Looks like theres a new kid on the block!

[Greywolf74]

Looks like Team Associated is releasing a new HUGE electric MT called the "Rival"....15.5 inch wheel base....check out the link for more details!

http://rctruckstop.com/2013/03/20/t...truck-qualifier-series/?utm_source=feedburner

 

[Childresshunt]

From the sounds of it looks like its gonna be a pretty beast truck with stock cvd and sealed diffs and the thing is huge up to that chick

 

[Greywolf74]

I just realized the electronics are weaksauce compared to all the other big dawg RTR MTs. The ESC and the Motor both have a 4S max. The EMAXX, EREVO, and Savage Flux all have the Castle 2200/6S electronics. It better be considerably cheaper than the others.

 

[Childresshunt]

maybe thats what they were going for was a more budget friendly truck

 

[slowngreen]

Yeah totally lame esc for such a big rig, only 4s? come on. Wanna see more though for sure.

 

[Zdragon71]

I like what i see so far. Even though it is a pretty week esc but maybe like stated above this is a way to keep it more cost efficient. Then maybe it will be reasonably priced because of it. Its definately a good looking truck.

 

[Childresshunt]

it would deff be a good rig to buy and use the motor and esc on a diff rig and put maybe a mamba monster on it

 

[Phins Fan]

All it is is a revamped MT4. Not impressed. And that says something considering AE usually impresses with new product

 

[Greywolf74]

If they are going for a budget friendly truck then Id say they'll probably be ok and may even be good starters that could be upgraded later on down the road and granted its basically a revamped truck but its nice to see them offer an electric and a nitro MT now. Losi could revitalize the XXL line if they would release an electric RTR version of it.

 

[Phins Fan]

I still love my MT's but I just dont see the market for the full size versions. Traxxas probably cornered the market with the Monster Jam version of the Stampede as my LHS is constantly selling them out. If they were to offer a rig that had a deeper suspension and run on 4-6S they would probably get more interest. Unfortunately the market is kinda saturated at this point

 

[lesclaypool]

Is this not just basically an extended electric MGT?? It even uses the nitro side chassis pieces lol.

 

[Greywolf74]

Is this not just basically an extended electric MGT?? It even uses the nitro side chassis pieces lol.

Thats what it looks like to me.

 

[MudSlinger33]

It still looks sweet and may have great potential.

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