I Fixed the BIGGEST Problem with this Traxxas Fiesta ST Rally Car!

[@serpent7122]

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

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

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

[@AsurasWrath164]

​@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.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

@@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

[@AsurasWrath164]

@@RcPlayer-tt2vw it is a little bit bigger, but not by much.

[@EriMCardenasRC]

The original version had horrible body😅😅

[@AsurasWrath164]

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.

[@AVERAGEJOERC]

Ya when u put a brushless system in there its a good idea to change the plasic bearing mount on the slipper

[@10thScaleGarage]

This was one of the first brushless swaps I ever did. I’d do a lot different now.

[@EdwardHart]

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!

[@joeycarlson9589]

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

[@ccrum32]

So true

[@alfredyost7972]

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.

[@dylanwhite6539]

You really need a 6780. I’ve gone through several slipper clutches and the old center diff, nothing beats the 6780 center diff.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Absolutely!

[@stevekeiron30]

There's a Maverick Quantum RX that's a 4S RTR that's definitely worth checking out! Absolute weapon

[@alantaylor353]

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 KZbinrs 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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍

[@stevekeiron30]

@@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

[@alantaylor353]

@@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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@espressomatic]

It's a "1/10" Short Course with some tuning choices to lower it, which is about the same size as a 1/8 buggy. None of those scales map out to real cars when you measure the wheel base and track. The scale changes completely depending on the car you're comparing against, so it's only useful to know the relative size compared to other RC classified within the same "scale"

[@706Rocks]

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.

[@10thScaleGarage]

I like the way you think

[@christopherscott934]

I bought the Velineon version last week and love it so far. It's my first RC car in 30 years or so. I swapped out the stock pinion gear for the high speed gear. My only dislike so far is the suspension feels a bit too soft.

[@jcasser2thesun]

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

[@TimMcVey]

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.

[@dapiratemadjack]

HPI and CEN both have rally cars close to the same size that are pretty darn cool...

[@boduke9428]

Priced rationally and adequately powered, at least the HPI I think.

[@bongofury3176]

Maverick Flux RX is half the price and once modded a little is fantastic. 120A Hobbywing ESC, big motor, great body, great tyres...

[@guitarforpraise]

I love my Rally car, you need the metal motor plate with larger bearings also replace slipper clutch with the center diff.

[@carloswright]

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.

[@peepdaasleeppolice8348]

Cut body and counter weight car 💯💯💯💯

[@espressomatic]

It's a slash with different tires and shorter shocks. Looks super easy to make it work well off-road.

[@dylanwhite6539]

The new extreme heavy duty parts that are stock with the new rally and BL2s trucks are AMAZING. Durable as hell

[@10thScaleGarage]

I think they’re slash intimate parts? Honestly not the parts that I usually think need upgraded, but I can appreciate the marketing.

[@dustinbillings22]

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.

[@calebgilmore3327]

I’m building a 6s senton turned into a ford focus rally car on 6s typhon wheels 👍🏻

[@tat2artist74]

got mine a set up for drag racing!! 4 drag tires!! and wheelie bar.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Nice!! They rip!

[@WaltB2823]

I was blessed with mine. Her brother bought it for a five year old and he was totally destroying it. I asked to buy and she said take it. Just put hobbywing quicrun fusion pro brushless 2 in 1. Much better

[@EriMCardenasRC]

I had the same exact problem with the motor and spur when I swapped to brushless😅its a lil tight now but its doing the job🤌

[@10thScaleGarage]

Ive turned so many gears into dust in this thing its crazy.

[@EriMCardenasRC]

@@10thScaleGarage 😂😂 we should go with HPI WR8 definitely

[@DadsRCGaragePNW]

Don’t forget it comes with the heavy duty package already on it. That’s a game changer.

[@aaronbloyd9203]

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.

[@espressomatic]

Maverick is pretty much also a 1/10 Short Course (aka 1/8 Buggy) chassis with shorter swing arms, giving it a narrower track. Which is a good thing. It's not too complicated to "DIY" with any of these platforms, rearranging parts to change the wheelbase/track ratios by mixing chassis and arms (allowing for extendable drive shafts). CoG changes easy with shock mounting and length.

[@luckyboyjv1]

I adore my rally! I have the sway bar kit in mine and doesn't roll nearly as much.

[@Native-Coder]

I have a bl2s Fiesta - It's biggest problem is by FAR how bad the chassis gets CAKED during each run. Dirt, leaves, sticks, doesn't matter. It's gonna collect it right on top of the motor, ESC, and center drive shaft. They need to make inner fender wells for the fiesta!!!!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Have you tried those net thingys that go over the chassis? I haven’t but when I used to race, some guys had them and liked them.

[@stephenlay9580]

I have a old vettera ford st it is awesome being based off the Halifax .it's been discontinued I think.

[@whatswiththissassylostchilld]

You should check out hpi wr8.

[@TheUnknown714]

I've always liked it, and now that they made the new version I'm getting one.

[@davidrivero7943]

Nice & a unseen spirit something playing on the swing.

[@jeepmanxj]

wr8, cen puma, Charisma m48s, HPI quantum flux RX, MCD rally, and others I'm sure that are not coming to mind.

[@AsurasWrath164]

Try a hpi wr8! Its probably the best rally car to be ever released!

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Really nice car insane set up

[@RC-Cinema]

Intrigued by this rally car. Looks like a blast to drive and wonder how it compares to the Kyosho Fazer Rally, which im totally loving, which is actually 10th scale :) Great vids and i just subscribed :)

[@10thScaleGarage]

Well I've never driven the kyosho, but we recently built a 10th scale rally car based on a touring car chassis. The fiesta is a lot less effort to go through the rough stuff. Just hammer it and go, and the 10th scale needs a bit more focus and effort to keep its momentum going. Both are super fun.

[@RC-Cinema]

@@10thScaleGarage ah ok. Definitely seems more plug and play compared to the kyosho which requires more tinkering etc. just wish this traxxas had a more simpler body paint scheme haha. I may try out a traxxas one day, but for now still loving my kyosho collection :)

[@zack8819]

I want one just because I have an adult size Fiesta ST and want an RC version also.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Yes! I follow a guy on Instagram who has a real fiesta ST that’s the same color as mine!

[@maxpowers7606]

Same goes for Trx4m and the trx4mt

[@boduke9428]

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.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good evening brother cool channel brother enjoy the weekend

[@TheDoozie43]

The worst part is the damn receiver boxes they put in their cars. I always pull them out when I put my electronics in.

[@tlalocxhuracan7880]

That sounds kinda tight

[@Nosiy-ke9xp]

1:26 Wheres the Audi from?

[@atkracing]

Hpi WR8

[@scaleworksRC]

mhmm

[@10thScaleGarage]

Crap! I forgot about that one…. OK, disregard everything I just said…

[@scaleworksRC]

@10thScaleGarage all good bro, we know you love that little beast 👍

[@bllarz3621]

I bought a traxxas ford fiesta recently, it was the bl2s version, i upgraded to go 60 tho, one problem, overheating, it only happens with the body on tho. Ive got fans and everything, anyone know?

[@timothylott4092]

My track has a Rally Class not that they have the ones with the BL-2S

[@allscalerc]

I think traxxas owes you some money 😂😂

[@10thScaleGarage]

And an apology

[@EJ-74]

Nice 👌 It’s made for a scale track….

[@10thScaleGarage]

We’ve thought about this a lot.

[@jock_thedefender]

tamiya xv01 or xv02 to answer your question

[@marcusharris3464]

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

[@LTRenji]

should just buy a hpi WR8

[@10thScaleGarage]

You’re absolutely right.

[@peepdaasleeppolice8348]

Traxxas latrax brushless with servo upgrade is more fun

[@a.griffin8551]

I ❤ u Mo!

[@peepdaasleeppolice8348]

Cheep plastic links 🧡🧡😭

[@uan588]

Hey I know. I’ll buy something then bitch about it.

[@10thScaleGarage]

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.

[@alantaylor353]

I bet the 2nd thing you did was break a driveshaft.! 😉 😉

[@jamesmccabe8736]

Wr8

[@gregorholmes1837]

So Traxxas listens to customers? Sinner

[@10thScaleGarage]

They notice when their customers are making something that they themselves could market to the RTR customers.

[@gregorholmes1837]

@@10thScaleGarage unlike axial. Our customers like comp rigs? Well another Jeep it is