djr2096 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Seems to be based on extended Avante chassis with Super Levant body and wheels. Considering the fragility and outdated performance of the AV, as wells as the high price and mediocre looks, the team of Tamiyablog is quite disappointed. Also its specs aren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) The 'Avante Truck' reference came from a stockist listing, it's now called the Vajra (or Vajazzle, Viagra etc) At the minute, it's not clear how much 'Avante' there is, but it's quite a similar layout, going by that little thumbnail on the box Not a great looker and with the Avante's rep for being a bit fragile, not the best base to build a truck on It's difficult to say for sure, but it looks like they may have ditched the big, metal ball ends (looking at rear upright) Edited August 2, 2011 by TWINSET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr2096 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) Fragile is not the word for the Avante! I have an Avante 2001 & that was FRAGILE to say the least! I lost most if not all my races back in 1990 when I raced it. yet won loads with my Hot Shot 2 & Turbo Ultima! Look a great buggy back then, Looks a great buggy now. But that's about it! How the hell is that Suspension gonna work on a truck? It didn't work on a buggy!! Edited August 2, 2011 by djr2096 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger906 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 anyone want to play with my vaj? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr2096 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 anyone want to play with my vaj? Snigger, Snigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 anyone want to play with my vaj? lol, any pictures of said vaj? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr2096 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 I would love to see more pics of any vaj! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Its pronounced ''Varge-Ra'' according the Tamiya Rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr2096 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) Its pronounced ''Varge-Ra'' according the Tamiya Rep. I'm sorry to say I like Vaj better.I think I might get one just so I can offer some one a go on my Vaj :rofl: We men, we never really do grow up do we!! Edited August 3, 2011 by djr2096 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) Its pronounced ''Varge-Ra'' according the Tamiya Rep. Still sounds like a Thundercats prawn star Can't wait for the race reports when it gets rear-ended, rammed or slammed into with one of These Edited August 3, 2011 by TWINSET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr2096 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 "Thundercats prawn star" :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 From Tamiya Japan; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanio Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Is that not the body and wheels off the Super Levante? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Is that not the body and wheels off the Super Levante? yea, read the op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Electro Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Time for something new Tamiya, they are getting like American Movies, find something old and remake it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr2096 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Tamiya seem to be bottom of the pile these days. The re- res & what not are good, but can we have something new?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Tamiya seem to be bottom of the pile these days. The re- res & what not are good, but can we have something new?! In the past 2 years, they have had the TA06, TRF417, TRF511, TRF201, FF03, M06, F104, TA05-VDF, TRF801X and others. Thats more new chassis than Traxxas have made in the same time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm not sure you do want something new..... Because earlier this year they released a new car nobody on here seems to have noticed - the Zahhak. Based around the TRF201 its a totally new 2wd (compared to the non-TRF range) But at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr2096 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 In the past 2 years, they have had the TA06, TRF417, TRF511, TRF201, FF03, M06, F104, TA05-VDF, TRF801X and others. Thats more new chassis than Traxxas have made in the same time period. I must have missed thoughs! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 In the past 2 years, they have had the TA06, TRF417, TRF511, TRF201, FF03, M06, F104, TA05-VDF, TRF801X and others. Thats more new chassis than Traxxas have made in the same time period. TRF's don't count (except the 201) because they aren't actually imported into the UK. But you are right - Traxxas have a much more limited platform range, and in fact have only released 1 new chassis (the Slash/Stampede 4x4) for some time. Everything else is a variation on a theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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