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12-23-2008, 02:13 PM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area
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|  Traxxas Summit 4WD
Oh man I am in trouble! I just checked out the video for this new crawler/basher and man it is way cool! On the fly HI LOW gear switching and on the fly Locked Unlocked axles this truck has it all even 10 LED lights! The only down side is the price @ $514.99  the bad part is I have $1,000 saved up. Some one stop me! Here is a link if your interested.Here is quick break down of its features Transmitter-operated remote locking differentials (patent pending) Transmitter-operated high-low transmission Titan 775 motor TQ-4™ 27MHz transmitter & 4-channel micro receiver 17mm aluminum splined hex hubs Industry’s first dual-CV telescoping half shafts Geode™ rims and Canyon AT™ tires ExoCage™ body 10-LED light system Specially tuned long-travel suspension http://www.traxxas.com/products/elec...summit5610.htm Last edited by grimgard; 12-23-2008 at 02:27 PM. |
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12-23-2008, 02:57 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tauranga north island new zealand
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The down side, becides the price is the odd size tires and inderpendent suspension,but saying that id love one ,theyed be KOOL  |
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12-23-2008, 03:16 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation
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for that price you can build a pretty nice REAL rc crawler. You'll notice in the video, they dont do anything technical and almost everything is down hill. From seeing it in person I can say that it doesnt fit in any catagory, its not exactly fast, doesnt crawl all that well but, does have some relativly innovative/cool features. Me personally, I would buy an E-maxx for bashing and a real crawler with that $1000, you'll be happier in the long run.
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12-23-2008, 03:25 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the rocks
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one cool thing about it is that you can lock the diff's from the transmitter. now thats awsome. all they need to do now is put solid axles under it, and it would be a BEAST. Then i might think about buying one.  |
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12-23-2008, 04:11 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saskatoon in summer, Las Vegas in winter.
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12-23-2008, 04:23 PM
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12-23-2008, 04:38 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eveleth
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I have a Summit on back order. I can hardly wait to get it. I am always looking for something new and different anyway...
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12-23-2008, 07:18 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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Its just a fancy E-Revo... not a crawler by any means.
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12-23-2008, 07:41 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anaheim
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Buy a real Crawler, and buy a Stampede
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12-23-2008, 08:25 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ...in your meter box...
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If its the "shifting on the fly" feature you like then check out the venom kreeper. Just add a servo and youre off. Then add some RAM lights. Not Summit bashing, just think its a little pricey. Could do a lot more with that money...like save it for a Losi. |
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12-23-2008, 08:31 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: floriduh
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Not a fan of them, but RC4WD's coming out with a solid axle conversion for them, then I would be interested in the diffs.  |
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12-23-2008, 08:38 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: So-Cal
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12-23-2008, 08:58 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pleasant Grove
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I think it looks freakin' fun. It's not a crawler. So what. It's a basher that can downshift and crawl some stuff. Too bad it's a bit pricey. |
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12-23-2008, 09:32 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno
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if the locking diff on the fly is the main reason your looking into buying the summit id highly suggest getting the venom creeper instead. ive seen the summit in action and im not impressed. like many have said in the past its just glorified e revo. im more than open see this thing TRY to compete w/ a real crawler. i dont see this thing winning any major comps anytime soon ive also noticed traxxas started sliding away from calling it a "crawler" refering to the summit as an "extreme terrain vehicle" "extreme terrain vehicle" .... maybe "crawler" .... sorry traxxas, YOU FAIL! |
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12-23-2008, 09:41 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Simi Vly
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Gay, Revo with a Hummer body on it. I think Traxxas should just stick with nitros. Unless, they fully really intend to do a "true scale" rig, kinda like Tamiay is doing.l
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12-23-2008, 09:48 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Where there are no rocks.
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How long do you think things will last "on the fly" little plastic peices spinning and locking up.. yaa sounds good. better buy spare parts, lots of them. | |
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12-23-2008, 09:50 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Spanish Springs, Nv
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X2, GAAAAYYYYYYY | |
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12-24-2008, 05:46 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: EU
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Summit main idea is good for all around basher. i's not built to be comp super crawler - it's just fun to drive. When i took my emaxx or revo i always found some places that were denied by open diffs or wheelspeed. And when i took my crawlers with me - i sometime wanted pop a wheelie or blast up a mountain. Soon i can do both :-P |
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12-24-2008, 07:12 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA
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We got some footage of the Summit indoors crawling and doing a couple jumps, as well of it blasting through the snow. You can check it out at rccaraction.com
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12-24-2008, 07:24 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oxford, MA
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I can't wait to get mine. It's the perfect backyard truck to waste time with. It's not meant for all out speed, but fast enough to have fun. Has some features to play around with and crawl over bigger obstacles. I can't wait to play in the snow with it either. It's not a race truck or an all out bashing truck. Just a fun waste your time, jack of all trades truck. |
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