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TT02 vs the TT-01
http://www.thercracer.com/2013/01/ta...irst-pics.html
New flat chassis layout - Easier to run LiPOs vs the cutouts in the TT-01s
Revised suspension geometry
Support for std spur gears

MODELS ----------------------------------------------------

Changes that follow are in comparison to the basic kit.
TT02 - Base Kit. Friction Dampers.
TT02D - Drift: Drift Tires, Hardened A-Parts, Oil Shocks
TT02R - Race: Rear Alu 3* Toe In Hubs, Alu Propshaft + Cups, CVA oil Dampers
TT02RR - Race+: TT02R + Adjustable Upper Arms, Oil Filled Diffs, Hardened Blue Chassis
TT02S - Type S: TRF416 arms, FRP shock towers, bearings,
TT02SR - TypeS Race: TT02S + Double cardan front drive shafts, rear lightweight universals, Rear sealed oil differential, front spool
TT02B - Buggy. Offroad: CVA Shocks, Double Wishbone long suspension

HOP UPS ----------------------------------------------------

Bearings:
#54476 Ball Bearing Set TT02: 8x 1050, 4x 1280, 4x 1150

Propshaft:
#54501 Alum Propeller Shaft TT02
#54502 Alum Propeller Joint TT02
Tip:
Put a 3mm piece of well greased silicone hose between the dog bone and the shaft of each wheel to reduce slop.

Motor Mount and Gearing:
#54558 TT02 Aluminum Motor Mount
#54500 High Speed Gear Set
#54875 Oil Gear Differential

Steering:
#54550 Low Friction Step Screws
- Full Upgrade Kit -
#54752 Steering Upgrade Kit, Includes all below.
- Individual Parts -
#54574 Aluminum Steering Set
#54575 Aluminum Steering Bridge
#54799 Hi-Torque Servo Saver or #51000 Servo Saver Black
#54248 Aluminum Turnbuckles 3x23
#50797 5mm Short Adjustable Turnbuckle End


Dog Bones to Universal Joints:
- Standard Steel -
#53792 Universal Shaft Assembly (steel), NOTE: Must also use item 54477 on the TT-02
#54477 Gearbox Joint for Universal Shaft (steel) (2pieces)
- Lightweight -
#53506 Blue Aluminum 39mm Swing Shaft
#53499 Wheel axle for assembly universal
#53681 Titanium wheel axle for assemblu universal (but this is very expensive)
#53500 cross joints for universal
#54477 Gearbox Joint for Universal Shaft (2pieces)
Tip: Run steel in the front, Alu is okay for the rear but the front takes a lot of wear and impact from crashes

Shock Options:
#54753 Super-mini CVA Oil Shocks, comes with med black springs
#42102 TRF 55mm Shocks

Chassis:
#54639 Carbon Damper Stay Front
#54640 Carbon Damper Stay Rear
#47339 Hard Lower Deck Blue
#47340 Hard Lower Deck White
#54926 Hard Lower Deck Black
#54733 Aluminum Rear Uprights, Gives 3* rear toe in for extra stability
#54549 Aluminum Rear Uprights, 2.5* Rear Toe In
#58584 Hardened A-Parts, Uprights, Hub Carriers, Diff Covers, etc

SUGGESTED BASE SETUPS ----------------------------------

Bashing:
Build to the kit instructions and have fun!

Asphalt Parking Lot Racing:
Front Diff: 300k-500k (or Tamiya #42247 Gear differential putty)
Rear Diff: 3K oil in the rear diff for low / medium grip, 5k oil in the rear for medium / high grip

Carpet Indoor Racing:
Front Diff: 300k-500k (or Tamiya #42247 Gear differential putty)
Rear Diff: 7k -10k in the rear diff for very high grip carpet.


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES -------------------------------------

TT02 Build and Review here
http://www.thercracer.com/2013/05/ta...nd-review.html

TT02 Tuning and Mods Guide
http://www.thercracer.com/2014/08/ta...-and-tips.html
https://www.rcdriver.com/take-the-versatile-tamiya-tt-02-chassis-to-the-next-level/


Gearing for 17.5t Blinky
http://www.thercracer.com/2013/07/ho...inky-with.html











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Old 08-19-2014, 07:50 AM
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I've got a TT02 in the mail. SUPER STOKED!

Does anyone know if the HPI vintage treaded D compound tires are a direct fit 26/31 for the kit(Carrera RSR) rims?

Also, how is the stock gearing for your local VTA/Scale Spec? I'll be running a tight indoor carpet track.

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The HPI vintage tires need the HPI vintage rims because of the way the outer sidewall is on the tires.
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Originally Posted by x3inchesx
The HPI vintage tires need the HPI vintage rims because of the way the outer sidewall is on the tires.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by tommy911t
I've got a TT02 in the mail. SUPER STOKED!

Does anyone know if the HPI vintage treaded D compound tires are a direct fit 26/31 for the kit(Carrera RSR) rims?

Also, how is the stock gearing for your local VTA/Scale Spec? I'll be running a tight indoor carpet track.

Thanks,
-Tommy
I'm still figuring this out at my indoor track. Lap times for TC are from 12-16 seconds

I have the tt02r that came with a 19t pinion and it topped out half way on the straight but also I had rubber o rings at the hubs so it may have caused the drive to be less free

If you can avoid buying the tamiya AV pinions as wear shows even after one session of play

For me I think 20-23t pinion may be right. I used a 25t and it was slightly too fast on the straight and too sluggish for me in corners

Hope that helps
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Wow, that helps a ton. Thank you.

For VTA, does anyone know if I will need the offset wheels for the carrera body? I will be getting the 26/31 rim combo, just unsure of offset.

Thanks in advance, painting starts tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by tommy911t
Wow, that helps a ton. Thank you.

For VTA, does anyone know if I will need the offset wheels for the carrera body? I will be getting the 26/31 rim combo, just unsure of offset.

Thanks in advance, painting starts tomorrow.
The HPI vintage wheels used in VTA racing only come in one offset. Carrera bodies typically aren't allowed in VTA classes. If the track you race at runs USVTA rules, you should read through this page before setting up your car.

http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules
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Originally Posted by beemerfan
The HPI vintage wheels used in VTA racing only come in one offset. Carrera bodies typically aren't allowed in VTA classes. If the track you race at runs USVTA rules, you should read through this page before setting up your car.

http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules
Thanks for the rules reminder for VTA. Let me rephrase the offset question:

I am under the impression that there is an offset and a nonoffset version of the HPI rims 26/31. I may be wrong and there is only one version of their VTA rims.
Does anyone know if the HPI VTA wheels and tires will fit under the Carrera on a TT02? If there are two versions, which would be best?

Thanks in advance
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In USVTA, cars are required to run 26mm HPI Vintage rims in front which have a 0 offset. The cars are also required to run 31mm HPI Vintage rims in the rear, which have a 6mm offset. The rear offset is mainly due to the wider wheel width. I don't know for sure about your body, but if you are not concerned about running USVTA rules, then running the 26mm "front" rims on the front and rear of your car will probably work. The Carrera body does look like it is wider in the rear so the wider rear rims might fit it, but I can't tell you for sure. There probably isn't any situation where you would want to run the wider 31mm rims on the front.

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Originally Posted by tommy911t

I am under the impression that there is an offset and a nonoffset version of the HPI rims 26/31. I may be wrong and there is only one version of their VTA rims.
Does anyone know if the HPI VTA wheels and tires will fit under the Carrera on a TT02? If there are two versions, which would be best?

Thanks in advance
The VTA rims only have one offset. The 26mm are 0 meant for the fronts and the 31mm are 6 meant for the rear.

I don't know if they would fit under this body. It might since the rear is wider and according to the instructions listed on the Tamiya USA website the body needs to have a wider hex spacer for the rear. It doesn't give a measurement of the hex so no way to be sure unless to try.
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Here is a guide for tuning tips etc for the TT02, currently my TT02 is winning an outdoor championship

http://www.thercracer.com/2014/08/ta...-and-tips.html
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Super write up! Wish I had known a lot of these things earlier but awesome regardless!
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@Qatmix,

You have done a very nice write up and thx for mentioning me but i saw that you have mentioned something wrong.
It's about the alu motor mount, it's a motor mount from Yeah Racing and you've mentioned 3Racing.
And when you look at my car you will see that i have alu servo mounts.
These are RM01 type servo mounts, why i choose these?
They will move the servo 3mm more forward and it will get the steering turnbuckle more inline and it does give you 3mm more space between the servo and motor
I'm not sure if you have used the carton spacer between the alu motor mount and motor, if not you have to be very carefull with the motor getting to hot.
If the motor becomes to hot the heat will be passed on to your chassis because of the alu motor mount.
Meaning that you can strip your gears cause the motor mount gets more slop.
Allthough The motor mount has got some screws to keep te motor in place it's just something i like to avoid and i always use the carton spacer.
I also use the plastic wheel clamps that come with the kit, they will provide a wider track width when using zero offset wheels and the car becomes even more stable.
But you also need to use serrated wheel nuts, cause they are thinner.
Otherwise there is not enought thread on the wheel axle to use standard 4mm lock nuts.

Btw, congrats on your winning. It must have been a blast to win a series against those very expensive carbon chassis cars.
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qatmix/addicted2blue = masters of the tt02
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Originally Posted by Djchow85
qatmix/addicted2blue = masters of the tt02

It gives so much fun to be able to take a simple car to a higher competitive level, that's why i like the TT-02 chassis a lot.
Cause it has a lot more potential then a lot of people will admit.
But once they have been set back during a race then they start wondering how that can be possible, and the look on their faces is just priceless
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To all that have seen me spam this page it has been great joy following it. I started it as a rally car and your shorty pack layout inspired me. I will be running my rally body as I found it easier to navigate at my local track and it's noticeably lighter than my 195mm 180sx body. It's also fun to run the rally car body against TC bodies.. Lol

I have also ordered an a spec shorty pack and have moved my esc to the LHS. Having removed the stock receiver case, motor fan, when lifting the car it feels nearly like a different car. It had already felt heavy even without my 5000mah lipo! Can't wait to run my car and feel the difference !
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