Rustler 4x4 VXL Unboxing and Bashing!
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- Опубліковано 28 лис 2024
- I unbox the Rustler 4x4 VXL and take it for a test spin. The Rustler in the video can be found at The Hobby Shop in Stockbridge Georgia. Go check them out and preorder your Rustler 4x4 VXL today!
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I'm getting one, stop me if you can ;)
For people wanting a bit more authority in the air for flips the bigger pinion might help. Not sure if that's too much and the motor will get hot. Stock is 11, optional is 17, there are quite a few options in the middle.
Thank you for the great video, smile on your face tells the whole story by itself. Enjoy when you get yours!
Traxxas are scum though. Shutting down rivals patent trolling.
I like how you said you were going to be careful in the beginning of the vid,
I know once you drive it, can’t just go easy! Too fun!
Careful as in not having it roll over on its body on asphalt.
Im a regular in The Hobby Shop in Stockbridge always needing something for my X-Maxx.
Great bashing on the "borrowed" Rustler 4x4. You ran it harder than I would have LOL. Looks great and you didn't even break anything. Great handling in the air too. Great video for sure.
Hopefully the "lender" doesn't see the video. Lol 18:42 sending it down a flight of stairs....
He knows. He liked the video. He knew what I was going to do with it.
Aluminum steering blocks, proline suspension and proline badlands. This thing is a freak on 3s
Music normally spoils the these videos. Its lovely to have natural sound!
I agree.
I literally just bought one because of you AND IT IS AWESOME 😎
I'm next 🙌👌
I'm always on the fence for a Traxxas simply because of the price points. I recently JUST bought my first Traxxas in over a decade. The Summit has been one vehicle that I have been longing for and finally decided to jump that fence.
I dont have a summit, but I hear people like it. I think Traxxas makes pretty good RC's. I know they are kinda pricey, but I think they are worth it.
Dang, that thing rips! I love that they did a 4x4 version.
Yeah I'm loving it
Just ordered one of these and some GTR shocks for it. May end up doing MIP driveshafts, but we'll see how the plastic holds up. I'm not really hard on my cars.
Great video! I watched a few others on this car and it looked slow but yours doesn’t. I purchased this car for my kid for Christmas and just want him to be happy with it.
Oh I think it's quick enough. He will be happy with it.
I just got my rustler!! It's so fun to drive, and really easy to control!
Mr. Space! Does it come with a wheelie bar?
Patrick Callanta no mine didnt come with one
Brushless has the wheelie bar Brushed doesn’t have it
Nice ramps I wanna build some but I just never come around to actually doing it.
I just bought a stampede 4x4 vxl i couldn't wait on my rustler 4x4 to get here
The Hobby Shop ?!? Stockbridge Ga ?!? I just found your channel but when you said that you really got my attention. I bought my first RC from Glen over 20 years ago , when he actually had a small track behind the shop. Cool stuff, glad I found your channel.
Mad props to not babying it.....surprised nothing broke. Great video, I subbed.
Thanks!
This is great. You might want to mount the shocks in a different way to make it higher when you jump. It sounds like the chassis is slapping pretty hard even on grass. Or you could buy stiffer shocks, or thicker oil.
I did end up replacing the shocks and oil.
My very first RC IN 2015 oh what fun .. erevo was 2016 then I discovered crawler truck and went crazy...lol 10k later... Don't try to sell them you'll get screwed.. Like a real car you loose 20% of its value the first time you drive it. So your hobby SHOP really likes you.
They better have one at my shop..extreme rc. I love it..but I am concerned about the plastic shafts on 3 cell..I know from experience they snap like toothpicks on 3s ..but I love 3s speed runs..and venom lipos are awesome..love them.I am getting a big cash settlement tomorrow..so I can't wait
I have beat the crap out of my Rustler and I havent broken a drive shaft yet. Go watch my video where I jump that baby 83 feet. This may be the toughest RC out there.
We checked out the Hobby Shop off your link. Unfortunately they don’t sell anything that they can ship. Unless I’m looking at everything wrong...lol
I’ve seen this vid before, but was looking to support the channel by buying something from them.
We live in NJ so unfortunately we can’t drive to them.
Yeah, well thanks for visting the site at least.
Love mine ! Fun vehicle added sway bars and better shocks and its handles a lot tighter and is way more fun to drift in the grass and dirt. Hoping to get tires that have less of a harsh outer edge . The stock tires can be grabby and random in doing so. Overall love it and my girlfriend just got one and is hooked on RC now lol.
that bottoming up when landing had a funny noise to it, the rest looked quite good
I heard that too but I believe it might be the body making noise. Nothing a little shoe goo and drywall type of gorilla tape wouldn't fix.
Picking one up today.was gonna go e revo 2.0 but they just look like a maintenance nightmare if you break things. I already have a slash so I’m familiar with this setup
man this thing sounds so smooth on pavement. looks like it handles so smooth.
It really does. I like this thing a lot
Looks good. Amazing place in the woods you have there too. Subscribed!
Haha thanks. Yeah I'm right in the middle of the woods. You can't see anything from my yard.
Outsourced RC So amazing and beautiful trees and quietness you have. Wonderful.
Im sub
This new Rustler look awesome..nice backflip
Thanks!
This video gives the Rustler a major rating boost compared to the Erevo. This video makes the Rustler seem better than the Erevo and your other review video comparing the two cars (reeve and rustler) you give the Erevo the upper hand. My mind: WHICH ONE!??!?!?! XD No one, literally no one (except maybe you because you admit you like the Erevo better in a different vid), literally on one will select one over the other. I wish I could just buy both and see which ones puts a bigger smile on my face.
Its always the E Revo for me
Not a bad little piece of kit it seems. Little too small for me, but if I ever get one, definitely will be looking in it's direction. I would also like to have a 2 wheel drive as all my current RC's are 4wd. I do need a wide open space to run my Nitro Revo though.
I got one and already done some upgrades to it about to put a redline in it
Fantastic vid! Was concerned about the ground clearance of 2.7cm for this thing to bash in the grass, but after your vid, I’m getting one.
That's awesome!
Awesome video! Thank you for posting. I had been dying to see how it performed
I love how it performs.
We miss your videos. Hope everything is good
Would it make much a difference to run a Traxxas 4000mah 3s instead of the 5000mah? Or will that just affect the run time? Also, what kind of run time did you get out of ur 3s battery? TIA Awesome video btw! Def gonna be picking up one of these ASAP!
That just impacts the run time. I'm not sure exactly how much time I get. Maybe 45mins to an hour?
My first thought 5 seconds in. Ah! How do you have one already? Lol
You change the punch setting in the speed controller, make flips easier.
I don’t really like the reliability of my erevo 2.0 so I sold it and plan on getting this rustler. That and I don’t really have an area where running 1/8 sized rc is realistic. I’m so excited for this truck. You put it to the ringer and it held up pretty well. I’ve got a pro mt 4x4 for the backflips haha 👍😂🍻 great video
Thanks! Yeah this thing is tough. There are a lot of crashes I didn't put on video. Honestly, it's easy to jump and play with without crashing. It controls nicely.
Yea get an arrma Kraton basher of the year award 3 years going now even over the E-Revo and this is coming from an owner of the orginal e revo and the new 2.0 e revo and owning an Arrma Kraton
www.bigsquidrc.com/march-bash-ness-2018-champion-win-a-kraton/
Fantastic video excellent video editing. Very nice rustler
Thanks!
"My hobby shop loaned it to me" 3 minutes later back flipping it off trees and stumps! Lol I'd do it too!
Which one is better I'm on the fence between one of those
@@SandovalHely what one are you comparing this two? I'm confused?
@@cwatson42785 to get a 6 yo, either a Traxxas brushless stampede vxl or the 4x4 BRUSHED rustler
I'm torn and that's kinda my ceiling for his Christmas gift
Which do you think I should get ? A traxxas maxx ( widemaxx suspension upgrade ) or rustler 4x4 vxl ( upgrade shocks and tires ) . I'm looking for a traxxas rc to take up this hobby that is easy to drive , easy to maintain and durable .
The Maxx. its an easy choice for me.
@@outsourcedrc thanks for the response . The only thing that concerned me about the maxx was its high cg chassis but your widemaxx kit videos as well as your reply to my question have made it clear that , for me at least , it's the better option . Thanks 👍
@@Capy-K yeah the Rustler just does not compare with the Maxx.
Just a warning. My rustler breaks drive shafts like nothing so I've ordered some Tekno drive shafts which will hopefully stop the issue. I can't even run through a battery before a drive shaft breaks. Always in the same place on the shaft but it happens front and rear.
People call this new rustler an e-revo mini, and yet the e-revo 1/16 is a thing. Funny old world.
I have the 1/16 E Revo, and I think this Rustler is a lot more fun. I think the 1/16 E Revo is too much power for its size.
Outsourced RC I wasn’t comparing the respective merits of each platform mind you, more that such a thing has already been made. You are fortunate to get to review these cars, nice work.👍
@@outsourcedrc i thought the same of it in the beginning. But now i really adore that power in such a small package. The mini e-revo vxl was my first real rc and 7 years later it still kicks ass. I have 10 rc cars now and it's still one of my favourites. Also when i run in a group most people who mostly run 1/10 or 1/8 scales are amazed by the 1/16 it's speed and power
It’s close to a stampede that a revo. The body is the only thing revo related.
@@TheTranfan me Too I have 5th scale still love mini revo I need stupid motor mount bolt I haven't used in years just getting back to hobby and I've taken off parts over years its pretty new or if just get new one but sure not cheap as think traxxas would offer dame being they had same car over 15 years manufacturing gets cheaper
I wish I could get a Traxxas! They look pretty durable and have a lot of part support
They really are. My LHS almost always has the parts I need.
Thanks for the review......shout out to Stockbridge GA. I've only seen 1 other UA-camr in GA.
Those colors in hot wheels spectra flame would be the shit
I hope they do a platinum version like the slash 4x4 with the necessary upgrades ☺ great unboxing and mini review 😁
that is the fun part. upgrading it yourself. pick your own colors and such.
10:00 mark. I was going to say those tires not ballooning 5 times the normal size is going to make a backflip pretty hard! Nice edit btw,
It has to do with the weight of the wheels. Heavier wheels will make it spin better, but that puts more stress on the drive train.
Which one is better for off road , skate Park and backflip the traxxas rustler 4x4 vxl OR arrma typhon 3s and Which one is better and why?????
I've never driven a Typhon 3s, but its not the same kind of RC. The Typhon is a buggy. I'd say the Rustler is better, but you might want to try the Hoss.
@@outsourcedrc ok bot i LIKE the rustler because i gona but some badlans wheels Four look LIKE and mini e revo 🤷♂️😂😂😎
why were you using your feet to flip it over again? Doesn't it have a self righting feature?
Excellent video. Easily best review I’ve seen. Subbed! Ps: nice lot
nice run! i have one on order!
Awesome!
Driftomaniacs yup Richie u know I’ve got one ordered too
Driftomaniacs 👊😎. I'll have one SOON also. ❤️
Same here
What a nice review. I am torn between the rustler and stampede.
Thanks. I'd go with the Rustler. I mean, if you are going to get a 4x4. Just my opinion though.
Awesome video! That side by side comparison on the revo 2.0 and the actual bashing was exactly what I was looking for! I'm on the fence on which to buy, both seem to have their upside. Did you happen to test out the self righting feature or do you just avoid it all together to avoid damage it may cause? Thanks
I did test it. It only seemed to work on harder surfaces like my carpeted floor. I couldn't get it to work on my grass or on the grass at the park. I didn't want to do it on asphalt because I didn't want to scratch the body up anymore than it had to be.
@@outsourcedrc Great! Thanks man
They should have had you sign that one and keep it in there show room. Lol Awesome video...
Thanks! It sat up there all the time. People did actually come in to see it.
I also made a video n compared it to the erevo 2.0, I wasn’t lucky enough to be able to test drive it, my hobbyshop doesn’t ever test run there’s cus I think they have so many people that come in n keep it new for model purposes. The chassis is different then slash its 20mm shorter, in the one I made we go over it pretty in-depth look
Those r some nice ramps
Thanks. Yeah I was more concerned with actually driving it. It seems a lot of people are looking at it and comparing it. No one seems able to take it out really. My hobby shop actually demos their RCs.
You can flip the original battery clamp upside down and it holds the 3s better I found
That bad boy was ready out of the box huh
Yep. One of the best out of the box RC's I have ever seen.
Just ordered one, I’m in Georgia as well. Any tracks around me? I’m in Stone Mountain.
There is one in Henry county. I'm not sure out around your way.
I might get one for Christmas
The reason the 3s didn't fit right, is because surface RC's (cars) typically use hard cased packs, they are a different standard than the typical air based shrink wrapped types. If you look online you'll see what i mean, Most if not all look exactly like a standard NiMh pack. Nice to see traxxas finally address the aging design of the rustler. maybe they'll update the 2wd one as well.
The 3s didn't fit because Traxxas wants you to use a 6400 MaH battery. I have 5000 MaH Traxxas 3s batteries that wouldn't fit also.
Too long? I have 2 of those I got for my v1 revo when I first got it, but I never used them because after buying them and doing more research, I found that the driveline isn't strong enough to run more than 4S. Then I got a vxl 4x4 stampede and the packs were too long. I just recently used them in my converted ejato, they barely fit sideways.
I picked up the same Rustler, same paint everything. Have any tips on driving it straight. I have trouble getting to hit a ramp straight on. I'm New though so maybe over time ill get it. Love the Vids.
Do we have to buy the battery sperately? Or will it be in the box when we buy?
The battery does not come with it. That is because a lot of people will have multiple RC's and they will use one battery for several RC's
Outsourced RC so we have to buy the battery and the charger separetly?
Im new to these rc things and im about to get a rustler 4x4. Hehe thats why im questioning😁
@@marrs777 yes. You have to buy them separate from the RC. Traxxas does sell a bundled charger and battery for it.
My only complaint is that the front suspension frame is to “fragile”, mine broke at the main body pin holes after a slight collision
I have a stock rustler vxl 4x4 and it does not wheelie like that one in the video. Any advice?
I didn’t realize that you live in GA. I bought my Traxxas T Maxx years ago from the Hobby Shop in Stockbridge. I recently purchased an X Maxx and have been loving it since. I would like to find more local places to drive it though as my back yard is fairly small. Any suggestions? I live in Walton County, just 5 minutes outside of Gwinnett County.
I'm not sure of that many places. Most parks have some nice spots. Just go exploring around your area and see what you can find.
GREAT REVIEW AND VIDEO I'M NOW A NEW SUBSCRIBER!!
Did you try it on the 18t pinion? Is 3's the largest with stock electronics? Are there many upgrades that are available for it yet?
Thanks! I appreciate it!
I didn't change the pinion because it's not my RC. I didn't want to change anything if I could help it. 3s is the largest. I think 3s is fine.
There are upgrades for it because it uses a lot of the same parts as other Traxxas RCs. I know the Slash uses the same axles for example.
Turn the arm that holds the battery around. It should rotate and give a tighter fit
It doesn't. I have a follow up video that shows it's meant for a 6400 mah battery.
Did you ever upgrade the pinion to go faster??
Yes! I have a video where I hit the ramps at top speed with the high speed pinion in it.
you have a good on camera presence you seem like a pretty cool guy… I'm going crazy over these videos on this particular car is specially your videos they've been the best so far. I ordered one but this stupid thing is back ordered I'm going crazy. Hey I noticed you did more videos their fantastic… PS do you have any tips for a novice on how to learn to jump without killing the car? Do you have a video to teach. I'm a bit scared to be honest… This car looks so cool thank you
Out of the box you're in training mode. It's a program on the esc. Revert to the manual for that parts breaking power! Even on 2s 👌
Its not on training mode. Why do people think that?
@@outsourcedrc as far as i can tell most people think that the NiMH mode is the training mode. i seen some youtubers call that mode training when they pop in a lipo... smh
I recently discovered your channel and really like the way you put your videos together! Very informative. I am on the fence between the E-Revo 2.0 or this new Rustler 4x4 VXL. Previously I wanted the Revo, but then saw your Rustler video and now I am torn. Money isn't an issue, but rather looking for a solid RC that will last a while. Between the two, in a direct comparison, what do you like better? Maybe a quick short video?? Thanks in advance!
I think this may be my next video I film. It just needs to stop raining. Honestly they are both a ton of fun. The Rustler is more reliable and more durable but I think the E Revo 2.0 is a bit more fun, but the E Revo needs a lot of extra work to get it to be a more solid RC.
@@outsourcedrc Thanks for the response and support for the community! I definitely look forward to seeing the video if you make it. Both RCs seem like they'd be a blast, but also seems like a fairly tough choice between the two! At least to me they seem that way. :)
I seen it in person at my hobby shop
Do you like the revo 2.0
Or the rustler better?
I just got the revo and it’s bad ass!
That's a hard decision. I like them both, but I have a feeling the Rustler is more reliable
Very nice review 🙌
Does anyone know of a very strong driveshaft for extreme bashing for this car
Hello, I need your advise.. Erevo 2.0 or Rustler? I know both have different categories, power, etc..... But what would you advise me to buy? And why? Thank you
It depends on so much. They are both fun. The Rustler is a lot more durable and a lot less costly but the E Revo is a lot more powerful and a bit more fun.
Got my outcast from glen in Stockbridge
That's awesome. You should get your Rustler 4x4 from there also!
Geeezzz I want one for my son and myself!!
pretty sure you do not need to unscrew the battery hold down they designed it to swivel and flip for easy battery size swaps
That doesn't work with the 5000 mah battery
Outsourced RC really that sucks i never run anything under 5000 mah i want one of these nice update to a traxxas classic
Man I get pid tomorrow an idk witch one to by the erevo 1/16 pr the rustker 4x4 I'm thinking the erevo. An will my nitro revo 3.3 rpm arms n draglinks fit on the erevo 1/16
How did those tires hook up? They look cool, but I'm not sure if they are that great for traction.
They are pretty good on most everything I drove on. It will slide on sidewalks some. I like them.
Outsourced RC So great off road? I think the original Talons did ok off road, but kinda sucked on road.
Yeah they are good off road. They gripped fine. I think hard dirt may let it slide a bit, but anything loose will do well.
Same tires as my E-Revo 2.0 They seem fine. They do slip a little on smooth concrete, but what would you expect? They are off-road tires.
Love the jumps
My question is do you have to worry about overheating running it stock on 3s through all terrain bashing?
Not with the stock gearing. I havent had it over heat on 3s on stock gearing.
Nice man. I was thinking e Revo but since this came and I love the slash I gotta get it.
Also I got some hubs that can fit 17s on that. Motor won’t like it but we will.
Looked so much younger back then
Is it possible if you can make a vid showing how to raise the centre of gravity??
Of any RC or the Rustler? All I did was put those black C clamps on the shocks.
Thanks i just wasn’t sure where they went
Yeah. They go on top of the springs to push them down. They just clamp onto the shocks.
Thanks very helpful
Did you put the 17 tooth or the 20 tooth pinion on there, that would pretty much double the speed.
nope. I do that in a later video. I didnt want to change anything since it wasnt mine at the time.
Do you like the rustler 4x4 more than the 1/10 erevo?
Now that's a hard question. I think I do. The Rustler is more durable, but the E Revo is more beastly. The E Revo is a bit more wild in the air. I think if I could only have one, I may choose the Rustler.
Wow I never had a rc car like this so I was planning on just going 2 cell but looks like I need to spend more money and get 3 cell. I don't want to break it but it's gotta keep up with my bro's gas powered car.
Do you think it will need a chassis brace?
I only ask because I swear by my slash’s vg chassis brace.
I actually think that's a good idea, but I don't think there will be one for a while. I'm concerned that if you brace the chassis, the bulkheads will take all the flex.
Sounds good thanks man.
I’ve watched my share of unboxing/reviews/break ins and this is one of the best. Keep on bashin
The battery retainer spins around and flips over to hold the smaller batteries. LOL, nice job rigging it with foam though. :)
Ah, nevermind, I see you did change retainers. Perhaps that's what the foam is for? Or was the foam something YOU had and was not part of the kit?
The foam is mine. The battery compartment is actually made for a bigger battery. I'm not using the recommended size battery. Found that out later.
Outsourced RC I'm guessing that's why it seemed under-powered? Or is it the gearing?
No no, the battery size doesn't matter. That's just how much power it has. It's not under powered, it just doesn't have the mass in the wheels to make it spin like an e Revo. The power feels fine.
doesn't the battery strap just lift and twist around for the bigger battery?
Nope. I just read that the 5000 MaH batteries are not recommended. I think they want you to use a 6400 MaH.
theu show it twist in other vids
It does twist, but it doesn't help.
If a 6400mah will fit then a 5000mah should fit no problems. And the shock spring clips are only for ride height adjustment while you're driving.
I have an updated video showing the 6400 battery fitting. I tried out a few things. The 5000 battery just doesn't fit.
I know what the clips are for. I just didn't want to change anything with the shocks since it wasn't mine. I needed to do something to raise the center of gravity and give it more ride height.
Pick me one up the other day...too cold to play out just yet...cheers from Arkansas 😜
Oh I know that feeling. I hate the cold.
Outsourced RC just ran my VXL, sucker is fast, wheelies very easy, flipped a bunch, tracks str8t, 35 min run time....well pleased......street too short for long speed runs, needs a park to open up..lol....12 yrs since Id RC....old one is nitro, needs to be rebuilt....someone broke it for me..lol....won't loan out my toys no more😉
Not to bad on 3s but honestly I expected more from the motor it runs like my slash does on 2s but I do have a 5200kv hobbywing set up
Love this truck and the erevo
Sir: Do you own one of these now? Did they come out yet?
Yeah they are out now. You should watch my launch video.
Looks like you have the optional batter hold down
Upside down.?
Nope. It just doesn't support the 5000 mah battery. I tried every combination to get the batteries to fit.
I you just have to flip the original battery holder around it just spins for a bigger batt
That's not true. The Rustler isn't made for the 5000 MaH battery. It's meant for the 6400 MaH battery. I did try with the original piece and it didn't work. I didn't show the clip where I put the original back on and tried it.
Should I get it?
Yes! This thing is awesome!
Have you done any Videos on the Arrma Granite 3S BLX yet ?
Nope. I don't have one. There is one sitting on the floor in the hobby shop. I'm not really drawn to the Arrma brand. I'm not a fan of how they look.
Nice video 👍 looks good