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Originally Posted by riftan
What about B44.1? Is it still no good in term of maintenance?
I don't like DB01 because it is belt. I prefer shaft. Any recommendation for good shaft driven which:
1. Has a lot of hops up parts available on market
2. Capable to be raced (chassis has good base)
3. Not breaking easily?
I don't really care about the price as I will keep this for very long time..... like my original childhood hotshot  |
Everything I said about bashing a TRF applies to a B44.1. Carbon fibre based race chassis will not fair well if bashed - they would require good maintenance to ensure things do not fail. They're strong - my very similar BJ4WE has taken some almighty hits (due to other drivers I hasten to add!) and come away relatively unscathed - but still needs checking after a few runs to check screws, linkages, bearings etc.
The Durango DEX410R is going relatively cheaply - I think MB Models had a deal for £175 including carbon shock towers? It's very raceable, not too expensive, has good UK parts support, but you will need to check it over, as it's still not really a basher. The alloy chassis will score up on stones - a vinyl wrap could help there.