#Traxxas #rccars #rc In this video I compare the E Revo 2.0 to the Rustler 4x4 VXL. A lot of people have asked me to compare these two, so here you go!
I love the rustler vxl 4×4 simply for how tough & how much abuse they can handle. Plus being a quadriplegic things kinda got to be easy for me to access to fix. Simplicity is key. Have mine upgraded a little so its faster & stronger 💪
The rustler right out of the box is fast I luv the way I change my tire super wide ones on the back and small drag tires for the front still got my stock set too put back on any time full of fun I wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year's enjoy your rc cars thanks for any information would be appreciated Mike Holden out of north Carolina said that
i need to say it: he has a brautiful house, amazing landscape and a wife which let him play with all that nice toys and she is also cooking for him. he is living the dream of so many men.
perfect timing. I got back into this a couple months ago after 30 yrs off. slash ultimate 4x4, rustler 2wd vxl cuz I broke the slash and have to rebuild/upgrade, broke that and got an e-revo. only broke 1 link on the revo and havent again since putting 80mm straps on back. Rustler 2wd is rebuilt and upgraded and screaming. I was planning to grab a 4wd rustler vxl tomorrow on the way to ride it sculpture park in detroit
Nice comparison BUT it really is about the smiles it sucks when they break but a smile just thinking about driving it PRICELESS!! I get what you are trying to say and I am shopping currently. Thank you !
Thanks for the honest opinion. I've been mulling over getting a Arrma Kraton 6S or the E Revo 2.0. Something about Traxxas has that Apple like allure to it. Its not the best and its not the worst, but you do pay more some how down the line for it vs its competitors. Think I'll get the Kraton 6S 1st and pick up a E Revo 2.0 black as a shelf queen.
I had the older rustler and a older revo. They’re both a lot of fun in their own ways despite being relatively similar. The revo handles better and it a lot of fun on rough terrain but man it’s a PITA to work on. The rustler is sort of the jack of all trades master of none, it can do whatever you want for the most part and it’s easier/cheaper to work on. I’d be happy with either
"Cantalever shocks" it means the shock absorbers are mounting horizontal instead of normally vertical (straight up and down) thanks for the video it's very helpful for buyers..😊😊👍
Linkage shocks also change the leverage the shock has over the suspension based off travel position. Meaning you get a softer shock and spring in the beginning and it hardens up before it bottoms out. Motorcycles have used this for decades.
One of the reasons Im buying the Erevo is the smile it puts on your face! I have the Xmaxx and the Maxx looking forward to the revo. All about the fun!!!
The E revo is a absolute blast! Just got it and I am like a kid again, I wake up and just look at it. Very happy worth every penny, perfect for skate parks or anything with a jump, it's a extreme basher.
Great video! I also have the e-Revo 2.0 here in Brazil is an e-Rev0 1/16 brushless. The 2.0's a lot more work but, I do not know ... it's cooler! You could do a comparative video of Xmaxx 2.0, huh !?
Just picked up the silver version of the Rustler 4X4 VXL. Would have loved an E-revo but dropping over $500 for just the truck is a little rich at the moment. Love the Rustler so far. Have a list of upgrades already planned out.
I have both and like you I prefer the E-Revo. I do all my skate park bashing with the Rustler and you can get some go air. I broke the shocks and upgraded to the Big Bore's and they are holding up great. My E-Revo is my fav and keep it for my high speed runs on short grass. I did do the rear shock brace upgrade and no issues as it's the 1st thing I did before I even ran it. Love your video's. I agree the Rustler is much easier to work on.
Ive ran my e revo about 4 or 5 times now on 6s and it has yet to break. I got the new version that came with the beefed up rod ends and its holding up great so far havent had to fix anything.. yet
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 Because I love my wife and family? Sounds like your family situation isn't very good or you wouldn't say such a thing. Sorry to hear it but you have no place to insult me because I have something you lack.
Thank you so much for that video. I'be been debating on which car I want to get, the Erevo VXL or the Rustler VXL. Thanks for your preference and demonstration of the two cars! Keep up the great work!
@@jfolck1886 I havn't purchased anything yet. I'm not sure of the purchases yet it it's worth my money. I would rather get the Erevo 2.0 than the rustler though. It's just all the mechanical failures reported makes me skeptical.
@@thelonehellyranger01 ha, yes. Unfortunately the Erevo just was too expensive especially with the amount of breaks from other people and my parent didn't prove of the cost. xd. So I got the rustler 4x4 vxl and it was a blast. I love it. Still think the Erevo is sick tho
I am waiting on my Rusty 4x4 VXL. It all depends, if you want to spend a little money or a lot more money after the purchase. I've seen too many videos of the same issues with the REVO. High maintenance, but much more fun. I just refuse to spend more money on parts to keep it going. Besides, will be using 3s batteries.
Just finished a Rustler vxl 1/10 scale. Completely custom and metal. I use for street racing but I can put a different set of tires on and go off-road. I named it “Red Demon”. I have some pics on my channel RCGlenn. Keep on RCing
@@gasolinediesel972 Having a 1/16 E-Revo and having worked on rebuilding my friend's E-Revo 2.0, the bigger car is a lot easier to work on. I mean a LOT.
Outsourced RC has spoken. 2.0 it is. I have to come up with a more ingenious way to store my RC’s, I’m running out of space. How do you store your RC’s? How do you store both for long term and short term?
I have the rustler 2 wheel drive I luv it got it hoped up a little bit fast car for what it is got it set up now for drag racing I have my regular set of tires too put back anytime I have always thought of getting a cheater been thinking about buying one for 575 five hundred and seventy five dollars Amazon has the chetta 120 esc and has a brushless motor setup up but I have only had the rustler vxl no even 2 weeks I have not drove it but a couple times you have some nice rides you're self mine us only 2 s battery and 3 a battery a11.2 or more not sure but is fun too drive gonna buy me some couple different body's too go on it only run the Dean's plugs great video as always keep the great work up Michael Holden out of north Carolina said that thanks again for any information
Those are cool cars... for ease of use, working on, and durability... get a $500 race buggy and bash the crap out of it! I have a mbx7r eco, and a losi 3.o nitro, I race them, they are both amazing in durability and performance! Traxxas? I like the slash. Great video!
To me, I think it all depends on your skill level in the RC world. If a person doesn't mind tinkering on things, and experimenting on different setups, I woujld certainly go with the erevo. But if a person wants to go out, and buy something that is easy to work on and just bash around then I would go with the rustler.
I had the erevo 2.0. Sold it because it couldn’t keep the links popping out almost every run. Stripping them. I just could t handle it haha. I just ordered myself a Rustler 4x4 vxl on Friday should be here soon. Excited to get it. This is a good comparison video. I own a 4tec 2.0 with Traxxas orange drift wheels and a Associated ntc3 white body it looks awesome. I like a mixture of brands I buy all sorts of stuff.
My Rustler 4x4 VXL is an absolute animal. I have had it for 3 months, zero breaks. I SMASH the thing. 20-30 foot jumps at the BMX park all day. 10-15 jumps to straight FLATS. nothing broken . stock shock caps, everything totally fine. I run on 3S as well...only mod is the ESC fan. don't let the Arrma fan boys convince you Traxxas is somehow less robust.... My local hobby shop has just has many Arrmas sitting in there for repairs as Traxxas… its how you drive is the main thing. Land it upright :)
I got the stampede 4x4 and the e revo. Got the revo brand new for 500. Id take the revo by far over the stampede. Revo has upgraded axles, has a nice hex design for the wheels, they wont ever circle out like several of my stampede wheels did. Revo can take 3s lipos alot better than the stampede. Revo is bigger and bigger is definitely more fun. Especially that tire size for off roading and snow. So more ground clearance if you stiff up your shocks
I'm not sure. I have not driven the Slash. I do know that at higher speeds, The Slashes tires rub in side the body real bad. Its body also acts like a parachute when you jump. I believe they have the same electronics in them. I know they have the same motor. the Rustler is probably better, but I dont know for sure.
New sub. Seeing what car would be a better deal for me to buy. My brother has the Slash 4x4 vxl and trying to find a car to get to have fun driving! Thanks for the review!
I just bought the E-Revo 2.0, and was sad to see that my existing 3S batteries do not fit (too thick), so I'm waiting on new batteries to come in from Traxxas. Just another thing for people to take into account when buying these, their existing batteries might not fit as they only take the thinner packs. It's really hard to fully appreciate the size difference on video; it's something you really have to see to appreciate. I really can't wait to get those batteries in so I can start using this beast! My Rustler VXL really couldn't handle my back yard as it's a bit too bumpy, and the chassis sits too low. I'm not planning on doing any jumping, so I'm hoping the E-Revo will hold up well.
@@outsourcedrc I saw that one too :) My issue is that my batteries are too thick and stubby (6500Mah 3S). Same ones I use for my Hoss. I also just watched the video where you put the limiting straps on your E-Revo; glad I saw that one! I just picked up the aluminum brace, and some 90mm limiting straps. Hopefully all will be in soon, and I'll be ready to rip!
Ok so I am thinking about getting an rc car, but I am kind of new to it. I am between the erevo and the rustler. I am leaning toward the erevo, but really don’t want to be fixing things all the time. I really like the features on the erevo though! Any advice on which I should purchase? I’ve heard the erevo is pretty durable with the brace and limiting straps.
I have the 2.0 and my wife has the rustler 4x4. Theyre both great rigs. Shes only broken an axle carrier and ive only broken the spoiler mount. Theyre both great fun but, my choice is the 2.0 every time. I love the size and the power. But, i did just pick up a used 4x4 slash that im gonna put the stock 2.0 power system into... I might create a new favorite, lol
Adam Bahnsen I just did that with my slash 4x4 it’s plenty fast on 3s with a 17 tooth pinion for bashing can’t imagine it on 6s.... their are some supporting mods you weld need to consider looking into at that much power diffs and center drive shaft and universal axles motor I’d say a aluminum motor mount ... but it is a straight drop in you would just need to relocate the radio box to the front the vxl3s system just can’t take the heat from the gearing is like to use it hit 200F in ten minutes on the 17tooth 32p
As well as the E-Revo runs on 6s, compared to the Rustler which is quite fast for its size. Comparing prices etc, the Rustler 2WD VXL is now my main RC, and I just love these machines man.
Fabuncian : Yes I would, its easy to drive, has A LOT of spare parts which is good to begin with, its easier to repair 2WD vehicles, and the car is worth its money in my opinion. If I was a beginner, I would go for the brushed version, because it will take more damage before anything brakes. Also, you could eventually switch to the brushless motor when you feel ready/experienced. The difference is huge on this car.
Not really a good platform for a beginner,I started out with a 2wd Rustler VXL and the more my experience and skill developed the bigger my fleet of trucks got..
Jonas J that’s pretty good, but I would say a brushless 4x4, maybe a rustler or slash. Or arrma senton. However, you should start with nimh batteries and when you are ready for lipos, the brushless gives you the option
I’m going to stick with the Rustler. Lots of parts transfer to Slash (and rally) and Stampede, which I also have. I can have diffs out in less than 5 minutes. Easy to work on, inexpensive (bought very lightly used for $200 less than new), still plenty fast for my purposes, perfect.
i really really really want an erevo and a rustler 4x4. BUT sadly i had to settle with this cool ass helion avenge. couldnt pass up the price of 150 bucks. while i have an MT i like the truggy look more.
Many years ago, I paid over $700 on a gen1 e-revo(still bitter about the low price of the gen2). I don't have the chassis brace or limiting straps, and i'm still running the stock servos that were in it when I bought it. Every part you claimed to have to replace, I haven't on mine. I'm running much larger proline trencher tires than stock gen1(about same size as gen2), I've gone through a few rear ring and pinion gears(the gen2's are much larger so shouldn't be an issue), I broke all the stock plastic axles, and the traxxas steel axles. I'm now running mip axles and have had no issues. I also managed to break a traxxas rear spool within 5 minutes of driving in the yard. Some of us are into the hobby because we like working on things, so the complexity of the e-revo over the rustler is a win for the e-revo to me. I bought a trx-4 crawler kit just to build, built it in a morning, have barely played with it, and am saving to buy a sport kit to assemble. I work on full size cars both as a job and hobby, so tinkering with much smaller scale things at a fraction of the cost is enjoyable for me. When the big car breaks at the track, it's hundreds or thousands of dollars. When the rc breaks, its usually less than fifty dollars. Also you should see dude perfects videos of them jumping an e-revo, theirs seemed to have held up fine in stock form on massive jumps.
Your V1 E Revo sounds a lot like mine. I'm still running stock sevos on it. Dude Perfect do break their E Revos. If you watch, you can see that sometimes they do things like break A Arms when they land. You can see the wheels dangling. They edit the videos to look awesome, not to be reality.
@@outsourcedrc I personally haven't done any huge jumps. Even when I do jumps like in your video, I crank up the springs for more ride height to try to get more cushion before it bottoms out. I broke an a-arm shortly after buying mine, but it was because I hit a curb at an angle where the arm contacted the curb directly, I replaced the arms with rpm ones. I'm glad you did this video, as I am considering getting a gen2 revo, or a rustler 4x4. I want both, but the boss is in charge of the money, and she won't let me buy both at once. I tried telling her that it would be hers, but she wasn't buying that.
After watching endless videos I just purchaced a e revo vxl. I don't think I can sleep until it reaches my hand damn. Wanted the Xmaxx but I remembered that I needed a cellphone lol.
I have now a rustler 4x4 vxl with a hobbywing max10 combo but i am thinking to upgrade but dont what could be a good upgrade because the e revo is fun but bif you break somthings its gona take long. And maxx flips to fast over and i was looking at arrma but there metal chassis bend to fast what do you think i can best go for?
What part of GA you in??? and I am currently looking at both and I want one that I can race as well and the Rustler has camber adjustments (good for tuning in to track types and conditions) but I'm intrigued with the suspension geometry on the E-Revo... Seems E-Revo is more a backyard burner than racing type.... thanks for the video were i could see these together... also how do you feel about the small Revo?
What S batteries are you using when you bash in the back yard? I have been having a problem overheating with both the erevo 2.0 and the rustler vxl 4x4. Only get about 10 minutes in before they shut down with 3s 5000mah 25c traxxas batteries. Thanks.
@@outsourcedrc Both were stock gearing and electtronics. Came down to the 2.0 needed a dual fan on the motor and the rustler needed that cheap traxxas fan on the esc. Both problems fixed and never issue again. Also, go on amain or horizon and get a granite 3s 4x4. They are doing a special right now. That little truck will be your best basher hands down. And only 250$ after coupon code. You can make a video thanking me before you bash it lol.
I have two stampede's 4x4 vxl and the rustler is like them with the setup also I have two xmaxx's badass trks and the erevo 2 is my favorite my next rc will be another erevo 2 😁
Of topic but I’m wondering how your XMaX is going and if your happy with it still.....I have a losi DBXL and several Arrmas and I’m looking At getting a XMAXX as my first Traxxas RC but at $1,400 dollars here in Australia I’m trying too get as much info before I buy one......👍
9:00 doesn’t the erevo vxl6s bec support 10 amps? My mamba x 8amp bec has no issue driving two high torque servos on my 4 wheel steer Capra rock crawling. Heck, the front servo can lift the whole buggy if I hook the tire just right on a ledge. . Monster servos barely draw 5+ amps at high voltage stalled.
I love the rustler vxl 4×4 simply for how tough & how much abuse they can handle. Plus being a quadriplegic things kinda got to be easy for me to access to fix. Simplicity is key. Have mine upgraded a little so its faster & stronger 💪
Thank you for all of the public service work you did in this video, you sir, are a true hero.
That's what I love about this hobby, I makes me smile and feel like I'm 12 again. Hahaha
I am 12😂
It’s a pure addiction to RC. Didn’t have the money when I was a kid. But now oh my 😎💰💰🏎🏎🏎
I am almost 12 lmao
Me 13
Haha, my brother literally said to me today, "You are like a little kid with his new remote control car!"
You have the most wonderful living area
I never realized how much bigger the E-Revo was! Thanks for the video :)
It’s called cantilever suspension on the Revo.
You’re probably the best rc TH-camr. Perfect explanation. No bias. Thank you!!!
Thanks! I try my best.
Great job explaining it really help with information of the two and the capabilities of them
I love the E Revos Pushrod Suspensionn, the agility compared to a normal damping system is enormous.
New sub here!!! My wife and daughters got the E-Revo Green for me Father’s Day. Thanks for such an extensive review
Thanks for the sub! You are going to love the E Revo!
I just got a E Revo 2.0 for Father's day this year. I absolutely love it. I also have the Merv and that little truggy is a beast in its own right.
My son bought the Rustler and it’s amazing fast and fun. He ran it at an outdoor and indoor track.
I just bought a eRevo 2.0 and the 5000mha LiPo batts and I love it.
Thanks for the vid.
How is it holding up?
Thank you, this is a great video and answers the questions I have been asking myself. Stay safe from the UK
You are welcome
Extremely informative vid, you mentioned things I didn't think of. Mad props to you man, I'm a new fan!
Thanks!
Great review! This helped me decide which RC car to get for my grandson. And down the road maybe me as well.
Stephen Maillie, if your grandson is younger than 12 get him the ruslter 4x4
If he is older tham 14 get him the e-revo
The rustler right out of the box is fast I luv the way I change my tire super wide ones on the back and small drag tires for the front still got my stock set too put back on any time full of fun I wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year's enjoy your rc cars thanks for any information would be appreciated Mike Holden out of north Carolina said that
Nice Review Mate!!! My Husband Loves it!!!
Good comparison. When you have a favorite vehicle its hard not to be bias, but you did a good job! Thanks again for your work.
Thanks!
i need to say it: he has a brautiful house, amazing landscape and a wife which let him play with all that nice toys and she is also cooking for him. he is living the dream of so many men.
Thxs u solvedf my purcashe decision ... i have a rustler from 7 years ago its revo time :)
perfect timing. I got back into this a couple months ago after 30 yrs off. slash ultimate 4x4, rustler 2wd vxl cuz I broke the slash and have to rebuild/upgrade, broke that and got an e-revo. only broke 1 link on the revo and havent again since putting 80mm straps on back. Rustler 2wd is rebuilt and upgraded and screaming. I was planning to grab a 4wd rustler vxl tomorrow on the way to ride it sculpture park in detroit
I hope they are working on a 'true' 1/10th scale e-revo cuz the e-revo 2.0 is 1/8th scale imo
313 stand up !!
Nice comparison BUT it really is about the smiles it sucks when they break but a smile just thinking about driving it PRICELESS!! I get what you are trying to say and I am shopping currently. Thank you !
Thank you for the video :) Was fun to watch :)
Thanks for the honest opinion.
I've been mulling over getting a Arrma Kraton 6S or the E Revo 2.0. Something about Traxxas has that Apple like allure to it. Its not the best and its not the worst, but you do pay more some how down the line for it vs its competitors.
Think I'll get the Kraton 6S 1st and pick up a E Revo 2.0 black as a shelf queen.
I had the older rustler and a older revo. They’re both a lot of fun in their own ways despite being relatively similar. The revo handles better and it a lot of fun on rough terrain but man it’s a PITA to work on. The rustler is sort of the jack of all trades master of none, it can do whatever you want for the most part and it’s easier/cheaper to work on. I’d be happy with either
Thanks for taking the time to do this video! Cheers!
No problem ! Thanks for watching.
"Cantalever shocks" it means the shock absorbers are mounting horizontal instead of normally vertical (straight up and down) thanks for the video it's very helpful for buyers..😊😊👍
Linkage shocks also change the leverage the shock has over the suspension based off travel position. Meaning you get a softer shock and spring in the beginning and it hardens up before it bottoms out. Motorcycles have used this for decades.
One of the reasons Im buying the Erevo is the smile it puts on your face! I have the Xmaxx and the Maxx looking forward to the revo. All about the fun!!!
Witch one is the most fun xmaxx or erevo ?
Glad to be your 5k sub!!
Great honest video. Bravo sir, Bravo!
The E revo is a absolute blast! Just got it and I am like a kid again, I wake up and just look at it. Very happy worth every penny, perfect for skate parks or anything with a jump, it's a extreme basher.
Thats why its my favorite!
Great video! I also have the e-Revo 2.0 here in Brazil is an e-Rev0 1/16 brushless.
The 2.0's a lot more work but, I do not know ... it's cooler!
You could do a comparative video of Xmaxx 2.0, huh !?
I didnt know Stephen "wonderboy" Thompson was into RC's :-). Love your work.
Very informative video helped me decide went for the E-Revo 2.0
How you liking?? I'm stuck now
Just picked up the silver version of the Rustler 4X4 VXL. Would have loved an E-revo but dropping over $500 for just the truck is a little rich at the moment. Love the Rustler so far. Have a list of upgrades already planned out.
Nice! How's it holding up? Considering but really like the typhon 6s also...
Thanks for the review, you really thought of everything.
Awesome videos sir! I got to do these on my channel now thanks 👍
Finally an honest assessment review that does not point and click you to banggood or geek.
Thank tou
lol no problem. I know what you mean.
I am 100% picking the Revo cause its just cooler to me but i also like the Rustler. I've driven a Rustler before and it was really fun.
I have both and like you I prefer the E-Revo. I do all my skate park bashing with the Rustler and you can get some go air. I broke the shocks and upgraded to the Big Bore's and they are holding up great. My E-Revo is my fav and keep it for my high speed runs on short grass. I did do the rear shock brace upgrade and no issues as it's the 1st thing I did before I even ran it. Love your video's. I agree the Rustler is much easier to work on.
Thanks! E Revo's are awesome!
Awesome video very nice comparisons great job thumbs up 👍
Thanks!
Superb vid
Thanks for sharing
Ive ran my e revo about 4 or 5 times now on 6s and it has yet to break. I got the new version that came with the beefed up rod ends and its holding up great so far havent had to fix anything.. yet
Same here. It's nicely upgraded out the box. However, I can see the want for some upgrades.
Thanks for the vid!
It really helped me make a decision!
Which one did you take?
You gotta love when your wife cooks dinner :)
Every night. I love being married. 👍
@@festushaggen2563 Doesn't it get boring after some years?
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 No. There's always something going on. Besides, we're a family and are connected for life. I never want to single again.
@@festushaggen2563 Sounds like you are drugged by oxytocin
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 Because I love my wife and family? Sounds like your family situation isn't very good or you wouldn't say such a thing. Sorry to hear it but you have no place to insult me because I have something you lack.
Rustler 4x4 VXL will be better if you use the Sledgehammer tires from Traxxas...
Hoss 4x4 VXL also has the same ones.
Thanks for such awesome videos!
Thank you so much for that video. I'be been debating on which car I want to get, the Erevo VXL or the Rustler VXL. Thanks for your preference and demonstration of the two cars! Keep up the great work!
Following up on your comment. Which one did you get?
@@jfolck1886 I havn't purchased anything yet. I'm not sure of the purchases yet it it's worth my money. I would rather get the Erevo 2.0 than the rustler though. It's just all the mechanical failures reported makes me skeptical.
@@freddafishy
Well did you make up your mind ?
@@thelonehellyranger01 ha, yes. Unfortunately the Erevo just was too expensive especially with the amount of breaks from other people and my parent didn't prove of the cost. xd. So I got the rustler 4x4 vxl and it was a blast. I love it. Still think the Erevo is sick tho
@@freddafishy still holding up good ? Still liking?
Wow this is perfect, these are the exact two which I were gonna get one of, depending how much money I have🤣
Awesome!
Great video. My 6year old has a brushed stsmpede 4x4. I may get the rustler 4x4 brushless!
I am waiting on my Rusty 4x4 VXL. It all depends, if you want to spend a little money or a lot more money after the purchase. I've seen too many videos of the same issues with the REVO. High maintenance, but much more fun. I just refuse to spend more money on parts to keep it going. Besides, will be using 3s batteries.
Just finished a Rustler vxl 1/10 scale. Completely custom and metal. I use for street racing but I can put a different set of tires on and go off-road. I named it “Red Demon”. I have some pics on my channel RCGlenn. Keep on RCing
I just checked it out. That thing looks awesome. Too nice to get dirty.
That was a great comparison video!
Thanks!
Nevermind the rustler or erevo...... damn nice ramps! 👍🏼
✌🏼😎👍🏼
Have a 1/16 E-revo, can confirm, it's a pain to work on. Especially swapping diffs. Holds up very well to abuse though.
The bigger E-revo is even harder to work on.
@@gasolinediesel972 Having a 1/16 E-Revo and having worked on rebuilding my friend's E-Revo 2.0, the bigger car is a lot easier to work on. I mean a LOT.
Just got a new sub from me! Love the video man, keep up the good work!
Welcome! and Thanks!
Outsourced RC has spoken. 2.0 it is. I have to come up with a more ingenious way to store my RC’s, I’m running out of space. How do you store your RC’s? How do you store both for long term and short term?
I have the rustler 2 wheel drive I luv it got it hoped up a little bit fast car for what it is got it set up now for drag racing I have my regular set of tires too put back anytime I have always thought of getting a cheater been thinking about buying one for 575 five hundred and seventy five dollars Amazon has the chetta 120 esc and has a brushless motor setup up but I have only had the rustler vxl no even 2 weeks I have not drove it but a couple times you have some nice rides you're self mine us only 2 s battery and 3 a battery a11.2 or more not sure but is fun too drive gonna buy me some couple different body's too go on it only run the Dean's plugs great video as always keep the great work up Michael Holden out of north Carolina said that thanks again for any information
Those are cool cars... for ease of use, working on, and durability... get a $500 race buggy and bash the crap out of it! I have a mbx7r eco, and a losi 3.o nitro, I race them, they are both amazing in durability and performance! Traxxas? I like the slash. Great video!
To me, I think it all depends on your skill level in the RC world. If a person doesn't mind tinkering on things, and experimenting on different setups, I woujld certainly go with the erevo. But if a person wants to go out, and buy something that is easy to work on and just bash around then I would go with the rustler.
Haha yeah, I live in an apartment complex, so I think I'll be getting the Rustler, but I plan to start with the Rustler VXL.
I had the erevo 2.0. Sold it because it couldn’t keep the links popping out almost every run. Stripping them. I just could t handle it haha. I just ordered myself a Rustler 4x4 vxl on Friday should be here soon. Excited to get it. This is a good comparison video. I own a 4tec 2.0 with Traxxas orange drift wheels and a Associated ntc3 white body it looks awesome. I like a mixture of brands I buy all sorts of stuff.
How you like the rustler vxl now? Thinking about getting one, but the shop says its not as durable as others like Arrma. Im new to the hobby
My Rustler 4x4 VXL is an absolute animal. I have had it for 3 months, zero breaks. I SMASH the thing. 20-30 foot jumps at the BMX park all day. 10-15 jumps to straight FLATS. nothing broken . stock shock caps, everything totally fine. I run on 3S as well...only mod is the ESC fan. don't let the Arrma fan boys convince you Traxxas is somehow less robust.... My local hobby shop has just has many Arrmas sitting in there for repairs as Traxxas… its how you drive is the main thing. Land it upright :)
I got the stampede 4x4 and the e revo. Got the revo brand new for 500. Id take the revo by far over the stampede. Revo has upgraded axles, has a nice hex design for the wheels, they wont ever circle out like several of my stampede wheels did. Revo can take 3s lipos alot better than the stampede. Revo is bigger and bigger is definitely more fun. Especially that tire size for off roading and snow. So more ground clearance if you stiff up your shocks
Great video!! Very good point of view all around.. well done
Also, what do I think of the slash 4x4 compaired to the rustler 4x4. Both brushless.
Thanks!
I'm not sure. I have not driven the Slash. I do know that at higher speeds, The Slashes tires rub in side the body real bad. Its body also acts like a parachute when you jump. I believe they have the same electronics in them. I know they have the same motor. the Rustler is probably better, but I dont know for sure.
Nice comparison 👍👍
New sub. Seeing what car would be a better deal for me to buy. My brother has the Slash 4x4 vxl and trying to find a car to get to have fun driving! Thanks for the review!
I want a slash. The Rustler 4x4 Is pretty equal to the Slash 4x4 VXL on paper.
Whats a real monster you have bro 🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎 pretty cool
Great video 👍👍
I just bought the E-Revo 2.0, and was sad to see that my existing 3S batteries do not fit (too thick), so I'm waiting on new batteries to come in from Traxxas. Just another thing for people to take into account when buying these, their existing batteries might not fit as they only take the thinner packs.
It's really hard to fully appreciate the size difference on video; it's something you really have to see to appreciate. I really can't wait to get those batteries in so I can start using this beast! My Rustler VXL really couldn't handle my back yard as it's a bit too bumpy, and the chassis sits too low. I'm not planning on doing any jumping, so I'm hoping the E-Revo will hold up well.
Whats funny is that I just made a video showing how to change the chassis of the Rustler so it can use the same batteries as the E Revo.
@@outsourcedrc I saw that one too :) My issue is that my batteries are too thick and stubby (6500Mah 3S). Same ones I use for my Hoss. I also just watched the video where you put the limiting straps on your E-Revo; glad I saw that one! I just picked up the aluminum brace, and some 90mm limiting straps. Hopefully all will be in soon, and I'll be ready to rip!
Ok so I am thinking about getting an rc car, but I am kind of new to it. I am between the erevo and the rustler. I am leaning toward the erevo, but really don’t want to be fixing things all the time. I really like the features on the erevo though! Any advice on which I should purchase? I’ve heard the erevo is pretty durable with the brace and limiting straps.
Brilliant bro 💯 they built the truck around the servo 😅 hahaa" funny stuff " always good bro . all the best bud take it easy 🏅🏆
Can u pls review the sledgehammer wheels for the rustler 4x4
I have the 2.0 and my wife has the rustler 4x4. Theyre both great rigs. Shes only broken an axle carrier and ive only broken the spoiler mount. Theyre both great fun but, my choice is the 2.0 every time. I love the size and the power. But, i did just pick up a used 4x4 slash that im gonna put the stock 2.0 power system into... I might create a new favorite, lol
Adam Bahnsen I just did that with my slash 4x4 it’s plenty fast on 3s with a 17 tooth pinion for bashing can’t imagine it on 6s.... their are some supporting mods you weld need to consider looking into at that much power diffs and center drive shaft and universal axles motor I’d say a aluminum motor mount ... but it is a straight drop in you would just need to relocate the radio box to the front the vxl3s system just can’t take the heat from the gearing is like to use it hit 200F in ten minutes on the 17tooth 32p
As well as the E-Revo runs on 6s, compared to the Rustler which is quite fast for its size. Comparing prices etc, the Rustler 2WD VXL is now my main RC, and I just love these machines man.
would you say the rustler is good to begin with?
Fabuncian : Yes I would, its easy to drive, has A LOT of spare parts which is good to begin with, its easier to repair 2WD vehicles, and the car is worth its money in my opinion. If I was a beginner, I would go for the brushed version, because it will take more damage before anything brakes. Also, you could eventually switch to the brushless motor when you feel ready/experienced. The difference is huge on this car.
@@arthurhexeberg1533 Do you think 4wd brushless would be a huge overkill?
Fabuncian : no, but 4WD will be easier to control, but this is just my experience haha
@@arthurhexeberg1533 Thanks, really helped out a kid from switzerland!
What kind of lipo charger do you use?
such a nice video, i like the VXL ;)
Thanks!
Bought an E revo today. My first RC. Thanks for the informing vids
Lucky my first rc was a rustler
Chongy not great for starters
Not really a good platform for a beginner,I started out with a 2wd Rustler VXL and the more my experience and skill developed the bigger my fleet of trucks got..
@@hughroperbeatyou8910 which one would you reccomend for beginner then? Maybe the rustler XL-5 or any other suggestions? :)
Jonas J that’s pretty good, but I would say a brushless 4x4, maybe a rustler or slash. Or arrma senton. However, you should start with nimh batteries and when you are ready for lipos, the brushless gives you the option
I’m going to stick with the Rustler. Lots of parts transfer to Slash (and rally) and Stampede, which I also have. I can have diffs out in less than 5 minutes. Easy to work on, inexpensive (bought very lightly used for $200 less than new), still plenty fast for my purposes, perfect.
Nice video men
Try putting some Velcro on the front part of the body underneath obviously much love brother looks fun.
i really really really want an erevo and a rustler 4x4. BUT sadly i had to settle with this cool ass helion avenge. couldnt pass up the price of 150 bucks. while i have an MT i like the truggy look more.
Many years ago, I paid over $700 on a gen1 e-revo(still bitter about the low price of the gen2). I don't have the chassis brace or limiting straps, and i'm still running the stock servos that were in it when I bought it. Every part you claimed to have to replace, I haven't on mine. I'm running much larger proline trencher tires than stock gen1(about same size as gen2), I've gone through a few rear ring and pinion gears(the gen2's are much larger so shouldn't be an issue), I broke all the stock plastic axles, and the traxxas steel axles. I'm now running mip axles and have had no issues. I also managed to break a traxxas rear spool within 5 minutes of driving in the yard.
Some of us are into the hobby because we like working on things, so the complexity of the e-revo over the rustler is a win for the e-revo to me. I bought a trx-4 crawler kit just to build, built it in a morning, have barely played with it, and am saving to buy a sport kit to assemble.
I work on full size cars both as a job and hobby, so tinkering with much smaller scale things at a fraction of the cost is enjoyable for me. When the big car breaks at the track, it's hundreds or thousands of dollars. When the rc breaks, its usually less than fifty dollars.
Also you should see dude perfects videos of them jumping an e-revo, theirs seemed to have held up fine in stock form on massive jumps.
Your V1 E Revo sounds a lot like mine. I'm still running stock sevos on it.
Dude Perfect do break their E Revos. If you watch, you can see that sometimes they do things like break A Arms when they land. You can see the wheels dangling. They edit the videos to look awesome, not to be reality.
@@outsourcedrc I personally haven't done any huge jumps. Even when I do jumps like in your video, I crank up the springs for more ride height to try to get more cushion before it bottoms out.
I broke an a-arm shortly after buying mine, but it was because I hit a curb at an angle where the arm contacted the curb directly, I replaced the arms with rpm ones.
I'm glad you did this video, as I am considering getting a gen2 revo, or a rustler 4x4. I want both, but the boss is in charge of the money, and she won't let me buy both at once. I tried telling her that it would be hers, but she wasn't buying that.
@@cam872k3 You may want to consider the new Traxxas Maxx. I love mine.
ERevo puts down power like nothing else. It’s quite the piece of engineering
I agree completely
After watching endless videos I just purchaced a e revo vxl. I don't think I can sleep until it reaches my hand damn. Wanted the Xmaxx but I remembered that I needed a cellphone lol.
Beautiful cars
Put a zip tie around where the front of the body hooks up that way it dont fly off simple
I have now a rustler 4x4 vxl with a hobbywing max10 combo but i am thinking to upgrade but dont what could be a good upgrade because the e revo is fun but bif you break somthings its gona take long. And maxx flips to fast over and i was looking at arrma but there metal chassis bend to fast what do you think i can best go for?
I think the E Revo is the way to go pesonally.
I’d never realized how much bigger the Revo is than the rustler. They look basically the same up close!
No you are dum as shit if you have not realized
can you please do a comparison on the traxxas maxx vs rustler
Again, I love Durability, and price point.
Thanks ☺️
this helped a lot
Hey Outsource RC. My new Rustler 4x4 VXL stopped working in reverse any suggestions or why? Thanks Steve.
Make sure you dont have it set in race mode. I'd check that first.
I'm glad I got the erevo 2
What part of GA you in??? and I am currently looking at both and I want one that I can race as well and the Rustler has camber adjustments (good for tuning in to track types and conditions) but I'm intrigued with the suspension geometry on the E-Revo... Seems E-Revo is more a backyard burner than racing type.... thanks for the video were i could see these together... also how do you feel about the small Revo?
I'm in Stockbridge. I have the 1/16 E Revo. Its cool. I actually drive it indoors mostly.
What S batteries are you using when you bash in the back yard? I have been having a problem overheating with both the erevo 2.0 and the rustler vxl 4x4. Only get about 10 minutes in before they shut down with 3s 5000mah 25c traxxas batteries. Thanks.
I use the same batteries for both. 5000 mah 35c 3s. Did you change the gearing? if you have the wrong gearing it can cause it to over heat.
@@outsourcedrc Both were stock gearing and electtronics. Came down to the 2.0 needed a dual fan on the motor and the rustler needed that cheap traxxas fan on the esc. Both problems fixed and never issue again. Also, go on amain or horizon and get a granite 3s 4x4. They are doing a special right now. That little truck will be your best basher hands down. And only 250$ after coupon code. You can make a video thanking me before you bash it lol.
I have two stampede's 4x4 vxl and the rustler is like them with the setup also I have two xmaxx's badass trks and the erevo 2 is my favorite my next rc will be another erevo 2 😁
Have you tried the huge by comparison sledgehammer tires on the Rustler? If so how do they influence aerial control?
I put mashers on the Rustler and they were so heavy they killed the servo lol
Of topic but I’m wondering how your XMaX is going and if your happy with it still.....I have a losi DBXL and several Arrmas and I’m looking At getting a XMAXX as my first Traxxas RC but at $1,400 dollars here in Australia I’m trying too get as much info before I buy one......👍
Great review, would you mind sharing your ramp templates/dimensions, or if you bought them from where? Thanks & agree e-revo 2 is awesome!
Hey, there is actually a Video how he makes the ramps.... th-cam.com/video/Ng7dKJMXYOU/w-d-xo.html
9:00 doesn’t the erevo vxl6s bec support 10 amps? My mamba x 8amp bec has no issue driving two high torque servos on my 4 wheel steer Capra rock crawling. Heck, the front servo can lift the whole buggy if I hook the tire just right on a ledge.
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Monster servos barely draw 5+ amps at high voltage stalled.