Tamiya TT02 vs XV01 Part 3 - Upgrades & Rally Race Stage 1

[@TomleyRC]

What a brilliant test. Showing that a Modded TT02 can keep up with the XV01. I must say though, the XV01 sounds really smooth! Never really seen one before.This looked like a lot of fun! 🇬🇧👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Phil! Yeah, we did this series because we thought Tamiya fans would be interested to see if the more expensive car was that much better. Out of the box, of course it was! But now the TT02 has been modded, it's a different story. The XV01 is super smooth running because of the belt drive and oil filled diffs - I love it mate! It's a quality bit of kit. Appreciate the support, my friend. 🇬🇧👍

[@hollyhillrc]

What a brilliant video showcasing two great Tamiyas. But he most impressive thing about it for me is your excellent driving towards yourself at speed whilst doing slaloming. Driving towards myself is still something that I have problems with, especially going fast. My brain struggles to work it out ! It's probably the main cause of unused video clips because I am always vearing of line into bushes and trees lol 😃😃😃

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much, Derek. I really appreciate the driving compliment, the "driving towards yourself" skill came from the 80's and 90's when I spent so much time Rcing with 2 stick radios and rather too much time on the PS1 and PS2 - the controllers are basically 2-sticks and I mainly played racing games where you would have to learn to reverse the steering when coming towards yourself. Eventually it becomes second nature (I think it's referred to as muscle memory). So I don't even have to think about it - as long as it's my thumbs on a stick! That's why I can't switch to those darn steering wheel thingies! Anyway mate, thanks for the kind words and I hope the weekend is going well my friend.

[@iwadrian]

I have got xv-01 fully upgraded and love it. In my opinion both are great machines. Thanks guys for great video. Really enyoyed!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Great to hear I've yet to upgrade my XV01, it's still stock! Yes, agreed both are fantastic RC cars and a blast to run together. Thanks very much for taking the time to comment, much appreciated! :)

[@thecontractor365]

What a fascinating idea - timing rally stages with the two versions of car. That was some nifty driving Mark - I would have been genuinely all over the show with that. It looks like you only have to tickle the steering on either car to make those very slight turns. Great video mate and I am very much looking forward to stages two and three. Thumbs up...👍.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks my friend Cosmo! Well, we had to do something to test Rob's upgrades, and running at the same time we seem to keep crashing into each other! Yeah, the slalom was a bit tricky, you haven't seen the practice runs I did before filming! I initially tried way too hard, going much faster - I could make a few cones well and then either veered off road or smashed straight into a cone or three! So I decided to be more cautious for the actual tests. As you say, only a tiny input is needed or you end up fishtailing wildly! So pleased you liked it mate - I'm well chuffed you did! Your thumbs up and support are greatly received! :))

[@thecontractor365]

@@MarkBryanRC Your very welcome mate...👍👍.

[@fernlenker]

THAT is a real good kompilation and a driving video that makes sense ! THANKs a lot ! Greetings

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks for the kind comment, thank you, it's much appreciated!

[@fernlenker]

@@MarkBryanRC YES, have such a friend as you got is great! here i tryed back some years, with 4 People aged between 20 and 30 years, just a parkingplace race, i come from nascar racing, thoght, just two corners, two frisbees, not that they have so much to concentrate about the course, JUST two (2) corner! AND after 2 rounds they drove anywhere around *LOL* better one good friend than a horde of "no can i do 10 rounds around two corner" ? take up that good and sophisticated (? sorry for my german english) well orientatet "work" ! here are so many looking interestet, not every one can write a few words, but we all appreciate your videos and smile =) THANKs for THAT ! =))

[@fernlenker]

will get my Rally Car out, how about you write the distance between the corner disks, so we can compare =) my favorite is the legenday TA-02 ;)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you for spending the time to write such an interesting comment. Don't worry, I understand your message completely, and I can tell you, your English is WAY BETTER than my German!!! I wish I could watch that 2 corner Nascar frisbee race, it sounds very funny! Again, I thank you for your kind words about the interest over there, it really is appreciated! Happy RC'ing! :O)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Oh yes, I love my TA02 very much, I recently gave it a new Ford Escort RS Turbo body in the blue Tiger tripe livery. Sorry but I don't remember the distances between the cones (corner disks) but if you copy the look of them on the video it will be good enough! Have fun! =))

[@Del350K4]

I´m very much looking forward to the next video in this series. I confess I´m rooting for Rob´s car because he´s put so much thought and effort into improving it.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers my friend! Totally with you on that one - it has been a very interesting journey for us, seeing the TT02 go from strength to strength - and Rob focussed on all the issues highlighted in the first VS video, methodically approaching each area in his own unique style. It really is so much better now, and a little faster in a straight line, which helps! The XV01 is still a lovely car to run, but has had much less love and attention! Glad you are enjoying the little tests - not truly scientific, I know, but somewhat representative and a lot of fun! Hope all is well with you mate! :-)

[@Del350K4]

@@MarkBryanRC It´s satisfying to make an effort and then see the benefits...

[@MarkBryanRC]

Agreed mate - when you put more into something, you usually get more out!

[@aviano72]

Yes! I was hoping you did this kind of videos consider all those cool rally cars you two got.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much my friend - I am very pleased that you enjoyed it! More to come in Part 4 - gravel run and fulll lap of our rally track! I hope all is good with you mate! :)

[@wereallydontknowwhatweredo5038]

Loved every second of this! I love both of these. I want the XV-01 and like I said in the past, I will have one! Thanks for sharing guys!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much Eric! So pleased you enjoyed this rally stage - 2 more to come! You really need an XV-01, you will not be sorry if you buy one - it's definitely one of my favourite builds... and it's not bad to run either! Cheers my friend! :))

[@shaneellasdaicastrestorati3675]

Good video boys, be interested to see the next.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hiya Shane - thanks for the input as always mate - a little more off-road rallying coming up soon! :-)

[@KenJencks]

Well now. That is interesting. You got me now. I like the idea of hopping up a tt02.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, Ken! Yeah, there are tons of hop-ups for the TT-02. However, if you get the Type-S, the best hop-ups are included and you will save so much money! :-)

[@KenJencks]

I found a tt02s on rc mart for 115 dollars us. I think I am going with bbn it. They have the tt02r but it is 175 dollars us. Is it worth the extra money in your opinion?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Ken, don't bother with the type-R, it is not suitable for rallying, the type-S really is a better choice for all-round ability on all surfaces. $115 is a bargain! :)

[@KenJencks]

Hi Mark, ok, type.s it.is. I noticed you have some hop up parts in your build. Was it one package or different ones. Could you let.me know what ones you used? Thanks again for your time and help.

[@marc-antoinedelarche6399]

@@MarkBryanRC agree, get a type S but friends don’t let friends hop-up a standard Tt-02!

[@ggilesy]

Great little vid guys. Love my XV-01. its quiet as and handles like a dream. Stock too so cost saved on hop-ups (which i will spend on the cars that need them!) 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Right on! Thanks for the great comment, gotta agree, the XV-01 is an awesome car, even in stock form, which mine is too. I don't think it really needs any hop-ups, maybe a little faster motor. Good idea to save the money for other cars. All the best from Mark... :-)

[@Remoteaddicted]

Very nice video guys! Well The XV-01 definitely looked much quicker. Maybe Robs thumb was slower when the XV-01 was doing the course 😂 Pretty cool test buddies. 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, Charlie! Haha! Yes, that's exactly what I thought - "I'm sure I was faster than that!" The very last XV-01 run felt by far the quickest - but hopefully the stopwatch doesn't lie! I really appreciate the support, bro - it means a lot my friend. :-)

[@AdventureTimeRC]

That was cool mark nice driving they seem even matched in preference

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Brent - yeah, much more evenly matched than they were in Part 1 when the TT02 was stock! Thanks for watching Buddy! :-)

[@NitroStarGT]

Very fun videos! Man, I cant stop watching

[@MarkBryanRC]

And thank you very much for watching my friend! :)

[@RoosterRC]

Great show and comparisson - will go straight to the next vid :D

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much, Markus - very kind of you to comment! All the best! :-)

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Fantastic comparison video guys love the slalom and very good driving by both of you, enjoyed every minute of your video mark as always Bros for life 👍😍👍 Rc for Life 👍😊👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

So glad you enjoyed the slalom test my mate! TBH I did all of the driving, Rob was very brave to let me drive his beautiful TT-02 Lancia, although I did crash into it and broke the rear spoiler later on - I feel really bad about that! Good job he is such a great friend! Laters my mate! :))

[@tiborvon]

That was exciting stuff. And so close too. I like how you did 3 runs to make it more fair and also used the same driver even if Rob did have to show some bravery lol. Top stuff dudes

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hiya Tibster! Thanks for the great comment dude - yeah, with my driving I needed 3 runs, kept hitting those cones. Mind you, it's a lot harder than it looks mate! Also took me some time to adjust to the different handling of the cars, the XV turns in so much faster. Rob really is too trusting - me with a hopped up Tamiya? You know what usually happens - CRASH! :))

[@tiborvon]

It is harder than it looks. I am always amazed at those who race around a track. I would struggle. I only just manage to hit 3 ramps next to each other and thats when i am stood next to them lol. You and me both CRASH lol

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hehe - yeah, I watch some of those buggy track races, and think "how the hell do they do that?" I must admit I had a few practice runs before the video runs - it wasn't pretty! :p

[@STEVOD313]

Broski, Broski, Broski good stuff I need a XV01 n need the tto2 hop-ups

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers my man Stevo! Yeah, the XV-01 is a "gotta have" for all Tamiya fans - and the TT-02 is just an all-round cool car, especially when you get rid of the standard "pogo stick" shocks! Later, Broski!!! :))

[@ShenRC]

😁👍That was fun!! Great video!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much Steve - I'm glad you enjoyed it my good friend! :-)

[@ShenRC]

@@MarkBryanRC I want stage 2!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Coming soon. Bro. coming soon! :-)

[@NSRBOY250]

Brilliant video mark like these cars lot as you know me and Kaitlin have tto2 Subaru and we race them indoors brilliant cars and so many upgrades for them. Keep you the brilliant videos mate 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Kirk my friend - yeah, the TT02 is a wicked little Tamiya isn't it? To bad Kaitlin keeps beatin' ya!!! :p

[@NSRBOY250]

Mark Bryan RC so true lol but maybe I’ll race her with a xmaxx lol not long now mate 👍 hope your keeping all ok mate

[@MarkBryanRC]

Woah! Only 2 off 200! That XMAXX is coming very soon my friend - well done Kirk!!! :D

[@NSRBOY250]

Mark Bryan RC thank you mark 👍

[@seansrcconstruction]

Pretty cool test I enjoyed that

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a lot Bro - I really appreciate the comment! :-)

[@robbrennanrc]

Nice one mate. I know I'm a bit sad but have just checked my spreadsheet of the Lancia mod costs and in total including the kit itself I have spent £186.82.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hiya Rob! Not sad at all mate - after all, we were trying to see if the TT02 could be as good as the XV01 without spending too much money - looks like you've succeeded mate! :))

[@chrisscott3039]

Great vid and some great driving to 👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a lot mate - I'm sure you know, it's definitely not as easy as it looks! Appreciate that thumb my friend! :-)

[@scottishrc7857]

I've been really tempted to pick up a Tamiya rally car and i've narrowed it down to these two. From looking at these videos, it looks like both perform very similar once the TT-02 has some upgrades. I think i prefer the central mounted motor position in the TT-02 as the XV-01 looks to have a lot of front weight bias and oversteer with the front mounted motor. Have you been able to resolve the issue with stones getting stuck under the propshaft?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi! Good choices, both are great RC cars. If you can afford it, I recommend the XV01, it does oversteer, but in such a controllable and fun way! Yes, the TT02 is close with a lot of work, but it just doesn't feel the same. As an alternative, take a look at the TT02 Type S - now that chassis is a dark horse! The suspension is the same (ish) as the XV01 and it has the weight distribution of a TT02, you might love it! Oh, yeah, filling all the gaps in the TT02 chassis with hot glue stops the stones issue! All the best from Mark...

[@scottishrc7857]

@@MarkBryanRC Thanks very much Mark. Lots of good information there. What differences are they between the stock suspension on a regular TT-02 vs the S type? I thought it was just different shock mounts and slightly toed in rear? I'm a bit of a noob with all of this as my last rally car i wanted to build was a TT-01 base.

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@scottishrc7857 No worries. No, the Type S suspension is totally different to the stock TT02. Different geometry, longer and wider A arms, adjustable camber and toe, proper stainless pivot shafts and steering C hubs. Plus tons more upgrades like oil shocks, steel drive cups and dogbones, bearings, carbon shock towers, the list keeps going! Hope this is useful!

[@gottfriedrc]

Nice comparison!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks so much, friend! So good of you to comment, much appreciated! :-)

[@PeteWylieRC]

Oh yeah I enjoyed that mate. Always great to have a challenge. Although the times were pretty much the same it still looked like the XV-01 handled better round the turns. Maybe just that you are more familiar with it. Which did you prefer? I do need to get a standard TT-02 kit for my Datsun 240Z body shell as it needs the shorter wheelbase and the standard TT-02 is the only one on sale that does that as far as I can tell. I'll certainly have a look at Robs channel as I haven't seen all of those mod videos. I guess it's half term week for you at the mo isn't it? Hope you are using the time wisely and having RC based fun. Laters mate :-)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers Pete - really pleased you enjoyed it mate! Yes, I would say the XV-01 turns better and is more controllable in a slide - but Rob's hopped-up TT-02 is faster in a straight line now. It still corners well, but I must admit that the XV feels a bit special. The longer wishbones make a difference, and the motor in front of the front wheels adds to the quicker turn-in. I know it's mine, but I definitely wouldn't swap for a TT-02! I remember you had that TA 01/02 Escort? I am pretty sure you can reverse the rear suspension arms to change the wheelbase - it might fit the 240Z! Yeah, half term bliss - time for a nice long G&T - Cheers!!! :-)

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@MarkBryanRC Yeah I am still tempted by the Lancia Delta XV-01 as a future project although the fact that you are saying that there isn't an easy way to prevent grit in the steering put me off a little. Having said that it would mainly run on grass anyway. In the meantime I don't think I'll do anything with that TA-01 Cosworth at the mo. If I do decide to run it I needs bearings really. Looks nice on the shelf for now! I'm going to stick with a TT-02 for the Datsun and make it brushless as before. Glad you are enjoying half term. I am too as the roads are nice and quiet in the mornings. Take it easy mate :-)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Oooooh! I really hope I haven't put you off the XV-01, I hope you do get one, it is a very enjoyable thing to build, you will notice the quality difference in all the parts, like me I'm sure. And it runs so smoothly, due to the oil filled diffs and the belt drive, it just whispers along! Yeah, I give up trying to get you to run the TA-01!!!! (it's only because I love mine so much!) Anyway, running the Z-car on a TT-02 will feel good to get something back, and you know it worked well too. Glad the roads are being kind to you in your profession! Take it easy too my friend :)

[@manong7413]

good review and test drive~ I sub~ have a good day!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much, greatly appreciated! :-)

[@kevintaylor1626]

I like the xv01 wish they had a rtr version not sure on the motor being way up front like it is..

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Kevin, the XV01 is a fantastic rally chassis, don't worry about the motor being up front, it handles so naturally I'm sure you'd enjoy it! :)

[@operation11charlieinc]

Awesome brother

[@MarkBryanRC]

Appreciated bro - guess what folder I found this message in again :-/ Anyway, nice to read it and save it from the youtube bin! :)

[@operation11charlieinc]

@@MarkBryanRC Spam ,,,lol I'd crazy bro,,🤙👍

[@rcpatapouf]

Super cool brother

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers Bro! :)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Broski and Broski!!!! 😎 I'm not sure I'm familiar with Rob's Steering Mod... I saw the "keep the Grit out" Mod - and the Suspension Travel Mod (which I'm slightly Proud that one of the A-Arm Mods, was nearly from my Mod ideas) 😎👍👍 The TT-02 looked IMPRESSIVE!! Nice and Planted. Mate, the XV-01 may need firmer Shock Oil up front, or Softer Rear Springs... To me - it looked like you were scrubbing off too much Speed, with Oversteer. STILL.... Given that the XV-01 is a Premium Rallying Machine, the "lowly" TT-02 held its Lines like a Boss!! 🌟👍👍 Yet another Stellar Video my Dear Friends. Carmine✈🚂🚙

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

............ One little thing, only because I'm Anal Retentive! 😳 As good a Job that both of you did on those Bodies... The fact that they're BOTH #4 - is a tiny bit distracting. Feel free to disregard this entire Comment Brother. This is just my 2p! 😳😋

[@MarkBryanRC]

Great comments Carmine! Thanks very much me old mukka! Yes, Rob's mods have truly transformed the TT02 into a racing machine! It is indeed very planted, and much faster than the stock car. As for the XV01, yes it can oversteer if you turn it in too aggressively. It takes time to get used to the different handling of each, and I must say I wasn't very consistent, I had to slow down with both cars just to get around the course without missing a cone or knocking into one. The fact that I have been mainly driving my Type-S recently just made it more difficult for my poor old brain to compute! Anyway, I'm pleased with the outcome as they do feel pretty equal overall when driving. We have different surfaces to run on in the next 2 stages, so we will see! As for the #4, yes I totally agree mate! All the other Tamiya WRC rally car bodies I have come with options in the decal pack, to enable you to choose different numbers and driver team livery that was available for the teams in the real WRC. The Lancer Dakar rally body came with 4 options, including rally numbers, the Dakar logos and driving team names and nationality flags! Unfortunately, there was only one set (#4) for the Lancia Delta - or we sure would have chosen different liveries! Thanks again for the (always interesting) words my friend. Love your 2-penneth mate! :-)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Indeed Brother, the B&B Rally Team's entire Stable is impressive. I'm STILL trying to get my FIRST one finished!!! 😖 Today, I was TEASED with the false illusion that I could get the Body FINALLY, today.... I was handed a Settlement Check from me Mum's Estate, for a 10 year old dispute... The FIRST spare cash I've seen in over TEN years!!!! 😊😊😊😊😳🌟👍👍 I had made a sizeable Shopping List.... The 240-Zed Rally Body for the TT-02, plus interior! Some Paint, Aluminiminum Steering, 3 FlySky Receivers for my 3 Channel Radio, 130mm Dampers for the back of my Wraith plus a Dummy V8 Engine for under its Opening Hood... A good stock of 5mm and 8mm LEDs for all, 4 new Batries including a rechargeable for my Radio..... and some more Scale Accessories. Well, Cindi's adult BRATS swooped in with GIMMEE GIMMEE... Then she paid a bunch of bills and bought a SHIT Ton of groceries.... I got NOTHING!! 😡😡😫😖😤😢😢 I'm both extremely Cross - and now very Depressed........ I ALMOST got a break today. I'm completely gutted. Frankly this SUCKS!!! Sorry for saying this, but this wasn't fair.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sorry to hear this sad tale, Carmine :-/ Sounded like you were in there with a shot at some RC heaven, then dashed by the brats, if YOU need the money so bad, what the hell are they thinking? - so not fair my friend. Please don't give up hope - you WILL get those shopping list items soon!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Thank you Brother... 👊 It was very irritating, but mostly sad. MY DAUGHTER wouldn't have done that! But then, she was raised in a much better environment... Of course she's GONE. 💔💔💔 Cindi had a lot of problems with life. She had to give up her kids to her Mother-in-Law, who is an Elitist HAG!! Gave them EVERYTHING they wanted, and apparently FORGOT to teach them Manners and Scruples..... We're paying for it. Her Daughter is the WORST, but Cindi won't kick her out - because she can't keep her legs SHUT and keeps popping out Babies!!! Although I would NEVER say anything bad about my Grandson. He is my little Angel, and actually helps me cope with losing my little girl. I'm venting... I feel I need to. There's no help coming. I can't ask for any help either. I'm now just hoping that I outlive my nearly 101 year old Great Uncle! 😳 THAT "payday" will set us up for life. Frankly I've waited SO LONG for it, I'm worried that I'll be afraid to spend anything!

[@jaybond9386]

Very interesting, the XV-01 is way cleaner through the cones and seams to have better control, were as the TT-02 seams to be a wild child through them, hitting them on the way through. If there was a 2 second penalty on hitting a cone, then i think we would all know which car has better cornering. Its just looks so much crisper and more sure footed through the turns, i think the XV-01 has it hands down.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi, Jay! Thanks for the thoughtful comment, I can tell you have studied the video closely! Yes, the TT02 really is a "wild child"! It is faster with the Torque Tuned motor, but more of a handful in the handling department. It was tricky to switch between the two cars, as they drive very differently. But I certainly prefer the XV-01, it is more forgiving and turns very nice and flat when you get used to it. All the best from Mark...

[@kentonian]

I’m afraid not. There is a thing called polar moment of inertia. Regardless of the weight distribution with the motor hanging out of the front it will never handle as good as it would if the motor was behind the front axels. You would have to tune the car with the best springs and oil etc to get an accurate comparison. That is why with the xv02 they have put the motor in the middle.

[@jaybond9386]

@@kentonian that works for full size cars too, that is why the group B peugot 205 turbo 16 has the engine near the middle of the car, there was a video on youtube by the team explaining this.

[@ajojoseph6052]

Whats the best rally platform? We dont have much rally in the US. Looking to see what to get if we pan to build a race series.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi - I think that the XV01 is the best rally chassis, but it is expensive. The TT02 is good after a few modifications, but the TT02 Type-S is also very good after the ride-height is improved. Cheers! :O)

[@problakeeeyyy]

Can I get lost of mods you made to tt02 please I buying one next week

[@MarkBryanRC]

Sorry but I don't have a list as the car is my friend's. I do go through all the upgrades in the video, though!

[@DerGolf2000]

I will going to build a XV01. What Hop up’s should i have ready for the build? I will not run a Stock silver cam…Something faster.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi - well, my XV01 is still completely stock! I have not felt the need to install any hop-ups. I agree that the stock motor is a little slow, it would be better with something faster! :)

[@driver_18]

have you tried a test run of the rally tires with foam inserts vs no foam inserts? for some reason, my car performs way better without them.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Martin! Yes, we have tried both, TBH, on the tarmac, the car was better with the foams in. But on the dirt, maybe having a softer tyre gets more contact area and hence more grip - you could be onto something there! :)

[@driver_18]

Mark Bryan RC oh yes, on tarmac the foams were helpful. On dirt, it felt faster without. But i havent timed them, would love to see you guys try!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cool - so we both agree, so we must be right!!! Hehe! I'll see if we can try it out on dirt - cheers for the input, nice one Martin! :)

[@TheWoodlandhoBo]

If money wasn’t an issue can you mod the xv01 to improve the car more?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Tim, oh yeah, for sure there are tons of hop-ups available for the XV01. I'd stick a faster motor in it first! 😎👍

[@lealowo]

Hey! What would you recommend for radio transmitter, servo, esc, receiver, battery and charger for the xv-01? (Budget focus) thanks in advance

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi there! Well, it depends if you prefer a pistol grip or twin-stick radio, and where in the world are you? I will try to help if I can! 😎👍

[@lealowo]

@@MarkBryanRC i’d go for a pistol radio. I live in Switzerland. I’m aiming for a good compromise between budget and quality

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi, I've included links to products that I or my friends recommend, here you go: Transmitter and receiver: hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-gt5-6ch-2-4ghz-afhds-2a-surface-radio-w-gt5-receiver.html Servo: hobbyking.com/en_us/hobbyking-hk15269d-standard-hi-torque-waterproof-digital-servo-8kg-0-15sec-40-5g.html Can you let me know if you prefer NiMh or LiPo batteries? Thanks!

[@lealowo]

@@MarkBryanRC Honestly I have no idea. I’m new at this. I guess one which gives decent power and endurance? What about the ESC? I’d like to be able to limit the output of the motor (4yo child onboard -potentially careful but still a 4yo-) do you have any advice?

[@MarkBryanRC]

OK, with a 4yo I think safety is paramount, so NiMh batteries are far safer. On the transmitter I chose you can turn down the throttle to limit the power to the motor. Have a look at these choices: Battery: hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-stick-pack-sub-c-4200mah-7-2v-nimh-high-power-series.html Charger: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295927713592?hash=item44e6aa8f38:g:4WwAAOSwm2Fk ESC: hobbyking.com/de_de/hobbywing-quicrun-60a-2s-3s-waterproof-brushed-esc-for-1-10.html

[@rcalltypes8230]

Is it the camera or does the TT02 have to much toe-in at the Front

[@MarkBryanRC]

It's a bit of both my friend, the camera wide angle lens makes it look much worse, but it was a little too much so we straightened it out a bit for the run! All the best from Mark. :)

[@octane613]

Why are Earth are you guys still using the stock Tamiya connectors? I guarantee the cars would both be faster with just a Dean's plug.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for the comment, Tyler. I must admit that I didn't realise that the Tamiya connectors were restricting current flow :-)

[@octane613]

@@MarkBryanRC hugely! Even with just the modern escs and nimh, you're losing a lot of burst power through the Tamiya connectors as heat. Back in the days of hand made nicd batteries and low power mechanical speed controls they were fine, but now they're just a fire hazard!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for that info, Tyler - very useful! I'm gonna check to see if my connectors get warm on the next run - may be shopping for some Dean's plugs soon! All the best from Mark. :-)

[@octane613]

@@MarkBryanRC I believe it would be fantastic if you could make a video on the subject. I only recently found you because of I was doing some research on the xv-01 I've bought and you're pretty comprehensive. All the best!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glad you found me, Tyler! Yeah, gonna look into this, and a vid on the cards if I find something. Cool - you got an XV-01, what a fantastic Tamiya, hope you have loads of fun with it pal!

[@bradkalman2353]

He needs to get ball bearing steering.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for that - knowing my friend Rob, he probably will! :-)

[@howintesting940]

where to buy xv01?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Depends where in the world you are? I use Time Tunnel Models in the UK.

[@howintesting940]

@@MarkBryanRC nowhere in US

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@howintesting940 You could always import it from Europe but the shipping costs might make it too expensive.

[@sgrito5625]

i have XV-01,this good movie. TT-02 Buy for my children,

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much for the comment, I really like both of these RC cars! :)

[@cinzia0721]

Confrontare una auto cardanica economica con una a cinghia media non dimostra niente. E' ovvio che l'auto a cinghia e migliore in qualunque situazione. Ciao.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello! I try to understand your message "Comparing an economic cardan car with a medium belt does not prove anything. It is obvious that the belt drive is better in any situation. Hello." I do not fully understand! The TT02 with shaft drive is very good too - see my new video on Friday, the TT02 type-s is amazing! Thanks for watching my friend! :-)

[@Streetysuperduper]

So in typical Tamiya RC fashion, there is cheap plastic where there should be real bushings, plastic shocks that are dry and should be oil filled and metal and an all plastic drivetrain that should be metal. Tamiya make one lousy rc car. Their bodies and static models are nice but their Rc offerings are straight garbage compared to Kyosho.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi - I agree about the plastic bushings and dry shocks! However, those Tamiya kits are only about £100. The cheapest Kyosho is far more expensive. If you compare one to a Tamiya kit that costs £250-300, you will find that the specifications are not so different, definitely oil shocks and a metal driveline! I also like Kyosho, and not all Tamiya kits are garbage, in my humble opinion.

[@rallycar6922]

dude its just a toy, also these chassis are cheap as frick

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

*46th!!!* LMAO! 😄😆😄😋 I will never know what the big deal is with being first to comment...

[@MarkBryanRC]

HAHA! With you there dude! :p

[@lealowo]

Hey! What would you recommend for radio transmitter, servo, esc, receiver, battery and charger for the xv-01? (Budget focus) thanks in advance

[@MarkBryanRC]

I've just responded on your other comment! 👍