Ahhh good old Traxxas, always happy to charge ya for the "little extras" 😂

40+ MPH as long as you have optional gearing, perfect weather oh and it has to be kiss by a rainbow unicorn and dancing leprechaun!🍀

It's hard to get excited about Traxxas stuff but it's cool to see them do something to stay "competitive" .

I bought a second hand Traxxas Bandit already converted to brushless. In very good condition (like new) with the stock electronics in a bag and all the manuals. It's the latest version with the leds. I paid 120€, the best money I have ever spend on RC. I have Arrma, Tamiyas, wpl, wl toys and rlaalro. The last 3 where bought because of youtube hype, realized the hard way they were crap and sold with big lose. Always look at the second hand market you could find jems.

The new slash mudboss has been clocked at 30mph, and with some aggressive gearing a 40mph speed run should be in the cards as unlike the vxl, the bl 2s runs quite cool on stock gearing.

Looks like they did update the bandit, but pretty half assed compared to the Rusty and Pede. I think a clipless body was never going to happen on the buggy, it got the upgraded suspension but it’s unfortunate to see the XL5/12t and bushings still remain with the Bandit. Fingers crossed for the new update Bandit VXL

This may be a hot take, but personally I think 3s brushless systems ruin 2wds. It’s just too much power to put down with 2 tires, and handling suffers. I can see these BL 2s kits hitting the sweet spot between boring brushed power and excessive 3s power

I absolutely love the Rustler 2wd its my favorite Rc car and now that it has the BL-2S system in it with the clipless body and a new battery and charger im super impressed. Do you think they will update the VXL Rustler 2wd soon to?

Very cool! It proves my point that without Traxxas, Arrma would suck. Without Arrma, Traxxas would suck. Those BL2-s systems are pretty sweet. I bought a ton a few months ago when Traxxas put them on sale. Really decent crawler motor.

The magnum 272 is the exact same transmission we’ve had for a decade on the brushed trucks. the 272R is the fancy improved one, so no update there. Though for a entry level 2wd I’d still call it acceptable

Hey 👋, I remember Jason from arrma on a live answering this question. Kits are a lot more expensive to produce. Basically because quality control “

The Gorgon for the price you can't beat, but the way that Traxxas rc handles from my experience is way better. That is my opinion, respect to any person opinion, and another brand that has great handles well is Losi

Excellent review as always.

Id have to see much the similar 4wd model cost to make a decision with either companys' offering. The new (to me) electric r/cs have way too much tq for just rear wheel drive in most cases.

Awesome video brother can’t wait to see what they perform like

I can’t explain why, but I really want to pick up the bl 2s stampede. Seems like a fun truck. Then again, it wasn’t that long ago that the vxl stampede 2wd was under $300 byob

I feel like Traxxas hasn't come out with anything new, just modified or minor upgrade parts used as stock. Arrma, Losi and others still try and come out with new platforms and not just a small change to the same old stuff.

Note that the 2s lipo battery and charger is a promotional item. No battery and charger is included standard with any of these vehicles. It does make them kind of a hard sell compared to the gorgon.

Note that right now you do not want to buy the slash bl 2s as it doesn’t have the HD upgrades of the others. Maybe the kit version does and that’s the reason for the upcharge. The slash has always been more expensive than the pede and rustler 2wds

AHH, yes the 90s are back, baby!

I have only 1 question: still brass bushings or finally after 20 years ball bearings? Also, if I will have to choose one between Gorgon and Stampede I will definitely go for Stampede, brushless or not. But tbh that BL-2S is really really good for what it is and its miles better than that Titan12T550 sealed can.

I was able to get at least that speed out of my Hobbywing 3656 and bl60 combo on my 2wd rustler with only 2s

I saw the Bandit wasn’t updated, hopefully it’s not dropped from the lineup as my local club used them as an easy way into vintage racing

One major point this has over something like the gorgon is the gearbox. I know that plenty of people will claim to put 3s brushless power in the Gorgon and have no issues, but that is not my lived experience. Every ARRMA I’ve had with plastic gears and brushless power has utterly destroyed multiple plastic gears. The original blx85 composite gears did it, and my big rock 3s did it within 1 week of purchase. There is no replacement for metal gears, and traxxas gives you that out of the gate. I beat the hell out of a used rustler gearbox for a couple years and never had an issue. Hell, even arrmas original metal gear 48p 2wd gearbox withstood a beating from 3s castle power for years. I can’t, in good conscience, recommend anyone upgrade a Gorgon to brushless power. Not to mention ARRMA has been around for a dozen years now, is owned by the biggest manufacturer in the hobby, and *still* struggles with parts availability. My stupid grom has become a paperweight due to the back order on the upgraded diffs. Back ordered them 6 weeks ago. And upgrades like that don’t even exist for the Gorgon.

Can’t wait to see you put 6s on a Rustler 😂

You think that I can put the Traxxas 3s brushless motor and esc on the stampede

hey man just posting on a recent video hoping for a reply, does not pertain to this video. my question is between the rlaarlo 917/787 and the termonator which one is the best value for money both at 200$? i know they are two completely different styles i just only have the money for one right now and the price might go up soon. So right now im at there are plenty of good bashers around 200 but not to many touring cars decent for 200 but im double checking with someone who has owned or owns both.

It’s not hard to understand why people hate on Traxxas but they have the business model and the new people in the hobby on lock. There durability is one of the best as well. It would not hurt for a few companies to take a page out of their playbook for durability.

Slash kit is $270? Hahahah, traxxas, bros, whatcha doin?

i wish the bl2s slash had these things :(

The Arrma mega 4x4s seem to be a better deal, and easily upgradable

traxxas tossing in a 2s battery and charger makes this a decent deal but without that its kinda meh

Parts support is why traxxas still nails it.. yes , they are more expensive, but the parts support and customer service is still waaaaay up there... Horizon hobby has been more disappointing as of late

This is a bad move Granite Grom all in $130 4x4 is brushed but its hella fun everything included. Traxxas smoking crack.

With Traxxas, you're buying into platforms that will be supported for decades in many cases. That's why I can still buy any part I want to for my old Stampede 4x4 VXL and Rustler VXL, both purchased new back in 2011. In comparison, other brands have terrible long-term support for their vehicles. Not only are parts harder to find for those other brands even when the vehicles are current, but those companies tend to also retire old models and introduce new models with major design changes every few years, breaking parts compatibility. At that point those old vehicles become abandoned junk that no one makes parts for anymore. If you just use your vehicle for a couple of years before throwing it in the trash and buying a new one, then I guess it doesn't matter. But if you want to be able to maintain, upgrade, and customize your vehicle continuously over the years if not decades, then nothing beats Traxxas. I upgraded and customized my Stampede 4x4 so many times over the years that I ended up being able to build an entire 2nd truck almost entirely from stuff I already had in my spare parts bag.

This thing is going to get stomped by 10208 😂

Traxxas paint jobs always make them look like toys. Not a fan. They need to get a new design. It's always this color splash of tribal tattoo jaggy lines. Like a unicorn was projectile vomiting on the truck body.

Just buy a arrma lol

$200 with a battery and charger isn't too bad. Although they are going to get dominated by Rlaarlo and MJX.

Nah bro

It looks like Traxxas discontinued the Bandit...

Traxxas…what a bunch of crooks.

Pass. I'll buy a roller instead.

Disappointing

I still feel there's better choices out there for the money and 4WD. But everyone have a great day and don't let off the throttle.😂