I Fixed the BIGGEST Problem with this Traxxas Fiesta ST Rally Car!
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- Опубліковано 1 лют 2024
- Traxxas must've heard us. They finally released the Fiesta ST rally car with a brushless upgrade from the factory. In this episode of 10th scale garage, we take an in-depth look at this slash classis with a rally body and see if it's a certified ripper or more trash from the fastest name in radio control. I show you how i fixed the biggest problem with my fiesta ST rally and made it way faster. We also fix a grindy spur gear that has been an issue for years!
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I built something like this out of a slash ultimate last year, but I used duratrax street tires on it, the thing is a riot to drive, and fun as hell to drift. Took it to a local dirt track, and it was super fun!
The original Traxxas rally was already brushless it was discontinued then came the st rally brushed and then now the new bl2s and vxl rally
Exactly, I still have it , before I got back into Rc , I used that rig for years with a 55 Chevy body and foam wheels . It was around 460$ when it came out , the original body’s even bigger than the fiesta
@RcPlayer-tt2vw I own the original Rally too. Have it since 2011. Also still own its original body which I never used.
It was, and still is, an awesome car to drive.
@@AsurasWrath164 I wish I never used the body, it is a lot bigger than the fiesta right? Yep that sounds about right 2011 . Time flys
@@RcPlayer-tt2vw it is a little bit bigger, but not by much.
The original Rally, that came out in 2011, already had the brushless velineon system as standard. It also was the first vehicle which had the 4x4 lcg chassis and ppl used it to convert the slash into a lcg short-course truck. A year later the slash ultimate came out which then had the lcg-chassis equipped.
Really nice car insane set up
Ya when u put a brushless system in there its a good idea to change the plasic bearing mount on the slipper
This was one of the first brushless swaps I ever did. I’d do a lot different now.
You really need a 6780. I’ve gone through several slipper clutches and the old center diff, nothing beats the 6780 center diff.
Absolutely!
There's a Maverick Quantum RX that's a 4S RTR that's definitely worth checking out! Absolute weapon
I got one about 2 months ago & was a bit disappointed at first because I couldn't get it to drift, it was constantly spinning.!
All it took was to stiifen the rear shocks all the way, soften the fronts nearly all the way & aligning the rear toe.!
I was surprised to see they'd given it toe out/negative at the rear.!!!
I put a couple of degrees of positive toe/toe out at the rear, I didn't even touch the diffs, they're pretty near perfect out the box (which is quite rare)😉..
Now it drifts on demand, tracks beautifully straight & true.
The only thing is, it now has a bit of understeer on power, but it can be easily provoked into sliding the rear with power.!
I've geared it up on the stock system & got 57 mph..
I fitted a slightly smaller motor (3660)but 3800kv & got 52mph on 3S & 63mph on 4S...it was very hot though.!!
I've put the stock motor back in.!
They currently sell for only £224 here in the UK after HPI cut all their prices by about a third..
Just to buy the electrics alone would set you back about 3/4 of the selling price.!
It's a total no brainer.!
Also, with those belted tyres it's such a solid planted chassis that just inspires confidence.
The tyres are actually surprising me too, I'd have totally expected to be half way through my 2nd set after 2 months but I'm still on the originals & they're barehalf worn.!
Of course, I live in Scotland so my roads are almost permanently damp or wet, we'll see how they do in the heat & dry.!
One last thingthe bodies aren't as weak as UA-camrs would have you believe, I've crashed mine numerous times going 50+,it's gobe skidding & tumbling down the road while bouncing of curbs & all that's happened is a couple of cracks starting right at the bottom of the front wheel arches.!
I honestly can't recommend this RC enough..
So much so, I'm going to buy myself the speed truck version.!!
Stay safe out there mate & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍
@@alantaylor353 well there you go! Thanks for the honest review of the car, I had heard good things but you’ve made me want one even more. I have a very custom Maverick Scout and I really like the brand, do think they are very underrated
@@stevekeiron30 Absolutely.. they are very under rated.!
If you liked the "Strada" range of RCs (I have the RX version👍👍), you'll be REALLY impressed with their "Quantum" range.!!!
They're a couple of levels above.!!
You get an awful lot of car for your money.!
The rally version is basically a short course truck with different bumpers, they handle the rough stuff & jumps with ease.!
(I have the Hobby Plus Short course truck version which is almost identical apart from the bumpers.. I'm thinking of fitting them to my rally version)
Maverick in my opinion are like Hobao..
Under rated.!
Hobao make some of the nicest chassis you can get, I have 5 of them, their 1/8 stuff is especially good.!
The diffs & driveshafts have been bulletproof for me, I've had their big 1/8 SC8 short course truck for about 5 years, I've ran it mostly on 6S & it still has 100% original diffs & driveshafts.
I always get the 80% complete rolling chassis versions & add my own electrics, plus you get to paint the body how you want.!
Hobao do a 1/8 street/rally (It needs to be raised & fit 1/8 buggy tytes if you want to rally it) car called the GTS, it comes as a nitro/4S/6S or 80% artr.
The 80% one goes for about £230 (in the UK) you might want to look at that, also the SC8 is just a big BEAST.! 😉
I've had my GTS at 87 mph on a Hobbywing 150 Amp ESC & a Rocket 4292 motor.!
The SC8 is almost as fast.!
Sorry for the mega comment, I tend to get carried away when I start talking about RCs.! 😉 😉 😂 😂
Please stay safe out there mate & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
I swapped the A arms with the rustler 4x4, also rustler wheels and tires, that gave it a wider stance ,castle system. Now it pulls wheelies.
Check the bearing that the slipper rides on in the chassis. Those are known for ceasing up. The plastic spacer that the bearing goes over is known for wearing out too, and there’s an aluminum upgrade that comes with a new bearing. Maybe take the motor out of mesh and see if the spur spins freely. Could be something binding in the front end🤷🏼♂️
They’re not as readily available but:
CEN Puma
HPI WR8
Maverick Quantum FLUX RX
Carisma M48S
Traction Hobbies KM WRC C3
So true
I have heard this too. I bought the part that you recommend and also an aluminum center shaft and the part that Traxxas says you need to make this work. I think I only paid $30.00 for all 3 parts. Seems like a very cheap improvement. I have the Rally BL-2S car. I am not having any problems but I am going to change those parts anyway.
Maverick quantum Rx and the cen m sport are 4wd rallys that size. Associated has some new rally inspired stuff, but I'm pretty sure it's all 2wd. I have an LC racing ptg2 rally car with a Tamiya Honda Civic hatch body on it that's freaking awesome!!!!! Not as big as this though.......but it's got a 6.5t motor and absolutely riiiiiiipppppssssssssss......lol. also, put a King headz motor mount with a center diff from a hoss in that rally. Mello the diff fluid in it down to about 50k. 30k front, 10k rear.....then take er for a proper rally rip.
The new extreme heavy duty parts that are stock with the new rally and BL2s trucks are AMAZING. Durable as hell
I think they’re slash intimate parts? Honestly not the parts that I usually think need upgraded, but I can appreciate the marketing.
I made mine a drag car. I got tired of trying to find a good use for it. It jumps like crap, and the body makes it almost impossible to drive off-road. I love the looks though.
Cut body and counter weight car 💯💯💯💯
Good evening brother cool channel brother enjoy the weekend
I literally pick one up 2 day before they released the brushless version one but for 239+ tax I absolutely love the thing took out the stock esc and put the xl5 hv from a trx4 sport and now can run on 3s and motor takes it just fine have about 11 runs on it and no breakage yet
I bought mine on a Saturday. Bought a ton of upgrades. Velineon, 6780 center diff, aluminum driveshaft and chassis brace, aluminum shock tops etc... on Tuesday... Traxxas release VXL on Friday.
But I love the $239 body, and do NOT want the clipless mounts. A buddy bought the BL-2S version, and track piping shreads the body and mounts.
I adore my rally! I have the sway bar kit in mine and doesn't roll nearly as much.
I’ve always wanted one, I have no use for it, nor a place to really drive it. That being said, I’m getting one.
I like the way you think
Maverick Flux RX is half the price and once modded a little is fantastic. 120A Hobbywing ESC, big motor, great body, great tyres...
Nice & a unseen spirit something playing on the swing.
got mine a set up for drag racing!! 4 drag tires!! and wheelie bar.
Nice!! They rip!
Don’t forget it comes with the heavy duty package already on it. That’s a game changer.
I've always liked it, and now that they made the new version I'm getting one.
I have a old vettera ford st it is awesome being based off the Halifax .it's been discontinued I think.
That sounds kinda tight
Try a hpi wr8! Its probably the best rally car to be ever released!
HPI and CEN both have rally cars close to the same size that are pretty darn cool...
Priced rationally and adequately powered, at least the HPI I think.
wr8, cen puma, Charisma m48s, HPI quantum flux RX, MCD rally, and others I'm sure that are not coming to mind.
I’m building a 6s senton turned into a ford focus rally car on 6s typhon wheels 👍🏻
Parachutes bad and poor air handling?? Sounds just like a Slash. This is one of 4 Traxxas i like. The other 3 also need a lot of work to be good also. But at least they're all vastly overpriced!
Cen Racing for an alternative? Puma I think? Pretty sure it's similar sized but sanely priced.
Same goes for Trx4m and the trx4mt
The worst part is the damn receiver boxes they put in their cars. I always pull them out when I put my electronics in.
1:26 Wheres the Audi from?
I want one just because I have an adult size Fiesta ST and want an RC version also.
Yes! I follow a guy on Instagram who has a real fiesta ST that’s the same color as mine!
Nice 👌 It’s made for a scale track….
We’ve thought about this a lot.
I think traxxas owes you some money 😂😂
And an apology
It’s a consumer tactic, why start that the top? Work the $$$ all the way up. We gonna buy it new brushless, or upgrade it old. It sucks but I shop second hand and upgrade beyond specs
I ❤ u Mo!
Hpi WR8
mhmm
Crap! I forgot about that one…. OK, disregard everything I just said…
@10thScaleGarage all good bro, we know you love that little beast 👍
tamiya xv01 or xv02 to answer your question
Traxxas latrax brushless with servo upgrade is more fun
should just buy a hpi WR8
You’re absolutely right.
You should check out hpi wr8.
Cheep plastic links 🧡🧡😭
I bet the 2nd thing you did was break a driveshaft.! 😉 😉
Wr8
Hey I know. I’ll buy something then bitch about it.
It’s my god given right! At least I don’t blow smoke up your behind and pretend that everything is perfect. I try and be honest and entertaining. If something sucks, I’ll say it. I’m guessing you didn’t watch the entire video….. maybe I’m not your cut of tea.
So Traxxas listens to customers? Sinner
They notice when their customers are making something that they themselves could market to the RTR customers.
@@10thScaleGarage unlike axial. Our customers like comp rigs? Well another Jeep it is