Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL Review After 1 Year!

In this video I'm reviewing the Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL. I'll tell you the pro's and con's of this car after having it for one year. And I'll let you know the things I think you should upgrade. I am going to put the high speed gear in my car with a 3S LIPO battery. Hope you guys enjoy the video!
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Metal Steering linkage
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[@derrickhansen7053]

Dude the last 3 minutes of your video shows great character I am very impressed!!!!

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you so much! God bless you😁

[@derrickhansen7053]

@@nathancarlson2602 just got the rustler 4x4 vxl a couple weeks ago and I love it

[@nathancarlson2602]

That’s so cool! I love the RC a lot.

[@RustlerbashRC]

@@nathancarlson2602 God bless you

[@TheEgb18c]

It’s so great seeing kids your age playing with RC cars rather than playing video games or on their phone all day. Keep it up little dude great video! Subscribed!

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you so much that’s probably my nicest comment!! And thank you😁 God bless you!!!

[@electroautoinc6075]

16:13 😊 aww 🥰 man.. such nice thing to see , man.. in my childhood kids just to love being outside play all kind sport, games , talk fluently about anything and laugh, hate , love , felt LIFE , man hearing kids on playgrounds is something so shooting for the soul , I hate being all growing up and have such harsh life 😭... Love the innocence and pure joy and happiness I had back in my days...😊 Anyways we can still bring those beautiful days if we stay together with our own kids , nephew's, grandkids etc.. anyways great content dude keep up 👍

[@jerrysmith7166]

you've got potential kid, great parents... keep Americana strong!

[@tiffinhappy9744]

Great attitude and very humble 👍

[@Nonyah516]

I think you’ve convinced me to buy one also i really like what you said at the end

[@TheEZGZ]

Well Done Young Man! I like your attitude of Gratitude with your creator!

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you!

[@stephandelaat]

He nathan, thanks for the video buddy. It was super useful. Regards from the Netherlands.

[@mango_juul_pod8324]

Just picked one up a week ago and it’s so fun great vid!

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you so much!! Have a great time!

[@brandengilliam2714]

Your still Awesom young man thanks for the rc info

[@Overlandhype]

Keep doing what you’re doing bud👌🏽 great content!

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you😁

[@dstadt71]

Great video and attitude. I'm 52 and looking to get one. I had a Traxxis Tmax 2.5 years ago. I was most impressed with your attitude at the end.

[@user-nd6el6cm2n]

Love your vids man you put a smile on my face everyday❤

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you so much!

[@reneecarlson785]

Awesome video, especially the end!🙌🏻

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you!

[@andrejoseph239aj]

I just bought one today online I can’t wait to test mines out but keep up the awesome work

[@nathancarlson2602]

That sounds so fun! I will😁

[@Brayden_Lee]

This was the best review of this car that I have found, great job bro Edit: the car looks slower in the video than it actually is. It is so fast especially if you haven't seen faster

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you Braden!

[@tubi2123]

nice video! i like how you said your “vroom vroom” lol i have a rustler 4x4 with lights and only upgraded my batteries so far, but it’s a lot of fun

[@nathancarlson2602]

Totally!

[@bejanpaul4636]

from romania ,good job kid,and nice

[@matbike9546]

The newest rustler 4x4 comes with bigger driveshafts, they almost never break and they are super cheap also nice video dude

[@nathancarlson2602]

That’s so cool I didn’t know that! and thank you👍

[@ZabDevin]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@nathancarlson2602]

👍

[@billypennrc2273]

Great vid ! 👍🏼

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you😁

[@alainpjoseph]

You are a remarkable person with so much heart. Keep drawing closer to God so he can protect it.

[@arman2k899]

I like the strad merch. Great vid

[@nathancarlson2602]

Haha thanks.

[@jaytapia7003]

Dude great video!!! Thanks

[@nathancarlson2602]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@jaytapia7003]

@@nathancarlson2602 literally just purchased one cause of your video. Enjoy your weekend!

[@nathancarlson2602]

I feel so honored right now😁 God bless you!

[@TheSavvyCouple]

Great video brother! Keep it going you could do this full time.

[@nathancarlson2602]

😂thanks!

[@jerrysmith7166]

he could, but that would be a waste of potential. this kid is going to grow up to be something really great! God bless, bud! 🙌 🙌

[@pacsoulpavon9649]

I hope my girl gets me one for Christmas!!

[@flipsidegaming979]

(when the camera falls over) lol it was literally so funny🤣🤣🤣

[@nathancarlson2602]

😂😂😂 ya

[@joshualierni5993]

gonna be getting this truck real soon - is the servo setup any good? ive already been thru one so far on my Stampede 2wd... awesome video and may the Lord bless you this holiday season! :)

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you so much! I would say the servo is going to break in about a week of driving it😂😂 Once you get the car, get spare metal gears. Thank you for your comment. May the Lord bless you too!

[@joshualierni5993]

@@nathancarlson2602 sounds good :)

[@curtisr8519]

the rustler has to be one of my favorites, I don't think anything except the main grey undercarriage is original, new motor new esc, new remote receiver.. you name it.. but well worth it for the miles of fun you have, I set mine up for the sand pits.. can't say this is the fastest traxxas machine I have, but sure is the most fun..

[@nathancarlson2602]

That’s so cool! Everything in my RC car has been replaced except for the differential spider gears too little blue pieces the battery hold down And the rear shock tower😂 But it is my favorite RC car definitely.

[@user-iz6gj4pk7d]

Tu video es muy explicativo mucha gente quiere un carro veloz pero no saben que la velocidad tiene un costo de dinero las ruedas se gastan mas rapido y no son baratas en cuanto a Traxxas te venden en $440 el auto pero sin bateria obio debes comprarlo por separado y un buen cargador lo que representa otros $200 y luego darle el adecuado mantenimiento aceites amortiguadores no llevarlos a la playa ni dejar que el agua entre en los componentes hay que saber como repararlos hace poco compre uno y lo ando a 7.4 voltios con una bateria lipo de 2 celdas no corre mucho pero no se rompe nada 😂 saludos y buen video

[@termitim]

Gotta see those ninja skills yo. Lol

[@nathancarlson2602]

Lol

[@n1ck510]

I was there messing with my mini revo vxl in the the school parking lot. Just got rid of it and thinking about getting the rustler vxl

[@nathancarlson2602]

Ooooo that’s fun!

[@EqualGaminG_VR]

just got my rustler yesterday, could i get the link for the metal rear drive shafts? also great video you earned a sub

[@nathancarlson2602]

That’s so cool that you just got a Rustler! I found this, it’s the front and rear www.amazon.com/dp/B08QM2BCH6/ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_60RVEX4DHAZWJME54T9P

[@EqualGaminG_VR]

@@nathancarlson2602 thank you so much bro! again great video

[@wildreptile6043]

nice cars

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you!

[@wildreptile6043]

@@nathancarlson2602 thanks for replying to me

[@wildreptile6043]

@@nathancarlson2602 iv been thinking about getting one so this really helped

[@wildreptile6043]

@@nathancarlson2602 thanks

[@bigboytoyzrc9258]

My very 1st rc car! Topped out at 78mph! Great first car... now I'm 8 cars in bc of it🤣

[@nathancarlson2602]

That is so cool😁

[@bigboytoyzrc9258]

@@nathancarlson2602 Here's a tip champ. "❤️" your comments help boost the algorithm on YT💯

[@holdenmann04]

How you get 78mph?

[@bigboytoyzrc9258]

@@holdenmann04 Upgraded to mod 1 gearing. And I replaced the 3500stock motor with the maxx 540 2400kv. That's really about it. Oh and I went with the steel upgraded drive shafts

[@bstegmedia]

@@bigboytoyzrc9258 the 540 is better than the stock one in the 4x4 VXL?

[@monkeymcgee3630]

I've had the same truck for over 3 years and have never broke my rear axle. Or stripped a spur or pinion gear and I run a really tight gear mesh

[@nathancarlson2602]

Ooooo ok sounds like a pretty good deal

[@Tommy-pv1vh]

I had a I wanna say a stampede that I burned the motor and batteries up hard years ago (nicad Batts, brushed motor, the batteries barely lasted 5 min) and was looking at this and trying to get back into rc cars

[@andruhanovo6583]

Can add some link where to buy the diff and the rear drive shafts

[@kylereed3970]

Where do you recommend getting a high speed gear i got mine 2nd hand and dont have one

[@martinnguyen6884]

Great video!

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you so much!

[@09superdude]

I agree with everything you said except the last part about flexing with the RC yeah I'm sorry but im putting little Timmy's Tyco Car to shame every chance I get😂 every time around this year for the last 3 years Arma sells a beginner hobby grade that can go over 20 mph for $100 most parents end up spending 40 to $70 on a Walmart RC car 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kevingoza]

Great video Nathan! I subscribed primarily because of your obvious faith in God! Keep the good words coming my brother! Good, solid, and informative review of the car!

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you so much!! God bless you😁

[@Mr718kidd]

👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@erikarchaga9946]

Hi, im new here and just wanted to know how long the 3S last ?

[@nathancarlson2602]

The 5000 mA 3S lasts about 30 minutes But on hard bashing, about 20 minutes.

[@ryansriverfinds3232]

Ya with those kids I would say that you were showing off but sharing the experience with new kids that might like to get into the hobby and just maybe have a opportunity to show and share Gods love with them so just keep that i mind next time you have that opportunity

[@nathancarlson2602]

Thank you! I actually just started doing that a couple months ago and God can definitely use this RC car hobby😆

[@nicholaslawson901]

i like the part when the kid said they car is so cool

[@nathancarlson2602]

Hahaha Same

[@Portapottypossum]

What tooth pinon gear were you using on the 60mph run?

[@nathancarlson2602]

19 tooth

[@Daytona89]

slap a hobbywing max10 2400kv in it and drive it 4s with 17t pinion. then its amazing. and bigger wheels

[@t3dd3k]

Is there a training setting on the remote?

[@nathancarlson2602]

No, but on the car there is. How you do it is you hold down the ESC like you are turning it on but then you do not let go and it’s gonna do one red blink Then two red blinks then three red blinks And on the third one you Let it go.

[@cva8146]

I just got the rustler 4x4 vxl and after about 5 minutes of running it hard the green light starts flashing red and the RC CAR won't run, it usually takes about 3-4 minutes for the red light to turn green then it allows me to run it again. Do you know why it does that?

[@nathancarlson2602]

It either means your battery is dead or you car is overheating

[@jimcurt99]

GREAT video- but flexing god? sorry- that is the ultimate flex- lets just all have FUN

[@damiancarranza3055]

where can i find the wheelie thing on the back?

[@nathancarlson2602]

traxxas.com, your hobby shop or maybe Amazon.

[@justinkorbel9313]

Awesome

[@antonlogi6131]

Wait... did you get 60mph on a stock rustler 4x4 vxl? Or what pinion did u use

[@nathancarlson2602]

I used a 19 tooth pinyon

[@antonlogi6131]

@@nathancarlson2602 ok thank you

[@206beastman]

U meed to build a ramp ive had a couple rustlers i like my slash more

[@wesleyerfling947]

What is the disadvantage of the high speed gears tork?

[@maszkalman3676]

The motor and esc hetas up if you use it in rougher terrarin on road it's fine....

[@nathancarlson2602]

I got mine up to like 180 just on 10 minutes of speed running

[@joeyciacchella5975]

Do u run 3s or 2s in the video?

[@nathancarlson2602]

I ran 3S

[@NuclearFurby]

So im not using traxxas batteries, however i have a venom 5000 3s and it is completely stock, out of box. However when i run the 3s batteries it will cut off and a red light blinks on the ecu. What am i doing wrong? Should i put the ecu fan on it. I think its a safety mech. And it’s overheating. But im not sure. Appreciate the response

[@nathancarlson2602]

So you just plug the battery in and it doesn’t work? That’s really weird. If your car is not brushless. I don’t think it will work. If you used to run the nickel metal hydride battery you could still be in the mood for that battery. If that’s the case this is how you switch modes. Turn on the ESC then use the same button and hold it for 10 seconds until it beeps. Let me know if you have any other questions. God bless you.

[@NuclearFurby]

@@nathancarlson2602 no its not right away. I can hit the gas down for half a pull sometimes i can run it around the corner or whatever but it will always cut off and on the ecu a red light will flash, now if i take it off and use (same brand of batteries) but at a 2s i can run it untill the battery dies no problem and the engine is not hot hot its just warm, but the 3s i cant touch the motor after i run it.

[@NuclearFurby]

I will also add, im using lipos not nickle batts

[@nathancarlson2602]

Is your car brushed or brushless?

[@nathancarlson2602]

That’s really weird I never heard of anything like that

[@petershute3580]

In Australia the car is worth $795 plus battery and charger

[@nathancarlson2602]

Holy smokes😳

[@ar12.]

@@nathancarlson2602 what more crazy is that it used to be $620au in 2019 when I got it now their at $750-80 now.

[@nathancarlson2602]

That’s insane 🤯

[@joshdelany4526]

What pinion did you use?

[@nathancarlson2602]

I used a 19Th

[@Shadow-bj7bx]

What’s that for spoiler?

[@Mc-Derpulous]

Same question

[@tomd4260]

How long do the batteries last

[@nathancarlson2602]

About 30-40 minutes

[@tomd4260]

@@nathancarlson2602 would you go with nitro vrs battery. I have always had axials

[@melvynappleyard910]

My rustler 2wd vxl would smash that

[@nathancarlson2602]

there’s so much faster! I got mine up to 60 on stock hearing.

[@TONNYZXR]

Please give me your car

[@brianknowles2651]

The shocks are horrible

[@DashzRight]

This was probably the most dissapointing rc car I have ever got from traxxas or any other brand really, cant play with it for more than 5 minutes before it overheats, 100% stock no speed gear… how are you charging 430$ for a 1/10 premium car that cannot be used ?? Completely unacceptable… Good video though, guess Ill have to get a fan if I want to use this car…

[@ChodieCody]

I have a few friends who have this, and the rc shop guys have these and I’ve never heard of this issue. Maybe you have a faulty car? I’m about to buy one as well so I guess I’ll update if I have this issue. One guy here around me has 1 for himself, and 1 for each of his 3 kids and said they are they best car traxxas has.

[@DashzRight]

@@ChodieCody other than the overheat issues they are very cool and surprisingly durable, I assume if you run them on 2S they are indestructible and wont overheat

[@peanutfilms8210]

My car can go for sometimes over 40 minutes with no overheating issues on 3s lipo

[@ar12.]

@@DashzRight interesting I had an earlier 2019 model never had an issue overheated once in summer and that is all and that was after about 20 minutes never happened again great durable car only broken one driveshaft shock caps and spur gear apart form that it’s been great over nearly 3 years of ownership it just takes it.