Outlawed Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Jon Cannon said: They've built their company on bash/play vehicles entirely, and that's where the market is in R/C, entirely. 85-90% of people who own R/C vehicles bought them just to play with in their backyard in the first place, and that's why Traxxas is the most recognized R/C company in the world. So I don't really think you can blame them. I still cannot understand why people expect Traxxas would even consider a solid axle monster truck to release, they have their bread and butter layouts that have been refined over the years. Axial's trucks are just as much of a let down when Axial was only allotted $140-150 dollars to make the truck (the kit costs consumers $400+ so that shows you roughly what the licensing for FELD and BKT was). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagan Moskau Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Outlawed said: I still cannot understand why people expect Traxxas would even consider a solid axle monster truck to release, they have their bread and butter layouts that have been refined over the years. Axial's trucks are just as much of a let down when Axial was only allotted $140-150 dollars to make the truck (the kit costs consumers $400+ so that shows you roughly what the licensing for FELD and BKT was). Thank you! Someone finally understands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobamatic Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 People just don't get stampedes these days. When I worked at a hobby shop over ten years ago the Stampede was the best selling out of everything new or used. Even then it was one of the fastest out of the box, one of very few that wasn't just a buggy with big tires and had a very low price compared to it's competition. Today my former boss has another shop and it's still the same Stampedes move the most. There's a reason those trucks have survived this long. Their fast, durable and cheap. Traxxas has a price of 209.95 listed for the foot ones on their site which is very appealing to someone buying them for multiple kids as presents which is what their aimed at. These Bigfoot ones look great and even though I have 2 already If Bigfoot stripe and Snake Bite trucks are released I'll probably buy one of each if possible to leave in the box. I will definitely be buying some bodies though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Jim and the MTT crew reused the Wf17 Avenger body for "Joyride" filming yesterday. Can't wait for this film to come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Politeness Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I really hope every other shot isn't of the "throwdown showgirls". It's one of the stupidest concepts IMO (I get WHY they do it, doesn't make me resent it less). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmp21093 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Does anyone know anything about the different muffler blue thunder ran in cardiff and is now on el toro in Joe Sylvesters picture he posted? I looked up a video of blue thunder and the truck did seem much quieter then normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZonR Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 7 minutes ago, kmp21093 said: Does anyone know anything about the different muffler blue thunder ran in cardiff and is now on el toro in Joe Sylvesters picture he posted? I looked up a video of blue thunder and the truck did seem much quieter then normal. could be a noise ordinance thing, I know in certain shows in california they have to add the extra peice of muffler because of noise issues. That's all it is, even Monster Energy has on on it, they look ugly, but if they work, why not do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessionracing Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 20 hours ago, iZonarYT said: could be a noise ordinance thing, I know in certain shows in california they have to add the extra peice of muffler because of noise issues. That's all it is, even Monster Energy has on on it, they look ugly, but if they work, why not do it Don't even get me started on some of the Mufflers we have to run here in Cali... They are crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZonR Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 1 hour ago, obsessionracing said: Don't even get me started on some of the Mufflers we have to run here in Cali... They are crazy... *gross muffler* All about that smog protection in jolly ol' California, the Cat's on a regular have to be different too, fun fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonuvadiggerrocks Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I spy come cars on a ramp. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe2304 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 There's also this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvigster Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Toronto'll be on the 28th and 29th of January ._. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessionracing Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Gabe2304 said: There's also this. That was at the show at the Orange County fairgrounds where we had to run those awful mufflers. That was a gnarly hit by Jack. Got it fixed in time though for the 7 PM show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZonR Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Gabe2304 said: There's also this. *jacks front end dying* that flex tho XD all those instagram truck accounts would kill to have that happen to them. But honestly I like seeing Jack Koberna driving still, he's OG asf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessionracing Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 25 minutes ago, fernBurn said: the day after i help crew, and something cool happens.... fml you were there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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