About this episode

This episode explores the fastest motor options for the Tamiya Neo Fighter DT-03 R/C buggy.

If you have hopped-up your Neo Fighter DT-03 (a.k.a. the Neo-Frog DT-03 [Dirt Two Wheel Drive Generation 3 chassis]) and want the fastest 540 motor possible, what is a safe brushed and brushless motor option? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we look both at Tamiya 540 motors and 3rd party aftermarket motor makers as well to find the fastest and safest options for your Tamiya Neo Fighter DT-03 R/C buggy.

People in this episode

Host: RC Deep Dive

Topics covered

• R/C vehicles
• motors
• Tamiya
• hobbyist tips
• performance upgrades

Keywords

• Neo Fighter DT-03
• Tamiya 540
• brushed motor
• brushless motor
• aftermarket motors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tamiya

Products: Neo Fighter DT-03, Tamiya 540 motors, brushless motor, brushed motor, 3rd party aftermarket motor

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