danny boy Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Hi all, been a while since I started a thread on here, but the RC spark has reignited and I decided to start out with a class I have never tired before. So here goes my first rally build and return to RC after a couple of years. Decided I wanted a TT-02 type s. Probably not as convenient as an xv-01. But where is the fun in that. Kit arrived quickly from Tamico, along with some other goodies. Surprisingly small box, I hope it's all there... Yep, packed with the usual Tamiya efficiency. Then unpacked just as quick. Upgrades assembled, need to order a new spur gear so I can replace the odd size the Tamiya pack. That new chassis smell. New bits going in. More blue stuff. Shaving plastic off the front suspension arms allows a little more ride height. And a picture I blatantly stole off Tamiya club. Comparison between the modded and un-modded. Almost there now. That's more like it. Fitted all the suspension parts. Going to order better TC shocks for more adjustability. Ride height not looking bad. Uh-oh. It was at this point I realized I had forgotten to order some crucial parts. The aluminium steering rack and CVD's. I will stick them in the next order, but for now I'll carry on. Test fitting. Going to try an LRP x12 8.5t motor and see what that deal. Bonus chopping board included. That's all for now folks. Still undecided on a body shell. Thinking I may get a killerbody Lanci Delta as a shelf shell and a knock-off cheapo Subaru shell (or Supabu I think they call it ) for bashing. Along with some offset wheels for a little more stability of course! Edited July 2, 2017 by danny boy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Good idea on cutting the arms away for better ride height, never knew of that. Look forward to seeing it finished, and shift with that setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Liking that! Keep the pics coming of the build I did the same with the suspension arms on an FG a few years back, managed another 8-10mm lift which helped it no end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light875 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Been thinking of building one of these as Rally spec for a while, will be watching this progress with interest.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys! Been busy working on the diffs trying them make them feel a little less open. Fitted a 70t standard pinion when I was there. Should increase my gearing options very nicely. Edited July 4, 2017 by danny boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Cabling going into place. Going to redo the closest one as the solder seems to be touching the can. Ignore the messy ESC . It's old but it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Cabling close to being done. Positive cable is a little tight so may replace the whole thing if that causes issues, though that is the one cable I haven't had to re-solder so may as well just to get the full set . Servo has been ordered along with a few other bits. And turbomac wheels and a delta shell in the next order for this kind of look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light875 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I would defiantly put a Delta shell on, think I'd go for the Martini livery if possible.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I bought the white Delta Martini shell and sticker set a while back, it's still sat in its box waiting to go on... brilliant looking car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Personally, I'd stick with a single coloured road going version of the Lancia, no livery. I've built and decaled a TT-02 Lancia Delta Martini and to be honest, it was the most royal PITA to decal Trying to get those decals around the arches and sit flat is a near on impossibility without getting creases. A quick look, it looks great. But close up... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 1 hour ago, ChrisT said: Personally, I'd stick with a single coloured road going version of the Lancia, no livery. I've built and decaled a TT-02 Lancia Delta Martini and to be honest, it was the most royal PITA to decal Trying to get those decals around the arches and sit flat is a near on impossibility without getting creases. A quick look, it looks great. But close up... I can appreciate what ya mean haha it's something I'm kind of not really looking forward to when I decal it.. I feel much colourful language will appear come that day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Looking good mateSent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Couple of parts arrived today, new trackstar servo was the main thing. Always wanted to try one but not in my 1/10 buggies, this seemed like a better test platform though. Seems to work well, but not sure how long I can expect it to last. Decided to modify one of the unused kit parts. Perfect fit Can you see it? Trust me it's there, sat just in front of the battery, told you it was a good fit All wired up! Calibrated, ready to roll. Gave it a little blast in the garden, more pokey than I was first thinking it would be. But no video yet Now where to get that steering rack... As for shell colour, I am still also undecided . Edited July 12, 2017 by danny boy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Excellent thread....subbed. J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Thanks Yoodoo! I have ordered some more front suspension arms, as I can maybe see me getting through a few of these. So decided to take a risk, cut away the bar across the suspension arm completely, the hub can now fall completely through the arm, getting just as much travel as the rear now. Not sure how it will affect strength, just wait an see! Playing with suspension also. Found some really soft Yokomo drift springs for the shocks. Car is getting round really nicely on grass, even on slicks . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I love that Delta in yellow J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) So a little bit of progress. Though not as much as I'd have liked. The aluminium steering rack arrived. It's a lovely bit of kit, contains all the screws and bearings and tightens up the steering beautifully. Now for the downside. As this is a TT-02, I ordered a set of TT-02 CVD's for it. Unfortunately it seems they don't fit. As this is a type s, it looks like what I really needed was Tamiya TA05 CVD's. So now I'm stick with a set of CVD's I can't use . Oh well. Learn from your mistakes right? . Got to try find some TA05 parts now. Not sure how easy that is going to be. Edited August 29, 2017 by danny boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer7 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Just built up the type s, did you find there was lots of slop in the arms and hubs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 6 hours ago, jimmer7 said: Just built up the type s, did you find there was lots of slop in the arms and hubs . Yes I would say so. Shimming would definitely help but a fair bit of slop seems to be standard in Tamiya kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer7 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Ok cheers, will set about adding some shims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 Starting to look like a rally car now? Obviously the shell is not mounted yet btw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Use the pinless invisible mounts - shame to ruin that shell, unless you want to bash it. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bix Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Great build thread Myself and my boy have just got ourselves a couple of TT02-D’s thanks to Santa We will be going the drift route to start with a probably stick with the out the box brushed setup but this thread will prove very useful if we get bored of drifting. Did you find a use for the CVDs? Could take them off your hands if you wanted to recoup some funds. Thought it was worth asking as they should fit ours fine. Looking forward to seeing the finished car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliezeralonso Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Hi, i love your build, how much ground clearance did you manage to get after those mods? What is the maximum you think you can get? On my tt02 i can get close to 40mm. But i want to convert it to the type s suspension, i want 40 or maybe more but at drupe i want it to rest at 25 or 30. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian-2.0 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Can anyone recommend a Brushless Motor, ESC combo that would be happy running a 3s Lipo pack, I kind of want it to be a little crazy 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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