NEW Traxxas BL-2s Brushless System

[F.R.S. Ninja_007]

Just found this a minute ago in my email, looks like @DavidB1126 & @luke66 were right
https://traxxas.com/news/new-bl2s-brushless-models
It goes around the same speed as a stock brushed system at ~30mph, and you’re looking at $329.95

 

[luke66]

looks like i was right

Edit: https://www.rctalk.com/forum/media/traxxas-update-sheet.3643/

 

[F.R.S. Ninja_007]

looks like i was right

That was fast lol

 

[luke66]

lol

 

[9x19]

Hmm... may have to make the drive to the Traxxas store in the morning... since I need some small parts anyway...

 

[luke66]

sadly we will have to wait a while to get one. they still are (according to the traxxas website) coming soon.

Edit: you can actually get a slash or rusty RN, you just gotta wait for the rally

 

[F.R.S. Ninja_007]

sadly we will have to wait a while to get one. they still are (according to the traxxas website) coming soon.

They’re hyping it up. On the bright side, the Stampede has a cooler body, clipless system, Extreme HD kit installed, and sledgehammer tires. Can’t say I’m not exited for the Rally come out, although I think there should also be a VXL-3s version.

 

[9x19]

I jjust wanted to look, as I'm not really in the market... my Hoss (same chassis as Rustler/Stampede) already has the HD drive line, (3s) brushless, and clipless body.

My Rally has been upgraded with brushless and a center diff, vs the factory slipper, but a clipless body could be nice.

 

[tntpoof]

it will be on shelfs for X-mas in 1 month.fake

 

[9x19]

Those little 4-Tec 3.0 hot rods always tempt me when I'm at the store (2 for $299), but so far I've resisted... same for the TRX-4M... but one day they're gonna have a Ford truck body version, and...

 

[luke66]

They’re hyping it up. On the bright side, the Stampede has a cooler body, clipless system, Extreme HD kit installed, and sledgehammer tires. Can’t say I’m not exited for the Rally come out, although I think there should also be a VXL-3s version.

i agree....

but how could you NOT be exited for a RALLY! i guess I'm just a rally kinda guy, but a Vxl would be cool, i wonder what would keep me from slapping a 3s esc in there.......

Edit: traxxas was sneaky. they made a new motor plug so you have to use the bl-2s esc and motor together, you would have to rewire the plugs to change the esc, like i said, sneaky.

Sneaky traxxas indeed.

 

[Krakentuned RC]

Woot! I knew it was coming sooner or later. The line-up needed a pretty decent refresh and this is perfect! @luke66 way to go! The leak was on point!

 

[9x19]

Proprietary plugs aren't new, every manufacturer has to choose one style, or, like Traxxas, create their own. I can't imagine swapping out the 2S ESC, but keeping the motor, or vice versa. If I was gonna upgrade it'd be both.

I put a 3s/3500Kv system in my Rally, but I mostly run it on 2S since the area I run on isn't huge, and the 2S provides all the speed I need for the short straights.

 

[luke66]

Proprietary plugs aren't new, every manufacturer has to choose one style, or, like Traxxas, create their own. I can't imagine swapping out the 2S ESC, but keeping the motor, or vice versa. If I was gonna upgrade it'd be both.

I put a 3s/3500Kv system in my Rally, but I mostly run it on 2S since the area I run on isn't huge, and the 2S provides all the speed I need for the short straights.

i thought this 2s system would be just enough for realism.

 

[Chubaka]

That was fast lol

Wait for the failure rate. The first Gen vxl had 3 or 4 issues, ones I experienced first hand. Will wait a year or two before even considering.

 

[Krakentuned RC]

Just my opinion but it looks like the Stampede might be a slower (and cheaper) duplicate of the Hoss. They're even using the same clipless Rustler style system. I'd get one and immediately slap in a VXL6S/2200kv.

Edit: Sorry for all the edits. Revised my post as I read more information.

 

[tntpoof]

I dislike the vented motor.

 

[luke66]

I dislike the vented motor.

+1 to that

 

[DavidB1126]

I dislike the vented motor.

Agreed. Usually vented BL motors I seen are mostly for race stuff which doesn't get wet or that much dirt in them.
I wonder if this is the same ones going in the 2wd lineup? Or would they still have the og xl5 for the 2wd lineup?

 

[F.R.S. Ninja_007]

Guys GUYS LOOK THE Sl4SH HAS CLIPLESS BODY MOUNTS NOW!
https://traxxas.com/products/landin... E Blasts&utm_term=LEARN MORE ABOUT SLASH 4X4