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SagadSetup 05-19-2015 04:57 PM


Originally Posted by rough512 (Post 14015333)
I did my DIY conversion to S. :D It is not complete though. I'm definitely buying that drift S-type when it reaches the LHS.

I am definitely getting at TT02 S. I saw somewhere that there will be a provision for droop screws.

ic-racer 05-19-2015 06:24 PM

Just to continue with conversion discussions. Those of you with Type-S know this but those that don't have the car, you can see the 'special' pieces needed for the conversion. There are not that many as seen in this picture. The complexity is that you then need the complete suspension and drives from a 417, 418, 419, TB04 Pro or similar.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7cKWfHSvIO...%2Bhop-ups.jpg

SagadSetup 05-19-2015 06:34 PM


Originally Posted by ic-racer (Post 14016721)
Just to continue with conversion discussions. Those of you with Type-S know this but those that don't have the car, you can see the 'special' pieces needed for the conversion. There are not that many as seen in this picture. The complexity is that you then need the complete suspension and drives from a 417, 418, 419, TB04 Pro or similar.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7cKWfHSvIO...%2Bhop-ups.jpg

I guess it would be more cost effective to buy the Type S kit itself.

rough512 05-19-2015 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by SagadSetup (Post 14016740)
I guess it would be more cost effective to buy the Type S kit itself.

Plus the shock towers and the suspension spacers/mounts are not really available separately.

SagadSetup 05-19-2015 07:20 PM


Originally Posted by rough512 (Post 14016819)
Plus the shock towers and the suspension spacers/mounts are not really available separately.

Thanks for the info.

Qatmix 05-20-2015 02:46 AM


Originally Posted by rough512 (Post 14016819)
Plus the shock towers and the suspension spacers/mounts are not really available separately.

Yes, you will be able to buy the parts to convert it. Here is are the part numbers, not all of these parts are available yet, but will be very soon (June)

TT-02 to type-S conversion parts

Tamiya 54634 - Suspension metal parts set
Tamiya 54632 Front carbon Type S shock tower
Tamiya 54633 Rear Carbon Type S shock tower

and also to get droop settings sorted you can get

Tamiya 54638 - Steel rebound stopper (You will need two of these as they only come as a pair). You can only fit the rebound stopper on this steel suspension set, not on the kit set (I have been told, but cannot confirm). so if you have the S you can buy the seperate parts 54636, and 54637 which replace the kit part and are cheaper than buying the full set.

SagadSetup 05-20-2015 04:27 AM

The TT02 is turning out to be quite a competitive entry level chassis. Almost all of the features I am looking for is there. Plus I can mount those lovely Tamiya bodies I want without making a mistake in doing so (I am bad at it). All I have to do is follow the dimples! Yes! :lol::D

MD 05-20-2015 05:42 AM

The weakness of the car are the steering uprights. I would definitely by aluminum after front uprights.

Qatmix 05-20-2015 06:00 AM


Originally Posted by MD (Post 14017416)
The weakness of the car are the steering uprights. I would definitely by aluminum after front uprights.

Yep, but if you move over to Type-S that is resolved as the TRF416 uprights are fine.

You could also look at adding TA04 suspension arms on the S as they are really tough.

SagadSetup 05-20-2015 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by Qatmix (Post 14017441)
Yep, but if you move over to Type-S that is resolved as the TRF416 uprights are fine.

You could also look at adding TA04 suspension arms on the S as they are really tough.

Oh my... I just gave away all of my TA05 V1 arms, uprights, and knuckles as part of my deal.

But won't that restrict the wheelbase adjustment as well?

connormorrison9 05-20-2015 10:08 AM

was wondering where i could get a cheap camber mod for the front, i tried to add camber but the rob that connects the diff to the wheel was to short or the front lower arm was limiting its movement?

could i have some links to some kits etc and advice please? UK ONLY PARTS

Qatmix 05-20-2015 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by connormorrison9 (Post 14017842)
was wondering where i could get a cheap camber mod for the front, i tried to add camber but the rob that connects the diff to the wheel was to short or the front lower arm was limiting its movement?

could i have some links to some kits etc and advice please? UK ONLY PARTS

I had a simple guide. you can actually try to use some Metal PC spacers to do the same thing as the machined parts

http://www.thercracer.com/2014/11/ta...er-caster.html

connormorrison9 05-20-2015 10:45 AM

[QUOTE=Qatmix;14017856]I had a simple guide. you can actually try to use some Metal PC spacers to do the same thing as the machined parts




this is what iv found and tried but it didnt work for mine as the lower arm stops it from moving atall along with the dog bone?

rough512 05-20-2015 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by Qatmix (Post 14017250)
Yes, you will be able to buy the parts to convert it. Here is are the part numbers, not all of these parts are available yet, but will be very soon (June)

TT-02 to type-S conversion parts

Tamiya 54634 - Suspension metal parts set
Tamiya 54632 Front carbon Type S shock tower
Tamiya 54633 Rear Carbon Type S shock tower

and also to get droop settings sorted you can get

Tamiya 54638 - Steel rebound stopper (You will need two of these as they only come as a pair). You can only fit the rebound stopper on this steel suspension set, not on the kit set (I have been told, but cannot confirm). so if you have the S you can buy the seperate parts 54636, and 54637 which replace the kit part and are cheaper than buying the full set.

Thanks for this info Qatmix. Now if only our LHS brings these in. I already have the carbon unit for the regular TT02. It works just fine with the transplanted TRF suspension I'm using.

Qatmix 05-21-2015 03:38 AM

[QUOTE=connormorrison9;14017906]

Originally Posted by Qatmix (Post 14017856)
I had a simple guide. you can actually try to use some Metal PC spacers to do the same thing as the machined parts




this is what iv found and tried but it didnt work for mine as the lower arm stops it from moving atall along with the dog bone?

Do you have a picture? I've done this on quite a few TT02s for friends and not had an issue


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