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In 1991 Traxxas introduced its all-new pro-level 1/10 scale 2wd race buggy, dubbed, the TRX-1. Gone was the "upgrade it to race spec" philosophy of the Radicator and in its place, a vehicle that was only minor components away from being 100% new. Every race part Traxxas had was poured into the TRX-1, the chassis was an all new flat deck graphite pan with a narrower 30-degree kickup and .375in. longer wheelbase. Its 4-wheel independent suspension system with lower a-arms/upper camber links widened the car by .5in. Up front the longer suspension arms and turnbuckle camber links attached to a pair of closely set mounts that also supported the graphite front shock tower. Behind them was Traxxas' bellcrank steering system (from the Bullet buggy) followed by a pair of reversable battery cups. In the rear was an all-new 2.14 ratio externally adjustable three gear Pro-Series transmission built especially for the TRX-1 buggy. Rear arms mounts were now separate from the transmission case and held longer lower a-arms while the longer turnbuckle camber links attached to the rear bulkhead which also served as a mount for the graphite rear shock tower. New hard anodized and teflon coated oil-filled aluminum coilover shocks could be found at all four corners as well as Traxxas' Pro-Series caster blocks and axles. Revised lower offset wheels and Pro-Trax 4750 Spiked rear tires and 4740 Ribbed front tires were included along with full bearings and a new aerodynamic body, The unassembled kit also included caster/anti-squat adjustment shims and rear arm mounts with more toe, less electronics.

my view of Traxxas is skewed. I was getting out of RC in 91-92 going to college, although I was still reading RCCA a bit and playing w/ my cars in the summers. I always equated Traxxas to Nikko. Barely hobby grade. Maybe it started that way early on? When I got back into RC a little bit buying a TC3 in 2005 and then again w/ my son over the last 7 or 8 years I am amazed at what they have become. I still have a bit of a jaded view of them just from my own ignorance.

azone wrote: ↑Fri Aug 09, 2024 5:37 pm my view of Traxxas is skewed. I was getting out of RC in 91-92 going to college, although I was still reading RCCA a bit and playing w/ my cars in the summers. I always equated Traxxas to Nikko. Barely hobby grade. Maybe it started that way early on? When I got back into RC a little bit buying a TC3 in 2005 and then again w/ my son over the last 7 or 8 years I am amazed at what they have become. I still have a bit of a jaded view of them just from my own ignorance.

I'd have put them a step above Nikko, as Traxxas was only sold at hobby shops and Nikko was only sold in toy stores, but yes, their cars were just at the entry level of hobby grade. Though, Traxxas has always been about entry level vehicles. Their racing program in the early 90's was impressive but unfortunately short lived and only a small part of their business. But the Traxxas of today, is indeed shocking when compared to where they started.

Dangeruss wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2024 4:13 am

azone wrote: ↑Fri Aug 09, 2024 5:37 pm my view of Traxxas is skewed. I was getting out of RC in 91-92 going to college, although I was still reading RCCA a bit and playing w/ my cars in the summers. I always equated Traxxas to Nikko. Barely hobby grade. Maybe it started that way early on? When I got back into RC a little bit buying a TC3 in 2005 and then again w/ my son over the last 7 or 8 years I am amazed at what they have become. I still have a bit of a jaded view of them just from my own ignorance.

I'd have put them a step above Nikko, as Traxxas was only sold at hobby shops and Nikko was only sold in toy stores, but yes, their cars were just at the entry level of hobby grade. Though, Traxxas has always been about entry level vehicles. Their racing program in the early 90's was impressive but unfortunately short lived and only a small part of their business. But the Traxxas of today, is indeed shocking when compared to where they started.

I remember the hobby store I used to go to had the Cat from traxxas on the shelf and I remember looking at it and thinking it would never make it. Honestly life happens and that shop closed. I dropped out of the hobby about 2002 or 2003 then in 2014 I got back into it and bam Traxxas is huge. Couldn’t believe it but my son, daughter and I still have Slashes and though mine is semi retired now due to having the Pro4 Sct it’s still one of my favorite bashing cars in my garage.

They are a great reasonably priced entry level vehicle with huge parts availability and don’t really require much maintenance except for a good cleaning after bashing. My track near me is pretty much a slash running track because everyone has them and that’s what people like to bring.