72LikesTraxxas Sledge
08-12-2022 | 11:37 AM
#61
Pretty much the mentally name brand apologists use with just about any Traxxas, Arrma, HPI, etc to justify buying a severely overpriced RC toy only to then have to drop another $150-$300 in 'mandatory' upgrades to get said toy to decent bashing standards. If you don't upgrade then YOU'RE the moron because everyone knows the rules when you buy a brand new name brand RC and that is that "you're expected to have to upgrade." That Koolaid has been passed on for dacades and it's not going anywhere, anytime soon.
The funny thing is that this mentally is unheard of when talking about the cheaper, off brand, China RC's. In this case, it's "what do you expect, it's a cheap RC" so you're encouraged to buy the "better" name brand RC that you're expected to have to upgrade out of the box??? Okay👍.
The funny thing is that this mentally is unheard of when talking about the cheaper, off brand, China RC's. In this case, it's "what do you expect, it's a cheap RC" so you're encouraged to buy the "better" name brand RC that you're expected to have to upgrade out of the box??? Okay👍.
10-29-2022 | 06:58 AM
#62
Good discussion, guys.
I just picked up a new Sledge last night, it was on sale for $699.99. I purchased the truck knowing that Arrma/Horizon Hobby/Tower will be doing another huge sale around the holidays. During the last big sale, I picked up an Outcast 8S for about $600.00.
The Sledge just looked like fun. Traxxas products just have a certain appeal to me. It’s probably just the fact that they have that tremendous parts support, won’t discontinue it for twenty years, and the aftermarket support will be amazing.
Lets just enjoy it for what it is. I hope to update everyone on my personal experience with it.
I just picked up a new Sledge last night, it was on sale for $699.99. I purchased the truck knowing that Arrma/Horizon Hobby/Tower will be doing another huge sale around the holidays. During the last big sale, I picked up an Outcast 8S for about $600.00.
The Sledge just looked like fun. Traxxas products just have a certain appeal to me. It’s probably just the fact that they have that tremendous parts support, won’t discontinue it for twenty years, and the aftermarket support will be amazing.
Lets just enjoy it for what it is. I hope to update everyone on my personal experience with it.
10-30-2022 | 11:56 AM
#63
Pot metal is not slang. It has a specific definition. If you use it wrong and are misunderstood, that's on you. Similarly, if you use your RC wrong and you break it, that's on you too.
10-30-2022 | 12:00 PM
#64
Pretty much the mentally name brand apologists use with just about any Traxxas, Arrma, HPI, etc to justify buying a severely overpriced RC toy only to then have to drop another $150-$300 in 'mandatory' upgrades to get said toy to decent bashing standards. If you don't upgrade then YOU'RE the moron because everyone knows the rules when you buy a brand new name brand RC and that is that "you're expected to have to upgrade." That Koolaid has been passed on for dacades and it's not going anywhere, anytime soon.
The funny thing is that this mentally is unheard of when talking about the cheaper, off brand, China RC's. In this case, it's "what do you expect, it's a cheap RC" so you're encouraged to buy the "better" name brand RC that you're expected to have to upgrade out of the box??? Okay👍.
The funny thing is that this mentally is unheard of when talking about the cheaper, off brand, China RC's. In this case, it's "what do you expect, it's a cheap RC" so you're encouraged to buy the "better" name brand RC that you're expected to have to upgrade out of the box??? Okay👍.
10-30-2022 | 12:02 PM
#65
Good discussion, guys.
I just picked up a new Sledge last night, it was on sale for $699.99. I purchased the truck knowing that Arrma/Horizon Hobby/Tower will be doing another huge sale around the holidays. During the last big sale, I picked up an Outcast 8S for about $600.00.
The Sledge just looked like fun. Traxxas products just have a certain appeal to me. It’s probably just the fact that they have that tremendous parts support, won’t discontinue it for twenty years, and the aftermarket support will be amazing.
Lets just enjoy it for what it is. I hope to update everyone on my personal experience with it.
I just picked up a new Sledge last night, it was on sale for $699.99. I purchased the truck knowing that Arrma/Horizon Hobby/Tower will be doing another huge sale around the holidays. During the last big sale, I picked up an Outcast 8S for about $600.00.
The Sledge just looked like fun. Traxxas products just have a certain appeal to me. It’s probably just the fact that they have that tremendous parts support, won’t discontinue it for twenty years, and the aftermarket support will be amazing.
Lets just enjoy it for what it is. I hope to update everyone on my personal experience with it.
12-27-2022 | 02:15 PM
#67
Just checking in to see people's thoughts on the Sledge. My wife bought me one for Christmas. She has noticed my fatigue in dealing with my Nitro's on our occasional backyard race days and Glamis trips.
So far, I love mine. It's huge! The tires dwarf truggy tires so it's definitely Monster Truckish. The tires sound like road noise their so large and heavy lug. It looks like a shorter wheelbase but it's actually the same as my 8ight's. Very fast on 2, 3S. Can pull wheelies easy if you're into that. Handles great in turns. Fairly hard to flip. Low COG. No body clips at all.
I've only run 4 battery sets through it. No breaks, nothing has come loose.
So far, I love mine. It's huge! The tires dwarf truggy tires so it's definitely Monster Truckish. The tires sound like road noise their so large and heavy lug. It looks like a shorter wheelbase but it's actually the same as my 8ight's. Very fast on 2, 3S. Can pull wheelies easy if you're into that. Handles great in turns. Fairly hard to flip. Low COG. No body clips at all.
I've only run 4 battery sets through it. No breaks, nothing has come loose.
02-11-2023 | 04:07 PM
#69
Tech Rookie
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 18
From: Northern California
It is the same with mountain bikes. They build stuff just good enough to bring you in. Because no regular person is going to spend 10000 on a bike from jump. The RC And bike industry would die out. Plus upgrading the cost is spread out so it it doesn’t seem that bad
02-15-2023 | 01:17 PM
#70
Suspended
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 461
From: Our House
Here is new strong Hardened steel spurgear 34t
For anyone looking to beef up the drivetrain on their Traxxas Sledge,
the crew at Powerhobby have announced a new Hardened Steel Spur Gear. Made from hardened steel, and using a durable 1.5 Mod pitch, the Powerhobby spur gear is ready for hardcore bashing.
* 1.5 Mod pitch
* Tough black oxide coating
* Width – 7mm
* Not for use with 1.0 Mod pinion gears
The Powerhobby Hardened Steel Spur Gear has a part number of #PHBTRX517 and is street priced at $34.
https://www.bigsquidrc.com/powerhobb...raxxas-sledge/
AvailabilityIn stock
https://www.powerhobby.com/phbtrx517.html
GPM Have alot new strong nice 7075 alu options to Sledge now
Everything. Hardened drivetrain parts also new ones in strong Carbon steel , also hingepins new for this year 2023
https://www.gpmracing.com.hk/en/prod...95076-4&fid=77
7075 chassis and alot more
Multible colors
POWERHOBBY HARDENED STEEL SPUR GEAR 34T FOR THE TRAXXAS SLEDGE
For anyone looking to beef up the drivetrain on their Traxxas Sledge,
the crew at Powerhobby have announced a new Hardened Steel Spur Gear. Made from hardened steel, and using a durable 1.5 Mod pitch, the Powerhobby spur gear is ready for hardcore bashing.
* 1.5 Mod pitch
* Tough black oxide coating
* Width – 7mm
* Not for use with 1.0 Mod pinion gears
The Powerhobby Hardened Steel Spur Gear has a part number of #PHBTRX517 and is street priced at $34.
https://www.bigsquidrc.com/powerhobb...raxxas-sledge/
AvailabilityIn stock
https://www.powerhobby.com/phbtrx517.html
GPM Have alot new strong nice 7075 alu options to Sledge now
Everything. Hardened drivetrain parts also new ones in strong Carbon steel , also hingepins new for this year 2023
https://www.gpmracing.com.hk/en/prod...95076-4&fid=77
7075 chassis and alot more
Multible colors
02-18-2023 | 11:03 PM
#71
The most I've ever spent on a mountain bike was $4000, and that was for a custom build using a small-production Christini AWD frame. My other bikes cost about $2500 max. People who spend $10000 on a bike for any purpose other than sponsored racing are either insane or incredibly gullible.
02-22-2023 | 11:57 AM
#72
Tech Rookie
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 18
From: Northern California
The most I've ever spent on a mountain bike was $4000, and that was for a custom build using a small-production Christini AWD frame. My other bikes cost about $2500 max. People who spend $10000 on a bike for any purpose other than sponsored racing are either insane or incredibly gullible.
02-22-2023 | 12:00 PM
#73
Tech Rookie
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 18
From: Northern California
Just checking in to see people's thoughts on the Sledge. My wife bought me one for Christmas. She has noticed my fatigue in dealing with my Nitro's on our occasional backyard race days and Glamis trips.
So far, I love mine. It's huge! The tires dwarf truggy tires so it's definitely Monster Truckish. The tires sound like road noise their so large and heavy lug. It looks like a shorter wheelbase but it's actually the same as my 8ight's. Very fast on 2, 3S. Can pull wheelies easy if you're into that. Handles great in turns. Fairly hard to flip. Low COG. No body clips at all.
I've only run 4 battery sets through it. No breaks, nothing has come loose.
So far, I love mine. It's huge! The tires dwarf truggy tires so it's definitely Monster Truckish. The tires sound like road noise their so large and heavy lug. It looks like a shorter wheelbase but it's actually the same as my 8ight's. Very fast on 2, 3S. Can pull wheelies easy if you're into that. Handles great in turns. Fairly hard to flip. Low COG. No body clips at all.
I've only run 4 battery sets through it. No breaks, nothing has come loose.
02-22-2023 | 03:47 PM
#74
Tech Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,420
From: San Diego, CA
4S in these 1/8 MTs and Truggys feels OK on a fresh pack, but half way through you can really start feeling the reduction in voltage...like the fun starts dropping off somewhat. You find yourself at full trigger and wanting more.
Even if say you are running in a smaller space and not able to take full advantage of 6S, you still have plenty of power and acceleration for the duration of the packs.
I don't know why Traxxas starts you out with a low quality spur gear on this truck. Really my expectation with these modern 6S capable trucks is that their drivetrain and power systems *should* be up to the task out of the box.
Even if say you are running in a smaller space and not able to take full advantage of 6S, you still have plenty of power and acceleration for the duration of the packs.
I don't know why Traxxas starts you out with a low quality spur gear on this truck. Really my expectation with these modern 6S capable trucks is that their drivetrain and power systems *should* be up to the task out of the box.