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Hey all, Some more questions here. If I were to get a brushless setup would I have to get a metal spur gear? I've heard of brushless rig chewing threw spur gears like tasty snacks. If this was the case, where would I buy one? Also, is low turns better on motors or is high turns? What is a "turn...

Okay, apparently an esc does not come with the Baldre kit at all.

So here's a question for you all: If I were to use my newly purchased Tamiya Dirt Tuned motor in my Baldre, what esc should I use? I have one that came in my Hotshot that I'd gladly cannibalize if it would work.

Thanks!
Spleen Hammer

So it would be safe to say that the esc that comes with the kit does not have the lipo cutoff? If this is the case then what would a good alternative esc be for the baldre?

Thanks!

Okay, here's a new question for any and all: I've heard good things about LiPO batteries and was curious as to what kinds will fit into the Baldre, or are they all of "stock" size? And will they really boost the cars' performance? I can understand the duration part of it, but other than th...

Diggity. Thanks! Well, I went and did something I more than likely shouldn't have, but you only life once. I found a Baldre for sale, NIB, online for only $124! So, I bought it! I keep thinking "Man, my wife is gonna kill me!" but I'm divorced now so what the hey, right? I'm sure there wil...

Sweet, thank you. Another question: I've seen all sorts of aluminum parts on the interwebs for sale for the Durga/Baldre. Are the aluminum parts significantly heavier than the regular plastic parts? Also, are they significantly stronger? I ask this as I have no plans to race, other than my kids and ...

Wouldn't the cost of the DB01R skyrocket when you add in the cost of the motor, tires, body and whatnot? The lowest prices I've seen for the 3 kits are as follows: DB-01R $275.00 Durga: $202.00 Baldre: $331.00 What makes the Baldre so much better that the rest, or is this a case of pricing having no...

Got another question here for anyone who gives a rip. If I wanted to go to a LiPo battery instead of my NiMH ones, should I look to a specific kind that fits into my Hotshot, or what? I see that they come in all sorts of sizes but I am unsure which is comparable to the 7.2V sticks. Also, I see that ...

So the only difference between a stock Baldre and a stock Durga is the shell and there is that much disparity between them in price? Huh. Weird. So I could get the cheaper one, get a new shell and I'd still save money? Even weirder. My current project is to convert my Hotshot from having 2 shocks to...

Heya, While I dig my new Hotshot I can't help but notice that it seems rather archaic whereas some of the newer kits are high speed/low drag with all the applicable bells and whistles. What has caught my attention are the Baldre and Durga kits, both of which are based on the DB-01 chassis. So, witho...