Tamiya TA02 Forum

[Cychalen]

Finally found a TA02 that I really want at a reasonable price. :D
The box is not in a good shape, but who's going to complain about that in a US$125 kit.

[TRF Drive Hard]

Ooooh you bast'rd:D where did you find that!?!?!:p

[ProjectTwin]

Searched around Tamiya's site and found this...link (http://www.tamiyausa.com/pdf/58157.pdf)

That's what it is...not the Davie Jun thing.

Thought it was...

[TRF Drive Hard]

Ah ok... thats the special chassis... has loads of goodies;) hard to find too but i may know a guy who might have one:D

[Kenny T]

Where do you get parts for your TA02s?

[dugrant153]

Hey guys,
my friend bought a TA02. What we find is that it makes a lot of noise and the driveshaft tends to wobble a lot.

My friend's running the TA02 without the driveshaft because he enjoys drifting, but also because the driveshaft seems to cause a lot of drag.

Suggestions?

[TRF Drive Hard]

You find 02 parts on ebay...

as for the shaft... you need the short hardened propshaft... that stock shaft is no good and will wobble as you say... again you can find it on ebay;)

[Kenny T]

My TA02 still runs fine, never had any problems with the prop shaft.

I think my lhs has better parts support for 02s than most modern day touring cars. I've never seen a losi, AE(except B4), xray, yokomo.

[dalde]

hi,
i have a TA02 rally car and i want to race this on-road. Does anyone here know how i can lower this car?

-dalde

[TRF Drive Hard]

You can add spacers inside the shocks... you must take apart the shocks to add them in... if you still have the trees for the shocks there should be a 5mm(approx.) spacer on each... you must have 4 altogether...;)

[dalde]

ok i'll do what you said, thanks ta03 drive hard!

[TRF Drive Hard]

you bet;)

[Ideal]

This TA02 has:
-fiberglass chassis
-ball bearing steering
-turnbuckles all around
-aluminum shocks
-fiberglass shock mounts
-swaybars
-universals all around
-front one-way unit
-ball diff rear
-ball bearings all around
-speed tuned gear set (different spur gears..)
-front shaped tire inserts, rear foam strip inserts
-aluminum motor mount
-hard prop shaft
-built to "wide" spec, with the wide rear tyres

Originally a TA02 RS chassis, limited edition.
Fitted with the loctite Skyline wide body kit.

http://rs1.risingnet.net/~ideal/tamiya-nissan_skyline.jpg

[Ideal]

Originally posted by TA03 Drive Hard
Ah ok... thats the special chassis... has loads of goodies;) hard to find too but i may know a guy who might have one:D

See my previous post :D

[TRF Drive Hard]

Beautiful specs of your 02 Ideal... very nice;)

[Racer Rob]

Anyone race the trophy trucks? We have a class of them that race here and I was looking to see who else ran them, to share some set up tips.

I am running Associated buggy front brown springs all around, 50wt oil, and #2 pistons for a clay track.

Our class is a spec class, any gearing and the sport tuned motor is allowed though. Along with ball bearings and reverse since we don't alllow marshalls and run 8 minute races.

[TRF Drive Hard]

WOW:eek: no marshalls? 8 minute races?? coooool:D

[Racer Rob]

Yep. The only time you are dead in the water is if it lands on its roof, which is very rare. Most of the time they find their wheels, or lay on their sides, which turning the wheel and hitting reverse flips them back over quickly. Its the most fun I have ever had racing.

[dalde]

I just recently joined a race in my area 4 times already using a P2K2 pro motor. I would like to ask anywone here if there is a way to use 26T pinion or higher? I'm using 25T pinion and 66T spur but i still can't catch up with other racers using mostly TC3 cars.

[Kenny T]

That's as low as you can gear a TA02 I think, unless you had a 48 pitch conversion.

[TRF Drive Hard]

Not sure if you have tried... place the motor mount screw in the hole marked "18" i think you should be able to use the 26t pinion... i have not tried it yet but it might work... im looking at the speed tuned gear chart... if my calculations are correct...;)

[dalde]

Kenny T: why do i need a 48 pitch conversion? Is'nt it that TA02 cars use 48 pitch gears already? can u explain more about this?

TA03 Drive Hard: Thanks for your help. Actually i just bought a 26T pinion(by GPM) last night off ebay but the seller is not sure if it is metric or standard. Here's the link and see if you know anything about this:
http://www.stores.ebay.com/lowpricercstore/plistings/list/all/dept10/index.html?col=2&dir=-1

Also i have a new modified aluminum motor mount by GPM which has only 5 holes but it doesnt have gearing chart. According to the seller the holes are 18T to 22T. TA03 do you know about this motor mount by GPM? Hope you or someone here can help me.

[Kenny T]

Tamiya cars use 42 pitch gears, not 48. SOme company (might be robinson racing) made a 48 pitch conversion, as long as the gears meshed properly you could put any gear ration on it.

That's a good idea TA03 DH, never thought of that, it should work.

About the pinion, it will be useless unless you bought 42 pitch pinion, I think only tamiya makes 42 pitch.

[dalde]

i'm using the 66T Tamiya Skyline speed tuned gear set like this:this (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=++&FVSEARCH=53127&FVPROFIL=++&search=Go)
And i'm using this 25Tpinion (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGF72&P=7) and the description says it's 48 pitch. Do i have the right combination? when i'm racing or practicing there is no grinding or binding in the gear mesh.

[TRF Drive Hard]

There is a 48pitch conversion but thats only for the ta03... techically kenny is right about the pitch... it is close to 42... weird tamiya teeth:p but its close to being 48...

[TRF Drive Hard]

Originally posted by dalde
i'm using the 66T Tamiya Skyline speed tuned gear set like this:this (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=++&FVSEARCH=53127&FVPROFIL=++&search=Go)
And i'm using this 25Tpinion (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGF72&P=7) and the description says it's 48 pitch. Do i have the right combination? when i'm racing or practicing there is no grinding or binding in the gear mesh.

the pinion is metric...

[dalde]

TA03 drive hard: what are you refering as metric? the GPM pinion (http://www.stores.ebay.com/lowpricercstore/plistings/list/all/dept10/index.html?col=2&dir=-1) or the Tamiya pinion TowerHobbies is selling?


There is a 48pitch conversion but thats only for the ta03... techically kenny is right about the pitch... it is close to 42... weird tamiya teeth but its close to being 48...

Are you saying that i can use 48 pitch pinion with a 42 pitch spur because there is really no big difference between the two?Sorry if ask a lot of questions but gearing in Tamiya cars is so confusing.

[Devillish]

Hey guys, i've had my TA02 since it first came out basicly. It was a Loctite Skyline, my first real RC. I now have a TC3, micro RS4, emaxx, tamiya F1 and a mini Z. Still got the 02 though. Anyway, iam now working on getting it running again but this time as a baja truck. Iam using TC3 rally shocks, HPI super nitro mesh wheels and some proline dirt hog buggy tires. Tower doesnt sell the FRP stuff anymore, so i got out the o'l dremel and cut away some plastic, mostly under the batt. I just cant seem to get rid of that TA02, so i figure i'd have some fun with it. Anyone know of a good place to get parts?

[TRF Drive Hard]

eBay is a start... you can get lucky... but some stuff are expensive... if not eBay, the try www.asiatees.com the guy jason sells GPM parts for the 02... reasonable too from hong kong and well worth it;)

[TRF Drive Hard]

Originally posted by dalde
TA03 drive hard: what are you refering as metric? the GPM pinion (http://www.stores.ebay.com/lowpricercstore/plistings/list/all/dept10/index.html?col=2&dir=-1) or the Tamiya pinion TowerHobbies is selling?




Are you saying that i can use 48 pitch pinion with a 42 pitch spur because there is really no big difference between the two?Sorry if ask a lot of questions but gearing in Tamiya cars is so confusing.

i dunno how i missed this... yes i see those pinions on ebay... but he does not clearly say if metric or standard... i have a robinson pinion that is metric and im using it on my tl01... fits right and its the same size...;)

[Kenny T]

I FOUND A BRAND NEW TA02, only 3500yen from www.rajiten.com Might have to get another one, mines about to fall apart (needs major rebuilding).

[Yellow Jacket]

First off it has been quite a while since I've built a car kit. I am building a TA02 and looking at the shock diagram there appears to be 2 black plastic spacers (OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS) that go over the shock shaft inside of the shock body. Am I supposed to put BOTH spacers on the shaft before I insert in into the shock body or do I have a choice of using the shorter spacer for more shock travel and the longer spacer for shorter travel or are BOTH spacers supposed to go together inside the shock during assembly????

[TRF Drive Hard]

If i recall... V1 & V2 are used... now if you want you can omit one or the other...

[Crawl Dagger]

Does anyone know where I can get a Aluminum Motor Mount for the TA02/TA01 Tamiya PArt # 53142

Thanks

P.S. If someone has one or two for sale please let me know at crawldagger@yahoo.com

[TRF Drive Hard]

Those are hard to find... eBay sometimes, just sometimes has em... if youre lucky...:rolleyes:

[4tex]

I was intersted to purchase a Renault Clio body(#58138) from the hobby-shop. but will it fit on a TA02 car? :confused:

[TRF Drive Hard]

You need to convert he chassis to a short version... that bod was used for the ff01 but on a short wheelbase version... which was easy to convert back into a normal wheelbase...

[minijosh]

Hey 4Tex, if you cannot use the shell, I have a FF01 that needs it if you don't want it.

[TRF Drive Hard]

Or maybe he needs an ff01... :D

[ta02]

sup, just joined.. just wondering if anyone has any hop ups for a ta02 they would like to sell..

[jiggen5354]

wrong thread

[TRF Drive Hard]

Search the b/s/t forum... if there isnt any 02's for sale... the your SOL...

[ta02]

what hop ups do yall have? i have JET front universals, a front GPM hub barrier, a a GPM alloy motor mount, titanimum tunbuckles, titanium hinge pins, lightweight kingpins, tuned spring set, FRP shock towers, and ball bearings. i wish i cound find some aftermarket chassis. since i was like 6 years old when this car was popular i didnt really look into that stuff. hell i didnt even know the name of my car when i had it. i got it when i has like 10 as a f-150, then after i got other cars i pretty much for got about it. it was only until like 2 years ago i started to mess around with it an start to invest in it. everyone at my track thinks im nuts because i usually run my ta02 around rather that my xxxs. i just really think its a cool chassis! what were some of the barands that made stuff for it, and what were the aftermarket chassis. also, anyone know where i can get any of it besides ebay? i alreadt found a site called etamiya that still sells the frp chassis, and asiatees sells a few gpm parts for it... also, anyone have pics of there cars? thanks- mark

[TRF Drive Hard]

I have the carbon chassis set... carbon shock towers... and a load of hop-ups... too mant to list :p

[ta02]

where can u buy the carbon chassis?

[TRF Drive Hard]

I got mine off eBay...

[ta02]

awsome!.. i about got one of ebay for 50$ like 2 weeks ago but some ass outbid me at the last second. hey do you have any tips about the ta02 i should know? i see alot of guys that have like a million turnbuckles up front, what are all of those for.. and how can i take some slop out of my steering. sorry bout all the questions. :)

[4tex]

Do anyone know the gearbox ratio of the ta02 cars? i search all over the net and i can't find anything about it.

and also, the tamiya are remakeing the ta02 again! in the form of a japanese jeep. goto www.tamiya.com and take a look.

[minijosh]

That's not a TA02, that's a DT01 just like the Hummer chassis.

[e_lm_70]

Hi,

I have a Dirt Thrasher TA-01.

After few runs with a 16T Pinion, WildDagger Tires (130mm), 10 cells and a 600BB motor ... I have melted down the Spur Gear.

Since the original part: 900532 look not so easy to find ...

Does somebody knows if I can use other spur gear .. like the one for TA02 ?

Thanks

e_lm_70

[TRF Drive Hard]

eBay for sure...

[bribar2]

I have several TA02's and a FWD my son drves. I enjoy showing up at my brothers house with one 02 in particular to beat up his TC3. I am a better driver than him.

I am always on the look out for rare parts for my car. It started life as the specal racing chassis kit. I have a GPM carbon chassis that runs saddle pack batteries, FRP front and rear stays, aluminum: lower front gear box, front and rear arms, steering knuckles, motor mount, propellor shaft, low friction dampeners etc etc. I just bought about $130.00 of mostly KOSE stuff at a hobb shop in Canada while on a business trip.

Any way I found a very rare front stabilizer kit made by P&C racing. I believe GPM made one that is similar to what I bought. Anyway I have no instructions and can't figure out how to install it.

Can anyne help me?

Thanks,

Brian

[TRF Drive Hard]

Can you post a pic... i might have an idea how it mounts if i can see it... ;)

[bribar2]

I will post a actual pic tomorrow.

It looks similar to the one in this ebay auction pic from a few weeks ago.

Thanks a lot!

Brian

[bribar2]

OK....here is the pics of the front stabilizer for the 02 with no instructions. If Anyone has any ideas on how to mount this I would love to hear them.

Regards,

Brian

[bribar2]

Another PIC

[TRF Drive Hard]

What is missing is the sway bar... there was nothing else in the packet? what is that long flat piece?

[bribar2]

There was nothing else in the package. The flat piece is some ort of FRP material, but kind of heavy stuff.

I was trying to make the flat piece mount on the damper stay somehow, but the more I look at it it think it goes like this.....2 hours of staring at this later...

The only holes that line up with anything on the flat piece is the screws that hold the front gear box to the chassis.

I think the two aluminum spacers go under the flat piece and the long screws to screw the flat piece to the chassis just behind the front gear box. (The spacers give clearance for the drive shaft.)

The purple anodized camp things must mount to the top of the steering knuckles. Looks like with a plastic nuckle and stock upper arms, this is the right width to clamp over that assembly. Since I have tamiya aluminum knuckles and adjustable arms, some kit bashing is needed to make this work. Screws hold "balls" to the flat thing and the threaded holes in the top of the purple clamps allow a screw to go up and hold two more "balls".

The turn buckles would tie the flat piece to the purple clamps on the knckles via four "ball stud things".

If so this is truly more of a stabilizer than a "sway bar".

Does this make sense or am I off my rocker? Do you think it is worth mounting if it is designed to eliminate the forward and backward movement of the whole arm/knuckle wheel assembly and not really act as a away bar?

[losiXXXman]

I have an old TA02 that has damaged arms. Through a lot of research and comparison it looks like TL01 arms could fit if modified. Anyone have the parts and inclination to look at this?? Don't cut your arms up or anything just give me an idea if the spacing and offset is close... Thanks..

[TRF Drive Hard]

I did manage to put the front suspension arms from the 04... looks cool... ;)

[losiXXXman]

Did the width stay the same? How about the rear? If the 04 arms fit, and they are also the arms for the TL01LA, then TL01 arms should fit the 02 without needing different uprights I would think.. What do you say TRF?

[TRF Drive Hard]

I only mounted the front suspension arms with the 04... not the rear... the rear was a totally different geometry... i dunno where you got the idea that 04 arms are tl01a arms... those 2 are way different...

[losiXXXman]

My mistake man. For some reason I ws thinking that the TL01 LA had the same arms as the 04. Its actually the TB Evo and TA04 that share arms right? No matter to me anyway, Those cars are too rich for my blood these days...I'll stick with my TT. ANd anything else Tamiya with a true plastic chassis !! Thanks for the info though TRF..

[TRF Drive Hard]

The only evo that shares suspension arms is the evo3... ;) but ya, no prob :D

[bribar2]

I just picked up a Thunder Tiger Nitro converson for the TA02 on ebay!

That should give me something to build with my extra parts. Has anyone ever had or seen one of these? I can't wait to get it!

[losiXXXman]

Never seen one in person, but my RCCA collection goes back far enough to recall it. Seemed like something to do for fun, but wouldn't count on modern "race worthy" performance. I have a TA02 I'd do that on if I ran across one for cheap. Good luck with it.

[microrcdude]

I just picked up a Thunder Tiger Nitro converson for the TA02 on ebay!

That should give me something to build with my extra parts. Has anyone ever had or seen one of these? I can't wait to get it!
Got milk? I mean pics? :p

[TRF Drive Hard]

Gosh, i still have a ta02 that needs hoppin up... er well i got all the hop ups just need to slap all the crap together lol :D

[Kenny T]

If you can't be bothered putting the hop ups on, I'll gladly take them off you hands as my TA02 is my daily driver. :D

[Matt306]

Hi, i've just joined up as i need some help with my 02.
Heres a picture:
http://privatewww.essex.ac.uk/~mjwrig/car/RIMG1169.jpg

Originally i had the michelin pilot escort cosworth, which i think is a ta01.
I broke the chassis on that and managed to get this 02 chassis second hand from my local model shop, its got all the bearing upgrades and a lot of other hop-ups.

My problem is it used to have blue front hubs but only one universal shaft, on the other side there was no connection and the wheel just spun.

I have tried finding the correct length dogbones but they are never long enough, so i put my old ta01 fronts on, which worked. until one of the hubs snapped :(

Any ideas on how to solve this, i still have all the parts to fit the blue carriers but not a set of two shafts. Also finding it really difficult to find spares :(

[TRF Drive Hard]

You might wanna try this... a pair of 42mm universals should fit... these are used on the 414m cars... i have experimented on my cars and found they actually fit snug... ;)

[irenl]

bribar2,
the part you have pictured is not a front end stabilizer. it's a front end brace. GPM got the kit for the front and rear end of the TA01/02 and FF01. Supposedly, if you still run the stock flexy lower arms, you can use that to adjust caster, but probably at the cost of suspension binding. I have a picture of how it's supposed to be installed if you like, just let me know and I'll scan it in.

Matt306,
for the front steering knuckle (the red ones) you can use the same part from the Hummer kit and Manta Ray based cars/buggy. They're now molded in black. Ask for TA01/DF01 front steering knuckles.

If fitting Universal shafts onto the TA01 steering knuckles with the TA02 front lower arms, you'll need TA02W universal joints since the 01 front knuckles are wider than the 02.

As for replacing the blue steering knuckles, look for TA03 front steering knuckles. same part in black, same bearings etc... I still have some TA02/FF01 stock front end parts with me (dogbone, hubs, etc...) PM me if you need any.

[irenl]

sorry, dbl posted.

[Matt306]

thanks for the reply.
i managed to stick the blue knuckles back on and bodged the wheel axle with an o-ring.
it now drives fine and the wheels spin freely.

Just another question, i've got the one way diff in the front. What would you recommend for the back, the ball diff or gear diff?
i run a 23x1 motor if that alters the decision depending on what power each diff can take.

[irenl]

thanks for the reply.
i managed to stick the blue knuckles back on and bodged the wheel axle with an o-ring.
it now drives fine and the wheels spin freely.

Just another question, i've got the one way diff in the front. What would you recommend for the back, the ball diff or gear diff?
i run a 23x1 motor if that alters the decision depending on what power each diff can take.

ah, good news indeed.

about which differential you're using... as always, it has more to do with where you're running the car.

a 1 way front differential is mainly used on well prepped surfaces that tend to have highspeed characteristic.

The TA01/02 series came with rear ball diff and front gear diff stock. If you want to experiment with altering grip level, move the front gear diff to the back and stuff is with slow curing thick CA glue, coupled with CA glue acclerator. Otherwise you can try use the "G" part from the pajero chassis to lock the diff.

23x1 is not all that powerful, either diff will take it good as long as you build and set them right.

[Dan McBoost]

I'm new to the board. Any TA02 guys still around?

[TRF Drive Hard]

I got a 02 back in chicago, still new with lots of hop-ups to ba added... like the carbon chassis ;)

[Dan McBoost]

Well well :)

I bought my TA02W a while ago, and had a few hop up parts on then.

I have been buying parts like a mo fo lately. Some friends want to get back into it, and many of us will be using our older cars.

My TA02W:
http://ma70.com/danmac/newpics/-My%20mk4%20RC.jpg

[TRF Drive Hard]

Nice lookin supra there!

[Dan McBoost]

Thanks!

Where as the rest of us???


for my real supras:
http://www.ma70.com/danmac

[TRF Drive Hard]

Oh, now you suck for showing that real thing! :p btw, sweet lookin!!!

[Dan McBoost]

Haha thanks :O

Back to RCing.

These are my current mods:
Hardened front to rear shaft
trinity speed gem - blue
25 tooth pinion gear
tuned gear set - skyline - running a 66 spur gear
novak 410-M5 speed controller with brake
full bearing set
tamiya green/yellow rear springs
tamiya blue front springs


on the way to my house all NIB mods:
tamiya FRP chassis
tamiya rear sway bar
tamiya adustable turnbuckle upper arms
26 tooth pinion gear to try*
tamiya manta ray differential ball and plate
tamiya carbon gear shafts

I have a bunch of other items I will be playing for soon, more on this later.

Now my question.

If I buy the alumium lower control arms, will this tighten up the loose suspension set up? Or do I need to buy shims? If any of you have resolved this issue how did you do it? If you did use shims, where did you get them and what sizes are needed?

[TRF Drive Hard]

No shims needed if i recall... but i think i know what youre talkin bout... if you plan to go for the all aluminum suspension, use the motor teflon shims... 3mm to be exact... so the metal doesnt rub on metal ;)

[Dan McBoost]

The Manta Ray Ball Diff everyone talks about, is for the front or rear?

[TRF Drive Hard]

It can be used for both... but the ta03 balldiff, imho, is better... narrower pulley gear...

[Dan McBoost]

TA03 ball diff for the front?

[TRF Drive Hard]

Can be used for front and rear ;)

[Dan McBoost]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44022&item=5954988645&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW


looks alot different:O i guess i should grab it.

So why is a narrower pulley gear better? Is it not weaker?

[TRF Drive Hard]

Yup yup, thats the one... narrow to me is less "surface grinding" friction...

[Dan McBoost]

Thanks for the help. Purchased that, so lets add that to my on the way list:)

What other parts are compatable? At least the ones that would be considered an upgrade. I have read through all the pages in this fourm, some things read easy, some seemed to me missing an answer. Plus I am sure since this topic was last "hopping" some ( seemingly you ) have figured out new upgrades:)

Thanks again, Cheers!

[TRF Drive Hard]

Well, almost every tamiya thread in the on-road, im there!!! :D

[Dan McBoost]

So other than you Ted....


HELLO IS THERE ANYONE ELSE?

hahaha

[TRF Drive Hard]

HAHA, did you get my im early this morning regarding your email questions?

[Dan McBoost]

Hmm, I just noticed there are specific front universals for the TA02W.

Part #53225

You told be to buy Part #53310.

I assume they will still work. Am I correct? Or should I find the 53225?

Also, I see that there is also part# 53098 "Stainless Steel Suspension Shaft Set".

Will these be a direct replacement?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2565&item=5965173336

Thanks again Ted, you are the man.

[TRF Drive Hard]

Those suspension shafts wont do, you need to find the set for the 02... and the part numbers you got up there, provide me a link so i can varify them for you ;)

[Dan McBoost]

The Said TA02W units:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34063&item=5965244694&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

The TA03 Units:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5953536529

Thanks,

[TRF Drive Hard]

Hmm, to be honest, im not sure about the first link... i mean ya they are for the front but i never knew the front was wide too, i only thought the rear was wide... hmm...

[Dan McBoost]

So any more ideas?

I think it will still work because of this:
http://www.rcbolide.com/acatalog/Page_D_accueil_Pour_TAMIYA_TA02_40.html

They are labeling the unis you told me about as a part for the TA02W.

Edit:

#$%^ man, I just translated that, and it says "Cardan joints articulated except TA02W"

damn damn damn damn.

[Dan McBoost]

:p So Ted, need a set of TA03 unis? Anyone else? haha

[minijosh]

I'm here but I just read what goes on. I just got another TA02. This one was for free ;) and it came with a FRP upper and lower deck. It takes saddle packs so I think it's either an Avante chassis or a Top Force. I'm not too sure but it came with a huge center drive shaft and that is another hop up on it hehe. Not too shabby for free if you ask me.

[Dan McBoost]

Nice! You planning on any mods?

I bought mine new a while ago:) I am just waiting for my major parts from japan now. 6-15 days for shipping :eek:

To follow my hop ups:
http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/Parts%20as%20of%203-25-05.JPG

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/Wheels%20and%20Tires.JPG

Heh I bought rims for use, and another set for display.

Then I bought 2 complete sets of factory two piece staggered rims, which I donno what I will do with yet:)

Cheers,
Dan Mac
AIM: DanMcBoost
http://www.ma70.com/danmac
http://www.ma70.com/danmac/newforumbanner.gif

[TRF Drive Hard]

Sorry Dan :o

Josh, lucky bastard... :p

[TRF Drive Hard]

WOW Dan, got that in today?

BTW, you cant have sigs added to your post, sorry bud ;)

[Dan McBoost]

Parts that came today. I'm getting there.. only about 30 parts left :D

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/Parts%20as%20of%203-28-05.jpg

[TRF Drive Hard]

woooooooooo nice parts bro!!!

[Dan McBoost]

they are coming. Every day somethings on the way. Glad I got back into this, its going to be a nice way to relax this summer. Since my A8s battery is in the trunk I might make a place to plug my charger in.

Ted, do you know where to find, or how to figure out all the sizes and amounts of screws for the TA02(W)? I want to change them all to titanium, but do not want too many, or be missing any. Also as far as glues, and lubes, what should I be looking for?

Thanks in advance.

[TRF Drive Hard]

Dude, thats easy :D

3x10mm about 30
3x12mm about 6
3x14mm i think 2
3x16mm? not really sure but hey, they come in handy

Glue? what glue? if you mean for the tires, medium CA is the best...
As far as lube, i would just use the lube that came with your balldiff set ;)

[Dan McBoost]

A video of my TA02W :D

right click save target as please! (http://ma70.com/danmac/media/minimcboost2005.wmv)

[TRF Drive Hard]

Hehe sweet Dan... but ya shoulda left the bod on throughout the duration of the vid... nicely done though! ;)

[Dan McBoost]

I forgot why I took it off, but I did have a reason. I would have not used it, but there were some interesting driving in the body off videos. There will be more RC videos this summer:)

A friend ( the one that just bought the savage 25) did the taping. I did the driving and editing. If interested in car videos, and editing check out some of my other work:


My supra turbo video:
http://ma70.com/danmac/media/mcboost2002.mpg

MY A8 Snow video ( will need the codec below):
http://ma70.com/danmac/media/mcbqqst2005.avi

My Supra Teaser 2005 ( will need the codec below):
http://ma70.com/danmac/media/mcboost2005.avi

The codec:
http://ma70.com/danmac/media/xvid.exe

[Dan McBoost]

Last few days:

New dampers:
http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/Part%20from%203-30-05.jpg

Tires for the staggered stock wheels. Narrow on the left, wide on the right.
http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/Part%20from%203-31-05.jpg

[TRF Drive Hard]

Look at all that sweet stuff... hey Dan, ima PM you my addy so you can ship it to me right away :D

[Dan McBoost]

haha. Sure, just send me a MO for.....




Its starting to look like a 1/10th version of my real life. I just need an action doll, hahaha

[Dan McBoost]

Next parts:

The clear bag at the bottom left:
Cross front carbon front shock tower, with sway bar:)

Top:
The tires in this pic are the ones from the broken link above.

GPM rear knuckles and lower gear box cover.

TA02W unis

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/Parts%204-07-05.JPG

Ted when you see this AIM me, I have something to tell you I think you will greatly enjoy:)

[TRF Drive Hard]

Man, i hope when you get all this stuff slapped in and ready to go, you better post pics... :D

[Dan McBoost]

Yesterday:

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/Parts%20from%204-10-05.jpg

Today:

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC01662.jpg

[Dan McBoost]

Man, i hope when you get all this stuff slapped in and ready to go, you better post pics... :D

You know I will. This car will also be featured on my site in great detail.

[TRF Drive Hard]

Man, feels like Christmas in here... :D

[Kenny T]

:eek: Where did you get that chassis set? I want one.

[TRF Drive Hard]

jr-rc on eBay is sellin it ;)

[Dan McBoost]

:eek: Where did you get that chassis set? I want one.

Not from JR-RC, but he has one as the same price. Check my ebay feedback (user name mcboost) to see the purchase.

Cheers,

[Dan McBoost]

My last part showed up today, the stainless steel shaft set.

Now I can complete the rolling chassis.

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/Last%20part%204-14-05.jpg


Still looking for a new body.....

Pics soon... I am going to take a lot of pics, and may make a step by step gif of assembly:)

[Grandturk]

Does the TA02 take a 200mm or 190mm body?

[Dan McBoost]

Does the TA02 take a 200mm or 190mm body?

TA02 takes a 190mm

TA02W takes a 200mm

[Dan McBoost]

Ordered a few more parts. A cross rear dampner stay with sway bar to match the front cross dampner stay with sway bar.

Another TA03 ball diff.

A GPM modded motor mount, so I can run the 22t pinion gear for a little more top end.

A rare set of GPM aluminum steering arms.

Another set of 4 32MM wide tires, and tamiya two piece wide rims that I will be using on the front! They fit perfect. Looking forward to checking turn in response after that.

Its been slow building the car, since I am driving the stock chassis ( with the mods I already had ), and I am waiting for the metal coaters to anodize all my aluminum parts to match .... BLACK.

I did build my shocks, and started on the chassis:
http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC01818s.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC01879s.jpg

[Dan McBoost]

Installed the front and rear cross dampner mounts, cross sway bars, cross upper control arms w/ turnbuckels, front shocks.... etc...

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02062.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02041.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02053.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02059.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02056.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02043.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02044.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02046.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02048.jpg

[Dan McBoost]

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02060.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02052.jpg

Yes, I did see the difference in the shocks mounting, and fixed it as soon as I was done with pics ( I noticed it as I took the pics ).
http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02058.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02054.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02055.jpg

Built both ball diffs:

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02064.jpg

Glued all the wheels ( 8 wides on left, 4 narrow on right ). That is not the look of the wheels, they are 2 piece wheels, and I did not install the centers yet.

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02069.jpg

http://ma70.com/danmac/TA02W/DSC02071.jpg

[TRF Drive Hard]

Sick bastard you! :D

[Dan McBoost]

Yeah, who helped me along?! haha

[minijosh]

Dang Dan, what a beautiful project. You make me want to mod mine out even moreso. I just found out that I didn't get a TA02 :( it's a TA01 :). I'll give you a link if you want to see my Tamiya showroom.

[Gunbunny198]

man..that's a sweet car.

Question for the group though. I'm a new member and someone gave me a Hummer and I'm wanting to get started on it. I think i stripped the rear diff, so an upgrade would be first.

So....
1. I need a diff upgrade kit...where is the best place now considering the limited availability of these parts now?

2. this is a TA02, right?

3. I've seen people on the furum talking about widening this chassis? How and with what parts? Can they still be obtained?

4. Does anybody have any hopup parts they are selling?

Please forgive the NOOB questions, but this is new to me. I'm about to go back to Iraq and I plan to get a big truck when i get back. Until then, I'd love to hook this one up a bit. (Or at least get it to pull with both axles, not just the front)

Thanks,
gunbunny198

[mfaccone]

I'm also looking for a source for parts for this. I'm looking especially for front and rear hub carriers uprights... etc. Anybody know where to get parts?

[mfaccone]

Also, if anyone has a manual for the TA02 AMG Mercedes C class DTM... and can copy it in pdf or whatever format... let me know.

[ZeeGee]

Also, if anyone has a manual for the TA02 AMG Mercedes C class DTM... and can copy it in pdf or whatever format... let me know.

I suppose you've never heard of tamiyaclub.com, where they've got manuals for almost every RC product of Tamiya scanned and published on the web site. If you register for a free basic membership, you'll get access to the medium-size page, which is sufficient for general reading, and if you want even more details, you can buy a membership and access the large-size page.

[mfaccone]

I heard of them... I just wanted a hard copy of the instruction manual and parts listing. If someone has one laying around...

[ZeeGee]

I heard of them... I just wanted a hard copy of the instruction manual and parts listing. If someone has one laying around...

I remembered on that website you can also check who owns one particular model, maybe you can try your luck there...

[microrcdude]

www.tamiyaclub.com has it i believe

[ZeeGee]

I have a Hummer and I think it's a TA02 chassis. The rear wheels of it uses a ball diff. When I rotate one wheel, the other will rotate in opposite direction, which is how diffs are supposed to work. But when I hold one wheel and rotate the other, the motor is supposed to rotate with the wheel, which did not happen, and, when I hold both of the wheels when it's driven by the motor, this action is supposed to stall the motor, which does not happen, either. So I am feeling that the Hummer is not getting traction from the rear wheel (i.e. it's now FWD), I don't know whether this is wrong feeling or I did something wrong in assembling? Thanks

[Kenny T]

It sounds like your ball diff has become loose. You need to tighten it, I think it can be done while it's still in the car if you remove both outdrives but I remember taking mine out to adjust it.

[ZeeGee]

It sounds like your ball diff has become loose. You need to tighten it, I think it can be done while it's still in the car if you remove both outdrives but I remember taking mine out to adjust it.

You're right! Thanks! I did not fully tighten the ball diff when assembling... It also fixed the problem that the vehicle was shaking and jumping when running at high speed. I thought that was a wheel alignment problem before...

[Burnout]

Sup fellas! Now I'm in the TA02 and FF01 crew! I've been having serious problems getting into the rcca site, oh well. This is gonna be kinda long =P

I picked up a TA02 and an FF01 this Sunday. It came with 2 Airtronic 27 recievers, 2 Airtronic servos, one Futaba servo, Blitz Supra body, 350Z race car body, Frewer M3 body, Tamiya Sport tuned motor, and a trashed Orion stock motor.

Found it from a local ad. I actually bought from this kid before ($100 rtr Clod). If you guys ever ran into my "wiring for the Novak Explorer ESC" well yes, same guy. This is one of the few people that should be banned from the hobby!

I ask the kid like a thousand times about the condition of the cars. Well it had to be near 100% complete due to the parts support. The kid said they were complete except the body posts. He claimed the the condition was great but a little dusty. He also said the bodies were good too. So I said eff it and drove 30miles to check it out. I guess $45 isn't much of a loss if it turned into a disaster.

What I really wanted was a fwd chassis for my Beams Integra body and the Tamiya Blitz and the Tamiya 350z body. I've owned a TA01 AMG Mercedes and a TA02 Blitz Supra (still have the body) many many years back.

Then it hit me, I always love the twin motor mini, TA03, and TA02 setups and always wanted one. So luck happend to be on my side.

Anyways, so I got there and saw the cars sitting on the table. Cars were pretty trashed up. The TA02 had no shocks installed (in the bag) and the FF01 was also dirty with totally off camber/toe-in settings. Parts of the rear FF01 tower was cut off. The cars had no bearings except the FF01 had Tamiya sealed bearings out back (weird).

The bodies are terrible. I almost cried seeing how these Tamiya bodies were cut, painted, and stickered. If it was an HPI body then I would not care :D The windows are painted white on the Blitz body. No stickers at all except some Novak stickers across the left side. Some random ugly hole was drilled on the top right of the body. The back looked like it had been in a fender bender. Wheel wells were jagged too. It was the same thing for the 350Z body. The window decals were removed except the back which is about the fall off. Atleast it still has the headlights and grill. I think both can be saved, no cracks and the lousy cutting didn't go over the real cut lines. One day I'm gonna pick up some window film like what Tamiya uses and find a way to do the Supra and 350Z tail lights. The Frewer body is pink and windows white. The wheel wells are frigging ugly.

Took my time yesterday and today to finish what I can finish. Screws were on the wrong places here and there. The shocks were redone. The adjustable camber was removed and the fixed ones back on. That took a lot of flex out. Threw bearings on the rear hubs (thats all I have!). Replaced the old screws brand new screws. Luckily I kept some spare parts because the TA02 motor mount was missing and the rear tower had hairline cracks. Then cleaned it without removing parts. Installed the HPI 5 spoke wheels and that's it. Just ordered the body mounts today!

Sorry, I got lazy and didn't take the 'before' pics.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/916/00525zw.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4485/00505di.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/15/00551wq.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4379/00574ks.jpg

Here is whats leftover from it. I guess it can be a good downhill racer? :rolleyes:

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/8240/00488nd.jpg

[Kenny T]

That looks awesome.

What motors are you planning to run? and ESC/s

[Burnout]

Thanks!

I'm going for the drift setup. Believe it or not I never tried drifting yet! Since running two motors doesn't really equal to more speed but much more torque I figured that drifting it would be perfect. I also haven't seen much talk about twin motor drifting.

I'm looking at your typical popular stock motors. Something around the 23-27 turn range. The ESC will be a Durtrax 12t reversible. Its been working quite well on my crawler clod and basher clod.

Hopefully today I can find some brand new shiney brass balls or red balls, red wheel nuts, and new Tamiya rims. I gotta get the HPI wheels out!

[Kenny T]

Nah man, build a top speeder. :D

You don't really need that much torque to drift on rubber. A good single stock motor will drift the TA02 on rubber, just load up the front with camber(about -4 deg), maybe some on the rear if you feel the need.

Tighten the rear diff and mess with the front.

PS, do a BURNOUT. :)

[Burnout]

Thanks for the tips. Too bad yesterday the LHS didn't have what I wanted. Tower Hobbies does but oh well, so I settled for less. I guess supporting the LHS once in a while is a good thing.

Building a top speeder is going to require two hot motors, batteries, and esc. Which IMO isn't cheap! I can't imagine the runtime. We also gotta think about the parts support!

Yeah, I notice that the tires aren't that grippy. They feel a little plasticky. This is great for me because I don't want to spend more money on drift tires!

As for the camber, I removed the adjustables. Seems like with them on the suspension has so much flex. I'll take a second look at them soon.

I never knew that FF01's have balldiffs. My TA02 has geardiffs. I think they are both interchangable. I might fool around with that later too. I'm not going to drive it until its finished though.

If I had twin brushless esc's and motors it would definitely do a burnout! :rollseyes:

[Deznuts05]

that and add li-po pack WOOO HOO runtime like what!

[Kenny T]

My '02 has a rear ball diff and a gear diff in front, which I thought was standard for all TA02's. :confused:

[Deznuts05]

where are you guys getting parts for these cars? I'm thinking of making my TA into an actual Racer the Shelf Queen Idea is BAH... I'm even getting my TF-2 up and running need to find some old school suppliers. Any Ideas?

[Burnout]

"My '02 has a rear ball diff and a gear diff in front, which I thought was standard for all TA02's."

You are right! I'm such a dummie. The rear felt very loose so I just assume its a gear diff. On the FF02 gearbox I could feel the tightness of the balls.

As for getting parts, I also have no idea. There are still gearcases at Tower Hobbies and other small things. I didn't see any arms at all. I think there is a huge supplier at TamiyaClub? Also you have eBay, but I've been on there and didn't really see anything besides aluminum fr/rr knuckles.

But of course I'm just a rookie. The hardcore should be able to locate anything!

I wouldn't mind getting a black rear gearbox. I saw it at Towerhobbies for the DF02 (?) but with no black rear shock tower, only the long one was attached. Some sway bars and the FRP chassis I would be in heaven! I guess we just have to drive very carefully!

[dy8]

Hey, I am new to this forum, so i hope people still read this thread. Anyway, I have two 02s and I want to put the skyline speed tuned gear set, in my car, but i cant seem to find the chart that shows which pinion gears you can use, can answer that for me?

[dy8]

bump for a little help.

[dy8]

bump a little more, anyone...

[Deznuts05]

if I understand you correctly you want to know what pinions to use?

if so the the only pinions you can use are metric 48 pitch. I feel they are close to imposible to find... They must be Metric; US 48 pitch is different. and the different number of teeth would be if I recall correctly would be 15-21.

I hope this helps

[kufman]

I feel they are close to imposible to find... They must be Metric; US 48 pitch is different.

think the pinions on the bottom of this page will work

http://www.robinsonracing.com/catalog/32pitchpinion.html#metric

[TRF Drive Hard]

I believe what he is looking for is the gearing chart... for some reason i fail to locate it...

[dy8]

yes, the gearing chart is what i am looking for, i wanted to see what my options were, so i could order everything at the same time.

[Kenny T]

There's a guide for ya.
.......16.....17.....18....19....20....21
74t 11.27 10.61 10.02 9.49 9.02 8.59
.......21....22...23...24....25
69t 8.01 7.64 7.31 7.01 6.73
.......24...25
66t 6.70 6.44

BTW tamiya pinions are 42 pitch/0.4 mod.

[dy8]

thanks that helps alot, unfortunately i just finished ordering the parts, but i guess ill just have to pay shipping twice.

[iluvmud]

hey will the CF chassis, and hop-ups work on the TA01/02 trucks.........I.E. ford f-150,chevy s-10???? if so, what are the part numbers, and where could i find them??

Thanks in advance

[TRF Drive Hard]

eBay, that's where we do our shopping! (or your money back)

[iluvmud]

man i cant find that CF chassis......anyone got one they dont want anymore?

[TWISTER-18]

I have some parts new in package that i would like to get rid of. Maybe its what you need. Email me at ck_on_line@yahoo.com Thanks.....Chris

Tamiya part numbers and descriptions are listed below.

50651 M-chassis A parts (chassis) -- i have 2 --
50697 M-Long chassis A parts (chassis/frame) -- i have 2 --
50719 bathtub chassis
50637 TAO2 & FWD Touring car chassis/frame
50556 4WD TA02 Touring & Rally car rear suspension arms
50654 M-chassis D parts (suspension arm)
50700 TA03 C parts (upright) -- i have 3 --
50541 4WD Touring & Rally car front gear case (ta01/02 chassis)
50717 TA03 E parts
50737 TL01 C parts.

Let me know if anyone needs any of this stuff......Thanks

[iluvmud]

all i see on here is the 50737 listing, if you have any more TL01 parts LMK

[TRF Drive Hard]

Hey guys, discuss the sellin of items over PM or on AIM, not in the threads...

[James_the_robot]

Hey guys. I decided to get back into RC after a 14-year hiatus, so I just picked this up off EBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6027544496&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Seemed like a good deal because of the nice body and the parts that are on it. I have a controller for it already.

-James

[TA04RNSX]

Anyone have an FRP chassis set 53166 for sale or know of a place that sells it? Seem's like they are all gone, can't even find it on ebay. I need two of them, one for my NIB Escort Repsol and one for my FF01 Nissan Primera. Any help would be appreciated.

[TA04RNSX]

Anyone have an FRP chassis set 53166 for sale or know of a place that sells it? Seem's like they are all gone, can't even find it on ebay. I need two of them, one for my NIB Escort Repsol and one for my FF01 Nissan Primera. Any help would be appreciated.
There has to be someone out there that has the chassis set for sale.

[cnroman]

Does the TA02 and the FF01 use the same arms and steering knuckles?

[SuperNootz]

TA04NSX how much would you be willing to pay for 2 of the FRP Chassis sets? I happen to have 2 NIB that I've been holding on to for quite some time...

[XXWoodmanXX]

Allow me to blow the dust off this forum, and revive it. :)

Just picked up a S10 Staduim Truck w/ Manta Ray A-arm/driveshaft conversion from Juke1970 (Thanks, Lloyd!) :D
I also picked up an RTR Tamiya Ford Mustang Stars-n-Stripes TA02 off Ebay!


It's been aloooooong time since I've driven this chassis. Is it 32 pitch or 48 pitch(metric) spur gearing?

Thanks!

[Aluma]

anyone here need 2 pairs of Kawada TA02 DEEP dish rear wheels for taisan porshe?

[XXWoodmanXX]

Just figured I'd wake this thread up again with a sweet hopped-up TA02 on Ebay :cool:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-4wd-RC-car-with-2-bodies-battery-sprint-motor_W0QQitemZ180021697389QQihZ008QQcategoryZ1916 8QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[XXWoodmanXX]

Also wanted to let everone here know that I'm in the market for some TA01/TA02 hop-ups. Namingly, a prop. shaft, alum. steering assembly, and anti-sway bar(s). Possibly others, if the price is right :)

[XXWoodmanXX]

Will a TA01 prop. shaft fit into a TA02 chassis? Are the front and rear differential housings the same distance apart?

[XXWoodmanXX]

LOL I just bought a hardened aftermarket CV prop shaft for $25.

I'm embarassed that I spent that much, but I know it'll tighten up any slop between the front and rear diff. ;)

[XXWoodmanXX]

ARGH! Me and my love for TA01/TA02 vehicles!!! :mad: :(

Just acquired another one via Ebay:

M1025 Tamiya Hummer (TA02) with:
- Full ball bearings
- Hardened high-velocity prop shaft (retail $25)
- Brand new Futaba MC330CR ESC (retail = $69 @ Tower)
- Alum steering assembly (retail= $22)
- Airtronics stick radio system
- ...and several additional replacement parts.


.....all for $43+shipping :cool:

[shiffs]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/shiffs72/mustang.jpg
This thing is a blast!

thanks for looking!

~JaSoN

[XXWoodmanXX]

Very nice! My S'n'S Mustang has some HPI 6-spoke chromes w/ HPI radials.

But I wrapped'em in electrical tape for some DIY drift action! :cool:

[shiffs]

thanks, this is "before drift car shot"! its got some battle scars now :rolleyes:
about 45 battery packs later
worn through stock slicks :D
worn through a set of abs drift tires :eek:
90% through those 4-tec rubbers :cool:
the splines ripped off of the rear ball diff about 10 packs ago...
i took the gear diff from the front and it is 2wd now
i hear parts work from a dirt thrasher that was re released tho...
wonder if they have gear diffs all around?

[XXWoodmanXX]

I've got a Gravel Hound coming in any day now, and I can tell you that the DF01 and DF02 ball diffs and gear diffs are definitely swappable. Just as your front and rear diffs are swappable as well (but you already knew that ;) )

In fact, I have a TA02 w/ dirt thrasher arms and half-shafts. It widens the stance a bit, giving it that real-to-life "Baja 1000" feel:cool:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/roy_woody/S10Wide.jpg

Here is my TA02 lot thus far. I have another roller, a Hummer 1025, and Ford F150 stadium truck on the way hehe
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/roy_woody/TA02herd.jpg

And here is my DIY drifting 'stang.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/roy_woody/Stangdrift.jpg

[shiffs]

that s-10 is bad ass!
i love drifting my ta02 on ABS
i took the stock wheels after i wore through the tires and pressed 2" abs pipeing over them works great!

i also made some adjustable rear camber turnbuckles, installed a bearing kit, and a esc with a 27 turn p2k2 pro...

its pretty quick and handles high and low speeds very well!

[James_the_robot]

I hope it's ok to post my auction for a TA-02 Celica here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190046363012&rd=1&rd=1

It's a really amazing example of this kit. Worth bidding on for the body alone.

-James

[JasonSix78]

:wave: Hi fellow TA02 owners!

I was wondering if any of you know if I can swap my TA02 front uprights (knuckles) with ones from another chassis? I know the ones of a TA03 will work, well at least according to the Tamiya website they will, but they're out of stock.

I broke the right side trying to adjust the toe on mine and for the life of me I can't find replacements anywhere in the states. I was looking at the TA01 uprights and they look like they'll work but I can't say for sure and don't want to waste the cash if they won't.

I'm willing to change out the entire front suspension if I have to! Please, any help and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

-Jason

[XXWoodmanXX]

Jason,

Yes, the TA01's will work just fine. Here's a link from Tower. I know for a fact that the TA01/TA02 parts are interchangable. I do it all the time :D

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGK83&P=X

[XXWoodmanXX]

By the way

The hub carrier requires 2x 5x11mm bearings each. Don't want you getting them confused with the TA02 uprights that take 5x11 and a much larger bearing on the inside of the carrier.

[JasonSix78]

God Bless you XXWoodManXX, man I appreciate it. This thing has been sitting on my shelf for 3 years now out of action and I've been itching to rip it around the local walking track since then. Just within the last few days have I started up my search again for this part.

Just one more question for you; I'm running the stock motor on here now, would it make any difference to change it out for the Tamiya RS540 Tuned Motor? Everything is bone stock on this chassis now and I was concerned about how the stock gears and shafts would take the extra power. I'd like it to have some more "umph" but at the same time I don't want to rip the stock gears/driveline out (assuming they're that fragile, I'm not too seasoned when it comes to R\C cars). If you have any suggestions on another brand motor I'm open.

Thanks again,
-Jason

Edit: I'm not sure which bearings I'm suppose to be buying, are these it?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD018&P=M

[XXWoodmanXX]

Jas,

As far as bearings, those are it. If you need to buy the EHTIRE set, that is. If you just want bearings for those new front hubs ONLY, then Duratrax has ya covered, and for alot less. :)

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD121&P=ML

As for motors, I would suggest something moderately fast, but not uncontrolable. Perhaps Trinity's SpeedGems line? Or get something along the lines of 19-turns or more. The gears are nylon and they're pretty strong, As long as you follow the chart Tamiya provides, you should be set. And don't forget speed control, either. What're you running now? The mechanical speed control, or an electronic? Brand/model?

[JasonSix78]

Jas,

As far as bearings, those are it. If you need to buy the EHTIRE set, that is. If you just want bearings for those new front hubs ONLY, then Duratrax has ya covered, and for alot less. :)

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD121&P=ML

As for motors, I would suggest something moderately fast, but not uncontrolable. Perhaps Trinity's SpeedGems line? Or get something along the lines of 19-turns or more. The gears are nylon and they're pretty strong, As long as you follow the chart Tamiya provides, you should be set. And don't forget speed control, either. What're you running now? The mechanical speed control, or an electronic? Brand/model?

Cool man, that price on those bearings shocked me a little. I didn't think I would need that many! I'll get those from your link. The speed controller I'm running now is a Duratrax Spike DTXM1040. From the spec sheet I found on the internet, it says this ESC is for 27T Stock motors. Is that going to present a problem if I upgrade?

I'm going to order all of these things from Tower Sunday night so if you can think of anything else I might need please let me know.

-Jason

[XXWoodmanXX]

Jason,

The link I provided you with on those bearings is for two, and you need four, so just remember to order 2 sets, ok? ;)

Your ESC leaves almost NO room for upgradability. 27T would be strictly stock class only. As far as upgraded ESCs go, here's a good, affordable line I would recommend:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=intellispeed&FVPROFIL=++&search3=Go

It's the Duratrax Intellispeed line of speed controllers. As you can see, the prices on them are VERY reasonale, and they all have reverse, and reverse lock-out (for racing purposes) :) I personally have the Intellispeed 12T, and that leaves me ALOT of room for modified motor selection. Now, several racers would recommend a No Limit ESC, and run something along the lines of a 10T or a 9T motor (VERY fast!). I say just get the most bang for your buck here. If you're just looking to bash, I doubt you'll need something TOO insane. ;)

[Needler56]

will the tamiya carbon chassis top plate work with the tub chassis? apparently, the chassis conversion kit with all the mounting hardware is hard to find.

[JasonSix78]

I finally received all of my parts and I've ran into a bit of a problem with the uprights:

Here's the original TA02 upright with TA02 halfshaft:
http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/1193/023eh3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's the TA01 upright with the TA02 halfshaft:
http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/5961/024dg9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

As you can see the the halfshaft is too short to work with my new upright.

Do I need to order the halfshafts for a TA01 now? Or do you guys modify these somehow to work together? I'm not sure if "halfshaft" is the proper term, correct if I'm wrong on that.

Thanks,
-Jason

[XXWoodmanXX]

Jason. Well, looks like I screwed the pooch and forgot to mention that you need the TG-10 cup axles for it, too. My bad. :(

Here is the link for them

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGM41&P=X

Once again, real sorry for that. I TOTALLY forgot that you need a diff. set of axles, too. :(

EDIT: As for the halfshafts, I believe you'll be just fine, since the spacing between the ball cups are the same. :)

[JasonSix78]

No worries Woodman, it's not a problem. :) I got them ordered and should be in business by the weekend! :cool:

I'll post some pics up when I'm done with everything, I'm converting it over from the factory Tamiya Skyline GTR shell over to an HPI Subaru Impreza WRX with some HPI wheels/rear wing.

Thanks again for all the help.

-Jason

[Needler56]

did tamiya only make the front/rear FRP shock towers and the rear sway bar for the 4WD ta02 not the fwd ff01?

[matter]

I've got a Gravel Hound coming in any day now, and I can tell you that the DF01 and DF02 ball diffs and gear diffs are definitely swappable. Just as your front and rear diffs are swappable as well (but you already knew that ;) )

In fact, I have a TA02 w/ dirt thrasher arms and half-shafts. It widens the stance a bit, giving it that real-to-life "Baja 1000" feel:cool:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/roy_woody/S10Wide.jpg

Here is my TA02 lot thus far. I have another roller, a Hummer 1025, and Ford F150 stadium truck on the way hehe



Hi woodman,

you mentioned you have tamiyahummer and tamiya gravel hound..
i was wondering if the Suspension arm of Gravel Hound both the front and rear
will fit with hummer chassis?


i want to replace the stock suspension arm of hummer(TA02)
into DF02 aluminum suspension since its still available today.
also want to make it wider.
DF02 suspension arm is available here
http://www.yeahracing.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=29_55_70

will it fit?

[Needler56]

i recently purchased the frp chassis plates and j parts only and do not have any of the other hardware such as screws and steering posts. does anyone have a scan of the instructions or a part number for those other parts? or can anyone answer the following:

is the top plate supposed to be slightly arched?
what screw is to be used for the second mounting post for the servo?
has anyone tried alternative steering posts?

thank you!

[Needler56]

anyone have any experience with the dual gearbox/dual motor setup? is it worth putting together?

[XXWoodmanXX]

Hi woodman,

you mentioned you have tamiyahummer and tamiya gravel hound..
i was wondering if the Suspension arm of Gravel Hound both the front and rear
will fit with hummer chassis?


i want to replace the stock suspension arm of hummer(TA02)
into DF02 aluminum suspension since its still available today.
also want to make it wider.
DF02 suspension arm is available here
http://www.yeahracing.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=29_55_70

will it fit?

Hey matter,

I've since sold both the Hummer and the GH back around Thanksgiving or so. Sorry I could not be of assistance to you. :(

[XXWoodmanXX]

anyone have any experience with the dual gearbox/dual motor setup? is it worth putting together?

By dual motor/dual gearbox, what are you referring to? The Tamiya Detonator chassis? or Clodbuster chassis?

:confused:

[Needler56]

By dual motor/dual gearbox, what are you referring to? The Tamiya Detonator chassis? or Clodbuster chassis?

:confused:

ta02 fwd front end with the ta02 4wd rear end

[XXWoodmanXX]

Ok, then you mean the FF01 front-end and TA01/TA02 rear-end.

I just sold off a mint-condition FF01 chassis that I was thinking about doing this to. But, I was worried about the final drive ratios being the same.

[Needler56]

what happens when the fdr's are the same?

[Real Lemons]

I havent been on this site since like 2003. I bought both my TA-02's back then.

I still have them have recently took them back out and played with them alittle outside. Still fun but I need a buggy, preferably nitro lol.

Here are some pictures of my two TA-02's. They are for sale or trade if anyone is interested. I dont have a price set, entertain me lol


cleaning it this morning
http://bellsouthpwp2.net/c/a/caddisj/ta02.JPG
http://bellsouthpwp2.net/c/a/caddisj/ta02a.JPG
http://bellsouthpwp2.net/c/a/caddisj/ta02b.JPG
http://bellsouthpwp2.net/c/a/caddisj/ta02c.JPG
http://bellsouthpwp2.net/c/a/caddisj/ta02d.JPG
http://bellsouthpwp2.net/c/a/caddisj/ta02e.JPG
http://bellsouthpwp2.net/c/a/caddisj/ta02f.JPG

I have a ton of parts, charger, enough stuff to run both of them.

[XXWoodmanXX]

That's a damn sexy lookin' TA02, all decked out. That's almost what my old one looked like, back in 95, except I had all silver alum parts :) VERY impressive, and those parts aren't cheap now-a-days. If I didn't love my Ofna Ultra Pro so much, I'd offer it up to ya. ;)

[icanthinkofone]

where can i get speed tuned gears for this chassis?

[TA02PL]

look ebay, or etamiya, or towerhobbies, speed spur gears are very popular for this car
Search for Tamiya product ID 53127, "skylane spur gear set"

[icanthinkofone]

awesome! thanks. any advice on what I need to do to turn my s-10 truck into a stock car? my roommates and I are going to have a race ha

[losiXXXman]

I've got a little issue I;m trying to solve and thought some outside input would be goog. Maybe some of you all can weigh in... What other suspension arms can I use on my 02, and retain stock width? The original arms seem to be available sometimes form tamiyausa, but I don't like that they ar emade of the flexible plastic (have a set, but have modded them). So I was looking and saw that my M chassis arms would fit with a little clearance, and I know that an M03 with TL01 arms is an FF02. Anyone know if TL01 arms will fit with minor modification? If so what about TL01 LA set? Also, If I were to run the Hummer arms, would I have a 200mm sedan?

[pobegin]

Does anyone know if there is a way to block the rear differential?

http://tamiyahummer.googlepages.com/

[Dan H]

Does anyone know if there is a way to block the rear differential?

http://tamiyahummer.googlepages.com/

epoxy

[pobegin]

epoxy



Thanks a lot!

[josh222]

I am trying to build a rlaly car out of my TA02, heres what I got so far..

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/HpiJosh222/100_0572.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/HpiJosh222/100_0571.jpg

[Needler56]

great pics, keep us posted!

[josh222]

I will, nearly finished the body

[Jminor]

Hey I've got the Hummer TAO1 Right??? Well I've just recently decided to bring it back to life, I painted it with Duplicolor Mirage paint and it has RPM Sunburst wheels and I'm not sure the name of the tires but they look cool. Anyways I plan on getting a new Rooster ESC and probably a better stock motor. I have been out of the Electric scene for a while and was wondering what motor do you guys recommend? And also are there still places selling hop ups? I would like to replace the Prop shaft bearings all around and what ever elsr I can come up with any help would be great.

[Jminor]

Here's the Hummer, I know it's an offroad but it seems like that thread died a long time ago.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/morpheus_06/Image047.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/morpheus_06/Image051.jpg
The Headlights will be functional I just haven't wired them up yet. I would like to get as many upgrades as can before I run it again. Let me know what you think.

[josh222]

looks good, gpm makes hop ups :)

[NitroTXT1]

i'll get some pics of mine up....soon prolly thurs. busy until then!!!

[josh222]

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/HpiJosh222/100_0604.jpg

[Jminor]

Dude that Scooby looks real good, Makes you wanna go drive fast down a dirt road doesn't it???? I'm tempted to get a rally car body and I can use the low pro dirt tires I have with the chrome wheels that are on my hummer... uh oh I'm rambling time to go find my tools.

[juntom10]

i think this chassis is the best for the rally :D

[pedebasher]

What would I need to do to make the F-150/s-10 trucks into the onroad version besides the obvious wheels/tires/body? I see on Tamiya's site that the cars are 257mm wheelbase and the TA02 trucks are 250mm. Is it as simple as flipping the rear arms or something like that??? Would greatly appreciate any help!

[XXWoodmanXX]

Well, you'd also have to get some on-road shocks as well.

[shackwrrr]

I got a problem with the spur gear. I keep stripping them is there any cure to it. I have the original 17t pinion from the kit and the stock spur. I have a P2K2 but Ive made a frakenstein motor by putting a reedy radon 17t rotor in it. the motor is crazy hellacious torque and speed but I cant keep spurs in it they will start clicking then they die. It wheel hops like crazy. when I put a new spur it seems like its meshed all right doesent have alot of slop. I have a bearing on the big end of the spur but the small end still has the bushing. what can I do and is there a way to get spurs without buying the whole kit?


I know the forum is onroad but this is the F150 and I am running 3200 2s 20c lipos