Trinity NOW BL 1/18 Truggy????

I was looking for a new toy and really wanted a something 1/18 size and BL. It was either the quake, Xray M18T, or Trinity NOW. Well I bought the NOW since it's already BL, metal gears, it looks built to take the punishmentand it's 1/16 so it's just a little bigger. I know the quake is great but it's getting old and requires a lot of upgrades for BL power. It aso comes with a Mamba25, lipo charger and FM radio for $200. Not a bad deal.

The only problem I noticed is I can't find that much info on the truck. Is it that new? Are there any reviews or does anyone have one here?

LMK, any info is helpful guys.
Thanks

[rschoi_75]

Its very new. Its only been out for a few weeks now. Its based off the NEXT chassis, so you can get feedback from anyone who owns the nitro. A few people on rc-universe have them and so far its a winner. I do know of one hobby shop owner who toasted the diffs already by trying to put a 400 size (28mm can) hacker in there. I guess the diffs are not made from hardened steel.

[IBJAMMIN]

I saw those at Towwer and thought finally a kit that comes with a brushless motor and lipo pack but there is little know about them I still have not seen a pic with the body off?

When you get a chance post some pics so we can see what it looks like? :)

[ClodMaxx]

Originally Posted by IBJAMMIN

When you get a chance post some pics so we can see what it looks like? :)

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/19326

I checked the tracking # and it says it's out for delivery today. I ordered it yesterday morning from Tower and it's usually two days, but the next day, WOW, cool. I'll post what ever pics you want. The only thing I plan on changing so far is the tamiya connectors.

I was going to order from Amain hobbies but I had the tower coupon and free shipping.

[IBJAMMIN]

Originally Posted by ClodMaxx

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/19326

They most of added the pics a couple of days ago last time I looked there was only 1 pic with the body on looks like a good layout though I like the way they did the battery mount so it's adjustable for wider packs. :)

[ClodMaxx]

i like the layout as well - def. let us know what you think bluonyx - i'm very interested in this little bugger!

[IBJAMMIN]

Originally Posted by bluonyx

I checked the tracking # and it says it's out for delivery today. I ordered it yesterday morning from Tower and it's usually two days, but the next day, WOW, cool. I'll post what ever pics you want. The only thing I plan on changing so far is the tamiya connectors.

I was going to order from Amain hobbies but I had the tower coupon and free shipping.

That's what I love about Towwer if it ships out of there Reno warehouse with STD shipping usually I get the packages next day in Socal.:)

I would like to see a better pic of the motor mount and bulkheads if you get a chance?

[rschoi_75]

here are some pics from someone on rcu.

Originally Posted by IBJAMMIN

I would like to see a better pic of the motor mount and bulkheads if you get a chance?

You got it.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by IBJAMMIN

They most of added the pics a couple of days ago last time I looked there was only 1 pic with the body on looks like a good layout though I like the way they did the battery mount so it's adjustable for wider packs. :)

Yeah, with a little redrill, it could use bigger packs

I'm hoping I can fit a 4000mah lipo in there. I have three of them from my crawlers that I don't use anymore.

[IBJAMMIN]

Very interesting it looks like it has a slipper clutch it should be a sturdy platform for bashing 3s lipo ballance charger Mamba esc and a FM radio For the money it's a great deal at 210 bucks.

i got some pics for ya, so be warned about your connection. IBJAMMIN, I hope these pics are good enough, if not LMK. That goes for anyone. I can take more. It looks pretty beefy so I think it could take a good beating. I already took the radio out cause I have an extra Spektrum RX. So that's going in and I don't like the small servo and saver, so I'm just going to put in an extra Z590M I have also and get rid of the saver. So NO steering problems there, probably a little overkill.

I was also bummed at the size of the 4000 lipo but who said it has to lay down. So I have some extra delrin from my rock crawlers and I'll make a holder so the lipo can stand up, slot it and install some velcro straps. I should get at least an hours worth of runtime!
I also have a 540 motor mount from a Quake and an extra 4600 motor, what do ya think?



Tiny mini servo, bahh! It must go!


Much better...



Lipo idea in the works...




Motor mount


Front bulk

Rear bulk

Just some extra pics...