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Skidrow
31-08-2011, 05:25 PM
Those are the first off-body pics of our DGB4 4wd buggy ,using the dual 2wd transmission concept (Associated B4 transmissions in this case)

The motor sits near the center of the car with saddle packs hosted just after it front and rear. Due to the centralized mass and chassis stiffness ,the car responds to the steering inputs is a very direct and immediate manner - the most responsive 4wd buggy I have driven for sure.

Rear suspension components are Associated B4 but the whole rear suspension can be changed with the one used in the
BBY Q2 buggy if a more "safe" rear end is desired.

After a couple of local carpet events and some testing on dirt it that saw it's first major outdoor race ,in the European championships held in Pau ,France last week.

Front end is mostly custom with kyosho hubs used (the only front end parts that broke during our 3 day long event plus test session that followed after the event with drivers that placed higher than me in the final rankings ,on the wheel)

A stiffer rear shock tower, more flexible sidepods ,lighter front end and an added mini bumper were built and tested in the week following the Euros

A limited number of this ,mostly conversion kit ,will be made ,supported with parts and updates for life, so if you like it and want one PM me so that I can make my arrangements.People interested in racing a DGB4,contact me directly

Skidrow
31-08-2011, 05:32 PM
Pics

Skidrow
31-08-2011, 05:41 PM
More Pics

Skidrow
31-08-2011, 06:02 PM
pics

Skidrow
31-08-2011, 06:10 PM
more pics

Skidrow
31-08-2011, 06:34 PM
pics

Naushad
31-08-2011, 06:58 PM
Looks exciting!

Some videos would be nice though!

Good luck

Naushad

Skidrow
31-08-2011, 07:26 PM
pics

Skidrow
31-08-2011, 08:40 PM
Here is a small vid of the DGB4 testing after the 2011 1/10 EP Euros buggy event


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcLh943PInw

Apologies for the background noises: the track crew had to take care of dismantling and storing a lot of equipment as well as cleaning up ,plus the French wine was already flowing in the background!

Skidrow
31-08-2011, 08:41 PM
Thanks Naushad!


Looks exciting!

Some videos would be nice though!

Good luck

Naushad

lochness42
31-08-2011, 10:25 PM
I've been worrying if I'll see your newest incarnation of 4wd and 2wd without bodyshell and I'm glad that you posted your pics :D It's nice to see that you're making some progress with cars :)
Keep it up and good luck mate :)

Skidrow
31-08-2011, 11:18 PM
Hey Pavel,thanks for the kind words .Send my greetings to your father and to the rest of the Slovak team. Where have you all been this year? I guess it must have been the Worlds.Going to Petit in January?


I've been worrying if I'll see your newest incarnation of 4wd and 2wd without bodyshell and I'm glad that you posted your pics :D It's nice to see that you're making some progress with cars :)
Keep it up and good luck mate :)

Rebelrc
01-09-2011, 07:42 AM
Looks great manolis
Nice:)

Skidrow
01-09-2011, 08:57 AM
Thanks Scott :)
Looking forward to seeing you and your creations in January. Wish it was tomorrow and not 4 months away!



Looks great manolis
Nice:)

lochness42
02-09-2011, 10:08 AM
Hey Pavel,thanks for the kind words .Send my greetings to your father and to the rest of the Slovak team. Where have you all been this year? I guess it must have been the Worlds.Going to Petit in January?

I'll do. Anyway I didn't do any of those events as they weren't affordable for me. As for Petit - no I'm doing The Players again.

styleone
04-09-2011, 10:23 AM
Pics

Looks the nuts! :D well done that man

Skidrow
04-09-2011, 12:32 PM
Thanks :)

Looks the nuts! :D well done that man

Skidrow
27-01-2012, 03:59 AM
We raced a V2 version of the car in this year's Petit Event

The saddles where side by side in the Rear with the motor in front of them .Chassis and battery fixtures are machined plastic The V2 is now ready to race approximately within 20g of the 4WD limit .Car seemed to have better jumping manners and the very quick directional responses of the V1 seemed to have toned down making it more accommodating to average Joe drivers such as me

We used the B4 steering system this time as this is an extensive conversion kit aimed at owners of the B4 series of cars (the V1 rack can be mounted at will if desired).A different steering drag link to increase the ackerman effect and 22deg caster blocks are on their way .A big thank you to Mr Ralls for those suggestions to improve turn in

Skidrow
27-01-2012, 04:24 AM
V2 Photos

lcpvcce
27-01-2012, 04:35 AM
Exceedingly attractive......

Skidrow
27-01-2012, 04:41 AM
Contact me if you want to preorder one