Nordic RC Visions's video: Tamiya Gravel Hound - From XB to Kit Tamiya DF-02 Collection Test Run Part 1

First GPS Speed Test, Comparison and Test Run of my 2023 Tamiya DF-02 RC Car Collection (or Madness?). Here's my 2004 Tamiya Gravel Hound XB, changed from an Expert Built 57723 to an Assembly Kit 58328. And well, a slight modernization of the electronics. Coming up: A couple of upgraded Rising Storms and an Aero Avante. Brushless and brushed. More info and specifications below! Thank you for watching! Subscribe here for future RC content: https://www.youtube.com/c/NordicRCVisions?sub_confirmation=1 Second RC channel with vlogs, reviews, updates, behind the scenes and more RC cars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuxl_esj8eew1CnZPGq0ROQ See the video list in my channels for many more previous RC videos! New videos every week! Please comment and like ... if you like! Subscribe and "Ring the bell" to stay notified! Don't miss out! All support is greatly appreciated! Happy Hobby Days and Keep 'em Running! See you soon! ---------------------- Not much of a difference from last year, but all I wanted to do was simply to upgrade the XB specifications to the kit specs: adding the CVA oil filled shocks and adjustable turn-buckles for the steering (which will give a slightly better dampening and grip and allow me to adjust the toe in/out in the front). Also wanted to add a 2.4 Ghz radio system, which meant I had to get another ESC with a BEC (The stock XB from 2004, the TEU-01BK, doesn't have a BEC). Since I had a complete LRP system lying around that is what I opted for. Seems like the standard LRP motor, unexpectedly, added a tiny bit of extra top speed. Items used: - CVA Oil Filled Shocks - 3-Piece Steering Turn-Buckle Tie-Rods - 5 mm Ball Connector Shock Mounts - LRP AI V2 ESC (Brushed) - LRP R-7030 Servo - LRP C3-RX 3-Channel 2.4G FHSS Receiver - LRP S10 Twister Brushed Motor Tamiya Gravel Hound XB 2004 Expert Built/XB (RTR) RC Car No. 23 (57723) General Specifications: - Polycarbonate Body & Wing - ABS Plastic Bathtub Type Chassis Frame (DF-02) - 4WD Shaft-Driven Drive Line - Longitudinally mounted motor (max. 540) - 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Independent Suspension (F/R) - Plastic Steering Linkage - Plastic Lower & Upper Arms - Metal Drive Shafts (Dog Bones) - Metal/Plastic Outdrives & Wheel Axles - Plastic Center Shaft (Sealed) - Spring Coil Friction Shocks w/ Grease (CVA Housing & Caps) - Star Dish Wheels (White) - Square Spiked Tires - 4 x 1150 Drive Line Metal Sealed Ball Bearings - 4 x 1280 Differential Metal Sealed Ball Bearings - 8 x 1150 Wheel Axle Plastic Bushings Dimensions: - 1/10th Scale - Length: 400 mm - Width: 249 mm - Height: 170 mm - Wheel Base: 266 mm - Thread: 217 mm (F), 208 mm (R) - Tire Diameter: 85 mm (F/R ) - Tire Width: 32 mm (F), 41 mm (R) - Shock Length: 70 mm (F), 95 mm (R) Electronics: - ESC: TEU-101BK Brushed 60A w/o BEC - Servo: TSU-01 Analog Servo 3 kg. w/ Plastic Gears - Receiver: TRU-01 2-Channel 27 Mhz AM w/ BEC - Transmitter: TTU-03 Expec 2-channel 27 Mhz AM - Electronic Motor: Brushed 540 Type 27T (Silver Can) Gearing: - Stock Gear Ratio: 9.58: 1 - Pinion Gear: 19T 0.6 Mod Metric Pitch (Hardened/Steel) - Spur Gear: 70T (Plastic) - Differential: Closed 3-Bevel (Metal Gears w/ Plastic Housing) - Fully sealed gear boxes Optional Requirements: - No battery and charger included outside Japan - 7.2v NiMH Battery Pack & Charger (Car) - 8 x AA 1.5v Batteries (Transmitter) Optional Gear Ratio w/ stock 70T Spur Gear: - 16T pinion: 11.38:1 - 17T pinion: 10.71:1 - 18T pinion: 10.11:1 - 19T pinion: 9.58:1 (Stock) Optional Gear Ratio w/ optional 67T Spur Gear: - 19T pinion: 9.17:1 - 20T pinion: 8.71:1 - 21T pinion: 8.30:1 - 22T pinion: 7.92:1 Optional Full Ball Bearing Specifications: - 12 x 1150 (5x11x5x4mm) MR115 - 4 x 1280 (8x12x3,5mm) MR128 Name: - DF: ‘Dirt Four’ (Off Road 4WD) - 02: Second DF chassis line - XB: Expert Built (Factory Built Ready-to-Run) - Equivalent to Assembly Kit Edition Item no. 58328 DF-02 Assembly Kit Family: - 58328 Gravel Hound 2004 (First) - 58334 Rising Storm 2004 - 58399 Plasma Edge 2007 - 58550 Aero Avante 2012 DF-02 Assembly Kit Special Editions: - 84377 Aero Avante Red Metallic 2014 (Last) DF-02 XB Family: - 57043 Gravel Hound XB 2004 (First) - 57723 Gravel Hound XB 2004 (First) - 57056 Rising Storm XB 2004 - 57731 Rising Storm XB 2004 - 57772 Plasma Edge XB 2008 DF Chassis Family: DF-01: 23. October 1990 (Manta Ray 58087) DF-02: 23. June 2004 (Gravel Hound 58328) DF-03: 28. March 2006 (Dark Impact 58370) Special DF Chassis Versions: DF-03MS: 12. June 2008 (MS 49496) DF-03Ra: 18. November 2008 (Subaru Impreza WRC 58417) ----------------------------------------------- Statement: This video features homemade footage of my own from my personal collection. All rights reserved. All and RC parts in this video are hobby-grade and intended for adults and ages +14 years.