im ready to burn my TB-02 Ive HAD IT

[reefmaster22]

Thats right ive seriously had it with this stupid chassis. Im about to give up on it altogether.

First the front diff blot snapped ran around and found a replacement 1 day later the rear diff bolt snapped and no... it was not too tight it i double checked both. This is happening with a stock 540J motor imagine with a modifed this is just rediculous. Its a **** design and manufactuer defect from tamiya.

Now im gonna order the TB Evo III front one way... can someone tell me if i get 2 of these diff kits can i put rear + front Evo III one ways...

thanks

[kawasakirider]

How old is it? it should have a warranty on it if so get your money back or a replacement, if it is passed its warrenty date thing then why are you angry it has had over 12 months of running ofcourse it is going to wear

[reefmaster22]

How old is it? it should have a warranty on it if so get your money back or a replacement, if it is passed its warrenty date thing then why are you angry it has had over 12 months of running ofcourse it is going to wear

its less than 2 weeks old been run for no more than a hour... so yes thats why im pissed.

LHS wont refund it cause they are trying to say i tightened the diff bolts too tight.

my last try will be Evo III one way kits just need to know if i can fit up 2 of the one ways rear + front


thanks

[kawasakirider]

was it a build it yourself kit or a rtr? if it was rtr say you didn't touch the screw and you don't even know what screw it is

[reefmaster22]

was it a build it yourself kit or a rtr? if it was rtr say you didn't touch the screw and you don't even know what screw it is

tb-02 kit version trust me i did not overtighten double checked

its a common problem went through the tb-02 racing forum and heaps off people had the same bolt snap issue.

anyone know if the TB Evo III front one way unit will also fit the rear i wanna get 2 one way units front + rear fitted up that will show the diff bolts !!!!

[viet_mafia]

it will also mean you wont have ANY brake and the car will basically free-roll when you let off throttle so how you plan on stopping is beyond me!

[reefmaster22]

it will also mean you wont have ANY brake and the car will basically free-roll when you let off throttle so how you plan on stopping is beyond me!

are u sure their will be no brakes at all with 2 one ways installed ?

[spidude]

Buy an Associated chassis :)

[Prelude14WRX]

are u sure their will be no brakes at all with 2 one ways installed ?

You won't have any brakes...viet_mafia is right.

[reefmaster22]

You won't have any brakes...viet_mafia is right.


not happy then their no way im gonna spend new bucks to rebuild those crappy diffs... another problem today i managed to get a simular bolt that fits and this time the one of the front diff cups snapped a peice off and the dogbone went flying.... tb-02 is now in ebay i think i will try team associated instead.... TC4 ???? hows that compare to the tb-02 ? whats the pros/cons in difference thanks

[Prelude14WRX]

I would highly recommend the tc4(I had the Tc3 and I like it a lot)...but don't forget about Xray. I found an Xray FK04 for a good price and I am still competive at the track(even though all of them spend $$$$$ on the latest and greatest). My Xray also just does not break....I have not broken a single part this season...but I've broken a few rims :rolleyes:

As far as comparing it to the Tb-02, can't help you there. I'm just suprised that Tamiya screwed this one up...I've never had a bad experience, just great ones :D

[GuyIsDamGood]

The TC4 is BETTER than the TB-02....Ha Ha!

I like Tamiya kits. I have a TT-01 and a TB Evo 4 and they work/run well.
-I don`t like Ball Diffs and 1-Ways so I have Front and Rear Bevel Gear Diffs on My TT-01 and TB Evo 4. . . . .Full Braking Power.

See if you can get a Bevel Gear Diff for the TB-02.

Take Care.

[reefmaster22]

The TC4 is BETTER than the TB-02....Ha Ha!

I like Tamiya kits. I have a TT-01 and a TB Evo 4 and they work/run well.
-I don`t like Ball Diffs and 1-Ways so I have Front and Rear Bevel Gear Diffs on My TT-01 and TB Evo 4. . . . .Full Braking Power.

See if you can get a Bevel Gear Diff for the TB-02.

Take Care.

i doubt u can convert the tb-02 to bevel gears. not enough room in the diff housing and so on. your right about the braking i had a go at my cuzints TL-01 with 20T motor the braking power is phenominal.

[Prelude14WRX]

Gear diffs are also great for going around a roadcourse :rolleyes: All the power is sent to one wheel(the wheel off the ground) and you lose traction.

Leave the gear diffs on for bashing and ball diffs for racing.

[Karadjas]

I don't get it... I've been running 11t brushed with foams in my stock TB02 for ages and I've never had any problems with the diffs