Here in SoCal, the mini class has always been a hit-or-miss at most parking lot races. Some days you’ll have one or two heats of Minis, other times you might be the only one to …
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Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 6 – The Body
The Build – Part 6 The final step in the TA06 Pro build is the body. Because I chose to use Tamiya’s IFS front end, this opened the door to some other bodies that I …
Read More »Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 5 – Wheels, Tires and Bumper
The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of the TA06 Pro build includes mounting the tires, front bumper, body mounts and the battery. Part 5 should be pretty straightforward and allow you the time for …
Read More »Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 4 – Shocks and Electronics
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 …
Read More »Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 3 – Front/Rear Suspension
The Build – Part 3 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 …
Read More »Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 2 – Gearbox/Steering
The Build – Part 2 The second part of the build will focus on installing the rear gearbox, belt drive and steering system. Pretty simple and straightforward, but there are a few key places to …
Read More »Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 1 – Transmission
For the next week or so, I will be doing a pro-buildup of Tamiya’s hot new TC, the TA06 Pro. Not only are we going to take you step-by-step (almost) through the build, but I …
Read More »Tamiya TA06 Pro Build | CompetitionX
Tamiya recently sent me one of their new TA06 Pro kits with some extra parts to review. You can find the full, step-by-step build up right here on CompetitionX. Follow along to see the TA06 …
Read More »Review: Tamiya TA05 VDF Gold Edition Drift Car
Living in Southern California, you are exposed to quite an array of motorsporting events. Indy and GT-cars, short course, drag racing, motorcross and, of course, drifting. I’ve driven drifters before (well, SCALE ones!) and even …
Read More »Exotek F1R Conversion
The F1R The next evolution in the Exotek F1 line of chassis for the F104 and F103. In development since winter 2011 to bring you the best Tamiya chassis option for the rapidly emerging F1 …
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