Category: Tech Tip – Chassis

When I first saw the Jun Watanabe edition Hornet (58527), I wasn’t sure if it was a serious RC car or a fashion statement — and honestly, that’s what makes it so cool. It takes the classic Tamiya Hornet, one of the most iconic beginner buggies ever, and gives it a wild, artsy makeover thanks […]

When you look at the Tamiya DT-01 and DT-02, you can tell they’re from two different generations of Tamiya’s beginner buggies — and driving them back-to-back really shows how much things evolved between the two. The DT-01 is the older design, and it shows in the simplicity. It’s almost bombproof, with a big bathtub chassis […]

I still remember the first time I built a DT-02. It wasn’t the flashiest kit, and it definitely didn’t come with the bells and whistles you’d find on some of the higher-end buggies, but there was something about its simplicity that just clicked. The bathtub chassis was solid, the suspension was easy to understand, and […]

The photos say it all: TT01E: Standard TT01:  

The Tamiya TT-01 rear gearbox loose problem is a common issue among the TT-01 chassis. This is when the rear gearbox housing aka differential case becomes loose, which can result in drivetrain instability, gear misalignment, or even stripped gears over time. The screws securing the gearbox halves may loosen over time or strip the plastic […]

The BT01 front bumper has a large gap, and structurally this will give room for easy breakage. You may want to use foam or rubber to fill the gap.  

Out of the box the Fazer mk2 has a 32t pinion 48dp, so if the same motor and battery are deployed then the TT02 will be slower…. TT02 has a 22t pinion driving a 70t spur… And physically you cannot put in large pinion due to space limitation… The video below shows a Fazer MK2 […]

This car has a very unique rear suspension, just like a dolphin.      

The front suspension has a stylish design but the mechanism is constantly under stress. The screws may get loosen eventually so a drop of super glue may be helpful as a preventive measure.

Make sure you apply locktite on the screws of the protective casing / body shell.