Category: Books on modern Tamiyas

Book updated Apr 2025. The Tamiya TC-01 is a highly innovative 1/10 scale 4WD chassis that was first released in 2020. It was designed to bring something fresh and unique to Tamiya’s touring car lineup. At its heart, the TC-01 is a shaft-driven, full-time 4WD platform with a layout heavily inspired by real-world Formula E […]

Book updated Apr 2025. The “M” in the M-chassis stands for Mini, which is basically a smaller version of a typical 1/10-scale RC car. The typical upgrade goal for a Tamiya M-chassis car (like M03, M05, M07, M08) is to transform it from a fun, slightly soft-handling “toy-grade” car into a sharper, faster, race-capable mini […]

BT01 is the first Taiya chassis which allows you to configure the car as either RWD or FWD – you can come up with 3 different setups (with varying motor position and drive train). This book has been developed from the ground up for beginners who are new to Tamiya BT01. It gives an introduction […]

This book focuses on TA04, TA05 and TA06: https://www.lulu.com/shop/mike-yu/tamiya-ta-series-onroad-rc-car-upgrade-maintenance-ta04-ta05-and-ta06/paperback/product-65r68y9.html This training book (updated March 2023) has been developed from the ground up for beginners who know little about electric power RC technology. As part of our RC Technology Self-Paced Training Series, this book gives an introduction to the modern EP onroad architecture. The primary goal […]

The Tamiya CC-01 chassis is a versatile and well-regarded platform within the Tamiya RC vehicle lineup. It is primarily known for its scale off-road capabilities and its ability to replicate the look and feel of real-world vehicles. Based on a ladder frame design for providing durability and stability, the CC-01 chassis is typically used for […]

The Wild Willy 2 is a reproduction of the popular original Wild Willy from the 80s. This new Wild Willy has an all new WR02 chassis and larger tires allowing it to tread over rough terrain. It features a heavy duty monocoque which has side frames to increase rigidity. R/C unit, motor, and battery pack […]

Upgrading the Tamiya TD2/TD4 chassis is about refining its already modern design into a sharper, more durable, and more capable buggy, whether for backyard bashing or club-level racing. The TD4 in particular is a mid-motor, shaft-driven, double-wishbone suspension buggy with a monocoque-style chassis and enclosed drivetrain. Out of the box, it’s highly tunable and well-engineered, […]

Upgrading the Tamiya TT-02B buggy—a 1/10 4WD entry-level platform—is all about turning a budget-friendly basher into a more capable and durable buggy for off-road fun or even mild racing. Your upgrade goal and strategy should be based on how you use it (bashing, casual off-road, or club racing), but the foundation is the same: fix […]

Major book update: April 2025 Tamiya TT01, TT02 and TB02 RC Cars Practical Upgrade & Maintenance for Beginners has been developed from the ground up for beginners who are new to these Tamiya onroad chassises. The primary goal is to explain various RC technical concepts and essential DIY upgrade & maintenance techniques in very simple […]

The DT-03 arrives with a sharper, more modern silhouette. It features a slim monocoque chassis, rear-mounted gearbox, longer 287 mm wheelbase, and a sealed rear diff that keeps grit out of your gears. It’s a touch more refined, especially if you’re skimming rough terrain. That said, “sleek” often comes at the expense of toughness. Several […]