TRF420

Tamiya TRF420

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Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Outdoor: ETS#14 Rd.2
1
Track
Andernach Arena33 Clockwise
Outdoor Asphalt
Medium/Low grip
Event
ETS#14 Rd.2
Aug 20, 2022
Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Indoor: ETS#14 Rd.5
1
Track
Daun
Indoor Carpet
High grip
Event
ETS#14 Rd.5
Jul 29, 2022
Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Outdoor BaseSetup
1
Track
Andernach Arena33
Outdoor Asphalt
Medium grip
Event
ETS
May 26, 2022
Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Indoor: ETS#14 Rd.4
3
Track
Neumünster
Indoor Carpet
High grip
Event
ETS#14 Rd.4
May 26, 2022
Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Outdoor: ETS#14 Rd.2 Training V1
Track
Andernach Arena33 Clockwise
Outdoor Asphalt
Low grip
Event
Training
May 26, 2022
Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Outdoor: ETS#14 Rd.1 V2
Track
Andernach Arena33
Outdoor Asphalt
Low grip
Event
ETS
May 26, 2022
Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Outdoor: ETS#14 Rd.2 Training V2
1
Track
Andernach Arena33 Clockwise
Outdoor Asphalt
Low grip
Event
Training
May 26, 2022
Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Indoor: 12. RT Pegasus Masters
3
Track
Piding
Indoor Carpet
Medium/High grip
Event
12. RT Pegasus Masters
May 26, 2022
Jose Jovito Mendiola
Jose Jovito Mendiola
My Base Setup
3
Track
South Touring Raceway
Outdoor Asphalt
Low grip
Date
May 26, 2022
Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Indoor: ETS#14 Rd.4 Start Setup
Track
Neumünster
Indoor Carpet
Medium/High grip
Event
ETS#14 Rd.3
May 26, 2022
Dominik Ruf
Dominik Ruf
H2 Racing Development
Outdoor: ETS#14 Rd.1
Track
Andernach Arena33
Outdoor Asphalt
Low grip
Event
ETS
May 26, 2022
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Kit setup

Kit shock setup. Part numbers link to AMain.

Shock oil
Front
400 cst
Rear
400 cst
Springs
Front
Dark Grey-Green Short #42306 →
Rear
Dark Grey-Green Short #42306 →
Pistons
Front
4-hole #54728 →
Rear
4-hole #54728 →
Diff fluid
Rear
3,000 cst

What shock oil does the Tamiya TRF420 come with?

Out of the box the TRF420 runs 400 cst front, 400 cst rear, on 4-hole (#54728) front, 4-hole (#54728) rear pistons. That is the kit setup; you will need to adjust it for your track conditions. The RC Setup App can help dial it in.

What springs does the Tamiya TRF420 come with?

The kit springs are Dark Grey-Green Short (#42306) front, Dark Grey-Green Short (#42306) rear. Stiffer springs suit high grip and big jumps; softer springs add grip on slick or bumpy tracks.

What diff fluid does the Tamiya TRF420 come with?

The kit diff fluid is 3,000 cst rear. Thicker front adds steering on power; thicker center sends more drive rearward; thicker rear stabilizes the car under throttle.

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