mig rod

Amazing how far these machines have come in regards to technology and power. Turns out though the new Rustler VXL can't really reach such speeds without a little modification. Even though the box says RTR 70 mph. Advertisements, go figure. There is a great article on Xtreme RC that shows that with a simple battery and gear change a speed of 67 mph was possible. They recomend the expensive lipo 3s 8000, didn't know with electrics a higher powered battery could make such a difference in power. Highest gear possible, and ofcourse replace the axles, differential yokes, bellcranks and stearing blocks for a harder alluminum material. I destroyed my steering block crashing my B4 going 35 mph into a tree. At 70 there wouldn't be much left if these parts were not replaced. Who would've thought that an offroad electric truck RTR with some simple mods can actually beat fullsized vehicles in a drag race.
Check out the results i found in the article
0 to 60 mph
Full size BMW M3 4.40sec
Full size Lexus IF-S 4.50sec
Full size Lamborghini Superleggera 3.5sec
Fullsize Ferrari 430 Scuderia 3.6sec
Full size Mitsubishi Evo GSR 5.0 sec
Traxxas Rustler VXL #s 8000 3.5 sec
The electric RC beats all and ties with a $230,000 race machine Lambo
Check out this video, man these VXLs can't keep the front wheels on the ground. The brushless power on these things are insane.
http://www.traxxas.com/products/promo/v_promo.htm

trdsupra88

iTrader: (25)

Nice research, that seems wild to me too.

artie's liver

yeah, but you can sit in the real cars, and chicks like them


otoh, they cost a bunch more

Paul Whalen

iTrader: (69)

If you have to have a nice car to get a chick.....well that sucks. And usually a girl that is into a guy for his car is'nt worth a snot to begin with. You'll understand this later. Back on topic ....I also think that the ability of LIpo/brushless setups today are un-real, its the whole reason I gave RC another shot. I went with a Factory Team RC10T4 with the mamba max 5700 on 3's lipo and it is insane to say the least. Breath taking power. And I can also keep the front end on the ground thru the whole speed pass unlike the rustler. I will assure it is at least doing 60+. GROSS DISPLAY OF POWER. I have wrecked and it was'nt that ugly, I only broke a front a-arm running into a brick pillar. Going with the RPM A-arms next. As soon as I get the new parts in the mail I altready have my camera all set to get some footage of this beast. Oh and I also got a maxamps 6000 Mah 2's lipo that gives about 35-40 min run times. I have a new found love for RC cars now as a adult.