Durga or XX4 WE

[rcciao]

Been looking to get back into the hobby with a 4wd buggy. Just looking for a backyard basher with some potential to race.

Can buy a new Durga for about $200USD or new xx4 we for about $250USD. Which car would be better? I've been struggling to decide.

Any and all feedback appreciated

[DCM]

the xx4 has race pedigree but got to wonder how long parts will be supported, the Durga is new and will have parts support for the forceable future and is pretty robust.

[ashleyb4]

Well for racing the xx4we but for bashing the durga.

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[DCM]

Ash, the Durga is also a competitive beast to, it shares the same geometry as the 501X so it got pedigree.

XX4 owners got to think about parts support now.

[rcciao]

yeah, xx4 parts support is a concern, but i would try to stock up on some spares and hopefully minimize breakages by running primarily as a backyard basher.

how about maintenance? it seems the durga requires less maintenance.

what about the ability to handle brushless. is the durga gearing robust enough?

[losixxx]

its been said several times on other thread but just incase you've forgotten, there's only 1 part in short supply and thats the chassis ALLLLL other parts are in stock and will continue to be produced!

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by losixxx

its been said several times on other thread but just incase you've forgotten, there's only 1 part in short supply and thats the chassis ALLLLL other parts are in stock and will continue to be produced!

thats cool chris unless you break chassis lol

[losixxx]

short supply not not available got to go to the right place's

[DCM]

short supply will turn into out of stock at some point, then you are left with converting to an X5....

The durga, with the addition of front cvd's and a slipper will handle anything.

[ashleyb4]

but its not in the same leage of racer upgrade the durga to the max and it wont be anywhere near as fast as a stock xx4. As chris has says parts are still being produced.

Ace car. Still one of the best in the world and its 10 years old. One of the most succesful cars of all time imo

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[DCM]

Originally Posted by ashleyb4

but its not in the same leage of racer upgrade the durga to the max and it wont be anywhere near as fast as a stock xx4. As chris has says parts are still being produced.

Ace car. Still one of the best in the world and its 10 years old. One of the most succesful cars of all time imo

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dude. yet again you spout without knowledge.... the DB-01 is a competitive car for the average joe, even the lesser... ash... the XX4 is little much for newbies an some club racers.

[Southwell]

I wouldn't get either, B44 or D4 would be my choice, even though i run a xx4, for a new starter it's probably not the best car to start with.

[ashleyb4]

Can a durga win a national no can a xx4 win a national yes easily.

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[sosidge]

My box stock Durga managed a 17th in round (out of 49) at the last NE regional using a 19T motor, my first outing with the car, a year since I last raced a buggy.

Never finished close to that with my Lazer ZX-5.

Durga has all the fundamentals to be a great car. Might even be quicker than a 501X in some conditions when upgraded.

And none of the Durga moulds are broken yet!

[Southwell]

Originally Posted by ashleyb4

Can a durga win a national no can a xx4 win a national yes easily.

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How do you know, no top drivers run it. I suggest you abandon this thread.

[PaulRotheram]

Posts moved and warnings handed out.. please grow up

[super__dan]

For what you want to seem to do, the XXX4 would likely be a better bet than the XX4, the drivetrain IMHO is more reliable and easy to maintain (or not need to do much really). It has the same basic layout of components as the Durga.

I can't be arsed to say whether the XXX4 is better/worse than the Durga but it is a good car, I ran one for 2 years and did really well in the UK.

[PaulRotheram]

Funny you sasy that, I was about to post about the xxx4 as they are still in good use over in the U.S I think? And parts avaliability should be pretty good! Should be a good car for bashing around, and even more so if you ever decide to race it!

[DCM]

the XXX4 was the highest place Losi at the Euros this year, as the track suited it more....

[jimmy]

Paul showed me the crap that went down whilst I was sleeping (after a heavy nights Durga reviewing) and it's waaaaay off!
People need to chill out and instead of going all patriotic over whatever car they own, try and be a little subjective and sensible