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01-26-2008, 04:20 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
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Electrical tape?!
(don't laugh, it works really well.. unless you want a permanent / better looking solution!)
Electrical tape?!
(don't laugh, it works really well.. unless you want a permanent / better looking solution!)
01-26-2008, 04:23 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
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does anyone know how to completely seal the chassis from the top, so no dirt or gravel etc gets in?
does anyone know how to completely seal the chassis from the top, so no dirt or gravel etc gets in?
Let us know if you find a way though.
01-26-2008, 04:24 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
Why not?!
Why not use a piece of lexan and then just seal the edge w/ electrical tape?
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how can i seal the whole chassis with electrical tape LB, lol
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Electrical tape?!
(don't laugh, it works really well.. unless you want a permanent / better looking solution!)
Electrical tape?!
(don't laugh, it works really well.. unless you want a permanent / better looking solution!)
01-26-2008, 04:25 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
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how can i seal the whole chassis with electrical tape LB, lol
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Electrical tape?!
(don't laugh, it works really well.. unless you want a permanent / better looking solution!)
Electrical tape?!
(don't laugh, it works really well.. unless you want a permanent / better looking solution!)
01-26-2008, 04:26 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
Why not?!
Why not use a piece of lexan and then just seal the edge w/ electrical tape?
Why not?!
Why not use a piece of lexan and then just seal the edge w/ electrical tape?
ORIGINAL: rcluke
how can i seal the whole chassis with electrical tape LB, lol
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Electrical tape?!
(don't laugh, it works really well.. unless you want a permanent / better looking solution!)
Electrical tape?!
(don't laugh, it works really well.. unless you want a permanent / better looking solution!)
01-26-2008, 04:50 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
i will try and find some lexan, and maybe velcro it on,
i think a tupperware box would be too heavy
i think a tupperware box would be too heavy
01-26-2008, 09:10 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
If you can find the throw away type of tupperware containers, those would be a lot lighter. Only problem would be finding one the right size. If you have to modifiy it too much, it doesn't make sense to use it at all.
You might consider just a plastic bag or plastic food wrap to go over it.
You might consider just a plastic bag or plastic food wrap to go over it.
01-27-2008, 04:11 AM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
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If you can find the throw away type of tupperware containers, those would be a lot lighter. Only problem would be finding one the right size. If you have to modifiy it too much, it doesn't make sense to use it at all.
You might consider just a plastic bag or plastic food wrap to go over it.
If you can find the throw away type of tupperware containers, those would be a lot lighter. Only problem would be finding one the right size. If you have to modifiy it too much, it doesn't make sense to use it at all.
You might consider just a plastic bag or plastic food wrap to go over it.
can you post a pic of your rs4 rally car?
01-27-2008, 11:14 AM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
Sure thing.
The one in the front with the white wheels is my original that I got in 2000. I took a short (3 week) class in school where we learned about RC cars, put together the RS4 Rally kit, and raced them. The one behind it I got last Monday from someone who was in the same class. Got a rolling chassis, receiver, and servo for $20. It was barely driven so it's in really good condition.
You can see the ground clearance the longer shocks give.
The one in the front with the white wheels is my original that I got in 2000. I took a short (3 week) class in school where we learned about RC cars, put together the RS4 Rally kit, and raced them. The one behind it I got last Monday from someone who was in the same class. Got a rolling chassis, receiver, and servo for $20. It was barely driven so it's in really good condition.
You can see the ground clearance the longer shocks give.
01-27-2008, 11:28 AM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
No, unfortunately there's not really anyplace to drive them like that around here. I've been using one for mostly on-road driving and the other I'm considering getting running, but having more for an collector's piece since they don't make them anymore.
01-27-2008, 12:01 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
i'm quite lucky,
i have my front garden, and the field in the pics in this thread is only a 10 minute bike ride away (my other hobby), it also has ramps, steep hills (which i jumped my b4 down and smashed the front up
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i have my front garden, and the field in the pics in this thread is only a 10 minute bike ride away (my other hobby), it also has ramps, steep hills (which i jumped my b4 down and smashed the front up
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
01-28-2008, 11:37 AM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
ORIGINAL: Raguvian
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
because i have made a bottom one
01-28-2008, 05:02 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
ha ha
my mate converted his TL-01 into a rally car, he installed the rally tyres earlier, and then tried it.
he was driving it around his garden in the dark, then he hit a big pile of dog turd, so he used a hose-pipe to clean it :P
i just thought that nessecary to share
my mate converted his TL-01 into a rally car, he installed the rally tyres earlier, and then tried it.
he was driving it around his garden in the dark, then he hit a big pile of dog turd, so he used a hose-pipe to clean it :P
i just thought that nessecary to share
01-28-2008, 09:50 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
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does it have the top cover aswel?
because i have made a bottom one
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Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
because i have made a bottom one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOYHLgZM0I
In the end of the video you can see it.
01-29-2008, 11:34 AM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
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Yeah, it has the top cover.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOYHLgZM0I
In the end of the video you can see it.
ORIGINAL: rcluke
does it have the top cover aswel?
because i have made a bottom one
ORIGINAL: Raguvian
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
because i have made a bottom one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOYHLgZM0I
In the end of the video you can see it.
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
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thanks for the link, i will look out for one, not for $35 though
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Yeah, it has the top cover.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOYHLgZM0I
In the end of the video you can see it.
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does it have the top cover aswel?
because i have made a bottom one
ORIGINAL: Raguvian
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
because i have made a bottom one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOYHLgZM0I
In the end of the video you can see it.
That place has it for 11 pounds, but I don't know how much shipping from the UK will cost, so I've been looking for US based sites. It's a good deal for you though.
01-30-2008, 11:30 AM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
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http://www.fusionhobbies.com/Tamiya-...-p/ta53384.htm
That place has it for 11 pounds, but I don't know how much shipping from the UK will cost, so I've been looking for US based sites. It's a good deal for you though.
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thanks for the link, i will look out for one, not for $35 though
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Yeah, it has the top cover.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOYHLgZM0I
In the end of the video you can see it.
ORIGINAL: rcluke
does it have the top cover aswel?
because i have made a bottom one
ORIGINAL: Raguvian
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
Luke, there's a Tamiya TG-10 Undercowl set (#53364) that fits the TT-01 perfectly. I've been trying to find one but I can't find much info on it, and there's some on eBay for $35.[:@][:@]
because i have made a bottom one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOYHLgZM0I
In the end of the video you can see it.
That place has it for 11 pounds, but I don't know how much shipping from the UK will cost, so I've been looking for US based sites. It's a good deal for you though.
02-03-2008, 03:53 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
I took my TT-01 rally car rallying today.
Some action pics,
some after the rally pics, and a pic of how muddy my bag was when i got home.
Some action pics,
some after the rally pics, and a pic of how muddy my bag was when i got home.
02-05-2008, 09:51 PM
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RE: Tamiya TT-01 Rally
I'm looking into getting a rally vehicle of some kind (Tamiya of course). I'll probably go for a TT-01, but I was wondering what you did to yours to make it rally ready other than the different tires. Did you change shocks or anything like that?