For years now my brushless Traxxas Rustler has been one of my most favorite RCs!
@TraxxasSupport5 жыл бұрын
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@crackedtadacktle1003 Жыл бұрын
@@TraxxasSupport 👍
@firstnamebunchofnumbers5 жыл бұрын
This is pretty much a tutorial on how to convert your rustler xl5 into a vxl.
@bradbozarth18225 жыл бұрын
Insert name here that’s exactly what it is lol
@bradbozarth18225 жыл бұрын
I was just looking to play with the gearing to get some more speed. Oh well I guess it will cost $120 to do
@markoftheus3 жыл бұрын
Emphasis on "pretty much". I have done the full conversion of my Rustler XL-5 to a VXL and there are quite a few more differences than what this video shows. The VXL model includes thick 4mm turnbuckles for the camber links and toe links, a fiberglass tie bar for the front bulkhead, ball bearings in the hubs and steering bellcranks (vs the XL-5's bushings), a stronger servo, a TQi radio system (vs the XL-5's TQ system) and hex hardware (vs the XL-5's philips hardware). These aren't even all the differences but when you add up all the costs, plus the original cost of a Rustler XL-5, you end up spending more money than if you just buy the VXL to begin with.
@arturos.l.22482 жыл бұрын
@@markoftheus Technically you don't have to get all that. But they definitely want you to spend more money
@alkjaers3xy5 жыл бұрын
Im gonna upgade my rustler(: Nice vid Traxxas!
@TraxxasSupport5 жыл бұрын
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@godzillawithagun52745 жыл бұрын
yall should make a 4s esc
@tycho4764 жыл бұрын
godzillawithagun They have but it is very big
@tycho4764 жыл бұрын
Theo usenet in the maxx bout you van beter use a hobbywing set
@zumokarl43064 жыл бұрын
No, that would be over kill. Remember that it’s not 4wd
@jakechunasamy96424 жыл бұрын
Zumo Karl he didn’t say for the Traxxas rustler he’s just saying they should of made a 4s esc they have now but when he comment was out from him there wasnt
@zumokarl43064 жыл бұрын
Jake Chunasamy oh yes thats true tho
@adrian17555 жыл бұрын
Good video Traxxas 👍🏻
@TraxxasSupport5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@hansmuller23172 жыл бұрын
I got this in my rustler, thank you traxxas!😙
@metrodakid32154 жыл бұрын
Already got the rustler 2wd now I want a 4wd should’ve got that first
@lisaledden21794 жыл бұрын
Do a funny video saying "How to go Slower" LOL and If you can try a video on all upgrades on the 1/16 slash 4x4 PLEASE!!! :)
@gavindunlap7244 жыл бұрын
Can I just buy the brushless motor and put it in my car? Or do I need to buy the new esc also?
@brysonkuhn32904 жыл бұрын
If it already has a brushless ESC, it might work, but if it's just an xl5 ESC than no
@zachovanetz83215 жыл бұрын
I need this video for the bandit!
@coasterfanatic34415 жыл бұрын
The bandit is the same as the rustler
@zachovanetz83215 жыл бұрын
RustlerRC I know but the bandit is cooler than the rustler. Realistically it's better to buy it with the brushless system and these videos are useless anyway
@quabiloyoink4 жыл бұрын
@@zachovanetz8321 if you need the videos why say they are useless?
@zachovanetz83214 жыл бұрын
@@quabiloyoink who says I need the videos?
@quabiloyoink4 жыл бұрын
@@zachovanetz8321 you did. “I NEED THIS VIDEO for the bandit” or can you not see what you commented?
@g_men21212 жыл бұрын
I have a better motor but replaced the receiver and esc and still cant go the factory distance. It only goes about 10ft then loses signal. I have a short antenna that doesn’t peak out of the car. If i got one that just peaks out of the body, will my range be better?
@nametag17235 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@polarisxploer3 жыл бұрын
I swapped mine with a hoss motor and esc it goes like 70mph now with upgraded Pinon gears and the hex on the axal keeps stripping my wheels
@ononoonono57935 жыл бұрын
Can you guys plz do an upgrade video on the slash 4x4
@TraxxasSupport5 жыл бұрын
Good Idea! 👍
@Youtubefan1014 жыл бұрын
Traxxas Support please do!
@leocutzzz4 жыл бұрын
This costs even more than the car 😂
@SeleverRyan3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@KirkThugins2 жыл бұрын
Man be driving a potato 😂
@colinfinley66574 жыл бұрын
What is the top speed With this gearing
@jensendiecast23852 жыл бұрын
Why are we recommended not to use upgraded gearing for off road use? Will it cause other damage, apart from overheating?
@markoftheus2 жыл бұрын
Overheating is pretty much the main issue. Although the speed controller does have thermal shut down protection, it does not protect the motor. Higher gearing is also more taxing on your battery, so keep an eye on your battery temp as well when gearing up.
@moiseslopez44674 жыл бұрын
I would like to know how could I upgrade my rustler 4x4 in to a Vxl 3s
@markoftheus2 жыл бұрын
The Vxl brushless combo used in this video also works for the rustler 4x4 and it bolts into the factory motor and speed controller location.
@p3eqo755 жыл бұрын
What’s the best combo for max speed. Like th spinion gear ect
@Andrew-oh1ky5 жыл бұрын
What happened to the stampede video?
@TraxxasSupport5 жыл бұрын
Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al7JfISpabRgaaM
@phucminh36335 жыл бұрын
Video with e revo pleaseee
@lunseren2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to take the brushless motor from a bandit and put it in the brushed rustler?
@markoftheus Жыл бұрын
Yes, the motor will fit but you also have to transfer the ESC. You might also have to change the gearing since the Rustler uses bigger tires.
@10milesofstupidity104 жыл бұрын
My traxxas rustler was my first hobby grade rc and still is my favorite i run fhe same esc and moter but different battary and every time i take it out some shing breaks latest was i bent the shock and the drive shaft pops out every 10minutes If anyone can tell me why it keeps breaking please help me because i have only used it for 40hours and i have had the upgrades for a year now
@markoftheus3 жыл бұрын
I also had issues with my shock shafts bending and there's a fairly easy fix for it. Not a whole lot of people know this but, Traxxas sells hardened titanium nitride coated shafts as an upgrade for ultra shocks. I installed them in my Rustler ultra shocks and I never had a bent shock shaft ever again. Part numbers: 1664T for the front shock shafts and 2656T for the rear shock shafts Regarding driveshafts, make sure your slipper clutch and suspension are set up appropriately for where you drive. A slipper clutch that is set too stiff will not be able to properly absorb a sudden shock in the driveline and that can cause your driveshafts to pop. Also suspension with too much downtravel causes the driveshafts to sit at really steep angles, making the joints more prone to failure.
@ibrahimfarrukh62995 жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm late. But what if I use the speed gearing on offroad. Will I damage something?
@downpickinggod695 жыл бұрын
Ibrahim Farrukh the motor and esc will probably overheat
@analogalbacore71664 жыл бұрын
Yea heats up quicker
@LouLeblanc-zh5jr Жыл бұрын
I love my rustler...
@jeremystankiewicz2308 Жыл бұрын
How do we replace the drive shaft with something more durable than part number 1951 and I wish you guys made something like 6851 a I was so excited until I got home and figured out it was for the 4x4
@markoftheus4 ай бұрын
I like the slash 4x4 rear driveshafts as an inexpensive upgrade, part 6852X. They're bigger with more material.
@danielburns73045 жыл бұрын
Should you oil the gearbox from the motor?
@sinisterdeer76014 жыл бұрын
It’s not required but if you want to you can just do get any on the slipper clutch system
@markoftheus2 жыл бұрын
Not necessary. The pinion and spur are made to run dry. The internal gears of the gearbox just need a coating of grease every once in a while.
@thecrazycarchannel7094 жыл бұрын
Is this also for the rustler xl-5 thats cost 229 euro i have that one can i do this upgrades for my rustler or is this only for the vxl ?
@sinisterdeer76014 жыл бұрын
You can do these mods for either and in the video they use the xl-5 version
@markoftheus2 жыл бұрын
This works with any electric rustler that is 2wd.
@dereksilva15234 жыл бұрын
Why should the new gearing only be used on flat ground?
@thegamingcashew43044 жыл бұрын
Derek Silva it takes more power to turn the wheels. Basically it has bad acceleration but good top speed. If your going off-road or bumpy, it will not have enough torque to get up hills, and if you floor it to get up hills, you will really damage the motor. Using the stock gearing gives it great acceleration and torque but bad top speed (around 30 mph)
@6rvg6152 жыл бұрын
@@thegamingcashew4304 so instead of 28 can i use a 25 or 23 and. it risk damaging my motor and esc when i drive it in the dirt
@nickkoelle96744 жыл бұрын
Is an ez peak required to charge a 11 volt Lipo battery. If so, what other chargers can charge an 11 volt LiPo Battery.
@markoftheus3 жыл бұрын
It depends on the battery. If it's a Traxxas LiPo battery, then yes you do need traxxas LiPo chargers. However, if it's from a different brand, you can use any LiPo battery charger as long as it's capable of charging the number of cells your LiPo battery has. (2s LiPo=7.4 volts, 3s LiPo=11.1 volts).
@dylanarmstrong46775 жыл бұрын
Do it for bandit
@tijnjd4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to upgrade a rustler XL-5 with a 28-Tooth and a 48P 83 tooth, with a velineon VXL-3M controller and a 380 motor. Il still use my NiMH battery+ charger. Is this possible??
@markoftheus3 жыл бұрын
I would not recommend that setup because the velineon 380 motor is much smaller than the the velineon 3500 (which is a 540 size) and does not produce the torque needed for the weight of a Rustler. The vileneon 380 system is better optimized for smaller vehicles like 1/16th and 1/18th scale.
@wolfie57772 жыл бұрын
how much would all this cost
@6rvg6152 жыл бұрын
more than the whole car just buy a vxl in the first place
@NOMONEY2EAT3 жыл бұрын
Better off putting a Castle creation 💯%
@markoftheus4 ай бұрын
One thing to consider is that depending on what castle system you put in, you may notice your steering feels slower and weaker. What I found is that their lower end ESC's (i.e. sidewinder 3/4) only have a 5 volt output from their BEC compared to 6 volts of the Traxxas ESC's. Their higher end ESC's have better BEC's, some even adjustable. I'm not trying to knock castle, but it's just something to look out for
@connorscaff12015 жыл бұрын
I’m bacc
@onemansvideos21345 жыл бұрын
How to go faster... Take out Traxxas electronics and put hobbywing electronics in it... Oh but those plastic axles are not going to last gotta spend $ on metal ones cause Traxxas can't include those on their cars come on it's 2019 your the only ones with hobby grade the are still using plastic axles
@narrowempress16254 жыл бұрын
Don’t actually buy the genuine metal axles they suck because they still break
@shaquille.oatmeal23775 жыл бұрын
What if I add a 28 tooth pinion gear with a 90 tooth spur gear to my rustler
@thegamingcashew43044 жыл бұрын
redghost idk, I’m thinking it would have bad top speed but good torque / good acceleration maybe?
@markoftheus3 жыл бұрын
That combo may not fit because as you increase the size of the spur gear, the motor has to sit further back on its mounting plate and there's only so much room to slide it back without modifying the mounting plate or transmission case