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.
My new electronics in it are:
HobbyWing Ezrun 60A V2 + 4300Kv motor (the 4300 from HW kicks! lots of torque and runs cool).
Airtronics FHSS-2 receiver (VERY VERY TINY for any compact and crowded layout!)
Front Skid/Bumper from T-Bone Racing (this is a crucial one to stop breaking the front upper brace above the steering assembly)
DIY Rear shock tower brace - a chopped up portion of a spare rear shock tower used to hold the rear shock tower in place as the rear shock tower mounting on the rear transmission casing is a weak point.
Other then these things, my DF-03 has not had anything major break. Just the usual stuff that other cars tend to break during a fatal accident... I've only replaced the rear shock tower once (nasty crash against an 1/8th scale who lodged his wheels on my rear shock tower and gunned it to 'break' free)
This car runs great, no issues. Just fiddling with the suspension since the local track layout has drastically changed in style (it's more geared towards CORR and SC style of trucks with more rolling hills and nasty rythm bumps).
One final gripe left however, I'm not sure if you 501x/511 and DB-01 owners see the same thing:
What's up with the soft steel that Tamiya uses on the outdrives? My B44 predates the DF-03 by a whole year of bashing, and the outdrives still have not "grooved" up where the dog bone meets the outdrives... My Tamiya outdrive cups looks chewed up!!!
I think the Tamiya outdrives are made of Japanese steel... Wish there was a way to convince them to use good ole American steel...