TA-02

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I've Been out of R/C for a long while now, i have a tamiya s-10 with the TA-02. I Was Wondering, if i put 24-26mm wheels and tires, with a car body would it work? would i need new body mounts or shock towers?

Thanks if ya could help...

[miramar]

Converting your S-10 to a touring car is quite simple. However, the S-10 and its siblings Ford F150 and Toyota Prerunner aren't pure TA02's, but a mix of TA02 and TA01, which among other things means the chassis has the TA02 tub but the TA01 suspension. Accordingly, the wheelbase is 250mm and not the usual 257-260mm of most touring cars. Some bodies can be cut to fit anyway, and Tamiya has launched two different bodies (Toyota MR-S and Audi Abt TT-R) to go with the TA04SS which also has a 250mm wheelbase.

However, to convert your S-10 to touring spec, you would need more than just the body. If you have cut the bodymounts to the proper length for your S-10, you will probably need new body mounts (depending on which body you choose), and though you could use the S-10 wheels for touring tires (they are the same diametre as standard touring wheels!), you would probably want some wheels that look a little less "utilitarian" [] to go with a sleek low body. For serious handling, you would need inserts for the tires too. Lowering the model by putting spacers in the dampers is the easiest chore, especially as spacers are included in the S-10 kit (if you haven't already discarded them). S-10 shock towers are same as original TA01 and TA02 shock towers, so you don't need to change them.

So where is this leading? Well, you need some expensive parts to convert your S-10, and you "loose" your off-roader by doing so. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, I would suggest you rather get a Tamiya TL01 (or a TL01LA with the improved suspension) touring car. Depending on where you live, you might be able to get one for less money than the cost of converting your S-10, especially if you're not too hung up on a special body. Also, brand new TL01's can often be found quite cheap on eBay, but for convinience and shipping cost, it again depends on where you live.

Good luck!

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Originally posted by miramar

Converting your S-10 to a touring car is quite simple. However, the S-10 and its siblings Ford F150 and Toyota Prerunner aren't pure TA02's, but a mix of TA02 and TA01, which among other things means the chassis has the TA02 tub but the TA01 suspension. Accordingly, the wheelbase is 250mm and not the usual 257-260mm of most touring cars. Some bodies can be cut to fit anyway, and Tamiya has launched two different bodies (Toyota MR-S and Audi Abt TT-R) to go with the TA04SS which also has a 250mm wheelbase.

However, to convert your S-10 to touring spec, you would need more than just the body. If you have cut the bodymounts to the proper length for your S-10, you will probably need new body mounts (depending on which body you choose), and though you could use the S-10 wheels for touring tires (they are the same diametre as standard touring wheels!), you would probably want some wheels that look a little less "utilitarian" [

] to go with a sleek low body. For serious handling, you would need inserts for the tires too. Lowering the model by putting spacers in the dampers is the easiest chore, especially as spacers are included in the S-10 kit (if you haven't already discarded them). S-10 shock towers are same as original TA01 and TA02 shock towers, so you don't need to change them.

So where is this leading? Well, you need some expensive parts to convert your S-10, and you "loose" your off-roader by doing so. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, I would suggest you rather get a Tamiya TL01 (or a TL01LA with the improved suspension) touring car. Depending on where you live, you might be able to get one for less money than the cost of converting your S-10, especially if you're not too hung up on a special body. Also, brand new TL01's can often be found quite cheap on eBay, but for convinience and shipping cost, it again depends on where you live.

Good luck!

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GREAT! Alot more info than i could expect! Thank you so much, i'll prob check into a touring ready car...

Thanx again

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