I got the Sledge and the XRT. This car is my favorite out the box. Didn’t have to do anything to but put a battery in it and go. Both Sledge and XRT needed work right out of the box and was breaking stuff. Been running the ultimate for 4 days hard with not a single issue 😎
I am tired of everyone bitching that their shit breaks when it's obviously abused. Well no shit it will break. Freaking sledge feels like a tank compared to the other non brand crap I have ridden before. Very impressed with its build quality and ruggedness.
@@alexv5581well that would be because you’re comparing it to non hobbygrade rc cars….. you literally answered your own question there. I’m not sure why you’re getting so upset at the truth, it’s no secret that traxxas has released many models in the past that were unready and needed aluminum hopups for reliability. They also have a history of garbage electronics, and the old slashes had driveshaft issues as well. This is coming from someone in the hobby over 15 years with plenty of experience, and I don’t abuse my stuff in the slightest. My team corally spark and even hpi vorza are stronger than pretty much every traxxas I’ve ever owned. The rustler is the one exception, slash ultimate isn’t bad either. For sledge prices I can get a Kraton 6s exb rtr, and that’s an easy choice in my opinion lol.
@@MarkSantaMariaGoing down to dallas to the traxxas store what do you recommend Im not sure if to get the rustet ultimate or Raptor R. I currently have a slash ultimate but I want something different.
Looks like a sick car, but that price tag is insane. That is almost closing in on the 6s price range and a good bit more expensive than most 4s rigs. They could have at least cooled the motor and esc with that extra money...
If it’s anything like the Slash 4x4 Ultimate that extra money upfront will save you way more in the future. I have a Slash Ultimate and it’s indestructible. I also have a Rustler 4x4 VXL which breaks way more often.
The legend of the Rustler continues. The versatility of the Rustler platform is what makes it so great. Only hop ups this thing will eventually need is a Hobby Wing ESC and some Proline Trenchers.
growing up in the early 90s i was a huge Associated fan. i felt every RC should have an aluminum chassis. i have fallen in love with the Sledge. wish Traxxas would make more models using that chassis design. a shorter wheelbase, short arm 1/8 buggy! and a Sledge wheelbase short arm 1/8 SC truck! call it the Super Slash or Slayer 2.0.
Saw a sledge in person and it blew my mind away from how rugged and tough it felt. Very good build quality. Shopping for my first real RC and sledge is definitely my buy. Now for a fast nimble mini monster truck this (rustler ultimate )definitely catches my eye.
i just got back in to the rc world i really been wanting one of the rustler 4x4 ultimate. i have been suffering with ptsd and playing with my 1/16 e revo has been a big help with my anxiety its great therapy when i get the money ill be getting a rustler ultimate. thanks for all the great videos.
Love my rustler so much $ in it but it's perfect the variable damping kit really helped with the VG racing springs. Also vitavon makes a bellcrank for it waiting on mine now
I hope you will answer my question? If you get the Rustler Ultimate with the blue tooth in radio, can you use that radio and Bluetooth to all your other Traxxas cars. I have XRT, Sledge and Slash VXL 4x4. There all Bluetooth installed.
Great video Mark, I'm planning on buying one in Green but first i plan to sell my HCG Slash 4x4 VXL to make room for the new truck. With this truck i plan to run it out of the box i only plan to get a ESC fan for it, install a steel spur gear and maybe put an XT90 connector on the esc so i can run my aftermarket 2 and 3s batteries after that i plan to run it stock for as long as i can.
I'd say the Rustler BL2S with a 3S system of choice, beats this ultimate version in value... The E heavy duty kit beats the Ultimate in durability and reliability for bashing and general use Additionally, even for this ultimate version they didn't upgrade the nº1 gripes with the rustler which is how easy they overheat in 3s (they don't include esc fan) and the plastic driveshafts (no extreme heavy duty ones or CVD ones)... Also just because traxxas prices their hop ups so insanely high individually doesn't mean you are really getting a big deal out of this pack, they are clearly not selling this at a loss.
They should fix the box, the green one has blue turn knuckles/ bearing carriers @ 1:55. I would have purchased that green one at my local hobby shop if the box didn’t make it look like all the hop ups were blue aluminum on the green model. That green aluminum makes a huge difference imo, looks amazing
Thanks for the video Mark, a lot of great value there. Did they make getting the lid on any easier? I'll stick with my 4x4 VXL and upgrade as things break, so far that hasn't happened and it's been over a year.
Not going to lie... the body latch is still kind of a pain to line up. If you already have a Rustler 4x4 VXL and you dont care about the upgrades, your good! Thanks for all the love and the comments @ryanmarkley9192!
@@MarkSantaMaria My pleasure, you’re the one that got me back into RC. Had to quit my nitros for health reasons, sold all but my first nitro rustler (shelved). Thanks again for everything you and the fam do for the community!
The rally car has surged in my area...we have a rally cross track meet every 2 weeks(during outdoor season)13.5 hw setup is the way to go with 32pitch gears...
I am debating whether to by this Rustler Ultimate or the Slash Ultimate. I will only be racing with friends in the desert or local park tracks.... what would you suggest?
My only complaints are the car should have came with the ESC cooling fan should have came with a heat sink and a cooling fan for the motor and Traxxas needs to fix there site to make stuff like finding that heat sink and cooling fan for the motor easier to find other than that awesome car I've been driving Traxxas sense the original 4-tec 1.5 I have a 3.3 4-tec that does 70 this car actually scared me right out of the box with a 3s 6500 milliamp battery
What's your opinion on choosing to buy the rustler ultimate or the widemaxx? Which would u advise someone like me to choose whose going for his first hobby quality rc?
Hows come the rear axles look like there towed in and crooked?? The front looks straight and aligned..maybe the way it was recorded..but looks like rear tires are towed inside towards the body and the front look pararell
What’s the difference between a Slash Ultimate and Rustler Ultimate? Would the Rustler body just fit on the slash with the Rustler body mounts swapped over?
Question,, bought a new ultimate Rustler, was working good, then next morning, the receiver quit working,, no light no nothing, werd, do I need a new receiver,
I have my og rustler vxl 4x4 green all decked out,and one issue is the og wheels seem to wanna rub the caster blocks and cant figure why?? They r the right ones for the car?? Makes no sence,,must have made the inside diameter bigger now on that car?? Idk...
I have a Rustler 4x4 vxl that’s had these same upgrades made to it and I like it a lot but if I were to buy another brand new Traxxas in this price range it would 100% be the wide Maxx and not the Rustler Ultimate.
I'm sorry I do not believe this vehicle is worth half an xmaxx. I think it should be priced as the old stock one. 400 vehicle at best. If that especially comparing it to a hundred or 150 dollar granite that just needs a combo. Even tho brushed is a fast as their brushless " hop up "
i think its great but why didnt they give it metal driveshafts its like the weakest link of the car that and i think it should come with a fan for the esc at least
I got the Sledge and the XRT. This car is my favorite out the box. Didn’t have to do anything to but put a battery in it and go. Both Sledge and XRT needed work right out of the box and was breaking stuff. Been running the ultimate for 4 days hard with not a single issue 😎
Your XRT steering servo didn't break right away?
I am tired of everyone bitching that their shit breaks when it's obviously abused. Well no shit it will break. Freaking sledge feels like a tank compared to the other non brand crap I have ridden before. Very impressed with its build quality and ruggedness.
That's right..
@@alexv5581well that would be because you’re comparing it to non hobbygrade rc cars….. you literally answered your own question there. I’m not sure why you’re getting so upset at the truth, it’s no secret that traxxas has released many models in the past that were unready and needed aluminum hopups for reliability. They also have a history of garbage electronics, and the old slashes had driveshaft issues as well. This is coming from someone in the hobby over 15 years with plenty of experience, and I don’t abuse my stuff in the slightest. My team corally spark and even hpi vorza are stronger than pretty much every traxxas I’ve ever owned. The rustler is the one exception, slash ultimate isn’t bad either. For sledge prices I can get a Kraton 6s exb rtr, and that’s an easy choice in my opinion lol.
I had the Rustler 4x4 vxl with $200 in hop ups , bought an Arrma Vorteks 4x4 3s and never looked back . Ive only had to replace tires sofar .
The Vorteks is solid! You have some cool cars!
@@MarkSantaMariaGoing down to dallas to the traxxas store what do you recommend Im not sure if to get the rustet ultimate or Raptor R. I currently have a slash ultimate but I want something different.
Looks like a sick car, but that price tag is insane. That is almost closing in on the 6s price range and a good bit more expensive than most 4s rigs. They could have at least cooled the motor and esc with that extra money...
If it’s anything like the Slash 4x4 Ultimate that extra money upfront will save you way more in the future. I have a Slash Ultimate and it’s indestructible. I also have a Rustler 4x4 VXL which breaks way more often.
The legend of the Rustler continues. The versatility of the Rustler platform is what makes it so great. Only hop ups this thing will eventually need is a Hobby Wing ESC and some Proline Trenchers.
That looks like mini XRT.
Looks wicked cool.
Love MSM
I thought mini erevo 2.0
The jato 3.3 comes with the Bluetooth link module also and all the telemetry sensors installed MSM🙌 you rock mark love the content
As he sits down & is there a Traxxas cushion were not seeying. Nice to see , the othe"rr" competitor has been wooping Traxxas behind for a while now.
growing up in the early 90s i was a huge Associated fan. i felt every RC should have an aluminum chassis. i have fallen in love with the Sledge. wish Traxxas would make more models using that chassis design. a shorter wheelbase, short arm 1/8 buggy! and a Sledge wheelbase short arm 1/8 SC truck! call it the Super Slash or Slayer 2.0.
I like the name Super Slayer... hahaha!
Saw a sledge in person and it blew my mind away from how rugged and tough it felt. Very good build quality. Shopping for my first real RC and sledge is definitely my buy. Now for a fast nimble mini monster truck this (rustler ultimate )definitely catches my eye.
This was my jump from cheap Chinese trucks to quality brands and I love the thing. Very fun to drive
i just got back in to the rc world i really been wanting one of the rustler 4x4 ultimate. i have been suffering with ptsd and playing with my 1/16 e revo has been a big help with my anxiety its great therapy when i get the money ill be getting a rustler ultimate. thanks for all the great videos.
Have you seen the Maxx? That’s a very fun one. Love the e revo 1/16.
Love my rustler so much $ in it but it's perfect the variable damping kit really helped with the VG racing springs. Also vitavon makes a bellcrank for it waiting on mine now
Damn it 😂 a must have. I'm sold❤
That rc looks really fun to drive! I have to slow down with buying rcs. I have a problem lol😅 not even close to being rich. Happy rc'ing!
I hope you will answer my question? If you get the Rustler Ultimate with the blue tooth in radio, can you use that radio and Bluetooth to all your other Traxxas cars. I have XRT, Sledge and Slash VXL 4x4. There all Bluetooth installed.
Adjust your spring tension for more pre load. Do another video jumping with the shocks adjusted.
Great video Mark, I'm planning on buying one in Green but first i plan to sell my HCG Slash 4x4 VXL to make room for the new truck. With this truck i plan to run it out of the box i only plan to get a ESC fan for it, install a steel spur gear and maybe put an XT90 connector on the esc so i can run my aftermarket 2 and 3s batteries after that i plan to run it stock for as long as i can.
Hosim Power, Hosim Speed, Hosim Tough, Hosim Fun !!!
I'd say the Rustler BL2S with a 3S system of choice, beats this ultimate version in value... The E heavy duty kit beats the Ultimate in durability and reliability for bashing and general use
Additionally, even for this ultimate version they didn't upgrade the nº1 gripes with the rustler which is how easy they overheat in 3s (they don't include esc fan) and the plastic driveshafts (no extreme heavy duty ones or CVD ones)...
Also just because traxxas prices their hop ups so insanely high individually doesn't mean you are really getting a big deal out of this pack, they are clearly not selling this at a loss.
Still need to get a Rustler....and a Bandit..to complete the Traxxas family lol! Hey cool shirt...I have a few of those 😊
did you enter the car giveaway on my facebook page? go check it out!
@@MarkSantaMaria Done!!
$529 for 1/10 scale 3s I'll spend the extra money buy a arrma 6s 1/8 scale outcast or kraton 😅
Go Anywhere, Go Axial !!!
The Jato and Revo 3.3 also include the wireless module.
I thought i forgot some of the nitro models... doh!
So does the tmaxx 3.3
They should fix the box, the green one has blue turn knuckles/ bearing carriers @ 1:55. I would have purchased that green one at my local hobby shop if the box didn’t make it look like all the hop ups were blue aluminum on the green model. That green aluminum makes a huge difference imo, looks amazing
Thanks for the video Mark, a lot of great value there. Did they make getting the lid on any easier? I'll stick with my 4x4 VXL and upgrade as things break, so far that hasn't happened and it's been over a year.
Not going to lie... the body latch is still kind of a pain to line up. If you already have a Rustler 4x4 VXL and you dont care about the upgrades, your good! Thanks for all the love and the comments @ryanmarkley9192!
@@MarkSantaMaria My pleasure, you’re the one that got me back into RC. Had to quit my nitros for health reasons, sold all but my first nitro rustler (shelved). Thanks again for everything you and the fam do for the community!
Glad that I am planning to buy the Rustler Ultimate.
@@rmarkley79 Glad that I am buying the Ultimate version and add more upgrades like the Expander and GPS Module set.
What a beast! Miss my first gen nitro rustler.
At 6:39 . . . is that your neighbor that got hit with one of your cars when you let him drive it?
But seriously, very nice video - thank you!
The rally car has surged in my area...we have a rally cross track meet every 2 weeks(during outdoor season)13.5 hw setup is the way to go with 32pitch gears...
That must be super fun!
i just got a jato 3.3 and it had the bluetooth module installed.
I seen it in person on the day that it came out, really nice definitely not worth the same amount of money as a Traxxas Maxx! 🤣🤣😂😂
I'm totally digging this new ultimate rustler' your spot on with the green bling nice touch Traxxas!!!
I got the green one as well 💪. First thing I did was put a Hoss wheelie bar on it!
Was gonna get a 2bls stampede 4x4 for 🎄 but this is it right here perfect.. unless you know about a ultimate stampede 4x4 vxl coming out ? 😊
wish traxxas would tell us. I'd be sold if it was a stampede
Not sure about the stampede but this is pretty close.
@@MarkSantaMaria Either way I like it alot for sure 💯
The black one has a crystal metallic finish so sick I just installed the speed pinion gear.
I have the Rustler 4x4 vex & I absolutely love it I’ve got the Solar flare body. I’m definitely considering getting this new version.
Wait $530 still plastic driveshafts 🤔
They are hd though... hahaha! you're concern is valid
He pays for his RC.
It be mostly the servo that causes you to crash because its to slow to steer away from something at fast speeds
What he failed to mention is ALL available TQi telemetry is standard on the Ultimate.
It would be perfect once you throw a savox in there with Tekno m6 shafts. Maybe even swap the ESC lipo plug.
Told you
Tekno shafts are awesome!
I've been waiting for mine. My traxxas exclusive store hasn't got there shipment yet.
I think I want one seems like a great deal I have a sledge with traxxas aluminum parts on it costed alot 👍👍
I am debating whether to by this Rustler Ultimate or the Slash Ultimate. I will only be racing with friends in the desert or local park tracks.... what would you suggest?
Quick Question 👆 - Does this include the "Heavy Duty" Kit like the BL-2s Does?
My only complaints are the car should have came with the ESC cooling fan should have came with a heat sink and a cooling fan for the motor and Traxxas needs to fix there site to make stuff like finding that heat sink and cooling fan for the motor easier to find other than that awesome car I've been driving Traxxas sense the original 4-tec 1.5 I have a 3.3 4-tec that does 70 this car actually scared me right out of the box with a 3s 6500 milliamp battery
My T-Maxx 3.3 also came with the bluetooth module.
They should of atleast fans on the motor and esc
I still would like 1 though
My hobby shop has a Green one on display and it does look sick 💯
I agree. This body is amazing
Tmaxx 3.3 also comes with the Bluetooth module
What's your opinion on choosing to buy the rustler ultimate or the widemaxx? Which would u advise someone like me to choose whose going for his first hobby quality rc?
So basically an ultimate slash's twin brother with xrt tires got it
Does the Ultimate come with the extreme heavy duty kit?
Hows come the rear axles look like there towed in and crooked?? The front looks straight and aligned..maybe the way it was recorded..but looks like rear tires are towed inside towards the body and the front look pararell
What’s the difference between a Slash Ultimate and Rustler Ultimate? Would the Rustler body just fit on the slash with the Rustler body mounts swapped over?
I run the 540xl motor in mine and it's a beast
The current revo is great. But I'm just waiting for the revo & summet refresh..
Question,, bought a new ultimate Rustler, was working good, then next morning, the receiver quit working,, no light no nothing, werd, do I need a new receiver,
Isn't it still missing the XHD driveshafts?.... and center diff? Also, are you charging at 20amps?
I have my og rustler vxl 4x4 green all decked out,and one issue is the og wheels seem to wanna rub the caster blocks and cant figure why?? They r the right ones for the car?? Makes no sence,,must have made the inside diameter bigger now on that car?? Idk...
Did you say you were going to get another one?!! You're HIM.
Revo 3.3 and the tmaxx has it
One thing I would do to it is the fox racing UDR shock caps it would be sick
Does the blue one come with blue anodized parts like the green one coming with green?
I have a Rustler 4x4 vxl that’s had these same upgrades made to it and I like it a lot but if I were to buy another brand new Traxxas in this price range it would 100% be the wide Maxx and not the Rustler Ultimate.
The rustler is a good looking car!
It would be so fun to run a pack or two with you in December. I'll be in Tyler for a wedding. Won't have any cars though lol.
i just bought the blue one love the upgrades
I have the GTR shocks on my 2wd slash I think i paid $90 for all 4 and I can say no regrets
Pretty awesome basher! As always, great content.
I'm sorry I do not believe this vehicle is worth half an xmaxx. I think it should be priced as the old stock one. 400 vehicle at best. If that especially comparing it to a hundred or 150 dollar granite that just needs a combo. Even tho brushed is a fast as their brushless " hop up "
Interesting it comes with different tires than the VXL.
I got my 2wd rustler with lights I bought it for my birthday 🎉🎉
The Nitro Revo comes with the Bluetooth thing out ofnthe box i think.
Crazy how much better a race car is out of the box
They say traxxas got copied by Arrma ; but who is doing 🤔 the same ..... being suede wasn't fun. ' can I get my money back
I just got the blue version for Christmas and kinda wish I'd gone green. Who makes an aftermarket body for the ultimate?
So what are your thoughts on the new tires? Is there a difference between the original ones?
i really like them! its a great hybrid tire. Excellent on-road and great off road
i think its great but why didnt they give it metal driveshafts its like the weakest link of the car that and i think it should come with a fan for the esc at least
I like these body graphics
A 5lb car needs all that, to hold together? The shocks are ~$75, with no springs. Will the springs off of the plastic shocks fit the GTR shocks?
No. GTR springs are larger in circumference.
Traxxas needs to make a Maxx V3 Ultimate😂
I think the revo 3.3 comes with the Bluetooth
I was wondering when you would get to this one.
The jato and the Revo 3.3 come with a Bluetooth.
Wow
I have the original Stampede 4x4 VXL and it breaks every time I use it lol.
Hell yea just wanted to see someone mess with it
Which transmitter did you bind to the rustler ultimate?
Does anyone know if the rustler ultimate has the extreme heavy duty kit installed from factory? Or does it need it?
hey will that fit the 3s battery that fits in hoss?
Does this rustler have "self righting"? Does it work well?
And you'll say the same ten years from now🤣👍🍻
Where do you get your thumb stirring
It just goes to show you how much they jack up prices on each aftermarket part. BAH HUMBUG
Arrma Gorgon...$169....cheaper and just as fun.....try it on 3s, mine flys
Need VG racing springs
Judging by thy neighborhood i need that kind of money as well
I like the set up
Why doesn’t Traxxas make a 4S option for the Rustler and Slash?
Cause that would turn it into a plane... hahaha
Mage another big rock video!!