Active Hobby a new product for the Tamiya TA-05 and TA-06 series of chassis. The Carbon Support Arm is a bolt-on option part that allows you to expand your steering angle and reduce/delete Ackerman angle. The carbon support arms will fasten on to Tamiya reversible suspension steering knuckle. It effectively places the pivot pin behind the king pin. This will change the steering geometry greatly and allow for more steering angle. For anyone utilizing Tamiya reversible suspension steering knuckles, this is worth checking out.
Without making drastic changes to the steering assembly, it is often difficult to obtain more steering angle. Active now offers a very affordable option for those seeking more steering from their existing chassis. With the steering pivot ball right behind the king pin, it not only increases steering angle, but also removes Ackerman Angle. This is especially helpful for Counter-steer CS modified drifters.
STR092-4 TA05/TA06 Carbon Support Arm
- Two Carbon pieces for front steering upright
- Includes all necessary spacers and screws for fastening
- Compatible with Tamiya reversible suspension knuckles
Approximate MSRP: ¥900JPY
Source: Active Hobby Japan
It’s not new at all, i’ve fitted my VDF with these months ago. And it still has some ackerman btw
Yes you are right Pavel, an earlier version was also released for the TT-01.
Thanks for the additional info, we will add it to the post. 🙂
Yes, it was marketed as a TT01 part before, and i’ve ordered it out of curiosity, but it fit TA05 knuckles perfectly. All i’ve had to do is put some spacers to reduce bumpsteer.
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According to Active hobby they should be facing the other way, that might eliminate more of the Ackerman angle
With VDF stock steering rack this is the only way i can fit them. Even fitted “wrong way around” they provide enough angle to make Overdose “wide angle” swingshafts chatter badly, and reduce ackerman to acceptable angle.
This product is actually everything you need besides a small file and a steady hand to max out just about any swingshafts on the market.
Thank you for the additional information Pavel, it will be useful for someone that want to purchase this product.
bought these TWO YRS ago
they work better on std TA05 than VDF, wrecks VDF’s geometry
can’t be a TT01 part as TT only has 1 hole in knuckle arm
Now that you mention it, you are right, TT-01 only has 1 hole. However I checked the active website again found this, which is why i said TT-01
http://active-online.shop-pro.jp/?pid=30251150
where to order this item?
I recommend going directly to Active Hobby international online store.
http://www.active-hobby.com/
It’s not new at all, i’ve fitted my VDF with these months ago. And it still has some ackerman btw
bought these TWO YRS ago
they work better on std TA05 than VDF, wrecks VDF’s geometry
can’t be a TT01 part as TT only has 1 hole in knuckle arm
Now that you mention it, you are right, TT-01 only has 1 hole. However I checked the active website again found this, which is why i said TT-01
http://active-online.shop-pro.jp/?pid=30251150
Yes you are right Pavel, an earlier version was also released for the TT-01.
Thanks for the additional info, we will add it to the post. 🙂
Yes, it was marketed as a TT01 part before, and i’ve ordered it out of curiosity, but it fit TA05 knuckles perfectly. All i’ve had to do is put some spacers to reduce bumpsteer.
Here are some pics:
scaled.php
scaled.php
scaled.php
scaled.php
Something went wrong, so reposting images:
http://f.nn.lv/lz/we/br/img2632o.jpg
http://f.nn.lv/lz/we/bk/img2656v.jpg
http://f.nn.lv/lz/we/bd/img2644yw.jpg
http://f.nn.lv/lz/we/b8/img2646oc.jpg
According to Active hobby they should be facing the other way, that might eliminate more of the Ackerman angle
With VDF stock steering rack this is the only way i can fit them. Even fitted “wrong way around” they provide enough angle to make Overdose “wide angle” swingshafts chatter badly, and reduce ackerman to acceptable angle.
This product is actually everything you need besides a small file and a steady hand to max out just about any swingshafts on the market.
Thank you for the additional information Pavel, it will be useful for someone that want to purchase this product.
where to order this item?
I recommend going directly to Active Hobby international online store.
http://www.active-hobby.com/