ah ...ok, do you know which ones to get ?

I really don't know, there might be the type and rating on the instructions for your esc?

DURGA V 501X
 

Jimmy, you did well at "SOUTHPORT" with your DURGA would you have done any better with your "501X". I have a 501 and am thinking of getting a DURGA and looking @ the price of spares dont think I can go wrong.Is the upgrades you have on it the Slipper Clutch.& One Way.

Thanks Very Much,

MARTIN

Hi, yeah I had the Slipper and One way on the car - along with the shocks off my 501X. I've driven more dialled cars for sure - it just wasn't amazing yesterday but I'd put it down to the tyres. It was good though and I'm happy with my qualifying position.
I can't say I'd have done better with my 501X but it's certainly more finely adjustable and tunable a race car. I'll get some new tyres if I go to York with it next weekend :)

No, there's no need to add capacitors as they are mounted inside the can. If you do want to add extras you need 16v 0.1uf capacitors.

Cheers for the info Terry :cool:

Hi guys,

My son (and I) just finished building his Durga (with slipper and TRF501 shocks). The car is great and handle superbly!

We just received a few hop-up's (CVD's) and Fluorine coated Suspension balls (No.: 53709).
I noticed that this ball is slightly bigger than the original one (+ 0.4 mm). Is it a problem? Anyone has already installed these balls?
Any feedback appreciated. :)

I thought you meant balls for the camber links etc - but are these for the suspension hinge pins to replace the plastic kit items? When you say bigger, are they longer or bigger diameter? There is a little slop especially at the front - and the balls can pop out in a crash, so maybe a little bigger isn't a bad thing?

Thanks for the fast answer Jimmy!
I mean the ball at the end of the suspension hinge pins. Actually it is a bit longer. It's true that the whole suspension is a bit loose... so as you say it could help! I will give a try and report!

cheers

Got my membership sorted with tony at Kiddy car club today so plan on running mine there at some point in the next few days(if it EVER stops raining!)
Anyone got any tips on setup for this track. I have the 1 way, and 501x shocks available to fit but thought I would run it stock to begin with. Any advice appreciated or if anyone is about who'd like to join me??

Oh and what are the best general tyres?
Schumacher spikes? Where can I get em?

Cheers

This car looks amazing. I love the body. What is the most commonly broken part on the car?

Well, some hop ups will save parts being broken or wearing out early...mainly the slipper clutch which will save your transmission some grief (if set properly)...but so far, probably the buggy's weakest point seems to be the rear shock tower...

...and there is a possible fix for the shock tower too, Jimmy has already detailed it in his review, basically mount the wing further back. Since I did this I haven't re-broken my tower, although I haven't landed on my lid as often either as I am more used to the car.

I haven't broken a single other part on it, and everything else still seems in good condition (although the CVA shocks are starting to feel the strain I think - getting very wobbly indeed!)

In fact, last night I broke a servo gear rather than a chassis part, shows that the car itself is tough - tougher than my electrics unfortunately:wtf:

No one got any suggestions as to tyres?
Jimmy what will you be replacing your bald ones with?

There is no such thing as a "best" tyre, or a "general" tyre for that matter.

It all depends on the track.

However the Schumacher Minispike in Yellow compound is probably the tyre that works on most UK surfaces, from dry grass through to the various indoor surfaces. These are pretty widely available from shops.

indeed. I am extremely tight when it comes to buying new tyres :D
I will get some schummy mini pins if I go to York regional this weekend. I usually prefer schumacher mini spikes as they are just more forgiving and easier to drive.

Cheers gents,
I know I will never get a one size fits all kind of tyre but they seem close enough for someone of my standard. (and I'll still use the kit ones) I shall get some forthwith.

Had a blast today and found the car very easy to predict. May have just been the wetness of the track but found the car wanted to understeer into a turn when off power but when back on power it went into a very predictable and controllable powerslide :)))
Lots of fun. Would fitting the one way lessen the initial understeer?

yes, the off power (or motor braking) is beause of the front differential. With the one way it will steer much more off power. Different way of driving I guess - it took me a couple of rounds to get back into racing with a one-way when I put one in the Durga last weekend.

I quite like the way it drives without actualy, on carpet with the kit tyres, I got some yellows to try too.

Where from DCM?
Did you get new wheels 2? I twatted a curb with my front and seem to have bent the wheel! Better that than damage anything else I suppose. Bent it back to some semblance of straightness and got some new fronts on order from RC mart.
Are there any better for it our there though?

I like the kit tyres, they grip and dont wear out in 20 minutes (they look like they have barely been used).

If you want to play with tyres and wheels, just search ebay for XX4 wheel ad tyre sets.

taa muchly

By the way is anyone near to Kiddy (and a member) and fancy meeting up for a durga race?compare setups and generally mess about?

just a thought

Durga review II
 

Jimmy, what hop ups are you intending to fit for the follow-up review ? Slipper, one-way. steel cvd's, TRF501x shocks, belt retainers, ceramic diff & thrust race with a 501 diff joint....and throw in a decent Brushless/Lipo combo...and stir ?

btw I got a YeahRacing TRF501x front and rear cvd combo set at a reasonable price...they look quality

aye?

Don't you guys have dirt tracks over there?

I suppose that may explain a fair bit if the majority of the people who have put forward their views on the kit in this thread are driving on that type of surface.

Views on the 'KIT' are wholly different to views on the tyres.

uh...No kidding,

The abilities of the chassis and box standard gear isn't exactly being pushed to its limits on an indoor track, Or on grass.

It explains a lot in regards to opinions and experiences put forward on various cars through out the forum, and its something I'll keep in mind for the future.

Why do you think an 'indoor track' or 'grass' doesn't test a car to it's limits? :confused:

G

I'm assuming he thinks everyone in the UK is basically a crap driver since we don't get 'tested' :D

Metla- mate....... You'd get a shock if you came over here and we put you on Bury Metro or Southport tracks. Thanks for the 'diss' though, much appreciated.

Or the last Worksop track.....:rolleyes:

G

remind me to stick the brushless in for this weekend G - I'm bored of getting passed on the straight :p

Will do. Please do bear in mind that the track will be crap and un-challenging though....... :p

G

That sir, is a given. This is the UK after all.:D

Thank you sir.

G

Does anyone know if the Durga rims weigh the same as the 501X rims, I like using the 501X rims on my B44 as they are lighter than the Associated kit ones and looking to get the durga ones if they are

The Durga rims are proper boss and likely to be a little lighter as they are actually a legal size! The 501X rims are too big like the Losi rims.

G

haha indeed, Hupo pointed out that the newest wheels (which I guess also applies to those with the 501X Worlds Edition) are indeed smaller to conform to IFMAR rules.

Now, I'm probably being a bit thick here, but which size balls do I need to order from kanzen for the diffs/one way?
I know I could just measure but I don't have it with me and I have the urge to order!

cheers

Is it a big difference?

The width is the same?