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Old 03-27-2014, 05:32 PM   #1
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I finally bit the bullet and picked up my new rally car...

Chassis is a Tamiya TT-O1 ES Xb, yeah it is a rtr 2.4 GH Tx/Rx with a pathetic Teu-105 Bk ESC, and horrible servo, the ESC is rated @7.2 volts, so no lipos for this car.
I know the chassis isn't the best but I couldn't pass up the body. I have always loved this era of WRC and always been partial to fords. Anyway on to the pics...
These are taken on my tablet, @5megapixles so the quality isn't great, but you get the idea.




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Old 03-27-2014, 07:41 PM   #2
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What I plan to upgrade.. Going for a tarmac setup.
I lowered the body by one hole on the body posts all around, need to trim them.
Going to replace the stock electronics with a water proof ESC/servo. Budget friendly of course.
I understand the center driveshaft is rather weak, so that will be replaced as well.
I would like to put some 5 or 6 spoke rally rims on it, and some decent tires, treaded but not rally block.
She will get an aluminum skid to protect the belly.
And lastly a basher body, this one is just to pretty to beat up.
Inspiration...
Ford Escort Repsol Subaru Impreza WRC Juha Kankku…: Ford Escort Repsol Subaru Impreza WRC Juha Kankkunen, '97-'98-'99 - YouTube
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Old 03-28-2014, 11:10 AM   #3
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Some outside pics...

FORD ESCORT WRC & COSWORTH PURE SOUND @ MK2: http://youtu.be/-WQL01wXseQ
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Old 03-30-2014, 04:09 PM   #4
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Made the skid...
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Old 03-30-2014, 04:45 PM   #5
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And then a exhaust tip, 1/4" aluminum tubing.
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Old 03-31-2014, 07:35 PM   #6
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Anyone know what this is for?
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Old 04-01-2014, 03:46 PM   #7
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Nice body! I love those gr.A cars too. Maybe one of my favourites rally car ever


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Anyone know what this is for?
I'm so curious... I don't know, could it be a rear bumper?
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Old 04-02-2014, 09:16 AM   #8
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Nice body! I love those gr.A cars too. Maybe one of my favourites rally car ever




I'm so curious... I don't know, could it be a rear bumper?
Almost...
It is a overcomplicated way to hang these and dress up the rear of the chassis...
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Old 04-02-2014, 10:19 PM   #9
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Picked up this guy for power, prepare for a quick ESC swap, and some battery tray mods...
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Old 04-03-2014, 02:46 PM   #10
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Got her in...
It wasn't easy, I cut the ribs off the inside, and trimmed the battery strap.
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Old 04-03-2014, 03:54 PM   #11
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Hahaha... Cutting the battery ribs off is always painful, but it's absolutely necessary in order to fit today's battery, isnt it?
What esc are you planning to use?
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Old 04-03-2014, 05:31 PM   #12
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I have a dynamite laser I have to take out of my Cco1, 2s 12t rated, the teu will end up in the Cco1, as that only runs NiMH.

I really wish Tamiya would bring their cars into the 21st century...
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Old 04-10-2014, 10:38 AM   #13
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Is this a Tamiya RTR car?
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Old 04-10-2014, 10:56 AM   #14
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Is this a Tamiya RTR car?

Yes it is, the electronics are pathetic in typical rtr fashion. TT-01 ES.
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Old 04-10-2014, 09:41 PM   #15
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Got the lipo in, lol I know I said no lipos but I couldn't pass up the deal on this one. So 1 modified battery tray.
Got my rims and tires in, Tamiya rally blocks and Tamiya 5 spokes. Fortunately for me the stock tires were not glued, so I mounted the stock tires on the second set of rims.

Anyone have some tire suggestions for running on polished concrete? I am thinking of picking up some soft semi slicks.
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Old 04-11-2014, 06:30 AM   #16
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Chassis is a Tamiya TT-O1 ES Xb, yeah it is a rtr 2.4 GH Tx/Rx with a pathetic Teu-105 Bk ESC, and horrible servo, the ESC is rated @7.2 volts, so no lipos for this car.
In Tamiya club races, although we all use spec TEU-105bk ESCs, we also use LiPo batteries and never faced any failures whatsoever. Therefore, I can assure you that you could use LiPo batteries using your stock electronics.
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Old 04-11-2014, 05:51 PM   #17
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In Tamiya club races, although we all use spec TEU-105bk ESCs, we also use LiPo batteries and never faced any failures whatsoever. Therefore, I can assure you that you could use LiPo batteries using your stock electronics.
Oh, cool. Just looking at the specs I didn't think I could. Is that stock gearing? Rally or just tarmac?
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Old 04-12-2014, 10:20 AM   #18
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I dug out my Novak lipo shutoff, good for 2-4 s.
Going to eliminate the bullet connectors and put a traxxas plug on the ESC hopefully tomorrow. Then I will take it to work and get some parking lot running in... Action pics too.
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Old 04-13-2014, 12:46 PM   #19
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Here it all is, all wires are connected, it is a little messy but with all the wires, from the lipo shutoff ect it is as good as I will get it.
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Old 04-14-2014, 05:03 PM   #20
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