Tamiya TT-02 Rally Guide (Notebook)

Master your Tamiya TT-02 rally car! This notebook guide provides essential tips, upgrades, and setup advice to optimize your build. Learn from my ongoing journey.

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Picking your TT-02 Rally Car (Quick Guide)

This list cuts straight to my top picks, ranked in the order I would recommend you buy them. Note: all models will require you to buy a servo, a radio system, and assembly required (they are kits).

TT-02 Base Kit: The most affordable starter kit, perfect for new builders who want to learn.
- Note: has many rally body options (pre-painted or clear) & torque-tuned motor with ESC.
- Check Price: Amazon has some models, but eBay will have a better list; just type in the model car you like, my style TT-02 celica st165
TT-02D (Drift Spec): A smart and cost-effective rally starter. It comes with upgraded parts like oil shocks, full ball bearings, aluminum motor heat sink, and a sport-tuned motor.
- Note: Some TT-02D kits don’t come with an ESC to power the motor; some kits don’t come with a body or ESC. It’s cheaper up front but will cost more down the road. Recommend getting the kit with ESC and Body!
- Check Price: Amazon / eBay
XV-02 Pro: A true rally-specific chassis. It’s an off-road champion with high ground clearance and minimal upgrade needs.
- Note: comes with rally block tires, but the rest, body, and electronics are up to you.
- Check Price: Amazon / you might be able to find a used one ready to go on eBay.
XV-02RS: The tarmac specialist. Designed for pure speed and performance on clean surfaces.
- Note: same deal as XV-02 Pro; you need to buy body and electronics, and the tires are more for tarmac than dirt.
- Check Price: Amazon / eBay
TT-02R: A mid-tier performance kit. Includes some key hop-ups like universal drive shafts for a faster, more durable car.
- Note: Will need to buy body, electronics, and rally tires.
- Check Price: Amazon / eBay
TT-02 Type-SRX: The most premium TT-02 kit. It’s a race-spec car with high-end parts to skip the upgrade process.
- Note: Will need to buy body, electronics, and rally tires.
- Check Price: Amazon / eBay
TT-02 Type-S: An upgraded kit with better parts right out of the box, including oil shocks, metal suspension mounts, and adjustable links.
- Note: This car is super hard to find. Usually, just get the Type-SRX.