Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL Monster Truck First Run on 3S LiPo

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thanks for watching guys...

[@ZachAttackStudios]

Your welcome!!! Here's the link to my channel!!! I just got a stampede!!! Link: kzbin.info/door/B_kPJ6R81s11M5H9uD-AgQ?view_as=subscriber

[@FrozenMammothMusic]

Holy crap that thing is a beast. The 4 pole VXL is so much better than the old school one.

[@phillybrc]

I went down an Aussie RC rabbithole LOL. This truck still rips current day

[@rcplayground7]

I love mine, such a truck

[@Moyersteven1]

Just AMAZING! That thing is nuts on 3s. Yet another killer video. I really enjoyed that! Great Video, two thumbs up!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha, thank you Steven. Always a pleasure to see you stop by. :)

[@dnice19]

This video had my 3 year old jumping for joy. You are the man.

[@rodneyhendrix93]

Best stampede bashing video I've seen on KZbin great performance.

[@Sneakyturtleegg]

Sweet video! I upgraded a few things on my Stampede before I put a 3S in it. I've had good luck with the Tekno RC CVDs and center driveshaft. Thanks for posting!

[@farcinega]

That thing sure got put through its paces!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha, thanks. That was the plan. ;)

[@boardemt]

I love the low altitude backflips. I was NOT expecting those lol. I know how hard you drive these, and you do that for a reason. I certainly wont drive my trucks like that. Wellm not ALL the time lol. Thank you once again for showing us what they are capable of handling.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thanks Matt. You seem to among the few that understand what I do and why. Appreciate your support. :)

[@JustinGreenRC]

Looks like you got as much fun out of your Stampede as I did mine. Great video. :)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+Justin's RCs Thanks. :)

[@duffyscourt]

nice to throw in some backflips with those forward kartwheels :) lol well done bro, late gettin to this one sry

[@ZachAttackStudios]

Nice video!

[@traxxasman1770]

Very cool, I like the wheelie at 1:05! :)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha, thanks Taxxasman, it did look pretty cool

[@twrecks116]

That's how you BASH!! Great Video as Usual!! that's One Tough Truck!!

[@caseypas16]

Oh and another happy subscriber

[@ZachAttackStudios]

Casey Pastachak sub for sub?

[@DeezTricky]

Excited to see which truck you prefer. They both seem pretty quick and fairly tough. I'll be watching for the comparison.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thanks Tricky D. I should have the reviews for both done in the next few weeks. Just got do a few more tests and may even upload a couple more videos for each. Thanks for watching :)

[@kraemeroffroad4800]

now that is what I call bashing

[@zoukis1989]

Love taking my rcs there. Always find broken parts all over the grass and on the bmx dirt track haha top work mate

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thanks. Yeah, I have found a few myself, none of the ones I've lost though... Always someone else's... LOL.

[@mrbeefy71]

Savage. Nice flips. Im surprised the shaft lasted that long lol

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha, yeah, so am I. I didn't realise the carnage I was dealing the truck until I watched it back, so I guess the result is expected. Thanks for watching...

[@mrbeefy71]

your welcome as allways

[@BlackBirdFPV]

pretty nice backflip!

[@rcforlife8231]

Changed up things a bit, hopefully it will make things work a little easier. Thanks for the great video

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Ah... Thank you for your support ;)

[@skirmich]

Aussie RC Playground I love your videos man!! I'm wondering why you don't have anything HPI? I don't see a SAVAGE Review anywhere? or an E-REVO? Keep up the good work!

[@jayrocket725]

Stampy on my backyard track made me a good rc driver.

[@RCmaxxUK]

U don't take any prisoners when u bash.....;) 3s= backflips!! Good work......!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

LOL. Nah, prisoners are too much work... ;)

[@TheNightmare217]

Damn good job, i like how you drive :D

[@AussieRCPlayground]

You'd be the first, most think I'm too hard on the cars. But I do it for a reason... Thanks for stopping by :)

[@GLTSA]

Amazing. Loved your video.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

GLTSA Thank you so much. :)

[@paulmcnamara16]

Nice video and cool backflips buddy. Oh the blight of the Pede that is the broken drive shaft. Ive even managed to break on in a 2wd with a NiMh pack. Traxxas really needs to sort that out on an otherwise indestructable truck

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Yeah, I'm pretty impressed with everything else, just those driveshafts are just way too weak. Granted, I was really pushing the truck's capabilities (that was the point, anyway), but the design of those driveshafts dates back over a decade ago and no improvements on quality or design have been made during that time.

[@ericdamexican]

Guess I should of finished the video before commenting! You found out on your own! Bummer!

[@EVERYDAYRC]

Great Video Vas. The trucks jumps nicely but seems a bit out of control on 3s. That darn wheely bar seems to get in the way as well. I think the Halix wins for control obvi with the AVC. No offense but I'm glad to see the stampede break a driveshaft. Looks to be an even match at this point. Great job on your back flips as well . Now we just need to back flip our Halix's!!!!!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I'm going to take bothe of them back to the track at a later stage and try to be more civilised with my driving. Now that I know what the weak points are, it's time to drive them both a little better and see that they can do. But you're right, they are pretty evenly match, at least it seems that way... Haha. I'm pretty set on which I prefer, but I'll leave that for the reviews. Thanks for watching :)

[@backfliprc8115]

hey i just got a stampede 4x4 vxl and my drive shaft broke and i got the steel one and that fixed the problem.

[@velikon]

Great vid mate. I had the same issue with drive shafts exploding on my slash 4x4 platinum, on 3s. Purchased the MIP X-Duty telescopic drive shafts to fix. I kinda wish i bought the stampede 4x4 instead. Looks a lot more fun for bashing!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Well, I have a Slash 4x4 LCG Ultimate and I find the Slash to be a better drive. Sure, the Stampede is fun, but it's not made for driving as such and doesn't handle all that well. Don't feel disheartened by your purchase, you have the better car. :)

[@caseypas16]

Keep up the amazing work. Would u recommend the axial scx 10

[@daftrucktwaalf3639]

100% skills dude

[@Palpac]

this truck is wicked. though as soon as I started using 3s bit started breaking. I upgraded drive shaft to a hardened steel set off amain hobbies and went to a diff instead of using the slipper clutch, made it way more drivable on tracks, the motor crapped itself though I may been a driver fault, so bought another branded one same power just a lot cheaper than the velinion motor. truck is rock solid now. hitting jumps getting 20ft + high and landing on flat and nothing happens to it. I would buy this truck again, would be good if there was rolling body kit without rc gear.

[@olds97lss]

Do you recall what motor you went with?

[@t_williamson]

3:21 full throttle then driveshaft hits the ground. You can hear the snap when it broke.

[@oipolloi5310]

Yeah so it broke right before the rc stopped working normally. Who’d thought.. but thanks for stating the obvious!

[@Carloschernandez]

Nice videos. Keep up the good work my friend

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you. :)

[@codypreuss85]

3s will kill anything if you drive like that! Hahaha!! Nice vid man!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

You're probably right... LOL. But I was referencing the Vaterra Halix which suffered the same fate on those jumps... Thanks for watching :)

[@electroddxful]

You really beat on it wow. That truck could take it all. Wow. Going to pick one up today for sure.

[@rcology1047]

great video im thinking of getting a stampede after i purchase an scx10

[@ericdamexican]

That little beast will need some CVd's (MIP) cuz 3s will shred those shafts!! Good news is you really only need the rears! And watch the hexes, that thing is overpowered on 3s, but a blast! Cheers!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

It's not that fast, sorry, the Halix is way faster... Driveshafts in a truck this old should not be this bad for this long. Traxxas should know better by now. The Stampede is a lot of fun, there's no denying that, but pouring money into a truck that should be almost bullet proof after being out for so many years makes no sense to me. Thanks :)

[@paveljones5666]

I've never seen anyone abuse a RC car that much in my life, But thanks for the durability test :) I'd like to see how long the electronics will last on 3S. The power is good but they always overheat. You might wantta upgrade to a 4 pole motor with your steel shafts, so the ESC and motor will run cooler especially on 3S.

[@simmyqux]

Afraid the stock VXL esc doesn't like 4 pole motors :( You would have to get a complete system.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Well, I was told the Stampede could take it. LOL. I will say, a lot of the bad landings and crashes were NOT intentional, but when you think about how the car was punished in this run, to walk away with only a broken driveshaft is not a such a bad thing.

[@RSmerlinRS]

NICE backflip lol

[@nvl2691]

cool truck bro

[@ZachAttackStudios]

2:28 YEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pete24p]

hey there.. i like the power ur lipo is putting out,,,, can you throw out some specifics? id like to do some research? can i just plug it in no mods required?

[@zack5614]

Ive got an axial exo terra and am having problems with diff oils. What wt does this truck have? Center diff is what im really having problems with but if u know front rear and center then please let me know! Ur vids r awesome by the way! Great bashes really shows what the rcs can do!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you Zack. I'm not sure what diff oil the Stampede comes with, but maybe try the Traxxas website or even shot through an email to Traxxas support to find out. They would be the best people to ask about that one. Thank you very much for your support, buddy. Very much appreciated. :)

[@BrentTheGent1]

Woaahhh,,that thing is banana's Vas!!! i have realised that i need source a better centre diff for my 1/8 as it is fine on gravel but does not like high traction,,, but just posted a half decent run vid on gravel, And about to try get a short of my mini phsyco out front while the sun is shinning here in Scotland,, love your vids mate,,, and i know not to put 3s into my upgraded volcano!!! 😀

[@EMAXXMASTER]

Like I said on ur unboxing. MIPS are great axles. The cross pins are just crap. To brittle. I have used them on my emaxx. I prefer the traxxas steel ones myself. If u want bulletproof axles MIP axles and gets some lunsford titanium cross pins. That should be a tank. And shock caps I alum :)

[@GazCle]

Good bash ;O) unlucky with the Drive shaft though.. ;O( Upgrades on the cards then ;O)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Yeah, there's a good chance this will get some upgrades in the future... Thanks for stopping by :)

[@mtctookie25]

MIP cvd's are a must & use a zip tie on wheeler bar, what are you thoughts now bro?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I think both are pretty evenly matched, but to me, there is one clear winner so far... Stay tuned for the reviews coming in the next few weeks. ;)

[@mtctookie25]

AussieRCPlayground That i want to see!

[@puffmonster689]

man, if anyone wants to get one of these, this is the video to watch! of course you broke it in the end, but add MIP's to it and your set!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha, thanks buddy. I did give the truck a pretty hard time, so I'm not surprised at the result. I'll check out the MIP's in the future. Cheers :)

[@puffmonster689]

you sure did! cheers to you too! =D

[@joeguinness8951]

Mip's r the best got some for my slash 4x4 and they are still fine great vid if u want to keep this truck for a while u should get some MIPs they are expensive but u will probably never hav to replace them again great vid liked

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thanks Joe, a lot of people have recommended them so I may need to invest in some... Cheers :)

[@sc10rs]

Abuse, abuse, abuse. I love it :-) I get alot of planes here, that cracked me up mate :-) great vid vas :-)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha. Glad you liked it Travis. Cheers bro :)

[@rcracer273]

dude check your slipper sounds like its melted haha nice backflip

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thanks, I will... :)

[@ZeroLimitzRC]

Man I can't even tell u how many half shafts I broke on mine. They can't handle 3s for very long. Be sure to check your slipper clutch ADAPTER, if stock is still plastic. It will melt. It's a fun truck but for me it was more of a pain in the ass. Good luck

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you for the feedback. I'll check out the clutch and see what else gives on this truck. :)

[@Jaylay-2390]

that's a beast

[@neirboca]

Hey been watching your videos, I have a Rustler VXL, looking at getting another Traxxas. What's more fun? 4x4 VXL Stampede or Slash 4x4?

[@corsetti93]

+neirboca depends on what you want to do with it? light terrain or rough terrain?

[@RobertoGodfrey]

It's a great truck! Just upgrade to steel drive shafts now.

[@rcmaniac-basherrc]

Very Nice Vas! Eager to hear your views on this but from what I can see from your Videos, the Halix just seems like an overall better choice. That's just my opinion and when I look at them as Running Box Stock. Looking forward to your Comparison/Review Video :)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank buddy. Well, I'm not going to give too much away just yet, but I do have a favourite already. I will fast forward the reviews on both of these as soon as I can, so stay tuned...;)

[@alexandre5000ify]

Qual auto modelo eletrico off road 4x4 que vocês indicam, bom e barato?

[@EMAXXMASTER]

How many axles u break? Lol. MIP or strc a good upgrade. Nice vid

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Only broke the one, but the rest are on their way as well. One more bash and I think that will be the end of them... Thanks for watching...

[@nomusicrc]

I can’t believe it took that much punishment before it broke

[@Rex_Stuph]

Yeah that happens when you just leave the trigger planted for the whole time it's in the air and landing. A little finesse and mechanical sympathy is the best upgrade for anything ;)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

There's a reason why I drive like this buddy. Besides, I was told the Stampede is a better truck than the Vaterra Halix and that it was better value... I'm yet to find it. Thanks for watching...

[@Rex_Stuph]

I can understand why ;) but, and just a thought, it might be helpful to mention in the destruction tests that that is exactly what you are doing. Some folks might get the idea that is the "proper" way to drive something powered to it's max and expect no repercussions over an extended period.

[@jackchase79]

I'm late to the party on this comment but seemed like he really really really wanted this truck to fail and fall. Yet the halix was a miserable failure compared to this.

[@168grhp]

When you get bored with finesse and mechanical sympathy, Tekno (or MIP) drive shafts and Traxxas aluminum shock caps are awesome upgrades for this truck.

[@JKZ103]

Steven Arnold the stampede and traxxas for that matter are notorious for not being able to hold power without breaking. I have spent hundreds upgrading about 5 traxxas vehicles and they just suck. Then i found arrma and tekno etc.... sold all the traxxas cars on eBay and took a huge loss but they are someone else's problem now😃 it's so nice to buy a car and not have to totally rebuild it! I can see a traxxas fool/fan from a mile away!!! They are old news.... so many better products on the market than plastic overpriced junk imo!

[@liulangmy]

i had a rustler， would u recommend me get a 4x4 stampede or hpi bullet mt？

[@simmyqux]

Did you check the motor temps after that hard run?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Sorry, I didn't. But I will in future runs...

[@Cammy1230]

That think looks like fun.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Yeah, it's not bad... Needs a lot of upgrades and adjustments, in my opinion... and it's hard to control. But it goes pretty good...

[@Minus31]

How long the truck run running the 3s lipo?...

[@KevinMillard68]

nice vid

[@Evolverzv2]

What 3S liPo are you running in this video?

[@monsterrun]

stampede shocks are always too stiff for their weight..weight transfer during throtlle kind of shows off the deseign flaws of the pede and turn it into a canyon... I suggest sticking a large 6 cell nimh battry inside the body shell towards the front. that or installing progressive shocks in the front.

[@JayTeeRC]

seems like the invictus is able to handle 3s without breaking drive shafts.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Well, like I said in the past, if I could get my hands on one and test that theory... And possibly to prove you wrong. LOL Thanks for stopping by..

[@JayTeeRC]

Lol...well i have yet to break any drive shafts bc they are metal dogbones. Anyhoot, i own several pedes b4, they are good, i just personal like the invictus.

[@LOCKDOWNRC]

Did ya make any driveshafts into licorice? Lol I can't even not twist them on 3a

[@AussieRCPlayground]

My old E-Maxx has the twisted shafts from years of use, but these are not. They are damaged near the pivot points and I doubt they will last much longer, even on 2S. It's just a poor design that should have been changed years ago. Traxxas is just too lazy to do so, I think, and probably don't care either...

[@Odium47]

driver's skills killed this monster truck, not the 3S LiPo

[@Benjamingt4]

If you have the cash, get some mip x dutys for the rear and then the drivetrain is almost bulletproof. If you don t have the cash, get some gmp driveshafts for the rear.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I'll be looking at my options in the near future and will upgarde at a later stage. But thanks for the tip. :)

[@rmseagull]

That happens all the time on 3s. Going to put on mip's drive lines.

[@jamesayers5737]

2:30 backflip😂😂😂

[@rainbowgod8051]

You should get a OFNA TS4

[@juancarlosmacedomunoz3717]

I think buy a new traxxas stampede. But I need let me know what traxxas is better stampede niter and the nitro is 4x4 or traxxas stampede electric 4x4 vxl

[@AussieRCPlayground]

You're asking me which is better? The Nitro Stampede or the Stampede 4x4 VXL? That's easy; the Stampede 4x4 VXL! Nitro causes too many grey hairs. LOL

[@juancarlosmacedomunoz3717]

Thanks so much

[@balaladnan9707]

are those stock tires?

[@BryceDaMemechanic]

Balal Adnan yes

[@Bige4u]

Nice truck, thinking about getting one, but.... i know you get what you pay for, its just the price for these ready to run kits, $300+ for the brushed versions, $400+ for the brushless, seems i need to plant that money tree in my backyard asap! lol

[@j.hyland1486]

Gearing is stock??

[@querwincaya5691]

too crazy for a 3s lipo!!! and you bashed it hard

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha, no point in driving it easy... It's a monster truck with a bit of power and that's what it can do. Of course, there is a price... Thanks for stopping by :)

[@hyflyin1]

Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin' !!

[@BallisticRC0]

where is this dirt jump park

[@adhdandy9367]

The thing i dont like about traxxas is they make you pay a lot of money for their rtr vehicles and they all have major flaws that should be fixed by the factory as you are paying a lot of money for example erevo brushless edition is $1100 in australia and they still include plastic driveshafts and rubbish stock tyres. By the way this is not against you, you make good quality content

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I hear ya... We pay good money for some of these kits and still have to budget for upgrades. These days, anything over $500 shouldn't require upgrades to improve durability and if they do, it should be the absolute minimum. Thanks for the feedback and the support. :)

[@Palpac]

you dont need to do sweet f all to break the standard axle while using 3s.

[@tylergallivan5947]

can I put an 8400 3s 25c battery in the stampede

[@yeojaerielkaye]

any update on the Nitro Basher?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

New video is up now... Thanks

[@DLsGameGuides]

awesome!

[@hoepsipoepsi]

you know anyway to not make my stampede 2wd vxl suicide on the 3s 5000mah 11,1v lipo? XD i seriously broke my turnbuckles while just making a turn with fullspeed.... :( my body is broken in half for like the 3rd time...

[@joelrangel6620]

Mip x duty can fix that problem for good but your talking about $150 for 4 shafts.

[@gabrielsotor7873]

Dam that hurt me inside crashing hard landing hard dam I would never do that to my stampede

[@joelrangel6620]

HandBehindTheCamera sotor that’s cause your a cheapass and only have 1 rc

[@demochannel4727]

2018?

[@bautistap8515]

easy to repair?

[@corsetti93]

+Bautista Prea very, but happens all the time the this size battery

[@kylefrench5111]

"Oh my"............"oh wow" "........"Jesus" and all the while he's pinning the throttle and absolutely trashing the car!

[@alex3I4_]

u sound dumb he’s putting it to it’s full potential by all means this is a great video

[@aidan5320]

damn I guess the slipper was super tight. my slash cant do wheelies because the slipper is much looser than ur pede, but i haven't broken a single driveshaft ever since inception. lol

[@psyopus1981]

i own one gave it too my daughter i have a savage flux hp get one

[@RageGamerzINC]

Where do you live? Where is this

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Melbourne, buddy. Northern suburbs. Thanks for watching :)

[@АлексейПопов-п9ж]

👍 rc car good

[@wyndhannreyes4092]

10 years old