Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL #11 - DIY Roll Cage - Prototype #2 - The Skinny ...
In this video I'll create my own DIY roll cage for the Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL. This is Part #2 where I will create a smaller 2 rail roll cage to lighten up the design.
Parts:
50 cents worth of plastic coat hangers
25 cents worth of electrical tape
Zero sense worth of ingenuity ;)
Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL #10 - Wifey Jan Jan Freaks Out On How Much I Spent!
In this video I surprise my wifey Jan Jan with a Valentine's day present. My old Traxxas Rustler VXL 2WD RC vehicle. I upgraded the rear tires and put on a new pink and white body shell to make it wifey approved.
Unfortunately she suffers a "sticker shock" meltdown at 58 secs in lol
It took more than a few months to save for each of these vehicles individually but these are the little rewards that come from my YouTube channel, given time of course. I put a lot of unpaid time and effort into my videos so things like this make it worth while.
Thanks to all of my loyal viewers!
Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL #9 - Jump Day Fun, Ramp, Fire Pit, Roof, Rain
In this video I perform 29 different jumps.
This is a compilation from some of my various RC videos.
I'm driving my Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL.
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Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL #8 - Aluminum A Arm Installation
In this video I'll demonstrate how to swap the factory plastic A arms for new full aluminum A arms on the Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL. Check out the flip comp at the end ;)
Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL #7 - DIY Roll Cage - Prototype #1 - MacGyver Mee...
In this video I got the bright idea to create my own DIY roll cage for the Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL. It Lives, muahaha! Stay tuned for Part #2 where I will create a smaller 2 rail roll cage to lighten up the design.
Parts:
50 cents worth of plastic coat hangers
25 cents worth of electrical tape
Zero sense worth of ingenuity ;)
Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL - ESC & Motor Fans / Heatsink, LEDs Under The Hood
In this video I review my personal setup of the esc fan along with the Integy motor heatsink and fan combo. I also cover my placement of green led lights under the hood and over-ride plugs for wet runs.
Note: Some may wonder why I didn't install the heatsink and fan upright on the motor. Well, that's because the Integy heatsink won't fit without the drive shaft grinding against it so I had to go sideways to make it fit. I think it actually turned out a lot better this way because there's zero chance of it popping off due to hard hits.
Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL - Rainy Day Fun, Water Slides, Puddle Jumping
In this video I cut loose in the rain and try to drown my Rustler 4x4 VXL. It took the punishment and kept on kicking. Fun Times!
Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL - Unboxing, Problems to Expect & Road Testing
In this video I unbox and review the new Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL. I also discuss some problems that I had right away after driving this vehicle the first few times (lower shock spring clips, stripped spur gear, drive shaft failure, bad factory glue job on tires). Then I do some road testing, drive it up a tree and chase my dogs around.
Despite the initial problems that I experienced with the new Rustler 4x4 VXL I think I'm gonna love this ride. Be sure to buy lots of extra spur gears in advance. And don't forget to check the motor position often, as mentioned in the video.
Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL Repair - Spur Gear Replacement - Metal Gear?
In this video I show you how to replace the spur gear in the Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL. I also discuss the cons of using a hardened metal spur gear vs the factory plastic version and why you probably don't want to do it. ~ Also See Notes \/
Notes:
1. The metal spur gear is discussed at 17:17
2. I tested the 50T and 54T metal spur gears with the same overheating results.
3. The hardened metal spur gear ate my flimsy metal 11T pinion gear is less than 2 mins.
4. I also tested the 17T pinion gear with even worse overheating results, but it didn't get chewed up on the first run like the 11T did.
5. I did apply a tiny bit of bearing grease to help reduce heat but it didn't do anything significant.
6. I tested 4 different spur/pin metal gear combos (11T/50T) (11T/54T) (17T/50T) (17T/54T) The 17/50 combo was super fast, but all of them overheated.
7. Use a sharpie to mark your motor placement after maintenance, then check after every session to make sure it hasn't slipped its position. This will save serious wear and stripping on your spur gear.
8. Letting off the trigger just before you hit the ground will extend the life of the plastic spur gear greatly. Don't sacrifice your landing tho!
9. If your rear drive axle mount keeps coming loose then use a few drops of super glue to secure it.
10. Plastic spur gears are cheaper. I think It might be better to put in the more frequent work vs ripping up your diff, axles, etc.
I am definitely not an expert so if anyone finds a more durable pin/spur combo that offers a good balance of off road and street racing then please let me know.
Spur Gear Part #
3956 (54T) Default Factory
6842 (50T)
6843 (52T)
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