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Traxxas Stampede
(electric version)
Testers Kit:
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Tough 272 Magnum transmission
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Adjustable slipper clutch
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Ball bearings throughout the transmission
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Planetary gear differential
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Adjustable, easy-to-change gear ratios
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High-volume, oil-filled Ultra Shocks
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Telescoping, U-joint drive shafts
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Strong, fiber-composite suspension arms
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Pre-trimmed body with window masks
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Die-cut decals
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Powerful, Stinger 20-turn modified motor
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Tough, fiber-composite chassis construction
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Super-high ground clearance
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Kits include motor and speed control
MODEL 3610: Fully assembled,
Ready-To-Run, with TQ radio MODEL 3601: Unassembled kit without radio. A
nitro version is also available.
I purchased the unassembled kit (3601) from
ModelsportUK
What's in the box?
The box comes complete with instructions, body shell, parts, motor,
speed control, damper oil, other oils, wheels & tires and tools. Colourful
stickers are also provided and a separate sheet is supplied with the tune up
parts you can buy.
The instructions
The instructions are fairly good and include black and white photos. A
guide to gear ratios and setting the car up is also included.
The chassis:
Avoid the older kits that include mechanical speed control, no slipper
clutch and ball race bearings. The chassis is very light and is made of a
composite. The chassis is very strong and built for fast off road running.
The only thing that spoils the Stampede is the driveline, I suggest getting
all the hop-ups for the driveline including:
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Ball race bearings
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Slipper clutch
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Delrin gears
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Metal output yokes
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Ball differential
The body:
The body is very tough and durable but if you do have a roll or two bits
start to fall off!
Painting
I sprayed the inside with tamiya PS34 red. No masking tape for the
windows is provided. But now most stampedes come ready painted.
How well does it go then?
This is a very fast monster truck. In fact its a little too fast. I
suggest changing the gear ratio too get more acceleration and power.
Cornering is also good because of the oil filled suspension soaks up any
bumps.
Where can I buy this car?
http://www.modelsport.co.uk in the UK
http://cgi.bagnallsmodels.force9.co.uk/acatalog in the UK
http://www.towerhobbies.com in the
US
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Lightweight chassis
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Speed
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Powerful stinger 20 turn motor
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HUGE choice of gear ratios
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HUGE ground clearance
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The stampede now includes ball race bearings,
painted body and slipper clutch
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Smooth suspension
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- Plastic output yokes
- Servo saver
- Gears prone to stripping
- Planetary gear diff
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