Andy Stewart1

SPOT ON thank you thank you. what a superb forum this is. I think I’m going to try it and see how it goes. I’ve used cars with one way fronts before and I like the way they handle.

Hi all I’m trying to find a one way front diff for my DF03 53953 seems to be the item but is like rocking horse doo doo can anyone tell me what a 53954 front one way bevel is (is that a part from 53953) and what is a 53931 CENTRE one way set and how that is different from the above item/s the latter two seem to be available youre answers are received with great thanks!!

Hi Mark I didn’t because of the lockdown which was very badly timed. But I’m looking at deerdale rc eventually just to have a practice / play with my rs 200

Agree with all the above!! This forum is absolutely top draw no doubt and a superb source of information. No reason why both cannot co-exist. But I don’t see a DF03 section but perhaps that’s my bad? Facebook is definitely easier for pics and video uploads.

I have set up a Facebook group for the Tamiya DF03 cars Dark Impact, Avante Mk2 and Keen Hawk. i would be delighted to have new members to share knowledge and experiences! https://m.facebook.com/groups/283542279468638/?ref=group_browse DF03 Tuning

@junkmunki good advice right there sir! I do enjoy it, yes they were / are temperamental and always will be. Still great fun to drive. Addicted to the smell of nitro fuel too , so.... Ok so here ends my RS200 diary. Great thread and thanks for starting it man. The memories are ours. Forever.

Unfortunately I can’t post the video so you’ll have to take my word for it

I’m am sure you were waiting for the next instalment so here me goes.. good progress after tons of trial and error. I noticed the following. The ebay glow plug starter is actually useless rubbish. The original glow plug starter is great. leave the glow plug attached for 30 seconds after starting stars easy now and idles ok. But is still really laggy despite loads of tuning backwards and forwards. Noticed fuel coming from the glow plug. Undid it to clean the surface and noticed there were two washers on it. I took one washer off and replaced but now it wouldn’t crank. Quickly checked the glow plug in this engine to my other one and it’s a few mm longer and has a u shaped part on the end of it. Refitted the two washers and started again . In the attached video something really strange happened. All of a sudden the car kicks up a notch in revs and it starts running great! i check the engine and the pipe from the exhaust manifold to the tank to supply pressure has completely popped off. So the car runs loads better without that pipe!? What gives ?? It was too rich I hear you thinking... but the needle valve at this point is only about a single turn open. Proper confused 🤷‍♀️

As title :-)

Ok I received my new engines .. so tried the OS 10 of course first .. looks in good nick turns nicely .... installed it all... and I just can’t believe it’s exactly the same as the last one.i.e: - takes a while to get started - only starts by chucking a ton of fuel into the carb and opening the throttle to about 60 percent - once started have to leave it throttle wide open, even leaving the glow plug starter attached as soon as it closes it stalls. But the engine is already red hot after just a few seconds flat out SO... because the problematic running seems identical could I then establish that the engine / carb is not at fault and it is either my rubbish eBay glow plug starter, fuel tank and delivery of fuel thereof (ie not enough FT pressure) or the fuel itself ?? (16%) any helpful guesses I would be massively grateful , I don’t want to spend unnecessary money

:-) lol - throttle or steering? I have just taken up an offer of a gs-12 and an old OS 10 fp from a Facebook post I made earlier so I’m going to give those a try

Has anyone got anything to fill my hole?

What’s the best way to secure a servo in here? (I’m on the mid now while I wait my battery and other bits to come in the post)

I have an old acoms servo with the end cut off , does anyone know if you can buy the plugs on their own?

Got into it today a fair bit. Thats it for now until save for an ESC battery servo and receiver. Would love to stick a fresh body on here.

@GTodd thanks for the advices .. I see I see!! this could well be on the radar once I get her on her feet. As for the optima it’s taking a back seat for now, got to start somewhere. Might as well be where it all started I suppose. There is a ton I need to learn.

@GTodd Well sir... you are not going to believe this. I made an horrific discovery ... see photo! BRUTAL This is a second hand car I bought 30 years ago so no idea whether I did this or whether I bought it like that. Needless to say I haven’t dared to look what’s underneath, but I don’t think it’s a ‘strengthening plate’ :-) !! Painful isn’t it. Anyone got a graphite chassis for sale? BUT i did find on the media section of this website a hop up poster for the vanquish and never ever knew they released a graphite chassis for it !! I’d love to get my hands on one of those but I imagine they are the rarest of rare items?? sorry for the poor images my camera is on the blink

Thanks Saito I’ll have a search to see if any of those mentioned tyres are about. I do want to stick with the stock wheels, I like them. Off topic but are people mainly from the uk on this forum ? Just curious and many people don’t add location in their profiles

I’m too tight to pay 30 quid for a genuine set of tyres. After market tyre sizes are confusing me, will 2.2” tyres fit? what does that measurement refer to ? Front shocks and motor now fitted

Hi All, I’m working towards getting this car up and running and have a couple of queries, can anyone help? : This clearly isn’t the original shock tower but can’t seem to find an original one, what other models might use the same part? Is this the correct motor plate that is missing from the photo https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F152681129921 Pretty sure that front bumper shouldnt be so bent. Anyone have one of these? Thanks All

Hi everybody. I absolutely LOVED yesterday. A great set of people all so friendly and I can’t wait for the next meeting. Thank you so much to everyone. I could go on and on, I’m hooked, again! I’m sitting here looking at my vanquish and optima mid. They look sad and very neglected. There’s a lot to do but I want them to be up and running for the next one... I’ll be out with my begging bowl and questions throughout this forum!

Thank you so much... and sorry for the repeated questions.