DB-01 Vs DF-03MS

[r3nos]

Just wondering on what some of the off-road experts in here would suggest.

I would like to buy an electric tamiya off-road for a change from the on-road scene and need some advice:

Is it worth buying the DB-01 or spend the extra £15 and get the DF-03MS. I am on a budget and will leave the buggy stock without any hop-ups

Is the DF-03MS better than the DB-01 (both on stock form)? Main use will be bashing and some
racing with friend. Nothing on competition basis.

Thank you guys in advance

[budgio]

I,d go for a DB-01

I,m no expert but my Durga has been the better performer on and off the track....by a mile

[DCM]

you get more for your money with the DF03MS but the DB-01 is far better as it is more robust and far easier on room for electrics too, plus wheels are easier to come by,

[mog ruith]

for a more durable buggy go with the db01 i have heard alot of people breaking stuffs on their df03 but like dcm said if you want more for your money then the df03ms it is

[r3nos]

Thank you guys. That is what i was thinking in the first place (more for the money) but i thought is better to ask some experts in case Tamiya was polishing a turd

I think DF-03MS is the wise choice for entry level
Cheers guys, help much appreciated

[DCM]

Originally Posted by r3nos

Thank you guys. That is what i was thinking in the first place (more for the money) but i thought is better to ask some experts in case Tamiya was polishing a turd

I think DF-03MS is the wise choice for entry level
Cheers guys, help much appreciated

you are right though, they are polishing a 'turd'. I bought a DF-03 and gave up on it, I went down the route of the 3Racing chassis etc, but it never worked right, and you would struggle getting smaller pinions on due to the obstructions on the motor. If you were looking more 'long term' with an odd spend on upgrades, the DB-01 is the better buy completely.

[General Accident]

Originally Posted by r3nos

Main use will be bashing and some
racing with friend. Nothing on competition basis.

If you intend to leave it box stock and use it for 90% bashing I'd get a standard DF-03 rather than an MS. Its a simple design after all and the simpler the better if you're not looking to stretch it.

However, if you do decide to go racing then I totally agree with most of the above comments, the DF-03 is not really up to it and would be quickly outclassed by a DB-01, let alone the B44's and suchlike that are prevalent in 4WD classes.