Revo vs. Revo Platinum?

[OLROY2009]

Ok so it fits right on like the traxxas one does.

 

[jwbigtex]

Thanks for all the info. I guess ill get the Traxxas revo 3.3 for my b-day. Anybody here have any experience or opinions on it. Also, what are some good hop-ups for it.

You can't go wrong with the Revo 3.3. If your going brand new you will more than likely be buying the 5308 model...( which is my favorite) Traxxas has discontinued the 5309 model with reverse. I have 2 5308 models and Lov'em! NOTE: I am currently retired from the racing scene- Back Yard Basher!!! We have a track at the house me and my buddies race on... If your going to race them yeah platinum. There is alot of controversy over the EZ start.. I like it myself, as soon as I can I'll get some picks up of what I did to make my EZ start more durable. What I see alot in discussion is the crappy wires on the EZ start system. I have a Fix...Coming Soon

 

[REVO RACER]

does the revo platinum edition body fit on the regular revo? i like the looks of it and want to get one of my revo.

 

[rckid91]

yes the 3.3 and the platinum were the same size

 

[REVO RACER]

ok thanks. do you know if its the same thin plastic body like the stock revo or is it the thick material?

 

[jwbigtex]

They are the same.

 

[revomaniac]

Wow, I should have been on sooner!! I own a revo plat so I can give my knowledge. Ok first off there both good sturdy trucks. The revo 3.3 is more of a basher while the revo platinum is a race "truggy"!! The revo platinum is the stock revo 3.3 but with all these upgrades/ what comes with it.
* Larger 150cc Revo fuel tank for superior sealing and consistent fuel delivery during long mains
* Sway bar kit with red-anodized front turnbuckles
* Hard-anodized, Teflon®-coated GTR shocks
* Smooth and durable TiN shock shafts
* Variable damper shock pistons
* 50WT shock oil, orange front & gold rear shock springs
* Tight-handling progressive-2 rockers
* Digital waterproof servos for steering and throttle deliver 125 oz-in & 0.16-sec transit times
* Titanium-anodized chassis and chassis brace
* Compact receiver and battery box
* Integrated personal transponder mount
* Includes rechargeable high-capacity NiMh receiver battery pack and on/off wiring harness
* Autoshifting two-speed is simple, reliable, & easy to adjust
o Two-speed forward only transmission
o Ultra-compact. Fewer moving parts
o Low rotating mass for quick, high-revving acceleration
o Autoshifting two-speed is simple, reliable, and easy to adjust
o Constant drive engagement is smooth and instantly responsive
o Sealed case protects gears & 2-speed from damaging track debris
* Forward-only transmission reduces rotating mass
* Close ratio two-speed gear set for smooth power delivery
* High-performance vented front disc brake
* Dual-disc rear brake kit with adjustable linkage
* Sealed center differential with 500K weight oil
* Compact throttle servo mount with air filter support
* Mirror-polish Resonator® dual-chamber tuned pipe
* Durable spring-mounted header allows pipe movement to prevent impact damage
* Ball bearing throttle bellcrank with lightweight return spring
* Black silicone exhaust coupler and deflector
* Machined aluminum 40mm flywheel for use w/ starter boxes
* High-revving TRX 3.3 Racing Engine for proven championship-winning horsepower and speed
o Bigger piston and sleeve delivers extreme power
o Consistent and smooth throughout the entire power band
o Straight-through exhaust flow
o Slide carburetor
o Knife-edged connecting rod
o Large aluminum blue-anodized cooling head
o Super-light piston and rod
o High-performance ball bearings
o Backed by Traxxas Lifetime Engine Replacement Plan.
* New high-volume dual-stage air filter
* IPS crankshaft and backplate for maximized horsepower
* TUBES red-anodized 7075-T6 front and rear toe-links
* Red-anodized push rods with steel threaded inserts
* Extended wheelbase, adjustable rear suspension arms
* Formula-1 style high-downforce black Revo wing
* Wing mount offers adjustable height and deflection angle
* Response Pro tires with performance-tuned foam inserts
* 3.8" White dish wheel uses innovative 17mm splined hex that is also compatible with standard 17mm hex wheels
* Aluminum 17mm splined wheel hub and hex nut
* Includes 17mm molded wheel wrench
* New steering components allow maximum steering throw
* Large-bearing nylon axle housings with 13mm outer bearings
* Steel pivot ball retaining rings
* Compact black-chrome bumpers
* Blue-anodized antenna crimp nut
* Low-profile body posts
* 50k weight front and 10k weight rear differential oil
* Clear, trimmed fastback racing body
* Includes the following tuning options:
o Tuning shock springs
o 40WT and 60WT shock oil
o Thick sway bars
o 36-Tooth and 40-tooth spur gears
o 16-Tooth Clutch Bell
o Y-harness for dual steering servos
(from the traxxas website)
Sure it's a more expensive truck but to me it's worth it. It cost roughly 700.00 for the truck. If you don't have a radio thats around 40-60.00 for a traxxas one. It cost around 30.00 for a traxxas micro receiver. Bump box can be any weres from 0-140.00 depending on brand. 12v Gell cell and charger 30-40 total. The stuff and price of what I used was:
Revo Plat $700.00
TraxxasMicro Reciever $30.00
Paint $10.00
Traxxas Carbon Fiber wing $20.00
RD Logics Bump box $134.00
Gell cell 20.00
Charger for gell cell 15.00
Total= $819.00 w/o tax
If you don't want to drop this much cash the stock is fine!!! Hope this helped