Traxxas Titan

[JMSCARD]

Yeah, It's a great motor, BUT it isnt a 6s motor. 5s may on that 1518. I had one, it's a great motor. Reguardlees of weight, once it has 6s in it, and being that it IS a big boat, it's still a lot to push. Notice only a 42 mm prop comes on the boat. Any bigger and the esc goes poof and the motor overheats.

Yeh traxxas wants it to last and the 42mm makes it fool proof.... You could probably go slightly larger and octura of course but I'm sure traxxas wanted something to work with all batteries... From 7 cell nimh packs along with 6s setups.... The mamba monster in my erevo has been overgeared and beat to death!!!! Comes back kickin.... Shows castle knows how to make some things for sure.... Does anyone k ow the amp rating of the esc in this boat yet?

[forescott]

Does anyone know if this boat is 36" from nose to transom, or from nose to tip of prop nut? I know some manufacturers like to inflate the size of their boats by including the drive hardware in the length.

[Visual Perfection]

Forescott:

According to their site it is 36.5 inches long for the hull and 40.8 inches overall.

[forescott]

I think I would be inclined to run this boat on 4 or 5s. Then dial in the drive settings and prop size. I bet you could still get close to 50 without 6s.

[Rumdog]

Not me! 6s for sure! Just stick with the small props! Any yes, I've had a couple Neu/Castle motors waaay over geared and volted and they take the abuse. They aren't actually made by Castle either...

[Rumdog]

They arent listing the amp rating. Prob 120ish.

[JMSCARD]

They arent listing the amp rating. Prob 120ish.

I was mostly talking about the mamba monster esc.... I have been super abusive on that thing too... And the motor.... I am with you too rumdog..... I love hearing that motor spool up!! 6s is all my boat will ever see!! That's why I am gonna keep it stock..... Seems like everything I start messing with too much goes poof!! Lol... Boy it's been an expensive spring:)

[Rumdog]

No crap. Wonder why it's such a nicer esc than the hydras. They're both rated at 120 amps and 6s. The MMM controller will co it all day long. The hydra...... not so much. That fan keeps things nice and cool too. Wonder why Traxxas didn't hook up with Castle for the boat goodies too?

[Diesel6401]

I wish their were more specs on the motor such as amp pull and wattage range. A 540xl size motor properly priced could be a nice alternative. Not as cheap as a feigao and not as expensive as a neu or cc motors. Could be a real game changer.

[chummer]

This boat has just been released on the Traxxas website for all of about 24hrs and already you guys are trying to figure out alternative setups....




.....and that's why I love this forum soooooo Much

[Brushless55]

anyone placed an order yet?

[skellyo]

anyone placed an order yet?

Yes.

[chummer]

Yes.

where???

[skellyo]

Yes.

where???

Tower

[bigcam406]

its a beautiful boat,no doubt its going to be a winner.but i have a question.how can a composite prop handle a 6s lipo? i would of thought it would come equipped with a metal prop to handle all the torque.

[wakeboardfusion]

Sign me up. I might have to sell some of my fleet to get this.

[Brushless55]

Yes.

Sweet!

[mschaffer66]

Just put mine on order, not bad $340 shipped...

[johnf]

Anyone have a current tower coupon code for June? Think I wanna order one of these.

[johnf]

Nevermind, Google was my friend! 325 shipped from tower, nice!

[JMSCARD]

Nevermind, Google was my friend! 325 shipped from tower, nice!

what is the CODE???

[bustitup]

I saw coupon code on the home page for $30 but a better deal can be had if you join the tower clubs membership...one ye for $10 and this will get you a $60 coupon for $300 and free shipping

[johnf]

Exactly. I'm a member and have saved a ton of money this past year. Just didn't have an email with the current June codes. These are the current member coupons:

If Your Order Totals: YOU SAVE: Use Ad#:
$100.00 - $124.99 -- $15.00 -- 014H1
$125.00 - $149.99 -- $20.00 -- 014H2
$150.00 - $199.99 -- $25.00 -- 014H3
$200.00 - $224.99 -- $35.00 -- 014H4
$225.00 - $249.99 -- $40.00 -- 014H5
$250.00 - $299.99 -- $50.00 -- 014H6
$300.00 or more -- $60.00 -- 014H7


-John

[mschaffer66]

How did you get it for 325 shipped? 400-60 is 340....

[mschaffer66]

Hmmm...when i added it it was 399.99 not 384.99....

[johnf]

Yeah I saw the price change and figured I'd jump on it. If they lower it more I'll just cancel the order and re-order. Not like I'm in a rush, won't see the boat for months. Did the same thing with my ERBE. Bought it from tower when they were like 660 on backorder, when they were finally in stock the price had jumped to 700. Of course they honor the price you ordered for originally, so it works out nice.

[mschaffer66]

I just cancelled my back order and re-ordered to make sure I get it for that price. Damn $325 shipped...figure sell the radio and batteries for a few bucks and probably have the boat for $250.

[RareBear]

This boat looks simply delicious - I am having an EXTRAORDINARILY difficult time choosing between this boat and the new Pro Boat "Stiletto 29", as both boats look to be simply amazing.

About "Chine Walking" - in the videos, I have seen the boat shifting back & forth at speed - is this chine walking? Of course, the water was not smooth, and at the speeds being shown, the boat would definitely be moving about - just want to be sure this boat does not have some bad characteristics in this area.

I see that it comes equipped with fins/strakes that are supposed to aid in turning and keep chione walking at a minimum? Can anyone comment?

[tomstoys2]

More info, new video:

http://rccaraction.com/ME2/dirmod.as...DD2EE0C342760F

[bustitup]

The best thing about this. new traxxas boat along with the new proboat gieco and hobby king now pushing Rte boats is that it will drag more new Fe users into the sport

AWESOME