Originally Posted by
electricdurango
Just completed a TT02 rally build today. I havent been into RC cars in a long time. Most of my last 10-12 years of RC has been helis and planes.
I cannot believe how much slop is in the front suspension and the lack of bearings, turn buckles, etc. I have ordered a bearing kit. I was looking at the hop-ups to bring this chassis into a respectable track car. Looks like you have to put about $200 into the base kit. Is that right?
Built box stock there is substantial slop, but it can be shimmed out if you are patient for relatively little cost. Bearings are a must and it amazes me that Tamiya still sells these kits with the white plastic bushings when a full bearing kit costs as little as $7 anymore. At least they could include the bronze bushings.
The cost to make the TT-02 a tack capable car is high and it will never compete well. There are so many other 'entry level' sedans out there that are far superior that it makes no sense to spend $$ on upgrading the TT cars.