Drift Project: Tamiya TT01 E Build / Upgrade Series - Episode 12

(Update) After a year and a half, it finally had its chance on the track, here's the video of its first proper run: • The Drift Project Retu...
Hopefully you found this series helpful and, judging by the amount of views, you guys really enjoyed it. There will be no more build / upgrade videos on my TT01, only running videos from now on.
Thank you for your support of this series and of the channel. With the most viewed video on the channel being from this series, clearly the drifting side of RC is very popular. I just never expected that kind of support for the channel.
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[@tm5123]

A good little trick for cutting tricky areas, is to use a body reamer to create a hole in your corners, that way you get a neat rounded hole that resist splitting, and you only need to cut to reach the hole, to get a nice corner, instead of trying to cut the corner.

[@timothyandelmo541]

Those velcrow mounts are awsome!!!!!!

[@RCProjects]

Thank you, it's handy being a fabricator.

[@Logroosee]

Mighty car mods for both stickers

[@RCProjects]

Yeah man, MAAAAAAD!

[@darnellgracen4344]

You should def show Marty and Moog this on their FB page :D

[@RCProjects]

Good idea. I shall give it a go.

[@beastman8151]

I love the collab mighty car mods did with roadkill

[@RCProjects]

Me too. Hopefully they'll do it again soon.

[@tpmfilms5503]

Aussie pride for MCM and that is a sick R34. 💪🏼

[@RCProjects]

Thank you, it looks even better now. No more chrome lights, less stickers, Gold MST LM wheels and an LED kit. I'm going to post an update video soon. Stay tuned! MAD!

[@tpmfilms5503]

RCProjects do it mate. 😊

[@maxituning14]

love that build man damn! also love the tiny stickers and the mcm stickers lol! keep up the good work

[@RCProjects]

Now I've had time to think about it, some are coming off. Not all but I think when your putting them on, you can go over the top. The MCM ones are staying though. They look too good. Thanks for watching.

[@bodarville7860]

Cool looking build I went old school American with my drift car and used a 69 Camaro body not very authentic but I like the muscle cars. I have never been a fan of this car but the details sell it cool car you got there.

[@RCProjects]

Thank you. It's always good to see something different other than JDM stuff. American muscle always looks good on track. Glad you like the shell, but it has been retired now though. Got something completely different for the RWD chassis!

[@pmm4177]

I'm going from a 200mm toyota supra MKIV to a 190mm mazda RX8 body and my wheels are 3mm offset up front and 9mm on the rear, I'm probably going to have to change out the rears to a 6mm maybe a 3mm to make them flush, nice video mate!

[@RCProjects]

Thanks for the feedback. 9mm offset on a 190mm body is a bit extreme, unless you've got some insane camber. I would definitely knock that down to 6 or 3.

[@hardtobearit]

man that car is looking fit. cheers on the upgrades going good

[@RCProjects]

So happy with how it turned out. It will look even better when the new wheels are on. Glad the upgrades are going well. Thanks for watching.

[@hardtobearit]

No problem. Im here for tye long haul. Maybe a toyota carrola 86 drift build in the future?

[@RCProjects]

I really appreciate your support of the channel, I know you've been here a long time. I do like the Corolla 86 style but I'm more of a Nissan fan. If I really get into drifting then I'll probably get a RWD chassis from the likes of MST or similar. Then do a properly painted body, possibly with an engine bay and interior. Long way off though I think. Drift Project 2.0...

[@hardtobearit]

RCProjects if you do a rwd try and recreate the weight to power of the 86 carolla. Would be really cool and will net alot of fans. Or even a nissan 350z would be cool.

[@RCProjects]

I like that idea, recreating a real car's weight ratio in a RWD drift RC. We shall see what happens...

[@kidplays6363]

I love the shell and mostly the number plate .. R.I.P Paul walker

[@RCProjects]

Just my little tribute to a great man.

[@kristianhalldearn1476]

Yea MCM, Blaire and Marty would be proud!

[@RCProjects]

I sent them a picture on Facebook and they 'Liked' it, so they have seen it.

[@cameronpeters7250]

You can get magnet body mounts which holt the body in place everyone time and all you have to do is put them on body posts which are already existing and you done have to line it up

[@RCProjects]

I did try a set but I never got along with them. I've now got some custom mounts with double lock velcro. It means that I can adjust the body to make it sit just right.

[@brandongotsole]

Car looks super sick

[@RCProjects]

Thank you. Just got the new wheels, it will look even better.

[@mzondi1970]

Yes we have a track that is not far from me in doors. It has three different tracks one isn't just for drifting the others for on road racing. I was told to get a yokomo D2 but not really sold on a rear wheel drive version for beginner

[@RCProjects]

Good, having a local track is a great start. I agree with you that RWD for a beginner is not a good idea. Just start with a cheap 4WD RTR (HPI E10, Sprint 2, RS4 Sport 3) and see if you like it.

[@Singlecam96]

Mighty car mods CHOPPED !!!!

[@RCProjects]

MAAAD!!!

[@dixanespinosa7716]

Chopped omg this thing is amazing

[@RCProjects]

Thank you. I love how it looks. It's a shame I have nowhere to run it.

[@pmm4177]

mighty car mods! chopped!

[@RCProjects]

MAD!

[@harrisonemblem887]

Cool car and good colour

[@RCProjects]

Thank you.

[@robfieldhouse10]

Iv just subbed I love rc drift cars . Great video and hi from the uk

[@RCProjects]

Hi there. Thanks for stopping by and supporting the channel. I'm glad you like the videos. Have you got a drift car yourself?

[@robertcollins5665]

MIGHTY CAR MODS!! Choppppppppppped

[@jamurphy8386]

BIG FAN of Mighty Car Mods!! The blokes down under would be proud. Well done! ...... Are you going to fit LENSES on those light buckets? Or maybe I still don't understand JDM enough? 😲 😲 😲 😲 😎

[@RCProjects]

No lenses but I am going to push some LEDs through to fill the holes. I did send MCM a few pictures of it on their Facebook page. They liked the post so they did see them.

[@jamurphy8386]

That's so COOL!!!! 😎👍👍🍻🍺

[@RCProjects]

It will look much better.

[@jamurphy8386]

It will certainly be Brighter!

[@_ben_86_33]

the stickers are from mighty car mods

[@RCProjects]

Yeah, are you a fan?

[@_ben_86_33]

hell yeah man

[@jtnawesome2474]

AND RAKE LOVES IT!!!

[@RCProjects]

Mad!

[@uss717hamptonify]

What paints did you use for the body and what wheels are those. They look fantastic

[@RCProjects]

The bodyshell was already painted when I got it. The wheels are HPI TE37 with a 6mm offset.

[@mzondi1970]

If you're just getting into drifting RC cars would you recommend this kid or start with something more advanced and bypass all the upgrades from the base kit

[@RCProjects]

If your just getting into drifting, I would go for a good quality, cheap RTR setup. The biggest aspect of RC drifting is local support. If there's nowhere to go drifting locally, then you'll struggle to really get into the scene. I haven't once drifted this RC after I finished it because there's no tracks close by. It's just a shelf queen now which is a shame but it's still awesome to look at.

[@sbr7018]

Get some wheel spacers, helps with fitment

[@RCProjects]

The wheel fitment is actually really good. It's a 200mm shell with 6mm offset wheels. I only want to add camber at the front hence the reason for getting adjustable offset wheels.

[@pjpr3287]

Very nice Rc love all the mods trying to get few ideas for mine. What shocks are those and where can I get them from pal? Thanks

[@RCProjects]

Thank you, glad you like the car. The shocks came with the Yeah Racing suspension kit but you can buy them seperately. Here's a link if you want some: www.rcmart.com/shockgear-50mm-damper-touring-orange-p-62212.html?cPath=389_390 I've recently uploaded the first video of the Drift Project out on track. A few aesthetic changes but pretty much the same as I left it a year and a half ago. Here's a link if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWmXhq2BpNVoapI&lc=UgwHgCJz3jZEmfxZ5654AaABAg

[@stephenduffin1532]

Hi mate am building one of these now were you get the alloy upgrades cheers

[@อ่านเพิ่มเติม-จ8บ]

Nice.

[@ventohitam]

mad and chopped, from mightycarmod

[@RCProjects]

Yeah, thought I'd show some support for my favourite car show.

[@martincloutman2187]

Yep Mighty Car Mods

[@tyagoh101]

Its this the same chassis from the Subaru 2004 kit from Tamiya? A Subaru tt01e 58333 worth for 120€? Thanks

[@RCProjects]

It was originally a R35 GTR TT01 E kit that I bought built from Ebay.

[@space3141]

19:48 WOWWWWW

[@RCProjects]

Glad you like it. Have you seen what it looks like now?

[@michatech7]

nice car, which color code and paint brand u have in tha body?

[@RCProjects]

The body came painted. It was from a company from RealCraft but I don't think they are around anymore.

[@michatech7]

RCProjects ok thanks for answer anyway! 👍 happy new year

[@RCProjects]

No problem, happy new year.

[@timls8616]

hi ! cool video. i have a few questions : What is the best rc touring car for rolling in the streets ? can you put a powerful brushless into a tamiya tt-02 without breaking the drivetrain ? and if not what upgrade is necessary to make it into a very fast and solid car ? thanks :)

[@RCProjects]

Hi there, thanks for stopping by. I'll answer your questions in order: 1. I've only ever owned a TT01 and TL01. Both are touring style chassis' and I would recommend them both. TT01 more so for the street as the TL01 is intended for the rougher terrain. 2. Tamiya gears tend to be very durable. I've had the same gears in my TL01 since it was built and there's no signs of wear. As long as your not putting ridiculous amounts of power through the drivetrain, a brushless systems should be fine in a TT02. 3. To make a TT02 a solid RC, from an outside perspective having never owned one, look into some oil shocks. Most Tamiya kits are supplied with friction shocks, which are terrible. Replace the white plastic bushings with proper bearings too. That should get you started. A solid base from which to build if you want to. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

[@timls8616]

RCProjects Thanks for the answers, its very helpful

[@RCProjects]

No problem. I would advise asking others who have a TT02. They'll have a better perspective of that chassis and may suggest different upgrades that further improve the TT02, not just bearings and shocks.

[@Crushhyt]

mighty car mods

[@RCProjects]

MAD!

[@Crushhyt]

Ikr

[@liambird8504]

Would you recommend this for a new comer to RC drifting?

[@RCProjects]

I have done a video on this topic. It's in the Common Comments and Questions Playlist. All my thoughts are in there. I'm pretty sure you don't want to read a reply the length of an essay. In simple terms, it all depends on what you want and your budget.

[@adtjtjdjsj]

@@RCProjects Seems like your channel is death

[@YoSneeze]

Looks Great ;)

[@RCProjects]

I love the look too. Exactly how I wanted it. Thanks for the feedback.

[@baileemadden9571]

Ok thanks

[@kinggyy69]

whats the best drift rc car that comes ready to go. plz help me find one. want to get into it but my rc is not a drift rc

[@RCProjects]

I can't really recommend one being as this is my only Drift car. I have done a video on this topic if you want to check it out. It's in the Common Comments and Questions playlist. There's links in the description to RTR Drift cars from a few websites. It all depends on budget and what you want from the RC.

[@jace2296]

where you got the intercooler and the exhaust tip the body and the Lights?

[@RCProjects]

The body is no longer available. It got it about 10 years ago. The lights are from Yokomo for an R34 Skyline GTR (Modelsport.co.uk). There not perfect but good enough. The exhaust tip is from a body detail set made by HPI (Modelsport.co.uk) and the intercooler is from Team Raffee (AsiaTees.com, I will never buy from them again though!).

[@Filmore1991]

What did you use to cut off the lights, doors, trunk and hood? and whats the more easier way to cut without ruining the body?

[@RCProjects]

This body came with the light buckets pre-installed. I took the old ones out and replaced them with better items. The doors, hood and trunk haven't been cut out. They are part of the body. In terms of cutting out a body, the best way I found was to score a line with a blade around the edge you want to cut. Then get a good pair of scissors and cut up to that line at regular intervals. You can then just bend and snap off those pieces with just a little sanding needed to get a smooth edge. I will be doing a tutorial video of this method during the Trail Project series.

[@meandmyfriendsatthecurryho8958]

Do you build the chassis or is it for us to build

[@RCProjects]

With Tamiya, you have to build them.

[@johnnybonne3444]

how much does the car cost if you buy all the stuff

[@RCProjects]

This car in total is up around £700-800.

[@Norse-Viking]

Can i ask what body manufacturer this is bud? like the realistic look of it with door handles and stuff :) need to get my hands on one :D

[@RCProjects]

I think they were called RealCraft. I haven't been able to find any of there products recently. The body I got was a special order from an RC shop years ago. I'm not sure if they even exist anymore.

[@Norse-Viking]

Okai :) well guess I need to stick with the Tamiya R34 i have tho :)

[@falosny]

RCProjects I wonder why it looks so real

[@singlegamer1160]

gtr

[@andrewtimson3249]

Wre is paul walkers big boot spoiler ?.thank you andy

[@RCProjects]

I don't like the look of the spoiler on the R34. If you watch the Prelude at the start of 2 Fast 2 Furious, you see his 1st R34 being built up as he races it. The version before all the stickers and spoiler is the best, just plain silver with no spoiler.

[@andrewtimson3249]

RCProjects hey,im 49 years old & disabled & i like building rc cars BUT I CARNT DRIVE ONE LOL LOL LOL,i like watching ur videos thay are brill HAVE YOU GOT ANY MORE THAT UVE MADE ?,yes ive watched all the films & i do angree with you I WAS JUST ASKING.thank you andy

[@RCProjects]

I've got one more video that will be out next weekend. It's just an answer to a question left on the 'M05 Problems' video. Glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching. What sort of RCs do you build?

[@aguyontheinterwebs3576]

haven't seen the video of it drifting

[@RCProjects]

There's no where close to run it currently. I'm not sure if the SoulRC track is ready yet, I'll have to shoot them a message. There's a place that's about an hour away which is to far to attend regularly. If you have a look at the 'Let's Drift' series, there's a few to watch. I'll hopefully find a place to run it soon.

[@aguyontheinterwebs3576]

Ok

[@mikeychristian2088]

the stiker is obvioudly mighty car mods

[@RCProjects]

MAD!

[@aurelgraciano7426]

u should cut some of the rear bumper cause its not supposed to be so big

[@RCProjects]

I what way is it too big?

[@natesadventures5593]

What mm is the bodys width 190mm 195mm 200mm?

[@RCProjects]

190mm!

[@natesadventures5593]

RCProjects Ok thanks!

[@lewisblacker2291]

Can you give me a website or list of rc drift tracks because I'm struggling to find some and I am not using my car as much as I would like

[@RCProjects]

There's only 2 I know of in the UK. There's SoulRC who were in Northampton but are currently moving location. The other is in Birmingham and called RadshapeRC. Here's a couple of links: www.radshaperc.com/blog-article/a-tour-of-the-radshaperc-drift-track www.soulrc.com/circuit-tickets/

[@TW39]

What's the offset off those wheels

[@Billy130790]

where did u get numberplate from

[@RCProjects]

I got them from Ebay. Here's a link for them: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-10-RC-Drift-Japanese-Jap-Mini-Plastic-Number-License-Plates-Pair-for-Car-/141945528586?hash=item210c9ce10a:g:-PoAAOSwzrxUsC9K

[@baileemadden9571]

Where did you get the chassis I'm trying to find it

[@RCProjects]

It's a Tamiya TT01 E. It was a rolling chassis with a servo and motor when I got it. All stock and built very badly. A steal at £40 on Ebay, but there's hardly anything stock left on it now.

[@axelcook5622]

you should get a wing for it

[@RCProjects]

It did originally come with one but I prefer it without.

[@TehUltimateBlazer]

17:50 anywhere i can get more info about this handrail scraping thingy? Never heard of anyone doing this

[@RCProjects]

Here's where I originally found out about them, skip to 16:55 in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYTGkIdrf9aIkJI

[@TehUltimateBlazer]

RCProjects thank you!!! Interesting stuff

[@hardcorebestnlrccarbuilder]

I have a tamiya tt02

[@adtjtjdjsj]

@@hardcorebestnlrccarbuilder who asked?

[@hardcorebestnlrccarbuilder]

@@adtjtjdjsj funk u why react on such a old comend that dont even mahter anymore

[@elmun21]

How much speed can go?

[@RCProjects]

I'm not sure. I've never tested that. With the brushless systems now in it, I imagine it is my fastest electric RC.

[@nukedathlonman]

Chew-chew, mad!

[@RCProjects]

Do you think Cheryl would approve???

[@nukedathlonman]

Don't see why not. 👍

[@RCProjects]

MAAAAAAAAAAAAD!

[@nukedathlonman]

I want my mad M05 Mini to go choo-choo, but I'm still waiting for hopup's and other misc parts to arrive (only have the mandated SkyRC brushless motor). :-/

[@RCProjects]

All I've got left to do on mine is paint it. Need a good weekend though. Rare in the UK.

[@aidankingman1316]

MCM stickers!!!!

[@RCProjects]

Rake would love it!

[@georgenyethesteez_fbguy696]

Aidan Kingman MCM MCM

[@Merlin-fv4nj]

how much did you spend on this?:o

[@RCProjects]

I've lost track now. Probably around £600.

[@TomuraKubomi]

Where did you buy those rims?

[@RCProjects]

They are HPI TE37s (6mm offest). I got them from Modelsport.co.uk. Here's a link if you're interested: www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-te37-wheel-26mm-bronze-6mm-offset-/rc-car-products/33112

[@TomuraKubomi]

RCProjects thanks bro. Btw great vid

[@RCProjects]

Thank you. Glad to have helped.

[@elliotainsworth]

Where did you get the screw driver

[@RCProjects]

It was a Christmas present but they are not that expensive. You can get them from most hardware shops.

[@kasperschulz6372]

Where can I buy a RC driftcar?

[@RCProjects]

Loads of places, RCMart.com, Modelsport.co.uk, Ebay.co.uk. Just type 'RC Drift Car' into Google and there should be something that peaks your interest.

[@lil__chip]

It is from mighty car mods

[@RCProjects]

MAD!

[@cleanr3439]

Where can I get the chassis

[@RCProjects]

It was 2nd hand from Ebay. I got is as a rolling chassis.

[@ezrac9921]

The light buckets didn't fit properly because they are made for the yokomo 4 door version of the r34.

[@RCProjects]

They were damn close. I knew I would have some difficulty fitting them but I can't complain about the results.

[@marilynlewis8922]

My first RC is a tt01

[@RCProjects]

Cool. What body did it have?

[@manuelpangilinan5785]

whats the color of the body??

[@RCProjects]

I bought it pre-painted. All I know is that the colour is blue.

[@eric.j778]

i would love to get into the rc thing but they all seem to be well over €100 :(

[@RCProjects]

Not necessarily, head to this link and sort by lowest price, there's nearly 3 pages of RCs under £100 (not sure about the € conversion though). Just look through and see what like the look of. Some of them are kits so you may have to buy extra components, but a lot of them are Ready-to-Run (RTR), which means that they have everything you need to start using them out of the box. www.modelsport.co.uk/?CategoryID=9900&SubCategoryID=990010&PageNo=1

[@matthewkleis6099]

Mighty car mods

[@RCProjects]

MAD!!!

[@LittleDwarfCSGO]

From where is the Body ?

[@RCProjects]

A company called Real Craft. I don't think it's available anymore. I did get it over 8 years ago though!

[@LittleDwarfCSGO]

Ohh Okey :) I will search a bit

[@VeilSideZ32]

LittleDwarf tamiya makes some

[@littlejack841]

What wheels are they please

[@RCProjects]

They are HPI Te37s with a 6mm offset. Here's a link: www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-te37-wheel-26mm-bronze-6mm-offset-/rc-car-products/33112

[@jaydavid9241]

mcm ftw

[@meganwoodley4413]

why cut out the front lights

[@RCProjects]

They were already cut out. The body had some headlights pre-installed but they didn't look great, hence the change to some better looking ones. I'm planning on putting some LEDs in there to give the illusion of headlight bulbs. There wont be lights though as I don't want to deal with the extra wires. It's already pretty cramped in there.

[@arisokolowski]

18 midrolls?!

[@RCProjects]

I'm really sorry but it's out of my hands. I used a mainstream song, so KZbin placed adds on the video because it's a copyrighted song.

[@arisokolowski]

RCProjects Ouh sorry, o did not knew that, anyways nice video :)

[@RCProjects]

That's alright. I am trying to use royalty free music in my videos now so there should be no ads.

[@leovlogs9446]

I want that

[@RCProjects]

Glad you like it, I'll be doing an update soon on what it looks like now.

[@ashmanharith1236]

In memory of paul

[@RCProjects]

Just my little tribute. RIP Paul.

[@matthewsamek1225]

Mcm mighty car mods

[@RCProjects]

MAD!!!

[@thekassaiba6694]

Video is super! But number plate is gringe....

[@rylanvu4470]

Look it up my nigga

[@RCProjects]

I'm well aware of the concept of body posts.

[@fcbarcadridgarcia744]

Hi

[@simoneazevedo]

miata

[@RCProjects]

???

[@elliotainsworth]

Add a spoiler

[@RCProjects]

I prefer it without. Always have when it comes to the R34.

[@heaphors0073]

Buy much

[@RCProjects]

?

[@hectic7043]

stickers fucked up the good look of the car

[@RCProjects]

Yeah, I got bit carried away. I've taken most of them off and just left the ones in the rear windows. If you look at the photos on Facebook, you'll see what it looks like now.

[@omarjackson3171]

Stop use sabaru pplz

[@RCProjects]

What?

[@SoaRFennec]

how much would something one of these things cost in a kit or premade

[@RCProjects]

Are you referring to the body or the chassis?

[@SoaRFennec]

RCProjects pretty much the whole thing I love RCs but I don't have the time to build one from parts

[@RCProjects]

Well this one didn't come like it is now. It was originally a standard Tamiya kit already built with a servo and motor. I got it from Ebay for £40 and that was all that it was worth. Almost all of the suspension components had stripped threads and most of the parts still had the plastic tags on from the parts tree. It was built very poorly and the body was only fit for the bin. I stripped the chassis down and over the last few years, have replaced nearly every part with stock or upgraded items. The body was purchased about 8 years ago, having been specially ordered by a Hobby shop. That body no longer exists now. So yeah, it's been a bit of a journey. RCs like this aren't available in kit form. Only by spending time and a lot of money (£700 is my guess) do you get something like this. A stock TT01 kit costs about £150, but that's without a transmitter/receiver, battery /charger, servo and paint for the body. www.modelsport.co.uk/rc-electric-models/rc-car-categories/9900/990010&ManufacturerID=53&ChassisID=431 To get something similar to a TT01 in premade/RTR (ready-to-run) form, you'll be looking at something from this list: www.modelsport.co.uk/rc-electric-models/rc-car-categories/9900/990010&MSAttributeID[82]=5&MSAttributeID[88]=506&MSAttributeID[86]=252&MSAttributeID[5]=520&MSAttributeID[6]=517 I hope you find an RC that suites your needs. Thanks for watching.

[@travisosborne7679]

mighty car mods

[@RCProjects]

MAD!!!

[@samhoneywell]

Where did you get the screw driver bits from?

[@RCProjects]

Here's a link to the hex driver set. I highly recommend them, they are fantastic: www.modelsport.co.uk/team-associated-factory-team-8piece-1-4-hex-driver-set/rc-car-products/409665

[@samhoneywell]

Spot on thanks RCProjects

[@lukemakin1950]

Where did you get the exhaust from?

[@RCProjects]

It's part of a HPI body accessory package.

[@davidcampbell1201]

Mighty car mods

[@RCProjects]

MAD!!!

[@marilynlewis8922]

Mighty car mods

[@marilynlewis8922]

I went to the meet vic

[@RCProjects]

Awesome! I would love to go to one of their meets. Hopefully they come to the UK at some point.

[@deveshsen8158]

Mighty car mods

[@RCProjects]

MAD!