Friday, July 18, 2014

The competition to the Redcat Racing Blackout XTE PRO and the Terremoto-10 4x4 Monster Truck.

Alright this is a list compiling what I feel are the main competitors to the Terremoto-10 . Now to make it on this list a truck must be Brushless , 4wd ,and priced  lower  (or similar) to a  Traxxas Stampede 4X4 VXL $429.99 (7/18/14) 

Blackout XTE PRO 1/10 Brushless Electric Monster Truck : MSRP. $229.99 ( $190 ish street price predicted .) 























Specifications
Motor Type
Electric Brushless KV3800
Transmission
Forward & Reverse
Drive System
4 Wheel Drive
Length
440mm
Width
275mm
Height
140mm Without Body
Wheelbase
290mm
Ground Clearance
40mm
Chassis Type
Plastic
Shocks
Aluminum Capped Oil Filled
Speed Control
Waterproof Brushless ESC
Battery
7.4v 3200mAh LIPO Battery & Charger Included
Radio System
2.4GHz Radio System

Redcat Racing  Terremoto-10 : $259.99











Specifications
Motor Type
Electric Brushless
Transmission
Forward and Reverse
Drive System
4 Wheel Drive
Length
500mm
Width
360mm
Height
210mm
Wheelbase
316mm
Ground Clearance
55mm
Shocks
Aluminum Oil Filled Long Travel Shocks
Speed Control
Brushless 60a ESC (3s LIPO Ready)
Battery
7.4v 3200mAh LIPO Battery & Charger Included
Radio System
2.4GHz Radio System

The competitors :

ZD Racing Thunder ZMT-10 9106 1/10 Scale 4WD: $182.99




ZD Racing Thunder ZMT-10 9106 1/10 Scale 4WD Brushless Electronic Monster Truck, Ready To Run (RTR) with T3650 3300KV Brushless Motor, Programmable 45Amp ESC, Approved 2400mAh LiPo Batteries, and T3GMN-2400 2.4GHz Pistol Grip Radio.


Integy I10MT V2 : $188.99



















SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 16.3-inches (415mm)
Width: (11.29-inches (303mm)
Height: 7.48-inches (190mm)
Wheelbase: 11.81-inches (300mm)
Weight: 3 lbs. 13.7-oz. (1750g)

Pre-installed 2.4gHz FS-GT3B 3-channel pistol grip radio system
Pre-installed SPECS S100 RTR 820w brushless ESC
Pre-installed SPECS Twin-Turbo 3000Kv sensorless brushless motor w/pinion gear
Pre-installed 6003 steering servo
Pre-mounted and pre-glued MT racing-type tires

NO battery or charger included

Iron Track Bowie 1/10 4wd :  $191.98














Bowie Features:
2.4ghz dedicated receiver
2.4ghz transmitter
Direct axle power transfer
Powerful 540 sized 3215kv Brushless Motor
45A programmable splash proof Brushless ESC
7.4v 2000mah 30C Continuous 50C Burst Li-Po Battery
Pre-Cut Pre-Painted Body
3kg/6.6lbs Steering Servo
Robust Front and Rear differentials
Adjustable Width Suspension Arm
Aluminum Center Transmission Shaft
Specifications:
Length: 422mm
Width: 355mm
Height: 163mm
Wheelbase: 296mm

1/10 Exceed RC Infinitive EP : $196.00 

SPECIFICATIONS:
Model 
Exceed-RC Infinitive EP Electric Truck (Upgraded Version w/ Brushless Motor & Brushless ESC)
Engine 
KV3300 Brushless Motor
Transmission 
Single speed with Reverse
Gear Ratio
1:10.3
Drive System 
Four Wheel Drive
Radio System 
Two Channel 2.4Ghz
Battery
8.4V 3000mAh Ni-Mh
Length 
400mm
Front Track 
150mm
Rear Track 
150mm
Overall Height
185mm
Wheelbase 
275mm
Front Shock Length 
95mm
Rear Shock Length 
95mm
Front Tires 
Off Road
Rear Tires 
Off Road
Wheel Width 
60mm
Wheel Diameter 
120mm
Brake Type 
Reverse Braking
Suspension Type 
8 bodied oil filled shocks
What's Needed
8 AA Batteries. Everything else is included


Redcat Racing 10E Caldera : $199.99


























Specifications
Motor Type
Electric Brushless
Transmission
Forward and Reverse
Drive System
4 Wheel Drive
Length
410mm
Width
320mm
Height
165mm
Wheelbase
305mm
Ground Clearance
25mm
Shocks
Oil Filled Big Bore Shocks
Speed Control
Brushless ESC (2s LIPO Ready)
Battery
7.2v 3800mAh NiMh & Charger Included
Radio System
2.4GHz Radio System


Volcano EPX PRO 1/10th: $199.99
























Specifications
Motor Type
Electric Brushless 3300KV RC-540
Transmission
Forward and Reverse
Drive System
4 Wheel Drive
Length
400mm
Width
310mm
Height
185mm
Wheelbase
275mm
Ground Clearance
30mm
Chassis Type
Plastic
Shocks
Aluminum Body Oil Filled Shocks
Speed Control
Bushless ESC (2s LIPO Ready)
Battery
7.2v 2000mAh NiMh & Charger Included
Radio System
2.4GHz Radio System


Sandstorm TK 1/10 : $209.99





















Specifications
Motor Type
Electric Brushless
Transmission
Forward and Reverse
Drive System
4 Wheel Drive
Length
400mm
Width
270mm
Height
165mm
Wheelbase
275mm
Ground Clearance
20mm
Chassis Type
Plastic
Shocks
Aluminum Body Oil Filled
Speed Control
Brushless ESC
Battery
7.2v 2000mAh NiMh & Charger Included
Radio System
2.4GHz Radio System


Integy I8MT : $218.29















SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 20.5-inches (521mm)
Width: 14-inches (356mm)
Height: 11-inches (279mm)
Wheelbase: 12-inches (317mm)
Weight (no batteries): 8 lbs. 3.2-oz. (3719g)
Pre-installed 2.4gHz FS-GT3B 3-channel pistol grip radio system
Pre-installed SPECS S8A RTR 80A brushless ESC
Pre-installed SPECS 1/8-scale 1510Kv sensorless brushless motor w/cooling fan
Pre-installed S1490 steering servo
Pre-mounted and pre-glued Monster Truck tires

NO battery or charger included .





DHK Raz-R BL RTR 1/10 4WD ST : $219.99







Specs:
Length: 440mm(17.3in) (including rear wing)
Width: 300mm(11.8in)
Height: 176mm (6.9in) (including rear wing, body not included)
Wheelbase: 290mm(11.4in)
Front track/rear track: 244mm/249mm(9.6in/9.8in)
Tyre diameter: 108*54mm(4.3in/2.1in)
Wheel diameter: 61*48mm(2.4in/1.9in)
Ground clearance: 35mm(1.4in)
Gear ratio: 13.36:1
ESC: brushless speed controller 35A
Motor: brushless motor 3650 KV3970
Lipo battery 7.4V 2300mAh 20C single piece
Transmitter: 2 channel 2.4GHz radio system
Servo: 6kgs
Shock/chassis: super duty engineering nylon
Weight: 2,080g (Transmitter not included)
Speed: 60km/hr


Kyosho Rage VE  1/10th 4WD Truck : $259.99 

























FEATURES
Chassis: Composite construction, bathtub type
Drive: Four wheel
Differential: Planetary metal gear
Motor: 2400kV Team Orion NEO ONE
Radio: SYNCHRO FHSS 2.4Ghz 2-channel radio w/4-chennel receiver
ESC: Team Orion R10 ONE (max 25A)
Body: Trimmed and painted SUV
Wheels: Inch up 8-spoke, black chrome in color
Tires: 3.9" (100mm) neo block high-grip off road
Shocks: Aluminum body Big Bore
INCLUDES
RTR Rage VE SUV Truck with Body, Rear Wing, Motor, Radio, ESC and
Instructions
REQUIREMENTS
Battery: 7.4V LiPo recommended
Battery charger: Compatible with selected battery
AA Batteries: Four for transmitter
Track and maintenance equipment
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 15.5" (395mm)
Width: 11.3" (287mm)
Height: 5.9" (152mm)
Wheel base: (272)mm
Front Tread: 8.4" (213mm)
Rear Tread: 8.1" (206mm) distance from center of tread, side to side
Gear Ratio: 9.62:1
Weight: 3.9lbs (1764g) approximately
Body;

Helion Invictus 10MT : $289.99



























  • Battery (included): 1,800mAh NiMH 8-Cell, 9.6V
  • Body/Shell: Full Size Pick Up style
  • Charger (included): AC Wall Trickle
  • Chassis: Molded plastic
  • Completion Level: RTR
  • Drivetrain: 4WD
  • Front Tire Diameter (mm): 127
  • Front Tire Width (mm): 68.5
  • Gear Pitch: 32P
  • Internal Transmission Gear Ratio: 8.8:1
  • Motor/Engine (included): Radient reaktor brushless sensorless 3500kV
  • Preparation Time: <1 Hour + charging time
  • Radio (included): 2.4GHz HRS-3.1 3-Channel
  • Rear Tire Diameter (mm): 127
  • Rear Tire Width (mm): 68.5
  • Scale: 1:10
  • Servos (included): 6kg Waterproof Full Size Separate, Futaba-style plug
  • Shock Type: Oil filled with bladders and adjustment clips
  • Speed (mph): 30+
  • Suspension: Four wheel independent
  • Wheel Mounting: 12mm Hex

HPI Racing Savage XS Flux 4WD : $297.99












FEATURES
Chassis: Plastic TVP (twin vertical plate)
Drive: Four wheel shaft
Brushless Motor: HPI Flux Vektor 4000 with aluminum motor plate
Radio: HPI TF-11 2.4GHz with SF10W waterproof steering servo
Electronic Speed Control: HPI Flux Vapor Pro with reverse and
cooling fan
not included
Transmission: All metal gears running on rubber-sealed ball bearings
Differential: Equipped with four machined super heavy duty bevel
gears
Slipper Clutch: Dual pad
Pinion Gear: Constructed of steel 28 tooth, 48 pitch
Drive Gear (spur gear): 49T
Wheels: HPI Warlock, chrome finish, width: 2.2" (56mm), 2.2" (56mm)
diameter
Tires: GT-2 on/off-road with blocky tread pattern and heavy-duty
sidewall teeth, 3.93" (100mm) diameter, 2.3" (60mm) wide
Shocks: Plastic bodied, oil filled
Caster: Adjustable front and rear toe-in, caster/toe-in refers to the
angle of the front suspension when viewed from the side of the car
Camber: Adjustable, camber refers to the angle of the tops of the
tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle
Body: Trimmed and painted GT2XS
Warranty: Two year limited warranty through HPI beginning at date of
purchase. Warranty valid only in the USA, Canada and South America
INCLUDES
Assembled HPI Savage Flux Mini Monster Truck with Flux Vektor 4000
Brushless Motor, Vapor Pro ESC, HPI 2.4GHz Radio System, SF-10W
Waterproof Steering Servo, Painted & Trimmed Body and Instruction
Manual
REQUIREMENTS
AA Batteries: Eight for transmitter
Battery: 2S or 3S LiPo
Battery Charger: LiPo compatible
Building and track equipment
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle-
Length: 14.1" (360mm)
Width: 11" (280mm)
Wheelbase: 8.8" (225mm)
Body-
Length: 13" (330mm)
Width: 5.7" (146mm) at widest point
Height: 3.7 (93mm)

HobbyKing Basher 1/8th Nitro Circus MT RTR : $322.06 


POWER SYSTEM

Powerful 2075KV Brushless Inrunner Motor
80A Brushless ESC w/ Reverse
4S or 2x 2s Lipo Battery w/ HXT 4mm Connector (Required)
15Kg Heavy Duty Steering Servo
  • DRIVETRAIN

    Full time 4WD
    Steel front, center and rear sealed differentials
    Hardened steel pinion gear
    Heavy duty drive shafts
    Hardened metal drive cups
    Full ball bearings

CHASSIS

3.5mm alloy chassis plate
Adjustable screw shock absorbers
Oil filled, big bore shock absorbers
3.5mm shock shaft
Adjustable toe-in and toe-out
Adjustable camber and castor
Independant wishbone suspension
Officially licensed Nitro Circus engraving


MEASUREMENTS

Length: 577mm
Width: 480mm
Height: 314mm (To top of cab)
Ground clearance: 110mm (Adjustable)
Battery area: 138mm x 46mm x 25

Redcat Earthquake 8E Brushless Electric Truck $329.99

Features:
1/8 Scale 
Fully Assembled, Ready to Run
4 Wheel Drive Shaft System
Chassis Type: Fiberglass
2.4 Ghz Radio Remote Control
Includes remote and manual Specifications:
Ground Clearance: 58 mm
Length: 510 mm
Wheel Base: 325 mm F/R
Height: 250mm
Width: 380mm
Motor Type: Electric Brushless 8T 2400RPM 540
Chassis Type: 3.0mm 6061 Aluminum
Shocks: Oil Filled Big Bore Shocks
Speed Control: Brushless ESC EZRUN-80A
Battery: Dual LIPO 7.4V Batteries (20c 3200mAH 2s) & Charger included
Radio System: Redcat DSM-2C 2.4 Ghz Remote & Receiver


The HPI Bullet ST Flux : $349.98

FEATURES
Chassis: 6061 machined aluminum 0.12" (3mm) thick
Drive: Four wheel shaft, with steel outdrives and axles
Motor: HPI brushless
Electronic Speed Control: Waterproof HPI Flux EMH-3S
80A constant current, 540A burst current
Radio: TF-11 2-channel 2.4GHz
Electronics Compartment: Waterproof
Steering servo: SF-10W Servo, waterproof/4.5kg-cm6.0V
Differentials: Bevel Gear type with four internal gears for increased
durability
Shocks: Eight oil-filled with captured type mounting on suspension
arm for extra durability
Suspension: Extra long arms for greater stability and thick
suspension pins for greater resistance against crash damage
Spur Gear: 54 tooth plastic
Slipper Clutch: Double pad design for extra drivetrain protection
Body: Painted and trimmed
Bumpers: Front and rear, plastic construction
Wheels: Black chrome, 14mm hex, 2.2" (56mm) wide, 3.2" (82mm)
diameter
Tires: HPI Tractor all terrain 2.6" (67mm) wide, 4.8" (124mm)
diameter
Ball Bearings: Full set
INCLUDES
Bullet ST Flux Stadium Truck with 2-channel 2.4GHz Radio, Brushless
Motor, four AA Cells, ESC, Painted Body
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle-
Chassis Length: 16.4" (417mm)
Width: 13.2" (336mm)
Height: 6.3" (160mm)
Wheelbase: 10.7" (272mm)
Track: 10.3" (263mm)
Body-
Length: 16.2" (411mm)
Width: 6.7" (170mm)
Height: 4.5" (115mm)

No battery Or charger included 



DHK Zombie 8e RTR 1/8 4WD  Truck : $369.99




























Specs:
Length: 497mm(19.5in) (including rear wing)
Width: 389mm(15.3in)
Height181mm (7.1in) (including rear wing, body not included)
Wheelbase: 330mm(12.9in)
Front track/rear track: 306mm/313mm(12.1in/12.3in)
Tyre diameter/width: 158/95mm(6.2in/3.7in)
Wheel diameter/width: 88/66mm(3.5in/2.6in)
Ground clearance: 49.8mm(1.96in)
Gear ratio: 10.68:1
ESC: brushless speed controller 80A
Motor: brushless motor KV2260
Lipo battery 11.1V 2600mAh 20C single pack
Transmitter: 2 channel 2.4GHz radio system
Servo: 9kgs
Shock/chassis: super duty engineering nylon
Weight: 3,320g (Transmitter not included)
Speed: 70km/hr

Iron Track Raider MegaE8MTL 1:8 SCALE RTR 4WD Brushless Monster Truck  $369.00



Electronics:
2.4ghz Transmitter and Receiver
11.1v 2700mah Battery Pack 
3674 2075kv Motor
S8A 80amp Brushless ESC
9KG Metal Geared Servo

Specification:
Length: 596mm
Width: 403mm
Height: 248mm
Wheelbase: 370mm

Required to Run:
2-3cell Li-Po charger
AA Batteries for Transmitter

1/8Th EP Mad Beast Monster Truck Racing Edition Ready to Run w/ 540L Brushless Motor/ ESC/ Lipo Battery $369.00



2 Channel 2.4ghz Exceed RC Radio System
540L (36x65mm) 2150kv Sensorless Brushless Motor
XeRun 80A-R Programmable ESC 2-4S LiPo 3A @ 5.75v
ND1009 Metal Geared Steering Servo
Two 3mm thick aluminum chassis plate
8 Aluminum body shocks w/ adjustable threaded collars
Aluminum steering hub
Hardened & Coated Steel Gears 
Multi-piece Anti-Sway Bars
Fully Sealed Ball Bearing Set
Robust Slipper Clutch Assembly

Two 7.4v Li-Po 3300mah 20C Cont / 40C Burst batteries included
Pistol 2.4Ghz Remote Control Radio
WheelBase:15"
Weight:5.2kg
This item Does NOT come with Charger


Redcat Racing Terremoto 1/8 Scale Brushless Electric Monster Truck. $379.99

http://www.redcatracing.com


Specifications
Motor Type
Electric Brushless KV 2260
Transmission
Forward and Reverse
Drive System
4 Wheel Drive
Length
550mm
Width
460mm
Height
240mm Without Body
Wheelbase
376mm
Ground Clearance
95mm Adjustable
Shocks
Qty 4 Big Bore Oil Filled Aluminum Adjustable
Speed Control
Waterproof 80A ESC
Battery
Qty. 2 - 7.4v 3200mAh 20c LIPO & Charger Included

Radio System
2.4GHz Radio System


Axial 1/10 Yeti Rock Racer 4WD RTR : $429.99















FEATURES
Chassis: Plastic tub type with bolt-on 4 link mount for rear
suspension,
Drive: Four wheel, WB8 HD rear driveshaft
Motor: Brushless, 3150kV, 4-pole
ESC: Castle Creations Vanguard, waterproof, 3S LiPo compatible
Radio: Axial 2-channel AX-3 2.4GHz w/reverse & trim settings, with
TSX45 151 oz-in metal gear, dual ball bearing steering servo
lightweight 3-channel receiver
Shocks: Aluminum body, oil filled
Steering: Updated dual shear rack
Transmission: Single speed with brushless motor gearing (2nd gear
fixed), adjustable motor mount, 2-speed optional gear set available
Slipper Clutch: Dual design uses a pad on each side of spur gear for
added surface area for more precise tuning and holding power
Front Suspension: Independent design allows better control direction
of travel ant high speeds when one side is adjusting to road
obstructions
Rear Suspension: AR60 rear solid axle, multiple tuning options, sway
bar, EXO suspension arms, anti squat adjustments built into four
link mounts at chassis, lower links designed to hold optional dual
shocks
Front Bumper: New KOH style with light mounts, and compression mount
Wheels: Officially licensed Walker Evans 3-piece beadlock design,
black in color, adjustable breather holes, compatible with most
2.2" tires, width: 1.7" (44.6mm), diameter 2.6" (65.5mm)
Tires: BF Goodrich Crawler T/A KX, width: 1.8" (47mm), inner
diameter: 2.2" (56mm), outer diameter: 5.1" (130mm)
Body: Molded lexan, one-piece with separate roof, scale accessories
spare tire mount, scale interior with driver and passenger helmet
rear cage captures upper shock mounting points and includes
integrated scale fuel cell
Battery Tray: Fully adjustable and easily accessible
INCLUDES
RTR Yeti Rock Racer with 2.4GHz Radio, ESC, Brushless Motor, Body,
Body Accessories, 32P 64P Spur Gear, 32P 16T Pinion Gear,
Instruction Manual
REQUIREMENTS
Battery: 2S or 3S LiPo pack with Dean's connector
Battery Charger: To match selected LiPo Battery
LiPo Charging Sack, Track and Maintenance Eequipment
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle,
Length: 19.5" (495mm)
Width: 12.3" (312mm)
Height: 7.7" (195mm)
Wheelbase: 14.25" (360mm)
Ground Clearance: 2" (50mm)
Weight: 6.51lbs (2.9kg)
Body,
Length: 17.2" (437mm)
Width: 7.3" (185mm)
Height: 5.5" (140mm) including roof

Vattera 1/10 Halix 4wd monster truck : $429.99



Spec:
Vehicle Type:Monster Truck
Drivetrain:4WD
Size/Scale:1/10
Completion Level:Ready-To-Run
Length:18.5in (470.9mm)
Width:13.4in (339.8mm)
Height:7.2in (182.2mm)
Tire Tread:Barrage
Motor Type:Non-Sensored Brushless
Motor Size:540 4 Pole
Radio:Spektrum DX2E, 2 Channel
Body:Painted
Ball Bearings:Throughout


Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL : $429.96






















FEATURES
Chassis: Fiber composite tub 0.08" (2mm) thick, Gray in color
Drive: Four wheel, with lightweight extruded aluminum driveshaft
Radio: Traxxas TQi DSSS 2.4GHz high output with Traxxas Link Wireless
Module
Motor: Traxxas Velineon 3500, brushless
Battery: Power Cell 7C NiMH 3000mAh with Traxxas high-current
connector
Battery Charger: 110V AC wall type
Shocks: Oil-filled plastic bodied, tunable and rebuildable
Gearbox: Closed
Body: Painted with decals pre-applied
Differential: Maintenance free, planetary gear type with hardened
steel internal gears
Transmission: Magnum 272 heavy duty single speed, with ball bearings
Ball Bearings: Rubber-sealed
Tires: Talon 2.8" (71mm) wide, 5" (127mm) diameter with foam inserts
Wheels: All Star 5-spoke Black 2.8" (71mm) wide, 2.75" (70mm)
diameter
Speed Control: Traxxas Velineon VXL-3s Forward/Reverse/Brake
Bumper: Front plastic kickup type, Black in color
Steering Tie Rods: Adjustable, Jato style steel turnbuckles
Steering: Bell-crank type with servo saver, new design front spindles
with 5x11mm rubber-sealed ball bearings
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE-
Length: 19.3" (490mm)
Width: 13" (332mm)
Height: 9.2" (234mm)
Weight: 2.98lbs (1355g) approx.
Wheelbase: 10.827" (275mm)
Front and Rear Tread: 10.5" (266mm) side-to-side at wheel centers
Front and Rear Track: 12.75" (324mm) side-to-side at wheel edges
Ground Clearance: 2.4" (60mm)
Tires-Front and Rear: 2.8" (72mm) wide, 5" (127mm) diameter
BODY-
Length: 16" (406mm)
Width: 6.3" (160mm) at rear wheels (widest point)
5.5" (141mm) behind from wheels (thinnest point)
Height: 4.3" (109mm)




Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Redcat Racing Rampage XR EP Pro 1/5th scale electric Rally car .

So you are a bit bored with the 1/10 scale scene and you think 1/8th scale cars are cool but what you really want is a 1/5th scale that looks as good on road as it does offroad . Than the Rampage XR EP Pro is for you . Set to be available for sale before the end of July this jewel looks sweet and should give you a big bang for buck and since it shares  many parts with rest of the Rampage Line up you wont need to worry about parts availability .