Tamiya TT02 Thread
#571
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 877
From: Antwerp, Belgium
Has anyone done an in-depth review on the TT02 type S yet? I've not seen much on the net including Youtube. I guess this version of the TT02 isn't in many people's hands yet outside of Japan. I'm sure something will appear soon, but I'm just not enjoying the wait.
Hint, hint...for thercracer.com
I'm looking for a VTA/USGT budget racer from a major company like Tamiya. I'm not interested in a TC4 (owned 2 already), Sakura (had 2 zeroes already), or Spec-R S2 (worried about parts support, honestly).

Hint, hint...for thercracer.com

I'm looking for a VTA/USGT budget racer from a major company like Tamiya. I'm not interested in a TC4 (owned 2 already), Sakura (had 2 zeroes already), or Spec-R S2 (worried about parts support, honestly).
I'm still considering to buy one but my TT-02 is doing very well on the track.
Perhaps i should buy one and sell my TT-02, cause all the needed parts for building a regular TT-02 are included in the kit. Except the drive shafts.
I also have the Spec-R S2 and that car is very good aswell, parts can be found easily at TQracing. So parts for that car shouldn't be a problem.
#572
Thread Starter
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,458
From: santa monica / manchester
Has anyone done an in-depth review on the TT02 type S yet? I've not seen much on the net including Youtube. I guess this version of the TT02 isn't in many people's hands yet outside of Japan. I'm sure something will appear soon, but I'm just not enjoying the wait.
Hint, hint...for thercracer.com
I'm looking for a VTA/USGT budget racer from a major company like Tamiya. I'm not interested in a TC4 (owned 2 already), Sakura (had 2 zeroes already), or Spec-R S2 (worried about parts support, honestly).

Hint, hint...for thercracer.com

I'm looking for a VTA/USGT budget racer from a major company like Tamiya. I'm not interested in a TC4 (owned 2 already), Sakura (had 2 zeroes already), or Spec-R S2 (worried about parts support, honestly).
#573
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 877
From: Antwerp, Belgium
The TT02s is pretty sweet, I'm very busy with real work atm but a review will come soon.. The only thing that bugs me is that there is no droop screw setting, you have to use spacers in the shocks. It's not a big issue and once you get a set-up then its cool its just that I do not like getting my fingers dirty 

Always working, you should have some priorities about building tamiya cars
(Just kidding)Tamiya should design a new B8 part that gives the opportunity to use droop screws.
Very easy and could be sold as an option part.
I have been thinking of designing the part for myself and get it 3D printed
#574
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,458
From: santa monica / manchester
@Qatmix,
Always working, you should have some priorities about building tamiya cars
(Just kidding)
Tamiya should design a new B8 part that gives the opportunity to use droop screws.
Very easy and could be sold as an option part.
I have been thinking of designing the part for myself and get it 3D printed
Always working, you should have some priorities about building tamiya cars
(Just kidding)Tamiya should design a new B8 part that gives the opportunity to use droop screws.
Very easy and could be sold as an option part.
I have been thinking of designing the part for myself and get it 3D printed

I need to do the 419 review before the TT02s.. Hopefully I'll get them done soon.
#575
Excited to join the TT02 crowd. Got a deal on ebay - an unbuilt parts set minus wheels, body, and electronics.
It's perfect for 'fixing' my Nikko Ferrari F430, this purchase solves these issues:
-RWD with open diff (nightmare)
-2S hardcase is rubberbanded in place cuz does not fit 7.2v round tray
-standard servo doesn't fit centered (non-standard on original car)'
The only other thing on my mind was- currently the car uses a stock TA02 Ferrari 360 Modena body, are the body post holes compatible with the TT02?
It's perfect for 'fixing' my Nikko Ferrari F430, this purchase solves these issues:
-RWD with open diff (nightmare)
-2S hardcase is rubberbanded in place cuz does not fit 7.2v round tray
-standard servo doesn't fit centered (non-standard on original car)'
The only other thing on my mind was- currently the car uses a stock TA02 Ferrari 360 Modena body, are the body post holes compatible with the TT02?
#577
Thanks! Also I do like the RWD feel on my cup racer, which I think is cuz they did gear diff in front and ball diff in back. Anyone do ball diff in rear only for a TT 02/01?
#578
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 877
From: Antwerp, Belgium
#579
The TT02s is pretty sweet, I'm very busy with real work atm but a review will come soon.. The only thing that bugs me is that there is no droop screw setting, you have to use spacers in the shocks. It's not a big issue and once you get a set-up then its cool its just that I do not like getting my fingers dirty 

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#580
#581
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 877
From: Antwerp, Belgium
The gear diff's are not consistent enough, you have to refill the gear diff's very often to get the right feeling and they leak a lot.
Or when you use AW grease the feeling at the start isn't the same as when you ran the car once or twice.
That's what makes the ball diff's a better choice, they are more consistent and moore smooth with less noice.
Currently i'm testing the car with a 17.5T motor and still i'm improving my lap times. Tonight and saterday i will be testing some setup changes.
#582
http://t-bone-racing.net/TBR-DS-rear...t-T-p1539.html
Ride height might not be so good afterwards, though.
#583
Doing a TT-02 Type S build video on my YouTube channel. If you like, be re to subscribe to get a updates for the next part.
http://youtu.be/PVbFUd-DqYg
http://youtu.be/PVbFUd-DqYg
#584
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 660
Doing a TT-02 Type S build video on my YouTube channel. If you like, be re to subscribe to get a updates for the next part.
http://youtu.be/PVbFUd-DqYg
http://youtu.be/PVbFUd-DqYg





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