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Found this on Car Action: http://radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=251952

dc*90

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http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWGH0&P=7

a cheap truck for a decent price i guess? i've never touched one. prolly never will

Robitronic-USA

Introducing the Mantix TXS 1/8 Nitro Truggy Ready to Run. This truck has all the great features of the Mantis with many options to upgrade for Xtreme performance. The 4.6 big block engine and its big bore shock suspension will power this truck thru any obstacle in its path. The new body paint scheme and black dish wheels give it a more aggressive look than any other truggy. www.robitronic.com

The features of the Mantis TXS include:
• Powerful 4.6 Big Block Pull Start Engine
• Front Universal Joints
• 4WD Shaft-Drive
• Innovative Floating Front and Rear Differentials
• Light Weight Chassis and Components for Superior Handling
• Adjustable Front and Rear Sway Bars
• Ventilated Dual Disk Brakes
• Extremely Low Upperdeck and Laydown Steering Servo for Low CG
• Low Profile Diffs with Less Rotational Mass for Maximum Acceleration
• Large Wheels with all Terrain Profile for Maximum Traction
• High-Tech Radio System 27Mhz with Hi-Torque Steering Servo
• Low profile Mantis body
• Rubber sealed ball bearings
• Big Bore Aluminum Shocks with 3.5mm Shock Shaft
• Fully printed, decaled and trimmed body
• 150cc fuel tank with built in splash guard and drain
• Fuel Bottle
• Glow Plug Igniter
• Cross Wrench
• Convenient carry handled box

Model #: R39074
MSRP: $695.00

Robitronic-USA

FACTS:

- Coming end of November
- Lower price than original Mantis
- Comes with 28 size motor (not the Axial 28 spec 1), but easily upgradeable
- Parts availability will be superb
- Parts are interchangeable with Mantis
- Many hop-ups and options available
- First sold in Europe but now available in the U.S.
- Will be carried by most major hobby stores
- Featured in the upcoming issue of Car Action and RC Driver
- Win a FREE shirt at www.myspace.com/robitronic_usa

vnmsgt

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NICE. I used the have a regular Mantis and it was a great truck. Just no support at the time to find parts easily. Now it looks like they are way more available.

rcuser1508579

I would think about another Robitronic car/truck in the future. I was very surprised to see the quality of the entire parts kit when building my Avid, especially considering I got the kit on sale for about $350.

Briguy

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A few of us had the original Mantis and had problems with the front top suspension arms where the turnbuckles thread into . On a landing from a descent jump the turnbuckles would pull right out of the arms . Other then that is was a great buggy .

Robitronic-USA

RC Car Action just did a full review of this awesome truggy. You can see it in the January 2009 issue. This magazine should be available at most news stands or book stores.

Robitronic-USA

The Robitronic TXS has just reached our US warehouse. We will be shipping them to our fine retailers shortly.

maximugen

Thats odd Pretty sure the TXS has been on sale in Aus for some time now

Have they just released an updated version?

drebies_one

my lhs is ordering one for me soon...and i cant wait

Robitronic-USA

The TXS has been available in Europe but not in the states. Call your LHS to order one now!

Greg B

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RC Driver Mag has a review in the newest issue.

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i found this truggy on tower for $399.99 - $30.00 = $369.99. did anyone find a better price? Im thinking about getting one. I have their buggy and its a real good one for the price. This truggy should be the same. The good thing is that some of the parts they share in common.

RobiUSA-James

TXS bodies available in red, blue, and clear. These will also fit the original Mantis. Please contact your Local Hobby Store to order one.

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