[Wanted: df01 spares]

7 hours ago, GTodd said:

Just a heads up, Tamiya USA and RCMart still have most parts that you need. I’ve been stocking up on front and rear hubs and belts.

Thank GTodd but I’m based in the UK 👍

[Wanted: df01 spares]

Hi all

Looking for spares for this chassis, let me know if you have anything to sell.

Thanks

[Manta ray wheels]

 

1 hour ago, DarkSonic said:

Manta Ray should be gray.

Thanks for replying, I was leaning more that way, picked up a used set and a couple of the wheels are a little yellowed and was wondering how to bring them back to white or grey 👍

[Manta ray wheels]

Hi all

Can’t quite find a definitive answer to wether the wheels should be white or grey?

Also, can these types of plastic wheels be dyed?

Thanks

[Df-01+3 advice please]

14 hours ago, Kol__ said:

Lol, yeah that seller sells the same Top Force parts and Scania truck parts on a regular basis, so I'm sure they'll all be back up on eBay again soon mate.

Nah, it's certainly no where near as expensive as picking up a Top Force, well if you leave the gearboxes and drive shafts alone anyway. I've spent about £120 so far -

Carbon chassis, top deck and shock towers / J parts tree / F parts bag / propeller end shafts

That’s not too bad, I missed out on one a few weeks ago for £180 as had cash flow issues 😂

I’ll keep an eye out for the next batch of bits I’m in no rush 👍

[Df-01+3 advice please]

Just now, Kol__ said:

Man, I've never even placed an order with them, as they were already impacted by Brexit before I got back into the hobby. I have been tempted to order many, many times as they often have stock of rare or specific items. I just haven't been able to combine a parts order with a kit or something to get the order value up to 160€. They must have lost so much business by making the decision to change their minimum order value, it's just nuts.

They are so good and super quick delivery, very good customer service too.

I imagine at the minimum order value customs and tax becomes a thing. Many on here will have a better idea about that, but add vat and customs tax to the value and if your happy to take a chance order away 😂👍

[Df-01+3 advice please]

1 minute ago, Kol__ said:

Funnily enough I've picked up all the parts for the DF-01 conversion to carbon chassis over the past couple of weeks. I just won the front and rear shock towers on Sunday eve on eBay for a very decent price. I hadn't even thought about the damper mounts. Luckily I think I have a spare set of the Super Astute ones in my Astute box. Are you clear on all the parts required for the conversion? It's not a cheap one I must say.

I was watching those parts on eBay too 😂

I haven’t bought any carbon bits yet, as it stands my plans are front and rear carbon towers, alloy motor mount, alloy prop and cups, and maybe alloy steering.

Have a work in progress manta ray body to finish in gun metal and black, no decals though as haven’t got any 👍

I imagine it may be worth buying a top force than converting on cost basis?

[Df-01+3 advice please]

26 minutes ago, Kol__ said:

Ah I didn't realise the Top Force uses the same damper mounts as the Super Astute. They are very nice little bits of engineered aluminium. Available at stupid prices here in the UK for only 2 of the 4 required -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394000219693?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=RPYY7N2XTou&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=tZpl78SaSly&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL

Probably cheaper elsewhere. Tamico have them half the price, but their 160€ minimum order screws that up for small parts orders unfortunately🙄

Oh I really miss tamico!!! 
 

not ordered anything since the rules changed, such a good retailer as well 👍

[Df-01+3 advice please]

1 hour ago, TurnipJF said:

I use the GPM steering set, which looks to be much the same as the Jazzrider one. Noticeable slop reduction compared to stock. I use the same set in my FF-01 and TA-02 with equal success. 

That’s good to know thanks 👍

[Df-01+3 advice please]

Thanks for that, will check out the part number, and thanks for the feedback on the steering, just looking at bling options, just wondered if it took any slop out of it by replacing the rod 👍

25 minutes ago, Aerobert said:

I would go with the Top Force damper mounts 9804987. Regarding the Jazrider steering: I've mounted one in my Top Force. There were no issues with installation and the appearance was quite good, had the red one. Can't say anything about driving performance as I sold the car almost directly after finishing it. 

 

[Df-01+3 advice please]

Thanks mate, I’m thinking of upgrading my old blazing star 👍

[Df-01+3 advice please]

Thanks will take a look, just to clarify, are they needed front and rear?

 

[Df-01+3 advice please]

Hi all

Firstly the df01….

Has anyone used the jazrider aluminium steering setup, and is it worthwhile?

If I buy carbon shock towers front and rear, what spacers are needed for the top of the shocks (front)?

Now the df-03….

Rear diff is toast, I have seen the necessary replacement upgrade parts, but my question is, will the df01 ball diff fit?

Thanks all!

[FS: Blazing Star body wing and wheels - offers welcome]

Bump for this one, all offers considered 👍

[FS: Blazing Star body wing and wheels - offers welcome]

Hi

I have a body and wheel set available.

please see more pictures here….

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2085305838315016/

Message me with any offers and questions

Thanks

[Tamiya esc fan]

Just wonder how to mount though, I think that the Tamiya fan kit has some kind of mounting bracket.

what’s an effective way of mounting a fan without a bracket?

[Tamiya esc fan]

1 hour ago, Nicadraus said:

Surpass makes one of the fastest fans cased in aluminum. ranging from 21,000 to 32,000rpm fans. I have a lot of them. Some installed in my kits while others for spares. 

And yes, it is compatible with most ESC. You only need to change the plug if needed.

Thanks for the recommendation, it’s just mounting it without the Tamiya bits to figure out 👍

[WTD....handset n receiver 3 or 4 channel]

What you looking to spend?

Pm me 👍

[Tamiya esc fan]

29 minutes ago, sosidge said:

Why do you want the fan? Are you having problems with the Tamiya ESC?

If you are having problems, I would simply replace it. It isn't very good. A Hobbywing sensored ESC is much better.

You will only need a fan if the ESC is overheating. But again, if it is overheating, I would replace it rather than put good money after bad.

To run the 10.5 and stop the thermal shut down…

It coughs and splutters a fair bit, the fan is recommended for the esc with that motor.

Not bothered to stay Tamiya, open to alternatives

[Tamiya esc fan]

1 minute ago, WillyChang said:

Pi fans are slow speed low airflow though... designed for quietness. 
 

Modern racing ESC/motor fans today are like rated for 10,000rpm & sound like a jet plane taking off 

If I can’t find a appropriate fan I will have to get a sensored brushless esc 👍

[Tamiya esc fan]

2 hours ago, OoALEJOoO said:

Search eBay for Raspberry-Pi fans (30x30mm, 5v, 2-pin connectors). You can get a 5-pack for $12. They work with 6V ESC output fine, just plug to an open channel in your receiver. I have had good results with them cooling down ESCs and motors even on dusty rally cars.

Thank you!

This is the kind of thinking I like 👍

[Tamiya esc fan]

Hi all

It seems the Tamiya tfu-01 has been discontinued.

Is there any other make compatible?

or is it just worth getting another brand sensored esc with a fan?

Thanks

[Tamiya 10.5t brushless motor]

Hi all

I have a Tamiya 10.5t brushless motor for sale.

Hasn’t been used much.

includes box, manual and sensor cable

£45 posted to UK

Any questions just ask 👍

[Budget Buggy Advice]

Still struggling with the pic size limit, if you’re still interested I will have another go after work 👍

[Budget Buggy Advice]

8 minutes ago, Grumpy pants said:

Thanks Robbo.

4WD is where I’m at, so the TT02B is more of interest. 

Okay mate, let me get it sorted and I’ll get a picture over. (Need to try work out how to compress so I can post on here) 👍