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Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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Classic RC10 rival, "Turbo" Frog complete. Mods inspired by re-re Turbo Scorpion. Livery inspired by Jammin Jay RC10 and Frog boxart (behind Frog) 🐸.

Custom made parts...
*Gearbox mount +10mm wheelbase.
*Rear arm hanger +10mm wheelbase.
*Rear wing mount/rear bumper/body protector.
*Front arm extenders. +20mm front width.
+Front shock towers.
*Front bumper.
*Large bumper reinforcing fiber plate.
*Stealth switch mount.
*Battery harness clip/rod.
*Rear wing.

Custom mods...
*extended rear shock length +10mm.
*Extended steering rods +10mm each side.
*Front shocks.
*Bumper mount front angle.
*Radius arm relocation.
*Front axle screwed into arm.

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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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I like that, pretty cool stuff.
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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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How does it run?

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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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That is a beautiful 🐸! I still need to get one after all these years. Such an iconic car.

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Sprocket wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:17 am How does it run?
I've had it out with a 27t brushed stock motor and it handled it nicely. Swapping for a brushless 21.5t, then it'll really put it to the test.

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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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I like the gearbox extension mounts. Might have to steal that idea for my modified frog!

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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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Impressive work on the chassis and body and wing.
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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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graemevw wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:18 pm I like the gearbox extension mounts. Might have to steal that idea for my modified frog!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes. 8)

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TokyoProf wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:19 pm Impressive work on the chassis and body and wing.
Cheers! 8)

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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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GRRacing wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:51 am
graemevw wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:18 pm I like the gearbox extension mounts. Might have to steal that idea for my modified frog!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes. 8)
Will do. Finished my modified grasshopper so time to revisit the frog.
I modified the rear end to put the rear arms on bearings, and the diff has the screw mod. Main weak area is the front end. I put avante shocks on it, but it's still terrible, so I'll prob a my swap it all out for something else. I had been wondering how to give it a bit more wheelbase, and your idea is a nice simple solution. The best solutions normally are!

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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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graemevw wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:06 pm
GRRacing wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:51 am
graemevw wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:18 pm I like the gearbox extension mounts. Might have to steal that idea for my modified frog!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes. 8)
Will do. Finished my modified grasshopper so time to revisit the frog.
I modified the rear end to put the rear arms on bearings, and the diff has the screw mod. Main weak area is the front end. I put avante shocks on it, but it's still terrible, so I'll prob a my swap it all out for something else. I had been wondering how to give it a bit more wheelbase, and your idea is a nice simple solution. The best solutions normally are!
I`ve used a shaft + bushing arrangement. No play at all now...
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graemevw wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:06 pm
GRRacing wrote: ↑Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:51 am
graemevw wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:18 pm I like the gearbox extension mounts. Might have to steal that idea for my modified frog!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes. 8)
Will do. Finished my modified grasshopper so time to revisit the frog.
I modified the rear end to put the rear arms on bearings, and the diff has the screw mod. Main weak area is the front end. I put avante shocks on it, but it's still terrible, so I'll prob a my swap it all out for something else. I had been wondering how to give it a bit more wheelbase, and your idea is a nice simple solution. The best solutions normally are!
I`ve used a shaft + bushing arrangement. No play at all now...
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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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Sounds great πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜Ž

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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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VERY IMPRESSED!
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Re: Tamiya "Turbo" Frog

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...cheers πŸ‘

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