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Semi Pro 01.20.2010 03:15 PM

i think i found my next race buggy (no 56k)
 
here are some pics of the new Team Durango DNX480

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...raDNX408-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...raDNX408-5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...raDNX408-7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...raDNX408-8.jpg

brushlessboy16 01.20.2010 03:16 PM

already a thread :)

great buggy suspension geometry is from the losi 8ight.. so it should handle well

the 800 dollar price tag is a bit of a stretch though

Semi Pro 01.20.2010 03:16 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...DNX408Rr-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...NX408Rr-10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...DNX408Rr-5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...DNX408Rr-9.jpg

Semi Pro 01.20.2010 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16 (Post 345028)
already a thread :)

great buggy suspension geometry is from the losi 8ight.. so it should handle well

the 800 dollar price tag is a bit of a stretch though


you bastard, i wasnt done:lol:

where is the other post about it, i figued it would have a street price of around $700 and thats afew thousand less than my carbon fiber 8ight cost


here is a great read-up about it

first part
http://www.redrc.net/2010/01/more-ph...urango-dnx408/

second part
http://www.redrc.net/2010/01/durango...408s-rear-end/

wallot 01.20.2010 03:20 PM

enjoy for that price, availability and Durango approach to the market - all they care is their name and couple good drivers. from i have seen they dont care about actually selling their cars to the masses

whitrzac 01.20.2010 04:11 PM

looks to be a PIA to convert to BL though...

Semi Pro 01.20.2010 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitrzac (Post 345038)
looks to be a PIA to convert to BL though...

i have some great ideas

Marvin 01.20.2010 08:12 PM

In fairness, the name DNX408 is so set up for an E version. I'd wait for Nuremburg first.

Wallot is right though - they're cars for people who like to brag about what car they have, and how it's better than anything else on the market because it costs more.

Example: DEX410 (Durango's 1/10th buggy) - £450 (GBP - that's about 730USD). People who have no idea how to drive/how to get the best from their cars bought it, went a little faster than previously 'cause they screwed up their set-ups so badly that the stock Durango set-up was an improvement, and troll threads on forums berating any other car - saying that the Durango is the best there is, if you can't afford one don't bother racing...

It's ruined oOple for me, I only look at the 1/8th Electric section now...:cry:

rchippie 01.21.2010 12:38 AM

It sure has the bling factor :gasp:. Dont forget serpent is also coming out with a buggy . It's being designed by Billy easton . He has been testing it at my local track here in tampa .

wallot 01.21.2010 01:17 AM

it is not the car cost. Look at price of Kyosho MP9. It is overpriced for a piece of junk it is (it was to be fair. seems that kyosho solved most original durability issues) and people still buy it.

if car is durable as Mugen or Xray higher initial cost is ok. it is availability and their attitude to people who want to resell their cars.

all they care is their image.

The Dan 01.21.2010 06:14 PM

It certainly is a looker. I think there are more "Team Durango" laser etchings on it than actual parts in the car.

It's like a Ferrari; very expensive, exclusive, beautifully made and lovely to look at... but you wouldn't want to drive it in the harsh, dirty racing environment for those very reasons.

Semi Pro 01.21.2010 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rchippie (Post 345105)
It sure has the bling factor :gasp:. Dont forget serpent is also coming out with a buggy . It's being designed by Billy easton . He has been testing it at my local track here in tampa .

i know, I'm looking forward to seeing the serpent too, if its anything like their on road cars its going to be impressive

FG101C 01.21.2010 11:35 PM

Great just what 1/8th scale needs, another from the factory nitro.

Semi Pro 01.22.2010 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FG101C (Post 345291)
Great just what 1/8th scale needs, another from the factory nitro.

thats an easy fix, besides when a company gives you a factory brushless you guys just complain that its not how you wanted,...........well when they are nitro you can remake them in your image:whistle:

delirium 01.22.2010 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvin (Post 345074)
In fairness, the name DNX408 is so set up for an E version. I'd wait for Nuremburg first.

I can tell you there would be an E version. They've tested some prototypes already.


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