truly UNFAIR treating by Traxxas to The Jato

[Desert JATO]

Don't Jato deserve to get a new updated version ?

it's been so so long since it was launched and it's still as it's without any real new updates. honestly i feel that the Jato didn't been taking the at least the "minimum care" from Traxxas

many of traxxas fans started their love of this company name right after they bought a Jato. But the sad thing now after all these years that this stadium truck didn't been treated fairly by Traxxas.

another unfair thing is that there's many other newer models releaed after the jato by traxxas like the Slash won a several updated versions and the jato still as is !

[Mind_Reader7]

Well what do you want them to change? Obviously better brakes, and maybe an extended chassis.

[ksb51rl]

The addition of the 3.3 engine was not a change?

[Assassin]

I wonder how many Slashes vs Jato's get sold in a year... It seems Lipo is on the rise. E is so boring to me...

[zdragon71]

Maybe a better stock wheelie bar and extended chassis maybe even throw some aluminum where needed from factory like shock towers and hub carriers. Just putting it out there.

[StixXxJaTo88]

Maybe some aluminum brakes arms and throttle arm for the awesome brakes the jato has ......also sorta unrelated, I've read in a number old/previous threads about traxxas support in Canada no one really had anything good too say, my experiance with traxxas support (in Canada) has been the same as their reputation has been....amazing....for ONE example a more recent one...I had a problem with the tQi and servo chattering from a brand new truck, they sent me new transmitter reciever AND servo (just in case it was just the servo) for FREE, no duty no shipping. This too me is amazing and still think traxxas support is unbelievable!!! (As well as in Canada)

[mattster1971]

How about replacing the stock nylon gearing with something a little more durable. I was wrong about the 3.3. I was really urked with the engine when I split two connecting rods but I now know it was all my fault, running too lean and temps reaching over 330 consistently. I pulled and rebuilt the engine with a new connecting rod and used existing sleeve and piston and it runs awesome. Tuned it so now I run consistantly at around 230- 250 F. That's good right? And a good amount of oil still coming through the pipe so a little rich will save my engine in the long run.

[Assassin]

Here comes some of my opinion, take it as such.

Dunno if alloy towers, brake arms etc are worth it. They need to make the after sale profits, and hop ups are looked at value adding. What RC comes RTR 100% nothing needed? None. They come Ready to Run, not Bulletproof out tge Box.

There are those parts already available, no need for them to change anything. The design is sound and there is not much competition in the Street ST class.

Brakes stock are fine for a stock Jato if set up right. I'm blowing through gallon #2 on them and see no need to change them yet. Pulling 60mph+ passes with her.

Gears, same thing, upgrades are available, stock replacements cheap & no need for Traxxas to increase the production cost.

Maybe I'm just a realist and only expect realistic things. So far it seams people expect more then what is realistic in a Capitalistic society. Gone are the days when things were built to last.

[Desert JATO]

The addition of the 3.3 engine was not a change?

true. i think it was ( a Must be ) as traxxas place that engine on it's only 2 big cars at that time ( the revo and the jato ) back in 2005 if i'm not wrong.....
it's now 2012 really long time to add some real updates and as said above, bad brakes, bad tires, plastic internal gears, unbalanced rear battery box ( even in some cases useless as some just drop in rechargeable packs instead )...

even the body shell still as is for all these long years !

the updates made several times for almost ALL Traxxas cars, some within 1 year of first model launch !

it's really unfair treating. no doubt

[jato flash]

How about a 80 mph out of the box E Jato. Now that would be something. Although I love the Jato, I would like to see a upgraded format, perhaps a Platinum series or something. Maybe their waiting on a new engine. (nitro forever)

[Jersey Jato]

I would like to see a 4wd Jato. Traxxas should turn it into a truggy.

[Desert JATO]

How about a 80 mph out of the box E Jato. Now that would be something. Although I love the Jato, I would like to see a upgraded format, perhaps a Platinum series or something. Maybe their waiting on a new engine. (nitro forever)

Traxxas even didn't bother it when another RC manufacturer introduced a 70+mph staduim truck designed to beat the jato ! i was thinking that Traxxas will hit back with an updated jato that beat it's rival but nothing happens !!

that rival car, was updated as far as i know 2 times again ! in one time it came with 3 trany speeds.

[Assassin]

Anybody want some cheese?


I'd like to see that 70mph 2WD stadium truck, hope its not a Losi Speed NT or that Schewmacher 4WD ST concept RC...

Maybe my Jato is the only one that came with decent brakes... No problems here, and they were too strong, I had to reduce the throw a bit to keep from easily locking up the wheels.

I'm trying to test the limits of the stock platform. Aside from driving into a wall head on, what are some situations where things fail prematurely on a stock truck?

[jamesaclao]

I would like to see a 4wd Jato. Traxxas should turn it into a truggy.

+1. Would be awesome to have a 4wd Jato. Imagine the possibilities...

Also, reinforced top-plate and metal disc brakes.

[Assassin]

I do wish there were more 2.8 wheel options & more lids.

4WD don't you think would change the Jato too much? It won't be the wheelie popping rocket it is now. More drivetrain loss & more weight in the front. That would slow it down & make it less a wheelie monster too. It would take a bigger new engine to even have it keep up with the current Jato. Take full redesign, and really would it be a Jato?

This whole topic has me confused. Want a 4WD ST, buy one. What about the RS4 MT2..........

Unfair???

[Desert JATO]

There's a fact that everybody here must know it. most of Traxxas old enthusiasts built their faith on traxxas depending on either a revo or a jato.
the revo had more than enough of upgrades and special editions, the jato .... NON.

[O.G.]

You Jato guys are more serious than I realized. I just don't get nitro, but I'll vote for an updated Jato.

[Assassin]

What about the Slash?

[Jersey Jato]

I'm just saying I wouldn't be mad if Traxxas made the Jato into a Truggy platform. That's really the only thing Traxxas is missing
a 4x4 buggy/truggy platform. Don't get me wrong I love my Jato but if we're talking about a upgrade that's what I'd like to see. While we're at it I would love to see a big block engine too

[Assassin]

It wouldn't be a Jato if it were changed into a Truggy 4WD. Come on guys, is this serious? If Traxxas came out with a truggy do you really think its going to be called a Jato? Truggy & 4WD in essence would direct it off road, the Jato is what it is, a ST base geared for pavement. Change that and its not a Jato.

Plenty of Truggies out there to choose from, not many ST geared for ripping apart pavement at insane speeds.

[Jersey Jato]

I call it wishful thinking. Remember when the Jato came out it had off road tires. The only one whining in this tread has been you. Either way it doesn't matter I was just stating what I like to see.

[Assassin]

If you say so lol, more cheese?

Looks as though the Jato 3.3 sent the Jato into its own realm. Street geared Hot Rod built off a 2wd ST platform with TC style gearing, making high top speed with wheelie power. At the time there was nothing else like it & even today, not much competition...

I really don't think the Jato moves numbers like some of tge other Traxxas modles, the Slash especially. Slash looks like Traxxas bread & butter...

[ksb51rl]

It wouldn't be a Jato if it were changed into a Truggy 4WD. Come on guys, is this serious? If Traxxas came out with a truggy do you really think its going to be called a Jato? Truggy & 4WD in essence would direct it off road, the Jato is what it is, a ST base geared for pavement. Change that and its not a Jato.

Plenty of Truggies out there to choose from, not many ST geared for ripping apart pavement at insane speeds.

This is almost comical.... I asked if anybody wants some cheese, because there is a whole lot of whine in this thread.

And now some flaming too, it seems.

[Assassin]

I hope people have a lil thicker skin then to call that flaming.

Im just honest and see it as pointless whining. Many issues complained about seem more like user error (as is most cases) making the Jato a 4wd Truggy though is just ridiculous IMO, sorry, I do not mean to offend, just honestly speaking my mind. So many other platforms out there that are already 4wd truggies, like my Losi 8ight-T 2.0 RR ZR30X.....

I bought the Jato because its not a 4wd Truggy..... I already have one Traxxas would have a hard time competing with, especially with only the 3.3 as its biggest engine...

How about this... Get a RS4 MT2, run Annacondas, the tranny from the RS4 EVO, and a Traxxas 3.3 or OS21TM, presto, just what your asking for, but a heck of a lot more trick.

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[Jersey Jato]

I understand your points. No offense taken I was giving my opinion. I know there are truggies out there but traxxas doesn't make any so when I read the topic my I just started using my imagination and I envision a 4wd Jato truggy. Maybe I just want 2 see a traxxas truggy. it doesn't have 2 b called a Jato. No flaming here just my wishful thinking.

[ajcar]

i think a mini e-jato, with more durable diffs. not the mini revo platform either. totally durable style.

[Assassin]

THAT is more like it, and I agree with you. Traxxas should jump in the Truggy world no doubt. Would be upset if they called it a Jato, but doubt they would.

A good topic would be Should Traxxas make a Truggy, and if so how should it be made, & what should it be called...

[Mind_Reader7]

I don't think the Jato should become a 4wd.

[mattster1971]

No 4 wheel drive. Its not the platform. Its a stadium truck. I read one or two people that had great luck with the stock brake, I guarantee you are the exception not the rule. My list.

Replace the Brake. Twin disc not necessary, just a drilled metal disc with fiber pads, better stopping power.

Replace the Transmission. Revo has hardened aluminum gears doesn't it? I know they are available but why use nylon on a car that has the strongest engine they make and two speed at that which means more wear and tear because of switching gears and one way bearing. I tore mine up at 5 months old, and yes, my slipper clutch was adjusted properly. I don't care what is said, for 4oo dollars, the gears should last longer even if I drove it through the sahara.

That is it for me. I like everything else about my Jato.

[revomaxx2223]

Traxxas invented the Jato Traxxas should do what they want with the jato!

[Desert JATO]

huh .... at least it deserve a new body look .... deosn't she ?

[Assassin]

New body and new wheels & tire options.

[Wolfslash16]

Ya, most of Traxxas's nitro powered cars need updates... ALL of them need a new engine, the 3.3 is great, but getting old. They need to come out with a 4.0 or larger engine to make me happy!