RC4WD Tracks
12-13-2011, 12:24 PM
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RE: RC4WD Tracks
Cool!!!!
I saw a video on youtube of full-size 4WD trucks using something like that on all fours. It was a white truck; either a Dodge Ram or a Chevy Z71; I can't remember, but in the video it seemed completely unstoppable in the snow.
I saw a video on youtube of full-size 4WD trucks using something like that on all fours. It was a white truck; either a Dodge Ram or a Chevy Z71; I can't remember, but in the video it seemed completely unstoppable in the snow.
12-13-2011, 02:59 PM
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RE: RC4WD Tracks
Yeah Mattracks makes some good full sized ones. Not sure how useful they'd be but they'd be fun to mess around with. Great torque for pulling.
12-13-2011, 03:43 PM
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very awsome, but @ $240 for a full set thats pretty expensive! I mean, they would be awsome for the winter time, but thats alot of money for new shoes.
Why cant a company make some durable plastic "low cost" ones. I know some have modded the toy mattracks to work with 12mm hex, but in order for them to be any good the tread on the track has to be fairly deep like on these.
Why cant a company make some durable plastic "low cost" ones. I know some have modded the toy mattracks to work with 12mm hex, but in order for them to be any good the tread on the track has to be fairly deep like on these.
12-13-2011, 04:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
very awsome, but @ $240 for a full set thats pretty expensive! I mean, they would be awsome for the winter time, but thats alot of money for new shoes.
Why cant a company make some durable plastic ''low cost'' ones. I know some have modded the toy mattracks to work with 12mm hex, but in order for them to be any good the tread on the track has to be fairly deep like on these.
very awsome, but @ $240 for a full set thats pretty expensive! I mean, they would be awsome for the winter time, but thats alot of money for new shoes.
Why cant a company make some durable plastic ''low cost'' ones. I know some have modded the toy mattracks to work with 12mm hex, but in order for them to be any good the tread on the track has to be fairly deep like on these.
I would buy a set of 4 is they were maybe half the price, but I can understand the cost is to offset the R&D, and tooling up for low volume production.
12-13-2011, 05:00 PM
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ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM
well I can somewhat understand why they are metal. You do not want plastic on parts that are going to take any real abuse in winter cause lets face it they will crack pretty easy. Looking at it there isn't much that could be really made of plastic except maybe the wheels for the tracks that are on the bottom.
I would buy a set of 4 is they were maybe half the price, but I can understand the cost is to offset the R&D, and tooling up for low volume production.
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
very awsome, but @ $240 for a full set thats pretty expensive! I mean, they would be awsome for the winter time, but thats alot of money for new shoes.
Why cant a company make some durable plastic ''low cost'' ones. I know some have modded the toy mattracks to work with 12mm hex, but in order for them to be any good the tread on the track has to be fairly deep like on these.
very awsome, but @ $240 for a full set thats pretty expensive! I mean, they would be awsome for the winter time, but thats alot of money for new shoes.
Why cant a company make some durable plastic ''low cost'' ones. I know some have modded the toy mattracks to work with 12mm hex, but in order for them to be any good the tread on the track has to be fairly deep like on these.
I would buy a set of 4 is they were maybe half the price, but I can understand the cost is to offset the R&D, and tooling up for low volume production.
12-13-2011, 05:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: proanti1
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
I know that axial uses those wheel hexes with the bump, but i dont see what it wouldnt work on some other 4wd models that use a 12mm hex.
12-13-2011, 06:10 PM
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ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
why is that?
I know that axial uses those wheel hexes with the bump, but i dont see what it wouldnt work on some other 4wd models that use a 12mm hex.
ORIGINAL: proanti1
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
I know that axial uses those wheel hexes with the bump, but i dont see what it wouldnt work on some other 4wd models that use a 12mm hex.
Totally cool, but not $200+ worth of cool ITBJHO.
12-13-2011, 06:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
X2, Savage XS aluminum hexes would work for anything they'd bolt on to.
Totally cool, but not $200+ worth of cool ITBJHO.
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
why is that?
I know that axial uses those wheel hexes with the bump, but i dont see what it wouldnt work on some other 4wd models that use a 12mm hex.
ORIGINAL: proanti1
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
I know that axial uses those wheel hexes with the bump, but i dont see what it wouldnt work on some other 4wd models that use a 12mm hex.
Totally cool, but not $200+ worth of cool ITBJHO.
I would have also like to see a more agressive tread. Sure, the one looks scale but I would only pay that kinda cash if it could be really able to go threw alot of snow.
12-13-2011, 06:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
X2, Savage XS aluminum hexes would work for anything they'd bolt on to.
Totally cool, but not $200+ worth of cool ITBJHO.
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
why is that?
I know that axial uses those wheel hexes with the bump, but i dont see what it wouldnt work on some other 4wd models that use a 12mm hex.
ORIGINAL: proanti1
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
I know that axial uses those wheel hexes with the bump, but i dont see what it wouldnt work on some other 4wd models that use a 12mm hex.
Totally cool, but not $200+ worth of cool ITBJHO.
12-13-2011, 06:51 PM
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ORIGINAL: proanti1
The entire track system has to remain stationary to the car. RC4WD sells an adapter you have to buy to run them, and the only adapter they sell is the one designed for Axial. The adapter basically keeps the entire thing from rotating when you hit the throttle. It locks the main part of the track system to the axle. If you just bolted the thing onto any 12mm hex, they would be useless, the whole track system would just spin clockwise.
ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
X2, Savage XS aluminum hexes would work for anything they'd bolt on to.
Totally cool, but not $200+ worth of cool ITBJHO.
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
why is that?
I know that axial uses those wheel hexes with the bump, but i dont see what it wouldnt work on some other 4wd models that use a 12mm hex.
ORIGINAL: proanti1
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
Too bad they can only be used with Axial cars.
I know that axial uses those wheel hexes with the bump, but i dont see what it wouldnt work on some other 4wd models that use a 12mm hex.
Totally cool, but not $200+ worth of cool ITBJHO.
Funny thing is I wanted them for my axial [&:]
12-13-2011, 07:19 PM
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Yep. $20 for the rear adapters, and $35 for the front. That brings the entire system to a whopping $295, not including tax or shipping of course. That's a lot of money for something that only works on one car. They aren't even compatible with RC4WD cars yet.
http://store.rc4wd.com/Predator-Trac...s-_p_1955.html
http://store.rc4wd.com/Predator-Trac...s-_p_1954.html
http://store.rc4wd.com/Predator-Trac...s-_p_1955.html
http://store.rc4wd.com/Predator-Trac...s-_p_1954.html
12-13-2011, 07:57 PM
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OMG, adapters sold seperatly!!! I wonder if they would make adapters for the stampede 4x4.
I was forgeting you would need a part to keep it locked to the wheel hub[&:]
Its hard to imagine spending $300 for a full set. You can get some pretty nice RTR vehicles for that kinda money.
I can see that they are built to last, and the RC4WD name I equate to quality. But I still think they could have done a simillar product at a lower cost.
I wonder if they could handle brushless, high speed applications???
I was forgeting you would need a part to keep it locked to the wheel hub[&:]
Its hard to imagine spending $300 for a full set. You can get some pretty nice RTR vehicles for that kinda money.
I can see that they are built to last, and the RC4WD name I equate to quality. But I still think they could have done a simillar product at a lower cost.
I wonder if they could handle brushless, high speed applications???
12-13-2011, 08:25 PM
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well I take back what I said about if they were half price I would get them more like 2/5ths their current price seeing overpriced adapters for the only model it works with are not included. For what they are charging the damn things should be made completely out of titanium
12-13-2011, 08:28 PM
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anyone else feel like these are in the same area as the traxxas xo-1?
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
12-13-2011, 08:35 PM
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ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
anyone else feel like these are in the same area as the traxxas xo-1?
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
anyone else feel like these are in the same area as the traxxas xo-1?
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
Honestly if a wheel/wheel replacement costs more than the RC they are made for the are way over priced. Could buy a damn tamiya tank for the cost of one set for running in the snow, or even a kyosho blizzard, and IMO those are ridiculously priced but would do way better than a truck with these on it.
12-13-2011, 09:11 PM
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[well thing is the X0-1 has a more broad appeal to more than these. These are more specialty, and have limited uses (ok not like a 100 mph car doesn't have many uses outside flooring it). Also a lot more engineering, and actual parts went into the X0-1. So for what went into the X0 its not over priced. Most of us consider it over priced cause the majority don't want the idevice tied electronics, batteries or charger that come with it that jacks its price up.
Honestly if a wheel/wheel replacement costs more than the RC they are made for the are way over priced. Could buy a damn tamiya tank for the cost of one set for running in the snow, or even a kyosho blizzard, and IMO those are ridiculously priced but would do way better than a truck with these on it.
[well thing is the X0-1 has a more broad appeal to more than these. These are more specialty, and have limited uses (ok not like a 100 mph car doesn't have many uses outside flooring it). Also a lot more engineering, and actual parts went into the X0-1. So for what went into the X0 its not over priced. Most of us consider it over priced cause the majority don't want the idevice tied electronics, batteries or charger that come with it that jacks its price up.
Honestly if a wheel/wheel replacement costs more than the RC they are made for the are way over priced. Could buy a damn tamiya tank for the cost of one set for running in the snow, or even a kyosho blizzard, and IMO those are ridiculously priced but would do way better than a truck with these on it.
12-13-2011, 09:17 PM
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anyone else feel like these are in the same area as the traxxas xo-1?
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
anyone else feel like these are in the same area as the traxxas xo-1?
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
RC4wd has a lot of cool stuff...but ThunderbirdJunkie is just not in the niche to blow that kind of dough in that niche.
12-13-2011, 09:19 PM
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i think they are expensive but all of RC4WD stuff is, it's a lot of small run, parts for people who want something specific and are willing to pay it.... and are the best best best design in the world, no but they're scale and they look cool and seem to work very well from video's and i think the cool factor would make it worth it in the end... as a college kid at a tech school i wouldn't dream of dropping that kinda $ on these, but in 5-10 years i could see it happen...
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12-13-2011, 09:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM
well thing is the X0-1 has a more broad appeal to more than these. These are more specialty, and have limited uses (ok not like a 100 mph car doesn't have many uses outside flooring it). Also a lot more engineering, and actual parts went into the X0-1. So for what went into the X0 its not over priced. Most of us consider it over priced cause the majority don't want the idevice tied electronics, batteries or charger that come with it that jacks its price up.
Honestly if a wheel/wheel replacement costs more than the RC they are made for the are way over priced. Could buy a damn tamiya tank for the cost of one set for running in the snow, or even a kyosho blizzard, and IMO those are ridiculously priced but would do way better than a truck with these on it.
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
anyone else feel like these are in the same area as the traxxas xo-1?
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
anyone else feel like these are in the same area as the traxxas xo-1?
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
Honestly if a wheel/wheel replacement costs more than the RC they are made for the are way over priced. Could buy a damn tamiya tank for the cost of one set for running in the snow, or even a kyosho blizzard, and IMO those are ridiculously priced but would do way better than a truck with these on it.
and as TBJ said, if they made them out of delrin or nylon and @ $150 they would be way cooler.
Oh well. Those of us that are complaining are really only doing so cause we aint rich
I know thats my issue anyway...lolI have to think hard before I drop $300 on a RTR brushless model. Never would I consider spending $300 on upgrade parts!
12-14-2011, 08:49 AM
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RE: RC4WD Tracks
ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
ThunderbirdJunkie personally doesn't see the cost all that prohibitive...the problem is, the cost plus the limited functionality of these is the root problem. If they did an all machined Delrin, or injection molded nylon version for around $100-150 for the whole shebang, that'd be awesome. ThunderbirdJunkie has pissed away $300 on a whim on stuff before, but he gets a lot more use out of a Tekin RX8 combo, or a Savage XS Flux, or rock rails for his Jeep than he does out of something like Mattracks.
RC4wd has a lot of cool stuff...but ThunderbirdJunkie is just not in the niche to blow that kind of dough in that niche.
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
anyone else feel like these are in the same area as the traxxas xo-1?
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
anyone else feel like these are in the same area as the traxxas xo-1?
Its awsome....we would all like to have them.....but we all feel they are overpriced.
This all means that only a select few will ever have them. Is a shame really. They are so nice!
RC4wd has a lot of cool stuff...but ThunderbirdJunkie is just not in the niche to blow that kind of dough in that niche.
12-14-2011, 10:48 AM
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ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
and as TBJ said, if they made them out of delrin or nylon and @ $150 they would be way cooler.
and as TBJ said, if they made them out of delrin or nylon and @ $150 they would be way cooler.
As far as injection molding goes, I don't think they've ever molded anything but their tires before.