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super_micro
07-22-2002, 06:20 PM
The Kawada trip mate doesnt seem to have such a big following. So what i would assume is that it doesnt have that many hop-ups available. i could be wrong though. Maybe it doesnt even need that many hop-ups if its alread in race condition
tinyrc
07-23-2002, 10:50 AM
super_micro, Kawada has a full line of hop-ups planned, but hasn't released them yet, they are still in testing. However, the Kawada drives much better than a Mini-Z out of the box, and a lot of hop-ups that you'd want for a Mini-Z aren't needed, e.g. it already has a roll shock, very nice tires, and infinitely adjustable toe-in/out.
akura2
08-07-2002, 04:32 AM
It needs a ball -diff
usagi
08-08-2002, 10:31 AM
Its a cool car, I like it.. maybe sometime in oct nov kawada will release their options.............
donut
08-08-2002, 01:42 PM
they're available already, ball-diffs (40T & 42T), special tie-rods, bearings, foam tires, spring bumper, spring antenna, wheels, etc.
akura2
08-08-2002, 01:53 PM
Where?!?!
donut
08-08-2002, 01:57 PM
just click on my www button. I hope tinyrc doesn't mind. :(
Ted theMechanic
08-08-2002, 02:51 PM
May I ask where in the world you're located?

Errm, that is YOUR webpage/shop, right?
tinyrc
08-08-2002, 05:57 PM
We finally got the updated hop-up list from our Japanese distributor; highlights include replacement body mounts (since you have to stick them to each body), ball diffs, an external switch so that you don't have to remove the body, bearings, motor mount, variable angle wing...
donut
08-08-2002, 09:54 PM
May I ask where in the world you're located?

Hi Ted,

The shop is located in the Philippines. We presently have one retail shop and will soon open another one.
usagi
08-08-2002, 11:39 PM
I am talking about other options. These have been out for awhile in Japan!
usagi
08-08-2002, 11:40 PM
BTW nice POP UP windows on your hobby shop site! LOSE THEM!:mad:
Ted theMechanic
08-09-2002, 02:31 PM
Could you do me a favour, please? I need to dee the diff. On your site there's a photo of a plastic bag containing a white plastic gear-diff. I need to see THE OTHER SIDE of it. As in, could you open a bag and post a photo here?

Ok, I'll explain why. This diff looks exactly like a TAMTECH diff. If it has the same dimentions, you can guess the consequenses...
donut
08-11-2002, 11:39 PM
Hi Ted,

Sorry didn't see this post. haven't logged on in two days.

Do you mean the stock diff? I'll post a pic when I get home.
donut
08-12-2002, 01:03 AM
putting some Tripmate stuff on ebay...
Ted theMechanic
08-12-2002, 04:53 PM
I meant the gear-diff. The pic I posted above is my old (still running) Tamtech.

I need to see both sides of the two "output" cogwheels.
In other words, the cogwheel I have removed on the above pic so we can see into the diff.

Thanks!
donut
08-13-2002, 12:18 PM
Hi Ted,

Took pictures of the wrong diff! (Mini-Z). Taking pics of the right one. Hold on...
usagi
08-13-2002, 12:47 PM
But you can use mini-z ball diffs.
tinyrc
08-13-2002, 08:08 PM
But you can use mini-z ball diffs.

usagi, are you talking about on the MID? Because Ted is hoping to use this MID part on his Tamtech.
usagi
08-14-2002, 12:31 AM
oh..............:(
donut
08-14-2002, 12:59 AM
Hi Ted,

Here are the pics. Sorry if they're a bit blurred.
donut
08-14-2002, 01:01 AM
another one...
donut
08-14-2002, 01:01 AM
one more.
usagi
08-17-2002, 09:52 AM
When out and bought the ball diffTM-50..........boy what a improvment!
woody
09-06-2002, 10:44 AM
I have two Tripmates in my basement. They got parked there about 4years ago when i could not find parts for them. But, now that I've found this site, I'll be ordering some stuff and pulling those cars out of the moth-balls.:D
usagi
09-06-2002, 11:02 AM
many people still run them, even in Japan.
urq435
10-19-2002, 04:04 AM
Wow! 4yrs. I believe MID version should have changed a lot ever since then. :) Does Kawada have any steel pinion gear instead of stock plastic one?
usagi
10-19-2002, 09:34 AM
old but goody!!!!!!!!!!
urq435
10-19-2002, 03:59 PM
Yeah. I agree totally.:D
Ted theMechanic
10-21-2002, 04:48 PM
Buy from Kyosho then. 1/8 motorcycle "hop-ups".

And DONUT, a thousand thanks for the pics!!! This is really good news! The Kawada diff is a faximile of the old Tamtech diff. Which is no longer serviced...:( Now we're finally able to buy new diffs for our (still in service) Tamtechs :)

The only difference is the right hand side bevel gear. A bit different, but this is not the part that wears out. The spur gear and the tiny bevel gears are identical.

All this of course means that the Kawada ball-diff also should fit our Tamtechs...
urq435
11-06-2002, 07:10 PM
I just received an e-mail from Kawada regarding hop-ups for M24-Mid. They are ready to release the cheaper CPR unit (with servo) very soon. However, I got my custom setup already. No need anymore.:D