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  • johnf
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Dec 2009
    • 1078

    #406
    Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
    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.
    I'm gonna assume that is a good thing. There is a TON of knowledge on this forum. I'm hoping their presence here will be reflected in the final, hopefully successful, product. It would be nice if they would add to the conversation. I'm curious to know what "bug" was found.
    Catching Air!

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    • Brushless55
      Creator
      • Oct 2008
      • 9488

      #407
      Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
      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.
      Smart man Steven
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      • RareBear
        Junior Member
        • Jun 2010
        • 28

        #408
        Lots of good back & forth w/ valid claims on both sides. As for me, I don't mind waiting for a good RTR boat, and I don't believe Traxxas will release anything less than in terms of quality, as I have owned several of their items in the past, and have been quite impressed. Were they, or are they, the best? No, but they're close, and I think the Titan will be a real performer, no matter what.

        I'll have a friend radar my boat (simply for fun, and to say I did), but I sure won't be picking up a phone to dial Traxxas support if the boat doesn't do 50 m.p.h. - I'm blessed to be able to afford and enjoy a hobby like this, and there are much bigger things for me to fret over.

        Of course, this is just me. :) I'm as anxious as anyone and want to get this thing in the water on 6S, but till that happens, I'll keep smiling! ;-)
        God bless - "Rare Bear"

        Isaiah 40:31

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        • mickvk
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2009
          • 213

          #409
          Originally posted by properchopper
          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.
          Nice! I'm going to get a Titan that will do 50 for sure on day 1... On the UPS truck :)

          I'm not hatin, just joking.

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          • RareBear
            Junior Member
            • Jun 2010
            • 28

            #410
            Originally posted by mickvk
            Nice! I'm going to get a Titan that will do 50 for sure on day 1... On the UPS truck :)

            I'm not hatin, just joking.
            That's a good one! But, I think UPS could pull off 60 m.p.h. or better!

            On a more serious note, I think Traxxas would really be shooting themselves in the foot if this boat didn't nudge 50 m.p.h. - it sure "looked" like 50 m.p.h. in the videos, and I'm thinking it should get it done. Of course, this is based on the video.

            That being said, too many people own radar guns & GPS units, amongst other things, so I would think Traxxas would be quite sure of its capability before release, even though past vehicles (Villain) were a bit overstated.

            We'll just have to wait & see! The boats will show up at some point, and you know everyone will be heading to the local pond/lake w/ their GPS in hand!!!
            God bless - "Rare Bear"

            Isaiah 40:31

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            • mickvk
              Senior Member
              • Jun 2009
              • 213

              #411
              I dont mean to hijack the thread, but since we have a month or two to kill, wanna play How Fast Is That Boat? Here, do you think this would compete with a Titan. It did have a GPS in it :)

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              • RareBear
                Junior Member
                • Jun 2010
                • 28

                #412
                Originally posted by mickvk
                I dont mean to hijack the thread, but since we have a month or two to kill, wanna play How Fast Is That Boat? Here, do you think this would compete with a Titan. It did have a GPS in it :)

                http://krocko.com/ftp_bucket/DSC_3374.wmv

                55 m.p.h.???
                God bless - "Rare Bear"

                Isaiah 40:31

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                • keithbradley
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Jul 2010
                  • 3663

                  #413
                  I say low 40's.
                  www.keithbradleyboats.com

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                  • keithbradley
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 3663

                    #414
                    Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
                    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.
                    I respect that descision. That is the high road in my opinion.

                    I definitely dont have a problem with "information" being released, and wouldnt choose to be left in the dark as someone said. However, taking preorders under the assumption of a false delivery date is a lot different.

                    Yes, I do beleive Traxxas has intentionally omitted information in regards to the release of this boat for their own personal gain. If they told everyone a month or two ago that this boat wouldnt be out until September or later they would lose a lot of orders and potential customers would purchase competetors boats instead of the titan. I'm not saying it's not expected either, just not appreciated.
                    www.keithbradleyboats.com

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                    • befu
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 980

                      #415
                      I'll play

                      Trying to picture that compared to my little 24" mono which runs a solid 36 and looks slower, so I will take 43mph

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                      • wizard122
                        Senior Member
                        • Oct 2009
                        • 483

                        #416
                        I hope they get this right this time. I have raced RC Cars for over 20 yrs and not a single Traxxas Car has gone as fast as they say with out dumping a ton of money into it and if you could get it up to speed most of the time it would self destruct. With the exception of the Slash in stock trim. They all fall apart thats why Losi, HPI, Associated all came out with there trucks to run in a modified class. Reliability at those speeds you can't get with a Traxxas it just isn't there.
                        2 SV 27's and Vac-U-Pickle UL-1 Power

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                        • mschaffer66
                          Senior Member
                          • Jan 2010
                          • 335

                          #417
                          I dunno but my infatuation with this thing wore off quickly. At first I was all geeked for it, but now I'm like, "I'm not spending $400 on a plastic boat even if its a "plastic you've never saw before""

                          The more I think about it the less impressed I am with it....but thats just me.

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                          • Brushless55
                            Creator
                            • Oct 2008
                            • 9488

                            #418
                            Originally posted by keithbradley
                            I respect that descision. That is the high road in my opinion.

                            I definitely dont have a problem with "information" being released, and wouldnt choose to be left in the dark as someone said. However, taking preorders under the assumption of a false delivery date is a lot different.

                            Yes, I do beleive Traxxas has intentionally omitted information in regards to the release of this boat for their own personal gain. If they told everyone a month or two ago that this boat wouldnt be out until September or later they would lose a lot of orders and potential customers would purchase competetors boats instead of the titan. I'm not saying it's not expected either, just not appreciated.
                            Bingo!
                            .NAMBA20...Caterpillar UL-1, P-Spec OM29, P-Mono DF33, P-Spec JAE, Aussie 33" Hydro-LSH, Sprintcat CC2028 on 8s, PT SS45 Q Hydro, PS295 UL-1 power, OSE Brothers Outlaw QMono 4-sale, Rio 51z CC2028 on 8s

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                            • forescott
                              Hopelessly Addicted to RC
                              • Nov 2009
                              • 2686

                              #419
                              Originally posted by mschaffer66
                              I dunno but my infatuation with this thing wore off quickly. At first I was all geeked for it, but now I'm like, "I'm not spending $400 on a plastic boat even if its a "plastic you've never saw before""

                              The more I think about it the less impressed I am with it....but thats just me.
                              I'll second that.

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                              • mickvk
                                Senior Member
                                • Jun 2009
                                • 213

                                #420
                                Originally posted by keithbradley
                                I say low 40's.
                                You guys are good... That run was 41MPH on a 6S 2200kv with a Y535. Certainly not the most I ever got out of it, but 50 is a big number. On the other hand, I'm kinda new at this so who knows, maybe traxxas can nail it. In any case, I'm looking for a turnkey vee so I'm still looking forward to the titan.

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