Tamiya DT-03 Speed Run + AWANFI Battery Test in the Racing Fighter!

[@NordicRC]

Looking good, yeah! Great vid. Loved you also measured the run time. Been planning a run time video too. And yeah, the Awanfi battery works great. Still have mine too. Glad you got one too!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you Mikael - Yeah, wasn't sure about how run time would come across on video - it would be too boring to do it in real-time, and a very long video! Can't complain when someone gives you a battery to test! All the best! :-)

[@Del350K4]

That DT03 chassis is so surefooted and competent - it was a pleasure to watch it in action. I also enjoyed your methodical approach to giving us really dependable information on the performance and runtime offered by the Awanfi NiMh.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Always a pleasure to read your well-spotted observations, Del! Yeah, I could not put it better myself - "surefooted and competent" describes the DT03 perfectly - it's so stable and easy to drive. I hope the non-biased review is of use to viewers, the Awanfi really does deliver, and is very competitively priced at £12.99!

[@Del350K4]

@@MarkBryanRC They´ve got the compromise between ground clearance and stability just right : )

[@catbijoux1]

Very nice run! I have a Tamiya Saint Dragon bought and built in 1990 when I was still a teenager. The chassis is very similar to the DT-03 and performs quite well. Recently restored it and having loads of fun with it again.. Does 16MPH on the original brushed 540 motor and electronics with a 2s 1500mAH Li-Ion battery. I will soon convert it to brushless, 3100kv motor and 45A ESC are on the way. I have nothing against NiMH batteries, in fact I used them a lot with success in the past. But nowadays I much prefer Li-po and Li-ion batteries, main reason being they are much lighter than NimH. And the power to weight ratio is just incomparable. I think the ideal battery for the DT-03 would be a 2200mAH Li-po, that's what I will be using in my Saint Dragon after the brushless conversion. Cheers and never stop having fun with RC !!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for the great comment! That Tamiya sounds very interesting, it is new to me! But re-engineering and re-using a classic Tamiya is music to my ears! So glad you have got it going again, and yes, the LiPo is probably the best battery to go for in this car. Thanks again my friend, and I wish you lots of fun with your Saint Dragon! :-)

[@catbijoux1]

@@MarkBryanRC You're welcome. Yes a 2s Lipo is the way to go, it will be punchier and at the same time lighter, so 2 wins for performance :-) F.Y.I. the Saint Dragon is Tamiya model no. 58083. Ciao my friend and thanks for your reply ;-)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Ciao to you too, I will search for that Tamiya number! Have a lovely evening! :-)

[@schmelpe]

Good video. Nice to hear Rob(?) in the background again. I missed him the last videos. 😄

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks, Peter! Rob will be so pleased to see your comment! I always enjoy making videos with him, he adds a lot of fun and his chuckle is infectious! Thanks for watching and commenting - Rob and I really appreciate your support! :))

[@Remoteaddicted]

Super cool test my friend! I've heard a lot of good stuff about the batteries. Never could run a battery that long. The rig is a great performing beauty! Greetings to Rob :)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers, Charlie! Yeah, the battery seems great on first impressions - it would have lasted far longer if it wasn't running in long wet grass for most of the time! Cheers from Rob too! All the best my friend, Mark :-)

[@jackwu808]

Hi Charlie. Do you have interesting test the battery?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Excellent run and impressive run time 😎👊🏻

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks a lot Glenn! Yeah, great value for money, and perform well - if we were running a standard silver can instead of the 12T sensorless brushless, I reckon it would have run for over 40 minutes! Cheers for watching bud! :-)

[@rcricco239]

Nice vid. I love my dt03 neo fighter, agile and fantastic fun. I run a 3900kv with 5200mah lipo and get about 32mph and roughly 40-45 mins of runtime. More wear and tear though....😀

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers Ric! Yeah, the DT-03 is often overlooked but is a really smashing RWD buggy, and not too expensive either! Wow - 32mph ain't bad - we have yet to break the 30mph barrier with out Tamiyas on NiMh batteries! Hmmm - faster motors definitely = more drivetrain wear! Worth it though :D

[@robbrennanrc]

Great stuff mate. It was loads of fun filming it, well until we both started to get covered in mud from those rear tyres lol. Some great cuts and edits as usual dude.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for the help my friend, yeah, we both got splattered with mud, and the camera got a good coating too! As usual we filmed far to much - I need to cut down the editing mate! Cheers dude! :))

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I toast my Beer to your excellent Filming Skills!¡! 👏👏👏🍻🍻

[@theibault]

Very nice run! That was a blast to watch. The battery seems to work really well. ;)👍👍👌✌

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Omar - first again! It was a blast to make - even though it was a cold, wet, miserable December day! Yeah, the Awanfi seems as good as any other big brand batteries that I have! Many thanks for watching bud! :))

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Fantastic video again Mark, knocked it Out the Park with this beauty 🏏 very nice Buggy 👌😁👌oh not a bad running time to 👍👍👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks very much Toeboe! Yeah, the DT02 is a great buggy - highly recommended if you wand a nice, stable 2WD buggy! Run time is better than most of my other batteries! :))

[@harryrc9263]

Brilliant Testrun with a absolutely fantastik looking Racing Fighter .Hello and good Evening Mark .I have no experience with nimh Batteries but 20 Minutes driving time with a 3600 mAH Battery sounds really good.By the way, you have also made a really great driving Video.Great Speed ,Drifts and very awesome Slo Mo Jumps . I like it so much and really enjoy it . All my Thumbs up .

[@MarkBryanRC]

Good evening to you too my friend Harry! I hope you are well! Yes, the Racing Fighter is a beautiful Tamiya made by my good friend Rob, and what a good job he did! The RC runs perfectly, lovely steering and a nice ride indeed! Thank you for watching and for your encouraging words - have a lovely evening! :))

[@painintherc7771]

Awesome! I seen these packs starting to appear and look very good! Really enjoyed that very good test and man it looked brilliant drifting around kicking up the mud 😂🤘👍👌

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers my friend Paul! Yeah, I saw them on other channels too, and when they asked my to test one, I thought "Why not?" The DT03 was a blast, spinning it's wheels like crazy in the slippery conditions - time for a new set of rear tyres! Look after yourself buddy! :-)

[@oldmannitro5766]

Cool video and great battery test 👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, OLDMAN NITRO! I appreciate you dropping by and the nice comment! :-)

[@INMGRC]

Very nice run big thumbs up my friend XD

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the Racing Fighter, your thumbs up is really appreciated too! :-)

[@steveclough6794]

Great video mark I have a tl01b iam upgrading looking for a. Lipo to fit that round type classis batteries housing .

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Stephen! The TL01 is a great chassis - I reckon you should be able to find a LiPo to fit, I see lots of other Tamiyas running on KZbin with those batteries. Nordic RC Visions uses a LRP 3400 2S 30C Lipo that has the same round edges as a Tamiya battery pack. Good luck! :))

[@AdventureTimeRC]

What a cool buggy there are so many tamiya cars im just learning about good battery test thanks for sharing mark 👍👍💣💣

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks for watching, Brent! Yeah, so many Tamiyas, not enough money! The DT03 is a really sweet 2WD buggy, handles real nice!

[@nikkitomas7935]

Wow, great run time 😯

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks, Nikki. The run time was good, but I reckon it would last over 45 minutes in some of my lower-powered Tamiyas! Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it! :-)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Everything was just Chips with that unknown Batry Mates!!! 🏆 VERY impressive runtime. Since I've finally gotten through the Hype vs Common Sense about Lipos..... I'm not looking back. 😎😉 I bought one, a 5200 mAh 2S for $21.99US, and was given a 4000 mAh 2S. Of course I can't buy anymore till God knows when..... But I have to tell you - *both of you,* even though they're Rated at 7.4 volts...... Fully Charged, they both have 4.2 volts per Cell. That's *8.4 Volts!!* Same as a 7-cell NiMH!!! AND, the Voltage (and speed) doesn't drop off 2/3rds of the way through the Charge Cycle, like NiMH Batteries. 😵😱😀 Cheaper by capacity as well, if one doesn't need Brand Name hyped Batries!! 😎 The 5200 mAh Lipo runs my 14.5lb. Wraith, for OVER an Hour!!! 👍👍👏👏👏👏 You merely have to be a little more careful, and run a Storage Charge Cycle, when not using for awhile. Never store them Charged or Discharged. That's about it! The "Explosion Videos" are almost ALL very old and/or ABUSED Batteries! 😫 Not entirely fair. Nearly all ESCs today, come with Lipo cutoff - automatically shutting down the ESC (but not Steering) when the voltage drops to an unsafe level. Never below it! I've learned a LOT about Lipos over the past few Months, and have been quite impressed with the actual results. Your decision of Course, but I firmly believe that they are definitely worth giving a go!! 👍👍 Even if you just try ONE. Redo a Speed Test that you've already done with a NiMH. Should be a pleasant surprise! 😉 Happy Christmas my Friends!! 🎅🎄😊 Carmine 💥 ⛽

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers bro! :))

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Finding old comments? 😲😁 I'm glad you got to it. I still believe what I told you here. It's been over a year and absolutely no Lipo issues! Just needs some common sense. 😉

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks No - I did read it at the time (I put a like and a heart on it!) TBH this new KZbin Studio is bugging me, it keeps reminding you of unanswered comments - the OCD in me wants them gone - so don't reply or this thread will NEVER end!!! Have a great day, mate! :)

[@Unknown_LIR]

Does it come ready or should we build it ourselves

[@MarkBryanRC]

You have to build this one! You also need radio gear and a servo as they are not included in the kit. Cheers! :))

[@Unknown_LIR]

Thank you

[@seansrcconstruction]

Nice run mate battery seems to be good.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thank you Sean! The battery performed well, as good as any other I have tried so far - I hope the performance stays high for many runs to come! :-)

[@richlien5598]

Nice build and fast! What motor are you using with the AWANFI battery? 540?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Rich - car is running a 3000Kv 540 GoolRC brushless motor, metal bearings and a 19 tooth steel pinion gear. All the best! :)

[@richlien5598]

@@MarkBryanRC thank you for the detail info. Cheers!

[@ShenRC]

😎👍Great test! Those batteries are awesome for $12.99 they can't be beat! and at 3600mah they are small and fit all rc's is what I like about them also...no more duratrax NIMH packs for me!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Steve! Yeah, they are £12.99 in the UK - great value! As you know, very well put together and fit all standard Tamiyas perfectly - great run times too! :))

[@paulbutcherrc809]

Great run cool car battery did well

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Paul! Yeah, the battery is at least as good as the other well-known brands - a bargain at £12.99! Thanks for watching bro! :))

[@rc-dom-uk]

Such a nice looking buggy

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi mate, I'll bring it over next time we meet, you'll love this one! Just drinking myself silly before the hospital tomorrow, haha! It's definitely working on the nerves! See you soon, matey! :)

[@rc-dom-uk]

@@MarkBryanRC good luck tomorrow mate . Let me know how it goes 👍 see ya soon. Weather is wet ! 😂

[@MarkBryanRC]

Much appreciated 🙏 thanks dude! Now I just gotta get to 2pm without eating or drinking - Nill by mouth 😭

[@Thronsohn]

Beautiful Car!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yes indeed! Thanks so much for the nice comment - appreciated! :)

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

🎮🏎 always a pleasure gent 💪🏽

[@MarkBryanRC]

...and always a pleasure to read your comments, Chris! The Racing Fighter is a great Tamiya, runs fast and true! Hope your weekend was a good one my friend! : )

[@alexanderdyer9143]

Did you have to change any of the ESC Setting when using the Nimh battery? Just built a DT03 with a brushless senorless motor using a 4200mah battery and doesn't last 10mins cheers

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hello Alexander. No, the ESC was set to it's default settings, very strange yours only lasts 10 minutes. You could try turning the punch and power down to the minimum and see if that makes a difference. Cheers and thanks for watching my friend. :)

[@alexanderdyer9143]

@@MarkBryanRC much appreciated thank you mate watched all your dt03 build videos enjoyed and helped when building my own.

[@MarkBryanRC]

...And thank you for watching the build videos, I'm really happy they were of some help, that's great to know and makes it worth while doing them. Enjoy your DT03! :)

[@RobertNES816]

That DT03 Chassis looks like allot of fun! Seems to handle well, does it have allot of understeer during heavy throttle?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Robert! It sure is a nice chassis to drive, very stable for a RWD buggy. I depends on the surface, but it tends to kick the tail out and oversteer nicely under throttle out of a turn. On loose surfaces it can understeer a little when turning into a corner! But overall I think it's great! :-)

[@RcNickster709]

Well? Seemed to work pretty good to me. For the type of battery it is? Not lipo ... I thought it held up. Thanks for sharing .. 👍👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Nick! Thanks for commenting buddy! Yeah, not bad at all, and considering it is cheaper than most other brands it's definitely worth a look! :-)

[@jdpaslRC]

Nice!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Cheers JD, the DT03 really is very nice! :))

[@jdpaslRC]

@@MarkBryanRC yes!!!

[@bb-ballistics1706]

Just built mine. Fit a 3500kv brushless paired with a 19t steel pinion. Hobbywing ECS and a 5000mah 3s lipo 🤪🤪😂

[@MarkBryanRC]

Good to hear you got it finished! I'm sure it will put a smile on your face! :D

[@salmenda]

Can this compete with an rc 10?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Santiago - I doubt it my friend! Although I have never run an RC10, I know it is more of a race-oriented buggy, costing more than 3x that of the DT03 Tamiya! However, a well specified DT03 with brushless is pretty fast and a very good handling buggy, too. I just think it would lose in a direct race with an RC10! :-)

[@PeteWylieRC]

Ooh free stuff! Nice one mate. Also looked like a bit of a test of the back tyres on that tarmac. Nice looking buggy of Rob's. Did you just get contacted by the company via. your channel? Hopefully actual cars next. A few more subs and you might make some actual money too! Keep up the good work and who knows :-)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Pete - this is the first free stuff I have ever been sent - great that someone noticed my channel! Probably a one-off, but you never know! Yeah, did you hear those spiked tyres screaming on the tarmac? Lots of fun mate! Time for a new set of rears - the subs keep going up and down, can't keep track with YT at the moment, but I will keep trying - money is a pipe dream at the moment, just glad to be raking in a few views - thanks for the support mate, much appreciated! :)

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@MarkBryanRC I've never been sent free stuff but Ric has had some things after posting a load of reviews on Amazon. They send him things and ask for an honest review of it. He had a pretty decent Bluetooth speaker sent for free. I'm generally too lazy to review stuff even if I feel strongly either way. Anyway on the KZbin front, as we've said before, cash would be nice but we are really only doing it for our own amusement and that of a small band of loyal RC nerds :-)

[@MarkBryanRC]

Yes Pete, I only review a few items if I feel really strongly about the product, never been sent anything from Amazon or eBay though! And you are right - my vids are really only for us little band of RC nerds - long may it continue!

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@MarkBryanRC Yeah I sometimes think that if I had a big channel with thousands of subs then I'd probably have to spend all day replying to people and it might take the fun out of it if it felt like a job. Hey there will be more woodchip action on my channel. Have a look in about half an hour. I'm getting a bit of editing done as I can't do much with the garage conversion until the plaster is dry and then I can paint it. I'll hopefully be able to do that in the xmas break. Are you on xmas hols now?

[@MarkBryanRC]

Too right - I can't keep up with all the comments as it is! But this is still fun, so it's OK at this level but I know what you mean. I Look forward to the chip pile mate! Get the roller and brushes ready Pete! I Break up tomorrow, can't wait!!! Get me out of there!!! :D

[@tiborvon]

That’s not a bad run time mark

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Tibs - yeah, good runtime considering it was mostly on full power and running through some deep wet grass! Cheers for dropping by bro! :))

[@hollyhillrc]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MarkBryanRC]

That's a nice set of thumbs there, Derek - much appreciated pal! :))

[@hollyhillrc]

@@MarkBryanRC 👍= many words lol 😁

[@dazbry7612]

Still love this sexy car to this day

[@MarkBryanRC]

Totally agree, tons of fun for the money, too! 😎👍

[@rcpatapouf]

💖💪💪

[@MarkBryanRC]

Many thanks bro! :))

[@chrisscott3039]

👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Thanks Chris! :))

[@MKHITARIANVahram]

👍✌️😀

[@MarkBryanRC]

:)) :)) :))

[@DJSpannamanUK]

Can I just say! NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE batteries are dead! Put a lipo In that and stop wasting time!

[@MarkBryanRC]

You are very welcome to your opinion! Well said - but as Awanfi sent me the battery to test, I thought it was fair to give it a go! many people still use NiMh batteries, including me - it's not a crime my friend! :-)