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

[sim]

I like the Baldre body, actually. It's the same as Durga but with a retro cockpit.
Not sure about those dust collector pockets on the sides though.

[A.J. Gee]

How do you figure the Baldre is the same as the durga shell except for the cockpit?

[wayneski]

just out of interest, is anyone going to take theirs to Kiddy this weekend?
Be interesting to see how someone elses (who can actually drive) performs.

[Zipper]

My son has a oldish futaba 27mhz receiver and there is no room to mount it in the Durga, either infront or behind the motor.

Can anyone recommend a cheap 27mhz reciever that's small enough to fit behind the servo in the Durga? (Or if any one has one kicking around at home they wish to sell me?)

[jimmy]

There's quite a lot of space at the back, that must be a big receiver! I guess there's no room in front of the battery for it is there?

[Zipper]

Originally Posted by jimmy

There's quite a lot of space at the back, that must be a big receiver! I guess there's no room in front of the battery for it is there?

I actually have two 27mhz receivers both old skool and both the of similar size.... both not fitting front, back or infront of the batteries...

I don't fancy butchering the chassis to get it in.

[Toonz]

scroll down for the official tamiya DB01 video

http://www.tamiya.com/english/nurnberg/index.htm

[Toonz]

good news

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcp...ion=&offset=31

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=54027

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by Zipper

I actually have two 27mhz receivers both old skool and both the of similar size.... both not fitting front, back or infront of the batteries...

I don't fancy butchering the chassis to get it in.

I know what you mean fella, I have loads of Acoms AP227MKII receivers which were what you used to get with Beatties superdeals back in the mid-eighties (pre-Techniplus!!) and I assume yours is the same size. Best suggestion, look on the evilbay for a secondhand 40mhz setup - you'll get a decent quality tranny then too. The durga is well worth investing in a good radio. I sold a Sanwa Gemini a while back for £35 with a micro receiver so they are definately out there for small(ish) money.

[Metla]

Originally Posted by Toonz

good news

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcp...ion=&offset=31

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=54027

Damn damn damn damn damn damn damn.

I just spent over $100 buying every replacement plastic part I could source for the Durga.

Talk about crap timing.

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by Toonz

good news

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcp...ion=&offset=31

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=54027

Yes yes very nice BUT when are the 54028 shocks being released? I really want some but at the same time I can't face the thought of chasing up all the individual parts to build a set of 501X shocks (plus I am confuffled from reading all the posts earlier in this thread about whether they actually fit "properly").

Having said that, if the Durga set are anything like the DF03 ones, perhaps I should start looking for 501X bits now...I really hope Tamiya listen to the public and make the dampers decent, hell if they do I'll even pay top (HK of course) dollar for them.

[Mutant]

This appears to be a comon problem....

as long as you have a paypal account, cut and paste the following into a email to: [email protected]

Could you let me know the cost, including shipping to the UK and paypal fees for the following.

1x TRF501X Damper Parts Bag #9404701
1x TRF501X V Parts (Damper Cap) #51280
1x TRF501X W Parts (Damper Piston) #51281
1x TRF501X X Parts (Damper Retainer) #51282

All the bits will be there to make 4 complete 501x shocks. Detailed assembly instructions are available on the tamiya USA website in the online 501x manual.

[Mutant]

i forgot to mention they fit fine. the only issue is the rear springs are a touch too long.

Cheers

Ollie

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by Mutant

This appears to be a comon problem....

as long as you have a paypal account, cut and paste the following into a email to: [email protected]

Could you let me know the cost, including shipping to the UK and paypal fees for the following.

1x TRF501X Damper Parts Bag #9404701
1x TRF501X V Parts (Damper Cap) #51280
1x TRF501X W Parts (Damper Piston) #51281
1x TRF501X X Parts (Damper Retainer) #51282

All the bits will be there to make 4 complete 501x shocks. Detailed assembly instructions are available on the tamiya USA website in the online 501x manual.

Thanks. This may be a dumb questions but I have to ask - do the 501X rod-ends fit better on the 501X shock shafts than the stock CVA ones for the Durga? I ask as the Durga ones seem way soft and keep stripping off the rods.

[Mutant]

the 501x shock rod ends are made of a stronger less flexible plastic (included on the X parts), i have not had one pull off. The CVA plastic is a little soft, i think its designed that way for 'bashing' so that it will bend rather than break.

[scotoap]

Originally Posted by drinternat

It would be great to have a Durga Handbook with the review on the first few pages then all the hop up parts with numbers and tips you guys have posted like shims and things. I think if anybody had the time and skills to put it together it would sell like hot cakes. Maybe Jimmy (or vicky) could go into the publishing business. From little acorns and all that!!!!!!

I agree, what about it then Jimmy?

[Sensory Overload]

Originally Posted by jimmy

it's got all the hop ups! lol - let us know how it goes. I've never considered the anti roll bars, are they from the 501X ?

Well many thanks to you Jimmy and DCM. The DF03 shocks worked well using the touring car pistons and 40/35 oil. I managed TQ in my class and placed 2nd overall in both 19t and Tamiya black can. Car ran great for it's first time out. I did however manage to break the rear shock tower. With no spares on hand I milled an old 501x CF tower to act us a brace - heres some pics. May leave it in place once I swap the broken tower.

[sosidge]

Congrats on a good result.

That is the exact same spot myself and others have broken the rear tower. Did you move your wing back or were you running it over the tower on the kit setting?

[DCM]

I honestly think it is more the manufacturing of the tower than the wing causing breakage in that point, as the wing will deform, the only thing I can think of, the the wing leavers down the wing mount if the leading edge is sitting on the tower.

[Carlos69]

My fitted 501 tower ...for peace of mind