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That's really sweet Macinnis. I have the exact same combo. I got mine from A-Main and at the time I thought it was a pricing error as the other sidewinder combo's were the same price with sensorless motors. It worked out about $15 more than just buying the sensored motor alone. I'm really looking forward to seeing some big numbers from your car. If it was mine I would stiffen the back end up and soften the front as much as possible with a good amount of toe out, lock the front diff and try shoe horn some foam's on there. If no foams i'd go for these, https://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-mounted-tarmac-tire-wheel-set-white-2pcs-/rc-car-products/375896. There from the HPI WR8 so are much bigger than 1:10 but still with the 12mm hex. What battery are you using? I think 3s would be special but risky! I need 130C in my life! link please bud.

Nice work What's the car spec and any pictures!? Yup that's correct, they sold off loads of old motors for dirt cheap a while back. The motor is made for 1S pan cars but I know that won't get your way! What you thinking 6s? lol

You deffo missed out, it would have been perfect for speed run's. Keep looking! Here's some fail footage from earlier

Don't worry at this rate there won't be much left of it soon That bizarre dude! The F103Gt I ordered is the same F1 style pan car but with a TC wheelbase, wheels and body, I had my eye on the F104 but don't think that it would survive long speed running and there isn't much room under the F1 body for the ESC etc. https://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58617

I sneaked out for a run, it was very windy and the car was all over the place.... ended in couple of big off's at speed. I will pull a video together if the footage is worthy I'll have to wait for RC Mart before the next round

That's actually rather well done I had to have a double take Jason please get that Top 10 up before Wooders beats me again! I noticed that the old run is referenced the new one is on P32. I might have to change my plans and try get back out tomorrow Looking forward to seeing this, what spec are the cars and did you invest in a good battery? -------------------- Tamiya Club Officially Fastest RC'er

I like the TT02. With the Yeah racing motor mount and Tamiya high speed gear kit it could be made to go! http://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-54500-tt02-high-speed-gear-p-36841.html?cPath=595_744_1585 http://www.rcmart.com/yeah-racing-tt02013bu-sample-p-36559.html?cPath=595_744_1585 It's black magic and there are lots of variables In most cases 5700kv would be a 5.5T. -------------------- Tamiya Club Officially Fastest RC'er

That's the one I was looking at, I'm very tempted myself. I'm just scratching the surface with the gearing and it was the main reason I chose the car. To give you an idea with the 66T Spur and 34T Pinion I'm almost at the start of mounting slots. The motor is 9550Kv It's on stock timing and no boost on the ESC so there is a little room, I won't be going there until someone puts a faster run in. An F103Gt and a TRF419x, I intend to take the 419 club racing although it might end up doing a couple of speed run's. Your's is better I'm gonna ditch the sig when you put the top 10 back up. -------------------- Tamiya Club Officially Fastest RC'er

I've been looking for my next project car and I noticed that the XV01 has the same front motor position and spur/pinion setup as the FF03. It's also nice that it can be set up in any drive configuration, the enclosed battery tray isn't good and it will be similar money but it's got potential. Did you get a Rally car in the end? Two birds one stone Thanks Wooders and I'll let him know. I added the video to my speed run post for completeness. I did some late night purchasing, couldn't decide so now have an empty wallet and two new cars on the way. Dam shinny things -------------------- Tamiya Club Officially Fastest RC'er

Sweet Not UK but I found this place after I got mine. http://www.rcjaz.co.uk/tamiya-rc-models-onroad-car-kit-ff03-chassis-c-82_289_2411.html They also have the pro version in stock but haven't ever ordered from them. Tees also have the Civic and I have found that if you use Hong Kong post it usually doesn't come with a ransom note attached. -------------------- Tamiya Club Officially Fastest RC'er

RPM, RPM This is my TT02 FRD. It would make an awesome speed run car, such a shame it's not made by Tamiya -------------------- Tamiya Club Officially Fastest RC'er

Jason, That was especially shoddy and thanks I'm confident we will see lots more from Wooders! -------------------- Tamiya Club Officially Fastest RC'er

Here's the footage from the other camera, he needs to go on camera operator training but you can clearly see that there is no shenanigans going on. An interesting discussion and I fully agree with Jason that things change and that the thread has to evolve. Regarding the voltage it works for ROSSA and it's as simple as more voltage = more power. My personal view is that RWD is the most difficult then FWD and 4WD but it's not difficult to drive most RC's in a straight line. I have lots of other RC's including an LOSI SCT RWD and it's very easy to drive at speed with it's conventional set up. I think Jason's view is driven from the experience of running his DT03 on crazy power with and a setup worthy of Wacky Racers, that can't be easy at all. It would be nice to see the amalgamated "Top 10" at the top as it fits with the thread title, if not perhaps re-brand to something like official fastest Tamiya's. On a positive note I'm now motivated with the next challenge and looking seriously at RWD options. It's nice to see the interest in the FF03 and it would be awesome to see a few more on the board Surprised no one has asked how fast the fastest run was but for Phil's benefit I'll be posting over 70mph next time.... get busy! Can I get some likes for my new auto signature? -------------------- Tamiya Club Officially Fastest RC'er

I use a Garmin forerunner 201, I got it of ebay for about £30 delivered.

Jason, I must say that I'm a little bemused with the category split, your view on the drive difficulty as a measure is very subjective. I would suggest that if you want to break the board into categories the only real measure is the voltage, perhaps put it to a vote. And thanks for the congrats on breaking the 60 barrier

It's awesome only downside is that they don't last very long.

65.1Mph Video and updated car spec below: FF0365.1 Mph - 104.7 KmhHobbywing Xerun 3.5tHobbywing Xerun V3.1 120AmpTurnigy 2s Lipo 7500Mah 90C66T Spur, 34T PinionContact RC Foam Tyres Since the previous run I have reduced the spur by 2 teeth, added 3 to the pinon, switched to foam tyres and increased the battery capacity by 1500Mah. Chuffed Drivin Ivan cam view:

Managed to sneak a run in after work☺ Had camera opperator issues again and didnt get the fastest run recorded but I did get a 65.1Mph run captured. I'll post the video in a few hours. Wooders go slap another battery on your car ASAP 😁

I run blue-tack in one of my drift cars It gives a tiny bit of slip when launching (nice), only downside is that it gets less effective as it heats up. If your locking the diff a glue gun is the best method I've found as it's very effective and relatively easy to remove.

For that setup your down a lot of Mph from where you should be. I put a the GPS on friends FF01 (just to see ) and it hit 30Mph with a 4000kv, 32t pinon and a 3800Mah 25C 2s lipo. Your battery could not be enough C to support the current draw or it could be the ESC holding you back, it might also explain the excessive heat...... What Battery, ESC and Motor are you running?

I'm chomping at the bit to do a run but got rained off on the weekend. Since the 56Mph run I've added a bigger pinon, slightly smaller spur, foam tyres and a bigger capacity battery! I have a good amount of room for taller gearing so It's gonna happen soon I missed this DT03 stuff, have you got another project on the go Wooders? If so do tell ?

Worthy I just ordered an M Chassis! lol I have been reading back through the thread and I love Speedy's car so much I had to have one. Whats going on with it? and any hint's on M05 upgrades? I think Jason needs to stop hording dust of his fleet and get that top spot back

Some footage from yesterday.

A good day out today with my FF03 but lots and lots of problems ranging from my new wheels rubbing to the ball diff giving up. I managed a 59Mph run but didn't have the GoPro switched on ... just one of those days. I'll hopefully be back out on Monday to try and get the top of the board back

To stir the pot and not a Tamiya but my rally car project. A super cheap Basher Rz-4 from Hobbyking (about £60) mine has a Killerbody shell with HPI wheels and tyres.