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(More customer reviews)This (1/16 summit) in my 6th car, nitro's & electric I have had & this is the best.
The stock "charger" is a joke, have never even used it, 6 hours to charge 1 battery NO thanks. The first thing too get is a smart charger, that is the basic thing anyone needs; charge time for me 20min on my 1200mAp batteries, 30-35min for my 1400mAp batteries @ 2amps.
Turn back (loosen) the slipper clutch, when you get the truck it will be fully locked down, when I got my truck I did not know this & ended up trashing one of the lower drive shafts in 8 days or about 5 hours of driving. Mine is set at 1 1/8th turn.
If your going to be running it at high speeds you need a heat sink (you may need CPU thermal paste too make it fit right, like "actic silver 5") & cutting out the front & back windows helps with ventilation (I have a summer top & winter top, you can get a 1/16 Summit body for about $35-45 on eBay)
This is a well made "little" truck, I can smoke my dads traxxas 1/10 Nitro with the series connector attached & it can smoke my nitro HPI & can take hard hits that either of those nitro cars can take.
The car/truck is the cheapest part, the investment in other things is what gets you. The summit cost me $316+ taxes, the extras on the other hand; aluminum center drive shaft, aluminum push rods, aluminum toe rods, 5 extra batteries (6 total), smart charger, extra upper & lower drive shafts, aluminum skid plates front/back, aluminum steers, center diff., heat sink, heat shrink tubing, extra parts like screws, nuts slipper clutches, extra trans, extra spear gear, a summer body, grease, shock oil, thread lock, tools, tool box & more all add up.
My 1/16 summit is not a $316 truck (bought mine from my local RC dealer) it is about a $475-500 truck with all the add ons I have put on + another $350 in spare parts, smart charger, tools, summer top & batteries. & I am thinking of going Lipo, that is another $150-200 there.
Shopping here on amazon & on eBay will save you lots of $$$, like batteries, here on amazon it is about $18.50 free shipping & not sales tax, same battery same brand at my local RC dealer was $25 +tax. eBay, I was able to get a complete set of screws (about 60+ mixed sized traxxas 1/16 screws), local dealer 8 screws $4. Buying the aluminum skid plates, aluminum toe rods, aluminum push rods & aluminum steers here on amazon was cheaper then buying direct from manufacture, local dealer or even eBay.
It is not a cheap hobby.
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1/16 Summit VXL 4WD RTR with 2.4 RadioThe innovative, award-winning Summit is now available in 1/16 scale, with multi-terrain versatility, extreme brushless power, and aggressive off-road styling that could only come from Traxxas. The 1/16 Summit VXL’s just-right size lets you enjoy rock-roosting fun anywhere, anytime. Summit VXL brings big fun into small places without sacrificing speed or precision. Featuring the extreme-duty driveshafts totransfer high-torque VXL brushless horsepower to the wheels for speeds over 25mph right out of the box with the included Power Cell battery. Experience 40+mph when you install an optional second battery and Traxxas Speed Connector! Canyon AT™ tires on beadlock-style Geode™ wheels combine with the ExoCage body for a rugged look that’s backed up by Summit VXL’s exciting all-terrain performance. Extreme Velineon Brushless Power & Waterproof Electronics The 1/16 Summit’s high-power Velineon® 380 brushless motor is the largest in its class and uses high-strength Neodymium magnets, a sintered rotor, and high-rpm ball bearings for lasting performance. The VXL 3m speed control features the latest low-resistance/ high-current FETs and Traxxas’ exclusive High-Current Connector for ultra-efficient power flow. Built-in Low Voltage Detection makes the Velineon VXL-3m ready for 2S and 3S LiPo packs. Fully waterproof electronics are a Traxxas exclusive that opens the door to fun in mud, snow, and other wet conditions that send other trucks back to the bench. Down the trail, on the track, or right in your backyard, 1/16 Summit VXL is the fast and fun go-anywhere truck that does it all. It’s just what you expect from Traxxas, The Fastest Name In Radio Control.
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