CheeYong

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An Introduction to the Tamiya World Cup

Dear Sir,

After an extended absence from Malaysia, Tamiya and the Tamiya Asia Cup series will be making its re-entry and debut in the market. The Tamiya Asia Cup is the gateway to the Tamiya World Cup held every year in Shizuoka Japan at the beginning of winter. It is a prestigious event that brings champions from around the world to compete against one another in fair competition of various classes. Former champions include 2002 IFMAR World Champion Surikarn and current IFMAR World Champion Marc Rheinard.

The spirit of fair competition is the embodiment of the Tamiya Cup series. All rules and regulations have been carefully thought out to ensure that no one individual has an unfair advantage over another. As such a clear copy of all the rules and regulations of the various classes are hereby attached.

In its debut year, Stargek will run a 5 leg race and will be providing the overall first place finishers of each class a ticket to the Tamiya Asia Cup Finals, held this year in Bangkok Thailand. The Ticket also includes lodging. 1st and 2nd runner up will be eligible to go based on cost borned by themselves. There will also be many attractive prizes, including car kits, for each round of the series to be given away.

We are looking to promote the hobby and racing in a fun and cost effective manner. We strongly believe that the rules created for the Tamiya Series race will be able to provide even equipment that shall result in the skills of the drivers being the deciding factor.

In summary, have fun and happy racing. We look forward to have the winners carry the country colours and do us proud in the regional finals in Thailand.

In Best Regards I Remain

Ong Chee Yong
Leonard Kee

CheeYong

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TAMIYA R/C ASIA CUP (MALAYSIA) QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIP 2006

BUGGY CLASS

CAR REGULATIONS ==================================


1. Cars eligible for qualification are DF02 chassis only.

2. Only Sport Tuned Motor #53068 is permitted to be used in this class.

3. Battery connectors from ESC to battery must be Tamiya type connectors only.

4. Any Tamiya Hop-Up Option and spare part is allowed as long as it is used in the
way it designed, and on the vehicle it was designed for.

5. Tamiya buggy rubber tires only.

6. All Tamiya buggy bodies must be painted.

7. 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.

8. Minimum weight of car to be ready to run is 1,500g.



Issued on 24th Jan'06.

CheeYong

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TAMIYA R/C ASIA CUP (MALAYSIA) QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIP 2006

STOCK CLASS

CAR REGULATIONS ==================================


1. Cars eligible for qualification are TT01/TL01 chassis only.

2. Only Mabuchi/Johnson silver can 540 motor #53689 to be used.

3. Only the Tamiya 3 step mechanical speed controller, CPR01 included in XB2 and TEU-101BK#45029 are permitted to be used in this class.

4. Tamiya original tires #50419 Radial tire , #50454 Slick tire and #50810 Semi slick tire can be used only in this class.

5. Any Tamiya Hop-Up Option and spare part is allowed as long as it is used in the way it designed, and on the vehicle it was designed for.

6. All Tamiya car bodies must be painted.

7. Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed. No modifications to the motor connectors are allowed.

8. Minimum weight of car ready to run is to be 1,500g.

9. Clearance under main chassis parts must exceed 5mm before the race.

10. All drivers that had or are receiving any form of sponsorships will not be eligible to participate.

11. Battery connectors from ESC to battery must be Tamiya type connectors.
Connectors from ESC to motors must be Tamiya bullet type connectors.



Issued on 24th Jan'06

CheeYong

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TAMIYA R/C ASIA CUP (MALAYSIA) QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIP 2006

4WD GT

CAR REGULATIONS ==================================


1. Cars eligible for qualification are TA04 chassis , TB02 chassis and
TA05 chassis only.

2. Super Stock 23T motor TZ and RZ are the only acceptable motors in this class.

3. Original Tamiya tires only.

4. Motor brushes must be from Tamiya.

5. Only original Tamiya spur gears and pinion gears are allowed.

6. Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of connecter to accept other types of speed controller connecters.Wire length must exceed 3cm.

7. Any Tamiya Hop-Up Option and spare part is allowed as long as it is used in the way it designed, and on the vehicle it was designed for.

8. All Tamiya car bodies must be painted.

9. 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.

10. Minimum weight of car ready to run is to be 1,500g.

11. Clearance under main chassis parts must exceed 5mm before the race.

12. Batteries: to be informed later

Issued on December 13th , 2005.

CheeYong

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TAMIYA R/C ASIA CUP (MALAYSIA) QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIP 2006

RACE REGULATIONS
General

1. All cars have to be built using only original Tamiya parts and strictly following the instructions provided with those parts.

2. All parts must be used as supplied in the package and/or cut as outlined.
Modifications of the original appearance of the car, are not allowed.
In Stock class and 4wd GT class, tires and wheels have to stay within the
body shell.

3. Radio crystal must be replaceable.Each driver has to prepare two different crystals.

4. Only Tamiya motors can be used.
Stock Touring – 540 Motor
4WD GT - TZ and RZ 23T
Buggy - Sport Tuned
For details, please refer to each category’s regulations.

5. Batteries will be controlled. They will be available for purchase at your regular LHS later. ( No modifications to the battery and connectors are allowed)

6. Any types of electronic speed control can be used for 4wd GT and Buggy class. For Stock class, please refer to its regulations.

7. Each qualifying race will be 5 minutes plus the time to complete the last lap.

8. Only modifications outlined in the regulations are allowed.

9. Any other issues not clarified in the regulations shall be handled at the discretion of the race organizer.

10. The top 3 finisher for buggy class will not be allowed to participate in the buggy class again.

11. The top 10 finisher for the year 2006 for stock touring class will not be allowed to participate in the stock touring class again the following year. Subsequent years will be the top 3 only to be promoted to other classes.

12. Participants aged 15years and below will be given a 50% discount on registration fees for the stock touring class.

jonest

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Hi CheeYong,

It's great to have the Tamiya AsiaCup Series back in Malaysia after a long absence.

Is there any tentative dates being set at this moment?

If time permits, may join you guys.

goodluck

cya

CheeYong

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Hi jonest,

Long time no see. The tentative date for the round 1 of TAC Malaysia is on the 26th March'06. Hope yo see you racing then.

Cheers.

tornado

Hey Chee Yong,

One question. Are non Tamiya Ti screws allowed. Wanna check first before buying some.

Thanks.

CheeYong

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Tornado,

Afraid not. Tamiya only n believe me they can be identified.

Cheers

tornado

Chee Yong....I know how to identify them too. Not that I'm trying to be funny. Perhaps I've not been clear with my question with apology. Actually what I meant was "....are other brand's Ti screws allowed". Anyway.....no need to reply this. I got the answer between the line already. .............so, do you have Tamiya Ti screws in stock ?? How muchie ? ...............

jonest

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wow... wanna restrict so detail meh???
till screw also wanna check??

jonest

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let's see where i placed my 04r liao.....

hope to cu then.

CheeYong

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Tornado,

You got it right on sir. I only have aluminium screws (blue) in stock now. Will be more complete when the showroom is up. However, i can always order for you.

jonest,

The actual TAC checks on everything! right down to the screws n even O-rings! I was just as surprised as you are when I was at the TAC Singapore this year. So, its better to be strict on the rules right from the beginning. Cos we intend to bring the actual TAC to Malaysia soon. We need to be ready by then.

Cheers

tornado

TQ

KoE

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sifu, wassup with 414, 415, evo3, evo4 ? poor things.... ditch 'em all??

CheeYong

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Koe,

Yep, ditch them into my bin! he he...
Still got open races or the MNCs maaa

Cheers

jonest

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Yup, it's real strict in the AsiaCup and of course the worlds.

Once a driver modified his TL01 (cut off an unused plastic part to lighten up the car), officials told him that would disqualify him unless he stick the part back.

In TAC, all parts, tires & inserts must be made of by Tamiya, as it would induce a fair competition among all racers. Of which I don't see us having problem in it.

HappyRacing

Thanks

oracle

I would like to take part in the beginner stock class and i'm wondering whether i could change the stock shocks into oil filled shocks and can i change the plastic bushings to bearings?

Thanks.

Flam3b0y

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i am very interested to play & race r/c
maybe its good to start off with the stock class
where am i able to get a kit and hopefully a good aftersales service as in help in setting up the car and driving it.

whats the main difference between the tl-01 and tt-01 chassis. pros and cons maybe. TQ.

tornado

Please scroll up to post #3 and refer to rule # 5.

oracle

Thanks for the answer.

jets

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Most Klang Valley dealers are selling Tamiya now. You can contact me if you want too. Check out www.tamiya.com for the different car specs. The Tamiya Underground and RC Pitstop shop+track will be operational by March 1st in 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

HPC II

Hi Flam3Boy,

Do drop by HPC Glenmarie to check us out. We are located in Glenmarie and we have both on-road and off-road track. We also carry major brand of r/c cars including Tamiya.

Pls visit us at www.hpcmodelsports.com or email us to find out more.

Cheers,

MTX3-B

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Awesome news! Married racers would be pleased...can bring wife along for shopping while hubbies at the track playing rc!

any idea as to the controlled battery to be used during the TAC? Is it gonna be 3600, 3800 or the whopping 4200?

in what form? stick pack or loose cells (to be assembled)? one last question (i have read the RnR for the TAC but unsure). can we choose our own body shell or must we use the ones specified by Tamiya?

thank you.

jets

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Battery will be a controlled 3800 Intellect stick pack. $ will be very competitive. Bodyshell must be of Tamiya.

CheeYong

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Hi All,

Thanks for your interest in Tamiya products. Most of the hobby shops do carry Tamiya products. If you do have any queries, pls do feel free to post them here and i believe many would be able to assist.

Update on the batteries:-

IB3800s stick pack which carries the Tamiya/Stargek stickers only are allowed. Connectors must not be changed. The Tamiya/Stargek n security sticker MUST not be tampered with. Only this battery pack is eligible for all 3 categories. Stocks will be available very soon, pls kindly check with your LHS.

Cheers.

CheeYong

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Round 1 is confirmed.

Venue: The Oval ( new wing's concourse) of 1Utama shopping mall.
Date: 26th March'06
Track: Indoor carpet
Weather: cool, comfortable air-cond
Categories: buggies, stock and 4WD GT
Entry fee: RM70 per class
Closing of registration: 22nd March'06 (late entries will not be entertained)
All entries must be accompanied with entry fees.

Get ready for ACTION!

Cheers.

tornado

Yeeehah !!

Conboy

Where am i able to get R/C driving lessons?

CheeYong

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Conboy,

That's a good one