SgtStress Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Hi, Looking into getting a rally type car but not really sure what my best options are. I definitely want to build from kit rather than buy a RTR. Looks likes the main options i can see are the Tamiya XV-01 or TT-02 kits, but i'm not really sure whats going to best. Usage will mostly be tarmac, gravel and dirt. I'd like to go brushless - not too mental a speed but id like to be able to hit 30mph+ when out on the tarmac. Is that realistic and sensible with either of these chassis? I assume i will need to upgrade various bits to keep some reliability in with this. With the XV-01, is it best to start with say the Lancia kit, and then upgrade whatever needs upgrading as i go? Or is it worth starting with the Long Damper spec chassis? With TT-02, start with base kit, Lancia / Audi and upgrade from there? Or hit the TT-02 Type S? I know the TT-02 is basically a TC chassis, so with some shock tweaks is can easily be made as a pure road machine, but what about the XV-01? Would i need to do much other than swap suspension to lower the height and slap some road tyres on if i want to go pure road at any point? Any must have upgrades for either of these? What are spares / upgrades availability for the XV-01 like? Still lots in production? And finally, are there any other options i'm missing here? Cheers! Edited May 26, 2020 by SgtStress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) I’m also interest in the answers here. My understanding is the XV01 is a capable rally chassis but the TT02 is a versatile chassis with a huge following and tons of upgrades and aftermarket parts. I don’t know if the forward position of the motor on the XV01 significantly improves handling enough to justify the extra cost over the TT02. It was 5 years ago but I watched this to see what models they were using as it lists the chassis with each racer. I don’t think I got to the results but I think it’s more about the driver than the car. Edited May 26, 2020 by oodboo Missing words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtStress Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Great video!! Some of those cars have super high suspension, especially on the fronts. Lancia is the nicest looking body by far though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joao Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Great questions, I also have been looking at Tamiya rally cars! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 That's so cool. I'd love me a HF Turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtStress Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Looks like it could be a bit of a moot question as nowhere in the country seems to have any XV-01s in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 This was a recent topic in Tamiyaclub (hope it is OK to reference it here). XV-01 was the prime candidate but there are a couple of other Tamiya-based options https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/93888-first-build-rally/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 A lot of praise for the XV01 there. I’m tempted but I like the sound of the XV01T as well. I’ll be mostly just running it in my garden so that probably makes more sense for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I bought and built the XV-01T thinking much the same as you - it will mainly be run on my uneven grass. It was a great build (with a few hop ups), far more involved than the TT-01 I had built recently. I haven’t run it yet! I am more of a builder than a runner, something I need to rectify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtStress Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Missus is hopefully pulling the trigger on an xv-01 lancia delta kit for my 40th next month, excited is not the word! Ordering in a few basic hop-ups - some carbon reinforced parts, alu pulleys. Cant find anywhere with the alu or reinforced suspension mounts so they will have to be sorted at a later date. Also cant find anywhere with a slipper set which is a bit annoying. Still undecided on motor choice. I want to go mild brushless at some point, but will probably just opt for a more rapid brushed initially - any suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Can't help on motor suggestions but remember you'll need longer than average motor wires for this one. Enjoy the Delta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtStress Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Yeah I read that, and have some wire / solder / connectors ready to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Nice, I ended up going in a different direction and ordered the DF03 Dark Impact buggy. Should arrive tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I can’t comment on which is better xv-01 or tt-02 for driving, but I bought the tt -02 lancia kit and I’ve had loads of fun upgrading parts...I’m also more of a builder than a driver 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logie Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I got a XV01 few weeks ago and love it, waiting on lots of upgrades. It's defiantly more build intensive then the TT02. Couple of things to get around, i would say take your time on positioning the esc and receiver before sticking them down. Also i couldn't get a normal servo to fit in the space so ordered a low profile one. Just fitted a speed passion v3 10.5 sensored and it runs sweet and smooth, getting 27mph out of 2s. Pretty much everyone wants longer shocks, might make sense to buy long damper version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtStress Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Long damper spec seems a bit of an odd one really. With nothing else changed, ot seems you just get more upward travel. Not sure what this achieves as the chassis will bottom out before shocks anyway - as it does non LD spec. You don't seem to get any more droop as the steering tie rods will rub chassis and suspension mounts too. There's a few xv01 groups where people have been LD and gone back to stock as they cant see it offers anything. It also limits shell choice or at least how low you can mount a shell. You can mod the chassis and use longer shocks without LD spec I was considering going LD but have been put off from various comments now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logie Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) Took mine out on a track yesterday, what a car the XV01 is. Mine is stock except speed passion b3 10.5t sensored. It was jumping, sliding with nice control, doing 34mph round a banked bend, beast of a car. Kraton 6s went in the boot and i carried on with the XV01, everyone was asking to have a go and were amazed by how smooth and agile it was and stable. I got tons of hop ups waiting to go in, just put on 64mm dampers which has raised it a bit more. Hoping that doesnt ruin the handling. Speed passion v3 10.5t seems a nice fit, although the car is not really getting the most out of it, motor doesn't even get luke warm. I do have the slipper clutch setup to go on with a 33t pinion. Not sure how that will affect the speed. Edited July 31, 2020 by Logie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 01/08/2020 at 00:31, Logie said: Took mine out on a track yesterday, what a car the XV01 is. Mine is stock except speed passion b3 10.5t sensored. It was jumping, sliding with nice control, doing 34mph round a banked bend, beast of a car. Kraton 6s went in the boot and i carried on with the XV01, everyone was asking to have a go and were amazed by how smooth and agile it was and stable. I got tons of hop ups waiting to go in, just put on 64mm dampers which has raised it a bit more. Hoping that doesnt ruin the handling. Speed passion v3 10.5t seems a nice fit, although the car is not really getting the most out of it, motor doesn't even get luke warm. I do have the slipper clutch setup to go on with a 33t pinion. Not sure how that will affect the speed. How are You finding the XV-01 ? Im thinking of ordering myself one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 It got the better of me so had to order one to see for myself how good these are 👍Brushless kit and radio ordered as well,hopefully they turn up together ish . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomr Posted December 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2020 Chassis built,just the body to sort out now 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Nice shiny new car, very tidy chassis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomr Posted December 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2020 All done for now 👍 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 turned out really nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: turned out really nice Thanks dude 👍 Just need the rain to stop for some weekend action now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Looking very smart indeed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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