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

[Toonz]

it doesn't have to be digital. something affordable that works will be good enough

will look into this sanwa, thanks sim!

[5POINTSTAR]

The Durga is not a cheaper 501X, I would consider it a less expensive version...

[peetbee]

Originally Posted by 5POINTSTAR

The Durga is not a cheaper 501X, I would consider it a less expensive version...

So, if it's less expensive, that makes it cheaper right

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by 5POINTSTAR

The Durga is not a cheaper 501X, I would consider it a less expensive version...

[DCM]

I am running mine in the National at the end of the month...... should be fun, now do I get a center one-way (do they do them, do the TA05 one fit?) cause I have never liked a front one-way....

[jimmy]

Centre is coming out I think? get a front one way and stop messing about!

[CAClark]

Are any of you Durga types planning to post your setups like folks have for the 501? For beginners like me it would be interesting learning

Cheers!

[DCM]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Centre is coming out I think? get a front one way and stop messing about!

I have tried them before and just don't like it, I hate an edgy car....

[jimmy]

In what may I ask? a one way in a 18th scale buggy is a world of difference from a one way in a stable well-handling easy-to-drive car like the Durga.
Just mentioning the 'extremes' there of course.

I find a one way is easier to drive on most tracks as you don't have to 'attack' as much to get the car round - it does it on its own.

[DCM]

haha it does give more 'steering' and thats what I don't like, it makes it feel more point and squirt rather than driving it.... maybe it is me getting old though, lol. I just find a front diff makes me far more consistant, although maybe a little slower over a flying lap, but a lot faster over 300+seconds.....

[budgio]

Ive been running mine recently with a front one way at Kiddy and Coventry.It is very hard to get used to...especially braking (and spinning).
I,m going to persevere with it though as ive been getting some half decent lap times.I,ll prob try the centre when it appears too.

[budgio]

Also just noticed the carbon reinforced parts are now available from stella

[A.J. Gee]

Do any of you guys know where i can locate some of the 840 bearings for the slipper assembly? Apparently my bearing took a beating and came apart on me. Thanks guys.

[DCM]

AJ, you got a PM with regard to the bearings

[A.J. Gee]

Thanks brother.

[A.J. Gee]

Is green slime too thick to use for Diff Balls? Have any of you blokes tried it before?

[DCM]

green slime is for the shock o-rings dude

[A.J. Gee]

Lube is Lube dude. I didn't expect a "yes" for an answer, but the green slime was all i had around at the moment. Problem has been fixed though. Not to question your intelligence, but are you sure green slime is used specifically for shock O rings? I beg to differ.

[Doomanic]

Green Slime is a lube specifically for O rings, it is not suitable for use as diff lube.

[DCM]

Originally Posted by A.J. Gee

Lube is Lube dude. I didn't expect a "yes" for an answer, but the green slime was all i had around at the moment. Problem has been fixed though. Not to question your intelligence, but are you sure green slime is used specifically for shock O rings? I beg to differ.

grease isn't just a grease, they are a specifically formulated compound for a specific task, just like oil is, you won't be using engine oil in your shocks, or shock oil in your diffs (nitro).