Tamiya Durga DB01 EP Buggy (A cheaper 501X?)

[biggusditchus]

So far in general Im fairly impressed a major improvement on the latest batch of Tamiya budget buggies.

It seems to handle fairly well although the shocks just dont seem right, cant put my finger on it yet, even thought the springs seem soft no matter what I try with oil it still feels under damped. The geartrain seems to handle the Novak 5800 Super sport Brushless really well but then we come to the diffs, why oh why didnt Tamiya have the diff plates so they key to the outdrives instead of having to glue them.. I have just had to dissassemble it to reglue them, not the best of jobs is it (although have changed the M3 Machine screws on covers with Tamiya Self Tappers should make it easier for next time)

But I have to say the worst part of the buggy has to be the stupidly flexible rear wishbone pin mount/brace, I am fed up of having to scour the track for the little balls and spacers everytime i clip a corner with rear wheel. Roll on 3racing releasing the aluminium versions.

That said I do really like the buggy, and looking forward to thrashing it around Wrexhams indoor track.

[Carlos69]

How about a petition to 3racing to release the front/rear aluminium suspension mounts ?.....(I can only take so much temptation)

[biggusditchus]

They have them ready for release, picture on their site, just has said coming soon for so long. Emailed them 3 times with no reply!

http://www.3racing.com.hk/x_descript...ducts_key=9481

They also have front mounts listed as "coming"

Desperately needed to now, after the fun evening racing at Wrexham I ripped a front mount apart too.

[A.J. Gee]

Are graphite shock towers, such as the 3racing front tower that i have on my Durga supposed to be made of a soft flimsy material in the middle?

[budgio]

I got a reply from 3 RACING about the front/rear mounts
.....................
Dear Budgio
We are sorry that we haven't the estimated available day at this moment.

Thank you!

Best Regards,
Ethel
.......................

[Spoolio]

Ethel

What sort of traditional Oriental name is that?

[Carlos69]

C'mon Ethel ! put down the cup of Earl Grey, lay off the scones'n jam ....and give a yell to the lads downstairs to crank out those susp mounts !!

[biggusditchus]

Ethel replied to me this morning and said within 2 days

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by biggusditchus

Ethel replied to me this morning and said within 2 days

Woo-hoo gonna get me some.

[andy_n]

hiya does any one know where you can get the little ball bits from that go on the end of the hinge pins on the arms ?
cheers
ANdy

[budgio]

these?
http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...&um=1&ie=UTF-8

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by andy_n

hiya does any one know where you can get the little ball bits from that go on the end of the hinge pins on the arms ?
cheers
ANdy

Hi, see page 36, post #719 for all the info on part numbers. I got a skipful of these from HK. As the standard ones saved less than a dollar a pack, I treated myself to the flourine coated ones instead - not that I've noticed any improvement. But then again I'm still running the plastic shocks. Its worth getting the alloy spacer pack to replace the plastic collars, and a few packs of shims too in case you ever pop off a front arm.

[Carlos69]

Originally Posted by buttmonkey1969

C'mon Ethel ! put down the cup of Earl Grey, lay off the scones'n jam ....and give a yell to the lads downstairs to crank out those susp mounts !!

Originally Posted by biggusditchus

Ethel replied to me this morning and said within 2 days

Nice to know she reads this forum

[A.J. Gee]

Originally Posted by Tamiya Slave

Are graphite shock towers, such as the 3racing front tower that i have on my Durga supposed to be made of a soft flimsy material in the middle?

Bump Bump

[Carlos69]

Originally Posted by Tamiya Slave

Bump Bump

No. There are 2 peices of machined carbon fibre laminate- both rigid with little or no give.

This just in; (on the 3racing site)
Front and rear aluminium suspension mounts ...yay !

[budgio]

DB-01 front and rear alloy mounts now available at stella

[jasonrcb]

mine were waiting for me when i got home from work today

[biggusditchus]

£15.67 including postage from HK to UK for both front and rear cant complain at that. They are heading my way

[Spoolio]

Mine too . Notice Stella only had 3 left before I bought mine.

Wonder if we'll now be busting wishbones, hinge pins and chassis instead now, gulp! Good job I've bought a spares car for emergencies .

[budgio]

Originally Posted by jasonrcb

mine were waiting for me when i got home from work today

Nice one Jason....Now thats fast postage