Finally the first kits have arrived. The latest pro spec touringcar from Tamiya, which has many parts from it´s “big daddy” TRF420X included.
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The box is the standard sized Tamiya (TRF) plastic carton box. First scoop on the main chassis reveals transversal reinforcements on the rear. However, the item number stays same #19335853. The production date is 09/2023 – so its a running change for all TA-08 Chassis, who will get their chassis after that date.
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When going though the parts list following changes (or news) can be read:
– Front DCJ Axles now called “W Cup” #19803222 / I cant see a technical difference to #42363
– Front DCJ Cardan Swing Shafts are included in 43mm /w 10.8mm Pin #42361
– Rear CVD Drive Shaft same as TRF420X #19803404
– 20T Center Pullys have also a new item number #13451241 / other than #42351
– Two Spur Gears included (1x M0.4 110T + 1x M0.6 71T) / M0.6 20T Hard Coated Pinion Included
– Suspension Mounts (From FF to RR): A-A and “none”-XB (which is due to reversed order at TA-08 acually E)
– Standard 2Z Ball Bearings Included (no Blue TRF)
– Same wheels included as with TT-02 SRX (51072 in white = #903777-50-Wht)
– SSBBv2 Dampers from TRF420X (same spec with #42359 O-Rings) – which is the current ultimate spec with Tamiya TRF / Red Springs from #42306 included – so a bit harder than the green ones from previous TRF kits)
– Matt black steel screws (as standard with all recent TRF kits)
– Steel Ball Connectors (also standard since longer time)
– Latest hop ups such as floating upper deck #22082, Alu Upper Arm Mounts #22083 + #22084 (in black color!), Rear Carbon Reinforced Body Mounts #22085
– Steel Turnbuckles included (so #22086 is still an hopup for this kit)
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Summary:
The most raciest kit from Tamiya besides the TRF420X and TB Evo8. Due to the floating top deck this car will perform much better than the “old” TA-08 did. Parts are almost ultimate spec, so no need to upgrade anything here. Diffs, Driveshafts are race proven from TRF420/420X and the suspension has showed up potential in TA-08 and TB Evo8.
What else is needed to race it?
Get a set of stiffer springs, as the red ones are still for low / medium grip surfaces. My recommendation is still Axon ST-HP-013 on front and ST-SL-013 on rear.
And get a set of stabilizers (#22003 + #42281) – as in the kit they are not included.
Download (scanned documents):
Manual Parts List
Setting Sheet TA-08R