Traxxas Titan

[forescott]

Problem is they can't tell you for sure when it will be out. There are soo many things that can happen to slow or delay the final shipment date. They can only set a schedule and try to meet their deadline. Most of the time it doesn't happen. A little delay is to be expected. What I would like to see is a company that adds 2-months to a products scheduled release date. That way a delay in production would be covered, or if it were on schedule it would be released early. How cool would that be??

[forescott]

From the website: AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2010
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Titan availability date has been moved from July to September 2010. We know you are counting on Traxxas to give you the fastest, most powerful, and most reliable boat possible; and we needed a little extra time to make sure the Titan meets those expectations. We know summer is going by fast and offer our sincerest apology for the delay. We think in the end though, your wait will be rewarded with a truly fantastic level of performance that’s unlike anything else on the water.

To signup for updates on the Traxxas Titan, click here and select Traxxas Titan updates

I wish venom would put something like this on their website instead of leaving us in the dark.

[hyrulejedi86]

Problem is they can't tell you for sure when it will be out. There are soo many things that can happen to slow or delay the final shipment date. They can only set a schedule and try to meet their deadline. Most of the time it doesn't happen. A little delay is to be expected. What I would like to see is a company that adds 2-months to a products scheduled release date. That way a delay in production would be covered, or if it were on schedule it would be released early. How cool would that be??

+1.

[Brushless55]

I dont think they are "fixing the bugs". I know a lot of people are saying that, but the design process should have been over with long ago. They are more than likely waiting for their shipment of boats from whoever they have building them in china. Getting things like this in large quantities by boat always takes months to do and can be pretty unpredictable. My .02 is that Traxxas (or any other company) should be upfront with their paying customers and tell them honestly when the item they paid for will be delivered.
They just changed their website for "available late July" to "available in September" but they didnt just find out TODAY. They try to avoid people canceling orders by dragging you on as long as possible. Its not a good situation for either the customer or Traxxas but in my opinion they should be up front about everything

I think they knew a month or longer they would not be out, but Traxxas keeps those orders filled and not telling the truth about when their products are really due out

[mickvk]

I think they knew a month or longer they would not be out, but Traxxas keeps those orders filled and not telling the truth about when their products are really due out

I think they were aggressive didn't build any slack into the production process dealing with China. Ok, their mistake. But would you rather have them play it safe and not share any pre-release information with the public? If so, then folks can just turn the channel and avoid the hype if it bothers you. Personally, I appreciate the info even if it's subject to change.

Second, yes, they probably knew it weeks ago but it doesn't make sense that they were withholding the "truth" to cause any harm. I imagine they took time to make the most accurate next-estimate instead of aggressively promising again like last time, ya know?

[v-spec]

Traxxas does this with almost every new item that they release and for the record most everything from Traxxas is made in Taiwan not China. Technically Taiwan is part of China but most Taiwanese won't agree with that. Taiwan tends to have much better QC when compared with Mainland China although they've got some shoddy products sometimes a lot of the stuff made there can and does rival products made in Japan.

[properchopper]

Guys, I've been carefully avoiding jumping in on this thread but I just have to share some thoughts. I hope I'm wrong, really, but here goes :

It's possible the delay has to do with shipping logistics. Reduced consumer goods demand in the last two years, due to the downturned economy has caused shippers to drydock container vessels and containers are almost impossible to get.
Yet I don't think that's what's holding up delivery of the Titan but if that's all it is what I'm going to say next is way off base, and I hope I am.

Traxxas is a very reputable company known for good stuff. The Villian was a great boat in its time and still works for some. BUT the introduction of the Titan and its claims of being the "Fastest, most powerful, and most reliable boat possible" may have been premature, claim-wise. A boat that retails for $ 384.95 [ Tower] less promotional discount of up to $ 60 can't have a very high build cost. A 36" boat on 6S [6S batteries not included] doing 50 mph for more than a very short time, really ? Consider this [ did Traxxas?] : Affordable high speed / runtime { it's a sport boat for fun running regardless of the "race ready" hype} / reliability : CHOOSE ANY TWO !!
Reality check, guys ! My take is that the boys at Traxxas have discovered this from testing out their claims and need to re-do something to make this boat live up to the pre-release claims. Again, I hope I'm wrong and the boat lives up to everyone's expectations, but the guy who says " I told you so" laughs last.

If this ruffles anyone's feathers, so be it. For those that have one on order, I hope it works for you. If not, catch some episodes of Mad TV's "Lowered Expectations" skits.

Peace Out,

Tony

[mickvk]

No ruffled feathers here Tony. I have a Traxxas Rustler than can go "70MPH" wink wink. I know how hard it is to get in the 50MPH club on water :)

[BakedMopar]

It's funny how people jumped on pro-boat because it's dates got pushed back. Traxxas brings in a load of newbies with their items with marketing. Does Traxxas have any product that doesn't list a speed claim? This is my biggest gripe with this company. I'm not saying that they can't back up those claims but because that's what the box says everyone thinks there going that fast whether it's tuned or not.

I really hope they get everything sorted and this boat lives up to the hype!

[Brushless55]

Guys, I've been carefully avoiding jumping in on this thread but I just have to share some thoughts. I hope I'm wrong, really, but here goes :

It's possible the delay has to do with shipping logistics. Reduced consumer goods demand in the last two years, due to the downturned economy has caused shippers to drydock container vessels and containers are almost impossible to get.
Yet I don't think that's what's holding up delivery of the Titan but if that's all it is what I'm going to say next is way off base, and I hope I am.

Traxxas is a very reputable company known for good stuff. The Villian was a great boat in its time and still works for some. BUT the introduction of the Titan and its claims of being the "Fastest, most powerful, and most reliable boat possible" may have been premature, claim-wise. A boat that retails for $ 384.95 [ Tower] less promotional discount of up to $ 60 can't have a very high build cost. A 36" boat on 6S [6S batteries not included] doing 50 mph for more than a very short time, really ? Consider this [ did Traxxas?] : Affordable high speed / runtime { it's a sport boat for fun running regardless of the "race ready" hype} / reliability : CHOOSE ANY TWO !!
Reality check, guys ! My take is that the boys at Traxxas have discovered this from testing out their claims and need to re-do something to make this boat live up to the pre-release claims. Again, I hope I'm wrong and the boat lives up to everyone's expectations, but the guy who says " I told you so" laughs last.

If this ruffles anyone's feathers, so be it. For those that have one on order, I hope it works for you. If not, catch some episodes of Mad TV's "Lowered Expectations" skits.

Peace Out,

Tony

I think part of it has to do with marketing to
like most anything Traxxas sells, its always pushed back

[Steven Vaccaro]

Guys, I've been carefully avoiding jumping in on this thread but I just have to share some thoughts. I hope I'm wrong, really, but here goes :

It's possible the delay has to do with shipping logistics. Reduced consumer goods demand in the last two years, due to the downturned economy has caused shippers to drydock container vessels and containers are almost impossible to get.
Yet I don't think that's what's holding up delivery of the Titan but if that's all it is what I'm going to say next is way off base, and I hope I am.

Traxxas is a very reputable company known for good stuff. The Villian was a great boat in its time and still works for some. BUT the introduction of the Titan and its claims of being the "Fastest, most powerful, and most reliable boat possible" may have been premature, claim-wise. A boat that retails for $ 384.95 [ Tower] less promotional discount of up to $ 60 can't have a very high build cost. A 36" boat on 6S [6S batteries not included] doing 50 mph for more than a very short time, really ? Consider this [ did Traxxas?] : Affordable high speed / runtime { it's a sport boat for fun running regardless of the "race ready" hype} / reliability : CHOOSE ANY TWO !!
Reality check, guys ! My take is that the boys at Traxxas have discovered this from testing out their claims and need to re-do something to make this boat live up to the pre-release claims. Again, I hope I'm wrong and the boat lives up to everyone's expectations, but the guy who says " I told you so" laughs last.

If this ruffles anyone's feathers, so be it. For those that have one on order, I hope it works for you. If not, catch some episodes of Mad TV's "Lowered Expectations" skits.

Peace Out,

Tony

These delays are exactly why I don't take preorders on items.

Speed claims are a double edged sword. They sell items, but can also be a problem if those claims are hard to reach. The Villian Ex was first released with speed claims of 30mph.

[v-spec]

I think a lot of newbies will probably think it's going even faster than 50mph. Things on water look so fast that if your not familiar you'd swear it was double what it actually was. I get people at our model boat pond saying "damn how fast is that thing looks like 65-70 to me!" I say it's actually about 40-45 and they don't believe it.

I'm sure it'll get to 50 or maybe a little better but I'm not so sure it's just going to be a battery swap once out of the box. I'm sure traxxas is reading all this so maybe they'll go and prove all the non believers wrong? I guess we will find out before long! I just hope they really delayed it to give everyone time to order a gps and or an eagle tree!

[properchopper]

These delays are exactly why I don't take preorders on items.

Speed claims are a double edged sword. They sell items, but can also be a problem if those claims are hard to reach. The Villian Ex was first released with speed claims of 30mph.

In an old issue of RC Boat Modeler there was an article about the Villian EX vs the Twinstorm. The Villian EX did 19 mph IIRC.

[Steven Vaccaro]

I think a lot of newbies will probably think it's going even faster than 50mph. Things on water look so fast that if your not familiar you'd swear it was double what it actually was. I get people at our model boat pond saying "damn how fast is that thing looks like 65-70 to me!" I say it's actually about 40-45 and they don't believe it.

I'm sure it'll get to 50 or maybe a little better but I'm not so sure it's just going to be a battery swap once out of the box. I'm sure traxxas is reading all this so maybe they'll go and prove all the non believers wrong? I guess we will find out before long! I just hope they really delayed it to give everyone time to order a gps and or an eagle tree!

Traxxas is reading behind, there are a few forum members with the domain "traxxas" in their email addresses. It would be nice if they joined the conversation.

[Steven Vaccaro]

In an old issue of RC Boat Modeler there was an article about the Villian EX vs the Twinstorm. The Villian EX did 19 mph IIRC.

Cheap gps units and radar guns have leveled the playing field.