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Forum: Tamiya 05-12-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 1,782
Posted By tom_chang79
+1 I spent a fortune on the DF-03, only to...

+1

I spent a fortune on the DF-03, only to discover its last two weak points, the top half of the front gear box. When the front shock tower takes a beating, it just sheers off the gear box. The...
Forum: Vintage RC 05-09-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 1,211
Posted By tom_chang79
Anyone here interested in re-re?

Anyone here into re-releases? Or are you guys all strictly vintage purists? I'm in the process of restoring my RC10CE graphite but with fairly newer parts (mine came with the white nylon...
Forum: Tamiya 14-01-2010
Replies: 7
Views: 1,198
Posted By tom_chang79
Thanks bro, that's what I've been looking for...

Thanks bro, that's what I've been looking for too... The standard wrench that Tamiya puts into their kit is good enough, but it often sleeps because the jaw length is so small...

:thumbsup:
Forum: For Sale 14-01-2010
Replies: 0
Views: 1,100
Posted By tom_chang79
Tamiya FF01 PIAA Honda Accord NIB

This is a NEW IN BOX Tamiya FF01 PIAA HONDA ACCORD kit.

Tamiya Kit# 58186

I will also throw in a 14-piece Bearing set for this kit as part of the package.
...
Forum: Tamiya 07-12-2009
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By tom_chang79
I really like your paint jobs, especially the...

I really like your paint jobs, especially the Loctite DF-03! Great work man! :)
Forum: Tamiya 30-11-2009
Replies: 14
Views: 2,579
Posted By tom_chang79
Thanks, I hope Tamiya Inc. knows about this. ...

Thanks, I hope Tamiya Inc. knows about this.

The DF-03 is one of their most aggressive, most innovative designs, I would hate to see Tamiya lose market shares to cloners...
Forum: Tamiya 30-11-2009
Replies: 14
Views: 2,579
Posted By tom_chang79
Well, I hate seeing intellectual properties...

Well, I hate seeing intellectual properties getting ripped off, but what can you do? These companies usually operate outside the region where these things are enforced, so what can you do?

People...
Forum: Tamiya 25-11-2009
Replies: 14
Views: 2,579
Posted By tom_chang79
Yeah, someone linked it on the DF-03 thread on...

Yeah, someone linked it on the DF-03 thread on rctech a while ago.

Looking at the pics, and considering how hard some of the pieces are on the DF-03 to mold, I'm not really sure if we are seeing a...
Forum: Tamiya 19-11-2009
Replies: 14
Views: 2,102
Posted By tom_chang79
Seems like Tamiya corrected the typo... For the...

Seems like Tamiya corrected the typo... For the longest time, it was stated as a 4wd!!!

I'm actually waiting for my tricked out buggy champ that's coming in the mail...

I'm one of the few...
Forum: Tamiya 19-11-2009
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By tom_chang79
Thanks for the response qatmix, out of the two...

Thanks for the response qatmix, out of the two forums I placed this question, this was the first one to give me an answer!

But I'm a bit weary of the things I've been hearing, a 39T pinion???
...
Forum: Tamiya 14-11-2009
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By tom_chang79
Need help gearing for TA05 Version 2

I have a TA05 Version 2. I was wondering if anyone can give me a good starting point for gearing this car, it's going to be ran on asphault.

The powerplant I'm putting in is a Mamba Max with...
Forum: Team Associated 03-11-2009
Replies: 7
Views: 1,475
Posted By tom_chang79
I use a 3M velcro sticky stuff. You gotta get...

I use a 3M velcro sticky stuff. You gotta get quality stick-on velcro. The makers of the stuff you get for cheap doesn't understand that the sticky portion of the velcro has to have a STRONGER...
Forum: Tamiya 03-11-2009
Replies: 15
Views: 2,959
Posted By tom_chang79
??? I and other racers have brushless in our...

???

I and other racers have brushless in our system no problem...

I've had a Castle 4600Kv in there (with the Mamba Max) and it now has a 4300Kv Hobbywing Motor.

It's a very tight fit, and...
Forum: Tamiya 28-10-2009
Replies: 15
Views: 2,959
Posted By tom_chang79
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. I've been...

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. I've been playing with RCs for almost 20 years now. The DF-03 was the most difficult buggy to get it race-worthy. I thought my FT B4 was bad trying to NOT...
Forum: Tamiya 27-10-2009
Replies: 15
Views: 2,959
Posted By tom_chang79
YES, I DO AND HAVE BEEN

I don't understand how people melt their gears. Perhaps we are talking about the two variants:

DF-03

vs.

DF-03MS

???
Forum: Tamiya 05-10-2009
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By tom_chang79
+1. The thrust bearing assembly is often...

+1.

The thrust bearing assembly is often overlooked on the diff. There was a time when no matter how clean, how new, how much diff lube I applied to my diffs, it still felt gritty. Found out...
Forum: Tamiya 05-10-2009
Replies: 32
Views: 2,743
Posted By tom_chang79
Just bringing back an old topic. My DF-03 has...

Just bringing back an old topic. My DF-03 has gone through some changes since my last post, mainly the electronics, a couple of DIY (do-it-yourself) braces, and the front skid/bumper from T-Bone.
...
Forum: Tamiya 02-04-2009
Replies: 17
Views: 1,665
Posted By tom_chang79
There's no such thing as BJ4 wheels. BJ4s used...

There's no such thing as BJ4 wheels. BJ4s used Losi XX-4/XXX-4 wheels up front and B4 wheels on the rear.

I thought the 501x (which the Durga/Baldre is modeled after) was based off a BJ4-ish...
Forum: Tamiya 14-01-2009
Replies: 15
Views: 3,760
Posted By tom_chang79
It's not an apples-to-apples comparison, but I'm...

It's not an apples-to-apples comparison, but I'm running a DF-03MS buggy, with a Mamba Max + 4600kV with a final ratio of 10.3. Overheating isn't an issue with mine.

The motor has the same if not...
Forum: Tamiya 14-01-2009
Replies: 32
Views: 2,743
Posted By tom_chang79
I respect your opinions but I must disagree. ...

I respect your opinions but I must disagree. After driving the B44 exclusively and switching to the DF-03MS when I got my kit, the car handled way more aggressively then the B44. Granted that I'm...
Forum: Tamiya 14-01-2009
Replies: 6
Views: 1,766
Posted By tom_chang79
+1 on that Sim. If you find yourself...

+1 on that Sim.

If you find yourself loosening the diff because it feels gritty, even after you clean your diff balls and ring, you might want to check the thrust bearing as well. I clean out my...
Forum: Tamiya 11-01-2009
Replies: 32
Views: 2,743
Posted By tom_chang79
The DF-03MS is an awesome car... If you're...

The DF-03MS is an awesome car... If you're willing to shell out the money for it...

I've spent as much money on this car as you would on a 501x kit.

I own a B44 and this car. With brushless...
Forum: Tamiya 11-01-2009
Replies: 6
Views: 1,766
Posted By tom_chang79
Ok, I have the same setup (Mamba Max 5700) in my...

Ok, I have the same setup (Mamba Max 5700) in my DF-03MS, you're scarying me!
Forum: Tamiya 11-01-2009
Replies: 5
Views: 1,490
Posted By tom_chang79
Mine was a Tamiya Thunder Dragon QD. It used AA...

Mine was a Tamiya Thunder Dragon QD. It used AA batteries and annoying 9V in the transmitter, awkward scale (1/14th scale, WTF?), and you cannot get replacement parts since QD stuff are toy-grade. ...
Forum: Team Associated 11-09-2008
Replies: 14
Views: 1,846
Posted By tom_chang79
A good set of tools are essential to any build,...

A good set of tools are essential to any build, any type of mechanical work. The L-Wrenches that are supplied in many of the RC kits are junk.

Do yourself a favor by investing some money in good...
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