1387LikesTamiya TT02 Thread
12-28-2019 | 11:58 AM
#2236
Allowing these upgrades defeats the purpose and intent of the box stock class and I would discourage anything like this. Leave the cars as stock as possible so that everyone has the same opportunity to succeed. It's tough getting younger kids to stop playing Nintendo Switch as it is, no need to open Pandora's Box by allowing upgrades. The Tamiya Truck class is fun and no upgrades allowed other than bearings.
We also run Eurotruck at our track and people pop out those dog bones all day long.. allowing 1 simple upgrade to address that would go a long way to improve the class..
Again it’s about durability
12-28-2019 | 11:59 AM
#2237
The one thing I would allow is aluminum steering uprights for the TT01 and TT02. They are similar and break easily. The TT01E uprights are different. My friends and I raced in an enduro a few years ago and they used TT02's. I suggested to the track owner that he have plenty of the parts in stock. He had one set and in a matter of minutes it was gone. People were scrambling to find a way to fix the problem. I think an enormous bumper like the Euro Truck's might help. The aluminum doesn't improve performance or handling, but allows hackers like myself to continue and they would definitely help younger or novice drivers.
12-28-2019 | 12:10 PM
#2238
You need to have spares when racing! I carry 2 packs of C hubs for my TRF/TB Evo cars.. because those are the consumables.
The best bumper is this one by X Ray.. it covers the wheels well, it’s hard and doesn’t take $h!t from any barrier lol
https://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/prod....asp?p_id=1862
The best bumper is this one by X Ray.. it covers the wheels well, it’s hard and doesn’t take $h!t from any barrier lol
https://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/prod....asp?p_id=1862
12-28-2019 | 02:18 PM
#2239
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 7,664
TCS GT Spec Novice is a box stock + a short list of hop ups. These hop ups would be hand picked for durability, not bling. It’s also a very popular class at TCS.
We also run Eurotruck at our track and people pop out those dog bones all day long.. allowing 1 simple upgrade to address that would go a long way to improve the class..
Again it’s about durability
We also run Eurotruck at our track and people pop out those dog bones all day long.. allowing 1 simple upgrade to address that would go a long way to improve the class..
Again it’s about durability
12-28-2019 | 04:45 PM
#2240
Exactly. The key word is "Fun" and the TT-02 kit can provide lots of inexpensive fun for anyone looking to try on road racing. My club, along with a few others in the area, are trying to start a TTGT class using the base TT-01 and TT-02 chassis. No SS or R models, just the base versions. We've set rules as follows;
PROPOSED Rules for TTGT (Spec class)
CHASSIS: stock TT01 / TT01E or base TT02 / TT02SE ( B/D/T/S/R/RR variants NOT permitted)
ESC: "Box stock" Tamyia ESC as delivered in the OEM box
TIRES: Gravity Racing USGT tires on styled spoked rims
SERVO: Open (servo saver may be added)
BODY: Scale Tamyia Sports car bodies only, no TC, Prototype or Stock Sedan style bodies
WINGS: Molded plastic and only what came in the kit - no non-OEM wings may be added
MOTOR: Tamyia brushed Silver can 540 Torque Tuned motor ( for the initial run this season for the class whatever motor that came in the kit may be run )
BATTERY: Lipo 2 cell, 8000 mah Max
Only Allowed Modifications
PROPOSED Rules for TTGT (Spec class)
CHASSIS: stock TT01 / TT01E or base TT02 / TT02SE ( B/D/T/S/R/RR variants NOT permitted)
ESC: "Box stock" Tamyia ESC as delivered in the OEM box
TIRES: Gravity Racing USGT tires on styled spoked rims
SERVO: Open (servo saver may be added)
BODY: Scale Tamyia Sports car bodies only, no TC, Prototype or Stock Sedan style bodies
WINGS: Molded plastic and only what came in the kit - no non-OEM wings may be added
MOTOR: Tamyia brushed Silver can 540 Torque Tuned motor ( for the initial run this season for the class whatever motor that came in the kit may be run )
BATTERY: Lipo 2 cell, 8000 mah Max
Only Allowed Modifications
- Hex screws may be used in place of the OEM Tamyia screws
- Nylon bushings maybe replaced with ball bearings
- battery connectors may be swapped for Deans or other type connection
- Round Lipo batteries are preferred However - Chassis ribs may be removed to allow a standard rectangular Lipo batteries to be used ( will allow racers to use batteries they may already have keeping costs down)
12-28-2019 | 06:33 PM
#2241
12-29-2019 | 03:36 AM
#2242
Tech Rookie
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 1
Exactly. The key word is "Fun" and the TT-02 kit can provide lots of inexpensive fun for anyone looking to try on road racing. My club, along with a few others in the area, are trying to start a TTGT class using the base TT-01 and TT-02 chassis. No SS or R models, just the base versions. We've set rules as follows;
PROPOSED Rules for TTGT (Spec class)
CHASSIS: stock TT01 / TT01E or base TT02 / TT02SE ( B/D/T/S/R/RR variants NOT permitted)
ESC: "Box stock" Tamyia ESC as delivered in the OEM box
TIRES: Gravity Racing USGT tires on styled spoked rims
SERVO: Open (servo saver may be added)
BODY: Scale Tamyia Sports car bodies only, no TC, Prototype or Stock Sedan style bodies
WINGS: Molded plastic and only what came in the kit - no non-OEM wings may be added
MOTOR: Tamyia brushed Silver can 540 Torque Tuned motor ( for the initial run this season for the class whatever motor that came in the kit may be run )
BATTERY: Lipo 2 cell, 8000 mah Max
Only Allowed Modifications
PROPOSED Rules for TTGT (Spec class)
CHASSIS: stock TT01 / TT01E or base TT02 / TT02SE ( B/D/T/S/R/RR variants NOT permitted)
ESC: "Box stock" Tamyia ESC as delivered in the OEM box
TIRES: Gravity Racing USGT tires on styled spoked rims
SERVO: Open (servo saver may be added)
BODY: Scale Tamyia Sports car bodies only, no TC, Prototype or Stock Sedan style bodies
WINGS: Molded plastic and only what came in the kit - no non-OEM wings may be added
MOTOR: Tamyia brushed Silver can 540 Torque Tuned motor ( for the initial run this season for the class whatever motor that came in the kit may be run )
BATTERY: Lipo 2 cell, 8000 mah Max
Only Allowed Modifications
- Hex screws may be used in place of the OEM Tamyia screws
- Nylon bushings maybe replaced with ball bearings
- battery connectors may be swapped for Deans or other type connection
- Round Lipo batteries are preferred However - Chassis ribs may be removed to allow a standard rectangular Lipo batteries to be used ( will allow racers to use batteries they may already have keeping costs down)
12-30-2019 | 10:50 AM
#2243
Tech Adept
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 121
I'm trying to get something like this off the ground around here.
The key is less about costs (since a well painted body costs more than the whole darn car) but focus on who is the better driver not who has the better setup - and as you say if you don't allow any adjustments to be made you limit the class getting out of control. (I personally would allow cosmetic mods, just so people can feel they have something different, even though they have no performance impact).
Trick is trying to get the ones that have 4-5 xrays to drive a tub car again. It's not like they are budget sensitive
Seth
The key is less about costs (since a well painted body costs more than the whole darn car) but focus on who is the better driver not who has the better setup - and as you say if you don't allow any adjustments to be made you limit the class getting out of control. (I personally would allow cosmetic mods, just so people can feel they have something different, even though they have no performance impact).
Trick is trying to get the ones that have 4-5 xrays to drive a tub car again. It's not like they are budget sensitive
Seth
01-07-2020 | 04:19 AM
#2246
Suspended
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 17
Just bought a TT02RR from RCJAZ for $206 Australian and after downloading the instruction manual I've noticed that it doesn't come with silicone diff oil for the front and rear sealed diffs.
What do you guys recommend as starting point for front and rear diff oil weights with a 10.5-8.5T motor?
What do you guys recommend as starting point for front and rear diff oil weights with a 10.5-8.5T motor?
01-07-2020 | 01:14 PM
#2247
Just bought a TT02RR from RCJAZ for $206 Australian and after downloading the instruction manual I've noticed that it doesn't come with silicone diff oil for the front and rear sealed diffs.What do you guys recommend as starting point for front and rear diff oil weights with a 10.5-8.5T motor?
01-07-2020 | 06:57 PM
#2248
Tech Rookie
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 2
Getting back after a really long time
It's been 15 plus years since I have had a RC car. I just started back and picked up a tt02 Audi and would like some information on upgrades and running on lipo. I have picked up 2 trucks over the summer and they run on 3s so I have 5 packs and only one 2 s
01-08-2020 | 06:35 AM
#2249
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 62
From: Brazil
I kicked off the indoor season for myself today. With the upcoming Tamiya Euro Cup race in mind, I brought the TT-02s to the track. The track got new carpet and a new layout. I found a decent rhythm quite fast, but had to fight a little with the car. The rear was stepping out suddenly. I tried a lot of things without effect. Later in the day a little less droop and a reduction of the steering angle helped this problem. I then cured it by taking out 1mm of the rear inner camber link shims
After that I could increase the steering angle again and finally got some consistent runs 
By the way: Has anybody already driven the new Ford Mustang? Does it have a good performance?
car because I want to see what you did with the rear bumper mount. Did you cut it?.....By the way, I loved your car, I am looking to build one exactly as yours.
