Tamiya Durga DB01 EP Buggy (A cheaper 501X?)

[Carlos69]

ah ...ok, do you know which ones to get ?

[DCM]

I really don't know, there might be the type and rating on the instructions for your esc?

[BREEZER]

Jimmy, you did well at "SOUTHPORT" with your DURGA would you have done any better with your "501X". I have a 501 and am thinking of getting a DURGA and looking @ the price of spares dont think I can go wrong.Is the upgrades you have on it the Slipper Clutch.& One Way.

Thanks Very Much,

MARTIN

[jimmy]

Hi, yeah I had the Slipper and One way on the car - along with the shocks off my 501X. I've driven more dialled cars for sure - it just wasn't amazing yesterday but I'd put it down to the tyres. It was good though and I'm happy with my qualifying position.
I can't say I'd have done better with my 501X but it's certainly more finely adjustable and tunable a race car. I'll get some new tyres if I go to York with it next weekend

[terry.sc]

Originally Posted by buttmonkey1969

Dunno if this has been asked b4 but is it recommended to run a capacitor across the motor wires of these 540's ?

No, there's no need to add capacitors as they are mounted inside the can. If you do want to add extras you need 16v 0.1uf capacitors.

[Carlos69]

Originally Posted by terry.sc

No, there's no need to add capacitors as they are mounted inside the can. If you do want to add extras you need 16v 0.1uf capacitors.

Cheers for the info Terry

[gargadud]

Hi guys,

My son (and I) just finished building his Durga (with slipper and TRF501 shocks). The car is great and handle superbly!

We just received a few hop-up's (CVD's) and Fluorine coated Suspension balls (No.: 53709).
I noticed that this ball is slightly bigger than the original one (+ 0.4 mm). Is it a problem? Anyone has already installed these balls?
Any feedback appreciated.

[jimmy]

I thought you meant balls for the camber links etc - but are these for the suspension hinge pins to replace the plastic kit items? When you say bigger, are they longer or bigger diameter? There is a little slop especially at the front - and the balls can pop out in a crash, so maybe a little bigger isn't a bad thing?

[gargadud]

Thanks for the fast answer Jimmy!
I mean the ball at the end of the suspension hinge pins. Actually it is a bit longer. It's true that the whole suspension is a bit loose... so as you say it could help! I will give a try and report!

cheers

[wayneski]

Got my membership sorted with tony at Kiddy car club today so plan on running mine there at some point in the next few days(if it EVER stops raining!)
Anyone got any tips on setup for this track. I have the 1 way, and 501x shocks available to fit but thought I would run it stock to begin with. Any advice appreciated or if anyone is about who'd like to join me??

[wayneski]

Oh and what are the best general tyres?
Schumacher spikes? Where can I get em?

Cheers

[MitchB.]

This car looks amazing. I love the body. What is the most commonly broken part on the car?

[Carlos69]

Originally Posted by MitchB.

This car looks amazing. I love the body. What is the most commonly broken part on the car?

Well, some hop ups will save parts being broken or wearing out early...mainly the slipper clutch which will save your transmission some grief (if set properly)...but so far, probably the buggy's weakest point seems to be the rear shock tower...

[sosidge]

...and there is a possible fix for the shock tower too, Jimmy has already detailed it in his review, basically mount the wing further back. Since I did this I haven't re-broken my tower, although I haven't landed on my lid as often either as I am more used to the car.

I haven't broken a single other part on it, and everything else still seems in good condition (although the CVA shocks are starting to feel the strain I think - getting very wobbly indeed!)

In fact, last night I broke a servo gear rather than a chassis part, shows that the car itself is tough - tougher than my electrics unfortunately

[wayneski]

No one got any suggestions as to tyres?
Jimmy what will you be replacing your bald ones with?

[sosidge]

Originally Posted by wayneski

Oh and what are the best general tyres?
Schumacher spikes? Where can I get em?

Cheers

There is no such thing as a "best" tyre, or a "general" tyre for that matter.

It all depends on the track.

However the Schumacher Minispike in Yellow compound is probably the tyre that works on most UK surfaces, from dry grass through to the various indoor surfaces. These are pretty widely available from shops.

[jimmy]

indeed. I am extremely tight when it comes to buying new tyres
I will get some schummy mini pins if I go to York regional this weekend. I usually prefer schumacher mini spikes as they are just more forgiving and easier to drive.

[wayneski]

Cheers gents,
I know I will never get a one size fits all kind of tyre but they seem close enough for someone of my standard. (and I'll still use the kit ones) I shall get some forthwith.

Had a blast today and found the car very easy to predict. May have just been the wetness of the track but found the car wanted to understeer into a turn when off power but when back on power it went into a very predictable and controllable powerslide ))
Lots of fun. Would fitting the one way lessen the initial understeer?

[jimmy]

yes, the off power (or motor braking) is beause of the front differential. With the one way it will steer much more off power. Different way of driving I guess - it took me a couple of rounds to get back into racing with a one-way when I put one in the Durga last weekend.

[DCM]

I quite like the way it drives without actualy, on carpet with the kit tyres, I got some yellows to try too.