New tamiya tt02 chassis but what's wrong

[joshuaT 15]

So I bought a used tt02 mustang, don't judge me, and it had some broken pieces. So I bought a new chassis but there are rubbing issues with the steering pieces. I know I can simply cut it to fit but do other tt02's do this box stock?

Debating on going alloy anyways but would I still have the same issue with either tamiya or an off brand?

[Aerobert 2326]

7 minutes ago, joshuaT said:

So I bought a used tt02 mustang, don't judge me, and it had some broken pieces. So I bought a new chassis but there are rubbing issues with the steering pieces. I know I can simply cut it to fit but do other tt02's do this box stock?

Debating on going alloy anyways but would I still have the same issue with either tamiya or an off brand?

Could you post a picture a little bit zoomed out?

[Aerobert 2326]

I think you have an assembly error. I think the steering part is upside down. Please check the manual.

[Aerobert 2326]

This how the steering looks like in my TT-02...

[joshuaT 15]

Yup PO looks to may have not assembled it correctly. 

[joshuaT 15]

[Kowalski86 4274]

Your bellcranks are setup wrong, and there are a few incorrect screws used in some places. The tip of the screw to your servo arm shouldn't be sticking out so far.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with buying used (I do it all the time), you just need to be careful and assume that it'll need work.

[joshuaT 15]

34 minutes ago, Kowalski86 said:

Your bellcranks are setup wrong, and there are a few incorrect screws used in some places. The tip of the screw to your servo arm shouldn't be sticking out so far.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with buying used (I do it all the time), you just need to be careful and assume that it'll need work.

Time to break out the manual and start over.

[Kpowell911 2245]

18 minutes ago, joshuaT said:

Time to break out the manual and start over.

This. You just need to rebuild it as per manual 

[Juggular 5088]

I'm just adding a photo, so that what other members have said is easier to see.

That piece you need to turn 180, is flat on one side.  Currently, the side that's bowing out is facing backward. That should be toward the front.  The flat side should face the rear.  The flat side is what's preventing the rubbing.    

And the piece that's attached to the horn is attached to the side closer to the servo body.  That long screw on the servo horn doesn't look all that secure either.   

 

[joshuaT 15]

3 hours ago, Kowalski86 said:

Your bellcranks are setup wrong, and there are a few incorrect screws used in some places. The tip of the screw to your servo arm shouldn't be sticking out so far.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with buying used (I do it all the time), you just need to be careful and assume that it'll need work.

Time to break out the manual and start over.

 

Turns out PO superglued thr A3 pieces also 😆 🤣 😂 😹 

 

Guess I do need to upgrade my steering linkage. 

[TurnipJF 10243]

It is a worthwhile upgrade to make. Your car's handling will thank you for it.