LaTrax 1/18th Rally Car RTR
#1

I was thinking these could be a great entry/novice/kids class to get someone off the street involved in the hobby for only $109-119 with everything needed being included (except transponder).
Have any tracks had any experience with these?
I was curious on the reliability and durability. What's the run-time on a fully charged pack and will the 2a charger charge fast enough in between rounds? 1200mah pack @ 2A should charge from completely dead in 45min unless my math is off, just not sure how much the motor draws in a 5 or 6min run.
Also having some available for rent to get a radio in someone's hands would be great to get them hooked.
Have any tracks had any experience with these?
I was curious on the reliability and durability. What's the run-time on a fully charged pack and will the 2a charger charge fast enough in between rounds? 1200mah pack @ 2A should charge from completely dead in 45min unless my math is off, just not sure how much the motor draws in a 5 or 6min run.
Also having some available for rent to get a radio in someone's hands would be great to get them hooked.
#2
Tech Rookie

I was thinking these could be a great entry/novice/kids class to get someone off the street involved in the hobby for only $109-119 with everything needed being included (except transponder).
Have any tracks had any experience with these?
I was curious on the reliability and durability. What's the run-time on a fully charged pack and will the 2a charger charge fast enough in between rounds? 1200mah pack @ 2A should charge from completely dead in 45min unless my math is off, just not sure how much the motor draws in a 5 or 6min run.
Also having some available for rent to get a radio in someone's hands would be great to get them hooked.
Have any tracks had any experience with these?
I was curious on the reliability and durability. What's the run-time on a fully charged pack and will the 2a charger charge fast enough in between rounds? 1200mah pack @ 2A should charge from completely dead in 45min unless my math is off, just not sure how much the motor draws in a 5 or 6min run.
Also having some available for rent to get a radio in someone's hands would be great to get them hooked.
#3

Did anyone try the 50% power mode on the esc?
#4
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I don't have the rally, but I do have the Teton. Basically same vehicle. It's ok. Actually drives good. We run 1/18 scale parking lots races. Just for fun. Mostly Dromida, few LaTrax. Couple guys like the rally but most prefer the Dromida vehicles.
#5
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They handle well on carpet, 386 rc raceway in South Daytona, FL uses them , experienced and new racers alike are enjoying them ...... google the track and check out the facebook page ....... they have Mini-Monday that is just these rally cars and get 10-20 racers ....... the slicks need some super glue on the the rim, i.e. like dirt cars ....... they run them box stock and have a blast