The GT Spec Novice class is for beginner drivers only. This class is perfect for new drivers that have little to no experience, and just getting into R/C racing. Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert drivers, are not allowed in this class category.

Recommended Skill Level: Novice Only

10.1 Legal chassis platforms: TT-01, TT-01R, TT-01E, TT-01R-Type E, TT-02, TT02S, TT-02SR, TT-02R, and TT-02RR (TT Series)

10.2 The GT Spec Novice class may use any Tamiya Hop-Up-Option designed specifically for the platforms allowed above. Recommended: Ball Bearing set, Speed Tuned Gear Set, Aluminum motor mount, and Oil-filled dampers. These 4 Hop-Up-Options are all you really need.

10.3 Motor: You must use the kit supplied motor. (Mabuchi/Johnson) 540-J and RS 540 Torque Tuned motor (items 54358 & 53689) respectively. They come with all TT kits. See General Rules for Motor RPM limits.

10.4 Tires: Any TAMIYA rubber tire, and wheel, may be used. 24mm, and 26mm width wheels/tires, are permitted.

10.5 Legal race bodies: Any Tamiya 190mm GT, or Sports car body is permitted.

10.6 Minimum weight: NONE

Ill have to disagree with you there. Please read Tamiyas Spec Novice rules. It allows for any Tamiya hop up for TT02. They are accessible to all and None of which will give anyone a great advantage.

My 8 year old has raced Spec Novice for 4 years with TT02-S that is TCS legal. It’s hopped up for durability. It didn’t give him any superior advantage until he turned 7, when his driving skills really kicked in and he placed first in April.

The TT hop ups are mostly bling, makes it fun.

The rules your talking about are the TCS GT Pro Spec class is actually not a Novice class. It’s dominated by experience drivers battling it out for that extra 0.1 second.

Attend the next TCS race and enter Pro Spec and see how you do.. it’s tough. I raced it last April and battled for 3rd and eventually succumbed and placed 4th

I always thought that TT-02s in R, RR, S and SR usually don't come with any motor...

They don’t come with a motor. You would need to pick one up to run in TCS

FWIW, my club created those TTGT rules to 1) keep the cars as equal as possible, and 2) to keep initial costs as low as possible. We need more people to come play and cost is a barrier for many.

I totally see your point. However without hijacking the thread I'll just say that legal mods turn to illegal mods real quick and then you have policing issues. Sorry but I think we've all seen this kill good classes. Stick to the pogo springs and 99.9% stock cars and just keep it fun and affordable. If you want bling just run touring car, onroad needs cool spec tamiya classes like this and euro trucks.

Hi guys, Received my TT02 yesterday and most of the parts I ordered. Can't wait to start the build.

Thank your for the good info.

Does this mean you're coming to play this Sunday? :-)

No, not just yet.

And to clarify, those rules were Kingston's, Ottawa piggybacked us on purpose to create commonality between clubs.

Yes, kudos to the Kingston Club for contributing to the creation of those rules

TT02 Racing

Guy and I worked closely together to make this class the success that it is. A mains are always seconds apart, sometimes tenths. Super tight racing, all driver. This is what it's great for beginners, that have the equipment from the get go, all they have to do is learn to drive smooth and they are in the mix.

TT02 RACES

I'm getting close to finishing a TT-02 SR car to run in VTA. How are people mounting motor cooling fans to their cars when using brushless motors? I do have a Yeah Racing heat sink/fan that I can clip on, but I'm looking for a cleaner looking solution. Any ideas?