DF-03Ra Official Thread

[akuntze]

So let's talk some rally shall we. I am thinking of doing a project DF-03Ra build and I was wondering what dampers you guys are using? I have a spare set of the TRF dampers i might put on and just add some length. Any input?

[Tuba]

Hey.

I don´t have yet a DF03Ra chassis, but its look fine.
I really love rally, its the "real" drift :-P

Take a look of these guy at Slovakia, they really love rally rc cars :-)
http://www.rallybrno.cz/

Regards,

Tuba :)

[Tsal]

Yeah monkeyracing.cz is pretty bada$$

[Tuba]

Yeah monkeyracing.cz is pretty bada$$:agree:

The only stranger stuff is the driver running behind the car :p

[jscheller3]

I have a Dark Impact I converted to a rally and use the TRF shocks. You need to soften them up a bit or the car will bounce to much. I also use velcro to attach the DI body on under the rally body to keep the dirt out, it works great but you may want a fan on the ESC to keep it cool.

[GreatDane]

The DF03Ra do look great but is it possible to reduce, if not eliminate, the rear toe-in.

I think it is to much....

Best Regards, GreatDane ;)

[akuntze]

When you say soften up the suspension, are you changing to a thicker oil or different springs as well?

[Tsal]

I run soft springs and oil in mine 25 weight both front and rear.

[Wyoming]

I've been running my DF totally stock, seems to work quite well tearing around the dirt roads and gravel parking lots where I live. Everything is so sandblasted from gravel on the bottom I didn't want to tear up any nice TRF shock units

[Hamdridge95]

will the df03ra go on grass,was gonnaget one and try and get into 1/10th electric off road class

[akuntze]

New DF-03Ra Datsun 240z Safari

[Tuba]

I see that!
That´s so amazing!
I have one 240z 1/10 car, but is a ABC Hobbys body.

These new release shold be, for me, a good opportunity to buy a DF03Ra chassi :-)

Best regards,

Tuba

[Tsal]

New DF-03Ra Datsun 240z Safari

OMG:common001: awesome.

[MD6]

I think it would be great if Tamiya include rally at all of their TCS races and just Trackside. Here's a rally video I just found.

http://www.rallybrno.cz/galerie-detail.php?id=80

[northwest 4x4]

I like the Idea but it needs to be lad out like the podyoms race's that or install a vido camera so you could see the track better

[MD6]

Here's some rally racing from Japan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn_52M2qiko&feature=related

[Wyoming]

I was happy to see the new Datsun, I built a very similar one back in 2006 using an old TA-02 and a JDM ABC hobby body, the new Tamiya one looks more accurate except the hummer wheels should be modded a little and have just 4 lugs.

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r416/wyomingrc/DSC00006-1.jpg

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r416/wyomingrc/DSC00007-1.jpg

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r416/wyomingrc/DSC00009-1.jpg

[Raman70]

I know many use the dark impact body as an inner cover for the DF03 RA kits. Its been out of stock on Tamiyas site.. is it being discontinued? akuntze?

[akuntze]

Just taking a while to get it back in stock, but it is coming!

[BillMill]

Just taking a while to get it back in stock, but it is coming!
That is great news!

[akuntze]

Couple shots of the newest DF03Ra kits :Tamiya1:

[Daholla77]

I am going to get this kit but the subaru one. I thinking about getting the vw gti body with it.

[saturnsl89]

Does anybody have any problems with rocks getting in where the steering linkage and stuff are? Also the rear gets rocks where the rim and a arm meets because its inside the wheel.

[OldSchoolRC]

Here's a bit of a different take on the DF03RA. Added some spacers in the shocks to lower it a bit, and swapped in some touring springs..... Running a lightweight NSX body and 3500 BL motor. Makes a great weekend warrior! I consider it a spiritual successor to my mostly retired fleet of TA's since the driveline is somewhat similiar.

http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr84/dschlegel/touring/08192010023.jpg
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr84/dschlegel/touring/08192010024.jpg

[Jscheller]

I converted a Dark Impact to rally car. The suspension is a bit bouncy. I have also put street tires on it and the Civic body fits well, but it's a bit slow. I have the slipper clutch and changing the gears is a pain because of the metric pitch. I might have to swap back to the non slipper and go witk 64 pitch gears, but that means I have to tear apart the rear trans and replace the top shaft.
http://http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58467

[Raman70]

Hey guys, do any of you have a Lancia DF03-ra? Im in the process of putting a Lancia body that I had left over from tt01 on the DF03ra. Looks like Tamiya is using different mount holes in the back on the DF03 version.. also the foam bumper looks like it needs to be cut.. my kit was originally the Subaru ..

Any pictures or comments would be appreciated, since the manual is not online

[Hamdridge95]

hai
just wondering has anyone done a RWD Df-03ra ?(taken out front diff, driveshafts etc)
thinking of making a lancia stratos with one

[northwest 4x4]

I plan on picken one of these soon the lancer add. and plan on mountain trailing it those shots are really sweet. And I agree with wyoming not to mess with the shocks keep it stock and change the oil thickness

[Taidan]

Anyone know where to get a light bar for the 2008 Subaru 58430 kit ? I have seen ones with the light bar on the front of the hood but cant find it anywhere.

[Raman70]

DF03RA snow rallye... I'm very impressed with this cars abilities.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhjJMzIeJOM