[TonyM]

Originally Posted by Origineelreclamebord

... How much more does it cost a company to release another model (or possibly a limited one) using parts they already have? . . .

I fully agree. Let's have a 'full-fat' version, call it Limited Edition, World Edition, Gold, V3+++, or whatever. Here's what I'd add to the current V3 build:-

· 210010 D Joint Driveshafts
· 220003 Flex Brace
· 310006/7 Rear Gearbox inserts
· 310145 Machine cut Diff Ring Gears x 2
· 310208 Rear Gear Box Holder (don’t know why they haven’t produced a front one?)
· 330032 Shock Mounts x 2
· 330045 Titanium Tunbuckles x 3
· 330311 Aluminium Servo saver
· 330335/36 21o Caster Blocks
· 340001 Machined Steering Plate
· 340002 Machined Servo Mount

Of course there will be a few items which can be removed from the V3 build e.g. Steel Steering Plate, Standard Diff Gear Rings, Centre Driveshaft set, Graphite Brace, Steel turnbuckles etc.

On Durango’s list prices the above come to a whopping £370. Add to that the price of a V3 £283. Total £653. Then allow for the removal of the redundant V3 items, plus I would suggest the roll bar set (very few I know use them, so reasonable to have as optional). Make an allowance for bundled kit pricing and I’d suggest a price in the range £490-£530 would be attractive.

People would need to feel they are buying something special, so provide a specific logo sheet and an invite to attend a half day set-up briefing session with one of the national team drivers (run set times in the year). Hey presto – a winner.

To the above I’d simply add the Tresrey Hex Wheel clamps and you’ve got one class piece of kit. Hmmmm? besides the 21o Caster Blocks, that’s exactly what I’ve got.