With its 65+mph speed capability, it’s no surprise that many Rustler 4X4s also see lots of street duty, where there’s plenty of room to rev it all the way up to full throttle on a 3-cell LiPo. Traxxas has great electronics/battery warranties and all stock models in good condition typically sell for 70-80% of new price on eBay (sometimes including a battery/charger). The Rustler 4X4 VXL is a brushless blast engineered for off-road excitementbut it’s not just for off-roading. A few YouTubers have said the Hoss is essentially a Stampede 2.0. Hot Racing Steel Spur Gear 54T Traxxas E Revo 4x4 Slash Stampede Rustler.
Other wheel/tire changes don't really make sense for the model and going that route it is likely better to spend the extra $100 to get a Maxx with slightly better resale value in case your son ends up wanting something different. Traxxas slash 4x4 spur gear chart - bj So for a 17turn motor you will want a 14. RCScrewZ Stainless Steel Screw Kit for Traxxas Rustler 4x4/VXL, Replacement for RC Car Rusted and Stripped Screws, Race Quality Upgrade, Assembled in USA. The Hoss feels more purpose built, limited to being fun off road and jumping. Next on the list are paddle tires for the sand/snow. T-Bone Racing Specializes High Quality RC Armor such as Bumpers, Skids and Wheelie bars for all brands of RC Cars. Just ordered a set of Anaconda wheels and those should be interesting for on road locations doing wheelies and high speed cornering. Smoother parking lots with sealant can be a little drifty even.
The stock Talon tires have the right amount of grip in the dirt and behave differently on various types of pavement. The added height and larger profile tires are also a big improvement for jumping/bashing. 1985 Ford Ranger Traxxas Stampede Stampede 4x4 Body Quick View. Rustler Sales and Service LLC - Website New Kenworth W900L Tri Axle Dump. New Six-Seater Honda Pioneer 1000-6 Deluxe Crew. ID Truck Make Also wrecking a large range of tractors, dozers and 4x4s. New Front + Rear Drive Shaft For Traxxas Slash 4X4 Rustler VXL Stampede 4X4 VXL 1/10. Traxxas Stampede & Rustler - All bodies are sold Clear and require trimming and paint. Get the latest New Holland Rustler 115 4x4 reviews, and 2013 New Holland Rustler 115 4x4 prices and specifications. With the Sledgehammer wheels that come on the Hoss the Rustler is a beast through the grass. Front & Rear Metal Drive Shaft 115mm 140mm for Traxxas Slash 4X4 Slash Rustler VXL Stampede 4X4 VXL 1/10 RC Car.
It's been extra fun upgrading wheels and each set offers a different driving experience (great new reasons to run the car in different places and more often). I've been impressed with the super stable cornering and it seems much less tippy than the Hoss in all of the running videos studied when comparing them. Faced the same question and ended up getting the Rustler.