Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
08-14-2008, 11:58 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
i tend to crash into kerbs on road, so i'll try to keep it off road, although it wont suffer mud/rain like the Touareg did! 
08-15-2008, 08:59 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
another change for Castle, the bullet connectors on the motor/ESC are much tighter, good to see new stuff, even on the budget systems [8D]
comparison pics for LB.. the DF-01 is longer and wider than the TA-02, and in the third pic you'll see my first problem.. the driveshaft is a good 20mm longer than the TA-02 driveshaft, so my hop up wont work..
after testing the 'bent coat hanger' style driveshaft, it bends a lot under full power, and thats unloaded (in the sense that all wheels were off the floor) with more resistance on the wheels (when they are in contact with the ground) i feel it may deform or snap [X(]
also after (multiple times) setting up the Sidewinder and it 'glitching' like mad.. i realised that my stick pack was low on charge [&:][&:][&:]
comparison pics for LB.. the DF-01 is longer and wider than the TA-02, and in the third pic you'll see my first problem.. the driveshaft is a good 20mm longer than the TA-02 driveshaft, so my hop up wont work..
after testing the 'bent coat hanger' style driveshaft, it bends a lot under full power, and thats unloaded (in the sense that all wheels were off the floor) with more resistance on the wheels (when they are in contact with the ground) i feel it may deform or snap [X(]
also after (multiple times) setting up the Sidewinder and it 'glitching' like mad.. i realised that my stick pack was low on charge [&:][&:][&:]
08-15-2008, 09:06 AM
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Nice! Wider is better..
I bet you can get an aluminum pipe to make an extension on that center shaft! Maybe find a local machine shop or friends that have a lathe? Should not be hard to do... !!
You think Tamiya would release a hop-up??
I doubt the stock setup would "break", though... twist slightly and bounce right back, most likely! (steel...)
I bet you can get an aluminum pipe to make an extension on that center shaft! Maybe find a local machine shop or friends that have a lathe? Should not be hard to do... !!
You think Tamiya would release a hop-up??
I doubt the stock setup would "break", though... twist slightly and bounce right back, most likely! (steel...)
08-15-2008, 09:23 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
i hope it doesnt break, as there's no protection for the body, it would shoot straight up and cause damage!
speaking of bodies, i am looking to get a spare body for the Cayenne, but cant source any, if anybody can find them then please let me know.
speaking of bodies, i am looking to get a spare body for the Cayenne, but cant source any, if anybody can find them then please let me know.
08-15-2008, 12:46 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
fixed the electronics in place...
i thought it would look better without the front and rear 'skirts'... but it doesnt... so more paint.. [:@]
i like the mirror holes being pre-drilled, saves a worrying job.
i thought it would look better without the front and rear 'skirts'... but it doesnt... so more paint.. [:@]
i like the mirror holes being pre-drilled, saves a worrying job.
08-29-2008, 09:13 AM
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Wa! Why another one?!?! [X(]
A quick question -> It looks like the rear track is wider than the front, is that correct?! That's kind of unusual setup, isn't it?! Or it is just the picture?!
A quick question -> It looks like the rear track is wider than the front, is that correct?! That's kind of unusual setup, isn't it?! Or it is just the picture?!
08-29-2008, 09:59 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
i like it, so got another! with regards the track, the Boxster wheels are different, in that the rears (offset) are different to the fronts, (50750 and 50749) so in theory i could use two sets of fronts or two sets of rears if it caused major problems
08-29-2008, 12:46 PM
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Really?! So those Boxster wheels were meant to give the Boxster a stagger look? (without modifying the chassis / arm to achieve that look?)
Very interesting....
Very interesting....
09-05-2008, 01:07 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
the Cayenne is finished! completed the front/rear skirts today, weve had lots of bad weather over here so its hard to get a good picture... i'll take more soon [8D]
09-05-2008, 01:25 PM
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Looks great!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
But what's up with the snorkel intake on a road car?! hee hee..
I want to see a video of this thing!!
09-05-2008, 01:41 PM
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thats the only downside to this particular kit, if you leave off the snorkal/roof light bar, your left with unsightly holes everywhere [:@]
i cant wait to run it! [>:]
i cant wait to run it! [>:]
11-20-2008, 10:54 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
after thinking about my hop up driveshaft issue, i decided to go on a mission... and i found out that the Manta Ray hop up driveshaft (53079) should fit, so ive got two on order, i'll still run the stock one, but i reckon it'll break on smooth tarmac due to it being a high traction surface [8D]
11-20-2008, 12:39 PM
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Great find!! Thanks for keep us posted w/ the info!!
You need to run it now, man!! I can not believe you are letting the TX battery hold you back!!
You need to run it now, man!! I can not believe you are letting the TX battery hold you back!!
11-21-2008, 07:35 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
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You have to use a TA01 drive shaft, I just rebuilt my Manta Ray and I thought about a new shaft but I looked at my Ta02 and it was too short so I bought one for the Ta01
You have to use a TA01 drive shaft, I just rebuilt my Manta Ray and I thought about a new shaft but I looked at my Ta02 and it was too short so I bought one for the Ta01
11-21-2008, 09:19 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
so seeing as the Cayenne will be tested soon, thought i'd fit a non Tamiya hop up!! [:@] as the purists choke on their food, the official Tamiya item (53142) is £50!! (as its very rare)
i removed the 'material' as i want the heat to transfer to the motor mount..
the only difference being a slight difference in build quality and the fact that there is no pinion markings on it, so if you do buy one, remember to keep the plastic one for reference.
also, ive noticed a bit of slop in the steering system, which equates to a couple of degrees on the actual wheels... [:@]
i removed the 'material' as i want the heat to transfer to the motor mount..
the only difference being a slight difference in build quality and the fact that there is no pinion markings on it, so if you do buy one, remember to keep the plastic one for reference.
also, ive noticed a bit of slop in the steering system, which equates to a couple of degrees on the actual wheels... [:@]