by sunny on February 22, 2013
When I was a little kid, I wanted my first car to be a funny car. After watching them race on TV, how can you not? They ran incredibly fast right out the gates and looked downright ridiculous with those tiny front tires. Of course, getting a funny car in real life never happened, but I'd gladly settle for the Traxxas NHRA Funny Car.
Four models are available, all of them from the 17-time champion John Force Racing team: Courtney Force, Mike Neff, Robert Hight and John Force. And these don't just replicate the cars' funny looks -- they perform like them, too, boasting lots of power and crazy speed right out of the starting line (it comes with a wheelie bar to help transfer weight to the rear during launch).
The Traxxas NHRA Funny Car is a 1/8-scale racer that really takes it up a notch in the realism department, with tilt-up bodies, tube-style chassis, sticky belted slicks and accurate detailing. Want to hold your own races in the backyard track you built? Sure. Combine it with the DTS-1 Drag Timing System and the Traxxas Link application on the TQi docking base to stage your full-on accurate drag race simulations up to distances of 330 feet. While the replicas won't quite run with the same 8,000 horsepower engines of real funny cars, the ET-2400 brushless motor and ET-3s power system aren't too shabby either, powering the vehicle to a whopping 70+ mph.
You can pick up the Traxxas NHRA Funny Car now, priced at $529.
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SPECS
Length: 27.24 inches (692mm)
Front Track: 9 inches (229mm)
Rear Track: 9.17 inches (233mm)
Center Ground Clearance: 0.47 inches (12mm)
Weight: 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg) (w/o battery)
Height (overall): 8 inches (203mm)
Wheelbase: 15.31 inches (389mm)
Front Shock Length: 1.08 inches (27.5mm)
Rear Shock Length: 1.89 inches (48mm)
Front Tires (pre-glued): Race Replica Front Tires (2.6" x 0.65")
Rear Tires (pre-glued): Belted Slick Rear (4.29" x 2")
Front Wheels: 2" Drag Race Replica Narrow 5-Spoke
(mirror-chrome)
Rear Wheels: 3.3" Drag Race Replica Dish 5-Spoke
(mirror-chrome)
Speed Control Type: Traxxas ET-3s Electronic Speed Control
Forward/Staging/Reverse/Brake
Motor (electric): Traxxas ET-2400 Brushless (2400 Kv)
Transmission: Single-Speed
Overall Drive Ratio: 4.86 (stock, out-of-box)
by sunny on December 20, 2012
While it's always hard to pick one vehicle as the best in a category, the Traxxas Nitro Slash 2WD SC Truck will probably figure prominently in any such discussion. And it's no surprise with the ride's mix of heavyweight horsepower, lightweight chassis and performance parts.
Topping the features list is the award-winning TRX 3.3 engine, which propels the 1/10-scale racer into a whopping 50+ mph out of the box. That's right -- zero modifications. Paired with a 1500cc fuel tank, it can make for a whole lot of fun driving. Engine features include a precision composite slide carburetor, PowerTune™ cooling head, dyno-proven IPS crankshaft, multi-port rear exhaust, and the starting convenience of the exclusive Traxxas EZ-Start®system.
Built for performance, the Traxxas Nitro Slash 2WD SC Truck comes with adjustable slipper clutch, disc brake, race-inspired suspension geometry, and S1 compound tires. It's also equipped extra tough, with a 6061-T6 aluminum chassis, full rubber-sealed ball bearings, and steel-composite planetary gear differential with hardened steel gears. Other features include a large diameter disc brake, a tuned pipe exhaust system, hex hardware, SCT chrome-center wheels and BFGoodrich MudTerrain tires.
Shipped as a complete package, it comes with a detailed setup topped with an officially licensed race replica body. Available for this release are the Mark Jenkins Edition (#25 Traxxas), the Chad Hord Edition (#9 BOSS Snowplow), the Robby Gordon Edition (#7 Speed Energy) and the Rob MacCacharen Edition (#21 MOPAR).
Want one? The Traxxas Nitro Slash 2WD SC Truck will hit stores in January, priced at $399.99.
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Specifications
Length:22.24 Inches (565mm)
Front Track:11.65 Inches (296mm)
Rear Track:11.65 Inches (296mm)
Weight (no fuel):7.78lbs (3.53kg)
Height (overall):7.40 Inches (188mm)
Wheelbase:13.07 Inches (332mm)
Front Shock Length:Long Ultra Shock
Rear Shock Length:XXLong Ultra Shock
Front Tires:BFGoodrich®2.2" (Pre-Glued with Inserts)
Rear Tires:BFGoodrich® 2.2" (Pre-Glued with Inserts)
Front Wheels:2.2" Short Course Race Replica
Rear Wheels: 2.2" Short Course Race Replica
Gear Ratio:2.81
Transmission:Nitro Magnum 281
Differential Type:Steel Composite Planetary
Chassis Structure/Material:2.5mm, 6061-T6 Blue-Anodized Aluminum
Brake Type:Steel Disc with semi-metallic pads
Drive System:Shaft-Driven 2WD
Steering:Bellcrank with integrated servo saver
Radio System:TQ 2.4GHz (2-Channel)
Engine (fuel-powered):TRX® 3.3 Racing Engine with EZ-Start®
Fuel Tank Capacity:150cc
Top Speed:50+mph
by sunny on April 9, 2012
I've always found NHRA drag racing to be a rare treat, with cars that run both mind-blowingly fast and ridiculously odd at the same time. If you feel the same way, you can now bring the same unique entertainment to the local tracks with these Traxxas NHRA Funny Car RC replicas.
Rigged to do wheelies and accelerate at furious paces, the 1/8-scale racers will burn through tracks the exact same way as the full-throttle hot rods they've been modeled after. Four licensed tilt-up bodies (yes, they flip upwards) are available -- Courtney Force, Mike Neff, Robert Hight and John Force -- each one cut and decaled to mimic the actual ride.
The Traxxas 1/8 NHRA Funny Car features a realistic "tube-style" chassis, complete with a dummy fuel tank and a driver's roll cage to accurately recreate the original versions. It comes with a wheelie bar built-in, allowing it to transfer weight straight to the rear wheels right out of the starting line.
While it won't get anywhere near real funny cars' ridiculous 8,000-hp engines, the vehicle does pack an ET-3s brushless power system that can push the ride at speeds of over 70 mph. To make the funny car experience even more realistic, Traxxas is also selling a separate DTS-1 Drag Timing System, which lets you set up a realistic drag strip complete with dual-beam staging, speed traps and high-intensity LED lighting displays.
No exact release date is available, but the Traxxas 1/8-Scale NHRA Funny Cars will be priced at $499 when they do hit stores.
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by sunny on December 5, 2011
The selling point for the Traxxas XO-1 is dead simple: "100+ MPH out of the box." Seriously, do you need anything else to make RC fans drool?
Measuring 27 inches long, this isn't a compact racer for leisurely racing around your local tracks. Heck, no. Designed strictly for expert RC drivers, this is a serious piece of equipment that performs like a real car. Only smaller.
The Traxxas XO-1 can hit 100 mph in as little as five seconds, going from 0 to 60 in just 2.3 ticks. You don't need to tweak any part of the vehicle to reach those speeds, although Traxxas requires you to tune it using a downloadable iPhone app (called Traxxas Link) that can dock into the all-new Traxxas TQI radio system. With the app, you get a full-color graphical UI that lets you optimize the radio to achieve the downright ridiculous numbers.
Specs include a 1650 Kv Big Block brushless motor, Castle Mamba ESC, shaft-driven 4WD, bellcrank steering and sealed hardened steel bevel differential. Notable features include numerous machined aluminum parts, SS dual-CV driveshafts, onboard air-management system and the patent-pending Cush Drive for absorbing drivetrain shocks.
Billed as the world's fastest "ready-to-race" supercar, the Traxxas XO-1 will retail for $1099.99.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 27 inches (686mm)
Front Track: 11.61 inches (295mm)
Rear Track: 11.81 inches (300mm)
Center Ground Clearance: 0.59 inches (15mm)
Weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) (w/o batteries)
10.3 lbs (4.67 kg) (with batteries)
Height (overall): 5 inches (127.5mm)
Wheelbase: 15.91 inches (404mm)
Front Shock Length: 3.27 inches (83mm)
Rear Shock Length: 3.39 inches (86mm)
Front Tires (pre-glued): Belted Slick Front (4.29" x 1.7")
Rear Tires (pre-glued): Belted Slick Rear (4.29" x 2")
Front Wheels: 3.3" Split-Spoke™ (black-chrome)
with 17mm splined hex
Rear Wheels: 3.3" Split-Spoke™ (black-chrome)
with 17mm splined hex
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by sunny on October 2, 2011
Having been purpose-built for high-level all-terrain performance, the F-150 SVT Raptor is easily one of the most powerful rides available to off-road enthusiasts. The Traxxas RTR F-150 Raptor SVT is a replica model that brings the same rugged features in a 1/10-scale radio-controlled package.
Designed for all-terrain driving, the vehicle comes fully-equipped with everything you need to take into rugged territory as soon as it pops out of the box. It ships Ready-To-Race, with fully-assembled parts, painted and decaled body, and even the TQ 2.4GHz radio system pre-adjusted for operation.
The Traxxas RTR F-150 Raptor SVT shares much of its feature set with the Traxxas Slash, the award-winning truck that's been a consistent favorite among off-road racing enthusiasts. From the chassis design with huge center clearance to the massive BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain tires, you can quickly bash, race or plain wreak havoc anywhere you please. The fenders keep the tires covered up, so you can smash into other vehicles without being tangled up.
It comes with a Titan 12-Turn 550 motor, which you can upgrade to a Velinion brushless motor to reach speeds of up to 40 mph. Other details include an XL-5 ESC, a Metal Gear Magnum 272 transmission, Revo-spec Torque-Control slipper clutch, adjustable steel turnbuckles, satin-finished 2.2-inch Slash wheels, and a water-sealed electronics box. The vehicle includes a Training Mode that allows you to limit full-throttle power to 50%, allowing novice drivers to develop their skills without losing control of the vehicle.
Currently on preorder with a November ship date, the Traxxas RTR F-150 Raptor SVT is listed with a suggested price of $480.
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by sunny on July 20, 2011
Looking for a new monster truck to wreak backyard havoc with? How about this: the Traxxas Captain's Curse, a 1/10-scale model of the 2007 Monster Jam World Freestyle Champion pickup.
If you're not familiar with the ride, it's a truck based on a 1941 Willy's pickup, decked in red and black paintwork depicting a pirate theme. Traxxas' precise recreation duplicates every bit of the original, complete with pre-applied paint and decals featuring official Monster Jam graphics.
Based on the best-selling Stampede monster truck, the Traxxas Captain's Curse is an electric 2WD pickup, packing a high-torque Titan 550 motor and an XL-5 ESC. Designed for romping through mud, water, snow and other unusual outdoor terrain, it boasts fully-waterproofed electronics, a high four inches of ground clearance and realistic giant tires on beadlock-style wheels.
It can go at top speeds of over 30 mph, with off-road handling ably taken care of by the metal-gear transmission, Torque-Control slipper clutch and planetary gear differential. Whether you're recreating your favorite Monster Jam races or just running over everything in sight at the park, this truck looks fit for the job.
Available as a ready-to-race unit with a bundled TQ AM 2-channel radio system, the Traxxas Captain's Curse is priced at $385.
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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 November 8, 2010
Want to replicate Ken Block's gymkhana antics plastered all over YouTube? Perform your on-road acrobatics in scaled-down mode with the Traxxas Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta, which mimics the champion driver's full-size Ford Fiesta competition car.
Just like in a real gymkhana course, you can use the 1/16th-scale vehicle to perform reversals, figure 8s, drifts, 180-degree spins, 360-degree spins and other acrobatic skills. Even better, you'll be doing your tire-smoking obstacle clearing with a finely-tuned machine, clad with an unmistakable replica of the Ken Block Monster Energy graphics found on the original ride, with paint job courtesy of ProGraphix.
The Traxxas Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta comes fully-assembled and ready to race, with a Velineon 380 brushless motor, a VXL-3m ESC, a 7.2-volt 6-cell NiMH battery and a TQ 2.4GHz radio system. The full-time 4WD can do 30 mph on the included battery, which you can extend to over 50mph with additional juice and a Traxxas speed connector.
It utilizes the same F1-inspired suspension system used in the Traxxas Revo, engineered to offer precise and accurate control with the new vehicle's 1/16th frame. Other details include threaded-body GTR shocks, rally-tuned progressive-rate springs, waterproof electronics, sealed differentials, Volk TE37 racing wheels and Gymkhana-compound slick tires.
If you've ever watched a competition along a gymkhana course, you can imagine just how fun and challenging that can be. Now, you can enjoy it at the local course with the Traxxas Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta. No pricing yet, but expect it to drop just in time for the year-end holidays.
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