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ARRMA Raider XL Arrives

As teased previously, ARRMA has announced their new super-sized Raider XL BLX buggy. We’re used to seeing 1/8 scale 4WD buggies, but 2WD models in this size are rare. Click the pics to enlarge, we’ll talk details along the way.

Body_on_2

It’s hard to get a sense of scale based on this pic, but if you scope the size of the shocks compared to the rest of the car, you can get a better feel for it. Length is 18.5″

 

Body_on

Looks long and low. The chassis is a plastic tub sandwiched between aluminum side plates. The lights are a nice styling touch, but do not appear to be LED-ready based on the exploded views in the manual (which you can download here).

 

CU_chassis

The battery is out in this shot, you can where it fits in the chassis. The battery bay is accessed via a trap door in the chassis’ underside. Note the access hatch over the servo.

 

Diff

The transmission uses a standard 3-gear, “diff on the bottom” layout with metal gears throughout. The differential is gasket- and o-ring sealed, as seen in this render. The transmission also features a dual-pad slipper clutch, and dogbone driveshafts complete the drivetrain.

 

Electronics

The electronics package includes ARRMA’s usual ATX100 2.4GHz system, along with a 97 oz.-in. servo, 80amp speed control, and 3600KV sensorless motor (all waterproof). ARRMA promises 60mph from the system when you add a 3S LiPo and gear for speed.

 

battery

A 7-cell 4600mAh NiMH battery is included, and equipped with a Deans-style plug. ARRMA also supplies a 600mAh wall charger for the pack.

 

Specs

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