by sunny on December 6, 2010
One of the more interesting RC releases to hit the shelves this holiday season, the Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL injects one of the scene's most popular monster trucks with a full-time 4WD. Not only is the ride brutish in appearance, the performance should live up to everything you expect from anything that looks this badass.
Fully-assembled and painted, the truck can be driven right out of the box at over 40 mph. Trade in the default batteries (Power Cell 8.4V NiMH) for a 3S LiPo and that shoots up to a whopping 60 mph over whatever terrain you can throw its way.
The Stampede 4x4 VXL comes with an all new rigid chassis, based partly on the design from the award-winning Slash 4X4, that fully integrates the individual components for an efficient and compact layout . Details of the truck include a brushless Velineon 3500 motor, VXL-3S ESC, fully-waterproofed electronics, adjustable four-position wheelie bar, dual-bellcrank steering, unique shock guards for the suspension arms and shocks, new heavy-duty driveshafts, All-Star black chrome wheels and Talon multi-terrain tires.
All-weather and all-terrain, the Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL is being billed as a 100% monster truck that handles like a racing machine. It's available now, priced at $695.
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Specifications
Length: 19.69 Inches (500mm) / 15.63 Inches (397mm) without wheelie bar
Front Track: 13.39 Inches (340mm)
Rear Track: 13.39 Inches (340mm)
Center Ground Clearance: 2.90 Inches (74mm)
Weight: 66.45oz (1.88kg)
Height (overall): 9.21 Inches (234mm)
Wheelbase: 10.83 Inches (275mm)
Shock Length: Long (front), XXLong (rear)
Tire Diameter: 4.80 Inches (122mm) (front and rear)
Wheels (front/rear): 2.8" Black-Chrome (All-Star™)
Wheel Diameter: 2.8 Inches (72mm) Outer; 2.8 Inches (72mm) Inner
by sunny on February 2, 2010
Followers of RC touring cars will definitely find delight in the Schumacher Fusion 28, one of the hands-down fastest nitro racers in the manufacturer's line. Meant to go neck-to-neck with the fastest competition, this 1/10th scale super saloon is a speed demon of the highest order.
Hailed by some as the "most exciting touring car ever created," it boasts the powerful Schumacher X28 (4.5cc) engine (2.85 hp at 33,000 rpm), which is built by legendary Italian builders, Picco. Tuned for high-speed racing, it boasts blistering on-road speeds of up to 80mph, making this car strictly reserved for more advanced RC fanatics.
The Schumacher Nitro Fusion 28 comes with a three-speed transmission (making for quick acceleration), a fully-adjustable 4WD suspension (which should ensure smooth handling), championship-based foam tires and a 4mm thick anodized aluminum chassis. To help you with getting the hang of the controls, Schumacher packed in a finely-tuned braking system that should help you build up confidence on your way to mastering your car's controls.
It brings very aggressive styling by way of the pre-trimmed body shell (based on the Nissan Skyline GT-R), in-your-face decals, durable white wheels and sporty rear wing. It's available as a ready-to-run, requiring only 10% nitro with synthetic oil fuel, 12 AA batteries and a cordless torque drill.
Serious RC hobbyists need a serious car for high-speed on-road racing. The Schumacher Nitro Fusion 28 RTR is about as threatening as they come. With innate power and a decent selection of upgrade parts, it's the kind of racer that can strike fear among the competition.
Specifications:
- Power Source: NITRO
- Model Type: 4WD, ON-ROAD, LEISURE
- Length: 420mm
- Width: 200mm
- Top Speed: 80 mph
- Build State: 90% or RTR
More info here
by sunny on February 1, 2010
"Sensational" is a word that Schumacher uses to describes the Manic RTR. With a massive twin cylinder engine, four-wheel drive and all the monster truck looks you can handle, that sounds about right.
A 1/8th scale giant of a ride, it comes with a pre-cut and pre-mounted polycarbonate shell, available in two different colors (blue and yellow). It sports multi-spoke chrome wheels with pre-glued threaded tires and aggressive decals that make it look downright mean. Like it's about to devour your cat. Really.
Want real, no-nonsense monster truck power? Schumacher had exactly that in mind with their huge 36 cu in (6cc) twin cylinder engine, which delivers twice the torque and power that you'd normally be playing with. It pairs up quite nicely with the 125 cc fuel tank, which should see you through a generous amount of runtime.
The Manic RTR sets itself apart from other twin-engined monster trucks with one thing: the setup. In this truck, motors are synchronized so that starting both engines will only require a single roto electric starter system. It uses a single carburettor and clutch setup too, eliminating many of the problems that typically come with a more traditional configuration.
Other notable features include a 70mm suspension, 4WD transmission and an easy-to-configure digital pistol grip radio for control. Do note that this is quite an expensive rig, so damaging this during runs won't only break your heart but your wallet too. There aren't many hop-ups available either (since it's pretty new), but the stock parts should provide topnotch performance on their own.
Yes, the Schumacher Manic RTR is high-end. If you're serious about your monster trucks, though, it's tough not to find this machine downright appealing.
Specifications:
- Power Source: NITRO
- Model Type: 4WD, OFF-ROAD, Leisure
- Length: 460mm
- Width: 400mm
- Equipment Needed:
- Nitro Starter Set (G852)
- 12 x 'AA' Batteries (G718)
- Fuel (10%-20% Nitro with Synthetic Oil)
- Cordless Torque Drill or Roto start (G857)
More details at Schumacher
