Tamiya DF-03 Chassis

Summary

• Galleries: n/a
• Introduced: 2006
• Scale: 1/10

• Primary use: Offroad
• Config: MA
• Driveline: Shaft-drive

• Body: Polycarbonate
• Susp. front: Wishbone
• Susp. rear: Wishbone

Introduced in 2006 as the Dark Impact, the DF03 is a sport- or basher-level vehicle with a well thought-out design andbetter starting equipment than its predecessors, like adjustable linkages, all durable metal driveshafts, oil shocks, and standard-sized 2.2" pin tires. It sold well and a fairly good aftermarket arose to support it, including multiple stunning carbon fiber full chassis conversion kits.

Pros: Fantastic looks, smart chassis layout with very centralized weight & easy battery changes, relative low costCons: Battery compartment only accepts shotgun-shaped 6-cell packs, no slipper clutch included, proprietary spur gear