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Tamiya TT-02 Celica GT-Four jumping the tabletop jump with the 1/8 buggy track driver stand in the background

TT-02 Let’s Drive — Back to the Buggy Track

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I took the upgraded TT-02 Celica GT-Four ST165 back to the 1/8 buggy track for a new track layout, different camera angles, and some slow-motion… Read More »TT-02 Let’s Drive — Back to the Buggy Track

Tamiya TT-02 Celica GT-Four throwing up dirt while cornering on the backyard track

TT-02 Let’s Drive

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I took the TT-02 Celica GT-Four ST165 out for a run around the full backyard track. This time, I wanted to try something different with… Read More »TT-02 Let’s Drive

Tamiya TT-02 Celica ST165 driving through cones on a dirt and grass driveway

Did a Locked Front Diff Make My TT-02 Worse?

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I wanted to see if the front locker actually made my TT-02 better, so I compared it with the open differential in three quick tests.… Read More »Did a Locked Front Diff Make My TT-02 Worse?

Tamiya TT-02 Celica ST165 rally car crossing a bridge on a dirt nature trail

Let’s Drive: TT-02 on the Trails

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I wanted to see what the TT-02 would be like on some nature and bike trails. I switched back to the stock tires for this… Read More »Let’s Drive: TT-02 on the Trails

Two worn 22T aluminum pinions compared with a new 23T aluminum pinion and new steel pinion, all Mod 0.6

Three Upgrades: Shocks, Pinion & Front Locker

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After running the TT-02 at the 1/8 buggy track, the bouncy stock friction shocks were the first thing I wanted to change. Need Help?If you… Read More »Three Upgrades: Shocks, Pinion & Front Locker

Tamiya TT-02 Celica ST165 2WD compared with a Losi Mini-T 2.0 2WD

TT-02 2WD vs. Mini-T 2.0 2WD

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I wanted to see how the TT-02 would stack up against my Losi Mini-T 2.0, with both cars running 2WD and the same tire setup.… Read More »TT-02 2WD vs. Mini-T 2.0 2WD

Tamiya TT-02 Celica ST165 converted to 2WD with no driveshaft and wider rear wheels

I Tried the TT-02 in 2WD

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I wanted to see if I could get more drifting and sliding by turning the TT-02 into a 2WD car. I simply removed the driveshaft,… Read More »I Tried the TT-02 in 2WD

Rubber washer and body clip securing the Tamiya TT-02 Celica ST165 body to reduce body rattle

DIY Body Washers — Less Noise & Paint Damage

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The TT-02 body is held in place by body clips, but it can still move and rattle a little. I wanted to reduce the noise… Read More »DIY Body Washers — Less Noise & Paint Damage

22-tooth steel 48-pitch pinion gear compared with a 22-tooth Tamiya Module 0.6 aluminum pinion gear

Pinion & Spur Gear Problems

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I ran into problems with the TT-02’s pinion, spur gear, and gear mesh, including a damaged 22T aluminum pinion. Here’s what happened and what I… Read More »Pinion & Spur Gear Problems

High vs. Low Ground Clearance

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The TT-02 manual lets you adjust the ground clearance by flipping the hubs. Since I planned to run the car on dirt, I wanted to try… Read More »High vs. Low Ground Clearance