[Record Broken] Tamiya The Frog Hits 41.1km/h! Brushless Power Unleashed

The Frog

Following up on my previous speed test, I aimed for a new personal best.

This time, I’ve implemented major upgrades to the suspension and power unit.

The Frog has officially entered a new dimension of speed.

The current state of The Frog after the latest round of upgrades.

Drivetrain and Suspension Upgrades

To handle the increased power, I first focused on drivetrain reliability.

Installed Tamiya Assembly Universal Shafts (OP.908).

These prevent dogbones from popping out and improve drivetrain efficiency.

Next, I overhauled the rear oil dampers.

Upgraded to OPTION No.1 Big Bore Aeration Aluminum Dampers.
The 78mm long-stroke dampers absorb high-speed impacts perfectly.

The high-capacity big bore shocks significantly improved stability on rough surfaces.

Installing the Yokomo Brushless System

The highlight of this build is the conversion to a brushless power unit.

I chose the Yokomo BL-EP6 ESC for its smooth throttle feel.

You can check the detailed review of this ESC here.

For the motor, I went with Yokomo’s latest high-torque model.

Yokomo ZERO3 8.5T. I set the timing to 20 degrees for a safe initial run.

Full specs of this motor are available in this previous post.

Speed Run: Breaking the Barrier

I performed a full-throttle speed run on a long straight at the park.

Screenshot

This shatters my previous record of 34.3 km/h!

The acceleration of the brushless system is truly breathtaking.

The car remained stable even at peak velocity thanks to the suspension mods.

Conclusion

This round of customization was a huge success.

The Frog continues to impress me with its hidden potential.

I’ll keep refining this legendary buggy to see how much faster it can go!

Custom Parts Used

The parts used for this customization are listed below.

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