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"Team Metro David Jun Tribute Page" By Nelson Lee
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Browsing throughout the internet I was disappointed that I could not find any page about or dedicated to David Jun. David is a really cool guy, both on and off the track. David Jun, one of the most recognizable driver to any R/C racer, became extremely popular among others by winning a series of National Championships with a Tamiya car in 1997. Hobbyist around the world were shocked and amazed that the TA03 Pro ( Tamiya Part No. 58177 ) has become a serious race machine. His credits include: 1997 ROAR Champion, 1997 NORRCA Champion, 1997 Tamiya Championship Series (TCS) Champion. His clever tinkering to his TA03F Pro played a major part in his victories. One of the most popular modification, the cutting away of the rear gear box to mount a receiver has virtually become a standard ritual to any TA03F owner. His car, with the trademark Novak "N", Agip, and Larini decals, along with a trimmed bumper, cut-out rear gear box, cut-out parts of the battery holder, shaved rear stabilizer bar brace, and numerous Tamiya and Cross Hop Ups, is unique and inspiring. Tamiya, recognizing the success of David, began producing a kit that included many of the hop-ups David used in his championships. The kit, ( Tamiya Part No. 58200 ) is produced in limited quantities and has become a very popular car in races across the world.
His Setups From Past Races
1998 ROAR On-Road Nationals
1997 ROAR On-Road Nationals
TIRES MOTOR ESC ProLine S3 Peak 10 x 2 Novak Cyclone NORRCA
TIRES MOTOR ESC ProLine Peak 11 x 2 Novak Cyclone
Equipment:Settings:
ESC MOTOR BATTERY SERVO RECEIVER TIRES Novak Cyclone Scooter's hand wound Trinity Ex-Tech 1700 Futaba S9402 Futaba FP-R113F Tamiya Type B
Shocks Front/Rear: Single Hole Pistons, 80WT Oil, and Blue Springs.
Front Toe: 1 Deg. Out
Caster: 3 Deg. Neg.
Camber Front/Rear: 2 Deg. Neg.
Swaybars Front/Rear: Yellow / Red.
Source: RCCA Touring Car Special 1998
1998 Reedy Modifieds Race
Ripon SpeedwayInvitational Top 5 Finishers:
1. Brent Wallace (YOKOMO)
2. Joel Johnson (LOSI)
3. Berry Baker (YOKOMO)
4. David Jun (TAMIYA)
5. Mike Swauger (YOKOMO)
David Jun's Car
and my car!!David Jun's Setup:
Shocks:
(front & rear)
Oil: 30wt. Associated
Limitors: 2 O-Rings
Piston: 2 hole
Spring: Tamiya Blue2 deg. Tamiya Alumn upright
Toe: 1 degree toe outChassis ride height: 5mm (front and rear)
Battery forward
one-way diff unit, front
Ball Diff rear (set tight)Body:
Protoform Nissan PrimeraMotor: 10D
Source: RCRACING.COM
David, now regarded to many as the
The Rain Did us in that day, ugh, it probably would have been a better picture if we were dry!
He also wrote a 4 Page article in RCCA Touring Car Special in Fall 1997 entitled " How to Drive Like a Pro". After studying his article, I went on to win 2 1st place trophies at my local races. We, Team Metro, had the pleasure of meeting David at a recent rained-out TCS in April. He is one of the most kind and respectful people I have ever met. He stayed with us after everyone left to chat and he gave us T-Shirts, Hats, and
"Be like David, drive hard, but fair, drive with a smile, and drive TAMIYA."
He Signed my Mercedes DTM, the same body type as the one he won the TCS with.
David in Action at recent Reedy Race.On April 18, 1999, the anual TCS was in town. Again it was held by John Brown, in Staten Island. This year, David went to American Raceway in Englishtown, NJ, to race. He brought along his now famous "dual belt Tamiya prototype". On his first qualifier, David set a new track record of 26 laps. I got to watch the remainder of his qualifiers and now I definately know why he is a national champion. After his heats, he was kind enough to let us take a peak at his car. I would have taken pictures, but it is only fair to David and Tamiya that I didn't. The next day, at the TCS, there were at least 70 participants and all of them had fun. David made sure that everyone would go home with a smile. When the others that were in charge of running the race put things away, he handed out Tamiya T-Shirts, Pins, Decals, and Catalogs.
David is often in Trinity's Tech Talk giving tips in the TA03 thread hosted by "Prost".
I also got the chance to meet David in March at the Hobby Show in PA.
Here is a picture I took with David at the Hobby Show at PA, he kindly signed this photo for me at the TCS.
On May 2, 1999, David Jun brought home a victory!
RIPON R/C SPEEDWAY - MAY 2, 1999 TOP 5
-- SEDAN EXPERT MOD. - A MAIN --
pos car laps time name
1 5 16 4:01.34 DAVID JUN
2 8 16 4:07.79 JIMMY JACOBSON
3 7 16 4:13.79 PAT MCCARSON
4 2 15 4:02.05 MARSHALL KEENER
5 3 15 4:05.17 MO
RcRacing.comRecently, at the 1999 Reedy Race of Champions, David finished 18th overall with his Prototype
Click Below for a picture of the car.
Here are some pictures David took with members of Team Metro
JUNE 6th 1999 Hobby Shack Hobby Show
This is Ed, Robert, David, and Dan on their "R/C Pilgrimage to CA".We were there again Sept. for the 1999 Tamiya TCS Nationals.
Pictures are available, but haven't had ANY time to post them.Well, David Jun is a unique driver, he is a great person on and off the track. He is one of the few prominent R/C people that do care about the R/C enthusiats. He takes time out of his own free time to spend time with R/C'ers.
David, I hope you'll enjoy and
Nelson Lee
Rangerscup1997@att.net
