Thanks for your help Dave, but i guess i failed to mention that i have the 3racing graphite shock towers. So i guess it will fit properly without any modifications to the tower since the area on the tower is flat, unlike the plastic towers.

if you got the 3Racing rear tower, yes.

Alright, thanks for your help.

I'm thinkinf of buying a Durga together with MambaMax ESC, 5700KV Mamba motor and a 3s Lipo. Yes it will be fast, realy fast. My DX7 TX will do much of the limiting using a mixer. Switching the mixer on or off will enable/disable the limiter during runtime. Nice for the straights ;)

I'm looking at the following Lipo's:
Hyperion CX - 3S 5350mAh, 85.6A Continuous (16-25C)
Weight: 350gr, Size: 29 x 44 x 138 mm

Hyperion CX - 3S 4250mAh, 76.5A Continuous (18-27C)
Weight: 293gr, Size: 22.9 x 44 x 148 mm

I'm unsure if they will fitt inside the Durga. Can anyone measure that up for me?

Thanks for the help.

Pattux

Race got scratched today due to some early morning rain (cleared up nice-could have had a good race day:mad: ) Got some practice tho...buggy runs great now...very pleased. I just need to dial in the slipper. Front belt feels tight to touch (without centre cover on)
running 23/91 13.5 B/L
One note:
I would hesitate recommending the Yeah-racing 501x cvd sets...the SS pins don't stay put at all !...I'll try to make the most of them by locktitening them in place and sliding a section of heatshrink over 'em to be sure.
How are the genuine Durga cvd sets holding up ?

Genuine Durga UJs running mint here. They are exactly the same as the 501X part so you know it is quality.

When you got them, did you strip, clean and build them from out of the packet or just slapped them in the car?

I lubed my genuine Hop-Up CVD's with Tamiya Anti-Wear grease and so far they are fine, no discernible wear at all. Highly recommended for what they cost from HK.

The TRF Buggy damper set is available on eBay! Don't no if I'll buy them, the DF03 damper set seems to be okay for now.

Yes, I put them straight in - after wiping some of the oil off.

When I got mine, I never trust the 'pre-assembled' driveshafts, I stripped, degreased everything, re-assembled with loctite on the grub screw and applied some Tamiya AW grease, no problems so far.

Got a link to these? or ebay item number?

Yeah sure:

http://cgi.ebay.com/OP1029-Tamiya-Bu...713.m153.l1262

;) Thanks Vin

Sounds like I need to take a leaf out of your book there DCM....

Im not sure if i can bring myself to buy a $70.00 + pack of dampers. Although they do look pretty sweet, thats still a lot of money. what do some of you guys think?

I think the price will come down when availabilty increases...its the same with anything in demand.

lol, never trust anything pre-built not to stay together

I sure hope the price comes down because at this point i really want a set of dampers, but have limited choices. I really dont want to go with the 3racing set. I have some on my keen hawk and it looks like the set that they have for the Durga are the same exact, except maybe for length. I guess i will just have to be patient and wait for the Tamiya ones to drop in price or for another manufacturer to make a quality set. :p

I am not holding my breath for the price to come down to be honest, although I am sure the supply will free up pretty quickly. Tamiya stuff tends to remain at the same price seemingly forever - certainly where the kits are concerned. My Durga cost me £73 the week they came out and they are still at that price now, its just the exchange rate that changes to affect the final UK£ price.

Anyhoo, $70 isn't too bad if they are as good as we hope they are (and I guess we won't get a verdict on their effectiveness until someone takes the plunge and reports back). Bear in mind Team Associated charge $80 for their RC10 dampers ($40 each for front and rear pairs) and they don't have springs either.

So far in general Im fairly impressed a major improvement on the latest batch of Tamiya budget buggies.

It seems to handle fairly well although the shocks just dont seem right, cant put my finger on it yet, even thought the springs seem soft no matter what I try with oil it still feels under damped. The geartrain seems to handle the Novak 5800 Super sport Brushless really well but then we come to the diffs, why oh why didnt Tamiya have the diff plates so they key to the outdrives instead of having to glue them.. I have just had to dissassemble it to reglue them, not the best of jobs is it (although have changed the M3 Machine screws on covers with Tamiya Self Tappers should make it easier for next time)

But I have to say the worst part of the buggy has to be the stupidly flexible rear wishbone pin mount/brace, I am fed up of having to scour the track for the little balls and spacers everytime i clip a corner with rear wheel. Roll on 3racing releasing the aluminium versions.

That said I do really like the buggy, and looking forward to thrashing it around Wrexhams indoor track.:thumbsup:

How about a petition to 3racing to release the front/rear aluminium suspension mounts ?.....(I can only take so much temptation)

They have them ready for release, picture on their site, just has said coming soon for so long. Emailed them 3 times with no reply!

http://www.3racing.com.hk/x_descript...ducts_key=9481

They also have front mounts listed as "coming"

Desperately needed to now, after the fun evening racing at Wrexham I ripped a front mount apart too.

Are graphite shock towers, such as the 3racing front tower that i have on my Durga supposed to be made of a soft flimsy material in the middle?

I got a reply from 3 RACING about the front/rear mounts
.....................
Dear Budgio
We are sorry that we haven't the estimated available day at this moment.

Thank you!

Best Regards,
Ethel
.......................

Ethel :confused:

What sort of traditional Oriental name is that?

C'mon Ethel ! put down the cup of Earl Grey, lay off the scones'n jam ....and give a yell to the lads downstairs to crank out those susp mounts !!

Ethel replied to me this morning and said within 2 days :thumbsup:

Woo-hoo :thumbsup: gonna get me some.

hiya does any one know where you can get the little ball bits from that go on the end of the hinge pins on the arms ?
cheers
ANdy

these?
http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...&um=1&ie=UTF-8

Hi, see page 36, post #719 for all the info on part numbers. I got a skipful of these from HK. As the standard ones saved less than a dollar a pack, I treated myself to the flourine coated ones instead - not that I've noticed any improvement. But then again I'm still running the plastic shocks. Its worth getting the alloy spacer pack to replace the plastic collars, and a few packs of shims too in case you ever pop off a front arm.

Nice to know she reads this forum :lol:

Bump Bump

No. There are 2 peices of machined carbon fibre laminate- both rigid with little or no give.

This just in; (on the 3racing site)
Front and rear aluminium suspension mounts ...yay !

DB-01 front and rear alloy mounts now available at stella :thumbsup:

mine were waiting for me when i got home from work today :lol:

£15.67 including postage from HK to UK for both front and rear cant complain at that. They are heading my way :thumbsup:

Mine too :thumbsup:. Notice Stella only had 3 left before I bought mine.

Wonder if we'll now be busting wishbones, hinge pins and chassis instead now, gulp! Good job I've bought a spares car for emergencies :D.

Nice one Jason....Now thats fast postage :D