Tamiya Tourer Class

This class is perfect for affordable, close racing using Tamiya TT-01 and TT-02 chassis. Designed to be accessible and beginner-friendly, the Tamiya Tourers provide a fun and competitive experience at SMCC.

Car Example

Here’s a typical Tamiya Tourer chassis setup — simple, clean, and ready for fun, close racing.

Rules

Chassis	Only Tamiya TT-01/TT-01E and TT-02/TT-02D kit chassis. No S, SR, RR or carbon-reinforced variants.
Motor	Tamiya Torque Tuned Motor (54358) only. Label must remain intact.
ESC	Hobbywing 1060 or Tamiya kit ESC only. No electronic modifications or add-ons.
Servo	Any servo permitted.
Gear Ratio	FDR must remain as per kit. Front differential must not be locked.
Wheels	Any 26mm wheels allowed.
Tyres	Standard: Schumacher Yellow SST Rally (U6629). No tyre additive permitted.
Bodyshell	Any shell from the kit or any realistic GT, saloon or rally car body.
Weight	No minimum weight requirement.
Ride Height	Minimum 5mm ground clearance.
Batteries	Only 2S 7.4V Li-Po or 6-cell 7.2V NiMH. Li-HV must be charged to 7.4V max. Random checks apply.
Allowed Hop-ups	See club doc: includes items like alloy hubs, ball-race bearings, oil shocks, prop shaft, servo saver etc. If it’s not listed, it’s not allowed. (Any commercially available brand permitted) Aluminium front hubs Aluminium rear hubs (only with kit spec toe) Aluminium prop-shaft Aluminium steering set Aluminium wheel hexes Ball joints Ball-race bearings Body posts #51242 (to mount the body further forward) CVD driveshafts & diff cups (front axle only) High torque servo saver Motor heatsinks Motor mount Oil shocks Shims Screws Servo arm (the linkage between the servo saver and steering rack) Steering turnbuckles (toe only, no camber adjustment)

Tips for New Racers

Stick to the allowed hop-ups list to remain compliant.
Tune gearing and diff setup for consistency, not just speed.
This class is ideal for beginners — don’t hesitate to ask for help!
Remember, close racing and fun are the goals here.

Track Action

Tamiya Tourer racing is all about clean driving, well-matched setups, and enjoying side-by-side action with your mates!