1387LikesTamiya TT02 Thread
10-29-2017 | 09:47 AM
#1636
As the temperatures get colder I have been finding the, already slippery, USGT tires to be like running on ice. I decided to actually use the original Fuch's that came with the RSR body and got some of the Tamiya Super Soft Radials. Holy cow are they soft....but with that said after two packs through them there has not been any notable wear so far. They do stick well and the car looks much more scale with the higher profile tires and scale wheels.
Cheers,
Jim
Cheers,
Jim
Jim, what do you clean your tyres with?
Pick up some SXT traction compound. I use it to clean the tyre after a race and then use it to pre the tyre before the race. I think you will find it helpful in putting the power down.
The Tamiya super soft radials are sticky.. did you pick up the 30 mm for the rears as well?
10-29-2017 | 05:25 PM
#1637
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Those USGT tyres are not that slippery..
Jim, what do you clean your tyres with?
Pick up some SXT traction compound. I use it to clean the tyre after a race and then use it to pre the tyre before the race. I think you will find it helpful in putting the power down.
The Tamiya super soft radials are sticky.. did you pick up the 30 mm for the rears as well?
Jim, what do you clean your tyres with?
Pick up some SXT traction compound. I use it to clean the tyre after a race and then use it to pre the tyre before the race. I think you will find it helpful in putting the power down.
The Tamiya super soft radials are sticky.. did you pick up the 30 mm for the rears as well?
Yea, I bought the 26MM fronts and 30MM rears. I put two packs through them yesterday and I am surprised that there is really no noticeable wear after 60 minutes of run time, with how soft they feel I was expecting them to wear very quickly.
Cheers,
Jim
10-30-2017 | 12:34 PM
#1639
WD40 is a magnet for all debris to gum up the tyre.
It initially gives good traction but as you use drive, debris sticks to tyre creating assentially new layer.
That's why we don't use it anymore.
Brake fluid cleaner, Robson lighter fluid, Naphtolente, and simple green are all good for cleaning the tyres and do not remove the oils in the rubber.
It initially gives good traction but as you use drive, debris sticks to tyre creating assentially new layer.
That's why we don't use it anymore.
Brake fluid cleaner, Robson lighter fluid, Naphtolente, and simple green are all good for cleaning the tyres and do not remove the oils in the rubber.
11-02-2017 | 04:29 AM
#1641
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Not a lot, I would say after bearings the next must do would be shocks. The CVA's would be fine and they are cheap. I would also consider doing rear hubs with more toe to tame oversteer....then add some tires and you are good to go.
Cheers,
Jim
Cheers,
Jim
11-02-2017 | 12:14 PM
#1642
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 90
From: Rancho Cordova
Can you guys suggest a servo for the TT02 I am currently building? I would like to get something decent for under $30, could spend more but rather keep this a less expensive build, setting up for Truck racing.
11-02-2017 | 12:55 PM
#1643
Check out taticrc.com and look at the TSX40,that's what I'm installing in my TT02 and it's $21.99. Hope this helps....
11-03-2017 | 07:00 AM
#1645
Tech Rookie
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 13
From: Kitchener, Ontario
Woot. I just came into possession of a previously loved Tamiya TT-02 (Nissan Skyline body). It has a4000kv brushless in it, but is otherwise stock. Recommended spare parts (cheap upgrades)? Required upgrades?
Also however, some screws have stripped, any ideas on repairing/replacing screws? (god I hate Philips screw heads).
Many thanks.
Also however, some screws have stripped, any ideas on repairing/replacing screws? (god I hate Philips screw heads).
Many thanks.
11-03-2017 | 12:49 PM
#1646
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Woot. I just came into possession of a previously loved Tamiya TT-02 (Nissan Skyline body). It has a4000kv brushless in it, but is otherwise stock. Recommended spare parts (cheap upgrades)? Required upgrades?
Also however, some screws have stripped, any ideas on repairing/replacing screws? (god I hate Philips screw heads).
Many thanks.
Also however, some screws have stripped, any ideas on repairing/replacing screws? (god I hate Philips screw heads).
Many thanks.
Cheers,
Jim
11-04-2017 | 10:38 AM
#1649
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 87
From: NC
Woot. I just came into possession of a previously loved Tamiya TT-02 (Nissan Skyline body). It has a4000kv brushless in it, but is otherwise stock. Recommended spare parts (cheap upgrades)? Required upgrades?
Also however, some screws have stripped, any ideas on repairing/replacing screws? (god I hate Philips screw heads).
Many thanks.
Also however, some screws have stripped, any ideas on repairing/replacing screws? (god I hate Philips screw heads).
Many thanks.
11-07-2017 | 04:57 PM
#1650