TT-02D Or TT-02R?

[BigSteve]

Hi all looking for some inspiration I currently have a TT-02D Nismo Coppermix with all the essential hop ups (alu prop shaft/cups, alu motor mount and alu steering system with turnbuckles. I'm looking to purchase a second TT-02 and can't decide whether to get a second TT-02D or the TT-02R version. I have a couple of spare bodies and hop ups to fit to a drift version as above but was wondering if it would be worth going for the 'R' spec. I'm drawn to another drift spec (58604 Nissan Skyline GT-R 33) as it comes with a body and esc for £20 more than the buying a drift chassis on its own. On the other side the 'R' spec comes with a couple of nice hop ups (high speed gear set and metal dog bones) but no esc and only a torque tuned motor.

I don't race as I'm just a car park basher. Your thoughts/comments would be appreciated.

Tanks Steve.

[XV Pilot]

If I were in your position, I would go for the TT-02D Type S. That appears to be the highest spec TT-02 available at the moment, with lots of tasty hop-ups.

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-tt-02d-type-s-chassis-kit-drift-spec/rc-car-products/393905

[BigSteve]

If I were in your position, I would go for the TT-02D Type S. That appears to be the highest spec TT-02 available at the moment, with lots of tasty hop-ups.

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-tt-02d-type-s-chassis-kit-drift-spec/rc-car-products/393905

Hi I saw this chassis on Fusion's website. I see they won't be available until September.

Steve.

[XV Pilot]

True, but perhaps worth the wait?

[ChrisRx718]

Can I ask why you want another chassis exactly the same?

The TT02 is a capable drifter but there's no denying it being entry-level.

I would consider something a 'step up' from the TT chassis - perhaps a TB or TA series chassis, which are more adjustable and have a better spec straight from the box. Even a basic TA06 / TB04 is a better car than a TT02 of the highest spec.

If you already have a spare bodyshell consider buying a new kit and selling the bodyshell separately - offsetting the kit cost. Choose carefully for a bodyshell which will be easy to sell...

[volvotech]

The TT cars are great, but I'm with Chris. I'm just a basher, but my TA cars don't disappoint.

[Dojo Dave]

Hey Steve, I understand the draw to the familiarity of a chassis like the tt02 as I have 3 x tt01 chassis, however before that I had two or three tl01 chassis', the TA02sw that was just released is a sweet chassis and nice addition to a growing collection...perhaps it would bear thinking about although I fully support another simple budget chassis that you are familiar with... It comes down to comfort and use

[BigSteve]

Hi all the reason I was considering a second tt-02 was so my son and I could do some car park drifting together. I recently sold a tt-01 drift chassis to free up some funds so I could purchase a second road/drift car. I prefer the tt-02 over the tt-01 as it sems sturdier and accepts my Turnigy harcase lipo packs. By unlocking the rear diff and changing the drift wheels to on road slicks I though I'd have the best of both world.

What would be my other optiona on a low budget. I've had a look outside of Tamiya (cringe) at some RTR models. The FTX Banzai seems good value for money but the esc doesnt support lipos. I've also looked at HPI and their SPRINT looks excellent but it's over my budget.

Steve.

[GregM]

Having parts compatibility between two cars can't hurt.

If you look at other manufacturer's touring car chassis, be aware that they often leave the spur and pinion gear unprotected from dirt and dust getting inside. My brother has a Carson Modelsport Porsche that has such an exposed spur, and you can guess what grinds his gears.

[BigSteve]

For just over £100 which is what I'm looking at paying for a tamiya 58604 (tt-02d nissan skyline) there's not that much out there for that money.

Steve.

[Dojo Dave]

For just over £100 which is what I'm looking at paying for a tamiya 58604 (tt-02d nissan skyline) there's not that much out there for that money.

Steve.

Just do the Tt02, it's what you like your spares will be abundant and your son will be on an even field when you guys race each other.. Fair is Fair...

[qatmix]

Yep, tt02 sounds like a plan. Your some can learn about the car by copying you're etc and that will help him get more absorbed into the hobby.

Regarding your question on the two TT02's the R does have some nice parts the rear hubs are great for grip, but they will suck for drift.. Although the plastic ones will probably be in the box as they share the same sprue as the front hubs.

But as you are just having fun I would go for another drift kit with the shell esc etc all included

[BigSteve]

Yep, tt02 sounds like a plan. Your some can learn about the car by copying you're etc and that will help him get more absorbed into the hobby.

Regarding your question on the two TT02's the R does have some nice parts the rear hubs are great for grip, but they will suck for drift.. Although the plastic ones will probably be in the box as they share the same sprue as the front hubs.

But as you are just having fun I would go for another drift kit with the shell esc etc all included

I know the tt-02 is an entry level kit but it does represent value for money. Fortunately I have a spare prop shaft/cups, metal motor mount and aluminium steering system with turnbuckles so I could just install them into a tt-02d.

Steve.

[qatmix]

Sounds like a winner, go for a nice TT02D with shell and esc and get your son playing. I have to admit I have a soft spot for the TT02.

[BigSteve]

Sounds like a winner, go for a nice TT02D with shell and esc and get your son playing. I have to admit I have a soft spot for the TT02.

Functionality it ticks all the boxes and with the abundance of nice looking tt-01 body shells. It'll never be a competent race chassis but there's a jump up in price for the next level in chassis.

I have a db01r but I still prefer to take my neo scorcher out bashing lol.

[BigSteve]

What turn motor is ideal for drifting. The kits come with a sport's tuned. Is the efficient or would a lower turn motor be more adequate.

[Dojo Dave]

Sounds like a winner, go for a nice TT02D with shell and esc and get your son playing. I have to admit I have a soft spot for the TT02.

Perhaps you should treat yourself to a fresh one for your birthday next week..Happy early birthday.

[qatmix]

Oh I have something sorted for my birthday already

[one_hit]

I would get the TT02D Type S like XV Pilot recommended. It's got the most goodies out of the box. They should be arriving at the stores any time now. My local hobby shop took delivery of them in the same shipment as the Jimny, TA02SW 911 GT2, DT02 Kumamon and F103GT GT-R Nismo

[BigSteve]

I would get the TT02D Type S like XV Pilot recommended. It's got the most goodies out of the box. They should be arriving at the stores any time now. My local hobby shop took delivery of them in the same shipment as the Jimny, TA02SW 911 GT2, DT02 Kumamon and F103GT GT-R Nismo

Which country is that shop located. All sources indicate that it's September for availability in the UK.

Steve.

[one_hit]

Steve, the shop is located here in Manila, Philippines

[Thommo]

This thread has got me seriously looking at these chassis kits for my next project. I'm thinking of getting one of these kits and adding the 50808 TG10 long wheel axles (same as TT02T Sand Shaker), F-350 tyres and a Prerunner shell and decals to create a TT02RT Toyota Prerunner truck.

The 10mm wheel hexes come with the kit and give the same track as the Sand Shaker. Body posts and wheelbase all marry up with the TA02T bodies and the body posts are a bit longer so easy to jack up the body for wheel clearance. I'll use the settings and the longer lower shock eyelets for better ground clearance and probably retro fit a CC01 bumper the same as I've done with my TA02T trucks.

It would be great if T released a TT02T Toyota Prerunner or Chevy S-10 but that's pretty unlikely. I'm sure though that either of these would have been a better seller than the Sand Shaker.

[BigSteve]

Sounds like a winner, go for a nice TT02D with shell and esc and get your son playing. I have to admit I have a soft spot for the TT02.

Just an update I went ahead and bought a tamiya 58604 tt-02d Skyline gt-r33 kit to have the body shell and esc. The kit arrived on Friday and Tamiya have done it again. The special hardened parts (uprights, shock towers and upper gearbox cases) and the specific plated parts (battery strap and wheel adaptors) that come with the chassis only kits weren't included. They are replaced by standard spec parts.

This is another case of Tamiya given you something in one hand an take something else from your other hand. Please be aware of this if anyone is considering a tt-02d chassis.

Steve.

[ChrisRx718]

I personally don't think you've been misled by tamiya anywhere?

As said - those special parts were limited to the chassis kit, not the generic models of similar spec.

You point out in your first post you've saved £20 this way - spend that money on the parts you wanted? Or, if those parts were so essential then perhaps return the kit and buy the chassis and body separately?

[BigSteve]

I personally don't think you've been misled by tamiya anywhere?

As said - those special parts were limited to the chassis kit, not the generic models of similar spec.

You point out in your first post you've saved £20 this way - spend that money on the parts you wanted? Or, if those parts were so essential then perhaps return the kit and buy the chassis and body separately?

Please excuse my ignorance but I merely presumed that a tt-02d complete kit would have the identical chassis to that of the tt-02d chassis only kit hence the tt-02d reference on both the boxes. There are no references to the differences on any listing description that I can see with on line retailers.

Both kits come with a sport's tuned motor, motor heat sink, full bearings and cva dampers which sets them apart from the basic tt-02 chassis. The special hardened plastic parts I previously mentioned are incorporated into the chassis only kit to help with the stresses of drift style driving. Therefore any full kit that is advertised as a tt-02d drift spec (currently 4 that I know of are available) surely should have the specific parts that have been designed for drifting.

Steve.