I bought a Traxxas Bandit XL5 BRUSHED!! I'll tell you why and give it a drive!
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Жыл бұрынI bought this locally from Florida RC Outlet they can be reached here 9045513275 they are located in Jacksonville Florida. These should be easy to find at any LHS but if you don't have one around, here are some links for you
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@carloswright Жыл бұрын
Keep the class 2s. Gearing will be needed for sure, but I think it would be better for what you are trying to accomplish. I love budget racing.
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
True
@JDMJDK Жыл бұрын
Cool! I love going back to basics and a spec or stock 2wd buggy class sounds like a blast and takes me back! 👍🏼🏁🇺🇸
@mikebird8290 Жыл бұрын
Hi Joe that is a great idea with the value class sir. Just wish I lived close to your AMAZING tack Joe. Take care Buddy 🇬🇧🇺🇲🕊️✌🏼👍🏼
@88davidw Жыл бұрын
I love the Bandit! I would love to see stock buggy classes running Bandits!
@rccrawlersmid-wales645 Жыл бұрын
This is interesting, I enjoyed watching that lapping - made the track look bigger than normal too! Looking forward to more installments. 👍
@bertrandmetrailler2208 Жыл бұрын
Nice ! I tried 3S with a XL5-HV in a 4-TEC with the brushed 12T Titan, What killed the motor was not the heat, but the output bushing was gone in 10 minutes 😆. Keep it lubricated well and it might last !
@ufobuff4173 Жыл бұрын
Awesome im going to grab a bandit now great video👊
@JIPPERR_1 Жыл бұрын
It doesnt need to cost a lot to have a lot of fun. Great work here, 3s looks awesome for this little buggy
@mikellewis2346 Жыл бұрын
Your a great man Joe!!! Id love one day to shake your hand ✋ your doing what you can to make a fun place for everyone to come and injoy. I totally wish I had the means of doing this. Keep doing what your doing 👏 👌 ✨ 🙌
@andyb9994 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking 3S isn't gonna work, but you know what your doing, the motor will last I've been running a 3S XL-5 for a long time in our bandit and no issues....we actually love the bandits tons of fun and cheap....👍👍
@khairulmuizrahim8418 Жыл бұрын
Really love the track mate!
@rc-daily Жыл бұрын
Once you get it tuned up it'll be great!
@MangoJim90 Жыл бұрын
Ooohhhh, she is beautiful 😍 Thank for this brushed serious 🙂👍👍👍🥳🤩
@saturnfivehynrgrc581 Жыл бұрын
I like what your doing here. Very nice! Like button engaged.
@EJ-74 Жыл бұрын
My first hobby grade was a 2wd Rustler back in 200O. Electronics were terrible 😆 I immediately upgraded all the electronics and modified the steering to where the turn radios was much better still not a great race truck but fun to bash around the yard though 😁 Budget case is always a good idea 👍🏻
@goldenmanuever1176 Жыл бұрын
My first Traxxas was a 1/12 Fiero GTP from 1986. How do you think the electronics were in that one? 2000, you were spoiled! haha
@grisslebear Жыл бұрын
This was my first hobby grade rc. Yes... the wing is that effective. Also, there's almost no weight in the front. That's another reason that it pushes so horribly in the corners. I never tried trimming my wing, I just took it off. I have a 5' ditch I jump off & mine flies better without the wing.
@storyracing387 Жыл бұрын
Definitely would love to see more of this in my area 👍 I subd! I have a 2wd Slash I turned into a buggy.
@jdjew4003 9 ай бұрын
I love class racing! Man I wish there was more down here! Always had a soft spot for the bandits lol 😅
@speedgears1236 Жыл бұрын
This seems cool . Hope you show racing videos. Thanks
@bdar95 Жыл бұрын
you might want to put stiffer springs in the rear to help front end push
@jonbeargenx Жыл бұрын
Bought a Bandit for my kids. Brushed and 8.4 Nimh. Works OK but a bit on the slow side. But that means less parts for me to buy :) The wing gives a lot of downforce and it flies much better without.
@CasperRc81 Жыл бұрын
Are you going to require reverse lock out? Also if not you could program little drag brake with that be interesting. Also the Xl-5 esc has to be programmed for nimh and or lipo. Cool rig love all buggies. -I have front complete bulk head and rear with trans from rustler. I’ve always wanted that wider set up with the bandit chassis and body wing on my proline paddles be cool to run. Great video thank you.
@maxpayan405 Жыл бұрын
2wd for the win 🤟. Love running my losi 22s and ruckus sct. Deff a dif driving style.
@vincec9451 Жыл бұрын
Was a super video.
@JagImaging Жыл бұрын
Ive always wanted a Bandit VXL, they just seem insane on 3s.
@BriansRCStuff Жыл бұрын
Mine is near 80mph with just a change of the pinion.😅
@sargil100 Жыл бұрын
Add a lip to your jumps for the smaller rigs? I little kicker might help get the distance. Love this idea, keep it going!!
@dirtrider88 Жыл бұрын
that doesnt make much sense. how is sending a car higher gonna make it go further given the same speeds?
@AimForTheBushes908 Жыл бұрын
Great video and details 👍. Do you know if I can change the body to another shell? Are most same scale shells made to be universal in fitment? I was thinking of an older truck style and saw custom shells and was wondering if they would fit if they are also the same scale.
@stighelmer1265 Жыл бұрын
Bought for my kid for christmas and its so much fun. His is brushless I think.
@gfyracing7632 Жыл бұрын
As for heat, that motor can handle 150°. I race them in a carpet oval and figure 8 slash class and it does just fine.
@VestedUTuber 4 ай бұрын
So, regarding the motor surviving, the Titan 12T is just a 6v Johnson 550. We use these on 12lb and even some 30lb combat robots and run them on 4 or even 6S without issue. Granted, they're not getting constant current, we only run for 3 minutes, and it's with twice as short of a gear ratio (typically around 16:1). But that's still quite a bit of voltage for something that's supposed to be only rated for 6v.
@ebesrc5173 Жыл бұрын
Cool idea just wondering is it just going to be buggies only or are you going to allow short course trucks as well like the two wheel drive brushed slash in the mix I believe they're about the same price right now as well RTR
@Moggmodels23 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate great video nice information love the car pal 👍👌😀
@Pnwrcaddict Жыл бұрын
Amazon has a sealed rear diff for that transmission so you can tune it! It makes a huge difference
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
Hmm neat!
@blitzrc4713 Жыл бұрын
I have a vintage bandit that I converted to brushless gears didn't last long...ha but yeah less wing is needed...or maybe an ugly front wing? Interested to see how this develops. Happy rcing!!!
@Wanted1069 Жыл бұрын
Add 1 of the widest spacers to each of the rear shocks. It likes to run stiff..
@jasonphillips8409 Жыл бұрын
What rims are those on the 2.2 Panther tires? I think those are gonna look Awesome on the Bandit
@BulldogB101 Жыл бұрын
Yes you need to trim that wing about an 8th inches of time do you get more of a level flight
@TheAmericanUhate Жыл бұрын
Probably more of a weight issue being the motor, transmission, esc, and everything heavy in the rear
@97_12valve Жыл бұрын
i feel like the brushed typhon class would be awesome!! their less then 200 and their 4 wheel drive
@oldmanradic4243 Жыл бұрын
the Typhoons are awesome no doubt but it's just a different experience. There's something about 2wd buggies that are a lot of fun in a different kind of way
@LETSGOPLAYRC Жыл бұрын
GT5 is my personal favorite radio , Ive had cheap radios Ive had exspensive radioa but I stick with my Flysky.
@tonyromano6220 Жыл бұрын
It is a nice radio and cheap!
@LETSGOPLAYRC Жыл бұрын
Water brake in the motor , clear all excess grease out of the tranny , switch to ball bearings with light oil in them. Stock servo is good but switch the gears to metal ( theres a kit).
@jamesvonlindern1522 Жыл бұрын
Are you going to add those two wheel drive slash to the class stock brushed
@bashemrc6871 Жыл бұрын
6oz fishing weight up front will help a lot. Made my 2wd drive pede so much better handling and jumping.
@ChrisDavis-eq9lj Жыл бұрын
The brushed Traxxas Bandit. What a tank. My son won a A Main with one when he was still 4 years old. Was it fast? Faster than the the other Outlaw 2wd 10th scale rigs? Hell no. They could do 3 laps for every one of his. But they all broke by the second lap and he made 4 before the clock ran out! Almost every Traxxas vehicle has sadly left rear toe adjustment out of the tuning possibilities. 3s VXL Bandits doing close to 70 aren't as bomb proof, but if you keep the battery and motor limits sane, you could have a great low buck spec class. Cheap to get into and cheap to maintain? Perfect. If I were you? I'd allow for some suspension, wheel and tire, and body mods. 3s XL5s and stock motors only. Rx and servo mods ok. The motors are cheap enough that even if you miss on the gearing and burn one down? Your not out much. That will keep it a drivers race if you hold your racers to a spec motor/ESC and chassis. I'd rather fly RC planes than get back into Outlaw RC monster truck racing. Planes break less. I don't even want to race RC anymore, but a low buck, stock spec class is the only way I'd get back in. The Bandit would be great for that. Just keep a tight lid on allowed mods.
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
Great points. I’ve got bearings and rpm towers along with Exotech rear shafts. That’s pretty much it for mods for me. I do want to try some different motors for it. I may do a spec brushed motor. A cheap Trailmaster 12t by Holmes would be nice.
@TFWS6 3 ай бұрын
Bandit wingless(sprint) class is where it’s at!
@hurdletoppings5347 Жыл бұрын
My first and favorite even car. My second favorite is the hoss
@wbfletcher56 Жыл бұрын
Perfect my for rb10!!
@redblue40rc33 Жыл бұрын
Put fans on motor and esc...I did on my tamiya hotshot
@Bigfurry1975 Жыл бұрын
If you go with 3s power, I would run a motor with more turns. I run an 18-turn 550 on my Bandit with 23/90 gearing.
@davidrivero7943 Жыл бұрын
Draw straight line back of wing & 1/2 " down from top of wing . Now , do straight line around side panels of wing and cut all that excess off. Less drag Helped my street runs on a vxl
@shadow7796 Жыл бұрын
I wander how well a 21t Torquemaster 550 from Holmes Hobbies performs in one of those.
@tonyromano6220 Жыл бұрын
I like the blue better!
@cheseborger Жыл бұрын
Nice! Maybe try a Mini-T class as well?
@charliekohn4271 Жыл бұрын
Ran associated minis for a while, castles system in those made them capable of 1/8 scale tracks. Capable but a glass cannon.
@old-rcplane-phart Жыл бұрын
I have several super modded brushed motors from 20 yrs ago that would shame today's BL motors!😁 Speed gems, & some worth $100's today (but not for sale).
@mikebird8290 Жыл бұрын
ALWAYS pays to keep your old gear if you can
@old-rcplane-phart Жыл бұрын
@MIKE BIRD They're worthless nowadays, but sadly outdated. Eh, cd killed cassette, which killed 8 track (my hi school yrs).🤪
@craigengelman4534 Жыл бұрын
i have 4 putnam motors still in box from 4 cell 1/10 oval racing . todays brushed motors suck
@old-rcplane-phart Жыл бұрын
@@craigengelman4534 👏👏👏👏👏
@charliekohn4271 Жыл бұрын
I remember flipping tower hobby catalog listing after speed gems for my 1/10 buggies and on road cars.
@jamesmower1852 Жыл бұрын
If you had to you could use that jst connector on that ESC and put a fan on it to keep it from overheating
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
This is true. I may just do that.
@jamesmower1852 Жыл бұрын
@@ExocagedRC ESC fan Holmes hobby 12 turn trailmaster sport that thing would probably go for a while running 3s them proline paddles for the mini E-Revo would probably work pretty good on that I've been wanting it sent for mine bandit although I don't drive my bandit much but it is a fun little car
@Tacklefinlures Жыл бұрын
Are we ever gonna see the SCX6 with the new green cage? Nice job
@mikebird8290 Жыл бұрын
JOE has already posted the video sir✌🏼
@Tacklefinlures Жыл бұрын
@@mikebird8290 I guess I have to be a member
@mikebird8290 Жыл бұрын
@@Tacklefinluresit's in Joe's video list for all to see sir
@tonyromano6220 Жыл бұрын
Is this anywhere near Savannah Georgia?
@ProjektONE Жыл бұрын
I’m in St Johns not too far from you. Would love to be part of a budget class.
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
Awesome man. Come on out. I open every sunday.
@rcjunior888 4 ай бұрын
I got a heart attack when I heard he was gonna run it on 3s and I kept yelling “NO DONT DONT!!”
@gadgetmantwincities Жыл бұрын
You could do 2 classes bone stock class and a pro mod class😎
@GlockPointer Жыл бұрын
I think you should keep the class bone stock, Maybe some kids can't afford gyro and bearings and better servos. Then maybe a mod class.
@garrettschneider9403 Жыл бұрын
Would the 2wd brushed slash be able to compete too? I have a couple of slashes brushed running 2s
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see some 2wd brushed slashes. They’d be awesome with paddles too
@jamesvonlindern1522 Жыл бұрын
Are you going to be able to change bodies
@VertiponicAeroponicTataponic 6 ай бұрын
look the sticker on the chassis and you will understand hou to switch to 3s .... you need ro hold the power buttom 10 second to make the switch
@jameswisecarver Жыл бұрын
I have the exact same one I got it for 90$ used in mint condition. I wanna see yours run 3s
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
I did 3S in this video
@GearWorksRc Жыл бұрын
You can get them for 169 out the door from amain.
@clyde19770 Жыл бұрын
If you wanna do a budget class, make it a stock class. Not really a budget class if you can upgrade everything. Makes it where more money can win instead of driver and setup. Stock classes are great because people can buy a car and come run it. I run pro 4 and stock slash, both are a blast!
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
Keeping things box stock is very difficult, certain parts need to be better for durability. Brushed and 2S is limit enough especially on the loose fluffy sand track I have. It will be tonight to get 2S to clear it all with the drag of the sand.
@roadrunnerorange Жыл бұрын
Just got an old losi 22b 2.0 with spektrum radio, body, losi 13.5 motor and esc for $140 shipped. Im just a basher (could race it too).
@dezfan Жыл бұрын
So a used RC10 under $200.00 will be legal?
@fromfin90 Жыл бұрын
i'd recommend changing into the VXL hubs so you get the bigger hubs(or atleast i had to on my old bandit) My old bandit was plenty fun on stock 2s, surprisingly so. Also its the XL5HV from trx4 thats 3s capable
@RC-ll1rt Жыл бұрын
2'wd Traxxas is a gateway drug !
@Wanted1069 Жыл бұрын
May have to stiffen the fronts a bit as well.
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
I’m new to the bandit so I’ll be just doing things to see what happens 😂
@ChiefRickyRC Жыл бұрын
I wish Traxxas would spot me 20 rustlers to start a weekly summer course
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
I’ve tried that with a few brands and no luck
@ChiefRickyRC Жыл бұрын
@@ExocagedRC 😆
@ChiefRickyRC Жыл бұрын
@@ExocagedRC someday bro
@dirtybauer7022 Жыл бұрын
I'm partial to the rustler myself. Nowhere to race near me tho so I just bash a granite these days.
@gfyracing7632 Жыл бұрын
Use a 100c or 120c 2s battery. It will give you a lot more punch.
@thomasdowneyjr.4162 Жыл бұрын
Bandits are fun i have a vxl one i dont race it just for fun.....
@andreaskayser8369 Жыл бұрын
Perfekt Beginner Car...
@DocWolph Жыл бұрын
The Price cap might be hard to square as some RTR 2wd Buggies, from Associated and Losi for example, can top $200-$250. But then again, you will likely see name brands you never heard of until you saw them.
@307_Scoot Жыл бұрын
If you want to have a budget class, you should keep a budget electronics and motor limit. If you leave it wide open it no longer is a budget class. Budget classes should be a driver class not a wallet class
@robgoffroad Жыл бұрын
Are the gears in that thing plastic? If so they'll be the first to go once you put paddles on it. I checked on AMain too.. looks like Tamiya has a couple of 2wd buggies that may fit into that class. This will be fun to watch!
@old-rcplane-phart Жыл бұрын
Have these in 2 classes: Open & box stock. Box stock is out of the box, charge the battery, race it. (You will HAVE TO tech EVERY one. Ppl cheat🤷♂️). Open, can change tx/rx, motor, servo, but STOCK chassis (NO extra bearings). Again, u will HAVE TO tech. These have huge turnouts here in Va, TN, GA. Staying 2s in both classes.
@old-rcplane-phart Жыл бұрын
Power can make a crappy driver decent. Level field brings out the BEST drivers, especially in 2wd.
@jameswisecarver Жыл бұрын
Mine wont run 3s on the stock xl5 esc
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
Yeah I found out they don’t work on 3S
@illic0 Жыл бұрын
✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻😃
@Paul-wz1tm 11 ай бұрын
I thought you couldn't run 3s with xl5. You need xl53s
@frankschmitz3341 Жыл бұрын
Habe meinen umgebaut auf robitronic brushles 3200 kv an 2s die Hölle.
@VestedUTuber 4 ай бұрын
"Any brushed motor and ESC" _Any_ brushed motor and ESC? In that case, let me dig up my old Trinity Speed Gems Kryptonite. Yeah, probably gonna want to limit that to any Mabuchi or Johnson 550.
@17madracki17 Жыл бұрын
Constructive feedback! You really need to build a proper track. Some real jumps and layout I like watching your channel. Your awesome. Now get an awesome track hahah
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
Buddy I simply can’t afford a proper track. Way too much money.
@mikellewis2346 Жыл бұрын
@@ExocagedRC I think just haven a track period is great. For those that need a place to play and stay out the drugs and alcohol seen, this track will do fine. It don't have to pro level to injoy. Kids and adults I'm shore will love this cheap, safe place for fun!! Keep up the great job man!!!!
@dirtrider88 Жыл бұрын
@@mikellewis2346 if i had a track that was that long and even completely flat i would be in heaven. i have 1/3rd of a acre with a house in the middle of it. im not turning the largest 50X20 foot part of my lawn into a track. well maybe if it was the back yard but its the front.
@Wanted1069 Жыл бұрын
Oh. And the XL5HV will release all the magic smoke, if you keep pushing it on 3s. Might survive for a while. But I'd, at the very least, put a fan on it.
@ExocagedRC Жыл бұрын
I’ll give it time to see when it poofs and dies who knows.
@old-rcplane-phart Жыл бұрын
👍🤷♂️😁
@jameswisecarver Жыл бұрын
Sell me the other xl5 hv so I can run 3s in my rustler, bandit I went brushless, 120 amp esc and a 5900kv 3650 rocket motor and I run it on 4s destroys tires
@ntme9 Жыл бұрын
Umm.. did they not realize tyco used the bandit name in the 90s?
@Truth_Spoken Жыл бұрын
At the point you’re at now you’d be better off running Associated RB10’s and keeping them box stock.
@jhue73 Жыл бұрын
rb10 is much better but are more expensive.
@jeremyunger4140 Жыл бұрын
Completely open class with the exception of the servo and trans must be out of a $200> ready to run TraxBandit, Redpuss Piranha, Losi MFer or cuchi Kicker, any model Armaa 550. Also any RC on Banggoods
@charliekohn4271 Жыл бұрын
I'd suggest no gyro receivers, the gt5 has a non gyro receivers available. Make it all driver.
@tonyromano6220 Жыл бұрын
Creeping up over $200.00 fast.
@slarmond38 Жыл бұрын
So much for the box stock cheap class. Lol Slash 2wd box stock much better and handles way better even rustler xl5
@slarmond38 Жыл бұрын
They can roll the big double
@seeker0587 Жыл бұрын
Sorry dude. You bought it just like every other KZfaqr and hopped on a bandwagon. Good job buddy.
@bryanwinter3289 Жыл бұрын
I am sorry, I am just not impressed with these Traxxas vehicles. For the same price, you can get an Rlaarlo AM-X12, and for 2/3's the price you can get an IMEX Renegade Brushless 4WD. I have always felt Traxxas and Arma are very overrated. A lot of better cars out there that are more affordable.
@williamwallace9427 Жыл бұрын
You enjoy those right up until the ball joints snap off
@bryanwinter3289 Жыл бұрын
@williamwallace9427 You guys can keep your overpriced Traaxas and Arrma's. They all break. Traxxas and Arrma's are made in China as well. The only reason is that they have a network requiring their dealers to stock a large inventory of cars and parts. Haven't had one problem with either the Rlaarlo or IMEX vehicles. Keep flushing your money. Oh, the Rlaarlo will beat the Hell out of a similarly scaled traxxas or Arrma at the track.
@rodneyarmstrong3813 11 күн бұрын
Traxxas, way over priced brushed motor Rc's. I build my own faster stronger and better for half the price.
@jeremyunger4140 Жыл бұрын
It's a completely under 2 box stock class but you can run a Tekno chassis, Schumacher belt drive, hobbywing motor, Proline paddles, RPM arms, JConcept body. Like I said box stock class. Hilarious I'm racing a $ 2000 Bandit out the box
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