Tamiya DF-03 White Impact First Run...

[@waitthatsgoingtocostyouext5450]

Yep! Id clean it back up and pop it on the shelf because that machine looks stunning! Congratulations yet again!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Wait! That's going to cost you extra. Thank you good sir for watching 😊👊🏻

[@fencenaoghen3569]

So beautiful in this white dress ! This white edition is amazing ! I understand that gravel is not for this true princess ! Congrats for the vid, carry on like this i had a very good time watching it. Take care.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fencen Aoghen Thank you so much for your lovely comment and thanks for watching 🤩👊🏻

[@yoodoo122]

Looks great in white.

[@TAMIYALegends]

yoodoo122 Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@tamiyafrog3220]

Great looking car👌

[@TAMIYALegends]

tamiya frog Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@adrianharrison5208]

Awesome looking model 👍

[@davidturner2365]

Looks ace 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

David Turner Cheers David 😊👊🏻

[@anfivius9309]

what a beautiful rc car‼︎‼︎

[@TAMIYALegends]

anfivius Thanks for watching buddy 🤩👊🏻

[@andrewmagro7703]

ooohhhhhh nnnooooo , that could be the worst piece of gravel in the whole of the UK , too rough and course Glen I was Sqwinting and Had my hand over my eyes watching you drive that beauty of that surface things you do for the channel , Please dont abuse another one of my babies like that again lol :-) cheers Glen awesome Car Love the white and yes shelf queen that baby just added another one to my collection the dt03 Neo Fighter-Metallic Green Edition looks epic and pre cut -oh yeahhh now that means a quicker build just bearings and dirt tuned motor and shes om the shelf , big cheers from Australia mate :0)

[@gvoluto2816]

dark impact = withe Impact !! perfekt. 👍

[@ShenRC]

👍 Nice run you got it dirty! I used to love my DF03 when It first came out I got one.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Shen RC It’s a nice chassis that’s for sure 🤩👊🏻

[@juliusdream2683]

It’s a really good looking dune buggy.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Jorge Macomb Thanks for watching buddy 😊👊🏻

[@NSRBOY250]

Brilliant going she looks amazing 😉 you have done amazing job with it mate 👍👌

[@TAMIYALegends]

RC Misfits Oh thank you my friend, much appreciated 🤩👊🏻

[@Leonsrchobbys]

Great machine awesome action shots my friend👍👊🇬🇧😎😊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Leons rc hobbys Thanks Leon 😊👊🏻

[@yoodoo122]

Great videos'...subbed !

[@TAMIYALegends]

yoodoo122 Oh wow thank you that’s awesome 😎👊🏻

[@donovangladden9074]

Great running video buddy! One of my favorite cars in my collection. 👊

[@TAMIYALegends]

Donovan Gladden Thanks man 😊👊🏻

[@markhollinshead5795]

beautiful looking buggy its on my list but hotshot for xmass well hopefully

[@TAMIYALegends]

Mark Hollinshead Hotshot 🤩🤩🤩. Now that’s a true classic Mark 👊🏻 Thanks for watching buddy

[@michaelstewart3042]

I love it you even took it to the dirt then clean it right away lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

Michael Stewart Yeah that bit wasn’t fun 😬 But it had to have a bit of gravel 🚗💨💨

[@DavidWilson-vv6hm]

Looks epic mate!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

David Wilson Cheers David, yeah it’s a looker 😍👊🏻

[@2Toupourtous]

Can't wait to see the update on this one!

[@TAMIYALegends]

2Toupourtous This one’s moved on now buddy. Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@User-dm8bm]

cool df03！ 👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

ラジコン初めましたごっこ 🤩🤩🤩 Thanks for watching my friend 👊🏻

[@Steve-rk6lg]

Lovely kit, handles really well and good to see the TL ramp as always. I was thinking about the damage until you mention the tapping. Smart idea! 👌🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Stephen McClune Thanks Stephen 😎. Got away without any damage but removing the tape residue was a nightmare 😭😭😭 Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻

[@eddiebottoms1353]

That car definitely needs to be in a cabinet 🙂 Looks great. I would always tape up the underside of the chassis but found the adhesive residue difficult to remove without fogging the plastic to some degree. But that was many years ago and I was using a specific label removing spray which was probably spirit based. I've since read that vegetable oil is effective without damaging the plastics, although I don't know how true that is. I eventually found that painters tape was the best thing to use. It was applied and removed effortlessly with no residue.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Eddie Bottoms Yeah I actually got away with it in the end Eddie, no damage whatsoever, but the tape residue was a absolute nightmare buddy 😭😭😭 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@eddiebottoms1353]

@@TAMIYALegends I'm pleased it emerged unscathed Glenn. It can now be safely retired to the shelf 🙂

[@eltomasoable]

I had a dark impact with all the goodies. I happened to walk into a tamiya based hobbyshop the week before it shut down, and bought all the hop ups for my dark impact and my durga at half price or maybe it was less=)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fantastic 🤩.

[@davepearce6359]

Hugely entertaining video Glenn. Shame about the diff going already but at least you got a fab run. Still loving the ramp. Excellent. D. 😊👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Dave Pearce Yeah I new about the poor diff before I ran it, I had hoped it would be ok with the RZ Brushed Motor, but sadly not lol 😂 Thanks for watching Dave 👊🏻

[@_blood_moon_proto_1500]

@@TAMIYALegends is there an upgrade for them?

[@jmaclaren4147]

Still in Canada.... Happy Christmas mate.

[@TAMIYALegends]

J m Yeah still here buddy, hope you have a great festive Holiday my friend 😊👊🏻

[@cg7025]

Hi Glenn, lovely buggy. I would be tempted to use some invishield or helitape on the chassis like what mountain bikers use on their frames to prevent scratches from stones and knocks! Think it would work really well on rc's that have a flat bed chassis.....you could even put it on other components that are exposed to scratching and chips too.

[@TAMIYALegends]

C G That’s a great idea buddy, I’ve used that stuff before on non rc things 😊 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@cg7025]

I just got to the end of the video where you mentioned you had taped up the chassis to try and prevent some scratches. The invishield that is used on bikes comes off quite easily without leaving residue, i havent tried to remove any yet myself but apparently just warming it up with a hair dryer helps...and that also helps when putting it on components of an odd shape too as it makes it a more maleable when applying.

[@TAMIYALegends]

C G Yes when I removed the tape the residue was an absolute nightmare 😭😭😭

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

Interesting movie!

[@TAMIYALegends]

fabrizio viscardi Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

@@TAMIYALegends Thanks to you!

[@paulrussell2029]

Great video 👍🏻. Think I made a good choice buying the dark impact as my 2nd rc after a long break away from the hobby/addiction 😂😂😂.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Paul Russell Yes I’m sure you’ll enjoy it Paul, have fun my friend 🤩🚗💨💨

[@Houleigan]

Sweet car! I ordered a DF-03 Avante mkII from Japan, suppose to be here dec 23!

[@TAMIYALegends]

The Houleigan Excellent 🤩 I like the look of that one 😍👊🏻

[@bradkalman2353]

Hope it will cleans up well.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Brad Kalman The cleanup was a nightmare buddy, the tape residue was horrendous 😭😭😭

[@Beastnappy]

More of your commentry about the cars driving characteristics etc, whilst driving would be perfect👍 Even so excellent vid👊 ......any chance of doing an Egress running vid in the future?😉👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Nostalgic rc Yes I have an Egress video series planned for the future 🤩 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@bamboozledbob3298]

Uh, as always the ball diffs on the "newer" Tamiya cars take a lot of time running it in. I have a dog bone clamped in a vice and the diff in a power drill and let that run for a few minutes, tighten if necessary and repeat. Works great for me :-)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Bamboozled Bob Oh wow that’s great information on running a diff in, thank you and thanks for watching 🤩👊🏻

[@Tylershiplee]

Hey.. is there a link to getting this everywhere is sold out :(

[@Jubular]

What's up with the diff then? I'm thinking of buying one.

[@TAMIYALegends]

There not the best, but if you can fit the slipper clutch it really helps the diffs out 😊👊🏻

[@Jubular]

@@TAMIYALegends Thanks for the insight, every day is a school day.

[@originalboon]

I've recently add the slipper to mine but before that not seen any issues! Must be the way I drive it. It stays on paths and tarmac and occasional grass. It's got a sport tuned in it also. Where can I get those ceramic diff bearings you mentioned mate!?

[@TAMIYALegends]

GetAway Driver I believe there on eBay buddy 👊🏻 Thanks for watching

[@federicofede4486]

Hi, what motor you running?

[@Yupower1]

That white theme looks really amazing. Now airblast it clean and put it on a shelf 😂😂😂

[@TAMIYALegends]

Bora Radicevic Absolutely my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@MarcosBallesterMatito]

Eyyy, could you please, make us a video cleaning your RC models after a dusty running day? Do you use air pistol? brushes with soap and water solution? I would also like to see some videos of setting up a car that has been a long time without using it. Thanks in advance :)

[@TAMIYALegends]

Marcos Ballester Matito I actually have a couple of those videos coming Marcos 😊 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@evo4ralliart]

You can get a slipper clutch to run a hotter motor mine runs 5.5t brushless Glen , to beer the rear diff use Schumacher 3mm titanium ball bearings

[@TAMIYALegends]

Fatal shock Brynnette Oh wow great information buddy, thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@Paul__FC]

Damn that is sweet. That's the raffle I wish I won.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Paul F Coughlin Cheers Paul, it’s a great looking car for sure, but I think I’d needs the upgrades to run it properly 🤩👊🏻

[@GearWorksRc]

It sounds like your spur gear is loose or is that how you like to run your buggy's?

[@TAMIYALegends]

No unfortunately it was the rear diff that melted 😤😤😤

[@bradkalman2353]

Miss hot days.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Brad Kalman Me too now Brad, the snow is here now 🥶🥶🥶

[@sandergrootjes]

Hi, beautiful car! How does it compare to the Top Force in terms of handling? I'm building the Top Force at the moment to run sometimes, but look for a daily runner. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@TAMIYALegends]

Sander Grootjes Hey Sander, Well I’m afraid I’m really biased to the Top Force 🤩🤩🤩 It’s probably my favourite buggy to run, I just love everything about it. The DF-03 is good, but in my opinion the TF is a couple of levels above my friend 😎👊🏻

[@sandergrootjes]

@@TAMIYALegends that is good news, it would mean I have to build another TF I guess, one for show, one for running ;-)

[@jamescollins5274]

does anyone know if Top Force body shell can be fitted onto Dark Impact chassis. thanks

[@GTFour]

I love the look out this. Will you be upgrading the diffs? That would be good video

[@TAMIYALegends]

Pingman Thanks for watching my friend, at the time of making this video I couldn’t fend any of those upgrade parts for sale 😞

[@RCRetro]

Hey Buddy, I Just added another video of the Ultima with a similar set up. BZ Motor and 1060 ESC and 2s lipo. Yours RZ, 1060, 2s Lipo. Great minds think a like! Enjoyed the video.

[@TAMIYALegends]

RC Retro Thanks buddy I’ll be over to check it out 🤩🤩🤩

[@Freddie44utube]

Glen do you pulse your real cars throttle 😱

[@TAMIYALegends]

Neil Fastfreddie Anderson Lol 😂 I find it hard to make the running videos on my own, so plenty of blipping about gives me some good Slo no and action stills 👊🏻

[@Freddie44utube]

I fear you can’t help yourself lol

[@Freddie44utube]

Maybe you should put some bot-dots out to give yourself a purpose and show how the car responds to direction instead of aimless thrashing Btw that car looks amazing and I love your videos

[@bradkalman2353]

What do you think it's top speed is?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Brad Kalman I think that was around 25mph flat out buddy 👊🏻

[@camrowdrone6497]

You’re camera taking serious stone abuse, but we like it 👍🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Cam row drone Excellent 🤩🤩🤩 Thanks for watching my friend 👊🏻

[@_blood_moon_proto_1500]

(like number 300) i gotta ask, and yes i know in years late, would anyone recommend one of these (not a limited one) as a semi comp level oriented project car?

[@Elios0000]

need stiffer springs its squatting on power

[@TAMIYALegends]

Elios0000 Thanks buddy, I actually thought that gave it more grip tbh. If I stiffened it up would it still handle as good? Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@jamescollins5274]

Anyone know why Top Force is $700 and Dark Impact is $300. They gave the same motor.

[@mitymike]

She's too pretty for the dirt I cringed the whole time you had it in the gravel. I bet it would run well on a carpet track though 👍👍😁

[@rolandhennig7757]

What i wanted to say! lol!

[@TAMIYALegends]

mitymike 1996 Yes it was a gamble for sure, but pleased to say I didn’t damage anything, the tape did it’s job, unfortunately getting the tape off was a whole different story 😭😭😭 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@yoodoo122]

"she" ??

[@mitymike]

@@yoodoo122 yup when he turned it over I saw no balls

[@yoodoo122]

@@mitymike pmsl

[@neontetra1000]

Has that got a slipper? I’m cringing at that slipping noise?did the diffs blow up? Lovely car tho. Just found the video as one just came up for sale on your page.

[@TAMIYALegends]

No as standard the don’t have them and yes I ended up melting the rear diff which is apparently an issue they have 😤 But slipper and I believe ceramic balls and there golden 😇 I’ve got the MS version now and I’ve never had an issue with it 😅👊🏻

[@BenJRC]

You will burn the differential with a brushless motor that is not a good kit

[@TAMIYALegends]

Ben-J RC Agreed the rear diff without a slipper clutch is poor 😞 Thanks for watching

[@shaneworden1325]

Great video, but constant donuts gets boring. How about some track time.

[@bradkalman2353]

In my opinion it should never be a shelf queen.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Brad Kalman That’s your opinion buddy, but nothing wrong with them on the shelf too 😍👊🏻

[@themanwithnoname8241]

It is very childish to covet these pieces of Japanese plastic pollution.