New Racing Tamiyas announced including the TB Evo 6 and M05 v2

Tamiya has some very cool new cars coming out in April. The very long awaited EVO 6 is coming, expect a carbon chassis, Aluminium Bulkheads combined with the TB04 drive train (including the Horizontal motor). This will be coupled with TRF418 arms and also a motor mount that will let us easily set it to low FDR's for Blinky. This could be a favourite of the 17.5 crew as the TB04 has excellent steering and handles well, its just a bit heavy. The Evo6 will no doubt be lighter so it could be perfect.

Also there is a new version 2 of the M05. I am looking forward to this, it seems to have fixed some of the issues of the current car with more inline motor placement, revised arms and easier lipo fitment.

Then there is the TB04pro version 2 with front and rear universal drive shafts and TRF418 suspension arms. Check out our TB04 pro review here

Tamiya 84379 1/10 R/C TB EVO 6 Chassis Kit

6 years on from its predecessor, the latest release in the high-spec TB evolution chassis series is the Evo. 6. TRF designers have given this new generation of the shaft-driven 4WD car a number of updated parts to ensure that it provides an excellent drive.

Featured Components

• One-Piece Motor Mount
• Touring Car Aluminum Short Dampers
• Carbon F/R Damper Stay & Mount
• TRF418 Suspension Arms
• Aluminum Propeller Shaft

Option Parts Included

• Double Cardan Joint Shafts
• 3x32mm Alu. Turnbuckle Shaft
• 3x42mm Alu. Turnbuckle Shaft
• 5mm Alu. Ball Connector (Blue)
• 5mm Alu. Ball Nut (Blue)

About the Model
The chassis runs on a shaft-driven 4WD layout with horizontally positioned motor.
Carbon damper stays and mounts for front and rear are designed for use with aluminum short dampers
The carbon fiber double deck provides excellent rigidity without compromising cornering ability.
The chassis inherits the TB-04 chassis front and rear gear boxes. It features a combination of front direct drive and rear gear differential.

Tamiya 58593 1/10 R/C M-05 Ver.II PRO Chassis Kit

Tamiya is pleased to announce the release of a new face in the class of M-chassis cars. The M-05 Ver.II PRObuilds upon the original M-05 chassis, which was released in 2009. It features a number of upgrades, to improve balance and lower the chassis’ center of gravity, using a variety of option parts to make it a highly drive-able unit.

Option Parts Included

• Aluminum Steering Post
• Aluminum Horn For Hi-Torque Servo Saver
• Full Ball Bearings
• DF-03 Heat Sink Bar Set
• Aluminum Turnbuckle Steering Rod
• CVA Oil Shocks
• Semi-Gloss Black Plated Wheels
• Aluminum Servo Mount (Blue)

About the Model
The chassis is compatible with square-shaped battery packs.
Tamiya designers have made numerous adjustments to make this as lightweight as possible, without
sacrificing durability. A new aluminum motor mount was designed specifically for this chassis.
Chassis, D parts (arm stays and damper stays, etc.) and wheels have a Semi Gloss Black metal-plated finish.

Tamiya 84382 1/10 R/C TB-04 PRO II Chassis Kit

This limited edition release of the R/C TB-04 PRO chassis kit sees the advanced on-road chassis paired with upgraded parts, including some from the new TRF418 chassis, for a thrilling blend of high speed and crisp handling!

About the Model
The TB-04 is an exciting on-road chassis with a low center of gravity and excellent stability under acceleration. Its drivetrain utilizes full ball bearings.This kit includes TRF418 suspension arm and upright parts to optimize the suspension set-up.TRF short dampers are paired with carbon damper stays. The kit-standard front universal shaft is now joined by a rear universal shaft, resulting in greater drive train efficiency. Comes with a set of hex screws for easier maintenance and more secure attachment.

Extra information from http://www.tamiyaracing.dk/