Building Tamiya's Best Ever Rally Chassis, The XV-02 Pro Kit: 58707 (DETAILED BUILD + HOPUPS)

Kicking off yet another build this week, the latest rally-focused chassis from Tamiya. In this video, I detail each step required to put together this lovely chassis as well as all the option upgrade parts and prices that are available.
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[@insiainutorrt259]

That XV-02 looks real darn nice to me

[@mtbsyd]

Ha..pretty much did the same with my xv02.. hobbywing 5400kv combo, Yaris body, and I did the center diff option....it really moves

[@allanritchie1539]

Man after my own heart, love a fiesta motor upgrade. Awesome.😊😊

[@user-pj8hu4op6z]

I have my XV02RS pro front rear center all oil filled differentials Running good on tarmac

[@roloreoandy9867]

I really like how you put the hop-ups at the steps where they go on Gavin! Brilliant idea. Great Job mate!

[@RCKickschannel]

Glad you like it

[@stephenwiddick4934]

I'll say it then. Happy birthday Rebecca. That's gotta be worth a IN IT To WIN IT browny point.

[@RCKickschannel]

Hi, Wrong video for “in it to win it Stephen.

[@stephenwiddick4934]

It's on the correct video as well. Cheers gavin.

[@stephenwiddick4934]

Ps nice to have someone spell my name correctly.

[@henriksrensen3220]

Just Got my XV02 kit. I have ordered hobbywing 13,5 motor esc combo

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

I'm in the other room in my ears are ringing this is the stuff that brings me back to life you brought Frankenstein back I love your content and I enjoy the fact that you willing to finish these cars just to help your channel don't go overboard on yourself I don't want the captain to go down with the ship that's a lot their U got mate reminds me of a Losi music every one can enjoy

[@darkstorm303]

Good body choice 👌

[@stephenkelly8065]

Like the tools, not that long ago when you put everything together with a leatherman multi tool and some pliers from your car toolkit ! Lol 😂 The show is definitely going up a notch ! 🧐

[@RCKickschannel]

I’m still using them lol.

[@stephenkelly8065]

@@RCKickschannel And why not ! Lol 😂

[@mikeupton5406]

I like the cover for this chassis. From your video looks like a good tight fit over the electronics and mechanical busy parts.

[@lo2713]

My vote would be the new golf shell thats coming out, but with a better looking livery to it 👍

[@tomellingham8627]

I second that!

[@DPS-85]

Not sure if it’ll fit being an M chassis body. (If we’re thinking of the new Mk2 golf release) 😢

[@lo2713]

@@DPS-85 yeah, no idea whats going to be on, just looks good 😎 i can see me doing a street car one 🤔

[@DPS-85]

@@lo2713 Yeah I just checked the specs. It’s about 20mm narrower and 20mm shorter wheelbase than the XV02. You could still do a really cool street version on BBS splits and lowered suspension. It comes on the 4wd chassis but you could get the body and chuck it on a Fwd one for realism. 👍

[@tomellingham8627]

@@DPS-85 True.

[@JoevsRc]

Can't wait to see this run. I was thinking of picking one up.

[@sgs521]

I love the motown choice of music

[@MauzyrockRC]

Love it! great job

[@andrewmagro7703]

Awesome Build here Gavin, also the tips will definitely come in handy later on when comes time to build , And yes so many nice kits coming out and never enough time to get them all built cant wait for that BBX to be released definitely on the pre-order list at the LHS, cheers thanks for a great video build. 🙂

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks 👍 Yep the BBX is going to be a cool one for sure :)

[@benb.1273]

That would be a good chassis for Tamiya's MK2 Escort Body

[@mikemiller9023]

Awesome review! Love how you organized it and put it all together. I can't wait to see it once you get the body on it. And I'm looking forward to seeing how you like the RC8X. I've had good luck with all of my RadioLink gear, so I'll be curious what your reaction is to the new TX. Thanks for all you do!

[@Vimeous]

Timing! Just finished my XV-02 last weekend complete with Yeah racing screws and Killerbodies Impreza. Was tempted by the slipper as you mentioned but still not sure if I'll get to the bit enough to need it. Can't wait to see if you'll upgrade yours. Only 1 tip: the MA6 diff hex screws are very easy to strip the heads. I used all 4 spares in the kit to get mine completed, grr. Will be getting the new Yaris Rally 1 body once it's available. Can't wait to see how your Yaris WRC one turns out.

[@RCKickschannel]

I have picked up the mid diff option tonight but apart from that, I think I will just stick with it for a while to see how I get on.

[@irritablearchitect]

Smashing, sir.

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Great looking build thus far. I hope this will be a driver. .

[@DPS-85]

Really well produced video. Looking forward to an XV01 vs XV02 comparison in the future. 😅

[@RCKickschannel]

It’s an interesting one as the XV-01 is completely different to the XV-02.

[@DPS-85]

@@RCKickschannel I think to make it a fair comparison you’d have to convert your XV01 to long damper spec. Nice little project for you! 😉

[@PakRC]

Yesssss 👍🏻 just what I wanted

[@joshchatwin8569]

I had one of these about 17 years ago

[@fc3sboy1]

I loved my xv02 build in but I put a one way in the front the slipper center blue uprights lowed it and set it up with a killer bodies suby and made it look like a tarmac ralley car

[@duncanmarriott2052]

I really enjoyed this kit too ! I did michelin escot body . Hot Shot II Blockhead & BBX pre-ordered . Was hoping Kyosho would drop couple more legendary series cars

[@RCKickschannel]

I don' think we will see another Kyosho legendary kit until the end of the year but I'm just guessing

[@brandonhelton]

U made it look a lot easier then I made it another 🔥video

[@fc3sboy1]

You have to shorten the wheel base to fit the subi with the wheels centered

[@londonpirates]

I could be wrong here but my understanding at least is that the Max10 combo only has thermal protection sensing for the motor. It doesn’t come with the rotor sensing which helps to smooth out acceleration at low speeds.

[@CliveAndrews]

On the point of the screws needing undoing to unfold those battery corners, I watched another video where the presenter suggested that you don't need the screws in there, as the dust cover holds them in place when installed.

[@theoagrc]

Hey Gavin, great build video. I completely enjoyed mine and built with a centre diff as you need something else in the centre to play with the overdrive. Did you have any issues with the diffs? I over tightened one of the screws which then wouldn’t come out. I had to buy a whole new case but perhaps those lovely YR screws meant your didn’t have that issue. The Yaris body will be great and can’t wait to see it finished pal 👍🏻🙌🏻

[@RCKickschannel]

No issues with the diff top screws but I have done the same thing to one of mine so I know to go super easy. I just placed an order for the centre diff as thats a good way to go for not too much money.

[@akura2]

In it to win it!!!!!

[@RCKickschannel]

Wrong video

[@akura2]

@@RCKickschannel ha ha ha oops

[@Luke-en2tk]

You have till July and August at least 😂

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Like to get one of these myself. Since I own 2 XV-01 cars it's hard to justify , especially with no organized Rally racing nearby.

[@briana2137]

Hobbywing Max 10 isn't a sensored setup.

[@mikepembo8297]

60 quid for the slipper clutch :o 😱

[@RCKickschannel]

I went for the centre diff option as thats a little less. it is a shame to not see it in the Pro kit.

[@liamRC5487]

Hi. I built this but haven't a body for it yet. I don't want a rally car. Maybe desert racer? Still the bbx is ordered and the mb01. From tamico. Cheap. 👍

[@jameslovell863]

Another great video. Please take a look no messager for my pm re new nip vintage tyres.

[@toeonthetrigger7531]

I'm working on my XV-02 now. Is their a go-to/spec turn for Motors when it comes to rally cars?

[@RCJunky]

Who Yee racing... Oh Yeah I remeber. Doh!

[@bruce3725]

Hi Gavin, do you have any videos covering upgrades to the TT02 subaru kit yiu just showed?? Thanks

[@RCKickschannel]

The best video I have for upgrades on the TT02 chassis is my TT02B. Its the buggy version but 95% of the upgrades can be for the TT02. The video is an early one so sorry about the quality. That said it has loads of info on the upgrades so it still has value. kzbin.info/www/bejne/il6pfGWggtNlpKc

[@brucelevall2925]

Hi Gavin have you ever thought about building a tamiya tank I think you might like building one I gave it a try it very interesting to me

[@RCKickschannel]

I have an old Tamiya tank thats been on the show but I have never had the chance to build one yet :(

[@gainsrc]

Make sure you do a review on the RC8X. Have heard there is a latency issue...

[@RCKickschannel]

Really! That would suck for sure and a trans in this bracket should be ultra fast. Review will be coming for sure.

[@40ollie67]

Are oil diffs noisy? My tto2b ones are, is that why they made those with 4 gears instead of 2?

[@olivierd.8088]

Hello, at 12:54, you mentionned a body protection for the chassis, where we can find this part ?

[@RCKickschannel]

Comes in the kit

[@link6032]

That max10 ESC motor combo you mentioned is sensor less, not sensored, (SL) in the part number. Which one are you going to use for sensored ? As max10 are not sensored. They have a extra wire from the ESC to the motor but this is for temperature sensing of the motor not motor control/sensing as in a sensor motor setup.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep you are correct. I will have to spend a little more for a HobbyWing censored motor

[@link6032]

@@RCKickschannel would be good to know which one you end up with, unfortunately they don't seem to have a max10 with 5400kv combo equivalent in sensored off the shelf 🤔

[@tomellingham8627]

This is a cool video format. Although I do like it when you chat through them. But blimey. These Tamiya and their hop ups ain't cheap! Cost of living crisis? Ball diff: £50 +? Come on Tamiya. A little less margin probably won't hurt you. Edit: Good old Kamtec have a nice range of 10th bodies that don't break the bank if you're in the UK.

[@ninthislandrc]

Definitely enjoyed building my XV-02...but, I'm still searching for a body. I don't want to go with a 'typical' body choice, like most people...I'm looking to go work something 'different'.

[@RCKickschannel]

LandLmodels do a load of choices

[@ninthislandrc]

@@RCKickschannel Thanks. Will check them out.

[@leonidasg4923]

What brushless motor are you using?

[@paulrobinson9355]

Cracking video and build, love the hop ups but seemed super straight out of the box! Not keen on the music tho sadly, overly loud and a bit odd! Bring back the dance, loved the music you added back in 2020, just sayin' 👍😊

[@RCKickschannel]

Is the music still too loud? Music all comes from the same place

[@SamuraiBlues5]

i wonder if torque twist is an issue on this chassis. i saw my friend's CC01... one side of the front lifts up. since then i have lost faith in all shaft drive cars. and i wanted an XV02 rather badly.

[@RCKickschannel]

I will be putting some brushless power in this, so I will check for that.

[@MrCornholios]

Very nice Kit. Build one up over the last month. I realy like the lexan cover that comes over the chassis. What motor and battery do you want to run with it ? I will run a 3S with a 21.5 turn one.😀

[@RCKickschannel]

Someone gets a D- and needs to watch the video again ;)

[@MrCornholios]

@@RCKickschannel damn i missed something. I havent the time to watch the full video yet. At witch time in the vid do you tell it? ⌚

[@MrCornholios]

@@RCKickschannel i get it. at 9:20 ;)

[@nickpink25]

Hi gav I thought you was going to put the escort bod on xv02

[@RCKickschannel]

Still on the Unfinished shelf of shame Nick.

[@nickpink25]

@@RCKickschannel I thought it was just me that messed up

[@roloreoandy9867]

Gavin, I was wondering which one you think is better the XV-01 or the XV-02 chassis?

[@RCKickschannel]

100% the XV-02 is better, especially if you spend the extra £40 and add a centre diff. That said the XV-02 is loads more expensive than an XV-01 (XV-01 is £200 and XV-02 is £319 UK Feb 2023) so the burning question is, is it really worth it? I would say probably no for most people as the XV-01 is still a fantastic rally chassis and with the £160 you still have left, you can spend half of that on upgrades the XV-01 and it won't be far off the XV-02 spec, plus the remaining £80 can go towards a quality brushless ESC and motor combo from say Hobbywing. If money isn't a big factor for you, go XV-02. One thing that's a bit of a pain currently with the XV-02, the default body mount locations limits the amount of body options currently available. That said you can mod the XV-02 to work with the more popular body mount fitment.

[@roloreoandy9867]

@@RCKickschannel Thanks so much Gavin, have been looking at the XV-02 since it's release, but @$465 CAD it's still a hefty price tag, but I am sure it's worth it. Thanks again for helping me decide. You ROCK my friend.

[@ripmax333]

Its a beautiful kit no question about that but its incredibly expensive considering most of parts are all plastic, thinking about it its cost as much as my Arrma Senton 3s …yes ..yes I know, totally different models. This one is more for racing than a basher but for that money I was at least expecting metal diffs or a slipper as standard. I also have an LC racing 1/14 model (stadium truck) which I forgot the model number which at the same price its very well equipped..yes I know ..its a 1/14 not a 1/10 but maybe you understand what I mean.

[@RCKickschannel]

I understand what you are saying but it’s best to look at other dedicated rally chassis kits as a comparison. An RC rally fan will see more value for an XV-02 Vs say a RTR basher. I do agree it’s an expensive kit, especially when you add in another £40 for a centre diff. Currently the XV-01 chassis kit is around £192. That’s £120 ish less than an XV-02 Pro so a big chunk of savings. I guess you have to factor in the bearings, metal dampers but you would still have around £60-£70 in your pocket for a body and one or two upgrades like universal driveshafts.

[@heetveldlaan]

Isn't the slipper clutch mandatory if you are using the 40T gear?

[@RCKickschannel]

No I don't think so but to get the most out of the chassis, fitting the centre diff is a big help.

[@heetveldlaan]

@@RCKickschannel A centre diff or a slipper clutch would prevent a lot of strain on the drive line whe nusing the 39T and 40T gear together, especially while driving in a straight line on tarmac. Maybe less in the dirt.

[@kobebryant5135]

i dont own this one but my mates had one and he told me XV01 is better and more fun. the XV02 nothing special just like normal layout rc car...

[@bustedaw11]

You sir have someone posing as you trying to scam ppl I suppose. Keep an eye out brother

[@brianlewis7008]

Great looking bit of kit here. My only concern is that Tamiya doesn't include more of the extra aluminum upgrades. They do on the TT02BR. Those XV is about $100 more than the BR. Puzzling to me......