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Tamiya Castrol Celica 94 - 92200
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Released by Tamiya on July 15, 2009, this DF-03Ra Chassis based Limited Edition model, is of the Castrol Toyota Celica that won the World Rally Championship (WRC) Manufacturers title in 1994.
The Vacuum formed Lexan Body Shell in this kit accurately depicts the Celica style. A driver and Co-Pilot are included along with decals of the distinctive Castrol livery.
Based on the DF-03 Buggy Chassis, the DF-03Ra touring car Chassis simply uses the basic DF-03 tub structure design and adds shortened wishbones and dampers.
Designed specifically for off road driving, body-roll can be a problem, but the comparatively high ground clearance allows the DF-03Ra to handle moderately rough terrain and small jumps with ease.
The shaft driven 4WD Chassis design employs two pressure plate ball differentials, coil spring over oil filled shock absorbers and comes with a full set of steel ball bearings.
I have two pet hates with this cars configuration. The position of the steering servo is at the back of the tub Chassis requiring a long rod to connect it to the steering mechanism. Also the shotgun type stick battery has to be loaded from the underside of the chassis and is held in position by a plastic peg and split pin. Not the best designed Tamiya Chassis.
Having said all that, driving the car on an undulating off road track was great fun and after tweaking the front and rear springs and changing the rear shock oil for something a little more viscose the car handled well but with slightly more body-roll than I prefer.
To get the best from the Tamiya DF-03Ra Chassis, it needs to be fine tuned to drift around corners at high speed, without slipping off the track. Small adjustments can make a Big difference and our simple to understand, step by step procedure, will guide you to the best Set-up for your driving style.
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Tamiya Castrol Celica 94 #92200 DF-03Ra - Chassis
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Tamiya DF-03Ra Chassis
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Buying a Used Tamiya Castrol Celica
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Hints, Tips and Information
How to Reduce the Weight of your RC Model Car
If you ever step up and enter a regional, national or international event in RC, you will find one specific rule concerning the weight of your car.
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Rubber Tires for RC Models
Rubber Tires ALWAYS should have either soft sponge or rubber inserts. They will not function as they should without them. And if you are totally serious about your racing they should be glued to the rims. How to Mount Rubber Tires onto Wheels/Rims.
Before mounting your Tires, I would recommend talking to the more experienced racers at your local club, concerning what inserts they use. Even the top level racers rely on a bit of local knowledge on tracks they have never raced before. |
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