One of the Cheapest and Fastest RC Cars by Traxxas | The Traxxas Bandit VXL 3S
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- Traxxas Bandit VXL - bit.ly/3jvd7cG
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My Top Electric Bashers (Updated):
Tekno MT410 - bit.ly/2XUWURu
Traxxas E-Revo 2.0 - bit.ly/2twJfVV
Traxxas Hoss - bit.ly/31U4Pkl
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Traxxas Slash 4x4 Ulitimate - bit.ly/2Xogh6j
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My Crawler Scale Rigs:
Traxxas TRX4 -
My Race Vehicles:
Tekno ET48.3 (Etruggy) -
Tekno EB48 2.0 (Ebuggy) - bit.ly/2uhtUsI
Tekno SCT410.3 (4wd Short Course Truck) -
Tekno NB48 2.0 (Nitro Buggy) -
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Tekno ET410 (10th Scale 4wd Truck) - bit.ly/2yAAHfG
Tekno EB410.2 (10th Scale 4wd Buggy) - bit.ly/2YIiFo6
The cars I race at the moment with complete list of all the hopups and components
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Other Race Vehicles:
Tekno NB48 2.0 (Nitro Buggy) -
Tekno NT48.3 (Nitro Truggy) - bit.ly/38u69gU
Tekno ET410 (10th Scale 4wd Truck) - bit.ly/2yAAHfG
Tekno EB410.2 (10th Scale 4wd Buggy) - bit.ly/2YIiFo6
My Son’s Race Vehicles:
Tekno SCT410.3 -
Tekno EB48.4 - bit.ly/2GLnkOg
Best All Around Race Tires:
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4wd 10th Scale Truck - bit.ly/388NzJT
Favorite Lipo Batteries
Protek Lipos (Race Packs) - bit.ly/2KoMR0P
Traxxas Lipos (Basher Packs) - bit.ly/32cHZV1
Quality Budget Lipos - bit.ly/3hl567B
8th Scale Race Electronics:
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Recommended Servos:
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Protek 370TBL (Best Crawler) -
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Gosh the nostalgia that this RC brings back to me. I remember walking into a hobbytown with my brother and sister. My brother was about to get his first RC, and next thing you know, we walk out of the hobby shop with a traxxas bandit. This was the RC that started it all for us both. I'll most likely rebuild this thing soon. I kinda miss it 🥲.
Yea this was my first rc. I have the bandit xl5 and vxl.
My son raced this at Thornhill on the big 1/8 dirt track for months while learning the hobby. I put GTR shocks on it and Holeshot 2wd buggy tires, ballast in the front, and an upgraded steering servo, and he was able to run it pretty well! Great way to start the hobby. Now we have it set up for Astro turf and there it runs very well.
Just upgraded my son's bandit to a VXL system. Haven't had a chance to run it yet, but now I know what to look forward to.
I did the same thing my bandit really rips!!!! Top speed so far I hit was 60 on a speed run the lipo I'm running on is the ho vo 3s with the vinlioeon system & I gotta get new road tires question what do you all recommend cuz my current ones I'm using is the anacondas personally I think they suck they wear out fast & makes my bandit look haggard also make sure he adds a wheelie bar & yes mine tends to lift a little when I do my drag runs also it flips alot
Loosen the slipper clutch a couple of turns so it slips a bit and ramps in instead of launching and lifting, it will also be helpful on a surface that is mud or dusty loose surfaces. Tighten the spring preload to limit the chassis slap wont stop unless you change the fluid or and springs to thicker fluid or and stiffer springs.
I have seen this race up against proper 1/10th race vehicles from all the brands and make the podium with just a gearing change and shock springs and fluid change by half a weight.
I love how your "testing facility" is a school parking lot, because that's probably where mine is going to be when I get the Rustler VXL, my school's parking lot
Thumbs up for Mark finally bashing something
Seriously!!!!
RC cars and poles/curbs are magnetic 🧲 true facts!
Was once 3 hours away from home on a road trip... Decided to bash it in a park nearby. Ended up hitting a stop sign pole that was covered up. Snapped Both arms and cracked the body. Not fun
I took a brushed version and made it brushless with a cheap 60 dollar setup and it still works good after a year
Yes
Same here
This bandit vxl was my first rc car. What a little speedy monster this is. I weighted the front with some hammered roofing lead.... Amazing performance, anaconda's and St rockets. Every time a treat and big smile
I converted one of my sons to the Rustler suspension and took it out this weekend. He loved it,so much more stable. Anaconda's worked really well for on road
Was buying a Bandit, after this video and figured for another $125 I have a VXL. If I didn't like it I would put the brushless into one of my other dozen Traxxas. Put a wheelie bar on and replaced the bald stock tires with new (3S will do that). FAST, FAST, FAST. Trying paddle tires at the beach next. Thanks for a great video pard...
I still think the Bandit is still King! It’s affordable, fast and fun! It’s so easy to transport as well!
Such a fun little car. I still bust out the trusty ol 2wd stampede brushless once and a while, brings me way back to when you got those funny little thrills.
This was my first car. Imo its best to be driven like an infraction. Street use, slammed to stop the wheelies, slicks or better on road tire. I may have to put it back together now
Love my Bandit!
I seriously cannot do full throttle.
Had a great morning run with it. It is better on the road than in my yard.
I have a slash 2wd all hopped up with the vxl system and proline transmission and the thing is crazy!
Amazing video as always!
Ngl, at 1:22 when you zoomed in, i was waiting for a dumptruck to come from the right and making that buggy into a pancake. 😂
The Bandit VXL is the first brushless setup I got. It is still one of my favorite cars for all purpose general driving. I would agree with you on the heavier shock oil. I run 50 all around and have the big bore shocks as well.. it tends to bring the ride height up but also helps with the chassis slapping.
Do you have a wheelie bar!!!
I got my 4-year-old a bandit brushed it's been bulletproof and he loves it. Maybe one day we'll make it faster.
It was my first RC! Had a brushed one back when the esc was yellow, still got a little soft spot for them
Love the videos, keep it up brother!
Great review
I used to have a 2wd Stampede with the Arrma 100a 3s BLX system in it and that thing ripped, was super durable too, surprisingly never lost teeth on the plastic spur and never blew the transmission. I miss that thing…
Bandit is a sweet little versatile r/c but I still like the lcg slash 4x4 myself 👏👍
Is this gonna be the drag build for Mel?
i have a brushed version and its just as strong as the slash... no doubt.. but diff thinkin about upgrading to a vxl for it for sure man.. thanks for the great vid bro!!!..✌🏽👊🏽👍🏽
I own 4 bandits. 3 are first gen old school bandits. Even one with the MSC!!! The 4th is all kitted out with RPM goodies and MIP drive shafts!
I’ve recently bought one 2 months ago and that thing is a freakin rocket even without the speed pinion gear in it with a 2s lipo. It’s definitely worth it and I got a really good price for it when I bought the very last one at my local hobby shop for $279! The time I bought it, I heard they’re going to raise up the prices on most Traxxas rc vehicles which sucks, but man I got lucky I bought the last one.
Yup! True story! They did recently went up! You got a killer deal!
Want to change body race with it. Would it work?
Really enjoyed this review 👍👍 rustler next 😊💪✌️
Was waiting on this
I have mine hitting 82 mph on dirt, turned it into a beetle bug it's awesome luv it
If you replace the front bulkhead with the RPM one the bottom is open so you can add weight to it and help keep the front wheels on the ground. Great video by the way!!
I have a wheelie bar on mine the front does tend to lift up expecially when I'm doing my drag runs any suggestions on how I keep it on the ground & yes it flips alot
Great Video!!! Saving up for the rustler vxl 4x4 thanks again for the great video. I would watch a review of the rustler vxl if you post it ...Keep up the great videos!!!
I had bought a couple of these for my kid. One of them got converted to a Rustler & the other I wound up putting the ESC from my Arrma Typhon 6S & a 2900Kv motor, M1 gears (16/36). I also put the hoons that came with my Limitless. With a 3S battery, it hit 53mph, not bad for low gearing. It's not a bad car, but the rustler is built a bit better. But like i have said in the past, for about the same $, you can get a much better car going with Arrma. I believe the Typhon 3S is also in the $300sh range & is built way more solid.
Small and fast super cool 😎
Love my brushed bandit. It'll get my shelf king's VXL system when the brushed motor dies.
My favorite Traxxass is the Maxx, I’ve been an owner of several models, cool video Marc
Mark oops
That car is wheelie cool!
I have 3 vxl 3s systems.. love them.. I have a peppy rustler as well.. I just put my slash lcg 4x4 back together
I’d highly suggest castle electronics. It’ll blow the vxl out of the water. Traxxas electronics are good for decent bashing and can take an absolute beating but I think you’d like the difference.
Great video
ya know that would be fun and simple. I had a vxl 2wd stampede for a while it was fun
1000th like go get that rustler mate looking forward to see the review!
My buddies got me back into rcs again but he has the 4 by 4 traxxas race truck and I don't have 500 to put down but this seems pretty good for the money to get the speed and bashing I would want think I'll get this for my birthday next month
Hey Mark whats up buddy, ya I love the bandit it's different fast and durable and part support is every where. I got the rustler 4×4 and it's crazy fast and extremely fun, great review as always. Thanks your friend william from NJ Forgettaboutit!!!. Lol
I have the brushed version and it’s pretty fun but I want to do the Traxxas upgrade to vxl and you definitely need a wheelie bar
Ok...so Traxxas is where I started. (Thanks to you and Spec Slash video 👍) I just wish it was rated more for racing. All the other brands are made for racing (And are so much more expensive). Great video as always! I swear, if I had the capability, I would start an indoor track with a Slash class!! #msmnation 🔥🍩🏁🏆
Before the pandemic it was easy to find the brushed version rtr Bandit for $149. The it went to $169 and now it's $189. There are Traxxas Bandit Classes in a lot places in the country. It is probably the best starter r/c car around. It's durable, parts are easily found, and even with the brushed version they are not slow. The disadvantages are it's not completely equipped with bearings and of course the basic Traxxas radio does not include the ability to adjust steering travel. I don't think Traxxas should go so cheap on its basic radio.
That’s used prices right? Did traxxas ever lower it that much ??
@@NickBuenoo You could fun them for that price before the pandemic and before the Bandit became popular for drag racing. It's too bad. I could see and increase, but not that much. I still like the buggy and it's a good starter and spec class car. There are a lot of affordable after market parts not made by Traxxas.
@@michaeldorich4485 I remember like 6 years ago all traxxas were above 200$
@@NickBuenoo I remember around six or seven years ago Slash spec classes were popular and a Slash was a lot cheaper.
He right. The bandit vxl was $269 as well
These are nice, i have a 1992 model of this, still runs on ceramic fuses 😅
But....its no basher. Cheap, a Classic, fast & simple. Thats the alurring beauty of it. 👍
This thing is cool!
They make on road tires they are called Anacondas. I used slash ft and rear arms on mine .
Have a question can you use a brushed motor on it, plus I want to run it on a carpet track so what do I need to do to keep it from doing wheeles
Nice car cool video
Great video and details 👍.
Do you know if I can change the body to another shell? Are most same scale shells made to be universal in fitment?
I was thinking of an older truck into a stadium style C10 and saw custom shells and was wondering if they would fit if they are also the same scale.
Man I never realized how lucky I was to choose the e revo as my first rc. Thing can do it all....speed runs, bashing, off-roading, and anything else you got to throw at it
Yes sir.. the erevo is a one trick pony. I love it!
I watched all of your stuff. Unfortunately I'm not registered on any TV in my house. My family is registered to so many things. I just use whatever. Keep up the good work. My son is also a hobbyists
I just recently upgraded my 2wd bandit to a vxl with the vinlioeon system the lipo I'm running it on is the ho vo 3s the tires I use for speed runs are anacondas personally I think they suck they wear out fast they make my bandit look haggard any suggestions on what road tires work best for speed runs & yes my bandit rips!!! Also the light kit is amazing I have one in the front & one in the back for nite speed runs one word Epic!!! 🤘
Aesthetically this car needs updating imho. There are lots of other buggy’s on the market that look so much cooler. And cool factor to me is something to consider before purchasing. 😂
Isnt the Bandit really the only 2wd vintage'ish buggy on market?
I prefer the rear cab on the bandit to the forward cabs on the race brands. I think those forward cabs are ugly as sin and they look like they’re running backwards to me.
I have two bandits. VxL for me and pink edition brushed for my wife both have wheelie bars and upgraded wheelie tires. Big bore shocks are a must on VxL. But dollar for dollar best bang for the buck. Bandit over the 2wd rustler all day long.
Interesting point but thay are the same thing under the shell apart from front shock tower is higher on the russler ? So it really only come's down to different wheels and body and personal preference
@@scottgardam69 agreed. But I have the 4wd rustler and that’s I beast. And yes people do like the 2wd rustler over the bandit has a bit more ground clearance
Ok I'm with you now as I have the two wheel russler
I had one of those it was old school had a 20 turn Stinger motor.
Oh man those tires are gone..lol
Hey Mark great video! My old 2.5 Jato just died and I’m looking to replace it with something electric until I can get a new replacement engine for the Jato. I’ve been looking at the rustler and the bandit in the VXL models. I want something that’s fast, but can also drive through fairly tall grass. I was able to do all that with the Jato. Can this be accomplished with either the Rustler or the Bandit VXL if I went with taller tires for ground clearance? Which would you recommend? Thanks!!
How many chassis slammers do you get on these before the milk carton quality plastic snaps in two
How many times did you charge the battery during the video and does it take nickel batteries or Lipo
i have the purple vxl bandit its my second one i put the proline trans a fun basher i did the wheelie bar on mine
Wzup from Grand Prairie Tx Mark,,,, I love the little bandits they’re very fun to drive,,, I have a question for you, what servo do you recommend for an arrma senton 3s,,, thanks 🙏
Would you recommend an unbranded big bore shocks $20 for a set off ebay non oil based... I would think they're better then stock
Old School Tamiya RC fan here . Question for the new school. How would you rate the Bandit Vs Quantum Maverick on grass/ dirt ballfields? Looking to get my 8year old daughter into the hobby for her birthday next month. Thanks in advance for the feed back bro's.
do you know if it will handle sand?
Hey mark I’m interested in buying in mini z but I’m not sure where and which one to buy. Can you help me out?
Where did you get the ramps?
You can add a bit of weight to the front with fishing weights
What battery is in the vxl?
Any good bashing spots in Santa Maria
Are you running a 3s battery?
Odd timing...what's the best way to mount the old no hex style bandit wheels on the rear of my slash!?
Have fun
What would be better for indoor carpet track racing the bandit or the slash?
Slash!!!
@@msmeveryday Thank you, 2 or 4 wheel & stock or vxl set up?
Hey mark I have rustler vxl & want 2 put 20 tooth pinion in do I need 2 modify my mount???
Thanks
Did u see my runs on my channel
I love everything traxxas makes period. Since my first traxxas in 1991 at age 11 when I started with the nitro hawk. What was your first traxxas Mark?
1991! Doesn't sound so long ago! Marks first was the nitro 4tec!
@@msmeveryday Thats awesome soo much fun!
@@chaddavis513 I enjoy most things Traxxas. They innovate and make goofy things which is always fun. Some of their rigs are a bit on the flimsy side is my only problem with them. Not hating at all considering I own 10 Traxxas trucks.
@@Sackmatters Sweet channel! I dig the snowmobiles and beautiful scenery! Subscribed 🔔👍
Who thinks Traxxas should come out with a bandit 4x4
I like it
I’m pretty sure that you can get some wing to go on the front. If not your could custom make something
Please do the Rustler also.
I would like to see you tune it for a race and you and your lads do a club race go on I dare you.
People trying to race those all the time they do not succeed compared to the big boys. The car is just not good and fragile. Now I have seen People do ok in street stock on a dirt oval but the fast People are not using the Traxxas electronics there using tekin castle or hobby wing. My buddy used a 3s vxl esc for 2 heat races in street stock and the esc overheated 3min in a 4min heat race. Dropped a tekin rs pro for the Main amd never got above a hundred same gearing and 2s lipo lol. Now all bandits in a off-road race might be funny to watch haha
Drop the suspension and ditch the wing, I have my bandit GPS'd at 65mph with half battery and a full iPhone strapped to it lol definitely possible but pretty hard. I also switched to jato rear tires and front 2.2 sc tires
Yes review the bandit and can you review the traxxas fiesta ken block edition that’s in the box
That one will never be ran… hahaha! Too pretty!
@@MarkSantaMaria Iv got one the only time it’s been out the box is to put in my display cabinet
Do you think it could be a good race car?
It is nice
I have the 1 that gose 35mph but that motor it is flipping crazy
Why have you not run the UDR at your parents house? That’s the perfect spot to showcase its abilities.
Yea Mark!!!!
Ya mark UDR at moms house, plus moms always got snacks and goodys ha ha. You the man and by the way your a great father the way you and your sons get along is great, ya but I got 2 daughters but hay they love R/C as well. Tks buddy
Sweet buggy!!! Where did you get you ramp?
Tbone racing ;)
@@MarkSantaMaria thanks!!
You should do a Proline upgrade bandit and run it in 2wd Mod buggy do a club racing series on it im wanting another buggy but I'm wanting to proline upgrade the heck out of one.
Like I said, those cars are sooooo much fun
Pls do the rustler vxl im looking to get another rustler but they always had a castle in them never a vxl
Could it be raced? Can you build a traxxas car to compete with your tekno buggy?
It would be tough… they are different for sure
It's a rear motor so it might be an ok platform for looser dirt or lower traction surfaces. It'll probably be a handful on higher traction surfaces like carpet, turf or clay
I was wondering in general not necessarily a bandit just a traxxas base to start with
Would a front spoiler/wing work
Where would it mount?
In between the front 2 shock post. Maybe custom design(cut) from an old rear spoiler.
Do you think it will do good at a track
We will find out… hahaha
Please do Rustler review