Are Tamiya Mad! MO$T Expensive Entry Level Kit EVER! TT02 TYPE-SRX
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- Опубліковано 8 кві 2023
- Expensive budget, top of the range, entry-level... All contradicting statements that actually sum up this new release from Tamiya. Possibly the last TT02 we could see from Tamiya, the Type-SRX.
The TT02 chassis is probably the most released chassis kit by Tamiya since 2013 being twinned with countless body kits. The TT02 chassis family has always been known for being a budget-friendly, flexible chassis with more available upgrade options than you can ever imagine. Drift versions, street car versions, buggies, and even a bit of rallying now and again. So what's so special about the SRX Kit? Well at over £300, this is not a budget option, not by a long shot. So why is the SRX so expensive for an entry level chassis design? In this video, we unbox, build, and compare it directly with an entry level TT02 and see if we can work that out. Is this actually a good investment or is it just the worst price point ever for an entry level RC kit. What was Tamiya thinking, let's find out.
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This kit is geared towards a person racing the TCS series. It ensures the racer will have a 100% legal car to compete. Also with your upcoming race take a look at the Ford GT body as it will provide more downforce than the Audi body.
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Hey Gav, great video and very informative. You do a great job breaking it down and weighing your options as far as price point to see if it worth it. Great idea. I have to admit, I'm a bit intrigued with this one but am holding off for the moment. Maybe in the future perhaps... Be well...
Nice, love it. I enjoyed when you did this for the Slash. Good vid. You guys keep upping your game. Low to see the chan grow.
I built one of my TT02’s to emulate the SR model since I couldn’t get one a couple years back due to the situation on planet earth. It’s got everything and it drives great! It blows away any stock tt02. All tamiya parts made it super expensive but I enjoyed every minute building and sourcing all the pieces. With the 419/420 suspension it handles like a dream. Ive got a boxed 420x still needing assembly so I’ll see how it compares.
I always enjoy your reviews! Thanks!!
This is very interesting. Thanks for doing th comparison.
I have that exact audi tt02. The one thing I like about the kit is being able to switch to a rally build which is what I did. It's a pretty simple kit and it's honestly not the greatest in the world but it's fun. Fun is what I wanted. The steering is a bit sloppy and the handling is less than ideal. I have some upgrades on mine such as aluminum oil shocks and hi speed gear etc. It's still fun to mess around with
Love this kit. I hope one day Tamiya will release a tt03 chassis with full optionals
Thanks for this. Im a tto2 fan.
This is an excellent comparison.
Great video. I got excited and ordered one from Japan. But I dont have a use for it haha. Id have liked better packaging but hey
Gotta agree there Gav, i think having the metal motor mount and some better shocks would make it more appealing. The only issue i can think of racing this in a TT-02 class is the different arms and hubs ? It may lead to it not being allowed to run ?
Thanks for sharing Gavin, I purchased mine with a lager cutting mat, total was $399.00 Canadian, I plan on racing the srx in a tt02 class, since I have 4 cars that use the same suspension it was worth it to me to get one, ta07 and the 2 trf420x I have all share the same parts, arms c hubs and steering knuckles, shocks I have regular trf big bore on the ta07. Kit on the 420x
Ive had a TT01 a few years back. Looking at getting back into 1/10 touring cars. Ive been looking quite a bit and have decided to get a TT-02 Type S. Its a great spec with the hop ups that you want( TRF suspension arms, full bearing kit, metal drivshafts and knuckles and a full turnbuckle set to name a few). Ive ordered a alloy high torque servo saver, a Type S specific steering kit and alloy prop and knuckles, all Tamiya parts and ordered from RCJaz as it worked out roughly £30 cheaper, to build into when i order the chassis. Once I've ordered the chassis I'll be all in round the £180-200. (Depending on where i get the chassis and wether i can trade in my two nitro cars i want gone.....) Obvs body/wheels/electrics needed too but not included the cost of those as not included with TT-02R/SR/SRX. So on that a TT02 with all the stuff you want/need for £200 sounds like a pretty good deal.....
As you and others have said, if you compare the price of the SRX to a standard TT02 and all the Tamiya hop-ups, it works out much cheaper. But for almost £330, it's a bit of a hard sell, I would definitely not buy one when I could get a 'Pro' level chassis for a similar price, even buying 2nd hand would be better than spending the money on this kit. Yeah, collectors will probably buy it, and that's fine. Great video as always!
Great video
I think the value in it is probably mostly for people racing in a tt02 class or the Tamiya Cup. I think it’s the ‘top stock’ class here that uses the tt02(and tt01) chassis, and obviously in a spec class, any advantage you can get will help.
And, "the big debate" begins. Those just getting into building will go for the much-cheaper TT-02, while collectors will get one (or two...build one, keep one sealed) of these as an 'investment'. As for the rest of us, some 'will', some 'won't', and the remainder will be "on the fence". 🤙🏼
One other thing worth mentioning about the SRX as compared to buying hop ups for the stock TT-02 is the fact that all the hop ups in the SRX are there IN THE BOX. It doesn't take long in the Tamiya side of this hobby to realize it's almost impossible to find all your hop ups available at the same time from the same retailer. Frankly, it usually very painful and frustrating when you're doing Tamiya hop up searches. It could literally take months and lots of different freight charges from different retailers at different times to collect your hop ups to complete a build.