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Finally , its launched : [URL=http://www.team-durango.com/race-cars/dnx8/[/URL]

Part# TD102040.

As more information becomes available, i'll update the first 2 posts of this thread. Please PM me if you find more info you'd like to put on here. Cheers

Link to manual.

Link to setup sheet.

Blog from Travis 3/27/2015 http://www.team-durango.com/blog/tag/travis-amezcua/

Build info : [url=http://www.tdbuild.info[/url]

Get Support: [url=http://www.tdsupport.info[/url]

FEATURES
*Chassis: Hard anodized 7075 T6 aluminum, 0.12" (3mm) thick
*Drive: Four wheel
*Shocks: 16mm Big Bore aluminum body with vented caps, and a choice of
constant volume and emulsion bodies
*Shock Towers: 0.20" (5mm) thick milled aluminum
*Suspension: Fully adjustable pivot ball with square hinge pin inserts
for more options for front end mods, galvanized components for
protection against oxygenation
*Differentials: Ultra lightweight bevel gear type with composite cross
shafts for increased acceleration and durability
*Fuel Tank: --oz (--cc)
*Clutch Bell: 13T steel
*Steering:
with adjustable Ackermann, Ackermann refers to the effect of the
the inner front wheel rotating faster than the outer front wheel
during turns
*Rear Body Mount: Floating type for increased body life
*Battery Box: Fully enclosed for maximum protection
*Body: Pretrimmed polycarbonate with cab-forward design
*Caster: Adjustable, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the front
suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the
chassis, Active Caster Inserts for quick changes
*Camber: Adjustable, camber refers to the angle of the tops of the
tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle

Vehicle;
*Length: 20.9" (522mm)
*Width: 12.1" (307mm)
*Height: 7.3" (186mm)
*Wheelbase: 12.7-12.9" (322 - 328mm)
*Racing Weight: 7lbs 8oz (3.4kg)









Essentials

a) IMPORTANT: Use wash like MUGE0161 "Mugen FRONT TRACK WIDTH ADJUSTMENT SPACER) on lower Pivot balls to prevent premature failure.

Dimensions of washer: 6mm inner and 14mm outer so any equivalent brand will work.


Recommendations

a) Use Alum Servo Arm

TD340122 25T
TD340123 24T
TD340124 23T

or Hot Bodies 67168 24T, 67169 25T or 67167 23T


b) The tank lid seal can be adjusted with the screw in the centre. The tighter the screw the LESS the tank will seal. Screw-off 1 or 2 turns just make it perfect.



c) For the front bumper not touch the inserts, also have removed the boss inside the front bumper

The front bumper on the buggy has two standoffs on it, each standoff is positioned right over the insert on either side, if you nose dive to hard or hit the front awkward the standoffs can push your hinge pin through the back insert.
The fix is to dremel off the standoffs.



d) Also, glue the nut in the servo-saver

e) Shock Build options

For Emulsion build see this post:
[url=http://www.rctech.net/forum/14014032-post310.html[/url]
Bladders are TD330589


After Market Upgrade


RPM Wing Mount [url=http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/shop/chassis-components/chassis-accessories/arrma-durango-wing-mounts/[/url]

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Old 02-01-2017, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by stoney452
Hi Iggy I will get my dremel out tomorrow and grind it done a little. I really hate to do that to this engine as its brand new and never had any fuel in it! thanks Michael
I had to do that on my REDS R5R that went in my MP9 recently. I don't know if your crank case is black or what color it is but you could get some metal paint that matches the original and make it look like it was made that way :P
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hi I dont have a belt sander to do the job but I donot need to take that much off. I have the non black case and I was thinking today I need to paint it was I do the grinding but its made out of aluminum so it wont corrode. Thanks guys for the replies Michael
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can I use the Arrma Differential Case Set in the dnx8
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Originally Posted by Steve Tice
can I use the Arrma Differential Case Set in the dnx8

yes
ok : arrma typhon https://www.amainhobbies.com/arrma-d...310436/p409428
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what about this
https://www.amainhobbies.com/arrma-d...310433/p409427
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Did any body out there in La La catch this story today. Hobbico stop Team Durango activities -NeoBuggy.net ? Offroad RC Car News. Its another good RC brand killed by Hobbico/Great Planes too bad I love my DNX* no wonder I got it dirt cheap last winter! I knew this was going to happen to TD its really a sad day for such a great company. I love my DNX 8 it such a cool car!
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It's going to happen to Any racing brand Hobbico buys this is not the first good brand they kill because they turn it into cheap ass shit
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I see in the very first post that started this thread where the OP says to adjust the O-ring seal in the fuel cap.

SO now I'm wondering if (because I never adjusted it) the tank cap lack of seal is why my idle is so weird.

I just broke in my engine about a week ago and during break-in, it was always lower to mid RPMs so nothing ever seemed weird but when I took it out in the dirt and run it, the idle is high after acceleration and takes about maybe 7 to 10 seconds to settle down. Sounds perfectly normal when I first start it and I don't rev too much or drive it too hard, idle still seems fine.

I've experimented with the LSN and the idle screw quite a bit but still no improvement.

The engine's a Rex Legend 4 port with a 9886/41033 exhaust. Fuel is 30/9.
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I see I forgot to ask my question:

What symptoms have any of you had by not adjusting that tank cap?
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I have had this issue, I am not sure it's still brokin. It sounds like it lean on the bottom end a little.
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Originally Posted by wichitafc98
I have had this issue, I am not sure it's still brokin. It sounds like it lean on the bottom end a little.
Could be too lean on the bottom but I do know it's near factory setting. I richened that up quite a bit when I was trying to solve the idle issue but maybe I'll richen up a little more after I adjust the cap.

But first I'll see what effect adjusting the cap has on it.
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Originally Posted by wichitafc98
I have had this issue, I am not sure it's still brokin. It sounds like it lean on the bottom end a little.
I figured this out, it is lean on the bottom.

Before testing the tank, I was out there trying to richen up the LSN but when I did, it would not want to idle at all and try to die and did die a couple times so I adjusted the idle up to compensate but it was clear at that point that the idle was too high so I put that back, leaned the LSN so it would run but the problem of the idle not settling down was still there.

So then I tested the tank by hooking it up to a fish tank pump and dunking it under water and the cap was spraying bubbles like crazy meaning there's little to no pressure in the tank which is why when I tried to set the LSN richer (really where it should be to be normal), the engine was getting no pressure from the tank and that's why it wanted to die at that setting.

So I just need to fix the cap seal problem to build up pressure, adjust the LSN to where it belongs and I should be good to go.

I'm going to do all that tomorrow and see how that goes but I'm 99% sure that's the fix.
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So after spending a few hours tonight working on this, I've come to the conclusion that TD's tank cap is crap.

I tried the trick with loosening the screw 1 - 2 turns and on more than one tank but I still couldn't get maximum tank pressure. I even tried little adjustments and testing over and over again but it still showed some bubbles under water.

So then I started looking at and experimenting with other brands tank cap seals. The Losi 8B was almost real close but just a little too thick when I discovered the O-ring and the little black piece out of an OFNA LX2 tank is perfect.

Seals up very nicely giving 100% positive tank pressure.

I'm really super stoked about the success. Can't wait to run it again.
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Any one looking for durango 1/8 nitro cars ? Buggy or truggy . I have some I would sell!
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