Both look like a lot of fun and thanks for doing such a good job trying to run them head to head as fairly as possible. I saw the images of the Yokomo Rookie buggy and it is a good looking one as well, a bit more modern look to the body shell but I sure for the racers and those looking to get into racing it is a terrific starting point. I am still waiting for the Dirt master to show up over here! Thanks for including the crashes at the end, makes me feel better about smashing into everything on my track!!!
Glad it was useful! If you don’t mind the styling the new Yokomo would be the better choice for regular track use. But the DM and Genova look a whole lot better! I have my fair share of crashes, though truth be told I tend to crash more when the camera is recording! 😅
Hey David, both buggies looks brilliant fun but for me I could see the difference with the DM round the track. Just seems you had more confidence with it in the turns. Thanks so much for sharing buddy.
Yeah, both out of the box and with the same tires I felt the DM was the easier buggy for me to drive. Just guessing here, but It might be due to it being closer in wheelbase to the DT-02. I'm really used to how that handles turns and rotates. The Genova on the other hand has a much longer wheelbase (~2.5cm) longer than the DT-02 and it's instantly noticeable. That's my theory anyway! 😁
Thank you. This is full of really useful information. I’m in the UK, so can only buy the DirtMaster off the shelf, but it’s good to know I don’t have to envy the Genova too much. They both look good, but the Genova looks a little better to me.
Thanks! 😊 I have to admit, my favorite of the two keeps changing on a daily basis.😅 Sometimes I prefer the looks of the Dirt Master. The next day I've changed my mind and it's the Genova! 😁
Awesome and informative comparison and back to back running of these 2 buggies! Can’t wait to complete my DM and take it for a spin! Couldn’t resist it in the end..😁👍
@@KaiCityRC I’m finding that out now.. Certainly doesn’t help that we have to keep flipping back to the parts number reference page.😅 I’ll persevere cos I know it’ll be worth it.
Dirt Master reminds me of the Triumph! Regarding the excess roll, what if you limited/shortened damper travel? A quick way to try it is with o-rings or tubing on the shock shaft to function as an external limiter.
Thanks for commenting. 😊 For the purposes of this comparison, I wanted to keep the two as stock as possible, even though their setups are more tuned to dirt than carpet. Since filming I've already begin modding the Genova for use at my local track 👍. As you say, the easiest/cheapest way to lower the buggy would be to limit shock piston down travel by inserting o-rings or spacers inside the shocks. One of the fun things about heading off to the circuit is the chance to experiment with mods/setup changes and see how they alter the handling characteristics. I'm looking forward to more experimentation with the Genova and DM.
Wow! 😀 I'm really looking forward to it.🤣 The DB01 has the same basic design as the TRF501X, so it runs very well. However, the plastic belt pulley and rubber belt are weak and cannot withstand the power of the 6.5T motor. I changed to aluminum pulleys and urethane belts to improve durability.⚙
The specifications of my DB01 are as follows. CHASSIS : TAMIYA DB01 DURGA (not RR,RRR) BODY : BALDRE MOTOR : G FORCE SUPER SONIC 6.5T ESC : G FORCE TS120 SERVO : SAVOX SC-1251MG PLUS BATTERY : SUNPADOW 2S LIPO 7.4V 4500mAh MODIFICATION : TAMIYA BIG BORE DUMPER TAMIYA TRF501X SUSPENTION ARM F/R TAMIYA SLIPPER CLUCH TAMIYA ALUMINUM REAR HUB 1° TAMIYA ALUMINUM FRONT CASTER BLOCK 10° TAMIYA ALUMINUM CENTER PULLY 16T TAMIYA GEAR DIFF (METAL PINION & SIDE GEAR) TAMIYA ALUMINUM SUSPENTION MOUNT A.B.C.D TAMIYA ALUMINUM STEERING ARM & BRIDGE TAMIYA DOUBLE CARDAN FRONT DRIVE SHAFT XRAY SERVO SAVER YOKOMO 5.5mm BALL & BALLEND YOKOMO GOKURAKU NALLOW WING SEMI ORDER URETHANE BELT SELF MAKING CARBON FRONT SHOCK TOWER SETUP : DUMPER OIL F/650cst R/450cst SPUR GEAR 81T / PINION GEAR 20T RIDE HEIGHT 14mm CAMBER F/2° R/2° FRONT TOE ANGLE 1°OUT REAR TOE ANGLE 2.4°IN (left and right HUB reversed)
Excellent comparison David.. it would be the dirt master for me I think it looks awesome and parts ear easy to pick up in the uk and I do like Kyoshos 👍🤩❤️🔥
Great review. Best of all we love the sound effects in the bloopers!! LOL
Thank you! 😁 I tend to crash more when I know the camera is recording! 😅
Both look like a lot of fun and thanks for doing such a good job trying to run them head to head as fairly as possible. I saw the images of the Yokomo Rookie buggy and it is a good looking one as well, a bit more modern look to the body shell but I sure for the racers and those looking to get into racing it is a terrific starting point. I am still waiting for the Dirt master to show up over here! Thanks for including the crashes at the end, makes me feel better about smashing into everything on my track!!!
Glad it was useful! If you don’t mind the styling the new Yokomo would be the better choice for regular track use. But the DM and Genova look a whole lot better!
I have my fair share of crashes, though truth be told I tend to crash more when the camera is recording! 😅
I want the new Kyosho dirt cross
Hey David, both buggies looks brilliant fun but for me I could see the difference with the DM round the track. Just seems you had more confidence with it in the turns. Thanks so much for sharing buddy.
Yeah, both out of the box and with the same tires I felt the DM was the easier buggy for me to drive.
Just guessing here, but It might be due to it being closer in wheelbase to the DT-02. I'm really used to how that handles turns and rotates. The Genova on the other hand has a much longer wheelbase (~2.5cm) longer than the DT-02 and it's instantly noticeable.
That's my theory anyway! 😁
Thank you. This is full of really useful information. I’m in the UK, so can only buy the DirtMaster off the shelf, but it’s good to know I don’t have to envy the Genova too much. They both look good, but the Genova looks a little better to me.
Thanks! 😊 I have to admit, my favorite of the two keeps changing on a daily basis.😅 Sometimes I prefer the looks of the Dirt Master. The next day I've changed my mind and it's the Genova! 😁
cool comparison 👍
Thanks! 👍
Awesome and informative comparison and back to back running of these 2 buggies! Can’t wait to complete my DM and take it for a spin! Couldn’t resist it in the end..😁👍
Resistance is futile! 😁 Good luck with the build (it's a little more complicated than it needs to be!)
@@KaiCityRC I’m finding that out now.. Certainly doesn’t help that we have to keep flipping back to the parts number reference page.😅 I’ll persevere cos I know it’ll be worth it.
Be careful you get the right thickness plastic shims as it's too easy to cut the wrong ones off the trees...😅
@@KaiCityRC 👌will do! Lots of double checking then..😅
Absolutely awesome 😊❤️
Glad you liked it! Thanks! 😊
Dirt Master reminds me of the Triumph! Regarding the excess roll, what if you limited/shortened damper travel? A quick way to try it is with o-rings or tubing on the shock shaft to function as an external limiter.
Thanks for commenting. 😊 For the purposes of this comparison, I wanted to keep the two as stock as possible, even though their setups are more tuned to dirt than carpet. Since filming I've already begin modding the Genova for use at my local track 👍. As you say, the easiest/cheapest way to lower the buggy would be to limit shock piston down travel by inserting o-rings or spacers inside the shocks.
One of the fun things about heading off to the circuit is the chance to experiment with mods/setup changes and see how they alter the handling characteristics. I'm looking forward to more experimentation with the Genova and DM.
Great to see them out, the DM has been pushed back in the UK 😭 but i’ll still be getting them both out on track for a grass track battle 😁
Out in the dirt, or grass, is where these two are most suited! 👍
@@KaiCityRC yeah, just hope they dont put back the delivery date again 🤞
The collection of mistakes at the end of this video feel an affinity.😆
It's like an old Hong Kong movie.😆
Thank you! 😊
I'm working on a little video of a very fast DB-01 at the moment! 😁
Wow! 😀
I'm really looking forward to it.🤣
The DB01 has the same basic design as the TRF501X, so it runs very well.
However, the plastic belt pulley and rubber belt are weak and cannot withstand the power of the 6.5T motor.
I changed to aluminum pulleys and urethane belts to improve durability.⚙
I thought the DB-01 ran really well! 😎 I only shot a few minutes of footage, but it's enough for a quick track run video. 😊
Can I confirm a little detail? Your DB-01 was originally a Durga, but the body was replaced with the Baldre body?
The specifications of my DB01 are as follows.
CHASSIS : TAMIYA DB01 DURGA (not RR,RRR)
BODY : BALDRE
MOTOR : G FORCE SUPER SONIC 6.5T
ESC : G FORCE TS120
SERVO : SAVOX SC-1251MG PLUS
BATTERY : SUNPADOW 2S LIPO 7.4V 4500mAh
MODIFICATION : TAMIYA BIG BORE DUMPER
TAMIYA TRF501X SUSPENTION ARM F/R
TAMIYA SLIPPER CLUCH
TAMIYA ALUMINUM REAR HUB 1°
TAMIYA ALUMINUM FRONT CASTER BLOCK 10°
TAMIYA ALUMINUM CENTER PULLY 16T
TAMIYA GEAR DIFF (METAL PINION & SIDE GEAR)
TAMIYA ALUMINUM SUSPENTION MOUNT A.B.C.D
TAMIYA ALUMINUM STEERING ARM & BRIDGE
TAMIYA DOUBLE CARDAN FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
XRAY SERVO SAVER
YOKOMO 5.5mm BALL & BALLEND
YOKOMO GOKURAKU NALLOW WING
SEMI ORDER URETHANE BELT
SELF MAKING CARBON FRONT SHOCK TOWER
SETUP : DUMPER OIL F/650cst R/450cst
SPUR GEAR 81T / PINION GEAR 20T
RIDE HEIGHT 14mm
CAMBER F/2° R/2°
FRONT TOE ANGLE 1°OUT
REAR TOE ANGLE 2.4°IN (left and right HUB reversed)
Excellent comparison David.. it would be the dirt master for me I think it looks awesome and parts ear easy to pick up in the uk and I do like Kyoshos 👍🤩❤️🔥
Yes, I'd go for the Dirt Master.👍 Getting spares and options if you need them will be a lot easier! 😅
Can't wait for my DM. Pre ordered in January...feels like it's taking forever 😢
The wait should be over soon! I heard they're going to start appearing outside of Japan later this month. 👍