It's here! have a look at the web pages, then meet back here to talk, talk, talk!

[PeterV]

Pretty sweet, check it out.... http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/6907funnycar

[kwkride]

I'm looking forward to seeing a video of it in action!
It really makes me want one, but I'm a little worried about what the price might be.

[Snook Man]

Sweet,
Are the rear tires the same as the XO-1 with just a side wall extension to add to the look, or is it a completely different designed tire?

[Dknuckles]

I'd like to know a price estimate?

[TopGunn]

It says $499 msrp if you read it.

[Light351]

I'd like to know a price estimate?

$499

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[kwkride]

Thanks for the price, I missed that.

[anr2442]

SSSP is $499

Edit *too slow* :lol:

[Light351]

PeterV: Looks nice but just wish it was a gasoline 2 stroke engine instead

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[Dknuckles]

You guys crack me up. I didn't see the price when I was reading. Thanks fot posting... :)

[turok]

video looks good. this will catch on really well. good turn of speed in a short distance.

[Cameron]

When? I want this NOW! lol

Nevermind i see it now, will the APril 16th release stick? would make an awesome self gift for my birthday lol

[JTB488]

I'm for sure getting one,maybe two so the kid can get into the action also. Be curious what the aftermarket support will be. Will I need to buy some VHT for my driveway??

[slayer17]

What a waist. I was so let down when it was electric. Who every heard of a electric top fuel car. That does nothing for me. Oh well thought it was going to be something good

[Snook Man]

Sweet,
Are the rear tires the same as the XO-1 with just a side wall extension to add to the look, or is it a completely different designed tire?

I found the answer: Rear tires and foam are the same part # as the XO-1 rear tires, just a different wheel.

[PeterV]

What a waist. I was so let down when it was electric. Who every heard of a electric top fuel car. That does nothing for me. Oh well thought it was going to be something good

If we only made electric models of full-size vehicles that are electric, the entire Traxxas product line would be a 1/10 scale Nissan Leaf :)

Full-size funny cars aren't electric, but for an RC funny car to perform like a full-size funny car, electric is the way to go--TORQUE baby! But if it's not for you, that's cool.

[Double G]

What a waist. I was so let down when it was electric. Who every heard of a electric top fuel car. That does nothing for me. Oh well thought it was going to be something good

Who has heard of electric full-sized Short Course Trucks? Electric 1:1 monster trucks? et al.... I'm a nitro guy and after looking this car over, BL makes sense.

[Nitro Chicken]

Nice reply Peter! Guys, please remember that if it is not what you had personally hoped for there is no need to make negative posts about it. It absolutely IS what a LOT of other people have wanted for a long time!

[bentrocker]

That car is sweet ! Good job traxxas.

[Cameron]

Haha i just called my LHS to preorder one, and they dont even know about it yet.

[Double G]

This is an awesome feature!! How cool would it be for nitro!


Exclusive Burnout, Staging, and Race Modes
The Traxxas Funny Car's patent-pending Throttle Mode system makes the Funny Car driving experience as authentic as the car's styling. Burnout mode delivers full-power, linear throttle control to warm the tires as you hold the Funny Car in position and "smoke" the tires. Flip the switch to Stage Mode for ultra-precise low-speed control to creep up to the start line or into the DTS-1 timing system's stage beams (DTS-1 sold separately). Flip to Race mode, and the throttle delivers your pre-set torque settings--turn torque down when traction is low, dial it up for high-bite conditions.

Launch Control Switch
The patent-pending Launch Control system lets you set the amount of torque you need to suit available traction. Set the Launch Control switch to "hold" and mash the throttle. When the light goes green, drop the switch to instantly deliver full throttle with your torque settings for a perfect jump off the line.

[Dknuckles]

I live not to far from Cordova dragstrip in Illinois. There is going to be a demand in my area for sure. One of our lhs has plans already for a rc drag strip. There are plenty of smooth no bump parking lots where we can run these. I just can't wait.

[Dadx2mj]

I like the car a lot. I can see it spawning a whole new racing craze in parking lots all over the place,,,ok maybe not totally new but at least renewed :D

Whether it is your cup of tea or not you have to give credit to Traxxas for being innovative and finding new ways to get new people into the hobby.

[slayer17]

I can only pray to the Nitro God that you guys have a nitro version being designed or you have already designed and it will be released some day. I respectfull disagree on the electric is the way to go and you need electric to make your funny car perform like a real one. You need to come to my house and see some nitro cars and trucks run. There the closest your going to get to the real thing and not electric. Check out this real to scale dragster I built. The motor is in the correct way it has a clutch and real rear end with a ring and pinion. This runs like a real one 100% and it's quick and fast. The smell of the nitro and when you crack this thing off the line and those tires grow real tall, thats what gets your jucies flowing. LOL if all the top fuel cars were electric no body would go to the nationals any more.
If we only made electric models of full-size vehicles that are electric, the entire Traxxas product line would be a 1/10 scale Nissan Leaf :)

Full-size funny cars aren't electric, but for an RC funny car to perform like a full-size funny car, electric is the way to go--TORQUE baby! But if it's not for you, that's cool.

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/slayer171/Dragster1.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/slayer171/Dragster2.jpg

[racksteris]

I love the look of the car!!

I will be doing a lot of modding to try and make it competitive with the other drag cars that are out there right now!!

The tires I think will be a problem

Right now all the top drag cars use foam !! Which is best for drag racing on VHT!!



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[bentrocker]

I hope an aftermarket company comes out with cool old gasser bodies for these.

[Petertje60]

Weird that it's only 3S while the Mamba Max Pro and 2400Kv Castle set allows 5S. At least I think it is a Mamba Max Pro.

Sweet addition to the Traxxas range.

[judgegixxer]

Weird that it's only 3S while the Mamba Max Pro and 2400Kv Castle set allows 5S. At least I think it is a Mamba Max Pro.

Sweet addition to the Traxxas range.Looks like a mamba max pro but the mmp is only rated for 4S only the motor itself can handle 5S.

[judgegixxer]

I found the answer: Rear tires and foam are the same part # as the XO-1 rear tires, just a different wheel.
I can't see how it would have same part # as an XO1 tire as those tires aren't even close to these. I would hate to order XO1 tires and get the funnycar ones in my mailbox. Wouldn't they want these tires unbelted to get that scale topfuel expansion thing happening anyway?

[Cameron]

They dont have it listed yet but i just put one on my file at the LHS. :)

[bentrocker]

Looks like a mamba max pro but the mmp is only rated for 4S only the motor itself can handle 5S.

Pretty sure the castle mamba max pro is rated for 6s.

[BrianG]

Looks like a mamba max pro but the mmp is only rated for 4S only the motor itself can handle 5S.

Actually, the MMPro is rated for up to 6s. The motor voltage is limited by the rpms it can handle and the amount of power it can physically dissipate (although for short drag runs, that shouldn't be a problem).

Maybe this is a special version of the MMPro? If not, I can see people running 6s on this setup with careful gearing (to prevent too much current from blowing the ESC).

I really like this car, but not sure if I'll pick it up since there are few places I can run it around here.

[Petertje60]

Can some Traxxas insider confirm that the combo is the (same as the) Castle Mamba Max Pro SCT set? And if yes, why it is rated 3S and not 5S?

[racksteris]

I can't see how it would have same part # as an XO1 tire as those tires aren't even close to these. I would hate to order XO1 tires and get the funnycar ones in my mailbox. Wouldn't they want these tires unbelted to get that scale topfuel expansion thing happening anyway?

The xo tires are not good for drag Racing at all man!!

One reason I have 2 xo and don't really run them

I will see if I can get foam tires to bolt up some how

It's a must for VHT and running in the 1.4-1.6 sec at 132 ft that's my gold for this car


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[Dadx2mj]

I'm wondering if that is really a MMP? I realize it sure looks like one but nothing says it cant be different internals in a MMP case. Isn't one of the ESC's Castle made for HPI a Sidewinder in a MMP case to accommodate the fan? I saw no mention of a sensor port int he specs, if it is a MMP it would have a sensor port.

[Cameron]

MMP on 3s or 6s, really doesnt matter. its ~4 lbs, gonna be a missle either way haha.

Someone will shoehorn a MMM in there anyways. If the motor fits.

that said in this pic you can see the ports at the bottom. or at least the holes for them.
http://traxxas.com/sites/default/files/images/ET-3s-motor-esc-no-wires_f.png

[Petertje60]

I'm wondering if that is really a MMP? I realize it sure looks like one but nothing says it cant be different internals in a MMP case. Isn't one of the ESC's Castle made for HPI a Sidewinder in a MMP case to accommodate the fan? I saw no mention of a sensor port int he specs, if it is a MMP it would have a sensor port.The MMP has all the wires at one side and the Sidewinder has them on both sides. Looking at the picture it has the same ports as the MMP.

[racksteris]

I will be putting a MM and a 7700KV motor in for starters and try to get some weight off of it. Don't really need shocks for a
drag car that will only be drag racing..

ALL electronics are gone first thing..LOL

[racksteris]

[QUOTE=slayer17;5121103]I can only pray to the Nitro God that you guys have a nitro version being designed or you have already designed and it will be released some day. I respectfull disagree on the electric is the way to go and you need electric to make your funny car perform like a real one. You need to come to my house and see some nitro cars and trucks run. There the closest your going to get to the real thing and not electric. Check out this real to scale dragster I built. The motor is in the correct way it has a clutch and real rear end with a ring and pinion. This runs like a real one 100% and it's quick and fast. The smell of the nitro and when you crack this thing off the line and those tires grow real tall, thats what gets your jucies flowing. LOL if all the top fuel cars were electric no body would go to the nationals any more.

Thats nice but they can never be as fast as the electrics dragster. There close but will never be faster..

[magnum500sw]

this is a cool addition to the traxxas line up . hope it does well .

[Snook Man]

I can't see how it would have same part # as an XO1 tire as those tires aren't even close to these.

Same part # as the XO-1 rear tires. If you read the specs on the tires they are low profile with a sidewall extension. Basically just an insert that gives it the look of a high profile drag tire.

“To capture the tall-sidewall look of a full-size Funny Car, the rear wheels feature sidewall extensions that include authentic, printed Goodyear Eagle logos”.

In this pic you can clearly see the seam where the extension/insert meets the tire,
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk172/Snook_Man/Tire.jpg

[racksteris]

I like the car a lot. I can see it spawning a whole new racing craze in parking lots all over the place,,,ok maybe not totally new but at least renewed :D

Whether it is your cup of tea or not you have to give credit to Traxxas for being innovative and finding new ways to get new people into the hobby.

I love drag racing. We run every saturday night in a huge parking lot with a Pro tree.

This will definitely get more faces out there.. Help the drag racing seen grow..

[Cameron]

I will be putting a MM and a 7700KV motor in for starters and try to get some weight off of it. Don't really need shocks for a
drag car that will only be drag racing..

ALL electronics are gone first thing..LOL

Its ~4 lbs, how much weight do you need to shave haha. For its size this thing will be light as a feather.

[racksteris]

Its ~4 lbs, how much weight do you need to shave haha. For its size this thing will be light as a feather.

I wll be running with cars built for drag racing ONLY. This car can drive around and have fun with.

Those cars are all carbon fiber with no deff or shocks

44 Oz with my upgraded elections. I hope it will be fast because I love the look of it.

[Cameron]

ahh gotcha, gotta have a competitive edge ;)

i was taken back by the ~4lb listed weight w/o battery. for a car that over 2' long i was shocked it was so light.

doesnt look like there will be much to remove. maybe the receiver box and shocks like you mentioned.

[Redsawacs]

I dont really see a use for this but SUPER COOL!!!! I WANT ONE!!!! Traxxas is going to redirect the hobby - again

I remember my buddy talkin to me a few months ago (he is a PR rep for Erica Enders) and he was telling me about Traxxas sponsoring a funny car. He is going to POOP his pants when he sees that Traxxas actually came out with a car! WAY COOL!!!

[ajcar]

cool addition to traxxas. who will be the first to put offroad tires on it and dirt drag it.

[Racer83L]

Im excited for this. I have the PERFECT parking lot at work. Off to my LHS to pre-order.

[rizz0d]

If we only made electric models of full-size vehicles that are electric, the entire Traxxas product line would be a 1/10 scale Nissan Leaf :)

I would totally rock a 1/10 scale Nissan Leaf! What a sleeper that would be, wedge XO-1 power into it and only run for pink slips :lol:.



ON TOPIC: This looks like a nice ride traxxas. Get a few of them together and I can see these being a ton of fun.

[chazekxt84]

Nice reply Peter! Guys, please remember that if it is not what you had personally hoped for there is no need to make negative posts about it. It absolutely IS what a LOT of other people have wanted for a long time!really why are the off road guys being left out? come on traxxas

[Cameron]

The "yawn" factor will be running by yourself, not a whole lot of excitement. but totaly yes if you have a couple of them out there or really anything else to race against they will be a blast :)

Not gonna stop me from buying one though, im a huge Drag Racing fan.
I already have mine on pre-preorder with my LHS.

As soon as they have them in their system to buy i'll have one on the way :)

[Double G]

really why are the off road guys being left out? come on traxxas
What do you mean? You got the N & E Revo's, N & E Maxx's, half of the 1/16 and so much more. :confused:

[chazekxt84]

What do you mean? You got the N & E Revo's, N & E Maxx's, half of the 1/16 and so much more. :confused:had them all last 2 cars from traxxas have been on roads when is it are turn? off road .maybe a new 1\8 off road E buggy? hmmm

[judgegixxer]

Actually, the MMPro is rated for up to 6s. The motor voltage is limited by the rpms it can handle and the amount of power it can physically dissipate (although for short drag runs, that shouldn't be a problem).

Maybe this is a special version of the MMPro? If not, I can see people running 6s on this setup with careful gearing (to prevent too much current from blowing the ESC).


Well the manual for MMPSCT with 2400kv sez motor max : 5S and ESC max 4S. Maybe it can handle more but I'm not gonna risk frying it.

[Cameron]

had them all last 2 cars from traxxas have been on roads when is it are turn? off road .maybe a new 1\8 off road E buggy? hmmm

I kinda agree with you, all i can think is the next release will be an all new off road platform.
Im acually kinda shocked this one came out wit hits own new chassis, i was kind of expecting it to be on the XO chassis.

[turok]

i like it but i was thinking a off road 1/8 next.

[slayer17]

Not a issue of being faster just more realistic is all. Don't get me wrong I love the look of the car and the timing system looks awesome. But a nitro Funny car with a electric engine. Times and people have changed I guess. Some people can tune Nitro and I guess some people can't. We do live in a age of fast food and remote controls and the computer age.

I can only pray to the Nitro God that you guys have a nitro version being designed or you have already designed and it will be released some day. I respectfull disagree on the electric is the way to go and you need electric to make your funny car perform like a real one. You need to come to my house and see some nitro cars and trucks run. There the closest your going to get to the real thing and not electric. Check out this real to scale dragster I built. The motor is in the correct way it has a clutch and real rear end with a ring and pinion. This runs like a real one 100% and it's quick and fast. The smell of the nitro and when you crack this thing off the line and those tires grow real tall, thats what gets your jucies flowing. LOL if all the top fuel cars were electric no body would go to the nationals any more.

Thats nice but they can never be as fast as the electrics dragster. There close but will never be faster..

[JuRRd87]

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh517/jaredmorse87/6907_JF-wheelie-right.jpg

OMG that is quite possibly the greatest thing I have ever seen in the RC world!!!! :thumbup:

[slayer17]

That pic is awesome now imagine the sound and smell of nitro

[JuRRd87]

That pic is awesome now imagine the sound and smell of nitro

I agree it should of been a nitro car!

[ksb51rl]

That pic is awesome now imagine the sound and smell of nitro
Thank you, your opinion been appreciated - numerous times.
Let's try not to be a damper on the excitement of other members.

[Wolfslash16]

Wow! So it's real! I was thinking they posted it as a April fool's joke or somthing dumb like that, but no it is really coming out! SWEET!!:lol: When Traxxas came out with the sc trucks, I thought "wow what a great idea!" What will them come out with next? Well, I guess the answer to that is DRAGSTERS!! Wow I just can't wait to see people setting up drag strips to race these. It'll be great! CAN"T WAIT TO SEE ONE!!!:thumbup: PS A nitro version would be AWSOME

[JuRRd87]

Thank you, your opinion been appreciated - numerous times.
Let's try not to be a damper on the excitement of other members.

I think you may have just contradicted yourself by dampening his excitement... food for thought! :O.o:

[Double G]

I think you may have just contradicted yourself by dampening his excitement... food for thought! :O.o:
There doesn't seem to be any excitement on the person his comment was directed to. Hence his statement.

It happens with every release...many people come out and say it was not what they hoped for or something that they don't want. That's fine. I'm pretty sure those that gripe about this will have others could care less about who will gripe about theirs.

It is advised not to start a war about liking it or not. If you don't like it, it may be best to squelch the negative comments.

[ksb51rl]

What a waist. I was so let down when it was electric. Who every heard of a electric top fuel car. That does nothing for me. Oh well thought it was going to be something good


I can only pray to the Nitro God that you guys have a nitro version being designed or you have already designed and it will be released some day. I respectfull disagree on the electric is the way to go and you need electric to make your funny car perform like a real one. You need to come to my house and see some nitro cars and trucks run. There the closest your going to get to the real thing and not electric. Check out this real to scale dragster I built. The motor is in the correct way it has a clutch and real rear end with a ring and pinion. This runs like a real one 100% and it's quick and fast. The smell of the nitro and when you crack this thing off the line and those tires grow real tall, thats what gets your jucies flowing. LOL if all the top fuel cars were electric no body would go to the nationals any more.



That pic is awesome now imagine the sound and smell of nitro


I think you may have just contradicted yourself by dampening his excitement... food for thought! :O.o:
Perhaps you should look at the thread a little closer, and heed this:


...Guys, please remember that if it is not what you had personally hoped for there is no need to make negative posts about it. It absolutely IS what a LOT of other people have wanted for a long time!

This is also food for thought. :)

[ajcar]

has anyone seen the remote features. there is a 3 way switch on top. burnout-stage-race. im kind of curious as to how this works.

[JuRRd87]

Perhaps you should look at the thread a little closer, and heed this:



This is also food for thought. :)

Last time I checked in America people can voice their opinion either positive or negative... and I don't believe he is breaking any forum rules by doing so either... unless providing Traxxas with customer feedback is prohibited...

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[3_rolls]

Last time I checked in America people can voice their opinion either positive or negative... and I don't believe he is breaking any forum rules by doing so either... unless providing Traxxas with customer feedback is prohibited...

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Voicing your opinion is fine, but voicing your opinion over and over and over and over is annoying. All that does is waste everyone's time. The new car isn't what you wanted? Fine. It's not for everyone. Nothing we make is for everyone. I wrote a similar post in the XO-1 thread when the haters started to spam that forum up with negative posts. If you don't like the car, please move on. If you feel like you have to say something, (which in turn, brings more attention to the car you don't like) say what you need to say and move on.

I'm also going to leave this here too:

9. No pointless complaining, moaning, and whining. This mostly applies to the operation and moderation of the online community. Members will be banned, threads removed, and so on based on the clearly defined rules. Publicly bemoaning the operation of the community and the way the rules are enforced will not put you in good favor with the moderators. If you have a legitimate concern or suggestion, PM a moderator or send a message to forum@traxxas.com.

[BrianG]

Well the manual for MMPSCT with 2400kv sez motor max : 5S and ESC max 4S. Maybe it can handle more but I'm not gonna risk frying it.

I wonder if that's a different version? All I know is I have several MMPros (even a couple from the beta-testing period) and they are all 6s. However, even though it's rated for 6s, I personally like to leave a little voltage "headroom" for those pesky braking spikes. So maybe that's why they say 5s. The MMPro (if that's what it is) in this vehicle does look a little different, so it's possible they beefed up a sidewinder (or similar) ESC specifically for this vehicle.

On an unrelated note;

As far as the negative comments about the car in general: you won't be able to please everyone. I personally like it being electric, but for those who long for the smell/performance/realism/messiness of nitro, there is nothing stopping you from doing a conversion. Heck, back in the day, the only way to get a decent electric vehicle was to do a nitro-to-electric conversion. I'm sure with a little ingenuity and basic fabrication skills, you could do the reverse and shoehorn a nitro mount, engine, fuel tank, and servos in there.

[Dadx2mj]

Last time I checked in America people can voice their opinion either positive or negative... and I don't believe he is breaking any forum rules by doing so either... unless providing Traxxas with customer feedback is prohibited...


I am NOT saying you or anyone have done anything wrong to this point however the "this is America i have the right to free speech " thing does not stand up here. The right to free speech in America means you can start your own forum and do or say what you want there. This is Traxxas's house and they set the rules as to what you can or can not say. Has mentioned earlier your feedback is welcome let's just not let it cross the line into ranting or bashing on Traxxas :D

[magnum500sw]

or you could pour some 40% in a can and have it burning on the sidelines .and don`t hate........... appriciate .

[bdyman2007]

all the haters in this thread, please go away!!! i personally applaud traxxas vehicales i have 3 of them the engineering, the quality, the customer support, and looking at the pics on the main page, its a engineering marvel!!! fully adjustable wheelie bar, how cool is that!!!

a hood latch system just like the real deal!!! come on guys this thing is just awesome, 1/8 scale, brushless power, a real honest to god drag slick, the radio has a toggle switch for staging, launch, ya know i could go on and on, my point is that traxxas is always coming out on top!!! and this drag car is going to change the rc world at least i think

and when tower hobbies has it ya im buying one and im going to drag race and do burn outs
thank you traxxas for your awesome products

[crazyivan1]

DARN DARN DARN!!!!

here i am looking at the XO-1 boards , waiting for the chance to get the clear XO-1 bodies
and what do i see when i log in today....

THIS AMAZING LOOKING ... new car i now must have... darn you traxxas ... LOL

cant wait to have this in hand and try out the multi-function switch for staging and such....

i can see a bunch of modding happening on this car ... :)

[Cameron]

Haters gonna hate, trolls gonna troll.

I just want to know when i can haz mine?
Peter or 3Rolls any confirmation that these will be available shortly after mid month? Or is that still a release target?

[Double G]

No more need to fuel the fire. Let's get back on track (no pun intended :D) and talk about this vehicle.
My wife would flip if she saw that I bought this. The more I read up on it, the more I really do want it.....

[danielhr77]

I want one!

:D

[Dadx2mj]

No more need to fuel the fire. Let's get back on track (no pun intended :D) and talk about this vehicle.
My wife would flip if she saw that I bought this. The more I read up on it, the more I really do want it.....

Go ahead and buy one and you can keep it at my house so your wife wont see it :D

[Double G]

That's just part of the worry. The bigger part is the dent in the checking account. Not going to be able to hide that like...uh...:unsure:

[Dasvolkswagen]

Nice reply Peter! Guys, please remember that if it is not what you had personally hoped for there is no need to make negative posts about it. It absolutely IS what a LOT of other people have wanted for a long time!

I'm keeping this positive, but can't we really say what we want? And give or inputs. It seems like there's a lot of trolling going around, I'm surprised this forum gets as much action as it does. When the control issue and fear of what's said or if someone runs a piccolo motor on a traxxas it gets shut down.

[BrianG]

Just get her some shoes/purse/whatever toy she'd like. Better yet, get her one too and tell her you both got one so you could spend more time together. :)

[danielhr77]

A few years ago, when I was into drag racing with my ERBE I did this from scratch...

http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=427734

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzzZU4y_E-8

Soon I'll have this truck to use it with!!!

:)

[ksb51rl]

I wonder if that's a different version? All I know is I have several MMPros (even a couple from the beta-testing period) and they are all 6s. However, even though it's rated for 6s, I personally like to leave a little voltage "headroom" for those pesky braking spikes. So maybe that's why they say 5s. The MMPro (if that's what it is) in this vehicle does look a little different, so it's possible they beefed up a sidewinder (or similar) ESC specifically for this vehicle.

On an unrelated note;

As far as the negative comments about the car in general: you won't be able to please everyone. I personally like it being electric, but for those who long for the smell/performance/realism/messiness of nitro, there is nothing stopping you from doing a conversion. Heck, back in the day, the only way to get a decent electric vehicle was to do a nitro-to-electric conversion. I'm sure with a little ingenuity and basic fabrication skills, you could do the reverse and shoehorn a nitro mount, engine, fuel tank, and servos in there.Wow, man, excellent post - great value there. And now I know why all the CASTLE-branded MMPro cases were back-ordered, lol.

It sure looks a lot like the SCT Pro in my 4s4, and that's a great thing! I can't wait to see what other parts could be swapped around with other Traxxas models.

[JuRRd87]

I wasn't bashing it... in order for the driver control to be as realistic as possible it needs to be electric... and I will be buying one... on the other hand I can't wait till someone hacks it up and throws a bb nitrogen engine in! :)

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[Cameron]

heh im just wondering who will be the first to shoe-horn a MMM combo in there lol

[JuRRd87]

I wasn't bashing it... in order for the driver control to be as realistic as possible it needs to be electric... and I will be buying one... on the other hand I can't wait till someone hacks it up and throws a bb nitrogen engine in! :)

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Nitro... stupid auto correct

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[Double G]

I'm keeping this positive, but can't we really say what we want? And give or inputs. It seems like there's a lot of trolling going around, I'm surprised this forum gets as much action as it does. When the control issue and fear of what's said or if someone runs a piccolo motor on a traxxas it gets shut down.


Voicing your opinion is fine, but voicing your opinion over and over and over and over is annoying. All that does is waste everyone's time. The new car isn't what you wanted? Fine. It's not for everyone. Nothing we make is for everyone. I wrote a similar post in the XO-1 thread when the haters started to spam that forum up with negative posts. If you don't like the car, please move on. If you feel like you have to say something, (which in turn, brings more attention to the car you don't like) say what you need to say and move on.

I'm also going to leave this here too:

9. No pointless complaining, moaning, and whining. This mostly applies to the operation and moderation of the online community. Members will be banned, threads removed, and so on based on the clearly defined rules. Publicly bemoaning the operation of the community and the way the rules are enforced will not put you in good favor with the moderators. If you have a legitimate concern or suggestion, PM a moderator or send a message to forum@traxxas.com.


I am NOT saying you or anyone have done anything wrong to this point however the "this is America i have the right to free speech " thing does not stand up here. The right to free speech in America means you can start your own forum and do or say what you want there. This is Traxxas's house and they set the rules as to what you can or can not say. Has mentioned earlier your feedback is welcome let's just not let it cross the line into ranting or bashing on Traxxas :D


It is a privilege to post here, not a right. Traxxas owns this board so they can operate it and set the rules the way they see fit. You could operate your own board and set it up the way you want; so if you do not want us talking about Fords (using your username Dasvolkswagen) on your board then what right do I have to complain if I agreed to your rules when signing up? Why should you put up with my complaining about why I cannot talk about what spark plugs work best in Ford's Coyote engine?

IMO, this is a great forum. I come here to talk about my Traxxas vehicles and what works in them and what does not. If I wanted to talk about other vehicles, there are plenty of other forums to peruse.

[pavmentsurfer]

WOW... talk about shutting down all the "nothing new coming out these days" comments eh... an RTR 1/8 dragster with, what are without question, the most advanced set of drag electronics ever. SO cool. Its not my thing... no place to run it other than the highway and I don't want the timing system getting run over. But I absolutely applaud traxxas for never letting the grass grow under their feet. something new, all the time. Im an off road guy for the most part and I very much appreciate all the new stuff they come up with. Even if its on road I know eventually the technology will develop and find its way into my hands.

Look at the diff in that thing... what IS that. Its a whole new transmission, appears to be direct drive? Is the diff somehow adjustable or effected by the launch control or is that ALL in the radio and ESC? Think about this, the radio is now controlling punch settings. Or it must be to have the different settings. This is getting us one step closer to a true iDevice based Castle Link system IMO... which would absolutely be amazing... programming my castle ESC's with my iPhone.

On a different train of thought, this opens up a great opportunity to start doing tractor pulls as well. A set of 1/8 paddle tires and and some mods and you could be pulling a weighted sled (heck, even concrete blocks) with your buddings.

A+ on new ideas traxxas. Way cool. BTW, does courtney come with the car? If so, ill order one now.

[Cameron]

^ these last 2 posts. nuff said.

Got a question...

Realistic "Tube" Chassis
The steel, welded-tube construction of the full-size John Force Racing Funny Cars is replicated by the Traxxas NHRA Funny Car's gleaming black-chrome chassis.

Anyone from Traxxas that has had hands on, what is said "black chrome" tube chassis made from.

[Double G]

BTW, does courtney come with the car? If so, ill order one now.


Nope, you get John. :lol:

[pavmentsurfer]

Too bad some people want to steer this thread off topic. Hopefully it gets cleaned up a bit. This car is too cool to let the discussion unravel into something it shouldn't. There are other areas of the forum to discuss that stuff... not here. This is a happy place.

Not going to lie... as funny as John is... id need a discount if he came with the car. Courtney... well thats a different story. How did he create that? How... I've never seen his wife but she must be something. Hehe. Still, one of the all time BEST personalities in all of motor sports. His end of the run comments are some of the best you'll ever hear.

Ill never forget the time he was at the championship race and just beat someone to put him in the final. At the end of the track he gets out of the car and the announcer guy comes up and asks him a question or two and john is his usual crazy self and the guy asks him "so, who are you racing for the champion ship". Without hesitation he opens his mouth to say something then you can see him thinning about it, he stops, points at the camera and says "Ummm... japan" and smiles. I think it was Cruze Pedragon he was racing next but it was so borderline inappropriate but SO funny... what a guy.

[BanditTransit]

I wonder if those tires will fit on a Rustler...

Dear Santa and/or parents...

[JTB488]

Yea I just don't get why people feel the need to cry that they don't like it and it needs to be gas. If you don't like then guess what, don't buy it and stop complaining. The XO isn't a car I like, and guess what....I haven't posted once in that forum. Sweet car but I have no where to run it. If ya like it good, if not...move on.

[mark c]

Another awesome and innovative idea from a great company. Hands down. Just like anything else Traxxas makes even if its not your cup of tea there will be something about it that has a wow factor for anyone. The game changing technology is enough to get me excited. Imagine when the first guy finds a way to put this in a stampede or rustler; really? Controlled burnouts to wheelies anyone? And I don't care how many nay sayers here- someone will find a way to do it. Awesome. Another surprise and I think its great. Keep the great ideas coming Traxxas! Thanks!

[Cameron]

Listed at Amain for $479.99 on PreOrder now.

[nunster]

If you want it to be nitro then make it nitro. What happen to the spirit of creating things and experiminting. If you want it to be nitro, by all means make it nitro. But then again here I am complaining about the complainers. :rolleyes: I personally looking foward to the timing light set up and using it on all my rc's. :thumbup:

[Mr.Nitro]

I think i'd like 2 of these! One to go BIG electric in (mmm and so on) And the other one to convert to do some tractor pulls! (Sweet idea Pave) ...maybe even convert the tractor into nitro too when i need a change.

Also, i want to see this thing light them tires up and see if we can get a lil smoke!

Great idea Traxxas. Im just waiting for you guys to crack the motorcycle (dirt/street) market someday too. You guys already rule the ground, why not rule ALL the ground?!?

Just my .02

[rag6]

Whose gonna be the first to fab up a line lock in front for some real smokey burnouts? A little bleach, and you'll get thick white smoke! This car is so cool. I will never own one, but cant wait to see the races on espn...
Great vehicle for a spec class.

[smplgy65]

GREAT work Traxxas! Love, love, love it:thumbup: I have been a life long "Force" racing fan and when I seen this I was way flippin' excited to say the least! I WILL be getting me one.:) Keep up the good work guys!

There is a Division 6 NHRA track that I hang out at most weekend in the summer and the Funny car will be a big hit during track prep and between rounds. Can't wait.

[bajaboy501]

Good job traxxas. Glad its not on the revo chassis lol. Not bashing but I was beginning to think that was the only suspension setup and chassis they were going to use anymore. Im personally going to look into getting one of these and have already talked two other people into getting it also. The staging and burnout features and setup are truly innovative. And the staging system need we say more tottal awesome. There will be a big demand for these cars in some places.

[ponie1992]

Traxxas is killing me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I spent $1000 on an XO-1 and now I'm gonna have to buy one of these! My wife is gonna kill me! LOL

Also, so many really cool features on this thing. I was heavy into drag racing for many years, but got out of it because it's so expensive. Now, I think I can get into this.

[SnoopMaxx]

New video is up now

Traxxas Funny Car (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93a-YFAnds0&feature=uploademail)

[ponie1992]

BTW, does courtney come with the car? If so, ill order one now.

I'll be getting the Courtney Force car..... just because. :wub:


New video is up now

Traxxas Funny Car

Thanks for the link! Man, that thing is awesome!

[pavmentsurfer]

Im beginning to see even more interesting technology here that may be useable elsewhere. The rear end does nto have drive shafts. It is essentially a solid axle. I wonder how this coudl be adatped for crawlers. Furthermore, the rear end is a 3 link setup which is similar to a trophy truck in design. I wonder if this could be adatped for use on other vehicels?

Finally, the tilting body mount at the rear. Depending on how that worked it could possible be adatped to other vehciles. That way, you coudl use a standard front body mount, remove the pins, tilt it up, change your pack and only have 2 clips to worry about loosing. That woudl be great for guys who run in th winter as well... lots of interesting stuff going on here.

[ponie1992]

Finally, the tilting body mount at the rear. Depending on how that worked it could possible be adatped to other vehciles. That way, you coudl use a standard front body mount, remove the pins, tilt it up, change your pack and only have 2 clips to worry about loosing. That woudl be great for guys who run in th winter as well... lots of interesting stuff going on here.

I would love to have this feature on my XO-1.

[eemmaaxxxx]

I'm not a fan of drag racing at all, but this new car is awesome! Some really innovative features on it, and a very scale looking vehicle. I suppose this is a good alternative to the XO-1 for people who want a speed run vehicle, but at a more affordable price point. I can't wait to see just how fast these cars can be made to go.

Traxxas really is expanding it's opportunities to sell RC's! Time to watch the vid!

[SnoopMaxx]

I think that chassis, extended like 4" will be the next release from Traxxas

A Top Fuel dragster

[racksteris]

Just listed up one of my XO-1 for sale. Will be pre-ordering one this weekend at my LHS..

[tmfd60]

I couldnt care less how much they cost, I am surely ordering at least 2 as soon as possible. I cannot wait to test them out. If I really like them I may buy several and have a scale dragstrip built. This has been my dream, and electric drag car that i wil make to crush all nitro!!!

[tmfd60]

Just listed up one of my XO-1 for sale. Will be pre-ordering one this weekend at my LHS..
Oh, that is to bad for you? I have 2 XO-1 and I love them, but I do have very good track to run them on, this you need. We have small club and 3 other members are to order the XO-1, then perhaps we have actual race with these cars on our 1/4 mile oval car track. But, this is more about the drag car, which I have been praying for so long. I already have in my mind how the drag track shall look, with the beautiful shiny new sticky tarmac

[Shaky17]

I went and checked it out on the product page.Must say it's impressive.Then I went on YouTube to check out some drag racing scale size.Doesn't look to easy to me.100.20 mph in 1.33 seconds.Thank again Traxxas.

[sixshootertexan]

Very nice replica. I may get one. Anyone getting one in the Houston,Tx area can come race with us at http://www.gcdragracing.com/.

[racksteris]

Oh, that is to bad for you? I have 2 XO-1 and I love them, but I do have very good track to run them on, this you need. We have small club and 3 other members are to order the XO-1, then perhaps we have actual race with these cars on our 1/4 mile oval car track. But, this is more about the drag car, which I have been praying for so long. I already have in my mind how the drag track shall look, with the beautiful shiny new sticky tarmac

Dude why do you think that's too bad

I have (2) XO-1 that I don't use much!!

I'm just replacing 1 of my XO-1 with the funny car. The XO-1 and the Funny Car are toy grade RC's compare too my other RC cars!! LOL

The traxxas cars just look so cool!! There a must have. For me!!



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[tmfd60]

I think is too bad you have to give up one car to get the other is all. I hope you can have many of both cars soon :thumbup:

[ksb51rl]

I was reading that as "You got it bad!"

[racksteris]

I think is too bad you have to give up one car to get the other is all. I hope you can have many of both cars soon :thumbup:

I don't want to have too many RC's thats all..I don't have to give it up. I want to..

I also have (2) REAL RC Dragster, That are made for drag racing only.. What's kool about the funny car is that you can drive it around, I can't drive my dragster's around. There just made to go very fast straight..

The (2) Xo-1 had fill that gap, Now the funny car will help with that...

[rag6]

Just cant wait to see some national coverage... Mark my words...

EDIT: I dont think traxxas would have done this without a real direction to go in real motorsports. These are gonna be run at all national drag races... See if they dont sell.

A box stock spec class would be killer...

[macz]

hmmm what can i sell erevo or pede..Ive had other dragsters and prostock nitro cars..they are cool just u need a decent prepped track..I do like they way lose traction it is cool..

[Apexracing]

Dear traxxas please tell me thats a 2400 sct motor only in blue? If it comes with a 5mm shaft that would be great as well. either way i'll ditch my green motor in a heart beat for a blue one.

[macz]

ha traxxas heard me i asked for a funny car rep and wallah..

[vxlrocket]

i also wonder if the 4s limitation is a suggestion or something that the esc is limited to. it's defnately a mmp, but HPI also uses those escs on alot of their new 1/10 line, just re-stickered. hmmm....

[Cameron]

I have absolutely no use for this, but i NEED to have one.

Cant explain it.

[wmsorrell]

Just listed up one of my XO-1 for sale. Will be pre-ordering one this weekend at my LHS..

On here or locally??

[ponie1992]

Where would be the best place to Preorder from?

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[fallonguy]

WOW I like it:wub: Now going to have to get one I bet it won't be long until some mod. one with a nitro engine. How about an opinion for a sound system on board?:thumbup:

[slagburn]

That pic is awesome now imagine the sound and smell of nitro

Real nitro, or RC nitro? Real nitro, i.e. full size top fuel and funny car shakes the ground, pushes your sunglasses back on your face and pounds your chest. RC nitro goes ring-da-ding ding and maybe, just maybe enough of a nitro whiff to remind you of a day at the Nationals. Not quite the same for me.

[Makg]

I heard the TRA 2080 servo is being used on this dragster. Can anyone confirm? If so, that is disappointing.

[Cameron]

Why? Its a Dragster, you dont need to turn, short of turning around. But yes the 2080 is being used.

[Makg]

Why? Its a Dragster, you dont need to turn, short of turning around. But yes the 2080 is being used. Why? Because the 2080 servo is (IMO) my least favorable part Traxxas has ever created. Aside from it stripping gears without cause on the 1/16 models, the 2080 is famous for shorting out and sending error light sequences to the ESC, which are only resolved by unplugging and pitching the servo. I really do not know why a redesigned "2080X" hasn't been released, but it has to be the most common warrantied part by Traxxas customer support reps. Hopefully it holds up better in the 1/8 dragster than it does in 1/16 models; although there are plenty of much more reliable servos available.

[anr2442]

Real nitro, or RC nitro? Real nitro, i.e. full size top fuel and funny car shakes the ground, pushes your sunglasses back on your face and pounds your chest. RC nitro goes ring-da-ding ding and maybe, just maybe enough of a nitro whiff to remind you of a day at the Nationals. Not quite the same for me.

You just made me want to see a full scale race again sooOOOOO BAD!!!

[Cameron]

I don't see its being used in a dragster as a heavy use servo, im pretty sure it will be fine.

[Makg]

I don't see its being used in a dragster as a heavy use servo, im pretty sure it will be fine.A dragster that is twice the scale of that which it fails in. I would be more concerned about the ESC issues that are inevitable because of the 2080 rather than stripping gears.

[Cameron]

You dont use it under load. Or at least you shouldnt be. Its not like you are going to run a Dragster through a slalomn course.
If you are that upset about it but the ******* 290 or whatever it is and let it be.

[Makg]

You dont use it under load. Or at least you shouldnt be. Its not like you are going to run a Dragster through a slalomn course.
If you are that upset about it but the ******* 290 or whatever it is and let it be.
It does not matter if it is under load. Like I said previously, it is common for the 2080 servo to strip gears and/or internally short with little load and minimal stress. No need to get flustered, I'm just stating the facts and I am disappointed Traxxas did not improve the servo for a new release (especially something this groundbreaking!) or incorporate an alternative TRX servo.

P.S. It's the ******* 390.

[Dadx2mj]

It does not matter if it is under load. Like I said previously, it is common for the 2080 servo to strip gears and/or internally short with little load and minimal stress. No need to get flustered, I'm just stating the facts and I am disappointed Traxxas did not improve the servo for a new release (especially something this groundbreaking!) or incorporate an alternative TRX servo.

P.S. It's the ******* 390.

You've stated your OPINION several times now and we get it.

The issues the 2080 servo have had in the 1/16th scale cars/trucks may or may not be the same as in the Drag car. Turning big tires like on the mini Summit or the mini Revo in an off road condition is a LOT different than what the Funny car is going to be like running drag races. I would suggest we wait and see how it works once people get the car in their hands before we pass judgement on it.

[Cameron]

Thats my point exactly.

And im far from flustered lol. Dont get ahead of yourself. :)

[Makg]

Take it easy fellas I mentioned my factual based OPINION. We can move on...

[racksteris]

Today was the day!!

Is it out? Any one got one!

My lhs said the end of the week maybe!!


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[ponie1992]

Today was the day!!

Is it out? Any one got one!

My lhs said the end of the week maybe!!


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I talked directly with Traxxas and they said the funny car will start shipping from them from the middle to the end of this month. I doubt anyone will have one in hand before the end of this month.

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[NvTwist]

I have my preorder thru Horizon and called them earlier today for a different matter but during which 3 different departments all gave me the same info on my preorder, my Green "John Force" model is boxed up and will have UPS tracking info tonight. I'll be able to track it tomorrow. :thumbup:

[ponie1992]

I have my preorder thru Horizon and called them earlier today for a different matter but during which 3 different departments all gave me the same info on my preorder, my Green "John Force" model is boxed up and will have UPS tracking info tonight. I'll be able to track it tomorrow. :thumbup:

Awesome! I wonder when mine will ship.

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[NvTwist]

So horizon lied yesterday. After tracking my order I notice the weight is only 20lbs (Summit) so I called them. Now the info is funny car is on backorder and they still don't have them yet. ;)

[slayer17]

Don't count on it ;)
Thats nice but they can never be as fast as the electrics dragster. There close but will never be faster..

[ponie1992]

So horizon lied yesterday. After tracking my order I notice the weight is only 20lbs (Summit) so I called them. Now the info is funny car is on backorder and they still don't have them yet. ;)

That sucks. Hope they're available soon.

[turbo_cat1]

Although I've seen some are disappointed by the rear tires, possibly weak power, and a few other elements, I'm certain many will mod the begeesus out of it and have their cars running like beasts. It's like looking at the Rustler and saying it's just a cheap plastic toy - one look at what people have done makes me want to get one for myself (until I gaze lovingly at my E-Maxx :wub:).

[dh3.3]

Pretty cool, but we need a nitro version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :((

[TheStenchOfSpeed]

I think this is the coolest thing in RC I've seen in a while. I just hope there is room for bigger motors, etc. Can't wait.

[ponie1992]

Tower now says early May. :(

[racksteris]

I think this is the coolest thing in RC I've seen in a while. I just hope there is room for bigger motors, etc. Can't wait.

When it comes to drag racing the larger motors will make you go slower.. You will have hight top speed with large gears.

BUT the larger motor will get smoked by a SMALLER higher KV motor..