Let's state some depth behind reasons as to why you think either truck is good. FYI... if it were not for the TMAXX we would not have the MT's we have now. Bringing the TMAXX startedthe designs of more MT's to be introduced.
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MadRussian
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True but when making a comparison between anything..put some reason as to why not just your opinion.
I can honestly say that my old Savage 25 compared to my old Tmaxx 2.5 was a breath of fresh air. It was so much more durable than the Maxx. The TVP idea then was odd since it was the only ride that was not pan/flat style chassis.
Just to name a few things I liked more than the maxx..
Sealed diffs allowed for better tuning. Use your silicone diff oil wieght to reduce or allo diff action.
Drive line was able to handle Big block engines.
Big block ready.
Now the Maxx was no cheap ride either. It is a great ride to learn from. The aftermarket support for the Maxx is still strong. I would get one just to try more products on.
digger
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Thought someone had brought this up from the grave when I first saw it. :badair:
I could see Revo vs Savage. Got a Savage and could see the Revo being on top. (still love my Savage)
I don't trust the mags at all. Guess it is whoever spends the bucks on advertising wins. I have seen some good reveiws for Smartech. Sux for the new "person" just getting in the hobby. Where do ya go for advice?
I could see Revo vs Savage. Got a Savage and could see the Revo being on top. (still love my Savage)
I don't trust the mags at all. Guess it is whoever spends the bucks on advertising wins. I have seen some good reveiws for Smartech. Sux for the new "person" just getting in the hobby. Where do ya go for advice?
Elmerfudd
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All I know is my friends Revo 3.3 always has issues, granted it is about 3-4 years old, but constant, he may get 1 maybe 2 tanks of gas through it before something breaks. Constantly repairing it. Breaking arms left and right. Clutch issues (i think it is because his crank shaft is worn where the bearings sit) and it is no match (not even close) against my other friends LST2. That thing takes the biggest jump you can think of look like a 5 " jump. Especially when it has a full roll cage. 
I know the LST2 is newer so I can understand. But that poor Revo. I hope the new ones are better.
Even my another friend of mine's Mayhem is better then that Revo. The Mayhem is wicked fast it even out runs my Losi 8ight! (in a straight line that is) The Mayhem is not much for jumping or high speed turns though. But it seems to never break and is jsut as old, or even older than the Revo. Go figure, Just my 2 cents.
I know the LST2 is newer so I can understand. But that poor Revo. I hope the new ones are better. Even my another friend of mine's Mayhem is better then that Revo. The Mayhem is wicked fast it even out runs my Losi 8ight! (in a straight line that is) The Mayhem is not much for jumping or high speed turns though. But it seems to never break and is jsut as old, or even older than the Revo. Go figure, Just my 2 cents.
Elmerfudd
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Uh... Sorry if I was vague, but I was commenting on the Traxxus line in general, not to mention commenting about the Revo as above. Is that relevence enough?
If not, I do apologize.
I agree with the above statement about T-Maxx being the first of it's kind, but now-a-days it seems to be the major underdog. Another person we play with has an old T-MAXX and he has to stay away from us so he does not get run over, I do not know what the new ones are capable of, but I do not think anyone in our group would ever buy one.
If not, I do apologize.
I agree with the above statement about T-Maxx being the first of it's kind, but now-a-days it seems to be the major underdog. Another person we play with has an old T-MAXX and he has to stay away from us so he does not get run over, I do not know what the new ones are capable of, but I do not think anyone in our group would ever buy one.
Cupooterluvr
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My TMaxx isn't exactly fragile. LOL I was at the park today with a couple friends and some of the people playing basketball asked to drive it... Well I told them to go slow, but obviously they don't listen XD Let's just say I've never seen anything roll that many times or that fast lol. Nothing broken, In fact I'm going to race my neighbor's Revo tomorrow when he puts in the new tranny.
I mean this in a very nice way...
WHAT THE HECK DID YOU JUST SAY??
Seriously, you really need to correct your post spelling and grammar. I had to read what you typed a few times to understand.
TWOCANE
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out ot the box traxxas has weak points, but they all do. If you run the right parts after you break them you will be fine no matter what you choose. Thats why I like them so much you make it your own creation. And thats why my wife hates my rig
Cupooterluvr
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Yeah, Elmer, I got mine about two months ago. So far the only things that have broken are the two front hingepins on the lower arms. (but I think they cam from factory like that...) And I've taken it off some pretty mean jumps. Flipped it quite a bit, too.
Yukondenali
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I have both trucks....They both run strong I like them both... The 2 companies arent just gonna relese a truck thats a piece a crap... they both have a good rep. Its just a matter of opinion... and whos broken what and blaming it on the company.... There should be a pole done on the site to see what the final say is.... :argue:
Elmerfudd
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The pole would have to be done with people who own both. That is the problem. Everyone who owns Traxxus would vote for Traxxus and those who own savages.......well you know.
Another issue is popularity. Traxxus is real popular because there ad campaigns are really strong. Plus since the T-maxx was pretty cheap when it came out and a new design it got real poplular. So I think opinions would have to be made on comparision and not by speculation.
I guess we can get an idea from the comparisons they do in the magazines. The mag "X trme" showed the Savage on top for 2007.
Another issue is popularity. Traxxus is real popular because there ad campaigns are really strong. Plus since the T-maxx was pretty cheap when it came out and a new design it got real poplular. So I think opinions would have to be made on comparision and not by speculation.
I guess we can get an idea from the comparisons they do in the magazines. The mag "X trme" showed the Savage on top for 2007.
