The Build – Part 8 One area Tamiya has the edge on the competition and that’s their amazingly smooth shocks. The TA07 Pro comes with a full set of TRF dampers – an awesome addition …
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Tamiya TA07 Pro Build Part 7 – Knuckles / Rear Hubs
The Build – Part 7 As mentioned earlier, Tamiya uses TRF419 suspension parts on the TA07 Pro. In addition, universal drive shafts are located at all four corners as are blue aluminum ball ends and …
Read More »Tamiya TA07 Pro Build Part 6 – Steering
The Build – Part 6 Tamiya’s TA07 Pro uses a bearing-equipped, dual-bellcrank steering system as well as TRF blue turnbuckles and aluminum ball ends. These are nice upgrades for this level of touring car. Another …
Read More »Tamiya TA07 Pro Build Part 5 – Motor Mount / Drive Belt
The Build – Part 5 In this step we’ll be attaching the motor mount assembly, installing the front and rear diffs as well as the single serpentine drive belt. Tamiya has designed the TA07 Pro …
Read More »Tamiya TA07 Pro Build Part 4 – Differentials
The Build – Part 4 Tamiya has included a pair of fluid-filled gear differentials with the TA07 Pro. They work great and include high-quality internal pieces and a gasket to prevent leaking. Did you make …
Read More »Tamiya TA07 Pro Build Part 3 – Motor Mount
The Build – Part 3 The motor mount assembly on the Tamiya TA07 Pro is quite unique. It has three different possible mounting positions, allowing for three very different handling options. To accommodate this, a …
Read More »Tamiya TA07 Pro Build Part 2 – Front Suspension
The Build – Part 2 The front suspension build is up next, also pulled from the TRF419. The assembly is very similar to the rear suspension and we’ll be including the steering posts here as …
Read More »Tamiya TA07 Pro Build – Part 1 – Rear Suspension
The Build – Part 1 Tamiya has us starting the build of the TA07 Pro with the rear suspension. It pulls parts from the TRF419, so you know right off the bat you’re getting a …
Read More »Review: Tamiya TA07 Pro Touring Car
A Pro Platform with a Peculiar Appearance Tamiya develops a wide range of onroad vehicles for every skill level, making everything from the simple TT-series all the way up to the high end TRF supercars. …
Read More »Team Associated Factory Team TC7.1 Touring Car
Team Associated has given their flagship onroad, the TC7, the .1 treatment with a few upgrades that are sure to boost performance on the track. Since tire compounds and grip levels have steadily increased, AE …
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