Tamiya Shizuoka News – FF-03 PRO Touring Car Chassis
Tamiya is proud to announce the release of the FF-03 PRO, the newest touring car chassis kit in their line-up. The FF-03 chassis features a horizontally-placed front-motor, front wheel drive and comes enhanced with a range of high performance parts to offer you a new driving experience. Due to its unique chassis layout and FWD setup, you can enjoy a style of driving different from 4WD chassis machines. The chassis features a newly designed lower deck and comes with a compact front gearbox. Suspension is equipped with short reversible suspension arms and TRF416 uprights on the Inboard Front Suspension (IFS) setup. True to its name “PROâ€, high-spec parts such as TRF dampers, aluminium turnbuckle shafts, and aluminium ball connectors are also included in the kit.
About the Model
- This is a 1:10 R/C assembly model kit.
- Chassis length: 384mm, Overall width: 185mm, Tread: 157mm, Wheelbase: 257, 245, 233mm.
- FWD chassis features front-mounted motor and is designed for optimum weight distribution and a low centre of gravity.
- Body, tyres, ESC, motor, R/C unit, battery and charger not included.
- Front suspension features the IFS setup.
- The damper mount is equipped with stabilizer holders.
- 3 wheelbases (257, 245, 233mm) can be assembled by replacing rear block parts.
- Rear dampers can be installed to either side of the suspension arms.
- Slim chassis features longitudinal battery position.
- R/C unit is placed on each side for optimised chassis balance.
- Motor is securely attached to blue-anodized aluminium motor plate which enhances dissipation of motor heat.
- The compact gearbox is equipped with a large-sized ball differential.
FF-03 PRO Chassis Kit includes the following Option Parts:
- Item 42102 TRF Special Damper (Hard Black Coating) plus Titanium Coated Piston Rods and White Coil Springs (Medium x2, Hard x2)
- Item 51000 Hi-Torque Servo Saver (Black)
- Item 53159 4mm Anodized Aluminium Flange Lock Nuts (Blue)
- Item 53642 5mm Aluminium Ball Connector (Blue)
- Item 54121 Aluminium Horn For Hi-Torque Servo Saver
- Item 54223 FF-03 Aluminum Motor Plate (Blue)
- Aluminium Turnbuckle Shafts (Blue)
- 5mm Adjuster (Grey)
The following Spare, Option, and Limited Edition parts for FF-03 Chassis machines will also be released in conjunction:
- 51419 FF-03 B Parts (Bumper)
- 51422 FF-03 M Parts (Damper Stay)
- 51423 FF-03 06 Spur Gear (68T)
- 54223 FF03 Aluminium Motor Plate (Blue) (Tentative)
- 54226 3/32 Inch Tu Ball (12pcs.)(Tentative)
- 54227 FF-03 04 Module Spur Gear (102T)
- 54228 Fluorine Coated 06 Module Pinion Gear (26T, 27T)
- 54229 Fluorine Coated 06 Module Pinion Gear (28T, 29T)
- 54230 FF-03 Stabilizer Set (Front & Rear)
- 54233 FF-03 Aluminium Diff Joint Set
- 54234 FF-03 Aluminium Spur Gear Mount
- 84130 FF-03 Ti Screw Set
FF-03 chassis machines are compatible with many 1:10 R/C touring car Spare Body Sets, but they are NOT compatible with the following:
- Item 50809 Peugeot 306 Maxi WRC Body Parts Set
- Item 51223 Audi A4 DTM 2005 Lightweight Body Parts Set (Finished)
- Item 51265 ADVAN Courage LC70 Mugen Body Parts Set (Finished)
- Item 51288 BMW 320si WTCC 2006 Team Germany Body Parts Set
- Item 51292 EBBRO 350R Body Parts Set
- Item 51295 BMW Z4 M Coupe Racing Body Parts Set
- Item 51306 Raybrig NSX 2007 Body Parts Set
- Item 51322 Nissan Fairlady Z Version NISMO Body Parts Set
- Item 51357 ARTA Garaiya Body Parts Set
- Item 51359 Xanavi NISMO GT-R (R35) Body Parts Set
- Item 51395 Corolla Axio apr GT Body Parts Set
- Item 51396 BMW M3 GT2 2009 Body Parts Set
- Item 51401 Lancia Delta Integrale Body Parts Set
58463 1:10 R/C FF-03 PRO Chassis Kit
Availability: May
Source: Tamiya
