Team Durango DNX408 Prototype
09-21-2010, 11:11 AM
#856
As much as I love the design, shilling out $700 dollars on this car is out of my comfort zone.
09-21-2010, 12:08 PM
#858
The reason why some people credit the Serpent 811's design to Gerd is because prior to Serpent's reorganization, Gerd was the one who was developing the Serpent buggy program. Once the reorganization began and certain programs had to be cut, Gerd (presumably) took his design and founded Durango.
That I'm aware of, there's no substantial evidence to show that the current Serpent buggy is/was primarily Gerd's design, though it would be only natural for Serpent to build upon what basic design work was already done prior to the split; if only to cut down on time and more R & D. The current, soon-to-be-released Durango itself seems to have gone through many, many changes even right up until the last minute, so we can hope that the big bugs will be worked out, but this in itself is no guarantee.
Honestly, I like both buggies and I was very happy to see the revised radio tray on the Serpent which looks even better than I was expecting. In fact, while it may not be politically correct to say so, I think that the 811 may have a slight edge but time will tell.
C,mon guys, let's try to keep this from turning into another urinating contest.
That I'm aware of, there's no substantial evidence to show that the current Serpent buggy is/was primarily Gerd's design, though it would be only natural for Serpent to build upon what basic design work was already done prior to the split; if only to cut down on time and more R & D. The current, soon-to-be-released Durango itself seems to have gone through many, many changes even right up until the last minute, so we can hope that the big bugs will be worked out, but this in itself is no guarantee.
Honestly, I like both buggies and I was very happy to see the revised radio tray on the Serpent which looks even better than I was expecting. In fact, while it may not be politically correct to say so, I think that the 811 may have a slight edge but time will tell.
C,mon guys, let's try to keep this from turning into another urinating contest.
09-21-2010, 12:11 PM
#859
Tech Regular
I agree. Now what will be interesting to see who TD can attract under their umbrella. For sure the top US drivers might be too expensive but fact is TD needs additions to Hupo who now is the only real ACE in 1:8 so they can get the titles under their belt. Car won't hold it back that's for sure
09-24-2010, 10:15 AM
#862
Tech Regular
09-24-2010, 10:38 AM
#863
Tech Regular
That's the news I was waithing for!!!
09-24-2010, 10:47 AM
#864
If you guys wanna see actual prototypes he made a few at the last Neo09/ race. They may have been for different car makes but the layout design was the exact same. Google it or go look it up at oOple or Neobuggy
09-24-2010, 11:02 AM
#865
Tech Regular
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Last edited by mazzinga; 09-26-2010 at 08:48 AM.
10-05-2010, 10:42 AM
#866
Tech Regular
Any news?? 
10-05-2010, 06:51 PM
#869
Has any one seen any good pics of the production car yet? Besides what's on the Durango web sight. I have seen alot of pics of pre production cars just want to know what I'm getting if I deside to drop the money for one