410 D.A.R.C conversion
 

Hello Ooplers

Can I bring to your attention with huge excitement our new company and product. Based and manufactured in the U.K

DARC Developments. 410 D.A.R.C ( dirt , all-terrain , race , chassis)

It is our alternative chassis for the awesome Durango 410 and are hoping to gauge some interest

Features

Centrally mounted Motor and Radio equipment
Forward and rear mounted saddles
Longer chassis
Ultra slim design
Increased usable radio gear space
Adjustable flex points
TD's weight kit can still be used

Kit contents

6061 t6 aluminium chassis ( anodised Black and longer than the 410)
Precision cnc side mounting blocks ( 7075 aluminium)
Cnc clutch adapter
Carbon sides ( pure carbon twill , no glass )
Carbon battery straps
Brass battery posts
Body shell
All hardware needed to convert

The chassis driving characteristics
has a very locked in rear end
Very good corner entry speed
Amazingly confident in the air
Huge amounts of forward drive
Ton of steering available

Available soon
Price TBA
Thanks for viewing and I look forward to answering any questions and reading any debates
These pictures below are some teasers of a near production car
Built up on the fantastic V3
Chassis is not anodised on this one so as to show construction clearer

Side view

Is it around 15-16mm longer using 2 front driveshafts? (maybe rear, 2 of the longer ones)

Sounds cool ... depending on price. What's a "CNC clutch adapter"

Looks really cool! :thumbsup:

Just a question... would it be possible to add a (DESC410) Center diff into the car (as standard, or with slight mods)? It is one of those things that I'd love to see being tested back to back on a 4WD, and I can imagine with a longer wheelbase there is room to play with such things :) (Or by using a shorty instead of a saddle pack).

Have a look at the rear point of the centre slipper/clutch. Normally the rear long outdrive is connected direct, looks like a CNC adapater is there to lengthan the location the output connects to. This might be what they mean.

Great idea I think, puts the weight across the whole chassis rather than being a tad nose heavy. How much will it cost though as I think that will be the decider as to whether people will go for it

Hi Rc junky
The conversion uses one single donor 410
And uses an extension adapter ( Jo90 hit the nail on the head )
Will use either 70mm or 68mm rear propshaft (V3)
Thanks for your comment

Hope this helps

Hi
This is certainly something we will take a look at
Thanks for the heads up
A shorty Lipo will not fit in this car just to clarify
Thanks



We are hoping to release this conversion for around the £150 price
Thanks

Hopefully another photo
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4d69f9d6.jpg

And another
Please ignore the condition of the tatty well used prototype in the background

http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9b01a235.jpg

Looks great! So the stock body will not fit? What bodies can be used? Thanks...

Hi Bman
The bodyshell that is pictured in above photo will be in the kit
No other body's as yet fit as conversion is longer, wider at rear and slimmer at front

Car can be viewed at Maritime Raceway this evening

Thanks

Saw the car last night. The machining and everything looks spot on. I really like this conversion. Soon as I have the money spare I think I will be getting one to try out for sure.

Looks like some really good quality components have been used and the design finish is really good.

Definately worth taking a look at if your near Maritime

car looks good on the bench and better on the track.

looking forward to driving one.

Thank you

Closer pics

And another

AMENDMENT to this spec
Chassis's will now be anodised Military GREY

Hi mrroy
Did you receive my PM after the oople time restore?

Kits will be avaliable early next week
Be one of the first to own this super quick conversion
Price £160
Production car photos will be posted here late this week ( lower shell etc )
No website as yet ( work in progress )
PM me
Many thanks

Hi

Can you please post some pics with the lipos and electrics installed - makes it easier to see the layout then :)

Ta

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mrroy76
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Hi, is there any web shop to place order, or is it not for sale yet?

Copy and pasted from old forum
I have answered above
Thanks

Hi Andy
Here is some pics from the rough hand made prototype DARC 410 ( NOT PRODUCTION CAR ) to give you and idea.
It has an rs pro fitted but takes a hobby wing etc also
I was waiting to show production car fitted up
We are waiting on them coming back from anodising
Hope this helps

From the other side

Hi, does the original rear weight and rear side weight kit fit in this mod? I really belive this kit looks promising and well balanced. But maybe sometimes we need alittle more weight at the rear. Maybe im wrong

I recall seeing or reading somewhere saying explicitly that they will fit without any issues... but I can't find it right now :confused:

Hi guys
Yes the Durango weights kit fit this chassis
Thanks origneelreclameboard it says it on post #1
The very rear under weight is as per normal 410
And the rear side weights fit upside down above the rear brace. There are extra holes through chassis and rear mounting blocks, with screws provided, you can clamp the side weights down to make the rear brace more rigid or mount them on O rings ( not supplied ) to allow flex
Also you can remove one screw in each of the carbon side/ mounting blocks to tune flex ( where the flex occurs and how much) as long as both front and rear blocks have a screw in to hold the car together , but in any configuration to achieve the flex you prefer
Hope this makes sense
It maybe easier to explain with pics
I will post some pics in the morning , when I get back from racing.
Thanks

Pictures as promised

So what does this conversion do thats better than the V3?

Pictures

Underside

Hi SteveT
It is an alternative conversion for 410 owners better in some situations
The v3 is the best 4wd out there we believe in every field ( performance ,cost ,strength etc ) and the perfect car for our conversion
We have found it to have increased corner speed and rear of the car very planted to get on the gas earlier
Thanks

If i put in an order, when do you belive i could get it ?

Hi Roy
Mid next week if you are in UK
I will be boxing some kits tomorrow evening so I can weigh them etc to get a postage price on Friday
The bank holiday kind of messes it up
So i can post on Tuesday so as to not have it hanging around some depot and getting lost
Would that be ok?
PM me

Ok, i live in Norway, but that shouldnt be any issue. Royal parcel or is it royal pririty mail, cant remember is a pretty good way to get it to me.

Ill order 1 set, but i need to wait for the 20Th May. So if you can have one ready for me then i would be happy.

Please PM me if you need more details

Ok mrroy
No problem
I will PM you
Thanks

is there a website yet?

Hi Steve.T
No website yet
Thanks

Hi, Any more reviews about testing? Will the D-joint fit on this?

Update for you Mrroy76

Yes the Djoints fit this conversion
We are shipping kits out now
Many thanks to the people that have purchased kits already
410 DARC Facebook page coming soon for sharing setups ,tips , news etc
We are awaiting the pro photography of the converted car ( we cannot wait to show you )
A DARC test driver recently went 1.5 seconds quicker a lap running his usual Dex410 setup with a tad thicker front diff oil
So for us very exciting times
Thank you
Any other questions?

Im looking forward to the facebook page and pro photos :) And offcource to get one myself :)

so he cut the track?

Lol Haha
No it was timed on the average
Thanks

Two 410darc's will be racing tomorrow evening at maritime
Feel free to come and have a look and chat. Kits can Also be available there.
1st batch very nearly sold out!
Thanks