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k062693w
02-23-2015, 09:16 PM
Anyone personally know anything about either or both of these ????
https://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/24054bandit
This is for a 6 year old ... Mind you he has multiple R/Cs, And a 2 seat buggy that does 40+ ...



https://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/3607Lstampedevxl
This for my 11 year old ... Same as 6 year old, Been riding and R/Cs since 4 ...


Thanks

SN95N/A
02-23-2015, 09:59 PM
Buy the mamba monster bad sob lol

k062693w
02-24-2015, 12:02 AM
Buy the mamba monster bad sob lol
What exactly is that ???

maverick
02-24-2015, 12:07 AM
I have no experience with either one of those. I used to run 1/8 scale nitro on-road and off-road years ago. Here is one bad dude! http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDNWF&P=0

chris91
02-24-2015, 02:50 AM
I'd stick with Electric. The brushless setups they have these days can be just as fast as a nitro and you only have to worry about charging the batteries instead of feeding it fuel and glow plugs.

sean
02-24-2015, 09:30 AM
I like the nitro cars but they can be a huge pain. Also can't play indoors with them. Get an electric one and a few quick chargers and some extra batteries and your set.

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Chris. You still have my mgt? Lol

k062693w
02-24-2015, 09:35 AM
I have no experience with either one of those. I used to run 1/8 scale nitro on-road and off-road years ago. Here is one bad dude! http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDNWF&P=0


I'd stick with Electric. The brushless setups they have these days can be just as fast as a nitro and you only have to worry about charging the batteries instead of feeding it fuel and glow plugs.


I like the nitro cars but they can be a huge pain. Also can't play indoors with them. Get an electric one and a few quick chargers and some extra batteries and your set.

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Chris. You still have my mgt? Lol

I had Nitros as a kid, And just got rid of a 48" nitro Scarab a Few years ago ... LOL
I'm sticking with Electric for a while ... Was looking for personal insight, quirks, etc. with these two ... I know Traxxas is a reputable company and have been around a while ...
They will be here today, They are My Birthday present from my boys to me but for them, If that makes sense ??? LOL

vertigo
02-24-2015, 12:56 PM
From firsthand experience with the Stampede VXL, and my buddy's brushless Bandit, these two are a blast. The stampede should have wheelie bars, and for good reason. Both are fast, the stampede being a very fun yard basher. I had a pretty big yard in Florida, and we built a small course to run. With the LiPo batteries you should see 30+ minutes of run time. Enjoy!

k062693w
02-24-2015, 01:07 PM
From firsthand experience with the Stampede VXL, and my buddy's brushless Bandit, these two are a blast. The stampede should have wheelie bars, and for good reason. Both are fast, the stampede being a very fun yard basher. I had a pretty big yard in Florida, and we built a small course to run. With the LiPo batteries you should see 30+ minutes of run time. Enjoy!

Cool ... That's what I wanted to hear ... We have 3 mowed acres, So they should be good ...
We just unboxed them and are charging the batteries now ... LOL

Thanks for the info ...

k062693w
02-24-2015, 01:35 PM
Here They Are ...
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff282/k062693w/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0358_zpsxgglad7z.jpg (http://s237.photobucket.com/user/k062693w/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0358_zpsxgglad7z.jpg.html)




http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff282/k062693w/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0355_zpsfieeqtpm.jpg (http://s237..com/user/k062693w/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0355_zpsfieeqtpm.jpg.html)

vertigo
02-24-2015, 01:56 PM
Those things rock! I may grab one in the next week or so. I was always a T-Maxx fan, but I had an E-Maxx that was a hoot!

k062693w
02-24-2015, 01:58 PM
Those things rock! I may grab one in the next week or so. I was always a T-Maxx fan, but I had an E-Maxx that was a hoot!

I looked everywhere and Jegs was the best deal on them ...
Now time for more batteries ...

vertigo
02-24-2015, 02:04 PM
There's a place Aberdeen that sells them, Big Boys Toys, iirc.

sean
02-25-2015, 10:42 PM
Hobby town USA on fields ErTle

maverick
02-26-2015, 09:02 AM
Pit Row Hobby Shop in Kenwood Ohio and Tower Hobbies online

vertigo
02-26-2015, 09:06 AM
I forgot about Pit Row. That guy will actually let you negotiate with him on price. Real good, knowledgeable guy. Even sells used trucks, if your budget is tight.

k062693w
03-27-2015, 11:21 PM
The Bandit and Stampede were suck big hits, I went and picked up a Traxxas Slash Short Course Truck ...


Let me say BADASS !!!
I can't wait to get this thing out tomorrow in the light and let it loose ...

Also picked up a set of Wheelie Bars for the Stampede ... A Must have !!!

Pics soon ...

draggin50
03-27-2015, 11:28 PM
No pictures? You gotta be kidding!!

k062693w
03-27-2015, 11:29 PM
No pictures? You gotta be kidding!!

Hey I just got home from getting it !!! LOL

draggin50
03-28-2015, 12:28 AM
Haha gotta give ya hell! Sounds like a fun toy!

bbfstanger
03-28-2015, 01:02 AM
sounds kool!

k062693w
03-28-2015, 01:56 AM
sounds kool!

They are ...
You should think about getting one ...
Just a thought ...

2Fast4You
03-28-2015, 03:50 AM
Lol

draggin50
03-28-2015, 08:21 AM
They are ...
You should think about getting one ...
Just a thought ...

A lot cheaper than building a race car and you can have fun with it more! You just can't sleep in it!

IWRBB
03-28-2015, 09:48 AM
The Slash is where it's at for bashing around. They are tough. I want the Raptor one! All my stuff is Tamiya, but I use the Traxxas ESCs since they are dirt cheap used.

k062693w
03-28-2015, 12:56 PM
Here's a couple pics ...
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff282/k062693w/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0447_zpsgb6quazt.jpg (http://s237.photobucket.com/user/k062693w/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0447_zpsgb6quazt.jpg.html)

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff282/k062693w/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0448_zpsx8plwobl.jpg (http://s237.photobucket.com/user/k062693w/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0448_zpsx8plwobl.jpg.html)

k062693w
03-28-2015, 09:40 PM
Just thought I'd throw it out there that these things are BADASS !!!
They each have there own suspensions pretuned, And are a Blast !!!

A lot different than they were 30 years ago when I had them ...