DF01 Racing Lancer

[lifeofbrian2007 64]

Got a used DF01 Porsche Cayenne from ebay after wanting the Racing Lancer, but I had to cancel my order from RCJaz due to shipping problems. Hoping to add some scale features, spare wheels etc. Bought screw set, bearings, rally interior and bodyshell. I'll try the GT tuned motor from my Bigwig, see how that goes, I'll prob change the servo and esc too.

 

 

[lifeofbrian2007 64]

Oh yeah, ordered an alloy prop shaft and steering set too. Should be here from Hong Kong in about 8 years.

[TurnipJF 9192]

5 hours ago, lifeofbrian2007 said:

Oh yeah, ordered an alloy prop shaft and steering set too. Should be here from Hong Kong in about 8 years.

Both are worthwhile upgrades. You would probably want to order the alloy motor mount too, unless the model already has one fitted by the previous owner, as the stock plastic item cracks very easily. 

[Busdriver 6209]

Love the black wheels.

[lifeofbrian2007 64]

Got some lights and some sexy scale exhausts for the sides. And I need to fit a square peg in a round hole. My new file set and maybe a Dremel should do the trick.

[lifeofbrian2007 64]

Chassis rebuild is complete. Hex screws, bearings, alloy prop shaft, motor mount, shocks and steering. The Jazrider steering was very sloppy in the bit that joins the two sides together, a little brass tubing solved this, now it's very precise. Was gonna stay brushed but went with brushless in the end, just a cheap GoolRC combo I had spare. Added some scale brake disks to the sexy alloy wheels, I didn't add the brake calipers yet as there's a ridge on the steering knuckles that gets in the way, maybe I'll leave 'em off, dunno yet. and also magnetic body posts as I want this to look quite scale. Lots of bodywork next, vents, mesh, exhausts  etc, and I need to make a roll cage and bulkhead for behind the drivers cockpit.

[lifeofbrian2007 64]

Started with the masking and internal decals.