Tamiyamandan 0 Posted December 8, 2004 Hello all, not sure if this was posted before but I saw Kit Number 58216 Ford Escort Rereleased as kit number 58335 With a TT01 chassis...Just wnated everyone to know...I know the New Hornet kit is 58336...I wonder what is next??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yannick 0 Posted December 8, 2004 yeah, heard about that... but I actually don't like it that they (re-)release all the cool bodies like 190 amg, m3, ...and all other new bodies on the TT01 chassis. is the TT01 really so popular then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan(2) 89 Posted December 8, 2004 quote:is the TT01 really so popular then?id="quote">id="quote">Cheap! and, imho one of the best starters-tamiya-chassis. Easy & strong and hop-up till you drop Stefan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ideal2k 3 Posted December 8, 2004 Well I've got a TT01 runner, and really it's ok - the most serious issue I have with it is the plastic driveshafts are totally worthless and could just as well be thrown in the trash - they really are THAT useless.. any sort of remotely powerful motor, and the drive pins will come out of the shafts - leaving you with a bare bone and no drive pin through the end. Luckily alu dogbones were only $20 including shipping from Japan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyamandan 0 Posted December 8, 2004 Well I am glad for the re-releases...Not so much for the chassis but for the bodies.....The original Mercedes and BMW are so expensive...but can now get a nice model of them for only around $100 each....But I hope that the more vintage R-Releases keep the vintage chassis....just my 2 cents... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesmcc 0 Posted December 8, 2004 Hey Sefan, does the TT01 really hop-up that well? Can you make those suckers fly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan(2) 89 Posted December 9, 2004 quote:Hey Sefan, does the TT01 really hop-up that well? Can you make those suckers fly? id="quote">id="quote"> Slap in a 12 turn and you make everything fly its just a quistion about, how long does it take before you kill the car after that [}] I am not a expert in hop-ups for TT01, but i can imagine that the car won't keep up that long with only a hot motor and no further modifications. Stefan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ideal2k 3 Posted December 9, 2004 quote: Originally posted by Stefanquote:Hey Sefan, does the TT01 really hop-up that well? Can you make those suckers fly? id="quote">id="quote"> I am not a expert in hop-ups for TT01, but i can imagine that the car won't keep up that long with only a hot motor and no further modifications. id="quote">id="quote">Well the major weaknesses are the plastic drive shafts and the plasstic centre shaft, but you can get all those in aluminum for about $26+shipping. I also think you really should get some ball bearings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiggusDitchus 38 Posted December 9, 2004 The TT01 is stunning for the price, race my mildly hopped up one and keep up with more expensive machinery. pity bout the shell [:I] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesmcc 0 Posted December 9, 2004 Yeah, I always figured the ball bearings are a no brainer, but I was wondering if the car actually handles well or is it out of control when mildly hopped-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ideal2k 3 Posted December 9, 2004 No it actually handles quite well, surprisingly enough [] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
