New Traxxas 1/10th Rally...New Race class??
10-04-2012, 01:00 PM
#16
Just put one on my Christmas wish list!
10-04-2012, 01:02 PM
#17
Tech Initiate
looks interessting, but damn, is that real ENGLISH ? i just can understand some words...
does he say anything bout the measurements ? Wheelbase ? Width ?
does he say anything bout the measurements ? Wheelbase ? Width ?
10-04-2012, 01:04 PM
#18
Find the right body and get rid of the bumper and you got yourself a 4wd buggy! A little traxxas wheeler action. lol
10-04-2012, 01:27 PM
#19
Why is it that it takes Traxxas to suddenly RE-Legitimize a class?
HPI, Yokomo, AE, Tamiya etc had Rally cars many years ago, and it was an AWESOME class. At our old track, we used the same format as WRC and raced on the same track as the 2wd buggys, ST, and 4wd buggy. Such Fun.
It wasn't as cool as some of the racing that the Europeans do (see http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...r-c-rally.html )
It will be interesting to see how this develops and if RALLY makes a comeback.
I'm surprised that the class sorta lost steam, but hopefully Rally will start making a comeback. And now, with Proline making shells to make the slash into rally cars etc. I thought they would have done it sooner.
Time will tell. Is it 200mm?
MOmo
HPI, Yokomo, AE, Tamiya etc had Rally cars many years ago, and it was an AWESOME class. At our old track, we used the same format as WRC and raced on the same track as the 2wd buggys, ST, and 4wd buggy. Such Fun.
It wasn't as cool as some of the racing that the Europeans do (see http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...r-c-rally.html )
It will be interesting to see how this develops and if RALLY makes a comeback.
I'm surprised that the class sorta lost steam, but hopefully Rally will start making a comeback. And now, with Proline making shells to make the slash into rally cars etc. I thought they would have done it sooner.
Time will tell. Is it 200mm?
MOmo
10-04-2012, 01:52 PM
#20
Tech Rookie
I would love to know if that new "LCG" "chassis can fit in Slash 4x4 or Stampede 4x4 ..
That would be sweet.. I love my slash, but it is at least 1 or 2 inch higher CG then SC10 4x4 etc ..
CHINA Turnigy actually made a SCT almost identical to the Slash, but with LCG chassis ..may be Traxxas finally "copy" from them? :P
That would be sweet.. I love my slash, but it is at least 1 or 2 inch higher CG then SC10 4x4 etc ..
CHINA Turnigy actually made a SCT almost identical to the Slash, but with LCG chassis ..may be Traxxas finally "copy" from them? :P
10-04-2012, 04:43 PM
#21
I think it looks very interesting, but as a racing class it will not catch on unless another manufacturer or two steps in and offers something in the same class. One hit wonders do not last for a racing class, like the SCB that almost died but might get a second chance now that AE is releasing a new car.
Now this makes three times that Traxxas has pulled the trigger on new classes I can think of...
Short Course (that worked out well, every track runs that to death)
Dragster (jury is out on that being a racing class, not just for the lack of other options for cars, but the fact that it needs a "new track" to run, not going to do well on a VTA carpet...)
Now Rally (which I would like to see catch one to be honest)
Now this makes three times that Traxxas has pulled the trigger on new classes I can think of...
Short Course (that worked out well, every track runs that to death)
Dragster (jury is out on that being a racing class, not just for the lack of other options for cars, but the fact that it needs a "new track" to run, not going to do well on a VTA carpet...)
Now Rally (which I would like to see catch one to be honest)
The main problem with the rally class at the moment is the scale. Tamiya 190mm 1/10. Others 200mm, others 1/9 which is closer to 1/7 and now HPI with 1/8. They need to get together and sort this out for anything to really happen.
10-04-2012, 04:48 PM
#22
that actually looks pretty neat. I'd like to see more on the specs, such as wheelbase, width, etc. the LCG layout is pretty nice and something I'd like to see on the slash. it's a new take on a rally car platform. It essentially looks like a 4wd buggy with a rally body on top. Wish it came with a fiesta body like their 1/16 rally cars.
10-04-2012, 04:57 PM
#23
http://traxxas.com/products/models/e...407rally-specs
10-04-2012, 05:01 PM
#24
Tech Rookie
I'm really loving this car, it might be my next thing to buy.
10-04-2012, 05:03 PM
#25
Why is it that it takes Traxxas to suddenly RE-Legitimize a class?
HPI, Yokomo, AE, Tamiya etc had Rally cars many years ago, and it was an AWESOME class. At our old track, we used the same format as WRC and raced on the same track as the 2wd buggys, ST, and 4wd buggy. Such Fun.
It wasn't as cool as some of the racing that the Europeans do (see http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...r-c-rally.html )
It will be interesting to see how this develops and if RALLY makes a comeback.
I'm surprised that the class sorta lost steam, but hopefully Rally will start making a comeback. And now, with Proline making shells to make the slash into rally cars etc. I thought they would have done it sooner.
Time will tell. Is it 200mm?
MOmo
HPI, Yokomo, AE, Tamiya etc had Rally cars many years ago, and it was an AWESOME class. At our old track, we used the same format as WRC and raced on the same track as the 2wd buggys, ST, and 4wd buggy. Such Fun.
It wasn't as cool as some of the racing that the Europeans do (see http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...r-c-rally.html )
It will be interesting to see how this develops and if RALLY makes a comeback.
I'm surprised that the class sorta lost steam, but hopefully Rally will start making a comeback. And now, with Proline making shells to make the slash into rally cars etc. I thought they would have done it sooner.
Time will tell. Is it 200mm?
MOmo
It drives as expected....like a really great Rally car....not like a 200mm on road car converted to off road..I havent run it with a full off-road setup, but the tarmac setup is pretty fun.....I can see a class forming.....AS LONG as there are other bodies to support it. Needless to say, Traxxas will directly support any track that runs a spec class for it....
I agree about the other manufacturer-thing...a racign class is tough with only one manufacturer i the class, but, it isnt impossible...there are still slash 2wd spec classes out there, and 4wd slash spec has sparked up in alot of areas....Losi SCB has been ok, too....
10-04-2012, 05:39 PM
#26
i could see:
1. run it off road. granted, the jumps have to be bypassed. and dont sweep the track. or actually add sections where it actually requires the off road tires.
2. then second heat will be run in an on-road track. can change out tires and make suspension changes...
1. run it off road. granted, the jumps have to be bypassed. and dont sweep the track. or actually add sections where it actually requires the off road tires.
2. then second heat will be run in an on-road track. can change out tires and make suspension changes...
10-04-2012, 05:51 PM
#27
Tech Initiate
Here's my concern.
Is this compatible with 200mm bodies?
Tamiya's recent release of the XV-01 marked my return to the Rally scene--it got me interested when nothing had quite gotten me there since the HPI RS4 Rally years and years ago. The nice thing is that with the new XV-01, you can use the plethora of 1.9" wheels and rally tires that're still around from Rally's boom a number of years ago. I fully intend on getting the original RS4 Rally's body--the '98 WRC Impreza--for the XV-01 as soon as they're back in stock at Tower.
There are tons and tons of rally bodies that're available for the XV-01 and no doubt Tamiya will bring out new ones soon.
Now, the new Traxxas 1:10 rally is Slash 4x4-based, as we all know. That makes me wonder if it's going to be compatible with 200mm bodies and 26mm wheels/tires.
If not, I don't know why. Sure it's nice to have a new segment but it would've been smart to make it compatible with rally cars already on the market. I'd love a rally class. I've always thought it was a great idea since the RS4 Rally's release (And the followers of the concept--Kyosho, Yokomo, etc), but if the Traxxas Rally sparks a new class and it's not open or compatible with other rally cars on the market, that'll kind of be a kick in the nuts.
Anyway, definitely looking forward to seeing where this goes!
Is this compatible with 200mm bodies?
Tamiya's recent release of the XV-01 marked my return to the Rally scene--it got me interested when nothing had quite gotten me there since the HPI RS4 Rally years and years ago. The nice thing is that with the new XV-01, you can use the plethora of 1.9" wheels and rally tires that're still around from Rally's boom a number of years ago. I fully intend on getting the original RS4 Rally's body--the '98 WRC Impreza--for the XV-01 as soon as they're back in stock at Tower.
There are tons and tons of rally bodies that're available for the XV-01 and no doubt Tamiya will bring out new ones soon.
Now, the new Traxxas 1:10 rally is Slash 4x4-based, as we all know. That makes me wonder if it's going to be compatible with 200mm bodies and 26mm wheels/tires.
If not, I don't know why. Sure it's nice to have a new segment but it would've been smart to make it compatible with rally cars already on the market. I'd love a rally class. I've always thought it was a great idea since the RS4 Rally's release (And the followers of the concept--Kyosho, Yokomo, etc), but if the Traxxas Rally sparks a new class and it's not open or compatible with other rally cars on the market, that'll kind of be a kick in the nuts.
Anyway, definitely looking forward to seeing where this goes!
10-04-2012, 07:55 PM
#28
Tech Adept
It's far from being compatible with 200mm bodies...it's 297mm wide!
I have the Kyosho drx and that is quite a big car..width 260mm and a wheelbase of 316mm.
I have the Kyosho drx and that is quite a big car..width 260mm and a wheelbase of 316mm.
10-04-2012, 10:05 PM
#30
Tech Initiate
The charm of the Slash was that it was cheap and it was scale-looking in a time where scale RC was taking off big. This is going to be neither cheap nor scale. That's kinda' disappointing.