Tamiya DF-03Ra
09-23-2009, 11:08 AM
#166
Hi all, Looking at buying one of these for (1) to re-live the Rally days of my old TB01. Hopefully Tamiya will re-issue the Evo 6 or 7 body for me. And for (2) to strap some HPI Vintage tyres on it and go Vintage TA racing.
The issues I have is that I test fitted my Lipo batteries into a DF03 buggy and the tubes on the the Intellect battery don't sit where the holes in the chassis are. On the buggy it would be a complete no go because it is exactly where the body mounting posts are, but with the Rally, I'm thinking I could dremel out the holes bigger so I could fit the corally plug leads through to the battery. I would lose the option of fitting a buggy body as an inner cover though I presume.
Can anyone see any problems or issues?
Cheers
The issues I have is that I test fitted my Lipo batteries into a DF03 buggy and the tubes on the the Intellect battery don't sit where the holes in the chassis are. On the buggy it would be a complete no go because it is exactly where the body mounting posts are, but with the Rally, I'm thinking I could dremel out the holes bigger so I could fit the corally plug leads through to the battery. I would lose the option of fitting a buggy body as an inner cover though I presume.
Can anyone see any problems or issues?
Cheers
-melon
09-23-2009, 04:41 PM
#167
Although it sounds like you've already found a solution for yourself, I figured I'd mention other possible options. I'm using the 4000mah Maxamp pack they list for the DF03 chassis. It fits, but it doesn't fit in the "This was designed specifically for this chassis" kind of way. You can get it into the car and close the battery door without modifying anything. Don't get me wrong, it's by no means even remotely close to perfect but it does work.
-melon
-melon
Might just buy the car, then start playing. Where there is a will, there is a way 
09-25-2009, 01:01 PM
#168
Tech Rookie
tamiya DF-03r
Thank you tamiya for releasing something that i buy!!
Has anyone got one of these as i tune/build tamiyas for fun and use on tarmac.
I have just ran out of bits to improve a TT01 (just if i want to make it into an E-Spec that i dont want to do) and i have been thinking of a new project.
Can i make the car sit lower to the ground as i find it helps with the center of gravity.
if so can any one email be the chassis pages of the instructions so i can make a start on deciding where the electronics go and what make of ESC i can go for and what upgrades i can get from my supplier.
My email address's are:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Your help will be appreciated.
Has anyone got one of these as i tune/build tamiyas for fun and use on tarmac.
I have just ran out of bits to improve a TT01 (just if i want to make it into an E-Spec that i dont want to do) and i have been thinking of a new project.
Can i make the car sit lower to the ground as i find it helps with the center of gravity.
if so can any one email be the chassis pages of the instructions so i can make a start on deciding where the electronics go and what make of ESC i can go for and what upgrades i can get from my supplier.
My email address's are:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Your help will be appreciated.
09-25-2009, 02:40 PM
#169
Thank you tamiya for releasing something that i buy!!
Has anyone got one of these as i tune/build tamiyas for fun and use on tarmac.
I have just ran out of bits to improve a TT01 (just if i want to make it into an E-Spec that i dont want to do) and i have been thinking of a new project.
Can i make the car sit lower to the ground as i find it helps with the center of gravity.
if so can any one email be the chassis pages of the instructions so i can make a start on deciding where the electronics go and what make of ESC i can go for and what upgrades i can get from my supplier.
My email address's are:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Your help will be appreciated.
Has anyone got one of these as i tune/build tamiyas for fun and use on tarmac.
I have just ran out of bits to improve a TT01 (just if i want to make it into an E-Spec that i dont want to do) and i have been thinking of a new project.
Can i make the car sit lower to the ground as i find it helps with the center of gravity.
if so can any one email be the chassis pages of the instructions so i can make a start on deciding where the electronics go and what make of ESC i can go for and what upgrades i can get from my supplier.
My email address's are:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Your help will be appreciated.
If you go to Tamiya's USA site and search for Item #58417, you can download a PDF of the DF03RA manual.
Hope this helps...
-melon
09-28-2009, 03:13 PM
#171
I think any 50-55mm should be fine.
The kit shocks are the same as the "super mini"
The kit shocks are the same as the "super mini"
09-28-2009, 03:24 PM
#172
Careful of too much ride height if you're using unis, they don't like the extreme angle.
09-28-2009, 03:49 PM
#173
For you rally guys there is a thread over in the electric off road section.http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...-rally-17.html Come on over.
09-29-2009, 05:48 PM
#175
Did some maintainance last night, some of the gears are showing some wear.
5.5T is too much I guess, but it's alot of fun.
5.5T is too much I guess, but it's alot of fun.
10-07-2009, 11:59 AM
#176
New DF03Ra Kit coming out...
03-08-2010, 05:08 AM
#178
Tech Addict
03-08-2010, 05:09 AM
#179
Tech Addict
03-09-2010, 10:38 AM
#180
Are there any lipos that can fit without grinding the chassis?