Tamiya 1998 Ford Escort Custom 1/10 4WD Electric Rally Car Kit (TT-02)

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High-Performance Street Spec '98 Ford Escort Kit

This unique iteration represents a customized street-spec variant of the 1998 Ford Escort, inspired by its WRC counterpart. The intricately detailed body captures the essence of the WRC car's street customization. Built on the versatile TT-02 chassis, the model faithfully reproduces the original, featuring a potent inline-4, 2-liter engine that generated 300PS and 50Kgm of torque.

About the Ford Escort Custom

Clear Body

The Clear and untrimmed 1998 Ford Escort Custom body showcases a distinctive design, blending the dynamic elements of a rally car with street customizations. The aerodynamic features, such as bulging fenders and a prominent rear wing, evoke the spirit of its WRC counterpart. The sleek lines and detailing capture the essence of a customized street-spec version, adding a sporty and aggressive touch to the classic Escort silhouette. With a focus on both performance and aesthetics, this body design reflects the fusion of rally heritage and street customization for a visually striking and dynamic appearance.

Performance Chassis

The TT-02 chassis, with its adaptable and balanced shaft-driven 4WD system, ensures excellent stability through a longitudinal layout featuring the battery on the left and the motor on the right. Its design incorporates identical left and right suspension arms and uprights for straightforward assembly, along with easily maintainable gearboxes. The chassis offers versatility with two wheelbases, two ground clearance settings, two tread setups, and a selection of ten gear ratios. Not only functional, it boasts aesthetic appeal with brake disc-shaped wheel hubs, stylish front bumper supports, gun metal color 10-spoke wheels, and sleek slick tires, delivering a sporty appearance.

Included Electronics

This chassis Kit includes both a torque tuned brushed motor and Hobbywing 1060 ESC. these components combine to deliver a performance enhanced on-road racing experience. The compact ESC boasts extreme performance, complemented by a built-in capacitor module for efficient power delivery. With exceptional current endurance capability, easily configurable parameters using ESC jumpers, and automatic throttle range calibration for user-friendly setup, the Quicrun 1060 stands out. Its impressive built-in BEC output capacity, built-in capacitor, and IP-67 waterproof rating further elevate its reliability, making it a top-tier choice for enthusiasts seeking optimal performance in their RC adventures. The RS-540 Torque-Tuned motor offers higher top speeds and increased acceleration.

Features:

  • Super smooth shaft-driven 4WD TT-02 chassis
  • Stickers and window masking for use in the body painting process
  • Sleek racing wheels to match the iconic body
  • The body is made of lightweight and rigid polycarbonate
  • Fully independent double wishbone suspension
  • Low maintenance Friction style shocks
  • Reliable Hobbywing THW 1060 Brushed ESC
  • Strong Torque tuned Mabuchi RS-540 brushed motor
  • High strength chassis constructed from ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
  • Buttery smooth grease filled differentials

Connector Information

When upgrading to a high current LiPo battery, it is recommended to also upgrade your battery connector. We recommend using an XT60 or T-Style connector for this application. Please check out the video below to learn how to solder on a T-Style connector.

Includes:

  • (1) Tamiya Ford Escort Custom
  • (1) Hobbywing 1060 ESC with Tamiya Connector
  • (1) Torque tuned 540 brushed motor
  • Manual

Needed To Complete:

  • 2 channel radio system
  • (1) Standard or Low-profile Steering servo
  • Polycarbonate paint for body
  • (1) 7.2V NiMh battery with Tamiya Connector
  • Compatible Charger

Recommended to Complete:

Specifications:

Scale 1/10
Length 16.73in (425mm)
Width 7.44in (189mm)
Height 5.70in (145mm)
Wheelbase 10.11in (257mm)
Drive 4WD
Input Voltage 7.2V
Assembly Level Kit*

*NOTE: RC Kits are an unassembled Remote Control Model that require assembly, racer selected electronics, and other racer provided items. Photos of assembled kit are for illustrative purposes only. For a complete list of needed items to drive this kit please see the list above.

Manuals:

User Manual

This product was added to our catalog on May 17, 2022

NBC_NCO
Verified Owner
Friday, Sep 8 2023 (8 months ago)
Tamiya 1998 Ford Escort Custom 1/10 4WD Electric Rally Car Kit
I purchased 2 TT02s.
One of them was a rally car.

The kit came with clear and easy to understand instructions.

In the owners manual it specifically says driving off road will cause premature damage.

I was performing a test on concrete and blacktop when I drove from the blacktop to the concrete sidewalk and then jumped back down to the street level...about 5 ". This was an elementary school. So the curb height was minimal at best.

The lower suspension pivot points went right through the lower control arm rendering the vehicle useless.

I did fix this concern with a M4 washer under the screw, on the lower control arm, as a means of containing it in the event of another failure.

In short. Only drive the TT02 on a flat level surface even if it has a rally car body.

Get a bearing kit as well.
Despite being 2023 when every big name brand (as well as most Chinese made RCs) have ball bearings as standard...Tamiya gives you bushings.

Also get some oil filled shocks.
This is another area Tamiya is lacking in.

In the 80s..this was ok.
Josh Dunbar
Verified Owner
Friday, Nov 11 2022 (about a year ago)
Tamiya 1998 Ford Escort Custom 1/10 4WD Electric Rally Car Kit
Excellent rc car for the price and the body is highly detailed