Revo Platinum

[Bkyd Basher]

probably been asked b4 but other than the obvious things like wheels tires body,wing. What are the differences if any in the drivetrain?

 

[jerzey10]

The platinum edition came with a bump start only 3.3 & I think it came with the close ratios gears in the transmission.

 

[joshman1204]

The 2008 Revo Platinum Edition is designed specifically for the pro racer. We took everything we learned from 6 national championships and packed it all into the most advanced, high-performance racing monster truck ever created. The same forward-thinking technology, high-tech materials, and unsurpassed engineering that continue to set Revo apart from the pack are further magnified on the Revo Platinum Edition. All the exclusive factory team parts and trick setups are integrated into a lean and mean racing chassis. Key enhancements include a larger 150cc fuel tank; strengthened axle housings with 17mm aluminum wheel hub adapters; center differential and rear brakes; innovative new Response Pro tires; larger, high-flow air filter; compact receiver box and servo mount; and powerful, dual digital high-torque steering servos. There are over 50 new features and setups in all.

Since its inception, the Standard Monster Truck Class has been dominated by Revo, giving it the feel of highly competitive spec-class racing. Today, Revo is the only serious choice for Standard Monster Truck racing. The 2008 Revo Platinum edition was developed and proven on the track specifically to support racers competing in the class. The creativity and customization developed trackside is now available in a complete package with precision-tooled components and factory fit and finish. Designed with the pro in mind, the Revo Platinum Edition delivers a championship setup and unstoppable out-of-the-box performance that’s factory tuned to win! This limited edition model will only be available for a short time. Order now.

New 2008 Platinum Edition Features:

• Larger 150cc Revo fuel tank for superior sealing and consistent fuel delivery during long mains
• Sway bar kit with red-anodized front turnbuckles
• Hard-anodized, Teflon®-coated GTR shocks
• Smooth and durable TiN shock shafts
• Variable damper shock pistons
• 50WT shock oil, orange front & gold rear shock springs
• Tight-handling progressive-2 rockers
• Digital waterproof servos for steering and throttle deliver
125 oz-in & 0.16-sec transit times
• Titanium-anodized chassis and chassis brace
• Compact receiver and battery box
• Integrated personal transponder mount
• Includes rechargeable high-capacity NiMh receiver battery pack and on/off wiring harness
• Autoshifting two-speed is simple, reliable, & easy to adjust
• Forward-only transmission reduces rotating mass
• Close ratio two-speed gear set for smooth power delivery
• High-performance vented front disc brake
• Dual-disc rear brake kit with adjustable linkage
• Sealed center differential with 500K weight oil
• Compact throttle servo mount with air filter support
• Mirror-polish Resonator® dual-chamber tuned pipe
• Durable spring-mounted header allows pipe movement
to prevent impact damage
• Ball bearing throttle bellcrank with lightweight return spring
• Black silicone exhaust coupler and deflector
• Machined aluminum 40mm flywheel for use w/ starter boxes
• High-revving TRX 3.3 Racing Engine for proven championship-winning horsepower and speed
• New high-volume dual-stage air filter
• IPS crankshaft and backplate for maximized horsepower
• TUBES red-anodized 7075-T6 front and rear toe-links
• Red-anodized push rods with steel threaded inserts
• Extended wheelbase, adjustable rear suspension arms
• Formula-1 style high-downforce black Revo wing
• Wing mount offers adjustable height and deflection angle
• Response Pro tires with performance-tuned foam inserts
• 3.8" White dish wheel uses innovative 17mm splined hex that is also compatible with standard 17mm hex wheels
• Aluminum 17mm splined wheel hub and hex nut
• Includes 17mm molded wheel wrench
• New steering components allow maximum steering throw
• Large-bearing nylon axle housings with 13mm outer bearings
• Steel pivot ball retaining rings
• Compact black-chrome bumpers
• Blue-anodized antenna crimp nut
• Low-profile body posts
• 50k weight front and 10k weight rear differential oil
• Clear, trimmed fastback racing body

Includes the following tuning options:

o Tuning shock springs
o 40WT and 60WT shock oil
o Thick sway bars
o 36-Tooth and 40-tooth spur gears
o 16-Tooth Clutch Bell
o Y-harness for dual steering servos

MODEL 5304: Fully assembled, Ready-To-Race®, with TRX® 3.3 Racing Engine and Revo® Platinum Edition clear body.

Required items sold separately:

Two-channel transmitter with 8 AA batteries, mini receiver,
paint, starter box, glow igniter, charger, and fuel.

 

[2revo1maxx]

Here's a more realistic version of the differences between the platinum and latest model 5309 revo.

• Sway bar kit with red-anodized front turnbuckles
• Smooth and durable TiN shock shafts
• Variable damper shock pistons
• 50WT shock oil, orange front & gold rear shock springs
• Titanium-anodized chassis and chassis brace
• Compact receiver and battery box
• Integrated personal transponder mount
• Forward-only transmission reduces rotating mass
• Close ratio two-speed gear set for smooth power delivery
• High-performance vented front disc brake
• Dual-disc rear brake kit with adjustable linkage
• Sealed center differential with 500K weight oil
• Compact throttle servo mount with air filter support
• Mirror-polish Resonator® dual-chamber tuned pipe
• Durable spring-mounted header allows pipe movement
to prevent impact damage
• Ball bearing throttle bellcrank with lightweight return spring
• Machined aluminum 40mm flywheel for use w/ starter boxes
• IPS crankshaft and backplate for maximized horsepower
• TUBES red-anodized 7075-T6 front and rear toe-links
• Red-anodized push rods with steel threaded inserts
• Extended wheelbase, adjustable rear suspension arms
• Formula-1 style high-downforce black Revo wing
• Wing mount offers adjustable height and deflection angle
• Response Pro tires with performance-tuned foam inserts
• 3.8" White dish wheel uses innovative 17mm splined hex that is also compatible with standard 17mm hex wheels
• New steering components allow maximum steering throw
• Compact black-chrome bumpers
• Low-profile body posts
• 50k weight front and 10k weight rear differential oil
• Clear, trimmed fastback racing body

Includes the following tuning options:

o Tuning shock springs
o 40WT and 60WT shock oil
o Thick sway bars
o 36-Tooth and 40-tooth spur gears
o 16-Tooth Clutch Bell
o Y-harness for dual steering servos

MODEL 5304: Fully assembled, Ready-To-Race®, with TRX® 3.3 Racing Engine and Revo® Platinum Edition clear body.

Required items sold separately:

Two-channel transmitter with 8 AA batteries, mini receiver,
paint, starter box, glow igniter, charger, and fuel.

 

[Bkyd Basher]

So the revo platinum chassi is longer than my 5308?

 

[joshman1204]

I suck at keeping all these model numbers straight so I dont remember if the 5308 is the 3.3 chassis or the 2.5. Either way the platinum chassis is the same as the 3.3 chassis just in a silver color instead of blue.

 

[HPI-Killer]

I suck at keeping all these model numbers straight so I dont remember if the 5308 is the 3.3 chassis or the 2.5. Either way the platinum chassis is the same as the 3.3 chassis just in a silver color instead of blue.

The 5309 chassis is not the same as the 2.5s. I love how spacious the conversion on my short chassis to the 5309, everything isnt so jammed together.

 

[joshman1204]

Yeah I just never remember what chassis is what model number.

 

[2revo1maxx]

The 5308 is the same chassis as the platinum and both 5309 revos, but the platinum is anodized silver.

 

[ozziii]

The newer 5309 model shares some parts from the platinum, not sure how many though, but has the vented disc brake & 150cc tank. Not sure what other model revo's had the dual steering servo's like the Platinum & new 5309 but better off with 1 stronger faster servo for steering anyway. The shocks on the later model 5309 are the same GTR's with the TiN coated shock shafts as the platinum to.

 

[ausher]

Why did the platinum go with the close ratio transmission? Where as the 5309 has the wide ratio....

 

[Punisher]

Close ratio is meant for racing - less of a drop in RPM between gear . . . Plat is designed for racing, hence it copped the close ratio gear set.