Why Is This RC Car So Popular? Traxxas Rustler VXL

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Rustler VXL Brushless
By: Traxxas
Part Number: TRA37076-74
Type: 1/10 2WD Stadium Truck
Kit Type: RTR
Price: $329.95
You’ll need: Battery, charger and AA’s

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[MetalBach]

I’ve had the same Rustler since 2007. It’s the 2006 version with updated body graphics but still the older boxy body shape, and shiny chrome wheels. I bashed it for years with almost no upgrades and just occasional repairs. My father in law bought it off me years ago for $50, them gave it back a year later after it sat and collected dust.

I bought a VXL system for it, got some better shocks but didn’t do any other upgrades beyond that. It’s still going strong to this date despite having a lot of very old gears in the transmission, and gears meant for the slower brushed system it came with. Thing is a beast. No plans on selling it, hopefully my kids will get it one day.

[rockriverpig]

It’s hard not to admire the simplicity of a 2WD RC, but love my Rustler 4X4 VXL because it runs better in grass. Followed your upgrade series and it’s pretty sick…

[billydphillips]

I race mine on a dirt oval track in a stadium truck only class. Had to convert to 2.2 wheels and tires but man, it’s been fun beating the mid-motor truck with an old rear motor design. It’s become a fan favorite. My fellow racers call it the Hustler

[MarkSchreiber-plfn]

AGREED!! The Traxxas Rustler is a great truck. My favorite truck by far. Great for anyone to get started and can be built for many applications. Our group uses the Rustler 2WD Brushed for race coaching. Great out of the box for the driveway, the park, the street and the track.

[joeymendoza]

One of my all time favorite RCs right here. Have owned 4 of the 2wds so far. 3 og XL-1s from the 90s and a VXL I bought new in like 2009. Currently building up my latest og I just picked up last week

[OBSever]

I just bought a 2wd rustler with led lights. It is awesome that Traxxas still sells the platform.

[christianadkins]

I love the simplicity of the rustler, while also being versatile. The 4x4 variant is definitely a good addition

[geodude]

The Rustler is a legend! It's a timeless, classic design that's been around for 30 years and will still be around for another 30 years. I got my 2WD Stampede 15 years ago which introduced me to the hobby, still have it and I'm still driving it lol. The Rustler/Bandit/Stampede is the best way to get into RC. They're cheap, fast, handle well, reasonably durable, parts readily available, easy to work on, easy to upgrade, and they look good too! There's a good reason Traxxas sells a boatload of these, it's because they're legendary! I went to my LHS back in April, they had pallets of Stampede XL-5s stacked from floor to ceiling, getting stock ready for the summer. Went again back at the end of July and they had sold out of every one!

[scottfirman]

To me it looks like the Bandit. I replaced the brushed motor to brushless, then replaced the drive line with a hopped up upgrade. It required a wheelie bar after that. On pavement, I end up scrubbing the rear tires bald in no time. I tried the street tires but they were too firm. I went back to the stock tires. That is a good entry level car. I let my grandson run my Bandit all the time.

[redvikinghobbies]

Rustler has probably been in my personal top 10 for 15 years now since my first 2wd. Racing, bashing, when they introduced the extremely difficult body mounting system (just on that car, Hoss and Maxx/Xmaxx/Sledge are fine) but this 272 trans has been great for me since release. Love Traxxas cars, my two complaints are calling service and the cheap plastic on the controller. But the fact is their guys in R&D do a good job. 👍 Thanks for doing this video. Everyone should try one of these 2wd or 4wd!

[mad-beerc]

I have always been a Tamiya and Kyosho guy since l started way back in the day in 1983 and never owned a Traxxas but recently got my hands on a new Stampede 2wd too see what the fuss is about and to be honest l have never been into RTR l like kits but damn this Stampede is nuts! boom what a hoot driving this thing! l should of given Traxxas a look in years ago! The thing is just absolutely massive fun right out of the box l did add a wheelie bar that made the truck even more fun! The Stampede, Rustler, Bandit, Slash names have always been on my radar and l have been aware of them because of early Traxxas models back in the day but now really are classics in the RC world! Great vid my friend, it was your channel that gave me the push to get on the Traxxas train😉👍
Iol l will always be a tamiya guy at heart though but there is always room for more!👍

[chris]

This was my first hobby grade truck back in the early 90’s. It was back when traxxas was using Phillips head screws lol ( glad they switched to Allen head. Still to this day it’s one of my favorite trucks and was super easy to work on.

[andrewpfantz]

I bought one as my first new rc 10 years ago when I was 14, I still have it, haven’t been into rcs a whole lot the last 3-4 years but I’m starting to get back into it, just installed the rpm hybrid gearbox recently after having it sit in my tool box for like 4 years😂

[DashzRight]

I also bought the slash with the magnum transmission, which is almost the same car, I didn’t expect much since my entire fleet is Awd, but it is very satisfying to drive and watch it run and wheelie even when going near top speeds, with TSM on, you are able to enjoy the best of both worlds 2wd and Awd, you go straight as an arrow, super simple to maintain, lighter, the pebbles dont get into any center shafts and the motor runs more efficiently.

[rmarkley]

I've got the 4x4 vxl, love the Rustler. Before electric I had the 2.5 nitro, had a blast with it.

[maxpaul]

I remember back in 2007 my brother in law got one for his son! He drove it in unground pool! Still to this day works! Traxxas makes great Rc!

[CokCook]

Nice to meet you. Today's video is fun, too.

[TheUnknown]

and I finally bought one today! All thanks to your video. Got myself the blue/orange version!

[thejeepinrealtor]

Stadium trucks making a come back. I don’t favor them, but you’re right folks love them more and more!

[honda]

I have a bunch of Traxxas trucks but my 2 favorite is the 2wd stampede & rustler, cheap, fun, fast & reliable! I have mine decked out with RPM parts + strc hinge pin set & proline street fighter tires 2.2/3.0 (slash) tires... Drives & handles like a bandit just way stronger 💪