WATCH IT IN ACTION! Tamiya XV-02 Pro Rally Car

The XV-02 Pro is the long awaited next-gen Rally car from Tamiya. It is a completely new design, features a tub chassis with centralized motor, front and rear gear diffs, 4-wheel independent long-travel suspension and even a few hop up parts in the box - the best being those beautiful aluminum shocks!
We had a chance to take this car out to a monthly Rally event held at Crest Community Church in Riverside, California. It was a nice day, temps in the mid 70's, which was great since the track had been enlarged with an extensive technical section.
This was our first time here. We ran our XV-01 to get a baseline time but it didn't really matter - our XV-02 blew that time away by about 10 seconds - again, on the first run!
This car is extremely easy to drive, very consistent and downright fast!
Keep an eye out for our unboxing, online build video series and review coming soon.
Enjoy.
//PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO
Tamiya XV-02 Pro Rally Kit: bit.ly/3UoJVnO
Hitec Low-Profile DB777WP Servo: bit.ly/3tPzWwL
Reedy Blackbox 800Z ESC: bit.ly/3t8BiBR
Reedy S-Plus 17.5T Brushless Motor: bit.ly/3bofYyf
Futaba 10PX Radio System: bit.ly/35w05HA
ProTek 2S Si-Graphene 5000mAh HV LiPo Battery: bit.ly/38TLc3D
//SUGGESTED TOOLS
MIP 1.5mm Hex Driver: bit.ly/3AkCZOI
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ProTek 7.0mm Nut Driver: bit.ly/39oIKlG
MIP Tools 3-Pack (1.5, 2.0, 2.5): bit.ly/3noMOqt
ProTek Nut Driver Set (5.0, 5.5, 7.0, 8.0): bit.ly/3nqf6Rk
Dynamite Small Phillips Screwdriver: bit.ly/3DrhTiO
Excel Hobby Knife: bit.ly/3s0q1kn
Tamiya Side Cutters: bit.ly/3nxekSR
Tamiya Non-Scratch Pliers: bit.ly/3CtgdEv
STRC Shock Pliers: bit.ly/2LynD41
Excel Needlenose Pliers: bit.ly/2Gk7soA
Maxline Car Stand: bit.ly/3qKzxcP
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ProTek Body Reamer: bit.ly/3jBhXCd
ProTek Shock Stand: bit.ly/2Xysmpv
Pro-Line CA Glue: bit.ly/3Bh1OLc
ProTek Thread Lock: bit.ly/3pb2v1X
ProTek Calipers: bit.ly/3lHx5jd
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CompetitionX Ball Cup Tool: bit.ly/37Mq4Lr
Cow RC Udder Butter: bit.ly/3MRzVyH
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[@rickfazzini22]

I know this is an older video but WOW!!!! That was an awesome run.

[@Competitionx]

Thanks. Been getting alot of support on it - maybe time for a new action vid!! :)

[@abdulhaniff4860]

best rally track ive ever seen

[@Competitionx]

Ya, it's fun. Really enjoying it!

[@mikeymike3240]

Have you ever had to send out search parties to find missing drivers lol 😝 that course is freaking huge guys, and that xv-02 handled it super well, i was really surprised by how well it handles that torturous track, i enjoyed it so much i watched it twice. Niiiiiiiiiiice video guys.

[@Competitionx]

LOL, we put transponders on the drivers belt to keep track of them if they go missing :)

[@mikeymike3240]

@@Competitionx Hahaha

[@sicks6six]

great car track and driver,

[@Competitionx]

Thanks!!!!

[@MauzyrockRC]

So awesome. Thing rips! Also that track is amazing ( We have none where I live) Thanks!

[@Competitionx]

Thanks. Super fun car. Going to be heading back out there soon for some more testing. Hoping to go a little faster this time!

[@SebastienMongecadet-rq8vq]

👍👍👍👍 top vidéo

[@Competitionx]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@hondofourfivetwo9347]

LMAO I’m tired just watching this 😂 I need something like this near me It’s usually just me messing around an improvised course around a baseball diamond or whatever hard pack dirt and gravel area I find. Lately I’ve been tempted to just take my current rally car to my local off road carpet track on a practice day. Maybe when I get my XV02 👍🏽

[@Competitionx]

Ya, probably should have given it a look online before I committed my old ass to running around! LOL But I do have to say it was great fun! Ready to do it again!

[@user-pj8hu4op6z]

Master! Car and the pilot

[@Competitionx]

LOL Thanks! Rally is way more fun that expected...

[@Siempre_Maradona]

Impresionante. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@Competitionx]

Thank you!

[@dirtyfingersninja]

Awesome run and track

[@Competitionx]

Thanks. Was never a real 'run-after-my-car' type of person but really enjoyed the added technicality of doing so.

[@Monstar760]

my son and i just got into RC rally, we might have to drive the 2+ hours to rally with you guys 😀

[@Competitionx]

It really is a good time. Very relaxed and everyone is willing to help out if you have any questions. We just finished up an event yesterday (4/16) and, again, very fun time. You should come out and join us next time!

[@rexrcs]

1 spin, 1 off, 1 almost roll, 1 barrier contact... you had my full attention all the way through, what an awesome run. is the xv-02 comparable to anything on the market currently? excellent driving

[@Competitionx]

Ya, all those mistakes were me trying to push the car when, really, I didn't need to. So easy to drive that slow was fast. Not sure what else is out there to match it. My 01 is uber dialed but this beat the socks off of it.

[@ericfisher8923]

CompetitionX so this 02 is way better than 01? If same electronics set up

[@Competitionx]

I have the same electronics in my 01 - the 02 isa much more balanced car out of the box, making it much easier to drive fast.

[@evoxer87]

@@Competitionx do you think LC Racing PTG-2R would be a contender of this new XV02?

[@nickmurphy9876]

@@evoxer87 from what I’ve heard, no. But I’m currently considering both myself haha

[@ArmanRC]

what a great rc rally event awesome

[@Competitionx]

It really was fun to run around after the car!

[@user-rf7mg1sx3e]

Thats a pretty cool idea for a track. I didn't even know they did RC rally racing like this. Is there any place to look online to find out if there is a rally course near me?

[@Competitionx]

Ya, it's really fun. As far as tracks, not that we know of. Unfortunately, Rally isn't the most popular segment of the RC hobby - which is odd because it really if alot of fun.

[@rcadventuresunlimited]

fantastic action with my favorite rally car 👍👍 great video 👍👍

[@Competitionx]

Thanks!

[@JPGrc]

Fantastyczny tor do rajdów RC 😍 Jestem ciekaw jak taka xv02 ma się do moich modyfikowanych xv01 Pozrowienia z Polski

[@Competitionx]

My XV-01 is quite good, but I went 8 seconds faster than it on the first time out - no tuning out of the box other than tires. We have another event coming up soon so I should have more data soon.

[@user-jf7uc7dw7o]

May be.. the POWER of this car's CENTER DIFF.

[@Garphy22]

owesome track, owesome driver

[@Competitionx]

Thanks and thanks!

[@Diamondbac]

What an awesome track and amazing run! I’ve never seen this kind of race before. How can you even see the track? You need lighting reflexes.

[@Competitionx]

Having never done this type of Rally racing again, I was a little concerned about being able to keep up with it. However, after 2-3 practice runs, it was pretty easy to keep up with.

[@dr.handpumpstvtime9932]

Great rally stage! Would love to run it.

[@Competitionx]

Yup, first time there and had an absolute blast!

[@GardenCG]

crazy long track 😅👍🏼

[@Competitionx]

And they just made it longer with an additional 5' bridge. It's way fun but alot of exercise LOL

[@electricnitrorc]

Awesome 👍

[@Competitionx]

Thanks!

[@rcdriver]

So Rad!!

[@Competitionx]

Thanks buddy!

[@steelcityrc133]

I have mine on preorder👍

[@Competitionx]

You wont be disappointed.

[@errflow]

Sweet

[@philthyco1]

Looks like a very good chassis gor sure!

[@Competitionx]

Yup. VERY easy to drive.

[@theoagrc]

Congrats on the win! That looks like an awesome rally day! The XV-02 looks the boss! Be really interested to hear what you think of the chassis compared to the XV-01? Thanks for sharing 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@Competitionx]

Actually ran the XV-01 prior to the 02 - same track layout, same tires, same basic electronics package. In a nutshell, way more consistent and easier to drive around the entire track. A little nose heavy in the jumps but that's an easy fix. Tried a few things each run but, in all honesty, it was the best right out of the box. Great car.

[@theoagrc]

That is great to hear! I have mine on pre-order. My XV-01 is stock as hop ups have completely dried up here in the Uk. I am looking forward to getting into the XV-02 at launch 🚀

[@Competitionx]

You won't be disappointed!

[@DinoWRC]

Can these model use the 08 subaru rally sti shell That tamiya sells?

[@Competitionx]

Yes, this chassis can accept almost any 1/10 body set Tamiya sells.

[@davescommonplacebook9374]

This is cool

[@Competitionx]

Thanks!

[@CravenFPV]

Any more videos of rally tracks like this? We are building a track and LOVE this one!

[@Competitionx]

We have more we're going to post at some point of this same track, but none others at the moment. Where are you guys located?

[@CravenFPV]

@@Competitionx we are in Costa Rica, where is this track?

[@Competitionx]

Riverside, California, USA.

[@CravenFPV]

@@Competitionx I'll have to come by sometime!

[@Competitionx]

We're running this Sunday...

[@Evolution8R]

Nice driving as always Tony! That XV looks capable, im interested in getting one, i want to see if the Lancia hard body will fit it...

[@Competitionx]

Thanks. The XV-02 is the same wheelbase as the 01. The rear body mounts are the same as well, however the fronts are much farther forward than those on the 01. Not sure if that info will help or not.

[@deusexaethera]

@@Competitionx : The mounting points look like they're similar to most touring cars, whereas the FF-04/XV-01 had the front mounts much further back.

[@roberttruesdell6151]

That looks like so much fun. Wish I had that near me. Rally is my favorite class! Did you run the stock tires and foams in this video?

[@Competitionx]

I did not. I ran them earlier in the day but they weren't as good as this set of Schumachers. Tires are everything in Rally - the kit tires aren't all that.

[@firdausshahrin2927]

Hi for rally comp. Where is the player stood? Or need to follow the car?

[@Competitionx]

Our course is quite flat so there's no need to chase the car, but we do need to be close to it during some course sections. So yes, we do need to follow it at times.

[@TomSz13]

What body did you use? Tamiya? What paint number did you use? I saw a video of this painting somewhere, but I can't find it anymore.

[@Competitionx]

We used the Tamiya Lancia Delta Rally body set - 51401. While the body set calls for the PS-1 White paint, we decided to go a different route and use Tamiya's PS-12 Silver paint instead. Actually really liking the look of this version!

[@JEPhotodesign]

Maybe you could comment on your take on different differentials...the manual states that different gear ratios (39t/40t F/R) should only be used on loose ground, and that for a grippy track a center diff should be used. However if I have different gear ratios F/R and a center diff, will the different gear ratios F/R have any effect? If yes, how on road and how on gravel? Thx 🙏

[@Competitionx]

I think you can keep the F/R equal if you are running a center diff. You can experiment with different fluids to control the amount of drive to the F/R - seems like it might be a better solution for different track conditions than the different gear ratios. Will be trying a center diff at the next event.

[@Infomonger]

That is an impressive track, is there a ruleset used for this class? For track building and car? What should I web search for to find?

[@Competitionx]

There are rules for the different classes. You can check out SoCal Rally Runners FB Group here: facebook.com/groups/610762142448176 That'll get you in the ballpark for things to get, rules and other stuff!

[@danno91684]

Nice driving and cool course! What tires are those mounted on the yellow wheels?

[@Competitionx]

Thanks. Those tires are the Schumacher Rally tires, yellow compound. A great set of Rally tires with tons of grip.

[@90Kenny]

Very nice driving! Was there a gyro on this?

[@Competitionx]

Nope, no gyro, all finger! :) Helps that the car works really well too!

[@90Kenny]

@@Competitionx that's impressive! I need one 😆

[@Competitionx]

XV-02 is a great car!

[@evoxer87]

Sir, it's so fun! How much does it weight ready to run? Thanks a lot

[@Competitionx]

Weights might be different depending on the body and electronics you use, but mine weighed in at 1440g.

[@MusicRCBicyclesCoffee]

very similar to safari rally. *fesh fesh all the way!

[@Competitionx]

Might have to make another one that is based on a Safari Rally car. That would be fun!

[@eekdicelana]

Will it fit standard sized servo? Every referenced pictured shows low profile servo installed.

[@Competitionx]

It will, actually. There are spacers included to help mount a standard-sized servo.

[@eekdicelana]

@@Competitionx Thanks!

[@jadeddragon4254]

Dang you can get lost in that track

[@Competitionx]

Especially when the weeds get tall - makes it so much more fun though! :)

[@bamboozledbob3298]

Has anyone ever tried to run this course with an fpv setup? I guess you would get violently sick, would still be cool though.

[@Competitionx]

LOL, you're probably right. Only thing: it's hard enough trying to navigate it while up high - hard to see the corners. I can't imagine doing it FPV.

[@THEMASKEDMASTER]

✌🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿How the heck does everyone know what direction to drive ? I would have got lost about 20 times going around there 😂. Need road signs for your viewers 😂.

[@Competitionx]

Ya, first time out I took it REALLY slow until I got my bearings but after a few passes, it was easy to understand where to go.

[@seaneff28]

Where is this track? I need to run my subaru here

[@Competitionx]

It's at Crest Community Church in Riverside. The guys get together once or so a month to run here. Super fun!

[@bradkalman2353]

When did you get it?

[@Competitionx]

About 3 weeks ago.

[@JEPhotodesign]

What is the maximum Battery Size?

[@Competitionx]

About 26mm if you remove the foam padding. We're using one of these: bit.ly/38TLc3D - Good size, inexpensive and PLENTY of power. Certainly one we suggest for this car as well.

[@xtrmbeast]

ok, how d f* did you get one so quick? Tamiya send you one? In Europe it will be on stock at the end of the month.

[@Competitionx]

Yes, I was able to get one from Tamiya for pre-production use. You know, get the hype up.

[@xtrmbeast]

@@Competitionx you made it, success. Congrats!:)

[@FourDollaRacing]

CottonMouthX! That course is dry as a bone...

[@Competitionx]

Ya, during the summer time Riverside doesn't get much moisture. And it's hot. And dusty. Summer is not the greatest time of the year for Rally racing :(