engineerjoe

Nice set up, how's that VXL working for ya? that's what I'll have in mine.

I can't wait till I get home tonight - my kit should be on my doorstep!!
Whats the record for assembling one of these? (I mean, I know that's the fun part but I'm the type of obsessive person who can't go to sleep till it's done )

Ttam Says Blarg

It took me 2 months to build it. Lol It was my first rc car ever.

engineerjoe

lol, if it takes that long I'll be very tired

Druss

It took me about 10-12 hours to do it right. That's with having to use the crappy stock screws though, I probably could have shaved 30 min to an hour if I hadn't had to fight those screws so much.

As a minimum upgrade, I'd suggest to everyone to get the 3racing titanium screws, it will save you a lot of frustration, stripped screws and a sore forearm. I don't like to use power tools on putting screws into plastic as I like to feel the tension as they go in.

Eman77

Are the 3racing screws still phillips head?

I ordered the DB01 hex screw kit from tony's screws (http://www.tonysscrews.com/main.sc), and they did me well.

Druss

Every single 3racing screw is hex.

The Collector1

My Feedback: (2)

I used the Tamiya hex screws on mine. Druss, looked at a 501X body and the humps where the motor is are towards the front because of the motor being mounted more forward, are you going to cut the body out to fit around the motor?

SidewaysLS4

M3 tap...works wonders with the kit screws.

Druss

Not sure I'll have to get it and find out I guess, don't actually have the extra body yet, just bashing with the current one. If it doesn't fit then i guess I'll just use the body on my 501X.... maybe I'll have to find a baldre body if I can't find a durga.

The Collector1

My Feedback: (2)

Rc mart has the baldre body, thats where I got mine from, why didnt you try the one from your 501X?

Druss

LOL, that never occured to me.... My 501X is a shelf queen right now, haven't even run it yet.

On another note, I just swapped out the VXL system in my Durga for a Mamba Max one, the esc fits much better but haven't had a chance to test yet. Still trying to figure out whether I want to keep my basher brushed or put the xcelorin system I have in it. I'm thinking of keeping it brushed so that I can run it in the winter and not worry so much about getting the motor wet (still have to water proof the esc and receiver though).

templargfx

Has someone actually run one of these with the included Mabashi 540 type motor? is it any good?

Druss

I tried when I first got it and it's too slow. With the 17t my 2 yr old son could out run it, if you put the 23t on then the motor overheats too much. Maybe a 19t or 20t pinion would get decent speeds without overheating the motor. It's probably a good speed for a beginner or small kid but not for older kids (including all of us).

Ttam Says Blarg

I run it with the stock motor because I haven't be able to afford a better motor yet. Anyways The stock motor is horrible for the durga to me at least

templargfx

Alright, I'll swap it out for my GM V8 16T motor I think.

Would the 23 or 17 pinion be the best for this motor?

Druss

Probably just best to try them. See if you like the speeds and check the temps of the electronics and batteries after a run. Find a good compromise between temp and performance. You could also get other pinions. I've got every pinion between 17t and 25t to trial and it cost me about $20.

Ttam Says Blarg

I was going to buy this motor I dont want to go brushless because I cant afford it.
http://www.teamtrinity.com/shop/item.asp?item=TRI12001

HSVXU6

Got ya

HSVXU6

Hi Ttam Says Blarg. I have been racing with a Todd Putnam 27T with a 3000mah Nimh and I have found it to be excellent and I think that the motor that you have picked would be similar. I am going to put my 19T in next month because of the new class we are going to start to promote otherwise I would stay with the 27T until next year when I will go brushless.

Ttam Says Blarg

What do you think the top speed is on your 27 turn?

HSVXU6

Don't know, but I do know that it is a fraction quicker than the 20T that comes in the Kyosho 4WD off road kit

engineerjoe

Well, here it is:
took me 6 hours (minus paint) with the stock screws.

This was my first Tamiya kit.

No action shots yet, but I should have some soon

Ttam Says Blarg

Wow looks good I remember when I finally completed it I was so happy. Have fun! Oh and I like your colors.

Eman77

Nice pics engineerjoe! I was considering using white for mine (I've got a lot leftover, and don't want to have to order a Tamiya metallic red I like), but wasn't sure how the white would turn out. I see it turned out well - I might just use my leftover white after all.

engineerjoe

Thanks guys. I am really happy with the color. I was a little skeptical about the white at first b/c most durgas I've seen are a darker color, and they all look good.
I think the white contrasts the black wheels really well.

I've been running the NIMH pack for now till I can make a few more 3s A123 lipos that'll fit in this thing.