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

[A.J. Gee]

Thanks for your help Dave, but i guess i failed to mention that i have the 3racing graphite shock towers. So i guess it will fit properly without any modifications to the tower since the area on the tower is flat, unlike the plastic towers.

[DCM]

if you got the 3Racing rear tower, yes.

[A.J. Gee]

Alright, thanks for your help.

[pattux]

I'm thinkinf of buying a Durga together with MambaMax ESC, 5700KV Mamba motor and a 3s Lipo. Yes it will be fast, realy fast. My DX7 TX will do much of the limiting using a mixer. Switching the mixer on or off will enable/disable the limiter during runtime. Nice for the straights

I'm looking at the following Lipo's:
Hyperion CX - 3S 5350mAh, 85.6A Continuous (16-25C)
Weight: 350gr, Size: 29 x 44 x 138 mm

Hyperion CX - 3S 4250mAh, 76.5A Continuous (18-27C)
Weight: 293gr, Size: 22.9 x 44 x 148 mm

I'm unsure if they will fitt inside the Durga. Can anyone measure that up for me?

Thanks for the help.

Pattux

[Carlos69]

Race got scratched today due to some early morning rain (cleared up nice-could have had a good race day ) Got some practice tho...buggy runs great now...very pleased. I just need to dial in the slipper. Front belt feels tight to touch (without centre cover on)
running 23/91 13.5 B/L
One note:
I would hesitate recommending the Yeah-racing 501x cvd sets...the SS pins don't stay put at all !...I'll try to make the most of them by locktitening them in place and sliding a section of heatshrink over 'em to be sure.
How are the genuine Durga cvd sets holding up ?

[sosidge]

Originally Posted by buttmonkey1969

Race got scratched today due to some early morning rain (cleared up nice-could have had a good race day ) Got some practice tho...buggy runs great now...very pleased. I just need to dial in the slipper. Front belt feels tight to touch (without centre cover on)
running 23/91 13.5 B/L
One note:
I would hesitate recommending the Yeah-racing 501x cvd sets...the SS pins don't stay put at all !...I'll try to make the most of them by locktitening them in place and sliding a section of heatshrink over 'em to be sure.
How are the genuine Durga cvd sets holding up ?

Genuine Durga UJs running mint here. They are exactly the same as the 501X part so you know it is quality.

[DCM]

Originally Posted by buttmonkey1969

Race got scratched today due to some early morning rain (cleared up nice-could have had a good race day ) Got some practice tho...buggy runs great now...very pleased. I just need to dial in the slipper. Front belt feels tight to touch (without centre cover on)
running 23/91 13.5 B/L
One note:
I would hesitate recommending the Yeah-racing 501x cvd sets...the SS pins don't stay put at all !...I'll try to make the most of them by locktitening them in place and sliding a section of heatshrink over 'em to be sure.
How are the genuine Durga cvd sets holding up ?

When you got them, did you strip, clean and build them from out of the packet or just slapped them in the car?

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by buttmonkey1969

Race got scratched today due to some early morning rain (cleared up nice-could have had a good race day ) Got some practice tho...buggy runs great now...very pleased. I just need to dial in the slipper. Front belt feels tight to touch (without centre cover on)
running 23/91 13.5 B/L
One note:
I would hesitate recommending the Yeah-racing 501x cvd sets...the SS pins don't stay put at all !...I'll try to make the most of them by locktitening them in place and sliding a section of heatshrink over 'em to be sure.
How are the genuine Durga cvd sets holding up ?

I lubed my genuine Hop-Up CVD's with Tamiya Anti-Wear grease and so far they are fine, no discernible wear at all. Highly recommended for what they cost from HK.

[Vin]

The TRF Buggy damper set is available on eBay! Don't no if I'll buy them, the DF03 damper set seems to be okay for now.

[Carlos69]

Originally Posted by DCM

When you got them, did you strip, clean and build them from out of the packet or just slapped them in the car?

Yes, I put them straight in - after wiping some of the oil off.

[DCM]

When I got mine, I never trust the 'pre-assembled' driveshafts, I stripped, degreased everything, re-assembled with loctite on the grub screw and applied some Tamiya AW grease, no problems so far.

[budgio]

Originally Posted by Vin

The TRF Buggy damper set is available on eBay! Don't no if I'll buy them, the DF03 damper set seems to be okay for now.

Got a link to these? or ebay item number?

[Vin]

Got a link to these? or ebay item number?

Yeah sure:

http://cgi.ebay.com/OP1029-Tamiya-Bu...713.m153.l1262

[budgio]

Thanks Vin

[Carlos69]

Originally Posted by DCM

When I got mine, I never trust the 'pre-assembled' driveshafts, I stripped, degreased everything, re-assembled with loctite on the grub screw and applied some Tamiya AW grease, no problems so far.

Sounds like I need to take a leaf out of your book there DCM....

[A.J. Gee]

Im not sure if i can bring myself to buy a $70.00 + pack of dampers. Although they do look pretty sweet, thats still a lot of money. what do some of you guys think?

[budgio]

Originally Posted by Tamiya Slave

Im not sure if i can bring myself to buy a $70.00 + pack of dampers. Although they do look pretty sweet, thats still a lot of money. what do some of you guys think?

I think the price will come down when availabilty increases...its the same with anything in demand.

[DCM]

Originally Posted by buttmonkey1969

Sounds like I need to take a leaf out of your book there DCM....

lol, never trust anything pre-built not to stay together

[A.J. Gee]

Originally Posted by budgio

I think the price will come down when availabilty increases...its the same with anything in demand.

I sure hope the price comes down because at this point i really want a set of dampers, but have limited choices. I really dont want to go with the 3racing set. I have some on my keen hawk and it looks like the set that they have for the Durga are the same exact, except maybe for length. I guess i will just have to be patient and wait for the Tamiya ones to drop in price or for another manufacturer to make a quality set.

[Spoolio]

I am not holding my breath for the price to come down to be honest, although I am sure the supply will free up pretty quickly. Tamiya stuff tends to remain at the same price seemingly forever - certainly where the kits are concerned. My Durga cost me £73 the week they came out and they are still at that price now, its just the exchange rate that changes to affect the final UK£ price.

Anyhoo, $70 isn't too bad if they are as good as we hope they are (and I guess we won't get a verdict on their effectiveness until someone takes the plunge and reports back). Bear in mind Team Associated charge $80 for their RC10 dampers ($40 each for front and rear pairs) and they don't have springs either.