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Rustler Vs. Stampede
01-08-2008, 11:38 PM
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Rustler Vs. Stampede
I currently own a stampede and have been thinking about converting to a rustler. Thats not what this is about though. I know the diffrences between the two and the ups and downs. I just want to know what everyone else thinks. Tell us your favorite of the two and why. Please don't say niether either...
Just trying to see witch of the two is more popular. I would be talking about the VXL models, but i'm sure the principal is the same with the xl-1, xl-5 and VXL models.
I understand one isn't really "better" that I can think of anyways, and that it's all just what you like.
Please vote on, durability, jumping, handling, fun, and please explain why you chose the one you did.
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Just for the record, I am going to convert if my parents allow it.. I'm wating on them. Thats not why I made this thread....
Just trying to see witch of the two is more popular. I would be talking about the VXL models, but i'm sure the principal is the same with the xl-1, xl-5 and VXL models.
I understand one isn't really "better" that I can think of anyways, and that it's all just what you like.
Please vote on, durability, jumping, handling, fun, and please explain why you chose the one you did.
Always Dreamin
Just for the record, I am going to convert if my parents allow it.. I'm wating on them. Thats not why I made this thread....
01-09-2008, 12:18 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
I voted rusty, yeah ground clearance isn't so hot, but that is what SPEED makes up for, plus it is more stable, looks better, as for that, i have no clue, but hey, if you are doin fast speeds, I think a STABLE truck woudl be better
01-09-2008, 12:23 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
Durability: They seem to be the same durability.
Jumping: I gotta hand it, Stampedes probably are superior when it comes to jumps.
Handling: Rustler holds this ability, it is much more stable than the Stampede, and turns much more easily.
Fun: I haven't tried the Stampede, but so far I've loved my Rustler VXL, hugging the terrain and such.
I'm definitely a Rustler fan. It's not only a good basher, but it is more stable at high speeds, and is a bit more difficult to pull wheelies (which I like). And it is a potential racing truck, since it is a Stadium Truck.
Rustler > Stampede
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Jumping: I gotta hand it, Stampedes probably are superior when it comes to jumps.
Handling: Rustler holds this ability, it is much more stable than the Stampede, and turns much more easily.
Fun: I haven't tried the Stampede, but so far I've loved my Rustler VXL, hugging the terrain and such.
I'm definitely a Rustler fan. It's not only a good basher, but it is more stable at high speeds, and is a bit more difficult to pull wheelies (which I like). And it is a potential racing truck, since it is a Stadium Truck.
Rustler > Stampede
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01-09-2008, 12:35 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
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Durability: They seem to be the same durability.
Jumping: I gotta hand it, Stampedes probably are superior when it comes to jumps.
Handling: Rustler holds this ability, it is much more stable than the Stampede, and turns much more easily.
Fun: I haven't tried the Stampede, but so far I've loved my Rustler VXL, hugging the terrain and such.
I'm definitely a Rustler fan. It's not only a good basher, but it is more stable at high speeds, and is a bit more difficult to pull wheelies (which I like). And it is a potential racing truck, since it is a Stadium Truck.
Rustler > Stampede
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Durability: They seem to be the same durability.
Jumping: I gotta hand it, Stampedes probably are superior when it comes to jumps.
Handling: Rustler holds this ability, it is much more stable than the Stampede, and turns much more easily.
Fun: I haven't tried the Stampede, but so far I've loved my Rustler VXL, hugging the terrain and such.
I'm definitely a Rustler fan. It's not only a good basher, but it is more stable at high speeds, and is a bit more difficult to pull wheelies (which I like). And it is a potential racing truck, since it is a Stadium Truck.
Rustler > Stampede
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01-09-2008, 05:11 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
well me and my son have both. Both are great like everything, each to his own. Stampede goes more places is really fast (vxl) but not as good in air but is more controlable in dirt. rustler flies and i love it. with a few upgrades i believe you get best of both worlds. go the rustler
01-09-2008, 09:33 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
ORIGINAL: Always Dreamin
I currently own a stampede and have been thinking about converting to a rustler. Thats not what this is about though. I know the diffrences between the two and the ups and downs. I just want to know what everyone else thinks. Tell us your favorite of the two and why. Please don't say niether either...
Just trying to see witch of the two is more popular. I would be talking about the VXL models, but i'm sure the principal is the same with the xl-1, xl-5 and VXL models.
I understand one isn't really "better" that I can think of anyways, and that it's all just what you like.
Please vote on, durability, jumping, handling, fun, and please explain why you chose the one you did.
Always Dreamin
I currently own a stampede and have been thinking about converting to a rustler. Thats not what this is about though. I know the diffrences between the two and the ups and downs. I just want to know what everyone else thinks. Tell us your favorite of the two and why. Please don't say niether either...
Just trying to see witch of the two is more popular. I would be talking about the VXL models, but i'm sure the principal is the same with the xl-1, xl-5 and VXL models.
I understand one isn't really "better" that I can think of anyways, and that it's all just what you like.
Please vote on, durability, jumping, handling, fun, and please explain why you chose the one you did.
Always Dreamin
01-09-2008, 09:48 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
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You ask this question every couple of months huh? I have only drievn a Stampede so I cannot comment, but seeing as you have a T4 it seems a no brainer to me keep it a stampede. Why have 2 stadium trucks (expecially one that handles as poorly as the rustler).
ORIGINAL: Always Dreamin
I currently own a stampede and have been thinking about converting to a rustler. Thats not what this is about though. I know the diffrences between the two and the ups and downs. I just want to know what everyone else thinks. Tell us your favorite of the two and why. Please don't say niether either...
Just trying to see witch of the two is more popular. I would be talking about the VXL models, but i'm sure the principal is the same with the xl-1, xl-5 and VXL models.
I understand one isn't really "better" that I can think of anyways, and that it's all just what you like.
Please vote on, durability, jumping, handling, fun, and please explain why you chose the one you did.
Always Dreamin
I currently own a stampede and have been thinking about converting to a rustler. Thats not what this is about though. I know the diffrences between the two and the ups and downs. I just want to know what everyone else thinks. Tell us your favorite of the two and why. Please don't say niether either...
Just trying to see witch of the two is more popular. I would be talking about the VXL models, but i'm sure the principal is the same with the xl-1, xl-5 and VXL models.
I understand one isn't really "better" that I can think of anyways, and that it's all just what you like.
Please vote on, durability, jumping, handling, fun, and please explain why you chose the one you did.
Always Dreamin
01-09-2008, 09:59 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
Ive had both and for what I do the stampede is better for me just for the extra ground clearance.
If you are running it in rough terrain or grass the stampede is better, if you are running on road or on smoother dirt surfaces the rustler is better.
If you are running it in rough terrain or grass the stampede is better, if you are running on road or on smoother dirt surfaces the rustler is better.
01-09-2008, 11:36 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
You ask this question every couple of months huh? I have only drievn a Stampede so I cannot comment, but seeing as you have a T4 it seems a no brainer to me keep it a stampede. Why have 2 stadium trucks (expecially one that handles as poorly as the rustler).
I know the diffrences between the two as I said in my origional post. I know what they are each better for. I want to know what you personally like better.
I currently own a stampede and have been thinking about converting to a rustler. Thats not what this is about though. I know the diffrences between the two and the ups and downs. I just want to know what everyone else thinks. Tell us your favorite of the two and why.
01-09-2008, 11:40 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
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has anyone used this site? are they good people to deal with/
has anyone used this site? are they good people to deal with/
But if you are talking about buying, towerhobbies.com is always fast and reliable. I ahve used ultimatehobbies.com and they are cheaper than anywhere else and good service, but it takes a bit longer to get but that is more than likely due to the location of both tower and ultimate in relation to me.
01-09-2008, 11:41 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
How about a Rustler, but with Stampede wheels and geared down appropriately. Wouldn't you get most of the meaningful ground clearance (tire/wheel height) and retain some stability from the chassis still being lower than the Stampede?
01-09-2008, 11:43 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
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How about a Rustler, but with Stampede wheels and geared down appropriately. Wouldn't you get most of the meaningful ground clearance (tire/wheel height) and retain some stability from the chassis still being lower than the Stampede?
How about a Rustler, but with Stampede wheels and geared down appropriately. Wouldn't you get most of the meaningful ground clearance (tire/wheel height) and retain some stability from the chassis still being lower than the Stampede?
01-09-2008, 11:58 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
ORIGINAL: banzaij
How about a Rustler, but with Stampede wheels and geared down appropriately. Wouldn't you get most of the meaningful ground clearance (tire/wheel height) and retain some stability from the chassis still being lower than the Stampede?
How about a Rustler, but with Stampede wheels and geared down appropriately. Wouldn't you get most of the meaningful ground clearance (tire/wheel height) and retain some stability from the chassis still being lower than the Stampede?
But I notice it is a bit more unstable though, it could be the stiffened shocks.
01-09-2008, 12:34 PM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
come on dream how old are you arent you like 12 or something....... i think you sould be in school , not posting on the fourms like every 5 min 
and for the record the pede is the best
and for the record the pede is the best
01-09-2008, 01:34 PM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
My friend has a Pede and I have an Evader EXT with Masher 2000's. I HARDLY get stuck more then him, the only thing that the high center clearance give him is being able to climb over parking stoppers. That's the only advantage of the higher center clearance that we have found so far.
01-09-2008, 01:39 PM
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i have the rustler and its pretty fun. i havent driven it very much yet but i like it a lot. i vote stampede because of the ground clearence but i would like a rusty with bigger tires more than the pede since you have the clearence but a low COG
01-09-2008, 07:02 PM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
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come on dream how old are you arent you like 12 or something....... i think you sould be in school , not posting on the fourms like every 5 min
and for the record the pede is the best
come on dream how old are you arent you like 12 or something....... i think you sould be in school , not posting on the fourms like every 5 min
and for the record the pede is the best
01-09-2008, 07:21 PM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
well i cant compare my pede vs rusty because my pede has no vxl in it but.....
i would say i prefer the rustler, better handeling, faster, and you can still jump it (jsut not a lot)\
RUSTLER ALL THE WAY!
i would say i prefer the rustler, better handeling, faster, and you can still jump it (jsut not a lot)\
RUSTLER ALL THE WAY!
01-09-2008, 08:20 PM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
My vote goes to the rustler. It handles brushless better which is what you have and is able to reach higher speeds while still being able to have some control unlike the pede which has no control whatsoever at high speeds. I also have to add that the rustler can get over anything that the pede can get over accept like siad before parking bumps. I can get over them but I have to run at it. Another positive about the rustler is the layout. The weight is spread out pretty evenly throughout the chassis unlike the pede which has almost all the weight towards the back.
Another positive about the rustler is the layout. The weight is spread out pretty evenly throughout the chassis unlike the pede which has almost all the weight towards the back.
01-10-2008, 12:47 AM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
I choose Rustler. Originally because it handled better and was lower than a Stampede, and I like the look of lowered trucks, but now that I have a V system, I have a hard enough time keeping my Rusty from wheelie-ing as it is.
Oh, and it absolutely flies through grass, even 3 or more inches of it. My best guess is near 40 on the street (geared 28/76 with a brand new, matched, SxS EP4200 pack) and just over 30 on grass. Thats plenty fast for me. "Ground clearance" makes no difference once you have enough power.
Oh, and it absolutely flies through grass, even 3 or more inches of it. My best guess is near 40 on the street (geared 28/76 with a brand new, matched, SxS EP4200 pack) and just over 30 on grass. Thats plenty fast for me. "Ground clearance" makes no difference once you have enough power.
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
Looks like the rustler is much more popular.
My dad has a xl-5 rustler and I have the VXL stampede. I would like the rustler better, but since it doesn't have the VXL, my stampede is my favorite. I would
think differently if the rustler was a VXL though.
My dad has a xl-5 rustler and I have the VXL stampede. I would like the rustler better, but since it doesn't have the VXL, my stampede is my favorite. I would
think differently if the rustler was a VXL though.
01-10-2008, 04:20 PM
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RE: Rustler Vs. Stampede
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Looks like the rustler is much more popular.
My dad has a xl-5 rustler and I have the VXL stampede. I would like the rustler better, but since it doesn't have the VXL, my stampede is my favorite. I would
think differently if the rustler was a VXL though.
Looks like the rustler is much more popular.
My dad has a xl-5 rustler and I have the VXL stampede. I would like the rustler better, but since it doesn't have the VXL, my stampede is my favorite. I would
think differently if the rustler was a VXL though.