I ran a couple of TT02's on the weekend - torque motor on nimh with standard gearing and stock motor cover got burning hot just in training mode!
But a silver can on 2s lipo with lower gearing (20t pinion) without that little top vent-shaped cover didn't seem to get that hot...

Interesting.
Crouch

That's good information. Thanks.

What's the average build time start to finish for a kit? How long is it taking to build with a box stock setup?

3 hours for building the car box stock.

5 hours for painting and stickering the body like the car's picture on the box.

Hello all!
My son wants to enter tamiya championship series next year
The class he consider to enter is gt class (TT only) so choices are only among all TTs with only tamiya hop ups allow, no other brands

If I got to choose among all TTs series, which one that I have to buy?
I think beside a good basic performance TT, its got to have the most complete hop up available from tamiya so we can pump up its ability (that's only my opinion though)
Any opinions and suggestions are greatly appreciated
Thank you :)

I think the best value for money will definately be the new TT-02S version that will be released very soon.
It's more tunable cause of the other suspension arms and FRP damper stays.
That would be my choice if i would start with a TT-0... chassis.
Here is a link that shows the new version
http://www.thercracer.com/2014/09/ta...-high-res.html

With the new tt02s I'm guessing in time companies like YR will probably make the same extra parts featured in the new variation

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio...ssis-kit-58600

Im very interested with this kit mainly for the body. Gonna paint it box art style. Loving the old school 911.:) But if I'll be racing it, will be buying the TT-02 Type S chassis too.

http://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-58571-t...c-p-37493.html

Keep in mind that extra parts from companies like YR etc... aren't allowed
for the TCS only Tamiya Hop ups are
Using anything but Tamiya parts could get your son DQed before he hits the track for his first time
Mike

quick question - what tamiya 190mm bodies are good or legal for Tamiya silvercan race? TIA!

My all time preferred body is a tamiya nsx 2003 or 2005 light weight body.
They are one of the best body's tamiya has produced.
Allthough i also like the Ferrari 458 body set but it's a rather heavy body but also a stronger/thicker body.

I will check them out, Thanks!;)

If you look at the existing tt01/tt02 kits. .. Then search for the body itself they should all fit as I'd think all are 257mm wheel base and approx 180-190 width.

Fafi Miles, it's always the Lightweight NSXs :lol:

The TT02s looks really nice. They have more detailed pics on Tamiya Blog. It looks like it doesn't use the LW suspension droop adjustment. Maybe so they don't over complicate the adjustments or a way to sell an optional bottom plate?

You can always do that by adding spacers in your shocks to limit its travel. :)

new suspension system for TT-02S

It looks like Tamiya is trying to get rid of their older trf416 style suspension parts by chucking them on the tt02.

TT02 Gearing
 

Is it possible to fit the TT01 55t spur to a TT02? Trying to get my TT02 to have FDR of 5.70. Any help much appreciated. Thanks :)

Yes , it is possible. Please read page 2 to 7 again .... you will find some creative racers who use TT01 55T spur gear into TT02. You need removing some materials from 55T in order to fit into the gear shaft.

can I use this part with my TT-02 without any binding? just to make sure before I order.

http://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-assembl...2-p-11703.html

also this one

http://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-toein-r...73-p-6823.html

thanks!

Tamiya matching guides Says yes. You'll need the smaller gearbox out drives too.
I've tried eagle racing TT01 uni's in mine - some fitted and some did not but that was depending on length / how much camber you run with.
Many sellers on eBay have the universals sold under both TT01 ans 02 as well.

I don't think the rear uprights will fit though, the design is too different. I'm using yeah racing rear toe-in uprights and am very happy with them.

Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Crouch

thanks for your fast reply Sir Crouch.
I ask about the rear upright because I've already converted my rear upper arms into adjustable turnbuckle type. :)
btw what angle of yeah racing uprights did you use?

Miles

No worries Miles.

Given that your using upper turnbuckles there's a chance the lower attachment points might fit (sorry, don't have a TT01 to check) but there's the additional difference that with the TT02 the rear uprights are reversible to give you different ride heights, so you could run into issues there.
With the upper turnbuckle attachment, I've toy'd around with getting a set of adjustable (for camber) upper arms and then using a turnbuckle-end to attach it to the chassis, thus allowing the use of normal uprights but with a ball end attachment to the chassis. Not sure if that's something to consider.

Also worth noting that the yet to be available Type S may provide some additional options.

My YR rear uprights are 2 degrees. I don't have much experience to compare it to but they were a good change from stock.

Cheers,
Crouch

noted Sir Crouch! now Im gonna edit my rcmart cart. Thanks! :)

I've had a couple of evenings on the track with my TT-02D and one of the front knuckles have cracked already. Didn't take much of a knock to do it. I'm wondering if the grey A parts that come with the 'D' are weaker than the standard black parts.

Think I'll be using aluminium ones from now on.

I'm pretty sure that your steering block broke on the underside of the steering block, am i correct?
To avoid that i've done the following.
I build my TT-02 as a rally version, meaning that you flip the rear uprights upside down and at the front replacing the spacer from the bottom to the top of the steering knuckle.
This can be done along with some TRF mini dampers or with some super mini cva dampers.
So far i haven't broken a standard steering block anymore, it's because of the spacer that sits for onroad racing bellow the steering block that it brake's to easily.
It's causing a weak spot to the steering block, that's just my experience with the TT-02 steering blocks.

Just my 2 cents opinion;)

Here's a shot of it. I think it ties in with what your saying. The break is exactly round that spacer.

http://www.computerjohn.net/drift34.JPG

Everyone that has broken a steering knuckle from a TT-02 looks Always the same as your broken one.
That's why i changed it.

The grey parts supplied with the D spec are actually advertised as reinforced parts if you check tamiya.com! It was thought that they reinforced this piece due to similar experiences to what you've described Johny.

I've been rally bashing two TT02’s for a while now, set up as Blue describes without any problems (hopefully I haven't just jinxed myself!).
However note I also run mine with a TT01 'square' branded suspension guard specifically to reduce the impact to this sensitive area.
They're available at banzai hobby.

Good luck!
Crouch

this I got to try. Thanks for the tip!;)

Hey all, this is my current build, a TT02 drift spec.
I decided to go Tamiya purple/green pearl with aluminium light buckets.

I am running a 9t, 4370KV brushless
60A ESC
4200mah NiMH battery (because this is just my parking lot basher)
Sakura D3 suspension
Sakura bearings in the wheel hubs (temporary measure)
D-Spec rims and tyres
Turn buckles to adjust toe in on the front

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/...027_111709.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/...4369572720.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/...029_095428.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/...027_111834.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/...027_111851.jpg

I have ordered a a genuine alum. shaft
TC CVD's all round
Alum. driveshaft (genuine Tamiya)
Yeah Racing alum. driveshaft cups
A new 'A' parts tree (don't use thread lock on the plastic lol)
Full bearing set

Will be getting the motor fan
Alum. knuckles
Adjustable upper A arms (front)
Alum. steering set
Alum. servo posts
Alum. battery bar

Hope you like :)
Cheers
Dwain

looks great!

Nice work on the paint job!

If you don't like the tamiya driveshaft try the eagle racing one. I've used both and the eagle one seemed to sit a lot better.

Cheers,
Crouch

the Tamiya aluminum driveshaft for the TT-02 sits just fine, you just have to put a black o ring on both sides of the driveshaft cup ;)

Yeah tried that but it still didn't feel as nice-a fit as the eagle racing one which has ends shaped more like the stock part.

Cheers,
Crouch

Hi guys,

New to this so sorry if this has been posted before. Not sure what type of rc I'd like to get in to so bought myself a TT02. I was just wondering if I could convert it to a TT02B? The tub and set up looks the same just a different suspension system. If I bought the parts could I just swap them over?

It is possible to convert an onroad TT-02 to an offroad version but i guess it will cost you as much as a new TT-02B kit.
You'l need new suspensoin arms, damperstays, body, wheels, tires etc.
Your better of to buy a new TT-02B kit and you will also have a motor and ESC included.

Second what Blue said, I've got both and yes it would be possible as the tub and drivetrain are the same, but by the time you purchase all the parts needed you'll be close to the price of a new buggy kit.

About the only way it could work out cheaper is if you intend to hop it up with alloy bits and pieces - I did assemble a TT02 from spares and upgrades but it's less complicated than the B versions.

Good luck,
Crouch