Hpi_matrix_stock Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Ok, alot of people ask what they should put in these tamiya cars as upgrades/first mods/hop-ups so I thought id write a list of essiential hop-ups For the TL-01 chassis you will need: A bearing set and Carbon fibre prop shaft For the TT-01 chassis you will need: A bearing set and Alloy prop shaft The bearings are almost an essiential upgrade, it will make your transmission alot smoother because there is less friction. This will also mean an increase in speed and run times. The bearings replace the plastic bushings already on the car. The prop shaft upgrades are for when you install a faster motor. The stock plastic shaft can not hadle alot of power and a better prop shaft will give you more reliability. Basic fast electrics for both the TT-01 and TL-01: Novak XRS ESC This electronic speed controller controls the speed at which your motor is running at. It can take a 15 Turn motor, basically the lower the turn the faster the motor. Orion Element V2 Motor This motor is 19T but will still be very quick and because of it radical design (see the cool green heatsink end of it) it is longer wearing before needing a skim or brush change. Msuk 7.2V 3300mah Nimh Battery This battery is a budget model but will still provide good power and runtimes, however if your budget is bigger there are plenty of better batteries on the market. Ripmax Vari-pulse charger This charger will charge almost anything and has variable charge rates for all different kinds of batteries. It will do up to 8 cells, ni-cad or ni-mh, fast and slow charge and will work off 12V or the mains. TT01 gearing options Explanation: Here's the possible pinions and spurs that fit a TT01, and the motor mounting holes you'll need to get the right mesh, that won't strip the gears. The numbers in the middle of the chart are the Final Drive Ratio, the amount of times the motor turns for one revolution of the wheel. Lower FDR's mean more top speed, higher FDR's mean more acceleration. In general, when you fit a faster motor, you fit a lower FDR. Fit a slower motor and you need a higher FDR. That doesn't take into account the space you've got to run the car in, so smaller areas mean a lower FDR as you're not going to be able to reach the top speed with a high FDR, so its always a balance of top speed and acceleration that match the motor and the area. I hope this helps a few people maybe it can be made a sticky 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroundHog Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Nice one - do any of these also apply to the TL-01B chassis (not the prop shaft as its metal to start with)? Cheers, gh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Nice one - do any of these also apply to the TL-01B chassis (not the prop shaft as its metal to start with)? Cheers, gh. I assume the tl-01 stuff will , all the electrics will anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 How does the carbon prop shaft make a difference to the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 How does the carbon prop shaft make a difference to the car? Carbon/Alloy will be more true and are less likely to break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamking Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 How does the carbon prop shaft make a difference to the car? Being carbon, probably less weight-better acceleration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Going to keep it pinned for a few weeks. Carry on topic discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc06 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 If you are interested in TL01s visit my site. see my signature 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Racing Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 How does the carbon prop shaft make a difference to the car? it wont go rusty! my friends one did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcomber Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 My son has a TT01. Its got the full ballrace setup on it and the alloy propshaft. He's complaining that its not fast enough. Do I go for the new motor and a new ESC. Is the car worth upgrading?. If I fit these will I need to upgrade anything else. Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) My son has a TT01. Its got the full ballrace setup on it and the alloy propshaft. He's complaining that its not fast enough. Do I go for the new motor and a new ESC. Is the car worth upgrading?. If I fit these will I need to upgrade anything else. Graeme Yeah go for it. As long as its got ball raced bearings and an alloy prop shaft i dont think you will need anything else for it. Take a look at the upgrades above. How old is he? David Edited February 10, 2006 by david-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 it wont go rusty! my friends one did lol mines startin too David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 is there any other places that sell the aluminuin prop shaft for the tt-01 as modelsport are out of stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menameisbill Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 yeah there are a few Fusion Hobbies sell them, part code TA53620 price £6.50 i think. link kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 cheers ordered one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkie Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I've just got my TT01!!! Hopefully going to get the alloy prop shaft at the weekend.. Its already ballraced I would like to be able to adjust toe in and camber... What upgrade do I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 For the toe, you need turnbuckles: http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/sparesprod...618&catcode=184 For the camber, you need adjustable upper arms: http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/sparesprod...610&catcode=184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 whats the best toe adjustment for the tt01? pointing in at the front, straight or pointing out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Straight (zero degrees) would be a good starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser G Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 just upgraded my TL-01 Impreza WRC wot a difference the ball races make! runs so smooth now got rear toe in, new shocks, king pins, sport tuned gears, adjustable front toe, new motor, the wee thing is a rocket now! stabilizers seem a bit loose tho any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 (edited) il just get some pics. il show u how they should be Edited August 2, 2006 by david-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 (edited) You need to get the bar to sit on the little shelves (see picture) then clamp to the chassis using your bumper Cars a bit greasy lol, well, its my bros. I will show him where hes missed Edited August 2, 2006 by david-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser G Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 You need to get the bar to sit on the little shelves (see picture) then clamp to the chassis using your bumper cheers bud i diddn'd hav them in rite after all, wot a nugget!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-6 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 haha no problem mate can you post some pics of your car in the gallery? wouldnt mind seeing how its turned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser G Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 haha no problem mate can you post some pics of your car in the gallery? wouldnt mind seeing how its turned out i'll try this may take a wile i'm new to all this internet stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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