Off-Road Rally Time! Tamiya VW Golf MK2 GTI

Volkswagen fans, you need to see the new Tamiya VW Golf MK2 GTI 16V Rally found here: bit.ly/45nWy7v When it comes to recreating iconic full-scale cars in RC Tamiya always delivers and they’ve done it again with this release. Based on the MF-01X chassis, this build up kit is fun for all types of modelers. The body will require a lot of painting and detailing, but that is part of the RC model hobby. But once you’re done, the Golf body looks amazing! Would you drive it though? In this video Greg will hit the dirt with the car after showing you the kits important details.
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VW Golf MK2 GTI 16V Rally
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Category: 1/10 4WD Electric Rally
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[@Livlifetaistdeth]

Gotta love that Tamiya bounce! I have a few rc's from entry level to don't try and explain the cost to your better half unless you want to sleep on the couch and I love all of them but my bouncy little Tamiya rc's always put a huge smile on my face.

[@MauzyrockRC]

I have the Bug Rally on the same MF01X chassis. I had to mod it a little, bearings and oil dampers ( super mini CVAs) It handles way better without the iconic "bounce". Great review it looks awesome! Cheers

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

Hot Hatches are cool...

[@etowngti]

Absolutely gorgeous! This is a dream R/C for me!

[@kennethmeyers5008]

Just finished my lotus Europa. Love it .

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Dude, this is sick! Such a great scale rally car!

[@paulmcnamara2908]

Looks like a lot of the old TL01 DNA in that chassis!

[@Papinak2]

Yep, if only it had motor in front of the rear axle instead of the rear

[@MrCaprinut]

The same spotlights are used on the Escort Mk2. Yes they do take 3mm leds. Headlight 5mm. I used warm white leds on my Escort build, because that would be periodic correct. I will get the Golf body, either as kit or seperate. Time will tell.

[@adamh9077]

I'm currently building a rally track in Oregon that will be open to the public with driver's stand, watering system, electrical access, bathroom access. I'm trying to make America's only rallycross track for rcs

[@SuppleBun]

gotta LOVE vw golfs and jettas!! awesome rc too!!

[@853massey]

Stunning MK2 model!

[@kahmed7328]

Looks super cool! Love Tamiya stuff.

[@guillermomora6178]

Tamiya equals a like even before the video starts 😀

[@mad-beerc3818]

Great looking car tamiya knocked it out of the park again! and sometimes to our surprise the friction shocks can be good fun! Well done for giving it a nice little run for us to see looked great!

[@rcdriver]

Yup, the friction shocks actually added an element of fun on this one. Probably would have looked sweet in slow motion, but I’ve been on a kick of showing it like it is lately.

[@ricardopires4713]

I started this week look for rc cars an di love this review! The first thing i really like is that you film the car very close and we can see him going through the rocks and bumps very close instead a small dot far away and passing by the camera really fast. Congratulations!

[@JamesBond-hz2tn]

Another nice build 👍👍

[@Chipz750]

Nice meeting you while you were at Maness testing out the car. Keep up the good work.

[@mahler2112]

I had a white '85 Golf just like that...take my money!!!

[@jennyetherington3326]

That is so Cool 😎 nice work RC Driver ✨

[@michaelgallucci1784]

Awesome vw looks great

[@Finishlinemotorsports]

Definitely rally time my friend!

[@lo2713]

Its an awsome looking shell 👌

[@SodlidDesu]

I've had this one ordered since it was announced. I've got an MF01x escort on the wall already (I even got a second set of wheels and tires so the blue ones can be shelf wheels) and I can't wait to add this one to the collection! Good to see it tearing out up.

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Great video. I actually driven thos same chassis with the Ford Escort body on it. Great to see the VW Golf. Fun car for what it is

[@johnlujan8706]

I agree and wouldn't want to either. I'm sure it took more than a minute to build the kit.

[@electricnitrorc]

MF01X is a good chassi. Ball bearing and oil dampers makes a huge difference. And not forget it's fun to build. Great video as always 👍

[@user-fu3gk9wu9p]

Does it go with oil dampers? Or I’d need to get it separately?

[@electricnitrorc]

@@user-fu3gk9wu9p my beetle rally didn't came with oil dampers. Not sure about the Golf.

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

I disagree. Mf01x has the most steering and suspension slop i have seen. I have over a dozen rc cars and the Mf01x is by far the worst. Even my grasshopper handles better and drives in a straight line.

[@electricnitrorc]

@GreatBirdOfHope I think you are right about the steering 🤔 that explains why I can't make my servo center well 😬 thanks for the info. I need to modify it 👍

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

@@electricnitrorc i have exactly the same problem with only the Mf01x chassis... car won't go straight no matter what. Just keeps steering to whatever was the last input never straightens back out

[@buysncharge]

Been waiting on this car.

[@cfusername]

My first car was a Golf 2. Already built a rally beetle (Herbie style) which uses this chassis, too.

[@rexrcs]

I love the bounce 😍

[@JoseRamos-su3ep]

The rear right upper control arm needs the V-TOYS angles ball cup!

[@faiqcreates]

Have u seen hsp flying fish ? That chassis is used in alot of models and honestly it is the most simple and most effective chassis i have seen yet. Even guys in Indonesian rc rally channels use them

[@ianispress1430]

Had some TL01 moulds knocking about the place if you ask me... not much work in the design shop for that chassis!!😂😂😂

[@1979lepeltje]

Wow, that looks cool!

[@jackson_lleeggoo4761]

Sweet

[@rcdriver]

Agreed! 😀

[@blitzrc4713]

I'm about to paint my mk1 kamei in box art very nervous about it any tips from anyone would be awesome...my next tamiya VW has to be my first real car the Beatle so this one can wait haha nice video love tamiya,s...... quirkiness 🤟😎

[@ReadySetRC]

I hate shelf queens but this may look too good to drive😊

[@rcdriver]

Right! 😃 I was a bit careful with the drive on this one.

[@SamBalducci]

I am Rally Fanatic and this kit has a great scale look, but it is not going to park next to my XV-01, XV-02 or MST. While Golf will run well in the flats, I do not believe the suspension can handle the really rough stuff or jumps.

[@mikeymike3240]

It’s crying out for oil filled shocks, Tamiya should scrap the pogo stick shocks on all their cars and buggies 😊

[@spiti9149]

Bonjour est ce que c’est une voiture tout terrain

[@pjbottoms73]

That exposed battery design on the bottom turns me off immediately. Any other chasis this body kit will fit on, and is it sold on its own? I can just picture a rock puncturing the battery... And poof. 😅

[@adilsonfernandes9400]

Oh NO buddy. Nothing of mine goes on the shelf. Oh NO buddy.

[@glennjthompson332]

It's more like a circus car with zigzag brushed speed..🙄

[@elvistwatty]

Say what

[@stahlknecht7872]

Nice