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Old 08-02-2017 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by LJH
The ring of death.....I use to get that with my old TA03 back in the day and I am starting to see it on my regular TT02 (none adjustable camber) on the rears running the Gravity/Ride USGT tires, guessing they have 25 full packs through them. I always figured that was caused by tire wear and the fact that the "tread" of the tire has lost enough material so that it is not as structurally rigid as it was when new to the tire is starting to move under the loads of cornering.

How many runs do you have on the tires and on what kind of surface?

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Yes....this appears with or without any camber setting.
I am running on a local asphalt circuit, usually start getting such wear after ~15 packs so I am wondering is this normal.
I am using GQ 36R racing tires so it had mold insert already...and guess hard enough
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Old 08-02-2017 | 08:33 PM
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What do you guys think is the better value right now, the TT-02R and add a body or get a plain TT-02 with body and add the hop ups. I have no use for the stock esc or motor in the base kit. I have one TT-02 and was thinking of getting another.
How about TT02-S?
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Old 08-02-2017 | 09:30 PM
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I snagged up an R locally couldn't find any type S but I would go S if I could do it again
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Old 08-03-2017 | 04:40 AM
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Just planning some parking lot running with my son. The S is $45 more than the R and I didn't think the difference was worth it. Is it?
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Old 08-03-2017 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by lilws6
I snagged up an R locally couldn't find any type S but I would go S if I could do it again
Why do you say that?
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Old 08-03-2017 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Joeman37
Just planning some parking lot running with my son. The S is $45 more than the R and I didn't think the difference was worth it. Is it?
I have both versions. I like the R better for the money. The R is setup pretty darn good so adjustments on the type S are nice but not really needed. For ripping in the parking lot get the R.
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Old 08-03-2017 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Joeman37
What do you guys think is the better value right now, the TT-02R and add a body or get a plain TT-02 with body and add the hop ups. I have no use for the stock esc or motor in the base kit. I have one TT-02 and was thinking of getting another.
If you plan on tracking it, get the TT02-S. It uses the suspension arms from the 416/417 series which are much better.

Otherwise the R
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Old 08-03-2017 | 05:22 PM
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I think they are all really good choices. For just running around the parking lot, you can get a TT-02 for at low as $100. If you think you might want to race it, the TT-02R comes with many of the hop-up the TT-02 Type S does not. The advantage of the TT-02 Type S is the adjustability and the fact that it uses the suspension from the 416/417 that Raman mentioned. Also, you will need to get a body with the R and the S.

I have all 3 and I've been mainly racing the Type S. I haven't build the R yet, and the standard TT-02 I take out to an open parking lot just to get some runs in.
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Old 08-03-2017 | 06:33 PM
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So here are my $ 0.02 on the Type R hop ups, that the Type S doesn't have.

1. Aluminum uprights (3 degree toe-in) Nice looking but not needed. Type S has much better upright that offers better camber / roll settings

2. Aluminium motor mount - must have! However Yeah Racing gives you more flexibility for gearing. It's only time I prefer a non Tamiya Hop Up
3. 53159 4mm Aluminum Flange Lock Nut (Blue) Nice looking

4. 54247 3x18mm Aluminum Turnbuckle Shaft (Blue) x2 - nice looking.. but too soft and bend easily. Eventually you will come to the point where you may want to opt for the Titanium which are expensive!

Steel ones from TT02S are stronger albeit ugly

5. 54501 TT-02 Aluminum Propeller Shaft - must have upgrade

6. 53642 5mm Aluminum Ball Connector (Blue) nice looking, better to buy the TRF fluorine coated

7. 54500 TT-02 High-Speed Gear Set (68T) Must have

8. 54502 TT-02 Aluminum Propeller Joint Must have
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Old 08-04-2017 | 08:45 AM
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Have both R and S and race both. The R, I use in TCS spec racing. That is the only reason I have the R.

The S, you have to upgrade the middle power delivery components, because on any TT-02, you should upgrade the middle.

Adjustable motor mount, prop shaft, spur gear adapter, spur, pinion, and prop joints. However you do it...
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Old 08-04-2017 | 04:08 PM
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So I've got a little time on my car now. Not much but enough to know the kit springs are to stiff for three asphalt ill running on. I am running vta tires so what do I want to start with for shock springs? Right now I've got rear camber at -2 and the front is still fixed at about -2 give or take with slop. Also which springs are the right ones to buy? I have the R kit shocks on it still.
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Old 08-04-2017 | 06:46 PM
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Hi all, I picked up a basic TT02 last weekend and was planning on using some old parts (shocks etc) from my very old FF01 (that is dead and I can't get parts). But last night I tried to fit the Tamiya oil filled shocks only to find that the lower mounting point fouls with the lower part of the shock. It could easily be remedied by adding a 2-3mm spacer. But before I go to all that trouble, will that cause other fitment issues down the line? Or am I dealing with an unsolvable issue?

This is my first non F1 RC car since the 90s so I'm way out of the loop with these things.

Worst case scenario, I'll just fit the standard springs as the car is for my 6 year old son to learn with. I just figured I'd use some parts from my insanely good handling FF01.
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Old 08-05-2017 | 01:33 AM
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Ignore me, I figured it out. I was trying to mount the shocks to the lower A arm hole to achieve the lowest possible ride height.

But I did get a rude shock thanks to Tamiya. The kit comes with a standard silver can brushed sensorless motor... And a brushless sensored ECU! Seriously!
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Old 08-05-2017 | 03:36 AM
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Ignore me, I figured it out. I was trying to mount the shocks to the lower A arm hole to achieve the lowest possible ride height.

But I did get a rude shock thanks to Tamiya. The kit comes with a standard silver can brushed sensorless motor... And a brushless sensored ECU! Seriously!
That ESC works with brushed OR brushless motors. It also has a lvc that is no good for LiPo's only LiFe's so be careful.
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Old 08-05-2017 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Joeman37
That ESC works with brushed OR brushless motors. It also has a lvc that is no good for LiPo's only LiFe's so be careful.
How can I get it to run the standard silver can motor? I swapped out the Tamiya ESC with an old LRP ESC but it has a known fault which doesn't allow you to accelerate at full power straight away. So I either have to go back to the Tamiya and work out how to make it work, or buy a brushless sensored motor or another brushed sensorless ESC.
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