THESE TIRES ARE TERRIBLE

[@YoShImUrA53]

When you say you need more speed, I say, maybe try a tighter course! I bet you'll have even more fun when you get the hang of it, and help you up your driving a notch! :)

[@rexrcs]

haha yes that is a good solution!

[@lawrencewinter]

How does the fun factor compare with the wr8? I have a wr8 flux and nitro, and I absolutely love it. I just need thicker oil in the centre diff, its a little understeer-ish on throttle. Kind of have to do a scandy flick to get the tail out

[@rexrcs]

They are very different types of vehicles in terms of where they can be run, the wr8 has vastly more capability when it comes to running almost anywhere, the size difference is big, also considering the wr8 is based on a buggy/truck. The xv-02 is smaller, more precise, less weight, but I think is only fun on fairly smooth surfaces, it just doesnt have the suspension and clearance to bash like a bigger vehicle. For myself? Ive had lot of fun bashing as high speed doing extreme things, fun factor goes to the xv-02 for me because i very much enjoy making tracks to do laps on

[@lawrencewinter]

@@rexrcs Awesome, thanks for the reply. I live in a desert landscape, where nice tracks are hard to come by. I'll stick to the wr8. Enjoy.

[@ARXDMOS]

Want to build an xv01 or xv02. Will be my first build ever. Had 2 tamiyas as kid that idid not build. Have a 1 acre front yard and 150 foot driveway so have plenty of room to run on grass and asphalt with small hill too. Honestly kinda confused and worried about wat model to get and build and if i can put it together to begin with

[@rexrcs]

xv-02 will be ultimately the better choice, i recommend using no faster than 17.5 turn sensored brushless system, or just use a torque tuned, they are quite quick. I don't usually run on grass unless it's stubble or approx 1cm in height, I'd love to be close to you if you've got an acre of land to use wow! id remove grass in a rallycross style track layout! xv-01 is a pain to work on in comparison, if you go xv-02 i recommend a centre diff and sway bars, and I think that car will be a golden choice for a front yard rally car, that can be competitive.

[@tikiwi8280]

Hi Rex, nice video 👍🤙 Which gearing balance do you use ? Seems to be middle or rear ???

[@rexrcs]

In this video I used the 50/50 without any bias

[@robbryan3044]

Thank you, greatly, for all your XV-02 videos...even though I know you will have more. About 8 months ago, I built a TT-02 chassis, with most "Hop-Ups", as well as the Yeah Racing Conversion Kit. While I did it, primarily, to just build a TT-02 alongside my step dad building one of his own (his first-ever kit), I also did it to prove to others that the TT-02 chassis could be used as a comparative VTA and/or USGT race vehicles (and, while never a 'winner', it HAS proven what I intended). When I first built it, I temporarily put a Subaru rally body on it (until I decided what body I truly wanted). Since then, that body has been "sitting around", waiting to be used on 'something'...but, as for what that's 'something' might be, I didn't know...until now. I knew I wanted a rally car, but just didn't know what chassis. I had considered the XV-01, until I heard about the XV-02. It's your series of videos on this chassis that helps me make the decision. Thank you...and, while I haven't yet ordered it, I look forward to building it. 🤙🏼

[@rexrcs]

wow, thank you for such an awesome comment. I plan to try and make a fast TT-02 for carpet in the future, i hope its sooner than later

[@robbryan3044]

@@rexrcs I haven't tried it on carpet, as our on-road track is outdoors/asphalt...but, I'm sure the Yeah Racing Conversion Kit would equally suit a carpet tack. Heck, it might even perform better (than on asphalt). Good luck.

[@scaleworksRC]

Cool track run! I hear others say they prefer the XV-01 over the 02 pro for rally. Which would you say is better for the dirt?

[@rexrcs]

hi, the xv-02 is quicker overall, however a touch harder to handle from factory. It depends on the way you want to drive and what your purpose is. Although the xv-02 is current, parts for the xv-01 are plentiful. They are both drastically different from each other and if I had to choose I'd go for XV-02.

[@scaleworksRC]

@@rexrcsThanks Rex!

[@DrDiff952]

The key with rubber tires on asphault is to have a firm or hard insert and softer rubber

[@MaxxPainII]

That was cool track you made with the chalk. What difference the tire change did.

[@MauzyrockRC]

Wickedcool man! So smooth...You really have amazing control. I am enjoying hearing your thoughts on the minutia of handling! thanks!

[@rexrcs]

thank you thank you such kind words, I try to follow the driving techniques and weight shifting principles of real race cars, it seems to work well when using those principles, youre very encouraging and I think you can change your driving easily just like you changed your videos :)

[@ddogphacemorcane3198]

My experience with the XV-02, still waiting.....

[@rexrcs]

where did you order from?

[@lowclassyaoguai]

Sir is it really can use normal servo? Not the low profile one?

[@rexrcs]

yes you can use a normal servo but you will increase the center of mass also it may interfere with the dust cover

[@mattiasrc]

Nice test, that chassie is real interesting. Would be fun to compare it to TB-03 with similar setup on electronics and tires.

[@rexrcs]

I can hopefully compare many chassis by the time my life is over so I will share it all as much as I can. the chassis is very interesting, and perhaps one of my favourite designs lately, its very specialized for its purpose, this is why I love Tamiya, they make the effort to make each product so different, many other companies use the same base frame for all their vehicles

[@RCBirds]

Wow the second set of tires is awesome as if the car's glued to the tarmac. Thanks for showing the whole process Rex👍

[@rexrcs]

it really is a MASSIVE difference when you change tires on the cars, thanks for watching!

[@Toystheyrenot]

That drives really well. Especially with the better tires on. Love the way it leans into the corners and generally how it moves. Looking forward to the comparison video.👍😎

[@rexrcs]

Couldn't agree more! and great to see you again, Im hoping to find time soon, I will do the comparison video same day same time same place same take

[@PhilipCockram]

Speed and Power . Look at you with your fancy parking lots and and tracks , back in my day .... hahahha I wish you weren't so far away , But I'm looking for a new Mustang , not brand new , and should be able to travel a bit more soon . My 2005 has a few issues and I don't want to throw money into it . Lot's of miles on ect . it' so nice up here I rarely leave and i walk everywhere in town too . The park I fly at is only a half a smoke away . So the car . It's all about grip eh . You could really see the body roll when you had the better tires on . And thanks to your awesome footage , the car looks very real like that . It's easy to have RCs do crazy fast wild stuff , but they often don't look very "scale " doing it . This car does . Nice work on the video too . Lots of clips and edits . It takes a lot of time and is easy to mess up . Anyone can ' take a video ' . It's another thing altogether to make a whole presentation like this . Much appreciated and Keep up the great work Brother

[@rexrcs]

Phil!! your chat is just what I needed for a bigger smile on my face, you're the best dude, thank you

[@theoagrc]

Great video Rex! Looks great out there on the track and love the way it moves. Would love to have seen some TT-02 laps along side it. 😁

[@ddogphacemorcane3198]

I was thinking the same thing. Rex and I should try to co-ordinate a day we can do some head-to-head driving.

[@rexrcs]

we'll have to find some flat dirt between us

[@rexrcs]

absolutely craig, I hope to showcase the differences somehow

[@JF-RC]

Hi Rex and some great fun learning the XV-02 with radial tyres on tarmac. What do you say about having a head to head, XV-01 vs XV02 with equal ESC, Motor, wheels & tyres etc…. Take care and best wishes to you and the family 😉😁😊

[@rexrcs]

Yes, exactly you have the right mind set, I will be comparing the two with similar setups, hopefully soon! thank you for your great comments always John!

[@philthyco1]

Well done.. She's getting dialed in for sure

[@tm5123]

Look forward to the XV01 vs XV02 video. :D You should do them with the same motors, and same tires, and see how it comes out(if you have the time) :D

[@rexrcs]

That's the plan for sure my friend, I will run 17.5 in both, and with rally tires, back to back same video same day same time same spot, time is getting scarce, Im glad I went nuts uploading when I had the time! great seeing you here :)

[@UncleBobsRC]

Great stuff REX!!!!!!! Sorry for the late replies, been fighting my new laptop to get my videos out, BUT, I do watch videos through the PS4 on the TV, just cant reply that way.

[@rexrcs]

i find it tough to use youtube on ps4

[@UncleBobsRC]

@@rexrcs I never did get the XV02 , Kevin & I went another direction.

[@UncleBobsRC]

@@rexrcs I never did get the XV02, Kevin & I went the other direction.

[@Blastfromthepastrc1346]

Cool looking car! Pretty quick aswell! Thank you for sharing it with us🙂👍

[@rexrcs]

thank you for leaving a comment! I like you content as well keep sharing!

[@mokka8727]

I would like more info about your TA03 upgrade, and I just ask here, may be you also can comment on difference between TA03, M05...TT02....if certain model is a superset of the other...may skip

[@rexrcs]

ohhhh my friend, the question you ask can give such a long answer, those cars are so different from each other, you have a good idea, I will make a video talking about what makes cars different, thank you! in short here's what makes a car different- motor position which wheels drive servo position battery position method of power delivery belt or shaft how many shaft, how many belts where are the spur gear and pulleys located suspension mounting points etc, soooooo many different things make a car different

[@mokka8727]

Yes, that's true. I would focus on the economic aspects first. The TA03 chassis gear case looks a bit like the M05 car, wondering if certain gear components can be replaced by the M car components, as TA03 parts are hard to find. May be in the end TT02 is the answer, it has lots of parts, relatively cheaper price.

[@rexrcs]

@@mokka8727 cheaper price is good but I dont think TT-02 is best choice. If you can only buy one Tamiya, maybe try a bit higher than TT-02

[@mokka8727]

I got TA03, M05, CC01… I wish to upgrade my TA03 if worth doing so.

[@rexrcs]

@@mokka8727 i see i understand now, what do you want to upgrade on TA03?

[@MRBRUSHLESS]

Awesome video my friend nice runs on the track very impressive great job thumbs up 👍

[@rexrcs]

Glad you enjoyed

[@madmustangrc214]

Hey no cutting the track penalty penalty penalty lol. Looks like a blast you need to bring a friend so we can XV01 and XV02 side by side.

[@rexrcs]

hahah! if it was indoor I would smashed so many walls already. yes it would be so amazing to have a rally friend close by

[@bradkalman2353]

You need to get to that carpet track.

[@rexrcs]

it might spend all day traction rolling Im afraid, unless I limit down travel of the shocks internally

[@silendr]

Great video mate. Well done and keep going👍

[@rexrcs]

Thank you very much

[@MarkBryanRC]

Awesome, Rex! I love the way that thing handles, it looked fantastic on the grippier tyres (it didn't look too bad on the radials, either!) Take care, dude! :O)

[@rexrcs]

Mark! are you getting your hands on one?

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@rexrcs I have a friend that has promised to lend me his for some videos on the channel! Fingers crossed!

[@ACeperienceRC]

Nice, very stable RC.👍👍

[@rexrcs]

its very very balanced thank you

[@MiniRacersRC]

I thought these would be bad enough to use as factory asphalt tires on my RWD car that I take on asphalt for drifting...😜 (So far I am using DIY elastic tires that pretty sweet btw)

[@rexrcs]

Fair enough! elastic? interesting do you have video

[@MiniRacersRC]

@@rexrcs So far I got only this one, with the asphalt being too rough, but will do more proper videos on these tires! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYrdppylZ5mqn9k

[@terence79chan]

That looks like a really fun car! I’m not a fan of rally or drift cars , more of a buggy lover, but this car looks attractive.

[@rexrcs]

Im honored to have caught your attention with a non buggy video! this car is special for sure if terence the buggy specialist is intrigued! im flattered, I have buggy videos and a mini 4wd video planned for you in the future

[@terence79chan]

@@rexrcs that’s great news, will be checking out your channel for those new vids

[@Im_Bloody_Close_to_Being_a_God]

That 4 wheel drifting js awsome

[@rexrcs]

It changes direction fairly quickly but feels a bit sloppy

[@gadsrc]

Looks super cool 😎

[@rexrcs]

it really does! i love how it leans

[@SakumaNatsuu]

Looks great out there on the track andobe the way it moves

[@rexrcs]

it's very balance and feels like it pivots around the center of the car, thanks for your awesome comments always

[@ramonandramon]

Awesome video man, awesome.

[@rexrcs]

thanls a ton, Im glad you stopped in and found value in the video, I appreciate it

[@arrenlambert1486]

Should try it on carpet too :)

[@rexrcs]

I want to but afraid to spend all day rolling unless I change the shock limit internally, the car has no droop limit

[@arrenlambert1486]

@@rexrcs yeah I can see that being an issue, it’s never fun if you can’t stop grip roll. Over here Tamiya racing is very popular, tt01 and tt02, we have to limit shock travel internally and I know it’s a painfully long process to get it correct, Could try it on Tamiya kit slicks with no additives on tyres, let it slide a bit :) that could be interesting

[@rexrcs]

@@arrenlambert1486 actually… maybe I’ll find the right sized shock setup and I’ll bring it to carpet sooner than I thought! Thanks for the thought

[@alantaylor353]

Awesome mate.! That thing looks amazing when it's cornering. Subbed & liked & best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️.!

[@rexrcs]

thank you!

[@breeze0413]

Awesome

[@rexrcs]

thank you! I hope to have some semi's like you do one day

[@galbypetualang]

Cool

[@darrisbrown7516]

Love it!!

[@rexrcs]

the XV-02 and I just had a discussion, it told me it loves you too

[@darrisbrown7516]

I have a xv-01 new in box with all the hopups in a second box now 3 years. I need to build it!

[@kkjj2382]

so good! i also bought this car

[@rexrcs]

Good choice! will you share your experience? have you received it?