suped

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

HPIRS4-3SS

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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

CarboNeon13

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

BaLLr5350

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.

suped

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!

CarboNeon13

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![8D]

suped

Sweet man pics would be awesome!

email to: [email protected] please!

HPIRS4-3SS

My Feedback: (2)

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

if not can you send it to [email protected] please

CarboNeon13

Ok guys, here it is...Lemme know what'cha think of my new custom mesh grill and even more custom intercooler!

degrez_400

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.

Goaferboy

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.

oonoiroo

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

yahman1254

My Feedback: (1)

by flies, u mean goes fast right?

SIRCC

you should get some 9mm off-set wheels.

SIRCC

if you upgrade the motor you should also upgrade the esc, drift spec is 15t for motor and esc

RickyIS300

Get the Yokomo.

xzavin

Yokomo, you will find that the tamiyas will very soon be not fit for your drift level once you get good, go with the Yokomo because that way you can drift nicely when you get better, or try the Sprint2Flux out, not sure if its good for drift though, but I also hear and know if you got money get a HPI Pro-D...just not tamiya...

Druss

Yokomo is a good brand but the TB-02 seems overpriced. They sell on ebay for $70 plus shipping.

Kushala Daora

I just registered here.

My opinion is buy the Yokomo. Since the Yokomo is specialised in drifting.

Here'smy Drift Package Light,(on the right) a smaller version of the 1:10 Yokomo Drift Package(Takara Tomy, not the Yokomo version.)
It's real good in drifting. Speed is good too.I have no doubt in Yokomo's performance being better than it.
But if you like Tamiya, then go ahead and get it. it's a good brand too.
It only depends on visual(decals, spoilers, etc) and performance.

By the way, how much will it cost me for a full set of the Yokomo Drift Package?
I'm looking for it but still can't get it. (I'm from Malaysia)


An Auldey.(on the left) So called"Honda Civic".
NOTE: For members in Malaysia, NEVER buy any Auldey r/c car. Not only its car designingSUCKS, its performance SUCKS the max!

DriftTatanka

TT-01ED, if you get one this is a mix of the E and D.
TB-03D
Yokomo is awesome. THE CS Mod is simple but kinda pricey as well.

These are what I used to have before I got into belt driven. My favorite was my Yokomo but the TB-03D was just as good I just didn't use it enough to tune it for myself.