Traxxas "NEXT" is....

[jhautz]

Dont you guys remember when they updated the rustler/bandit/stampede, They came out with the "new and inmproved" XL5 version first. Basically discontinued the older version and then 6 months later or so the VXL showed up. I'd be willing to bet that we see the VXL Emaxx within the next 6-8 months and then the E-Revo.

I work in product development and they need to have a product road defined. They develop and release these things in a methodical/specific order to maximized the money they make. If they cam out with an e-revo, alot of the potential emaxx customers would skip it and go for the e-revo. This way they sell you the new Emaxx, then an E-revo later. They get money from yur pocket twice. Nothing wrong with it, just the way the world works.

[Hickoryhead]

Originally Posted by jhautz

I work in product development and they need to have a product road defined. They develop and release these things in a methodical/specific order to maximized the money they make. If they cam out with an e-revo, alot of the potential emaxx customers would skip it and go for the e-revo. This way they sell you the new Emaxx, then an E-revo later. They get money from yur pocket twice. Nothing wrong with it, just the way the world works.

I agree. You have to have a clear route of travel. Most of us have been doing this for years. Being a noobie last christmas I bought a xl-5 Stampede. Why did I buy it? Because the cost was $200. If my wife ever finds out I payed more for a motor... I wont go there. Cost is a big thing for people getting started. After I modified to a BL system then the VXL line came out. I looked at going to the Emaxx. But I made the jump for a G2R. I followed the route Traxxas set up. They got me time and time again. As I see it though there is only one more step to take unless they upgrade the Revo. Maybe a year or so.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by jhautz

Dont you guys remember when they updated the rustler/bandit/stampede, They came out with the "new and inmproved" XL5 version first. Basically discontinued the older version and then 6 months later or so the VXL showed up. I'd be willing to bet that we see the VXL Emaxx within the next 6-8 months and then the E-Revo.

Ummm...try more like 11 months from the XL-5 to VXL versions. The XL-5 models were announced in July 06 and the VXL versions in June 07. However, my hope is that it would be sooner this time since they already have the Velineon system. At least they already have their feet wet with BL technology now.