Team Durango DNX8 1/8th Nitro Buggy
11-11-2016, 07:23 AM - Wikipost
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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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06-25-2016, 07:22 PM
#678
06-25-2016, 09:56 PM
#680
You look at the history of this buggy. The buggy was very competitive in the hands of their pro team when they had it. Lutz was fast at the worlds with it. Also placed on the Podium in the 2014 ROAR Nats with it. They did well at Neo with it as well. Once they lost their pro team and that push, it has just dried up. The buggy is a very good handling buggy. Just needs to be promoted and seen as a good performer to improve interest.
06-26-2016, 07:07 PM
#681
Tech Initiate
dnx8
I sent Mr Amezcua an email regarding and am awaiting a response as to if it was being Discontinued or updated? I will let you know if I hear anything.
06-26-2016, 09:48 PM
#682
I love the buggy and do think TD needs to get a team back to show case this car. Maybe then some of the aftermarket makers would be more eager to produce parts to upgrade some of its soft spots. That being said I have run both the dex8 and dnx8 both are great diving cars I do think my dnx8 is a lot more reliable in the center. I run my nitro and only have to refresh the oils while my electric I spend time wrenching on at the track due to the motor mount I have taken my center diff mount and a losi mount to a machine shop to have them build a custom mount using losi slide motor mount hope it will fix the issues.
06-27-2016, 01:42 AM
#683
Tech Initiate
DEX8
When I had my Arrma Typhon, super similar to DEX8, I took the motor mount setup out and used an associated so I could get a plastic spur that was available everywhere. Had to drill new holes in chassis but it worked much better. For the Center Drivelines I just used ALum or Steel dogbones and the ARRMA drive Cups.
06-28-2016, 01:39 PM
#684
Tech Initiate
Back in stock at Tower for WOW 299!
06-28-2016, 01:45 PM
#685
You look at the history of this buggy. The buggy was very competitive in the hands of their pro team when they had it. Lutz was fast at the worlds with it. Also placed on the Podium in the 2014 ROAR Nats with it. They did well at Neo with it as well. Once they lost their pro team and that push, it has just dried up. The buggy is a very good handling buggy. Just needs to be promoted and seen as a good performer to improve interest.
07-01-2016, 01:09 PM
#687
My new DNX8 arrived yesterday. Love my DEX8 and feel like this buggy will be no different!
07-04-2016, 04:43 PM
#689
Mbx7 fits with alittle mod. Engine hole is in the right spot though