Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL 2 Year Review Do I Still Like It After All This Time?

VLOG 24 102 So I have this rc to thank for where I am today. This was my first taste of a modern rc and I was hooked with the speed and durability. Now that it has been 2 years what has broken, what do I like and dislike with this rc?

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[mosrcz]

Good review. Same as u, I got back into the hobby 2 and a half years ago with the Rustler 4x4 VXL and I still love it. Still on stock electronics.

[Hungrybird]

I personally like to hear about the experiences with the RC . Good format 👍. So that k6s breakdown I mentioned in the past vids was a failed esc from too much heat . Third day/6s pack of 15t pinion probably did it with the heat . I’ve read in the forums people running higher pinions with 40mm fans and no problems but I’m not sure I believe it, you ? It’s highly unlikely imho, that a 20 t pinion in summer heat wouldn’t smoke out a k6s esc or any RC doing full trigger bursts because even the stock 12t has the engine super hot . I really should examine the esc to see if the soldering connections didn’t melt away . I ll check it out and report back

[RC-Closer]

Great two year bro… they are cool little trucks. An upgrade from Traxxas would be nice…

[RC-Closer]

Oh man… it’s a Rustler!!! This should be a good video

[basherz_den]

Man.. you make some great content brother.. I get drawn into the conversation.. I have the rustler ultimate.. and I know it's an awesome shelf queen with all those shiny parts on it.. but I also have the og 2wd rustler and I send that one.. I put a rebranded hobbywing in it and run it on 2s and 3s I'm willing to bet it's tougher than the ultimate.. it's substantially lighter and I've only broke a drive shaft and a camber link but now they have that HD package so I might have to grab one of those and see what's what.. lol.. once again.. this was a great watch..😎🤘🏽

[monkeymcgee]

Love the videos I've had my rustler for 4 years thing is damn near indestructible. Traxxas made most of those parts out of plastic for beginner users and new drivers for the hobby. I say that because crashing is inevitable. It's cheaper to replace the plastic parts than metal. I can't say much for problems right out the box. Only problems I found were over heating and loosing lower shock mount plate. Mine is completely upgraded proline big bore shocks all the way around, hobbywing max 10 motor and esc combo, dust shroud, hot racing sway bars, Traxxas aluminum stabilizer bar, erevo/ mini max all metal rear diff, 2 rocket racing 30mm 28000 rpm cooling fans, gens ace 5000mah 3s 110c lipo battery, ec 5 connectors, Traxxas sledge hammer tires, hot racing esc cooling fan, and aluminum center diff from erevo

[geoffreyyoung]

Another great video brother! I enjoy my Rustler as well and should probably get it out more than I do. Are you planning on purchasing a Valkerie MT for yourself? Seems like Chris with a C is enjoying the one you delivered.

[PRESTINERCs]

If I bought one of these used, what would it be worth? It's in good shape with upgraded shocks and those same gpm axles you have. Thanks in advance and I hope you get this comment.

[whywouldntwe]

Hoovo makes decent lipos that u can get traxxas connectors on