |
Tamiya Toyota Toms 84C #58509 RM-01
![]() |
Buying a Used Radio Controlled Model
|
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
|
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
Tires for RC ModelsSponge (Foam) Tires
Sponge Tires can be purchased either pre mounted, glued and trued on the rims, or separately. Fitting the Tires onto the rims can be messy, so here are a few tips to make it a bit easier.
|
RC Models:
|
Radio & Motors: |
Other
Accessories: |