TL-01 chassis revisited : hopped-up for drift

Its nice to have another re-build on this early (1997?) Tamiya on-road shaft-driven 4wd platform…

Looks to have at least with a half dozen Hopped-up parts from Tamiya 🙂

So far, here are the OP’s I have noticed

53418 TL-01 Universal shaft (2pc.)

53346 TL-01/M03 quick release battery holder
53342 TL-01 speed-tuned gear set
53323 TL-01 carbon propeller shaft
53322 TL-01 hollow carbon gear shaft
53303 TL-01 adjustable upper arm set
53301 TL-01 stainless steel suspension shaft set
53300 TL-01 turnbuckle tie-rod set
53292 TL-01 ball bearing set
53280 TA03 super low friction damper set (4pc.)
53267 TA03 ball differential
53163 On-road tuned spring set
53159 4mm anodized aluminum flanged lock nuts (blue)

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TL-01 vs. TL-01LA ???

Tamiya TL-01LA Chassis
1/10 Scale Electric Touring Car Chassis:

Basically the difference between the TL-01 and the TL-01LA is that the it has Long Arm suspension (LA) that vastly improves the cars handling when cornering.
The TL-01LA monocoque frame chassis is shaft driven four wheel drive, with orbital gear differentials front and rear. The suspension is four wheel independent double wishbone with plastic Coil Spring over Friction shock absorbers.
The stick battery is positioned in the middle, across the width of the chassis. Steering is via two plastic track rods of fixed length. These can be replaced with appropriate length turnbuckles if desired, to allow some toe-in adjustment for improved cornering.
The kit comes with Nylon/plastic and sintered brass bush type bearings that after a short while, when dust and grit get into them, actually wear into the metal drive shafts – if you are building this kit to race seriously these should be replaced by steel, rubber shielded ball bearings.
To get the best from the Tamiya TL-01LA Chassis, it needs to be fine tuned to hug the corners at high speed, without slipping off the track and accelerate smoothly under control. Small adjustments can make a Big difference and our simple to understand, step by step procedure, will guide you to the best Set-up for your driving style.