You probably know this, but just in case. You have to run kit tires and there three numbers.

Hello,

Thank you for responding...

...yes, I think I read the 3 part numbers somewhere...but I was wondering if I can use inserts?!? ...if so, what inserts should/can I use?

Without inserts, will the car "stand-up" properly without them?

Thanks again! =)

Question guys.....I am using the TT01 ball diff (TAM53663) in the rear. It changes the outdrives and they are really large. The TT02S dog bones barely make contact. Anyone else made this change and if so, how did you solve this problem?

Thanks

TCS Rules state any option part that is intended for that chassis can be used. If you look up a TT02, the inserts are listed. I am putting them into my boy's TT02 tires. :)
- Jose

Oh, and the general rules state you can use any insert if the class does not call for pre-mounts or strictly forbid it. I don't see anything in novice spec that says you can't add inserts.
- Jose

Do you mean the slots in the outdrives are really large or the outdrives themselves are meant for a physically larger "ball end"? I ask because I've not seen a TT01 ball diff but know Stock TT01 bones are huge plastic things. If it's just that the slots that are too wide use some driveshaft protectors/blades/cushions/u-pieces. If the gap is 3.5mm you can use Tamiya ones such as 51536 swing shaft cap.

First time running the R version. Ended up with blue springs all around. It was better than blue front springs/ yellow rear combo. I'm going to try yellow spring all around. Rear shock in inner hole and front in the outer hole. Getting ready for Pro Spec at the Tamiya USA track

Hello guys. My friend bought few days ago a brand new HPI RS4 Sport 3 and I instantly noticed that the chassis is very clean, with few wires left in view. I find my TT02 more messy. I reduced the lenght of the wires going from the battery to the esc and from the esc to the motor (except sensors wires). As I stripped my chassis to install the hardened lower deck, I'd like to shorten the wires going from the esc and the servo to the receiver. Can I cut and resolder them or I shouldn't do it? Thank you very much

You can get new pre-wired harnesses, pins, and connectors at an electronics/robotics place like Pololu:
https://www.pololu.com

When I was doing a lot of competition rock crawling, the receiver and ESC would be at one axle of the vehicle, while the battery and steering servo would be on the other axle. I would get an extension longer than what I needed, then cut it to fit exactly, and use new pins/connectors on the trimmed end.

Alternatively, when using multiple motors and ESCs, I would just trim the ESC control wires to about an inch or so, then use custom length extensions to reach the receiver wherever it may be.

While there are still some instances where you would need to go to the ESC pcb and physically solder new control wiring, most ESCs now use 3-pins and you can just get the right length harness or make your own (ideal if for various stand-alone BEC setups in larger scale vehicles).

Any recommendations for wheels for the Radial Racing tires? Trying to set up my son's TT-02 for an upcoming TCS race.

Part #s would be appreciated. Thanks!

Tamiya
 

Wish the weather would clear up so I could get some wheel time with my new TT02R.

Hello guys. As here in Italy spring is coming, few days ago my friend bought a HPI RS4 Sport 3 to bash with me. We did some bashing in a roller skating rink today. It has a smooth, dusty surface. We did also some drag races to compare our cars. My friend's rc has a 15T brushed motor, 2000mAh NiMH and 8.53 FDR. My TT02 has cheap chinese tyres found on Amazon (waiting for my HPI X Pattern to be shipped), 13.5T Trackstar combo and 5000mAh NiMH. I raced with stock FDR and timing set to the center mark and acceleration was quite the same but my car has a bit more top speed. Next I tried with 5.74 FDR and max timing but the result was the same, maybe a bit worse. I know I'm still noob but with lower FDR and higher timing I thought that my car would be even more quicker. I know my tyres haven't good performance but I know my car can hit about 45 km/h. So I'd like to know if changing something in my setup could give more traction

Your looking for radial type tires?
I have been using these with lots of success for my 10yr old son (medium grip asphalt track).

TowerHobbies.com | Associated Rubber Tires & Inserts NTC3 RTR (4)

These are inexpensive, ...they grip well.

I also switch between these and TC slicks. -various brands.

My son is running the Torque tuned motor w/ upgraded gearing ...speeds aren't insane so these get the job done well.

If your son is prone to hitting things, I would go with Tamiya's reinforced mesh wheel part #53336. I have several of these wheels and have never broken one.

I know the radial tires are 24mm and these wheels are 26mm, but they will work fine.

Thanks for the recommendations.

I have a couple sets of the #51237 Suzuki Swift wheels for my Mini. Do you guys think the offset will be ok for the TT-02?

Do standard sized stick (full length) lipo packs fit in these without issue?

Anyone using the +9mm Tamiya Hex hubs (part #54610)? If so, what axles did you use?

Yes absolutely.

Great. Thanks.

yeah, the outdrives are for the larger ball ends like the stock TT02.

Here's my completed TT02 upgraded to Type S spec.

http://rc.bravehost.com/img/1.jpg

http://rc.bravehost.com/img/2.jpg

The car started as a stock TT02 rally. I updated the propeller shaft to aluminum, added the sport tuned gear, motor cooling fins, shocks to the black coated and added the 6mm clamping hubs. To upgrade to the Type S, I found a vendor on Ebay that parts out kits and bought the B bag from a Type S kit, that gave me the updated shock towers, dogbones, new axles and outdrives. The only thing I had to add was the front and rear bearing carriers, c-hubs and a-arms.

I've locked the front diff with the locking spool and I am still searching for a solution that will allow me to run the ball diff with the smaller dog bones. The car will be running the Raikiri GT body

Nice! Do you have a link to the vendor?

See post #1238 of this thread

Can a few of you post some pictures on mounting the electronics. I'm going to be running a low profile servo, justock ESC and the g2 3650 motor. Can't figure out any clean way...

I just switched to the harder lower deck and I cleaned the cable position. I also have a light kit so cables were messy. They were all around the esc. Now it is cleaner but without light kit cables they could be even cleaner. I put them between motor and esc but i'm thinking about a cleaner position
[IMG]http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...pshmckjknp.jpg[/IMG]

so are the blue and white chassis's harder? Sorry, must have missed that ...I thought they were just alternate colors -didn't realize they were harder/stiffer? ...is this true?

I may have to pick one up if so.

Thanks! I will keep checking back there to see if they get any more.

Yes, they are stiffer and made of a harder plastic.
47339 Tamiya TT-02 Lower Deck (Hard / Blue) | The RC Racer

Thanks Manlito ...
Okay, definitely going to order this! I agree w/ the RC Racer editor, -wish it came in black. :(

Here's the wiring on my son's TT02. Ready for the spec class at TCS!


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps5zqbfizv.jpg

Anyone racing the TT02R on the TCS GT Pro spec class? What's your setup? New class for me and trying to get more race setup info

Hello,

Thank you for all the response/s on my previous question/s...got another question:

Can we install a schottky diode on the "stock" motor (for the GT Novice/Spec class, TT-02/R) as we have always done previously (before brushless motors)?

Thanks! =)

Not a good idea.

I'll be using an old LRP Quantum Competiton 2 for my TT-02R on the upcoming TCS (GT Novice
/Spec). The ESC manual recommends using a schottky diode.

I just want to make sure that it is legal to solder a schottky diode to the motor for the TCS.

Thank you =)

Tamiya
 

Picked up a brand new LRP speedo still in the sealed box for dirt cheap on eBay.
Forgot how smooth a brushed setup could be.

Nice! looks similar to the TT02 I set up for my son! ;)

Here's my finished TT02 with body.....

http://rc.bravehost.com/img/5.jpg

http://rc.bravehost.com/img/6.jpg

http://rc.bravehost.com/img/7.jpg

I am not sure if I am racing this body....it might end up a shelf queen/cul-de-sac cruiser so it doesn't get hammered

Nice :nod:

How much Offset do your wheels have?

4mm. They are the Tamiya FXX wheels

So... last night I built a TT02b MS. How much power can I expect those stock plastic gear diffs to survive? It's got a 13.5t brushless setup in it right now.

Pictures later... But it's a heck of a rig. :-)