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Old 11-23-2011, 12:23 PM
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Slight change of subject, but I was messing around looking at the dealer locator for 2 reasons due to an email I received.

The 2 reasons are that Traxxas is supposedly in every hobby store in the US and that we as an industry are losing hobbystores all across the US like crazy.

However, the point of my post is that in multiple locations including a few in Iowa, there are several motorcycle dealerships (especially Kawasaki) that are Traxxas dealers.

Of course, some people know they were sponsoring 3 Kawi riders recently......

hmmmm. What is up with that and does that mean a scale ATV or dirtbike.
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Old 11-23-2011, 12:28 PM
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So anyways, since Caster can't do it and I predicted the Slash/SC phenomenon.

Prediction: Whoever decides to make a scale (preferably motocross) quad with rider will create a new class and will truly break free from the hobby and gain tremendous marketshare.

The more scale it is, the bigger the sales. Then they will be able to transition from hobby stores over to motorcycle stores. Obviously, a motocross bike or quad will be easily interchangeable with a body kit and some colors.
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Old 11-23-2011, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by hakmazter View Post
So anyways, since Caster can't do it and I predicted the Slash/SC phenomenon.

Prediction: Whoever decides to make a scale (preferably motocross) quad with rider will create a new class and will truly break free from the hobby and gain tremendous marketshare.

The more scale it is, the bigger the sales. Then they will be able to transition from hobby stores over to motorcycle stores. Obviously, a motocross bike or quad will be easily interchangeable with a body kit and some colors.
whack! another motorcycle
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Old 11-23-2011, 01:57 PM
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I was thinking a Mx bike, or a Mini Stampede 4x4, or a 1/8 4x4 buggy. or electric 4tec.
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Originally Posted by hakmazter View Post
Prediction: Whoever decides to make a scale (preferably motocross) quad with rider will create a new class and will truly break free from the hobby and gain tremendous marketshare.

The more scale it is, the bigger the sales. Then they will be able to transition from hobby stores over to motorcycle stores. Obviously, a motocross bike or quad will be easily interchangeable with a body kit and some colors.
You mean like this bad boy from 12 years ago?



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Old 11-23-2011, 02:59 PM
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If it is an 1/8 Buggy with Revo suspension?
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Old 11-23-2011, 03:12 PM
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I think I prefer the HPI models over the Traxxas models... I think the MERV is a pain in the ass to work on and the HPI layout of the Vorza buggy is nice... Or it could just be the buggy layout of any maker is better to work on. Not sure but the MERV is a pain in the butt if things break! Traxxas should make the 1/8 buggy....
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Old 11-23-2011, 03:18 PM
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Its gonna be a 1/8 BUGGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 11-23-2011, 03:30 PM
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Its gonna be a 1/8 BUGGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but still a Traxxas.....
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Old 11-23-2011, 04:44 PM
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I'm going to guess it will be something to compete against the Losi 1/10 XXX SCB. Traxxas sponsors a Super Buggy in the TORC series and they have yet to produce a vehicle to match it.....

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Old 11-23-2011, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by hakmazter View Post
So anyways, since Caster can't do it and I predicted the Slash/SC phenomenon.

Prediction: Whoever decides to make a scale (preferably motocross) quad with rider will create a new class and will truly break free from the hobby and gain tremendous marketshare.

The more scale it is, the bigger the sales. Then they will be able to transition from hobby stores over to motorcycle stores. Obviously, a motocross bike or quad will be easily interchangeable with a body kit and some colors.
You predicted the short course phenomenon and you still don't have a short course truck to market? Come on man. scale quads are not going to be the next big thing, I can assure you of that. You are funny though.
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Old 11-23-2011, 05:19 PM
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Do research in the old threads. Everyone was saying they were stupid because they wouldn't handle, etc....

Actually we have 2 short course versions, I just refuse to release them until we have more testing done. Not going to half ass release a product anymore.

By the way, try telling Asia that short course will be the next big thing and see how long it takes to get going, especially when you are not doing losi, Ae, traxxas volume. It doesn't happen.
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Old 11-23-2011, 05:20 PM
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More scale than that quad, but I remember those.....

This thread isn't about me....back on topic please.
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Old 11-23-2011, 06:03 PM
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It's a 1/5th scale BOAT... that you can ski behind.
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Old 11-23-2011, 06:24 PM
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I hoping they come out with a full race spec kit!!
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