Under The Hood Is Very Interesting - New Tamiya BT-01 Toyota Supra JZA80

There’s no shortage of Tamiya on-road cars and here’s another to check out; the Toyota Supra BT-01 found here: bit.ly/3UvRDiB We’ve seen the beautiful Supra body from Tamiya before, but this times it’s on the new BT-01 chassis that kinda looks familiar. In this video Greg will give you the rundown on the car and build and then heads outside for a little drive time. It is cold and winter during the test so our run spot was the best we could do. You’ll get a good feel for the car’s ability.
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[@astridsactionrc545]

As a Supra, it really needed to be built front motor, rear wheel drive.

[@_.Lumi._]

Its time for a back to back to back comparison between the different configurations 😮

[@michaelfeuz1004]

Also came to my mind, as soon as I saw the RR setup😂

[@JonnyJetson754]

Rc’s handle well overall with rear motor mount but i hear you

[@Stance1988]

its not a supra though -_- its an rc car. has nothing to do with the car so doesnt matter

[@RingLeaderElon]

I believed this so much since I’m into scale trail trucks… so I built an MST FFX drift car since it had RWD and a front motor… it was not fun to drive lol. MR is probably the best for 1:10.

[@DeathtrapCult]

I love the way the body rolls a little bit in the corners. It looks really realistic with that supra body

[@RCBirds]

I know everyone's (in Europe) celebrating the Kadett. But this is for me the best release they do this year. I had the Supra on the TA-02 and I think the new one'll enter my collection wit the motor in the front and the drive in the rear.

[@MitchellBolognaniRC]

This definitely interests me as well friend. My birthday is coming in a few months I may gift myself one 😎

[@RCBirds]

@@MitchellBolognaniRC fingers crossed Mitchell

[@UKGtrotter2k]

Think I'd take the Supra over the Kadett, Just need a Silvia now

[@andresgarcia7757]

I do not need another tamiya, I do not need abother tamiya, I do not need another tamiya! Man that Supra looks so good! I want it!

[@FTWBIFY6667]

Great review as always! I need you talk about the RC hobby shop’s going out of business because online sales! Me personally I love going to a shop and touch and see what I’m buying first! You reviews real help in deciding a better or worse pick! But going to a mom and pop shop is always the best! And it’s sad that they are all going away 😢

[@KennyZoobs]

Finally more info on the BT01! Waiting for this to drop! Got my Pre-ordered in.

[@rcdriver]

Awesome, should be out very soon.

[@FastFreddyRC]

Definitely looks like a great car....I think I love the fact that you can change motor positions. Pretty impressive new chassis.

[@MauzyrockRC]

I love these kits with more than one motor position. Cheers

[@ShiftRPS13]

Ive been waiting for the pre-order for a while! Super hyped for this

[@rcdriver]

Nice! Should be out very soon. I’ve had this for weeks. Winter conditions pushed off the video work. It was great to finally get out and experience it. It was fun!

[@rossbyers1]

Love this car. Looks great . Thanks for spending the time to review.

[@AsurasWrath164]

Thank you for showing us this new chassis! Looks really interesting!

[@rcdriver]

Thank you!

[@BSalc]

Thank you Greg for the detailed review.. really enjoy the review 👍🏽👍🏽🤯

[@coygtrc]

Thank you for that review. Seems interesting and the handling looks very good. And the body is gorgeous 👍🤝

[@ericbloodsmith5161]

Good to hear it's manageable in MR configuration. I really like the body and want to see what it's like FR.

[@4acae86]

I have totally been waiting for something like this.

[@bonjoe1758]

What a cool chassis, seems like it's performing well. I'm exited for future body options 😮

[@james215RC]

This kit looks great.. definitely love the scale looks and handling..

[@csj9619]

Looks fantastic. Great job on the finish.

[@JamesBond-hz2tn]

Body looks amazing 👌

[@allscalerc]

Love the Supra! Great video👍👍👍👍

[@rmarkley79]

Great looking car, I always wanted a Supra as well. My best friends Dad had one, would give us a lift to school sometimes (tiny back seat). I always said I was going to buy it, he took incredible care of it and barely put miles on it. That never happened, haha!

[@joedipietro2559]

That really looks nice and goes really well too. If thats still the standard silver can Tamiya motor that is included with the kit , then im really impressed with the speed its putting out. Looks great, ive subscribed to your channel ages ago but i wanted to say im also really impressed with your video on the Hot shot 2 in black 2024 model. Im getting myself one too. My family doesn't understand my hobby / addiction but ive been into this sport or hobby since i was 13 and now im in my early 50's. Cant just quit something like this that i live so much and had mist if my life. Its absolutely awesome that Tamiya hemave come back so strong in 2924. I suppose now there is a much bigger market than back un the 1989's -,1990's. Great work again my friend , you put out some too quality video work👌👍

[@JonnyJetson754]

Looks cool! thanks 4 the vid 💯

[@barrycheesemore2928]

I do like the look of the BT-01 chassis, it's definitely different! Personally I prefer FWD RC cars, that's what I race, so much fun. I used to run an M07 and that was an awesome little chassis, put a big smile on my face every time I ran it. Great video!!

[@rexrcs]

Awesome greg, cant wait to get one on track

[@rcdriver]

Yeah, I wanted to hit a track with it. But RC Madness where I go has the outdoor track put away for winter.

[@rexrcs]

@@rcdriverif you get a chance, take it to the track, I’ve now done all three configurations at the carpet track and what a pleasant surprise!

[@simonbodill]

Looks great 👍🏼

[@lyricofwise6894]

The realistic body looks good!

[@speedgears1236]

That body is sick. Might buy one for Supra body.

[@Frankredline]

Thats awsome

[@JT-wf8cc]

I really like the more realistic driving withe the rear wheel drive setup. I will defenitely consider getting one of these

[@rcdriver]

Totally agree with the driving characteristics.

[@Stempy]

Definitely will need to pick up the body set to keep filling out the Fast & Furious Fleet!

[@ninthislandrc]

As suggested by a few people, I'm in complete agreement for a head-to-head handling comparison between all three motor position variants...especially in regards to the two RWD (rear vs front motor) configurations. Honestly, I have a feeling that few peeps will build the FWD configuration...but, a LOT of people are going to be extremely curious about the RWD handling characteristics between the rear & front motor options.

[@KennyZoobs]

The new NSX Racing Body set would be dope with the BT01 Chassis in MR format.

[@rexrcs]

Yessss…thats exactly what im planning with their new nsx coming on the tt-02 chassis. Rip the body out and place it on the bt-01

[@rccartips]

Looks good even with friction shocks.

[@tedthemoose]

Screaming out for a CART/Indy Pace Car build!

[@rc4kicks]

Cool!❤🎉

[@Slip-Art_S14]

Nice!🔥🔥👍

[@electricnitrorc]

Looks like a great new chassi from Tamiya 😀

[@BASSstarlet]

No way!

[@wolfenher6937]

I’ve been having this BT-01 on my eyes for a good while now and planning to get one but I haven’t seen them in online stores yet.

[@rcdriver]

They should be out very soon.

[@toolbaggers]

Perhaps twin motor AWD is possible with some modding.

[@trashcrabRC]

FF layout gives me hope for a rebirth of the Accord Aero

[@crazykidksyt2848]

would this be a good first kit? i love the body and the fr layout would make it handle unique compared to my fazer mk2.

[@aviano72]

Very nice. I have this on pre order, but too bad they did put in their old Supra body (i have 2 of them already) Tamiya should really included a new body when introducing a new chassis Greg its pre cut decals just because the Supra set is a very old Tamiya set.

[@davidrivero7943]

Supras always been Hot. Nice build , maybe id try a hand @ building , since I'm a qualifed parts changer.

[@macmccartney5760]

Lol.. 😂

[@dstjamesrc6395]

What would be a good brushless setup for this?

[@riverpirate1022]

Much better offer with an Arrma Felony, just wish there was a Supra body for that.

[@luisfj9]

It's kind of tricky a running RC car setup like that in two-wheel drive I should know.

[@TrokaRC]

#Mk4 is awesome! From the ford lightning, mustang cobra & now this.

[@robertward5047]

So can we have a dual motor 4wd setup?

[@adrianharrison5208]

What paint did you use on the spoiler, as in what paint code?

[@Papinak2]

For years I wanted tamiya to make a proper RWD touring car.. and they make this 😂

[@rcgoodtimes6657]

I’d love to see some white or black wheels on that!!

[@rcdriver]

Ooooo White would be sick.

[@tonyspencer4379]

Im pumped for the new clk-gtr!

[@rcdriver]

I’m working on it. 😄

[@tonyspencer4379]

Hopefully there's an affiliate like. I'm having that LoL

[@riverpirate1022]

It's amazing how far modern RC cars have come, while Tamiya is still making rebuildable hard plastic toys lol. I mean I had some 25-35 years ago, they were very similar to this, maybe slightly less advanced.

[@ahhobby2527]

Because Tamiya is more like a model car that you can drive, not an all-out RC.

[@buss1205]

You do know that tamiya offers some of the highest quality and performing touring car chassis on the market right? They don't just offer entry level kits

[@ahhobby2527]

of course I do. They have high end all out products like the TRF for competition. But most of their stuff are models that you can drive, as I have mentioned. They have great scale details, require some modelling skills, and these contribute to nearly half of the experience.@@buss1205

[@Papinak2]

​@@ahhobby2527 they also make mid-range kits, plastic kits with fibre reinforced plastic, bearings and proper shocks and diffs.

[@ahhobby2527]

yes correct. I myself have some different ranges of Tamiya kits like the TT-02B Neo Scorcher, DT-02 Sand Viper, CW-01 Lunchbox, and BB-01 BBX.@@Papinak2

[@DIFFLOCKERS]

I ordered one of these but it's delayed. Do tt-02 hopups fit this ?

[@adrianharrison5208]

That is awesome!! Do you think this is going to be a TT-02 chassis replacement? you know its impossible to keep everyone happy 😊 I am sure some will complain about the bushings I am one of those people that doesn't always use the ball bearings, especially if a model is going to be used in the rain and mud.

[@rcdriver]

Hmm, don’t think it will be a replacement. I went through an angry period about the bearings. But a friend reminded me of what Tamiya is. They’re a plastic model company and they make models that you can drive. As a model maker, the builder gets to take the car to whatever level they want, detail or option part-wise. Tamiya has just provided an interesting canvas to start with.

[@adrianharrison5208]

@@rcdriver exactly, I totally agree.

[@andymerc190E]

3:52 I strongly urge you to go over the instructions carefully and just change it to front motor. Ideally you'd want as less weight in the back making it easier to swing out. Plus it is a Supra right? FR all the way Love the vids 👍🏿

[@mathewgarrard3621]

Colour looks amazing but why oh why are they still using body clips. It would look way cooler clipless

[@yy-f-]

Secret:tt02 can also change to f,r or 4wd

[@mylifted4x4]

Noooo the body posts :(

[@shaunodriscoll]

Not a massive Tamiya fan but, that is a very nice kit. Lovely paint work too

[@bradkalman2353]

In Germany it looks like it handles well where I saw them driving it.

[@kerribooth7962]

About time tt02 is getting boring this looks like a breath of fresh air

[@raymondchan9802]

Is this BT01 just another new Mchassis?

[@IntroRC]

same wheelbase the generic 1/10ths, not a mini

[@raymondchan9802]

@@IntroRC thats awesome. Thanks for the info. 👍

[@VestedUTuber]

inb4 "it's RWD but it's not FR layout".

[@maciekm.4169]

i die inside when i see tamiya refuses to use hex screws in their chassis....

[@Nixxtrr]

I sold my supra 6 years ago. Not sure how I feel about this lol

[@rcdriver]

Oh man! 😆

[@kanenstuff]

I like Tamiya I just don't like that there is so much plastic just supply bearing and die cut stickers a die plate is only 150 to 300 dollars even cheaper Tamiya is a bight tight.

[@bradkalman2353]

I would have made it with the front-mounted motor with the longer drive because that's closer to the way it is in real life.

[@deltazero3796]

They made way too many chassis, heard there is new, rally type chassis as well. And I ask, WTF. WHY SO MANY.

[@deltazero3796]

*Supra joke insert*

[@tommy82719]

Handling like a dog 😢

[@gbresaleking]

Why is tamiya still making cars with body posts uggh

[@AsurasWrath164]

Because they make so many different chassis and bodies. That way you can interchange them pretty easily. Only the wheelbase has to fit. Tamiya is not a rtr brand like traxxas where you can't interchange bodies so easy. It's a builders brand!

[@rcgoodtimes6657]

You can easily get and install magnetic body posts, I believe there are no holes pre drilled in the body from factory

[@rcdriver]

Correct, the body only has dimples.

[@KennyZoobs]

Imagine pitching about posts. Lol

[@buss1205]

what else are they supposed to use? like what?