Carbon parts: lower deck / upper deck / front and rear damper stays / bumper support

Resin parts: uprights / front and rear suspension arms / spur gear

Aluminum parts: front and rear lower and upper bulkhead / motor mount / steering wiper / Direct shaft Cup / integrated servo mount / suspension mounts / Separate Suspension Mount / 20T center pulley / Stabilizer / stabilizer end / damper spring

The all new TRF418 racing chassis is the successor to the TRF417 chassis series, which has served TRF magnificently since its 2010 debut, securing the elite team numerous race victories including a third IFMAR ISTC World Championships in a row and unprecedented fifth overall. The TRF418 is set to take touring car racing to the next level with the 2014 IFMAR world Championship on the horizon! The TRF418 represents the first complete overhaul that Tamiya's top racing chassis has undergone in three years. Honed through countless tests using cutting-edge power sources, tires, and thanks to the feedback of TRF works drivers Marc Rheinard, Viktor Wilck and of course reigning World Champion Jilles Groskamp, the chassis boasts an almost 100% new design. Tamiya is constantly pushing the limits of R/C racing technology in an effort to stay ahead of the pack and secure the TRF team's sixth title, and the TRF418 promises to be another success story.

• Front and rear lower bulkheads feature identical design, while upper arms have an optimal attachment angle.
• Center bulkhead is separate from upper deck, optimizing chassis roll characteristics.
• Features redesigned front/rear suspension arms with attachment points in dedicated racing positions only.
• A weight reduction of 2g has been achieved with a lighter direct coupling.
• Newly-designed stabilizers are now attached using ball connectors.
• New steering arms offer a more linear steering feel.
• Includes a 20T pinion gear for a secondary gear reduction ratio of 1.85 (minimizing speed loss when throttle is disengaged.)

The North American release of the TRF418 will include the following bonus parts. These bonus parts will only be available in kits during the initial launch date of December 2013. Kits produced after the December date will not include the bonus parts.

• Damper Springs - soft & hard, 2pcs. each
• Soft Stabilizer Rods- front & rear, 1pc. each
• 1 additional set of Suspension Arms - enough to kit out the chassis
• 1 additional set of Front Uprights - enough to kit out the chassis
• 1 additional set of Rear Uprights - enough to kit out the chassis

The Best Keeps Getting Better This thoroughbred racing chassis is the successor to the World Champion TRF417 and features a host of newly-designed parts in a drive to add the 2014 IFMAR World Championship crown to TRF's impressive collection of titles. It features an alluring balance of flexibility and rigidity. A whole host of major parts have been redesigned, including carbon upper and lower decks, duralumin front/rear bulkheads and motor mount, suspension arms, uprights and more. With further enhancements such as adjustable stabilizers, large diameter damper springs, a lightweight front direct coupling and joint cups, the TRF418 takes full advantage of Tamiya's racing pedigree and data, and is ready to take on the world!

Striking a Sublime Balance The TRF418 strikes a fine balance between flexibility and rigidity and achieves optimal roll characteristics. It does so by detaching the center bulkhead part from the upper-deck, allowing the chassis to fully take advantage of the characteristics of its carbon parts. To optimize performance in today's high-speed racing climate, duralumin A7075 alloy was employed for the front/rear bulkheads and motor mount, while the drivetrain is supported by highly rigid parts. Meanwhile, suspension arms, front/rear uprights and other parts ensure that weight transfer results in less tire wear.

Featured Components *2.25mm-Thick Carbon Lower Deck *2.0mm-Thick Carbon Upper Deck *Aluminum Bulkheads *Aluminum Motor Mount *Aluminum Steering Linkage *Aluminum Steering Arms *New Suspension Arm designs *Front/Rear Stabilizers *Front & Center Direct Coupling *Rear Gear Differential *Front/Rear Universal Shafts (Front = double cardan) *TRF Special Dampers (HL Coating) *Aluminum Suspension Mounts (1C, 1C, 1XA, 1E) *Clamp-Type Aluminum Wheel Hubs *One-Piece Aluminum Servo Mount *Aluminum Turnbuckle Shafts *Full Ball Bearings

Specifications *Chassis Length: 369mm (without body) *Chassis Width: 186.5mm *Wheelbase: 257mm *Tread (Front & Rear): 161mm

Separately Required Items *Body *Type 540 Motor *Pinion Gear *Tires *Wheels *2-channel R/C system with ESC *Batteries for transmitter *Battery Pack and Charger

A 2 gram weight reduction has been achieved in the front direct coupling. Features double cardan universal shaft.

Duralumin front/rear bulkheads and motor mount provide excellent rigidity. Front and rear upper bulkheads have different designs to optimize suspension arm effects.

Optimal roll characteristics are provided by separating the center bulkhead and upper deck. They can be attached if track conditions require it.

Front/rear suspension arm and uprights were designed to reduce tire wear. Adjustable stabilizers allow fine-tuning of the chassis set-up.

Specification

• Scale : 1/10
• Construction type : assembly kit
• Terrain use : on-road
• Drive-train : 4WD
• Drive type : belt
• Drive line : universal
• Differential type : sealed oil filled gear and Spool
• Suspension : fully independent double wishbone
• Steering mechanism : bell-crank
• Shock damper : oil-filled damper
• Shock damper material : aluminum
• Tire type : not included
• Tire tread : n/a
• Body material : not included
• Chassis material : carbon fiber plate
• Electronic Speed Control (ESC) : not included
• ESC model : n/a
• LED Light buckets : no
• LED lights : no
• Motor : not included
• Bearings : sealed ball bearing
• Adjustable camber : yes
• Adjustable toe angles : front and rear
• Adjustable ground clearance : yes
• Adjustable gear ratio : yes
• Adjustable wheelbase : yes
• Adjustable track width : yes
• Adjustable shock angle : yes
• Special feature 1 : New complete redesign from the TRF417 series.
• Special feature 2 : Front and rear lower bulkheads feature identical design, while upper arms have an optimal attachment angle.
• Special feature 3 : Center bulkhead is separate from upper deck, optimizing chassis roll characteristics.
• Special feature 4 : Features redesigned front/rear suspension arms with attachment points in dedicated racing positions only.
• Special feature 5 : A weight reduction of 2g has been achieved with lighter direct coupling.
• Special feature 6 : Newly-designed stabilizers are now attached using ball connectors.
• Special feature 7 : New steering arms offer a more linear steering feel.
• Special feature 8 : Includes a 20T pinion gear for a secondary gear reduction ratio of 1.85 (Minimizes speed loss when off throttle)
• Requires A : 7.2 battery & charger
• Requires B : 2-channel radio gear
• Requires C : wheels, tires, body set, motor, esc
• Requires D : polycarbonate paint