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Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 2:48:27 PM

ashburg

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Well, I've definately decided on my next Monster Truck Basher rice rocket...When the new Revo 3.3 comes out on March 30th, 2006, I'm there dude

Here's a Revo 3.3 Overview with pics, details, etc

So let's make some history guys and gals and share our tips, tricks, hop-ups, and bashing stories on this, the official unofficial Revo 3.3 thread

My first question is - what's going to break first and what do I need to stock up on? I'm a big block man, I have a Savage X with an OS .30 in it currently (got rid of my warhead and my nitro tc3+ and I miss them!!).

Is there any point in stocking up on anything yet since we don't know how hard this baby will bash yet and what she'll take? Looks to me like the Revo will take quite a beating as is evident in these Revo Videos

I would REALLY like to see some revo videos...post some links guys and thanks for the input!!!

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 3:08:40 PM

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Is the only difference the engine?

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 3:19:43 PM

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No, to my understanding they've hopped up a few items...I'll try to find the compelling information that I ran across that convinced me to get the Revo 3.3 and post it asap.

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Is the only difference the engine?

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 3:28:39 PM

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Hey Ash
I think I am in the same boat as you are.
I should have gotten one instead of the Warhead.
Now that the wheelbase is longer I am going to jump on the revo bandwagon.
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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 3:29:40 PM

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The Revo 3.3 isn't due out until March 30th so no one other than a few test and traxxas employees own them.

Far more differences than just a paint job and engine. Read the link ashburg posted for all the changes.

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 4:43:48 PM

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Yea Ash,

Lets get this party started. I guess you have decided to go Revo.

Mine on order from Tower $479.99 shipped, can't wait. Took advantage of the $30. off code, then two days later after I placed my order they went and dropped the price $22.

I was on the phone imediatly with tower and they give me the new price. Can't beat that price.

The difference is 30mm extended chassis, P2 rockers, center diff and rear brake option.

Minor stuff, new charger adapter will charge 7.2 ez start battery, different wheels and longer body.
I have read somewhere that there is a failsafe installed, but have not confirmed that yet.

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 4:50:46 PM

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You guys, the new 3.3 Revo DOES NOT INCLUDE the center diff or rear brake, you must buy those seperate!

Direct copy and paste from the Traxxas site: For the hardcore racer, Revo 3.3 has been designed to use the new Traxxas Revo center differential and rear brake kit (sold separately).

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 5:26:58 PM

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oh boy...ok, you're right binary...here's the official Traxxas hop up list

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 9:25:57 PM

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Yes I know, I beleive I said it was an option. I might have worded it wrong.

"The difference is 30mm extended chassis, P2 rockers, center diff and rear brake option."

Received an email from Traxxas today and they said there is a failsafe in the optidrive unit.

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You guys, the new 3.3 Revo DOES NOT INCLUDE the center diff or rear brake, you must buy those seperate!

Direct copy and paste from the Traxxas site: For the hardcore racer, Revo 3.3 has been designed to use the new Traxxas Revo center differential and rear brake kit (sold separately).

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 10:22:25 PM

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ooooo, failsafe, too? that seals the deal then, the icing on the cake, so to speak. Yeah, when the money is there, Revo it is! i was considering the 4.6 SS, but now the Revo is lookin' fine! how much would you think it would be in Canada?

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 11:13:40 PM

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I like this one. Kind of an unoriginal way to answer HPI with their new Savage X, but I really like the changes. Bigger is better for the Revo as far as I'm concerned. Two speed with a center diff? Cool. Revo suspension on a stretched wheelbase? Nice. Front and rear brake biasing? That's awesome. I just don't want to pay 150 extra dollars for all of that useless junk that comes with the RTR. Yank the engine, ALL of the electronics, do a FOC conversion, and throw a couple of good hop-ups in the box.....and I'd buy one in a second.

The factory failsafe is in the opti-drive. Meaning you would have to KEEP the opti-drive to use it, and who wants to do that? I'm almost certain that my buddy's regular Revo had that though, it's not new to this truck.

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 11:15:38 PM

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well Im new here, but I got the bug back. senior year of college, spring weather, needed something to pass the time since my HS days of racing.

brought out the old losi electric buggies and truck(xx-cr, xxt-cr) they are a blast, but as always, disappointed with their speed and offroading ability.

going nitro and going with a monster truck this time. this revo3.3 seems to be the ticket. the only competition I found for it was the LST2, but a few things turn me off from that, much heavier, and much more expensive. and Im not sure what the benefit is, the revo has the better suspension travel, and now with the new engine, equal power(I think, cant find any hard numbers for the 3.3)

anyway, looks like a sweet truck, my only complaint is that I cant get my hands on one now!

by the way, I got an OS .46 laying around, you think thatll bolt right in?

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RE: Anyone Own a Revo 3.3? - 3/3/2006 11:40:44 PM