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Originally Posted by davidmog99
What are the differences between the r version and the full fat?
Still seems good value.
I went to a club meet at oswestry with my b4 the other week, but after trying my carisma micro (GT14b) on the same day, i think my 'skills' or lack of, would be better suited to 4wd.
I dont need the fastest buggy out there just something durable and low maintenence. Gear diffs and shaft drive seem pretty good to me.
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DEX410 V3:
- Kuhler Bodyshell
- Big Bore Shocks
- Carbon Shock Towers
- Carbon Flex
DEX410R V3:
- 'Old' Bodyshell
- Small Bore Shocks (2010 Spec but with plastic hardware (lower cap, pre-tension ring etc)
- Aluminium Shock Towers
Both V3s have a 'lower' spec in comparison to the earlier R and 2010 spec. The 2010 had many, many aluminium parts which the V3 no longer has (Sidepods, Rear Gearbox mounts/braces, Servo framework and part of the spur gear mount to name a few things), the R V3 also misses some alu, but it's only some of the parts on the shocks I believe. It is what made it possible to make the V3s cheaper than the previous 410 releases.
However, as nice as these parts are, you can wonder how much the average user or even the team drivers need those parts. Plus, there are some new parts that just make the use of the car easier/better: The inserts of the suspension blocks for example, and the higher bodyshell for better cooling (and looks imo)
Anyway, I think the price increase may indeed be caused by financial issues at the moment. From the kit number I saw on my DEX210 I assume the numbers aren't used again on a different model. It would mean they've sold close to or just over 10000 cars - which isn't an awful lot spread over 5 models (back in October that is). From that, plus the spares, they have to fund development, production, shipping, running costs of the company, service, etc... That's not easy to say the least
Regardless of the price increase though, the Durangos are well worth their money. I built a first batch DEX410, which absolutely blew my mind! The way the parts fit, the attention to detail, the feel of the parts, from the chassis parts to the bags, everything felt high quality. It was much the same with the DEX210, though you could see they adapted to the economic situation and aimed the design towards production in higher numbers (more injection moulded, less machined parts). Nonetheless in the quality feel of the construction and the innovative design I've yet to find a better manufacturer
