anicolay

Jump to 1:10 to see where I actually hit 71.2mph but Its a pretty good 5 minutes of speed so watch the entire thing! Also created some new gauges for the special occasion!

I've been struggling to go above 70mph with my Rustler VXL. After balancing the wheels and now lowering the suspension the correct way using the fuel line method, it handles extremely well at top speed and I was finally able to take it above 70mph! 71.2mph to be exact! And if you watch the entire video, its no wonder my motor is shot now! HAHA! Its not really shot... the magnet broke free from the shaft, the high temps from this run must have loosened the adhesive. I'll order a new rotor, no biggy. Enjoy!

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Car: Traxxas Rustler VXL
Gearing: 31/76
Battery: Traxxas 3s LiPo 4000mah
Tires: Traxxas Anaconda
Top Speed: 71.2mph

SoCal Jared

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NICE!

bowl806

what is that Traxxas thing that measures speed, where did you get it and about how much $$$ was it? Thanks!

anicolay

you need a countour gps camera and a program called dashware which is about $350 for the pair. the gauges i made myself within the program, you basically make anything you want in photoshop and then overlay the gauges on top of the image in dashware.

DesmoDave

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I that a GForce telemetry system you're using? I see that it show lateral as well as fore/aft accelerations. Interesting for sure.

anicolay

yeah its built into the gps camera, the "throttle/brake" is actually running off g-forces so its not entirely accurate but still cool to watch.

bowl806

Thanks; I think it looks really good! (and you did an awesome job with it)

ACRBling

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That's some impressive speed. I don't even know how much I've spent on my buggies anymore and they both probably only top out at 35-40. Lol

anicolay

Took me about 4 hours between adobe illustrator and photoshop to make the background, then another hour in dashware lining up the gauges. Was a pretty fun little project though.

anicolay

Just got off the phone with Traxxas, they are sending me a new motor no questions asked! Once they receive the old one of course... NICE!

mark in wi

Nice!! Almost looks like one of those TV shots.

Cummins Driver

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Id love to have that camera and gauges setup. Really, really neat!

Looks like the rustler holds true to its 70+mph claim after some suspension work. haha 70mph is nothing to sneeze at. About how fast can you get it on a 2 cell lipo?

Nice video and thanks for sharing!

AusOffroader

Wow! Awesome camera setup you have there as well

anicolay

Its around 50mph with 2s LiPo on the same setup.

anicolay

I fabricated a new mount for my camera this week in the down time waiting for my replacement motor from Traxxas. It mounts in the middle above the battery allowing me to use a clear body and have a surprisingly good view straight out the windshield. So now I have a good view, the body is protecting the camera, and most importantly... much better aerodynamics compared to running without a body on. So as long as the new motor gets here before the snow... I'll have some new runs up soon!