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PeterV
11-17-2006, 11:28 PM
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Developed using actual racing data, the DF-03 4WD Racing Buggy Chassis now receives its second body style. Following on the popular Dark Impact, which featured a black-colored agressive appearance, Keen Hawk sports a sleek, futuristic and "heroic" appearance. The durable monocoque chassis provides contortion resistance with a drive-train layout that features a propeller shaft arranged in the center for optimum center of gravity for excellent balance. Combined with the multi-adjustable 4-wheel double-wishbone suspension, it is a force to be reckoned with at the track.


About the Model
High performance 1/10 4WD buggy assembly kit designed for off-road racing
Includes white-colored Large Dish Wheels and High Density Spike Tires (GRP compound K) for excellent control and running on dirt tracks.
Front and rear compact & sealed gearboxes equipped with ball differentials for traction on any surface
Full ball bearings included for maximum drive-train efficiency
4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension features CVA oil dampers and extra long suspension arms for improved stability and handling
Includes type 540 motor
Requires Electronic Speed Controller (sold separately)


ELECTRIC KITS REQUIRE:
(unless stated differently above)
Radio: 2-Channel with servo(s)
Battery: 6-cell flat with standard Tamiya connector
Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for 6-cell battery
Paint: PS for Polycarbonate/TS for ABS
Misc. Items: Building and track equipment
josh222
11-17-2006, 11:37 PM
need to get that body for my Df03
B4 Stealth
11-18-2006, 12:45 AM
when i saw the body I instantly thought, they released the new buggy already? you know that carbon/graphite rig in another thread around here somewhere, that is a very racy buggy, so is this basically a factory team version of the df-03?
josh222
11-18-2006, 12:54 AM
This is the same as the other df03, the one your thinking of is the 501X.. thats like 400+ $
RCMTracer
11-18-2006, 11:15 AM
The F1/buggy body is incredible!

Its long suspenion arms and narrow chassis combined with a TNX engine and gear would have great Truggy potential. :cool:

Do you think Tamiya will release a Truggy model? :)
ministerOFfire
11-18-2006, 01:16 PM
Where does Tamiya come up with these names??? :/
RControl Freak
11-18-2006, 07:03 PM
Do you think Tamiya will release a Truggy model? :)

I don't see why not..... even if they don't you could probally make your own conversion!
RCMTracer
11-18-2006, 08:25 PM
I don't see why not..... even if they don't you could probally make your own conversion!

Thats not a bad idea!! :D :D :D
munim
11-18-2006, 10:32 PM
Where does Tamiya come up with these names??? :/

That's signature Tamiya shenanigans! Gotta love it.
CarbonMadness
11-18-2006, 10:41 PM
Where does Tamiya come up with these names??? :/
IF they ever want to make an 1/8th scale one, as the DF-03 is a 10th scale buggy. Also when they do make one don't look for it to be on the track, as it will be a basher.
Adanmtxt1
11-19-2006, 09:42 AM
For a second there I thought this was a competition RWD 1/10 buggy! It looks really mean.

These names....
Tamiya4ever
11-19-2006, 09:53 AM
I like it. :p
RControl Freak
11-19-2006, 02:01 PM
They took influences from the Formula 1 car body style, when they made that buggy body, such as the molded air scoop above the window! :D
metalry101
11-19-2006, 03:23 PM
I dunno about the name...but that is a sharp looking body. I've been meaning to pick up a Dark Impact for a while...maybe I'll get this version instead.
RCMadMatt
11-19-2006, 05:08 PM
Where does Tamiya come up with these names??? :/
It's called 'drugs', and they take to many of them in the name-brainstorming meetings! :) Still a nice buggy, tho!

Matt
rs4 rally boi
11-19-2006, 07:08 PM
It's called 'drugs', and they take to many of them in the name-brainstorming meetings! :) Still a nice buggy, tho!

Matt
the name probably sounds bad ass in japanese. the word hyabusa is somewhere in there. dont know how to say keen though.
RControl Freak
11-19-2006, 08:43 PM
man, I should slap myself! Why the hell did I buy that duratrax evader bx! I could have gotten this instead!- :D :mad:
kufman
11-21-2006, 12:51 PM
Where does Tamiya come up with these names??? :/


They ran out of animals in the 80's Frog, Fox, Falcon, .... lol jk.

Looks like a nice body, the top air scoop could be made into a functional air duct for the motor.
RControl Freak
11-21-2006, 07:30 PM
Looks like a nice body, the top air scoop could be made into a functional air duct for the motor.

Hey, that's not a bad idea.....
Kowalski
11-22-2006, 07:12 AM
I prefer the DI shell.

Elliott.
RControl Freak
11-22-2006, 02:14 PM
I'd be suprised if the that body didn't fit....
RC10racer89
11-25-2006, 03:17 PM
I dunno about the name...but that is a sharp looking body. I've been meaning to pick up a Dark Impact for a while...maybe I'll get this version instead.

Personally I'd be torn between the two. Both of those bodies look so cool. Its a good chassis regardless, so you really can't go wrong either way :D
rcrcman
01-11-2007, 11:41 PM
I'd have to say they (DF03) are great cars....I race a DI in the 19t wheeler class and its planted....I've added a bunch of the 3racing stuff and associated shocks. For a 4wd under $200 you cant beat it...parts are dirt cheap, tons of hopups available from japan. Heck the chassis is only $8!!! Give it a shot