mailmanx
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I've been driving brushless 1/8th scale rigs for two years. Recently, I became intrigued with a bigger rig after watching videos of the Traxxas X-Maxx. However, I believe that the X-Maxx is over-priced and under-built. I was especially turned off by how much of it is proprietary. I love to upgrade rigs. I do not want to be forced into giving more money to Traxxas!
In looking for alternatives to the X-Maxx, I came across the newly released CEN Racing Colossus XT (AKA Reeper in Europe) and this Redcat Racing Rampage XT-E. I don't know anything about either of these rigs.
I understand from DJMedic on Youtube that the previous CEN Racing GST-E Colossus was a tough rig. However, I do not know if this new Colossus XT shares similar DNA.
I have read a LOT of great reliability reviews of the Redcat Racing XB-E buggy. Unfortunately there is not as much info available on the newer XT-E. I was, however, very happy to hear that they share a very similar chassis and drivetrain. If that's true, then I think the XT-E may be the new truck I am looking for. If possible, please confirm for me from your personal experience that the XT-E is one tough Monster Truck.
Finally, I already know that I will NOT buy a Traxxax X-Maxx. However, the new Colossus XT intrigues me. I'm sure that nobody has experience with that Colossus XT. The Reeper, on the other hand, has been out for a while in European countries. If you have experience with the Reeper, can you provide a brief comparison of the Reeper to the XT-E with emphasis on how the XT-E is superior?
Thanks for all thoughtful replies!
In looking for alternatives to the X-Maxx, I came across the newly released CEN Racing Colossus XT (AKA Reeper in Europe) and this Redcat Racing Rampage XT-E. I don't know anything about either of these rigs.
I understand from DJMedic on Youtube that the previous CEN Racing GST-E Colossus was a tough rig. However, I do not know if this new Colossus XT shares similar DNA.
I have read a LOT of great reliability reviews of the Redcat Racing XB-E buggy. Unfortunately there is not as much info available on the newer XT-E. I was, however, very happy to hear that they share a very similar chassis and drivetrain. If that's true, then I think the XT-E may be the new truck I am looking for. If possible, please confirm for me from your personal experience that the XT-E is one tough Monster Truck.
Finally, I already know that I will NOT buy a Traxxax X-Maxx. However, the new Colossus XT intrigues me. I'm sure that nobody has experience with that Colossus XT. The Reeper, on the other hand, has been out for a while in European countries. If you have experience with the Reeper, can you provide a brief comparison of the Reeper to the XT-E with emphasis on how the XT-E is superior?
Thanks for all thoughtful replies!