Tamiya TT02 Thread
#181
Tech Adept
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 163
From: UK
Right, confused. Maybe there is an instruction sheet missing from my Capri Gr5 kit but how do you assemble the split rim wheels? Which "way" round is right and what screws are you meant to use to bolt them together? The main manual only shows normal disc wheels and the only supplement sheet I got is for assembling the bodyshell.
#182
Tech Rookie
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 19
I'm really tempted to buy this kit since it's so cheap. I've never built a car at all. What is the build like on the TT02? I assume simple? How long does the build take? I've read that anyone could build the TT01s.
I got my first RC car a couple of months ago, it was a RTR. I've read through the build and review of the TT02 on this site as well and I'm thinking $130 bucks for this car with shipping could be worth it.
I know I require a servo but I don't know which one to buy as again I'm new to the hobby and am still reading lots. Id like this to be a drift car. I think I'll price out some hop ups and see what this comes too. After the initial purchase, I don't think I'd ever add anything to this car again. I think it's more for the experience of building one of these things
I got my first RC car a couple of months ago, it was a RTR. I've read through the build and review of the TT02 on this site as well and I'm thinking $130 bucks for this car with shipping could be worth it.
I know I require a servo but I don't know which one to buy as again I'm new to the hobby and am still reading lots. Id like this to be a drift car. I think I'll price out some hop ups and see what this comes too. After the initial purchase, I don't think I'd ever add anything to this car again. I think it's more for the experience of building one of these things
#183
It's a nice and easy kit to put together the bodies are harder to do than the chassis!
I'm really tempted to buy this kit since it's so cheap. I've never built a car at all. What is the build like on the TT02? I assume simple? How long does the build take? I've read that anyone could build the TT01s.
I got my first RC car a couple of months ago, it was a RTR. I've read through the build and review of the TT02 on this site as well and I'm thinking $130 bucks for this car with shipping could be worth it.
I know I require a servo but I don't know which one to buy as again I'm new to the hobby and am still reading lots. Id like this to be a drift car. I think I'll price out some hop ups and see what this comes too. After the initial purchase, I don't think I'd ever add anything to this car again. I think it's more for the experience of building one of these things
I got my first RC car a couple of months ago, it was a RTR. I've read through the build and review of the TT02 on this site as well and I'm thinking $130 bucks for this car with shipping could be worth it.
I know I require a servo but I don't know which one to buy as again I'm new to the hobby and am still reading lots. Id like this to be a drift car. I think I'll price out some hop ups and see what this comes too. After the initial purchase, I don't think I'd ever add anything to this car again. I think it's more for the experience of building one of these things
#185
Thread Starter
Tech Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,458
From: santa monica / manchester
I took my TT02 out today at my local club. The car is running really well (I fitted some TRFshocks and added thick oil in the front diff. I got 37laps, (as opposed to 41 with my 417v5. Pretty impressive considering I still need to tune the shocks (oils too soft)
#186
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 877
From: Antwerp, Belgium
the car does indeed run great, but what a bummer on those steering blocks.
They are way to fragile for this type of vehicle.
My youngest girl drives the TT-02 and she already broke 6 steering blocks with just small impacts.
Everytime at the same spot, everytime at the lower part of the steering block.
The last one she broke is glued back to 1 piece and i will try to fit the steering block back in the car but with the glued part on top and see how it goes from there.
On narrow technical tracks she will be running the TT-01 and the TT-02 will be used on larger tracks.
She drives pretty well for a young girl with almost no practice experience but she is Always scared to go full throttle cause of the steering blocks that are to fragile, resulting in loosing places to the end of the race.
They are way to fragile for this type of vehicle.
My youngest girl drives the TT-02 and she already broke 6 steering blocks with just small impacts.
Everytime at the same spot, everytime at the lower part of the steering block.
The last one she broke is glued back to 1 piece and i will try to fit the steering block back in the car but with the glued part on top and see how it goes from there.
On narrow technical tracks she will be running the TT-01 and the TT-02 will be used on larger tracks.
She drives pretty well for a young girl with almost no practice experience but she is Always scared to go full throttle cause of the steering blocks that are to fragile, resulting in loosing places to the end of the race.
#187
Arent there any other options regarding the steering blocks?? Maybe from an othter type of Tamiya chassis???
I dont own a TT02 (yet)
but most of the time a lot of Tamiya parts are interchangeable...
But then again if any of those options were useable, people already tried it right?
I dont own a TT02 (yet)
but most of the time a lot of Tamiya parts are interchangeable... But then again if any of those options were useable, people already tried it right?
#188
Thread Starter
Tech Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,458
From: santa monica / manchester
I have broken one front upright after quite a lot of running. It also broke in the same place you mentioned above.
As to actual blocks, I have a plan for rear toe adjustment that might work, I just need time to do some actual wrenching.
http://www.thercracer.com/2013/05/ta...nd-review.html
As to actual blocks, I have a plan for rear toe adjustment that might work, I just need time to do some actual wrenching.
http://www.thercracer.com/2013/05/ta...nd-review.html
#189
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 877
From: Antwerp, Belgium
I have broken one front upright after quite a lot of running. It also broke in the same place you mentioned above.
As to actual blocks, I have a plan for rear toe adjustment that might work, I just need time to do some actual wrenching.
http://www.thercracer.com/2013/05/ta...nd-review.html
As to actual blocks, I have a plan for rear toe adjustment that might work, I just need time to do some actual wrenching.
http://www.thercracer.com/2013/05/ta...nd-review.html
Not sure if it would help but it's something that i will try
#191
Thread Starter
Tech Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,458
From: santa monica / manchester
I run with Sorex 32's
I found 45wt oil in the front and rear shocks, and Tamiya blue springs (Front) and Yellow (Rear) is a good starting point. I also have the shocks tops mounted to the outer holes at the front and the inner holes at the rear.
This is just a starting set-up, do you have oil shocks? have you added turnbuckles for steering toe-in / out etc?
I found 45wt oil in the front and rear shocks, and Tamiya blue springs (Front) and Yellow (Rear) is a good starting point. I also have the shocks tops mounted to the outer holes at the front and the inner holes at the rear.
This is just a starting set-up, do you have oil shocks? have you added turnbuckles for steering toe-in / out etc?
#192
Tech Adept
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 124
From: San Fernando Valley (818)
I run with Sorex 32's
I found 45wt oil in the front and rear shocks, and Tamiya blue springs (Front) and Yellow (Rear) is a good starting point. I also have the shocks tops mounted to the outer holes at the front and the inner holes at the rear.
This is just a starting set-up, do you have oil shocks? have you added turnbuckles for steering toe-in / out etc?
I found 45wt oil in the front and rear shocks, and Tamiya blue springs (Front) and Yellow (Rear) is a good starting point. I also have the shocks tops mounted to the outer holes at the front and the inner holes at the rear.
This is just a starting set-up, do you have oil shocks? have you added turnbuckles for steering toe-in / out etc?
#193
#194
Tech Adept
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 124
From: San Fernando Valley (818)
My main problem now is locating a the semi-assembled chassis with radio (2.4Ghz) #57984
Seems as those only the Asian dealers have it, I just can't seem to get over the cost of shipping, even if it will be cheaper overall than buying it from Tower when its finally in stock
$100.81 + $46 Shipping = $148 vs $184 - $20 off + free ship = $164
Last edited by djfourmoney; 11-20-2013 at 12:30 PM. Reason: New Information
#195
Arent there any other options regarding the steering blocks?? Maybe from an othter type of Tamiya chassis???
I dont own a TT02 (yet)
but most of the time a lot of Tamiya parts are interchangeable...
But then again if any of those options were useable, people already tried it right?
I dont own a TT02 (yet)
but most of the time a lot of Tamiya parts are interchangeable... But then again if any of those options were useable, people already tried it right?






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