Buying a Electirc buggy

[s11nny]

Hi im planning on buying the Durga buggy
http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/prod...iya-110-durga/

and i was wondering what parts do i need to get?

• Radio: 2-Channel with servo(s)
• Battery: 6-cell flat with standard Tamiya connector
• Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for 6-cell battery
• Paint: PS for polycarbonate
• ESC: Electronic Speed Controller

the car ive chosen good ?

[colmo]

What are your intentions for it, general bashing about or racing? The Durga is capable of both. The recommendations below are fairly general, and aimed at reducing your long-term expense, with the side effect of increasing performance!

Instead of buying a 6-cell NiMh battery, I'd suggest you get a Lithium-based battery - you'll get a lot more runs out of it, and the charger appropriate to it won't be obsolete shortly (NiMh batteries are probably on borrowed time). A hard case Lipo costs a bit more than a NiMh, but you'll only need the one for a long time. You could also use a LiFePO4 type battery like this; they're excellent for bashing, as they don't have the safety concerns LiPos do if abused.

The same may go for the Electronic Speed Controller - you may be better off getting one capable of running brushless motors (there are some that run both brushed motors, like the included 540 with the Durga, and brushless) - again, brushless require less maintenance, perform better and last longer provided you don't overheat them.

Lastly, I've seen on these forums and elsewhere that a slipper clutch upgrade is a good idea for the Durga. I can't comment on this, perhaps a Durga driver could?

[s11nny]

thanks for the reply

i would be just bashing around not that hard !!!

also which radio control would you recommend ?

[ANGEL.ONE]

Durga should come with ESC unless otherwise stated, and said ESC is good for up to 23t brushed motors (e.g. tamiya 'Super Stock TZ' {53696} 26500rpm @ 7.2v). concensus is you should replace rear diff' halves with those of the 501x if going above c.23t brushed / 4000kV brushless. be sure to get lipo compatible ESC if choosing lipo power!

[ANGEL.ONE]

look here: http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23189

[ANGEL.ONE]

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by ANGEL.ONE

Durga should come with ESC unless otherwise stated

None of mine (UK and imported) came with an ESC, which is a surefire sign of a "proper" racing kit . All you get is a silvercan 540 motor but god knows why because I don't think anybody ever uses them.

[A.J. Gee]

Yeah, maybe Tamiya should just leave out the silver can as i agree it really has no purpose whatsoever and nobody that i know uses it. It would also reduce the weight of the kit and in return save money on shipping costs to the consumer.