Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
04-07-2012, 09:39 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
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Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
04-07-2012, 09:53 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
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Didn't the 1st production run of Savage XS have a problem with the ESC frying?
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Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
the reason I did not buy a Savage XS after selling my Merv
I do like the kit version!
04-07-2012, 09:55 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
ORIGINAL: Phoenix XB Racer
Didn't the 1st production run of Savage XS have a problem with the ESC frying?
ORIGINAL: srt10
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
04-07-2012, 10:22 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
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All Sidewinders blow up when introduced to a 4 pole motor.
ORIGINAL: Phoenix XB Racer
Didn't the 1st production run of Savage XS have a problem with the ESC frying?
ORIGINAL: srt10
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
thanks
04-07-2012, 02:49 PM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
ORIGINAL: srt10
this is a free open forum..
everyone has a right to post
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Why do the people who don't like Traxxas' new drag car keep posting on this thread. We get it, you don't like it now move along. I think this is hands down the best thing that ever happened to RC. I can't wait.
Why do the people who don't like Traxxas' new drag car keep posting on this thread. We get it, you don't like it now move along. I think this is hands down the best thing that ever happened to RC. I can't wait.
everyone has a right to post
04-07-2012, 02:53 PM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
IMO my HobbyWing ESC are reliable...
Ive never seen or heard of from correct usage....
Ive seen lots of complaints about the castle ESC.... dont know how many are genuine tho...
I know some of the Baja 6tb guys have had a bad run with the first & second gen mamba XL's
Ive never seen or heard of from correct usage....
Ive seen lots of complaints about the castle ESC.... dont know how many are genuine tho...
I know some of the Baja 6tb guys have had a bad run with the first & second gen mamba XL's
04-07-2012, 03:39 PM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
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My thoughts exactly, How are we ment to discuss a product with out seeing people's opinions. Or does he maby want to only hear from people that like it and doesn't care for people opinions that dislike it for genuine reasons.
ORIGINAL: srt10
this is a free open forum..
everyone has a right to post
ORIGINAL: TheKennyKiller
Why do the people who don't like Traxxas' new drag car keep posting on this thread. We get it, you don't like it now move along. I think this is hands down the best thing that ever happened to RC. I can't wait.
Why do the people who don't like Traxxas' new drag car keep posting on this thread. We get it, you don't like it now move along. I think this is hands down the best thing that ever happened to RC. I can't wait.
everyone has a right to post
say anything not 110% positive and get banned for life! [:'(]
04-07-2012, 03:45 PM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
ORIGINAL: phmaximus
IMO my HobbyWing ESC are reliable...
Ive never seen or heard of from correct usage....
Ive seen lots of complaints about the castle ESC.... dont know how many are genuine tho...
I know some of the Baja 6tb guys have had a bad run with the first & second gen mamba XL's
IMO my HobbyWing ESC are reliable...
Ive never seen or heard of from correct usage....
Ive seen lots of complaints about the castle ESC.... dont know how many are genuine tho...
I know some of the Baja 6tb guys have had a bad run with the first & second gen mamba XL's
also forgot about those big xl esc that gave up the magic smoke
and another note, all castle motors are made in china.. Steve does not make one of them in KS
also from what I know the blue traxxas/castle motor is a castle design sold to traxxas and traxxas has them made in china or taiwan...
04-07-2012, 05:21 PM
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Wow, hung with a new rope?
Isn't that smart?... not!
Some just have no clue what others are posting or saying cuz there to busy trying to talk rude to members and not about the thread topic... DUH!
Isn't that smart?... not!
Some just have no clue what others are posting or saying cuz there to busy trying to talk rude to members and not about the thread topic... DUH!
04-07-2012, 06:24 PM
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my 2 cents:
the models, while being fairly well thought out (the 3 stage on remote is cool) will cost to much for the amount of fun.
For there to be any fun in a drag car there should be more to it than just hitting the button at the right time.
Drag racing would only be fun to me if car setup/gearing/tire choice were all factors.
However, I can see the timing light system being more of a seller. Depends on the price. If its under $100 then Id be tempted to get one. Id race whatever car/truck I had against my buddies with the lights. I do wish tho that there was a readout on the lights system itself that showed trap speed. Not everyone owns a @#%$#% iphone or ipod.
These funny cars and the XO-1 are just traxxas flexing their muscle. They know full well that neither will be big-volume sellers. They just want to keep people talking about their stuff.....and that part seems to be working
the models, while being fairly well thought out (the 3 stage on remote is cool) will cost to much for the amount of fun.
For there to be any fun in a drag car there should be more to it than just hitting the button at the right time.
Drag racing would only be fun to me if car setup/gearing/tire choice were all factors.
However, I can see the timing light system being more of a seller. Depends on the price. If its under $100 then Id be tempted to get one. Id race whatever car/truck I had against my buddies with the lights. I do wish tho that there was a readout on the lights system itself that showed trap speed. Not everyone owns a @#%$#% iphone or ipod.
These funny cars and the XO-1 are just traxxas flexing their muscle. They know full well that neither will be big-volume sellers. They just want to keep people talking about their stuff.....and that part seems to be working
04-07-2012, 08:22 PM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
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my 2 cents:
the models, while being fairly well thought out (the 3 stage on remote is cool) will cost to much for the amount of fun.
For there to be any fun in a drag car there should be more to it than just hitting the button at the right time.
Drag racing would only be fun to me if car setup/gearing/tire choice were all factors.
However, I can see the timing light system being more of a seller. Depends on the price. If its under $100 then Id be tempted to get one. Id race whatever car/truck I had against my buddies with the lights. I do wish tho that there was a readout on the lights system itself that showed trap speed. Not everyone owns a @#%$#% iphone or ipod.
These funny cars and the XO-1 are just traxxas flexing their muscle. They know full well that neither will be big-volume sellers. They just want to keep people talking about their stuff.....and that part seems to be working
my 2 cents:
the models, while being fairly well thought out (the 3 stage on remote is cool) will cost to much for the amount of fun.
For there to be any fun in a drag car there should be more to it than just hitting the button at the right time.
Drag racing would only be fun to me if car setup/gearing/tire choice were all factors.
However, I can see the timing light system being more of a seller. Depends on the price. If its under $100 then Id be tempted to get one. Id race whatever car/truck I had against my buddies with the lights. I do wish tho that there was a readout on the lights system itself that showed trap speed. Not everyone owns a @#%$#% iphone or ipod.
These funny cars and the XO-1 are just traxxas flexing their muscle. They know full well that neither will be big-volume sellers. They just want to keep people talking about their stuff.....and that part seems to be working
04-07-2012, 09:20 PM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
Yes its very scale looking but will it be fast????
So it should be able to beat 90% of the other stock traxxas vehicles....
One would assume it should be faster than a tec-4???? traxxas 2nd fastest RTR & 2nd fastest accelerating vehicle. sorry brushless revo guys.
Dont see it beating the X-01 in a drag.... but u never know
So it should be able to beat 90% of the other stock traxxas vehicles....
One would assume it should be faster than a tec-4???? traxxas 2nd fastest RTR & 2nd fastest accelerating vehicle. sorry brushless revo guys.
Dont see it beating the X-01 in a drag.... but u never know
04-07-2012, 09:30 PM
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ORIGINAL: TheKennyKiller
My grandfather used to say ''Some people would complain if they were being hung with a new rope'' and he was a very smart man. Sorry if I was being rude or offensive but rather then trying to start a flame war with me perhaps you should report my posts if that's the way you feel. I think you're funny, it's so cute when people get their knickers in a knot over RC cars. Coo chi coo chi coo, who's a big boy, you are, yes you are.
ORIGINAL: srt10
Wow, hung with a new rope?
Isn't that smart?... not!
Some just have no clue what others are posting or saying cuz there to busy trying to talk rude to members and not about the thread topic... DUH!
Wow, hung with a new rope?
Isn't that smart?... not!
Some just have no clue what others are posting or saying cuz there to busy trying to talk rude to members and not about the thread topic... DUH!
04-07-2012, 10:26 PM
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^
Blah Blah Blah who cares, obsessive compulsive liar. I dont even bother reading his posts.... who does?
Hey guys found some new Vids on the drag car... looking good...
Dont think I will be buying one just yet... would rather spend the cash on some tyres for my real car & do some stauncher burnouts....
Or i could get a drop tank 40l cell for that... hummmm
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tywkM1vJUTo[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkmg60gpKE0[/youtube]
Hows a while back i was going to make my own traxxas drag car... but couldent be bothered finishing it... Still got it someware,packed away
it was a traxxas rustler rear gearbox mount & a cut down Hyper 7 chassis with tamiya knuckles & hacksaw balde suspension lol
Was thinking a rustler VXL gearbox with bandit suspension arms and some big ass revo tyres & touring car wheels up front
Blah Blah Blah who cares, obsessive compulsive liar. I dont even bother reading his posts.... who does?
Hey guys found some new Vids on the drag car... looking good...
Dont think I will be buying one just yet... would rather spend the cash on some tyres for my real car & do some stauncher burnouts....
Or i could get a drop tank 40l cell for that... hummmm
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tywkM1vJUTo[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkmg60gpKE0[/youtube]
Hows a while back i was going to make my own traxxas drag car... but couldent be bothered finishing it... Still got it someware,packed away
it was a traxxas rustler rear gearbox mount & a cut down Hyper 7 chassis with tamiya knuckles & hacksaw balde suspension lol
Was thinking a rustler VXL gearbox with bandit suspension arms and some big ass revo tyres & touring car wheels up front
04-08-2012, 06:03 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
WOW......that was good! And I thought the airplane guys were bad. I don't know anything about rc cars, but do know drag racing, and that car is cool. But, I'm a mopar guy and the jegs pro-stocker( dodge) would be my choice. $500.? Well, stay away from the $50.00 food tabs for about a month and there you go.
04-08-2012, 07:00 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
if i decide to get another rc i'll only use twice, i'll buy one of those tamiya semi kits, not this dragster. as for "traxxas sucks," i don't know. i seem to reach for one of them when i go to run something. best thing i ever did was get a jato. last one i'd ever give up.
04-08-2012, 08:31 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
ORIGINAL: srt10
Why do you think that is??
thanks
ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
All Sidewinders blow up when introduced to a 4 pole motor.
ORIGINAL: Phoenix XB Racer
Didn't the 1st production run of Savage XS have a problem with the ESC frying?
ORIGINAL: srt10
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
thanks
It's almost like you're grasping at straws here.
04-08-2012, 09:41 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
Hmmmm....those rear tires a ballooning quite a bit in the slow mo on that video. If you look closely, there's actually very little rubber contacting the asphalt at that point.
ORIGINAL: phmaximus
^
Blah Blah Blah who cares, obsessive compulsive liar. I dont even bother reading his posts.... who does?
Hey guys found some new Vids on the drag car... looking good...
Dont think I will be buying one just yet... would rather spend the cash on some tyres for my real car & do some stauncher burnouts....
Or i could get a drop tank 40l cell for that... hummmm
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tywkM1vJUTo[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkmg60gpKE0[/youtube]
Hows a while back i was going to make my own traxxas drag car... but couldent be bothered finishing it... Still got it someware,packed away
it was a traxxas rustler rear gearbox mount & a cut down Hyper 7 chassis with tamiya knuckles & hacksaw balde suspension lol
Was thinking a rustler VXL gearbox with bandit suspension arms and some big ass revo tyres & touring car wheels up front
^
Blah Blah Blah who cares, obsessive compulsive liar. I dont even bother reading his posts.... who does?
Hey guys found some new Vids on the drag car... looking good...
Dont think I will be buying one just yet... would rather spend the cash on some tyres for my real car & do some stauncher burnouts....
Or i could get a drop tank 40l cell for that... hummmm
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tywkM1vJUTo[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkmg60gpKE0[/youtube]
Hows a while back i was going to make my own traxxas drag car... but couldent be bothered finishing it... Still got it someware,packed away
it was a traxxas rustler rear gearbox mount & a cut down Hyper 7 chassis with tamiya knuckles & hacksaw balde suspension lol
Was thinking a rustler VXL gearbox with bandit suspension arms and some big ass revo tyres & touring car wheels up front
04-08-2012, 11:37 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
ORIGINAL: srt10
Why do you think that is??
thanks
ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
All Sidewinders blow up when introduced to a 4 pole motor.
ORIGINAL: Phoenix XB Racer
Didn't the 1st production run of Savage XS have a problem with the ESC frying?
ORIGINAL: srt10
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
Forgotten about the hpi stuff that keeps blowin..
thanks
04-08-2012, 04:28 PM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
i run a 4400kv 6pole out-runner that is able to chow down on 600watts and it takes up as much room as a 380.
if i ever build another drag car, that's the setup im doing! over-driven to the moon!
if i ever build another drag car, that's the setup im doing! over-driven to the moon!
04-16-2012, 06:20 AM
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RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
So I took a trip to the traxxas site to look at this. How much are rear tires going to be for this thing? it looks like a cool car, but i just can't see getting a car, and only being able to run it on a "flat" surface every 75ft, and do a u-turn and do it all over again.