Anyone used a locked front diff for high traction/carpet vs something less like 500k oil. What were your thoughts/preferences?

ok guys i just picked up a tt-02 type e chassis with the vw rocco body. first question is ive seen diff types of tt-02 chassis whats the diff between them all? and 2nd question i plan on using it as a parking lot basher and semi drifter if i trim the lil nubs off on the front arms will it give me more steering? last question in the battery tray there are lil webs for std stick packs can i trim them off so i can fit my lipo pack in and get the battery strap in place? sorry for all the dumb questions this is my first on road set up im mainly a crawler type of guy

A standard TT-02 is will give you a standard on road body.
The TT-02D has reinforced "grey" hubs and I believe ball bearings too, which the standard doesn't and you don't get a body.
The TT-02S has new arms and various other parts and is probably most advanced of them all (should be able to tell a difference in a high traction surface).

Why do you want a strap - is the standard lipo holder not good enough? You could dremel slots to then use battery tape like some previous guys but I think that's unnecessary in a casual sense..

What I learnt from a non racing setup is that I think there are a lot more DONT's than Do's and you can waste a lot of $$ doing this... e.g. I went for a shorty lipo in a mod setup when it wasn't necessary...

Hi,

I think there could be some sort of mistake here mate, I'm fairly certain the TT-02 has not been made in a Type E (only D, R and S). Plus your talking about the tray having bits for stick packs and not fitting a hard pack lipo... Mate I think you've got a TT-01 not a TT-02.
Thankfully there's a lot of similarities and you'll still be happy with the 01 for what you've said you plan to use it for.

Trimming the nubs off may allow for more steering, but you may find you need to go for thinner dogbones / high angle universals in order to achieve this.
As for fitting a hard pack lipo you may just have to go at with a dremel. This is one of the things that was fixed into the TT-02.

No such thing as a dumb question mate.
Enjoy,
Crouch.

Hey all,

Need some help with a couple of TT-02 problems.

Firstly I've got two that have started making a significant rattle from the driveline area. Happens on acceleration and reverse.
Sounds like it's somewhere in the diffs or along the driveshaft but I've exaimined everywhere and can't seem to track it down.
One of them has bearings along the drivetrain the other the stock plastic bushings but both making almost identical noise even after a fesh strip down and clean.
Thoughts?

Secondly I've got one (and I know DJ has had a similar issue) where it pulls significantly to one side.
its quite a significant hard turn mainly when not on power - I've checked for binding in the steering and front uprights, put a servo saver on, put a new servo in, checked the wheels spin freely, checked all the wheels slow down at the same rate when bench testing, checked the drivetrain bearings have no drag, no missing teeth on any cog or in the diffs, the servo seems to centre reasonably well and am now in the process of stripping the driveline and diffs.
This diffs do feel a bit gritty so I might fully clean them but does anyone else have any suggestions on where I can look to find the source of this problem? Is there any chance it could be my radio gear?

Many thanks in advance.
Crouch

Quick question for you guys...

...what's the ideal width on aluminum wheel hex hubs for a stock TT-02? Does Tamiya make one? Part number would be helpful ��

My son got his first sedan at Christmas and is looking to run a couple of TCS races, so I wanted to keep the hop-ups in the Tamiya family.

Thanks!

So If I want to get the tt02, should I get the tt02s because it has oil shocks and bearings, or should I get the tt02 and just add bearings and shocks
I have 2200mah turngy batteries, does anyone have the battery compartment specs? What other upgrades/ spare parts should I get. I think I want to install hex screws, so does anyone know of a set I can get or a place where I can order them from?

The steering uprights are the big weakness of the TT02 and TT01. Buy set of aluminum steering uprights.

If it's just to bash around I'd probably get the standard tt02, get bearings and shocks as you'll get a body that you desire. Unless you get a body locally, getting it online would be costly.

I would avoid getting hex screws, I find the standard Phillips screws easy to wrench with and quicker to come out. If you're getting a mild to fast brushless motor must needed is also a servo saver, I think a high torque Tamiya one or kimbrough medium one which I use. Adjustable turn buckle set too.

In my opinion I wouldn't spend too much on an entry kit unless you're real keen. It depends if you're racing or bashing.

All standard lipos should fit, I first used a 5000mah 2s hard pack and it fit fine. Yours should be fine too

So I will just be using it as a basher, that's not to say I won't set up a course and race it, not competive racing though. I wanna make it good, so I guess I'll get the standard tt02 and get bearings and shocks. Although, how bad are the stock friction shocks for bashing, can I get similar performance with different springs?

The better choice would be the TT-02D, TT-02S (better suspension) or the TT-02D version and choose a body, motor&ESC that you like.
They all have some oil filled shocks,bearings and in case of the TT-02D it also has the better (grey) uprights.
My personal choice would be a TT-02R or the TT-02S, this is the best value for money.

Just my personal opinion

As addicted said the latter tt02 models will give you more options, from memory some parts are stronger like the hubs.

If you're thinking of racing and can get a body locally that'll save you on shipping eg a TC body for about $20USD. Unless you combine it. If you get a shock kit with included various spring rates it'll let you experiment.

If you're bashing you will break steering uprights.

(First off, sorry about no urls, apparently I dont have enough posts on rctech yet. Understandable. Just copy and paste the name into google, and click on rc mart links)
So, I think I figured out what I am gonna do.
I was browsing on Rcmart and saw this
Tamiya 1/10 TT02 Zakspeed Capri Jager w/ ESC Motor Servo 2.4GHz Radio ARTR Combo Set #CB0770
It is the tt02, i dont know which type, but it has oil filled shocks, but no bearings. Which of course I can get
another plus is that it has an esc that can run brushed and brushless motors.
So in the title it says it comes with a radio system, but in the needed section it says it needs one. I am just gonna assume that it comes with one, and if not, well I can order one.
It also says it needs paint, does anyone know what type of paint I need, I'll probably get some off of amazon, cause I have prime
So any other things I need,
I was thinking of getting possible these upgrades, definetly the screw set and bearings
Yeah Racing RC Ball Bearing Set with Bearing Oil For Tamiya TT02 #YB0274MX
Yeah Racing Shock-Gear 50mm Damper Set for 1/10 RC Touring Car Blue #DSG-0050BU
(Although it says shocks are oil filled so a big maybe on these, if needed probs down the road)
Yeah Racing Titanium Screw Assorted Set w/ FREE Mini box for Tamiya TT02 #TS-TT02
Everyone was talking about steering uprights, I can't seem to find them could someone post a link to them, also are they good to upgrade to aluminium (Like if possible, is it actually a good move)
Is there anything else I should get?
I know I have 2200mah lipos, but I should probs get a 5000 mah one or so. I like turnigy bc they are cheap and good, so if someone could
A. post the battery tray dimensions, and the amount of give (Like say its 103, but you could fit a 105)
B. share a battery that is good but not too expinsive
Also, I have a feeling the tires that come on this are drift tires, so does anyone know of good on road threaded tires that work well for this car?

Hi James,

I wish I had completed my Type S setup so I could give you some good comparison points vs the other versions. I think the Type S has great potential for everything - drift, race, rally!

But let me try and respond to your queries in order.

I use turnigy 5000mah 7.4v lipos and they fit very snugly - just right. I think the hobbyking website has precise measurements, otherwise I can get the digital calipers out!

Definitely recommend bearings (at least in the drivetrain), servo saver and oil shocks as initial upgrades.
Yes, you will notice a massive improvement with oil shocks - much less bouncy. This is particularly relevant if your doing any sort of off-road. I doubt changing the springs on the stock friction shocks will improve them much.
If you are going off-road try and get blue-sealed ball bearings.
If you want to drift / tail out consider putting tamiya anti-wear grease into the rear diff.
If you can, an alloy steering setup with steering ball bearings makes a significant
improvement. I like the Eagle Racing one from the Broadtech website.
A parts (unless using the Type S) as spares would probably be a good idea, the difrt version ones of possible as they're stronger. Do not get the low-friction tamiya step screws for the steering posts, they snap easily.
Also highly recommend a Square brand TT-01 suspension guard (look on Banzai Hobby website) - I'm yet to break anything in the suspension area using these.

I actually differ from some people - I actually prefer titanium hex screws. They are a pain to get in and out (don't try and use an allen key, get a proper handle one) but I hate the way the stock tapping screws get loose over time if you take them in and out repeatedly.

I haven't seen a TT02 kit with oil shocks but no bearings before - I'd be double checking before purchasing.
The Zakspeed model I think should just be the stock TT02.
Paint would be Tamiya PS spray paint. It's a flexible paint designed for RC bodies.

If you can get a kit with an ESC that's good as they're a bit more cost effective that way.
The TBLE Tamiya ESC is good as you mention as it can run some brushless motors down the track.

Steering uprights are the part the wheel connects to and are part of the 'A' parts tree.
Up to you re alloy upgrade, alloy is stronger and sometimes lighter, but can bend.
Plastic has some flex to it and can sometimes bounce back.

If it is not advertised as the Drift model (TT-02D) it should not come with drift tyres.

So, what do I recommend?
If you are just using it as a basher I would cost up both the Type S and the Type D (Drift) and see if either works out significantly cheaper.
Neither comes with a body but you can get a cheap one pre-painted off eBay ideal to bash about.
The drift one will come with the reinforced bits, bearings, oil shocks, faster motor. You'll need to invest in proper grip tyres though
The Type S gets you a better suspension design, bearings, oil shocks, servo saver and I think would be a more competitive racer but may not be as durable for bashing.
I'm leaning towards the Drift Spec.

Good luck - Lettuce know how you go.
Cheers,
Crouch