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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2004Traxxas Revo
I assume everyone's already seen this: http://www.traxxas.com/REVO/  SignatureL.V.X., brother mouse http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog Wow! This is the first I've seen of it. John > I assume everyone's already seen this: > http://www.traxxas.com/REVO/ I'd like to have one built up with the Novak brushless HV-Maxx system... Dirk > Wow! > This is the first I've seen of it. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> I assume everyone's already seen this: >> http://www.traxxas.com/REVO/ The REVO is a nitro truck. -SW > I'd like to have one built up with the Novak brushless HV-Maxx system... > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.648 / Virus Database: 415 - Release Date: 3/31/2004 >>>> http://www.traxxas.com/REVO/ >> I'd like to have one built up with the Novak brushless HV-Maxx system... > The REVO is a nitro truck. Do you have no imagination? :-P ;-) Jonny I know this is a late reply but I just came across the site. How do yo like your Revo? I am thinking about getting one next month and wante to know how durable it is and if you have had any problems with you truck. Also is there anything I need to know about this truck before buy one. It will be my first nitro R/C so I am kind of curious abou them -- mrjerry > I know this is a late reply but I just came across the site. How do you > like your Revo? I am thinking about getting one next month and wanted > to know how durable it is and if you have had any problems with your It's extremely durable. There will be problems with any model. > truck. Also is there anything I need to know about this truck before I > buy one. It will be my first nitro R/C so I am kind of curious about > them. It's a fairly complicated truck for a first nitro, but people have done it before. I think it's easier to wrench on in some ways (better fasteners than T-maxx, fewer components). Signaturehttp://cbsrmt.mousetrap.net/RMTdb/ CBS Radio Mystery Theater database CBSRMT uploads each day in <news:alt.binaries.sounds.radio.cbsrmt> http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ our ex-racer greyhound http://www.mousetrap.net/~mouse/cs.html How to get good phone support > I'd like to have one built up with the Novak brushless HV-Maxx system... But what would they call it? The E-REVO? The EEVO? I would buy an electric version of that truck in a heartbeat. Really. Rick R. >> I'd like to have one built up with the Novak brushless HV-Maxx >> system... [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Rick R. REVO "B-Type" for brushless, or REVO "E-Type" for electric? Or to go completely JDM about it: REVO Type-B or REVO Type-E... I'd like to think that someone will make a direct replacement chassis for the Revo to convert it. I think I'll go check on how many parts are needed to switch from a T-Maxx to an E-Maxx. Be back later... Dirk (p.s. good to see you around again, Rick...) Cowabunga. Hadn't been to the Traxxas site in a while. What a moose! Wonder what kind of dollar tag they'll be slamming on that!? Of course, being a holiday and the first day of decent weather here in western NY, your post got me distracted from things I *should* be doing and fired up to fire up our TMaxx. Man, it's been a long winter!! Bert > I assume everyone's already seen this: > http://www.traxxas.com/REVO/ SignatureTo all who have served or are serving the cause of freedom, from whatever country, whether in peace or in war, at home or abroad, thank you. "Let's roll!" Todd Beamer, Flight 93, September 11, 2001. Here is the link to preorder from www.towerhobbies.com for $479 http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGZD9**&P=7 -S > Cowabunga. Hadn't been to the Traxxas site in a while. What a moose! > Wonder what kind of dollar tag they'll be slamming on that!? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > I assume everyone's already seen this: > > http://www.traxxas.com/REVO/ >Subject: Traxxas Revo >From: frater mus >I assume everyone's already seen this: >http://www.traxxas.com/REVO/ Thanks for posting the info on the REVO. I'm not a big Traxxas fan, but I really respect their engineers for trying something new. I love the engineering and forethought that went into this vehicle. The suspension and chassis look very well laid out. The whole design looks like it is geared toward keeping CG, & the entire vehicle's profile much lower (than other monster trucks) I have always thought that poor cornering ability was the drawback of all monsters. It seems the folks at Traxxas have made an attempt to produce a 4wd monster that can actually turn at some speed with out flipping over. That cantilevered shock setup eliminates the tall shock towers, enabling the body to mount much lower. In the videos, this thing looks silky-smooth over the roughest terrain. When the REVO is released, (after they have some time to work out some of the *bugs*), I may just break down and buy my next Traxxas vehicle. Very nice analysis, Divrdan007, from slim information. You're right, the thing looks to be much more thoroughly thought out than the TMaxx for instance. My reaction to the long suspension reach that's visible in the videos is it looks like an octopus on speed. Getting those shocks protected is a huge plus - beginners like myself spend a lot of time (and money unfortunately) repairing or replacing them. Bert > Thanks for posting the info on the REVO. > I'm not a big Traxxas fan, but I really respect their engineers for trying [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > When the REVO is released, (after they have some time to work out some of > the *bugs*), I may just break down and buy my next Traxxas vehicle. SignatureTo all who have served or are serving the cause of freedom, from whatever country, whether in peace or in war, at home or abroad, thank you. "Let's roll!" Todd Beamer, Flight 93, September 11, 2001. The Revo is more of a race truck than a monster..Thus it does not handle like a monster(takes corners faster) I think this will make a new breed of trucks and is not a replacement for the t-maxx and all others. Most of my vehicles have been from traxxas and UI have been in this game for a long ime. I find thier prices resonable and thier products very durable. They may not be pro race level but many people have gotten thier start from Traxxas because of thier durability...completeness and price. John > Very nice analysis, Divrdan007, from slim information. You're right, > the thing looks to be much more thoroughly thought out than the TMaxx [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > "Let's roll!" Todd Beamer, Flight 93, September 11, 2001. I always wondered when they were going to release a fully race-tuned Maxx. I guess they decided to go back to the drawing board and start over. The suspension on that thing is just mesmerizing. Rick R. $.479.00 for this VIXEN is not exactly R/C economizing at its best. Its $.140 up on the price of a T-MAXX, which is alot of money for hop-ups to possibly even better the REVO look? As an ameteur RC enthusiaste, i find the T-MAXX just fine. With all the power from the TRX 2.5, the chassis, once tuned, is very stable at speed. i think only the "die hards" will rush for the REVO initially. > $.479.00 for this VIXEN is not exactly R/C economizing at its best. > Its $.140 up on the price of a T-MAXX, which is alot of money for > hop-ups to possibly even better the REVO look? The trucks look nothing like each other -- the REVO is a ground-up redesign with few similarities to a T-Maxx. Rick R. To be fair, I found some other places in case you dont always want to g to Tower. You can also preorder at these other places: http://www.rcpioneers.com/ http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/ http://www.hobbytron.com/ http://www.ehobbies.com -- pixelrat Well, for T-Maxxers the new truck adds another layer of perhaps unnecessary complexity. While I appreciate the great new features and love the look, and could probably be talked into buying a revo at the lhs, there is a certain amount of hooliganism and hilarity built into the current Maxx that makes for some great RC'ing. It's always about time isn't it. I like to spend a little time wrenching to simplify and beef my Maxx and just go bashing day after day week after week etc. How quickly can I repair an RC vehicle and get running is probably THE ultimate consideration. Later! Alex > Well, for T-Maxxers the new truck adds another layer of perhaps > unnecessary complexity. I don't understand this complaint. The REVO has: -- larger shocks, which are well-protected. -- twin steering servos, for less chance of servo damage. -- beefy sealed telescoping drive axles, sealed suspension pivot balls, and plastic shields for all hardware that protrudes below the chassis. -- shields for all hardware that protrudes below the main chassis. How does any of this increase complexity or decrease reliability? If anything, there are fewer points of failure, and the points of failure are better protected. > etc. How quickly can I repair an RC vehicle and get running is probably THE > ultimate consideration. The REVO appears less prone to external damage than the Maxx. Rick R. >> etc. How quickly can I repair an RC vehicle and get running is probably THE >> ultimate consideration. > > The REVO appears less prone to external damage than the Maxx. My conversations with folks at Traxxas who have run the truck indicate it is somewhat tougher than T-Maxx (too early to tell) and definitely easier to work on. We'll know for sure once we get our paws on one. SignatureL.V.X., brother mouse http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog I Agreee with Rick Russel, I have no Doubt that i would be easily be talked into buying one. If not just for the good looks. From my experience with the T-Maxx (whole 3 months of it) the only part that needs protection is the front bulkhead. which is easily sorted once converted to aliminium. I havent heard of people breaking shocks or Steering servos. |
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