Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL Speed Test

[@1peanut]

anyone else amazed at how smooth this car sounds and drives ? I mean it is like warm butter sliding across a hot pan. very smooth ride.

[@torianblair3362]

I love my ruslter vxl sound it rips lol

[@1peanut]

are you going to get the 4x4 like in the video ?

[@thekingmel215]

Yes

[@kingkota2302]

Water Islife they are awesome I have one I put the 17 tooth pinion in it, on nimh it hits 50-53 on 3s lipo it hits the 60-65 it’s awesome my neighbors love watching when I do speed runs and I got a normal rustler for if the neighborhood kids want to drive around

[@rcvideos4k803]

Warm butter sliding across a hot pan straight into a curve .. Oh yeah 😎

[@chiccorocker]

Brave man risking the phone to test the speed. And better the battery rather than the phone, way less expensive.

[@rcvideos4k803]

This video can easily be an iPhone durability test video.

[@l-----M.E.N.ID.ID.a.IR.T-----l]

Oh, my LIKE, DECIDED TO LIKE-30 AWESOME

[@bobbysimpson5540]

Man it took a head on Smash into the corb and didnt Break Anything..Wow..I Love Traxxas, sound quality right out of the box. Awesome vid.

[@DENSUTUBE2008]

That was a crazy hit.. This thing is tough!

[@outsourcedrc]

You should see my launch video.

[@MOTOMONKEEZ]

traxxas is best

[@bluchevy01]

Probably hit 60 if had bigger parking lot. Takes a little time for the GPS to register that speed

[@vitodambra72]

@bluchevy01 Big Facts your 💯 right bro👍

[@cameroneshleman4833]

@@vitodambra72 yea it's really frustrating because I cant keep it pinned for more than 2 seconds or else it'll just flip and destroy the body

[@rhaaaaxx]

I gotta have 17tooth pinion and 3s lipo

[@Blubaru_Overland]

Also the phone added excess weight

[@maszkalman3676]

@@Blubaru_Overland This is the comment i searched for peoples tend to forget that weight is a huge deal with the speed of every car and in small scale it's more prevalent... Avegrage smart phone weighs anything from 140-170 gramms and with a case on it can go up to 200 gramms which is about 7,1 ounces vs. a strap on small gps meter like. a hobbypro 5 rc gps meter is exactly 1.41 oz the phone is almsot 7 times heavier or at least six times even the lightest smartphone.

[@popeyevalls]

Its gotta be the added weight of your phone. Hopefully its not set in training mode. Awesome trials bro. Good video! Im glad shes ok

[@heatherwright1301]

thats what mode its set in my rustler 4x4 vxl goes as fast as it with the 3s lipo battery without the new gear in it and it only runs on 2s lipo battery,s

[@jeffrenman4146]

great to watch your video because… Because you make them so great. I was sad when you crashed happy the car survives no problem… Later that night you probably cleaned it all up. I ordered the car yesterday don't know when I'm going to get it and I will be using to cell Lipo battery… So to hit 40 miles an hour was great news for me using the 17 tooth pinion… I'm not sure I'm guessing it comes in the box is that right? Cool if it does. I think it's going to be a blast thanks for being here take care and have fun

[@tomtracks3007]

That is pretty fast and sounds about right with the high speed pinion included. Nice video, just what i needed to see👍👍

[@outsourcedrc]

Thank you!

[@aljensen7779]

Excellent demo video Sir. Sorry about your batt but I enjoyed your systematic approach to showing speeds under various conditions. Thanks.

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks!

[@dasllamas]

Perfect video. Tested every speed option that a new owner would have. Just put my 17 tooth in and running 2s and wondered what the speed was and you answered it. Crappy about the grass and the 17 tooth. I guess ill have to change gears as I change my driving surface. Part of the hobby

[@rcbustanut2057]

I just bought a traxxas rustler 2wd (12T Titan brushed). I did a speed test on it after upgrading the pinion to the included 28T pinion & 86T spur (if my memory serves me correct). They claim 35+mph on it, i got 31mph. Same here too, that motor got super hot & quickly. With the stock setup, i was able to run my 5200mah 2S for about 20-25mins. And the motor barely even got warm. So yeah, I may just go back to the stock setup. Cuz I don't feel starting to replace parts so quickly lol.

[@LawrenceTimme]

I think if you put a heatsink on the motor and a fan on the esc it would be OK with 13/14t in the grass. 👍

[@TylerMckissack]

I’m new to rc and was thinking about getting this one with the 3s. Is it bad to run the 17t all the time? I think I heard somewhere that it can overheat easily and you shouldn’t use it for bashing but only for top speed runs.

[@outsourcedrc]

Thats basicly it. I never run the 17t

[@markpulling12]

Does it still wheelie ok with the 17t pinion ,as in if you nail the throttle at low speeds on 3s on tarmac it still has plenty of punch I have a Maxx but love the look of these so very tempted to get one Great video btw Mark UK south coast

[@outsourcedrc]

Yon know, I dont remember. I havent not driven this thing with the 17t since the launch video.

[@markpulling12]

ok no probs thanks

[@jasonbrown467]

i used a parking lot about 5 times that length to get my stock 2wd rustler vxl to 64mph. that was 7 years ago so i dont remember much about it except that you have to accelerate as fast as you can but keep the front end down or it goes air born. also the final drive line ratio changes because the stock tires swell up which makes the traction patch significantly thinner and it eats the tires quicker. it was fun though

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

I just got one today and my first run wow this video does it justice

[@wysiwygbebe]

Great video! I can't believe anyone would give you a thumbs down on this. Plus I learned how to change the pinion gear. Thank you so much for this!!! What App are you using for the speed recordings?

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks! I have no idea what app that is. If you go through the comments, I think its in one of them on this video.

[@rcjohnny268]

You need a longer run space and you’ll get 60mph

[@outsourcedrc]

I actually tried it on my road and I could still only get 56mph

[@JSprayaEntertainment]

agreed , i think he hit 60 for a second , but the android gps wasnt fast enough

[@enforcedraccoon8648]

Outsourced RC What adapter do you use to connect the xt60 or xt90 battery to the Traxxas esc?

[@Tiickel]

RC Johnny2 i'd hit 60mph ;-)

[@andyhamilton2202]

I'm amazed the magnets in the motor haven't damaged your phone. Nice driving 😎😉☻☻

[@outsourcedrc]

I'm convinced this phone is invincible. You wouldn't believe what I've done to it.

[@JSprayaEntertainment]

might mess with it a bit ... but why would it ruin it permanently ?

[@outsourcedrc]

Magnets mess with hard drives and screens a lot of the time. They have to be pretty close or very strong most of the time.

[@LuisLPRCs]

I can't Believe you put your phone in there lol! Cool Vid! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@outsourcedrc]

Hey, all or nothing. I've knocked my phone off my tripod with my E Revo a few times.

[@droth2011]

Good runs, they say that 17 pinon is just for asphalt. Sorry to see that new lipo got trashed.

[@outsourcedrc]

That Lipo is still kicking actually.

[@s.h.1095]

Hi mate, how did you set the mesh on the 17t if the screw on the motor goes back into the same hole? As I want to do this to mine. Thanks in advance

[@jasongrady8590]

Just curious: How well does this truck handle thicker or taller grass? Thanks in advance.

[@outsourcedrc]

It does fine. You just cant run it with the high speed gears in the grass.

[@paultro8457]

OUCH!!!!😲🔫 Can't believe the truck took it and the battery didn't. Haha that was crazy. Sorry about the battery man. It sucks to kill a brand new lipo. Money down the drain.😢😢😢

[@outsourcedrc]

It's cool. I've killed a couple of lipos

[@righteousraccoon5078]

you needed to use a 20 tooth pinion gear, and a 54 tooth spur gear to get max speed

[@flibbertigibbet6200]

Seen these do 66mph! Something seems off.

[@CyclonesWorld]

I'm guessing on pavement, that parking lot just isn't large enough to really max out the speed. I see you're in GA, got any good recommendations for r/c tracks I can check out? I have a Rustler 4x4 VXL as well, getting back into the hobby after a 15 year lapse.

[@outsourcedrc]

The only track I know of is in Henry county. i forget its name. Henry county RC club?

[@rsracing-mb1tr]

Ive hear a 15 with 3s really brings ot to life

[@icerose5092]

What is the connector you are using for that Venom battery? It seems like I can only use a traxxas battery with the traxxas ID connector. Is Venom compatible as well?

[@rcflo7300]

Poor poor lipo you are sooooo lucky thut it dident catched fire it would have melted down all the plastics (the whole car).

[@thomasbesperka7533]

@@issac3100 na bro the battery was crushed and he had to switch batteries.

[@GeddyRC]

Weird how it overheated so fast in the grass. Was that just because you had previously run it a bunch of times at a high speed? I currently have the Rustler 4x4 with the brushed motor, but eventually I'd like to trade it in for the VXL, and I'm curious about heating issues. Is this a frequent occurrence? That'd be a bummer to be out on a trail ride and the thing quits on me. That being said, I've also seen people running heatsinks and fans to mitigate the over-heating issues so maybe that's a potential solution.

[@outsourcedrc]

Its the gearing. The high speed gear will cause it to over heat in the grass. Thats how all RC's are.

[@abardyshev]

Hi, as an experienced, could you tell your opinion about back side Rustler (willy bar on a plastic)? Am worry what it will broke very often...How it works in real life? Thanks!

[@myrcadditionandmore6734]

You really have to get yourself some real Allen drivers man!!

[@outsourcedrc]

I have some. I forgot them at the house.

[@JSprayaEntertainment]

lol

[@aaronhaynes1292]

Ok...only been in rc a few years....but Traxxas has different modes on your ESC....and I noticed you used reverse...which isnt available in race mode, right? That would give you the most power output.

[@outsourcedrc]

Race mode doesn't give more power. It's because when you actually race, they don't allow reverse to be used. Race mode disables that.

[@marrs777]

You ran these tests with the stock plastic bearing adapter or you used aluminum bearing adapter on this video? Can you reply please?

[@outsourcedrc]

it was completely stock out of the box.

[@teamfutabaspeedfresh8339]

you need 2 cooling fans for speed controller and motor to keep it cool

[@antreaschristou7804]

Hey man is there any chance of not fit the traxxas battery 11.1v 3s 5000mha into the rustler vxl?

[@outsourcedrc]

#2872x does not fit. Its too long.

[@scrowin]

Probably been said but the resistance on those tires is robbing speed.. smooth street tires

[@PassaicRiverFishing]

A lot of people like the granite also what 3s lipo do u guys recommended and or don’t buy....

[@outsourcedrc]

Honestly, I use venom batteries in all my RC's. I havent had any Traxxas batteries last me very long. They always get puffy very quickly. I hear different things about different brands so much. It seems batteries are the most iffy part of this hobby.

[@mikejurnak0324]

You got taken that hood off like a pro not me I struggle for 10 minutes to get that off👊✌️

[@jfolck1886]

You and me both dude

[@outsourcedrc]

It took practice.

[@rcvideos4k803]

5:35 😭😭😭 at least the battery ate all the damage.... Good thing it didn't go up in flames... good lipo lol.

[@22guru]

Great video good, useful, real, thank you

[@jodydunning3078]

I just bought one of these today. Can't wait to run it

[@Jake-li7ih]

It's 5 years later now. Do you still have it up and running?

[@jacobcree4638]

What 3s and 2s batteries would you recommend for use with the rustler? Loved the video!

[@outsourcedrc]

Honestly, now that I've had several Traxxas batteries, I'd go with the Traxxas batteries that they recommend on their site for the Rustler.

[@jacobcree4638]

Outsourced RC thanks!

[@Aro800]

Thanks for the great video. What GPS app is that you are using. I have a couple old phones kicki g around might use them rather than getting a dedicated GPS for speed runs. Thanks in advance.

[@davidslegobuilds4457]

What’s the name of the app you recorded with

[@cjyayday6270]

Can you use the 17 tooth pinion for off roading?

[@michaelacheson5417]

What do u use for ur speed test? Device?

[@outsourcedrc]

This right here. www.amazon.com/SKYRC-GSM-015-Speed-Meter-SK-500024-01/dp/B07RWL8BTG

[@enforcedraccoon8648]

What adapter do you use to connect the xt60 or xt90 battery to the Traxxas esc?

[@outsourcedrc]

Just the Traxxas connector that came with the batteries.

[@JKsmoove3]

Do you have the link for the 2s lipo and the 17 tooth pinion gear also should I get this rc for my budget of $500

[@Adi_lifts05]

How much did that high speed hearing cost?

[@outsourcedrc]

Hearing? do you mean gearing? the gear comes with the RC

[@Adi_lifts05]

@@outsourcedrc yes sorry spell check is very annoying, ok thank you I will probably change it then. 😄

[@nitrorc1623]

As soon as you put 3S in, things start to go wrong. It's always this way, why do people never learn. Rustler should be run on 2S, just like The E Revo on 4S and X Max on 6S. Anything more is asking for trouble / repairs / parts / expenses.

[@popeyevalls]

I couldnt agree more. I often experienced these issues with overheating or stripping the spur gear on my 2wd and 4wd slashes whenever i used a 3s. Some folks blame the gearing set up, and others say its because of the 3s lipos. Trial and error.

[@slurpman408]

neodym 007 Lmao are you guys thick in the head, we’re here to have fun the cars are repairable. Plus the cars are rated to take what it says on the box, he voided the warranty the moment he used non traxxas batteries and the cars are not meant to use top speed gearing in grass. Read directions and you’ll be fine.

[@iam_Not4you]

Would using road tires have helped gain a few MPH in this test vs the big soft tires on there?

[@outsourcedrc]

Not really. It should have only impacted the acceleration.

[@MrNiteriders1]

Nice speed test and video man👍👍

[@rcjer6473]

thanks for the awesome video bro I'm trying to make up my mind in the next two weeks if I want to get the Bandit VXL or the russtler VXL. I just started my own KZbin channel a couple weeks ago if you have any advice for me on what I should do as far as material or change let me know thank you

[@outsourcedrc]

I'd personally go with the Rustler. Advice is a service I offer. First, no vertical videos. Landscape is important. Second, you need to film in a higher resolution. It looks like you are using your front facing camera on your phone in one of your videos. The front facing cameras usually have a lower resolution than the rear cameras. I know its nice to see the screen, but the rear camera is better. Third, you should just practice and keep making videos! You will get better in time. Forth, dont take criticism personally. Use it to make your channel better. Also, just because someone criticizes you, it doesnt mean they are right!

[@rcjer6473]

Hey buddy thank you so much for the advice I really appreciate it and that's exactly what I needed. I will keep all those things in mind and use them to my advantage thanks again keep bashing

[@outsourcedrc]

@@rcjer6473 No problem! check back with me after you have made a few videos and we will see how you are doing.

[@robertwren2289]

Mine was doing 60+, but I was running a 3s 2200. Much less weight. I found that it gets so hot, I only want to use up a 2200. I'm afraid I'll burn it up using a 5000.

[@slimfpvo.g.6189]

Try recalibrating esc and or check settings. Seems to me like ur missing some topend bc mine cant keep the wheels down

[@ragingdragonfn]

Im gonna be going crazy with the gearing im putting a 60t spur and 31t pinon gear and on 3s with a 4500kv motor that revs to 60k rpm

[@cwatson42785]

Lol dammit right into that curb! Sorry about the new battery. Is it no good now?

[@outsourcedrc]

It might be ok, but I dont trust it. A damaged Lipo can be dangerous. It could catch fire and burn something down.

[@cwatson42785]

@@outsourcedrc definatly, maybe wrap it up with electrical tape? Those things are so expensive I wouldn't throw it away. I wonder if they can be fixed? That's too bad man. Well comes with the hobby I guess.

[@outsourcedrc]

I store them in a safe spot. I don't want one blowing up inside an RC

[@vartkesnadjarian4033]

The car didn't sound right after the impact. it wasn't as smooth as before. I think that effected the speed.

[@Kais_young]

I think the phone is making it slower

[@mussim2919]

What battery you use?

[@outsourcedrc]

In this video I was using a Venom 3s 5000 mah lipo. I run Traxxas batteries in it now.

[@abhibora470]

Which app is that?

[@outsourcedrc]

I forget. I took it off my phone. It was a free one from the app store.

[@alexrobles3141]

Are u running the 11t pinion? You need the 17t pinion to get it to go faster.

[@outsourcedrc]

I put the 17t in it at the end.

[@motortoys9942]

Can go to 20t as well

[@noodle671]

Where do you get batteries that fit the new Traxxas vehicles?

[@noodle671]

I mean cheaper, non Traxxas brand batteries.

[@outsourcedrc]

@@noodle671 I dont know about cheaper. Check out Kevin Talbots channel. I know he runs some cheap batteries.

[@alejandromoranbarroso5494]

the stock pinion is 11t?

[@outsourcedrc]

Yep

[@DeRock401]

I know that was a real pain in the ass trying to change a pinion with those cheap ass hex bits lol lol. I started carrying proper tools with me most days now!

[@carlhammar8891]

great quality video !

[@brandonrunnion7757]

Need the 20t pinion

[@randomrcprojects3754]

There calculations are on their batterys so 150 constant amps

[@yuhyuhcountingz217]

what gps app is that?

[@Adi_lifts05]

Dose it have tsm

[@outsourcedrc]

Yes!

[@jesusmacias8857]

How long does the 3s battery last? Good video

[@outsourcedrc]

Like, close to an hour I'd guess.

[@PFinkoloTL87]

Great video bro! Thanks for sharing :) Man, that pinion just slides off the motorshaft - amazing. On my Arrma there's so much threadlock on there it takes me a gearpuller and heat to force it off lol. Again, awesome bro! I just upped a speed test of my V3 Arrma Talion yesterday with 6s and the high speed 20T pinion. You might wanna check it out :) I liked and subscribed ;)

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks! I wanted to use what came in the box. I mean, any speed is reachable with enough mods, so I just wanted to give people an idea of what it will do with stock parts.

[@PFinkoloTL87]

Alright, that's perfectly fine. The 20T pinion I used was also included in the box.

[@shancyroesner9212]

My rustler will hit 36 on nihm!

[@brisiarosales7902]

Wat app is the speed miter you have

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Lucky it wasn't the phone! Buy a dynamite RC GPS - bulletproof even if the car turns over at 80+

[@outsourcedrc]

Yeah I may get one. Or maybe I'm just looking for an excuse to get a new phone 😉

[@asustoop3047]

How much the price ??

[@STEVOD313]

U know if traxxas sees any of these videos ur hobbyshop could get into some crap with traxxas. Then orange sticker on the box that says first arrived for display model purposes n also i heard ur hobbyshop is suppose to send it back once they get there first shipment out, now i dunno if its to make sure they didn’t sell the display model or something but ya i told someone i seen a running video on this rig n this is what they told me FYI

[@STEVOD313]

I think u would’ve hit higher speeds if u had a bigger spot to run

[@RCsBigAir]

STEVO D 313 I’m not sure if your info is correct. I bought the UDR and and Erevo 2.0 from my LHS after it was ok for them to sell. They didn’t have to send those first deliveries back. But they wouldn’t let me take them till they had the OK from Traxxas.

[@STEVOD313]

RC's Big Air that’s just what I was told by Richie aka driftomaniacs n ya I guess if u get the ok from traxxas they would rather sell the display if they can over getting it back cus people don’t want one people been messing with, but ya I wouldn’t care I’d get my discounted price n go bash that baby! 😂 🤣

[@STEVOD313]

RC's Big Air that’s why in my comment I said that’s what I heard, cus u can’t believe everything u hear u jnow

[@outsourcedrc]

The hobby shop gets to sell the demo. It's perfectly fine to take this thing out and demo it. That's what it is for. I just take it out for a day and record a video and bring it back. It literally says on the box "for demonstration purposes." What's going to happen with this one most likely is they will keep my preorder and I'll end up buying this one.

[@jamesrobinson4950]

Can you still off road bash it with the 17t pinion?

[@peadaysadventures3666]

I’ve done it out of lazy ness. It’s totally fine but it runs kindof hot. I think 15t pinion is the sweet spot for everything

[@rsracing-mb1tr]

Okay watching this video made me had a epiphany my car's way undergeared

[@justinsane9243]

Throw the Sledghammer wheels and tires on there to squeeze out more mph.

[@Yubster..]

The camera doesn’t do the speed of the car any justice the 11t is more than enough on 3s for anyone getting into this hobby from personal experience it totally suprisee me how fast it went out of the box

[@PassaicRiverFishing]

So what do you guys think ARRMA GRANITE BLX 4x4 OR RUSTLER 4x4 blx........

[@outsourcedrc]

I havent been able to try out the Granite. From what I have seen from others that have them, they cant take the abuse that a Rustler can. Arrma RC's seem to be more ridged than Traxxas and that doesnt allow them to flex when they take big hits. I know the Kraton will bend its chassis if it lands wrong and the Granite will break its chassis. I'm sure they are fun RC's if you dont plan on driving them like I drive mine.

[@Jnsn7]

What app is that

[@rcplayer7581]

I probably got them wet too even tjo waterproof speeds up w ear tear was going send back traxxas there willing trade them in for new ones i mainly running my 8th 5th scale cars right now but got say rustler looks like fun truck

[@ericsousley2121]

what app was that for the gps?

[@thekingmel215]

What app are you using to track your speed

[@outsourcedrc]

Speedometer 55 gps speed & hud

[@thekingmel215]

@@outsourcedrc ok I'll check it out thanks

[@gobelinbklf186]

Comment s'appelle l'application pour voir la vitesse

[@3tch3r]

Can We/I get a video on how good it runs on an actual rc race track? PLEASE!!

[@outsourcedrc]

I'll have to see. My guess is not very good. The tires are for general off road driving. The E Revo 2.0 has the same tread patterns and it doesn't grip on hard track dirt surfaces.

[@meamjustme]

Thats an advertisement for hardcase lipos XD

[@bobbycoates5994]

venom batterys have more power then traxxas batterys my old rustler runs fine on traxxas but on venom i have tire blow ups from the fast speeds iv blown about 10 tires on it stock mainly a few metal parts

[@colbybertelsen9303]

Think about the weight of the phone to tho

[@JamesCarrera]

I'm sure those tires don't help either the talons are pretty garbage for grip, its actually funny that the anaconda's are stickier but still not the best for speed runs

[@ragingdragonfn]

Mines probably gonna do 100+ idk yet

[@deshaunspencer6985]

What about bigger tires

[@outsourcedrc]

That gives it more top end. I have bigger tires for it, but I dont like them.

[@seanpearson9876]

My rustler hits 110 km that one sounds like it has a problem

[@RBAERO]

What is this app you using?

[@outsourcedrc]

I forgot it's name. I just searched for "speedometer" in the App Store.

[@omaritaylor4877]

You have to get a Traxxas battery to make your car do 60 I have the same car and all you need to make your car do 65 is a 20tooth pinion gear and a 54 tooth spur gear and a 3s battery with at least 50 plus c

[@outsourcedrc]

I dont know. I have not tried this since I got Traxxas batteries for it.

[@florian7039]

Nice Video but i would save my Money and buy a Arma Kraton v3 or the traxxas e revo

[@argonunyacartel2631]

I mean, this is basically like an e-revo and rustler had a kid.