The TT02 might be my favorite race package RTR(as far as GT Spec is concerned)

So, I blogged it:

http://onthetone.blogspot.com/2014/0...lism-talk.html

Has anyone used HPI Vintage wheels on their TT02?
Does Tamiya use offset in their rims?

@visuvius: The TT01 Front Uprights will fit without modification. You also need the plastic part where the screw seats from the TT01 (see attached pic). Just check the ride height because it will be high. Use spacers inside the shocks to limit down travel.

Thanks for this. When I was looking at the parts pictures on Tamiya's USA website they didn't look the same but I'll go ahead and try the TT01 version if I can't find 51527.

Hi,

I just finished my TT-02 Lancia Delta and mounted a Neon Combo 17T.

What gearing to you recommand, knowing that my spur gear is the tamiya 64t hop-up?

Thx in advance.

"i dont belive handbrake should even exist in drifting" I'm sorry man but have you watched drifting before? Handbrake is essential and it looks absolutely awesome with rc cars.
Anyway with my experience you should at the very least lock the front diff otherwise you WILL spin out uncontrollably on low speed corners while drifting.

i havent had any problems with an open diff and find it infact better, and for the dumb remark ^ yes i have watched drifting? yes they use a handbreak in pro cars with over 800rhp, have you ever been in a REAL STREET drifter? no hand break is needed but you do have to get that pendulum effect workin hard as fuck, also, as long as you can break that back end free and have tiny grip on the front you will transition perfectly fine,considering theres no high speed corners into a tight transition. unless your pro theres no need for handbreak. balls to the walls. get in a real car before you talk.

dude dude dude settle down I didn't mean to cause insult, in my experience WITH RC's, we're talking toys, the drift car (OTA-R31 clone) that I had, had a locked rear diff and a front one way, it was WAY better at drifting than my tt02 as it was much much much easier to transition between corners as well as kicking the rear out for you, acting like a handbrake. My tt02 without any diffs locked would spin out uncontrollably on low speed corners as the power would go to only one front wheel instead of both and it would really struggle to transition between corners. As you know about drifting you would understand that in drifting you need something to kick the rear out when you are going through tight, lower speed corners. I agree that you don't need a these things if you are drifting in a wide open space but if you are on a TRACK then it really does help. Here is a video I randomly found, enjoy the way he USES the handbrake to begin each drift.

/watch?v=3xJTYj5hVYE

I've been racing my TT02 to good effect racing at my club. I've designed a couple of parts to make it more adjustable. It's not quite as quick as my 418 but it is beating a lot of £300 cars at my local club

Nice man can you take a couple of pictures of what you have done?

Anyone know if any buggy shells fit the tt02 to reduce dust going? I've seen lexan used under the tub but I'd assume drilling would be necessary...

The TT02 doesn't have holes in the tub, I think you are referring to the TT01. (Most just stuck a strip of plastic in the battery tray).

The TT02 is pretty dust proof

I've broken three uprights. Is there a way to reinforce this weak part?

Would this work okay?

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio...-upright-54549

How come they make them for the rear but not the front?

There are re-enforced A-Parts soon to be released, these should stop the uprights breaking.

I think the first few TT02's seemed to have a problem with the uprights breaking, maybe the first run of A-parts had a weekness? I have broken 1 since I got mine, and that was a large accident. However in nearly a year I think that is fine.

Then I suppose I'll wait for the upgraded parts.

Do you guys think the aluminum 2.5 degree hubs will make a big difference with driving and traction?