The Tamiya TT-01 RC Electric Car

The TT-01 is a 1/10 scale shaft driven R/C chassis made by Tamiya. The TT-01 has become a very popular entry-level chassis, especially for drifting and rallying purposes.The bathtub chassis frame combined with the central driveshaft makes it a durable car for everyday surfaces, and its relatively light weight plastic chassis and cut-out mounting positions for the battery and motor gives it a low center of gravity.

The first TT-01 was released as a Ferrari Enzo in 2003. The original version features a 27T 540 "silver-can" motor, open planetary differentials front and rear, and non-adjustable double wishbone suspension with dry friction shock absorbers.

The TT-01D (drift) version includes low friction, hard plastic "drift" tires, ball bearings, adjustable suspension arms, oil-filled shock absorbers and a Sport Tuned 25T Mabuchi Motor. It also comes with body shells of typical real-life drift cars like the Mazda FD3S RX-7, Nismo Silvia S-15 coppermix and Toyota Supra, and the kits include LED lights.

The TT-01R (race) kit adds aluminum alloy drive shaft, adjustable rear toe-in and a 25T "GT tuned" motor. The race kit does not ship with a lexan body shell.

TT-01E is the standard TT-01 model upgraded with polycarbonate suspension uprights and fibreglass-reinforced nylon upper deck/chassis bracing and motor mount, thus improving both the structural rigidity and the toughness of the vehicle.

Tamiya also sells the TT-01, TT-01D and TT-01E in Ready-to-Run (RTR) versions, designated "XB" or "Expert built". These come with pre-painted body shells, transmitters and receivers, and only needs batteries and a charger to get the model going.

RC On Road Car - Nitro

If you think that electric is not the choice for you and u want something faster, more powerful, and much more stronger, then you would want to look and invest in a RC on road nitro car. These cars are work and perform almost like real cars but they are a bit smaller in size. Nitro cars run on gas and or other fuel engines that produce  a lot of power which result in faster speeds than normal RC cars. Since these miniature beasts produce a lot of torque, they are built to sustain this force and are usually very strong and tough, and can take a lot of beating. These cars can eventually live forever, if you use them properly and efficiently. 

RC Nitro cars come with their own purpose. Most of these cars are usually built for the tracks to race head on with other opponents which are mostly of equal caliber. The reason why these cars are used in track races is because they have a really good center of gravity and they are good with cornering at high speeds while maintain high speeds without tail spinning, but obviously the correct setup has to be done in order to achieve such results.

During the past times, people have started experimenting with the different types of setups to their cars and it has turned out that nitro cars make very good rally cars as well, since they have a fairly high ground clearance which allows these cars to run on dirt and other uneven surfaces. After the boom of rally car conversions, companies such as Traxxas , Tamiya and HPI started making some very good Nitro RC cars that could be setup to be rally cars with the help of advance shock and suspension systems in order to get the best performance out of these cars.

During the past few years, many companies have launched several different Nitro RC cars in the market. Here are some of the finest Nitro cars that are available in the market even today.

The Traxxas Nitro 4-TEC 3.3 RC car is known as one of the best on road Nitro RC cars around the world today. It comes equipped with a powerful 3.3 powerful engine that produces a huge amount of acceleration. This particular chassis is able to reach up to 70+ mph right out of the box! Thats really good for a beginner level car.

RC On Road Car - Electric

So, are you looking to buy an RC car for yourself. Well, then let me explain to you about onroad electric cars. If you're a beginner and new to the RC world then this would be a wise option for you. The main reasons being that electric onroad cars are easy to assemble, maintain, and don't require nitro fuel to operate! All you have to do is charge your battery and plug it into your car and off you go. 


There are many different companies that make onroad rc cars. The most popular companies include Tamiya, HPI, Yokomo and Associated. There are also other companies that you can look at if they interest you, but you should always keep into account spare part availability as some companies may offer expensive spares.

If you are new, then the best RC kit to buy would be the Tamiya TT01! This is one of the BEST selling chassis out there that offers durability and is very cost effective. Its a base model that cost very little and can be modified to a higher level as you gain more experience and get comfortable with your car. It will roughly cost you around $160-$220 to get a nice kit which is Ready to Run out of the box, just a little bit of assembly would be required.


Another great RC chassis would be the HPI E10 or the HPI Sprint 2 Drift chassis, depending on your taste. I would recommend the Sprint 2 Drift because you can really go SIDEWAYS with this baby!!! The Sprint is a more higher level model than the TT01 since it has more features already installed in the chassis which you would have to buy for TT01 otherwise. It comes with full ball bearing set and other aluminum parts such as gear spur which create less friction and optimum performance. Be sure to check this one out if you're looking to spend a little more cash! COST: $220-250 RTR.

Be sure to check out the company website of HPI and Tamiya to get more information on these chassis and research a bit before you make your buy!

NEW TO RC?

Are you new to the world of RC and looking for a RC car for your self? Well, then you have come to the right place! This post will talk about the different type of beginner cars and the different type of categories.

There are 2 main types of RC cars, toy grade and hobby grade. Toy grade RC cars are the entry level cars that you can try your hands on to get a feel and practice your skills. these cars are usually smaller, slower and mostly RWD. some good entry level cars are made by Maisto since they are high in quality for entry level cars.

If, however you are looking for something of a beginner level but more challenging and more thrilling, then you should opt for a nice hobby grade car. You should make your choice taking into account your budget your use. Hobby grade cars come in different categories. There are 2 main categories, electric and nitro. then you have sub categories in both of there main categories known as offroad and onraod.

Take some time to think about the type of car you are looking for, then go through some of my other posts that relate to your favorite category and make your next step that would be to make your final choice. There are a few links an ads on my blog that you may find useful while making your choice!

Welcome to the RC WORLD

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