Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
10-16-2008 | 09:30 AM
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Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
[link=http://www.traxxas.com/products/electric/summit5610/trx_summit5610.htm]Traxxas Summit[/link]
Remote locking differentials, 10 stock LEDs, beadlocks, full cage, 775 Titan motor! Wow. Those remote locking diffs sound AWESOME!
10-16-2008 | 09:45 AM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
I am curious how a truck like this fits into current rock crawling classes.. I would guess that it doesn't right now. Maybe these will fall into an unlimited class or a class yet to be invented? I can't wait for video...
10-16-2008 | 10:23 AM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
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I am curious how a truck like this fits into current rock crawling classes.. I would guess that it doesn't right now. Maybe these will fall into an unlimited class or a class yet to be invented? I can't wait for video...
I am curious how a truck like this fits into current rock crawling classes.. I would guess that it doesn't right now. Maybe these will fall into an unlimited class or a class yet to be invented? I can't wait for video...
It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.
10-16-2008 | 10:33 AM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
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It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.
It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.
I think its safe to say its both
10-16-2008 | 11:07 AM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
Does look quite cool
EDIT: It doesn't have solid axles? It won't crawl too well.... At least the diffs lock.
I still like it though. Single motor, transmitter activated transmission....
EDIT: It doesn't have solid axles? It won't crawl too well.... At least the diffs lock.
I still like it though. Single motor, transmitter activated transmission....
10-16-2008 | 11:23 AM
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Definitely more versatile than most any other electric monster truck. Moderate crawling/climbing and high speed bashing without making changes seems fun - great for urban terrain.
10-16-2008 | 11:28 AM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
There are some things I would like to do with a basher that I haven't... That is where the Summit comes in. Climbing stairs? Climbing over a fallen log? Locking and unlocking diffs? Turning a bunch of LEDs on at dusk? I agree the versatility is what sets it apart, though I am wondering if this truck has any place in the rising ranks of rock crawling throughout the country. The thing has mega articulation, locked diffs, and a reasonably low COG. I don't think a crawler needs solid axles to be a crawler...
I have been reading other forums to see what true rock crawlers are saying... Not much yet.
I have been reading other forums to see what true rock crawlers are saying... Not much yet.
10-16-2008 | 11:53 AM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
ORIGINAL: Dale Gribble
You, guys watch that intro video... holy crap...
You, guys watch that intro video... holy crap...
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10-16-2008 | 12:00 PM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
Try this
[link=http://www.traxxas.com/products/video/5610summit/5610_01.htm]http://www.traxxas.com/products/video/5610summit/5610_01.htm[/link]
[link=http://www.traxxas.com/products/video/5610summit/5610_01.htm]http://www.traxxas.com/products/video/5610summit/5610_01.htm[/link]
10-16-2008 | 12:25 PM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
Thanks Dale.
That is pretty cool. It looks like it is still pretty quick also when you switch the gear ratios. How much will it sell for do you think? $500 or so?
That is pretty cool. It looks like it is still pretty quick also when you switch the gear ratios. How much will it sell for do you think? $500 or so?
10-16-2008 | 12:49 PM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
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A 70:1 gear ratio and fully locked axles defines it as a crawler. 25:1 gears and unlocked axles defines it as a basher.
I think its safe to say its both
ORIGINAL: binaryterror
It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.
It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.
I think its safe to say its both
I would be willing to bet a large helping of $ that it could not outcrawl my Berg 2.2, which any super should be able to do.
10-16-2008 | 12:59 PM
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The body definitely looks a bit toyish to me, reminds me of all the FJ Cruiser toy R/Cs at Walmart [:@]
The body definitely looks a bit toyish to me, reminds me of all the FJ Cruiser toy R/Cs at Walmart [:@]
Its like an E-revo and a rock crawler put together! I hope its waterproof.
Edit: Taking a closer look, I'm not sure how long the actuator will hold up on the t-locker being plastic and all.
10-16-2008 | 02:15 PM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
Binary-People have put rear steering on revo's before. The owner of majestic Rc was one of them to do it on his e-revo convert.
10-16-2008 | 03:50 PM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
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And its lack of solid axles guarantees it to be a basher. Sorry it just won't work nearly as good asa Super class Clod. Never. It dies in the super class because of its lack of rear steering.
I would be willing to bet a large helping of $ that it could not outcrawl my Berg 2.2, which any super should be able to do.
ORIGINAL: webdr
A 70:1 gear ratio and fully locked axles defines it as a crawler. 25:1 gears and unlocked axles defines it as a basher.
I think its safe to say its both
ORIGINAL: binaryterror
It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.
It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.
I think its safe to say its both
I would be willing to bet a large helping of $ that it could not outcrawl my Berg 2.2, which any super should be able to do.
The part where you and I see things differently is that you are comparing it to a competition crawler, which it obviously is not. Traxxas isnt going to limit their target audience with a comp vehicle; The Summit is marketed towards bashing/crawling.
Comparing this truck to a super class clodbuster or your Berg 2.2 is not a valid comparison, they are all different vehicles. This seems to happen alot w/ traxxas, people talk bad about the Slash with comments like "The Slash sucks, my CEN Matrix will kill it on the track" when in reality, they are not even in the same class, with the exception that they are both trucks.
take a good look at the Summit. With its lights, independent suspension, 70:1 and 25:1 transmission, and exo-skeleton body, you can pretty much gather it's not made to compete but rather designed for the guy or kid wanting a crawler that can go fast as well... but maybe they will start a spec class for it.
Matt
10-16-2008 | 03:59 PM
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RE: Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
ORIGINAL: webdr
The part where you and I see things differently is that you are comparing it to a competition crawler, which it obviously is not. Traxxas isnt going to limit their target audience with a comp vehicle; The Summit is marketed towards bashing/crawling.
Comparing this truck to a super class clodbuster or your Berg 2.2 is not a valid comparison, they are all different vehicles. This seems to happen alot w/ traxxas, people talk bad about the Slash with comments like "The Slash sucks, my CEN Matrix will kill it on the track" when in reality, they are not even in the same class, with the exception that they are both trucks.
take a good look at the Summit. With its lights, independent suspension, 70:1 and 25:1 transmission, and exo-skeleton body, you can pretty much gather it's not made to compete but rather designed for the guy or kid wanting a crawler that can go fast as well... but maybe they will start a spec class for it.
Matt
ORIGINAL: binaryterror
And its lack of solid axles guarantees it to be a basher. Sorry it just won't work nearly as good asa Super class Clod. Never. It dies in the super class because of its lack of rear steering.
I would be willing to bet a large helping of $ that it could not outcrawl my Berg 2.2, which any super should be able to do.
ORIGINAL: webdr
A 70:1 gear ratio and fully locked axles defines it as a crawler. 25:1 gears and unlocked axles defines it as a basher.
I think its safe to say its both
ORIGINAL: binaryterror
It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.
It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.
I think its safe to say its both
I would be willing to bet a large helping of $ that it could not outcrawl my Berg 2.2, which any super should be able to do.
The part where you and I see things differently is that you are comparing it to a competition crawler, which it obviously is not. Traxxas isnt going to limit their target audience with a comp vehicle; The Summit is marketed towards bashing/crawling.
Comparing this truck to a super class clodbuster or your Berg 2.2 is not a valid comparison, they are all different vehicles. This seems to happen alot w/ traxxas, people talk bad about the Slash with comments like "The Slash sucks, my CEN Matrix will kill it on the track" when in reality, they are not even in the same class, with the exception that they are both trucks.
take a good look at the Summit. With its lights, independent suspension, 70:1 and 25:1 transmission, and exo-skeleton body, you can pretty much gather it's not made to compete but rather designed for the guy or kid wanting a crawler that can go fast as well... but maybe they will start a spec class for it.
Matt
