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Jchokie - 12.31.12, 7:18 am

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Hi everyone,

I am brand new to the RC truck world but have been lurking here for a month or two. We just got our kids a 2wd Slash VXL (brushless) and a Slash F-150 Raptor (brushed) for Christmas. Now, I see the VXL is listed as "discontinued" through Tower Hobbies. Is there an upgrade coming out to replace this truck? I am getting a little tired of my kids having all of the fun and think I may need to get one myself. The Slash seems like a good all-around bang for the buck so I am thinking I would just get another one. However, now that it is discontinued I am not sure which direction to go. Does anyone have any insight into what might be replacing the 2wd VXL?

Thanks,

John

"Experienced user"

tachikoma1373 - 1.01.13, 5:10 am

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Certain version of the Slash VXL may not be available but it is very much alive.

Traxxas Slash VXL Brushless 1/10 RTR 2WD Short-Course Truck w/TQi 2.4GHz, LiPo & Charger [TRA5807L] at amain.

and the non-LiPo brushed version Traxxas Slash 1/10 Scale RTR Electric 2WD Short-Course Truck (w/TQi 2.4GHz, Battery & Charger) [TRA5803]

and here's the brushed Raptor Traxxas "Ford F-150 SVT Raptor" Slash 1/10 RTR Truck (w/TQi 2.4GHz, Battery & Charger) [TRA5806]

(Last edited by tachikoma1373 : 1.01.13 at 5:44 am)

slash5803.wordpress.com - a (poorly maintained) blog about a small toy for a big boy

"Spring is Here"

guys2nv - 1.01.13, 5:26 am

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They just discontinue the model number and will replace that number with the same number with an L on the end to designate it as the lipo model.

"Regular user"

Daryldye - 1.01.13, 5:48 am

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Traxxas discontinued all their models this year to bring out new models with lipos. Same truck just put a lipo battery in the truck

"I am experienced now?!?"

tj_7alberto - 1.01.13, 6:47 am

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I came here hoping they discontinued it for a new LCG version. ohwell.

"Erie PA's go to RC guy"

jne232 - 1.10.13, 1:54 pm

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Ya and did ya'll notice that the prices for all Traxxas RTR's has skyrocketed!!
The price of a Pede 4x4 went up over $40! Geesh, they are trying to kill us at our wallets!

R/C Crusher and Weekend Warrior of a Traxxas Stampede VXL 4X4, Traxxas Slash 2x4, HPI Trophy Truggy Flux.

"Spring is Here"

guys2nv - 1.10.13, 1:57 pm

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jne232 said

Ya and did ya'll notice that the prices for all Traxxas RTR's has skyrocketed!!
The price of a Pede 4x4 went up over $40! Geesh, they are trying to kill us at our wallets!

That's why you start a build with a roller off ebay and use better electronics/hop ups for the same price Traxxas asks.

"Very experienced user"

Saab93 - 1.10.13, 2:57 pm

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So how much for an "upgrade" to a crappy lipo and charger??? 165 dollars according to traxxas.... This is absolutely ridiculous. 434 dollars for a 2wd slash????

30 dollars more and you can get the 4x4 nimh version on ebay.

Saab- Born from jets, killed by GM

"RC Nut"

edgeverse - 1.10.13, 4:31 pm

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Crazy, Saab. I agree

I plan to get a 4x4 roller and make it a beast fro way under 700.00

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