Tamiya Wild One Blockhead vs Tamiya Racing Fighter DT-03 

I think at some point I need to cover the expense and replace all the ESCs, as this does seem a weak point. I still think the DT-03 is the winner though 👍

@@RCsoandso I agree (and not because I'm having two 03s and non Wild One)😁

That was the first guess 👍

It does have a good looking profile, and handles really well 👍

We realised very early on that there was no point in trying to avoid them as it was inevitable 🤣😂👍

Tamiya Tough! Usually it’s something simple, a dab of glue or a bit of force can fix swiftly 👍

I’m going to be swapping esc soon, it’s annoying as the TBLE2 is better than the TBLE4 with the BZ 🤷‍♂️👍

We have discussed trying to get a job lot from somewhere, as a few are quite old now 🤣👍

I do think the Blockhead version is a vanity project rather than a contender to the stock Wild One

I just don’t get the design of the wild one it looks to flat like it’s been run over by a car, and it’s still top heavy

Funny you should mention this, as you never know what might be on the horizon soon 🤫😂👍

NiMH does a fair job in fairness, less chance of burning the house down also 🔥🧯👍

@@RCsoandso life is full of risk if you're careful with the lipos you won't have to worry about. And a lot of battery chargers tell you everything that's going on with that battery.

To be honest I’m not sure if the Blockhead livery does anything for it really. Maybe an upgrade or 3 might change my mind 🤔😂👍

It is hard to compete when you look at the price, I would say that the DT-03 is better all round 🤔👍

Cones are pesky things. I’d have to agree, voting with your wallet the DT-03 is hard to beat, even upgraded!

The DT-03 does have that vibe 👍

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You have not mentioned that before 🙄

@@RCsoandso I didn't have anything "cute" to say. So I just said what was in my heart.

Going soft in you winter years 😉🤣😂👍

@@RCsoandso I'm a bit tired, maybe.

Sadly no, I am really keen to get one but the price is still a bit steep at the moment 👍

@@RCsoandso yeah I know what you mean i am still waiting for the TD4 and TD2 to drop into my price range.

I must say I’ve no clue why the TD2 & 4 are the price they are. I did see a TD2 on clearance recently, at the Model Center 👍

Guy price should be no issue. If you want it ,then get it over and done with. Next pay week or pay cheque you will be flush again. No brainer. If you have to make a few small sacrifices no big deal. For instance if you like an occasional drink at the pub well cut back on that. Or possibly you might like getting a cappuccino or 3 at your local cafe. No big deal to go without coffee or at least every second day instead of every day. Then if you are a smoker , well you should just give up on the cancer sticks altogether. Easy👌👍

I completely get it, and if you have to sacrifice for something you want it makes you appreciate it more. On this occasion I feel the cheaper buggy preformed the best, so if you were to look at price and performance to be factors on picking a winner the DT-03 would win. I’ve just bought a new model, I wasn’t expecting to, but it was on sale and it was a fab deal, so I’ve bought it 👍

I think driving ability and an overly complicated radio are my main issues. The DT-03 did well I have to say. The Wild One does always seem to pick up an issue, admittedly simple to solve, but if I was stuck on an island I hope this one wouldn’t make it. I love the BZ and I will use them religiously but I need to order a job lot of ESCs I think, maybe even to try and drive the price down. We are off filming tomorrow and have another head to head planned, but I think we will bin the cones 🤣😂👍

@@RCsoandso Sounds kinda like my driving ability mate.... Or should I say lack of it! Regarding the transmitter, I have a top of the range modern Futaba set that does a million functions..... which remains in its box!! 😂 Way too complicated, way too many settings and buttons..... so I went back to the classic Acoms techniplus mk2 and Futaba Attack stick controls from the eighties. I really struggle with these modern gun controllers. As for the desert island, come on mate.... you know there's only one choice there.... It's big, bouncy, rolls over a lot, and generally comes in yellow! 😂 The ESC situation baffles me.... I have probably around ten cars all running on either 23 turn RZ, TZ, or BZ's, or 21 turn technigolds. Every one of them has a TBLEO2S ESC fitted, and I've never had any issues what so ever! (these motors are pushing the capacity of these ESC's to the max, in fact a little over what is recommended) I have another 5 or so similar cars running on Superstocks and a few 14 turn brushed motors using Hobby wing 1060 ESC's and have had many issues with them going into limp mode, and even had one puff a little majic blue smoke! I believe the hobby wing 1080 range is supposed to be better. Also, look out for counterfeit hobby wing 1060's..... The Internet is flooded with them, and I've been caught out multiple times whilst trying to save a few quid! We have a video up on Green Hawks explaining how to spot a fake hobby wing if of any interest to you! Good luck with the weather on your upcoming run, will look forward to it! Have a great weekend lad's. 😊 👍 👍 👍

Funny you should say that my TBLE 2’s run like a charm, the 4’s are rubbish. I’d be happy stuck in a tropical paradise with Vanessa 🤣😂👍🏝️