Review: Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL Monster Truck

[@KennethCalvo]

Men your videos keep getting better and better! You have certainly filled the void Jang left when he stopped doing videos for Ultimate RC. Glad to see how far along you've come, congrats on another great video!

[@legionofdoom2009]

No, Jang did not stop doing videos for Ultimate RC, he's just on a "vacation" from all of those horrible trolls like you who keep on attacking his character, saying that he has quit Ultimate RC (and RC Mania) and I hope that he bans you from Ultimate RC if you're even registered there, and if you're not, that he makes an account for you, JUST to ban it because you're just THAT horrible of a person for doing so. All hail our Dear RC and LEGO Lord Jangthegrandmeisteroftimeandspace! /sarcasm I completely agree. I'm glad AussieRC stepped up to the plate to provide some quality RC review videos; I really wish more people would do the same.

[@Samtheman80PvP]

As a fellow Stampede 4x4 VXL owner, I agree with your points completly. MIP X Duties are a must, and I'm going to put a Castle Creations 8th scale system in it. It's a truck that isn't perfect out of the box, but the nimh started me out as my first hobby grade RC, and once upgraded to run 3s and 4s once my new motor/esc combo gets in, it's going to be a blast! Great Review :)

[@rodagoose]

I bought this anyway after watching your review. I've owned it for 2 weeks and have added $100 MIP axles, $60 proline tires and wheels and now am trying to get a warranty repair of motor/speed control because it is overheating after about 5 minutes of lower speed driving. Despite all this I've had a lot of fun with it. I'm not ready to call it a "bad" truck yet, but I'd say your criticism's are definitely valid.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you for backing me up on that. The truck has a lot of potential and I'm sure once you get the setup right, you'll have it for a very long time. Thank you for watching.

[@rodagoose]

Aussie RC Playground Ok, I've dropped to a 9 tooth pinion, installed fan on the esc, installed heatsink on motor, and rigged up a fan to blow across the motor/heatsink area in the chassis. Temps seem to be back under control. For the record I'm running Trencher tires and X-Duty MIP CVD's on 3S lipo. I run mostly on loose gravel and dirt with some hillclimbing and even a little trail running mixed in. Even though I've lost some top end speed (due to the gearing change) I'm happy with the performance. We'll see how it stands up over time! And if I have any more issues I'll probably just swap in a better power system.

[@theimacman]

This is my only hobby-grade ground vehicle, and the only thing I have broken on it so far is a rear driveshaft, so you are definitely spot-on about that being the weak point. I tried one of my 3S plane batteries in it once, just for some high-speed passes, and boy does it scream! Afraid of breaking parts though, so I stick with 2S for bashing. Great review Vas!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Flyin' Ryan RC Thanks Ryan. Really glad you stopped by for this one, appreciate it buddy. :)

[@lawrencekieran3297]

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[@remingtonstetson905]

@Lawrence Kieran Yup, I've been using Instaflixxer for months myself =)

[@samdharma350]

Mate, glad I saw this in time. I was about to take the plunge with a Stampede 4x4 VXL. I won't now. I had just purchased a Rustler VXL and happy with it, though have not run it through my LiPo packs as all my LiPo are deans. Waiting for Traxxas connectors to be delivered. I have the Slash 4x4 VXL on my wishing. But already have Axial STT. I have lots of Yeti parts as I also have a proper Yeti built from kit. I have learned to DIY key parts, so it's not expensive to own. It's an awesome truck. Love your reviews 👍

[@IJumpRC]

Love the honest review, and the quality of your videos.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you so much man. Love your videos, btw. Your editing skills and footage are amazing. :)

[@Rex_Stuph]

Traxxas have been using that design of driveshaft since 1987... TRX Bullet was first to use them ;)

[@MatthewFant]

I think they got their moneys worth, time to go back to the engineering board, lol.

[@Rex_Stuph]

LOL yeah, pretty much exactly the same as the brushed Rustler units, except for black plastic instead of quality white nylon. But this recycling will be the down fall of Traxxas. Nice, one part fits half their line up, but peoples want something new.

[@MatthewFant]

I think the revo was the last really good design they came up with. I feel ya though bro. They need to innovate as a company for sure.

[@Rex_Stuph]

Yeah, I had a 1st gen Revo, must be nearly 10 years ago. They have either been lazy or cheap. And what development budget they have gets wasted on these cheesy micro toys and things like that dragster, it was cool but useless. Hmm. Oh well.

[@GoogleGoogle-wp8fw]

Matthew Fant trx4

[@AussieRCBasher]

Great review! Just to let you know I am 98% sure that the ESC on the truck has not changed, traxxas have only ever had the 1 brushless system, made for 1/10 scale cars and they have never changed it. and to fix the wheelie bar from poping open you can use a cable tie.

[@dominicpicarazzi3465]

the newer 3350R VXL-3S system IS a 4-POLE system, the old 3350X is a 2-POLE system.

[@neirboca]

A couple of years ago the Traxxas cars were running 2 pole motors, now they are 4 pole and considerably cooler.

[@alexha8830]

This has probably already been answered but yeah Vas Traxxas replaced the ESC and Motor with a new 4 Pole motor and ESC capable of driving it. You can tell the difference on the motor by the sleeving. The plastic sleeving with the Traxxas logo stenciled on has been replaced with a solid black braided cable, and the ESC now has a bank of capacitors on the back. I am sad to say I still had overheating issues though, but only on 3s, on my Traxxas Rally

[@dominicpicarazzi3465]

the esc and motor are a 4-pole design on the newer version

[@Nickysix6]

on my traxxas slash 4x4 2015 edition the esc is new and hasent gone thermal at all on 3s supposedly the motor is a new 4pole design that does run warm but slap some fans on it and the new system runs nice and cool

[@mtctookie25]

Your review is spot on bro, i agree but ready to upgrade at some point.

[@gearheadred]

I think if everybody, and I do mean everybody, just starts shipping their broken driveshafts back to to Traxxas (not for warranty replacement since most people will have already upgraded them the first time they break) they will have tons of scrap plastic clogging up their shipping department and might finally get the message that they need to beef them up.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Forehead Jones That is the best idea I've heard in a long time! I could only wish it would catch on like the "icebucketchallenge". Haha

[@weichen8627]

theyll probably just melt and reuse the crappy plastic they get back...

[@brandoguy3338]

Great review man and you hit it spot on...just bought one and three days later the driveshaft broke...I word people Amazon...parts are beyond reasonable on there...aluminum shafts,aluminum shocks, two tires and shock oil for under 100 bucks

[@cameronmardis]

I have a Stampede 4x4 VXL my self and it is the most durable fun truck that I have . I have a E Revo and a Slash 4x4 but they just aren't as fun as the Stampede ..

[@andrewfarrant198]

I've just bought the stampede, before I even run it I'm doing a ton of upgrades. I'm running 2 cell & 3 cell lipo's so I know the axles are probably going to break, they did on both of my short course 4x4's. I automatically add a heatsink & esc fan, that's a no brainer. All I can say is, it is what you make of it, you break it you fix it with better parts. But I like your review, it gave me even more ideas.

[@InfiniteRemoteControl]

Excellent review. I was very hard on this truck in my review claiming all the same problems you had (motor, driveshafts, wheelie bar, and more) and was giving rude comments and dozens of dislikes in return. I guess that is what I get for telling the truth about a traxxas vehicle. Some fanboys just can't hear a bad thing about traxxas.

[@MatthewFant]

I tried to warn him, lol. Some people don't want to be confused with the facts, they've already made up their minds. I greatly respect the opinions of Aussie RC Playground , and UltimateRCnetwork Both Vas and Jang are honest as hell, sometimes to a fault. I just find it odd that while Jang loved this truck, Vas wasn't impressed. Oh well....

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Matthew Fant Thank you so much, Matt. :) Jang's review is now years old and quite possibly outdated. I did watch his review several times before doing mine and I even saw a few others, including IRC and rcnightmare's review, but in the end I just went with how I felt about the truck based it on the experiences I had with it. That's really how I base most of my reviews anyway, sometimes my experiences are good, sometimes they're not. It doesn't make this a "terrible" truck, this truck has enormous potential, but as a RTR vehicle, it's just not all it's cracked up to be. As I said in the review, the bar has risen. And for the record, I'm glad that most people are siding with me in this review, because I was fearing the same retaliation that IRC copped in their review. Haha. But I'm not going to lie about a product just so people don't get upset about my opinion. If people like you look to me as a source for an honest review of an RC, then I have an obligation to tell the truth. Even if it means I upset a few people out there...

[@MatthewFant]

Absolutely bro. I have no idea why, but I love this truck. It has a lot of downfalls, most of which you were very honest about. Mine also has the silent motor and esc upgrade. Your refreshing honesty has me looking at cars and trucks I'd never consider before. Btw, I got my slash ultimate, and you were right, it's awesome!! Pricey, but very nice.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Matthew Fant Yeah, the Slash Ultimate is right up there with the best, in my opinion. Not the best "bang for your buck" ratio, but it sure does deliver.

[@grrarrgc2830]

I have to say that one of the reasons I think this truck ‘feels’ as good as it does is that it seems so ‘light’ when driving and I say that in a good way, in that it handles like it can do anything. It then of course lacks that ‘grounded’ feeling, but is surprisingly stable except for the wheelies (4x4 version only). Not to say that it’s perfect as a truck - but the way he’s treating that ‘rollover’ situation where he just guns the throttle until it rolls over, does not look like bashing, but IMO more like ‘misuse’... nothing wrong if that’s what you want to do, but to then observe a breakage, is no surprise. I drive several 4x4 VXL’s quite hard (and I consider myself to be brand agnostic - so not a fanboy) and yet have had very few issues relative to other 1/10’s. I have the stock TV fans and no overheating issues. Everyone has their own opinions - but I don’t consider this a ‘fanboy’ related opinion, but rather an opinion based on my actual use of the truck. That said, the Slash (lcg especially) is an amazingly solid vehicle that I think is much more resilient in these situations... but obviously in a different class.

[@wally197220]

Bang on. I have slash 4x4 and I built it up from a used platinum roller and between a used mamba SCT system used MIP shafts And RPM A arms I still have more than $800 CND. Into it. However. If I retail purchased it together it comes out to nearly $1400 CND . I practically bash it like I hate it and don't break or strip anything. But good maintenance says a lot too!

[@jameslongstaff4761]

great vid i really love how your telling the truth about the truck even though people will maybe unsubscribe, which is really great its makes you mean what you mean and not like these people who act like there advertising the product to save there subscribers. anyway thank you for that. sorry to ask again but on what scale of 1/10 and yes i feel ya i really wish those drive shafts would not exist anymore, especially for a company that has a big popularity. so thanks for the videos :)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

For this one, I'd give it a 6/10. It's not the worst RC I've had, it has a lot of potential, at least. And the new ones that have the updated electrics could have improved performance and make it a bit better to drive. Thank you for your support. :)

[@newamericatowguy3633]

This video makes me happy that I didnt by the rustler, the slash, or the stampede vxl l. I bought the base rustler and put a hobbywing max10 sct esc with the 3660 3300 kv motor. The only things I have broken are the suspension arms, my body, my bearings, my caster blocks and blew out my talon tires. No drive lines as of yet!

[@Trent1435]

I purchased one in June and have been happy with it so far but your review is spot on. You want to run 3S on this thing? Forget about it, unless you upgrade the driveshafts which is another 70 bucks atleast, and thats just for the back.The tires are garbage to, thats another 60 bucks if you want real traction. If you want to run taller gearings then fans are a must on the esc and motor, especially with a 3S. Even with fans I'm still having to let it cool off about every 6 minutes with a 15/54 gearing, will probably put a 13T pinion back on to have better temps. You can make this a pretty good basher however it needs upgrades... and the prices will add up. For the price traxxas should give you a better truck, one with aluminium shock caps, steel driveshafts, fans on the motor and esc. If you plan on using a 3S plan for shit to break because this truck is no where near perfect out of the box. Its pretty ok on 2S though. If i was to buy another truck it would not be a stampede. There is better stuff out there that that will handle alot better because with the stampedes high center of gravity it flips so damn easy, and there are monster trucks that do have low center of gravity chassis. If you want a stampede and are experienced with rc's then definatly build one up from a rolling chassis, like he said, its a really good idea

[@heeelmooi]

Nooooooo! not the Stampede 4x4, it's awesome! :P I've always liked this truck, but all your arguements are valid. I've never bought one for these reasons, though I have thought about it often.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

heeelmooi Thanks man. Appreciate the support. :)

[@JustinGreenRC]

Nice Review, Love my Stampede. Had problems with the drive shafts as well. Broke at least 5 before getting MIP X duty CVDs all around.

[@matthiastalen9249]

Justin's RCs but should I get it for 430 and does it go 60mph then? Please respond

[@gary5209]

So what truck do you recommend? I’m new to RC trucks. Thanks

[@J-on-that_bike]

Idk what he recommends but my favorites right now are slash vxl stampede vxl I wanted a Bigfoot but it only goes 22 mph but if you’re new to rc’s 22 mph Is pretty fast.

[@dominichadorn8018]

which 1:10 offroad rc car would you buy?

[@JustAWrench461]

Great review Brother! This truck was on my research list but between your review and some other feedback online I think I will save my money. You can probably build a nice 1/8 scale something for the same money you said it would take to get this thing to an acceptable performance level. Thanks man!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you so much. You're welcome. :)

[@BrentTheGent1]

Have the volcano 1/10 brushless lipo on 2s,, bonkers!! 5200Mah with 100c bursts is nuts!! having to fully upgrade before it pulls itself to bits,,, so thinking a 1/8 hpi savage is about to be oredered while i get the little thing up to the spec of the drive system!! stopped the booze 3 years ago, so have saved enough for a good solid goer!!!

[@BrentTheGent1]

love the solid sus arms and wheel hubs on that Stampede though!!

[@bernardbrowne5205]

Great review sir, I am looking to buy a truck round the same price as the Traxxas Stampede. what would you recommend as a good truck?

[@liquidalloy]

I have zero issues with the motor and esc getting hot. I am running the truck out of the box with 1 change, the 3 Cell 25c Traxxas 4000 MAH 11.1V lipo battery. The truck is so damn fast. I posted a bunch of videos on my page. The motor and esc get just a little warm, not even close to hot. The only thing I did break was one of the rear bearing carriers cause I slid sideways into a basket ball post. I put aluminum on it now. This truck takes a beating. I beat on this thing big time. Jumps, water, hard braking, wheelies, flips and it is fantastic.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Yours is not a Traxxas then, it's an imposter! LOL. Also, if your electronics are not getting hot, then you must have the upgraded version that I mentioned, I've heard the overheating issue is not as bad with the new electrics. However, running 3S and not breaking a single driveshaft? I would be playing the lottery if I were you, because you are very lucky indeed. I've even broken those pathetic driveshafts on 2S... But, glad you're enjoying yours and that it's holding up better than mine did. I've upgraded mine since this video and I have a couple of videos on it as well.

[@liquidalloy]

hehe, yea, alien technology :P I must have the upgraded parts then cause I bought this in Feb. of 2015. The motor will get slightly warm after a 30 min beating session. I was told the axles will break eventually but I examine this thing after every run and so far so good. I definitely love this truck a lot. so much fun. I don't know if you saw the videos I posted on my page, check them out when you get a chance :) Thanks for the reply btw. Joe

[@Timothy_B]

Which hobby store do you work at, Vas? Is that track in Sydney? I’m looking for more places to bash. Great video as always!

[@devonkunkel454]

I Would Love To See How The Stampede Handles The Other track both 4wd and 2wd.

[@captpandabear2504]

Really helpful video but despite the problems with this overheating I am still purchasing. Great video @ Aussie RC Playground

[@thegerge100]

great video mate. i have the stampede too and only had it for a year now and i ended up burning out the motor after a few runs on 3s. i found a lot of the plastic to be weak. i ended up replacing alot of parts probably spend just as much on repairs as the truck is worth. so now lookinf for something else to replace it with just not 100% what yet.

[@Scion4Runner]

Thank you for doing these reviews

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you for watching them. Appreciate the support. :)

[@Sloppyjoe96]

my slash 4x4 doesn't get very hot after a full run of a 3s, im guessing thats because i have some tiny trencher sc tires..

[@lokmb12]

Do you still have your flysky fsgt3c radio If you do, is it good? And would you reccomend it? Because i was thinking of getting one to replace the tqi on my slash 4x4 Thanks and great review

[@lmhandyman9538]

I was thinking of getting this but know I'm not so Shure should I just get the regular 2wd or what would you recommend in that vxl price range??

[@Bige4u]

The 2wd truck is $200 for the brushed version, but you'll be looking at doing more wheelies with it than anything else because of all the weight(motor) in the rear when using the included NIMH battery, it'll be even worse when you convert to brushless and using a lipo battery. The 4wd truck is $300 for the brushed version, but it will still cost you a good amount of money if you decide to upgrade it to brushless and the hopup parts needed to be able to support the added power, of course you can use it with the included NIMH battery, there will be no need to worry about breaking parts, so it will last you alot longer as is out of the box stock. Third option is to find a stampede 4x4 roller chasis on ebay for under $200 and build the truck your way...

[@weichen8627]

maybe try to work on your grammar and spelling?

[@xKINGRAVEN87]

Check out the Losi Tenacity MT 👍🏻

[@VikingDudee]

I know this is old, but if your snapping drive shafts with the stock tires, slap on a set of badlands and watch them drive shafts twist like a pretzel lol

[@joepdewinkel2569]

is this car a good beginner and a normal off road driver and not jumps is it then good

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Yes, it is.

[@onlyifusayplz5407]

Just a random question, because i have absolutely no idea, is Vas your full name? Because i've never heard of it as a full name before.

[@sebastianlundahl1282]

Really Love your reviews, any plans on reviewing the the xmaxx 8s? Greets from sweden

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you very much for the kind words. Unfortunately, I have no plans on reviewing the XMaxx 8S at this stage.

[@longboardguy]

Aussie RC Playground you have it now ! Haha. Don’t worry Vas big fan just thought this was quite funny 👋👍🇨🇦

[@sc10rs]

Great job mate! In my opinion traxxas need to step it up a bit, dont get me wrong, im a big fan of what traxxas does, but its evident in this video that some r and d needs to be done on a few of there models. I have been doing alot of research on some brands that i havent used myself and its amazing what you can find, i have been looking at alot of durango rc's lately and they are ahead of there time, for example a 2wd sct with a mid or rear motor setup, all parts included in the kit, definantly time for me to check out some other brands, cant wait :-)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

South Coast rc Yeah, I'd love to have a Team Durango RC at some stage, but I don't see them as great bashers, they're more suited on the race track. Which suits you a lot better. ;)

[@MrDriveAndFlyRC]

Hey I just did a Stampede montage too! lol. Looks great! I love this truck once its got a whole new truck worth of upgrades :) Im really aggressive so I broke alot of plastic, and even bent metal.

[@MrDriveAndFlyRC]

Sorry to comment so many times, but Traxxas sent me the new ESC after mine released the magic smoke, and it is better. My motor was still getting over 180° all the time though.

[@albertomiranda7797]

Thank you for the review! I almost got this truck but now I am not sure. What truck you recommend that gives more bang for my buck? 

[@icoombs73]

you should get another 1/10th scale monster truck and see how it compares with the Pede and the vatera

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Funny you should say that but I actually intend to. DHK are releasing a new 1/10 scale MT called the "Crosse" and I'm hoping to get my hands on it as soon as it's available. Haven't seen much about it, so I'm hoping it's decent for the money...

[@evilsm1th]

Aussie RC Playground You seem to think the pede doesn't measure up but what 1/10 monster truck is better? With that said, I bought one about 6 months ago and have replaced nearly everything..... as it broke. You're right that 3s is a killer. Once I switched to that it was over for the truck, but I can never go back to 2s. A monster truck that is 3s ready sounds great but who would pay $600us for a 1/10 monster truck? Not many newbs, thats for sure, and thats also where Traxxas makes it's money I'd be willing to bet.

[@icoombs73]

sounds great, I looked at their website (Asia Tees). It says they didn't ship some models to the USA. I'm from Canada, I wonder if they would ship here. Great work by the way

[@MatthewFant]

Aussie RC Playground That truck looks very interesting. I'd love to see your take on it.

[@ryandorman8005]

icoombs73 dhk has an exclusive distributorship with hobbypeople.net here in the states, here's the link to the dhk selection www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/rc-cars-trucks/rc-cars.html?manufacturer=291

[@tunnelvision2day]

Hey bud, my son currently has a brushed stampede, and we were planning on upgrading it to brushless. but as you mentioned, i dont want to just pour a bunch of money in it. Because at the end of the day, its still just gonna be a stampede. So if you were buying a new brushless 1/10 MT in the same price range, with decent part support,, what would you suggest?

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

" Balls" was the word you were looking for 🚗💨

[@TheShello22]

My Vxl rustler run very hot aswell

[@rodagoose]

I was really close to buying this myself but you seem to raise some valid concerns. I'm also considering the Slash Platinum, but I'm worried it doesn't have enough ground clearance for rougher terrain. Any other models I should be considering? Thanks for the honest info!

[@claude3107]

Do you think the slash vxl 2wd is better

[@abracadabra599]

have you had the heat issues with the slash 4x4 aswell?

[@ColeKetzel]

What tires are on your vaterra halix in the background

[@rome79735]

I can relate, my stampede broke from that very same back left shaft. SMH.

[@miragexl007]

hmmm. starting to look at RC again. this and that trx-4 stands out. I pretty much want bullet proof, well made and can take a beating. for the prices...I would think they are? But this vid points out some negatives...Wondering if they are changed by now in 2019

[@AussieRCPlayground]

That's the thing about doing a Traxxas review, it will hold up for years before anything changes. Traxxas aren't known for making improvements on their cars, the Stampede 2wd, Rustler and Bandit are prime examples. The only thing they've changed on this truck since this review is the motor and ESC. Mine was using a 2 pole motor, while the current line comes with a 4pole motor. And the ESC is a better unit as well so it will handle the new motor. Aside from that, nothing else has changed. Still the same plastic, still the same body design (just with new colours), still the same crappy tyres, still the same issues with the wheelie bar and still the same bouncy handling from those same plastic shocks that will pop their caps and bend their shafts. Personally, there are far better offerings out there these days for the same money or cheaper. The Team Magic E5 and the ARRMA 3S and 4S cars absolutely destroy this old Stampede in every way. Better handling, better tyres, better shocks, better driveline and better durability. But like I always say, the choice is yours to make. No mater what I or anyone else says, sometimes you have to go with what appeals to you and what you want.

[@szabiesz5908]

Great reviews as allways!!! Looking for Stampede 4x4 vxl, and Slash ultimate! What would you recommend checking out instead? Wich would be the best "bang for your buck" ratio top 3 list for each?

[@roshanganpat3528]

hi, i was looking into buying either the stampede or a slash 2wd with the lcg upgrade, as a replacement for my slash 4x4, witch i bought used and had too much issues.. but what would you recommend for just backyard fun on 2s lipo; the stampede 4x4 or a slash 2wd with a lcg upgrade? thanks ;)

[@willdavis5105]

I've never had a plastic driveshaft break. Running on 50c 3s lipo.

[@Nickysix6]

u must baby it, not beat the shit out of it like i do or vas does

[@willdavis5105]

+ULTiMATE TRAXXAS MAN I just snapped it lol holding a wheelie for a block and owning it for 3 years.

[@Nickysix6]

+Will Davis lmao, the plastic got brittle and snapped

[@KeatonYen]

great review! appreciate your honesty even though I love this truck

[@cohenbob1277]

When you say cut out do you mean like never turn on again or just shut off and then you had to turn it back on again

[@jedr.3494]

Cohen Bob yeah mine cuts out only when I run 2 batteries back to back and basically full throttle but yeah it shuts off and you can just go back and turn it on, but unless you let it cool it will just shut off again quickly

[@LS1FREEK]

I have the same truck, what motor and ESC upgrade would you recommend?

[@DimitrisArgirakis]

I was really just about to purchase one of these. I am a newbie so can you please suggest some alternatives? thank you in advance.

[@noisyfish]

what truck would you suggest for the same kind of money?

[@reggie2334able]

I know this videos old but do these trucks still have the same issues in 2019 or 18 models

[@lachlandouglas6929]

Hey mate could you review a helion invictus? heard plenty of good about and getting my own next week.

[@ImThatRival]

What battery were you running on the 3s?

[@MisterPrecision13]

Thanks for the review. What truck would you purchase in 2019 if not the Stampede 4x4?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I really like the Team Magic E5 trucks or anything from ARRMA, like the Granite 4x4, Big Rock Crew Cab or the new Kraton and OutCast 4S trucks.

[@MisterPrecision13]

@@AussieRCPlayground Thanks for the reply...

[@mohamdan1443]

Hey vas I need a bulletproof rc that's fast do you know one that's I bit on the cheap side

[@shaunjervis9795]

Hey bro, I have a question regarding the Stampede 4x4 VXL. I've already upgraded the shocks, driveshafts and tires (as stock are crap, which I worked out pretty quickly) Now I'm having heating issues on the motor and ESC. As opposed to getting a new combo I was thinking of purchasing a hobbywing heatsink and fan for the motor and a traxxas fan for the ESC, about $30 USD all up. My question, do you think this will be enough to keep everything cool and prolong the life of both the motor and esc? I'm running 3s standard now because I need the speed haha... Thanks for your advice :)

[@walterjackson8449]

witch is better stamped 4x4 or the hilix

[@jamaalpucci8209]

I just bought a stampede xl-5 and it came with a car charger ?

[@Texasrccarsandtrucks]

Looks like a fun playground :-)

[@BrentTheGent1]

Thanks,,, made my mind up,, got to be HPI 1/8 Savage flux brushless!!

[@radiocontroluniverse9430]

Solid review, useful info 👌

[@Suppermegamonkey]

Hey Vas ! How about you do an Review on the kyosho dmt ve-r ? Since it''s also a 4x4 - 1/10 monstertruck, 3s capable , it's in the same division as the Stampede, and the Vaterra, you recently reviewed. A friend of mine has one, but was at first plannning to buy i Stampede. After haveing had owned a Slash 4x4, (witch also suffers from the same problem as Stampede , motor,esc,driveshafts,shocks etc), i told him to go with the Kyosho. Besides the body, his car has hold up really well. Actually he drives it on 4s, with a 120amp hobbywing esc. Besides that it's stock.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I haven't owned a Kyosho in over a decade, so I think I should get another. I'll look into it, but it won't be for a while. I have other RCs in line first before I buy the Kyosho.

[@Suppermegamonkey]

Aussie RC Playground Ok. There's not really many reviews on kyosho car's these days on YT. When i was i kid in the late 80's/ early 90's, kyosho was the no.1 brand here in Sweden, where i live. No Days i fell Kyosho is quite underrated. Here the dmt ve is about 25% cheaper than a stampede, yet it is by far more durable.

[@Steve_MP5]

How do you feel about the HPI RTR Bullet MT and the ST Flux??? I could. It find a video on this from you.

[@MrStart5151]

I can buy a used one like this that is fully working, with steel and aluminium part to make the var more durable, he has also equipped LED lights on the front. I dont have much experience with RCs I've only had a mini inferno ST Should I buy this or is The car too complicated?? He Sells it for 425 Dollar

[@MrStart5151]

Need help

[@johnwagner4559]

All the cons are valid complaints. I hate the way the center of the body doesn't come past the chassis, when the body is on. Just looks awful seeing the gray chassis like that. As far as the driveshaft and electronic problems, just another way companies can sell accessories and hop ups.

[@walterjackson8449]

they have came out with 4 pole motor esc vxl

[@MT-yo8oq]

I have a stampede and it's amazing

[@Captainchuckles321]

can you plz, plz, plz do an unboxing and review of the traxxas e-revo brushless edition

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+Captainchuckles321 Maybe one day, but not any time soon. The E-Revo is a very expensive car (about AU$1100) and a very old car now. I'm hoping Traxxas update it some time in the future so I can have an excuse to buy one, but I doubt they will. Plus, there's dozens of reviews on KZbin about the E-Revo already, I will just be repeating what a lot of people already know.

[@Captainchuckles321]

yeh i just bought one the other day and they are soooooo good great at jumping and really durable, but they also have new things like the traxxas blue tooth and the fully waterproof castle motor and esc but thats ok i understand they do cost an arm and a leg

[@kryptone3032]

should i get this or the hpi bullet mt?

[@fpcxenos3788]

+Mohanned Walid stampede

[@beerenmusli8220]

Noone of both. Team Magic E5 /Redcat version Bullet and Stampede have lots of gremlins, the E5 hase not a singe one.

[@TheAlkyula]

ive had my stampede 4x4 for 4 years. After adding mip x duty driveshafts, big bearing motor mount, castle 3800 motor with toro 120amp esc, its one of the only r/cs when i go out that comes home still running. but yea stock, its hardly worth the price tag traxxas ask.

[@rcplayground7]

The stock combo is absolutely fine..

[@RCunleashed]

See this is the argument I always have about the driveshafts because I only broken 1 on 3s bashing it over insane terrain so idk I guess I'm just lucky lol I still love the truck and think its a great truck but yes they shoul do some upgrades

[@tobyarcand2671]

I'm not sure of the Price's of this truck, I bought mine in new condition at a pawn shop and it happened to be a limited monster energy drink truck the mutant, and I went to a rc store the guy wouldn't even talk to me about upgrades,he said that's a special truck every shop got only one and there not making any more it should stay the way it is. I thought he should have bought it then I want more speed can always get more parts that's part of the fun fixing it,so I went on line and got a bruchless system changed the gears got a 2s and a 3s haven't ran the 3s yet but holy shit bruchless is the way to go I probably should have saved the body, not. I definitely have the badest thrasher around I moved the shocks over and took 1/2 inch off the body mounts dropped it down some, I really can't imagine anything being funner to drive

[@Shimmerstrike1]

you kept saying there are better trucks out there for the price but you don't say what they are?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Shimmerstrike1 The Vaterra Halix is one of them.

[@MatthewFant]

I have to tell ya Vas, you're a brave man. Taking on all the traxxas crazies! I bought this rc about 6 months ago, and I agree with almost every point you made bro. Despite it's faults, for some reason, I still love this Pede, and drive it twice a day, everyday. A couple things you can try if you're interested, is to dissemble the motor, clean the can really really well with rc motor cleaner, then use part number 3352 www.amazon.com/Traxxas-3352-Rebuild-Velineon-3500/dp/B00106NHNU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408489689&sr=8-1&keywords=traxxas+velineon+rebuild+kit When I took the motor apart and used this kit, I noticed a big difference! I also gave mine the slash 4x4 ultimate treatment, with aluminum caster blocks, c hubs, and rear axle carriers, and rpm a arms. And part number 6893x. it replaces the rubber bushing on the slipper clutch with an aluminum one. I also noticed that the stock bearings in the car are not very good, and slow down when they get gummed up with dirt and gunk. Maybe it's just my experience, but when I clean and take good care of the bearings, the car runs much cooler, and smoother. Thanks Vas! You're the best, and look forward to more reviews, speed runs and bash sessions. And your go pro bash videos are my favorite! Love them all!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

My opinion is just that "my opinion". If the "Traxxas Crazies" have an issue with that, well... Suck it up princess! I try to be fair, informative and unbiased in my reviews, and based them on the experience I have with the RC in question. This one let me down time after time and, although there are some very good points in its favour, I still feel that it's a bit bellow standard. As far as upgrades or mods for this truck, not likely to happen... I'd rather put my money into new RCs to review, but it would make a nice project, that's for sure...

[@MatthewFant]

Lmao! I love it! I'm really sad you hate the truck, but it's all good bro!

[@MatthewFant]

Btw, I've been watching all the old videos, and I really love the progression you've made in the channel bro.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Matthew Fant Thanks Matt. I sometimes watch some of my older stuff too, especially when someone asks a question about something in the video I can't quite remember, and I freak out a little when I see how different some of the videos are. Haha

[@cwatson42785]

So funny that 5 years later and nothing has changed on this truck! 🤣🤣🤣

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha, it's sad, but true.

[@SpikeDgoat23]

Chris Watson my brother has it and I The rear drive shafts always break for Christmas he finally will upgrade them

[@jbkracing85]

sounds like your slip clutch is kinda loose

[@Nickysix6]

get the traxxas esc fan and a motor heat sink and fan it keeps them cooler

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+ULTiMATE TRAXXAS MAN I did one better, I got a proper system in it and sold the VXL system.

[@Nickysix6]

Aussie RC Playground cool how much was it

[@FinRc]

i bought roller on ebay and sidewinder 8th, 6s lipo fun =)

[@harleyrider025]

mad energy!

[@onlyifusayplz5407]

Just driving around, both offroad and onroad it looks kinda comical in that it looks idiotically tall, but still really fast.

[@spamail1997]

86?! Mine can' t even go past 50

[@andrewcallahan6559]

The self ritning is my faverit

[@joonainkala2221]

If u feel that original driveshafts broke all the time just buy some aluminum driveshafts i have them on my Stampede.

[@walterjackson8449]

the new motor is 3500kv but 4 pole more tork

[@gavinj.6366]

now there are steel drive shafts