NEW LiFE to the Traxxas Mini E-Revo 1/16 VXL Brushless RC Car (Part 2): First Quick Test Run!

Quick/cheap/easy new life, upgrades and repairs to the Traxxas E-Revo 1/16 VXL Brushless RC Car! ... let's see if it actually can run!

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Well, don't take the intro of this video too seriously. Nothing really dramatic about an old model with a couple of layers of new paint. But editing is part of the hobby for me, and I sure had fun.

Well, even though I had fun with it and it held up perfectly, because of a constant search for more RC space in our little City apartment, that particular MERV is no longer with me. Now, having moved to the country side and a big house, that problem is solved - so I decided I would have another go with the little Traxxas Mini E-Revo. So here it is.

Compared to my old one, this one is the new edition with the TSM (Traxxas Stability Management) so that feature will be fun checking out too. Sadly, for this run, the TSM turned off when I reversed the steering. Need to turn it on again for the next run to try it out.

I will be keeping this particular Mini E-Revo, and maybe in the future add a few more basic upgrades. That could involve a look at the drive line (some say that the diffs are a weak spot) and play around with the springs and oil of the shocks (to reduce the traction roll) and get some other tires/wheels and some aluminium and/or RPM upgrades for the wheel suspension. But for now, I just wanted it to stay roughly within the normal "second hand price range" and get it out running as quickly as possible. Stay tuned for more in the future.

Uhh, and it was only after the purchase, that I actually remembered that I sold off my previous Traxxas 1/16th scale compatible 2S LiPo batteries together with my previous MERV. Since the included stock 1200 NiMH has a ridiculous low run time I definitely need to go looking for some new ...

Traxxas E-Revo 1/16 XVL Brushless Monster Truck Specifications:
- 4WD Shaft-driven
- 1/16th Scale Monster Truck
- Top Speed 30+mph/50 kph with included NiMH battery,
- Top Speed 50+mph/80 kph with additional NiMH battery
- Length: 328 mm / 12.9 inches
- Width: 239 mm / 9.4 inches
- Height 117 mm / 4.6 inches
- Weight: 1009 g
- Tires/Wheels (pre-glued): Talon & Gemini 2.0"
- Double wishbone suspension front/rear
- Velineon 380 brushless motor
- Waterproof electronics
- Slipper clutch
- Sealed differentials
- All-terrain tires with foam inserts
- Rubber-sealed ball bearings
- 2.4GHz TQi Transmitter and Receiver w/ TSM
- Traxxas Power Cell NiMH battery
- 2-amp DC Peak Detecting Fast Charger

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[STEVOD]

Its looking awesome now, nice ripping it up!

[AdventureTimeRC]

Awesome Mikael I like it in red looks like it flys ✌🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🤘and flips lol

[rctrailcats]

Turned out nice! I like the low profile of these rigs.

[INMGRC]

WOw very nice mini e-revo run nice quick test run big thumbs up my friend XD

[ShenRC]

Nice!! I used to own this but in the mini Summit version.

[islandrc-duke]

Great bashing and love the intro brother.

[hollyhillrc]

Good morning Mikael 😊 Perhaps you should rename it to "Traxxas E-Flippo" 😄😄😄 I agree with you and Mal that a run on loose terrain would be better. Have a great weekend my friend 😊👍👍

[MarkBryanRC]

Great fun in the sun! Who needs a lawnmower when you have a MERV? All you need is some blades fitted to the wheels! Love the music choice too - enjoyed this one mate! :))
👍👍👍

[christophercoconis]

Sweet run bro!! Looks like a blast to run Mikael.. Just got to practice those turns..lol

[PeteWylieRC]

Love the dramatic edit in time with the music. Looks like a fun truck. Good for bashing to save the Tamiyas. I think that a lot of quick cars suffer from flipping over easily if they dig into the surface rather than sliding. Very quick for NiMH. Wonder how it will be on Lipo? I'm sure we will see a speed test before long? Hope you are having a good weekend Mikael :-)

[RC-tyym]

My Mini Revo is powered by a 3421kv Absima brushless motor... It's fast

[RC-tyym]

Hello Mikael!
I saw that you're looking for Lipos.
I can recommend the
"SLS 2200mah 2s 25c" lipo, because it has a good quality.
And SLS Lipos do what is printed on them (the C-Rate is real and not fake).

[BasBoyRC]

Being light it does flip with ease on grass. Loose surface the best to run on :-)