RC Car Questions

[TexasBob]

I have a Traxxas Nitro Stampede that I bought back in college. Been in the attic for probably 15 years now. I need to drag it out and see how bad it is but I see Traxxas has a trade in/upgrade program so I could get a new transmitter for $70 and an upgraded motor for $85. With the adapter kit for the motor I think I would be around $200. Is that money well spent or should I just get a new RTR electric kit. Nitro was always a pain anyway. Or should I just avoid this random Wednesday thought all together and save my money.

[bigchiefj]

If you're not in love with that truck you can just get a new electric one and go.

[Budman68]

They are a pain and the new brushless models are so much faster. I would just sell it or put it on a shelf, then get you something that will with little issue.

[Jlambeth]

I agree my traxxas 3 cell lipo is crazy fast. So fast you can't drive at full speed

[Budman68]

I agree my traxxas 3 cell lipo is crazy fast. So fast you can't drive at full speed

I've had a few that would hit 75+. Talk about breaking a lot of parts when you hit something.

[Budman68]

https://www.towerhobbies.com/product/118-mini-t-2.0-2wd-stadium-truck-brushless-rtr/LOS01019.html?dwvar_LOS01019_color=BLU&gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZOi9us2IldCzvzByHUNo0HQ8TAxFSYE2C3G6gzmh2KKQc7s5MJccXhoCUCIQAvD_BwE

These are just all around fun and fast with 3s.

[Jlambeth]

I've got oversized tires on mine...it kinda starts getting air born before getting to full speed..and yes I replace the complete front ends more than once. Even if you use the aluminum after market parts....They still don't hold up on impact at full speed

[STX_Shooter]

My brothers Traxxas VXL hits just north of 75mph. It’s not stock it’s pretty modified but he plans on getting it up to 100mph+

[ken800]

For sure don't put $200 into a 15 year old stampede. Are you REALLY going to play with a new RC car? If not, sell the stampede on craigslist and move on. I fancy the idea every now and then on getting a new brushless monster truck to play with but I know it'll only get used a few times then collect dust.

[Chief]

RC Car Questions

I’ve got a rustler 4x4 VXL and it is crazy how fast these things go....it’s a ton of fun


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[Fordnandez]

They are a pain and the new brushless models are so much faster. I would just sell it or put it on a shelf, then get you something that will with little issue.

I have been out of the game for litterally 20 years. A few years back some folks had a track in the parking lot outside a hobby shop so I pulled over. When I got out of my truck I immediately thought "where is all the noise". I was shocked at how fast the electric ones are now. All the guys that I was talking to about my old nitro car were looking at me like I was a dinosaur.

[ken800]

Nitro is so much fun but so messy, lol. I gave up on that after my third nitro and stuck to electric. Then I had kids, lol.

[300rem7]

Electric with the Brushless motors and a LIPO battery is a ton of fun.

[Budman68]

If you like the water. The brushless boats are nuts. I've got a Proboat that hits 60mph, but that is fast as I push it before she decides to fly...

[TexasBob]

For sure don't put $200 into a 15 year old stampede. Are you REALLY going to play with a new RC car? If not, sell the stampede on craigslist and move on. I fancy the idea every now and then on getting a new brushless monster truck to play with but I know it'll only get used a few times then collect dust.

I accept your reality but choose to ignore it for now. Yes this is what will happen most likely.

Thanks everyone


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