It looks great. Awesome video! My issue with the BLS system is that the brushed motors were in affordable models that were generally aimed at younger drivers. A 7 year old doesn’t have any issues driving a brushed 2wd Slash around. Make that brushless and it starts to get away from being accessible. Yes i know there is training mode. When grandma and grandpa buy these for jr on christmas they will have zero idea about this. I worked at a hobby shop for a while, including during the christmas rush and saw this every single day. The next part is the cost. The brushed motors were cheap to replace, especially for a kid on an allowance. $40 vs $20 adds up over time. The ESC is also $20 more if needing to be replaced. We all know how that goes with Traxxas. For adults, it’s fine. But for growing the hobby on the low end side i don’t see this as the best move.
@@Frank-q1g9othis comment right here. 👆👆👆👆 The oval racing community that does Mudboss as well as others based on spec Slashes with 12t motors. The main difference is a bit more efficient. But end result of speed was almost identical, so much so that they could literally race together without advantages. Both actually have their advantages. In racing the BL2s is preferred only because it last way longer. The 12ts don’t last very long in racing and are continuously needing to be replaced. The BL2s takes care of that problem. But yeah, the efficiency and longevity is the only real advantage I think.
I converted my 3.0 back to a 2.0 because of the strange wheelbase! I wanted to run more standard 257-260mm wheelbase bodies Oh, and 40mph isn’t good enough ;) I ripped all the nasty brushed electronics out and installed the high speed gearing with a Castle 5700 and Sidewinder 3. It’s an absolute missile! I’m guessing 70+. I have a newer AVC receiver installed to help tame the beast and make me look awesome. Haha
I like that they did a rtr chassis. Pick your own body. That's cool. You should do Travis Pastrana's Subaru wagon he built for gymkhana (I never spell that right). But. Do is a volvo 240 wagon... unless that's not a 240... You know what one I'm talking g about. Hahaha Great video.
Badass looking car, an even better video. Matt your videos are above the professionals at Traxxas. Old or New, I'd buy it just after watching this video. Awesome job Matt. Can't wait to see your brazin mullet chassis finished. I'm still trying to get mine done for a snow crawl on New years day. Happy holidays Mr Matt from the PNW
I love new old tech that’s not anything new anymore! Love the wheels on this ! Would love to see a Chrysler 300 SRT on this . Fantastic video my friend!💯👍🏻😎✌🏼
Cool car and great video, I used to own a Grabber Blue Ford GT 4-Tec 2.0 a year ago but i traded it away last year and started to miss it so i thought about getting another 2.0 this new BL-2s one or a VXL or trying to find a 3.0 Corvette C8 in good condition. I know the Corvette C8 4-Tec 3.0 is discontinued but i'm hoping if i go that route i can find a good affordable one or worst comes to worst i'll just buy the 2.0 BL-2s model and get a clear Ford GT body for it.
Great video! I am torn between getting this exact setup or finding a 3.0 hot rod coupe and adding this system to it once it’s available separately. The price is pretty much the same, and I’m putting way too much thought into it for something I really, really don’t need!
Matt my dear man you are a master at the media game , your camera skills I have to say 😂 those at Vanquish should've made the job offer Remote 🤦🏽♂️ cause your abilities could be a major asset for companies Sir 🫡 , but congrats on a Great Job with filming 💯🍻
Bike schnit😮😮 I was just sitting and thought that was real car, I mean full sized. That thing IS A REAL CAR. only time and remote controlled. I'm a fan now.
love the looks of the car however my roads here in California are not smooth enough for on-road cars but I really like seeing the switch to brushless standard from Traxxas i want the new stampede 4x4 to sit next to my other stampedes, can't have too many of those, well that's what I keep telling myself
@@ll.7927 I'm looking at both of those and will most likely be getting one or both thanks for the info I get so closed-minded that my next RC is a rock crawler that I forget about all the other great cars out there
Can't fit your booger hooks into the fender wells of an on-road. If they put them on the bottom, the ground would be knocking the body off all the time. So...
Hey, I love the videos where you build stuff, and I remember in a few you recommended RUclips videos of costume RC Painters; I'm curious if you know any good ones in the United States that could help me paint a tribute body. It took me a while to find parts, but I have the HPI 1/10 RS4 Sport 3 4WD creator addition, and I'm building a tribute for the 1st anniversary of the one and only Ken Block, GOD SPEED KB34VER. I found a fastback Mustang clear body to work with; now I'm just looking for someone who can paint a tribute livery on this beauty. Do you think you can help me out? 😎🇺🇸
What pinion and spur gears are in it? Are they the same as the xl-5 version? I already have the xl-5 version and I’m interested in installing this system in it.
I’m not sure, best thing to do would be to look at the product pages on Traxxas’ website. They might be the same, but can’t confirm as I don’t have the XL5 version.
It is a great car. The stock tires arw too soft and disappear after 3 or 4 hard runs. Get a set of foams and never look back. Get a set of Yoko DRA drift tires with a gyro and you can look back.
fun fact this chassis identical the the 4tec 2,0 70mph one traxxas sells both so if you want a 70mph chassis and the same body just buy the 4tex 2,0 vxl chassis its the same wheel base as the one sbg has and same body mounts
Great video. The 2.0 platform is much more versatile then the 3.0 platform (loads of body, tire and other options). I have the 2.0 VXL-version they released a couple years ago. 2S is nice, 3S rips (and rips your tires 😅)
It's also hard chasing my truck down and putting the body back on after most every crash. Unless this is better than the Xmaxx/Maxx system. Half way thru a bash I wish they had body clips.
Curious if the redcat impala bodies are able to fit on the 2.0 to do sort of a resto mod look. Ha anyone tried it or does anyone have both that they can do a test fit?
Damn dude, calm down. I don't need any more fricken vehicles. Not only do I want this, I kinda want the 1:1 Caddy as well. I'm too broke for these shenanigans. Why can't you be like Josh and tell us what's wrong with it?
When Traxxas released the first BL-2S RTR, I thought it was a cool release...something aimed at RC newbs. At the time, I expected they would probably add a few more BL-2 equipped models...but, that was as far as I thought they would go. Unfortunately, true to Traxxas becoming a VERY greedy company, they are putting this BL-2S system into almost everything they can. It wouldn't surprise me in the last if, by the end of 2024, Traxxas has a BL-2S "version" of EVERY previously-released RTR that came with brushed and/or VXL-equipped electronics. While I will still admit Traxxas produces quality products, and has excellent customer service, their more recent "money grabbing" tactics is something I disagree with.
it's normal traxxas. they take a platform that already have and just put in new electronics or a body and call the whole car new. kinda hard to get excited about. I'm a team associated fan boy but they are doing the same with element and most are just new bodies. yeah i know about the SE and the new IFS. but yes they have just done bodies a few time to make "new" cars
It looks great. Awesome video!
My issue with the BLS system is that the brushed motors were in affordable models that were generally aimed at younger drivers. A 7 year old doesn’t have any issues driving a brushed 2wd Slash around. Make that brushless and it starts to get away from being accessible. Yes i know there is training mode. When grandma and grandpa buy these for jr on christmas they will have zero idea about this. I worked at a hobby shop for a while, including during the christmas rush and saw this every single day. The next part is the cost. The brushed motors were cheap to replace, especially for a kid on an allowance. $40 vs $20 adds up over time. The ESC is also $20 more if needing to be replaced. We all know how that goes with Traxxas.
For adults, it’s fine. But for growing the hobby on the low end side i don’t see this as the best move.
The cheap models like the Slash are not faster with the BL-2S versus the old Titan motor.
@@Frank-q1g9othis comment right here. 👆👆👆👆
The oval racing community that does Mudboss as well as others based on spec Slashes with 12t motors. The main difference is a bit more efficient. But end result of speed was almost identical, so much so that they could literally race together without advantages. Both actually have their advantages. In racing the BL2s is preferred only because it last way longer. The 12ts don’t last very long in racing and are continuously needing to be replaced. The BL2s takes care of that problem. But yeah, the efficiency and longevity is the only real advantage I think.
Wow!!! That edit of the driving footage with the camera work and music was incredible!!! Making traxxas look real good! Nice work!
Thank you!
I converted my 3.0 back to a 2.0 because of the strange wheelbase! I wanted to run more standard 257-260mm wheelbase bodies
Oh, and 40mph isn’t good enough ;) I ripped all the nasty brushed electronics out and installed the high speed gearing with a Castle 5700 and Sidewinder 3. It’s an absolute missile! I’m guessing 70+. I have a newer AVC receiver installed to help tame the beast and make me look awesome. Haha
But can it crawl?
With enough throttle it will
😂
It can crawl down your sidewalk!
It can brawl!
I got one of these to race. It’s in a box stock class. It has held up pretty well. Definitely better than the 3.0
I like that they did a rtr chassis.
Pick your own body.
That's cool.
You should do Travis Pastrana's Subaru wagon he built for gymkhana (I never spell that right).
But.
Do is a volvo 240 wagon... unless that's not a 240...
You know what one I'm talking g about.
Hahaha
Great video.
I JUST bought my first 4tec 2.0 w/ vxl3s system today for 180$ used from my LHS. I really like it and am glad I got one!
Love this platform for on road, awesome cars,definitely have to add the bl 2s to the collection!!
Really enjoy your videos. I appreciate that you don't play the standard RUclips music!
I appreciate that!
Excellent video as always. Love that body. I agree the 2.0 is better than the 3.0 because it’s more of a standard 1/10 4wd on road platform.
Badass looking car, an even better video. Matt your videos are above the professionals at Traxxas. Old or New, I'd buy it just after watching this video. Awesome job Matt. Can't wait to see your brazin mullet chassis finished. I'm still trying to get mine done for a snow crawl on New years day. Happy holidays Mr Matt from the PNW
Thanks for watching and happy holidays to you too 🎄!
The CTS body is SICK ❤
Awesome cinematic footage as allways! Great music too!
That body looks really good. IYKWIM... 😜 😅
😂
I love new old tech that’s not anything new anymore! Love the wheels on this ! Would love to see a Chrysler 300 SRT on this . Fantastic video my friend!💯👍🏻😎✌🏼
Dog gonnit! Youve done it again, even though this isnt my forte I am adding it to the list! nice work as always Matt! Happy holidays!
Happy Holidays to you too!
i've put off getting one of these brushless 2.0 chassis for two years now. i need to get one!
Go for it!
Cool car and great video, I used to own a Grabber Blue Ford GT 4-Tec 2.0 a year ago but i traded it away last year and started to miss it so i thought about getting another 2.0 this new BL-2s one or a VXL or trying to find a 3.0 Corvette C8 in good condition. I know the Corvette C8 4-Tec 3.0 is discontinued but i'm hoping if i go that route i can find a good affordable one or worst comes to worst i'll just buy the 2.0 BL-2s model and get a clear Ford GT body for it.
Nice, 4tec, l have the gt! Fun cars!! Wish there were some tracks!! 😎👍
That’s a nice looking model. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Dunno bout real life but this Caddy looks like an aussie Holden Monaro and a Mercedes AMG 63 had a baby! Cool RC though looks a lot of fun!
Great video, I like the CTS body 👍
Question: is that RC PRO RACK weathered or is it just rusting away 😮
Gotta love the 2.0!!!!
That’s a really nice looking caddie and appears to be a great performer. I’ve wondered if the chassis would be a good candidate for a rally chassis.
Limited travel, but if you’re spending most of your time on tarmac, should be brilliant!
@@scalebuildersguild thanks for the info!
That body is sick! Great vid!
Thanks!
Great video! I am torn between getting this exact setup or finding a 3.0 hot rod coupe and adding this system to it once it’s available separately. The price is pretty much the same, and I’m putting way too much thought into it for something I really, really don’t need!
This video is absolutely bonkers. I pictured myself moshing all my RC trucks. Off road, off grid, off work.
Yay. The scale bashers guild is back.
Agree all the way around Josh. 200mm come with more choices of taste thus more fun. 👍
Always enjoy the Traxxas content on the channel. Like button energized.
Glad you enjoy it!
Matt my dear man you are a master at the media game , your camera skills I have to say 😂 those at Vanquish should've made the job offer Remote 🤦🏽♂️ cause your abilities could be a major asset for companies Sir 🫡 , but congrats on a Great Job with filming 💯🍻
Thank you! Yeah, I don't think my wife would be too keen to move to California.
Perfect for a Leroy build.. Capra cage
Bike schnit😮😮 I was just sitting and thought that was real car, I mean full sized. That thing IS A REAL CAR. only time and remote controlled. I'm a fan now.
Nice video, Matt!
I have this and never drove it but I have the motul body but I messed up the body holes so it's a shelf queen now 😅
The music made me think it was a real Cadillac commercial for a sec
Thank you!
I listened to this one on my way to Cherokee rock village
I really like what u did ..the body is that 🔥🔥💪🏿💪🏿
Great video! Thanks! What Porsche body was it you tried to fit on the chassis?
That’s from Pandora RC.
love the looks of the car however my roads here in California are not smooth enough for on-road cars but I really like seeing the switch to brushless standard from Traxxas i want the new stampede 4x4 to sit next to my other stampedes, can't have too many of those, well that's what I keep telling myself
Try a hpi wr8 or a cen puma sport. They are rally cars with good ground clearance
Too many is not in my vocab!
@@ll.7927 I'm looking at both of those and will most likely be getting one or both thanks for the info I get so closed-minded that my next RC is a rock crawler that I forget about all the other great cars out there
@@scalebuildersguild the term "too many " is very much up to interpretation is two too many or is 200 too many, who knows right
They need to go clipless on all models already
Can't fit your booger hooks into the fender wells of an on-road. If they put them on the bottom, the ground would be knocking the body off all the time. So...
Hey, I love the videos where you build stuff, and I remember in a few you recommended RUclips videos of costume RC Painters; I'm curious if you know any good ones in the United States that could help me paint a tribute body.
It took me a while to find parts, but I have the HPI 1/10 RS4 Sport 3 4WD creator addition, and I'm building a tribute for the 1st anniversary of the one and only Ken Block, GOD SPEED KB34VER.
I found a fastback Mustang clear body to work with; now I'm just looking for someone who can paint a tribute livery on this beauty. Do you think you can help me out? 😎🇺🇸
Very slick!
What are your thought of running the BL-2s in a first gen Rustler?
Should handle that no problem. Essentially the same level of performance as the Titan system before it in a much more reliable and efficient package.
What pinion and spur gears are in it? Are they the same as the xl-5 version? I already have the xl-5 version and I’m interested in installing this system in it.
I’m not sure, best thing to do would be to look at the product pages on Traxxas’ website. They might be the same, but can’t confirm as I don’t have the XL5 version.
Oh I like the cadi…
Very nice 👌🏼
You have a bit of a talent with the video edit stuff......maybe a good career path.....looool
Another great vid.
😂
It is a great car. The stock tires arw too soft and disappear after 3 or 4 hard runs. Get a set of foams and never look back. Get a set of Yoko DRA drift tires with a gyro and you can look back.
fun fact this chassis identical the the 4tec 2,0 70mph one traxxas sells both so if you want a 70mph chassis and the same body just buy the 4tex 2,0 vxl chassis its the same wheel base as the one sbg has and same body mounts
YEs, I thought that was clear when I mention that it’s the old 2.0, rather than the 3.0. VXL system being the only difference. Thanks for watching!
I enjoy my 3.0 Corvette but it needs some tuning.
Great video.
The 2.0 platform is much more versatile then the 3.0 platform (loads of body, tire and other options).
I have the 2.0 VXL-version they released a couple years ago.
2S is nice, 3S rips (and rips your tires 😅)
You still have them recently you should have the 2S against the three ass see which ones faster that’s what you should go test them out
Not a single 1/24 scale comp truck in sight. Oh, well. Maybe next time. Where's Josh's channel?
Traxxas: We have a ton of these old chassis clogging up our warehouse. What should we do with them?
I Have raced touring cars in a long time,but as is I don`t think the 4tec is legal to run in touring car car racing.
Awesome body
I simply cannot be bothered with body clips anymore, especially on a licensed body. Once you've gone clipless..... it's so hard to go back! 🤓
It's also hard chasing my truck down and putting the body back on after most every crash. Unless this is better than the Xmaxx/Maxx system. Half way thru a bash I wish they had body clips.
@@boduke9428 XMaxx is an old design. I don't have that problem with my XRT.
@@2Geek2bChic glad to know. I don't have an xrt.
Curious if the redcat impala bodies are able to fit on the 2.0 to do sort of a resto mod look. Ha anyone tried it or does anyone have both that they can do a test fit?
Dat moment.......I'm feeling superior ❤
Rc rules I’ve set for myself #1 no buying any 1/24th scale rc’s and #2 no buying traxxass rc’s
Fair enough. Thanks for watching!
Funny dude 😂
Damn dude, calm down. I don't need any more fricken vehicles. Not only do I want this, I kinda want the 1:1 Caddy as well. I'm too broke for these shenanigans. Why can't you be like Josh and tell us what's wrong with it?
Unlike Josh, I prefer to look on the bright side of life. 😂
Is there a wagon? Lol.
Oops! Here it is: traxxas.com/search?keyword=cts
ROWDY!
When Traxxas released the first BL-2S RTR, I thought it was a cool release...something aimed at RC newbs. At the time, I expected they would probably add a few more BL-2 equipped models...but, that was as far as I thought they would go.
Unfortunately, true to Traxxas becoming a VERY greedy company, they are putting this BL-2S system into almost everything they can. It wouldn't surprise me in the last if, by the end of 2024, Traxxas has a BL-2S "version" of EVERY previously-released RTR that came with brushed and/or VXL-equipped electronics. While I will still admit Traxxas produces quality products, and has excellent customer service, their more recent "money grabbing" tactics is something I disagree with.
👃
Lost interest when you mentioned you got it for free.
it's normal traxxas. they take a platform that already have and just put in new electronics or a body and call the whole car new. kinda hard to get excited about. I'm a team associated fan boy but they are doing the same with element and most are just new bodies. yeah i know about the SE and the new IFS. but yes they have just done bodies a few time to make "new" cars