Traxxas 1/10 Brushless Systems Comparison | 2S

Traxxas recently released their BL-2S system-a brand new brushless power system that runs on a 2S LiPO. But can it compete with the VXL Velineon system, which has more torque and speed, but also gets a lot hotter? Today, we test question with our two Bigfoots, which are equipped with each system.
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Link to Traxxas Bigfoots (newest model at time of upload): m.traxxas.com/products/models...
Link to Traxxas VXL System: m.traxxas.com/products/parts/...
eBay Listing for Traxxas BL-2S system: www.ebay.com/itm/335126047455
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History of the Pink Stampede:
It started out as Ford’s first Traxxas Bigfoot, which he went half-and-half on cost with our dad to get. Less than a year later, he got mad at me because I yelled at him for hitting my Bigfoot at full throttle, and stormed inside, leaving his Bigfoot outside the door of the garage. For some reason, he expected me to bring it in for him.
I did not, and 2 hours later, when our mom was backing out the car, the Bigfoot was crushed under the wheel, utterly annihilating the body and breaking several parts. For some reason, instead of buying the parts that would fix it, Ford decided to just buy a new Bigfoot, and his old one became a parts truck that we (mainly me) took parts off of to fix ours.
However, 1 1/2 years after that, we decided to fix it up, and bought all the parts that we’d been taking from it to fix ours, and fixed it for our sister. When our dad got his Bronco (which is a Stampede 2WD that has yet to appear on the channel), the pink body for it was given to our sister. To this day, the front left wheel is bent into an oval shape, and the rear body mounts are bent backwards.

[@jimk962]

Keep up the good work. Good video everyone who is involved. Fjb!

[@Intoxrox]

Cool video! Keep up the good work!

[@FalconfireRC]

Thanks. Any suggestions for what I should do next?

[@Intoxrox]

What's the run time for the new 2s system?@@FalconfireRC

[@FalconfireRC]

@@Intoxrox Undetermined at the moment (at least in ordinary driving conditions). Cold saps power from the LiPO and running them through snow shortens the run time, as it strains the electronics so more energy is used. In ordinary driving conditions, and depending on the driving style, it would probably have comparable, or better run time than the VXL system (40+ minutes with a 5,800mah 2S). It’s also worth noting that the LiPO I run in this is 5,000mah, not 5,800.

[@RickyRacer59]

Gearing, battery, TSM VS TQI, possible maintenance issues on each truck vs new unused trucks makes a big difference so hard to really draw a conclusion. I like the vent holes on the BL2S but sand and debris can get in there and cause issues. Being sealed is why I’m partial to the VXL. My 2cents. What you really accomplished was showing how fun RC bashing can be. Good job!!! Hope you get lots of views.

[@FalconfireRC]

Both trucks have been maintained the same, the gearing is at what the two motors should reasonably be able to handle (though the VXL runs a lot hotter than BL-2S so it might not be able to handle the 19T in summer), TSM and TQi are the same radio system (I assume you meant TSM vs TQ), but the only thing it changed is how well the truck can drive straight. I’ve driven the BL-2S in sand recently and there’s no sign of any sand getting inside it, so I do t really think stuff getting in is a problem. However, I do see where you’re coming from. There are quite a few differences between the two trucks, but I think what we said still stands. The VXL has way too much power for the 2WD Stampede, and since there’s no way we know of to decrease its torque, even with the Link app, the BL-2S is a better fit for this truck, but VXL would be better for 4x4’s. Thanks for watching and thanks for your feedback.

[@RickyRacer59]

TQ vs TQi with TSM When you use the Bluetooth link module you can tone down the percentage of throttle and the braking. This can balance performance. The one pro you mentioned on the vxl is you can use a 3s battery which would also include much faster speed. The vxl might get hotter by your experience but my experience has been it really depends on ambient temperature, gearing and surface you are bashing or racing on. Like grass, thick vs cut short, sand, loose gravel or dirt etc.. I appreciate your opinions but disagree with your conclusion. I have been buying product from an online place called Jenny’s RC. They have BL-S2 motor and ESC for $106 And VXL ESC and motor for $118 I personally cannot justify buying a slower setup for just $12 saving when I can simply retune the vxl to be less crazy fast when I could never tune the BL-S2 to be any where near as fast as a VXL. Plus I love the crazy fast !!! Thanks for the video and keep em coming. I’ve subscribed and can’t wait to see what you put out next.

[@FalconfireRC]

Like I said before, I see where you’re coming from. The main issue I have with the VXL system in these trucks is that there’s not really much capability for decreasing punch other than loosening the slipper clutch-which we don’t like to have to do. Even with the link app, I’m unaware of any way to reduce punch (and I’ve checked several times). Plus, 3S in this truck would be nuts. Way too much power. Perhaps if they had the Magnum 272R, but I still think 2S would be the best voltage to run. Thanks for subscribing! What do you think I should do next? I haven’t shown my Hoss properly in video yet, so maybe I should do a video on it.

[@tonyjimenez7137]

Good video I run radio control myself

[@JonnyJetson754]

If you change to a electric Rustler chassis it’s a secret low center gravity 4 the stampede. Good video comparing the 3 trucks. Thanks 👍

[@FalconfireRC]

Your welcome. I wish we could have done more comparison stuff for the XL-5, but as I said, our sister refused to help us and it’s extremely awkward to drive with two transmitters.

[@jwfergf]

should i buy a bigfoot or a 2wd brushed stampede?

[@FalconfireRC]

The only differences are the body and the tires. The body on the Bigfoot is licensed and also weaker because of its boxy design (it tends to crack around the cab and corners of the front and back). It is also double the cost of the Stampede’s body to replace ($80 vs $40). In my opinion, the Talon tires of the ordinary Stampede are better than the Bigfoot’s, at least on grass and loose surfaces because they hook up better and have foam inserts. Unless you really like the body design of the Bigfoot, I would get the Stampede. Hope this helps

[@jwfergf]

thanks! i was confused on which to buy because i like the body of the big foot but i was wondering if it was worth the extra 30 bucks@@FalconfireRC

[@JJplaz]

what is your gearing

[@FalconfireRC]

In this video, the BL-2S truck has 21/90 and the VXL truck has 19/90. Now both trucks have 21/90 gearing. We plan to re-make this video soon for a more even/accurate comparison.

[@dveightdeprave3415]

The shock's are shot on the vxl, rebuild or get a new set, then re do the test.. tsm isn't why it doesn't track straight

[@FalconfireRC]

The truck is 2 1/2 years old and the shocks have never been serviced so that makes sense.

[@alanlocklear4951]

The music is to loud it covers what you are saying

[@FalconfireRC]

Sorry about that. I’ll fix it next video. All is as saying at the end there was ‘Like and subscribe if you enjoyed or found this video helpful. This is a new channel and it would help lot. Comment down below if you have any ideas for what I should do next.’

[@paulsimons1164]

I can't understand a word you're saying

[@FalconfireRC]

Funny, cause nobody else has said they have issues hearing me, except for one person who said they can’t understand me at the end because of the music.

[@mikeruizesparza1514]

That was befote TSM i believe

[@FalconfireRC]

The BL-2S truck has TSM. The VXL truck doesn’t. We plan on redoing this comparison once my brother gets TSM for the VXL truck, and I get new rear tires for the BL-2S truck