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I actually really like the spectrum 6s motor and ESC combo. After I melted my XR8 Plus I just went back to the spectrum and had no problems
Yeah, the Firma 150 got a bad rep for fire, but I think that's been rectified. My brother has like 6 of them in different Arrma rtr's, no problems. I had a HW Xerun 150 for nearly 15 years, was awesome, till I got it wet in snow.. poof, out came the smoke. I was heartbroken on that one. Completely forgot it wasn't WP.
A bit smaller, about the same size as the Stampede 4x4
I’ll have to check out vids on YT to see Stampede vs Rival MT10 vids. The Stampede body always seemed to ride too high off the chassis from what I remember.
Years ago I would chop the body mounts to lower the body. I'm sure the new one is adjustable.
Those GTR shocks are on the Rustler Ultimate and they look great along with the rest of the aluminum upgrades. I’m a sucker for factory upgraded stuff.
Vxl has been out for a while now, it's their main brushless system that can take 3s and has a 3500kv motor. While bl2s is a new substitute to replace the older titan brushed systems. That bl2s combo is 2s lipo max and has a 3300kv motor and has basically has the same speed as the old brushed systems that they are phasing out.
Now that's a question to ask Traxxas. From my understanding the new HD kits are newer than the ultimate versions of the cars. HD kits come on the lower end cars like the bl2s and vxl, while the ultimate comes with the vxl system but has the aluminum upgrades. It kinda follows the slash ultimate and previously the slash platinum years ago which came with aluminum upgrades right out of the box.
I’m not convinced that snap ring goes back in there! Seriously my tool fits but you have to somehow push that ring in there while keeping it compressed…… it’s like a washer needs to be removed
Thanks for all the great info. They made a platinum slash? Must have been pretty sweet.Vxl has been out for a while now, it's their main brushless system that can take 3s and has a 3500kv motor. While bl2s is a new substitute to replace the older titan brushed systems. That bl2s combo is 2s lipo max and has a 3300kv motor and has basically has the same speed as the old brushed systems that they are phasing out.
Me personally I'd get a vxl and run it on 2s first to get used to it. 3s is a whole different animal. But to be fair like said in the first couple pages of the thread, Traxxas or RTR electronics in whole aren't the best, but will get you started out in the hobby.
Now that's a question to ask Traxxas. From my understanding the new HD kits are newer than the ultimate versions of the cars. HD kits come on the lower end cars like the bl2s and vxl, while the ultimate comes with the vxl system but has the aluminum upgrades. It kinda follows the slash ultimate and previously the slash platinum years ago which came with aluminum upgrades right out of the box.
Edit: not totally sure but the ultimate might have some HD parts like the driveshafts and arms. Not totally sure.
Yea. It was like 10 plus years ago, I believe when the vxl system was 2 pole (new ones are 4 pole motors). The platinum changed to the ultimate once they came out with the GTR shocks and put them on those cars.
Basically, RTRs torn apart for someone to assemble. That's the problem with Traxxas. They insist on making you use their gear. I'd love a Rustler 4x4, but I want to be in control of what electronics I put into my RCs.
I put strc
The shocks are OK. Sometimes the blow tge caps. The shaft is the real problem. My 1/8 stampede thread I bent like 7 shafts in half as many weeks.
It’s the aluminum shocks that really attracted me too. Even though I know anything can be upgraded.
The last time I used plastic shock bodies was on my Optima while trying to make a 4wd truck out of it. The flexing of the shock bodies is probably less than what I think, but all the jarring/twisting of suspension worries me as shock pistons try to move inside a slightly deformed cylindrical body... leads to more bent shafts? RC Myth Busters channel with super slow motion video is needed.I put strc
The shocks are OK. Sometimes the blow tge caps. The shaft is the real problem. My 1/8 stampede thread I bent like 7 shafts in half as many weeks.
I bought strc shock bodies and caps on my Bandit. I used trx internals. I'm also getting the trx titanium nitrate gold shafts. Although never ran I like the feel of the strc shock bodies. You can find those in my album or my toy story bandit.
For tge record aluminum is better in certain places. They also make titanium parts.
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