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DEX410 version Durango 2007

Hello,

I present you my crazy project!!!

First, the story:

In 2004 or 2005 I saw Bob Claes in Kampenhout for a training with his Durango. After that I was a Durango fanatic!!!
So I tried to contact Gerd Strenge to buy one, but I never received answer.

Here the Bob's Durango:

http://www.hapshack.com/images/RFXqG.jpg

Hara's car without shell:
All parts are machined in aluminum or carbon

http://www.hapshack.com/images/zgwTM.jpg

In 2008 I had the opportunity to have a Durango in my hands for few weeks. So I decided to draw a copy. For that I learned by myself the bases of Solidworks and I drew that:

http://www.hapshack.com/images/F9Qod.jpg

After I modified the chassis to convert in 2007 version:

http://www.hapshack.com/images/mqRPI.jpg

http://www.hapshack.com/images/Q8hB0.jpg

To finalize to project, it was possible with the Aeroracing Company. They made the specifics parts like the center driveshafts from the A-one.
So I ordered parts, I payed, but I never received the parts!! Thanks Aeroracing alias Bob Claes :(

In 2010 I bought a DEX410, I was happy, but it was not like an original Durango.
So I decided to adapt the transmission in my "project".
I modified about 50% of my drawings to install the DEX410 transmission, to use metric bearings and to use 25mm lipo.
And finally it's compatible!

http://www.hapshack.com/images/M5p2L.jpg

Here 3d print to look if all is ok:

http://www.hapshack.com/images/gKOpQ.jpg

http://www.hapshack.com/images/nVdFi.jpg

http://www.hapshack.com/images/ZEMfR.jpg

http://www.hapshack.com/images/9sPpu.jpg

All others parts will come from DEX410!

After that I converted a traditional milling machine to CNC, I made the controller and I learned softwares to use it:

http://www.hapshack.com/images/pONz4.jpg

After some tests I can made the first aluminum parts!!!

http://www.hapshack.com/images/hTmK4.jpg

Now I just need time to finish the project.
Milling take a lot of time and with the family it's not so easy...

Edit:

I tried to install all DEX410 parts, and it's ok!

http://www.hapshack.com/images/gW5IJ.jpg

http://www.hapshack.com/images/MsPKm.jpg

http://www.hapshack.com/images/v52pb.jpg

Nice work, im an owner of the aero a1 and still run the car. If u plan on sell parts please let me know im very interested. Thanx

Awesome work!

My mate Scott Dickinson has an orginal 2005 Durango from Gerd (cost a lot of ££££), it was hara old car, it's an amazing bit of kit!

Thanks!
Recently I bought an original Durango 2005 too, but I want finish this project and run the car! The original is just collector ;)

Hi Maxoo
I see you sourced some prop shafts
What did they come from?
Here's a pic of my lipo chassis;)

Hi,

Good Job! Is it only for 23mm lipo's?
The driveshafts on the 3d printed test come from Tresrey. It's for the DEX410, but it's too short for the original Durango or aero A1...

Very cool project. That's awesome you were able to get your hands on the Prototype and recreate history......It seems Gerd is back to his roots as well (Serpent 500). Keep up the great work! :thumbsup:

Amazing work Maxoo. I remember seeing for the first time a Durango at Kampenhout that year, they were incredibly fast.

wow, my hat of to you. Learn the Cad software, convert a the drill for CNC. You got dedication and brains, and skills!

Thanks!!!

I hope that I'll have time to work on it and post news pics soon!

The Bollocks:thumbsup:

Hats off to you, sir. I love this kind of threads.

Love it
Good work
I don't care what anyone says
This IS the fastest 4wd ever made
True story

nice work, you chassi sells ?? I would be interested in to buy one

Amazing work! Will this be a available to purchase this conversion ?

Awesome work!!!!!!!!!! These are definitely the best durangos. PM me if you ever decide to sell a kit.

Artful nude! You're the best. Thankyou sir.

That is a work of art. There's no other way to describe it.

Absolutely incredible workmanship:thumbsup:

It looks amazing! Please tell me this will be a runner? :thumbsup:

Thx, sure that I'll run the car!!! I have to finish the steering now!

looking good Maxoo .

you can got right ahead and make 2 of each Parts . one for you and one for me .
this Car still looks way better then the DEX410 V1 IMO .

This is fantastic.

Question, is the steering cross member or brace(carbon) attached to the two aluminium braces with epoxy or some other glue?

Looks great! Nice work.
I think the first durangos used losi shocks, b4 rear arms and bj4 front arms.

Anybody got response when you asked if he sells this conversion?

I spoke with the author last more than a year ago. I want one of the kits, but have not heard anything for just over a year.

The earlier alloy chassis Durangos mostly used Schumacher cat 3000 suspension components, and later cars used Tamiya trf 501/502 components. In fact the geometry of the production dex410 is almost identical to the Tamiya items. I have tried Tamiya trf502 suspension on my v3/4 and it works well, although it is delicate compared to the bombproof Durango parts.

Now I'm working on the body, so I did a positive plaster mold, a negative silicon mold and a positive resin mold (special resin for vacuum forming).

If you know which filler I can use to do some little repair, your ideas are welcome. The problem is the temperature of the polycarbonate. Maybe "tamiya putty" or 1:1 car filler???

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Any new or more info available

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Originally Posted by reddscott (Post 990828)

Any new or more info available

I did some test to made the body.

The result is not so bad, but I have to place the mold on a wood plate to have better corners!

https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers...1-img-1336.jpg

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