RCX -- Traxxas E-Revo! Not A Conversion, The Real Deal!

[PeterV]

http://www.rccaraction.com//Media/MediaManager/erevo1.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com//Media/MediaManager/erevo2.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com//Media/MediaManager/erevo3.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com//Media/MediaManager/erevo4.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com//Media/MediaManager/erevo5.jpg

Latest from www.traxxas.com, the E-REVO is finally here! These are just 5 of the 14 slides at www.traxxas.com, where you can also see a gallery and action video.

[SerpentCT4S]

What are we reading...........?

[viper7016]

WOOOOOOOOWOOOOOW...I'm really loving Traxxas right now!!

[PeterV]

I agree with Viper! The E-Revo is so much more than a power system swap. If I had never seen the nitro Revo and was shown the E-Revo first, I would never have guessed it had any connection to engine power. There's no "conversion" here, no compromises made to work around parts that are optimized for nitro but not quite right for electric. Even the battery trays are cool.

Have you seen the video? Go see the video.

[rccardude04]

oh.my.ASDF.god.
:D
I seriously just somethinged myself.
Monster Mamba HERE I COME!!! LOL
-Eric

[4wdmt]

Thank you TRAXXAS!!!

[Racer Rob]

That looks great.

[88Buckaroo88]

WOW! Traxxas is dealing out new vehicles like playing cards. And they all rock. Props to Traxxas. Keep up the good work.

[mikemaxx14]

traxxas is awsome again!!!!!

[one]

This wasn't really a stretch for Traxxas. They used the Revo truck they already had in production for 4 yrs, and the Titan motors they had for the same amount of time, and stuck a new tranny in it.

You'd think they'd have done this long ago since they are recycling old parts.

Looks good though, and bound to be a much better setup than a conversion with an old Maxx tranny.

[andystoybox]

So much for the marketing ploy of releasing new products just before Xmas. Now they have to release stuff before the rebate check gets out. Good work on that timing Traxxas.

BTW, I like what I'm seeing with the truck. I wonder how hard it will be to take my N-Revo and recycle most of it into an E-Revo. I wonder if it's going to be a conversion kit that they have up their sleeve. I could see paying for $100 worth of upgrades just to not have to start a 2.5r or 3.3 again.

[Tamiya4ever]

I just pooped myself lol, just kidding. Well, now we have some nice choices for the rebate check LOL

[Dagger Thrasher]

Blimey! The sneaky so-and-sos...just when we're least expecting it (especially so relatively soon after the new E-Maxx), blam! They release this with no build-up or warning. It looks good though. Very...unique-looking chassis, but certainly looks well thought-through. There appear to be a lot of minor durability upgrades (bulks, axle carriers etc) if you look in the detail section of the micro-site. That's gotta be the weirdest tranny layout I've ever seen though lol, for the Titans. The battery boxes are also a great idea, as they fully protect any LiPos that are installed; let's just hope they're big enough for decent capacity at 6S.

Way to go Traxxas! I just wish the chassis had an aluminium basis...the plastic looks perfectly tough and rigid, but I just love an aluminium chassis. Then again, the new chassis design is growing on me...I'm especially liking the honeycomb structuring. And that body is sweet IMO!

One, no offence or anything meant, but I think that's perhaps bit harsh? The front and rear ends are mostly the same, but everything in bewteen is pretty much brand new. New chassis (that looks like it would have been a real challenge to design), new bulkheads, altered centre transmission from the new E-Maxx (looks that way anyway), tweaked diffs again from the new E-Maxx, revised axle carriers...and more. There's a lot of new stuff going on here. :)

[rccardude04]

Yep, I'm gonna put myself on our pre-order list.
Rebate check where are you? LOL
-Eric

[SlotWheels]

I am glad I waited. I was thinking about buying an EMAXX. Traxxas has gotten really aggressive with their marketing. It is hard to save money when they keep coming out with new products.

[one]

I am glad I waited. I was thinking about buying an EMAXX. Traxxas has gotten really aggressive with their marketing. It is hard to save money when they keep coming out with new products.

They seem to have been watching Apple.

[garchpaul]

My problem is I have a Platinum on Order, I Have a Slash put aside for me when available, and now I need a E-Revo...I am broke again...Happy! but Broke.......:)

[LongRat]

Looks like good design.
But it is not right to call it a monster truck.

[BIGDADDYV]

Excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[4wdmt]

How much do you think will be the street price?

[Smib]

400-450











Also I really have no idea.

[MacII]

OMG - I was just about to convert a Platinum...will have to rethink...

[one]

I wonder if the other Titan motor really is a reverse rotation motor or if they simply reversed the wires. That would have to make a difference in performance and longevity.

[Smib]

The Titan has zero timing, so reversing the wires doesn't hurt, assuming it doesn't have angled brushes.

[ElectricThunder]

SWEET! THIS looks awesome.

[btrczone06]

Where is the pic of the MMM in the new E-Revo or E-Maxx 3905 ? Or is Castle just showing it on the 1/8 scale buggy ?

[4wdmt]

Yeah. I'm with you. A picture of the MMM on the new E-Maxx would be great.

I am hoping the price of this E-Revo won't go beyond the $450 mark.

[one]

assuming it doesn't have angled brushes.

That was my primary concern. Angled or cut to run in a certain direction.

[lordoftraxxas]

sweeeeeet!!! god im going to buy a new rc this summer but whatttt???? i like this a lot but i love the slash also but i really want a duratrax mini buggy.

[ebald]

Me likey!!!!

[Erwin Hobiland]

Ohhh sweettt...

[4wdmt]

I've read at the Traxxas boards that this E-Revo is available as a demo at the RCX show with MMM installed. Hope RCCA guys will share some pics and vid. of it.

[GT Freak]

the ONLY reason this came out was all of the conversions done.

[espresso]

How much do you think will be the street price?

Just got back from rcx and rep said it will be around the price of a revo 3.3.

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/MMM_E-REVO_RCX_2008.JPG

[MegaMe]

Just got back from rcx and rep said it will be around the price of a revo 3.3.

So do we need the steel outdrives to run brushless setups like that pic? or are the stock ones ok?

[espresso]

I'll have pics up and video soon. But there were two erevo's at rcx. The stock and the hopped up one. This is hopped up and will not come as pictured on this one. Hang tight I'll get some pics in the next half hour to an hour.

[espresso]

Alright lets start with this video. This is a 6 plus minute video with me asking a couple of questions and just check the stock and hopped up erevo.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=10nA2sSpkZc

Here is a 28 second shot of MMM
http://64.182.121.81/rcx/MMM_RCX_4-19-2008.AVI

Ok and here are tons of high res pictures, please do not complain. I have been up very early and no way I was going to re-size all these, but it be good to get some close ups of the E-Revo
http://64.182.121.81/rcx/e-revo_rcx_4-19-2008/

Pics of Novak, not casle
http://64.182.121.81/rcx/castle_creations/

[SerpentKing101]

welp...looks like Traxxas is getting the money I was holding for a true 1/8th electric truggy...

[4wdmt]

Thank you for sharing espresso. Really appreciate it.

[SS Pede]

Wow. This thing looks too cool for words. That body is absolutely gorgeous. I hope it's a good basher too, though. That's most likely what I would use it for IF I ever got one. Looks like it still has a bit of ground clearance at least.

[Kden46]

Great Googglllyy Moogglllyy!!! :eek::D

Now this is what we have been waiting for!

Why did they even bother with the updated E-Maxx:confused:

[killaj]

I've got a Revo with RPM arms, CVD's and a Vantage carbon fiber chasis to match the Tekno conversion kit I'm using and now this comes out. I was just waiting for the MMM. I'm actually very excited about it and I will indeed buy one as well.

Imagine how the T/Emaxx changed the whole R/C scene and opened up the monster truck/truggy classes. Now having a potent 6s electric revo is easier than ever! There will definitely be a nitro vs electric revolution going on here. I'll just hop on and enjoy the ride..

[4wdmt]

Nice footage espresso. Thank you for sharing it here.

Just by the sound of your reactions/comments just makes me want to get one when it comes out :D.

[guver]

Does anyone see that the outsides of chassis are lower than the center?

Perhaps I ain't seeing it right, it should be the other way around. Nice to have the batts at that level, the center of chassis (trans, motors, ect.) shold be at same lower level or even a bit lower.

I'm speaking of the right to left relationship and not the front to back relationship.

[jocktheglide165]

Is it possible to SUE traxxas for giving someone a heart attack????

[Tamiya4ever]

Ok Traxxas, all we need now is a E-Jato and a E-4tec and we will be set!

[Smib]

They have an electric 4-Tec, it just sucks.

[Cain]

Nice. Almost bought a converted Revo on ebay when i saw this.

With the hard battery boxes, should be a good thing for those running on tracks that require hardcased lipos but you only have softcase ones.

[baih]

i have a few more pics but they are too big. when i downsize they are too grainy. can anyone help to downsize these photos. 10 mp. i forgot to change my settings. email me
bruce

[S_C_I_P_I_O79]

baih,
For your large size pics- you can open them up on your screen then hit the 'print screen' button on your keyboard and open Paint or any other imaging program and paste your saved screen image, crop it and save it as a smaller size jpeg. Hope that make since ;)

[Ball Racing]

That was my primary concern. Angled or cut to run in a certain direction.

Well they run the marine titans, in the villian, and they are reverse rotation set-ups,
and the boat doesn't run in cicles so I would say the performance is the same,
and in my boat the motors were always within 5 degrees of temp of each other,
and they are only those el chepo brush systems, just a carbon on a copper style bar spring ..

[1stGenCRXer]

Man... here I was debating a 21TM for my race revo, or go all out with a Tekno conversion [which is very cool as well]... and this has to be a sign from above.

I'm meant to keep a nitro Revo, AND an E-Revo!

...just means I'll have to pick up a used/abused nitro revo to build a Tekno conversion Revo and I'll have my pick of the litter! Hmm... do I want to burn some fuel, or charge some batteries for the track today... would mechanical brakes be better today, or go for simplicity... lol, it's good to have choices.

[HYDRAMATIC99]

I love how the batteries are encased in the chassis. Should be sweet for cooling. Epic failsauce

[Smib]

Unless of course you don't push your batteries to their limit all the time.

[jocktheglide165]

I love how the batteries are encased in the chassis. Should be sweet for cooling. Epic failsauce

well drill holes in it dont worry.....:D

[fuzzychickens]

I love how the batteries are encased in the chassis. Should be sweet for cooling. Epic failsauce

Notice the vents into the battery slots? Enjoy the sauce.

[jocktheglide165]

Notice the vents into the battery slots? Enjoy the sauce.

dont think he looked at that we should tell him its in the gallery area of the revo section, but that would be spilling the SECRET SAUCE wont it....:D

[JohnnyShore]

Sure would be nice to know what the price is gonna be on this one...if it's going to be close to the same price as a 3.3 Revo, I'll go pick up a new E-Maxx instead. :confused:

[rccardude04]

The battery slots had me a bit worried too, but I realized that they probably assumed most people spending ~500 bucks on an electric revo would probably opt for good batteries (lipos), which really don't build hardly any heat, especially with the titan motors.
I almost wonder if someone will offer a kit to mount a small fan into the exit vent to pull air through the whole thing.
-Eric

[z-man280]

the biggest thing people don't realize is the countless hours of R&D that went into this. Those battery compartments? TRX wouldn't put velcro straps on a production truck. They thought it out, designed it tough, and probably, after testing, seen heat issues. Hence, the vents. It's all a safety cushion.

The twin Titans? Not everyone has a lipo charger, and the liquid assets to buy a MMM powered Revo, so to keep costs down, they build from their own parts bins. Too many expected this to be an all-out, no holes barred race truck. Traxxas built this for the masses. Racers, bashers, backyards runners. Keep it's cost down, build it reliable, make it fun.
30mph? On a technical track, that is boiling fast. Opposed motors? its all about weight distibution. Traxxas has done their homework, and you can bet they have trolled MANY a forum, reading what people wanted. You can bet the Slash was in R&D for a LONG time. The new Revo wasn't just a "oh crap- they want an electric!! what can we throw together by tomorrow?"

I think they are leading the pack..................again.

[SS Pede]

I think they are leading the pack..................again.
My thoughts exactly.

[redbarton]

Traxxas is really impressing me with their innovations this year. The E-Revo looks awesome. However, I still want a major manufacturer to offer a 1/10 scale, 4WD ST, that is ready for brushless power and uses a single battery. Somebody please!

I guess CEN will be offering one soon (ME10 TR), but I'm not really keen on the design though.

[z-man280]

what needs to happen there is to take 1/18th scale, and swell it. Seriously. Take the RC18T. As 18's go, its a very well balanced, great handling truck. take that blueprint, and build a truck to 1/10 proportions after that.

[espresso]

Traxxas is really impressing me with their innovations this year. The E-Revo looks awesome. However, I still want a major manufacturer to offer a 1/10 scale, 4WD ST, that is ready for brushless power and uses a single battery. Somebody please!

I guess CEN will be offering one soon (ME10 TR), but I'm not really keen on the design though.


With a brushless you can use only one battery, have the second one in the erevo for balance and for quick change up after the first lipo runs out.

[JEAM]

Agree with you all guys.....awesome car,
Don,t think I will drive my E-Firestorm that long anymore haha

(Although, I still like the 1 engine/ 2WD concept ! don,t like a car to complicated, but that,s my opinion)

[rccardude04]

With a brushless you can use only one battery, have the second one in the erevo for balance and for quick change up after the first lipo runs out.

What?
How do you figure you can only use one battery?
-Eric

[espresso]

I believe with the MMM you can run one lipo at a time, keep the second one as stand by, I am sure you can run both? First lipo runs out, disconnect and connect the second one. It's not like the evx2 that has the two connectors.

Here are pics of the MMM.

Here are some pics I took from Castle booth with MMM.


http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200028.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200029.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200030.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200031.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200032.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200033.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200034.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200035.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200036.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200037.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200038.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200039.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200040.JPG

http://64.182.121.81/rcx/mmm/P4200044.JPG

[rccardude04]

Or you could wire the packs in series for a total of 6s.
Just because the ESC doesn't have two leads doesn't mean you can't make a harness.
Killer pictures! It doesn't look much bigger than the MM really. Wonder if they'll come out with that nifty fan mount separately so we can pop it on the MM esc... :)

Are those A123 packs?

-Eric

[espresso]

Or you could wire the packs in series for a total of 6s.
Just because the ESC doesn't have two leads doesn't mean you can't make a harness.
Killer pictures! It doesn't look much bigger than the MM really. Wonder if they'll come out with that nifty fan mount separately so we can pop it on the MM esc... :)

Are those A123 packs?

-Eric

Yes a123 packs.

[rccardude04]

Looks like 4s3p? I've never actually seen those wired up so you could see the cells.
I might have to give 'em a shot sometime... Doesn't really look they'll fit in the e-revo's new trays, but they look perfect on the e-maxx.
-Eric

[green machine]

need help cant find green conversion kit for t maxx 2.5. new to rc, can some one help me out?

[Tamiya4ever]

They have an electric 4-Tec, it just sucks.

Yes I know, I was talking about a Brushless Nitro 4 Tec. The same drivetrain as the Nitro 3.3 4tech and all but with a brushless.

[rccardude04]

need help cant find green conversion kit for t maxx 2.5. new to rc, can some one help me out?

You should seriously consider posting this somewhere other than a thread about the new E-Revo...
Like, start a new thread in "General Discussion" or "Nitro Forum."

Not trying to be a jerk, but you're in the wrong place entirely.

-Eric

[BrandonWilcox]

Traxxas is really impressing me with their innovations this year. The E-Revo looks awesome. However, I still want a major manufacturer to offer a 1/10 scale, 4WD ST, that is ready for brushless power and uses a single battery. Somebody please!

I guess CEN will be offering one soon (ME10 TR), but I'm not really keen on the design though.

you hit the nail on the head, a single battery truck that is 4wd would sell out for sure. i would be one of the first to preorder :wave:

[SS Pede]

If you look closely those A123 packs might be tilted a bit. Width-wise it is hard to get 2 A123 cells side-by-side in most battery trays. Of course, there is a lot of real estate to work with in the E-Maxx.

Looks like two 3s1p packs to me, for a total of 6s1p...at least that was my first thought. I'm not actually going to try to follow the wires.

[GT Freak]

"I think they are leading the pack..................again!"

shouldnt think, may strain that which u not have.

if it wasnt for the masses building the e-revo WAYYYYY b4 trx thought of it, it wouldnt be here today!!

[Mo-Bo0st]

I love how the batteries are encased in the chassis. Should be sweet for cooling. Epic failsauce

Moron....the trays are vented.

[chilledoutuk]

from what i can tell thats two 6s1p packs wired in parrallel.

The battery compartments are not really any different than buying an hardcased lipo when it comes to heat.

The thing is a decent lipo should not get that hot when being run and often prefer to be a little warm to get the best performance.

[crono man]

ugly but seems like an effective design:)

[z-man280]

"I think they are leading the pack..................again!"

shouldnt think, may strain that which u not have.

if it wasnt for the masses building the e-revo WAYYYYY b4 trx thought of it, it wouldnt be here today!!

was that a cheap shot at me???????


I dont recall the masses developing the Revo to begin with, or maybe it was all just you. :p ( and Al Gore)

[Monsterbrad]

Ok when is this going to stop
My bank account can not take anymore new stuff this year
That new Mamba will be awesome in both truck's
I have the new Emaxx
She will be driving that and I will have to get the new E Revo
This thing looks sick
They are way ahead in the RTR Market right now
AWESOME TRAXXAS
love all the new trucks

[ducati777]

Whoa.... E-revo....

I've kinda been thinking about converting my old X-Terminator buggy to electric... it'd be some dremel'd together POS with weak diffs. Or.... I could buy what looks to be a smurfing awesome platform, thats RTR brushless.

I just might blow that rebate check afterall.

[garchpaul]

How much do you think will be the street price?

429.00 is my guess

[4wdmt]

I hope... and I really wish it won't be MORE than $450.

[jocktheglide165]

I hope... and I really wish it won't be MORE than $450.

im thinking 100 dollars more at retail stores than the new emaxx. heck when you think about it folks who converted the emaxx to E revo spent about 600 bucks or so I would say. I know when I converted to gorilla e revo that stuff cost me 600 alone with no electronics.

[SS Pede]

Are there any specific specs out? I can't find them on Traxxas' website. I'm curious about the battery box dimensions...if they are even given.

[schenck77]

someone listed the battery box dimensions on traxxas's site. according to him it was 30mm x 51mm and I think 155mm long

[rccardude04]

Maybe we'll get lucky for once and they'll release one without motors/ESC.
I'll even take the servos, just PLEASE DON'T GIVE ME MOTORS/ESC.
Heck, I'll probably replace the servo(s) anyway, but still. At least they're usable.
Platinum edition anyone? :D
-Eric

[samsquatch]

Espresso video on youtube you can catch the Traxxas rep say it would be around the same price as the Revo 3.3

[samsquatch]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=10nA2sSpkZc

31 seconds in & you can hear that statement from the Traxxas rep

[jlee]

If Traxxas comes up with another kick butt model I may go broke! Already got my Slash on the way and considering a Revo, either nitro or E. Well I may just go broke in going to the LHS with the way gas prices are now, the nearest one is 50 miles away. Anyway back to the ERevo two thumbs up!

[SS Pede]

someone listed the battery box dimensions on traxxas's site. according to him it was 30mm x 51mm and I think 155mm long

*Almost* big enough for 2s2p A123. Hmmm...

[revooxx]

Suspecting a Vantage chassis out soon.

[JEAM]

If Traxxas comes up with another kick butt model I may go broke! Already got my Slash on the way and considering a Revo, either nitro or E. Well I may just go broke in going to the LHS with the way gas prices are now, the nearest one is 50 miles away. Anyway back to the ERevo two thumbs up!

Hi,
At which shop you bought the Slash ?

[4wdmt]

Found a new posted vid at RCX:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YymNisygcbg

[cheerwhiner]

well i will now have an excuse to sell some cars I was thinking about

I miss my emaxx

but my gosh I would love to have this. Its about time too. WooHoo!

[ducati777]

Found a new posted vid at RCX:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YymNisygcbg



"The retail will probably be over $1000.00"....


Holy smokes... I want one, but not 1000+lipo+MMM+charger bad.


I can has kit?

[crazy4rc]

I've been waiting forever for this truck to come out! I didn't see this thread till today and it's after I got back from the hobby shop with a new Speed T from Losi! I would have bought this in a heartbeat instead and waited for it to come out! Does anyone know of a release date?

[Cain]

up on tower to preorder:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUYD6**&P=SM

$449.99 Also, $30 coupon going on right now.

[4wdmt]

Less $40 if you have their E-Mail subscriber coupon. That will make it $409.99.

[4wdmt]

BTW. Official release news from Traxxas:

http://www.traxxas.com/scripts/trxnews/news.php?newsid=156

AVAILABLE LATE MAY!

[Monsterbrad]

I have to say though this is just great for all of us that have the new Emaxx.
But then again this means my collection gets even bigger
:D

[rc411]

I hope... and I really wish it won't be MORE than $450.

its traxxas... and since it also has the word revo in it, you know it'll cost more than 450.

On top of that, comes with disposable electronics like all traxxas vehicles do, so I imagine everyone will be instantly upgrading to brushless setups along with better radio setups... Lookin at spending maybe a little under a grand... :roll2:

[birdy233]

its traxxas... and since it also has the word revo in it, you know it'll cost more than 450.

On top of that, comes with disposable electronics like all traxxas vehicles do, so I imagine everyone will be instantly upgrading to brushless setups along with better radio setups... Lookin at spending maybe a little under a grand... :roll2:

Wrong! :teacher:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUYD6**&P=SM

$449 minus $30 off $419, my LHS will be $409 :D

[4wdmt]

$409 is a good price.

[JohnnyShore]

Sure wish Traxxas would dump the cheapy TQ series radio on the higher end models (like the Revo, Maxx, etc.) and offer something a little more modern, or offer the trucks ARR without electronics.

[SS Pede]

or offer the trucks ARR without electronics
That would be nice.

[schenck77]

anyone have any better codes for tower then the ones listed on there site? I had a $40 off one but it ended on the 1st.

[4wdmt]

They don't want tower coupons to be posted schenck77.

What country are you from?

[jocktheglide165]

Wrong! :teacher:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUYD6**&P=SM

$449 minus $30 off $419, my LHS will be $409 :D

towerhobbies is now issuing 50 dollars off a 250 dollar purchase....

[birdy233]

well there you go, $399!

[schenck77]

well there you go, $399!

sure if I had that code. :roll2: if you really have a $50 off one could you pm me it? the best I have is $25 off $150

[birdy233]

sure if I had that code. :roll2: if you really have a $50 off one could you pm me it? the best I have is $25 off $150


I'll give you a break, I pm'ed you.

For everyone else, quit being so damn lazy and you can find it in under a minute!!

Use Google, fools!

:teacher:

[schenck77]

well I tried the code you sent but no good.

promotional offer can be redeemed only by those who received this offer from us. Please enter a valid Ad Number or leave blank.

[birdy233]

well I tried the code you sent but no good.

promotional offer can be redeemed only by those who received this offer from us. Please enter a valid Ad Number or leave blank.

Ahhh..I found the code online and used it, worked fine, but I'm also a Tower Club Member, so maybe that is why it didn't work.

Look here for codes, good source, check frequently

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2666057/mpage_26/key_/tm.htm

[schenck77]

I am also a member but it wouldn't work for me. That other site is also one I had bookmarked for codes. Guess I will have to wait a few days and see if they get anything new.

[JEAM]

BTW. Official release news from Traxxas:

http://www.traxxas.com/scripts/trxnews/news.php?newsid=156

AVAILABLE LATE MAY!

ANY NEWS ABOUT THE E REVO ?!?!:D

[4wdmt]

Yup. Late May, then turned into Early June, then it will be late June, then early July........next thing you know, it is already 2009 LOL.

I am not surprised. They are like this when releasing their products.

[JEAM]

One advantage....it give,s us some time to save up the money,

[birdy233]

Yup. Late May, then turned into Early June, then it will be late June, then early July........next thing you know, it is already 2009 LOL.

I am not surprised. They are like this when releasing their products.

Nope, it's here, got mine yesterday! :wave:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6wBJCA4YTo

[andystoybox]

So... what's your first impressions? Was it worth the premium over an E-Maxx? Are you planning a brushless system?

[birdy233]

Yes, worth it over the E-maxx. Only ran it around a little bit, but it handles great, a little soft suspension with stock settings, but comes with a set of firmer springs that I'll be switching to. Yes, my brushless system will be going in this weekend, MMM/Neu combo...:)

[4wdmt]

I believe you are the first to post here and at the traxxas boards.

Because of the traxxas forum. I got the tip that it was available at Tower Hobbies and was lucky to get one before they were out of stock. ( I believe I got the last one. After my order, the status became order pending).

Can you post some pics of the battery compartment please? and how the battery wires route out. Thanks.

[birdy233]

I will get some pics up this eve!

[4wdmt]

Thanks man. If you can. the box too, please. I love how traxxas design their boxes, it will make you want to buy it just for the pictures. lol.

Thank you.

[birdy233]

Here ya go!

[4wdmt]

Thank You for the pics.

Does the wires gets a little bit squished when you close the flap? What is the size of your battery wires?

I thought the "honeycomb" design inside the battery compartment were just for show in their website. It's like some platic didn't make it on the mold during production, lol.

Oh. tower says mine is already shipped. Woottt.

[birdy233]

They did get squished a bit, running 12 gauge wire, I used my Dremel to make the battery door a bit larger, problem solved!

[Cain]

what are you running for batts on the vehicle birdy? you got pics with the batts in the tray, but the door open to see how well they fit?

[Ball Racing]

It comes with a piece of foam, and a couple of plastic spacers, that have mulitple mounting points to hold battery in.
It also has a spring like plastic piece to push down on top of the battery, that can be removed if running thick style li-pos.

Mine is way way soft suspension. white, and green springs, and comes with blue and silvers in the box.
The other springs in there are for the long travel rockers.

I have 6,000 mah li-po in mine, it's not as fast as I thought it would be.
But the brushes may not be seated in well yet either.

It has the hard anodized body shocks,
the titanium coated shafts.

First thing I did was install the max throw steering stop it comes with.



The battery boxes fill with dirt fast.

[jamesbernatchez]

That looks great. I can't wait to get mine! :)

[SS Pede]

If anyone has an A123 pack I would be interested in how it fits (or doesn't fit) in the E-Revo battery box. :)

[4wdmt]

What are the things included when you open the box. Other than the ussual tools.

[Ball Racing]

I just GPS'd mine on the highway, on 7.4 li-po's ONLY 23MPH
In the fresh cut grass, ONLY 20MPH...

[4wdmt]

what is the stock spur and pinion set-up BR?

[schenck77]

spur is 68t and the pinions are 19t

[4wdmt]

Thanks. So it is basically the same with the new E-Maxx.

[4wdmt]

Just arrived from Tower Hobbies. Got the A4 fequency. Black body with a hint of red and gunmetal color. This is one sexy E-REVO.:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/006.jpg

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

So which would be better for general bashing on grass, parking lots and dirt? The E-Revo or the E-Maxx?

[4wdmt]

I haven't run my E-REVO yet. I'll post when I have the chance.

I bashed my brushless E so hard that it keeps braking parts. So I have something to compare about.

[4wdmt]

But from the looks of this video. I think thay are capable bashers:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HNjd27d4aLE

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Ok. I don't plan to bash it like that though. Plus the new TA05 IFS-R just came into stock at Tower so I am confused right now. I like touring cars, but with the trucks you can take them anywhere and probably more fun. :confused:

[4wdmt]

I love monster trucks. I like to run mine everywhere. You really need to think things real hard on what type of vehicle you are going to purchase. You mentioned that you like touring cars, might as well go on that direction. I saw the kit at tower hobbies. It is a beauty.

Your username also says it all too.

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Yes your right. But I have been thinking for the long run and I believe the truck would be more suited for me. I thought I was going to get the IFS but I think the truck is better.

[JEAM]

But from the looks of this video. I think thay are capable bashers:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HNjd27d4aLE

Great vid. they should name it :
Demolition Revo part 1
"How to wreck your car in 5min." haha

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Well I did it. The E-Revo will be mine :D :D

Perhaps when the IFS TB-03R is out I will get that. Probably won't be till next year though.

[4wdmt]

Alright! congratulation on your purchase. Where and how much did you get yours? What frequency?

All you need to do now is change your username to TraxxasERevoDriver :D.

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Alright! congratulation on your purchase. Where and how much did you get yours? What frequency?

All you need to do now is change your username to TraxxasERevoDriver :D.

Heheh thanks. I got the A2 frequency and I ordered it from Tower. Along with a new Duratrax Onyx charger and 2 Team Trinity 4600 packs. I got the $25 off coupon code so I used that.

Changing the name may not be that easy but I will try :cool:

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

I think the Erevo is not for bashing it more like for racing. My friend has a erevo and I smoked him in the grass and gravel but in the parking lot its the other way around. The erevo can't even go over a 1 foot tall 2 foot wide rock and my emaxx flys over that same rock. And also its just to low to the ground. Plus the crapy 550 motors they use, blow out so fast that u can't even injoy driving it. I all readly change to the trinity monster maxxs 17t motors in my emaxx. And they copyed the new emaxx. What's the piont its like having a 450.00$ emaxx that's just lower to the ground. It just makes me sick to my stomach.why the only cool thing is the battery conpartment and they don't make that waterpoof so what's the point of having it in a conpartment. I don't want to afend anyone but this is one traxxas vehicle that im not buying and also why didn't they make a vxl system version a lot of people I know how have the erevo and that change the esc to brushless that's a extra 170.00 or more.im just saying traxxas could have done better.

[generis]

It's ok, but with a single BL motor, and a MM esc and NO BATTS it's weighing in at 4192 grams, which is one full POUND heavier than my E-Savage with the same equipment. OUCH. Which means it's a bit more stable at BL speeds, but it's also slower in every other area. Can't seem to figure out how the thing weighs so much when it's all plastic... and the E-sav is aluminum chassis, all suspension arms, and steel cvd shafts everywhere...

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

From what I have been reading, you can raise the E-Revo's ride height with the rocker arms I think. Also the E-Maxx's tires are larger than the E-Revo's. I am sure if you change a few things on the E-Revo it could be a capable basher. But by looking at the stock E-Revo it is build more for speed but again a few changes and you can bash it.

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Ya I know u can change the ride height we did that we also put the harder springs in. And the erevo tires are the same height as the emaxx tires but the rims are bigger and the tires are a smaller profile.

[SS Pede]

It's ok, but with a single BL motor, and a MM esc and NO BATTS it's weighing in at 4192 grams, which is one full POUND heavier than my E-Savage with the same equipment. OUCH. Which means it's a bit more stable at BL speeds, but it's also slower in every other area. Can't seem to figure out how the thing weighs so much when it's all plastic... and the E-sav is aluminum chassis, all suspension arms, and steel cvd shafts everywhere...
Isn't the E-Revo noticeably larger than the E-Savage? I thought the E-Savage was smaller than the nitro version, which would make it smaller than a Revo.

[Ball Racing]

The e savage is a small truck, small tires, and short wheel base,
the e-revo is huge.

[4wdmt]

It is even a bit longer than the new E-maxx:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/003.jpg

[jocktheglide165]

It is even a bit longer than the new E-maxx:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/4wdmt/003.jpg

some people have all the money :p;)

[fisherking]

Ok, so I hope someone can help me....

I recently bought a cheap truck on a whim and have found myself really caught by the hobby... I am absolutely loving it, but 20 repairs later I had decided to splash out and buy an E-Maxx... and then the E-Revo was announced so I though that must be the better choice... and then I read the posts here and I wonder whether the E-Maxx might be the better choice overall. :confused:

I certainly want an off-road, water-resistant, fast, electric, 4WD, 1:10 scale truck. I want it mainly for back yard bashing (occasionally on tarmac/patio) and just having fun; minimising repairs & maintenance is highly desirable. I don't mind spending a reasonable amount on a fairly high-in-the-range model, but I am only going to buy one truck.. (Honest!) Whilst I can replace broken bits or install a basic option that may have come in the box, I am unlikely to do much in the way of hop-ups/upgrades.

So what are the differences between the two? (I know that the ground clearance was mentioned, but the Traxxas site says that is only 3mm difference).

Which would you recommend for me?!? I promise to listen to all advice very carefully!

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

E-maxx its a better basher then the E-revo. The E-revo is so slow in lots of terrian etc grass, loss gravel. E-revo Its made for racing. But u can make the E-revo a good basher, but its lot work etc new tires rasie the ride heigth etc. I hope this works for ya. I own the E-maxx with to trinity monster motors 17t. And it flys. The only thing is the shocks that's the emaxx comes with are week and need to be replaced.

[rccardude04]

I hate to do this to you, but the e-revo is an infinitely better basher than the E-Maxx. More durability, more adjustability, everything. All you have to do in order to increase the ride height is adjust it with the preload spacers. The tires are the same size so it will and does go through the same stuff. It has far better undercarriage protection than the E-Maxx also, so the really nasty stuff doesn't get to your transmission or center driveshafts. It also handles infinitely better and with the suspension setup, will jump far better as well.

The only reason to get an E-Maxx any more is if you are going to leave it stock and/or want to save the extra ~$100.

-Eric

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Just get both. if one breaks, drive the other one.

[rccardude04]

Just get both. if one breaks, drive the other one.


lol, that's the spirit! :D

-Eric

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Ya that's what I've ben doing lol right now emaxx snaped a arm, nitro pipe is cracked on my rustler now just running the slash.


Ps spur gear is gone on xray t2r

[fisherking]

Thank you for those answers ... though it doesn't quite feel conclusive yet :-)
But it sounds like straight from the box the stock E-Maxx is the better choice, but if I were going to mod/upgrade then the E-Revo gives me more options and flexibility (and a better protected drive train). [Approx how much would I need to spend extra?]

I will of course keep looking out to see if anyone has any other observations...

[rccardude04]

The stock E-Revo is absolutely perfect if you have a small area to bash in, but it really is quite lacking on top speed.

It really seems like the E-Revo was designed with the mindset that a bunch of them would become brushless at some point. I really don't see why they won't offer one without ESC/Motors/Radio. That is what kept me from buying one.

-Eric

[JEAM]

The stock E-Revo is absolutely perfect if you have a small area to bash in, but it really is quite lacking on top speed.

It really seems like the E-Revo was designed with the mindset that a bunch of them would become brushless at some point. I really don't see why they won't offer one without ESC/Motors/Radio. That is what kept me from buying one.

-Eric
It,s the prettiest car at the moment no doubt about that :).But I agree with you, the speed "out of the box" doesn,t impress me.
Ok, that counts for more RTR,s but when I look at the "You tube"vids its looking so BL...DY heavy to me....the car seems to slow for racing and to low for bashing...still the looks are so good its difficult NOT to buy one and throw a NEU motor with some Lipo,s in it....$$$$:cool:

[Ball Racing]

The battery boxes on this thing, need to have a stronger door.

I just crushed a 160 dollar li-po battery.

I was on loose dirt, and had a plywood ramp there, I was coming around the backside of the ramp- and blipped the throttle the truck got sideways at no more than 10mph and slide into and t-boned the back of the ramp right at the middle of the battery door.

Well the ramp weighs maybe 5 pounds, and it slide it around like a Top.

So I figured, nothing bad ,,right?

Go,and open the battery door at the end of the run, and the lipo is caved in.
And all out of shape, so I promptly discharged it, and did the routine li-po disposale (didn't need a explosion from that)..



SO,,,,, Down 160 bucks, need to spend another 160 to match that batery back up,
or drop back to old nimh 7 cell packs, that may take a hit better :(

[4wdmt]

Ouch. sorry to hear that BR. Personally, I just wish they did the e-maxx type of battery retainers for the E-Revo. Solid at the sides, adjustable locking bars and more cooling.

[r00t61]

I'll definitely agree with this.

Went down to the LHS last weekend to take a peek at the E-Revo to see what would have to be done to convert to brushless lipo, and the battery boxes were one of the first things I noticed. The battery boxes are kept closed only by two small plastic "friction tabs." I think it's the result of the new molded integral chassis that prevents the use of, say, strapping tape or velcro, like in the RCPD 1/8 brushless conversion kits.

IMO Traxxas should have at least used a system implementing body clips, or better yet, thumbscrews.

The battery boxes on this thing, need to have a stronger door.

I just crushed a 160 dollar li-po battery.

I was on loose dirt, and had a plywood ramp there, I was coming around the backside of the ramp- and blipped the throttle the truck got sideways at no more than 10mph and slide into and t-boned the back of the ramp right at the middle of the battery door.

Well the ramp weighs maybe 5 pounds, and it slide it around like a Top.

So I figured, nothing bad ,,right?

Go,and open the battery door at the end of the run, and the lipo is caved in.
And all out of shape, so I promptly discharged it, and did the routine li-po disposale (didn't need a explosion from that)..



SO,,,,, Down 160 bucks, need to spend another 160 to match that batery back up,
or drop back to old nimh 7 cell packs, that may take a hit better :(

[pasan]

The battery boxes on this thing, need to have a stronger door.

I just crushed a 160 dollar li-po battery.

I was on loose dirt, and had a plywood ramp there, I was coming around the backside of the ramp- and blipped the throttle the truck got sideways at no more than 10mph and slide into and t-boned the back of the ramp right at the middle of the battery door.

Well the ramp weighs maybe 5 pounds, and it slide it around like a Top.

So I figured, nothing bad ,,right?

Go,and open the battery door at the end of the run, and the lipo is caved in.
And all out of shape, so I promptly discharged it, and did the routine li-po disposale (didn't need a explosion from that)..



SO,,,,, Down 160 bucks, need to spend another 160 to match that batery back up,
or drop back to old nimh 7 cell packs, that may take a hit better :(

time to invest in Zippy-H packs. I bought both of my 3.5A 4S packs for a total of $170.

[Ball Racing]

Are they in a hard case?