Thursday, September 25, 2008

Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3

Probably the most sleek and sophisticated looking of all of Traxxas' models is the Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3. This powerful sedan comes ready-to-race and can reach top speeds of up to 75mph. This breathtaking speed makes it the quickest ready-to-run RC Car model ever created. A Nitro-fuelled RC Car, the Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 boasts Traxxas' newest TRX 3.3 racing engines that gives a 50% boost in horsepower under the curve, and a 60% boost when you push your RC cars to the limit. Only Traxxas makes it possible to experience this kind of peak horsepower and lightning fast top speed right out of the box with no downside. This car will satisfy any speed enthusiasts desire to go fast.
traxxas nitro 4-tec

As well as the most up-to-date motor technology that Traxxas offers, the Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 is also equipped with a laser etched blue-anodized tuned pipe, white powder-coated springs, a wider rear belt and larger pulleys; All features that enhance the already amazing speed and power levels of this amazing piece of remote-controlled technology.

The Traxxas EZ-Start® push-button electric starting make the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine easy to start and includes built-in diagnostics to monitor your glow plug condition and starting functions. You’ll be running with just the push of a button.

Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 comes as a complete package that is fully assembled and Ready-To-Run with an already installed, high-power pistol-grip radio system. The body is painted with incredible new graphics that reflect the style and speed of the underlying chassis and the tires are pre-glued with hard foam inserts. Even the innovative body decals are applied.

  • TRX® 3.3 Racing Engine
  • Resonator™ blue-anodized aluminum tuned pipe
  • Precision hex hardware throughout
  • Amazing new ProGraphix® high-tech painted body graphics
  • Ball bearing bellcranks
  • Grey chassis and suspension components
  • New enclosed receiver box
  • White powder coated springs
  • Widened rear belt and larger pulleys

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Traxxas Revo 3.3 Nitro Monster Truck

The Traxxas Revo 3.3 has been a favorite of many RC enthusiasts since its first debut in the industry, and is well known for its award-winning innovative designs. Things like the bigger engine, better suspension set up, lengthened chassis, and several other features make this nitro monster truck stand out from the rest of the crowd. The Traxxas Revo 3.3 is bigger, stronger a whole lot faster.

New and improved, the new Traxxas Revo 3.3 ups the ante from it's predecessor the Revo 2.5 (with the TRX 2.5 racing engine). Compared to the TRX 2.5, the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine produces 60% more peak horsepower along with an incredible new level of speed. RC Car Action magazine calls the TRX 2.5, "the most powerful small block engine [they've] ever tested." There is definitely a high degree of skill required to keep the Revo 3.3 steady at extreme speed and acceleration.

Features:
* 17mm aluminum splined wheel hubs and nuts
* Large capacity 150cc fuel tank
* Single digital high-torque ball bearing servo
* Hard-anodized Teflon coated GTR shocks with TiN shock shafts
* New 17mm hex Split-Spoke mirror-chrome wheels with pre-glued on 3.8" Talon Tires
* New steel retainer rings
* Oversized wheel bearings & reinforced axle carriers
* Compact RX box accepts 4 AA alkaline batteries or a 5-cell flat rechargeable RX pack (sold separately)
* Integrated personal transponder mount
* High flow dual-stage air filter
* Polished Resonator dual chamber tuned pipe
* Two-speed forward only transmission
* New body graphics
* TRX 3.3 Racing Engine with Resonator tuned pipe
* 45+mph top speed
* 3.8" Talon tires mounted on Split-Spoke wheels
* Splined 17mm aluminum wheel hubs
* Super-duty sealed driveshafts
* Teflon-coated hard-anodized GTR shocks
* Installed progressive 2 rockers
* Integrated roll hoop and carry handle
* 150cc fuel tank
* EZ-Start electric starting system

Fairly low maintenance, the Revo 3.3 requires 20% Nitro fuel, 8 double A batteries for the radio, and a 7.2v battery to power the EZ-Start system.

The Traxxas Revo 3.3 is a great monster truck. You can expect to find the Revo 3.3 online for a price in the range of about $450-$500.