Next possible R/C: Traxxas E-Revo VXL

I've been eying the Traxas E-Revo VXL for next year purchase. I can afford a E-Revo now, but isn't the Wii U or Xbox Loop a much better purchase due to the sheer openGL 3.3 / DirectX 11 GPU technology behind them. Sometime in 2013, I will be buying a Xbox Loop along with Forza Motorsport 5, Perfect Dark 2, and Gears of War 4.

The Savage XS Flux and $50 Tonka Ricochet (1994) are the only R/Cs I own.

FEATURES: Chassis: Nylon composite construction 0.08 (2mm) thick bathtub type
Drive: Four wheel
Radio: Traxxas 2.4GHz with waterproof digital high-torque steering
servo waterproof receiver box
Electronic Speed Control: Traxxas VXL-3m waterproof with high-
current connector training mode reverse and low voltage detection
for use with 2S and 3S LiPo packs
Motor: Traxxas Velineon 380 brushless motor with Neodymium magnets
sintered rotor and high RPM ball bearings 3.5mm gold plated bullet
connectors
Spur Gear: 45 tooth
Pinion Gear: 28 tooth 48 pitch extra pinion gear included for 50+
MPH operation with extra battery (see below)
Battery: One Traxxas Power Cell 1200mAh 6-cell NiMH w/high current
connector dual NiMH battery capability (extra battery (TRAC2925)
and series adapter (TRAP3063) not included and must be purchased
separately).
Vehicle is also compatible with one 2S or 3S LiPo pack (not
included) LiPo mode on ESC must be selected.
**NOTE the ESC and motor CANNOT handle dual LiPos if using dual
batteries both must be NiMH.**
Battery Charger: 110V wall type
Body: Painted and trimmed with applied decals
Bumper: Front black chrome
Shocks: GTR oil filled
Suspension: Revo-spec rocker actuated long travel inboard type with
telescoping universal joint shafts
Transmission: Ball bearing equipped with adjustable slipper clutch
Differentials: Sealed silicone filled planetary gear type
Ball Bearings: Rubber sealed
Caster: Non-adjustable
Camber: Adjustable camber refers to the angle of the tops of the
tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle
Tires: Multi terrain with foam inserts 1.8 (46mm) wide 3.2
(82mm) diameter
Wheels: Gemini 5-spoke with black chrome finish 1.5 (38mm) wide
2 (51mm) diameter standard size 12mm hex
Steering arm with spring loaded servo protection


INCLUDES: RTR Traxxas E-Revo VXL Racing Monster Truck with 2.4GHz radio
painted body 6-cell battery charger extra pinion gear and
instruction manual


REQUIRES: AA Batteries: Four for transmitter


SPECS: Vehicle-
Length: 12.9 (328mm)
Width: 9.4 (239mm)
Height: 4.6 (117mm)
Front and Rear Track: 9.4 (239mm) distance between outer edges of
wheels
Wheelbase: 7.9 (202mm)
Ground Clearance: 1.7 (43mm)
Body-
Length: 11.3 (288mm)
Width: 4.3 (110mm)
Height: 2.8 (71mm)

Reviewer 8.5

Daytona USA 2: Super Model emulator

I downloaded the Sega Model 3 emulator known as Supermodel_0.2a_Win64 and played a game of Daytona USA 2! I had to re-download the Daytona USA and Daytona USA 2 zips. These Roms already stored on DVDR somewhere in the case anyways. I'm too lazy to fetch the DVDR. I know I had SSF working in 2005, and this is 7 years later. I owned Daytona USA for Saturn since 2000, and for Dreamcast since 2001. Daytona USA surpassed Crazy Taxi 1/2 and Metropolis Street Racer as my favorite Dreamcast racing game. I played Daytona USA multiplayer with a relative.


I'm running Daytona USA 2 tracks on the PC. There was a Daytona USA 2 at the Hudson Cinema, but I played on it every time at the cinema. What's two dollars? LOL

HPI Savage XS Flux RTR

I bought a HPI Racing Savage X. I know my cousin had a nitro Red cat RC when he was 10. Now I finally have my own.





I was supposed to break this on top of a box for 2 charges.

Features:

TF-40/RF-40 2.4Ghz radio
SF10W waterproof servo
Waterproof receiver box
Vapor Pro waterproof brushless ESC
Vektor 4000Kv 1410 4 Pole brushless motor with cooling fan
Fits standard size 1/10th scale electronics
Silicone oil filled shocks with threaded bodies
All-metal bulletproof drivetrain
2.2" wheels and tires (can use most 1/10th scale truck wheels and tires)
Shock towers have multiple shock mounting positions (2)
Quick access to the front or rear differential by removing just 4 screws
Cam type servo saver
Spacious battery box w/locking battery box door
All socket head hardware
Dual pad slipper clutch
Full set of ball bearings
Aluminum motor plate with 4 motor mounting positions
Aluminum hex hubs
TVP (Twin Vertical Plate) chassis
Integrated chassis carry handle
Tough 4-gear differentials
Aluminum front and rear suspension braces
Stainless steel bulkhead lower plates
Front and rear skid plate bumpers

Specifications:
Length: 360mm
Width: 280mm
Wheelbase: 225mm

Needed to Complete:

2S or 3S LiPo Battery & Compatible Charger
AA Batteries for Transmitter

I heard many stories on user reviews where a 3S LiPo battery will fry the motor so likewise bought 2S LiPo battery and charger.

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