looneybin
RCC Addict
we don't know its nitro. that was a different truck in the mag. it was like a mad force/TXT.:roll:
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Traxxas Rock Crawler
- Thread starter looneybin
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tjb
Rock Crawler
halfcab
RCC Addict
not used to be traxxas parts, big bores and pede trannys and steel yokes, pede shafts, tmaxx shafts, jato shafts, so traxxas parts are still some of the most used;-)
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dezfan
I wanna be Dave
I say bring it!
It won't be any different from any other "crawler" available to us now. We'll take the parts we like and build a rig that performs much better than the original.
That's basically what we had done w/ every other manufacturers equipment, why should Traxxas be any different.
I hope it's available soon and knowing Traxxas, is will most likely be very affordable.
It won't be any different from any other "crawler" available to us now. We'll take the parts we like and build a rig that performs much better than the original.
That's basically what we had done w/ every other manufacturers equipment, why should Traxxas be any different.
I hope it's available soon and knowing Traxxas, is will most likely be very affordable.
binaryterror
I wanna be Dave
Here is a crappy phone cam pic:
Knoc
Quarry Creeper
If traxxas makes a crawler it will be with a revo chassis, Tmaxx shocks, Jato rims, Rustler electronics... etc.. Traxxas cant creat new ideas so they bite off shit they already have.. The slash is the newest thing they have built in years.. This is one reason why I hate traxxas. "Oh lets slap a new motor in it and call it something else"... losers..
Shaun
Rock Crawler
X2:ror:
Thats crazy talk, we all know that a vehicle can't have more than one purpose.
If Traxxas comes out with a crawler we will see an insane amount of newbies. Maybe RCC needs to screen all new members:ror:
Although I would like it if Traxxas came out with a crawler, it would probably take alot of abuse like everything else they produce.
Knoc
Quarry Creeper
Traxxas would be retarded enough to make it nitro wouldnt they??...
TattooKenny
Who's your Daddy-0!
And then they would make a sponge course to soak up all the oil......"Soft Crawling".....And they did it first....
Monster Crawler
Newbie
Traxxass yes thats right trax ass, is dumb enough as it is. You can't do anything serious with the vehicles they make. I had a t maxx and the first thing I jumped was the curb and I broke the front bulk heads.:x None the less I sold it with in a week and bought an MGT 4.6 and will never own another traxxas again. I made a nitro crawler and yes it does crawl. I can't say the same about the one in the mag though because I don't think it will have the correct gear reduction. I know from experience that if you take your time and spend the right amount of money you can make a nitro truck do just about anything. 8)
binaryterror
I wanna be Dave
You are the least informed individual in the world if you think that.
Slash borrows components just like everyone esle.
Name a company that doesn't borrow from other kits. HPI's Savage and Hellfire share parts trees to cut costs. Same is true on the RC8 and RC8T, the Losi 8 and the Losi 8-T. Hell some Tamiya TA-01 parts fit their newest TA-05 which isn't even near any resemblence.
The Revo is innovative, the Slash landed perfectly, The E-Revo is innovative and an amazement to anyone familiar with the work needed to mold that chassis.
I hate Knoc cause all he does is run his mouth about things he shouldn't. Hell you use recycled Traxxas parts on your crawlers, Big Bores, rod ends...
I got the mag yesterday, at first glance I say that is a truck hat will fall into the super category. I say this based on the width of the tire tracks in relation to the rise and run of the stairs. Now that is purely assumming that they did the photoshop to scale (this clearly looks like a photoshop add).
Traxxas needs to do very little to build a crawler, even a vey good one. They can recycle 80% of the parts it would take to make an excellent crawler. They just need axle cases and a simple chassis. They can rework an existing trans and we are good to go.
I of course hope it is 2.2 but even if it isn't it is a good thing for the market, simply for exposure. Chances are it will be to fast out of the box, most likely to keep the general public happy at first.
No matter what, Traxxas in the crawler market = a good thing.
Traxxas needs to do very little to build a crawler, even a vey good one. They can recycle 80% of the parts it would take to make an excellent crawler. They just need axle cases and a simple chassis. They can rework an existing trans and we are good to go.
I of course hope it is 2.2 but even if it isn't it is a good thing for the market, simply for exposure. Chances are it will be to fast out of the box, most likely to keep the general public happy at first.
No matter what, Traxxas in the crawler market = a good thing.
I completely agree. Can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves.
Scattman
Official Cook of the ECC
:lol: What a great 1st post. :roll: Not the sharpest crayon in the box are we? The fact that you think a MGT is great speaks volumes.
I bet that nitro crawler of yours can't even follow a box stock Axial, much less a well tuned comp rig.
Shaun
Rock Crawler
They can't do anything serious!? Thats funny, considering that the Revo has won 5 National titles.
I'm a little confused, you ran your truck into a curb and your mad that it broke?:ror:
I personally can't wait for a traxxas crawler, it probably wont be a comp crawler out of the box, but right now no one makes anything that is "compable" out of the box. But hopefully it will be indestructible like the rest of their vehicles.
Stop teasing him, we all know that nitro crawlers are the way of the future.
Yes alot of people dont like Traxxas. I personally have had quite a few and have enjoyed them all. They have a great after market and they stand behind there products. I love my REVO and cant wait to get a EREVO. I hope they come up with another crawler to add to the bunch. The more parts we have to choose from the better.
Nabil
no talent hack
they might not have an interest in crawlers, but like every other successful cmpany, they have an interest in money
Rockpiledriver
I wanna be Dave
If someone is dumping fluids from a 1:1 like that they are not treading lightly, have no business on the trail in the first place, and are likely the reason that trail, and others will be closed in the future.
Knoc
Quarry Creeper
Im talking about the fact that Traxxas takes there old shit, slaps in a new motor and consideres themselves good for a few years.. They did it with the tmaxx, pro 15, to the 2.5 to the 2.5r to the 3.3 now there "classic" 3.3, Did the same with the revo, 2.5, 2.5r, 3.3, 3.3 special edition or whatever the **** it is, to now the e-revo, Same with the jato, same with the 4 tec, same with every other vehicle they have.. They are one of the older rc companies out there but yet to have a nitro buggy, a decent 1/5th scale, a mini or any size, a truggy.. etc.. I spotted out the slash because it was a new layout FOR THEM. You didnt see the revos shocks or the tmaxx tires on it. For them, nothing was duplicated from other rc's along there lines like they tend to do.. Example.. there "new" slayer..
Only concern for traxxas imo is to lure noobs in with there giant speeds they advertise on the box. If this wasnt the case, they would fix the problems they have in there cars during there next motor hop up period but they dont. All they car about is speed. This is why there advertising market hits so hard because what is the 1st thing any noob asks when they see a rc? "How fast is it?".. Whats the 1st thing they look for when buying a rc? Speed.. Whats the biggest most brightest thing on a box when ya buy something from traxxas? There big gold star with the speed (Way off speeds btw) rating. Flip threw tower hobbies magazine, come to the traxxas page, whats the biggest, boldest letters on the page in a different color than the rest? The speed.. There marketing perfect. If I was in the indtustry, Id do the same. I do however thing its sad because I think they should worthy about other aspects like durability and handling, rather than speed, but whatever..
As far as a traxxas crawler.. I wont be buying one. I dont care how cool it looks. With the revo and from what I hear the slash being the only ones worth a shit from Traxxas, Im not gonna even chance it.
binaryterror
I wanna be Dave
Funny, without Traxxas this RC industry wouldn't even still be alive like it is. Hell look at Toy Losi following in their footsteps worrying more about noobs and people that the hobby doesnt get to as much to make sales.
The Slash is just a long wheelbase Stampede with Rustler arms and shocks. Same old Transmission, arms, links, towers. Sure the bumpers are new...but the core of the truck is just mixed bag of parts with a few pieces here and there.
Without new people in the hobby the sport would be dead...and just high end comp vehicles will never sell to a newbie. I think Traxxas should be applauded for bringing more people to the hobby and all its facets, from MT's to on-road. They could care less about speed...its the consumer. Stand in a GOOD hobby store that moves kits or RTR's, everyone of the new people always ask for "how fast does it go". It's built into us to want to go really fast...and why buy vehicle A at 40mph when vehicle B goes 50mph. Why spend millions to advertise some message when just speed alone sells?
The Slash is just a long wheelbase Stampede with Rustler arms and shocks. Same old Transmission, arms, links, towers. Sure the bumpers are new...but the core of the truck is just mixed bag of parts with a few pieces here and there.
Without new people in the hobby the sport would be dead...and just high end comp vehicles will never sell to a newbie. I think Traxxas should be applauded for bringing more people to the hobby and all its facets, from MT's to on-road. They could care less about speed...its the consumer. Stand in a GOOD hobby store that moves kits or RTR's, everyone of the new people always ask for "how fast does it go". It's built into us to want to go really fast...and why buy vehicle A at 40mph when vehicle B goes 50mph. Why spend millions to advertise some message when just speed alone sells?
