Another Enduro coming? What’s next?

[Topher Builds]

Getting new release vibes from the Element RC Instagram story feed lately. These look like new garage boxes maybe?

What do y’all think is next? A cheaper IFS RTR? IFS full kit? Tacoma inspired body?

[RCBrutus]

Noticed that too.

Didn’t they neither confirm or deny a rock racer in their weekly questions on Instagram recently? Maybe that’s it?

Regardless really excited to see it. Element is really making a positive impact on the hobby.


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[durok]

I'll be watching, I like their attitude towards the hobby.

[dezfan]

Damn, I was saving fir another drag car.

But whatever it is, I’ll probably pick it up.

[smog]

I have been loving the shit out of my Enduro thsi summer. So yeah, I am on board.

Maybe its a fully caged bouncer.

[Shinchu]

Ffffuhahahaa more ways to go broke!

I dont even know what it is and I'm already throwing my cat at the screen because my wallet is empty lol

[soze]

Something is coming. And I will pick it up.

[B-MOW71]

Interesting! Element has my attention again!

By the looks of the white board on the garage wall that is covered up with question marks, it says that they were planning on being at CDM on Wednesday at 8pm. Did anybody catch a glimpse of the new secret!

[rkj__]

They were asking for opinions on trailing arms on Instagram the other day, but I was expecting that to be further down the road than whatever they are teasing here.


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[smog]

A new 1.9 IFS/SRA rock racer would be cool.

[TheLetterJ]

Or a prerunner that's more to the scale side of things? Something along the lines of a Kyosho Rampage Outlaw for speed (not meant to be SCT race truck fast, but fast enough to have some fun) with more realistic details like you'd see on the current crop of scalers. That's a market that hasn't seen much action, yet could appeal to a broader audience and be appreciated by both scale nerds and speed junkies alike. Look at how the Baja Rey and later UDR gained popularity, it wasn't because they were the fastest in their class, but because they brought some realism to classes that were previously 95% "go" with very little "show." Now imagine a daily driver, door slammer prerunner with all the trimmings of an uber scale trail truck. I thought I'd see more such builds with the Element ifs or the Trailrunner, but maybe a rtr is the answer? That's my hope.

[rkj__]

Originally Posted by TheLetterJ

Or a prerunner that's more to the scale side of things? Something along the lines of a Kyosho Rampage Outlaw for speed (not meant to be SCT race truck fast, but fast enough to have some fun) with more realistic details like you'd see on the current crop of scalers. That's a market that hasn't seen much action, yet could appeal to a broader audience and be appreciated by both scale nerds and speed junkies alike. Look at how the Baja Rey and later UDR gained popularity, it wasn't because they were the fastest in their class, but because they brought some realism to classes that were previously 95% "go" with very little "show." Now imagine a daily driver, door slammer prerunner with all the trimmings of an uber scale trail truck. I thought I'd see more such builds with the Element ifs or the Trailrunner, but maybe a rtr is the answer? That's my hope.

My Instagram is filled with Trailrunners with trailing arms doing slow motion jumps. LoL.

I wanted something faster than my crawler. I bought a short course truck. After 9 months, I’ve concluded I just don’t like it that much. I think a big part of the problem is a lack of scale realism. 50mph out of a “1/10” scale truck is nonsense. It is fun, but just not as engaging as a scale truck, IMO.


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[durok]

I like that the aftermarket is picking up steam for the Element IFS - the Bowhouse RC N2R Steering Rack is a really nice part... eventually I'll need to build something with it.

But - I'm not a fan of the Trailrunner, so hopefully something nifty this way comes!

(I also fell victim to the "get something faster" urge quite a while back - DB8 Nomad was my choice - still trying to make it into more of an enjoyable rig - looking for taller but skinny tires, not much out there - it drags its belly too much)

[Topher Builds]

Hmm... maybe for independent rear suspension??

[smog]

Originally Posted by rkj__

My Instagram is filled with Trailrunners with trailing arms doing slow motion jumps. LoL.

I wanted something faster than my crawler. I bought a short course truck. After 9 months, I’ve concluded I just don’t like it that much. I think a big part of the problem is a lack of scale realism. 50mph out of a “1/10” scale truck is nonsense. It is fun, but just not as engaging as a scale truck, IMO.


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I would say i share in this sentiment for the most part. Rigs that perform at what I would call moderate speeds i do find engaging. The Twin Hammers, Wraith and Bomber are all very fun platforms. It has always been my opinion that they have maintained a level of scale realism by being a challenge to drive well as the speed increases to quick.

I have a couple of very cool looking short course buggies, but without a proper track to run them on i have found they are only briefly engaging.

The 1/10 scalers/ crawlers are definitely the sweet spot for me.

A fully IFS, c-channel rig eh?

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Topher Builds

Hmm... maybe for independent rear suspension??

Already been done.

[Shinchu]

Haha SHOWOFF!

I would love a super detailed prerunner with IFS trailing arms solid axle rear.
Like stuff built in peoples backyards here in east county San Diego. Do a youtube search for terra crew. That's the stuff!!!

[Topher Builds]

Trailing arms for sure, can’t tell if the shocks are shorter too or just drooped.

[durok]

Ah, yesss.... trailing arms:

[soze]

Not just the trailing arms... don't forget the cage!