Traxxas Rustler 2wd Unboxing and first drive

#traxxas #vxl #rc
we unbox a new Traxxas rustler Vxl, then we take it out for a rip to see how it drives!
Also sorry about wind noise!

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

I got the same truck a few weeks ago. You are correct it’s a blast at the beach. Put some paddles on it and she rips. I got into 2wd cars 1 year ago and I have a blast racing my grandkids on their oval track.

[@brianbingham5152]

I have two of the regular rustler 2WD and bandit I put tape on the battery cover on the bottom of the remote and put the name of the vehicle on them.

[@truerc]

Good video. I prefer the 2wd since there's no front diff or driveshafts to worry about and the electronics don't need to work as hard as in a 4x4. Like the more body options as well. You can easily put a Bandit body on it too.

[@mikerc69]

I agree less maintenance too, just as fun!

[@LyroLife]

I went to the carpet track and put some racing tires on it. And I made a video, it drives really well on a track after adding some upgrades.

[@00Spynall00]

Another good video Mike, the two wheel rustler is a great skate park basher

[@mikerc69]

Thanks! I need some jumps to test that out

[@f.noggle]

Those first scrapes on a new RC are the worst! Great video!

[@mikerc69]

Can’t stay new forever!

[@maszkalman3676]

Yeah they hurt ... after a few scratches i slammed my rustler inot the concrete nose first my reaction was-..... meh... it's still in one piece...

[@keithmcsorley5271]

awesome video might be getting one

[@mikerc69]

You will love it!

[@craigknauss9250]

U going to need a few sets of tires with that velinum system in there

[@syndicate9974]

Omg my brother got me this car as a gift back in 2010 I still have my rustler vxl it’s amazing car had a lot of fun with it and it’s my only rc car 😅

[@mikerc69]

Thats awesome what a good brother, yea they havnt changed much!

[@dstjamesrc6395]

I recommend the Anacondas for pavement and stock tires for dirt! VXL is a beast.

[@superstatus2640]

I got the anacondas for pavement and honestly I don't really like them. I don't find them that grippy. Car spins out quite often. I've been wanting to try the Banditos.

[@slink0014]

I recently got into this hobby and i have a vxl swapped stampede 4x4 and a trx4 k10. Im thinking about getting a 2wd rustler vxl next

[@mikerc69]

It’s a great truck I love it, also have a trx4 those are tons of fun too.

[@themagician2008]

i concider this the demon of rc cars because it has SO MUCH power thats just sent to the back and the front tires dont like to stay on the groundl

[@bassinup5184]

I really should of got this! 😢 I picked up a 4x4 xl5 titan 550. I wish I got the Vxl rear wheel drive 😂 ! Awesome video man

[@mikerc69]

Thanks man, enjoy what you have and make it brushless!

[@bassinup5184]

@@mikerc69 I made a perfect jump for it I’ve been blasting it when I can it’s so much fun but I really gotta make it faster lol

[@ar12.]

@@bassinup5184 trust me once you go brushless it’s a lot of fun I have rustler 4x4 vxl fitted with 2.8 sledgehammer tyres and it’s great fun does about 70km/h. The bets upgrade I have apart form that is an esc fan and dust cover running on 3s I rarely to never overheat and cleaning is basically none.

[@19Herofade92]

At 9:42 chassis is black instead of grey. Did you dye it?

[@travisschwen4727]

What's the difference other then the speed of this traxxas rustler and the traxxas rustler that goes 35mph. I like I'm better though cause it won't break as easy so that saves my cash in the long run

[@traxxasfans]

liked the video have just subscibed

[@mikerc69]

I appreciate the support!

[@charlespennington444]

rustler vxl has to come back.

[@lathenfrank-mm4ie]

I hade a 2 wheel drive rustler it was my first rc car it was brushed the I swapped it to a VXL the sold it and bought a 4x4 rustler VXL and I will probably not go back to a 2 wheel drive because a 4x4 has a lot more control in air and on the ground

[@mikerc69]

That’s awesome, also way more traction!

[@OBS4ever16]

Why are the front tires on the new rustler not shiny black like the previous model, is it a different compound?

[@mikerc69]

Thay may be, rear tires are very soft, will wear quickly on concrete

[@themagician2008]

i prefer 2wd, kinda because i started with them. but..... mostly because wheelies are fun.

[@yesidrive]

My rustler 4x4 vxl can't even run battery out before it breaks

[@charlespennington444]

I can I am not happy they make rustler vxl.

[@rclunatic]

How does yours go so straight mines seems to spin out when I hit throttle

[@mikerc69]

I roll on the throttle, try not to punch it!

[@picklewiickle.1583]

i would add some ballast to the front

[@mikerc69]

I agree I may get some tire weights, add and see how it drives

[@RoweRacingMotorsports]

Forgot the "Turn On Sequence" Mine was all fucked

[@user-jy7yg1qn1g]

How much do they go for

[@mikerc69]

Around 320-350 depends on where you get one

[@ozzysgarage]

I am so torn between this one and the 4x4 version 😭😭😭😭

[@mikerc69]

Honestly there both really good!

[@ozzysgarage]

@@mikerc69 I guess it is hard to go wrong, think I'ma go with the 2wd version

[@Rckid28]

Why is KZbin recommending videos from 10 years ago 😂

[@vinnybagodoughnuts2817]

What you mean their buisness model is to have parts readily available for cars and trucks even if they are really old?? How horrible for the customer...😂

[@nemesis8664]

Crapxxas? That super overrated thing is a robbery and a waste of money. You got better options at a much lower price that simply smoke it. A.K.A More bang for your buck. A clear example is the Serpent SRX2 MM or RM, just to name one. And no: Spares availability is not an excuse to buy Crapxxas, it's just their bussines model, they don't really care about anything else. Have fun now... While it lasts.

[@ar12.]

Got an upgraded rustler 4x4 vxl the thing is bulletproof and an xmaxx aswell that’s even better it’s also good to get parts if something brakes.

[@MTBdude]

Everyone should have at least one of these in their stable.

[@mikerc69]

Agree!