Hey guys! Just picked up a DB01 after having a DF03 for quite some time.
The DF03 was the fully hopped "MS" version with all the right aftermarket parts in the right places to make it the best DF03 it could be. Sadly the DF03 chassis is not well supported where I live. After breaking it everytime out, I figured it was time for a change.
I guess I just got used to to the fact that when I need something for my touring cars, I can go down to 1 of 4 hobby shops on the island and get what I need that day.
If I were breaking arms and stuff like that, I would stock up on parts, etc. Changing an arm everytime out isn't a big deal, but when you have to change the chassis or the rear diff cover, it's like buildng a new car every time, as you have to tear it down quite a bit to replace those parts. To me, that's just not fun. Of course any car will break, but minor repars and complete rebuilds are two different things. I'd rather spend my time getting better on the track.
So I went ahead and picked up a DB01 since it's the most supported EP buggy on Okinawa, Japan (with parts regularly stocked). Of course, I couldn't just leave it stock, so I went ahead and picked up all the supporting stuff to make it bulletproof, or at least what I think would make it bullet proof:
58404 DB01 Baldre kit
Champ Ti screw set for DB01
54018 Slipper set
54028 TRF Aeration Buggy Dampers
51286 501X diff halves
54015 Front Univeral Joints
Discou54037 Front Aluminum Suspension Mount
54038 Rear Aluminum Suspension Mount
54039 Aluminum Suspension Block
54051 Center 1 way for DB01
53709 Suspension balls
54062 13, 14, 15 48P pinion set
53124 Tungsten diff balls
51304 Front wheels
51305 Rear wheels
54079 Aluminum Motor Mount
Have a look:
Any tips for the build?
I've been reading a lot on the suspension with the TRF dampers, and I decided to keep the normal shock tower and dog bones in the rear since the TRF dampers are a little longer and fair better with the dog bones.
What I'd like to know specifically though is what would be a good starting point for a rough 1/8th scale buggy track, thats on a very loose, dusty surface with big jumps?
Should I do limiters/no limiters?, What weight shock oil? Which pistions/springs, etc?
Also, is the kit belt tension setting ok for a Mamba Max 5700 combo?
I'd like to be able to handle the rough stuff and make the big jumps without crazy chassis slapping if I can help it. Not sure if that's possible, but if anyone could shed some light on a decent starting point it'd be greatly appreciated.
- Paulie