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Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 8/1/2004 12:47:52 AM   
suped


 

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From: , NEW ZEALAND
Status: offline 		Well after seeing a certain Singapore drift video, I am very interested in getting an RC car for drifting.

I can get a Tamiya TT01 kit with aftermarket parts:
- One set un-assembled 1/10 scale TT-01 electric car
- One modified Motor ( Team Orion Havok ball bearing motor 23T )
- One APEX Electronic Speed Controller ( w/ Reverse )
- One set FUTABA AM Radio Control with 1 x S3003 Servo
- One set stainless steel Full Ball Bearings
$199 US DOLLARS

I can get a Yokomo DP-AE86 drift kit:
MR-4TC SD chassis
540 motor
Body/stickers/wing
Tyres
(the drift package...)
$191.010 US DOLLARS

I can get a standard Tamiya TB-02kit:
540 motor
Body
$177.650 US DOLLARS

Which one should I get!!! (obviously the bottom two dont come with remote/charger/esc...)
(shipping to New Zealand not included)

You help would be appreciated

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 8/1/2004 2:15:48 AM   
HPIRS4-3SS



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Status: offline 		well, from my knowledge the only reason for people getting the tt-01 is because it is cheap

if i were you id go with the yokomo drift kit

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 8/1/2004 4:13:29 AM   
CarboNeon13


 

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From: San Bernardino, CA, USA
Status: offline 		I don't have any experience with the yokomo stuff yet, but I do have a tt-01 and I CAN say it is a very fun car to drive. I purchased the impreza kit at my local hobby shop for 74.99, bought the radio and electronics for 62.99 on closeout (hitec radio & servo, dynamite esc), picked up some ball bearings for about 15 bucks, got a venom fireball 21 turn motor for 17 bucks, 2 batteries and a charger for 40, and a sweet hpi s15 body for 18. I went to home depot and bought 2 feet of 2" abs tubing for a buck thirty eight and it's an extremely driftable car...if that's a word lol. Anyways, all that set me back about 230 bucks, the price you're going to pay for the yoke plus shipping and ya still gotta buy electronics for it. It is only my opinion that if you can drift just as well and still have money left over for even more hopups, sounds like a sweet deal to me. Like I said it's only my opinion, so try checkin to see how the yokomo's drive and go from there. Just like buyin a new car, test drives are always great too

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 8/1/2004 7:29:12 AM   
BaLLr5350


 

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Status: offline 		I would go for the TT-01. The Yokomo drift kits are such rip offs. But I think an even better choice would be to get a RTR TC3 for 200 and put on some ABS. Don't forget a body too.

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 8/1/2004 8:12:56 AM   
suped


 

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From: , NEW ZEALAND
Status: offline 		If I just bought the Yokomo body for $25 US DOLLARS, would it fit on the tt-01 chassis?

Aslong as the tt01 can drift good Ill buy that tt01 package in my first post, it seems quite cost effective.
Is it better than the tl01? What's its max speed?

Thanks!

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 8/1/2004 8:44:34 AM   
CarboNeon13


 

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Status: offline 		To be honest with ya I'm really not sure what it's top speed is, although any drifter knows speed is not as important as style. I will say that when I do get enough traction to get it goin straight with the abs, it's not a slow car at all. As stated before I've got a 21 turn motor that does the trick quite well. I've heard that anywhere from 19 to 21 is usually a great motor for a drifter and I have no problems with mine as well. And yes, the yoke bodies will fit on the tt-01 chassis without any problems. The actual chassis width is 185 so 190's are very suitable with it. The one problem I ran into is with the 190's if you try to get the car as low as possible the tires rub the fenders in the back. The 200's are more idealistic, as you can drop it to the pavement and the tires tuck in so it gives it a real widebody effect. If ya want pics of my S15 body on my tt-01 lemme know I just put an intercooler on it about an hour ago...looks hot!

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 8/1/2004 9:37:28 AM   
suped


 

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Status: offline 		Sweet man pics would be awesome!

email to: chrono@orcon.net.nz please!

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 8/1/2004 4:49:41 PM   
HPIRS4-3SS



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Status: offline 		carbonneon, can you just post it on here i would like to see it too

if not can you send it to Mar424@aol.com please

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 8/1/2004 8:25:40 PM   
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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 12/31/2005 11:22:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		i purchesed a tt-01 audi and was looking to up grade the motor but im unsure if i have to upgrade the speed module also. if any one can explain this to me id appreciate.

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 12/31/2005 11:57:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		never driven the tamiya ones but i have the yokomo rx7 street and its a good car. easy to put together, fun to drive, drifts well. with a trinity p2k2 motor it flies as well.

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RE: Yokomo drift kit vs. Tamiya TB-02 and TT-01 - 1/1/2006 2:19:58 AM   
oonoiroo


 

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Status: offline 		I've had a TT-01. I'm sure the Yokomo. So I'll say yokomo.

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