Best Shaft Driven Car for the Moderate Enthusiast?
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Ive just recently gotten into on road 4x4s with my first touring car- A used TT-01E.
(You can see the thread here:http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11...m.htm#11452229)
I am disappointed with the potential I have with the TT and want to look into something more market current. I have noticed the TC4 as a leader. Can anyone enlighten me to what is hot and reliable on the market nowadays? I am not a hardcore racer or drifter so my options are flexible. My only requirements are that the model be 1/10th, ELECTRIC and SHAFT DRIVEN, preferably RTR but does not have to be. I want something versatile- something that has a lot of adjustability and that I can switch back and forth from a touring to a drift car. All recommendations are appreciated. Thanks for looking!
(You can see the thread here:http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11...m.htm#11452229)
I am disappointed with the potential I have with the TT and want to look into something more market current. I have noticed the TC4 as a leader. Can anyone enlighten me to what is hot and reliable on the market nowadays? I am not a hardcore racer or drifter so my options are flexible. My only requirements are that the model be 1/10th, ELECTRIC and SHAFT DRIVEN, preferably RTR but does not have to be. I want something versatile- something that has a lot of adjustability and that I can switch back and forth from a touring to a drift car. All recommendations are appreciated. Thanks for looking!
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The tc4 is a great car. For entry level to moderate skill levels it can do it all. I have one I race in VTA and it's a blast. For more insight check out this guys vids on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwIpG...HWvKQ&index=32
Good luck and a great choice for a car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwIpG...HWvKQ&index=32
Good luck and a great choice for a car.
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Since the TC4 is discontinued I may have trouble finding an RTR. Maybe i'll look into the Club kit. Has anyone had problems with avialability since it being discontinued?
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How does the TC4 compare to the TT01? Both are similar in chassis style but the TT01 looks like it would keep out dirt better if I were to rally.
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The TC4 is a race car, not really designed for rallying. If you want to rally, go for a Kyosho DRX.
If you will stick tho the asphalt, the TC4 Club Racer edition is a really economical kit, includes nothing you may not want, body, wheels, tires, electrics, all bought separately.
As a chassis, the TC4, any version, is light years ahead of the TT01.
If you will stick tho the asphalt, the TC4 Club Racer edition is a really economical kit, includes nothing you may not want, body, wheels, tires, electrics, all bought separately.
As a chassis, the TC4, any version, is light years ahead of the TT01.
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The TC4 can be a nice medium duty rally car with a few hopups to add strength. If you remember, associated offered a TC3 rally kit as well as a rally conversion. We used to race them on a 1/10 buggy track and had a blast.
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I recently built a TC4 for our clubs Touring Car Oval racing and love it. There are still plenty of parts available for it being Team Associated rereleased it as a club racer kit.
I have found a bunch of hop up stuff on EBay. Ihave never owned anything from Tamiya so I can't comment on the TT01.
Great car for the money!!
I have found a bunch of hop up stuff on EBay. Ihave never owned anything from Tamiya so I can't comment on the TT01.
Great car for the money!!
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The TC4 is a race car, not really designed for rallying. If you want to rally, go for a Kyosho DRX.
If you will stick tho the asphalt, the TC4 Club Racer edition is a really economical kit, includes nothing you may not want, body, wheels, tires, electrics, all bought separately.
As a chassis, the TC4, any version, is light years ahead of the TT01.
The TC4 is a race car, not really designed for rallying. If you want to rally, go for a Kyosho DRX.
If you will stick tho the asphalt, the TC4 Club Racer edition is a really economical kit, includes nothing you may not want, body, wheels, tires, electrics, all bought separately.
As a chassis, the TC4, any version, is light years ahead of the TT01.
Too bad the DRX has proprietary wheels- but it is 2.4gHz! I hated the range on Tamiya's AM/FMs.- tho jang has issues with the set. Ive noticed rally cars dont have a lot of durability, especially in the body. I like the DRX's included setup- its pretty decent for a RTR.
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