CLIPLESS BODY

Debuting on this chassis is a new clipless body retention system that Traxxas has developed. After all, nothing destroys the look of a detailed scale look than unsightly body clips. Right out of the box, we noticed that the Stingray’s hyper-detailed scale look was left clean, without unsightly body posts and clips. Instead of using old-fashioned body posts and clips, an integrated quick-release system seamlessly secures the body. The hidden mechanism delivers a secure hold, and releases in seconds to provide quick and easy chassis access.

We must emphasize that we really like this method of body attachment. The feel is sold and getting the body on and off the chassis has never been this easy. Without the hassle of aligning posts with ugly holes in the body, the body simply drops onto the chassis and is snapped into place. Taking the body off only requires depressing tabs underneath the chassis. Ingenious.

the Titan 12T that the Stingray comes with has surprisingly plenty of go as is. It’s very quick off the line and is more than a match for many other cars we ran it with. That said, we might go with a VXL upgrade in the future because who doesn’t like even more power at their fingertips?

Putting all that power down requires some major grip and the Stingray’s wheels and tire step it up in the traction department. The Corvette runs a staggered wheel and tire combination with wider rear tires for an aggressive stance. Pushing more realistic details, the 12mm wheel hexes also include replica cross-drilled brake discs. Brake calipers are also included and can be mounted forward or trailing positions. Talk about scale realism!