Tamiya Tourers
Race Class
Tamiya Tourers
Simple, Four Wheel Drive saloon & GT replicas suitable for beginners through to the more experienced driver.
Using either a TT01e or TT02 chassis, controlled tyre choice, ESC and Tamiya Torque Tuned motors.
This class aims to attract new racers to the hobby while keeping costs down. Please see our starter’s guide below.
We usually run two heats per race meeting, depending on turnout.
Next event: 03/07/2026
Tamiya Tourers Rules
This class aims to attract new racers to the hobby while keeping costs down. The kits listed can be found in most model shops in the UK.
Minimal hop-ups are listed to keep racing close. You don’t have to buy them, but if you fancy tinkering and learning new skills with your model, you may do so.
Eligible Chassis kits:
- TT-01
- TT-01E
- TT-02
- TT-02D (only with permitted motor and tyres).
The following Chassis kits are not permitted:
- TT-02 Type S
- TT-02 Type SR
- TT-02 Type SRX
- TT-02R
- TT-02RR
Modification to the battery compartment on the TT-01 must be sympathetic.
TT-02 may only use the standard kit, shiny black plastic chassis. Use of the carbon plastic reinforced chassis is prohibited.
No carbon fibre chassis permitted.
- Tamiya Kit supplied speed controller (ESC), TBLE-02S or TBLE-04S
- Hobbywing 1060 ESC (Recommended)
No additional capacitor packs or electronic packs allowed on either speed controller option. It is permitted to change the connector on the ESC to suit the battery.
- 54358 – Tamiya Silver Torque Tuned motor (Kit Motor).
The motors must remain un-tampered; however, cleaning of the motor is allowed. This includes the use of cleaning fluids, cotton buds and fibre comm sticks.
Running in/comm drops and lubricants are permitted.
- TT-01/E (Max 19T Pinion & Kit 61T Spur Gear) – 8.35 FDR
- TT-02/D (Max 22T Pinion & Kit 70T Spur Gear) – 8.27 FDR
A differential must be fitted and used on the drive wheels from the motor.
- You can tune your diffs using oil, grease or putty.
- The differentials must not be locked and must still function as a differential when tested.
- Spools or diff lockers are strictly prohibited.
Tyres:
- Tamiya kit slicks: #50454
- Tamiya kit radials: #50419
- Tamiya semi-slicks: #50810 (Recommended)
Inserts:
- Tamiya Hard Inner Sponge Set #53156
- Tamiya Racing Radial/Slick Inner Sponge Set #53113 (softer)
Rims:
- Any rim design may be used, with the exception of dished.
- Only the specific tyres detailed above shall be used.
Pre-glued tyre sets:
- Rush 30CPM (set of 4). #SCH-RU0445 (Recommended)
Additive:
- Only MR33 V4 or V5 may be used
Any commercially available 190mm, standard weight shell, or Tamiya kit or body shell that has a likeness of a real road car, GT, DTM, saloon or rally car, that fits the TT01/TT02 chassis without modification.
No LMP style body shells are to be used.
If you are unsure if a particular shell is compliant, please ask.
Each chassis must be built as per the kit instructions.
The following Tamiya & Non-Tamiya hardware optional parts are permitted:
- Screws, Shims & Ball joints
- Ball-race bearings (Recommended)
- Oil Shocks (Recommended)
- Adjustable Steering turnbuckles and Servo arm (Recommended)
- High torque servo saver
- Aluminium/Alloy steering set
- Motor heatsinks and/or cooling fan
- Aluminium/Alloy Motor mount
- Aluminium prop-shaft and input shaft kit
- Alloy hub carriers
- Aluminium wheel hexes
- CVD Driveshaft’s & Diff Cups (front & rear axle)
- Body posts #51242 or similar (To allow mounting the body further forward)
- Oil-filled sealed differentials may be used, but must retain the stock gearing (i.e. 39T ring gear)
If a modification is not listed above, then it is not permitted.
All cars must maintain a ground clearance of 5mm; no screw or fitting should protrude below the bottom of the chassis.
Ground clearance is defined as follows: – the club’s 5mm gauge should be able to pass under the car from front to rear and from side to side when the car is standing in race-ready condition without the car moving.
Any movement of the car, either laterally or vertically, will be deemed a failure.
Cars must weigh a minimum of 1350 grams (including personal transponder, excluding handout transponder), ready to race, including bodyshell.
Any commercially available 2S Lipo. Solid cased racing packs only (soft cased model aircraft packs not permitted on safety grounds).
LiPo must be in a hard casing; refer to the SRCC general rules for further information on safe usage and maximum cell voltage.
Any commercially available 7.2v NiMH stick pack.
Any commercially available RC equipment functioning on the 27 MHz, 40 MHz or 2.4 GHz bands is acceptable.
Any servo may be used.
Body types allowed
Road / Sports
GT
DTM
Rally
Body types Not Permitted
LMP
Tips & Recommendations
Recommended
Of the three Tamiya control tyres, the Tamiya Semi-slicks give the best results. However, many of our racers are switching over use Rush 30 pre-glued tyre sets.
New tyres also need time to bed in. Scuffing your tyres with some fine sandpaper can help to remove the initial ‘shine’, but don’t go overboard.
Tip
A set of good, well-maintained bearings can make a big difference.
Carpet strands and dust can get pulled in, reducing performance. A regular clean and re-oil works wonders.
Tip
It is better to have the front diff tighter than the rear.
Tamiya anti-wear grease or putty is great for tuning.
But remember, it must still function as a differential when tested.
Are you an experienced SRCC member with Tips, tricks or recommendations you are willing to share?
Please drop us an email so we can add them here.
Join Us - Let's Go Racing!
There is no additional fee to become a member of SRCC, you simply pay for the race classes you want to enter.
So, book your place, read the rules, charge your batteries… let’s go!!!
Getting Started with Tamiya Tourers
The primary aim of this class is to attract new racers to the hobby while keeping costs down.
It is also a great class for seasoned racers looking for close racing on a budget.
Suitable kits for this class, as detailed in the rules section, can be found in most model shops in the UK and online.
Below is an outline of the basic kit and essentials to get you started.
The basic Starting blocks
Raikiri GT TT-02 kit - £115.00
This is an example of a cheap base TT-02 kit.
When choosing your kit, check to see if it comes with a 540 Torque-Tuned motor and an ESC that fits the class rules. This will save you having to purchase these separately.
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Bearing Set £12.00
For example: Yeah Racing Steel Bearing Set (16pcs) for Tamiya TT-02. This should always be the first upgrade you do to your car at the point when you initially build the kit.
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Oil Dampers £26.00
For example: Tamiya TT-02 CVA Super-Mini Shocks. After bearings, oil dampers will be an essential performance upgrade.
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Adjustable Steering Tie-Rod Set £8.00
For example: Yeah Racing Adjustable Steering Tie-Rod Set for Tamiya TT-02. This will help fine turn your steering set up and enable you to adjust the toe angle.
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Steel Pinion Gear £3.50
For example: Schumacher 22t Steel Pinion Gear - 0.6mod - The kit pinion gears are soft and wear quickly. This is a worthwhile early upgrade to protect your spur gear. Remember, it must match the kit pinion as per the rules i.e. max 19t for a TT-01 or 22t for a TT-02.
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CVD Driveshafts & Diff Cups £18.00
CVDs can provide smoother and more direct acceleration and deceleration and are less prone to popping out mid race. You will need to upgrade your Diff Cups to match your choosen CVDs. For example: Yeah Racing G45 Steel Universal Joint Shaft For Tamiya TT02 (Part number: TT02-015) & Yeah Racing Steel Front / Rear Unit Cup Joint For Tamiya TT02 (Part number: TT02-017)
Total cost (less radio gear and batteries) to get started would be approximately £185.
This cost can be reduced further by shopping around and looking for kits on sale.
Some recommended Upgrades
These are some recommended upgrades, consumables and optional parts to add reliability and performance to your tourer.
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Hi-Torque Servo Saver £12
A Tamiya Hi-Torque Servo Saver Set will give improved durability and a more direct steering whilst still absorbing shocks from crashes, preventing damage to the steering servo.
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Racing Semi Slick Tyres £18.00
Tamiya Racing Semi Slick tyres are the recommended choice for best performance. You can run kit slicks or radials tyres initially, but the Semi Slicks work best for most people.
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Tamiya Racing Inner Sponge Set £4.00
There are two options, hard or soft. Softer inserts are generally preferred for increased grip, while harder inserts provide more support and durability.
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Tyre Additive £15.99
Tyre additives are used to improve grip and performance. They work by softening the tyre rubber, making it more pliable and able to conform to the track surface. At SRCC we use MR33 V4 or V5 as our controlled additive. No other additive is permitted.
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Motor Cooling Fan £12.00
To keep the motor cool and help prevent overheating, especially when under heavy load or during prolonged use. This aids maintaining optimal performance and prevent damage to the motor.
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Aluminium Motor Mount £17.00
An aluminium motor mount can help to improve stability, durability, and heat dissipation.
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Anti-Wear Grease / Diff putty £7
Tamiya Anti-Wear Grease or an appropriate Diff Putty can be used to tune the stiffness of your differential.
There are many other upgrades that you can choose to use to add both performance and extra durability. Just be sure to check that they are permitted under the rules above.
- Just because a part, Hop Up or Modification is listed in the rules, it does not mean that you need to use it.
You will also need to have a radio gear, steering servo, batteries, charger and lipo bag.
And finally, you need a transponder, which costs around £45, but the club has a few handout transponders that can be borrowed initially.
Current Championship Standings
Latest Meeting: Spring/Summer 2026 Round 7
Tamiya Tourers
| Pos | Driver | Points | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Cavers | 594 | 99% |
| 2 | Josh Levine | 589 | 98% |
| 3 | Arto Cavers | 577 | 96% |
| 4 | Poppy Ledeczky | 572 | 95% |
| 5 | Robert Bevan | 557 | 93% |
| 6 | Richard Chipperfield | 484 | 97% |
| 7 | George Cordier | 478 | 96% |
| 8 | Jack Webb | 467 | 93% |
| 9 | Luke Chipperfield | 282 | 94% |
| 10 | Cameron Coldwell | 195 | 98% |
| 11 | Paul Missen | 192 | 96% |
| 12 | Paul Fautley | 100 | 100% |
| 13 | Fraser Fautley | 100 | 100% |
| 14 | Edith Fautley | 100 | 100% |
| 15 | Ben Ledeczky | 100 | 100% |
| 16 | Jacques De Klerk | 99 | 99% |
| 17 | Parker Fautley | 95 | 95% |
| 18 | Scott Huntington | 94 | 94% |
| 19 | Ace Huntington | 93 | 93% |
