Tamiya DT 03 Neo Fighter Buggy Buildup Review, Budget Friendly RC!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @MarkBryanRC
    @MarkBryanRC Рік тому +5

    Awesome review of an awesome buggy, Fil! I totally agree with all the points you made about this one, the design is pretty radical for an entry level kit and the plastics are of great quality. Mine has a 13.5T brushless setup and runs so smoothly. Nothing broken in over 4 years of bashing!!! So I can say I'm really chuffed with mine! Take care dude! 😎👊👍

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      No breakages in 4 years? Now that's pretty impressive! This buggy is tough, and such a blast to drive. Glad to hear yours is holding up so well, Mark. 👊🏼

  • @JeepsCafe
    @JeepsCafe Рік тому +1

    Wow! Neo Fighter is freaking gorgeous. love those blue shocks, cant wait to see it run. Excellent vid Fil.

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      It's surpringly cool looking, isn't it? I'm really diggin' it! Have a great weekend pal! 🤙

  • @powersmodelgarage
    @powersmodelgarage Рік тому +3

    Neo Fighter is a great buggy. Especially for the low price. Fun to drive and rock solid. Yours looks great!

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Thanks pal, yeah I'm really excited to get it out for a rip this weekend! 🍻

  • @PsychoticBovine
    @PsychoticBovine Рік тому +1

    Beautiful build. Your paint work is on point!

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Thanks bro! I'm super happy with how it turned out! ☺️

  • @jdsrcs8061
    @jdsrcs8061 Рік тому +3

    If the ESC is no water proof, it will at least be water soluble and smooth!!!!🤣🤣🤣 What a cool buggy brother!!!!

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      For $25, it can go up in smoke and I'll enjoy the show! Lol! Cheers bro! 🍻

  • @RCBirds
    @RCBirds Рік тому +3

    Great looking and builded car. Thanks for showing.
    Tamiya has a racing class for the DT-03. Especial for beginners with the cars in stock version. Maybe that's the reason for the low price, too.

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      I would love to see these racing, it seems like it would hold its own quite well on the track. 👍🏻

    • @RCBirds
      @RCBirds Рік тому

      @@poorboysrc Tamiya Europe call it "Fighter Cup". Idon't know if I'm allowed to post links here, but you should find the videos here on YT😉

  • @zid_just_zid
    @zid_just_zid Рік тому +1

    I picked up the dt03t, shortened the chassi, made mounts for it to take a Scorcher shell and put Blitzer Beetle tires on it for modernized+cheap Blitzer. Nice and simple to work on :)

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      Very cool idea! Probably handles 10x better than the OG Scorcher all day long, too! 👍🏻

    • @LassoKid7777
      @LassoKid7777 Місяць тому

      How did U shorten the chassis, and why? Just for the shell?

    • @zid_just_zid
      @zid_just_zid Місяць тому

      @@LassoKid7777 Surprisingly enough i used a saw :P Took out the right amount from the battery compartment to get the wheelbase right, stitched it back together again with strong steel wire shored up with epoxy. Yeah, as i wrote i wanted a more modern chassi with easily available and cheap spare parts. Having done a DT02 before i liked that gearbox, the same is used on the DT03.

  • @_.Lumi._
    @_.Lumi._ Рік тому +1

    The pink and blue worked out well!

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      Thanks! Yeah, I'm really happy with it, I think it looks great! 😁

  • @DustyFingersRC
    @DustyFingersRC Рік тому +1

    Paint job looks great!! Nice one 👍🏻

  • @madsrcbuggy
    @madsrcbuggy Рік тому +1

    Excellent, buddy! It is indeed an excellent buggy, I know I love mine, I have three of them, ha ha! I saw you posted to the facebook group, too, lots of good knowledge in that group to be had. Best two tips are probably to add some weight to the front to eliminate understeer, and to chop away bit of the gearbox to ensure more airflow around the motor... And now I know 100 percent for certain your name is Fil!
    Have a great weekend there, my friend, looking forward to seeing a run video with it, too!

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      Thanks for the tips, Mads! Cheers to a great weekend, my friend! 🍻

  • @classicvwbugs
    @classicvwbugs Рік тому +2

    You da man brother! That buggy looks cool. What do you think it will top out at speed wise?

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Chris! I'm not too sure on speed yet, but from what I've read online, on 2S with this 17T motor, I'm thinking 35 Mph? I might have to strap the GPS to it to find out! 👊

    • @classicvwbugs
      @classicvwbugs Рік тому +2

      @@poorboysrc awesome man, will be good to see it.

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      @@classicvwbugs absolutely! I can see this buggy on our local indoor offroad track. I want to see if I can run a few laps with it. 👍🏻

  • @caseys_cozy_garage
    @caseys_cozy_garage Рік тому +1

    This buggy is really neat! Can't wait for the running video! I'm subscribing

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      Right on, thanks for coming onboard! 🍻

  • @ericwood2790
    @ericwood2790 Рік тому +2

    Dt03 is a good reliable buggy . The only issues I’ve had is the servo saver failing,so you might want to get the hop up one from Tamiya because it will fail . I have 4 of them and all of them have failed unfortunately. There are a couple of other hop ups that you’ll need if you jump it a lot . The gear box bridge and aluminum servo mount are must haves . Turned out nice , ready for a good bash .

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Ah, fantastic advice! Thanks Eric! I'll order up those hop ups this weekend. Is there a specific servo saver you can point me to? 👊

    • @ericwood2790
      @ericwood2790 Рік тому +1

      @@poorboysrc I think 51000 is the high torque servo saver and 54369 is the aluminum servo horn.

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      @@ericwood2790 perfect, thanks pal!

  • @alphawlff
    @alphawlff Рік тому +1

    I have 2 of the Racing Fighter DT03. And I have a 17T(?) brushless in one and a 15T brushed in the other. I would recommend the DT-03 to anyone. They can be very competitive on a budget.

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      I bet they are. I'm getting mine out for her first run tomorrow, can't wait! 😁

  • @JIPPERR_1
    @JIPPERR_1 Рік тому +1

    Fil! That buggy looks very nice 👍I hear you about the temptation of thelower price models, every time I scroll through the tamiya touring and rally cars i get a little closer to hitting the button.

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      Yeah I hear ya, buddy! The TT-02's and XV-01's are such great buggies, and the friendly price point makes it tough to say no! 😁

  • @AsurasWrath164
    @AsurasWrath164 Рік тому +1

    Also love the dt-03t. It also has with The aqroshot an awesome body.

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      Very cool truck, I'll have to grab one some day.

    • @AsurasWrath164
      @AsurasWrath164 Рік тому

      @Poor Boys RC in Germany the aqroshot is sold with motor, Esc and cva oil filled shocks for 90€, which makes it an awesome deal.

    • @LassoKid7777
      @LassoKid7777 Місяць тому

      I got one it's so sick, the chassis makes alot of sense to me narrow and balanced

  • @captainchaos3053
    @captainchaos3053 Рік тому +1

    Love the DT-03 my daughter has one and it's great fun. She is running the sport tuned and CVA shocks and it's more than enough for the backyard. 17t must be fairly fast? Look great keep up the good work.

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      Nice, it's perfect for a beginner. Mine is fairly quick on 17t, but nothing too crazy. I'm tempted to try it on 3S.

  • @IowaBudgetRCBashers
    @IowaBudgetRCBashers Рік тому +1

    I keep eyeing the dt-03 also

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      They're nice looking buggies, right? Might be time to grab one, Thad! 👍🏻

  • @roloreoandy9867
    @roloreoandy9867 Рік тому +1

    KY is branching out making esc's 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That turned out awesome!

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      Hahaha, you liked that, eh? 🤣

    • @roloreoandy9867
      @roloreoandy9867 Рік тому +1

      @@poorboysrc Yeah, I nearly choked on my coffee! 😃

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      @@roloreoandy9867 hahaha, amazing! Cheers bro! 🍻

  • @mikeduckworth6691
    @mikeduckworth6691 Рік тому +2

    Great video

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Mike! 🍻

    • @mikeduckworth6691
      @mikeduckworth6691 Рік тому +1

      @@poorboysrc thank you for your videos

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      @@mikeduckworth6691 my pleasure! I love making these videos, the community, all of it! I appreciate you Comme ting and liking! 🍻

  • @robbrennanrc
    @robbrennanrc Рік тому +2

    Hi Fil. Love the DT-03 chassis and although the Noe body is cool I prefer the Super Fighter body. Great overview with some fantastic upgrades. 'Chuffed' Adjective, Very Pleased. I was chuffed with your video What,what. 🤣😂

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Always great to hear from you, Rob. Hope you had a great weekend, and got out RC'ing! 🍻

    • @robbrennanrc
      @robbrennanrc Рік тому +1

      @@poorboysrc Unfortunately it's ben a washout all weekend and still recovering from a cold 🤧😕

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      @@robbrennanrc ah too bad, hope you feel better soon, my friend! 👊

  • @AldricNeo
    @AldricNeo 12 днів тому +1

    Did you have any trouble with the front of the body? I just built mine and the nose won't go down to let me use the body clip

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  12 днів тому

      Might have to trim a little lexan.

    • @AldricNeo
      @AldricNeo 12 днів тому

      @poorboysrc ohh, is your body touching the squares near the servo mount holes?

  • @rcwreck-creation
    @rcwreck-creation Рік тому +2

    Happy St.Patrick’s day my Canadian brother from the RC mother! 😂🍺🍀

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Happy Patty's day, you wonderful Canuck! Haha! Cheers to Green beers! 🍻

  • @tonydelovski8088
    @tonydelovski8088 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi, any info on how you rack mount your cars behind you? Thanks

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  5 місяців тому +1

      @@tonydelovski8088 I get those storage shelves from Home Depot. They're available in the closet/organizer section. Just bolt the rails to the wall and insert the arms wherever works for you. Easy peasy! 👍🏻

  • @Droidy77
    @Droidy77 Рік тому +1

    Looks fantastic and a tasteful choice of accessories! I bet a slow servo will drive you nuts on this one 🤔

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      If it's painfully slow I'll swap it out. But I remember installing these servos in my Midnight Pumpkin, and while it wasn't fast, it did the trick. Fingers crossed! 😎

  • @zonoskar
    @zonoskar 9 місяців тому +1

    Colors look great! I left the sides of teh body a bit lower on mine, it covers the chassis a bit more. And forget about the sway bar option, it doesn't seem to do anything, even with the stiffest bar, money wasted.

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  9 місяців тому

      Thanks dude! With these stiff shocks, I'll keep away from sway bars, don't need 'em, lol! Thanks for watching! 👊🏼

  • @muddfoot69
    @muddfoot69 Рік тому +1

    Seems like if tamiya would include a slipper clutch option and the ability to use alternative spur gears, they’d be onto a good beginner level racer

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Yeah the .6 mod gearing can definitely be a challenge to work around. But all in all, this is a great bang for the buck buggy.

    • @muddfoot69
      @muddfoot69 Рік тому +1

      @@poorboysrc agree…just seems 1 more common upgrade would be so awesome (as I think it could compete in the rookie class)…as a tamiya fan I’d probably get one anyway…lol

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      @@muddfoot69 this buggy is so much fun. For the price point, you can not go wrong.

  • @Tony74Jones
    @Tony74Jones Рік тому +1

    'I'm chuffed'😂 same as 'I'm stoked' 😉

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Tony! I'm often stoked, so "chuffed" is my new norm. 😎

  • @leehurst6922
    @leehurst6922 Рік тому +1

    Phil do you have a link for the dampers please

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому

      Absurdly, pal. My bad, I forgot to put it in the description box. I'll update it later today, but for now...
      www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B3D42QF6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

  • @Rikke8025
    @Rikke8025 Рік тому +1

    Hi where is the link for those cva shocks?

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Рік тому +1

      Just added it in the description. 👊🏼

  • @cbigbie191
    @cbigbie191 Рік тому

    What’s the part number for the shocks?

  • @SpeccyMan
    @SpeccyMan Рік тому +2

    Rising Fighter is not on the DT-03 chassis! Perhaps you meant Racing Fighter.
    Chuffed means very pleased.

  • @gigglehurtz3167
    @gigglehurtz3167 Рік тому +1

    super easy and fast build as well.

  • @LassoKid7777
    @LassoKid7777 Місяць тому +1

    Lol I'm chuft also whatever that means

    • @poorboysrc
      @poorboysrc  Місяць тому

      🤣🤣🤣 my homies in the UK say it. Chuffed = stoked! 🤘🤘🤘