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

[wayneski]

Where from DCM?
Did you get new wheels 2? I twatted a curb with my front and seem to have bent the wheel! Better that than damage anything else I suppose. Bent it back to some semblance of straightness and got some new fronts on order from RC mart.
Are there any better for it our there though?

[DCM]

I like the kit tyres, they grip and dont wear out in 20 minutes (they look like they have barely been used).

If you want to play with tyres and wheels, just search ebay for XX4 wheel ad tyre sets.

[wayneski]

taa muchly

[wayneski]

By the way is anyone near to Kiddy (and a member) and fancy meeting up for a durga race?compare setups and generally mess about?

just a thought

[Carlos69]

Jimmy, what hop ups are you intending to fit for the follow-up review ? Slipper, one-way. steel cvd's, TRF501x shocks, belt retainers, ceramic diff & thrust race with a 501 diff joint....and throw in a decent Brushless/Lipo combo...and stir ?

btw I got a YeahRacing TRF501x front and rear cvd combo set at a reasonable price...they look quality

[Metla]

Originally Posted by sosidge

There is no such thing as a "best" tyre, or a "general" tyre for that matter.

It all depends on the track.

However the Schumacher Minispike in Yellow compound is probably the tyre that works on most UK surfaces, from dry grass through to the various indoor surfaces. These are pretty widely available from shops.

aye?

Don't you guys have dirt tracks over there?

I suppose that may explain a fair bit if the majority of the people who have put forward their views on the kit in this thread are driving on that type of surface.

[jimmy]

Views on the 'KIT' are wholly different to views on the tyres.

[Metla]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Views on the 'KIT' are wholly different to views on the tyres.

uh...No kidding,

The abilities of the chassis and box standard gear isn't exactly being pushed to its limits on an indoor track, Or on grass.

It explains a lot in regards to opinions and experiences put forward on various cars through out the forum, and its something I'll keep in mind for the future.

[Northy]

Why do you think an 'indoor track' or 'grass' doesn't test a car to it's limits?

G

[jimmy]

I'm assuming he thinks everyone in the UK is basically a crap driver since we don't get 'tested'

Metla- mate....... You'd get a shock if you came over here and we put you on Bury Metro or Southport tracks. Thanks for the 'diss' though, much appreciated.

[Northy]

Or the last Worksop track.....

G

[jimmy]

remind me to stick the brushless in for this weekend G - I'm bored of getting passed on the straight

[Northy]

Will do. Please do bear in mind that the track will be crap and un-challenging though.......

G

[jimmy]

That sir, is a given. This is the UK after all.

[Northy]

Thank you sir.

G

[B4james]

Does anyone know if the Durga rims weigh the same as the 501X rims, I like using the 501X rims on my B44 as they are lighter than the Associated kit ones and looking to get the durga ones if they are

[Northy]

The Durga rims are proper boss and likely to be a little lighter as they are actually a legal size! The 501X rims are too big like the Losi rims.

G

[jimmy]

haha indeed, Hupo pointed out that the newest wheels (which I guess also applies to those with the 501X Worlds Edition) are indeed smaller to conform to IFMAR rules.

[wayneski]

Now, I'm probably being a bit thick here, but which size balls do I need to order from kanzen for the diffs/one way?
I know I could just measure but I don't have it with me and I have the urge to order!

cheers

[Chris]

Originally Posted by jimmy

haha indeed, Hupo pointed out that the newest wheels (which I guess also applies to those with the 501X Worlds Edition) are indeed smaller to conform to IFMAR rules.

Is it a big difference?

The width is the same?