DT02 challange event

[triumphjon 1]

i bought a hb last week but its only running the standard 380 motor , will it be capable of keeping up with the 540s or do i need to change the motor ?

[super gripper 420]

i bought a hb last week but its only running the standard 380 motor , will it be capable of keeping up with the 540s or do i need to change the motor ?

A kit 540 would be best, with a 19 tooth pinion for best performance.

[30YrsL8r 97]

For anyone thinking of the Mod Class, check this out.

£99 Bargain price reduction at Modelsport.

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?product_id=370902

The Fighter Buggy SV is essentially a basic DT-02 chassis (plastic bushings, friction dampers, plastic driveshafts, plastic camber links) with a Sand Viper body on top? Or am I wrong?

If you click on the "similar products" tab you could be forgiven for thinking so (the body shell actually says "DT02" on it)...

[JWeston 493]

i bought a hb last week but its only running the standard 380 motor , will it be capable of keeping up with the 540s or do i need to change the motor ?

A kit 540 would be best, with a 19 tooth pinion for best performance.

Here's a kit 540: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-540-motor/rc-car-products/18376

Here's a suitable pinion: http://www.fusionhobbies.com/product/3200-rw-racing-32dp-pinion-gear-17-tooth

Here's a slightly quicker motor that still qualifies: http://www.fusionhobbies.com/product/53068-tamiya-sport-tuned-motor

Those links are just to show you the items. Always worth shopping around.

[JWeston 493]

For anyone looking for DT02 kits..

Radshape have told me they will price match Modelsport and 'possibly' offer further discount to people visiting their shop (near Birmingham) to purchase and collect in person.

[Percymon 2187]

For anyone looking for DT02 kits..

Radshape have told me they will price match Modelsport and 'possibly' offer further discount to people visiting their shop (near Birmingham) to purchase and collect in person.

Or better still buy my Violet Racer from the classifieds and save more money

[smitchos 78]

I've just seen a NIB Violet Racer on Amazon for £49.99 + £4.87 P&P!! The seller is called CG1 Supplies and as far as I can tell, it includes all, i.e. the ESC etc.

Cheap as chips!

[Percymon 2187]

I've just seen a NIB Violet Racer on Amazon for £49.99 + £4.87 P&P!! The seller is called CG1 Supplies and as far as I can tell, it includes all, i.e. the ESC etc.

Cheap as chips!

Detailed Seller Information

• Business Name: anncol ltd t/a cash generator
• Business Type: high st retail
• Trade Register Number: sc369887
• VAT Number: GB886674947
• Business Address:
  • unit 3 new cross shopping centre
  • hamilton
  • south lanarkshire
  • ML3 6AH
  • GB

12% negative and 6% neutral feedback int he last 30 days - 3 unhappy customers out of 17

[super gripper 420]

stellamodels has the Street Rover and the DT-02 Fighter Buggy SV on Special Offer .......

http://www.stellamodels.com.hk/58522-street-rover-wesc-painted-p-6053.html

http://www.stellamodels.com.hk/58553-fighter-buggy-w540-motoresc-p-6855.html

[super gripper 420]

A cheap motor legal for the Modified class

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-saturn-20t-motor-540-type-/rc-car-products/14095

[GregM 1111]

If you click on the "similar products" tab you could be forgiven for thinking so (the body shell actually says "DT02" on it)...

Thanks. Please accept my apologies if I was sounding offending.

[triumphjon 1]

think if i go for remotoring id buy a brushless version , i know it would mean a new esc too , but id also fit lipo or life batteries , with the aim of longer run times ! jon

[JWeston 493]

think if i go for remotoring id buy a brushless version , i know it would mean a new esc too , but id also fit lipo or life batteries , with the aim of longer run times ! jon

That would mean an entry into the Modified class as the Standard class is Brushed:

1. Any Tamiya kit supplied ‘silver can’ 540 motor.
2. The Tamiya ‘Sport Tuned’ 540 motor.
3. The Tamiya ‘Torque’ Tuned 540 motor.

Ta, J

[super gripper 420]

my Sand Rover ready for the event.

[SRB Bloke 237]

Nice work Lee....... !

[JWeston 493]

That Sand Rover looks ace. As does Stickerbod's and Rallyebaz's.

Seriously cannot wait for this event.

[hammerstien 187]

yep can't wait have 1 confirmed from my race club plus one maybe and if i twist a m8's arm will have one more :)will all be booking in at end of month as waiting for payday

[RallyeBaz 14]

Looking good Super Gripper. Stickerbod's is another level. Just got to finish mine off

[30YrsL8r 97]

Thanks. Please accept my apologies if I was sounding offending.

Not at all - it was more directed at the site for not explicitly stating DT02 like it does for all the other cars...

[Singleseven 70]

A taster of the modified class...

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nN-T2YQF_yc

[qatmix 949]

Stuck it on my blog, will have something else cool to post soon (so dont but a kit in the next few hours)

http://www.thercracer.com/2013/08/tamiya-dt02-uk-challenge-announced-for.html

[qatmix 949]

http://www.thercracer.com/2013/08/exclusive-fusion-hobbies-discount-on.html

Discount thanks to Fusion Hobbies for DT02 cars, good for non Tamiya club members who want some money off

[30YrsL8r 97]

RadshapeRC (the people that had the bottle to open the new store that everyone was raving about in another thread) has the Holiday Buggy for £79.

http://www.radshaperc.com/product/tamiya-holiday-buggy-red-2010-dt-02

The listing says it's free delivery on all kits, but the basket wants you to add £3.95 so that needs fixing. Never dealt with them, just thought I'd highlight this.

[Holmsey 29]

Hi Guys

I'm thinking of getting myself down to this event, but have never raced before and have a couple of questions.

Firstly, I am still using 27 mhz. When booking in online , do I have to state which crystals I own? or do I bring all that I have and they're designated on the day?

Also, I'm thinking of running in both the standard and the mod class.

Having never raced before I have no idea how many batteries I would need to bring? I have 5 3700nimh batteries. Would this be enough with a quick charger?

Thanks. Apologies if they're daft questions.

[JWeston 493]

The listing says it's free delivery on all kits, but the basket wants you to add £3.95 so that needs fixing. Never dealt with them, just thought I'd highlight this.

Radshape have sorted out the postage issue. Ta, J