Hey guys,

New to the scene looking at buying a car just wanted to know which one is better, looking at starting to drift:

Option one:

near new Tamiya TT-01 Race/Drift Car. Included is a Futaba MJ series controller as well as 2 sets of wheels/tyres to allow for drifting or racing (Yokomo Drift Rims and Racing Slicks). Also included are 2 Venom Racing 1800 7.2V NICD Power Packs as well as a Pirahna DC Peak Charger. Price includes 2 shells (Carbon Ferrari 360 Modena and Mercedes 190E AMG-EVOII). Chassis is a TT-01 with some hop-up options such as a sport tuned motor and aluminium drive shaft. Other hop-ups include oil-filled suspension (with spare damper oil), 20T pinion gear and full stainless ball bearings. Chassis is in perfect condition but there are some minor scratches on rims. Ferrari shell is in excellent condition but Mercedes shell has some chips/scratches

Option Two:


Yokomo SSG Chassis
JR XS3 Radio with 2 servo's and JR rs310 Reciever
18t Limit Electronic Speed Controller
Comes with a few Spares (3 pairs of lower suspension arms each worth $25 and also some used spares but in good condition)
Used Sorex 24 Grip Tires
Used Drift Tires
Used Protoform aerodynamic shell
Used Convertible Honda s2000 Shell
Used Nissan 180sx Shell with lights
1x 3600mah battery
1x 70t spur
a few various size pinion gears

All you will need will be a battery nimh charger and a motor. A 19t motor will be really good for drift and even some track work.


Let me know what use guys think about it, there both roughly the same price the second one is a little more expensive, even though its got no motor is it alot better or is it prices high

Let me know anyhow

Dave

they are both nice cars to drift with, but i like the tt 01 better

Agreed the TT-01 Is Better..

id say the ssg. if you ever wanted to grip race it would be a good dual usage car. grip and drift

TT-01 For me but Its all up to you.

Thanks for your input guys,

I think im gonna head more towards the TT 01

With what it comes with and that would anyone recommend any essential mods for it for the basis of drifting or should the setup be aight as it is??

Also, what do you guys think of the Tamiya TB 02 as compared to to TT 01??

Anyone...

Yokomo SSG > Tamiya TB-02 > Tamiya TT-01

TB-02s have been known to have weak Diffs or weak screw in their diffs

Stick with the TT-01, it has covered Bevel and Spur Gears so less risk of pebble damage

I thought it was the TB-01 that had the diff issues, but hey, I'm not a shaft-driven Tamiya fan. Although I am very interested in the TB Evo V... Heard there's ZERO torque steer and insane turn-in!

I have a tt-01 and a yokomo dp. Given it's not the same caliber as the ssg I've heard. Get the yokomo they are much more adjustable.

Thanks guys looks like im heading for the TT - 01

thanks for the great help
Dave

Yeah I just ordered a TT-01D and a metal shaft. Can't wait =]

The TT-01 is the way to go.. Adjustability is not an Essential part when Drifting and Besides, the TT-01 can be Hopped up cheap enough any way..

So the TT-01 is the Choice for Weekend Drifters who just want to Drift with minimum Problems and minimal Cost but maximum fun..


I Drift a TT-01 and wont be changing any time soon..


I have Actually Ordered another TT-01 as my Race Spec Chassis and will be seeing just how far I can Take one...

Given that you dont need the adjustibility its still nice to have it.

I just drive nitros.. but how come no one talks about the HPI Sprint 2 Stage-D kit?? looks pretty good. I haven't seen it on the US website but the EURO one has it. Nice vid of it too. [link=http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.php?partNo=30401&lang=en]Sprint 2 Stage-D[/link]

I know where you can get a yokomo DP for Less than 200. www.rcmart.com search for it there

If you live stateside shippings kinda steep through rcmart.

The Sprint 2 Stage D is Still a Belt Drive, Not exactly recommended for Drifting and I think Price is the other Consideration.
It costs a Bit more and HPI Hopup parts Cost an unbelieveable amount of money..

The RS4 EV03 Stage D is a Highly recommended Nitro Kit..

whats the shipping. I saw 10.00

aren't the tamiya and yokomos belt driven too? stage-d is a good option for drifting and even if your looking into racing your nitro also

You can get etheir of those companys with etheir belt or shaft.

I have a TB-02 and I haven't had any problems with diff screws or torque-steer. I reckon they're great!
Also, the pinion and spur gears are covered. I've never had a pebble get in them, and I drive it on a very pebbly road.

Thanks Heretic for Clearing that up.. Its just I have Heard a Few have had Weak Diffs..

Didnt Know they had Enclosed gears which is cool...