Stampede VXL Brushless RTR
Stampede VXL Brushless RTR next generation of extreme brushless horsepower is here, and its Ready-To-Drive® from Traxxas! VelineonTM is the ultimate brushless system elivering the wheelie-grinding horsepower, supercharged speeds, and ease of use that you expect from Traxxas. Just plug it in and it works. Stampede® has always been the first name in monster truck fun, but with Velineon brushless power on board, the ground-pounding, high-speed, wheelie-popping antics are completely over-the-top. The included wheelie bar keeps the altitude in check, but with this kind of power, the wheelies dont stop just because youre going over 50mph. With a top speed of over 65mph, the VelineonTM Brushless Power System is designed to let you explore the outer limits of whats possible with brushless. Stampede is the ultimate play truck thats always at hand, ready for instant R/C fun. Your battery selection determines your speed and skill level. The Velineon system accepts the widest range of battery types, including 3-cell Lithium Polymer packs (3S LiPo packs). Built-in low-voltage detection in the VXL-3s electronic speed control helps you maintain your LiPo battery packs in top condition. The new VXL-3s forward/ reverse electronic speed control simplifies brushless technology with easy operation that gives you all the control you need for maximum fun and the flexibility to use brushed,brushless, and sensored brushless motors. The tough new look compliments the additional performance enhancements including a digital high-torque steering servo, steel turnbuckles, steel transmission gears, 5×11 ball bearings, and precision hex hardware. Stampede is the ultimate rock-crushing torque monster!
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Stampede VXL Brushless RTR Review
On the recommendation of some friends, I picked Stampede VXL Brushless RTR truck up to see for myself what it is capable of. When it arrived, I bought some LiPo batteries (5400 Mah 20C 3-cell 11.1V), charged them up, and plugged them in. WOW!! This thing is FAST! It’s electric, so I didn’t wake the neighbors. The brushless motor Traxxas puts in the Stampede VXL can handle up to 12.4 Volts of power, which makes for an exciting bash session. Wheelies? How high and how long? Stab the sky, and as long as you have room!! As tall as the Stampede is, however, makes it a bit "tippy" if cornered too fast, but that’s true of most RC Monster Trucks.
In the dirt, it’s fun to watch the tires balloon, as centrifugal force makes them "grow". With a light trigger finger, it’s easy enough to drive in the dirt throwing power slides and drifting the corners. On pavement, watch your speed and be easy on the brakes, as they are strong enough to send the truck flipping and cartwheeling. Reverse is also a challenge. I have an aftermarket Transmitter, and reverse is just as fast as forward! It’s cool to stab the brakes and turn, then punch forward!
After that first bash-a-thon, I bought some hop-ups for it, to see just how fast I could get it to go. How’s 67 MPH on a radar gun grab you? I had to upgrade to an 8000Mah 30C 3-cell 11.1V LiPo battery to get there, and they certainly aren’t cheap! This little truck is NOT recommended for beginners, as it has capabilities that far exceed the experience levels of most kids. Fortunately, Traxxas makes an XL-5 version of the Stampede that better fits the role of an RC car that kids can enjoy, without endangering the local dog or cat population!
One last note…Aftermarket parts for this truck are relatively inexpensive, compared to the T-Maxx and Revo models Traxxas makes. This makes them much easier to upgrade. My own Stampede doesn’t look like the picture above, anymore. It looks more like Tom Meentz’s "Maximum Destruction" now (yes, I watch "Monster Jam"!)!
