Need help purchasing an on-road car

[Formula Mazda]

Hello everyone,

I have recently got back into this hobby with a long period of time that has gone by. It all started when i saw an AD for the new Re-Release of the Sand Scorcher. While doing some research, I found that my very first car (the Hotshot) was released. I quickly purchased 2 of them. One for the shelf, one to romp around with. Thats when i got a little crazy. I then bought the Grasshopper, Lunch Box, Buggy Champ, 2 Sand Scorchers (order pending with Tower Hobbies) and a Hornet. I think i am just re-living my childhood past.:LOL:

Now that I have seen that Tamiya America has a track Irvine, i want to race my sons TT-01 that i bought him a couple of years ago. However, i cant just have all the fun, so he can race his and i will buy my own. This is my question... I have raced On-Road before. i may want to be at a competitive entry level or possibly entering an intermediate class. Should I go for a TT-01 (XX) Chassis or a TA? or is there something else i should be looking into? I sort of made my mind on a TT-01 RE because of the dampened shocks and minimal upgrades. Do i really have to purchase a seperate set of rims and tires because of the 24mm rule? S:Tamiya1:hould i go to a belt drive system? Please advise. Any and all help would be appreciated!

I want to remain as stock as possible with perhaps a faster motor with the exception of going to brushless. I DONT want to use a brushless set-up. I would also like to make use of my new LIPO's that i have bought, 5000Mah for 50 bucks a pop!:Tamiya1:

[GreyMachine]

I was in the same boat, I wanted to get back into the hobby after a long hiatus, specifically to race onroad. I never raced in my earlier RC days, just lots of bashing and occasional track practice.

I ended up getting a TA05 V2 with the intention of racing TCS in the GT3 class and probably doing some club racing. I considered a TT01 but realized it just wouldn't be competitive outside the TCS spec class, and its lack of adjustability would likely get boring. I like tweaking with chassis settings to get the best out of a car. I've been to the Tamiya track with it several times getting dialed in with the help of the Tamiya Track regulars (who are very cool guys, very helpful), and I really enjoy seeing progress with each change I make to the car.

I recommend picking up a V2 with the Upgrade Pack (92217), you won't be disappointed. The only upgrades you'd to be competitive are tires (B3s) and some 64p gears. No need to get a new motor if you're planning to race GT3, it's limited to silvercans only.

[Formula Mazda]

So the V2 with upgrades is legal in GT3? if so, I'm gonna buy one now and hit the track!