DreXeL Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Decided to dip my feet into the world of RC drifting, I fancied a kit so ordered a bare TT-01D Type-E chassis kit on ebay. I also bought an HPI AE86 shell and Ansmann 6mm offset drift wheels: A couple of days later and it's finished (apart from the electrics, will be getting them this week): Considering I've never painted a polycarb shell before I'm really happy with the results. There's some paint bleed around the bonnet but it's not too bad, and yes I know some of the stickers are a little wonky. But I love the way it looks, the stance is perfect with the 6mm offset wheels. Can't wait to get the electrics installed now so I can have a play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmst74 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 That looks awesome Really like the shell What electrics are going in it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks mate, not 100% decided what electrics yet, will likely be just a cheap brushed combo though, don't need a huge amount of power for drifty action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmst74 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Nice 15t should probably do it well should maybe invest in a ESC with lipo cut off to allow you to run lipo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 nice job bud, looks tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeRoGriP Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) OK, bit of an update. I was running a cheap Ansmann brushed combo with an NIMH pack, it was fine for learning how to drift at low speed but I wanted to move on and give it a bit more power for some higher speed stuff. I bit the bullet and ordered an EZRUN brushless setup, an absolute bargain at £25 new on ebay. Whilst it was apart I also fitted an aluminium propshaft, aluminium upper arm mounts, and an aluminium tie-rod set. I also have an ally steering linkage coming, but it's not here yet. Here's how she looks under the hood now: I also bought some new wheels/tyres. I did this because I wanted some slightly grippier tyres, and also because the chrome had started to peel from the centres of the Ansmann wheels and it was starting to look pretty bad. I prefer the the looks of these wheels/tyres anyway As you can see I've picked up a few little drift scars too Edited August 2, 2011 by DreXeL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmst74 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Looking very nice mate Love the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 where did you get the wheels mate? look pukka! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Wheels: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200548617950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Very nice buddy Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Here's how she looks under the hood now: Twins...sort of Looks awesome bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Nice one chap(s) How are they speed wise on that ezRun setup? as I'm tempted to get one for mine when I have money. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) Well I haven't had the chance to run it with the new tyres, and the EZRUN was a bit much for the old tyres so it was almost impossible to get any real speed up, but the couple of times I did manage to keep it in a straight line long enough to get a bit of speed up it was very quick compared to my old brushed setup, was probably hitting 25-35mph with the wheels still spinning. I'm still using the stock TT-01 pinion aswell, so there is speed to be gained by going with a larger pinion. The extra torque of the EZRUN setup is great though, makes drifting at higher speeds a breeze. Will be interesting to see what it's like with the more grippy tyres. Edited August 2, 2011 by DreXeL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcmadness Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Nice car mate! Your first set of rims you put on it, I have. But when the black fell off, I just tapped up the chrome and sprayed them black again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 hi could u send me the link for the motor and esc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 The seller has added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 thanks The seller has added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN 35 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 please let me know how you get on with the tyres , and where you got them/what they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triki Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Well what do you know. Just bought a 2nd hand TT01D Type E of a member on here, decided to look for some info on Google and this thread comes up. Turns out this very car sat in bits on my kitchen side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-Bash Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 nice build dude. that brushless was a bargin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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