ScaleGarage Rig Review - XV01 Rally GTI Build

[@scalefreakgaming]

Awesome!!! I love the VW Shell. That's one of my Favorite cars in the WRC. I love the bottom tray. I finally got my XV-01 back up and running again and I'm having a blast. I went with drift right now just to be able to play with it in my garage until the trails dry up a little.

[@GCMRacing1]

Thanks! The whole outside running thing is still off up here also. Just too messy yet. I can't wait until the dry weather comes!

[@guest6423]

10 years later, I discover the XV-01... and I want one badly. Still in production, but I have to wonder when Tamiya will discontinue it. Cool video and excellent build.

[@BravoManUK]

Im halfway through building an xv-01 lancia delta integrale. The last hop up parts arrived today. A weekend of wrenching awaits. Can't wait to get it running. Thanks for the cool vids as usual.

[@GCMRacing1]

Thanks for the comments! Good luck on your build. I loved the building of my own XV-01 also!

[@RCMountainExpeditions]

Wow, Really nice build. I've been wanting to buy and XV-01 and this video has really helped with my decision to purchase. Thanks guys.

[@GCMRacing1]

RC Mountain Expeditions Great stuff! Thanks for the comment!

[@WestCoastRC]

Scale talk is awesome!! Keep it coming!!!

[@GCMRacing1]

Thanks!

[@kevinleung6520]

I finished my XV-01 Gazoo TRD kit a few months ago but I don't really have many places to go offroading other than my gravel alleyway. I changed to the longer shock ends and it further improved the offroading capability. In terms of drifting I can see it easily being modified all you'd have to do is take off the mudguards and change up the suspension and wheels. Unfortunately for me I've lost quite a few screws from my back alley offroading bashing :)

[@GCMRacing1]

kevin leung Haha! you need some new hardware it sounds like! Glad to hear you're using your kit, these are really fun to drive! I agree that some lift in the suspension would be a great help to these, they do sit pretty low to the ground with the stock settings.

[@Danboarding]

Very cool! Made me do a double take since I always thought that Tamiya never came out with a VW body for the XV-01. Made sense after watching the rest of the video. Turned out great, especially with the lights and the rally interior! The bottom plate is such a delightful feature too!

[@GCMRacing1]

THanks for the comments!

[@wereallydontknowwhatweredo5038]

Great job! I love that GTI body! Came out super sick. 👍

[@hatakashi1900]

Will 1/10 body with 260mm wheelbase fit XV-01? Is that 3mm difference difficult to overcome or obvious to be spotted?

[@GCMRacing1]

hatakashi1900 I think the 1/10 is the size for the XV01.and there's a bunch of XV01 tamiya bodies that fit. I am not sure what the exactl wheel base is for those, but they claim a good fit, and tamiya usually knows about that stuff. The other consideration for the XV01 is the bulky front motor, so some low hood bodies won't work on this car. The body seemed wider than the wheels, so we used the tamiya offset rims to bring the wheels out to match the body profile, and that was easy.

[@DeezTricky]

Very cool looking. Puts me in mind of my buddies beater VW Sirocco that we regularly took out in the fields to do some make shift rally driving. Would have liked to seen the body off just to see how it looked under there personally but still great looking car.

[@depropex]

hey guys i got my XV-01 not far ago and im working on that yet but i think its gonna blow your mind if it'll turn out well. I wanna make it superscale, its EVO X body w light set that i modified a little (actually a lot) to get most real look. Also i made my own chassis-to-body "lock system" that leaves body unhurted by drilling holes for mounting. Its mechanical system i will show you in my vid ill make as i get that job done. hope you'll like it, hold thumbs for me ! see ya !

[@taylordadventure4214]

Looks awesome. Love the lights. I am saving to get the pro kit for myself.

[@GCMRacing1]

I like the Pro Kit features also!

[@purevibration-brigitamaren2895]

Fantastic car! I am going to build one too. I hear tha ESC compartment is very small, so can you tell me, what ESC and motor did you use? Can you give me a link? Thanks! :)

[@FrankygoestoHobbywood]

the Golf body is awesome... i love the lightkit..!

[@sorryociffer]

What about running the battery lead to the back of the body with a bracket and cutout, almost to look like an exhaust outlet? Then even the body could stay on...

[@garettmachinetech6422]

How much ground clearance do u have in millimeters? I just did some minor tweaks on my TC4 and have 13mm.

[@GCMRacing1]

+Garett Machine Tech Not as much as 13, I'd guess it's about 9mm.

[@cbmd2011]

Hey fellas since the tamiya kits dont usually come with electronics. Whats a good combination of esc and steering servo for the rally series?

[@GCMRacing1]

If you have a short- course, tight, then use a 3s battery on a Hobbywing 1080 ESC, and a 55t motor, and you'll have great low end control and still tons of top end. If it's a more open course, then the 2s battery and stock silver tamiya can will be great also

[@todaysmodernwarrior]

Great video! Thanks to the Canadians! I love the Martini livery. Where did you find the body and did the livery come with it OR was it adapted for the body?

[@todaysmodernwarrior]

I can never find decal sheets in our area.

[@Headquake137]

Great looking car Dana! We gotta rally this year guys.

[@GCMRacing1]

Oh yes! That would be super! Thanks for the comment!

[@waggaclint]

Very nice biuld, I was wondering how thick is the lexan belly pan you guys use?

[@GCMRacing1]

+waggaclint Lexan works great in the 1-1.5 mm size, can use it for belly pans, battery trays, etc, and it is light and works great!

[@92mnstanger]

@@GCMRacing1 How did you attach it to the bottom of the chassis?

[@GCMRacing1]

@@92mnstanger There's velcro strips in between them

[@sorryociffer]

So, this IS a tamiya body? I definately want this body for my car and want to be able to install the lights as well. Thanks.

[@GCMRacing1]

sorryociffer That's the Tamiya body, yes. And they have light buckets available also. Really nice lid!

[@sorryociffer]

As an aside, but related, I have come accross several really nicely painted bodies online that come all painted, with roll cages, lights etc. When I asked baout the wheelbase, the number they gave me seems to be way off from the wheelbase of most of the chassis I have found. When asked about that, they said it was a "standard wheelbase". Any idea? They are in Asia so are they misunderstanding what I am asking or is there a different standard? I don't want to drop $170 for a custom lid that won't fit my car! Thanks so much, I enjoy the channel!

[@toolstechandtoys5910]

Are those lexan or hard plastic light buckets also what is the part number for the wing and light buckets thanks

[@TrailAddict.]

Haven't even watched, already enjoying :D

[@RodrinBird]

Looks absolutely awesome! Wish you guys would do an AMUSE GT1 S2000! but I'm not sure they even sell that body :(

[@Otiesh]

Nice car, I wish there was this in 1/8

[@JessVideoDude]

Love these vids! :)

[@Evolution8R]

do you have the Tamiya part number for the interior, I haven't seen the one with two people in it....thanks. Great car!

[@GCMRacing1]

Evolution8R Left, Center both, right hand drive: www.rcmart.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=tamiya+cockpit&x=0&y=0

[@charlesyoung8600]

Where did you get the tires?

[@reinovanrooyen8915]

I just bought the xv01....I think it will be a fun built. I got the regular one not the pro. The body is the Lancia Delta one

[@jorgeflores1569]

Great review fur sure

[@GCMRacing1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garettmachinetech6422]

I heard if u reverse the a arms u get more ground clearance. Do u remember seeing that in the instructions.

[@Rubostli]

Where can I get those huge lexan sheets?

[@GCMRacing1]

Ruben Ostli I use an industrial plastics place. Sometimes you can get them for window replacements from your local hardware stores

[@toolstechandtoys5910]

How thick is the bottom lexan sheet??

[@GCMRacing1]

1/16 inch, or 1.5mm

[@truetopsoialusdclassicthro2177]

where do you buy pre painted bodes from.

[@GCMRacing1]

TRUE TOP SOIAL USD CLASSIC THRONES Not many places offer prepainted. Some of the RTR cars and trucks have prepainted bodies. Mostly we paint them ourselves, or have known RC painters do the work for us instead.

[@jamurphy8386]

WHY would anyone want a pre painted body?? 😲 That takes the skill and actual modelling, and throws it oot the window!!😬😕 Murph

[@leadrecharges1821]

whats the blue and silver hatchback in the background of the video

[@leadrecharges1821]

+Zombie Hunter with the five on it

[@GCMRacing1]

+Zombie Hunter That's a Tamiya mini M3 with a Team Blue Groove Rabbit body on it. My basement racing car.

[@michaelandrew4488]

I was looking for quick funds a while ago and stupidly sold my XV-01 Lancia kit . I regret that decision now.

[@GCMRacing1]

Yeah. Great cars. They are still available though.

[@sungminz]

u guys ever get rocks or sand stuck in the gears and it just shreds it. Happened twice, trying to figure out a way to not allow sand/rocks to get in....

[@GCMRacing1]

sungminz Not yet. Had some rocks jammed in the steering a couple of times though.

[@MrSmradoch]

Where can i buy this XV01 please

[@GCMRacing1]

MrSmradoch rcmart.com is one of MANY shops that sell tamiya products.

[@MrSmradoch]

But i want some builded model or something it, where i buy full car

[@Shitbox_connoisseur]

MrSmradoch its only available as a kit

[@jamurphy8386]

Buildeded cars are for wimps!

[@tadficuscactus]

Love my Canadians aye.

[@GCMRacing1]

Eh!

[@TrailAddict.]

Hobbyking brushless FTW :D

[@GCMRacing1]

That system is super tough. I really like it. Runs totally cold all the time and massive power!

[@Nanoo28181]

Where did he get the body from?

[@GCMRacing1]

Tamiya has this one.

[@TrailAddict.]

If you don't count the many man hours making and tuning this machine, how much money do you think is tied up in this build?

[@GCMRacing1]

This build is likely about 600 with every detail.

[@TrailAddict.]

Thats not that bad :)

[@jonnie2bad]

shelf queens

[@GCMRacing1]

HAHA! That's a good one!

[@eideelliott]

I have 2 of these, They are the best rc cars I have ever driven. Lots of fun in the dirt, tarmac, even in the rain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4mmn2SendmVe9k

[@esnal8898]

Nice body

[@socamirkovic4046]

16.25 of talk show

[@RawDogJenkins]

Nice velcro idea.