The Build – Part 4
For the third installment of the TA06 Pro Build we will be focusing on the front and rear suspension systems. The TA06 Pro uses the standard lower suspension arm/upper turnbuckle The fourth installment in the TA06 Pro build revolves around the shocks and electronics. Thankfully, the Tamiya shocks are some of the best in the industry, making them very easy to build and super smooth when completed. The TA06 Pro has plenty of room for the electronics, however be careful with your servo choice. I had a standard sized servo that did have a fitment issue, resulting in me having to change my servo choice (which ended up better in the long run anyway).
Build Notes:
The TA06 Pro allows you to build the front end using either the standard shock setup or the IFS front end. Since I’ve elected to use Tamiya’s Honda HSV body, I will be building the front end in the IFS configuration.
Shock oil can be messy. Make sure you have a clean surface to work on that won’t get damaged if you spill any oil.
I will also be installing the electronics: Tekin 17.5 motor, Tekin RS ESC and Savox servo. If you have similar equipment, you will need a soldering iron handy for the ESC wires.
The shock parts. There are alot of them! It’s a good idea to lay out all of the parts ahead to time to make sure you aren’t missing anything. Any pre-prep work can be down now also (parts claan-up, trimming the flash off the plastic parts, etc).
Build the shocks per Tamiya’s instructions. Before filling with oil, make sure that both front shock are the same length (and the same with both rears). The gap between the bottom of the body and the top of the eyelet should be the same.
Four completed shocks. The ones on the left are for the front. This is the final shock design for the IFS front end.
Install the rear shocks per the instructions. Easy-peasy.
Install the front shocks per the instructions. Another simple step. Shocks done!
Follow the instructions carefully while building the belt tensioner as there are a few washers that need to be inserted between and around the belt tension bearings.
Installing the motor is a simple step. You will most likely need to attach the pinion AFTER you have installed the motor. Don’t forget the motor screw washers! These are important.
Set the gear mesh so that there is a TINY bit of play between the gears. Lock those motor screws down good!
As I mentioned before, I had a few issues with my original motor choice. I decided to go with Savox’s SC-1251MG. It’s fast, has good torque and its extremely low-profile design fits perfect in the space provided.
Tekin’s RS ESC got the call for the power-transfer duties. It’s small footprint allows me to mount it just about anywhere. Plus, I love the smoothness and power this ESC provides.
Wiring may seem a bit tricky, but Tamiya does a great job of engineering some wire-routing areas on the TA06 Pro. This keeps things tidy and routes the wires away from the belt.
I doesn’t mention this in the instructions, but a nice little ‘through-hole’ is molded into the battery tray. This is perfect for sending the ESC wire to the receiver.
Part 5 – Assembling and installing the wheel/tires, body mounts and bumper.
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