Tamiya Cup Rules 2004
 

Last updated: 20/05/2004

Car Regulations and Spare Parts Stock Touring
  Mini Chassis (South Africa ONLY)
  Rally Class
  Formula 1 and Le Mans
  4wd Stock (South Africa ONLY)
  4wd GT
Race Regulations for all classes - Tamiya Cup 2002
  1. Cars must be built following the instruction manual with original Tamiya parts.
  2. All parts must be used as supplied in the box and/or cut as outlined.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Radios must be crystal interchangeable. A third crystal should be available.
  6. Motors must be from Tamiya.
  7. No tyre additives are allowed.
  8. Each race will be of 5 minutes duration, plus the time to complete the last lap.
  9. Any modifications not described in the regulations are not allowed.
  10. Any other other issues not clarified in the regulations shall be handled at the discretion of the race organiser.
  11. 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
Car Regulations for Stock Touring Class

PLEASE NOTE THAT AT ASIA CUP LEVEL, STOCK TOURING AND MINI CHASSIS ARE COMBINED INTO ONE CLASS

  1. Cars eligible for qualification are FF01 (except 58138 Renault Clio and 58162 VW Golf), FF02 and TL01
  2. No tune up parts are allowed, except some separately listed parts.
  3. Speed controller is limited to a 3-step mechanical switch as supplied in the box.
  4. 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.
  5. 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)
  6. Car does not have to be equipped with cockpit detail and a driver figure.
  7. Minimum weight of cars ready to run to be 1,550g.
  8. TL01 Speed Tuned Gear Set (53342) is allowed to be used up to a 19T pinion gear.
  9. 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)
  10. Tyres are limited to:
  • 50419 Celica Racing Radial Tyres
  • 50454 Racing Slick Tyres
  • 50810 Racing Semi-Slick Tyres
Car 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

  1. Cars eligible for qualification are the M02, M03 and M04.
  2. 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)
  3. Any electronic speed control is permitted.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Speed Tuned Gear - 16, 18 and 20T pinion are allowed for M03, up to 19T for M04L and up to 21T for M04M.
  7. Minimum weight of car ready to run to be 1,250g.
  8. Clearance under main chassis to exceed 3mm before the race.
  9. The tyre size in the front and rear must be the same. The usable tyres are as follows;
  • 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

     

  • M04L

50419 Celica Racing Radial Tyres

50454 Racing Slick Tyres

50810 Racing Semi-Slick Tyres

53214 Super Grip Radial Tyres

53227 M2 Radial Tyres

Car Regulations for Rally Class
  1. Cars eligible for qualification are TB01 and TL01 chassis with a Tamiya rally car body ONLY.
  2. 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.
  3. At no time must the outside diameter of the tyre be less than 66mm.
  4. 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).
  5. Any electronic speed control is permitted.
  6. 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
  1. Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed.
  2. Car does not have to be equipped with chassis dust cover and driver figures. Modifications which destroy the original car are not allowed.
  3. Minimum weight of car ready to run to be 1,600g.
  4. Gear Ratio: Only 0.6 module is accepted.
  5. Clearance under main chassis must exceed 5mm before the race.
Car Regulations for Formula 1 Class
  1. 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.
  2. 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)
  3. Any electronic speed control is permitted.
  4. 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.
  5. 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)
  1. 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.
  2. Minimum weight of car ready to run to be 1,000g for F101, F102, F103 and 1,100g for F103-LM.
  3. Clearance under main chassis parts to exceed 3mm before the race.
  4. 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
Car Regulations for 4wd Stock Class (South Africa ONLY)
  1. 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.
  2. Only Tamiya tune-up parts from those listed below may be used. Aluminium hop-up parts are not allowed.
  3. 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.
  4. Radios must be crystal interchangeable. A third crystal should be available.
  5. 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.
  6. Any electronic speed controller is permitted.
  7. Any Tamiya radials, slicks or semi-slicks are permitted. No tyre additive is allowed.
  8. Ball bearings can be fitted (standard or open)
  9. Any Tamiya plastic oil damper will be permitted.
  10. 53342 Speed Tuned Gear Set is allowed for TL01.
  11. 53127 Speed Tuned Gear Set is allowed for TA01 and TA02.
  12. Cars to use Tamiya bodies only.
  13. Pinions permitted for TA01, TA02 and TA03 are up to 25T, 42 pitch, Tamiya only.
  14. Pinions permitted for TL01 are up to 23T, 42 pitch, Tamiya only.
  15. Only Tamiya rims will be permitted.
  16. 53300 Turnbuckle Tie-Rod and 53345 Toe-In Rear Uprights are allowed on TL01 cars.
  17. 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.
  18. The minimum weight of the car ready to run is to be 1,500g.
  19. Each race will be of 5 minutes duration plus the time to complete the last lap.
  20. Any modifications not described in the regulations are not allowed.
  21. Any other issues not clarified in the regulations shall be handled at the discretion of the race organiser.
Car Regulations for 4wd GT Class
  1. Cars eligible for qualification are TA03F, TA03F Pro, TA03R, TA03FS, TA03RS, TL01, TB01, TB Evolution, TA04, TA04S, TA04R, TA04 Pro
  2. TRF414, TRF414X and TRF414M are NOT allowed.
  3. 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)
  4. Any electronic speed control is permitted.
  5. The motor MUST be from Tamiya ONLY. The motor will NOT be supplied by the race organiser at the Final event.
  6. Motor brushes must be from Tamiya.
  7. 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.
  8. Car does not have to be equipped with cockpit detail and a driver figure.
  9. Minimum weight of car ready to run to be 1,500g.
  10. Any parts from TRF414, TRF414X and TRF414M are NOT allowed, except those which are commonly used for TA04 family kits.

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