How To Modify Tamiya TT02 Suspension for Rally: Project TT02 Subaru WRC 2008

[@BasBoyRC]

I have to point out I only printed it not my design, I found the part on Thingiverse. I wonder when these parts were going to make an appearance, very colourful. Looking forward to seeing the body.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks again Mal for sending the chassis cover, it really does look great and is so much better than that messy glue! Agreed, the different colours really set this one off! Hope the body comes out OK! Cheers mate 👍 👌

[@BasBoyRC]

@@MarkBryanRC That's why I looked for a different solution as I get way more messy with glue than you do.

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@BasBoyRC 🤣😁👌👍

[@RCBirds]

Awesome build and explanations Mark. These TTs are great, when it comesvto the possibilities of use.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you for your kind comment, Dirk! Agreed, the upgrade potential of the humble TT02 chassis is amazing! Cheers!

[@ShenRC]

Great! That pop in chassis cover is nice too!! Looks nice and plush now Mark!

[@MarkBryanRC]

I think so too! Mal just wouldn't let me fill this one with hot glue!!!😅 So kind of him though and much appreciated! Thanks Steve! ☺ 👍

[@nafex3740]

Great video Mark 📹 👍 👏 👌

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😎👍

[@HaydadRC]

Great work Mark and awesome job explaining the process! Such a versatile chassis!👍😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you Sir! It really is a great chassis and so much you can do to it! I appreciate your kind comment my friend, take care! 😎🙏👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

Nice one Mark, I pucked up a second hand TT02 as I never had a rally car and always wanted one. Not been able to even look at it properly yet so will save your video for when I do. Appreciated 👍🏻

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Damian! Great news that you have finally got a rally car, can't wait to see you put it to the test! I reckon you'll get the bug and you'll soon have a fleet of them! Well, at least you can just get a new body set and use the same chassis, it's multiple cars in one! 😁👌👍

[@daylightdies7194]

When I’ve the £ I plan to build another tt02 and I’ll ad this video to my list for later

[@MarkBryanRC]

Fingers crossed you get the £££ sooner than later! Many thanks for watching!

[@MarkBryanRC]

I need to look that one up, Jess!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Just checked, looks interesting! It's FWD and RWD only though, not 4WD...

[@MarkBryanRC]

@jjcatsura Oh yes, those bodies are so cool! 😎😎👍👍

[@aviano72]

Great info on the TT02 Mark Red chassis is rare indeed

[@MarkBryanRC]

many thanks, Are! Yes, I'm lucky to have got the red chassis off Peter Smith, what a kind chap indeed! Hope all is well my friend!

[@Gernotrametsteiner-dl6ns]

Very cool 😎 rally car ❤🤣🏆😊😇🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😄👑👑👑👑👍😎😎♥️🌞👉

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁🙏💙😎✌👊🤝🙌🍒🍻👍

[@JoevsRc]

Great custom rally you built! Very detailed explanation on what you did.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks, Joe! Glad you liked it my friend! 😎👊👍

[@stevemoon2136]

That webbing cover is really neat. 👍😎👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

I think so too, Steve! Cool of Mal to print it in red for me, I think it really smartens the front of the chassis up! 😎👊👍

[@theoagrc]

Brilliant video Mark! Really enjoyed this mate and great reference for those of us planning the same. I am sure many are going to be watching this back over a few times when building 🙌🏻

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks buddy! 🙏Good to hear that you found it useful, it's a cracking budget chassis as you know, so much potential in this one! All the best, Craig! 😎👊👌👍

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

This Chassis with those bright beautiful colors livens this up just looking at it. Really cool and easy to do suspension mod with really good results. Sure to get it off the ground a bit more. Love those wheels you got on this too! Should look awesome in action!💯🔥🔥🔥🍻😎

[@MarkBryanRC]

Couldn't agree more, Robby! Nice change from plain black! I think the mods will certainly pay dividends on the rough stuff. Glad you like the wheels I painted, nice bit of bling! Cheers my friend! 😎🙏👊👍

[@stefandeclerk]

This is great, thanks - I just got my first TT02 after being out of the RC game for like 25 years, so I'm amped to get back into it. The kit is great, but I was getting so annoyed by the ride height on the rear suspension. I knew it was that little piece of plastic, but I never thought to cut it off, haha. Thanks for giving me the courage, haha. Regarding the dogbones rubbing due to the extended suspension travel, I found that the super mini dampers with the 'normal' bottom are actually the perfect length to keep just enough space between the cup and the dogbone shaft.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Stefan! Glad the video was helpful. And thanks for the advice about the dampers - much appreciated! 😎🙏👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Great run through of getting some ground clearance out of the TT02! I like the cool filler panel for the steering as well, that is really cool! Looks like you are almost ready to rip around with it, hope the weather cooperates and you can get the painting done.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a ton, Addam! Well it's a bit of a change from all the TT02 speed challenge road settings we've all been using! Agreed, that red cover from Mal is a neat solution for covering the webbing! All I need for the chassis are some body posts that I'm struggling to find, but is does run nicely as it is, just the body to do now! Fingers crossed! Cheers bro! 😎👌👍

[@madmustangrc214]

Hi Mark I have used some of these tips on my son's rally car and so far so good. Thanks for the tips.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Kevin and thanks for tuning in! Great to hear some of these tips have worked for you! All the best to you and your son!

[@coryn1980]

Excellent video mark 👍 I did them mods to my tt02 top work 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks muchly, Coryn! Glad you used the mods! Hope you are doing well, mate! 🙏😎👊👍

[@kimpestridge6668]

Great video Mark 👍 Take care 😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, you too, Kim! Wishing you a great week ahead! 😎🙏👊👍

[@JF-RC]

Hi Mark, that’s some nice gifted parts for the talented TT-02 chassis, from the wonderful Peter of CW-01 Creations. Very fetching colours and if you doing the body blue, then you’ve got yourself a patriotic rally car 😂😊😂 8 enjoyed the tech talk very much, thanks for sharing those great tips on getting the TT-02 better ground clearance. I remember doing some of them, but the repositioning of the bottom suspension mounting point, that’s a great tip, especially with those modifications to the suspension arms, amazing detail and superbly explained 😊😊😊you’re a guru 😊😊best wishes to you and the family 😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you my good man! Oh yes, Peter and mal have been very kind to me, I'm lucky to have this special little TT02! It is nice to have a change from plain black and yes, a patriotic rally car indeed! I'm hoping these mods will do the trick for those rally stages coming up! You are too kind my friend, but your kind words are always appreciated here! Take care, John! 😎🙏👊👍

[@dwarfyh32]

Nice set up and what a transformation with the clearance. The shocks look great, I need to get some for my MF-01x

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks mate! Yeah, it's a lot better for rally now! You can't beat those Tamiya Super Mini CVA's at the price, either! 😎👍

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

Now that's a TTO2 that I could actually enjoy mate! Some very ingenious solutions there Mark, it certainly seems to work very well, and would certainly open up the possibilities of being able to run the car on a more varied selection of terrains. Those cva's are so much better than the stock pogo sticks to. I'm loving all the different colours, gives the whole chassis a real upmarket look. Can't wait to see where you go with the body shell, a great winter project for sure. What a great guy Peter Smith is, so generous. We are hoping to hook up with him very soon..... Its now sounding very probable that we will be seeing some of his CWO1 creations gracing the Tescos figure of eight circuit for some time trials!! 😊 👍 👍 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

You and me both mate - I think we both prefer a bit of off roading! The possibilities are endless with these chassis mate, the sky is the limit, and what your brain can come up with of course! I love tinkering and finding solutions and improvements, my favourite part of the hobby - oh, and driving them of course!!! Wow, cool to hear you are going to meet up with the great man himself - hope we get to see it on camera! Take care my mate! 😎👊👍

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@MarkBryanRC Oh for sure mate, off road all the way! You and Rob are certainly highly skilled in the tinkering /DIY upgrade department Mark.... and i would definitely agree at how enjoyable it is. Although, I used to do it a lot more back in the eighties when i had a lot more spare time.... I can't even seem to find the time to even build my new kits these days. Yes mate, Peter wants to come down and meet us...... and is planning on bringing some of his CWO1 creations to show us! He seems quite interested in our figure of eight Tescos track..... so it is only right that we get him putting in some lap times and getting him on the leader board don't you think? I would love to see some of his weird and wonderful locked diff custom jobs flying around the track! And yeah, it would definitely have to be filmed in view of a GREEN HAWKS /CWO1 CREATIONS collaboration video or two!! Should be great fun I would have thought, especially as we are all huge fans of the CWO1 chassis! 👍 👍 👍

[@PeterOekvist]

I use the front shocks from the WL toys 124018 all around on my rally builds. Very plush and works perfectly.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for the info, it's good to know you can use parts from other cars that fit perfectly! All the best! 😎👌👍

[@3Dsjk]

Tamiya 53619 is a set of 4 Mini CVA shocks for about $25. The catch is you don’t get any springs, but you should be able to find several options for less than you’d spend on two full sets of Mini CVAs.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for the info! Yes I agree, the shocks I used in this video are actually Super Mini CVAs that I was given by a friend but the shafts were missing. I bought some Mini CVA shafts to make them longer for my rally build. Cheers!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hiya mate. That was a comprehensive guide to the mods on the TT-02 chassis for off road use. I did some changes to mine when I built it but not all of these. Could probably revisit it really. The red chassis from Peter looks super cool 👍 Also that 3D printed bit to cover the chassis holes is really good. I also have the hot glue mod which doesn't look pretty but does the job. I'm just enjoying a pint or two after some on road RC related japes earlier. Great to have one of your vids to accompany the beer. Great stuff and best wishes to you 😁👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi there Pete! Thanks mate, yeah I did cover this before but thought I'd dedicate a video on the suspension as that seems to be a point of interest with these, and as I'd got the lovely coloured parts from Peter and that snazzy red cover from Mal, I thought "why not"??? Glad you were supping a few ales whilst watching, you deserve it after a day out RCing! Cheers my friend and best wishes back to you! 😎👊👍

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

G'day Mark!. Thanks for showing this mate!, I had no idea it could be done and always thought the tt02 rally was a bit low👌problem solved. Nice 3d cover Mal👍. Can't wait to see it finished Cobber. Waynetta says hi hope you're well and we hope you're having a ripper of a week😁👍🦘🇦🇺

[@MarkBryanRC]

G'day Wayne! Oh yes, the possibilities are endless with the great little TT02! Mal and Peter were so kind to sort me out with the best stuff for this build! I just need to wait for some good spraying weather for the body, so it could be a while, mate! Hi to Waynetta, hope you both are happy and well! Have a smashing week down there too my Aussie Bro and Sis!!! 😁👊👌👍

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@MarkBryanRC All good here mate having a good week, as usual you made Waynetta's day saying hi, same back from her brother😁👍

[@Paul-McEvoy]

Awesome job 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you! Cheers! 😎👌👍

[@MauzyrockRC]

Oh yeah! Terrific top tips there! I think I got most of them from your previous vids on the TT02 rally conversion. I'll have to recheck about the dogbone issue. Awesome dude! Cheers

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, dude! Yeah i know I sort of covered this before, but as I was building the latest project I thought I'd do a shorter video focusing on the bouncy bits! Look out for flying dogbones, mate! 😅 All the best! 😎👊👍

[@rc-dom-uk]

good work mate 👍 looks like it should do well off-road 👍👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks buddy! Fingers crossed, it should go well! 🤞🤗👊👍

[@madsrcbuggy]

So kind of you, Mark, to make this video specifically for my upcoming TT-02 rally project, ha ha! Okay, I know it isn't specifically minded for me, but it could have! I remamber I already watched one video from you with almost same content, but this one is better, clearer! I think one very fortunate thing is the colour coding of the parts, makes it so easy to see what is what... I found that when I built my TT-02 (which is no completely disassembled, by the way), it was difficult to distinguish the individual parts because it was just all black... Very nice tutorial, a real proper Mark Bryan video! Looking forward to see some more, especially of course what colours that body gets, Subaru blue or maybe some black-red-white to match the chassis?

[@MarkBryanRC]

You're very welcome, Mads! Of course I made this video just for you, mate! You are correct, I have made a video about TT02 rally mods but that was more generalised, I thought it might be a good idea to do a more concise video focusing on the suspension, I'm glad you approve! I also like the way the coloured parts make it easier to make out what's going on. So cool to have a change from just black. I was going to go with blue (albeit a brighter shade) but now you got me thinking! Cheers, Mads, take care and have a great week!

[@coygtrc]

Top info as always, thanks 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you, much appreciated here my friend! 😎👌🙏👍

[@catcancrunch7260]

Great information and I like the slow mo on the suspension demonstration, I built a neo scorcher couple year back and think it's the same chassis ? Anyway I liked the colour purple I did the schell in so much I couldn't bare to put decals on it, I got some white fancy wheels on it and I think it looks great, I was gonna sell it one time and geezer phone me and I had to lie and said it was sold, can't bare to part wiv it !!! IAM mad me mate, anyways you the man and thanks for your upload mate 👍🙏🐱

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cool, thanks for the great comment, mate! Yeah that slomo showed off the new shocks well! Yep, the Neo Scorcher is the same bathtub. Sounds like you created a beauty there mate! Haha, love the little white lie, but it had to be done to keep the Neo in the family - way to go! It's good to be a bit mad, Cat, I know I am! Cheers dude! 😎👊👍

[@MechanicallyFun]

Great tip, thanks for sharing👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Excellent, glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! 😎🙏👍

[@poorboysrc]

Awesome video Mark, there's a seemingly endless array of tuning options for the TT02 platform, isn't there? I'm excited to see your Subaru body and the final product ripping it up!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Much appreciated, Fil! You got that right my friend, the possibilities with this chassis are amazing, the sky's the limit! It really is a great starting point for many an RC project. Hoping to get around to the body before too long! Take care, dude! 😎👊👍

[@fpvDRE]

awesome tips brudda mark love all the colours man looks pimp 😎😎

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers brudda Davey 🙏✌ yeah makes a change from all the black ⚫ chassis! Hope Sunday is going well my man! 🤞😎👍

[@supranomicon]

Thanks Mark, great stuff, really helpful cheers!

[@MarkBryanRC]

That's great to hear, pal, nice to know it was useful. Cheers 😎 👍 🍻

[@Fortes_RC_Adv]

Nice rally car😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you 👍

[@alantaylor353]

Thanks mate, very useful.!! 👍 👍 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glad it helped, mate! All the best, Alan! 😎👌👍

[@JIPPERR_1]

Great info! I've been building a tt02 for rally with the same body but am stuck on getting the suspension right. I have some ideas to work on now. Look forward to seeing more of this project 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you! I hope the video helps with those settings even if only in a small way! Good luck with your TT02, I'm sure you'll get it running great! 😎👊👍

[@JIPPERR_1]

@@MarkBryanRC Thanks mark! Definitly helpful to see how others have done it. I started with a tt02r chassis kit and the springs included are very stiff so i think swapping those might be a first step.

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@JIPPERR_1 Cool! Oh yes, the kit included springs are for road, definitely too hard for rally - good call to swap them!

[@Bruno-qd1rd]

Hi Mark! I love your dedication to these videos :) what springs did you use in this build? Been searching for something soft that works with the CVA super minis but it is not exactly easy.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Bruno! Yeah I struggle to find springs for these shocks, especially after I lengthened them! I got these black springs from my spares box, I think they were off a set of Fastrax 65 or 70mm buggy shocks and I had to cut them down to length. They seem to work very well, as you might see in todays new video where I give this chassis a test run! Cheers! 😎👍

[@Bruno-qd1rd]

Thanks Mark! Keep it up :)

[@Paul__FC]

Mark did you find the steering get stiff when you added ground clearance? Mine has gotten bad. I added the low fiction suspension balls to the front and it got better but not right.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Paul, yeah it's very hit and miss, just 1mm too much travel and the steering locks up. That's why on this one I drilled that new hole on the bottom arms to mount the bottom of the shock. This one works perfect now! You also need those spacers between the steering knuckle and the tie rods.

[@Paul__FC]

@MarkBryanRC rgr that. I saw the spacer too. I only used 2 small washers. I'll make that change today too. Thanks bother!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cool, I'm sure you'll sort it out - good luck with it bro!

[@chrisscott3039]

😎👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you mate! 😎🙏👊👍

[@micsherwood4930]

what brand and model tires are they?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Tamiya Rally Block tyres. 😎👍

[@SRG-HITMAN-11]

Are them thrust eco 15 motors any good? as very cheap to buy

[@MarkBryanRC]

They are excellent for the money, got my TT02 up to 30mph!

[@SRG-HITMAN-11]

@@MarkBryanRC reply is that with NiMH battery or 2s lipo?

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@SRG-HITMAN-11 That was on a NiMh, I think a couple more mph with a LiPo!

[@MadBeeRC]

Top stuff! How do my friend 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

How do matey!!! Not bad at all here, thanks! Need a little drink soon and a sit in front of the box for the F1!!! Take care mate! 🤗👊👍

[@MadBeeRC]

@MarkBryanRC haha good idea mate Cheers🍻 l would love Lando to win one!

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@MadBeeRC Oh yeah, come on Lando!!! 🤩🤩👍👍

[@cw-01creations46]

You're very welcome Sir 😂

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks again and again and again and again and again! Sir! 🙏🙌💙😎👍

[@sagnhill]

I put a HobbyWing ESC and a sencored brushless 10T motor on my TT-02. Holy Smokes. It is 20-25MPH faster than stock.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Great job on powering up your TT02!!! I put a 10T brushed in one of my TT02 cars and it hit 44mph! Rock on! 😁👊👍

[@jessicalatex2539]

After that i can say my version of going TT02 onroad to offroad rally has some of the same mods but i gained some extra clearance with some other things i chose to do.. So this is what I did . First thing was to get TT02B front damper stays for the front and back.. had to trim off the buggy bits to have them flat up against the original TT 02 damper stays to screw them in place... Then the shocks were changed from onroad to xtraspeed cc01 shocks for the front and back.. There was a need to remove some of the back end off the foam bumper.. Two reasons.. the shocks needed a little extra space and the rally block tyres/rims I chose ((70 mm plus diameter ) to get just a bit more clearance rubbed on the foam so a trimming i went . The rear of the car has about 27mm clearance and the front is lower as i placed that spacer on the bottom of the lower arm. I then obtained the dust cover (the TT 02 tracked landfreeder) had to keep out the dust and stones.. I did this on an older TT 02 car I had where the Ferrari 458 Challenge body sits on it.. i had a few cracks in the front of the body so i put a strip of rubber across it with double sided tape as well as some pop rivets at each end to keep it in place... .. I also bought just a TT 02 chassis kit and did the same stuff again.. it has a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X body on it.. its also been through a bit . Cracks etc.. needs to be replaced at some point.. I did those and thought that soothed the rally car need then bought the XV02 pro.. 😳

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sounds like you built yourself a pretty radical TT02! I like your ingenuity! Some great ideas there for anyone reading this thread! Yes, the bodies do get a lot of abuse but it's great to be able to patch 'em up and keep on going! And after all that you still went for a XV02! Cool!!! 😎👊👍