Month: July 2024

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 […]

If you’re new to RC cars, all the talk about pinion and spur gear combinations can sound a little overwhelming. But here’s the good news: if you’ve ever ridden a bicycle, you already understand how gearing works. Think Bicycle Gears Your spur gear is like the big cog on your bike’s rear wheel. Your pinion […]

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 […]

Can we use soldering iron to fix broken plastic? As a quick fix, yes for most Tamiya ABS plastic parts. I would first use super glue to glue back the pieces, then wait for 10 minutes and then use soldering iron to wipe the surface crack.. to be precise, gently touch the tip of the […]

  SNRC, an abbreviation for “Sino Nitro Racing Car,” is recognized for its dedication to innovation, precision engineering, and the development of models that cater to both hobbyists and competitive racers. SNRC’s RC cars are designed with a keen emphasis on durability, speed, and handling, making them suitable for a variety of terrains and racing […]

Both the Fazer and TT-01/TT-02 are entry-level 4WD touring platforms. Both are built to be tough, simple, and easy for beginners to assemble and drive. And because of that, the basic upgrade paths are very similar. The Kyosho Fazer features a sturdy, well-designed chassis that generally comes as a Ready-To-Run (RTR) model, meaning it is […]

Too much room for play…. And here is the quick fix…

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 […]