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lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(reveal... - 7/11/2012 1:56 PM  4 votes
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Status: offline 		...I just bought a traxxas. Brand new as well. lol. My first in 27 years in the hobby.

I know that'll bring a smile to a few people's faces around here.

Here's an interesting social experiment, let's see who knows me well, or rather who has been following my recent RC history...

Which traxxas did I buy? (EDIT: Skip or read to page 4 to see what it is!) I'll give a little help...consider that I already have a 1/8th Savage Flux with tons of cash in it, and I despise the slash...what then does traxxas make that would interest me? (edit Take TWO guesses.

5 Stars to every person who guesses right before the first 5 stars are given (in other words, if when I check next, multiple people have posted the correct answer, all will get 5 stars)

This will run until I can post a pic of it in my hands, which should be Friday or Saturday latest. Lots of time for plenty of people to get some stars

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 2:13 PM   
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Stampede 4x4? Just a wild guess lol




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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 2:14 PM   
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Why don't you like Traxxas?  I have a slash and I really like it.  I kow most people don't like products based on past experience but what happened with your last traxxas that makes you dislike them? 

congrats on the new purchase hope you have fun with it and NO problems


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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 2:23 PM  1 votes
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You bought a summit

Why don't you like Traxxas?  I have a slash and I really like it.  I kow most people don't like products based on past experience but what happened with your last traxxas that makes you dislike them? 

congrats on the new purchase hope you have fun with it and NO problems


It's that they represent a market segment in which they exploit the lack of knowledge of new hobbyists (with wild speed claims, etc) and overcharge for their stuff. As I've said before, they ARE a good brand for beginners, apart from the expensive part, because they do live up to their claim of excellent support. I have been in the hobby a very, very long time, and as you do, over the years, I've worked my way up the quality scale of models. I will very soon ebe posting a very special project of mine, which I've been thinking about for a long time, and finally been in a position to start and complete (should be done in a week or so depending on time taken for parts to be delivered), an Xray XT8 with a very high quality brushless conversion and one of the most powerful electronic sets available. This car will be literally the pinnacle of what is available to 'the man on the street' in the surface hobby...when you see that thread, check out the beautiful photos of the Xray under the hood and you'll see why I don't generally look at traxxas stuff twice. But once again, before the fanboys jump on me, I have a certain respect for traxxas that they make it easy (if a little more expensive than necessary sometimes) for noobs to get to grips with the hobby.

I'll wait til we have a few more guesses before handing out any points...

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 2:39 PM   
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 2:44 PM   
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You bought a summit

Why don't you like Traxxas?  I have a slash and I really like it.  I kow most people don't like products based on past experience but what happened with your last traxxas that makes you dislike them? 

congrats on the new purchase hope you have fun with it and NO problems


It's that they represent a market segment in which they exploit the lack of knowledge of new hobbyists (with wild speed claims, etc) and overcharge for their stuff. As I've said before, they ARE a good brand for beginners, apart from the expensive part, because they do live up to their claim of excellent support. I have been in the hobby a very, very long time, and as you do, over the years, I've worked my way up the quality scale of models. I will very soon ebe posting a very special project of mine, which I've been thinking about for a long time, and finally been in a position to start and complete (should be done in a week or so depending on time taken for parts to be delivered), an Xray XT8 with a very high quality brushless conversion and one of the most powerful electronic sets available. This car will be literally the pinnacle of what is available to 'the man on the street' in the surface hobby...when you see that thread, check out the beautiful photos of the Xray under the hood and you'll see why I don't generally look at traxxas stuff twice. But once again, before the fanboys jump on me, I have a certain respect for traxxas that they make it easy (if a little more expensive than necessary sometimes) for noobs to get to grips with the hobby.

I'll wait til we have a few more guesses before handing out any points...


Well said Foxy, you explained yourself great and I understand your position on it.  Heck even I wished the price was a little lower on my Slash but I am happy with it for now and getting fun out of the product without breaking it yet.  
 Nice change from the usual burning people do of brands without being able to back it up.  I see this all the time in Air stuff and even at the field. 

I am looking forward to your build thread on your Xray


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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 2:45 PM  2 votes
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Status: offline 		I'm guessing it would have to be something interesting, and the Summit fits that bill. Not sure if you'll go for the big fella or the 1/16 though. So I'll guess Summit 1/16, since it's cheaper.

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 3:21 PM   
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 3:50 PM  1 votes
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Status: offline 		I was going to give another clue here, but I changed my mind lol...

I will say that its not an ERBE. Those who guessed ERBE, feel free to go again.

In fact, everyone who's posted up to now (and may or may not be correct) feel free to have another go. Future posters, have two guesses too to make it fair and maybe spread some points around.

Thanks for the * rating by the way whoever that was, much appreciated.

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 4:14 PM   
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hard call seeing they technically only make like 5 or so unique RC's but have like 24 or so marketed with dif bodies, and arms/whatnot

I say we get 3 points if were in the right chassis family

seriously what happened did you not line a jump up with your xray and hit yourself upside the head?

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 4:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'll put the Dragster as my #2, cuz it's...weirdly different.

So:
1/16 Summit
Dragster

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 4:34 PM   
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 4:43 PM  1 votes
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Status: offline 		I think it would be cool if I let this run until I can post a pic of it in my hands. I'm supposed to be picking it up Friday, loads of time for people to have a chance for some stars. Two guesses each, I'll be counting!

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 4:46 PM   
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How about a prize Foxy? Your mini xray to the first correct post?




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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 4:54 PM  1 votes
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 5:05 PM  2 votes
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...I just bought a traxxas. Brand new as well. lol. My first in 27 years in the hobby.

I know that'll bring a smile to a few people's faces around here.

Here's an interesting social experiment, let's see who knows me well, or rather who has been following my recent RC history...

Which traxxas did I buy? I'll give a little help...consider that I already have a 1/8th Savage Flux with tons of cash in it, and I despise the slash...what then does traxxas make that would interest me? (edit Take TWO guesses.

5 Stars to every person who guesses right before the first 5 stars are given (in other words, if when I check next, multiple people have posted the correct answer, all will get 5 stars)

This will run until I can post a pic of it in my hands, which should be Friday or Saturday latest. Lots of time for plenty of people to get some stars


well, you said you were looking to get into nitro again, but hate the slash, so that takes out the slayer and the slash. already have an MT, so count out the revo/summit/maxx, and hearing you talk about that high end project counts out the XO-so if i HAD to guess, being that you were all nostalgic about the mini X, id say its a 1/16 scale. either that or the spartan.

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 5:13 PM  1 votes
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Athens has no waterways whatsoever, the Greeks filled them in and built on them lol. So what are your two shots (specific current models)?

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 5:23 PM   
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too many 1/16 to choose and they are all basically the same-just different bodies and wheels. i think i'll sit this one out.

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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 5:46 PM   
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 5:53 PM   
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 11:16 PM   
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/11/2012 11:55 PM   
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/12/2012 12:03 AM  2 votes
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/12/2012 12:28 AM   
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RE: lol, you guys aren't gonna believe this...but...(r... - 7/12/2012 1:57 AM   
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