DB01 witch some hop-up better than 501x

[durgaPL]

i think DB01 witch some hop-up is better than 501x becose this is TRF full plastic

Some hop-up:

slipper pad

TRF501X damper set

its more cheaper than 501x and better!!!!

[BushyAR15]

Only someone that either doesn't own an TRF501 or can't afford one would say this.....

Originally Posted by durgaPL

i think DB01 witch some hop-up is better than 501x becose this is TRF full plastic

Some hop-up:

slipper pad

TRF501X damper set

its more cheaper than 501x and better!!!!

[jimmy]

I own a couple of both cars - the thing thats better about the Durga is less maintenance / cleaning etc. The cell layout is better for lipos as well.
I don't think there's any doubt the 501X is a better race car - doesn't mean it's always better on the track, but it's more adjustable for the track conditions.
In Italy I chose to run the Durga instead of the 501X - but I had to dremel the chassis to get proper suspension travel (the wishbones hit the chassis on short wheelbase setting) and dremel the hinge pin blocks to get some anti-squat.

[d16dcoe45]

I understand Tamiya recently released a "graphite" version of the Durga chassis. Its not carbon fiber, rather the carbon reinforced plastic that Associated and Losi use in the B4 and old BK2, xxx4, xx4 etc.

I don't know if its better/worse than the stock composite chassis, but I thought it would make a neat car if you got the 37t WCE 501 diffs, slipper clutch or the new double slipper, stock or graphite chassis, TRF shocks, 501x graphite arms (if they are deemed better), and the stock 501 universals (I am under the impression the Durga comes stock with dog-bones?), and if you want--some Lunsford turnbuckles or the new (expensive) blue ti Tamiya turnbuckles. You would have a premium Tamiya tub-chassis car. You'd have spent a good deal of money, but it would be an interesting alternative to a flat carbon car--if you prefer the plastic/composite tub chassis.

Also, I see that Tamiya released some blue alloy parts for the Durga--so if your wallet wasn't light enough already you could throw those pieces on.

To the OP--I wouldn't say the Durga with a few hop-ups is a better car, the 501x is an insanely impressive piece, its just another way to go.