PIPE247 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Experience the speed, power, performance and overall supremacy of RC monster truck bashing with the Vaterra H Edited October 6, 2013 by onroad_mania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Looks great sounds great but on closer inspection looks like its going to suffer the same weak points as the stampede 4x4 ie those driveshafts I reckon thou it will do OK if priced right .You never know it may make Traxxas rethink there silly prices !! but doubt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Looks great sounds great but on closer inspection looks like its going to suffer the same weak points as the stampede 4x4 ie those driveshafts I reckon thou it will do OK if priced right .You never know it may make Traxxas rethink there silly prices !! but doubt These shafts look a much stronger/ better design than the traxxas jobs but suppose we'll have to ain't and see . Hope they are as I really fancy one of these ,if it's anything like the glamis it will be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Dad already fancies one Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Yeah really want one myself anyone know when they hit the shelves ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 There on the M/S site now expected 28/11/13 but just like Traxxas there not cheap http://www.modelsport.co.uk/vaterra-1-10-halix-4wd-monster-truck-rtr/rc-car-products/379608 http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/87863/ There's only a tenner in it ..But the new veterra does have the new traction control type rx but then the stampede has a huge following and a ton of aftermarket stuff and yep before you say it it does need some !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 The traction control / AVC stuff I don't like ... Tho the Spekky would be the first thing to be binned anyway Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Wow pricey at the min there isnt anything else that temps me so its a toss up between the vaterra or stampede .Im not interested in the avc just needs to be durable to get my cash ,Wish they'd leave out the charger and lipo and drop there price's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savagebrum Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 The traction control / AVC stuff I don't like ... Tho the Spekky would be the first thing to be binned anyway Jack. if you just going to bin the rx I'd quite happily have it off you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I would go for the Stampede 4x4 VXL over this, it's about the same money and you can't beat the module style design and hop-ups Traxxas offers. Vaterra are excellent quality and they've done great with every model so far, I can see this one doing well too, especially if the price drops even 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 ^^ +1 on that .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nitroholic Posted October 4, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2013 Is it me ... Am I getting old and cynical... But it just looks to me as though the price of RC's is getting utterly stupid. You want a Stampede 4x4 ..and it will cost you the best part of 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Too expensive !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Traction control on an RC, what!? It's bad enough on 1/1's lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Doktor Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) Way too expensive. Used 1/8th brushless trucks in a very good condition can be bought for the same or even less. I wonder, how much of the price would drop, if it was sold without that traction control and gyro??? Maybe I am a caveman, but the simpler and literally "more primitive " the RC is, the better and user-friendlier for a basher it becomes. And that holds true for the electronics too ( except for racers who need to adjust different settings for multiple tracks etc) If this car is aiming for bashers, IMHO it would sell better without the traction control. A reduced price would surely make it more attractive. Just my 2 cents... BTW, what does it mean "viscous torque vectoring differentials" ? Is it just a normal oil filled diff or something like a Losi 8ight smart diff??? Edited October 4, 2013 by Mr. Doktor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collective itch Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Is it me ... Am I getting old and cynical... But it just looks to me as though the price of RC's is getting utterly stupid. You want a Stampede 4x4 ..and it will cost you the best part of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 With the helion invictus at 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN 35 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I like the look of the avc/traction control - and it looks like a nice truck -but you guys are right - stuffs getting pricey although we all used to be happy with 27mghz and brushed motors when it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 its alot of money but i still want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Honeybadger Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Surely its part of the fun trying to control it? Personally I like it when it doesn't grip and is a challenge to drive. Sounds like an expensive solution to a problem bashers dont have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I'm all for new kits and experiences but driver assist? Not in this life, I was humming and ahhing about whether or not to give it the time of day as I like the glamis kit very much but as soon as I saw price of it I was put right off.. If they did an artr say 70 quid cheaper I'd perhaps give it a look.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Yeah i really really like the look of it but theres just so much more i can get for that type of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Nothing wrong with the basic design and layout....but the whole concept of having stability control ruins it for me. I would just turn it off and that's not good...because I have paid for it whether I want it or not. What you are left with is an overpriced 1/10 4WD monster truck, and we already have the Stampede 4x4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Nothing wrong with the basic design and layout....but the whole concept of having stability control ruins it for me. I would just turn it off and that's not good...because I have paid for it whether I want it or not. What you are left with is an overpriced 1/10 4WD monster truck, and we already have the Stampede 4x4!I agree, as far as I can see it's in no man's land, too expensive for newbs who may or may not benefit from the stability "features" and to expensive for the committed hobbyist who couldn't give a toss about the stability "features" and already has radio gear and a full clip of lipos and chargers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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