mo99y Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Hi All, Inspired by another thread I was reading and thinking back to a car I always fancied when I was a kid a (Tamiya Porsche 959) Is there any real difference, apart from wheels and tyres between the components under the TT-02 cars? (There appears to be a Drift, S and R spec) Thinking about the difference between the Ferrari, and the Lancia for example - does the Lancia offer any more ground clearance? Thinking about running around on carparks etc. Maybe hard dirt tracks? Lancia ok for that? Also notice the TT-02B buggy - I guess the suspension is different, but the chassis and transmission looks similar Would it accept an appropriate rally shell? (Maybe the rear suspension needs adapting?) Any users with experience of the TT-02 on carpark/tarmac? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 The variants come from the parts included and build instructions, so different set ups for rally (high ground clearance) over tourer or drift. A much more versatile platform over the 01/e, so theoretically buy one chassis and build as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Buggy has the longer arms and a few other bits, S has the metal prop cups and shaft etc and the drift has full wheel angle adjustment parts used for camber, toe in etc, might even have the locked rear diff and front one way spool. Check the spec sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99y Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thanks both of you. Quite a versatile chassis then! I don't suppose you know the max ride height of the lancia set up? Cheers Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Will only be around 6-8mm with the 55mm CVA shocks. Need longer shocks to give it extra height and fettle the chassis to let the arms drop down further. 60mm shocks will be good for a rally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99y Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 That's not a lot. I assumed the rally spec might be a bit more. The pictures on the net look a bit higher. Is that with the uprights set to give highest ride? Not sure I fancy fettling a chassis away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 For note, tamiya use plastic diff internals on the 02...invest in metal, 01e internals instead, ordering an 02 ally prop shaft whilst you're about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99y Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Just found this link about the lancia build. http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73132 It seems to suggest 17mm ride height /ground clearane. That's more like it! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99y Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 For note, tamiya use plastic diff internals on the 02...invest in metal, 01e internals instead, ordering an 02 ally prop shaft whilst you're about it Thanks. I just saw that. And the shocks don't look too clever either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 They're not, lol! CVA or other aftermarket shocks are advised. I've only put one of mine together so far, found the plastics on the arms will strip threads too easily, so gentle approach when building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I ran 01 diffs in my 02B out the box due to having loads laying about. Shame that 01 bits don't fit on the 02 really but its evolution I spose. With the 01, you had to shave bits off to get extra height but I have noticed round the 02B diff housings its skinnier so the arms drop down further, mainly shock length that dictates height on the 02 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo99y Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Thanks. Whats the robustness of the plastics in these kits like. I see the note about stripping threads above, but what about general capability to take a knock or bump? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Tamiya are tough, could go down the ally route as bling but no need to. Good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Tamiya always seem to up the game where it doesn't seem possible. I saw the plastic propshaft and went 'EUGH'!!! Then I saw the plastic diff gears and plastic pins - TRIPLE EUGH!! Horrible. Doubtless, they'll be fine with the 540 Mabuchi, but up the game to BL of any description and they're nuked - IMHO! Great build thread in the link, just the same. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Tamiya plastics are genrally tough, I give my dt02 a right pasting and it's holding up fine, tho I have ironed out the weak spots with a touch of ally. I was surprised at the 02 plastics stripping tbh, never had an issue with 01e arms doing the same on a first, second or third build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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