Project Durango is getting there slowly!

[gixxer1000rider]

well, project Durango is slowly making progress.

The durango arrived and very well packaged it was too. obviously used but it has been well looked after. i don't like the paint job one bit but it'll do for now.

i began to source the electrics after discusssing with Dave and Les (many thanks)

i decided on team orion lipos 5500mAh 90c, found them reasonably priced at my local model shop. £70.99 but, i hit a snag. they seem too big but after some swearing and brute force the battery holder fits ok and the driveshaft clears fine? normal or not?

I also purcahsed the servo at the same place, a Savox 1257tg fast, Strong and reliable according to team durango themselves. £44.00 this fits fine but not sure where the cable is supposed route through?

now, after selling my soul on ebay (still got the kids, it was against ebay policy! ) i have managed to raise the funds for the motor and Speedo and TX/RX.

These came from Modelsport UK next day delivery which was really impressive, if not a little pricey at £6.00 per item.

i decided on Speed Passion for both items as these seem to get good press everywhere in publications and on the the internet.

The speedo is Gran Turismo GT V2.0 LPF and came with programming card( what that does is beyond me!) for £95. this model sells in my local store for £139

The motor is a speed passion Ultra sportsman 13.5T V3 sensored brushless obviously. £40.99 both prices included delivery.


now, here is where i get stuck. HOW ON EARTH DO YOU GET ALL THAT IN A SPACE NO BIGGER THAN MY iPHONE?!

i need serious help.

i have looked at many images of 410's here on the boards and it seems like a work of art, or for those old enough to remember...a Krytpon factor challenge! i have more cables than SEEBOARD and as much space to fit it in as a matchbox! obviously i need to keep the driveshafts clear but i havnt even got the RX yet so thats got to fit in as well, and not to mention a transponder.....

I think i may pay someone to do this for me, cos i definitely aint the right man for the job!

right, seriously though i have noticed i am lacking a few things to get this running.

1. servo arm. team durango alloy part? or aftermarket part?
2. allen head screws for servo and motor. where can i source these?
3. arial mount. does it need an exteranl arial? didnt see them at maritime raceway?
4. Lipo charger/balancer. but i've got an idea of my chosen brand.
5. wheels and tyres to suit club rules.
6. Second mortgage to pay final bill!

i am hoping that i'll be up and running for April and then i'll see if i can drive the bloomin' thing!

Thanks again to those who have taken the time out from busy lives to help with via email and Text. without you guys with the know-how i would be struggling to understand the requirements.

Ian