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TAMIYA
ASIA-CUP 2001
RACE
REGULATIONS
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. Modifications, which
destroy the form of the original car, are not allowed. For 4WD GT, Stock and
Rally classes and Le Mans body car in Formula-1/Le Mans class, tires must stay
within the body width and protrusion of tire/wheel is not permitted.
3.
Although
the list does not list all the parts permitted to use, you may use spare parts
which are the same as those supplied in the kit. For other spare parts and
optional parts, please select from the SP/OP Parts list supplied.
4.
Radios
must be crystal changeable. A third crystal should be available.
5.
Motor
must be Tamiya brand motor. For 4WD GT Class, as motor is not supplied by race
organizer , you may use whatever Tamiya motor, while at other classes only
specific motors are permitted and supplied by race organizer. Please refer to
the individual category regulations.
6.
Batteries
shall be supplied to all drivers by the race organizer.
7.
No tire
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 issues not clarified in the regulations shall be handled at the discretion
of the race organizer.
[Revised on July 5, 2001]
CAR REGULATIONS (4WD GT Class)
1.
Cars
eligible for qualification are TA03F, TA03F Pro, TA03RS, TA03R, TA03FS, TA-04
PRO, TA04, TA04S, TA04R, TL01, TB01 and TB Evolution. TRF414X and TRF414 are not
permitted.
2.
2400SP
battery packs will be supplied by the race organizer to
all drivers. Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of connector to
accept other types of speed controller connectors. Wire
length must exceed 3cm.
3.
Motor
will not be supplied by the race organizer.
4.
Motor
brushes must be from Tamiya.
5.
Car does
not have to be equipped with cockpit detail or a driver figure.
6.
Any
attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed.
However, wires of speed controller can be soldered to motor.
7.
Minimum
weight of car ready to run is to be 1,500g.
8.
Any parts
from TRF414X, TRF414 and TRF414M are not permitted except those which are
commonly used for TA-04 family kits.
9.
Clearance
under main chassis parts must exceed 5mm before the race.
Issued
on July 2, 2001
1.
Chassis
eligible for qualification is F103RS, F103RX and F103LM and must come with
either Formula 1 car body or Le Mans type body.
F103L Indy Type Chassis is not allowed.
2.
Batteries
shall be supplied by the race organizer to all drivers. Battery wires
can be modified at the bottom of connector to accept other types of speed
controller connectors. Wire length must exceed 3cm.
3.
#53068
RS-540 Sports Tuned Motor will be supplied by the race organizer.
Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not
allowed. However, wires of speed controller can be soldered to motor.
4.
Tires
will not be supplied by the race organizer. Only the following tires will be
allowed.
#53349 F-1 Reinforced Slick Type A (Front)
#53350 F-1
Reinforced Slick Type A (Rear)
#53374 F-1 Reinforced Slick Type B (Front)
#53375 F-1
Reinforced Slick Type B (Rear)
5.
Driver
figure must be used for Fomula-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.
6.
Minimum
weight of car ready to run should be 1,000g for Formula 1 body car while 1,100g
for Le Mans type body car.
7.
Clearance
under main chassis parts must exceed 3mm before race.
8.
Pinion
gear must be chosen within the gear ratio given as follows:
0.4 module:
20-29T pinion gear
0.6 module:
12-23T pinion gear
Issued
on July 2, 2001
CAR REGULATIONS
(RALLY CLASS)
1.
Cars eligible for qualification are TB01 chassis and TL01 chassis cars
with a Tamiya rally car body.
2.
50476 Rally Block Tires are the only tires permitted to be used in this
class. Any Tamiya wheel can be used as long as it fits and goes well with 50476.
Medium narrow size wheels are not permitted.
3.
Batteries shall be supplied by the race organizer to all drivers. Wire
can be modified at the bottom of connector to accept other types of speed
controller connectors. Wire length must exceed 3 cm.
4.
Only Dyna-Run Racing Stock Motor (53272) is allowed. The motor will be
supplied. Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not
allowed. However, wires of speed controller can be soldered to motor.
5.
Car does not have to be equipped with chassis dust cover and
driver/co-driver figures. Modifications that destroy the form of the original
car are not allowed.
6.
Minimum weight of car as ready to run to be 1,600g.
7.
Gear Ratio: Only 0.6 module is accepted. 0.4 module is not permitted.
Issued on July
2, 2001
[Revised on July 5, 2001]
CAR REGULATIONS （Stock
Touring / M-Chassis Class)
1.
Cars eligible for qualification are FF02, TL01, M03 and M04(L/M). Speed
controller is limited to a 3-step mechanical switch as supplied in the box.
2.
Batteries shall be supplied by the race organizer to
all drivers. No
modifications to the battery wires or connectors are allowed.
3.
Standard 540 Motors will be supplied by the race organizer.
Drivers must use the motors as provided including wires. Any attempt to
modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed.
4.
Car does not have to be equipped with cockpit detail and/or a driver
figure.
5.
Minimum weight of cars ready to run should be:
Stock
Touring(FF02/TL01): over 1,550 g
M-Chassis (M03/M04M・L):
over 1,250 g
6.
Speed Tuned Gear:
Up to
19T(including 53342 TL-01 Speed Tuned Gear) is accepted for TL-01,
and
16T, 18T and 20T are accepted for FF02 and M03. Up to 19T is
accepted for M04L. Up to 21T
is accepted for M04M.
7.
Use of 53345 TL-01 Toe-in Rear Upright and 50808 TG10 Rear Long Wheel
Axle is allowed. (These parts are included in 58223 Castrol Mugen NSX and 58244
Mercedes CLK GT-R Original Teile)
8.
Clearance under main chassis parts of FF02 and TL-01 must exceed 5mm
before the race, while it must exceed 3mm for M03 and M04M before race.
9.
The tire size of front and rear in M-Chassis should be same. The usable
tires are regulated as follows:
FF02 &
TL-01:
50419 Celica GT
Four Racing Radial Tires
50454 Racing
Slick Tires
50810 Racing
Semi-Slick Tires
M-03 &
M04M:
50683 M-Chassis
60D Radial Tires
50684 M-Chassis
60D M-Grip Tires
53254 M-Chassis
60D Super-Grip Radial Tires
M-04L:
50419 Celica GT
four Racing Radial Tires
50810 Racing
Semi-Slick Tires
53214 Touring
Car Super Grip Radial Tires
53227 Touring
Car M2 Radial Tires
Issued
on July 2, 2001
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