TRF418 is for carpet, TT02 is for outdoor.....


So.....anyone have any 3d printing skills and want to help out on a cool TT02 project?

Nortran11

Have a look at Shadow Racing - RC on facebook for some 3d printing. I have done some things for Stephen Shih and Team C. I have tinkered with the Tamiya TA07 and am interested in doing some things for the TT02 in the future. :-)

For those running TT02 cars with the universal shaft assembly....Tamiya provides a 39mm swing shaft with that set. This shaft is actually too short, it causes the cup joints to chatter as the shaft just barely sits in the cup making for a LOT of play. To remedy this, order part 54078. This is the 44mm swing shaft from a TRF418, it sits perfectly in the joint cup and allows the car to run smooth and quiet(er)

As the temperatures get colder I have been finding the, already slippery, USGT tires to be like running on ice. I decided to actually use the original Fuch's that came with the RSR body and got some of the Tamiya Super Soft Radials. Holy cow are they soft....but with that said after two packs through them there has not been any notable wear so far. They do stick well and the car looks much more scale with the higher profile tires and scale wheels.

Cheers,
Jim

Those USGT tyres are not that slippery..

Jim, what do you clean your tyres with?

Pick up some SXT traction compound. I use it to clean the tyre after a race and then use it to pre the tyre before the race. I think you will find it helpful in putting the power down.

Those USGT tyres are not that slippery..

Jim, what do you clean your tyres with?

Pick up some SXT traction compound. I use it to clean the tyre after a race and then use it to pre the tyre before the race. I think you will find it helpful in putting the power down.

The Tamiya super soft radials are sticky.. did you pick up the 30 mm for the rears as well?

I wipe the down with WD40 every now and then but compared to the Ride 26MM Radials the USGT tires are no where as sticky on the dusty tennis courts where I run.

Yea, I bought the 26MM fronts and 30MM rears. I put two packs through them yesterday and I am surprised that there is really no noticeable wear after 60 minutes of run time, with how soft they feel I was expecting them to wear very quickly.

Cheers,
Jim

Try Simple Green on those Gravity USGT tires

WD40 is a magnet for all debris to gum up the tyre.

It initially gives good traction but as you use drive, debris sticks to tyre creating assentially new layer.

That's why we don't use it anymore.

Brake fluid cleaner, Robson lighter fluid, Naphtolente, and simple green are all good for cleaning the tyres and do not remove the oils in the rubber.

Hi, I want to build TT02 for rallying, which part I 've to upgrade?

Not a lot, I would say after bearings the next must do would be shocks. The CVA's would be fine and they are cheap. I would also consider doing rear hubs with more toe to tame oversteer....then add some tires and you are good to go.

Cheers,
Jim

Can you guys suggest a servo for the TT02 I am currently building? I would like to get something decent for under $30, could spend more but rather keep this a less expensive build, setting up for Truck racing.

Check out taticrc.com and look at the TSX40,that's what I'm installing in my TT02 and it's $21.99. Hope this helps....

http://www.valuehobby.com/power-hd-1207tg.html

These are good.. it's the same servo as the Savox under different name.

It's out of stock on this site but you can find it on eBay

Woot. I just came into possession of a previously loved Tamiya TT-02 (Nissan Skyline body). It has a4000kv brushless in it, but is otherwise stock. Recommended spare parts (cheap upgrades)? Required upgrades?

Also however, some screws have stripped, any ideas on repairing/replacing screws? (god I hate Philips screw heads).

Many thanks.