Traxxas Nitro Rustler - The Oldest Name In Nitro RC Gets a 3.3 Engine - Make Nitro Great Again.

The Nitro Rustler is the oldest RC name in RC the you can still buy new today, that makes it a special RC ad it deserves a place in Nitrogang History! This one is getting a TRX 3.3 instead of the stock 2.5, we need more more speed and more power, but most importantly MORE SMOKE. This is a step in the right direction, I am making nitro great again!.
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[@Rayrayman111]

Just added a rustler to my collection. Had a few as a kid and loved it. 3.3 is in the mail! Everything I wanted as a kid

[@nitrogang4416]

hey bro! Hows that 3.3 engine treating you so far? Hope it's running good.

[@rcshowoff5427]

I'll love my Nitro Rustler. It's a year old this week. I've bashed and back flipped at the skate park and have gotten major air at the BMX track and it never broke anything. One fast tough and reliable rc.

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! Glad you loving the nitro rustler as much as I am, there's a reason why it's the longest running nitro name in RC history. This name has close to 25 years behind it, no other nitro RC sold today can say that!! Nitrogang History right here bro!. Soon I will be speed testing this 3.3

[@rcshowoff5427]

Cool! Can't wait to see how fast it goes.

[@choke666]

HEY HEY HEY, WHAT A WAY TO START THE DAY!!! THANX FOR POSTING MY COMMENT D. THAT RUSTLER IS SLOWLY BUT SURELY COMIN BACK 2 LIFE. NITRO NEVER DIES BABY!!!

[@hybrid32494]

whats up my fellow Nitrogang Rustler supporter and Electric Diff Hater! ahaha This X-Files of RC nitro rustler will not die, just like the alien conspiracies created by the X-Files show, ahahaha.

[@ignatiusjeffers3792]

Your video inspired me to get a tmaxx. I'm really enjoying it a 2.5. Late last year a friend give me a rustler an old rustler in bad shape and a busted 3.3 engine. I cleaned it and put it away. Now you're making me want to restore it. I will bring it back to life. Very inspiring with your videos. Stay safe. NITRO GANG!

[@nitrogang4416]

Nitro Gang 4 LIFE!!

[@rb26280zdreams]

My first hobby grade RC! A used 2.5r rusty! Recently built my dream Rustler, mostly a shelf queen (every aluminum upgrade known to man, steel trans gears, etc.) but opted for a brand new 3.3 that I ported. Runs like a champ with insane power!

[@breakdefice]

What a classic! My nitro rustler still going 14yrs old. Just picked newer model, from rubbish tip. un seized the engine, (they lock up if un used for years). And its better condition then my old good one! Good find! Thanks for the video!

[@furyss1tv184]

Nothing wrong being a fan of traxxas. They brought it and made other companies raise the bar.i like any rc That makes you smile. I bought 2 t maxxs new in 2006 and still make me smile. Thanks for the vid.

[@thomasteigen2793]

Nitro have so much charm. I get so happy when i hear they start up. I can not wait for the spring.

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro!! YEs, I totally agree! Nothing like starting up a nitro, it just makes you feel good. Not at all like the experience with an electric. I don't even have to run the nitros and I still love them while idling, lol. The nitrogang is making nitro great again!>

[@neogeo6464]

I pulled my dusty rusty out of the back closet to see what it needed to get it going again. only needed a new recv. still running the .15 it came with back in 1998 when I bought it!

[@hybrid32494]

whats up bro. you can't kill a nitro, like I've been saying! Nice work. Yes, updating an old nitro with a new radio and 2.4ghz RX is the best thing you can do, otherwise they are timeless. PRO 15 4 life yo!!

[@ronnielindauer4874]

I just came across ur videos man, they give alot of insight to things, I'm new to the nitro and in the past 3 months I've bought , tmaxx wich I love, then the rustler 2.5 now just purchased the slash and it screams, anyways I'm looking forward to becoming apart of the nitro gang!!!! Have a good one buddy.

[@alexhansen6195]

Love the videos man can’t wait to see those schmachers out and running.. I myself just picked up a rc10 gt plus that I’m restoring as I watch your videos nitro gang for life

[@j887276]

I remember 18 years ago picking one up brand new along with a T-max and E-max. Can't believe they are still out here.

[@Crack3drc]

I love watching your informative nitro videos like this! It's what makes your channel unique! Looks like that carb may be aftermarket? The revo I had was similar. That carb would come so close to running the air filter on the spur. Great video as always. Nitrogang boss in full effect here! Nitro forever!

[@voneboy]

Hey my dude! This was the first time in my life that I ever seen the nitro version of the Rustler ,it looks so nice! It remember me strongly on my HPI Nitro Rush :-) By the way ,I have saved also my Nitro Rush from a guy who wants to put it on the trash because it was in pieces almost every screw wasn"t there ,the engine was broken and it was so ugly and dirty and so one..So I have rebuild the HPI Nitro Rush, I"m pretty sure that it will rocks again at 2021!!This Nitro 2WD stadium cars are such awesome to run :-) I"m glad that you will give this nitro for sure a second life ,it"s simply great to see vintage Nitros running again!

[@solwong97]

Literally today got out my nitro rustler off the closet, left away due the difficulty to get part on my country such a shame. This car is amazing no doubt it still runs even when got away like 4 years.

[@tmic8918]

Cool truck! I had one I do know that you will need to upgrade the spurgear to a steel one. It was insane to drive 😀 I think mine had the e-z start on it, I just got the 4x4vxl rustler . Keep having fun !!

[@philliplyn2692]

Happy holidays nitro gang loving this one thank's for sharing still loving this one traxxas is always a good nitro truck can't wait for hpi to return then they'll be a good nitro battle 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

[@trickmustang1994]

You have sparked me to bring out my old nitro rustler, revo, and hb d8.

[@brianwills4398]

I love my trusty rusty. My rustler and revo are my 2 go to cars to bash.

[@hybrid32494]

hey brother! Yup, I totally agree, these are great and easy to work on platforms with so many parts available for cheap. And yet many dudes like to put them down, well the Nitrogang over here isn't gonna let that happen. I want you to get a t-maxx 3.3 btw, that will become your never fav basher.

[@rupertnegus8491]

Hi man just got my hsp 1/10 nitro truck running a run after 12 years thanks too you

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro!! Glad to hear that!! Running nitro is what this hobby is about, the smokier, the better, lol. HSP is a great product, often gets minimal recognition.

[@adambirman2379]

High idle. The little rubber boot on the carb prevents it from closing all the way. use spring tension on the linkage to force it closed.

[@stephencarlisle6339]

I'm a low voltage electrician for the railroad aka signalman. Batteries that have age on them and haven't been discharged can flip polarity. See it all the time on 25 plus year old lead acid batteries.

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! Glad to have you here, and you're right, it could happen. In my experience over time damage to lipo batteries from the excessive vibrations of RC cars will cause even more rapid wear than many people thing would happen. I've seen countless lipo fires but have Never seen a nitro RC fire, you know, LOL. Anyway, you're 100% right.

[@rollinwithrobbie]

Legend has it thats the nitro truck that started the carolina squatted truck trend. My used facebook market place nitro rustler was cut the same way for the throttle aswell. I notched it out even more and tried to play with rotating the throttle arm but never really found much clearance. Makes me wonder if the aluminum "chassis" is bent or tweaked an jamming the carb into the tank. To this day one of my favorite cars. My 1st rustler and its used so i figured part of it was normal.

[@sneakyandroid6887]

I have two 3.3 rustlers and love em!!! Great video! I love how u give honest opinions and reviews and do not fall in line with the trolls 😁

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! thanks so much! I'm glad yo appreciate the reality of my videos and opinions. Nitro Rustler 4 LIFE BRO!!!>

[@marshn12.gaming]

I'm trying to convert my 2.5 rustler to a 3.3 Did you buyers or did you make them I hope it just pulls on

[@sneakyandroid6887]

@@marshn12.gaming I bought mine used, look up videos on KZbin on how to replace the 2.5 to the 3.3. It's actually pretty easy

[@michaelgraham2943]

Glad you were able to save another nitro . It sure is a tight fit around the carburetor I just cracked my carb body it wasn't in exactly right when I tightened it down. Live and learn 😥

[@nitrogas5719]

Cool bro, someone ran over my dads RC10GT 17 years ago lol, I fixed it and still run it today. I saw a comment about liquid electric tape, you can water prooof all you electronics with this spray called conformal coating, someone did a review on it a while back

[@Cooldibs]

I love my nitro rustler! Wish there was more aftermarket support for it though.

[@rcnitroflux2361]

Nice bud I'm rebuilding my hpi fire strom and trying to get my thundertiger mta28 truck gear box to run right bud

[@terrykuehn2686]

Hey Hybrid! I know what your saying about picking up these older Nitro's you don't know what they were thinking when building and upgrading them! They make great rebuilding content! Hope you had a great Christmas and Happy Holiday!😉😎👍ONG!

[@bryanthompson7289]

My favorite rc man freaking love it, nitro gang baby

[@hybrid32494]

whats up brother! Thanks for watching and supporting this channel. I do it for the Nitrogang and that 2-SPEED baby! This may be a single speed, but it's still cooler than most electrics, ahaha. Although not cooler than the original 2-speed e-maxx which I also own.

[@philciurcina5162]

i just bought one in july and i love it. i was a nitro lover as a teen and then i stopped for a while but now im back and im ready to join the NITRO GANG once again. i hate electrics and will never like them.. i am a true NITRO lover till i die. I love what you do and i live on staten island by the south shore and hope i bump into you while im racing my Nitros. Keep on doing what your doing i support the nitro gang 1000000% BE GOOD BROTHER

[@thomasteigen2793]

👏👍❤️

[@manuelmaldonado6304]

Not sure how I missed this video? Great stuff!

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! You gotta watt the whole series in a playlist I did on this particular nitro! It was the True X-Files of RC!! loll

[@deansmiley8221]

Craziness putting a 3.3 on a Rusty! Fun! But jus absolutely insane to drive it😆

[@shawncool5496]

:) have a hpi savage x 4.6. Basically new. broke it in 4 years ago. Life happened. Started it before last winter and the one way bearing went out lol. Pretty much broke in. Drove a tank scratched body up got dusty. Sat in closet fpr years prob covered in cat fur. Planning on buying one eay bearing soon

[@rcalltypes8230]

Don’t forget about Kyosho 1/8 nitro Buggies, been around since the 1980s. You can still buy new rtr’s & kits. Keep up the good work 👍🏻😎

[@maxthunder2]

Nitro Rustler! Finally! This thing is a an awesome car even with the stock Pro 15!

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! Sorry it took me a while to respond, but yes, Nitro Rustler 4 LIFE!!. I've owned a basic 2.5 model and it kicked some AS**>

[@maxthunder2]

@@hybrid32494 no problem dude! Keep up the good work!

[@ThatTurboSkidoo]

I got my first nitro for Christmas and I love it it's the Slayer 4x4 but I have a glowplugg fouling problem lol

[@kylerandolph79]

Reference my comment I just posted. Sounds like you're running rich.

[@iosefsupertoys6282]

This Rc is very faster 👍🏻👍🏻 good video my bro

[@drewsvlogs9797]

On my nitro sport / when I upgraded from the .15 to the 2.5r I have the same filter issue with mine by spur gear , I had a different motor mount as well needed for the 2.5r to fit the nitro sport frame

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! Yup, that makes sense, the Nitro sport was only designed to run the pro 15. I'm quite sure this rustler's 2.5 and 3.3 mourning is identical, seems to just be designed to be that tight normally. I highly doubt this one has a non-standard motor mount too. anyway, NITROGANG!!>

[@sambobbyjoe8506]

Cool great video I can't run my savage because its too cold were i live

[@lisaledden2179]

Hey man, thank you so much you are the first youtuber to put a comment of mine in a video I am really happy and I love my Rustler and can wait for the Savage to return!!!!

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! You got it! I treat all Rustler Comments fairly... STRAIGHT TO THE TOP, LOL. One of the main reasons I do videos is because I truly enjoy the hobby and the audience I've created, not for the money. Because there is no money in old nitro RCs, lol. 2021 will be a great year for us, I will continue to do reviews of RC Car action mags, and burn them if they are 100% electric.

[@lisaledden2179]

@@hybrid32494 Lol thank you so much man!

[@pielover994]

Newcomer to your chamber here, wanted to say hello and thanks for the video, it brings some insight on what I’m doing. I’ve been in the process of engine swapping the 3.3 on the rustler as well. I seen you were having troubles with the throttle arm, I’m not sure if that’s what’s going wrong with mine as well. I’m having issues with the servo throttle and brake rods. I’m quite confused why there is binding, I have all the bars the same as yours, but there’s no brake. If you have any insight on this issue, thank you.

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching, BTW this rustler repair series has a few other videos in the playlist you might want to watch. My best suggestion to you is to make sure to look at the original manual for this model and follow the pictures where they talk about the trim settings and linkages. You could have minor linkage issues which are almost impossible for me to pin point in this comment, you know. Also look for the top-down pictures of this chassis and it will help you with the linkages. There is always lots of trial and error too, you gotta realize that even a 1MM adjustment will affect your brake force.

[@madrich2018]

I have a slash nitro 2wd w/3.3 love the truck it screams. But I have issues lately w/the clutch bearings failing and spurs failing. And yeah on the 2wd nitro slash the air filter is scary close to the spur gear

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! So it must be a thing for these rustlers and the Nitro Slash to have those air filters that close, it's almost the same chassis. How is your gear mesh? You gotta make sure the gear mesh is good and not too loose or too tight, and also allow for a tiny amount of slip with the slipper clutch. You should not be destroying the spur that easily. Also check the clutch bearing to make sure they are shimmed according to the manual, use the Traxxas teflon washers, let me know. I've almost never had a clutch bearing failure.

[@donnyg5958]

Lmfao i laughed so hard as soon as i saw the voltage of that battery go negative. Thats clearly a good battery 😂😂😂😂

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro!< ye man, I've never seen that before. It's trully the X-Files black Hole of batteries, right there. LOL.

[@allenhenry1113]

Great interesting clip. I know you said the 2.5 was the same foot print as the 3.3. But could it be shorter is why the carb hits the box?

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude!, you know, I though of that too. IDK how that can be because the carbs are the same part numbers and even the engine mounts are identical on these. Its possible the 2.5 block is slightly smaller and the carb sits on it differently, even though the overall footprint is the same. Unfortunately I don't have a 2.5 motor to test fit.

[@GoFastRC]

I am ready to see savages get here to th U.S. I have a tmaxx 2.5 I rebuilt but I think it would be cool to have the 5.9 savage with that 3 SPEED BABY!!!! NITROGANG🤘

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I have an old Stampede for a donor of a few parts...like Traxxas Aluminum big bores. My son and I started racing 2wd SCT and Stadium Trucks over the past few years. He races 4mod and E-Buggy now mostly. For kicks I may get a Nitro Slash or Nitro Rustler... to race at club races. Which do you think I'd better?

[@markshanteau3234]

I just ordered a 2.5 nitro rustler. Now I'm playing the waiting game lol

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! I see you've watched a couple of my vids so far, glad to have you here! You're gonna love the Nitro Life my dude! Just take it easy, break it in normally and you will be fine. And feel free to ask me any questions, ok.

[@markshanteau3234]

@@hybrid32494 thanks. Is there any aftermarket tires you prefer for traxxas vehicles

[@markshanteau3234]

I'm relatively new to nitro. I have an Exceed forza so I have a ton of questions. I am wondering if I could email you with quite a few more questions

[@rexrcs]

Yes, we have to go towards parts availability. I do hate traxxas for what they did, but it is what it is and i love my traxxas products

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! YUP!, at the end of the day they did what any large manufacturer would do, and that is to get "more market share", this is just pure capitalism, and personally I don't blame them, this is just business. If you're not #1, then somebody else will be. In fact the majority of industry in tis country was built with heavy monopolies in railroads, oil, telecom, energy, owned by total assholes, you know.

[@rexrcs]

hybrid32494 agreed. Great business moves

[@fsauvage9281]

Like you, for more smoke, I want to put o 3.3 on a old 4-tec 2.5 ! And, like you are a pro, Wich glow do you use with your 3.3 ? 3232x only ?

[@kucharz0717]

Nice Traxxas

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy! thanks for watching! We are making nitro great again!!.

[@kucharz0717]

@@hybrid32494 i hope more and more people will go to the nitro hobby

[@kgm5512]

Wow I'm glad there is a new body for this model. When you first picked that up that thing was trashed

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro!! I'm glad you noticed the body on this thing, so I did not explain what this white body is. It's from a Rustler VXL, therefore it's not a nitro version and the rear body pin does not fit unfortunately. The two front body posts are the same, this is a little bit of a problem. But this electric version of the rustler shell sure does look amazing, right!!!

[@kgm5512]

@@hybrid32494 yes it does. Im sure the nitroguru will figure out how to mount it properly!!!!!!

[@michaelgrove2081]

The idle adjustment screw is probably stripped out, same thing happened to mine, the carb is made of plastic and that is what is stripped, so need a whole new carb body

[@richcarrier1947]

Nice vid man keep up the great work

[@richcarrier1947]

With my tmaxx with the idle gap letting a little more air in I just put stronger cultch on it so when the rpm is a little more higher the clutch shoes don’t shoot out and it has to rev up to a little more to get going. #nitrogang

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! thanks for watching and your support! Nitroang!>

[@lifeandhobbies4413]

how about kyosho superten fw03? can you make a video of it?

[@eddiesanabria9498]

Nice

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! thanks for watching and supporting the Nitrogang! We are working hard to make Nitro Great Again. LOL.

[@johnwayne666]

Nitro gang......baby.....🤘🏼🤠

[@johnnykat21]

I took a few photos of my rustler with a 2.5R in it. The slide on the carb has to be turned to the side towards the spur. I’m not sure how to post a pic.

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! I know exactly what you're talking about. I examined many pictures of the nitro rustler form the traxxas site and the carb is always mounted on a diagonal, this is normal. I did the same exact thing, it's the same carb they use on all the motors, other than the Pro 15. I already have it turned as much as possible, it's adequate now, but only after I chopped off a piece of the upper deck portion.

[@theegg2414]

I have everything you have in this video the same thing with the filter happened it scratched the filter not enough to break through it but enough for it to not do it again lol 😅🤞

[@christianwornall1047]

Yo dude merry Christmas and a happy new year all my electric rcs are going to be used not so much next summer gas and nitro only I've still got my Schumacher havic 17years old still a beast runs well and can still hit 50mph+

[@thomasteigen2793]

Music in my ears.😍

[@gavinwilliams4513]

I also have a problem with my slide carb getting stuck on the lip of the fuel tank, idk what causes it, but I had that problem slowly develop after break in.

[@hybrid32494]

Hey man, I just responded to your other comment on the issue on this for rustler you should be able to see it in the newer video. I gave you some good points on how to make sure the link does not hit the fuel tank.

[@gavinwilliams4513]

@@hybrid32494 yea sorry lol, I wrote my comment and then posted it only to realize this was the old one 😂

[@jefflohr5533]

Makin nitro great again 🤣🤣🤣 I love it

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

I love nitros. We are the nitro gang baby. Well I got my new jato 3.3 tsm black and orange and blue and I am back with the nitros baby. Electric cars ima keep them

[@nomusicrc]

I don’t know why people don’t like your rustler videos I’m not into nitro and I like them Did you clean the oil spot off of the bench from the exhaust

[@affiliateflyers5306]

Theres a notch in the carb that the isle screw sits in.. if it's not sitting on the notch then you have the issue of the idle screw not going in all the way.. put the file screw in the notch then u can set it idle right

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! YEs, you're 100% right, thanks for pointing that out. I eventually re-centered the slide valve in the carb body and it seems to be much better..

[@moto2103]

Look at the angle of the throttle arm and the servo when the throttle is fully closed. I think the carb is too far to the right side if the vehicle causing it to not have the proper reach to close the carb. Hard to tell on video though. Looks like if you loosen the spring collar and move the arm further you may be able to get it to close. But not sure.

[@a_calm_monk]

Haha. How do you tune the low needle with that gas tank? 🤷‍♂️🛸🛸

[@MOTIVATEDLIVING]

Great vid. I’m still a LiPo runner but looking to move to nitro. I like fast and being able to run in the yard and on the road. Would you recommend the Rustler or the Jato?

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! Thanks for watching! The Nitrogang would love to have you join the crew man! How about the Traxxas Nitro Slash (check it out). It's about the same price as the new rustler but built with a longer chassis and comes with the 3.3, instead of the 2.5 motor. I recently did a video on the Nitro Slash, check it out. I think that's the one for you.

[@MOTIVATEDLIVING]

@@hybrid32494 Thanks for the reply. I was sticking to the options from local shop. Preparing to go get on shortly. They only have the Jata, Rustler and the T Max

[@alexmedrano2052]

I have a Trx 3.3 nitro rustler and it’s fast

[@atkracing]

Does the pinch test work, even if your fuel line is 1 inch long?

[@nitrogas5719]

Yep, just pinch as close as you can to the carb, I don’t like to use this method, I just do a wide open throttle run, bring it back, idle for 5 seconds and then just punch it and see how it runs

[@slothbowyer3926]

Maybe the carb slide is upside down so the idle screw doesn’t go into the slot

[@mynameislev]

I love you! Nitrogang forever

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! thanks!! YUP! we are making nitro great again, no matter what!!.

[@michaelcausby6500]

My 3.3 has the same problem with idol screw

[@theegg2414]

Where would I find replacement shocks for the rustler. Or what are the dimensions?

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! I highly recommend you stick to the original Traxxas shocks, they are very good and absolutely nothing wrong with them. Check eBay, just search for Traxxas rustler shocks. EASY. Don't upgrade or mod the suspension, it never ends well. always problems, as you can see with this one.

[@theegg2414]

@@hybrid32494 Good to know thank you 🙏 Great to learn from you.

[@hybrid32494]

@@theegg2414 always glad to help bro!! Let make nitro great again and not waste money on useless upgrades, lol. Stock is fine.

[@BigJay916]

Wow 500 views in 1 hour! You Rock!!!💯😎🦾

[@metalmansean6040]

still a good looking rustler

[@superaidenproductions1870]

There goes KZbin trying to kill nitro gang by not telling me u uploaded!

[@hybrid32494]

BROO!! KZbin always trying to keep the Nitrogen down and seems to mostly support videos from annoying British ppl who think electrics cars going on fire is somehow rare and interesting ahhaha. You know who I'm talking about. It seems many of my viewers do not get notifications, you're not the first to tell me that. DOnt matter, I will keep making vids until I die bro!! BTW< tomm is a new video, I can almost guarantee you it will piss of the entire electric gang!! Tomm bro, make sure to check.

[@superaidenproductions1870]

Yup I know exactly who ur referring too:) and I will keep an eye out, NITROGANG FOREVER

[@L1lchico]

How fast did you managed to get it going?? I did my swap n im pulling 45mph and can't go faster

[@black99rt]

Tune it right then gear it up.

[@brettstrickland3149]

I love my nitro rustler

[@reidpowers3932]

Bro next time on the nitro to kill it just put your finger over the exhaust...if it is tuned right it just dies instantly...also the air filter take a straight edge razor blade and just trim a hair and zip it to the carb works wonders best nitro I have ever owned dude thing runs like a beast...stay up greetings from Cali🤙

[@ChristopherSmith-rn4wd]

2 things ,maybe the carb has the wrong idle screw and that's why the screw is all the way out and the gap is still large (screw too long) 2 just some fyi a losi 3.0 carb fits and runs 100% better than the traxxas carb which was originally made for the 2.5 and never got bigger for the 3.3 the losi is closer in size as its a 3.0 and better suited for the 3.3 .Love your videos

[@guitarzan214]

I went and drilled a body post. Then sliced in half. Put them in on my front running t maxx bigbore shocks. Now my front arms are flush with chassis how they are supposed to be

[@charlesmccardle7889]

Idle gap is being held by the servo that's why I won't go any lower adjust the servo you'll notice that it goes lower take the horn off your servo turn it towards the carburetor one click

[@mitymike]

I had the same problems with my nitro slash, the carb hits the tank and the chassis brace I had to cut the brace to clear for a gear change. Also those blue shocks suck they're made by 3racing don't buy them, buy pro-line.

[@kylerandolph79]

Um the big screw is your idle set screw that small one is your high end. Shut the idle adjuster (big screw on carb) then turn it open 2 1/2 turns you can do the same with the small high speed set screw. That is factory settings

[@jkrzton89]

I have the same issue with my jatto 3.3

[@eliasroutsolias6491]

Hey man! Is it possible to make a rustler competitive for racing?

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro. That is a good question, many people make "SPEED RUSTLERS" from this platform. Personally you're better off choosing a Jato if it's an option. Once you stick on some tall gears and lower the entire chassis it will safely do 60+ MPH. The Jato can do 65 MPH stock. Depending on which type of racing you're talking about? Drag racing or more like dirt jumps on a track? Generally you want a 4WD buggy for a dirt track.

[@Imperial_Wing]

This basically the nitro version of hpi baja

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy! thanks for watching. I mean if you also consider it to be about less than 25% of the HPI Baja's weight and size, then yes, it's a 2WD type of RC, lol. Eitherway, we love gas and Nitro on this channel!!

[@ogruskornel1314]

hehe the negative voltage... I think its 0.297v but the old battery polarities had swapped and your tester device showing negative voltage

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro!! This is the X-FIles of RC right here, nothing went as expected. I glossed over a lot of issues I ran into, but solved eventually. Anyway, I checked the voltage multiple times on various sided of the battery, it's literally negative lol, must be an internal battery failure of some type. Otherwise it's the BLACK HOLE of batteries, hahaha .

[@jasonxcore5568]

If only there was a thicker motor mount to raise the motor a hair to give everything the clearance it needed. Smart solution tho

[@peterrcbasher]

NITRO GANG!!

[@bobthomas9403]

I got one with an OS engine from japan.

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! thanks for watching! I love OS motors! Which one are you running? Some type of 15 CV motor or an 18 TZ/TM? I own a couple OS motors btw.

[@thomasteigen2793]

O.s is the way to go my man.

[@brianwood9849]

NITRO is 👑

[@martindominguez2327]

My mans next video Clío make sure you have the batteries facing the same direction when doing the -3voltage test…🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hybrid32494]

LOL, yes! Planning that would have been useful ,ahaha! Either way, I'm not an electric RC guru, you know! I'm only the NITRO Guru over here, so you'll have to forgive me. JK bro! Thanks for watching.

[@logangrilliotvlogs3538]

The 2.5 and 2.5R can fit in it putting a 3.3 in it will need modification I assume ik the R and the regular 2.5 fits with ease

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! The 3.3 model engine is identical to the 2.5 and 2.5R. They all share the same backplate and carbs, only the internals are slightly different and bigger to allow for greater displacement. This 3.3 fit into the 2.5 mounting bracket with no problems. Even the clutch components are identical too.

[@logangrilliotvlogs3538]

That's awesome

[@nitrodude3592]

This is probably farfetched but maybe the previous owner lost the idle set screw and replaced it with a spare LSN. That could explain why the idle gap is so large.

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude!! At this point even super far-fetched reasons to explain anything about the X-FILES of RC will be somewhat possible, lol. SO far I've ordered a new replica traxxas carb for only 18 bucks, that will be an interesting test to see if it's totally crap or not.

[@nitrodude3592]

@@hybrid32494 fingers crossed

[@atlas3863]

i like traxxas i still have an early 2000’s rustler with the easy start system that still runs. but I don’t like what they did to the industry in my Area, I run multiple brands and when Traxxas reps came through like the plague pushing product with the promise of higher profit $$ gains to local shops, slowly but surely most other brands were wiped out and replaced with traxxas Products pushing most everything else out. leaving guys like me that run multiple brands of RC’s to order online or drive a few hrs round trip. 5 years later the last of 6 local shops that converted to mostly one brand closed its doors a few months ago. but the shops that didn’t fall for the quick buck and kept the balance remain open but are far and few in between.

[@cheezyrider1111]

It’s time for me to once again acquire an eBay nitro rc and restore it... been thru a rustler and a mgt. thinking about a hpi nitro rs4 or a associated nitro tc3 this time... any thought on which is the best choice?

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! What's going on! This is a serious NItrogang question over here, no denying that, lol. I'd highly recommend an HPI Nitro RS4, or better yet a newer RS4-3 model. If possible get a nice HPI MT2 with the G3.0. Those are the best of the best right there.

[@cheezyrider1111]

I’ll keep an eye out for the MT2 thanks! Found a rs4-3 type ss that looks pretty sweet, also wanted to ask if the 3.3 was a drop in on the rustler? How did everything end up on that build? Nitrogang forever!

[@black99rt]

​@@cheezyrider1111 the 3.3 will drop into the 2.5 rustler. I have a ntc3 (2.5r swapped) and a nitro rs4 2 pro racer. (15fe). The ntc3 is a better chassis. Both have parts availability issues. The 4tec is a worse chassis but will have better parts availability.

[@ammoniawilder4451]

You can strip the paint off that chassis. Top and bottom

[@scottmeyer3803]

I got a 2000s electric traxxas rustler