I like Traxxas. The oddball thing is “The Other Guy” based in Illinois is as large or larger than Traxxas and has purchased multiple RC companies and has a huge legal team. People that think they wouldn’t respond to companies trying to copy their products in the same way are super jaded. My brands are Traxxas, Kyosho, and probably Team Associated. Sure maybe the automatic blocking of sku’s wasn’t the best method of remediation but we need more companies in the hobby, not consolidation. One key element to Traxxas success is they own their R&D and they have their own production facility in Taiwan. This is a similar model Kyosho (R&D in Japan, Taiwan and Japan for manufacturing)and Tamiya (R&D in Japan and manufacturing in Japan and the Philippines) use. Alternatively, “the other guy” owns their R&D but production is from multiple producers that are contracted to manufacture their products. The latter model leads to some half baked releases that end up having to be fixed by customer service and then updated in the second batch. All RC companies have good and bad releases though and this doesn’t exclude Traxxas as they’ve had things that need to be fixed. Sorry for the long note just trying to bring to light the company everyone thinks is perfect isn’t so perfect.
Dude, I am a Traxxas fanboy! I have no other RC brands! I have like 10 TRX4/6 and one Raptor R and soon a Hot Rod to put on my Hauler😄. Hope they re-release the TRX4 1979 Bronco as a High Trail with clipless! Thing i hate is that Traxxas mostly makes red and blue bodys nowadays... mostly!
When i bought the brushed version, i upgraded to the vxl. But the game changer that actually made this way better was upgrading the slipper to a locked differential. Made ALL the difference
Traxxas traxxas traxxas! There are a lot of different companies mark… losi “ Rlaarlo “ Arrma.. tamiya…EX! not to many of us adults still drive traxxas … they should at least be using metal chassis by now … even there paint schemes are played out… thanks for your hard work though… u make great videos…
Honestly , theres nothing wrong with liking what you like . But you are a fanboy , you have mainly traxxas products . 9.9 times out of 10 your post comes from traxxas . Nothing wrong with it
He supposedly has a close friend that works at Traxxas and uses that source to get exclusives for his content. As a result, you understand Mark has to basically push Traxxas products, just as any RC publication, website, blog, influencer, forum, etc would be required to do. That's the way the world works and there is something wrong with that.
I don’t know why anyone would have an issue with being a fan boy of any brand, if I had a traxxas store up the road I’d probably work there, shop there and spend more time there than home. If losi was up the road same thing. Connivence alone would be the reason. The fact it’s a top brand is just an awesome bonus.
If I lived that close to the traxxas HQ I would be a fanboy no shame, we just have a small traxxas shop at my work and it made me a fan boy. Having the parts I need available to me in person and at a slight discount has made me a fanboy
The main good/and bad thing about Traxxas is that they keep recycling cars. Good from a parts availability perspective, bad from a new product/innovation standpoint. HH's major sins are they keep discontinuing products which makes part support a real problem. HH philosophy is that their products are deliberately 'disposable' so that you have to buy new stuff.
Nice review, Mark. I had a Rally that I got from a friend. He had upgraded it to the Velineon system, TQI, and sway bars. It was a super fun car on pavement and on baseball fields. But the clearance was too low for general bashing, so I ended up converting it to a Slash LCG. But I still have the Rally parts, and I have thought about putting it back together since it is so fun. I'm really glad Traxxas didn't discontinue it. Also, this gives hope that some of the other Traxxas models that disappeared recently from their website might make a comeback. ERevo, Summit, TRX4 kit, for instance. Traxxas makes great cars. Being passionate about them doesn't make you a fanboy. I think a fanboy would be someone who only likes Traxxas and hates on every other brand. You give objective, positive reviews to other brands, too, so you're not a fanboy.
2014 sued hpi for putting an o ring around receiver box 2016 sued arrama for lay down shocks. Which is something that tamiya has had since the 80s. Oh and let's not forget copying ultimate RCs crimea which was a short course chassis with a summit body and released it as the Telluride in 2013 with no credit
i work at a hobbyshop in lewisville, sold like 30-40 bl2s cars over the holidays and the only one i've seen with broken parts had a rear camber link break (which doesn't even come upgraded)
Mark love the video also think it’s really funny when you crash or a body comes off you break to the clip where your sad and crying and was kinda sad that this video didn’t have that when the body flew off anyways love what you do with rc👍
I had the original vxl rally. I think it was my 3rd rc. Loved the car except for its lack of durability. Broke a shock and turn buckle by hitting a pine cone.
Traxxas just released interiors for the TRX4 Blazer (trx9114) and new Blazer clipless bodys (trx9130 and 9131) with clear windows. Hope you check them out.
Skip the haters, you know how people are on the internet. It’s not like you only review Traxxas cars. They make a good product and they are local to you. Ignore the trolls.
I bought the stampede 4x4 BL2s heavy duty kit is holding up well but the steering servo broke in about 5 days after buying it. Other then that soiled truck.
I love my rally. Actually my first hobby grade rc. Got it off the snap on truck. It now is a street basher and has a 2000kv 6s system and several supporting mods. Probably never let go because it's my first rc.
I had the brushed version of the rally and it was slow, but this doesn’t look much faster. Too bad it didn’t come with HD clipless body system! Running my Maxx and Granite together, I love the clipless body on the Maxx but losing the body every so often is kind of a bummer.
This quick review was very good. I think white rally wheels would look better. I had the old rally with the wide body, and I have one of these. I like them both . I do parking lot racing. In our lot the tires are not as good. I noticed the body came off when you laded tail first coming off the jump. Was that was because the body holder was broken r would it come off anyway?
This looks like it's driving really nicely 👍The brushed fiesta rally st had some handling issues out of the box. Mine pushed every corner and once I got a faster motor in it, it was really unstable at speed.
I like traxxas for multiple reasons....price,parts availability in town,parts durability I own 30 something rc cars an I usually choose my traxxas rigs too have some fun....
Fanboy is a derogatory term. They are like cult members and are loyal to a brand no matter what, even if it doesn't make sense to be. If you like a brand and have good reasons for it that can be backed up and verified, you are NOT a fanboy, just a fan.
When did Traxxas change their motor wiring connectors? I'm used to seeing bullets on them. That one almost looked like the MT60 connector. Coincidentally I just swapped the wiring over in the rental Slash over to MT60 since it's using a Losi RTR style 13.5T setup. It's similar to the BL 2S performance. I went with the MT60 connector to try and make maintenance a little simpler, easier, and faster.
@AsurasWrath164 no. XT60 is a 2 pin plug you would normally use as a battery connector. MT60 is a 3 pin plug that puts the bullets in the shape of a triangle that I used for my motor wiring as a means of quick disconnect. There is also MR60, which is basically an XT60 but with 3 pins.
Love the gear, Mark. 😎 And personally, I like all these BL2 RC cars from traxxas. I got the slash a few months ago and love it. I’m thinking the stampede BL2s may be my next traxxas. But first, I’m saving for the Arrma notorious 6s. Yea, I love a lot of different RC brands. 🙌🏼😂 Great video. That thing does look pretty cool.
If I’m not mistaken the original rally is different then the fiesta st. Being the st is smaller. I had a rally slash and it was the same foot print as a slash 4x4 the st is smaller next to a slash which the old one was more based on.
It’s not that you’re a fan boy. It just the direct comparisons you do like Slash Ultimate Vs a Senton BLX with no tuning attempted, knowing the BLX doesn’t have aluminum hop ups as a factory option. If you’re not doing it on purpose fine, but it comes off as shady or your sandbagging the BLX to a lot of us who play with both brands. Other then that I love your content. 🤙🤙🤙
I picked up a used Traxxas Rally VXL model TRA74076. I absolutely love this car but I am curious to know if the Fiesta ST body will fit it? I’m sure I’ll need new body posts but I am not sure on anything else.
Hey bro, I really like your videos but I think you could get some crazy angles of video to splice in if you got a drone especially when you’re just out there bashing
Bls system was a step backwards They should have changed out the weakling servos they put out My new hightrail wouldnt turn on carpet 😂 I put a redcat ascent $40 servo in it It works now 💪👌
It looks like Traxxas has turned a brushed motor into a brushless motor somehow an called it the BL-2s! I guess ill have to look it up i have rebuilt a VXL motor!
Drove my coworkers rally in 2012. That sucker was FAF And handled like a dream. I can only imagine the new version being even better. Thanks mark!
Coolest Traxxas I've seen so far in my opinion. The Udr and Erevo. I like to. But this looks nice. I like the design
I like Traxxas. The oddball thing is “The Other Guy” based in Illinois is as large or larger than Traxxas and has purchased multiple RC companies and has a huge legal team. People that think they wouldn’t respond to companies trying to copy their products in the same way are super jaded. My brands are Traxxas, Kyosho, and probably Team Associated. Sure maybe the automatic blocking of sku’s wasn’t the best method of remediation but we need more companies in the hobby, not consolidation. One key element to Traxxas success is they own their R&D and they have their own production facility in Taiwan. This is a similar model Kyosho (R&D in Japan, Taiwan and Japan for manufacturing)and Tamiya (R&D in Japan and manufacturing in Japan and the Philippines) use. Alternatively, “the other guy” owns their R&D but production is from multiple producers that are contracted to manufacture their products. The latter model leads to some half baked releases that end up having to be fixed by customer service and then updated in the second batch. All RC companies have good and bad releases though and this doesn’t exclude Traxxas as they’ve had things that need to be fixed. Sorry for the long note just trying to bring to light the company everyone thinks is perfect isn’t so perfect.
E revo 3.0 next 🤞
i really did think it was discontinued as well and im super happy its back
Dude, I am a Traxxas fanboy! I have no other RC brands! I have like 10 TRX4/6 and one Raptor R and soon a Hot Rod to put on my Hauler😄. Hope they re-release the TRX4 1979 Bronco as a High Trail with clipless!
Thing i hate is that Traxxas mostly makes red and blue bodys nowadays... mostly!
When i bought the brushed version, i upgraded to the vxl. But the game changer that actually made this way better was upgrading the slipper to a locked differential. Made ALL the difference
I am a Traxxas guy…. I have no shame in admitting it, they have always been great for me and I never had any problems with them!
Me too
Me three
Rally is awesome, I kind of went all out on a rally and it's one of my favorites!!!!
Looks like a nice rally car. It's good to see there are at least some options available today 🙂
Traxxas is the world
Leader in innovative rc products!
Traxxas traxxas traxxas! There are a lot of different companies mark… losi “ Rlaarlo “ Arrma.. tamiya…EX! not to many of us adults still drive traxxas … they should at least be using metal chassis by now … even there paint schemes are played out… thanks for your hard work though… u make great videos…
"I dont know why i gotta be called a fanboy?" ... proceeds to be hardcore fanboy.. 😂
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND THE FAMILY!!!!!!
Honestly , theres nothing wrong with liking what you like . But you are a fanboy , you have mainly traxxas products . 9.9 times out of 10 your post comes from traxxas . Nothing wrong with it
He supposedly has a close friend that works at Traxxas and uses that source to get exclusives for his content. As a result, you understand Mark has to basically push Traxxas products, just as any RC publication, website, blog, influencer, forum, etc would be required to do. That's the way the world works and there is something wrong with that.
0:31 Lady’s and Gentleman, we got em.
I’ve always wanted one of these! Glad they brought them back!
I don’t know why anyone would have an issue with being a fan boy of any brand, if I had a traxxas store up the road I’d probably work there, shop there and spend more time there than home. If losi was up the road same thing. Connivence alone would be the reason. The fact it’s a top brand is just an awesome bonus.
That definitely shines on the baseball field. If I had the money I would pick one up, really cool rally car from Traxxas
Hi, you can be whatever you want, don't mind the jealous/negative people. We have enough of that in our daily lives. You do you. Go for gold buddy.😉🤘
If I lived that close to the traxxas HQ I would be a fanboy no shame, we just have a small traxxas shop at my work and it made me a fan boy. Having the parts I need available to me in person and at a slight discount has made me a fanboy
I think the wheels are fine for that car, I also respect your opinion Mark 👍 Thanks for all the Videos!!
The main good/and bad thing about Traxxas is that they keep recycling cars. Good from a parts availability perspective, bad from a new product/innovation standpoint.
HH's major sins are they keep discontinuing products which makes part support a real problem. HH philosophy is that their products are deliberately 'disposable' so that you have to buy new stuff.
Nice review, Mark. I had a Rally that I got from a friend. He had upgraded it to the Velineon system, TQI, and sway bars. It was a super fun car on pavement and on baseball fields. But the clearance was too low for general bashing, so I ended up converting it to a Slash LCG. But I still have the Rally parts, and I have thought about putting it back together since it is so fun. I'm really glad Traxxas didn't discontinue it. Also, this gives hope that some of the other Traxxas models that disappeared recently from their website might make a comeback. ERevo, Summit, TRX4 kit, for instance. Traxxas makes great cars. Being passionate about them doesn't make you a fanboy. I think a fanboy would be someone who only likes Traxxas and hates on every other brand. You give objective, positive reviews to other brands, too, so you're not a fanboy.
You forgot also screwing the rest of the industry because traxxas just wants to be a monopoly
The Rally is Radical once you figure out some courses at your local
@@cazadon Yeah, I don't agree with that. But you're entitled to your opinion.
2014 sued hpi for putting an o ring around receiver box 2016 sued arrama for lay down shocks. Which is something that tamiya has had since the 80s. Oh and let's not forget copying ultimate RCs crimea which was a short course chassis with a summit body and released it as the Telluride in 2013 with no credit
MSM Nation, crazy 2023 is almost over, it's right around the corner, happy new years y'all. Looking forward to another great year of RC in 2024!
i work at a hobbyshop in lewisville, sold like 30-40 bl2s cars over the holidays and the only one i've seen with broken parts had a rear camber link break (which doesn't even come upgraded)
Nice! I just took my new rustler 4x4 to that baseball field yesterday!
Broke it?! Jeez dude you were ramping on concrete 😂
My daily driver is a big turbo Fiesta ST. For rc I only have a merv I upgraded and made into a Baja bug. This thing is calling my name.
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So they also pulled the Summit from the shelves. Will they do an updated version of that too?
Maybe you need to start a Rallycross class at Indy. I could see a bunch of Fiestas caroming around the track!
Mark love the video also think it’s really funny when you crash or a body comes off you break to the clip where your sad and crying and was kinda sad that this video didn’t have that when the body flew off anyways love what you do with rc👍
I know the Summit went away which sucks simply because I want one!!! But do you think they will have it come back with the brushless????
I had the original vxl rally. I think it was my 3rd rc. Loved the car except for its lack of durability. Broke a shock and turn buckle by hitting a pine cone.
Traxxas just released interiors for the TRX4 Blazer (trx9114) and new Blazer clipless bodys (trx9130 and 9131) with clear windows. Hope you check them out.
I always go for the greens Lol! I got the green Xmaxx Ultimate Lol
Your slow motion footage was awesome I thought it looked like the great Ken block was tearing it up👍👍
Skip the haters, you know how people are on the internet. It’s not like you only review Traxxas cars. They make a good product and they are local to you. Ignore the trolls.
Oh I love it! A short wheelbase slash for rally ... awesome. -- Ok, if they make an "Ultimate" I am definitely buying that!!!
I need to get one of these for my daughter its perfect !
Im fanboy of rc planes , trains , helicopter , tanks , trucks & automobile . This one not fast enough but cool .
Looks insane really nice set up
I'm hoping the traxxas summit gets revamped and brought back. I've got one and would love an updated version
Oh yes, please!!!😅
Nothing wrong with being a fanboy. 😂 Just embrace it.
RC & rally = ❤, especially with some custom parts and bodies .
You gotta take this one to the track sir. After all it’s a race car
I like the Rally. Might buy it next. Just bought the new Stampede 4x4 BL-2S(lower-powered Hoss). ❤
Should do a comparison with hpi wr8. Also see if those tires fit either vehicle
I have one and I turned it brushless and put sway bars on it and run it on carpet and it works really good
Always a good time for some Rally action video.....great stuff
I bought the stampede 4x4 BL2s heavy duty kit is holding up well but the steering servo broke in about 5 days after buying it. Other then that soiled truck.
I love my rally. Actually my first hobby grade rc. Got it off the snap on truck. It now is a street basher and has a 2000kv 6s system and several supporting mods. Probably never let go because it's my first rc.
I had the brushed version of the rally and it was slow, but this doesn’t look much faster. Too bad it didn’t come with HD clipless body system! Running my Maxx and Granite together, I love the clipless body on the Maxx but losing the body every so often is kind of a bummer.
We use these in a racing series at my local track and it’s incredible! Look up racing rays bullring!
One of my local tracks just opened a rally track. Lookin at picking up a car to help support the track
The blue drift truck on your left I see on Ali, Temu, Amazon, etc, all with different names, what is the one you have? 3 wire servo? Thanks, Noodles
Will that battery tray fit in the bl-2 slash?. My son's came with one that uses pins.
This quick review was very good. I think white rally wheels would look better. I had the old rally with the wide body, and I have one of these. I like them both . I do parking lot racing. In our lot the tires are not as good. I noticed the body came off when you laded tail first coming off the jump. Was that was because the body holder was broken r would it come off anyway?
Wish had some dough to get any car I want at any time. Sweet car.
This looks like it's driving really nicely 👍The brushed fiesta rally st had some handling issues out of the box. Mine pushed every corner and once I got a faster motor in it, it was really unstable at speed.
Love my rally. The hoss center diff is good upgrade as well.
I like traxxas for multiple reasons....price,parts availability in town,parts durability I own 30 something rc cars an I usually choose my traxxas rigs too have some fun....
You need some "MSM-S-M" patent your own stability management and sell the idea to traxxas as updated TSM.
Love the video. When is the Bennie going to be available in the store ? Glad the Rally isn't discounted.
6:12 🔥
the VXL releases this week
they need to come out with an ultimate version of this rally car..
thinking of getting one i saw the blue one its sweet too awesome video
Wonder if they are going to make the clipless conversation kit like they did on the slash
By being a (male) fan of a brand (as opposed to the individual products) is the definition of being a fanboy.
Traxxas Fanboy here 🙌
Definitely. I love traxxas, Losi, Associated, Tamiya, Arrma, to name a few. 🤷🏻♂️ 😂 I’m just an RC fanboy period, I guess 🙌🏼 🔥😎
I’m a older Traxxas fanboy.
The word "(male)" confused me. I was like... huh? Yeah, fanboy. That would be the definition of a fanboy. I'm no fanboy.
Fanboy is a derogatory term. They are like cult members and are loyal to a brand no matter what, even if it doesn't make sense to be. If you like a brand and have good reasons for it that can be backed up and verified, you are NOT a fanboy, just a fan.
Lol....freak accident...launching on concrete and somethings gonna break my man!
Good evening brother cool video nice gear I like the car always great information
ok i am traxxas fanboy that why i love his channel
I like it looks like a fun car.
When did Traxxas change their motor wiring connectors? I'm used to seeing bullets on them. That one almost looked like the MT60 connector. Coincidentally I just swapped the wiring over in the rental Slash over to MT60 since it's using a Losi RTR style 13.5T setup. It's similar to the BL 2S performance. I went with the MT60 connector to try and make maintenance a little simpler, easier, and faster.
You mean XT60, right?
@AsurasWrath164 no. XT60 is a 2 pin plug you would normally use as a battery connector. MT60 is a 3 pin plug that puts the bullets in the shape of a triangle that I used for my motor wiring as a means of quick disconnect. There is also MR60, which is basically an XT60 but with 3 pins.
Where do you guys RC?
Is this in Plano .???
I wanna join
Love the gear, Mark. 😎 And personally, I like all these BL2 RC cars from traxxas. I got the slash a few months ago and love it. I’m thinking the stampede BL2s may be my next traxxas. But first, I’m saving for the Arrma notorious 6s. Yea, I love a lot of different RC brands. 🙌🏼😂 Great video. That thing does look pretty cool.
Same. And I am wanting to get the Stampede BL2S for ripping around my small yard. 2S would be plenty
Traxxas and Toyota !!! LFG!!!!!🫡
Had vxl rally was really fun on off road track😂
If I’m not mistaken the original rally is different then the fiesta st. Being the st is smaller. I had a rally slash and it was the same foot print as a slash 4x4 the st is smaller next to a slash which the old one was more based on.
No, they are the same cars afaik. Just a few different parts like center driveshaft, body, electronics. Other than that everything is the same.
Whats wrong with being a Traxxas fanboy? Traxxas makes great RCs and makes it easy to get parts.
It’s not that you’re a fan boy. It just the direct comparisons you do like Slash Ultimate Vs a Senton BLX with no tuning attempted, knowing the BLX doesn’t have aluminum hop ups as a factory option. If you’re not doing it on purpose fine, but it comes off as shady or your sandbagging the BLX to a lot of us who play with both brands.
Other then that I love your content. 🤙🤙🤙
It’s pretty hard to have one favorite RC brand i cannot even narrow it down there’s just to many great companies & brand’s.
Do you have any DJI products?
have always wanted a Traxxas rally 👍💥⚡ look sweet bud
I picked up a used Traxxas Rally VXL model TRA74076. I absolutely love this car but I am curious to know if the Fiesta ST body will fit it? I’m sure I’ll need new body posts but I am not sure on anything else.
Hey bro, I really like your videos but I think you could get some crazy angles of video to splice in if you got a drone especially when you’re just out there bashing
Such a good deal for how many fun you can had
2s just isn’t enough power
What ramp do you use? looking to get one for jumping my rustler and my brother's stampede.
I would like to get a VXL ultimate version of this rally. It drives so well and behaves just like a rally car would.
Yo mark should I get a tekno et48 or traxxas sledge
Review the Maverick Quantum V2 porf
I'd consider getting one.
What about the E-Revo 2.0 is it dead 😢??
Bls system was a step backwards They should have changed out the weakling servos they put out
My new hightrail wouldnt turn on carpet 😂 I put a redcat ascent $40 servo in it It works now 💪👌
Only thing I don’t like about traxxas is the price point. Feels like you get more for less woth Aarma
Because you are a fan boy. Sooner you admit you have a problem and accept it the sooner everyone will move on
It looks like Traxxas has turned a brushed motor into a brushless motor somehow an called it the BL-2s! I guess ill have to look it up i have rebuilt a VXL motor!
i broke the drive shafts on my slash heavy duty stuff