Traxxas the way to go?

[PainKiller]

What’s the Traxxas equivalent to the Typhon?

 

[TeknoJ]

I’d say get the typhon and don’t even second guess it.

 

[WickedFog]

What’s the Traxxas equivalent to the Typhon?

Traxxas has yet to steal that design from Arrma. Give them time though. I bet they'll come out with one soon

Just a jab at Traxxas because their Sledge and XRT is basically a ripoff of the Kraton 6s and 8s as far as looks.

If you want a monster, buy the 6S Kraton. It's a much better quality kit in my opinion. You don't see metal components like this in Traxxas kits. Granted, there is a lot of aftermarket stuff here. But it's always been an aluminum chassis vehicle, versus the plastic chassis that Traxxas uses for the counterparts. The Kraton is a tank!

 

[TeknoJ]

@PainKiller , coming back to your post about Tekno only in a kit form: yes they are only in kits, but eBay sometimes has a decent deal. Just know that if you buy a roller/used car from eBay expect to go through the entir car checking bearings, rebuilding diffs, etc. etc. etc. I have purchased 2 teknos from eBay and I am happy with them, but I tore them down and refreshed them.
If buying used I would suggest purchasing from a member here or another forum for extra assurance that the car is in good shape.

 

[PainKiller]

I’d say get the typhon and don’t even second guess it.

Is Arrma that much better than Traxxas? Is Arrma just a higher quality and better value than Traxxas? I know I’ll have to judge for myself but I’m just curious about everyone’s opinions.

 

[TeknoJ]

@WickedFog just said it

Is Arrma that much better than Traxxas? Is Arrma just a higher quality and better value than Traxxas? I know I’ll have to judge for myself but I’m just curious about everyone’s opinions.

 

[WickedFog]

Is Arrma that much better than Traxxas? Is Arrma just a higher quality and better value than Traxxas? I know I’ll have to judge for myself but I’m just curious about everyone’s opinions.

The 6S line... I'd say yes. The 4S and under, I'd say it's fairly even up.

 

[332_RC]

The 6S line... I'd say yes. The 4S and under, I'd say it's fairly even up.

I will agree. The 6s line has aluminum chassis plates & front pillow ball suspension vs C-hubs on everything else. The 6s line is so modular. All the 6s rigs can be cross compatible or mix n matched.

 

[Greywolf74]

The 6S line... I'd say yes. The 4S and under, I'd say it's fairly even up.

Agreed

 

[9x19]

I haven't owned a 6S Arrma, but of the three 3S models I have owned, I wouldn't recommend any. In the 3S 4x4 models, Traxxas does it better, IMO. I now have six of those.

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

The only real way to decide

 

[332_RC]

The only real way to decide

It knows me... 1ST & only spin. The Notorious is my favorite RC I own.

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

It knows me... 1ST & only spin. The Notorious is my favorite RC I own.

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[Tunedfrog]

Yeah , that XRT looks huge in person. The guy said the X-Maxx was even bigger. What?!? How much bigger can it be?

And Tower Hobbies doesn’t carry Traxxas anymore? I’m sure it has something to do with the whole Traxxas policy hate thing.

The shop had some retro RC’s too. Ones I remember from 1987/1988 like the Lunch Box , The Hornet and The Blackfoot. Old school!

Yes, the Xmaxx is big, I can't work on it on my workbench, I have to set up a folding table.
It is a kick in the arse to run though.

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

Yes, the Xmaxx is big, I can't work on it on my workbench, I have to set up a folding table.
It is a kick in the arse to run though.

Isn't the xmaxx just a little taller but stubbier than the XRT? I dont think I'd really call it bigger

 

[Tunedfrog]

Hobbytown in Kennesaw is open 7 days a week...and I've been thankful for that on more than one occasion already. They are staged and ready to take my $$$ lol


Seriously thinking about getting a Typhon tomorrow...I mean, I NEED a buggy in the collection, don't I?

The Typhon is a awesome buggy but I would stay away from the Mega version.
It needs upgrades right out of the box.

Isn't the xmaxx just a little taller but stubbier than the XRT? I dont think I'd really call it bigger

I've never seen the XRT up close and personal, but the Xmaxx is definitely huge.

This gives you a idea of how big the Xmaxx is.

 

[PainKiller]

The Typhon is a awesome buggy but I would stay away from the Mega version.
It needs upgrades right out of the box.


I've never seen the XRT up close and personal, but the Xmaxx is definitely huge.

This gives you a idea of how big the Xmaxx is.

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Wow , that’s a big one for sure. A little bit too big for me right now at my current skill level. But if I did get it, maybe I could drive it to work a few days a week and save on gas

 

[Finesavageboy2]

Maybe a 4wd Rustler?

 

[Chubaka]

The only real way to decide

Glad I'm staying away from ebay at the moment.

Seriously? That’s insane. You’d need a football field for something that big.


Back then , I remember the Kyosho Ultima and Associated RC10 were top dogs. And RC Car Action magazine was popular.

 

[PainKiller]

Glad I'm staying away from ebay at the moment.

Holy sh*t. it’s the size of a Honda Civic.

Maybe a 4wd Rustler?

I am all about the Rustler 4 x 4 ultimate.