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Traxxas Rustler VXL Stadium Truck Review
The Rustler from Traxxas comes fully loaded with everything you need in the box to get you running. One of the most popular kits of all time, can this many people be wrong? Check out our full review....
The Rustler from Traxxas comes fully loaded with everything you need in the box to get you running. One of the most popular kits of all time, can this many people be wrong? Check out our full review....
The Rustler VXL combines Velineon extreme brushless horsepower with the proven fun and durability that have made Rustler the number-1 selling electric stadium racer. The new Velineon Brushless Power System launches Rustler VXL to new heights with speed potential that reaches beyond 70mph! Hardcore, wheel-standing acceleration completely blows everything else away. Out of the box, Velineon is optimized to actually deliver the tire-melting horsepower, benchmark speed, and precision throttle response you expect from brushless. Best of all, it’s brushless done the Traxxas way: wicked fast and easy to use. There’s no tricky programming to figure out or a glossary of new vocabulary to learn. Just plug it in and it works.
Powered by the Velineon® Brushless Power System Rustler VXL reaches speeds in excess of 70mph!*
Traxxas High-Current Connector allows high-capacity battery packs to deliver maximum voltage to the Velineon Brushless Power System
Exclusive waterproof electronics extend brushless power and performance to water, mud, and snow.
Maxx® Cable 12-gauge wire Velineon VXL-3s Electronic Speed Control
Powered by the Velineon® Brushless Power System Rustler VXL reaches speeds in excess of 70mph!*
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Sport Mode – Forward / Brake / Reverse
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Race Mode – Forward / Brake
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Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor
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TQ 2.4GHz High Output transmitter with Traxxas Link™
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Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 20 Traxxas Link-
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Adjustable steering and throttle percentage (dual rates)
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Adjustable steering and throttle sensitivity (exponential)
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Adjustable steering and throttle end points
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Durable steel Jato®-Style turnbuckles and captured rod ends
Efficient Magnum 272™ steel-gear transmission with ball bearings
Sealed gearbox protects the transmission with beefed up motor guard for extra protection
Revo®-Spec Torque-Control™ slipper clutch system
External gear cover with easy slipper access
Reliable composite planetary gear differential
Updated heavy-duty telescoping U-joint driveshafts and yokes
Fiber-composite monocoque chassis
New gray chassis components offer a fresh new look
Digital high-torque Traxxas 2075 waterproof steering servo
Speed control and receiver are securely fastened to chassis
Easy access battery compartment Fully adjustable
Ultra Shocks™ with X-ring technology
White powder coated shock springs feature a responsive spring rate
Alias™ Step-Pin rear tires and front Alias ribbed front tires offer superior off-road traction
Alias tires include performance-tuned foam inserts and they come pre-glued on black-chrome 2.8" All-Star™ wheels
New ProGraphix® multi-colored painted body is available in red, blue, black, and gunmetal
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Reliable composite planetary gear differential
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Easy access battery compartment Fully adjustable
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Wing is securely attached to the body with precision hex hardware
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Rustler VXL is backed by unparalleled Traxxas support and parts availability.
Our verdict on the Traxxas Rustler VXL
Its hard to know where to start with the Rustler, if you judge the kit on its intended use and market it is simply unbeatable. Is it a racer, no, not out the box, is it the strongest truck available, again no but it can be anything you want it to be. The aftermarket support on this truck is simply phenomenal with upgrades out there for every component meaning you can mod your truck to your exact needs.
For the beginner this truck just ticks all the boxes, it comes with everything you need except batteries for the transmitter. It has 2.4ghz radio gear as standard, includes a battery and charger and can handle up to 3S LiPo power. What you do with the truck after that is up to you.
As a high speed basher just upgrade parts as you break them to make a super strong truck that is almost indestructible. For on street racing, swap out the tyres, lower it down, stiffen it up, fit 3S LiPo’s and make sure you have enough space to control your truck at over 60mph.
The only main faults with the Rustler are the quality of some of the stock plastic components, these won’t withstand much heavy punishment and will need to be upgraded. The ESC can overheat if pushed to the limit with high powered LiPo packs, the optional fan and some common sense in how you run your truck should avoid any troubles.
What this truck offers is a huge amount of fun out the box and a nice easy to work on platform for future upgrades. Other stadium trucks handle better, some are stronger out the box stock. The Rustler just ticks more boxes, more of the time, it makes a great intro into the hobby or a great fun second, third or fourth kit etc for the experience pro.
Alternatives
Out and out street racer: Losi Speed T
Off road racer/basher: HPI E-Firstorm Flux
Recommended upgrades
RPM Arms
RPM Bumper
RPM Shock towers
On road tyres
2S 7.4V LiPo battery
Its hard to know where to start with the Rustler, if you judge the kit on its intended use and market it is simply unbeatable. Is it a racer, no, not out the box, is it the strongest truck available, again no but it can be anything you want it to be. The aftermarket support on this truck is simply phenomenal with upgrades out there for every component meaning you can mod your truck to your exact needs.
For the beginner this truck just ticks all the boxes, it comes with everything you need except batteries for the transmitter. It has 2.4ghz radio gear as standard, includes a battery and charger and can handle up to 3S LiPo power. What you do with the truck after that is up to you.
As a high speed basher just upgrade parts as you break them to make a super strong truck that is almost indestructible. For on street racing, swap out the tyres, lower it down, stiffen it up, fit 3S LiPo’s and make sure you have enough space to control your truck at over 60mph.
The only main faults with the Rustler are the quality of some of the stock plastic components, these won’t withstand much heavy punishment and will need to be upgraded. The ESC can overheat if pushed to the limit with high powered LiPo packs, the optional fan and some common sense in how you run your truck should avoid any troubles.
What this truck offers is a huge amount of fun out the box and a nice easy to work on platform for future upgrades. Other stadium trucks handle better, some are stronger out the box stock. The Rustler just ticks more boxes, more of the time, it makes a great intro into the hobby or a great fun second, third or fourth kit etc for the experience pro.
Alternatives
Out and out street racer: Losi Speed T
Off road racer/basher: HPI E-
Recommended upgrades
RPM Arms
RPM Bumper
RPM Shock towers
On road tyres
2S 7.4V LiPo battery
