Not too long ago the crew at IMEX RC despatched us one among their Exterminator 1/12XL Brushless 4×4 RTR Stadium Vehicles for evaluation. The Exterminator is sufficiently small to be pushed in areas the place bigger vehicles can’t go, whereas additionally being sufficiently big to deal with tough terrain outdoor. After placing the Extreminator via the wringer for a couple of weeks, we realized so much about it. What ya ready for? Get to scrolling for the great things!
From: IMEX RC
Direct Hyperlink: IMEX Exterminator 1/12XL Brushless 4×4 RTR Stadium Truck
Assessment By: Cubby
Photos By: T-Cash
Specs-
RTR or Package: RTR
Age: 14+
2wd or four wheel drive: four wheel drive
Shaft or Belt: Shaft
Electrical or Fuel: Electrical
Scale: 1/12
Width (measured by BSRC): 10.8″
Wheelbase (measured by BSRC): 9.7″
Motor: 3,800kV brushless
Velocity Controller: 45 amp brushless
Low Voltage Lower-off: Sure
Radio: 2.4GHz
Differential: Entrance and rear gear diffs
Driveshafts: Dogbones rear, CVD entrance
Shocks: Oil stuffed, plastic our bodies, aluminum caps
Screws: Phillips
Battery: 2S LiPo with charger
Half Quantity: #IMX19405
High Velocity (measured by BSRC on 2S inventory LiPo): 29 MPH
Avenue Worth: $219
What’s In The Field- You get every part it is advisable to run the truck, with the one exception of AA sized batteries for the transmitter.
Construct High quality- Out of the field our Exterminator seemed pristine. It got here with the plastic wrap nonetheless on the skin of the physique, thus guaranteeing it arrived scratch free.
Take a look at Drivers- Oh sure, we needed to get the outdated gang again collectively. Myself, Tee-Cash, Iron Mikeee, and the RC Child had been all in attendance to place the truck via its paces.
Take a look at Venues- We ended up bashing the truck at a few our native parks together with Minnie Ha-Ha in Fenton Missouri.
Set-up Notes- The BSRC Bash Crew ran the truck bone inventory, as is the conventional for all our testing. We used the included 2S Lipo for a lot of our testing, but additionally ran it on a 3S for loopy energy.
Turning: On grass, the inventory tires allowed the truck to show effectively. On pavement, the considerably arduous nature of the tires allowed it to slip round a bit, thus maintaining it from traction rolling. Out of the field, we cherished how the Exterminator turned. Whereas some four wheel drive vehicles don’t flip effectively, the IMEX does, due to correct suspension tuning from the manufacturing unit. From the manufacturing unit the IMEX comes with flippantly damped entrance shocks, whereas enable the truck to actually turn-in at nook entry. Whereas the inventory servo isn’t quick, it does have sufficient grunt to get these monster truck type tires turned as wanted.
Leaping: Oh sure, the IMEX simply loves to leap! With massive brushless energy and a four wheel drive drivetrain, we discovered the Exterminator a blast to catch air with. As soon as up within the air, the truck was simple to regulate, as only a blip of the throttle would simply convey the nostril up, or a slight faucet of the brake would convey the entrance down. Now, touchdown was a little bit of a distinct story. To get all that luscious turning, IMEX went with mild damping on the entrance suspension, which bottoms a bit too simply when touchdown from larger jumps.
Bumps/Whoops: As soon as once more we discovered the sunshine damping on the entrance suspension held the truck again a bit when the going received tough. Whereas the rear is effectively damped and customarily effectively planted within the tough, the entrance positively had some bounce to it. Over small ripples, the truck would blast proper via with no points, however when hitting the actually tough stuff at Warp velocity, a extra damped entrance finish would have allowed larger speeds.
On-Street: The comparatively arduous inventory tires actually helped the Exterminator when driving on-road. A number of monster vehicles have an excessive amount of side-bite out of the field, which then leads to traction rolling. The Exterminator would have a tendency to slip out, as an alternative of flipping over, and we appreciated that.
Grass: Whereas the truck is barely a 1/twelfth scaler, it didn’t have an issue driving in shorter grass. These burly tires, mixed with four wheel drive and large brushless energy allowed the truck to actually rip in shorter grass.
Tires: Sure, about these tires. The tread sample is de facto good for grime and grass, giving us loads of ahead chew, with simply the correct quantity for side-bite. On-road they had been arduous sufficient to assist stop traction rolling. Sure, you’ll be able to simply bolt on competitors tires for extra general grip, however the stockers are simply nice for regular bashing.
Energy: On 2S Lipo, the Exterminator rolled into the ability softly simply off the underside, then the ability got here in sizzling and heavy via the mid-range and top-end. On 2S, we felt prefer it had loads of energy for regular bashing, on-road or off. Nonetheless, we really feel that dropping a few enamel on the pinion would assist enhance the low-end yank, whereas additionally giving a bit extra runtime. On 3S, it felt like the ability had immediately doubled, with a severe hit of energy that got here in in the course of the early mid-range and simply stored on pulling up high. We felt just like the Exterminator has greater than sufficient energy for 99% of drivers proper out of the field and maybe a bit an excessive amount of for first time drivers.
Radio: A 2.4GHz radio comes normal and we had zero points with it. Whereas not fancy, it did the job with few complaints from our drivers.
Damaged Components: The primary half that broke for us was one of many tie-rod ends. After slamming into a giant rock, one of many rod ends stripped out on the steering. A few drops of CA glue later, we had been again to bashing.
Misc Notes:
We didn’t have optimum climate throughout out check interval. The bottom ambient temperature that we examined in was the excessive 80s F, with most of our testing being within the 90s. All you very long time bashers know that temps like that aren’t simple on energy methods, so we stored our bash classes on the brief facet to stop overheating of the motor. Inventory gearing is pretty tall, even for 2S, so we’d drop a couple of enamel on the pinion for longer runs on sizzling days.
A small mild bar comes inventory and is ideal for these late night bash classes.
Good to see aluminum shock caps on the IMEX. Plastic caps at all times appear to fail, aluminum caps are positively good for long run sturdiness.
These inventory wheels look sizzling! They’ve a scale look and simply plain look good on the Exterminator.
We measured a high velocity of 29 MPH on a 2S Lipo battery. That’s hauling people for a 1/twelfth scaled car. Whereas it’s not the quickest truck in the marketplace, it has loads of rip for its measurement, even for knowledgeable drivers.
Most of you guys in all probability bear in mind IMEX from their big monster truck tires. Now days they nonetheless promote a ton of tires, however are additionally into the truck sport. As that is the primary IMEX we’ve ever reviewed, we had an amazing expertise and look ahead to driving extra IMEX autos.
Abstract: If you’re searching for a superb bang-for-the-buck, the IMEX Exterminator is actually that. For underneath $220 you’ll be able to have a strong four wheel drive stadium truck that loves grime, loves leaping, and is blast to driver round at full ship. We had a good time with our Exterminator and assume you’ll too.
