How To Build a Tamiya TT02 for ROAD - 10 Low-Cost Hop-Ups, Mods & Tips!

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Күн бұрын

Hello and welcome to this video about how I built and modified my Tamiya TT-02 chassis for running on the road - on a budget!
The TT-02 is a great entry-level Tamiya 4WD chassis, but it has several limitations out-of-the-box. I wanted to show how you can address these limitations without breaking the bank - so in this video I go through cheap or no-cost mods to improve the performance and speed of the chassis. At each step, I try to explain each mod and also outline the benefits it will give the chassis. These mods are very simple to do, if you can build this kit, you can easily make these mods! When added together they make a big difference to the road running and the long life of the RC car. The title says 10 mods or tips, but I think I also squeezed in a couple more!!!
My TT-02 will be fitted with the awesome Ford GT Mk2 body shell. Look out for future videos of this Tamiya, running videos and speed tests coming up!
I really hope you find at least one of these mods or tips of interest and can use the info to improve the running of your TT-02. Have fun!
Here is a link to the supplier I use on eBay for the stainless hex screws. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181024489629
They are the cheapest I've found - about £3 for 50 M3x10mm button head screws! And a pack of 100 is only a few pence more. Free postage. They don't do packs for Tamiya kits, you just have to buy M3 screws of different lengths to match the length of the ones in the kit. I buy packs of 8mm, 10mm, 12mm and 15mm screws and just use the Tamiya ones if any longer screws are needed.

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@aviano72 8 ай бұрын

As an TT02 aficionado, owner of 19 TT02's i approve this video 😉😆 D15 i always say, throw it away, it's useless. Also that motor cover as you say is useless unless u use a fan. Great video Mark!

@MarkBryanRC 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the approval 🙏 Are! I think you an authority with 19 TT02 's!!! It's a great chassis and even better with a little tweaking! All the best my friend 😎🤝👍

@anthonydunstone8398 9 ай бұрын

Just bought a tt02 on weekend and this video is nothing less than great to help understand what's doing what and why people are buying all this extra stuff. I'll deffo be putting some of these into action 😊

@MarkBryanRC 8 ай бұрын

Great purchase, Anthony! Have fun with the upgrades, these are great chassis to tinker with! Cheers! 👊👍

@WhyNotTry_ 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! This was my first ever RC Car build and I needed some tips on mods to get and do before I built it. Thank you!

@MarkBryanRC 29 күн бұрын

You are very welcome - Glad I could help! Great to hear you are into this great hobby, thanks for the kind comment and have fun with your TT02! 😎👊👍

@jesseortega8598 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. I have the TT- 02. 92 Audi V8 version. I'll be Ordering those hop up parts. Thank you Mark.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to be of some help. That's a great version of the TT02, should look amazing when done! Enjoy! 😎👍

@CDRaff 7 ай бұрын

Hey Mark. I just wanted to say thanks for all your TT-02 guidance. I had been looking at Tamiya RC kits for a while, but felt too in over my head to actually decide which kit and what I needed to complete it. Your videos helped a lot in getting me comfortable enough to actually pull the trigger on one. I just ordered one and almost all the hop-up parts you suggested to go with it. Thanks again.

@MarkBryanRC 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks for the kind comment. Great to know the info was of some use! I hope the new kit and all the hop-ups give you a lot of pleasure. Enjoy! 😎👌👍

@sagnhill Жыл бұрын

I love these TT-02 vids you have. Over the past 40 years I been a truck/crawler RC type of guy and only recently getting into the street RCs. I've learned a lot, thanks.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comment! Yeah, it's cool to try all the different types of RC, such a great hobby! Cheers! 👍

@louiscastero6566 3 ай бұрын

Indeed a great low cost Hop up accessories mod tips video (enjoy watching)... thanks buddy, you're simply awesome~

@MarkBryanRC 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Louis! This is a great chassis to work on and has a lot of potential, I've had a lot of fun with mine. Thanks for the great comment, buddy! 😎🙏👍

@rccrawlersmid-wales645 2 жыл бұрын

Mark, that was fantastic. These are always some of my favourite vids of yours - really useful and interesting, and full of great knowledge (so much better than just watching people throw money at them without much how or why). Great stuff, keep it up and hoping you're keeping well! 😎👍

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Steve! Great to read, I'm happy that you like these build and hop-up vids, even though they aren't crawler related (lucky for me!) But then I love watching your crawler videos, even though they are not Tamiya related - it just shows what a great hobby this is. I'd love to own some of those rigs you have, I think I need to find time in the future to have a go at one of those builds, I can always ask you for help when I inevitably get stuck! Hope you are doing OK, too, I'm alright, thanks! All the best, mate. 😎👍

@michaelmnmnguyen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. You are a genius at explaining things to a newbie like me.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Michael! Thank you for the positive feedback, it's really appreciated. I hope you are enjoying the hobby, very best wishes from Mark... :)

@alastairmulholland2581 2 жыл бұрын

Your build videos are top class,you go into a lot of detail.Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Your comment is much appreciated, Alastair! Yes, it takes an awful lot of time and effort to make a video like this, best part of 3 or 4 full days with the editing as well. Thank you so much!

@Crummieboi56 2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna get another tub (because I stripped out the screw holes), aluminum steering knuckles, a screw set, a prop shaft, and the steering upgrade set, thanks Mark!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there! Pity you had to shell out for a new tub, those holes are too easy to strip! I like the sound of your upgrades, all the best with them! Cheers!

@Crummieboi56 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC thanks! You too!

@madsrcbuggy 2 жыл бұрын

"That's my last tip, for more grip!" Ouyeah, Mark, that was great! That was a really and useful video, lots of knowledge in there, even if I'm not building a road TT-02, still great tips! For 3rd party shocks, I'm almost decided I'll try the ones from Yeah Racing, I'll see how they are, would be nice to find a budget option that I can trust are good... Have a great weekend there, mate! Was nice seeing your shed in Pete Wylie's video, it was pretty much exactly like I had imagined it would be.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe, Ouyeah, glad you liked it, Mads! It's always good to watch some nerdy RC content if you are a nerdy RC fan like us! I've heard a lot of good things about those Yeah Racing shocks, good luck with those, I think Rob has a set and loves them. Oh, so pleased that you liked Pete's video, it was great to meet him and drink his beer! That shed is my favourite place, I can get away from it all up these and immerse myself into RC and games, happy days. Enjoy your weekend, too, my mate! 😎👍

@0megaming Жыл бұрын

I tried it myself on my subie and got like a full centimeter more clearance out of it ^^ Nice, now, I go rallying even harder XD

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Nice work! I'm really pleased to hear that the modifications worked for your car. Have fun, rally hard! :O)

@0megaming Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁👍 In also made wheel housings out of plastic cups and powerful duct tape, painted it like the inside of my car (outside it's midnightblue with sparkle in the sun and black in the inside, also the 3 back windows are blacked). I just habe to wait till tuesday, bc one of the bones, that transfer the movement to the wheels, got lost and I'm waiting for the spare parts xD But when they're there, I'll be hard to that car, when it's fixed xD Saturday, I'm gonna hit auf basher track with it (second time there and even without the raising, it was more fun for me, than the people from the local RC club expected me to have, when they saw me putting it in the pit lane for the first time xD sorry for that wall of text, I got exited x3) btw, I got the Subaru Impreza Monte Carlo '99 on the TT02 chassis 😎

@KaniZRC 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered one of this tt-02 kit (my first tamiya NSX). Will be making custom titanium one piece center drive shaft for mod 1 etc.... great video👍

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you got one coming! That titanium mod sounds superb, super strong and super light! Thanks for the kind words, all the best! 😎👍

@TheTruthWillBRevealed 10 ай бұрын

Hi Mark, what a great video you've got here. Its perfect for giving first time TT-02 builders like myself ideas for some hop-ups to start with. I actually watched it twice and the second time I typed out each hop-up to ease up ordering the parts. Thanks again.

@MarkBryanRC 10 ай бұрын

That is very kind of you to say and I really appreciate it. Glad it was helpful though! I keep meaning to list all the hop-up part numbers in the description... anyway, many thanks!

@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 2 жыл бұрын

I can highly recommend the Yeah Racing Shocks. They come in all sizes from 50mm to 120mm. And as you know, I replace all Shock O-Rings with Team Associated X-Rings. DO NOT Leak! FANTASTIC set of Tips my English Brother!! 👍👍🍻 Filling in the gaps under the Steering has got to be the BEST TT-02 tip ever!!! Almost everyone has some Foam like that laying around.... Cutting it into strips is easy, and does improve grip. Another on list of Top Tips in this Video!! Something ill definitely share with novices. 😉 ATB dear Friend. That's going to be a fast Ford!!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, my American Bro! Yes, those shocks are so much better than the ones I got, but downside is they are a lot more expensive. I think Rob has a set and was mightily impressed. Glad an RC veteran like you approves of my list - simple but effective, good advice for an RC novice, I hope! ATB to you and yours! :O)

@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC Your Videos always inform and entertain all skill levels!! I'm going to be trying an experiment... I got some Chinese Alumininium Shocks, 4 for $20, and I'm going to find out if the premium seals actually make them any good. They arrived in a bag full of OIL, so they've got nowhere to go but UP!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

As ever, you are too kind, Carmine! Oh, I like the sound of your experiment, it might just WORK!!! :D

@grahammcdonald6011 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video, one of the most useful I’ve watched in a while - simple explanation and useful tips. Thank you Mark!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the kind words, Graham! It means a lot because I put a lot of effort into this video - I'm happy that you approve! Cheers!

@petergoodwin2465 2 жыл бұрын

Always well explained and very useful. Thanks Mark , great video again.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Peter! I really appreciate that, as I did try hard to cover all the main points with some kind of explanation behind my thinking. All the best, mate! :O)

@HaydadRC 2 жыл бұрын

Top tips as always Mark! In an easy to understand format! Well done my friend! 👍😊

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, Jeremy, always a pleasure, my friend - have a great weekend! 👍😎

@hyne1972 Жыл бұрын

Like the way you explain things in layman’s terms, getting back into RC and just got a tt02 155 Alfa

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, I explain things simply because that's how I think! 🤣 But seriously, much appreciated and welcome back to the hobby, the TT02 155 Alfa is a great choice - enjoy! 😎👌👍

@paulrobinson9355 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips, perfect for my future builds! Thank you Mark 👍👍

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Paul! It's great to know that someone gets something from the video, it makes it all worthwhile. Cheers! 👍

@kennyH20 2 жыл бұрын

Great build Mark. Thank you for sharing as always

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome, Ken! And thank YOU for watching and commenting, it means a lot! 👍

@axxonn01 Жыл бұрын

This was wonderful. Thank you!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the great comment! :)

@TheWoodlandhoBo 2 жыл бұрын

This is great mark. Just ordered my first tt 02 to make with my daughter this Christmas. Escort Cassie kit. Thank you for you videos 👍🏻

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, thanks very much! Great to hear you have a TT02 on order, I'm sure you and your daughter will both love it, you can't beat an Escort Cossie! Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment - all the best from Mark... 😀

@UncleBobsRC 2 жыл бұрын

Great build & tips my brother!!!! Like the little bend in the antenna tube also, a thing I do a lot. Helps it from rubbing on the paint & you don't need a hole in the great looking body!!!! What more can I say, AWESOME job Mark!!!!!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hiya Bob! Appreciated my friend, I know you already know most of these tricks, but the video isn't for you RC veterans! Hehe, you saw the bend? Eagle eyed as ever, my brother from another mother!!! :P

@carlkeig5640 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video Mark,I have a TT02B and I'll b using some of these mods in the future, I really like the high speed gear set and the ally propshaft, the motor seems like a bargain too.People spend a fortune on hopup parts but this video proves that it's not necessary 👌.Thanks for uploading this mate 🙏👊

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Carl! So good to hear that you enjoyed the video. Yeah, most of these mods are good for the TT02B, too. It's very easy to just throw money (if you have it) at an RC kit, but also very easy to waste it, too! Many thanks for your comment, much appreciated. 😎👍

@martinhsrc6699 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tips, thanks Mark

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Martin, I really appreciate your comment, thanks! :O)

@craigroberts8105 2 жыл бұрын

Great mods tips for the tt02 excellent job mate 👍👍

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Craig - have a great weekend! 👍😎

@kam8361 Жыл бұрын

I am starting this as a new hobbies and this video has been a massive help, thank you!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that the video was useful! Many thanks for taking the time to leave a comment here, much appreciated!

@franklinmint7394 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video and awesome tips Mark, please keep these break down type and build explain videos coming 😀 there very very helpful and greatly appreciated

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

And thank you for the great comment and feedback! Much appreciated here! I'll try my best to keep the content coming. All the best from Mark... :)

@joelalcock7603 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - there was no messing around with chopping bits of the car up 👍🏻

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel - hehe, yeah, at least with a road-going TT02 you can leave the stock plastics alone as the ride height is OK as it is! All the best from Mark... 👍

@hendrahendra 2 жыл бұрын

Mark 1 thing to add is to change the pinion to steel. Awesome vid, and that Ford GT looks just the business.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Good point, my friend, totally agree! I ran out of time to fit all the mods in the video, but that should have been included! Have a lovely weekend. 👍

@mikebolt9753 8 ай бұрын

Excellent well put together video. Thanks for posting

@MarkBryanRC 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Mike! Appreciated, thanks for watching!

@seant4369 2 жыл бұрын

Always great your videos informative and fun. Hope you are well Mark!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too, Sean - have a great weekend! 👍😎

@11Gunnie 2 жыл бұрын

Thx Mark really helpt me a Lot!!! Keep them comming 👍🏻

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Frederik! That is so good to hear! I'll do my best, Cheers! 😊👍

@rexrcs 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips for starters!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so, Rex! Sometimes the simple little mods are the most useful - cheers, Brother 👍

@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC 11 ай бұрын

Who's here doing their research for the poor boys rc TT02 speed challenge? 😂 Great video as always Sir! 👌 👍 👍 👍 👍

@MarkBryanRC 10 ай бұрын

Thanks James but you won't find too many speed tips here, well not for the speeds we'll need for the challenge! Adjustable tie rods is a must for stability and the high speed gear set so you can change spur gears is good advice though! Thanks for watching, mate!👍

@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC 10 ай бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC Hit the nail on the head there mate, It was the spur gear info I was trying to research! I'm not familiar with the TT02, as I didn't build the one we will be using, and have never owned one..... so was just trying to familiarise myself with the chassis a bit! I've just found out from Taylor that it hasn't even got bearings installed.... 🙄😬...... So that needs to be addressed first and foremost! I did drive moo moos a few times, and to be brutally honest- I was not impressed with it in stock form, but am fully aware they can be made to be great performers..... which makes it an ideal platform for this challenge eh mate? Currently rained off from work again.... what a grim summer! ☔ 👍 👍 👍 👍

@MarkBryanRC 10 ай бұрын

@@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC Yeah the car is a bit pants in stock form! Keeping it in a straight line is gonna be key. Also keeping it on the ground, they tend to get light at high speeds. Needs a wing or two! But yeah it's a great starting point. Too bad about the weather, it's pissing it down here too! Take care, mate!

@JF-RC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I’m over here now! Great video of the TT02 chassis modifications. You’re spot on with those essential hop ups! I particularly liked the servo arm, from the servo to the bridge piece, making that from a M3 thread of a long screw, butting the head off, then attaching ball ends etc… great cheap and cheerful tip there, great to get that servo in the central position. I’ve learn something new today, makes me a happy man! 😊😉😁. I’ve used Yeah Racing arms and Yeah Racing shocks on my TT02 Audi, they seem to be really good and as always bearings 😊. Nice idea about the AW grease in the differentials, creating that limited slip 😉😊. Well, that was a master class in TT02, well done. I had a laugh at Pete’s encounter video😁😉😊, take care, keep well and all the best to you and the family!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend! Glad you agree about my hop-up suggestions, thanks so much. Yes, I really enjoy making mods from bits and pieces lying around in my spares box, it's how we all used to fix up our Tamiyas in the olden days! I hear great things about those Yeah Racing shocks, must try some soon. Glad you like Pete's video, it was awesome to finally meet up and share a beer and RC banter! Best to you and yours, John! 😎👍

@GastonMaqueda 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark. Like always

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, Gaston, appreciated like always! 👍

@Itsallfun3000 7 ай бұрын

Nice video, nice tips and nice style. Thank you for making this. I picked up a tt02 this week. Having not touched rc since I was a kid in the 90s I always wanted a cossie so now I shall have one and maybe I'll race at some point. It's so nice and easy and affordable after racing things I can fit in ❤ and a bonus I get all those fun feelings I had as a kid it's all still there. Funnily enough I used to go to Phil greeno in Rayners Lane. He told us he was world champ I never believed him and now we have wikipedia he was the real deal haha!

@MarkBryanRC 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris! Oh yeah, I got a Cossie Tiger Stripe on my TA02 chassis, but the body will fit straight on my TT02! The TT02 is a great chassis that you can endlessly modify and upgrade, should you want to! I agree, the fun and feelings of this hobby never go away. Never heard of Phil Greeno, but yeah I see he still has a shop going! Cheers! 😎👍

@crashoverride6413 10 ай бұрын

that video was really intresting, 'cause i'm looking for "tips" how i can "mod" my TT-02 directly from the beginning. just saying, i'll even have a look at the "rally mod", 'cause that's what i've had in mind - but these tips here are also really helpful, especially the point where you "filled up" a part of the chassis with hot glue (that will surely being helpful for "outdoor use" for a rally-car). I even like the assumtion on "why" you do the mods - 'cause it explains how it can be better with these.

@MarkBryanRC 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the great feedback! Glad you found the explanations useful, I hoped it would add to the value of the video! Oh yeah, that hot glue trick really works and definitely helps a rally car on this chassis. Best wishes from Mark...

@gazking08mx 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips. Great video

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! All the best!

@crutlefish6592 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and timely - just got two TT-02 kits, one to bash, and one to trick out to the max. I'll be doing the chassis glue and the stainless steel bolts for sure, as well as the fantastic elastic wheel glue trick! Thanks.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris - many thanks for the comment. Oh yes, 2 kits are better than one! I like your thinking. Good to hear you will be using some of the mods. I wish you well with your builds, all the best from Mark. 😎👍

@paulfelice683 9 ай бұрын

This vid was awesome ❤

@MarkBryanRC 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks Paul! Glad you found it useful 👍 😀

@stevemoon2136 2 жыл бұрын

Some very sensible upgrade there. I hole heartily agree with the use of hex hardware, definitely an advantage for anywhere that may need frequent disassembled.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the positive feedback, Steve! Oh yes, I order those stainless screws in bulk nowadays - works out much cheaper. :O)

@SpeccyMan 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I've been assembling a collection of extras for my upcoming TT-02B build. I've already bought the bearings (no brainer really) and the turnbuckle kit for this chassis along with the aluminium prop shaft and end cups. Been thinking of the cheaper Fastrax steering upgrade kit and now I can add to that the motor you've suggested (might get another one to put in my Grasshopper II build too) and the spur gear set as well. I'm not going to be going mad on bling for my TT-02B build but I do want to be doing the essential upgrades. Some great tips in your video. 👍

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Nick - I must have a crystal ball - super timing indeed! Definitely no need to go mad, it's a good chassis as it is, with a few little flaws that can be easily addressed. I think you have all the major points covered! All the best, my friend! 😎👍

@robbrennanrc 2 жыл бұрын

Some great tips and well explained reasons for your hop-up choices mate. Lets just hope we get some decent weather soon to get it out for a run.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! Now we have two TT02 road cars to pit against each other - what challenge shall we do first? Get your thinking cap on, dude! Hope to see you very soon! 👍

@rexrcs 2 жыл бұрын

Just showing a friend your video and noticed something I didnt last time “you can feel it, its quite tight” lol

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I just have a way with words that elude me most of the time, Rex! :D

@MauzyrockRC 2 жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial! Thank you!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You! You are so welcome! Thanks for the comment, all the best from Mark... :)

@ramezgoussous3303 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and useful. Thanks for sharing.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you to say, Ramez, much appreciated and thank you very much for watching! :)

@BasBoyRC 2 жыл бұрын

Nice simple and affordable upgrades.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! Thanks, Mal! 👍

@coisnotpog Жыл бұрын

Amazing vid. I have a tt02 on the way. It will actually be my first hobby RC car! I ordered most of these mods from recommendations already, but you are the first i have seen mention the turnbuckle kit. I just placed an order for that as well as Amazon can get it to be before my actual Tamiya kit arrives lol. It is absolutly wild how much stuff there is out there for these TT02 chassis. Hopefully this little GR86 Toyota comes out even half as nice as your Ford GT!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi and many thanks for the great comment. Oh yes I'm glad you have one of these great cars on the way, and even better that you ordered hop ups too! As you say there's so much available out there. Have fun with your Toyota when it's finished! 🙂👍

@ichhalt1063 2 жыл бұрын

THX so much mate. My Audi V8 will preciate!!!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

No problem - I do love that Audi V8 version of this kit, very nice! 👍

@777700777700 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video good information and well presented 👍

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the kind feedback, much appreciated! Cheers! 😁👌👍

@simonbodill Жыл бұрын

I’m building one of these at the moment I’m glad I saw this video saved myself some time and money 😀👍🏼

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon! Great to hear the video was useful! Hope it goes well for you, cheers! 😁✌👍

@simonbodill Жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC I think I will be using my glue gun on the chassis and I’ve ordered the turnbuckle set too oh and that bit of useless plastic is gone 😂 all the other parts are on their way and my yeah racing shocks I made up today 😀 so your video was extremely helpful 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

@@simonbodill Oh yes you will be glad you used your glue gun, it really does jam up otherwise! Sounds like you are well on top of this build, thanks again for the kind words! 😁😁👌👌👍👍

@JustKeepLivingFPV Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I'm about to build my first tt02. And I'm doing my due diligence.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle, well you chose a great chassis to have a go at. Good luck! 🤞👍

@faethonas9000 Жыл бұрын

Great feedback, thanks 👍

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment! :))

@faethonas9000 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC I bought my first ever Tamiya RC car today, and you are a great help...its a tt02 Mustang...will follow your advise for upgrades......

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

@@faethonas9000 Great to hear you got the TT02 mustang, it's a great kit! Best wishes from Mark...

@jalee6587 Жыл бұрын

I like the hot glue idea.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 the hot glue really does prevent the steering from getting jammed! All the best 👍

@MaxeeOffroadRC 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent⭐️👍Nice Video my friends 🤜🤛

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers, Maxee! 😎👍

@NordicRC 2 жыл бұрын

Very well made video and instructions! Fantastic, Mark. Great cheap mods. A little detail: wonder why the pinion wasn’t changed to a cheap steel one? The stock looked shiny and aluminium’ish. Anyways, I am very happy with the video and enjoyed watching it. Big thumbs up. Will be a very handy video for anyone building a TT-02 (or like me, just love watching some nerdy stuff concerning the entry-level Tamiya models 😀).

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Goddag, Mikael, many thanks for watching this rather long video, I hope you had a drink in your hand whilst watching! Yes, strange how Tamiya works, as usual - the TT02B gets a steel pinion, so why put an alloy one in the road car kit?!?!?! Doesn't make sense. I will look for a cheap steel pinion when I'm sure about the gearing on this car. So glad you liked the nerdy stuff in the video, it was fun to make both the kit and the video, nerdy heaven for me! Take care, my mate. 😎👍

@KoalaArt 2 жыл бұрын

amazing video😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@thecontractor365 2 жыл бұрын

Well mate, that was an indepth piece of film containing a variety of useful ideas and upgrades. I seem to remember ( although I might be wrong ) that Tamiya kits always came with foam inserts as standard. My late 70's XR311 certainly came with them. Either way they should be included now especially on kits with huge tyres like the Lunchbox, Pumpkin and Monster Beetle. I liked the diff tip too - adding in all that grease, although one thing I never understood about diffs is this: if you build them correctly and spin, say the front right wheel, then the front left should spin in the opposite direction. The first time I built one I thought I'd got it wrong. I realise in the video that you mention that one wheel needs to spin faster than the other to help with cornering, but.....in the opposite direction ??? Always a pleasure watching your build videos Mark as I always learn something new and useful. Have a good weekend pal...👍🏻👍🏻🙂.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate! Great to read that you approve of my thinking! Yes, seems that less Tamiya's are coming with tyre foams these days, although the more expensive ones still do (they were in my TT02S kit and my DF03). Tamiya are probably saving money on kit cost and making it in hop-up sales! Ahh - that thing with the diffs and the wheels turning in opposite directions! That's all down to the design, if you hold one wheel, the other still turns freely in either direction, remember, when driving, the diff itself is being rotated by the propshaft and is never actually stationary, as in your hand-test. Definitely seems strange, it's one of those things that's hard to visualise, no matter how hard I think! Thanks for all the thoughtful comments, always a pleasure. And a great weekend to you, too, pal. 😎👍

@yellomello71 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, after building a few classic buggies I now want to make a few touring cars. I am currently working on the Porsche 911 RSR with the TT-02 chassis and the Ford Capri with the TT-01E Cassis (built from parts). Your video will really help me a lot. Thank you and thumbs up

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Many thanks for the thumbs up! Cool, the 911 RSR and Ford Capri are great choices, I like your taste! Have fun with those. I'm glad the video was of some help, really great to hear. Best wishes from Mark...

@theneohobbyist 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! The one surprising thing about the TT-02 road configuration is how incredibly dirty the chassis gets after a single run, even on clean tarmac. The body works like a vacuum cleaner bag and absolutely every bit of dust and road clag gets kicked up inside. Blows off easy with an air line but they always come away dirtier than a buggy after a run!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Couldn't agree more about the muck that gets into a run with a road run, it always amazes me! That's why I glue-up the webbing, even on my road cars. I use a Dyson on full power to vac mine after a run! Works a treat. Take care, my friend! 😎👍

@tofathi195 2 жыл бұрын

Thnaks a lot!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too! :O)

@philthyco1 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips..I use the AW grease in the diffs also

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, dude, yeah, that AW grease is good stuff! Best to you, Phil! :O)

@TonysRcTechboom 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Build Mark , she is a beautiful piece of Kit 😍 definitely need Foam in the tyres 👍 great video once again brother 👍 sorry for the late watch, been busy as a bee 🐝 😀 ill watch your other vid now 👍 have a wonderful night brother 👍😍😎👍

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hello matey! Hope you are doing well. Thanks for your lovely comments - and thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to check my videos out, always appreciated, bro. Have a smashing weekend. 😎👍

@likzen8876 2 жыл бұрын

cant wait for the speed run test

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - yes, I think it will be interesting to see how well this motor goes! Cheers!

@RC1oNeTV 2 жыл бұрын

What a interesting video~~My friend~! Very nice~~!!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much my friend - cheers! 🤗

@mikeymike3240 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Mark, awesome video with superlative timing, I’m just getting everything together to start the build of my TT02 . The only thing left to get is the hop up steering setup, btw, the hot 🥵 glue is a great tip for keeping the steering working. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hiya, Mikey, my mate! Thanks for the kind comments, yes, great timing, I must have a crystal ball! The steering certainly needs looking at, good luck with that dude! All the best, my friend across the Irish Sea! 😎👍

@mikeymike3240 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC A crystal ball.......try two crystal balls lol, yah jammy bollox. lol 🤪👍👍👍🇬🇧

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Haha!!! :D

@RMinYLYTRSS 28 күн бұрын

TT02 is fitted for the stock powertrain. if you want to power it up (hi-power motor), then it comes with a bunch of mods., then just go back to buy a TT02 type SRX, more cost effective!

@MarkBryanRC 27 күн бұрын

Hi and many thanks for your thoughts! I agree the SRX is a great version of the TT02. But cost effective? £330 in the UK. The stock TT02 chassis only can be got for £80. I got a stock TT02 up to 45mph with a 10T brushed motor with no reliability issues. It's all good though, the Type-S is the best VFM for me! Cheers!

@catcancrunch7260 2 жыл бұрын

Some really great ideas and interesting information 👍 I think I will try those thrust motors as I got two etronix and although they run good they almost cook ! Seriously hot . And no internal vent as with the thrust. Thanks for your upload 👍🙏

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cat! Yeah, the Eco Thrust motors have served me well. As you say, they have vents and an internal cooling fan that helps keep the temps down. Thanks for watching, as ever my friend. 👍

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe, yes, that sure says it all! I'll avoid those tyres like the plague! :P

@wayneyates700 Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the tips I just built 1 and wondered why the steering was so abysmal. I will be removing that design flaw 1st thing. I also think it needs shimming ( the arms) as loads of slop.👍👍

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Cheers, Wayne! Glad you found the tips useful. Oh yes, the steering does need improving, the adjustable steering arms make a big difference and a bit of shimming also helps! Good luck with it! 😎👌👍

@gadsrc 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips as usual, specially for the steering - driving on gravel with tt02 is troublesome. For tires - if going for speed I think it worth gluing them so they won't slide on the rim..

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yep, driving on gravel is a nightmare with a stock TT02! Yeah, I agree, those tyres need a bit of glue, especially with a more powerful motor. All the best from Mark...

@jhonepps6061fingers-wild 9 ай бұрын

Thanks I was right along 😅😮 with ya many thanks

@MarkBryanRC 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Good to know you were with me! 😊

@madmustangrc214 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work my son has a TT02 I might have to use that hot glue idea as we might turn it in to a rally car best to you and your family.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kev! Yes, that hot glue trick really does the job! Not had a steering jam on my rally rigs since doing that mod. Best wishes to you and your family, too! 👍

@johnotooledoggames2336 2 жыл бұрын

☘️🇮🇪. Good video sharing

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, John! Cheers! :O)

@OscarOliu 5 ай бұрын

I know this is old, but personally when I buy a new TT02, I always buy the metal shaft, the steering from YeahRacing and the diffs from a DF01, just to have metal internals! I did find that simply buying the TT02D or TT02R is overall a HUGE increase in benefits for only a slight increase in cost. I plan to buy a TT02 SRX soon, as it's only $255 here. and it's chock full of upgrades!

@MarkBryanRC 5 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the input, Oscar, good info there! 👍 The type S is the TT02 kit of my choice as is excellent value for money at about $150 here! And it has xv-01 type suspension 😎👌👍

@scaleworksRC 7 ай бұрын

Well, this is some good info. I need that propeller shaft upgrade probably before my first run. I have a 5900kv brushless, 27T, 3S setup waiting to transfer over and it's already pushing 56mph. I actually have the shocks waiting for this chassis as they won't fit on the current rig. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@MarkBryanRC 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Oh yes, with that setup I think the alloy prop is a must! That's some speed for one of these chassis! Thanks for watching! 🙏😎👍

@scaleworksRC 7 ай бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC Can't wait to see what she'll do!

@MarkBryanRC 7 ай бұрын

@@scaleworksRC Fingers crossed! 🤞🤞👍👍

@scaleworksRC 7 ай бұрын

Well, after final assembly and testing, I ran into a few issues. 1. Had to order another turnbuckle set as the ball joint snapped off when I was putting it in. I should have known better and opened up the hole with the stock screw or a drill bit first. Ended up using one of the arms for the servo arm so it came to some use. The stock screw backed out within 3mins of running. 2. The car does not want to drive straight above 40mph or so. I found a fix for the slop in the uprights. Cut a small bit of spring off a pen x4 and put them between the drive cups and the dog bones. Voila. No more slop. Still need to road test but it's a vast difference from stock. Cheers!

@MarkBryanRC 7 ай бұрын

@@scaleworksRC Well I'm glad to hear it's mainly good news! Oh yeah, I had one of those ball ends snap, you only do it once!!! The TT02 isn't known for it's stability at high speed, I found the Yeah Racing 2.5 degree toe-in alloy rear uprights help a little though. I like your slop cure! All the best, cheers!

@CarClown Жыл бұрын

Cool!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! :))

@CarClown Жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC you are welcome!😊

@RCJunky 2 жыл бұрын

D5 will stop the drive shafts in the front axle popping out of locking up. yes they do restrict the steering. By removing it you nee to set your end points.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads-up, yes it's always wise to set the end points anyway. TBH, I never had a problem with the front axles. Cheers! 👍

@PeteWylieRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hiya matey. Wow you packed so many top tips into that video that I'm going to need to watch it all again! I'd forgotten about that bit that restricts the steering. Also I'd never thought about the fact that you could attach a fan to that plastic motor cover part. Mine has got the heat sink like yours. Shame you had to fettle those shocks to get them working. The Tamiya ones are good but not cheap. You are going to need to find somewhere nice and flat to race that one. Definitely a TT-02 race with Rob on the cards. Anyway as previously mentioned I have a container of Bonzo Tropical on the go which is very nice. I've done my back in which is a bit annoying so not sure what I'll be up to at the weekend. Got a theatre show tomorrow 'Magic Goes Wrong' which should be fun. Was it half term this week? Hope you had a good one. Best wishes mate 😁

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hello mate! Thanks, I did try to squeeze a few in, phnarr!!! I think I was talking too fast, trying to get everything covered! Yeah, not sure where I can run this one really, the park is a bit restrictive, plus all the passers by keep getting in the way. Also, we need some decent weather, hard to come by this tome of year. Anyway, deffo be cool to do a race off or two with you in the future, a buggy race would be good if I can find one of mine that is anywhere near as fast as yours!!! Yes, half term was a great break for me, hope you are having a good weekend, best to you as always. 😎👍

@fireuprc5693 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark looking good. I know I always go on about this but possible brushless conversion in the future?!😂😂 as always love the content and look forward to the next video!!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Fire! That would be cool to do, I am looking to fit more brushless motors in the future, I'll see what I can do! Cheers, mate!

@bamabiker750 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Bryan. 😊 What a great series of build tips!! How many TT-02's do you reckon you've built over the years? I've only built three (two on-road and one buggy) and I really like this chassis. It seems to work really well and it runs very smooth and quiet. That said, I really need to order a set of oil shocks to replace those awful pogo sticks. 😒 Oh, and thank you for accurately pronouncing "Absima" 😉 Cheers Mark. 👍

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

...and thank you, Sir! I think I've built over 7 by now. As you can tell, I like the basic setup of the chassis, the only thing I'm not keen on is the front suspension setup with those wobbly balls in the ends of the wishbones! A set of decent oil shocks sure transforms the car. Oh, hehe, I thought that was how everyone pronounced Absima? Have a good Sunday, all the best!

@cw-01creations46 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo young Robin 👏 Another fine video about the cheap n cheerful TT-02 hop ups 👍 When I say cheap, I mean cheap as in save you money cos not everyone has a bottomless pocket to spend out on a kit to make it go faster. I too did the hot glue trick across the webbing under the steering bars after watching one of your previous videos showing that tip. I now have a Bullitt Mustang body to fit on but I can't seem to find the correct colour green paint for it 🤓

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, Stephen! 👍 Yeah, nothing is cheap these days, so I hope some of these mods will help folks on a tight budget, like me! Oh, good luck with the green paint hunting! I was marvelous to chat to you again today, and my fingers are firmly crossed for you and Maisy next week!

@cw-01creations46 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC Thank You Very Much Kevin, I do worry for my child even though she's a dog 🐩

@davidpiper3652 2 жыл бұрын

All good ideas Mark, I have one more, replace that manky battery connector for an XT60 or a Deans T.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, David! Oh yes, at some point I need to swap all my connectors for something better! All the best!

@alanmorris8783 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks. Do the same mods work as well on a rally TT02?

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alan! Yes, most of these mods work for a rally build, except I don't think it'd be raising the gearing! I did a couple of vids a while ago about mods for a TT02 rally car - just in case you haven't seen them, here is a link to one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJaqfNp636fIZmg.html Cheers!

@theoagrc 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Mark! No stones getting into that webbing! I like the look at the motor you will have to let me know where you sourced it from at that awesome price! I will be looking to see how this one performs. Some great tips as always my friend 🙌🏻

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, OAG! True, those pesky stones ain't getting stuck in MY steering! Oh, yes, the motor was from Time Tunnel Models, but most UK hobby shops stock them, 21, 19. 17 and 15T I think. RC Geeks also, he has free postage. All the best, mate! 👍

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Good point, Jessi. That's a great addition to the chassis. On the plus side, running without a cover helps keep the ESC and motor cooler. :))

@theoagrc 2 жыл бұрын

@Jessi I am worried that the cover might overheat the components inside. Especially with higher spec motors. I will check one out at somepoint

@theoagrc 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC cheers Mark. I am on that this evening with a beer 🍺

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Way to go, mate!!! 🍺🍺🍺

@RCPMK 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. My local hobby store has a TT02R in stock I'm thinking about for a scale project. Looks like it already some of the mods you have done

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks! The TT02R has so many hop-ups in addition to the stock TT02, it sure would be a better place to start a scale project than the stock chassis and SO MUCH cheaper than buying the hop-ups separately! Good choice! :)

@RCPMK 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC It will be my first Tamiya!

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

@@RCPMK Well, it's a great way to start with Tamiya!!! :)

@uncletom1971 Жыл бұрын

Great video there, thanks Mark. But that high speed spur gear, I'm puzzled, how fast are you planning to run this car?

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tomas! Ahh, yes, the reason for the high speed spur gear is to give more options for the gearing. You can use many more pinion sizes and 2 teeth more than stock. I may use the car for speed runs in the future.

@mike._.feliciano6782 Жыл бұрын

HI Mark, thank you for the videos, they are helpful. On the glue in the trays of the front of the chassis, how much weight is that adding to your chassis? It's a great idea and I understand why you do it.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike and thanks for the kind comment! Glad you find the videos of some help. As for the weight, I used about half a glue stick. The whole stick is only a few grams so I would say the weight added is negligible, I certainly can't tell any difference when driving! All the best from Mark...

@ShenRC 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Mark, I thought you used epoxy in the chassis how in the heck did you get hot glue to get so smooth! Lots of great tips and tricks.. One thing I would do is swap out the kit pinions if they are the aluminum ones I always upgrade to the steel ones because those stock ones wear away pretty fast and leave nasty black mess on all the gears. That motor should be ok you can buy much faster motors for the $ over the tamiya ones that like you said are a lot more. can't wait to see how it runs.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve - thanks for the great comment, as usual! Ahhh, I should have said in the video, after applying the hot glue, I held a hairdryer on full power over the area for a few minutes, and all the ripples disappeared! Good call about the pinion, I ran out of time to fit all the mods in the video, but that should have been included! I like these cheap motors, the Eco Thrust has an internal fan to help keep things cool! I'm so looking forward to the first run, too, bud!

@ShenRC 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC👍 Good Idea for the hot glue!

@gumboniggums3784 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, what size servo is that i might have missed it.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! It's just a standard size Carson Reflex Racing Servo. All the best! :-)

@schuttrostig5729 2 жыл бұрын

These are some really nice and usefull upgrades. I noticed that you did not lube diff ring/bevel and spur/pinion gear, how is your experience there? i thought that the same type plastic bevel/spur gears would need some grease, i know a lot of people run pinion/spur without, but in this case its completly sealed. Also i have 3 more tips: I would use the low friction steering balls, tamiya 300054559. Cheap and much better than the plastic ones. When putting the M3 screws in the plastic i tap the holes with a thread cutter, after that the M3 screws hold better as long as you stay in the precut threads. The kit included pinion gear is verry soft alloy which eats away itself and the spur gear, so i usually replace it with a steel one no matter if i want the provided teeth count or not.

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Schutt! Many thanks for the great comment and even more tips! Much appreciated! Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't show assembling those gears, but yes, I did apply a liberal coating of ceramic grease! Those low friction balls make a lot of sense, I will have to get some! I have tried tapping the holes before, but find the screws I use tap in OK, creating their own threads without pre-tapping. But good practice to tap them, also. I totally agree with the need to use a steel pinion, always a good option to prolong gear life. Many thanks again my friend, take care and all the best from Mark...

@SlushyVeX Жыл бұрын

hey man awesome tip video i ordered the speed gear and the tamiya speed motor off this video to upgrade my tto2 unfortunartly i live in the us so everywere is out of stock of the eco21 haha i had a quistion tho i have a pretty big more crawler suted servo in mine currently and it kind of twists the chasy do you mind telling me what server youve got for yours? or a good cheap one for the tto2? thanks!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Cool and thanks for the comment and question! Ahh, you can turn down the steering on your radio system to stop the servo turning too far and bending the chassis. If you want to change it for a cheaper servo, I recommend the RADIENT RS-BS201-PG 5KG servo! Take care! 👍

@allyoucando8486 Жыл бұрын

in my case i want something from Tamiya, but the TT 02 for me is the best option, in AsiaTees they sell all most all the upgrades i need all the gears metal, and i think Tamiya TT 02 will be my first rc from Tamiya, the others rc from Tamiya don't have to much support. Thanks now is more easy for me to decide

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 and I think you have made the best choice! The TT02 definitely has the best support and spare parts and hop-ups worldwide 🌐 I am sure you will enjoy this great platform. Have fun 👍 😊

@isaiahfurrow7414 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. We have a new paved knroad track coming near me, so I am looking to TRY onroad out....we race offroad and play with other RCs, but no onroad experience. I am thinking we will try a start with a TT02D kit, as we will be adding the spec tires the track sells... the D kit comes with bearings, CVA dampers, etc...and a body we like.... might get 2, or get a second chassis kit without body, and add a body to it... Do you think this is a reasonable choice for a starter onroad car build, vs adding all the ae upgrades to a normal TT02 kit? One other chassis were looking into as a cheap starter car is the fazer mk2 from Kyosho... Hoping to be able to get some others to jump into a cheap onroad class where we aren't racing the super expensive carbon chassis belt drive cars ...

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi Isaiah, great to meet you! Yes I totally agree that it makes sense to go for the TT02D, I also use mine with road tyres - it goes well and another advantage is that it comes with the Sport Tuned motor! That cheap racing on a road track sounds fantastic. I've seen others run clubs with a "stock" TT02 class and the racing is close and exciting, you really don't need an expensive carbon chassis to have fun. I'm sure you will have a great time! All the best from Mark...

@TheOdum666 2 жыл бұрын

Fairly new to rc but learning a lot from your great videos. One question i have.. I have a tt02 with a super stock rz motor. What battery would you recommend. Im guessing lipo but 2s or 3 and which brand. Thanks

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam and thanks for the cool words! As for the batteries, I mainly use NiNh batteries and have found that the best are from Hobbyking. I have one Lipo, a Team Corally 2S and that has been very powerful and reliable so far. Best regards from Mark...

@stilltlrforlife Жыл бұрын

Its a decent budget kit, however one thing I wish it came with was a ball differential, they are much better for on road racing. I would make a gasket and use diff oil in the diffs. Although if you're not recent competitively and just bashing it really doesn't matter what you do with the differentials,

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi there, yeah it sure is a decent kit for the price. I suppose a ball diff is more expensive so they give us plastic gears! I reckon it would be hard to seal the stock diffs, especially where the output cups fit. As you say, this is OK stock if you are just bashing it! Cheers 🍻 ✌👍

@stilltlrforlife Жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC Have to do some modifications on the inside for an o ring to seat on the output side possibly, still a noce build you did though!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

@@stilltlrforlife Good thinking, dude! Yeah, an O ring is needed. Thanks! :)

@stilltlrforlife Жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC Yep, thats how the TLR differentials are sealed on the 8th scale buggy and truggy. Take care buddy, have fun!!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

@@stilltlrforlife Yeah, I think they are like that in my XV01, too! Cheers, buddy, have a great evening! :)

@col72 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mark,does the servo link you made just push on like the other 2 on the steering, or is it screwed in?

@MarkBryanRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Col! The ball ends I used are fixed together so I needed to screw them on. A bit of a faff but at least they got more chance of staying put! Cheers! :)

@col72 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC OK cheers