Last updated: 20/05/2004
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Regulations and Spare Parts |
Stock
Touring |
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Mini
Chassis (South Africa ONLY) |
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Rally
Class |
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Formula
1 and Le Mans |
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4wd
Stock (South Africa ONLY) |
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4wd
GT |
Race
Regulations for all classes - Tamiya Cup 2002
- Cars must be
built following the instruction manual with original Tamiya
parts.
- All parts must
be used as supplied in the box and/or cut as outlined.
- Modifications
which destroy the original form of the car, are not allowed.
In all classes, except the F-1 body, the tyre/rim must stay
within the body width.
- Although the
spares lists do not list all the parts permitted, you may
use the spare parts supplied in the original kit. For all
other spare parts and Hop-Up options, please refer to the
spares lists per chassis type.
- Radios must be
crystal interchangeable. A third crystal should be
available.
- Motors must
be from Tamiya.
- No tyre
additives are allowed.
- Each race will
be of 5 minutes duration, plus the time to complete the last
lap.
- Any
modifications not described in the regulations are not
allowed.
- Any other
other issues not clarified in the regulations shall be
handled at the discretion of the race organiser.
- Drivers
are to use their own batteries and motors. Batteries and
motors will ONLY be supplied by the race organiser at the
National Final event, and only in the following classes;
- Motors
- Stock Touring, Mini Chassis
- Batteries -
All classes
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Regulations for Stock Touring Class
PLEASE NOTE
THAT AT ASIA CUP LEVEL, STOCK TOURING AND MINI CHASSIS ARE
COMBINED INTO ONE CLASS
- Cars eligible
for qualification are FF01 (except 58138 Renault Clio and
58162 VW Golf), FF02 and TL01
- No tune up
parts are allowed, except some separately listed parts.
- Speed
controller is limited to a 3-step mechanical switch as
supplied in the box.
- The motor is
limited to a standard, 2 slot, Johnson 540 motor. Any
attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor
is not allowed.
- No
modifications to the battery wires or connectors are
allowed. Only 1400, 1500 and 1700mah standard stick type
battery packs are allowed. (VIS packs are not allowed)
- Car does not have to be equipped
with cockpit detail and a driver figure.
- Minimum weight
of cars ready to run to be 1,550g.
- TL01 Speed
Tuned Gear Set (53342) is allowed to be used up to a 19T
pinion gear.
- Use of 53345
TL01 Toe-In Rear Upright and 50808 TG10 Rear Long Wheel Axle
is allowed. (These parts are included in 58223 Castrol Mugen
and 58244 Mercedes CLK Original Teile)
- Tyres are
limited to:
- 50419
Celica Racing Radial Tyres
- 50454 Racing
Slick Tyres
- 50810 Racing
Semi-Slick Tyres
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Regulations for Mini Chassis Class (South Africa ONLY)
PLEASE NOTE
THAT AT ASIA CUP LEVEL, STOCK TOURING AND MINI CHASSIS ARE
COMBINED INTO ONE CLASS
- Cars eligible
for qualification are the M02, M03 and M04.
- Battery wires
can be modified at the bottom of the connector to accept
other types of speed controller connectors. Wire length must
exceed 3cm. Only 1400, 1500 and 1700mah standard stick type
battery packs are allowed. (VIS packs are not allowed)
- Any electronic
speed control is permitted.
- The motor is
limited to a standard, 2 slot, Johnson 540 motor. Any
attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor
is not allowed.
- Car does not
have to retain the original wheel drive concept. Drivers can
choose either FWD or RWD configurations regardless of car
body. 4wd or twin motor configuration will not be allowed.
- Speed Tuned
Gear - 16, 18 and 20T pinion are allowed for M03, up to
19T for M04L and up to 21T for M04M.
- Minimum weight
of car ready to run to be 1,250g.
- Clearance
under main chassis to exceed 3mm before the race.
- The tyre size
in the front and rear must be the same. The usable tyres are
as follows;
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M02,
M03 and M04M:
50683
M-Chassis 60D Radial Tyres
50684
M-Chassis 60D M-Grip Tyres
53254
M-Chassis 60D Super Grip Radial Tyres
53340
M-Chassis 60D Re-Inforced Tyres Type A
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M04L
50419
Celica Racing Radial Tyres
50454
Racing Slick Tyres
50810
Racing Semi-Slick Tyres
53214
Super Grip Radial Tyres
53227
M2 Radial Tyres
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Car
Regulations for Rally Class
- Cars
eligible for qualification are TB01 and TL01 chassis with a
Tamiya rally car body ONLY.
- Item
No. 50476 Rally Block tyres are the ONLY tyres permitted in
this class. Any Tamiya rim can be used as long it fits the
rally block tyre properly.
- At
no time must the outside diameter of the tyre be less than
66mm.
- Battery
wires can be modified at the bottom of the connector to
accept other types of speed controller connector. Wire
length must exceed 3cm. Only 1400, 1500 and 1700mah standard
stick type battery packs are allowed. (VIS packs are not
allowed).
- Any
electronic speed control is permitted.
- Drivers
have a choice of 3 motors. These are;
- 53272 - Dyna
Run Racing Stock Motor
- 53476 - Super
Stock Motor Type R
- 53477 - Super
Stock Motor Type T
- Any
attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor
is not allowed.
- Car
does not have to be equipped with chassis dust cover and
driver figures. Modifications which destroy the original car
are not allowed.
- Minimum
weight of car ready to run to be 1,600g.
- Gear
Ratio: Only 0.6 module is accepted.
- Clearance
under main chassis must exceed 5mm before the race.
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Car
Regulations for Formula 1 Class
- Cars eligible
for qualification are chassis types F102 and F103, including
F103LM and F103RS types such as the Audi R8R, Toyota GT-One
TS020 and the Porsche 911 GT1, but excludes the F103L Indy
type chassis.
- Battery wires
can be modified at the bottom of the connector to accept
other types of speed controller connector. Wire length must
exceed 3cm. Only 1400, 1500, 1700 and 2000mah standard stick
type battery packs are allowed. (VIS packs are not allowed)
- Any electronic
speed control is permitted.
- The motor is
limited to an RS540 Sport Tuned Motor (Item 53068). Any
attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor
is not allowed.
- Only the
following tyres will be allowed;
- 53349 F-1 Re-Inforced
Slicks Type A (Front)
- 53350 F-1 Re-Inforced
Slicks Type A (Rear)
- 53374 F-1 Re-Inforced
Slicks Type B (Front)
- 53375 F-1 Re-Inforced
Slicks Type B (Rear)
- Driver figure
must be used for Formula-1 car and open top Le Mans car. No
driver figure is necessary for closed top Le Mans car.
Modifications which alter the form of the original car, are
not allowed.
- Minimum weight
of car ready to run to be 1,000g for F101, F102, F103 and
1,100g for F103-LM.
- Clearance
under main chassis parts to exceed 3mm before the race.
- The pinion
must be chosen using the following gear ratios only;
- 0.4 module:
20 - 29T Pinion Gear
- 0.6 module:
12 - 23T Pinion Gear
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Car
Regulations for 4wd Stock Class (South Africa ONLY)
- Cars must be
built following the instruction manual with original Tamiya
parts. All parts must be used as supplied in the box and/or
cut as out-lined. Cars eligible for qualification are TA03F,
TA03R, TA03FS, TA03RS, TL01, TA01, TA02, TA02W and TA02WS.
- Only Tamiya
tune-up parts from those listed below may be used. Aluminium
hop-up parts are not allowed.
- Only 1400,
1500, 1700 and 2000mah standard stick battery packs are
allowed. (VIS packs are not allowed) Batteries handed out
with Tamiya plug at Nationals cannot be modified. If needed,
a battery connector can be made up, to accomodate the
battery and speed control.
- Radios must be
crystal interchangeable. A third crystal should be
available.
- The motor is
limited to a standard, 2 slot, Johnson 540 motor. Any
attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor
is not allowed.
- Any electronic
speed controller is permitted.
- Any Tamiya
radials, slicks or semi-slicks are permitted. No tyre
additive is allowed.
- Ball bearings can be fitted (standard or open)
- Any Tamiya plastic oil damper will be permitted.
- 53342 Speed Tuned Gear Set is allowed for TL01.
- 53127 Speed Tuned Gear Set is allowed for TA01 and TA02.
- Cars to use Tamiya bodies only.
- Pinions permitted for TA01, TA02 and TA03 are up to 25T,
42 pitch, Tamiya only.
- Pinions permitted for TL01 are up to 23T, 42 pitch, Tamiya
only.
- Only Tamiya rims will be permitted.
- 53300 Turnbuckle Tie-Rod and 53345 Toe-In Rear Uprights
are allowed on TL01 cars.
- Car does not have to be equipped with cockpit detail and a
driver figure. Modifications that destroy the original form
of the car are not allowed.
- The minimum weight of the car ready to run is to be
1,500g.
- Each race will be of 5 minutes duration plus the time to
complete the last lap.
- Any modifications not described in the regulations are not
allowed.
- Any other issues not clarified in the regulations shall be
handled at the discretion of the race organiser.
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Car
Regulations for 4wd GT Class
- Cars eligible
for qualification are TA03F, TA03F Pro, TA03R, TA03FS,
TA03RS, TL01, TB01, TB Evolution, TA04, TA04S, TA04R, TA04
Pro
- TRF414,
TRF414X and TRF414M are NOT allowed.
- Battery wires
can be modified at the bottom of the connector to accept
other types of speed controller connectors. Wire length must
exceed 3cm. Only standard stick type battery packs up to
2400mah are allowed. (VIS packs are NOT allowed)
- Any electronic
speed control is permitted.
- The motor MUST
be from Tamiya ONLY. The motor will NOT be supplied by the
race organiser at the Final event.
- Motor brushes
must be from Tamiya.
- Any attempt to
modify or to influence the ability of the motor is NOT
allowed.
(eg. No com-drops, No cutting of brushes, Original screws
must be used. etc), however the wires of the speed
controller can be soldered to the motor.
- Car does not
have to be equipped with cockpit detail and a driver figure.
- Minimum weight
of car ready to run to be 1,500g.
- Any parts from
TRF414, TRF414X and TRF414M are NOT allowed, except those
which are commonly used for TA04 family kits.
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