The RC Genius | Best Aluminum or Plastic Upgrades for Traxxas Stampedes

I hope you found the info to be helpful! Also hope you like the new intro!! Thanks for watching, catch you next time ;)

[@claudesnelling2720]

Man I just bought a stampede and can’t even drive it no more than 30 mins at a time without something breaking. Welcome to the rc world I guess

[@slashraptor9317]

I would say the best plastic parts would have to be rpm by far

[@TheRCGenius]

I agree, they are great!

[@sethwalsh8095]

Agreed. Definitely worth the money

[@shannonjohnson5406]

Aluminum isnt that smart for winter they get cold or frozen and snap or break in other ways!

[@RCRoads]

Awesome! I can't believe there is so much available for the Stampede and Bigfoot. The skid plates seem like a great upgrade. You did a spectacular job explaining everything. 👍👍

[@wolfenher6937]

I had my Slash 2wd for almost 4 years and I bash the hell out of it a lot over the 4 years and haven’t broken one single part on it lmao. Just recently got the BigFoot Stampede and I’ll be upgrading them with some RPMs. I know the Stampede have some weaknesses just like what you said lol

[@phyllissmith5630]

I've had my Stampede for years and the only part I've had to replaced was a spur gear

[@Ryenrokz]

You should consider putting a parts list in your description and maybe a link to a reputable retailer that you use for your parts other than that your video is good and detailed as well as good video and sound quality... Keep it up man

[@TheRCGenius]

That's a good idea. Thank you for the support!

[@matthewdeflorio3926]

my own opinion you should have went with RPM a arms and a metal bulkhead metal tie rods everything else looks good nice build

[@TheRCGenius]

I did look into the Traxxas aluminum tie rods, but all the reviews said they were weaker than the plastic ones. Is this true? Let me know if you know, but thanks!

[@nortran11]

I noticed that the channel was called "RC Genius"....if that were the case you would know aluminum is an incredibly soft metal that loses it's structural integrity once it suffers the smallest of bends. In addition, aluminum does not absorb energy the way plastic does, so aluminum will transfer kinetic energy from an impact and transfer it to the next plastic piece...often shattering it in the process. The only time you should use aluminum is if you are going to the track and want to shave some weight. But you guys are geniuses and already knew that

[@TheRCGenius]

While that might be true, I have NEVER broken an aluminum product. Keep in mind that I mostly upgraded to aluminum, in areas of the truck that I usually broke plastic. But I’ve been running these aluminum upgrades for almost 4 years, and never a breakage. Thanks for your input.

[@fernieandthehonda2729]

Definitely need aluminum parts for my stampede good video

[@TheRCGenius]

The RC CAR Pro they are great! Thanks for stopping by!

[@19Herofade92]

"This" and "This" lol. Thanks for the specificity. Wiser words have never been spoken lol.

[@armydood3571]

Awesome video!!!! Big help! I just bought an Associated B6.2. Wish you had one for that too!!! But thank you. Awesome!!!!

[@TheRCGenius]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@kbrc1345]

Hey thanks for the information man going to pick up a stampede soon and was wondering where some of the weak spots were thanks again bro 🐢🐢👍

[@TheRCGenius]

You're welcome! Glad to hear that ;)

[@kbrc1345]

Hey bro went to the hobby shop the other day and checked out on the prices of all them upgrades pretty inexpensive was shocked 🐢🐢👍😱😱😱😱😱 thanks again for your video man

[@RCJOE]

Nice video 👍 aluminum accent color look really good

[@TheRCGenius]

Thank you! I think so too! Thanks for watching ;)

[@frugooscapecodemask]

also a metal steering servo. stripped mine out the first week

[@jakechunasamy9642]

hunter Creed same

[@19Herofade92]

Drive better haha

[@frugooscapecodemask]

@@19Herofade92 lol

[@sethwalsh8095]

Haha not even 15 mins with mine and the servo was fucked. I replaced it with a hexfly 25g any opinions?

[@frugooscapecodemask]

@@sethwalsh8095 i dont think ive tried a hexfly

[@prrcpor]

Just a thought. You can as I have for many uses use any Road MPH sign 5025 aluminum alloy sheet wich is plenty strong amd extremely light for these applications. If you have the skill set you can draw up your parts cut with a simple jig saw drill holes Works well in a pinch or permanent parts.

[@TheRCGenius]

That's interesting! Never knew that, thanks for sharing!

[@prrcpor]

Yeah Ive been using it for fpv race drone top and bottom plates full frames. its much more resistant to crashes then even carbon in some situations. I was out visiting family who run these rc cars. We took a sign and ued it for some parts on his susspention and frame for traxxis Bigfoot and tmaxx

[@prrcpor]

@@TheRCGenius when u flex the full sheet sign you think oh this isn't strong enough, but when you cut small parts it's rock solid. Use cheep hand oporation jig saw roughly 50 to 100 bucks. Worth every penny , 2 dollar carbide blade, drill holes for access points to change direction for jig saw. That's it. Learn to use a mic, square, and protractor. Simple as that. You'll get better as learn

[@prrcpor]

Can't use regular alluminum. it's too soft It has to be an alloy. 5025 is about middle of road aerospace grade alloy. Federal and local municipal code orders all signs be made of atleast 5025 grade alloy. Not many know this but I do working in the feild

[@learningtocrash4030]

Great looking trucks. 👍How do the gears hold up? I like RPM parts, they've worked well for me. My main concern with aluminum arms is the stress on the chassis/gear box.

[@TheRCGenius]

Thank you! Considering all of the bashing I do, I really don't strip any gears. Maybe once in a while, if I do like a 20+ft jump, which I have in the past, I will knock the spur gear away from the pinion. However, that's just about it! I've only ever had to replace 1 chassis, and that was unrelated to any aluminum parts. I like RPM, their A-arms have been a great choice for me. Thanks for watching!

[@learningtocrash4030]

@@TheRCGenius that's good to here. Gears and drive train parts are my biggest worry. Spur gears are expendable and I've stripped a few myself.

[@danrasmussen4125]

Plz do a video on parts that are interchangeable between slash stampede and the rustler keep up the great videos

[@TheRCGenius]

dan rasmussen that’s a great idea! I will get to work on that. I would only be able to do the stampede and slash because those are the ones I own. Thanks for the suggestion!!

[@isaaclyonsf1]

dan rasmussen, I have some videos like that on my channel!

[@MrNiteriders1]

Looking good man. I like it👍👍

[@TheRCGenius]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!

[@josh_rit8045]

Hey RC Genius, where the body for the red stampede in the intro. And aluminum isnt good for bashing because the energy from a crash will go to another part. For example, if you get an aluminum a-arm and crash, the energy will go to the bulkhead.

[@daplana1011]

believe it or not i actually broke my gearbox housing idk how i was taking it apart and i saw it was broken

[@shawnmanson1285]

Great video but one problem. Camber links break more than any part. And dont get aluminum for them. Get rmp. Rom wont break but allow give that wont make other parts break from the stiffness an aluminum camberlink part would cause. Very important

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Awesome!

[@TheRCGenius]

Isaac Lyons thank you!!

[@isaaclyonsf1]

The RC Genius,your welcome!

[@meazy451]

I use RPM parts and my Stampede just won't break.

[@isaakvervenne8387]

Make iT brushless first, that is the best upgrade

[@alexanderakowaliuk5908]

I just bought the Traxxas Stampede VXL two-wheel drive what is the best aluminum upgrade pack packages

[@nicmc3077]

I have the skully with the Titan 12-turn 550 motor, can I run a 3s lipo on it and keep and eye on motor temp? Thank you for your time and effort 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻✌🏻

[@TheRCGenius]

Nic Mc as far as I know, the skully can handle a 2s LiPo. A 3s with 11v May be too powerful for the stock electronics. I would just do some research about it before you do it. But good luck! 😁👍

[@nicmc3077]

@@TheRCGenius my buddy says my ESC can handle 3s just wondering about the motor 😕🤷🏼‍♂️

[@buddahmayne9273]

The XL-5 should only run NiMH and 2s Lipos.. I tried a 3s one time and the motor was really sparking up..

[@PopExpo]

I've never had an RPM product break on me before either. Breaking is not an issue with them, it's the fit and finish of some of there products. Lately, the last three products I've bought from them, fit like shit. Wonder what's been going on with them.

[@rctiprccarvids3080]

I heard that helion had gone out of business

[@lylla_awtter]

you should upgrade to brushless before upgrading all that. my first hobby rc was the wheelie king then brushless stampede and front a arms faild me the most.

[@Blacked_OutMedia]

What bumpers are those?!? I’ve been looking for an aluminum set up

[@TheRCGenius]

The bumpers are actually stock, I just spray painted them red. Not sure if there are aluminum bumpers in that style.

[@BananaDucshortz]

Dude, I broke 2 a arms twice in a matter of 2 weeks, lol. How'd you make it 2 years breaking only 2? You a lucky man.

[@TheRCGenius]

Well that is something! lol. I still have the same ones on there, and they're great!

[@isaaclyonsf1]

I've made it two years and never broken one yet!

[@cadenplays3513]

just earned a new sub bro good vid

[@TheRCGenius]

Thank you!

[@cooperseise]

Any chance you have the link for the aluminum skid plates? I’ve broken mine a few times so would like to make the jump to aluminum

[@TheRCGenius]

Here is the link for the skid plates, these are silver, but they have other colors. www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=16170#.XRih9flKg3g www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=16176&p_catid=109#.XRii7_lKg3g

[@cooperseise]

Wow thanks sooo much for the super fast reply

[@daplana1011]

i personally like integy. i dont like rpm that much theyre only plastic and it doesnt look as good

[@brysonkuhn3290]

Yes they are plastic and yes they don't look as good as aluminum, but they sure can take a beating. Almost impossible to break them but I think they are under warranty if you do

[@daplana1011]

@@brysonkuhn3290 it's been almost two years I dont have rc anymore you dont need to reply

[@brysonkuhn3290]

@@daplana1011 ? I was just trying to be helpful, and people can still see comments after you make them? And how was I supposed to know you quit the hobby? Go play some more fnaf to get your 30 views

[@daplana1011]

@@brysonkuhn3290 ok

[@winnrscircle]

What do you think about aluminium shock towers front and back

[@TheRCGenius]

winnrscircle yes, those are good upgrades. These shocks on my truck came with those, but definitely a good choice!

[@TheRCGenius]

winnrscircle I just realized you meant shock towers not caps. And those are fine too. But a little less necessary.

[@kolbyhardy6563]

Te first parts I replaced were the caster block and the steering block

[@TheRCGenius]

Good choice!

[@emassstrings453]

TMC Gaming same here but I’m missing the screw that attached the camber link to the caster block

[@2007tacoma]

RPM is super bendy and very durable. I use them for parts that take impacts and I'd rather those break vs something worse lets say the chassis or shock tower vs a control arm

[@stovepipe671]

doing this to my Bigfoot integey parts are hard to get waited forever to get my rear arms in I emailed them several times and got no response

[@phillipray1442]

How do I change my aluminum knuckles I can't get the axle out

[@justinfaller5910]

Stampedes are such beasts I just wish they could do backflips easier

[@Fish_Weapon79]

What body mounts are they

[@kylesingh2894]

Any links to get the parts?

[@ekampritsingh]

I'm your 1200 th subscriber lol

[@TheRCGenius]

Thanks buddy!

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Since my upgrade to brushless with my Traxxas skully, I have been breaking those drive shaft end yokes, do you know of any cheap metal ones that I can get in the UK?

[@TheRCGenius]

Isaac Lyons well, integy makes aluminum ones. I don’t know what the price is, as I don’t have them.

[@isaaclyonsf1]

The RC Genius, OK thanks

[@user-dz2jv4in5z]

Why would you keep it brushed?!

[@TheRCGenius]

R A F A E L just a personal preference 😉👍

[@superaidenproductions1870]

For aluminum everything but the aarms just get rpm, aluminum ones are to heavy, in my opinion.

[@TheRCGenius]

Super Aiden Link productions thanks for the comment! These aluminum A-arms actually aren’t that heavy. They are drilled out in the center to reduce weight. Thank you for watching!

[@BananaDucshortz]

Aluminum a arms is just a bad idea. Learned from experience. 😉

[@MrFlyingdonut]

What length shocks are on the blue one to make it ride lower

[@TheRCGenius]

I don’t remember the actual length. But they are Integy aluminum shocks for stampede 2WD.

[@ellettron3731]

aluminum a arms is a nono, especially that integy trash. anything that moves or gets hit a lot shouldn't be aluminum, unless its strictly a street car

[@brockboddygames461]

Been in the hobby for 4 years but still is a brushed boi

[@BananaDucshortz]

How? Lol. Get a brushless and never look back. Brushed is great for plenty of things, but the difference in power is night and day. Sorry for reiterating what I'm sure you've heard probably 100 times before. Cheers. 😉

[@MrDrakePrice]

Bro got more money than sense, how on earth does a brushed Stampede, need all that aluminum?

[@markmcguinness3306]

are front metal a arms good for a traxxas 2wd vxl?

[@TheRCGenius]

Yes they will work.

[@Hashslinger69]

Do all these parts go on the 4wd version

[@TheRCGenius]

Some of them yes. But not all. The shocks will be the same. The castor blocks are not. If you go on Integy, or any parts site for that matter, and put the type of vehicle you have in the sorted search, you will find the compatible parts.

[@Hashslinger69]

@@TheRCGenius ok thank you very much

[@Hashslinger69]

What shocks do you have

[@TheRCGenius]

Helion full aluminum shocks for Stampede 2WD/4x4.

[@tonyboi6961]

Aluminum a arms are trash af there more for looks. But they suck cuz once u crash they bend hella. Get rpm plastic arms there flex is insane they literally never break

[@TheRCGenius]

I do have some RPM’s, and I agree they are great. However, I’ve had the aluminum arms for years, and I’ve never had a breakage yet. I bash pretty hard too 🤟

[@gearznbeerz6820]

Bashing without the protective body probably not the smartest of ideas

[@blakeg4166]

An rc genius would buy aluminum driveshafts. Why buy 3 of the same truck and why not spend the money on a better truck that's brushless/not a traxxas?

[@Seanboatfishing]

I don’t have a stampede but I have a slash 2 wd and stampede is like slash Please don’t laugh at my name

[@TheRCGenius]

Door gaming cool man! No worries! 😁👍

[@Seanboatfishing]

The RC Genius haha

[@chadbrunnemer8068]

Oh god not integy! Integy is trash go with rpm

[@danielrouxel5696]

I dont want plastic though

[@toddbertram6556]

Aluminum A Arms are absolutely the worst choice possible. The proline a arms are the best plastics. Aluminum a arms trash the bulkhead and transmission housing. Always create the weakest link to the plastics. Rpm doesn't break because they are 100% nylon and are similar to driving a wet noodle. They dont break but they provide no stiffness. Casters and hub carriers are fine in aluminum. But never link aluminum a arms to an aluminum bulkhead. A arms and hinge pins are what you want to break not bulkheads and trans housings. Aluminum a arms are the first amateur upgrades. All steel links are good better are titanium links. Steel and titanium are always best over aluminum but often you need to fabricate them yourself and few have that time or machining skills. Anyway, save yourself some money and stay away from aluminum a arms.

[@infomutt2339]

Everything that you said is WRONG!!!!

[@TheRCGenius]

I’m curious how so? I’m glad to hear your opinion.

[@Im0nfarm3rs0nly]

very hard to watch...

[@TheRCGenius]

__ im0nfarm3r0nly May I ask how so?

[@Im0nfarm3rs0nly]

mainly dialogue, lots of um and uh pauses. not a big deal but maybe a couple takes would help. but i don’t make videos so, you’re doing better than me😂

[@EXTREMERC416]

Alluminum arms are terrible idea

[@oldschoolbluesplayer5319]

ZERO reason for the MUSIC ! ! !

[@AsurasWrath164]

Calls himself rc-genius and then goes on to install aluminium h-arms, the most stupid "down"grade there possibly is. Lmao