BT-01.. ?!

[Sogogi 3362]

I thought front motor means motor in front of front axle… like ff01, xv01 etc. interesting that for rear drive, we call it MR / RR etc.

 

Anyhow, it would be fun to change the configuration. 

[Sogogi 3362]

5 hours ago, Kowalski86 said:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid036x959HYXEwbVzvVptwJGSKotFFP8tQ8Shh4KLQW5NQXmMHHa9u6y692pYmZ7jTFel&id=100063530950166

Here's some more shots, of note is what looks like a BT-01 "Pro" variant, I'm curious if it'll come with the brushless setup on display.

That pro version looking one looks cool…

[Kowalski86 4486]

22 minutes ago, Sogogi said:

That pro version looking one looks cool…

If you look to the left in this shot, I think there's an MB-01 pro too.

[toyolien 6118]

31 minutes ago, Kowalski86 said:

If you look to the left in this shot, I think there's an MB-01 pro too.

 

Tamiya usually show new cars with all the available hop ups fitted at most shows.

[SlideWRX 988]

12 hours ago, Honza said:

Kentech posted some photos of BT-01 from Tamiya fair. It really can be configured as front motor, rear wheel drive

 

That has the drive coming out the other side of the spur box to the MB-01!  I wonder if the bits can be combined into 4wd....  Also, they added a raised battery mount to run the shaft under it.  can the motor be run in the center 'high/drift' spot, and put a heatsink/fan on it that looks like a motor?  Time will tell.

[Sogogi 3362]

1 hour ago, SlideWRX said:

That has the drive coming out the other side of the spur box to the MB-01!  I wonder if the bits can be combined into 4wd....  Also, they added a raised battery mount to run the shaft under it.  can the motor be run in the center 'high/drift' spot, and put a heatsink/fan on it that looks like a motor?  Time will tell.

I feel like it may be possible since some people already built 4wd mb-01…

[Kowalski86 4486]

16 hours ago, SlideWRX said:

That has the drive coming out the other side of the spur box to the MB-01!  I wonder if the bits can be combined into 4wd....

It is very likely possible, but I I'm not sure what the benefit would be over buying a TT chassis from the getgo.

This guy has a few videos on an MB01 AWD conversion, including a running video.

[twaleta 161]

Bt01 looks... Well i dont know.But if its a rwd or fwd someone please make it a drag car.Would be a great sleeper against the sct drag cars and would be fun to see

[alvinlwh 7426]

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[Kowalski86 4486]

Here's an interview with the designer, does anyone here know Japanese?

[markbt73 6003]

OK, Tamiya, if you're listening, here's what I want: This chassis, with parts for all 3 drivetrain layouts included, along with full bearings, CVA shocks, a silver-can motor, and a 1060 ESC... but NO body, wheels, or tires. Sell it for $150 or less street price, and I'll buy at least 2 right off the bat.

[toyolien 6118]

8 minutes ago, markbt73 said:

OK, Tamiya, if you're listening, here's what I want: This chassis, with parts for all 3 drivetrain layouts included, along with full bearings, CVA shocks, a silver-can motor, and a 1060 ESC... but NO body, wheels, or tires. Sell it for $150 or less street price, and I'll buy at least 2 right off the bat.

I'd also want reinforced plastics instead of ABS.

[Kowalski86 4486]

1 hour ago, markbt73 said:

OK, Tamiya, if you're listening, here's what I want: This chassis, with parts for all 3 drivetrain layouts included, along with full bearings, CVA shocks, a silver-can motor, and a 1060 ESC... but NO body, wheels, or tires. Sell it for $150 or less street price, and I'll buy at least 2 right off the bat.

I'm sure that there will be a "pro" version that'll fit that criteria.

1 hour ago, toyolien said:

I'd also want reinforced plastics instead of ABS.

Same here, "good" plastic and machine screws, so we can try all of the various setups without stripping screw threads.

[Alexei 761]

ordered one at the local hobby shop yesterday. it is rather cheap actually. very curious to see how it is. they said according to the supplier it would released during next month, but i doubt it would be out that fast.

[Sogogi 3362]

15 hours ago, Alexei said:

ordered one at the local hobby shop yesterday. it is rather cheap actually. very curious to see how it is. they said according to the supplier it would released during next month, but i doubt it would be out that fast.

Just realized its msrp is almost same as grasshopper… tempting! (Especially fwd mode)

[ChrisRx718 4707]

37 minutes ago, Sogogi said:

Just realized its msrp is almost same as grasshopper… tempting! (Especially fwd mode)

It's looking rather expensive here in the UK, around 20-25% more than a TT02 kit. 

It would make a lot more sense at Grasshopper money (sub-£90). But at a predicted £140-150 it's a bit of a strange pricing strategy.

[Kowalski86 4486]

51 minutes ago, ChrisRx718 said:

It's looking rather expensive here in the UK, around 20-25% more than a TT02 kit. 

It would make a lot more sense at Grasshopper money (sub-£90). But at a predicted £140-150 it's a bit of a strange pricing strategy.

The MSRP is $40 more than a basic TT02 kit, so I guess you're paying for a more "scale" experience? Or it'll have bearings?

 

[Sogogi 3362]

Hmm so tower has it for 138.60 which is about $10 more than grasshopper and inline with basic tt-02 kits…

Initially i wasn’t interested by the look of it…. But I became a fan of fwd cars.. so I may try to snag one for christmas. 
(currently have ff03/m05/ff01)

[Alexei 761]

i was thinking it would start out at around 200€ since it is a new kit, but it is more like 148€ which isnt bad. you can find TT-02 kits that costs more, or less, depending the body. the Supra body with the BT-01 is just what i want, so thats great. but i have no idea about bearings, i sort of expect it plastic bushings, because you know, Tamiya.

[Sogogi 3362]

39 minutes ago, Alexei said:

i was thinking it would start out at around 200€ since it is a new kit, but it is more like 148€ which isnt bad. you can find TT-02 kits that costs more, or less, depending the body. the Supra body with the BT-01 is just what i want, so thats great. but i have no idea about bearings, i sort of expect it plastic bushings, because you know, Tamiya.

I bet 20 bushings on no bearings!

[Kowalski86 4486]

3 hours ago, Alexei said:

 i sort of expect it plastic bushings, because you know, Tamiya.

They do make some of the finest bushings in the business!

[Sogogi 3362]

Tamiya a.k.a. King of bushings (?)

[hamtaro 102]

It's got the good old tamiya friction "dampers".  And what pairs perfectly with those dampers...good old tamiya bushings.  The best of both worlds

[TurnipJF 10462]

1 hour ago, hamtaro said:

It's got the good old tamiya friction "dampers".  And what pairs perfectly with those dampers...good old tamiya bushings.  The best of both worlds

I bet as an added bonus they even throw in a soft squishy alloy pinion!

[Alexei 761]

2 hours ago, hamtaro said:

It's got the good old tamiya friction "dampers".  And what pairs perfectly with those dampers...good old tamiya bushings.  The best of both worlds

i happen to have a set of new Tamiya CVA oil dampers laying around, i guess it would be perfect to use those on my BT-01.