Ocdcbr Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 We have 1 of those for my boys for Xmas!... In laws work in China and brought it over. They know they can't use it but still wanted it! Lol. £100... Instead of £250+? Here.... Though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatWheels Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Lots of chat about shock upgrades and different wheels and tyres and different versions of the X-maxx? Is this nonsense why would they release cars with different parts so close to release date? I wonder what version is getting packed in the UK container? I wish they would hurry up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) If the container has been at sea for a few weeks, they might all have the flawed components. However, I read on another forum that the weaknesses were only on the original 80 trucks, these were only sold to Traxxas employees or hobby shop workers (apparently), and that the trucks for general release had all had the rims and shocks sorted. Just passing on what I've read. Edited December 20, 2015 by Tug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khevolution Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Am no where near in a position to buy one, and am slightly jealous of the people who are, but i for one hope that it does sell well, and other manufacturers learn from this, when it comes to us as consumers, having innovation in the market place can only be a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I reckon the 'X' is as much 'niche' as RC is niche - as in 'EVERYONE' (teenager and above and/or bloke with a Man Cave) who see's it wants one - non RCers as well! Perhaps 1 in 20 can afford one above other normal living costs 'budgeted'. Of these perhaps 1 in 10 will go for one ... I reckon that's HUGE!! Everything I've seen looks fantastic - it's moved the bar from previous expectations of MT's, like the Savage then LST did cf the original Maxxes. I've joked about it several times within this thread, but apart from serious major surgery - and re-investment - I reckon there's no way we'll see a 'gasser' variant - needs a completely different chassis - bit of a shame. If they could sort of link up again with Monster Jam this could be even more interesting - those back-flips were so similar to 'the real thing', against the wall. To those who've ordered - I hope you REALLY enjoy it - jealous - MOI? - TOO RIGHT!! To those thinking, can afford it, want it, not yet pushed the button - what are you waiting for? YUP, I LIKE IT!! Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Forget the gasser version, this is Traxxas, it's not part of their core business. They aim towards noobs, offering them an easy "plug and play" experience. Sure, they still sell nitro machines, but they stopped doing kits some years ago, RTRs only now. Traxxas have designed this to try and make largescale electric a more viable option, both in terms of purchase price and runtime. At approximately 750 notes and 40 minutes from 8400mah, I'd say they've done well, very well. I'll leave it at that and not get on my soap box about the proprietary servo and motor mounting or the sintered steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 .....or the gimmick...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I think that the point about the X-Maxx is that it looks like it is good enough for someone to run it as is straight out of the box and have fun with it. Of course the more experienced won't be satisfied with "good enough" and will start "improving" it but what's wrong with that? . John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 52 minutes ago, Tug said: If the container has been at see for a few weeks, they might all have the flawed components. However, I read on another forum that the weaknesses were only on the original 80 trucks, these were only sold to Traxxas employees or hobby shop workers (apparently), and that the trucks for general release had all had the rims and shocks sorted. Just passing on what I've read. Sea! Got you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 About theses so called 80 trucks. if it was true then the next batch of upgraded ones would still be untested. Also new molds would of had to be made. this truck is walking a fine line as making it stronger is easy but doing it while keeping the weight down is going to be hard to do. because at some point if to much weight is added it will need a bigger combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Perhaps the container is here, and some erstwhile Traxxas employee is busy fitting the 'new' parts to the shipment, hence the delay? Hasn't there been talk of castle releasing an X specific combo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 castle said it is going to make a combo to fit it. no other info or specs yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 With a modified bracket the 1717 will be a perfect fit imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 1 hour ago, jony nitro said: Sea! Got you Dammit! Had to edit that, couldn't leave it. I always proof-read, can't believe I missed that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 1717 will be perfect for this, there aren't many cars that the 1717 isn't too powerful for, but this would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Backflips! making sure its waterproof https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dmd6n4DZ_ZY Edited December 20, 2015 by sean-vrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatWheels Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 80 monster trucks is quite a lot considering only about 4 people seems to have posted videos in the past 4 weeks? 80 trucks with defective wheels and shocks ? I am sceptical and think it's all talk myself although I could be wrong as I am no expert when it comes to launching a new RC car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 5 hours ago, khevolution said: Am no where near in a position to buy one, and am slightly jealous of the people who are, but i for one hope that it does sell well, and other manufacturers learn from this, when it comes to us as consumers, having innovation in the market place can only be a good thing. Khev ... Want one? From about 6 months from now, check out Dollarhobbyz' site - there'll be X''s split up. By that time, there'll be knowledge of which are the 'real' hopups you require. Doubtless Traxxbum will have alloy shock caps, wheel hexes. Doubtless Hot Racing, Proline and perhaps RPM will have come to the party. Gears, mounts; Wheels, tyres, bodies; Arms, various - respectively. Rumour has it CC are already 'developing something', despite probably having supplied the original power parts!! From the above, I'd select which I'd get from Traxxbum, which I'd go for from others, and produce what my Dad used to call a 'Bitser' - laughing. Maybe it lasts 2 years, but end of day - you'll have a stunning truck!! Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Looking in the MT section, there's a self righting Stampede 4WD now - Traxxbum must have bought LOADS of diffs!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khevolution Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 1 hour ago, atom3624 said: Khev ... Want one? From about 6 months from now, check out Dollarhobbyz' site - there'll be X''s split up. By that time, there'll be knowledge of which are the 'real' hopups you require. Doubtless Traxxbum will have alloy shock caps, wheel hexes. Doubtless Hot Racing, Proline and perhaps RPM will have come to the party. Gears, mounts; Wheels, tyres, bodies; Arms, various - respectively. Rumour has it CC are already 'developing something', despite probably having supplied the original power parts!! From the above, I'd select which I'd get from Traxxbum, which I'd go for from others, and produce what my Dad used to call a 'Bitser' - laughing. Maybe it lasts 2 years, but end of day - you'll have a stunning truck!! Al. That is usually how i play the game. good to know where to look first though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 7 hours ago, FatWheels said: Lots of chat about shock upgrades and different wheels and tyres and different versions of the X-maxx? Is this nonsense why would they release cars with different parts so close to release date? I wonder what version is getting packed in the UK container? I wish they would hurry up! Again just speculation. The original 80 had fairly thin plastic wheels, there are thicker wheels now, which should ship with the release date ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Were the thin, aka light wheels to help limit weight, aiding the 'self-righting' party trick? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 $75 for a Clear Shell. I'm not trusting myself to paint anything complicated on one of those bad boys! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 when i first see that price i was thinking it seems low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Unless that translates to 75 quid.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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