Ofna DM-One Brushless Conversion (DM-1)

Originally Posted by ssspconcepts

Anybody know where I can find a mfg that makes bodies for the DM-1 Spec (with affordable shipping to USA)?

All I know is the Kyosho Inferno GT (not GT2) bodies will fit. I am not sure if any others than the Ferrari F430 GT, Aston Martin and Subaru Impreza is produced. About $70 on eBay.

[jhautz]

http://www.twistertiresusa.com/index...products_id=34

Cheap and in the USA. Pretty nice body. A freind of mine has one on his GTP.

[ssspconcepts]

Thanks all.

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by dangerwr

All I know is the Kyosho Inferno GT (not GT2) bodies will fit. I am not sure if any others than the Ferrari F430 GT, Aston Martin and Subaru Impreza is produced. About $70 on eBay.

Are you sure the Infero GT bodies will fit? The Inferno chassis is an inch or so shorter than the DM-1 Spec. I lined up the stock Proto Form PF8 GT body on my DM-1 Spec and there just isn't an inch of excess room...so I am thinking that if I were to try and fit an Inferno GT body on the DM-1 Spec that it would be too small

Did you actually see a DM-1 Spec with an Inferno body? Did the owner have to mod the bumbers/body mounts to make it fit?

Originally Posted by ssspconcepts

Did you actually see a DM-1 Spec with an Inferno body? Did the owner have to mod the bumbers/body mounts to make it fit?

No. I have not actually seen the Inferno GT bodies on a DM-1 Spec. I have yet to see the DM-1 Spec! Researching I have noticed people selling either the Protoform and/or Inferno GT bodies and mentioning they will fit either. My understanding that the Inferno GT has a 325mm (min.) wheelbase and knowing the DM-1 Spec has a 330mm wheelbase.

Sorry if I mislead anyone but was under the impression the bodies fit both based on the way sellers post their descriptions. Maybe the wheelbase is close but not fit due to suspension packaging. Anyway, I have purchased the Inferno GT Ferrari body and have every intent to fit it onto the DM-1 once that arrives. I can only speak from experience then . . .

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by dangerwr

No. I have not actually seen the Inferno GT bodies on a DM-1 Spec. I have yet to see the DM-1 Spec! Researching I have noticed people selling either the Protoform and/or Inferno GT bodies and mentioning they will fit either. My understanding that the Inferno GT has a 325mm (min.) wheelbase and knowing the DM-1 Spec has a 330mm wheelbase.

Sorry if I mislead anyone but was under the impression the bodies fit both based on the way sellers post their descriptions. Maybe the wheelbase is close but not fit due to suspension packaging. Anyway, I have purchased the Inferno GT Ferrari body and have every intent to fit it onto the DM-1 once that arrives. I can only speak from experience then . . .

Thanks. Let us know when yours arrives. The only reason I asked if you had actually seen one mounted is because I intend to have Team3Six order and paint the body for me...and I want to be 100% sure that the Inferno bodies fit (without significant mod) before I drop that kind of loot.

Originally Posted by ssspconcepts

Are you sure the Infero GT bodies will fit? The Inferno chassis is an inch or so shorter than the DM-1 Spec. I lined up the stock Proto Form PF8 GT body on my DM-1 Spec and there just isn't an inch of excess room...so I am thinking that if I were to try and fit an Inferno GT body on the DM-1 Spec that it would be too small

Alrighty, the Kyosho Inferno GT body finally came in and I measured the wheelbase at just a hair above 13 inches. This tells me that the Inferno GT bodies will fit the DM-1 Spec just fine. Be sure to order GT bodies and not the longer (330mm?) GT2. I do not think any modification is required but will not know for sure since my DM-1 spec is on back order .

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by dangerwr

Alrighty, the Kyosho Inferno GT body finally came in and I measured the wheelbase at just a hair above 13 inches. This tells me that the Inferno GT bodies will fit the DM-1 Spec just fine. Be sure to order GT bodies and not the longer (330mm?) GT2. I do not think any modification is required but will not know for sure since my DM-1 spec is on back order .

Thanks. Is the GT body made of the thicker/stronger lexan?

Originally Posted by ssspconcepts

Thanks. Is the GT body made of the thicker/stronger lexan?

Nah, made from the standard stuff. The body is flimsy in some spots and nice and rigid in others. I bet once the wheel wells are cut the whole thing will be a bit on the flimsy side. I wonder if it will buckle from the sheer speed of the brushless?

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by dangerwr

Nah, made from the standard stuff. The body is flimsy in some spots and nice and rigid in others. I bet once the wheel wells are cut the whole thing will be a bit on the flimsy side. I wonder if it will buckle from the sheer speed of the brushless?

Well that is good to know. My stock PF8 body is flimsy but it seems to hold up fine during speed runs.

Originally Posted by ssspconcepts

Well that is good to know. My stock PF8 body is flimsy but it seems to hold up fine during speed runs.

The PROTOform bodies are .040" inch lexan. I do not have my calipers here at home but I can say that the Kyosho body is not made from anything thicker than what you normally would find. They are expensive too since they are licensed models from real manufacturers.

I think my DM-1 Spec is shipping out tomorrow . Did yours come as a kit or was it 80% assembled?