The Traxxas Speculation Thread

[PeterV]

Any "new Traxxas vehicle" thread seems to quickly turn into "I wish Traxxas would make... ," so I figured a thread devoted to the topic would be fun. Here's what I'd love to see (all based on my imagination--I have ZERO inside info):

Traxxas 1/8 scale buggy
I'd love to see Revo-thinking come to the big buggy class. Not necessarily the Revo's features, but the same sort of "how can we do it better?" design spirit--and the same "fun first, racing second, if you want to" attitude.

E-Maxx II
Or as I like to call it, "Electric Revo." And if Traxxas can source a cheap brushless system for it, all the better. At the very least, it could be designed with existing BL systems in mind, even if stock equipment is a pair of 550 brushed motors.

Jato 4WD
Do I even need to explain this one? Jato-style packaging and suspension in a shaft-driven 4WD stadium truck would be a blast.

3.3 Dragster
Imaging a TRX 3.3 spinning fat rubber slicks via direct drive bolted to a plastic chassis molded to look like tubular construction. How fun (and fast) would that be? Sure, it's one-trick car (go fast, turn around, come back), but when it does that trick oh-so-well, who cares? Add a funny car to the line too.

[Mini-TBasher55]

I'm currently working on my E-Maxx. I just need to install my new HV-Maxx system and order batteries. Theres nothing I'd like to see more than Traxxas re-do the E-Maxx and make an electric monster truck based off the Revo thats a little more expensive, but has more features. That'd be sweet!

[skylineTT]

mini nitro monster truck, mini electric revo, 4wD jato, E-Revo, and a redesigned electric line would be something i can see happening someday.

[SerpentKing101]

If they do make a emaxx remake, give it 7 battery slots so that last cell wont be sticking up looking strange and flimsy and everything. They cant say there isnt room for it.

But yeah, Id like to see a 4wd 1:10th stadium, nitro or electric. Mini-Maxx sounds cool, too.

[GerGa]

I think its very likely they will be making an e-revo or 1/8 buggy in the near future.

[XXWoodmanXX]

If they do make a emaxx remake, give it 7 battery slots so that last cell wont be sticking up looking strange and flimsy and everything. They cant say there isnt room for it.

But yeah, Id like to see a 4wd 1:10th stadium, nitro or electric. Mini-Maxx sounds cool, too.

I completely agree. I mean, even Associated's TC3, T4, etc have the area to accomodate 7-cells. Why not an EMaxx? :confused:

[ElectricThunder]

I personally think the E-Revo would be the coolest idea. If it comes RTR with a brushless system, that'd be super neat too (but REALLY expensive probably) :eek: .

[baih]

i want a Emaxx II or a E-Revo.
i have to add this too. A Catamaran Twin Prop boat.

[SS Pede]

I personally think the E-Revo would be the coolest idea. If it comes RTR with a brushless system, that'd be super neat too (but REALLY expensive probably) :eek: .
Look at Losi's XXX-T RTR Brushless truck. Not a top of the line system, but a toned down version of something that would normally cost $180 or something. What if Traxxas did that with the original HV-Maxx system? Put it in a Revo-like truck, maybe use an ESC with fewer throttle profiles or something. Think that might work? A big 35 mph BL monster for $400 or so?

[ElectricThunder]

Look at Losi's XXX-T RTR Brushless truck. Not a top of the line system, but a toned down version of something that would normally cost $180 or something. What if Traxxas did that with the original HV-Maxx system? Put it in a Revo-like truck, maybe use an ESC with fewer throttle profiles or something. Think that might work? A big 35 mph BL monster for $400 or so?
The original HV system is still pricy (about 270 I think). They could use RMF HV systems...:D (that's how I got mine; great buy IMO). Good idea though. From a cost standpoint, the thing would probably sell on the street for about as much as a Revo I would imagine. Figure, one speed tranny, one less servo for shifting, no optidrive for reverse... In general, a lot less stuff to put on the truck really, so less cost (hopefully?).

The HV system only has three profiles btw (Fwd/Brk, Fwd/Brk/Rev, and "Marine mode" which is Fwd/25% Brk)...:)

Edit: Forgot to mention, I think it's either FG or Lauterbacher (or one of those 1/5 scale makers) has a 1/5 scale on roader that comes with a brushless system. I think the whole thing retails for about 1500 RTR or so, which isn't too bad considering they generally cost around a grand easy.

[Mini-TBasher55]

The original HV system is still pricy (about 270 I think). They could use RMF HV systems...:D (that's how I got mine; great buy IMO). Good idea though. From a cost standpoint, the thing would probably sell on the street for about as much as a Revo I would imagine. Figure, one speed tranny, one less servo for shifting, no optidrive for reverse... In general, a lot less stuff to put on the truck really, so less cost (hopefully?).

The HV system only has three profiles btw (Fwd/Brk, Fwd/Brk/Rev, and "Marine mode" which is Fwd/25% Brk)...:)

Edit: Forgot to mention, I think it's either FG or Lauterbacher (or one of those 1/5 scale makers) has a 1/5 scale on roader that comes with a brushless system. I think the whole thing retails for about 1500 RTR or so, which isn't too bad considering they generally cost around a grand easy.

Yeah, I know my HV-Maxx was pricey. Too pricey for RTR. Maybe they can get a deal with Novak.

[ElectricThunder]

Yeah, I know my HV-Maxx was pricey. Too pricey for RTR. Maybe they can get a deal with Novak.
Most likely they can work out a deal with Novak (Losi did for their XXX-T, although that's a much cheaper truck). Traxxas already has Novak make their EVX which is a $100 ESC roughly. I think it'd be absolutely awesome if they could somehow work an HV maxx or some kind of mild, yet markedly more powerful than twin 550s, system.

(I love my HV ESC... Right now it's running an SS5800 in a TT-01. I'm going to see if the LHS has a 3s lipo pack or something....just for kicks, ya know?;))

[Duster_360]

Love to see an updated Emaxx that would be a RTR brushless, that would be awesome. Even more so would be an E-Revo with a decent BL setup out of the box that would allow motor upgrades without having to re-engineer the drivetrain. The esc would have some "headroom" so to speak to allow this without having to upgrade it as well. Lipo compatible would be a must.

[ElectricThunder]

Lipo compatible would be a must.
All ESCs can use lipos. You just need to purchase a separate LVC for some of them if you fear for blowing up your expensive "investment".;)

[rccardude04]

1/8 buggy would be cool. Too bad it'd have a 3.3 in it :p
Otherwise, an E-Revo would be cool as heck.
-Eric

[Tamiya4ever]

I would like to see a upgraded touring car, E-Revo and a E-Jato.

[Vato Loco]

My wish list for traxxas:
1. Redesign the Monster Buggy to compete against the HPI Buggy!
2. 1/10 4wd buggy following Jang(URC Forums) 4wd buggy that he made from a tec 4! http://www.ultimatetraxxas.com/trx4.html
3. Electric Revo!
4. and something scale? R/C lacks enough Large scale realistic stuff. that Readers ride of the year spray rig was cool! I would love a Working front end loader and Mini wheel dump truck.

[trxcrazy345]

i'm adding a mamba max 7700 system to my rusty and spectrum and maybe lipo its going to be wicked i hope

[norcalracer_707]

i'd like to see a 4wd pede, incase someone wants an electric 4wd mt but don't have the $$ for a e-maxx or an e-savage. I'd love to see an 1/18th scale revo or maxx.

[SS Pede]

Vato, I'm totally with you on the scale front end loader!!! Doesn't seem like Traxxas would do a vehicle of that type...but hey, it sure would get everyone's attention. "Wait...Traxxas isn't just for RTR go-fast people?" :)

[ElectricThunder]

i'd like to see a 4wd pede, incase someone wants an electric 4wd mt but don't have the $$ for a e-maxx or an e-savage.
So far, I think I like that idea the best.:D

[jocktheglide165]

Most likely they can work out a deal with Novak (Losi did for their XXX-T, although that's a much cheaper truck). Traxxas already has Novak make their EVX which is a $100 ESC roughly. I think it'd be absolutely awesome if they could somehow work an HV maxx or some kind of mild, yet markedly more powerful than twin 550s, system.

(I love my HV ESC... Right now it's running an SS5800 in a TT-01. I'm going to see if the LHS has a 3s lipo pack or something....just for kicks, ya know?;))
I agree make a deal with novak with the HV setup and release a new traxxas emaxx II truck. Novak knows they would make their money off traxxas selling the emaxx truck I mean its the No. 1 selling eletric monster truck as is no E truck can hold a candle to it one bit. I love the HV system very simple and effective I bought the gorilla E revo conversion and thats dang expensive I mean the kit alone is 500 plus bucks no radio or anything then add in everything else your looking close to probably 800 to 1000 dollars i think my total cost conversion was alone 1000 dollars with the HV 4.5R setup in it. i mean if you got fools like me spending that kind of money I cant see why not traxxas release a emaxx II costing 400 dollars or maxx 500 RTR I mean folks are buying revos for that much alone.

[Chachi_RC]

Speaking of speculation, here is what I posted on the Traxxas forums on 1/8/07 as my guess as to what they will make next. Well, it is also my dream or hope that they make it as well as my guess. Here you go:

OK, so I am now going to guess at what one of the new products will be that will come out in the next few months, as opposed to asking for a new product. I just want to see how correct I am, if at all! Of course, this is what I hope they come out with, so it is my personal opinion and dream! Here goes:

-Traxxas Revo Electric Powered Monster Truck
-Brushless Powered by a Novak/Traxxas HV-Maxx 6.5 Brushless Motor/ESC (Similar partnership like on the EVX)
-Or…..Set up with the EVX with two new double Titan 12T motors, configured like an E-Maxx, but geared beefy enough to handle the Brushless power
-Revo 3.3 parts used where they apply (grey material)
-Tranny similar to EMaxx with 2 speeds, but beefy, ready to handle the HV-Maxx
-TQ3 radio, a Traxxas standard, which works great.
-What will they call it though? Who knows? I’m sure it will have a cool name like the Revo, but different, and I’m sure it will not be E-Revo, or Evo.

Again, this is just my guess, or my pipe dream! I am hoping I have guessed right though! PLEASE TRAXXAS!!!!

[maxxmustang]

you just watch, thier going to go through with thier current pattern and revamp thier entire product line, the 4tec, the spirit, the emaxx, nitro rustler and stampede, and if we're lucky, the monster buggy. and then perhaps theyll come out with somthing new for a change

[maxxmustang]

now tht ive got my hating done i would like to see a big block tmaxx which oddley enough sounds less likely than the dragster. i love traxxas and hav a tmaxx 3.3 but this is getting ridiculus. congrats traxxas on not coming out with a completely new design in seven years!! hts almost half my dang lifetime!

[zueslilbuddy]

I'd like to see a 2 speed tranny for the nitro rustler.

[rc_flyboy]

Anyone else out there like to see a 1/5 to 1/4 scale gasser Revo? It seems like the HPI Baja 5b is the only new technology to come out for gassers lately. Everything else seems outdated and clumsy. I'm sure it would be upwards of $2000, but worth every penny in my opinion. I'm converting my Revo to a truggy and when all is said and done, I'm sure I'll be hitting $1500 invested. Start factoring in nitro and the gasser starts looking pretty sweet.

I also really like the idea of the 1/18 scale Revo. Could go brushless here and have some great bang for the buck.

Or how about a 1/36 scale Micro Revo? I'm sure that would put the Micro-T to shame. (I DO love my Micro-T though...lol)

[Killerush]

A big block monster would be great. However, Traxxas would have to beef up their diffs and transmissions to handle the torque. That seems to be the weak link on all of their veihcles. Monster Buggy update would be cool, but it wasn't a great seller to begin with. They would need to do their homework for it to be as successful as the Baja 5B or the FG vehicles.

[balang_479]

id love to see that buggy being made.... but with the revo features... laydown shocks, 3d chassis... you name it.

[SS Pede]

Or how about a 1/36 scale Micro Revo? I'm sure that would put the Micro-T to shame. (I DO love my Micro-T though...lol)

That would be pretty cool.

[dale gribble]

The original Revo is only about 3-4 years old tops (around 2004), so your 'completely new design in sever years' is not really valid.

Traxxas is doing very well on their rereleases, and I am very surprised personally. When I first saw the TMaxx 3.3, I thought it was just a last ditch effort to make a few extra coins with existing inventory, but it really revived the TMaxx. All of their remakes are doing better then I would have guessed. This is REALLY good for Traxxas, but maybe bad for fans that want new models.

I am growing tired of their offerings, but you can't argue with their results. My prediction:

1. Emaxx redone similar to Maxx 3.3 before long; They might be able to squeak a brushless solution in there and really get the cost down due to high volume potential. An individual approaching Novak for a brushless solution is a lot different then a company offering to buy hundreds of thousands at once. That will really get costs down with the ability to still sustain a decent margin. I don't see an E-Revo happening. A decently priced EMaxx with an entry brushless solution is probably possible for $350-400; A Revo with the same solution just isn't possible for that price range.

1/18 scale; Traxxas will pursue this; it is probably the fastest growing segment in the industry and the margins are probably outstanding. I bet 1/18 has the best margins in the business right now. Lower costs, less materials, good aftermarket support, racing opportunities, etc. Tough to say which 1/18 platform they will take on. I see a 1/18 onroad 4TEC and a 1/18 offroad, but I wouldn't count on a 1/18 Revo; a 1/18 Maxx would be more likely.

I would almost take these predictions to the bank. I would also suspect a new nitro monster in 2008-2009 (about 5 years from Revo release). One of the hard things about designing, is when you push the envelope, it's really hard to push it again; after the Revo, it would be tough to completely innovate something new and ground breaking.

[dude7422]

how about a 1/5th gas truck tmaxx

[Wardy24]

I think a counter to the HPI Baja. The Baja is fun with a tuned pipe and bored out piston but imagin the suspension and inovation of the revo on that scale, that wud be insane. i think they woudl easily take the market if they put that kind of effort forward.

a 1/18th scale on-road 4tec would be nice also. the smallers are starting to show up everywhere.

i woudl even like to see a brushless RTR kit as i do not see those really. traxxas likes to make RC simple. so that would be a good way to go

[dale gribble]

I would say with upmost certainty that they won't do a 1/5 scale. The market just isn't there. Only a very small percentage of people are gonna pay $1,000-$1,500 for an R/C car. There are no off road race tracks that could even support 1/5 scale racing.

Traxxas is entry level, and $1000 1/5 scale isn't entry level. Granted they did do the monster buggy, but that has been out of production for what, like 7 years? They probably could take the 1/5 market if they wanted to. However, if 1/5 scale represents like 3% of the RC market, why would they work hard to get it?

[Smib]

I was really unsure about what I would want or expect from Traxxas next, but I think dale got it right. I would love to see a 1/5 scale to go up against the 5b, but as with most people, I can't afford it. If they made a real quality mini that would be awesome, and more in my price range, especially if it could be offered as a kit.

[rc_flyboy]

Dale - Excellent point. As much as that 3% would love to see a 1/5 scale Revo it probably won't happen. As far as the tracks go, there are always dirt bike tracks and home built tracks in fields and such. As a matter of fact, my brother and I built a track last summer for the 1/8 scales and will be expanding it this summer. As far as club tracks go though, your right, it just wouldn't happen. I guess if someone wants a 1/5 scale Revo, they would have to design and build it themselves. Would be a difficult project and pricey I'm sure, but I just might look into doing something like this :D .