I've fitted the plastic driveshafts for the moment even though they don't engage just to prevent me from losing anything! Once again, rubber shielded bearing to the wheel axles...note also the waterproof esc switch cover which is a nice touch, somewhat lost if I end up fitting a different esc later! edit: oh, and Munchbox, your 'use a DT-03 suggestion' sounds very interesting. Do you know if anyone has ever tried it? I googled a bit but couldn't see anything.

The Amarok shell doesn't really work, the wheelbase is good but it's too wide, the wheels won't steer without touching quite a lot... Bank holiday on Monday, so I don’t expect it to arrive until later next week, but here what I have on the way: Unlike the DT-02 on which the tongue of the main chassis tub helps the gearbox screws to keep the rear end together, the DT-03 has a two piece vertically split main chassis, so the only things reinforcing the gearbox are a few more screws and two thin wafers of plastic under the gearbox that bridge the two halves. If these give way in a crash, you are likely looking at damage to the gearbox and chassis halves too.

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I've just managed to cram the receiver into the receiver box that comes with the chassis...it's not waterproof but should protect it somewhat. Might put some foam lining on the inside of it to afford some more protection. The construction and design of the car is simple and very strong. The car is designed with a gathering of parts from other cars. Drivetrain – The Aqroshot has a standard bevel gear sealed differential and a three-gear transmission delivering power to the rear wheels. Power out to the wheels is handled through plastic dogbones and drive cups. The kit includes a 17-tooth pinion gear but the fixed position motor mount allows for 17, 18 or 19-tooth gears for tuning. The upgraded torque-tuned motor is included and delivers a nice balance of torque and top end power.

Special feature 1: The DT-03T is based upon the DT-03, and inherits its hassle-free assembly, durability and effortless drive.Having tried several motors, tires and pinions on the DT-01 and DT-02, I've come to this conclusion for mixed on-/offroad and heavy offroad use: The stylish slimline form of this chassis stems from its lightweight yet durable monocoque frame, which features a longitudinally-positioned battery and the R/C equipment along the centerline for excellent balance. The combination of a long 287mm wheelbase and 4-wheel double wishbone suspension married to CVA oil dampers with long arms at a 25-degree attachment angle, allows the model to handle with stability on poor surfaces. The rear-positioned gearbox is sealed to protect from dust and dirt, with the built-in differential gear offering smooth cornering. I have no idea how this will turn out or even if the plan will work. The WT01 has always been a favourite basher of mine, I'd like to recreate the robustness of the WT01 with something a little more precise and well balanced. Still, I could still press on, I've put bearings in the gearbox (metal shielded) and rubber shielded on the outdrives which is my norm now;

And that's about all for now, can't go any further until the rear universal shafts arrive which should be in the next week or so all being well. Then, to finish the the steering we mount the servo into the nose of the chassis. It goes in upside down. There is an easy access hole under the chassis so the servo saver can be unscrewed thus allowing the servo to be removed without completely disassembling the entire steering setup. I really appreciate this design because it reduces the amount of on/off cycles the ball cups must endure, thus extending their life span. That said, I'm not keen on the big hole in the front of the underside of the chassis. I'm going to have to find something to cover that hole up with. A nice piece of adhesive carbon fiber would be perfect. I'll have to see what I can come up with. If collected or delivered within a reasonable distance I'll also include two Nimh 6 cell batteries (1800 and 3500mah). A good choice of model there. Some don't like the shell, but I think it looks great, especially when joined by some grippier tyres. And the chassis is lots of fun for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. Probably. Some are bundled with ESCs, some aren't. If it was bundled with an ESC from the factory, it will be the TBLE-02 which is brushless compatible. Some hobby shops put in a different ESC if they are assembling their own bundles, and some ship with no ESC at all.Also included is a brand new (still wrapped up) Racing Fighter shell with decals and front and rear DT03 buggy wheels again new and never used. All you need to convert to a buggy is some tyres. If you want to go brushless, you'll want a better connector than the Tamiya one, so even if your ESC comes with one fitted, you'd be best off getting rid and soldering on a proper one that can handle the current. I prefer Deans, XT60s are also preferred by many. Thankfully I have a 13.5t sensored set up and a Metal Gear servo w Kimbrough saver spare , so they will make an instant difference. Oh hey, look at this rear suspension arm on the front. Seems a little large-ish so I suppose I ought to swap it out.

Also, with its choice of only two pinion options, the DT-02 'box is hardly what I'd call flexible in terms of gearing. I would guess this is why the models Tamiya have released on the DT-02/DT-03 platform have all had buggy-diameter wheels/tyres. Front lower suspension arms used the U pin similar to the WT01 and the front wheels are bearing type as you can see below. The chassis tub is very rigid, I'm not sure how robust it will be in an impact but time will tell, between the shell and wishbones hopefully impacts will be mostly absorbed. While driving it on the street and in the park, the rear wheels spin a lot. Which results in a difficult to control car spinning around as soon as you hit the throttle. Of course it is possible to slowly put on the power, but that's not the way it should be. Running on grass is not possible at all. The Tamiya R/C Aqroshot - DT-03T Model Kit is the first kit to be released with the new DT-03T chassis and is the latest addition to the Tamiya range of radio controlled off road vehicles. The offset is essentially 0 as I recall and I should be able to switch the rear hex adapters for the Lunchbox rear adapters without modification.ESC: This is the connection between the radio system and the motor. You have several choices. The standard Tamiya unit is currently unavailable due to the chip shortage, so Tamiya are offering a choice of a Tamiya Hobbywing or Carson Dragster (Tamiya Germany) units. Where a model number is shown (e.g. 20 or 15) that is the motor capacity of the unit - the lower the number, the more powerful a motor you can install later. All work with the motor in the kit. Anyway, long ramble to get to the question: what are your opinions of the Mad Bull? Would be interested to hear people's views and experiences.