ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
seen the xs in person...not impressed by the size.
i dont get both hpi and traxxas...either could build a 35-40mph monster truck based on the maxx or savvy chassis that could use a 1/10ish, 3s system if they wanted to.
instead, traxxas makes the too short stampede 4x4...and hpi makes the too small xs.
OP, what models do you have now? where do you usually run?
the exo RTR is a bit slow IMO, but pretty tough looking and not bad for $300.
the redcat mirage has the same looks, is much faster, but not as tough. comes with a lipo & charger for $300.
There is a thunder tiger truggy (4wd) brushless that is $350 I think on tower hobbies. Im liking my thunder tiger brushless 2wd buggy and may buy another TTR in the future.
who in the world would want even more of that piece of crap 
LOL, well I wouldnt really want another maxx....
would I would LOVE tho is a lengthened and slightly widened stampede 4x4! There is NO reason why they couldnt make a chassis 2 inches longer and still use the vxl system.
Its short wheel base makes a good chunk of the power almost useless. And thats why I feel a savage xs wouldnt be much good either. Cram lots of power in a short wheel base with tall tires and a high CG? Sure it does backflips and is quick, but you cant hardly get on the throttle without it flipping over or ending up on its roof. Basher's are not much fun if you have to walk over and flip them back on their wheels every other minute.
Seriously traxxas, lengthen the stampde 4x4! Make it a more real MT. It wont add much weight, but will make it more stable and thus better able to handle the vxl's power on 3s. Dont just slap a BL system in the outdated and weak emaxx (and slap a huge price tag on it)
In my mind, there is no reason a larger MT truck HAS to have a 1/8 scale (expensive) brushless system. It is possible to keep the weight down without sacraficing durability.
I have a Savage XS. While my Savage X loves to flip over, i can not say the same for the XS. I can't recall any time it has ever flipped over unless i landed a jump wrong. Then again, i am using the stock tires (no grip) and a 2s battery.