Originally Posted by
Typeone
Quick question. So my son has a euro truck, but he wants to get into tc racing. Is the TT02R a good kit to start off with? And what options would be good to get camber and tow inline. Also im also swapping out the brushed for a more efficient 25.5 brushless system. Dont want to get to crazy with it. Also what tamiya shocks would I need to purchase.
If you're looking for Tamiya and brand new, the R is a good affordable option. However, I don't think it's so dramatically different than the Euro truck (maybe that's a good thing?). The R comes with oil super mini CVA shocks which work great, so no need to replace them. It also includes adjustable links for toe. If you want to stick to Tamiya and want adjustable camber, you should look at the TT-02 SRX. It's the next real step up before you start getting into the TA08 or higher end Tamiya kits. The SRX is infinitely better than a non-S variant of TT-02, as it comes with more modern touring car suspension with adjustable links and geometry. If you're not tied to Tamiya, then there are loads of affordable options that I've seen suggested across RCTech, including 3Racing, Xpress, and others.
If you're fixated on the TT-02R, then you can get the upper adjustable arm set for pretty cheap that allows for camber adjustment. Seen here:
Tamiya 54874 Adjustable Upper Arm Set / Tamiya USA
Good luck!