i think i found my next race buggy (no 56k)

[Semi Pro]

here are some pics of the new Team Durango DNX480

[brushlessboy16]

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]

[Semi Pro]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

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

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]

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]

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

[Semi Pro]

Originally Posted by whitrzac

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

i have some great ideas

[Marvin]

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...

[rchippie]

It sure has the bling factor . 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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by rchippie

It sure has the bling factor . 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]

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

[Semi Pro]

Originally Posted by FG101C

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

Originally Posted by Marvin

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.