We need a "base" model

**CowboyFan** · 10-08-2009 07:22 PM

I think its just a matter of time before an xl5 edition comes out, but when can we expect it?

**stampede** · 10-08-2009 07:24 PM

We do need a xl-5 4x4slash

**E-REVOdreamer** · 10-08-2009 07:34 PM

With a 775 beacause it can hold mmm the so it should hold it

**brushlessbandit** · 10-08-2009 07:37 PM

noooooooo not brushed.... maybe a model w/ out 2.4 tho

**CowboyFan** · 10-08-2009 07:42 PM

Most people will change out all the electronics anyway. Plus it will keep the price low and affordable for the younger group.

**Vinny Sabatini** · 10-08-2009 07:48 PM

Yeah I want a roller for like 150 or something.

**CowboyFan** · 10-08-2009 07:52 PM

I'll be happy with an xl5, minus the the 2.4ghz radio.

**picco21** · 10-08-2009 11:27 PM

I agree ... there should be an XL-5 version with a standard TQ System for those who cannot afford this new truck with the bells and whistles...... Guaranteed the XL-5 model will be more popular just because of today's economy and cost of the initial purchase of the truck..... Alot of us already have brushless systems anyhow.

**Rooskibar** · 10-08-2009 11:37 PM

You know there is no making you people happy. If traxxas had released this as a brushed version you would complain that is not brushless. If they didn't include a battery you would want that, if they put an AM radio you would scream how this old tech and when will they give up on the TQ.

They make a cheap version, it's called a Slash. When have you ever seen a traxxas roller? They are in this to sell product. As much as we like to think we are special here I'm sure we as enthusists make up a very small overall percentage of sales.

**rustler09** · 10-09-2009 12:25 AM

maybe ot a roller but a brushed version would be cool for around 100 less then the vxl version!

**annonymous** · 10-09-2009 12:32 AM

what they have just released comes with 2.4 radio, the vxl system, and a seven (7!!!) cell battery - - - - -rid the truck of those and replace them with 2wd slash stuff and no battery and traxxas will be gold....

for a second thought, a 775 and a xl10 could alos be a good idea.....would cost a bit more though

**rustler09** · 10-09-2009 12:42 AM

+1, that would be great for the rc'er on a budget. like some of us

**rustler09** · 10-09-2009 12:51 AM

but if you get it, with the mind set to race it and thats it then you could buy the hole system and get everything you need.

but they do need a budget version.

**StamJato** · 10-09-2009 10:47 AM

I'd like to see a roller or kit for a decent price, so I could out my VXL/*****/TQ in there and save a few bucks

**Emaxx2.0** · 10-09-2009 10:51 AM

Well, I see the Slash 4x4 creating a new class... Spec Slash 4x4. LOL.

**outkast187** · 10-09-2009 03:23 PM

Too bad they dont have some sort of internet selling site where you could take the parts off and sell them. Someone should come up with something like that....maybe make it like an auction or something.

**AK SNO RIDER** · 10-09-2009 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by outkast187

Too bad they dont have some sort of internet selling site where you could take the parts off and sell them. Someone should come up with something like that....maybe make it like an auction or something.

you mean like ebay?

**J-DUB** · 10-09-2009 03:32 PM

I think they should try and do a make your own car/combo website that will be geared toward people that want diff. things, or dont need things cause they already have them.

**evolution21** · 10-09-2009 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by dutch_slash

they should get rid of the 7cell nimh battery and the 2.4TQ system.

most people run lipo's
most people use their spektrum systems

now its unnecessary expensive for a lot of us..

that is true but you also gotta look at it for someone just entering the hobby and dont have a spektrum or have lipos lying around.
you can always sell off the 2.4 radio and 7 cell with charger in the marketplace for a decent amount of money.

**SimpleGreen** · 10-09-2009 05:31 PM

Traxxas has always offered RTR's, atleast for the past several years. I think PeterV posted elsewhere that we will not be seeing a roller. Sorry guys, but if you want one that doesnt have the goods your going to have to buy it and sell the stuff you dont need or wait to get a roller off of Ebay.

I may use this as an opportunity, however.

My Stampede needs good electronics. Sooo....

I'll move my Slash electronics back to the Pede...buy a 4X4 Slash and move its components back to the 2WD, and put a Mamba 5400 and a Tactic 2.4 on the Slash 4X4.

**Jason_garrison** · 10-09-2009 05:56 PM

Geez its whine central around here, if you want a $200 XL-5 equipped slash, buy the one they sell now.

Sell the stuff you dont want, its really not that hard to figure out.

If you prefer a mamba, sell the vxl for 100-125 easy

If you prefer a spektrum, sell the radio for 75-100 easy

If you use lipo, sell the battery

Its really simple folks.

Originally Posted by Vinny Sabatini

Yeah I want a roller for like 150 or something.

You can have one no problem.

$400 - truck
$125 - less vxl
$75 - less radio
$30 - battery/charger

= $170, close enough

That doesnt even include any tower coupons you may have $60 off $300 right now, so that brings you down to $110 for a roller.

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