Originally Posted by
stopherj
I am going to be buying a Traxxas Rustler VXL RTR for my first car and I need some assistance with what I need to order so I can hit the ground running.
1. Which tires to purchase? I want to throw some larger tires on it (Badlands or Masher 2K's). I've read articles with people using both 2.2 and 2.8" tires. What's the difference and do I need to do anything else to the car to make them work? And do I go with a wheel, tire combo or purchase separately?
2. Is there a list of parts I should order straight away so I have backups when I break something? Or a list of stock parts on the Rustler RTR that are known to break?
Thanks in advance!
You could probably use some RPM caster blocks,lower A-arms, and bearing carriers ft/rear as the stock ones will hold up but the RPM parts are stronger. Also check out
www.teamstrc.com for upgrades. Invest in a good Lipo batt like 2s 5000;if you go w/3s 5000+ the thing will be uncontrollablly fast. Make sure you get some kind of wheelie bar! Tires are a personal choice depending on how/where you're going to drive-track? off-road?street racing? Pick up some extra pinions(RRP or Losi)/spur gears. They're cheap and it's good to have a few on hand.