Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
05-23-2010, 11:33 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
Oh man, couldn't believe I went through 2 years of posts... 
Right now I have a Sport Tune motor on the fully stock DF01. My question is, do you guys have any experience with the stock car handling brushless power? There is a spare 13.5T brushless system lying around, so that could be in the car next.
Do I need alloy motor mount and center drive shaft?
Can the out-drive/planetary gear take the extra power?
Well, I was handed the new-in-box original DF01 Blazing Star buggy a few years back, as a kick-start to some real RC'ing. Built it, ran it (punishing track), broke it, went into 2WD stadium truck, 1/8 gas buggy, and now a SC10.
Recently we began building another 1/10 electric off-road track to cater to all car types, and this DF01 is again seeing some lights of day. Realised I've only broken the rear motor case and motor mount the last time, so new case and mount are on the way as we speak. (Managed to temporarily frankenstein'ed the damages and tested the car today...)
But broke the front motor case today too, when the shock tower ripped a chunk of it off while testing a jump. Ok, new front case and full bearing set ordered, from Stella. [8D]
Right now I have a Sport Tune motor on the fully stock DF01. My question is, do you guys have any experience with the stock car handling brushless power? There is a spare 13.5T brushless system lying around, so that could be in the car next.
Do I need alloy motor mount and center drive shaft?
Can the out-drive/planetary gear take the extra power?
Well, I was handed the new-in-box original DF01 Blazing Star buggy a few years back, as a kick-start to some real RC'ing. Built it, ran it (punishing track), broke it, went into 2WD stadium truck, 1/8 gas buggy, and now a SC10.
Recently we began building another 1/10 electric off-road track to cater to all car types, and this DF01 is again seeing some lights of day. Realised I've only broken the rear motor case and motor mount the last time, so new case and mount are on the way as we speak. (Managed to temporarily frankenstein'ed the damages and tested the car today...)
But broke the front motor case today too, when the shock tower ripped a chunk of it off while testing a jump. Ok, new front case and full bearing set ordered, from Stella. [8D]
05-23-2010, 06:04 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
if you check out the whole thread (tiresome i know) there are a few video's of it running a Mamba Sidewinder 4600 brushless system, the stock driveshaft copes well (it looks more flimsy than it actually is!) 
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
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I was expecting it to slide right off the board, but you made it to the top.[sm=thumbs_up.gif]
I was expecting it to slide right off the board, but you made it to the top.[sm=thumbs_up.gif]
my dad laughing in the background didnt help either!
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Oh man, couldn't believe I went through 2 years of posts...
Right now I have a Sport Tune motor on the fully stock DF01. My question is, do you guys have any experience with the stock car handling brushless power? There is a spare 13.5T brushless system lying around, so that could be in the car next.
Do I need alloy motor mount and center drive shaft?
Can the out-drive/planetary gear take the extra power?
Well, I was handed the new-in-box original DF01 Blazing Star buggy a few years back, as a kick-start to some real RC'ing. Built it, ran it (punishing track), broke it, went into 2WD stadium truck, 1/8 gas buggy, and now a SC10.
Recently we began building another 1/10 electric off-road track to cater to all car types, and this DF01 is again seeing some lights of day. Realised I've only broken the rear motor case and motor mount the last time, so new case and mount are on the way as we speak. (Managed to temporarily frankenstein'ed the damages and tested the car today...)
But broke the front motor case today too, when the shock tower ripped a chunk of it off while testing a jump. Ok, new front case and full bearing set ordered, from Stella. [8D]
Oh man, couldn't believe I went through 2 years of posts...
Right now I have a Sport Tune motor on the fully stock DF01. My question is, do you guys have any experience with the stock car handling brushless power? There is a spare 13.5T brushless system lying around, so that could be in the car next.
Do I need alloy motor mount and center drive shaft?
Can the out-drive/planetary gear take the extra power?
Well, I was handed the new-in-box original DF01 Blazing Star buggy a few years back, as a kick-start to some real RC'ing. Built it, ran it (punishing track), broke it, went into 2WD stadium truck, 1/8 gas buggy, and now a SC10.
Recently we began building another 1/10 electric off-road track to cater to all car types, and this DF01 is again seeing some lights of day. Realised I've only broken the rear motor case and motor mount the last time, so new case and mount are on the way as we speak. (Managed to temporarily frankenstein'ed the damages and tested the car today...)
But broke the front motor case today too, when the shock tower ripped a chunk of it off while testing a jump. Ok, new front case and full bearing set ordered, from Stella. [8D]
05-23-2010, 08:28 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
Thank you all for the replies. So the 13.5T it is then.
I just want to be sure I wouldn't need to come home every weekend and purchase something to replace what broke during the day's run.
I've bought parts off jr-rc and RCmart, now trying out Stella. Any other recommended sites to find parts for vintage like these? I have a old Tamiya Group C direct-drive on-road too.
I just want to be sure I wouldn't need to come home every weekend and purchase something to replace what broke during the day's run.
I've bought parts off jr-rc and RCmart, now trying out Stella. Any other recommended sites to find parts for vintage like these? I have a old Tamiya Group C direct-drive on-road too.
08-31-2010, 01:39 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
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How similarare the DF-01 an the DF-03? Wondering if the datsun body of the DF-03 will fit the DF-01?
How similarare the DF-01 an the DF-03? Wondering if the datsun body of the DF-03 will fit the DF-01?
Damn.
05-10-2011, 10:04 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
hey Your DF01's Look Great, I recently found one and got it last week i has a blast building it and now i am tryint to find the right gear pinion combo for the right amount of speed. any sugjestions? i have the stock motor, and a speed jems 2 orange motor, i also have a 27t dirt tuned motor in the mail. i have an ols ta02 fram and they are both operational. here are some pics
05-10-2011, 10:19 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
I did some custom work to my DF-01 a while back and forgot to show it off. Anyway, here's a vid
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K_5Q27qMEQ[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K_5Q27qMEQ[/youtube]
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
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hey Your DF01's Look Great, I recently found one and got it last week i has a blast building it and now i am tryint to find the right gear pinion combo for the right amount of speed. any sugjestions? i have the stock motor, and a speed jems 2 orange motor, i also have a 27t dirt tuned motor in the mail. i have an ols ta02 fram and they are both operational. here are some pics
hey Your DF01's Look Great, I recently found one and got it last week i has a blast building it and now i am tryint to find the right gear pinion combo for the right amount of speed. any sugjestions? i have the stock motor, and a speed jems 2 orange motor, i also have a 27t dirt tuned motor in the mail. i have an ols ta02 fram and they are both operational. here are some pics
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
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I did some custom work to my DF-01 a while back and forgot to show it off. Anyway, here's a vid
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K_5Q27qMEQ[/youtube]
I did some custom work to my DF-01 a while back and forgot to show it off. Anyway, here's a vid
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K_5Q27qMEQ[/youtube]
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
HI new to this forum not really seen alot about the DF01 but there seems to be alot here ! could any of you guys tell me what kuckles would fit my DF01 because i sort of trashed mine :S lol
Cheers
not really seen alot about the DF01 but there seems to be alot here ! could any of you guys tell me what kuckles would fit my DF01 because i sort of trashed mine :S lol Cheers
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Ahh yes i did and thanks alot i know what ones to buy now i melted my originals LOL il get some ally ones and hopfully they will be better
and thanks alot i know what ones to buy now i melted my originals LOL il get some ally ones and hopfully they will be better
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Nice pics Lee! This summer Im hoping Tamiya has a 201 stadium truck out. Since the 201 buggy was pretty successful.
I wanna run mod truck and mod buggy! Corr trucks are getting boring....[&:]
This summer Im hoping Tamiya has a 201 stadium truck out. Since the 201 buggy was pretty successful.I wanna run mod truck and mod buggy! Corr trucks are getting boring....[&:]
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
Just put a new 540 sport tuned in my DF01 and the car is making a clicking (crunching noise when i accelerate and break ( reverse) quickly 
took both gear boxes apart and cleaned and regreased them and the noise went for about 5 mins then it was back im guessing il need new gears aye? if so where can i buy a whole new set ?
took both gear boxes apart and cleaned and regreased them and the noise went for about 5 mins then it was back im guessing il need new gears aye? if so where can i buy a whole new set ?
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
Yeah I had the same problem with mine. Never really figured out waht it was. I took it apart and check the gears many times but nothing really ever seemed worn out.
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RE: Lee's Tamiya DF-01 build thread
I think I replaced the gears initially but it eventually started making that grinding noise again. So I ended up playing around with the suspension and turning it into a crawler...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTmVyE_43ok[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTmVyE_43ok[/youtube]