Traxxas "NEXT" is....

[lutach]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

How would I go about contacting him?

Here is his e-mail address constructor@ace-cars.de. Here is a video of it going 51MPH: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPZE9_-89E
Here is a video of it at the park: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpe_frO--Vw

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by mmdooley

I wonder where Traxxas comes up with all this stuff? I think they have someone going from website to website and stealing peoples ideas. And now Traxxas has an unfair advantage over other manufactures. Shame on you Traxxas.

This has to be "tonque-in-cheek".....

I'm not sure why everyone is so dissapointed that they didnt come out with a brushless truck. If they had, nobody here would be happy with the motor system they put in it, and would have ended up replacing it anyway. I see it as they put together a relatively inexpensive vehicle that is brushless power capable right out of the box. Yeah, the titans will come out when I get one. But at a lot less $$ than if they sold it with some VXL brushless system. Yeah, an out of the box ERevo would have been cool too, but again, I dont believe any of us would leave the stock system alone. Like someone else here stated, the members here in this forum are the exception to the rule, and only represent a very small fraction of their market. We are much more likely to spend our money on aftermarket items (such as the Gmaxx), than at our local LHS.

[mmdooley]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Are you kidding me, mmdooley? People have been talking about water-proofing their electric vehicles for a LONG time. Just because Traxxas is the first company to produce a water-proof electric RTR truck, you think they ripped someone off??? If you want to shame someone, shame the people who did nothing but talk!

Chill out it was a joke dude!!

[ClodMaxx]

i'm getting one when it comes out. it'll either be that, or i'm converting a LST2 to brushless (the LST2 will be bigger, but after seeing the upgrades to the new emaxx, i'm no longer convinced the LST2 will be tougher).

all i really want is to keep it as close to stock as possible, and bash the snot out of it. the titans/evx2 will be the first to come out when i get it, and i'll throw the LMT in there and see what kind of punishment the truck can take...

[mkrusedc]

Originally Posted by ClodMaxx

i'm getting one when it comes out. it'll either be that, or i'm converting a LST2 to brushless (the LST2 will be bigger, but after seeing the upgrades to the new emaxx, i'm no longer convinced the LST2 will be tougher).

all i really want is to keep it as close to stock as possible, and bash the snot out of it. the titans/evx2 will be the first to come out when i get it, and i'll throw the LMT in there and see what kind of punishment the truck can take...

My plans also but with the Neu. Lets see who does what first.

Let the games begin!!!

[gixxer]

Originally Posted by wallot

the problem I see is a lack of real competition. E-savage with no aftermarket support is no match for maxx, so traxxas does not really need e-revo right now.
But for most of us, does it really matter that there is not e-revo? Isn't it better to pick the truck we like and just convert it?

I think you will end up with a better truck that way, but for the electric MT market to really pick up we will need to see something that is in a kit form. People just getting into the hobby are not going to convert things like most of us on here would.

[sikeston34m]

As for me, I will buy one as soon as it comes available. I think Traxxas made several changes that are really great.

A transmission that is 2 1/2 times stronger than the original? This one has metal gears? I believe Ultramaxx and a few others were producing metal gears for the original but check into some of the pricing on those IF you can even find them.

The original transmission has always been the weak point for me. Even with RCM's metal idler gears, I can put together a setup that will blow the transmission away on the first run! At around 50 - 60mph, it just blows! I will definately put this new configuration to the test. I hope it's everything they say it is. Does anyone know where I can find specs/info on the 2 speed tranny kit?

Beefier driveline and diffs. The originals were weak.

Extended chassis. There's alot of aftermarket chassis's out there that we've been paying big money for.

With the new changes, this opens up a new list of specs, dimensions and options that we have to experiment with. I love it.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by Flossin22s

I talked to the Traxxas guys earlier this year at the RC Expo in Pomona. I asked them when they were going to redesign the tired E-Maxx and come out with an E-Revo. All they could tell me was that there was something in the works that would be released later in the year.

All I can say about the new E-Maxx is that the Waterproof part is cool, but if the Traxxas guys were listening, they'd have made the E-Maxx brushless period.

I don't know about the rest of you guys, but the New E-Maxx was long awaited and is the most underpowered truck in the lineup now. Kinda disappointed that we have to wait even longer for the better truck. Hurry Up Traxxas and give us what we want already! That's how I feel at least...

Why should traxxas, make a brushless truck and sell it for 500+dollars. when most of us either couldn't afford it, or already got a better brushless than they could do in that price range. I think they did the right thing in providing the essential upgrades and letting us do our worst (in a good way)

To those , who don't like the Emaxx, I think they did this as a check and see thing. they had a viable design and upgraded it to see what they will have to do in the next evolution (E-revo). I plan on getting one, I need a solid basher and with some alumnium bulks it might be perfect

My only thing to point out, in the truck, is that they forgot to add a Lipo cut-off to the esc. I think that would make it almost perfect

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by gixxer

I think you will end up with a better truck that way, but for the electric MT market to really pick up we will need to see something that is in a kit form. People just getting into the hobby are not going to convert things like most of us on here would.

This is a really good point. If a large company took a roller buggy or truggy (losi eight?) and instead of including the required nitro bits to finish it, had a bulkhead style motor mount and a plastic battery tray. Upgrade the radio box a bit and make it so that the parts directly fit on the nitro chassis. The only problem I can see is that there is not a complete "monster truck" capable brushless system. Plenty of esc and motors, but for electric to become more popular a complete system is needed. Look at how popular the Mamba max system is, wonder how many they have sold!? The MMM would definately sell with the availability of some larger scale electric vehicles. And we all know that most of the conversions are easy, if mfgs made the battery mounts and had good wiring management they would sell a fair amount of kit or roller electric vehicles.

[coolhandcountry]

Well if people was to notice the new chassis design. It is designed like a revo chassis. Twin servos twisted a little. Angled battery trays. I expect a e revo before long. The new trans you see on emaxx well be on it. As for the weak pins. The stock arms flex takes all the pressure off the pin unlike aluminum. The pins last much better. I am proud of traxxas improvements. I think they have done more for people then alot of others have. My big question is when and where to buy.

[gixxer]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

If a large company took a roller buggy or truggy (losi eight?) and instead of including the required nitro bits to finish it, had a bulkhead style motor mount and a plastic battery tray. Upgrade the radio box a bit and make it so that the parts directly fit on the nitro chassis. The only problem I can see is that there is not a complete "monster truck" capable brushless system. Plenty of esc and motors, but for electric to become more popular a complete system is needed.

I think that day will come, just think it will take a little while since MT brushless systems are just starting to hit the market. Novak and Castle should have ones out soon and with lipos becoming more popular hopefully some manufacter will take there nitro kit and just make a few changes and release it as an electric. leaving the suspension and main parts the chassis the same.

[gixxer]

One thing that surprises me is that the esc doesn't list a lvc. It would be good to have that option even if you are going to run titans. I would actaully think about getting one just to bash but I dont like the idea of an external cut off.

[Finnster]

The more I look at it, the more I like it and think TRX made exactly the right move for the market. I was initially a bit disappointed as I hoped for a Revo, but this is about as close as to be expected for now. I still hate the bulk/ dog-eared chassis design of the maxx, but otherwise everything is Revo quality. If it was a full-length chassis w/ very strong bulks (w/ captured pins) like the Revo, the I would have rated this a 9.8 of 10. Now a 9.05 :)

I still think it will be a year or so before we see a ERevo or VXL Emaxx compliment, but OTOH, selling it w/ the titans is about as close to a ARTR roller as TRX is going to come. As said, you don't have to pay $500+ for one, and then get stuck w/ a low-end TRX BL system. Ebay the titans/esc for $80-100 and the roller is $300 or less and about as BL ready as something is going to come. I don't think this will require huge upgrades to be bashable. We'll see about those diffs, but my stock revo's have been ok for the most part. I've blown 3 in ~18mos, and cheap enuf to fleabay new ones.

One big consideration I think about RTR BL. Nimh still dominate. Its hard to build a powerful and reliable system on low voltage. To make it cheap, reliable and powerful is about impossible currently w/ BL. They'll make the truck, and let Castle or Novak or whomever worry about n00bs and warranty issues.

One complaint. Why couldn't they have given it some sort of distinguishing name, other than "Emaxx model 3905"? WTH?

[skellyo]

FYI, stormerhobbies.com has it listed as on order and priced at $399.95. Horizon has it listed for $369.99 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=TRA3905

[tashpop]

much better than towers price of over $500.