Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL vs XL5 Comparison

[@frankymal8640]

A really thorough but concise vid on the differences between two 'similar' rigs, very useful for people trying to decide between the two. Well done.

[@OverBudgetRC]

Thank you so much

[@tysemilicia3931]

Wish I had seen this before purchasing the xl5, now I’ve spent 300-400 upgrading it to get to this point

[@tarantula-man]

​@@tysemilicia3931 i was about to make the same mistake.. i was telling myself "oh i'll get the xl-5 and upgrade to vxl later" but nah i'm glad i've seen this too, i'm getting the vxl.

[@1994RALLY]

Dude Best video on explaining this

[@OverBudgetRC]

Thank you so much

[@jeffrenman4146]

it's a year later but I hope you can see my comment this video is still relevant it's really cool thanks for showing the differences… You did a way cool job

[@OverBudgetRC]

Thank you so much 👍

[@jeffrenman4146]

nice to meet you… Your video was awesome because of you… Talk about informative. Everybody else is just fluff mostly. I love the video and I ordered today a rustler vxl 4x4 ... I think I'm going to like it. But the way you make videos awesome

[@OverBudgetRC]

Thank you

[@freddieparrydrums]

You should do a speed test comparison :)

[@LandenDenham]

I have the vxl version, it's great once you get upgraded axles

[@OverBudgetRC]

Ya i haven't had to do too many upgrades to mine i still have the stock front axles the rears had to go right away.

[@LandenDenham]

@@OverBudgetRC really? Usually the fronts go out first because the slipper clutch sends more power to the front wheels, your situation is a little unique

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@LandenDenham a center diff would send more power to the front but a slipper clutch is even power front and rear

[@LandenDenham]

@@OverBudgetRC oh, I ordered a slipper clutch eliminator (not a centre diff) so hopefully that will send equal power to the front and back without having to change pads

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@LandenDenham Yes that will send equal power too If it doesn't you may have another issue have you ever changed the front or rear diffs if one is different that will cause issues. Also check your rear diff and make sure its working properly.

[@tylerfox3352]

Ya and even the bulkheads are different bet didn’t know that

[@OverBudgetRC]

They are only different between the first and second gen rustler 4x4 not between the xl5 and vxl. They changed it with the newer chassis that holds the longer battery. For a short time the vxl had the updated chassis so there was a difference for a couple months but they are the same again. The old rustler 4x4 could only hold 7 cell hump packs now they can hold the 7 cell flat packs. I also have a video of how to swap to the newer style chassis which includes using the newer bulkhead otherwise the new chassis won't fit.

[@tombijster7225]

I want to start with the offroad rcs(together with my bonus son) you are talking about upgrading, like how much more can you upgrade? and is it easy to find parts to do so and find a way to tune them like you want?!

[@OverBudgetRC]

I have some build videos of the rustler 4x4 upgrades there is a playlist with all of them. Most people upgrade their RCs when stuff breaks they install better parts so that wont break again. There is a lot that can be upgraded probably every part can be upgraded but thats to the extreme. A lot of people upgrade spindles to aluminum and maybe axles to stronger steel ones

[@rc-dom-uk]

Very informative. Thankyou. Is there any way to use the nimh humped batteries in the brushed cheaper one? The battery cover strap looks like it makes it incompatible?

[@OverBudgetRC]

Thank you The old style chassis worked with the hump style packs but the new ones don't but they may fit with the taller battery strap i will test it when i get home from work and let you know.

[@rc-dom-uk]

@@OverBudgetRC Thankyou 👍👍

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@rc-dom-uk So i just checked with the taller battery posts it still isn't tall enough. With the stock battery strap upside down it is way too high you could possibly add some foam to it. Or another possible way is to get the taller strap get longer screws and add some washers or spacers between the chassis and battery strap mount. But neither way will work without modifications.

[@rc-dom-uk]

@@OverBudgetRC Thankyou for taking the time to check . Much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@rc-dom-uk No problem it's just too bad it didn't work out better

[@idisclosepace208]

Bro I got the 4x4 thinking the Vxl difference is just the brushless system going to upgrade it to a different brand for brushless

[@OverBudgetRC]

Ya there are more differences than people realize. But I would have done the same but when I bought mine they didn't have the brushed version yet and I didn't know it was coming out. They released that 2 months later so I ended up with the Vxl.

[@thomasmanders255]

Looks like you have royaly smashed your thumb there dude! Nicee😬

[@OverBudgetRC]

You're the first one to say something lol. I can't remember what I even did. I'm a forklift mechanic so things like that happen all the time to me.

[@thomasmanders255]

@@OverBudgetRC all I know is that those hurt!! Nice wheels by the way👌

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@thomasmanders255 Heck ya they do the worst one was when a starter slipped and fell on my finger it broke. I worked the rest of the day then finally I thought it might be worse this time I'll go get it checked out lol

[@thomasmanders255]

@@OverBudgetRC ouch!!! R.I.P finger..🤣

[@LandenDenham]

Day one of asking over budget rc to do a conversion video for latrax teton to latrax rally

[@OverBudgetRC]

I just looked up the parts hardly anything is the same lol. I could do it but I wouldn't recommend anyone else to do it lol.

[@LandenDenham]

@@OverBudgetRC oh, I guess I should look it up then

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@LandenDenham I'll still do it probably post the video in about a month i just think for how much it would cost it might be cheaper to buy one I haven't priced out all the parts so I'm not sure how much it would be. Whenever i do the conversions I buy 2 rcs and swap the parts.

[@OverBudgetRC]

I'm working on your video right now it will be out in maybe 2 weeks I didn't forget about it I have just been busy sorry. I just wanted to give you an update

[@The_green_hampter]

Which should I get

[@OverBudgetRC]

Depends on your budget if you can afford the VXL I would get it if not you can get the XL5 and upgrade to brushless later. Or if you are like me and upgrade everything right away then get the XL5 and start upgrading. But either way you can't go wrong.

[@darrymskinner7726]

Can the xl5 body fit on the Vxl?

[@OverBudgetRC]

Yes it can

[@bassinup5184]

I just got the xl5 as my first car and it’s super fun but I want to go faster and I’m on a budget.. what do I do with out making it weaker?

[@OverBudgetRC]

Adding power could make items break easier but if you just want to do brushless for cheap you can add something like this amzn.to/3ZGX2Cp But what I would get but it cost more is this esc amzn.to/40UJzrE and with this motor amzn.to/430mSUO

[@OverBudgetRC]

And if you dont want to break anything easy stick with the nimh or 2s lipo

[@tylerdouglas5193]

Does the different servo provide a lot more top speed or no

[@OverBudgetRC]

The servo just controls the steering so the vxl has faster steering with the better servo The motor and speed control is what will give you more top speed and it would make a big difference.

[@tylerdouglas5193]

@@OverBudgetRC oh well I got new differentials for it it was 5379r and 6879

[@tylerdouglas5193]

@@OverBudgetRC I Alr have the velineon so I’m good on that and 20t pinion

[@tylerdouglas5193]

@@OverBudgetRC is there anything else I need for more top speed

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@tylerdouglas5193 you can go to a lower tooth spur gear or a higher pinion to get more speed