Is this Issue Unacceptable from TRAXXAS?

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[@TomleyRC]

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[@dexterbeattie7884]

I love mine got one from your first run on that shirt

[@incorrectbeans]

lol cheecky but wholy deserved in my bumble opinion

[@grrfy]

Got any Traxxarse tee''s ?

[@unloveableandre]

getting 403 error

[@anthonyolds1226]

As an official arrma fanboy, I approve this.

[@stance_wrks8129]

7 thousand year old transmitter LMAO bro i laughed way to hard at that

[@discipleoftheword1785]

I want to laugh but I have one too.

[@TomleyRC]

I mean 7000 yrs is close enough right? 😅

[@offsetrc]

😅😅😅

[@iflyrcmike]

@@TomleyRC We were all thinking it.. lol

[@EriMCardenasRC]

@@TomleyRCTraxxas seems to be in love with their “Late 90’s” Tech they’re the Tamiya of the USA

[@RC-4-LIFE]

The biggest difference between you and Kev Talbot is that you actually say “What the heck are you doing Traxxas?” Instead of claiming everything they make is the best! Don’t get me wrong I like his channel but I believe it’s lost something over the years. Your channel however has gotten better while still staying true to the hobby and what should come in a $400+ vehicle! An updated transmitter (the 7000yr old line had me 😂), a metal servo and motor heat sink with fan! Also actually contacting Traxxas, like in your Bandit video, and questioning the gearing for the claimed MPH on their boxes! Hats off to you and cheers! Brilliant channel and one of the best in my opinion! Thanks from Ohio USA!

[@reznya2700]

You sound hurt...... Yeah this dude hates Traxxas vs Kelvin not being bais.... You seem hurt and bais as well....

[@austinkoeppen6122]

​@@reznya2700 *biased

[@BigFatCone]

Kevin is a very lonely person. I bet you had someone like him back in school. You know, the kid that no one really liked but he had all the cool toys and video games, and was quick to tell his expensive Transformers toys were so much more fun than the "cheap-ass" Ninja Turtles they other kids had. Pretty much the antithesis of Phil, whose motto seems to be "You don't have to spend premium amounts of money to have premium amounts of fun".

[@jeffnewhart491]

​@@reznya2700traxxass is garbage fanboy. Biased against junk?... Deal with it.

[@206beastman]

@@RC-4-LIFE Traxxas is not hard to get a hold of they pick up and will walk u thru whatever

[@jonjacob1962]

As much money as Traxxas charges for their 10+ year old tech. They should ABSOLUTELY have a fan already installed. Honestly. Every high-speed rc vehicle should have both motor AND controller fans. They should also have better servo's. It is 2024. There is NO reason for a factory servo to only last 6 months to a year with regular use. That isn't just a Traxxas thing either.

[@rotten2209]

Let's be real, fans are useless. If it's that big of a deal for you, they're around $10...

[@loganfritzsche8439]

Or even better, the traxxas 540 heat sink fits most of the vxl motors that make them run a lot cooler. It's not that big of deal.

[@CheapCheerful]

They're not even trying, won't be long until the Chinese brands make the best stuff. They're getting damn good already.

[@loganfritzsche8439]

@@CheapCheerful the quality may be nice, but something that won't happen for a long time is those Chinese brands keeping up with the traxxas parts department. The spares, upgraded parts, etc, is unmatched.

[@loum7008]

@rotten2209 Agreed. But an RTR for a newbie should just have a fan. Arrma should have fans too. Although those don't run crazy hot like this one.

[@wyvern4588]

I used to work at a hobby shop about 12 years ago. Funny to see nothing has changed with Traxxas, and it was the same for the 2 years I was there.

[@philstudt3511]

Couldn't agree more on the radio... It's time.. 👍

[@TomleyRC]

I’ll be a little happier with them when they do lol

[@MrGoat73]

The Traxxas design team need to put plenty of pictures of the CEN Racing Puma on their mood board for inspiration……

[@boduke9428]

So it's basically the same as the Slash VXL? It can't run 3s without being really hot and thermaling constantly until you add a fan. Even the Ultimate doesn't come with one.

[@TomleyRC]

I guess so… never had a normal Slash. Only the Maxx Slash

[@50pAndie2pounds2]

@TomleyRC Whhhaaaattttttt?? You've missed out there dude 😲🫣

[@Frankredline]

Very true once you gear up the vxl 3s on any traxxas 4x4 they do tend to heat up quickly. At that point i change out the motor and esc system.

[@RC-4-LIFE]

@@Frankredlinekinda defeats the purpose of getting the VXL right?🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jeremybennett5547]

I’ve never run a VXL on 3s but as hot as the entire system gets on 2s I can’t imagine they would last long on 3s

[@janstenger6230]

As always a down to earth and honest review! We are waiting for two of those for a while now, there's a problem with older models containing asbestos so there's a import stop here. At least we have enough time to get the motor fans!

[@TomleyRC]

It’s a really nice car… just a shame it’s not quite their

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

basically a Rustler with a Ford body 420 bucks no fans, no threaded shocks, no center diff they better wake up and actually create something new and actually test stuff the Maxx Slash is an over priced disappointment

[@donniemarks94]

Anything else 1/10 and 3s is basically the same but I agree they should add fans

[@Blehme]

You forgot servo and honestly updates to the VXL because it's outdated... Other 3s electronics perform so much better for a much lower price at this point. The thing is, the base of their cars aren't bad and i wouldn't mind this if they updated other aspects like you said. Other companies do the same thing and just have minor updates. But Traxxas charges massive amounts of money for the exact same crappy parts people have been begging for upgrades for years at this point. I love my 2WD slash and Maxx, but that's because they have everything upgraded besides the chassis lol.

[@TomleyRC]

I loved driving it... but when you look at what you actually get, it's certainly about 20% (or more) over priced

[@Blehme]

@@TomleyRC Thats the thing though. Your planning upgrades to make a Traxxas work out of the box. I know most manufacturers have a really crappy servo (both Traxxas and Arrma are going to break straight away) but Traxxas your also likely to start upgrading parts to simply make it a functional product. Arrma does a bit better here, but they struggle with a heavy chassis and under powered electronics (except that 4s outcast, that things is nuts!)... So pretty much the same cost for either you invest in. I just wish they would stop upgrading cheap plastic manufacturer parts and invest in some solid changes for their customers. Now they have some serious competition nipping at their heals and we're starting to see them trying a little, but mostly just rebadging and not the important parts for a better product like other companies are... So we'll see what happens i guess :)

[@AllInRc1971]

L2thewhatrever, your MaxSlash videos are why I unsubbed your channel. I have two of them and know how to tune and drive.

[@ChrisKnowlesTube]

Great video as always. The VXL does run so hot on 3S. I have the Slash running on dirt and had to fit a fan and heat sink to keep it cool. I used a 3r party on for about $15 off Amazon. It’s solved all the heat issues, even with on of those mesh body protectors to keep the dirt out. I do want the Fiesta body, but will buy a clear one and create my own paint scheme.

[@shanefetterolf6707]

As usual, seems Traxxas should add a few more asterisks to their claims

[@taterbot2006]

And arrma should stop advertising their cars as tough. They break so much it's unreal.

[@maszkalman3676]

@@taterbot2006 Yeah my arrma cooked it's esc in a week it was an arrma infraction mega so not evne the top end version so it wasn't overpowered....

[@IISG93II]

​@@taterbot2006 I agree, as a fan of Arrma vehicles. For example, their latest Kraton 6S EXB "Extreme Bash" is so fragile. Diff cups, drive shafts, arms, all pretty common weak points. Doesn't even take a hard bashing to break. Durability is superior in Traxxas vehicles generally. I had a Maxx 4S and that thing, while it had its issues, was near indestructable. I really dislike Traxxas as a company though, and I sold all my Traxxas vehicles except my XRT.

[@MrGoldmember2]

“Uh, that doesn’t look like 60 mile an hour” sent me 😂 Good to see pointy back but free my homie Alan!

[@R6Dave11]

I'm glad you found a Traxxas that you like ! I built up a Rally from the brushed version to VXL. I put cooling fans on the motor and ESC, I think I'm running a 15T pinion and it's been perfect.

[@loum7008]

Is there any advantage to starting with a vlx over a brushed version? Are the other components different. What else did you swap out? No gyro/stability receiver I'm assuming. Thanks for the info. I only have Traxxas crawlers at this time

[@R6Dave11]

@@loum7008 faster, better run time and TSM capable.

[@noahsrcs1808]

Wow I'm impressed by that handling! Does make me realise that even concrete rallying / bashing can be cracking great fun!

[@AndrewSury]

I bought a pair of these on release date earlier this year and love therm. Great parking lot bashers. I took one and put the XO1 6s Castle esc on a 25T pinion with a slipper eliminator and got 89 on 4s.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it’s a really nice well set up (and fast) car. Just not quite their in terms of electronics

[@loum7008]

That's cool with just an ESC change! Did it run too hot? Could you make a few passes? Alot of guys have extra 4S ESC's that could do the same. (Like me) You just might have tipped the scale for me. I already have Traxxas TRX4 crawlers with a Bluetooth link remote. I can put the road car on that remote. Thanks for the info!

[@AndrewSury]

@@TomleyRC , Phil, I have so many Traxxas electronics in plastic shoe boxes because at least 35 of my Traxxas don't have stock electronics. They are cheap when you already have them ;)

[@JonnieB.]

Considering their premium price and litigation happy patent department, this shouldn’t be a problem. It should do what they say out of the box, and it doesn’t, and certainly wouldn’t reliably with that kind of heat

[@CANNINGRC]

Tomley, you know you love traxxas 🎉🎉

[@chickenfist1554]

RC selling points always make me laugh, especially Traxxass's. Taking the most simple things and making them sound fancy. Comes with: TSM - Tentative Stupidity Management Cast aluminium 'wet' drivetrain lubricated with filtered gypsy tears New 'Incendiary' TM propulsion system featuring built in egg frying capabilities x4 Petroleum infused rubber gripping devices for maximum spin Ergonomic handheld vehicle control system with built in wankonometry Limited edition body designed by the pupils at Rushden Blind school 😂😂

[@joedipietro2559]

It's probably the best yet from Traxxas 🤣🤣🤣 yeah they love all the fancy Nancy writing on the packaging and all the hyped up commercialism. Advertising in other words . I'm actually surprised though that the car got up to within 1 mile of it's claimed top end. And the servo actually didn't fail during the filming of this video. This has got to be a first for Traxxas. Maybe they were listening to what everybody has been saying? I'm actually impressed though. It's got potential and let's face it, who doesn't modify their RC cars with aftermarket parts? The easiest way is to keep the Traxxas plugs but solder in a different servi to the plug lead unless you want to spend big dollars to just replace all the Traxxas electrics. Not bad though 👌

[@PeasantNo.471]

😂gipsy tears lubricaton

[@RoostedFilms]

"New heavy duty" just means new updated but said in a much more trqxxas way. Everything comes HD now 😂 now let's go smash that 60 mph 🙄

[@TomleyRC]

Haha.. yeah, i’m trying to be fair 😅

[@alantaylor353]

I'll never pass up an opportunity to mention how my Slash Raptor 2wd broke a rear driveshaft on only it's SECOND lipo.!!! The "Extreme Heavy Duty" ones cost me £12 EACH.!!! That was £28 after P&P.!! Still, it's turned out to be one of my favorite RCs, I've had it for a couple of years, I've had all sorts of different bodies & motors in it.. It's proven to be actually very durable since it crapped the bed on its first day.!😉

[@tvon4966]

@@alantaylor353Mip x duty on my rustler about 5 years ago never ever looked back once

[@rcmarylandmillz8390]

​​@alantaylor353 I hit 94 mph with the Heavy duty kit with the traxxas hoss I had them upgrades since they came out mine never broke yet

[@rcmarylandmillz8390]

Naw I put them to the test bashing in at 94 mph speed they are Heavy duty 2 years no problems

[@SpookyGreg85]

My Rustler did the same thing, high speed pinion and it'd go into thermal shutdown, on pavement.... Swapped out the VXL for a Castle Creations, haven't had a problem since

[@dylanwhite6539]

Personally I think traxxas should make a “pro controller” that mimics the Dx6c or something

[@bluezhawg2104]

My MJX 14301 has fans and a gyro for under 200 dollars. It’s a hoot and at that price point I can afford three MJX models.

[@nowayjose20]

“This Traxxas is OKAY, but it’s certainly no WL TOYS!!” - Phil

[@OmniMan_Racing]

They are fast after you change the electronics out 🤣 i managed 127mph on 6s, stock body, stock plastic cvd's. 133 on 8s but that run was cut short with a epic crash

[@OmniMan_Racing]

@@younggrasshopper-apprentice broken parts here and there but it's been rebuilt and turned down into a street basher. I have video of it on my channel just have to go back about 10 months

[@PhilipCockram]

Good review . Heat is the Enemy in RC . Unless you're running nitro , LOL. These issues are not new from them , I remember having one of their ESCs blow up because I changed gearing 2 teeth once . Thankfully , but after much ado, they sent a replacement , with the stern warning to never change stock gearing .

[@SteadfastRC]

all of these new 3s rigs need a fan, all of my arrma 3s rigs are super hot after bashing with no fan, its not just traxxas.

[@wellcrc-6703]

We install 1/8 4068-4074 can 6s motors in ours and run them on 4s. I have a 2300kv kyosho speedhouse motor in mine and it BARELY gets warm. Tighten slipper to the max. Change out the plastic bushing and motor mount. Youll be solid.

[@ferdis7]

$600(US) for a infamously terrible electric powertrain, *and* a plastic gear servo? I'll never understand why people buy anything Traxxas

[@alantaylor353]

The Maverick Quantum RX costs £224...keep that in mind.! 😉 😉 It's also got a Hobbywing max 10, 120 amp, 4S ESC, a 3674, 2200kv motor, runs mod 1 gearing, has a centre diff, has belted tyres that last for ages, will do almost 50 stock & 60 mph when you gear it up & stays nice & cool due to having a nice alloy heatsink.!! They drive fantastically, they're very durable & the bodies aren't as weak as some say. Mines around 8 months old, I've used it often, I've driven it hard, in all weather, on all surfaces & apart from needing the pillow ball hubs/knuckles/blocks? replaced due to being worn & a couple of small cracks in the body where the front wheel arches meet the body, it's still all original.!!! Amazingly enough I'M STILL ON THE ORIGINAL TYRES.!!! That's unheard of unless it's a crawler or an MT, I usually go through a set of tyres within a week or two, especially on road style tyres... I'm EXTREMELY impressed with them, so much so I've started using them on my other 1/8, 6S cars & they're doing a great job too.!! It also won't make you sick when you look at it.! 😉 😁 Like I say, keep that in mind when you're buying your next RC rally car.!

[@dreamy-topic9857]

Man idk what it is but watching your videos with your accent is just relaxing to me as a us guy lol keep up the cool vids man I’m all for it

[@willanderson5088]

Traxxas is where I got my start and they do make some cool stuff but definitely time to refresh their body liveries and maybe try to knock a few buck off. Way way over priced when KZbin is a far better option then their customer support

[@Clavitz1]

It's like they are becoming the Activision of RC cars. Barely change/upgrade a thing and then do a release or new creation.

[@runklestiltskin_2407]

This thing looks cheaper than the Chinese stuff. The electronics, the blue plastics they look really cheap.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, agree

[@louisianahighball4705]

Have you ever owned a traxxas?

[@loganfritzsche8439]

Traxxas stuff is arguably more durable than an arrma. Traxxas chassis don't bend. And not to mention their parts are a hell of a lot cheaper than arrma. And, in all of my years of owning rc cars, I have never had a traxxas part break other than the body on an ancient rustler, which was inevitable.

[@19coyote5oh9]

@@runklestiltskin_2407 Traxxas is really overpriced old tech and looks cheap as hell!

[@rcmaniacandmore.8292]

Never judge a book by the cover

[@MatrixRC]

Love the Traxxas Rally. Will be getting a couple of these with pro graphix body’s. Add this to my limited edition Valentino Rossi. I live around a 16T pinion but it’s the motor. I have 3 of the Vxl motors and all geared the same and 1 out of the 3 gets hot for some strange reason. I don’t think Traxxas would admit it’s a faulty motor but they do have a good warranty if you can identify the issue very quickly. I’m glad they revamped it. And I’m going to find out if I could fit XO-1 version 2 high velocity drive shafts on this Rally like I did for its previous versions. Because so far I’m unstoppable in the races against ARRMA road vehicles in the neighborhood races.😮

[@rc-dom-uk]

good review. it’s a shame traxxas couldn’t have thought of a new livery , especially as they do such a nice job on the trx 4 .

[@stevenmilsom1]

Love the close-up watch reveal. ⌚️

[@TomleyRC]

😇

[@Xjeepguy]

I just got one of these yesterday. I love running it, but I did notice it got pretty hot. Fans should be standard for the motor and ESC at that price.

[@sutton4791]

The transmitter is so big. They designed a carrying handle on top. How thoughtful of them.😄

[@BobPavlow]

That thing is awesome. I love traxxas, Arrma, Losi, etc, they all have awesome RC’s. But I agree that if traxxas is gonna charge us premium prices for their cars, at least add heat sinks and cooling fans. They’re cheap as heck to buy. So why not just factory install them?

[@rotten2209]

Because they're "cheap as heck"...

[@jakejager]

The one thing Traxxas has going for it is their stuff is generally known for being super tough. My Xmaxx is absolutely tougher than any of my other RC's and the majority of my stuff is Aarma. As far as the heat there are aftermarket heat syncs that you can slap on the motor and I'd tighten the slipper a bit more as you increase the gear ratio...on top of installing a heat syncs, you can get one with a fan for less than. $10 on Amazon. I had the same issue with my Aarma Senton and Kraton out of the box when I geared them up

[@Pablo668]

Good review Phil. Yeah that motor is a worry. I was wondering if that guard on the back of the motor was rubbing the driveshaft, but looking through the vid that doesn't seem to be the case. The driveshaft would likely have a wear mark if that does happen. I dunno, maybe check the driveline so see if it is moving freely.

[@TomleyRC]

I don’t think anything was rubbing. I guess the slipper was not as tight as it should be, and my ‘over enthusiastic’ launching just was a little too much 😅

[@nj2033]

The Rustler and Slash have the same heat issue where the center driveshaft meets the rear diff... Commonly melts the plastic.

[@rotten2209]

Tekno axles are $20-30...

[@rcgoodtimes6657]

I used to only run my Vxl 4x4 slash on 2S, and I always used a motor and ESC fan. Once you start getting into 3S on the Vxl fans are mandatory unless you just upgrade to a castle system

[@exp2tr10t]

The way it roosts and squeals as it drives makes me think of a wild pig. Kinda funny!

[@johntuff]

The slipper clutch seems like it needs tightening on 3S and the 19t pinion.

[@mozambique32762]

i have the same plastic gear servo in my slash when i bought it 6 years ago never had a problem so I never thought about a new one

[@bllarz3621]

Well, it can go 60 out of the box but it overheats within 5 minutes, had to swap my 19t gear for a 15t just to drive it for more then 10 min.

[@rasheedjohnson9361]

I totally get where your coming from on this car even the body slows it down I swapped to hoons a center diff and added fans for esc and motor it's it probably the most fun and easy car to drive

[@tommygunnz450]

How are these companys getting away with plastic drive shafts on 1/8 and 1/10 cars?

[@sargev55]

I run a good esc and twin motor fans on mine. I basically run a slash ultimate converted into a sort of back slash and do very well in open 1/10 classes. I run 2s though because thats our limit for 1/10 classes but I do run the high speed gearing and the esc and motor must have cooling or it will thermal. As far as the slipper clutch goes on the 3s vxl line I always go all the way tight, and 1/4 turn back off.

[@WowoodogPlays]

My slash also has a problem with an overheating motor, it actually smoldered some leaved that got court under the motor at one point 😕😕

[@Bigfoot0510]

do a comparison between this and Maverick Quantum RX Flux 4S and see if twice the price is twice as nice

[@jasonhowell9589]

Traxxas says basically turned into your beginners RC car it's the one you buy your kid he breaks and then you just move on to something better

[@AmpRC]

My first mod was replacing the battery hold down with the Traxxas tall version, which will work for small or tall lipos. It should be standard equipment

[@basementracer]

I demand Pete and Rubber chickens join forces in all video's MR Tomley Sir! They are your crew!

[@snjert8406]

Damn. It should either not get this hot or have a fan on it. Maybe a little air scoop at the top of the body would've helped too?

[@erikd6124]

Coolest running rc car Ive got is a slash 2wd with a kyosho brushless sytem from their 1:9 buggy. 2400kv. Its like a 42mm motorn I bröove. I run it on 2s and the top speed is quite low. 3s works greeat too. Low kv, low RPM and a large motor is a good starting ground for low temps.

[@alfredyost7972]

I like mine, I got the slower brushless one and then decided to up grade the parts. Doing that is actually more expensive. Traxxas does make a battery mount for this car so that it can take 3s batteries. I just one today. The part number is: 7426X. It does not cost very much. Thoughts?

[@CenReaper.]

Traxxas electronics is like Samsung's processors. With a car you also get a free room heater.

[@thatguysjdm9416]

A linear power band allows smooth support for rally obstacles. Also you won’t spin out of control for trying to reach top speed

[@TrashCanNinja87]

You should also get the metal bearing adapter for the slipper clutch which should also come with the car.

[@s109apache7]

Traxxas 3s systems have been notoriously known for getting hot even on somthing as small as the mini e revo they get hot very quick

[@MCsCreations]

Well... Not bad of a car, Phil... Not bad at all!!! But the price... Ouch! 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@angelledesma1195]

My Raptor R on 3S with the stock gearing would overheat and shut down in under 10 min of just a couple of speed runs on dry ground. it wasn't even on the hottest of days in Texas.

[@notsmirkis]

driving on the high speed pinion is like riding your bike in the highest speed gear all the time. its fast when you are moving but slow to get up there and takes a lot of energy at lower speeds.

[@StewartChambers]

nice Cleetus t-shirt chap!

[@TomleyRC]

Hell yeah Brother 😎🤟

[@speedboostr]

Traxxas are scammers with propriety batteries connection and the id battery which will only charge with traxxas charger neither of which are supplied when buying into the scam.

[@mattster197]

It is the LCG Slash Chassis. I have it and was just thinking that looks identical. My Slash is a beast! JConcepts makes a great replacement honeycomb motor mount and fan combination that is stellar for the VXL. Really helps with keeping her cool.

[@speedsoft101]

Love the McFarland shirt got the same one !

[@rctezluh42069]

Hey Tomley is that bike up in the wall the bike you had when you were a tike mate, if so that is really cool man, really cool

[@CheapCheerful]

Just seeing Tomley's Model 3 there, got a M3 LR myself. Anybody who is big into RC cars really ought to buy an EV for their next car. They're basically the same thing, and it's bloody fantastic! Edit: 100% agree, sick of the over-the-top graphics. Makes it look like a silly toy, needs to look like it means business!

[@IROC-RC]

If you plan to keep it trash the electronics and the slipper clutch. Get the Center differential from the Traxxas Hoss and put 1 million weight oil and you'll love the truck!

[@dstjamesrc6395]

Love the Rally and how it drives. They really should include fans for the motor and esc at the price point imo.

[@jojo-._.]

Man traxxas transmitters are ass. Mine gave up on range after 2 days. I mean I upgraded directly but wanted to use that tx for something else!

[@TomleyRC]

They are certainly one of the worst RTR transmitters about

[@unclecritter]

I could give you some build specs to turn it into your new favorite rally car! Ive turned my snapon st into a 4s monster that's a blastbto drive! It's almost just as much fun on 3s to be fair, one of my favorite rc's

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

I have the original Rally that came out when they were wider. I absolutely love that car... Bashes and speed all in one. It handles so good on dirt... And drifts so well...

[@mattgrieve774]

Tighten the slipper! Was the slipper and motor getting so hot because it was slipping too much and allowing the motor to rotate more than necessary to get to speed?

[@wikyWargaming]

TSM definitely robs power and top end. If you want to go faster and still maintain some traction control, turn the TSM down to a little below 25%.

[@bugsy742]

The 1980s transmitter though! 😮😅

[@chrisvda7277]

And add the optional centre diff lol They should come with fans for the electronics. Your looking at £60ish ontop. And £60ish for centre diff seems a bit high too.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah.. it all adds up!

[@eugenejulyan2001]

You need the heat sink for the vxl motors. Awesome little motors but they need proper cooling

[@grandmackdady]

well now you have a slash since it's a lcg slash with different bumpers. i race a slash 4x4 with a 15 tooth with a hcg chassis and a castle 3800kv motor

[@mikehansen9898]

Love the Rally. Ive owned a few now. A couple things, swap the slipper for a Hoss center diff. Get rid of the power plant. Its abhorrently inadequate. They use that same system in a 1/10 touring car.

[@Hannsom7]

man i really like this one!! im so glad you can look around it being a traxxas and give credit where credit is due!!!

[@mikellewis2346]

The vxl motor can handle really high temps. But a good heat sink an fan setup is needed for 3s wide open fun. The esc will also need a fan on it for 3s bashing. Besides that its a great system for what it is.

[@makalania_bdo]

I bought the brushed version and ripped out the stock electronics and put a HW Max10 2400kv combo, AGFRC 24kg servo, aluminum center drive shaft, steel drives shafts, tall battery clamp, set of street tires for street bashing and upgraded aluminum shocks. Super fun car but not as fun as my XRT LOL.

[@citizenone4546]

I run a VXL motor with a Hobbywing 120 amp ESC on 4s. Figured if it would blow anyway it would on 4s. It's been going now a year strong on 4s topping out around 180dg on my laser temp bun after a full 6500mah pack. I honestly don't know why it hasn't melted down yet.

[@Rust_valley_adventures]

I think The last great rally cars was the hobao hyper gts and the mighty thunder tiger ER4 G3 especially on 6s and 2200kv motors ! Its about time arrma released a rally car based on the typhon 6s chassis

[@popuptoaster]

Might be useful to get hold of a FLIR set up for reporting on heat issues, they can be quite pricey but you might be able to pick up a second hand Cat or Blackview phone that has IR for a decent price (Probably other work phone makes that have models with infra red but those the two makes I've had phones from so i know they work)

[@lo2713]

It does look great to drive, aside from the overheating. Gotta agree im not a fan of the looks.

[@RC_guy667]

i mean i put the .8 spur slipper setup with a 23 pinion on my brushed and that thing flys on 2s, keep temps in check of course. i enjoy it. i have the travis pastrana snap on edition

[@DasE30Cuz]

The move is to get a Slash and buy a DeltaPlastik body for it. I have a Peugeot 405 body done up like the Camel Dakar one. 👀 These things really should be 4S. Castle 2400kv with a 16T pinion is bulletproof.

[@ak42069]

Love the James may reference

[@just.jose.youtube]

A solid and fun release from Traxxas with room for improvement. While cashing in with the mandatory fan upgrade... :p keep up the good work sir! :)

[@mountainmandude666]

The ESC shouldn't be that close to the motor. Might be that the heat generated from both being so close and little in the way of ventilation is the main cause of the overheat. See if you can swap the receiver box and ESC positions, might help.

[@bllarz3621]

I've tried almost everything to stop the overheating in my fiesta, the body looks like a spider web with the amount of holes I've put in it, your idea sounds like it would be smart tho

[@davidrivero7943]

Poor thing looks like the watermelon @ the bottom of the pile . Those Traxxas painting toddlers on Acid , again. TY Phil , watch Arrma make us a Rally Car now ¡! 👌😂

[@RustlerbashRC]

This comment is a work of art

[@jaredharris1970]

I have the one with the body pins my only gripe is the body scrapes the ground when I do small jumps

[@joshuasliker6605]

I never ran mine with the slipper clutch. I installed the optional he center diff first

[@NathanStorer-RC]

I think the Traxxas fan is only for the ESC, and it doesn't work too well. Going to have to get an aftermarket fan for it. I have the 4wd Rustler, and running it on 3s gets it sizzling hot on stock gearing.

[@_BrutalRelaxUA]

Good day. Please compare some buggies. You have already made various comparisons with the board where you gave them points for speed, price, etc. I would like to see WLtoys 124016 V2, Rlaarlo AM-D12, ZD DBX-10 and possibly a few more similar models in comparison. Of course, brushless