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Monday, December 05, 2011Want to go fast?
Buying or building acarthat can reliably hit 100 mph in under five seconds usually takes enough cash to acquire a house. TheTraxxasXO-1 can get the job done for about $1,100 — as long as you're willing to only imagine yourself in the seat.
Calling it the first “ready to race supercar,” the XO-1 is a one-seventhscale radio controlspeed racer. Having built smaller, high-end radio controlled racers for super cross competitions,Traxxassays it wanted to offer a one-box speed runner and put hobbyists on track faster than if they assembled all the components on their own. The run to 60 mph takes 2.3 seconds, or a few ticks faster than the newest Nissan GT-R. (Serious R/C racers have already pushed the world speed record for miniature cars to 161 mph.)
Even at one-seventh scale, getting to 100 mph faster than you can read this sentence requires considerable engineering skill. The XO-1 uses high-tech driveshafts to put power from its lithium-ion batteries to mini tires rated for top speed. Thecarwon’t reach its full potential without a iPhone app, which integrates with thecar’s trigger controller.
Traxxas warns upfront that the XO-1 “is not a toy and is intended for use by experts only,” waiving off those who might consider it a stocking stuffer. Just don’t try to outrun it at a stoplight.
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Friday, January 22, 2010The NEW Slash 4WD is here! (see the movies)
Slash 4X4’s innovative design is like no other, and offers a combination of long-travel suspension, high ground clearance and a modern, ultra-efficient 4-wheel-drive system for the traction needed to exploit the massive brushless horsepower. Just three gear meshes and a lightweight aluminum tube driveshaft are used to transfer power to all four wheels. Optimized placement of the components in the chassis yields perfect side-to-side and front-to-rear weight bias. The Slash 4x4 continues Slash's legendary toughness and simplicity of operation. The modular design provides easy access to the running gear. A TQ 2.4GHz radio system offers switch-on-and-drive convenience, and waterproof electronics keep the 4WD fun rolling in water, mud, and snow. Click here to see another video and more!
The Traxxas Slash 4X4. It’s everything you expect from a Slash; tough, fast, fun—and 4-wheel drive! Slash 4X4 is built for versatile, exciting RC fun on and off the track with an all-new rigid chassis, super-efficient shaft drive, and Velineon brushless power for speeds over 60 mph.
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