traxxas rustler vxl upgrade!!!!!!!
12-26-2009, 07:39 PM
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traxxas rustler vxl upgrade!!!!!!!
HI!! every one i have a few questions about the traxxas rustler. it is the older version with the xl1 esc and the stinker motor and i want to buy a vxl system for it. i do not realy beat on it and rarely need parts for it but was wondering if i need to beef up the trans before i install the system. the truck is gonna be more for the street than any thing. but let me know what trans upgrades i need before i buy the vxl system thanx for ur help!!.
12-26-2009, 10:21 PM
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RE: traxxas rustler vxl upgrade!!!!!!!
Ya you'll definately want to upgrade your transmission gears from plastic to metal. If you don't you'll be taking apart the trans case after every 10 min. you spend driving. I actually stripped my gears with brushed motors twice before I went brushless and in a brushless car metal is a must. The Rustler VXL transmission consist of a steel top gear (part #3195), a steel idler gear (part #3696), and a planetary gear differential w/ steel ring gear (part #2388X). I'm pretty sure those are the correct part numbers. My Rustler actually has a machined delrin top gear, a machined aluminum idler gear, and a planetary gear differential w/ a steel ring gear. I think you'll be good with either set up. Good luck!
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12-26-2009, 10:32 PM
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RE: traxxas rustler vxl upgrade!!!!!!!
u thnk it worth buying the vxl system and the steel gears. or should i just buy a rustler vxl and just sell my old one for the money??
12-27-2009, 12:09 AM
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RE: traxxas rustler vxl upgrade!!!!!!!
I'd buy a new one and sell yours. See, a new vxl is about 140 + 20 at least to upgrade the tranny. If you want to put bearings in yours it will cost even more. Get a new one and sell yours or keep it for replacement parts. Remember a new one will come with new tires, new body, digital servo, it will be waterproof, etc.
12-27-2009, 12:53 AM
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I'd buy a new one and sell yours. See, a new vxl is about 140 + 20 at least to upgrade the tranny. If you want to put bearings in yours it will cost even more. Get a new one and sell yours or keep it for replacement parts. Remember a new one will come with new tires, new body, digital servo, it will be waterproof, etc.
I'd buy a new one and sell yours. See, a new vxl is about 140 + 20 at least to upgrade the tranny. If you want to put bearings in yours it will cost even more. Get a new one and sell yours or keep it for replacement parts. Remember a new one will come with new tires, new body, digital servo, it will be waterproof, etc.
12-27-2009, 08:14 AM
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Get a new VXL and keep the old truck for a friend, son, dad..........to play with you!
Get a new VXL and keep the old truck for a friend, son, dad..........to play with you!
Can't wait till my dad gets the Hornet running. Least I will have someone to bash with......granted he needs quite the parts list to get in running order, lol!
Keep trying to talk him into a CORR truck, but we shall see.....
