Tech Tip – Drive Train

TT01E spur gear damage due to the use of improper screws

On a TT01E, there are two screws which attach the upper deck to the gearbox cover. If the screws are…

Just for your convenience…. TT01 max spur is 61T. So if you have the largest spur, the max pinion would…

According to the official manual, you can use either 13T or 15T pinion on a stock Hotshot/Super Hotshot. 13T pinion:…

Let’s be honest — when most of us think of the Tamiya TT-02 chassis, we think of shaft-driven 4WD touring…

When comparing, say, a 22-tooth pinion to a “larger” 24-tooth pinion with the same motor (therefore same torque) and spur…

When you use a third party pinion over 24T, there is a chance the stock gearbox cover will block part…

When it comes to RC buggies, 4WD tends to dominate the modern scene with its sheer traction and performance. But…

In the world of 1/10 on-road RC racing, belt-driven four-wheel-drive cars have earned a reputation for refinement, speed, and tunability.…

The Tamiya TT-01 is one of those kits that just about every RC enthusiast has crossed paths with at some…

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