Bye Bye Traxxas

[Mrgoodwrench35]

None of your LHS's have arrma parts? Mine has 1/8 scale common stuff but more traxxas than anything. That is why I keep so many spare parts on hand. Jennysrc is your friend.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I'm sure her husband thinks she's hot..??.. I only have eyes for my wife. And yes, she reads a lot of these threads. Aparantly the prior owner of this house was flying over theirs a lot, especially when his wife was sunbathing. I've only lived here a few months and it's cold so I haven't seen her yet. But just to spite the rude neighbor, I'll try to get pics for you weirdos

I resemble that remark.

 

[DavidB1126]

None of your LHS's have arrma parts?

Arrma, Losi, Associated, Kyosho, Proline, jconcepts. Everything surface related.
One of the hobby shops 20 minutes north carry some airplane and boat stuff (most likely as they are a chain shop)
Yes Jennys RC, I go there alot. But I buy most of my traxxas stuff from Jennys RC, the other shops, and online like amain and amazon. I also go to absolutehobbyz alot too.

 

[RELIC01]

I own everything from Taylor to Tamiya , hate Traxxas to death ! And my reasons are alllll mine and very well deserved , just one little thing ,,,, hey JUSTIN , you are the worst tech guy I have ever spoke to in my 35 years of this great hobby , that being said x max is a unbeatable basher , mine is light and built to the moon in all the right places , Traxxas electrical doesn't exist, neither does the gearing , but the thing is king of bashing n flipping and crashing !! but theere way of business is , new buyers say , hey that's cool looking let's get that one , and as soon as they need tech support and talk to this big headed creep that will quickly show others there company needs to rebuild or just go away , but continue a business called x max MAX !! just couldn't resist

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

I own everything from Taylor to Tamiya , hate Traxxas to death ! And my reasons are alllll mine and very well deserved , just one little thing ,,,, hey JUSTIN , you are the worst tech guy I have ever spoke to in my 35 years of this great hobby , that being said x max is a unbeatable basher , mine is light and built to the moon in all the right places , Traxxas electrical doesn't exist, neither does the gearing , but the thing is king of bashing n flipping and crashing !! but theere way of business is , new buyers say , hey that's cool looking let's get that one , and as soon as they need tech support and talk to this big headed creep that will quickly show others there company needs to rebuild or just go away , but continue a business called x max MAX !! just couldn't resist

I agree with all of this for the most part. I don't hate Traxxas any more than I hate Nike, ben&Jerry's, bud light, and Oprah. I don't approve of their business practices but what ya gonna do.

 

[blaster27]

Dave and I are back home again. Thinking about giving this hobby up for a while. Till we can at least, get him back on Track. We will see. Might go to the Arrma thing. I might be able to keep 1 site. . Will miss the food thing. Later, then.

 

[Doom!]

Daves health is more important than the forums, if you feel like taking a sabatical, we will still be here later should you wish to return.

 

[9x19]

Best wishes to you both, the light will be on when you have the time to visit.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Both of you take care @turbo27 , you are always welcome back.

 

[Repins1284]

I'm new to the hobby but can personally say I chose Traxxas as a brand due to the wide selection available for multiple types of RC vehicles. I find being able to run the batteries I buy across multiple formats a plus. I also like having the Ford/Chevy simplicity rather than Porsche/Ferrari complications. Now for those of you who are mentally blowing up my post already, let me explain. I was looking for the highest quality models available with a very easy user interface offering a lot of choices IE: color, options, etc.
Now the punchline: I am a disabled/retired Army veteran as well as a disabled/retired LEO. I've had multiple combat related/line of duty injuries including seven traumatic brain injuries, a broken neck, a C4-C7 cervical fusion, PTSD, blah blah blah. Going into this I knew building my own RC was just not going to be an option. Traxxas IMO, offered the simplest line to invest in. I'd love to hear opinions on this but play nice, please.

 

[Panther6834]

I'm new to the hobby but can personally say I chose Traxxas as a brand due to the wide selection available for multiple types of RC vehicles.....

.....Traxxas IMO, offered the simplest line to invest in. I'd love to hear opinions on this but play nice, please.

I'll "play nice". First, as an RCer, and as a fellow vet, welcome to not only the best hobby you can get into, but also the best legal addiction the world has to offer. When I first got back into RC after a very long absence, and after my 'disaster' of trying RC helicopters before surface vehicles, Traxxas was also my first stop...and, for the same reasons. At the same time, I 'outgrew' Traxxas fairly quickly, as I discovered the joy of building RCs. And, a quick note to you - just because you're disabled does NOT mean you can't build.

There's another RCer I'm familiar with...someone that everyone within the Mark Santa Maria FB group is familiar with...who's also disabled. His name is Doug Gilbreth. In his case, he has only one hand...but, he does some of the most amazing work. And, I'm not just talking about the increasing builds he has completed, but also his beyond-compare paint jobs. The point is, there are a lot of disabled people (vets, and civilians) involved in RC, many of whom build...so, don't ever think you can't. Yes, it might (ok, it will) take you longer...maybe a lot longer...to complete anything you try building. But, if you take your time, and concentrate, I'd be willing to bet you just might surprise yourself.

After you've spent some time with your Traxxas, go to your local shop, and talk work some people there...not just employees, but regulars...and get some suggestions. If you're willing to give it a try, I'd even be willing to bet that some of those regulars might even offer to help you, if you spend the time to get to know them. Sure, you'd probably have to start with a simpler kit (Traxxas even makes a kit version of their TRX4 crawler), but that's better than not trying at all. Honestly, I'm not sure which I enjoy more - running RCs, or building RCs. Never say "never"...again, you just might surprise yourself. However you decide to RC, enjoy it to the fullest. Wishing you the best of luck in your new addition...I mean, hobby.

 

[Repins1284]

I'll "play nice". First, as an RCer, and as a fellow vet, welcome to not only the best hobby you can get into, but also the best legal addiction the world has to offer. When I first got back into RC after a very long absence, and after my 'disaster' of trying RC helicopters before surface vehicles, Traxxas was also my first stop...and, for the same reasons. At the same time, I 'outgrew' Traxxas fairly quickly, as I discovered the joy of building RCs. And, a quick note to you - just because you're disabled does NOT mean you can't build.

There's another RCer I'm familiar with...someone that everyone within the Mark Santa Maria FB group is familiar with...who's also disabled. His name is Doug Gilbreth. In his case, he has only one hand...but, he does some of the most amazing work. And, I'm not just talking about the increasing builds he has completed, but also his beyond-compare paint jobs. The point is, there are a lot of disabled people (vets, and civilians) involved in RC, many of whom build...so, don't ever think you can't. Yes, it might (ok, it will) take you longer...maybe a lot longer...to complete anything you try building. But, if you take your time, and concentrate, I'd be willing to bet you just might surprise yourself.

After you've spent some time with your Traxxas, go to your local shop, and talk work some people there...not just employees, but regulars...and get some suggestions. If you're willing to give it a try, I'd even be willing to bet that some of those regulars might even offer to help you, if you spend the time to get to know them. Sure, you'd probably have to start with a simpler kit (Traxxas even makes a kit version of their TRX4 crawler), but that's better than not trying at all. Honestly, I'm not sure which I enjoy more - running RCs, or building RCs. Never say "never"...again, you just might surprise yourself. However you decide to RC, enjoy it to the fullest. Wishing you the best of luck in your new addition...I mean, hobby.

It's so nice to be part of a Forum frequented by intelligent adults who can disagree but still be friends.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Howdy! Thank you for your service and sacrafices!

I have a few similar skeletal injuries from accidents but not so severe!

In a circumstance like this, perhaps simple and easy is the only way to go. Nothing wrong with 'what works' .

That said, Traxxas closed my local hobby shop after I bought 2 Traxxaa cars from same said shop.
If Traxxas wants to sell me another car, they'll need to open that shop back up to do it.

Traxxas batteries aren't good compared to other brands in testing.
The electronics suck if you believe reviews etc...
They do make the Slash which is possibly on of the most well known and used chassis, ever.
Some of their designs are really good!
They are availible to noobs and low budget r/c'ers because of the rtr and the 'Traxxas universe' that you are talking about.
Arrma and Spektrum offer a similar user 'universe'
You also get 'locked in' to the universe meaning, if you wanted to buy an Arrma r/c, you' d have to buy adapters and more OR just start from square1 again... expensive and inconvenient at least!
If the company would stop crushing the ppl that they deem ' problems', I'd consider supporting them again.
I own a Jato 3.3 and a Revo 3.3. They collect dust.

 

[Repins1284]

Howdy! Thank you for your service and sacrafices!

I have a few similar skeletal injuries from accidents but not so severe!

In a circumstance like this, perhaps simple and easy is the only way to go. Nothing wrong with 'what works' .

That said, Traxxas closed my local hobby shop after I bought 2 Traxxaa cars from same said shop.
If Traxxas wants to sell me another car, they'll need to open that shop back up to do it.

Traxxas batteries aren't good compared to other brands in testing.
The electronics suck if you believe reviews etc...
They do make the Slash which is possibly on of the most well known and used chassis, ever.
Some of their designs are really good!
They are availible to noobs and low budget r/c'ers because of the rtr and the 'Traxxas universe' that you are talking about.
Arrma and Spektrum offer a similar user 'universe'
You also get 'locked in' to the universe meaning, if you wanted to buy an Arrma r/c, you' d have to buy adapters and more OR just start from square1 again... expensive and inconvenient at least!
If the company would stop crushing the ppl that they deem ' problems', I'd consider supporting them again.
I own a Jato 3.3 and a Revo 3.3. They collect dust.

I dislike corporations whose business model is to shut down the local shops that carry their products, But, when one lives in an area more than 150 miles away from a hobby shop ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Agree. My lhs is an hour away in either direction!

If Traxxas works and you are enjoying r/c, you're doing it correctly!

Having the coolest broken r/c car in the world still sucks!

 

[9x19]

I'm new to the hobby but can personally say I chose Traxxas as a brand due to the wide selection available for multiple types of RC vehicles. I find being able to run the batteries I buy across multiple formats a plus. I also like having the Ford/Chevy simplicity rather than Porsche/Ferrari complications. Now for those of you who are mentally blowing up my post already, let me explain. I was looking for the highest quality models available with a very easy user interface offering a lot of choices IE: color, options, etc.
Now the punchline: I am a disabled/retired Army veteran as well as a disabled/retired LEO. I've had multiple combat related/line of duty injuries including seven traumatic brain injuries, a broken neck, a C4-C7 cervical fusion, PTSD, blah blah blah. Going into this I knew building my own RC was just not going to be an option. Traxxas IMO, offered the simplest line to invest in. I'd love to hear opinions on this but play nice, please.

I have a few Traxxas models, some I bought new in the box, ready to run, others I have built from parts. I'm a big fan of their 1/10 4x4 platform and the Summit. For nostalgia I still have a 2wd Stampede and an E-Maxx. Some are still box-stock, most have been modified in one way or another (all of my 1/10 4x4s have center diffs, no slippers).

I've tried the Arrma 3S models (Senton, Granite, Big Rock) since they were the closest competitor to the Traxxas 1/10 4x4s, but we didn't get along at all.

In my opinion, unless you are going to pay for it, I'm going to run and build what I like... I expect others to do the same.

If that grates on some nerves, I can provide an address for them to send money.

 

[WickedFog]

I'm new to the hobby but can personally say I chose Traxxas as a brand due to the wide selection available for multiple types of RC vehicles. I find being able to run the batteries I buy across multiple formats a plus. I also like having the Ford/Chevy simplicity rather than Porsche/Ferrari complications. Now for those of you who are mentally blowing up my post already, let me explain. I was looking for the highest quality models available with a very easy user interface offering a lot of choices IE: color, options, etc.
Now the punchline: I am a disabled/retired Army veteran as well as a disabled/retired LEO. I've had multiple combat related/line of duty injuries including seven traumatic brain injuries, a broken neck, a C4-C7 cervical fusion, PTSD, blah blah blah. Going into this I knew building my own RC was just not going to be an option. Traxxas IMO, offered the simplest line to invest in. I'd love to hear opinions on this but play nice, please.

Can I ask what your disabilities are? I mean, what difficulties would you face buIlding an RC?

Like I have degenerative disk disease, very bad hips, and a really bum knee. My eyes are also pretty terrible. Sitting at the hobby bench becomes increasingly painful the longer I sit there. If I just sat in a chair and stared at the wall, the pain will gradually increase until I can't sit there any more, which would only take maybe 10 minutes. But if I am at my hobby bench working, I sometimes work for over an hour before I realize how much pain I'm in, and I am forced to stop. By that point, standing up takes me about 30 seconds to reach full upright. I've had tears in my eyes on a number of occasions by the time I am standing all the way up. And the pain is excruciating for about a minute or two after that. That all gets exponentially worse the longer I am sitting upright in a chair. But after I stand I have to just stand there for a minute or more before I can even lift a foot to take a step. Otherwise, I basically live in my recliner, sadly.

The fact is, RC'ing at my bench completely takes my mind off my pain, if only for a little while. And I am sure you have experienced similar times doing things where you weren't focused on your pain. And it's great for the mind as well to be distracted by something other than pain.

As far as the Traxxas thing, I absolutely hate the company for how they bully RC shops into selling more of their products, and push their proprietary "smart " battery technology. I also hate how they interfere with aftermarket companies trying to produce parts to upgrade Traxxas vehicles. But their RC's are easy to work on, and they just work for the most part. And they are a hoot to drive for some strange reason.

Like our Gravedigger (2wd Stampede) sports a stance that doesn't even look like it will stay on its feet. But somehow it does, and it's a really fun RC because of that. And having fun is what it's all about. Yeah, it's slow as chit rolling uphill on 2S in this video. But even though it's a bit of a turd, I had a freakin' huge smile on my face watching my kid drive it, albeit nervously worrying about it getting a single scratch, because this is a long since discontinued Gravedigger, in mint condition. Well, it was before we scuffed the rear wheelie bar mount

So you don't have to explain to anybody why you bought a Traxxas RC. But hopefully you someday venture out and try other brands, RC types, etc. Because there are fun RC's made by lots of different manufacturers, and you never know which one will ultimately be your favorite.

 

[Repins1284]

Can I ask what your disabilities are? I mean, what difficulties would you face buIlding an RC?

Like I have degenerative disk disease, very bad hips, and a really bum knee. My eyes are also pretty terrible. Sitting at the hobby bench becomes increasingly painful the longer I sit there. If I just sat in a chair and stared at the wall, the pain will gradually increase until I can't sit there any more, which would only take maybe 10 minutes. But if I am at my hobby bench working, I sometimes work for over an hour before I realize how much pain I'm in, and I am forced to stop. By that point, standing up takes me about 30 seconds to reach full upright. I've had tears in my eyes on a number of occasions by the time I am standing all the way up. And the pain is excruciating for about a minute or two after that. That all gets exponentially worse the longer I am sitting upright in a chair. But after I stand I have to just stand there for a minute or more before I can even lift a foot to take a step. Otherwise, I basically live in my recliner, sadly.

The fact is, RC'ing at my bench completely takes my mind off my pain, if only for a little while. And I am sure you have experienced similar times doing things where you weren't focused on your pain. And it's great for the mind as well to be distracted by something other than pain.

As far as the Traxxas thing, I absolutely hate the company for how they bully RC shops into selling more of their products, and push their proprietary "smart " battery technology. I also hate how they interfere with aftermarket companies trying to produce parts to upgrade Traxxas vehicles. But their RC's are easy to work on, and they just work for the most part. And they are a hoot to drive for some strange reason.

Like our Gravedigger (2wd Stampede) sports a stance that doesn't even look like it will stay on its feet. But somehow it does, and it's a really fun RC because of that. And having fun is what it's all about. Yeah, it's slow as chit rolling uphill on 2S in this video. But even though it's a bit of a turd, I had a freakin' huge smile on my face watching my kid drive it, albeit nervously worrying about it getting a single scratch, because this is a long since discontinued Gravedigger, in mint condition.

So you don't have to explain to anybody why you bought a Traxxas RC. But hopefully you someday venture out and try other brands, RC types, etc. Because there are fun RC's made by lots of different manufacturers, and you never know which one will ultimately be your favorite.

Due to my multiple TBI's and spinal damage from breaking my neck I have involuntary twitching, tremors, and often just flat out unexpected hand movements. I am rated 100% for PTSD through the VA with an additional 110% rating for multiple injuries. They even pay me for housebound by statute because I don't do well leaving the house. I have a service dog due to my seizure disorder and the PTSD. One of my main issues in doing anything tedious or finite is if I can't do some easy or simple task it triggers my PTSD and I go into hulk smash mode. So I went with a couple Traxxas rigs just to keep things simple and easy. I used to do very involved N scale train layouts and HO car racing but now its RC and Scalextric 1/32 scale because they work better with my paint shaker hands.

 

[Littlemotor]

Can I ask what your disabilities are? I mean, what difficulties would you face buIlding an RC?

Like I have degenerative disk disease, very bad hips, and a really bum knee. My eyes are also pretty terrible. Sitting at the hobby bench becomes increasingly painful the longer I sit there. If I just sat in a chair and stared at the wall, the pain will gradually increase until I can't sit there any more, which would only take maybe 10 minutes. But if I am at my hobby bench working, I sometimes work for over an hour before I realize how much pain I'm in, and I am forced to stop. By that point, standing up takes me about 30 seconds to reach full upright. I've had tears in my eyes on a number of occasions by the time I am standing all the way up. And the pain is excruciating for about a minute or two after that. That all gets exponentially worse the longer I am sitting upright in a chair. But after I stand I have to just stand there for a minute or more before I can even lift a foot to take a step. Otherwise, I basically live in my recliner, sadly.

The fact is, RC'ing at my bench completely takes my mind off my pain, if only for a little while. And I am sure you have experienced similar times doing things where you weren't focused on your pain. And it's great for the mind as well to be distracted by something other than pain.

As far as the Traxxas thing, I absolutely hate the company for how they bully RC shops into selling more of their products, and push their proprietary "smart " battery technology. I also hate how they interfere with aftermarket companies trying to produce parts to upgrade Traxxas vehicles. But their RC's are easy to work on, and they just work for the most part. And they are a hoot to drive for some strange reason.

Like our Gravedigger (2wd Stampede) sports a stance that doesn't even look like it will stay on its feet. But somehow it does, and it's a really fun RC because of that. And having fun is what it's all about. Yeah, it's slow as chit rolling uphill on 2S in this video. But even though it's a bit of a turd, I had a freakin' huge smile on my face watching my kid drive it, albeit nervously worrying about it getting a single scratch, because this is a long since discontinued Gravedigger, in mint condition. Well, it was before we scuffed the rear wheelie bar mount

So you don't have to explain to anybody why you bought a Traxxas RC. But hopefully you someday venture out and try other brands, RC types, etc. Because there are fun RC's made by lots of different manufacturers, and you never know which one will ultimately be your favorite.

I know why your eyes are jacked……

 

[WickedFog]

I know why your eyes are jacked……

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