The ultimate Durango (AKA V3?)

Dazzler · #1 05-07-2011

So, what would the ultimate Durango be:-

What mods have people done to their cars?

What mods have people seen on cars at the track?

What have the team been testing that has been caught on camera?

Basically, add anything you would like to see as an improvement over the existing car. It will be interesting to see a customers wish list, compared to the release spec...

And if team Durango wish to drop in on this post and confirm the spec.. Feel free!

We've seen the double D joints, alloy diff housing supports, shell, big bores, but what else?

johnnygibbon · #2 05-07-2011

they could put a sticker on every box

" this product is no way whatsoever asociated or endorsed by mr gay "

TonyM · #3 05-07-2011

For me:-

Big Bore Shocks.
New Body.
Tresrey type servo saver.
MIP type drive shafts - you know the ones with the retaining rings rather than using grub screws.
Wider wing.
Larger headed screws in the diff casing - I'm constantly stripping them.
Battery clearance to 27mm in height - my Vampier 5400's have expanded a little, they are 26mm in height.

JohnM · #4 06-07-2011

A stronger wing would be nice, other then that I'm happy.

Rebelrc · #5 06-07-2011

Rear body mount further into the shell ! I've seen alot of good paint jobs get bined cause the shells rear has ripped off.
Larger rear wing with the adjustment of the 2005 prototype cause that was ace!
Ball diff option and one way!
The battery strap needs a couple of ridges adding on top of it to hold it more ridged so it doesn't keep rubbing the prop
And a little lump adding to the right hand side pod around the servo saver, just enough to get my servo wire away from the saver serrated nut...

These would be great
Many thanks team Durango for the last couple of years racing I have had, virtually no maintainence or breakages. I have never none reliability or durability like it. I've never waited longer than a day for parts.
And I love the little touches like giving 3 types of set up each track (same conditions) for your driving style , smooth,med,aggressive. Touch!

well done.
You've come from know where and showed the world of rc how it should be done

Big G · #6 06-07-2011

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Originally Posted by JohnM

A stronger wing would be nice, other then that I'm happy.

I've used a stronger rear wing and they still develop holes where the plastic bulkhead pierces it. I added a cut out of the previous wing under it to try and strengthen it a bit, but it's gone now

Cardnim · #7 06-07-2011

Would the ultimate Durango be one thats on sale to get the money to buy an SX3?

Sorry Daz, couldnt help myself m8.

jkclifford · #8 06-07-2011

ball joints you can actually adjust. (Without poping off)

Hulk · #9 06-07-2011

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Originally Posted by Big G

I've used a stronger rear wing and they still develop holes where the plastic bulkhead pierces it. I added a cut out of the previous wing under it to try and strengthen it a bit, but it's gone now

Best thing to do with your wing is put shock 'o' rings under, and on top of the the wing.

Ive used standard Durango wings for months on end in this way with no problems.

JohnM · #10 06-07-2011

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Originally Posted by Big G

I've used a stronger rear wing and they still develop holes where the plastic bulkhead pierces it. I added a cut out of the previous wing under it to try and strengthen it a bit, but it's gone now

I'm not having that happen on mine, mine tend to start to fold up like a clam, ends up 2" narrower, and an inch higher the normal, makes it fly all funny

Maybe I'll give Craigs o ring idea a go, might help if it's not mounted too stiffly.

Bungleaio · #11 06-07-2011

I run Shock O rings under my wing and they last a good few months for me.

Hulk · #12 06-07-2011

Just make sure when you use the 'o' rings you dont screw the wing down too hard, then your wing should last a long time.

Alternatively, stop crashing! lol

JohnM · #13 06-07-2011

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Originally Posted by Hulk

Alternatively, stop crashing! lol

If your not crashing, your not trying hard enough

Culetto · #14 06-07-2011

Best performing 4wd buggy .... ever! But what would make it better? I guess these all apply to both the buggy and the desc410

2mm longer rear center propshaft so if you bellyflop a big jump onto the chassis you dont spend the rest of the race in front wheel drive.

Aluminum bulkheads front and rear as an upgrade, or just stronger plastic, etc. The rears can crack and the fronts always seem to strip where the top plate screws in from the side.

4 holes on the center propshafts for the CVD's so when the holes wear you can double the life of them. I know, seems simple, but they only last so long before the slop starts bugging me, lol.

Stronger inner hinge pins, front and rear, the only saving grace of these is when you do bend one they are cheap to replace, would rather not keep replacing them though, lol.

t8rtot · #15 06-07-2011

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Originally Posted by Culetto

4 holes on the center propshafts for the CVD's so when the holes wear you can double the life of them. I know, seems simple, but they only last so long before the slop starts bugging me, lol.

outstanding idea

Stronger inner hinge pins, front and rear, the only saving grace of these is when you do bend one they are cheap to replace, would rather not keep replacing them though, lol.

i think this has alot to do with how durable the arms are. its either strong arms or bent hinge pins..

Dazzler · #16 05-08-2011

We must be getting close to knowing what we can expect to see on the v3?

A new car has been announced (dex210), spec stated, photographs provided and release date advised, with races won.

This has all happened whilst the v3 has been taking pre orders at MB Models, Yet still nothing confirmed on the V3?

Does anybody know that can share the info?

How does it compare to the ideas above?