Here it is, Traxxas's Rock Crawler... The Summit!
 

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[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!

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Not at all what I imagined...this is much cooler!

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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...

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HOLY @#$%^&^&* ! Thats pretty frickin cool ! I didnt realize it was gonna be REVO based !

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You, guys watch that intro video... holy crap...

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It fits into the Super class: New 3.8" Geode™ wheels with beadlock-style sidewall protectors mount securely to aluminum 17mm hex hubs

It's sad its just a Revo, it's not a crawler its a basher.

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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;)

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I love it, will most likely be buying one once I fix my stampede and rc18t

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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....

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I would like to see a nitro version.

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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.

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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.

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You have a link? I couldnt find it.[:o]

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Ok I'm not really a traxxas fan but that it the most awesome R/C truck I've ever seen.

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Try this

[link=http://www.traxxas.com/products/video/5610summit/5610_01.htm]http://www.traxxas.com/products/video/5610summit/5610_01.htm[/link]

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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?

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I would guess $400-$425 will be the street price.

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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 [:@]

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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.

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It does with the platic bumpers and fake cage, but imagine a flat black early 50's body with everything basically dyed black. I'm not to worried about looks because those of course would change if someone (maybe I will) got the truck. I wanna see how it performs for the most part.

Its like an E-revo and a rock crawler put together! I hope its waterproof.:D

Edit: Taking a closer look, I'm not sure how long the actuator will hold up on the t-locker being plastic and all.

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Hmm my E-revo may need a buddy depending on the price...

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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.

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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

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Well said...Thats why i want one.So i can bash then when i feel like it i can lower the gear ratio and lock the diffs and do some off-roading/crawling.....

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EXACTLY ! Who wouldnt want a "go anywhere" rig like this ! An MT that can crawl , a crawler that can go fast and jump ? sign me up !

BTW , the only real advantage of a solid axel crawler is lower CG and enclosed axels , independant suspensions can have as much if not more articulation than a solid axel machine , plus no suspension linkages too get hung up on objects .

Not saying this is better than other crawlers (I do not own one) , but with as versitile as this one is I would have too give it a long look if I was buying a new truck .

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Now people just need to create or find some 'hybrid' tracks to run this one.
This could really open a whole new class though, think about it. One of the plusses with Rock Crawling is you don't really need a designated track to have a competition, just find some rocks in the middle of nowhere, meet up with a bunch of friends, lay down some cones, get some judges and you're good for the day.

Now we will have a truck that can handle rocks to some extent, and that is fast enough on normal terrain too, that can race on pretty much any surface, prepared or not. Just gather up some friends, go out to the middle of nowhere, lay down some cones and you have yourself a track for the day. No pansies whining about how this part of the track is too rocky or that part will cause wrecks, here's a truck that will pretty much handle whatever you throw at it and a good hybrid track will test many skill sets, not just one or two.

In that way the "trackless" racing club can become a possibility, kinda like "outlaw" paintball or mountain biking but with no actual danger to the public (or racers themselves).

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anyine know the ACTUAL price on one?i'm already ready to start sellin my cars!Anyone want a rustler?;):D:)

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This is close to the PERFECT truck IMO. Anywhere, anytime. Water, rocks, speed, OK!:D I'm glad they're developing new technologies for the RC industry. It's been a while since the REVO came out with the last HUGE development in tech, but this is great! I hope other companies follow suit.

Kudos to Traxxas, esp for teaming w/ Castle Creations on the Brushless REVO. Good marketing and perfect truck for the system!

Ok, I'm really starting to like traxxas. The slash and slayer were cool; although Rustler/REVO remakes, still very cool. Now, these two trucks are AWESOME!

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Okay, I was gonna get a slash and pimp it out, but now...... I'M GETTING A SUMMIT!!!!!! I'll save up and get that its too perfect. I didn't read to much about it does't anyone have an idea when its released? Holy crap that thing is awsome!!!!!!

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I agree, Traxxas really had a great idea with this one. Now just imagine the Summit with the MMM in it. mmmmmmmmmm :D

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Hahahaha! That'd be awesome.

Here's the MSRP of both trucks! LOL!

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...27&C=PKHORI&B=

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Tower does that just to play games with y'all, remember when the VXL was announced, they pulled the same thing, $500. or something and it was later reduced to the real price when the date got closer.

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I said the same in another post. I'm guessing $600 + $100 for the B-REVO.

Robby, ain't it the truth. Those trucks are beauties...:D

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Yeah, there could be races where the beginning is like a normal track except much longer so they wont have to run laps, ending with a final crawl to the finish line. That, my friends, would be epic

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I don't like crawlers because they are slow, but I would buy this because it has the high range gear. Traxxas just keeps making cool stuff that is in a class by itself.

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Yeah. I remember the wars about which class the REVO should be in... Good times. lol

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Good job Traxx, I know many people were expecting a comp class crawler with solid axles, and I have to say that I was expecting it too, but this is an innovation in a class of it's own. Traxxas really thought about the ease of use for the newcomer with this truck, the ability to crawl with the high range ratio is very innovated, as well as the axle lock system though I think that may become a weak point on the truck. I personally have no interest in it, partially cause my RTR days are mostly over;), and because I guess I have more productive things to put my cash to. This truck will look very appealing to the newcomer and I know thats number 1 for Traxxas, but I think some of us more experienced guys are being left in the dust a bit.

Tom.

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I love this side of the forums. The Off-Road Electric forum is exploding with harsh comments saying how bad, "this sucks, it's not a crawler, just a remake!" I love how everyone's cool here and accepts that new technology is in the makes and that at least Traxxas is making steps forward, not back.

THANKS GUYS! You make this fun! I'm excited to see this, unlike other party-poopers... They don't express their opinions, THEY FORCE-FEED IT!!![&:]

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I agree, I haven't been a fan of Traxxas since having a T-Maxx and E-Maxx and actually swore off thier products, but they are comming up with some really good ideas lately and they have a few vehicles I would love to have. Now if only I had some money lol.