DT-02/3 4wd equivalent?

[Nobbi1977]

I have a little spare cash in PayPal and love my DT-02 &3 but would love to try a 4wd buggy.

There seem to be a few options and I am leaning towards the DF-03. 

I am a pure basher not a racer so I just want waste grass and small jumping fun.

Any suggestions? I can get a  Dark Impact for about £120 so that is my budget at the moment

[Nobbi1977]

Ok so the TT-02b looks cheaper but lower, how does it compare to the DF-03?

[waterbok]

Friend of mine had nothing but trouble with the rear gears/diff of the DF03 he is more enthiastic over his TT02b.

 

[Butler]

DB01 would be better than both of those.

[Nobbi1977]

1 hour ago, Butler said:

DB01 would be better than both of those.

Cannot find a NIB for less than £150 though

[TurnipJF]

The way it was explained to me when I asked that question of my mate is that the DF and DT ranges don't exactly run alongside each other as 4WD and 2WD equivalents. For example, the DF-01 was the basis of some pretty race-worthy models back in its day, whereas the DT-01 was never intended as more than a basher with its gearbox pod and swing arm suspension.

 

The DF-02 and DT-02 are probably closest in terms of equivalents, both relatively simple basher buggies that can be made kinda raceable with the appropriate upgrades.

 

As for the DF-03 vs. TT-02B, both have their gear issues from what I gather, but whereas the parts to sort out the TT-02B diffs are easy enough to come by, the hardened gear needed by the DF-03 is very rare indeed nowdays.

 

(Stock ground clearance on the TT-02B does indeed appear to be lower than the DF-03, but isn't that something you'd adjust to your tastes anyway?)

[Prescient]

TT-02B MS can be found for your budget which is where I would go for a 4wd tamiya buggy at this price. 

http://goldstarstockists.net/live/catalog/mobile_product_info.php?products_id=57773

 

[Nobbi1977]

I am not wanting a direct comparison just a replication of the "fun" all round basher  that the DT-02 is but in 4WD.

Since the demise of Banzai I cannot just throw hop-ups at models anymore as I refuse to pay £30 for a £6 part. 

I think an £80 TT02 with a few tweaks might be the way for me :-)

[Nitomor]

I'm very happy with the DF02 Aero Avante. I was lead to belive the gears in this were tougher than the TT02B and you can also hop up the gears with one ways/ball diffs etc with TT01 parts I believe?!

[Nobbi1977]

58 minutes ago, Nitomor said:

I'm very happy with the DF02 Aero Avante. I was lead to belive the gears in this were tougher than the TT02B and you can also hop up the gears with one ways/ball diffs etc with TT01 parts I believe?!

DF-01 and DF-02 seem to be a bit thin on the ground now. There is an XB DF-02 on eBay but if I am going ready built I might as well go for another make that will be far superior but have no soul

[Nitomor]

There's an Aero on ebay for £80 in Japan, last one, £50 postage but if you email them you may be able to get a better deal?

[Nobbi1977]

11 minutes ago, Nitomor said:

There's an Aero on ebay for £80 in Japan, last one, £50 postage but if you email them you may be able to get a better deal?

I saw that but I got stung hard by customs last time I brought a kit in. I might get a TT and keep an eye out for a DF-02 used to rebuild later. It is not like there is a limit to toys one man should own..... 

[Nitomor]

Totally off budget but did you see Tamico have the Vajra back in and on special this week?!

[Nobbi1977]

5 minutes ago, Nitomor said:

Totally off budget but did you see Tamico have the Vajra back in and on special this week?!

I have seen it. If my Tundra had sold I would have taken one

[Pata76]

What is the problem with the DF03?

[Nobbi1977]

1 minute ago, Pata76 said:

What is the problem with the DF03?

Fragile reports. TT-02b sounds harder to kill

[Nobbi1977]

5 hours ago, Prescient said:

TT-02B MS can be found for your budget which is where I would go for a 4wd tamiya buggy at this price. 

http://goldstarstockists.net/live/catalog/mobile_product_info.php?products_id=57773

 

Ms looks worth the extra £40 now there are less cheap Far East spares suppliers. 

[Nobbi1977]

TT-02b MS ordered

 

downloaded the manual and it does not come with any tyres! Fat lot of good carbon shock towers are going to be if I cannot get the power down.

Anyone run one of these with monster tyres?

[Nitomor]

VR detailing runs the Dual Ridge with big wheels, though I haven't seen him on here of late.

[Rb4276]

51 minutes ago, Nobbi1977 said:

TT-02b MS ordered

 

downloaded the manual and it does not come with any tyres! Fat lot of good carbon shock towers are going to be if I cannot get the power down.

Anyone run one of these with monster tyres?

I made the same mistake of not knowing it doesn't come with tires. I used a set of proline dirt hawgs for all around and proline hole shot for off road. 

[Nitomor]

Looks great value

cool if it comes with 2.2 wheels also!

[Rb4276]

1 hour ago, Nitomor said:

Looks great value

cool if it comes with 2.2 wheels also!

Comes witht he pink ones, no esc or motor either

[Nitomor]

Exactly, I didn't realise they were 2.2", I'm guessing with your Prolines that that's the size?

Also didn't clock no motor or esc, still a nice looking kit for the money.

cheers RB

[Rb4276]

Yes 2.2...the dirt hawgs run a little bigger than standard 2.2 so you gain some height, but imthink it affects performance. The hole shot definitely perform better and are more suited. 

[Nobbi1977]

5 hours ago, Rb4276 said:

Comes witht he pink ones, no esc or motor either

The £80 ones had the ESC removed as well so not to bothered. I have a combo to go in it so silvercan not needed either.