Post by Rob #28 on Dec 11, 2008 22:41:06 GMT -5
Well as you all know, Darren sent me a test truck to review for you guys. First off, let me say this truck is a work of art. For the guys who have been waiting for one, trust me it will be well worth your wait!
Now for the truck itself...
First, Its hard to compare this to the Slash. Both are 2wd, single motor scale type trucks, but that's where the similarities stop. The Traxxas truck is your basic IFS stadium truck, with a larger body applied to add a scale look. It does the job, but not much else going on. Now the Pro 2WD on the other hand, is as close to the real thing as it gets. The attention to detail is stunning. Everything from the solid rear axle, the driver's cockpit, and cage area just screams realism. The TVP chassis features a host of decals to add to the realism, this truck looks as good with the body off as it does on. Simply amazing.
Speaking of suspension...
The Pro 2WD features a solid rear axle, and independent front suspension. It features a Tamiya axle assembly featuring steel gears throughout. Connected to the axle, you will find a true 4 link setup, featuring lower trailing arms with built in shock and sway bar mounts. Up top is a pair of stout upper links to control axle movement. A pair of ultra smooth Tamiya shocks handle the dampening. You will find 6 upper shock mounts to tune the suspension to the conditions. A functional sway bar helps to keep the tires planted in the corners, and is very effective. Up front, you will find dual RPM A-Arms, caster blocks, and steering knuckles. You will also find adjustable turnbuckles for camber links and tie rods. Another pair of Tamiya shocks handle the dampening, along with a front sway bar that works just as well as the rear. No need to upgrade here.
Now for the Drive train...
A look between the chassis side plates, and you will find a center mounted transmission, which features a top mounted motor with an aluminum mounting plate, and a standard style spur/pinion setup. No problem finding gears for those. The power is transmitted via a center mounted prop shaft just like on the full size Pro 2WD trucks. Our test truck features the optional MIP C-Drive main drive shaft. This thing is BEEFY! Its money well spent, and will easily last a lifetime. Stock you will find a Tamiya universal style steel slider drive shaft system which is still plenty tough. From there, you reach the Tamiya rear axle assembly which has internal metal gears. Overall, its a well thought out and stout drive train package. It would take some work to hurt it!
Other details...
The Pro 2WD features a realistic main chassis system, that mimics its full scale counterpart. It features removable panels that are detailed to look just like the full size trucks. You will find an aluminum cage that protects the driver's cockpit area, as well as supports the body when the going gets rough, all while looking the part. Underneath those body panels, you will find a twin vertical plate chassis system that's rigid to allow the suspension do its job. It allows easy access to the bottom loading battery pack, as well as protection for all the electronics. 4 screws, and the rear "tunnel" section come off to expose the speed control and receiver. Its designed to direct air over the speed control when in place to keep things nice and cool. Up front, you will find a center mounted servo, which uses a simple servo saver, which the steering tie rods mounts directly to and head out to the wheels. The A-Arm mounts at the chassis are very close to each other, allowing the truck to bypass the use of a steering bell crank system. The result? A simple, light, but very effective steering system. I like it.
What about the rollers?
The TTR Pro 2WD uses 1.9" wheels and tires. These are slightly smaller then the 2.2" that the Slash uses. They are in line with the scale look of the truck though, which is slightly smaller then the Slash. Both are considered 1/10th scale, but the TTR is a true 1/10th scale truck. The Slash is based from a 1/10th scale open wheel stadium truck, so the larger body to cover those wheels pushes the size past the 1/10th scale realm. Included you will find 3 piece molded bead lock wheels with a 12mm hexs. They are a simple to use 6 screw bead lock wheel that holds the tires in place no matter the horsepower you plan to run. Just another feature on this truck that's included at no extra charge. The truck includes a full set of Tamiya M/T tires, but other brands (Such as the RC4WD's shown on the rear of our test truck) will work as well. Good thing is there are plenty of scale tire choices available on the market today.
There's been a lot of talk about the body...
The body is different then anything else you have ever seen. Its a lightweight plastic blend, that you paint from the outside. It uses a simple 4 body pin mounting system, but has the luxury of the cage supporting the roof of the body in the event of a rollover. The body has molded in line to represent the fenders, doors, hood, and more. An included decal sheet features more then enough decals to customize the truck to your liking, as well as a host of optional grille kits to make it look like your favorite full size counterpart. The design of the body was so that in the event of a severe collision, it will break apart to mimic the fiberglass bodies of the larger trucks. Nice part is that the bodies are inexpensive, so no need to cry if it gets torn up. With the oversize bumpers, and full cage, it will still take a lot to damage the body. If your worried, you can always overlay bodies and mount 2 up for a stronger body. I believe they are sold in 2 packs for around $25 if I recall.
So all in all...
On the bench this truck is a winner. On the track, its a whole new driving experience... but you will have to stay tuned for that section ;D
Here's some pictures to tie you over for now though:
Choices? Yup!
Now for the truck itself...
First, Its hard to compare this to the Slash. Both are 2wd, single motor scale type trucks, but that's where the similarities stop. The Traxxas truck is your basic IFS stadium truck, with a larger body applied to add a scale look. It does the job, but not much else going on. Now the Pro 2WD on the other hand, is as close to the real thing as it gets. The attention to detail is stunning. Everything from the solid rear axle, the driver's cockpit, and cage area just screams realism. The TVP chassis features a host of decals to add to the realism, this truck looks as good with the body off as it does on. Simply amazing.
Speaking of suspension...
The Pro 2WD features a solid rear axle, and independent front suspension. It features a Tamiya axle assembly featuring steel gears throughout. Connected to the axle, you will find a true 4 link setup, featuring lower trailing arms with built in shock and sway bar mounts. Up top is a pair of stout upper links to control axle movement. A pair of ultra smooth Tamiya shocks handle the dampening. You will find 6 upper shock mounts to tune the suspension to the conditions. A functional sway bar helps to keep the tires planted in the corners, and is very effective. Up front, you will find dual RPM A-Arms, caster blocks, and steering knuckles. You will also find adjustable turnbuckles for camber links and tie rods. Another pair of Tamiya shocks handle the dampening, along with a front sway bar that works just as well as the rear. No need to upgrade here.
Now for the Drive train...
A look between the chassis side plates, and you will find a center mounted transmission, which features a top mounted motor with an aluminum mounting plate, and a standard style spur/pinion setup. No problem finding gears for those. The power is transmitted via a center mounted prop shaft just like on the full size Pro 2WD trucks. Our test truck features the optional MIP C-Drive main drive shaft. This thing is BEEFY! Its money well spent, and will easily last a lifetime. Stock you will find a Tamiya universal style steel slider drive shaft system which is still plenty tough. From there, you reach the Tamiya rear axle assembly which has internal metal gears. Overall, its a well thought out and stout drive train package. It would take some work to hurt it!
Other details...
The Pro 2WD features a realistic main chassis system, that mimics its full scale counterpart. It features removable panels that are detailed to look just like the full size trucks. You will find an aluminum cage that protects the driver's cockpit area, as well as supports the body when the going gets rough, all while looking the part. Underneath those body panels, you will find a twin vertical plate chassis system that's rigid to allow the suspension do its job. It allows easy access to the bottom loading battery pack, as well as protection for all the electronics. 4 screws, and the rear "tunnel" section come off to expose the speed control and receiver. Its designed to direct air over the speed control when in place to keep things nice and cool. Up front, you will find a center mounted servo, which uses a simple servo saver, which the steering tie rods mounts directly to and head out to the wheels. The A-Arm mounts at the chassis are very close to each other, allowing the truck to bypass the use of a steering bell crank system. The result? A simple, light, but very effective steering system. I like it.
What about the rollers?
The TTR Pro 2WD uses 1.9" wheels and tires. These are slightly smaller then the 2.2" that the Slash uses. They are in line with the scale look of the truck though, which is slightly smaller then the Slash. Both are considered 1/10th scale, but the TTR is a true 1/10th scale truck. The Slash is based from a 1/10th scale open wheel stadium truck, so the larger body to cover those wheels pushes the size past the 1/10th scale realm. Included you will find 3 piece molded bead lock wheels with a 12mm hexs. They are a simple to use 6 screw bead lock wheel that holds the tires in place no matter the horsepower you plan to run. Just another feature on this truck that's included at no extra charge. The truck includes a full set of Tamiya M/T tires, but other brands (Such as the RC4WD's shown on the rear of our test truck) will work as well. Good thing is there are plenty of scale tire choices available on the market today.
There's been a lot of talk about the body...
The body is different then anything else you have ever seen. Its a lightweight plastic blend, that you paint from the outside. It uses a simple 4 body pin mounting system, but has the luxury of the cage supporting the roof of the body in the event of a rollover. The body has molded in line to represent the fenders, doors, hood, and more. An included decal sheet features more then enough decals to customize the truck to your liking, as well as a host of optional grille kits to make it look like your favorite full size counterpart. The design of the body was so that in the event of a severe collision, it will break apart to mimic the fiberglass bodies of the larger trucks. Nice part is that the bodies are inexpensive, so no need to cry if it gets torn up. With the oversize bumpers, and full cage, it will still take a lot to damage the body. If your worried, you can always overlay bodies and mount 2 up for a stronger body. I believe they are sold in 2 packs for around $25 if I recall.
So all in all...
On the bench this truck is a winner. On the track, its a whole new driving experience... but you will have to stay tuned for that section ;D
Here's some pictures to tie you over for now though:
Choices? Yup!
