Tamiya DB01-R

[qatmix]

This looks very good. If its anything like the -R TA05s this will be fantastic value and a great car :)

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/news/newitems/index.htm?c1=1&s1=&s2=&c2=999999&col=3#calendar

Features include

Tamiya DB01 loaded with hop-up parts!!

Comes with following Tamiya hop-up options:

54141 High Traction Lower Arm - DB01 Front (US$9)
54142 High Traction Lower Arm - DB01 Rear (US$9)
54140 DB01 Reinforced Drive Belt (US$7)
54036 DB01 Carbon Reinforced M Parts (US$9)
54040 DB01 Motor Heat Sink (US$12)
54028 TRF Buggy Dampers (US$110)
54037 DB01 Aluminium Sus Mount Front (US$20)
54038 DB01 Aluminium Sus Mount Rear (US$20)
54039 DB01 Aluminium Sus Block 2pcs (US$19.50)
50994 5mm Sus Ball (US$10)
54018 Slipper Clutch Set DB01 (US$42)
54015 Assembly Universal Shaft DB01 Front (US$35)
54016 Assembly Universal Shaft DB01 Rear (US$35)

Total Price for Hop-Up Parts Only, whooping US$337.50!!

Further more, DB01 R comes with following products

DB01 R Main Chassis (especially designed for DB01 R)
Aluminium Damper Bushing

[Matisse]

looks nice, :thumbsup:

interesting to see Tamiya getting behind rally cars whilst the rest of the world seems to be obsessed by Short Course trucks. do they know somthing we don't? Or is rally very popular in japan at the moment.

[qatmix]

Yeah the rally cars also look cool. But the -R means Race edition.

[Matisse]

Yeah the rally cars also look cool. But the -R means Race edition.

race edition, mmmmmmmm

this may be the car to get me back into 10th, tired of waiting for a trf 2wd.

[Dyna]

Hmmm very nice.... :)

Nice to see them doing what they started with the TA04 - high end first, then base model, then hopped up base model into a mid-model...

Priced right, made widely available with a better spares back up and that could be an absolute belter of a buggy !

Its a shame they couldnt sort a TRF 2wd buggy out as well though :( Ive heard rumours of both rear and mid motored examples being tested over the last year or so, but never anything more than rumours. Shame tbh.

[sosidge]

Nice to see this make an appearance!

Spec seems a little short of where I thought it might be - still needs bars and a one-way to give you all the useful options.

I also hoped they would sort the shock towers to give the right travel for the TRF shocks.

[Marvin]

It's rather nice, it gives an option against the B-Max and Cyber 10B (I'm assuming that's where the price will be £200-250). Not everyone needs a centre one-way or roll bars, so that's fair enough, though the shock tower height could be an issue, unless they are using different length shocks at the back to the TRF501 shocks.

[simoncook]

Thats all very nice, and I might have to buy another DB-01.

A couple of questions though:-
1. Will it come with a body shell? - Doesn't show one in picture, but I guess yes
2. Will is still come with the same poor quality screws as the standard DB-01?
3. How much is it and when can I get one?

[Matisse]

Thats all very nice, and I might have to buy another DB-01.

A couple of questions though:-
1. Will it come with a body shell? - Doesn't show one in picture, but I guess yes
2. Will is still come with the same poor quality screws as the standard DB-01?
3. How much is it and when can I get one?

er, in order, unknown, unknown and it's listed @ 36,540 yen which is about £225.

not released in japan until september, i'd imagine we might see it before xmas.

[terry.sc]

1. Will it come with a body shell? - Doesn't show one in picture, but I guess yesIt comes without a body, nor does it come with wheels or tyres.




interesting to see Tamiya getting behind rally cars whilst the rest of the world seems to be obsessed by Short Course trucks. do they know somthing we don't? Or is rally very popular in japan at the moment.More like 1:1 CORR trucks are a popular sport only in the US. You might notice all the r/c companies making them are US based.

[T4miy4 Guy]

Nice, wish they released this first off!

Any pic`s of the new chassis?

:thumbsup:

[Nige]

Nice, wish they released this first off!

Any pic`s of the new chassis?

:thumbsup:


There's a link on the first post.......

[T4miy4 Guy]

clever dick!

A picture of the new chassis so i can compair the two!

ie...

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/logandadi/chassis01_t.jpg

:p

[Nige]

Believe it to be the same main chassis as the Baldre/Durga, it's just super hopped-up, so it shouldn't be any different to your photo.

[T4miy4 Guy]

Thought as much! cheers Nige:thumbsup:

[DCM]

I would of thought they would put the Graphite one on there, as it is, my DB-01 is better specced than that, if is hasn't, not that I got the graphite chassis.

[Nige]

I would of thought they would put the Graphite one on there, as it is, my DB-01 is better specced than that, if is hasn't, not that I got the graphite chassis.

Me too, but its not listed as a hop-up on the first post. An article on Tamiya USA explains how to make your DB01 competitive and the writer Andrew Kuntze (unfortunate surname) doesn't mention to replace the standard chassis with the graphite one either. If so it sounds like a pointless hop-up.

See here: http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/feature.php?article-id=414

:)

[T4miy4 Guy]

lol @ surname

Tbh yes its a good but old and too late release i my eye`s!!

I race this as a hopped up DB-01, all be it new to the game, they new all this before hand as the TRF501x was first , i hate a money spinner!!
Yes it`s a damn good 4WD but cheekie as it`s not new tech!

Baldre FTW :p

[DCM]

Although, if your car is getting worn out, it could be a good buy?

[jimmy]

awesome car! I might have to buy one. Body and Wheels need to be included in these cars though - the 511 was the same and it's NUTS to sell a buggy without them.

[T4miy4 Guy]

Although, if your car is getting worn out, it could be a good buy?


Expensive worn out option!

For me the worn out option next is the 501x :thumbsup:

Andy

[DCM]

I dunno about that, you are still looking at another £120 on top, at least, and to be honest, not sure what advantage you would get, as unless you get the 501X WE, you will be on the smaller pulleys too.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Why choose 501X? Why not the TRF511?

I think it is good that you can choose your own body. It´s only $25 more.

Wonder if it has 501X outdrives and hex screws? It does´nt say anything about that.

[TRF_AK]

Me too, but its not listed as a hop-up on the first post. An article on Tamiya USA explains how to make your DB01 competitive and the writer Andrew Kuntze (unfortunate surname) doesn't mention to replace the standard chassis with the graphite one either. If so it sounds like a pointless hop-up.

See here: http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/feature.php?article-id=414

:)
First off, HEY!!!!, I resemble that remark (the name), and second....the chassis was never an item that has shown to be necessary since a lot of time in offroad racing you want more grip, and the additional flex found in the stock chassis is more preferred for most surfaces than the optional carbon reinforced piece. I hope this helps.

[94eg!]

Not everything has been mentioned in that list of hop-ups. For example, the TRF Aeration dampers are shown on the car, but not listed as a hop-up. Also, since the R kit includes the under-motor heatsink, it definitely does NOT come with the standard fiberglass tub. The description says it has a new chassis tub unique to the DB01-R. This should be interesting. I hope it has 501X outdrives too. I won't order till I see the manual...

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/84100db01r/top.jpg

[DaveG28]

How easy is it to get bodies?? Seems random, will the ver 1 race body fit?

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Not everything has been mentioned in that list of hop-ups. For example, the TRF Aeration dampers are shown on the car, but not listed as a hop-up. Also, since the R kit includes the under-motor heatsink, it definitely does NOT come with the standard fiberglass tub. The description says it has a new chassis tub unique to the DB01-R. This should be interesting. I hope it has 501X outdrives too. I won't order till I see the manual...


The 54028 TRF Buggy Dampers are listed.

[cjm_2008]

Not everything has been mentioned in that list of hop-ups. For example, the TRF Aeration dampers are shown on the car, but not listed as a hop-up. Also, since the R kit includes the under-motor heatsink, it definitely does NOT come with the standard fiberglass tub. The description says it has a new chassis tub unique to the DB01-R. This should be interesting. I hope it has 501X outdrives too. I won't order till I see the manual...

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/84100db01r/top.jpg

a new mould possibly to acommodate lipo?

I could have done with this a few months ago. would have saved me an hour farting around with a dremel!

[94eg!]

The 54028 TRF Buggy Dampers are listed.

Ooops! :blush:

[craigosh]

Doubt its been moulded to take lipos, they've not taken off to well from what i was told buy the guys in Champ.

Tamiya make a LiFe pack which looks like a Nimh pack, so probably still designed to take that kind of shape.

Looks like its got the crap screws still as well.

[knighthawk]

Re the chassis and Lipo's

on the touring car side the new TA05IFS VII has a special chassis to accommodate Lipo's, they have moved the cells forward for better weight distribution.

so the DB-01R might have been designed with the same frame of mind, although the Japanese market is aimed at LIFE packs the rest of the world is Lipo and as Tamiya has a global market I wouldn't rule the new chassis out yet!!

[DaveG28]

Can the standard chassis not take Lipo's for some reason? Or is it just a weight distribution thing?

[Crazy L]

Can the standard chassis not take Lipo's for some reason? Or is it just a weight distribution thing?

My Demon side exit wired packs fit just fine, despite what the BRCA say:mad:

[knighthawk]

Can the standard chassis not take Lipo's for some reason? Or is it just a weight distribution thing?
Have been told that the standard TA05IFS takes Lipos but the chassis was designed for 6Cell Nicad etc, the new chassis has the weight more forward in the chassis so not as much weight has to be put over the front end!

[simoncrabb]

LiPo's fit in my DB-01 kit chassis just fine. What did you need to dremel?

[sim]

From the list, it looks like Tamiya's just put together everything they're already manufacturing into an R package.

I doubt they're going to come out with another optional chassis. The DB-01 already got it's hop-up chassis - the carbon reinforced one. If they're going to make a lipo-friendly chassis, they're going to make it different enough to call it the DB-02 or DF-04 or TRF511X-MSXXX-MRE-WCE2009 so that they can sell us this lipo-update in the form of new kits to all us Tamiya schmucks. :lol:

[T4miy4 Guy]

My Demon side exit wired packs fit just fine, despite what the BRCA say:mad:


I run these lipos in the DB-01, aren`t they allowed?

[Crazy L]

I run these lipos in the DB-01, aren`t they allowed?

No, they are legal in TC, but not off road :thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown:, however, this only applies to BRCA events, like regionals, Nats, etc, or so I'm led to believe. It's to do with the side exit wires, apparently, this makes them impossible to fit into buggies, :wtf:.

If club racing, I doubt anyone cares.

You'll also notice that all the BRCA "legal" packs are a touch more expensive:mad:.

Alas, I've detoured off topic a bit here, carry on guys

[dimblum]

Tamiya says the tub for the DB01-R will be unique from the previous designs.. We know that they are keeping the undermotor heatsink plate (which is great by the way).. I am hoping they removed the battery vent slots from the existing Carbon Reinforced Chassis so that the only hole remaining is the one for the heatsink plate..

I love the Carbon Reinforced Chassis, but hate the battery vent slots since I use only hard case lipos.

[A.J. Gee]

From the list, it looks like Tamiya's just put together everything they're already manufacturing into an R package.

I doubt they're going to come out with another optional chassis. The DB-01 already got it's hop-up chassis - the carbon reinforced one. If they're going to make a lipo-friendly chassis, they're going to make it different enough to call it the DB-02 or DF-04 or TRF511X-MSXXX-MRE-WCE2009 so that they can sell us this lipo-update in the form of new kits to all us Tamiya schmucks. :lol:


I second that notion, lol. It's so sad but true.:cry:

[DaveG28]

What is the issue with using trf dampers on the DB01 by the way?

[peetbee]

The standard rear shock tower is too low to use them without limiters Dave. Without limiters it ends up with so much droop the driveshafts tend to drop out.
Whether this remains an issue with the WO version of the CVD's I don't know.

[DCM]

unless the WO driveshafts are physicaly longer, then it will have the same issue, plus too much droop just makes the car feel wollowy.

[peetbee]

I have the WO driveshafts on my car, will have to compare them to yours Steve to see if there is a difference.
The inner front bearing is changed for one 3mm wide instead of 4mm, so you never know (incidentally this is the same setup as on the TRF511)

[cjm_2008]

unless the WO driveshafts are physicaly longer, then it will have the same issue, plus too much droop just makes the car feel wollowy.

how much droop is ideal? I'm running b44 shocks - there's a weird swinging sensation mid-corner at the back with no limiters.

[jeroen206]

Is already for sale on E-bay at Jason http://cgi.ebay.com/84100-Tamiya-1-10-DB01R-Chassis-Kit-DB-01R_W0QQitemZ380157730707QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_ Control_Vehicles?hash=item58832a9f93&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Be nice if it came with a body and wheels. That runs the price up more than a B44.
But it does have the updated carbon parts on it.
I'm pretty sure it has the slipper clutch as well.

[Nige]

Just had a look at the picture on Ebay; I was wrong it says: Main chassis specific to DB01R. Wonder what the difference is :wtf:

[Fredrik Emilsson]

It has a slipper.:)

[linger]

Just had a look at the picture on Ebay; I was wrong it says: Main chassis specific to DB01R. Wonder what the difference is :wtf:

I got my DB01R at the North American Tamiya nationals raffle!! The chassis on that kit is still plastic. However, it has the cutout for the motor heatsink like the carbon filled chassis, but it does not have the battery cutouts :thumbsup:

[Fredrik Emilsson]

And the diff joints? Metal or plastic?

[dimblum]

I got my DB01R at the North American Tamiya nationals raffle!! The chassis on that kit is still plastic. However, it has the cutout for the motor heatsink like the carbon filled chassis, but it does not have the battery cutouts :thumbsup:

Awesome!! This is the chassis I have been waiting for!! I have always loved the heatsink plate, but as anyone running Lipo knows - the battery slots are a nuisance.

I'm ordering one of these chassis as soon as they are available.

[linger]

And the diff joints? Metal or plastic?

diff joints are the standard metal/plastic of the regular DB01 - not the 501X diff halves. :thumbdown:

Shocks are identical to the TRF shocks - so the rear shocks are too long again. but I have the atomic carbon rear shock tower to fix that issue.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Ok, so another $30 to upgrade those.

[Rozzy]

dose it come with a body what body fits??

[Fredrik Emilsson]

No body included.
You can use a Baldre or Durga body.

[Rozzy]

what about rally shell

[Rozzy]

the more i look at the db01r the more i ask myself whats the difference between the r and the norm (Durga) and what rally bodies are coming out for it
i am assuming the r means rally

[AaronR]

$235.90 USD plus shipping at rcmart & about $34 USD to ship to USA.

[mof]

the more i look at the db01r the more i ask myself whats the difference between the r and the norm (Durga) and what rally bodies are coming out for it
i am assuming the r means rally

R basically means it has most of the "racing" hopups included (available separately for the normal DB01, apart from the chassis at this point).

Bodies that fit are the same as for the normal DB01:

Durga:

http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/58395db01_durga/top.jpg

Baldre:

http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/58404baldre/top550.jpg

[ScottyP]

I picked up one of these bad boys yesterday. Has to be the best value for money 4wd on the market.

Some more pics from Tamiya Japan web site:

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/84100db01r/front.jpghttp://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/84100db01r/cover.jpghttp://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/84100db01r/rear.jpg

Box
http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac209/ScottPettet/DB01-Rbox.jpg

Chassis is molded for torch batteries, but Lipos fit snuggly enough

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac209/ScottPettet/Chassis.jpg

Buy the sweet Ti screw set so you can ditch the crappy phillips heads

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac209/ScottPettet/Tiscrews.jpg

[5POINTSTAR]

Looks a great bit of kit ScottyP, the Ti-screws are nice. How much did the kit cost? Is it in B44 territory in term of price?

[simoncook]

Quick couple of questions;

Does it come with the double slipper clutch (the slipper spring looks like its from that hop-up)?

Is that brushless motor in the kit? The reason I ask is because the normal DB-01 came with a motor.

[Fredrik Emilsson]

Congratulations ScottyP. I also think that it´s best value for the money.

It´s has the 54018 "single" slipper clutch, not the double slipper (#54061)
Btw, The 511 also comes with the new spring, but the standard "single" slipper.

Brushless motor is not included in the DB01R kit.

Only options you might want to buy are the 501X outdrives ($30) and titanium screw set ($30). Of course a body shell as well.

I have ordered one + a Durga bodyshell. :thumbsup:
Will not replace my 511, but really look forward to try the DB01 chassi.
With the new drive belts it will need very little maintenance.

[ScottyP]

Looks a great bit of kit ScottyP, the Ti-screws are nice. How much did the kit cost? Is it in B44 territory in term of price?

I got mine from RC Model in Hong Kong for USD$230. That's $100 less than B44 :thumbsup:
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_info.php?products_id=15513

simoncook - yes, it comes with the optional slipper. No motor in the kit. In fact, it's much like a touring car in that you do not get wheels & tyres, or a body.

Apparently the body to use is the Baldre as there is a bit more room for electrics and it is better for cooling. I like the styling of the Durga better though. Will probably try both.

Cheers,
Scotty P.

[General Accident]

Just my opinion but the Ti screw kit - and I speak from experience of the Tamiya one I used on my DB01 - is a total waste of money. The weight saving is negligible, even more so if you use lipo as you'll probably want to add weight anyway, and the screws feel horribly soft when you tighten them with an allen driver. After a few times removing the geartrain covers to change pinions (the real pain in the ass part of the DB01) mine were shot so I bought a replacement hex headed steel screw kit, loads better and less than a third of the price including shipping.

[General Accident]

Apparently the body to use is the Baldre as there is a bit more room for electrics and it is better for cooling. I like the styling of the Durga better though. Will probably try both.

Cheers,
Scotty P.

The Baldre body follows the line of the chassis better too so less crud gets thrown up inside. Shame it has looks that only a mother could love.

[fastinfastout]

So do the b44 rims fit?

[falcon pwner]

Does the kit come with the rest of the reinforced part sprues?
54033 Carbon Reinforced A Parts Diff Cover
54034 Carbon Reinforced D Parts Caster Block
54035 Carbon Reinforced L Parts Steering Arm

The baldre shell is great! it provides a much better fit around the sides and back of the car than the durga shell. It also seems to me that my car rolls right side up after rolling more often than when I was using the durga shell (when you spend as much time rolling as I do, you notice these things!) for me, the baldre shell is clearly the way to go.

[Nige]

falcon pwner: for a list of the hop-ups included within the DB01R click the link:


http://www.tamiyaclub.com/pictureframe.asp?t=n&id=img19158_17092009134139_2.jpg

:)

[dimblum]

So do the b44 rims fit?

Tons of rims fit.. I have used J-Concepts Rulux wheels and Losi XXX4 wheels with no problems..

[Rozzy]

rear rims can be found the same as most suppliers but having trouble finding non tamiya front rims (tamiya distributor dose not suply any trf parts or kits db01 are rear over in australia)
what front rims would you suggest

[DCM]

Losi front rims, for starters.

[Rozzy]

another brand local hobby shops don't supply

[dimblum]

rear rims can be found the same as most suppliers but having trouble finding non tamiya front rims (tamiya distributor dose not suply any trf parts or kits db01 are rear over in australia)
what front rims would you suggest

These wheels are a direct fit to the DB-01. Both front and rear:

J-Concepts Rulux B44 Front - http://www.jconcepts.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_33&products_id=218

J-Concepts Rulux B4 Rear - http://www.jconcepts.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_33&products_id=217

Losi 1/10 4WD Buggy Front Wheel - http://www.losi.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=240_Dish

Losi 1/10 Buggy Rear Wheel - http://www.losi.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=260_Dish

I have been using these wheels at my local track for over a year.



I have my eye on the new Brama wheels made by HPI for their 1/10 4WD, but 12mm wheel adapters (Tobee etc) will be needed to fit them to the DB-01. - http://www.hpiracing.com/kitoptions/10791/

[DaveG28]

So has anyone run theirs yet? Does it gave the droop problem that the standard db01's have with the trf dampers?

[A.J. Gee]

The only parts that my DB01 lacks in making it an 'R' Version are as follows: Reinforced drive belts, Motor heat sink, and i guess the newer chassis as well, but other than that, I could soon start calling mine the 'R' version of the almighty Durga. As far as the new belts go, i'm not sure why Tamiya felt the need to reinforce them, as mine have never had problems for the 2 years or so of using it with low turn brushless motors. Well i guess this kit is just another example of parts that you can already get and add to the original version of whichever car it may be and then giving it a new name. Nothing against the kit though, I think it looks pretty bad ass and gives you the convenience of having everything all in one box, unless of course you already owned the DB01 then it would be quite pointless to purchase. I wonder what the price of it is, but I'm not even gonna ask since it's probably already in this thread or a couple of clicks and types away on google. I gotta see those new belts as well while I'm at it. :thumbsup:

[AaronR]

The new belts are a HUGE improvement! I used to get 25 or so 5-minute runs on my old belts in my 501X. I use the new belts in my 511 and likely have 75+ and they still appear to be in good shape.

Sure, my 501 was 110 grams heavier than my current 511, so belt wear shoud be more in a heavier car but I feel Tamiya found/made a really nice belt for the DB01/511 series.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

When you bought new belts Aaron did you also replace your pulleys with new also. Or do you think it would hurt the old pulleys?
I have over 50 5 min runs on my 501x WCE and the stock belts are still in good shape.
You guys must be stretching your belts tighter than I am if your snapping them.
A friend of mine ran his belts loose and put 40 runs on it before he sold it, and he wasnt even the original owner either.
I guess everybody is having a different experience.
I plan on getting the new belts eventually, but people have said to me if it isnt broke dont fix it.

[DaveG28]

Will saddle lipo's fit, is there any extra length over and above the amount needed for the stick lipo's?

Also, are the atomic towers needed or is the droop not a problem?

[ScottyP]

Having built mine now, I can confirm that rear droop is not an issue and the standard Tamiya carbon towers are fine.

You do need to drill out the shock mount holes in the towers howers with a 3mm drill. A little annoying, but the screws are WAY too tight without doing this. It also says to do so in the instructions.

Love the shocks on this car. Very easily to build and silky smooth.

Cheers,
Scotty P.

[DaveG28]

Having built mine now, I can confirm that rear droop is not an issue and the standard Tamiya carbon towers are fine.

You do need to drill out the shock mount holes in the towers howers with a 3mm drill. A little annoying, but the screws are WAY too tight without doing this. It also says to do so in the instructions.

Love the shocks on this car. Very easily to build and silky smooth.

Cheers,
Scotty P.

I feel a right idiot now, I didn't spot the bit saying use a drill, and totally destroyed my kit screws trying to get them in, oops!!

Oh well, lesson learned, and glad the droop isn't a problem!

I love the metal shock top bushing by the way, I'd have thought they are much easier than the usual plastic ones!?

[pete68]

i am looking at this car seems to be a good alternative vs the trf511
what are your guy's opinion as i am running the bj4we
thanks
pete68

[DaveG28]

i am looking at this car seems to be a good alternative vs the trf511
what are your guy's opinion as i am running the bj4we
thanks
pete68

I did a back to back with mine at the players this last weekend, running 511 Sat and DB01R on Sunday, with all identical gearing/electrics etc.

I wouldn't say there's much in it speed wise for an average driver like me, but the 511 is definitely a little "sharper" and more direct, the DB01R a little lazier. Both seem very strong! If I really wanted to push on I'd want the 511 though Ultimately!

If the DB01R came with hex head screws, proper outdrives and a shell though I'd say it's better value, but without those I'd find a cheap 511!

To sum up, Damien Whittle said at the end of the meeting that my car hadn't quite looked as good as usual Sunday (he hadn't realised I'd swapped), so a totally unaware and unbiased view back up my own thoughs too!

[super gripper]

wish Tamiya had released the DB01R sooner, oh well my DB01 is now how I want it. It has a higher spec than the R, I race my car every week at titchfield off road car club hants http://www.torch-hants.fsnet.co.uk/

my car, http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=93778&sid=16126

it is fantastic race car...........

[Carno]

Same here allready had the durga when the R came out.
Not that there is a lot of difference anymore.

How it started off.
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/853/img5735me.jpg

After the hop-up obsession.
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/421/img5865.jpg
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2355/img5867k.jpg

And finally with the new baldre body.
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2765/img5894original.jpg

Also ordered the Atomic bridges today only thing i started wondering was if they supply screws or nuts to attach the dampers.
Cause kit screws go right into the FRP.

Mate is getting the R though. So will be nice to compare during his build.

[dimblum]

Same here allready had the durga when the R came out.
Not that there is a lot of difference anymore.

How it started off.
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/853/img5735me.jpg

After the hop-up obsession.
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/421/img5865.jpg
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2355/img5867k.jpg

And finally with the new baldre body.
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2765/img5894original.jpg

Also ordered the Atomic bridges today only thing i started wondering was if they supply screws or nuts to attach the dampers.
Cause kit screws go right into the FRP.

Mate is getting the R though. So will be nice to compare during his build.

No mounting hardware is included with the Atomic Carbon shock towers. You will need to get longer screws and some new bolts to assemble it since the kit screws etc are not the right length to attach them.

I bought the extra parts I needed from RCScrewz.com. Let me know if you need help selecting the right parts..

P.S. You may want to order 'black oxide' screws to hold the top of the shocks instead of stainless steel screws. The black oxide screws are harder and will not bend over time like stainless steel will. Using stainless steel for the remaining screws is fine.

[Carno]

Ah great! Thanks for the reply.

Not really finding it easy to find the right screws over there. But might be able to get parts like that at my local hobby shop/hardware store.

Also read somewhere else on this forum that different ball cups are needed. But that the longer tamiya ones sufficed.
And looking for some spacers from tamiya in the TRF blue. Wondering if these can be used http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=53539

[dimblum]

Ah great! Thanks for the reply.

Not really finding it easy to find the right screws over there. But might be able to get parts like that at my local hobby shop/hardware store.

Also read somewhere else on this forum that different ball cups are needed. But that the longer tamiya ones sufficed.
And looking for some spacers from tamiya in the TRF blue. Wondering if these can be used http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=53539

I didn't find any need to change the stock ballcups or turnbuckles after mounting the Atomic Carbon towers. The ones included with the Durga are fine.

Those spacers can be used for some parts of the assembly. The included shims however are also great.

Make sure to use 'M3' screws and nuts when you buy parts to mount the Atomic Carbon towers. The length of the screws is up to you, although I can give some recommendations if you need them.

[Carno]

My bad, I meant the balls themselves. The ones going into/through the carbon.

I've got got 16mm screws on order for the shock mounting. Curious if that will be enough though.
Also ordered the spacers shown earlier including these (http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=54155) nuts.
Just to go with the blue theme :lol:

In the db-01R kit the shaft for the top of the shocks is metal right?
Cause when you order the TRF buggy dampers you get a plastic part.
Might be a nice add for some more strength.

[94eg!]

Does anybody have a link for the DB01-R manual yet? Tamiya has yet to post one anywhere. If not, could one of you guys possibly scan yours to PDF? That would really help. It would be awesome to see how Tamiya has applied spacers to the shocks and suspension mounts...

[pete68]

can anyone give me a little set-up for loose dirt track
oil/piston/shk spring

thanks
pete68

[Carno]

In the db-01R kit the shaft for the top of the shocks is metal right?
Cause when you order the TRF buggy dampers you get a plastic part.
Might be a nice add for some more strength.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=54205

Sweet.:wub

[94eg!]

http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/ajck/TA_54205_1.jpg