Hi bottom line
There are no plans as yet to do a DARC conversion for the shortcourse
But you never know:)
Thanks

Thanks Trekkker for your report:)

I managed to get into the oOple Open Series 'B' final this weekend. It's probably one final up from where I would normally be with my standard 410. There's no doubt in my mind now - the DARC has converted a crap driver into a middling driver. :lol:

One odd thing - in one race I managed to pop my rear centre drive shaft. I didn't have any major collision when it happened. I have the longer V3 outdrive fitted and on the bench the shaft is at least 7mm inside the outdrive. I can't bend the chassis enough to recreate the problem and yet it must have flexed enough for it to happen. I checked that the rear gear box was fully positioned and even stripped it down thinking one of the crown pinion bearings may have collapsed allowing the shaft to move inwards. However, there was no problem there. I also checked all chassis/motor mount screws and nothing was loose. I'd be interested to see if anyone else has had a similar experience.

Hi Tony
I'm glad the 410darc is performing well for you:)
We have not heard of any driveshaft popping issues and as you say the rear shaft is in by a lot on the V3 longer rear outdrive.
The only thing I can think of is, was the shaft in when you started the race?
I have seen a few durango owners in eagerness missing a shaft when fitting the clutch.
But other than that I cannot see another cause
Very odd that one
Thanks

As you say odd. It was OK for the first couple of laps so the shaft must have been in when I started. Anyway, hopefully it was a one off.

On another topic, I'd like to buy a new body so that I can have one pro painted. I don't see any on your website store - do you have them in stock?

Hi Tony
Looks like it will be a mystery then.
We have a big jump carbon sides kit
Available that has thicker carbon sides and reduce flex
We are currently out of stock of bodyshells
And will be getting more next week
They are are £18 including stickers
And £5.65 postage
Just so you know Tony we will also have a new design of body soon
Thanks

I'm interested in the thicker carbon sides, but I can't see them in your shop section. How much please?

Hi Tony
The kit is £20 including postage in the UK
The sides are 3mm thickness carbon glass mix ( still look like carbon fibre ) and 10mm high and not countersunk
So will come with button head screws to attach.

Super thanks.

I'll send a Paypal for a body £18 + £5.65 postage and £20 for the sides = £43.65.

Thank you Tony

Whilst I'm on here a pic of Crispin Fuggles car
Awesome
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/...psba74394c.jpg
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/...ps336896a8.jpg
:thumbsup:

DARC 410
 

Another win today for the D.A.R.C. 410.
Qualified second, 1.5 seconds behind the ftd man Lee (super fast)Hedges.
Grass had all but gone by the final,so took a gamble and stuck a set of turf rippers on and won the final by 6 seconds.

You were on fire all day Michael. I saw you even dumped your TM2 for the DEX210 in 2wd...

Yes Dave, tried both but prefer the 210.

its done !!
 

Hi,

what do you think ?

http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps1957344a.jpg
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps7645e98d.jpg
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps646ac610.jpg
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/w...psedd149a3.jpg
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps0959b1fc.jpg

Thanks

Very nice! Looks fantastic! :thumbsup:

Hey Scott! :)
Hope the hollidays are sweat :)

little remark here: (rear) driveshaft popping: happened to me to though. However it was only once AND in a crash. The car was ok, nothing broke but I noticed the strange driving so stopped ... luckely before that rear driveshaft demolished somthing under the hood.

Scott will send you pm about the sides.

Awesome!:woot::thumbsup:

yo chaps,

I'm adding some pictures and info on the DARC-site (see Gallery).
I am currently looking for as much material as possible and was thinking about using some of the pics you all were so kind to post overhere.

I'll be copying them or link them through. Please just contact me if you would like any of these pics removed from the DARC-site. I'll do so ASAP!

Thx in advance.

Ludo

As mentioned higher ...
added some content to the Dark-side .. oops, meant DARC-site :p

check out the What's new section, .. but fair warning: it won't be new stuff if you are on top of DARC-things on oOple.
It's just an attempt of getting the site up-to-date :blush:

Link: http://www.darcdevelopments.com/what-s-new/

All 410 DARC kits are sold out
Working on a second batch
Thanks

Congratulations for the big success!:thumbsup:

added buildmanual on the DARC-site:
http://www.darcdevelopments.com/build-tips/

My DARC's

The black one is the a prototype built by Mr DARC , the other car is a production version.

Both going very well! :)

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...10223D32BB.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...103A8C33A1.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...1041B40D01.jpg

Big Jump carbon sides kits back in stock
£20 delivered in the UK
Please contact me regarding shipping overseas
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1592...1151734392372/
Join us on our DARC Developments Facebook Group
Here you will find an almost secret group of happy friendly rapid racers
Sharing build tips, owners cars pics, specifications, setups, results, build reports and more about their unconventional dex410 DARC's
Thanks
Ps you do not need own a 410darc to join lol
We would be happy to see you here

Editable and printable DARC setup sheet and manual
Courtesy of petitrc
http://www.petitrc.com/setup/darc/Se...DD410DARC.html
Very useful to bookmark on your smart phone

New chassis have arrived
And will be avaliable when back from anodisers
Thank you

Has anybody already try to use another bodyshell? I'm very tempted but I just received a so nice body from RCS... Would a DEX410 Bulldog fit the chassis or not?

It seems that the rear is larger... Is there anywhere a comparison of the two chassis (DEX and DARC) from the bottom?

Hi Airwave
Yes I do believe that some have used other shells other than ours ( sorry signed in as rebel rc but am also Darc1)
Although I am not sure of the exact info.
Yes you are correct
Our car is narrower at the front and wider at the rear so I guess people have stretched the rear of the shell over ( not ideal but if it works for you then great)
I'm glad you considered our chassis but sadly we are out of stock
And are having an issue with a supply of out clutch adapter
But hope to sort it soon
Also we may soon be offering a conversion for your 410 that will fit your shell but drives like a darc at a much much reduced price
How's that for honesty?
Fingers crossed it all works out for us
Thanks
Scott

Sounds very promising... I like the DEX410 very much but you have achieved in term of weight distribution is very interesting...

I'm going to wait impatiently some news about your new car... Thanks...

I picked up a DARC conversion for my 410 several months ago locally and love it but I need a replacement extension for the slipper assembly. The screw holding the outdrive in came loose and tore the ears right off. Is there a website i can order it from or direct or?

Thanks

Best bet is to get in touch on the Facebook page as Scott will see your request there

Link is in a post above

Hi Culetto
Sorry I do not get on here much recently.
I am glad you love your darc
And what a shame that screw came loose
We are completely out of clutch adapters and sadly cannot find a new supplier to make them.
So then
What to do?
How are your engineering/ modding skills
What I would advise
Is to take some 2mm Durango drive shaft pins
Drill with a 2mm drill bit into the broken adapter where the ears/lobes were to a depth of 8mm
Insert the drive pin (10mm length) so you should then have 2mm of pin sticking out
Then bolt on out drive as before with the special darc ( white dotted ) screw.
The beauty of doing this mod is that you can replace the pins
This is how our prototypes were driven and tested.
Hope this helps
I will post a pic from the prototype
Thanks
Scott

http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/DA...bile%20Uploads
Hope this pic makes sense

http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/...ps89237cbd.jpg

How long is this adapter ?
Is it possible to use a front center shaft instead ? It 16mm longer than the rear center shaft. 84mm vs 68mm.