Tekin RS is 10+ year old design, that’s why it still has brushed / brushless mode. The current RSX / RSX Pro is brushless only.

with respect to HobbyWing, ten years ago you could argue that Tekin was a better esc, not today. The HW XR10 Pro / StockSpec are outstanding ESCs.

Tekin is still a good product so don’t get me wrong there, but their appeal is not what it used to be. I seldom see anyone at track running their ESC. Majority run R1 or HW

Even though, no one asked...….The one other thing I like about the old Tekin ESC's is that you can rewire right to the solder posts. The HobbyWing brushed esc's terminate the wires inside the plastic housing. So you're stuck with the rainbow leads unless you crack the case open. Don't accidently cut the motor and battery wires too short. Spliced leads look hack :rolleyes:

My experience with stock spec racing classes is that you would want to find every incremental advantage you can to reduce weight and lower center of gravity...one of the ways we did this was by reducing the connections between battery and motor as short as possible.
Does the TCS Spec/Novice Class dictate that the stock connectors for the motor be used? Or are you free to wire directly to the ESC?

I am curious to know how the 1080 brakes perform in the TT-02. Personally I'd never use it for racing, but it could function just fine for me in my Tamiya parking lot play things.

It appears that the foam bumper that came with the TT-02R kit is Tamiya Part# 52128. It is listed as part number SP-1218 in the parts list at the back of the manual. If you look at the description of this foam bumper, it shows that it should fit TT-01 kits. I would assume that it should also fit TT-02 kits since it was included with the TT-02R kit. Here is a link that shows which kits this bumper was included with...

https://tamiyabase.com/index.php?opt...507&Itemid=775

While I have not owned every variant of the TT-01 or TT-02 it appears that all the foam bumpers should be interchangeable between the different versions of the cars. In fact I just pulled off a foam bumper from a base TT-02 kit and tried it on a TT-01E kit and it fit just fine onto the plastic bumper.

Tamiya makes several different size foam bumpers for the TT kits depending on which body kit was included. On kits that didn't include a body, Tamiya typically included a smaller foam bumper. If you are having difficulty finding the exact foam bumper that came with your TT-02R kit, you might have to modify a larger Tamiya TT foam bumper to work with your body. Foam bumpers are fairly easy to cut using basic hand tools.

Here are examples of a Tamiya TT foam bumpers that are being sold through A-Main hobbies...

https://www.amainhobbies.com/tamiya-...m51007/p124260
https://www.amainhobbies.com/tamiya-...m54819/p777463

Here is a Tamiya TT foam bumper similar to the TT-02R bumper being fulfilled/sold through Amazon...


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If you were sent the wrong PLASTIC bumper, I am afraid that those aren't interchangeable between the TT-01 and TT-02 kits.

The PLASTIC bumper for the TT-02R kit is Tamiya Part# 51528 (SP-1528). The PLASTIC bumper would have been a part of PARTS BAG B in the kit and there would have been 2 included. you should be able to purchase the plastic bumper for the TT-02R kit from various sources such as TamiyaUSA, Tower Hobbies, Horizon Hobby, Amazon, various online sellers, or possibly through your local hobby shop. Many local hobby stores are happy to special order parts for their customers as they are already receiving weekly shipments from major R/C suppliers.

Here is a link to the part on TamiyaUSA's website...

https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/radio...drive-road-tt/

I hope this information helps.

*stares at the sparkling new XR10 Pro/G3R in my TT-02R* ...Well, I've screwed up this time, haven't I?

Just joshing around, lol. I totally get where you're coming from... it was a hard pill to swallow spending more than twice what my new T-02 kit cost just for the motor/ESC. The way I saw it though, if I'm already spending X amount for a nice middle-of-the-road option, why not spend just a bit more for what I really want and can grow into? For instance, if I decide I'd like a more track-focused chassis in the future, I can pop my electronics right into that one and be good to go without having to buy any of them twice. At least that's what I've been telling myself, anyhow!

Hi
Anyone want to sell their TT02RR roller please PM ?
Thanks

Mini dampers or super mini dampers???
 

What are a better fit for a TT02. I'm replacing the friction dampers on my 2nd regular TT02. My TT02R came with super mini dampers....but when I look up for Tamiya oil dampers they list both the mini and super mini dampers. Which is it?? My gut tells me the super mini dampers are the ones I should get. Thanks

GT Pro Spec I presume?🤔

indeed

I borrowed my friends for TCS in Las Vegas. I finished 4rd, battling for 3rd entire race. I couldn't tune out the front from hopping in turns.. ran 1 million in front diff.. i think I needed 1 trillion 😭

fresh tt-02 build.....10BL120, 9.5t Surpass V3, 5200mah 2s (120c), savox SC-0254mg servo, yeah racing 50mm shocks, hi-speed gears with 26t pinion, all fast eddy bearings,

im having handling issues.

On throttle, the car will not turn right well...until i let off the throttle then it will turn well.
Turning left, it just spins out.
With the gyro on...it just wiggles the rear end under throttle

are there any suggestions as to what to try or parts to buy?


this is just a play toy for me and the kids....just running the cul-de-sac 500 each afternoon haha

First thing I would try would be softer springs on rear shocks and/or firmer springs on the front shocks. That should help with the looping out. Definitely sounds like you've got a good case of torque steer. Possible the 9.5 is too much motor.

I can't remember which springs i put where....but i'll be using the yeah racing springs.

• Piston 2 Holes (4 pcs)
• Piston 3 Holes (4 pcs)
• Piston 4 Holes (4 pcs)
• V Piston 2 Holes (4 pcs)
• V Piston 3 Holes (4 pcs)
• V Piston 4 Holes (4 pcs)
• Spring Red (Super Soft) (4 pcs)
• Spring Yellow (Soft) (4 pcs)
• Spring Blue (Medium) (4 pcs)
• Spring White (Hard) (4 pcs)
• Spring Black (Super Hard) (4 pcs)

looking for TT02RR
Please PM
Thanks
got one thanks

Anyone received the Ford GT MK2 yet? Due out in May/June it says.

is it better to have tt-02 or xv-01 for rally races?