Tamiya TRF 417

This is the 2010 IFMAR ISTC World Championship-winning machine, the TRF417 Chassis Kit. TRF417 was created using valuable race data gained through races with the TRF416 and aims to win the world championship in 2012.

Newly Designed Parts

Front/Rear Carbon Damper Stays

Front/Rear Aluminum Bulkheads

Aluminum Motor Mount

Aluminum Center Shaft

Aluminum Diff Joint

Aluminum Steering Arms and Linkage

Diff Plates

Wheel Axle

Cross Joints

19T Pulley

Carbon Lower & Upper Decks (thicknesses TBA)

Specs & Features

The chassis design is focused on weight distribution and high-traction characteristics, with *the new minimum chassis weight rule in mind. *The 2012 world championship regulations state that the minimum chassis weight will be restricted to 1,350g. (1,450g in 2010).

The TRF417 has an optimized chassis layout for high-power lithium batteries and brushless motors.

One-piece aluminum motor mount offers extra strength and durability to handle high-power motors, enabling transmission of the motor power to the drive train with minimal friction loss.

Compared to the TRF416, the motor position has been moved about 2.0mm towards the center to keep high traction during racing.

By using a 19T pulley, the internal drive ratio becomes 1.94, which is very close to the ideal rate for brushless motors (2.0). With this, the car has less flexing resistance on drive belts and speed loss is minimized when the throttle is off.

Newly designed steering linkage is not connected to the upper deck, providing improved flexibility to hold traction during cornering.

Newly designed ball diff housing and plates provide extra durability.-Identical front and rear bulkheads.

Comes equipped with short reversible suspension arms and TRF416 uprights.

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Yokomo Team Boss with Potenza S15 (SD-BS15BS)

Release is planned for end of February.You can pre-order now.
Unpainted polycarbonate body.
Prices: US$49.92

Yokomo recommends:
Enkei Racing NT-03

Model: SD-BS15BS
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Sources: http://www.rc-race-and-drift-japan.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=91_92&products_id=2075

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Release is planned for end of February.You can pre-order now.
Prices: US$49.92
Unpainted polycarbonate body.
Yokomo recommends:

Enkei Racing NT-03

Model: SD-EVXBS
Manufactured by: Yokomo

Sources: http://www.rc-race-and-drift-japan.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=91_92&products_id=2076

future kits

The TRF 416X was developed using race data recorded by our worldwide team drivers. The TRF 416 has won numerous races around the world and has become a very popular championship-winning machine. As a result, the worldwide demand for the TRF416 lead Tamiya to produce two additional production runs of the product, which sold out instantly. The new and improved TRF 416X will be a strong candidate at the 2010 IFMAR world championship.

TRF416 & TRF416WE Signi cant Race Results:

2008 IFMAR ISTC World Championship (Winner)
2008 EFRA ETC Euro Championship (Winner)
2008 DHI Cup (Winner)
2008 LRP Touring Car Masters (Winner)
EURO Touring Series 08/09 (Overall Winner)
2009 DHI Cup (Winner)
2009 LRP Touring Car Masters (Winner)
2009 EFRA ETC Euro Championship (Winner)

Specs & Features:

• Motor position has been shifted 1mm to center for optimum chassis balance.
  Rear ball differential has been shifted 1.8mm towards the rear to improve rear traction and acceleration.


• Wider front bulkhead attachment screw positions and a new lower deck shape enhance the chassis' front rigidity.


• Features new carbon 2.25mm lower and 2mm upper decks.
  Front pulley features a direct coupling while the center pulley also features a direct drive setup.


• Newly designed parts such as lower and upper decks, rear drive belt, front and rear lower bulkhead, motor mount, center bulkhead, and motor mount support included. Requires body, R/C unit, battery, motor, pinion gear, tires, and wheels (sold separately).
  

Recommended Option Parts:

• Item 53876 Aluminum Damper Retainer (1mm Down Type).
  
• Item 54078 44mm Swing Shafts.
  
• Item 53170 Glass Tape (15mm x 25m).
  
• Item 53970 Ball Diff Protective Seal.