TeamVernoRacing

I did some research on the DEX408T. Looks like a new contendor.

Mugen MBX6-T vs. Serpent S811T vs. Team Durango DEX408T

Rockthecatbox21

iTrader: (19)

I checked their thread and it seemed like they were having some durability issues at the moment. I've read bigsquid's review and they broke a couple things and i've seen one in person have (i think it was), a turbbuckle come off or undone. Not hating, looks great, but it seems it would be best to wait out it's teething problems.

w_dupree

iTrader: (54)

Serpent.

TeamVernoRacing

Is the picture of the Serpent converted to electric with the Serpent conversion kit, or something else?

TeamVernoRacing

And what is the new Tekno truggy called, and when is it coming out?

xDIEGOx

iTrader: (36)

There's no set date but Tekno said sometime in the fall. Its called the Tekno ET 48.

TeamVernoRacing

A new Xray truggy came out. Looks like a carry on of the XT8, called the XT9.

Stealth_RT

iTrader: (5)

That is the Serpent conversion. The full kit will be the same thing as well.

Muggydude

iTrader: (92)

The serpent is an all around great vehicle. Durability and parts quality wise they are second to none IMO, I have owned losi, AE, Associated, and Mugen.

It's also a fantastic racing truggy. It responds very well to setup changes and there are a lot of good ones from all the team guys on Serpent's website. Very fast, corners great, and one of the lightest drivetrains on the market. Very nimble.

The top brands like Mugen, Losi, Kyosho, Serpent, are all competitive with each other racing, and with all of them you need a good setup to match your driving style and track. So to me something like very weak front a-arms (Mugen) compared to the Serpents (which are built like tanks), is more of a deciding factor.

symmetricon

iTrader: (27)

Is there a solution to the small flanged bearings in the diffs? My friend has a converted serpent truggy and has had problems with the bearings blowing very frequently, which has ruined some ring and pinion gears.....

TeamVernoRacing

They all have problems don't they? It's a hard decision really!

symmetricon

iTrader: (27)

Im in the same boat as you except I'm waiting till the end of the year to get a e truggy. I would skip the mugen based on how frequently I see the ones raced hear locally break. The serpent seams solid other than the small 1/10 scale bearings (which is a big turnoff). The two Durango dex408t that race locally get absolutely hammered on and keep going. As of now, Im leaning Durango, but we'll see... I'm hoping the the serpent e truggy has bigger diff bearings.....

TeamVernoRacing

What e truggy I you thinking of buying at the end of the year?

symmetricon

iTrader: (27)

well, i sold my tekno sct410 and bought the dex408t. i couldnt wait. lol. i was sick and tired of 4x4 sct....

Muggydude

iTrader: (92)

Basically, you just need to use quality flanged bearings for the diffs. I use tko, they last me roughly 2 gallons, which is a long time for any car.

Losi has used that size bearing forever as well