Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 The batteries you recommended Alex are highly rated so may get one pack of them for practice and setup and then get something with a bit more of C rating for racing. If the 25C ones are good enough I may get some more. Just deliberating what colour to choose for my new car. Candy apple green is winning at the mo! I'm getting far too giddy about all this for a 38 year old!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I would be looking to buy the SMC lipo from MB Models, they are very good lipo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 You getting a pro painted shell or doing it your self? I don't have any videos of mine. Don't make your mind up because of one persons car, my friend got a dex410 so I had a go with that then got one my self and they are completely different handling wise with a similar setup. You also need to thing about working on the car, parts price and what upgrades are needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 I'm not fully committed for that reason. Going to spend more time at tracks and chat to folk more. Have you got shares in Durango? Haha! You seem to love yours which is a good sign mate. I'm not that price sensitive anymore so just want the best kit and something that'll get me winning again. Have had to give up a couple of other hobbies due to a bad back so can put my fun budget into this. Pop question then Alex>> If money was no object and you had all the time needed to tinker, what would your dream 4WD car and setup be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 How much do pro painted shells cost? Just looking at the spec on the new Dex410. Pretty nice looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Cheers Jony. Will have a look! Am seriously looking at the Dex410v4 now!! My heads buzzing!! Just had a chat with the chairman of the my local track who says that new parts are hard to come by for the Durangos and suply is slowing right down. Is this true? On the upside there are a couple of drivers with Dex410s at the club which is encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I have heard the same but most places still stock them and parts are still easyish to find from mb or eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Is there anything that needs to be upgraded straight away or are they good to go from the box? CATs usually need a change of springs and a couple of wishbone screws shortening to avoid damage to the chassis.Any other suggestions from the guys reading?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 If you have not all ready go have a look oh 0ople forum plenty info on there plus Si Coe is on the forum but he is a Durango man, TuT TUT haha But like Si says 2WD is taking over, buy once and once only, then no need to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I mean charger, Lipo, servo, Esc/ Motor/ Radio gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) I don't know what's needed straight away as mine had all the parts with it... titanium turnbuckles Alloy servo mount Red gear box holder Rear weight Alloy rear diff holders Rubber covers I think there's some other bits but I can't remember lol Edited December 17, 2014 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Jony, have had a look at MB models. They've got DEX410v4 in for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Si Coe Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 410's need to be driven. They respond well if you throw them into corners but if you are gentle they don't turn enough. I like them cos I'm not smooth so it works for me. Smooth drivers do better with the Xray XB4. Neither need much from the box. 25c isn't enough, not with a 5.5 or 6.5t motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 what do you run in terms of batteries, Si? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Mostly Turnigy nanotechs: 5600mah 65-120c because they are cheap. They aren't BRCA approved though so good for club meets but not regionals. I've got one set of Orion 5500 90c's for regionals and major meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I never rated my nano tecs some of mine started to puff within a few months of light use. I might have got a bad set but the high c rating was great for starts, I could jump the people running 7.5t motors with my 10.5 that had a small about of boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Nano are for poor people,haha after having my eyes opened about SMC and is customer service and all the info he gives us is phenomenal I would not buy another company for racing lipo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Doesn't look like they sell saddles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 They do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Will have another look on my laptop then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Can't seem to send link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy169 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 We are talking about the sussex model centre aren't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 No lol MB models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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