Traxxas BANDIT | Can it go 70mph?

[@purpleleader55]

I didn’t know RC cars could FLY 😂😂

[@thevintagehifiambassador8524]

I have a feeling that the 2 of you are full of humility. Your way of talking and acting, very humble.

[@redbanditracing]

Thank you, we appreciate that a lot.

[@jeremymiller2340]

Itll get 70. Just a bit of peak and tweaking!!

[@deezrcz]

Great video! With a longer full throttle run and a couple tweaks I see it hitting 70. Tomley RC achieved 70 with only the wing removed and a aftermarket 33t pinion. I suggest removing the wing and wheelie bar. They just create resistance and extra weight. You don’t need them anyways for speed runs. If it gets unstable or the wheels lift bail out of the run! I will be purchasing a bandit vxl soon to try and hit 70 myself with only the pinion change. I will of course share the results.

[@redbanditracing]

Removing the wing made it very unstable, we tried. We have plans with new motors 😉

[@therealsyxx]

I just got my first nice rc car. Its this sams exact kind. Trying to learn about the gears. Thanks for the video.

[@redbanditracing]

That’s awesome, you’ll enjoy it a lot. Always remember if you plan on high speed runs to pace yourself. Make a pass or two then check the motor temperature. We run a 31T pinion with a 76T spur. Higher gears, braking hard after a pass, and slow braking all cause excessive heat.

[@bubba-zfg6452]

Gotta keep that front end down. Put some weight in front that mite help get to 70mph

[@redbanditracing]

Weights come off, too fast. In the process of adding splitter or bumper to help with aerodynamics.

[@bubba-zfg6452]

I have confidence you guys will break 70mph

[@davidrivero7943]

14 mm hex adapters, Hoons belted tires & ballooning will go away. Nice run , fellas .!

[@redbanditracing]

I’ll check those out, thank you

[@NoodlesNJ1]

The two things I noticed right away, the drivers side front shock is missing the spring retainer tainer, and the wheelie bar should have the rubber tires or the rubber slip ons. Fun Video, good job!! Subscribed

[@redbanditracing]

We have some plans for speed runs this summer. Better wheelie bar, and different motor/ESC combo.

[@waltergleaton7654]

Get you a rustler a 4×4

[@redbanditracing]

We have the Rustler 4x4 VXL

[@bluedove6769]

Oh do you mean the other car that’s in this video? 😂😂

[@hasanjemmott9492]

Take off the wing

[@redbanditracing]

We will be trying different things to increase the speed. But we want to hit 70 MPH with the bandit stock.

[@davidrivero7943]

Tape a line 1/2" down back of spoiler & same on both sides & cut top excess off. Works better , maintains a stock look.

[@tommyhendrix-p1h]

Nice video I just bought a bandit what battery did u use and was it the stock motor

[@redbanditracing]

Stock, Traxxas 3s 5000

[@calebthomas5411]

dang it of course they stopped making the vxl version of the car apparently they were easy to work on and very light which would've been perfect for me do you have any other Rc that's kinda similar fun to drive but easy to work on and light ? I'm in a wheelchair btw lol

[@redbanditracing]

Yeah we’re hoping they bring it back but it’s not looking good. I think you’d love the Jato 4x4 that just came out. The VXL model will be around January 2025. BANDIT XL-5 is still a good buggy

[@alainbellemare2168]

Air going under would make it float , less friction on the ground therefore faster

[@alainbellemare2168]

Take the spoiler off you don t need it in straight line and it create drag

[@FrightNight47]

I have the bandit and the stock tires suck but if you change them it is pretty nice in my opinion but. I personally don't need to go 70 mph or really want to but if you want to I can see why that is quite annoying. But really if I'm honest I'ts a great rc car.

[@redbanditracing]

Very true, we love doing speed runs for you guys. It’s such a nice buggy off road, very universal and dependable.

[@PaverSavers813]

anacodas in the rear no wing.. and a lighter 4000 battery 3s trx

[@redbanditracing]

Good idea, less weight, but I’ve tried no wing it becomes very uncontrollable

[@robertruiz5417]

Lossen the slipper clutch it will preventwheelies

[@adventuresoftigtourettesin5885]

Traxxas should be sued - false claim of 70+ stock out of the box - they don’t even make the suggested 33 t pinion and you guys ran a 35! - I know it can do 70 but ANY car can with the right mods

[@redbanditracing]

Your right, they advertise 70 mph with a 33T but don’t offer that pinion. And with a 35T it still barely hits 70. Most RC cars would of past that speed. You can’t keep that front end down, I’ve tried weight which helps, but slows the car down a little. Even tried the wing mod.

[@OverlandSubaru]

Depends on the battery (mah and c rating) and 35t might be overgeared. I'd run a 120c minimum battery (5ah)