I love the rustler vxl 4×4 simply for how tough & how much abuse they can handle. Plus being a quadriplegic things kinda got to be easy for me to access to fix. Simplicity is key. Have mine upgraded a little so its faster & stronger 💪
i need to say it: he has a brautiful house, amazing landscape and a wife which let him play with all that nice toys and she is also cooking for him. he is living the dream of so many men.
I just bought the E-Revo 2.0, and was sad to see that my existing 3S batteries do not fit (too thick), so I'm waiting on new batteries to come in from Traxxas. Just another thing for people to take into account when buying these, their existing batteries might not fit as they only take the thinner packs. It's really hard to fully appreciate the size difference on video; it's something you really have to see to appreciate. I really can't wait to get those batteries in so I can start using this beast! My Rustler VXL really couldn't handle my back yard as it's a bit too bumpy, and the chassis sits too low. I'm not planning on doing any jumping, so I'm hoping the E-Revo will hold up well.
@@outsourcedrc I saw that one too :) My issue is that my batteries are too thick and stubby (6500Mah 3S). Same ones I use for my Hoss. I also just watched the video where you put the limiting straps on your E-Revo; glad I saw that one! I just picked up the aluminum brace, and some 90mm limiting straps. Hopefully all will be in soon, and I'll be ready to rip!
perfect timing. I got back into this a couple months ago after 30 yrs off. slash ultimate 4x4, rustler 2wd vxl cuz I broke the slash and have to rebuild/upgrade, broke that and got an e-revo. only broke 1 link on the revo and havent again since putting 80mm straps on back. Rustler 2wd is rebuilt and upgraded and screaming. I was planning to grab a 4wd rustler vxl tomorrow on the way to ride it sculpture park in detroit
You can run one battery on erevo. I do all the time. Put both batteries in for balance and you can run one at a time . by buying a adapter at your hobby shop to run one battery at a time. the adapter is like $2
Just picked up the silver version of the Rustler 4X4 VXL. Would have loved an E-revo but dropping over $500 for just the truck is a little rich at the moment. Love the Rustler so far. Have a list of upgrades already planned out.
To me, I think it all depends on your skill level in the RC world. If a person doesn't mind tinkering on things, and experimenting on different setups, I woujld certainly go with the erevo. But if a person wants to go out, and buy something that is easy to work on and just bash around then I would go with the rustler.
As well as the E-Revo runs on 6s, compared to the Rustler which is quite fast for its size. Comparing prices etc, the Rustler 2WD VXL is now my main RC, and I just love these machines man.
Fabuncian : Yes I would, its easy to drive, has A LOT of spare parts which is good to begin with, its easier to repair 2WD vehicles, and the car is worth its money in my opinion. If I was a beginner, I would go for the brushed version, because it will take more damage before anything brakes. Also, you could eventually switch to the brushless motor when you feel ready/experienced. The difference is huge on this car.
@@gasolinediesel972 Having a 1/16 E-Revo and having worked on rebuilding my friend's E-Revo 2.0, the bigger car is a lot easier to work on. I mean a LOT.
I am waiting on my Rusty 4x4 VXL. It all depends, if you want to spend a little money or a lot more money after the purchase. I've seen too many videos of the same issues with the REVO. High maintenance, but much more fun. I just refuse to spend more money on parts to keep it going. Besides, will be using 3s batteries.
Ive ran my e revo about 4 or 5 times now on 6s and it has yet to break. I got the new version that came with the beefed up rod ends and its holding up great so far havent had to fix anything.. yet
I had the older rustler and a older revo. They’re both a lot of fun in their own ways despite being relatively similar. The revo handles better and it a lot of fun on rough terrain but man it’s a PITA to work on. The rustler is sort of the jack of all trades master of none, it can do whatever you want for the most part and it’s easier/cheaper to work on. I’d be happy with either
I've got the money and the Rustler is still my overall favorite car! I do love my E-revo.2.0, Xmaxx, 1/16 E-Revo and Defender as well, but if I HAD to choose only one it would be the Rustler! FWIW, I also own the Summit, 4Tech and the UDR and just preordered the TRX4 6x6. Oh, and I actually have TWO Rustlers.
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 Because I love my wife and family? Sounds like your family situation isn't very good or you wouldn't say such a thing. Sorry to hear it but you have no place to insult me because I have something you lack.
Thanks for the honest opinion. I've been mulling over getting a Arrma Kraton 6S or the E Revo 2.0. Something about Traxxas has that Apple like allure to it. Its not the best and its not the worst, but you do pay more some how down the line for it vs its competitors. Think I'll get the Kraton 6S 1st and pick up a E Revo 2.0 black as a shelf queen.
I’m going to stick with the Rustler. Lots of parts transfer to Slash (and rally) and Stampede, which I also have. I can have diffs out in less than 5 minutes. Easy to work on, inexpensive (bought very lightly used for $200 less than new), still plenty fast for my purposes, perfect.
I just got my rustler. I love it so far. I want a car that is durable and I'm not going to spend a fortune on replacement parts as well as dealing with down time
@@fabuncian1386 so far I love it. The only thing that I have encountered and I saw other complaints about is it's plastic shocks. I was driving it in a parking lot and hit a storm drain which caused it to fly through the air and Tumble which then caused the shock cap to pop off and spray the oil everywhere. An easy fix but after I got home I went right on Amazon and ordered new aluminum shocks for it. I did not buy the Traxxas brand shocks though. They cost double what I found.
@@fabuncian1386 Yup! As far as batteries go I did not buy Traxxas brand batteries. I think it's crazy what they cost. I found on Amazon a couple of highly rated 3s 4000 mAh batteries that come as a pair for $57. I bought a liPro balance charger that's so far so good on both of them. Time will tell how they hold up
One of the reasons Im buying the Erevo is the smile it puts on your face! I have the Xmaxx and the Maxx looking forward to the revo. All about the fun!!!
Outsourced RC has spoken. 2.0 it is. I have to come up with a more ingenious way to store my RC’s, I’m running out of space. How do you store your RC’s? How do you store both for long term and short term?
The E revo is a absolute blast! Just got it and I am like a kid again, I wake up and just look at it. Very happy worth every penny, perfect for skate parks or anything with a jump, it's a extreme basher.
The rustler right out of the box is fast I luv the way I change my tire super wide ones on the back and small drag tires for the front still got my stock set too put back on any time full of fun I wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year's enjoy your rc cars thanks for any information would be appreciated Mike Holden out of north Carolina said that
Nice comparison BUT it really is about the smiles it sucks when they break but a smile just thinking about driving it PRICELESS!! I get what you are trying to say and I am shopping currently. Thank you !
I had an e revo 2.0 but recently sold it for a rustler, the revo put basically was seriously fast, power output was rediculous and a lot of fun, but something would break ever time it was taken out, mainly push rods and toe links which takes the fun out of it, and I had issues with the ESC and motor, was replaced for free by my supplier but still hassle, so far the rustler has been a lot more fun for being a lot more handleable, less power obviously but 3s is still a lot of fun, currently upgrading suspension though as stock is unreliable
Many years ago, I paid over $700 on a gen1 e-revo(still bitter about the low price of the gen2). I don't have the chassis brace or limiting straps, and i'm still running the stock servos that were in it when I bought it. Every part you claimed to have to replace, I haven't on mine. I'm running much larger proline trencher tires than stock gen1(about same size as gen2), I've gone through a few rear ring and pinion gears(the gen2's are much larger so shouldn't be an issue), I broke all the stock plastic axles, and the traxxas steel axles. I'm now running mip axles and have had no issues. I also managed to break a traxxas rear spool within 5 minutes of driving in the yard. Some of us are into the hobby because we like working on things, so the complexity of the e-revo over the rustler is a win for the e-revo to me. I bought a trx-4 crawler kit just to build, built it in a morning, have barely played with it, and am saving to buy a sport kit to assemble. I work on full size cars both as a job and hobby, so tinkering with much smaller scale things at a fraction of the cost is enjoyable for me. When the big car breaks at the track, it's hundreds or thousands of dollars. When the rc breaks, its usually less than fifty dollars. Also you should see dude perfects videos of them jumping an e-revo, theirs seemed to have held up fine in stock form on massive jumps.
Your V1 E Revo sounds a lot like mine. I'm still running stock sevos on it. Dude Perfect do break their E Revos. If you watch, you can see that sometimes they do things like break A Arms when they land. You can see the wheels dangling. They edit the videos to look awesome, not to be reality.
@@outsourcedrc I personally haven't done any huge jumps. Even when I do jumps like in your video, I crank up the springs for more ride height to try to get more cushion before it bottoms out. I broke an a-arm shortly after buying mine, but it was because I hit a curb at an angle where the arm contacted the curb directly, I replaced the arms with rpm ones. I'm glad you did this video, as I am considering getting a gen2 revo, or a rustler 4x4. I want both, but the boss is in charge of the money, and she won't let me buy both at once. I tried telling her that it would be hers, but she wasn't buying that.
I REALLY wna enjoy this hobby but I'm having trouble justifying used car money for an rc. 600 bucks geez. I think i paid 650 for my ruger 5.56 I am not trying to be funny, or sound like i am calling other RC hobbiest' stupid etc. I am just amazed at the prices these companies are charging. Great videos, Thanks for sharing
I mean, these things will last the rest of your life. people are still driving RC's from the 80's and 90's. These things give you a lot of time per dollar spent.
i agree it is hard to get used to the price. but when you think about the money it took to design extremely durable parts like plastic and motors it starts to make sense. and then having warranties on top of that. its hard for me to justify spending over $600 on a toy but then i think about hobbies where people are dumping thousands and i feel better. a lift kit, winch, and tires for my jeep was over $2000 and breaking parts is a lot more expensive than the $5 traxxas parts
@@backyardbashing6136 yea i see the upside to it for sure. Actually since this post i have already bought a redcat earthquake 3.5 truck. Supposed to be here this week. But u know how when u buy something then u ALWAYS see another one at that "great deal" price & ur like should i have 🤔 lol. Thanks guys, i appreciate it.
I need some help with My Erevo 2.0. Just out of the box with 6s it will not self right and it will not pop a wheelie. I checked to male sure it wasnt on training mode and it is not. Maybe I need to up the gears or something? Or a clutch issue?
Well, I would not use the self righting. It can mess the E Revo up. Its hard to trouble shoot over the internet like this. What is the C Rating of your batteries?
@@outsourcedrc I am running Traxxas 5000MAH 25c sustained 50c burst. I went through alot of troubleshooting with support and ended up shipping it back to them for repairs. Thanks for your response.
@@outsourcedrc Just got the Erevo back with new ESC, everything was taken care of by Traxxas. I am very happy with their customer service and how they handled it all. Man this thing is a BEAST, how feels and drives is a par abive other rc's.
Just finished a Rustler vxl 1/10 scale. Completely custom and metal. I use for street racing but I can put a different set of tires on and go off-road. I named it “Red Demon”. I have some pics on my channel RCGlenn. Keep on RCing
I have both an e revo 1.0 and 2.0. They are super fun but a pain to travel with. I’m looking between the rustler 4x4 vxl and the e revo 1/16 vxl. Something practical that could slip into my backpack and go easily. Which one would you suggest
The erevo is a nightmare to fix and maintain. I have a summit, which is built the same way as the erevo for the most part, and I tried doing some maintenance on it but it was a nightmare. If I had an erevo and I broke a diff or something I'd be doomed. I think I might go wit the rustler instead.
I have both and like you I prefer the E-Revo. I do all my skate park bashing with the Rustler and you can get some go air. I broke the shocks and upgraded to the Big Bore's and they are holding up great. My E-Revo is my fav and keep it for my high speed runs on short grass. I did do the rear shock brace upgrade and no issues as it's the 1st thing I did before I even ran it. Love your video's. I agree the Rustler is much easier to work on.
I have a 4x4 vxl rustler and stampede. And some 2wd vxls. Been wanting a bigger truck. I'd like a Summit but they don't seem fast. The newish Maxx seems super expensive to fix. Im thinking about a e Revo. Or maybe a Jato.
Thank you so much for that video. I'be been debating on which car I want to get, the Erevo VXL or the Rustler VXL. Thanks for your preference and demonstration of the two cars! Keep up the great work!
@@jfolck1886 I havn't purchased anything yet. I'm not sure of the purchases yet it it's worth my money. I would rather get the Erevo 2.0 than the rustler though. It's just all the mechanical failures reported makes me skeptical.
@@thelonehellyranger01 ha, yes. Unfortunately the Erevo just was too expensive especially with the amount of breaks from other people and my parent didn't prove of the cost. xd. So I got the rustler 4x4 vxl and it was a blast. I love it. Still think the Erevo is sick tho
I have the 2.0 and my wife has the rustler 4x4. Theyre both great rigs. Shes only broken an axle carrier and ive only broken the spoiler mount. Theyre both great fun but, my choice is the 2.0 every time. I love the size and the power. But, i did just pick up a used 4x4 slash that im gonna put the stock 2.0 power system into... I might create a new favorite, lol
Adam Bahnsen I just did that with my slash 4x4 it’s plenty fast on 3s with a 17 tooth pinion for bashing can’t imagine it on 6s.... their are some supporting mods you weld need to consider looking into at that much power diffs and center drive shaft and universal axles motor I’d say a aluminum motor mount ... but it is a straight drop in you would just need to relocate the radio box to the front the vxl3s system just can’t take the heat from the gearing is like to use it hit 200F in ten minutes on the 17tooth 32p
I have now a rustler 4x4 vxl with a hobbywing max10 combo but i am thinking to upgrade but dont what could be a good upgrade because the e revo is fun but bif you break somthings its gona take long. And maxx flips to fast over and i was looking at arrma but there metal chassis bend to fast what do you think i can best go for?
I'm not sure. I have not driven the Slash. I do know that at higher speeds, The Slashes tires rub in side the body real bad. Its body also acts like a parachute when you jump. I believe they have the same electronics in them. I know they have the same motor. the Rustler is probably better, but I dont know for sure.
Do you HAVE to have that quick clip body on the 4x4 vxl Rustler? Wouldn't the old clip style be more secure? I joined the traxxas family today, btw. Bought myself a normal Rustler with green body. I love it! Works well with the 5200mah 2s battery I had. Bought the no battery or charger version, since I already had a Venom balance charger and lipos...After my daughter gets practice on my cheap wl toys buggy I'll get myself a brushless Traxxas and give her the old Rustler. I plan on giving it to her with some nice tire and suspension upgrades as well. Probably change the body to red for her too. Nice video btw, good camera work and explain things nice, appreciate your enthusiasm.
9:00 doesn’t the erevo vxl6s bec support 10 amps? My mamba x 8amp bec has no issue driving two high torque servos on my 4 wheel steer Capra rock crawling. Heck, the front servo can lift the whole buggy if I hook the tire just right on a ledge. . Monster servos barely draw 5+ amps at high voltage stalled.
I got the stampede 4x4 and the e revo. Got the revo brand new for 500. Id take the revo by far over the stampede. Revo has upgraded axles, has a nice hex design for the wheels, they wont ever circle out like several of my stampede wheels did. Revo can take 3s lipos alot better than the stampede. Revo is bigger and bigger is definitely more fun. Especially that tire size for off roading and snow. So more ground clearance if you stiff up your shocks
I had the erevo 2.0. Sold it because it couldn’t keep the links popping out almost every run. Stripping them. I just could t handle it haha. I just ordered myself a Rustler 4x4 vxl on Friday should be here soon. Excited to get it. This is a good comparison video. I own a 4tec 2.0 with Traxxas orange drift wheels and a Associated ntc3 white body it looks awesome. I like a mixture of brands I buy all sorts of stuff.
My Rustler 4x4 VXL is an absolute animal. I have had it for 3 months, zero breaks. I SMASH the thing. 20-30 foot jumps at the BMX park all day. 10-15 jumps to straight FLATS. nothing broken . stock shock caps, everything totally fine. I run on 3S as well...only mod is the ESC fan. don't let the Arrma fan boys convince you Traxxas is somehow less robust.... My local hobby shop has just has many Arrmas sitting in there for repairs as Traxxas… its how you drive is the main thing. Land it upright :)
THEMAN 2805 i just upgraded to some big bore shocks, they didnt break. And I probably will never upgrade the axels because the stock ones take a beating and there cheap to fix
"Cantalever shocks" it means the shock absorbers are mounting horizontal instead of normally vertical (straight up and down) thanks for the video it's very helpful for buyers..😊😊👍
Linkage shocks also change the leverage the shock has over the suspension based off travel position. Meaning you get a softer shock and spring in the beginning and it hardens up before it bottoms out. Motorcycles have used this for decades.
What S batteries are you using when you bash in the back yard? I have been having a problem overheating with both the erevo 2.0 and the rustler vxl 4x4. Only get about 10 minutes in before they shut down with 3s 5000mah 25c traxxas batteries. Thanks.
@@outsourcedrc Both were stock gearing and electtronics. Came down to the 2.0 needed a dual fan on the motor and the rustler needed that cheap traxxas fan on the esc. Both problems fixed and never issue again. Also, go on amain or horizon and get a granite 3s 4x4. They are doing a special right now. That little truck will be your best basher hands down. And only 250$ after coupon code. You can make a video thanking me before you bash it lol.
SPEED FRESH 5 Is it a good idea to jump them like he did in the video I just race my erevo and kill the comp evertime even someone with erevo still can kill em It not jus speed it also control a lot of ppl don’t think about tweeting the steering
Where can I get a ramp like yours? How do both compare in doing turns? I wasn't thinking about doing flips before. But after watching your videos, they look like they can handle it. Will it be safe to do some jumps and flips, like on your small ramp? Or will things break? I don't want an item that requires heavy maintenance. I will mostly be using it around the yard, on some light to moderate weeds. Which is best for that? I was considering the 1/10 Stampede, 1/10 Rustler, or 1/10 E Revo. I want something that can go on my yard conditions, but still turn decently. And maybe do some flips, like on your video. If I can get a ramp like that.
you may want to go with a Maxx with the WideMaxx kit on it. i think it may suit you better. My ramp is home made, I have a video on my channel of how I made it. ruclips.net/video/Ng7dKJMXYOU/видео.html
After watching endless videos I just purchaced a e revo vxl. I don't think I can sleep until it reaches my hand damn. Wanted the Xmaxx but I remembered that I needed a cellphone lol.
Those are cool cars... for ease of use, working on, and durability... get a $500 race buggy and bash the crap out of it! I have a mbx7r eco, and a losi 3.o nitro, I race them, they are both amazing in durability and performance! Traxxas? I like the slash. Great video!
Price is the biggest difference 😎....smokem if ya gottem..... Arrma Typhon 3s is a good one too...back in the hobby again....kids grown, youngest graduates this May..... Daddy gonna be ripping n funnin now😉
I have been considering getting an e revo. I bought a brushed ruslter 3 years ago, and that's what I've been using since, but I want more power. Atter watching this video, I dkmt really know anymore. Why would you have to replace those parts almost right after you buy it? I'm only 17, so I domt have experience with fixing cars and stuff but what i did with my ruslter was if it wasnt working properly than i would troubleshoot and try and fighter out myself what it was, and if i can fix it. Is that possible with the e revo?
You can fix the E Revo your self. There are lots of videos online showing a lot of the repairs. Some of the parts on the E Revo just do not hold up right out of the box. I'm not sure why Traxxas made it like that. Most RC's do need some kind of upgrade though. None of them are perfect.
I love the rustler vxl 4×4 simply for how tough & how much abuse they can handle. Plus being a quadriplegic things kinda got to be easy for me to access to fix. Simplicity is key. Have mine upgraded a little so its faster & stronger 💪
You have the most wonderful living area
It’s called cantilever suspension on the Revo.
That's what I love about this hobby, I makes me smile and feel like I'm 12 again. Hahaha
I am 12😂
It’s a pure addiction to RC. Didn’t have the money when I was a kid. But now oh my 😎💰💰🏎🏎🏎
I am almost 12 lmao
Me 13
Haha, my brother literally said to me today, "You are like a little kid with his new remote control car!"
You’re probably the best rc RUclipsr. Perfect explanation. No bias. Thank you!!!
Thanks! I try my best.
i need to say it: he has a brautiful house, amazing landscape and a wife which let him play with all that nice toys and she is also cooking for him. he is living the dream of so many men.
I never realized how much bigger the E-Revo was! Thanks for the video :)
Both are great machines.
Thank you for all of the public service work you did in this video, you sir, are a true hero.
I just bought the E-Revo 2.0, and was sad to see that my existing 3S batteries do not fit (too thick), so I'm waiting on new batteries to come in from Traxxas. Just another thing for people to take into account when buying these, their existing batteries might not fit as they only take the thinner packs.
It's really hard to fully appreciate the size difference on video; it's something you really have to see to appreciate. I really can't wait to get those batteries in so I can start using this beast! My Rustler VXL really couldn't handle my back yard as it's a bit too bumpy, and the chassis sits too low. I'm not planning on doing any jumping, so I'm hoping the E-Revo will hold up well.
Whats funny is that I just made a video showing how to change the chassis of the Rustler so it can use the same batteries as the E Revo.
@@outsourcedrc I saw that one too :) My issue is that my batteries are too thick and stubby (6500Mah 3S). Same ones I use for my Hoss. I also just watched the video where you put the limiting straps on your E-Revo; glad I saw that one! I just picked up the aluminum brace, and some 90mm limiting straps. Hopefully all will be in soon, and I'll be ready to rip!
My son bought the Rustler and it’s amazing fast and fun. He ran it at an outdoor and indoor track.
perfect timing. I got back into this a couple months ago after 30 yrs off. slash ultimate 4x4, rustler 2wd vxl cuz I broke the slash and have to rebuild/upgrade, broke that and got an e-revo. only broke 1 link on the revo and havent again since putting 80mm straps on back. Rustler 2wd is rebuilt and upgraded and screaming. I was planning to grab a 4wd rustler vxl tomorrow on the way to ride it sculpture park in detroit
I hope they are working on a 'true' 1/10th scale e-revo cuz the e-revo 2.0 is 1/8th scale imo
313 stand up !!
Rustler 4x4 VXL will be better if you use the Sledgehammer tires from Traxxas...
Hoss 4x4 VXL also has the same ones.
Thanks for such awesome videos!
You can run one battery on erevo. I do all the time. Put both batteries in for balance and you can run one at a time . by buying a adapter at your hobby shop to run one battery at a time. the adapter is like $2
I love the E Revos Pushrod Suspensionn, the agility compared to a normal damping system is enormous.
Just picked up the silver version of the Rustler 4X4 VXL. Would have loved an E-revo but dropping over $500 for just the truck is a little rich at the moment. Love the Rustler so far. Have a list of upgrades already planned out.
Nice! How's it holding up? Considering but really like the typhon 6s also...
To me, I think it all depends on your skill level in the RC world. If a person doesn't mind tinkering on things, and experimenting on different setups, I woujld certainly go with the erevo. But if a person wants to go out, and buy something that is easy to work on and just bash around then I would go with the rustler.
As well as the E-Revo runs on 6s, compared to the Rustler which is quite fast for its size. Comparing prices etc, the Rustler 2WD VXL is now my main RC, and I just love these machines man.
would you say the rustler is good to begin with?
Fabuncian : Yes I would, its easy to drive, has A LOT of spare parts which is good to begin with, its easier to repair 2WD vehicles, and the car is worth its money in my opinion. If I was a beginner, I would go for the brushed version, because it will take more damage before anything brakes. Also, you could eventually switch to the brushless motor when you feel ready/experienced. The difference is huge on this car.
@@arthurhexeberg1533 Do you think 4wd brushless would be a huge overkill?
Fabuncian : no, but 4WD will be easier to control, but this is just my experience haha
@@arthurhexeberg1533 Thanks, really helped out a kid from switzerland!
Have a 1/16 E-revo, can confirm, it's a pain to work on. Especially swapping diffs. Holds up very well to abuse though.
The bigger E-revo is even harder to work on.
@@gasolinediesel972 Having a 1/16 E-Revo and having worked on rebuilding my friend's E-Revo 2.0, the bigger car is a lot easier to work on. I mean a LOT.
I am waiting on my Rusty 4x4 VXL. It all depends, if you want to spend a little money or a lot more money after the purchase. I've seen too many videos of the same issues with the REVO. High maintenance, but much more fun. I just refuse to spend more money on parts to keep it going. Besides, will be using 3s batteries.
Ive ran my e revo about 4 or 5 times now on 6s and it has yet to break. I got the new version that came with the beefed up rod ends and its holding up great so far havent had to fix anything.. yet
Same here. It's nicely upgraded out the box. However, I can see the want for some upgrades.
I had the older rustler and a older revo. They’re both a lot of fun in their own ways despite being relatively similar. The revo handles better and it a lot of fun on rough terrain but man it’s a PITA to work on. The rustler is sort of the jack of all trades master of none, it can do whatever you want for the most part and it’s easier/cheaper to work on. I’d be happy with either
New sub here!!! My wife and daughters got the E-Revo Green for me Father’s Day. Thanks for such an extensive review
Thanks for the sub! You are going to love the E Revo!
I just got a E Revo 2.0 for Father's day this year. I absolutely love it. I also have the Merv and that little truggy is a beast in its own right.
I am 100% picking the Revo cause its just cooler to me but i also like the Rustler. I've driven a Rustler before and it was really fun.
ERevo puts down power like nothing else. It’s quite the piece of engineering
I agree completely
If you got the money Revo all day. If it's alil out the budget then the rustler . Both are great
I've got the money and the Rustler is still my overall favorite car! I do love my E-revo.2.0, Xmaxx, 1/16 E-Revo and Defender as well, but if I HAD to choose only one it would be the Rustler! FWIW, I also own the Summit, 4Tech and the UDR and just preordered the TRX4 6x6. Oh, and I actually have TWO Rustlers.
@@JO-ly3hi can i know why ? i just ordered my rustler. hope im doing a wrong decision
@@mirolski8420 Why do you hope you're doing a wrong decision?
@@JO-ly3hihope im not* ! its gonna be my first rc !
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jinbei san
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@JO can i know why ? i just ordered my rustler. hope im doing a wrong decision
Thanks for taking the time to do this video! Cheers!
No problem ! Thanks for watching.
You gotta love when your wife cooks dinner :)
Every night. I love being married. 👍
@@festushaggen2563 Doesn't it get boring after some years?
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 No. There's always something going on. Besides, we're a family and are connected for life. I never want to single again.
@@festushaggen2563 Sounds like you are drugged by oxytocin
@@videosforcatsanddogs214 Because I love my wife and family? Sounds like your family situation isn't very good or you wouldn't say such a thing. Sorry to hear it but you have no place to insult me because I have something you lack.
Thanks for the honest opinion.
I've been mulling over getting a Arrma Kraton 6S or the E Revo 2.0. Something about Traxxas has that Apple like allure to it. Its not the best and its not the worst, but you do pay more some how down the line for it vs its competitors.
Think I'll get the Kraton 6S 1st and pick up a E Revo 2.0 black as a shelf queen.
Thank you, this is a great video and answers the questions I have been asking myself. Stay safe from the UK
You are welcome
I’m going to stick with the Rustler. Lots of parts transfer to Slash (and rally) and Stampede, which I also have. I can have diffs out in less than 5 minutes. Easy to work on, inexpensive (bought very lightly used for $200 less than new), still plenty fast for my purposes, perfect.
Good comparison. When you have a favorite vehicle its hard not to be bias, but you did a good job! Thanks again for your work.
Thanks!
I just got my rustler. I love it so far. I want a car that is durable and I'm not going to spend a fortune on replacement parts as well as dealing with down time
Would you say its good to begin with?
@@fabuncian1386 so far I love it. The only thing that I have encountered and I saw other complaints about is it's plastic shocks. I was driving it in a parking lot and hit a storm drain which caused it to fly through the air and Tumble which then caused the shock cap to pop off and spray the oil everywhere. An easy fix but after I got home I went right on Amazon and ordered new aluminum shocks for it. I did not buy the Traxxas brand shocks though. They cost double what I found.
jfolck1886 Do you have got the 4 WD brushless one?
@@fabuncian1386 Yup! As far as batteries go I did not buy Traxxas brand batteries. I think it's crazy what they cost. I found on Amazon a couple of highly rated 3s 4000 mAh batteries that come as a pair for $57. I bought a liPro balance charger that's so far so good on both of them. Time will tell how they hold up
@@jfolck1886 im in my teens would you still recommend 4WD or would you go 2wd?
One of the reasons Im buying the Erevo is the smile it puts on your face! I have the Xmaxx and the Maxx looking forward to the revo. All about the fun!!!
Witch one is the most fun xmaxx or erevo ?
Outsourced RC has spoken. 2.0 it is. I have to come up with a more ingenious way to store my RC’s, I’m running out of space. How do you store your RC’s? How do you store both for long term and short term?
Great job explaining it really help with information of the two and the capabilities of them
The E revo is a absolute blast! Just got it and I am like a kid again, I wake up and just look at it. Very happy worth every penny, perfect for skate parks or anything with a jump, it's a extreme basher.
Thats why its my favorite!
The rustler right out of the box is fast I luv the way I change my tire super wide ones on the back and small drag tires for the front still got my stock set too put back on any time full of fun I wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year's enjoy your rc cars thanks for any information would be appreciated Mike Holden out of north Carolina said that
Finally an honest assessment review that does not point and click you to banggood or geek.
Thank tou
lol no problem. I know what you mean.
The price difference in the uk is huge. Rustler is about £450 ($603) and the erevo is about £670 ($897)
Nice comparison BUT it really is about the smiles it sucks when they break but a smile just thinking about driving it PRICELESS!! I get what you are trying to say and I am shopping currently. Thank you !
Great review! This helped me decide which RC car to get for my grandson. And down the road maybe me as well.
Stephen Maillie, if your grandson is younger than 12 get him the ruslter 4x4
If he is older tham 14 get him the e-revo
Great video. My 6year old has a brushed stsmpede 4x4. I may get the rustler 4x4 brushless!
I had an e revo 2.0 but recently sold it for a rustler, the revo put basically was seriously fast, power output was rediculous and a lot of fun, but something would break ever time it was taken out, mainly push rods and toe links which takes the fun out of it, and I had issues with the ESC and motor, was replaced for free by my supplier but still hassle, so far the rustler has been a lot more fun for being a lot more handleable, less power obviously but 3s is still a lot of fun, currently upgrading suspension though as stock is unreliable
yeah and with the rustler EVERY single time something broke, popped out or ripped of. Its such a bad rc car.
The big differences I see are how much money you want to spend and what size you prefer. Other than that I’d say both of em are worth it
Put a zip tie around where the front of the body hooks up that way it dont fly off simple
Thxs u solvedf my purcashe decision ... i have a rustler from 7 years ago its revo time :)
I’d never realized how much bigger the Revo is than the rustler. They look basically the same up close!
No you are dum as shit if you have not realized
Many years ago, I paid over $700 on a gen1 e-revo(still bitter about the low price of the gen2). I don't have the chassis brace or limiting straps, and i'm still running the stock servos that were in it when I bought it. Every part you claimed to have to replace, I haven't on mine. I'm running much larger proline trencher tires than stock gen1(about same size as gen2), I've gone through a few rear ring and pinion gears(the gen2's are much larger so shouldn't be an issue), I broke all the stock plastic axles, and the traxxas steel axles. I'm now running mip axles and have had no issues. I also managed to break a traxxas rear spool within 5 minutes of driving in the yard.
Some of us are into the hobby because we like working on things, so the complexity of the e-revo over the rustler is a win for the e-revo to me. I bought a trx-4 crawler kit just to build, built it in a morning, have barely played with it, and am saving to buy a sport kit to assemble.
I work on full size cars both as a job and hobby, so tinkering with much smaller scale things at a fraction of the cost is enjoyable for me. When the big car breaks at the track, it's hundreds or thousands of dollars. When the rc breaks, its usually less than fifty dollars.
Also you should see dude perfects videos of them jumping an e-revo, theirs seemed to have held up fine in stock form on massive jumps.
Your V1 E Revo sounds a lot like mine. I'm still running stock sevos on it.
Dude Perfect do break their E Revos. If you watch, you can see that sometimes they do things like break A Arms when they land. You can see the wheels dangling. They edit the videos to look awesome, not to be reality.
@@outsourcedrc I personally haven't done any huge jumps. Even when I do jumps like in your video, I crank up the springs for more ride height to try to get more cushion before it bottoms out.
I broke an a-arm shortly after buying mine, but it was because I hit a curb at an angle where the arm contacted the curb directly, I replaced the arms with rpm ones.
I'm glad you did this video, as I am considering getting a gen2 revo, or a rustler 4x4. I want both, but the boss is in charge of the money, and she won't let me buy both at once. I tried telling her that it would be hers, but she wasn't buying that.
@@cam872k3 You may want to consider the new Traxxas Maxx. I love mine.
Thanks ☺️
I REALLY wna enjoy this hobby but I'm having trouble justifying used car money for an rc. 600 bucks geez. I think i paid 650 for my ruger 5.56
I am not trying to be funny, or sound like i am calling other RC hobbiest' stupid etc. I am just amazed at the prices these companies are charging. Great videos, Thanks for sharing
I mean, these things will last the rest of your life. people are still driving RC's from the 80's and 90's. These things give you a lot of time per dollar spent.
i agree it is hard to get used to the price. but when you think about the money it took to design extremely durable parts like plastic and motors it starts to make sense. and then having warranties on top of that. its hard for me to justify spending over $600 on a toy but then i think about hobbies where people are dumping thousands and i feel better. a lift kit, winch, and tires for my jeep was over $2000 and breaking parts is a lot more expensive than the $5 traxxas parts
@@backyardbashing6136 yea i see the upside to it for sure. Actually since this post i have already bought a redcat earthquake 3.5 truck. Supposed to be here this week. But u know how when u buy something then u ALWAYS see another one at that "great deal" price & ur like should i have 🤔 lol. Thanks guys, i appreciate it.
As a beginner I will take the Rush color, which I did and now I have ordered the revo
I need some help with My Erevo 2.0. Just out of the box with 6s it will not self right and it will not pop a wheelie. I checked to male sure it wasnt on training mode and it is not. Maybe I need to up the gears or something? Or a clutch issue?
Well, I would not use the self righting. It can mess the E Revo up.
Its hard to trouble shoot over the internet like this. What is the C Rating of your batteries?
@@outsourcedrc I am running Traxxas 5000MAH 25c sustained 50c burst. I went through alot of troubleshooting with support and ended up shipping it back to them for repairs. Thanks for your response.
@@alexmiramontes3037 Yeah sometimes thats the best thing to do.
@@outsourcedrc Just got the Erevo back with new ESC, everything was taken care of by Traxxas. I am very happy with their customer service and how they handled it all. Man this thing is a BEAST, how feels and drives is a par abive other rc's.
It doesn’t take a huge amount of upgrades to make the rustler better in the air.
Good videos with good explanations.
Just finished a Rustler vxl 1/10 scale. Completely custom and metal. I use for street racing but I can put a different set of tires on and go off-road. I named it “Red Demon”. I have some pics on my channel RCGlenn. Keep on RCing
I just checked it out. That thing looks awesome. Too nice to get dirty.
I didnt know Stephen "wonderboy" Thompson was into RC's :-). Love your work.
I have both an e revo 1.0 and 2.0. They are super fun but a pain to travel with. I’m looking between the rustler 4x4 vxl and the e revo 1/16 vxl. Something practical that could slip into my backpack and go easily. Which one would you suggest
I have the 1/16th E Revo also. That little thing is a beast. I think I like it better than the Rustler for something like travel.
Extremely informative vid, you mentioned things I didn't think of. Mad props to you man, I'm a new fan!
Thanks!
Thanks for the review, you really thought of everything.
Can u pls review the sledgehammer wheels for the rustler 4x4
The erevo is a nightmare to fix and maintain. I have a summit, which is built the same way as the erevo for the most part, and I tried doing some maintenance on it but it was a nightmare. If I had an erevo and I broke a diff or something I'd be doomed. I think I might go wit the rustler instead.
Following up to your comment. Did you get the Rustler?
@@jfolck1886 I have a 2wd rustler but not the 4wd
It needs two batteries because it’s 6s twice the power, the rustler is 3s
Haha yeah, I live in an apartment complex, so I think I'll be getting the Rustler, but I plan to start with the Rustler VXL.
I have both and like you I prefer the E-Revo. I do all my skate park bashing with the Rustler and you can get some go air. I broke the shocks and upgraded to the Big Bore's and they are holding up great. My E-Revo is my fav and keep it for my high speed runs on short grass. I did do the rear shock brace upgrade and no issues as it's the 1st thing I did before I even ran it. Love your video's. I agree the Rustler is much easier to work on.
Thanks! E Revo's are awesome!
I have a 4x4 vxl rustler and stampede. And some 2wd vxls. Been wanting a bigger truck. I'd like a Summit but they don't seem fast. The newish Maxx seems super expensive to fix. Im thinking about a e Revo. Or maybe a Jato.
The Maxx hasnt been expensive for me. Its held up really well. The E Revo, while I love it, Can be a money pit at first.
@@outsourcedrc I actually bought an X MAXX. Other than the tires ripping apart its amazingm
@@talonvaughn6175 I'm going to have to make a video teaching people how not to tear their tires up it seems.
Thank you so much for that video. I'be been debating on which car I want to get, the Erevo VXL or the Rustler VXL. Thanks for your preference and demonstration of the two cars! Keep up the great work!
Following up on your comment. Which one did you get?
@@jfolck1886 I havn't purchased anything yet. I'm not sure of the purchases yet it it's worth my money. I would rather get the Erevo 2.0 than the rustler though. It's just all the mechanical failures reported makes me skeptical.
@@freddafishy
Well did you make up your mind ?
@@thelonehellyranger01 ha, yes. Unfortunately the Erevo just was too expensive especially with the amount of breaks from other people and my parent didn't prove of the cost. xd. So I got the rustler 4x4 vxl and it was a blast. I love it. Still think the Erevo is sick tho
@@freddafishy still holding up good ? Still liking?
Do you think if you got heavy wheels or medal parts down low it would be better
On the Rustler? I got heavier wheels on the Rustler and it killed the servo. I just went back to stock.
Have you tried the huge by comparison sledgehammer tires on the Rustler? If so how do they influence aerial control?
I put mashers on the Rustler and they were so heavy they killed the servo lol
I have the 2.0 and my wife has the rustler 4x4. Theyre both great rigs. Shes only broken an axle carrier and ive only broken the spoiler mount. Theyre both great fun but, my choice is the 2.0 every time. I love the size and the power. But, i did just pick up a used 4x4 slash that im gonna put the stock 2.0 power system into... I might create a new favorite, lol
Adam Bahnsen I just did that with my slash 4x4 it’s plenty fast on 3s with a 17 tooth pinion for bashing can’t imagine it on 6s.... their are some supporting mods you weld need to consider looking into at that much power diffs and center drive shaft and universal axles motor I’d say a aluminum motor mount ... but it is a straight drop in you would just need to relocate the radio box to the front the vxl3s system just can’t take the heat from the gearing is like to use it hit 200F in ten minutes on the 17tooth 32p
I just bought a eRevo 2.0 and the 5000mha LiPo batts and I love it.
Thanks for the vid.
How is it holding up?
can you please do a comparison on the traxxas maxx vs rustler
I have now a rustler 4x4 vxl with a hobbywing max10 combo but i am thinking to upgrade but dont what could be a good upgrade because the e revo is fun but bif you break somthings its gona take long. And maxx flips to fast over and i was looking at arrma but there metal chassis bend to fast what do you think i can best go for?
I think the E Revo is the way to go pesonally.
Great video!! Very good point of view all around.. well done
Also, what do I think of the slash 4x4 compaired to the rustler 4x4. Both brushless.
Thanks!
I'm not sure. I have not driven the Slash. I do know that at higher speeds, The Slashes tires rub in side the body real bad. Its body also acts like a parachute when you jump. I believe they have the same electronics in them. I know they have the same motor. the Rustler is probably better, but I dont know for sure.
Do you HAVE to have that quick clip body on the 4x4 vxl Rustler? Wouldn't the old clip style be more secure? I joined the traxxas family today, btw. Bought myself a normal Rustler with green body. I love it! Works well with the 5200mah 2s battery I had. Bought the no battery or charger version, since I already had a Venom balance charger and lipos...After my daughter gets practice on my cheap wl toys buggy I'll get myself a brushless Traxxas and give her the old Rustler. I plan on giving it to her with some nice tire and suspension upgrades as well. Probably change the body to red for her too. Nice video btw, good camera work and explain things nice, appreciate your enthusiasm.
Thanks!
I'm not sure if you can get a body post mount setup for the Rustler VXL. I know you can with the E Revo 2.0
9:00 doesn’t the erevo vxl6s bec support 10 amps? My mamba x 8amp bec has no issue driving two high torque servos on my 4 wheel steer Capra rock crawling. Heck, the front servo can lift the whole buggy if I hook the tire just right on a ledge.
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Monster servos barely draw 5+ amps at high voltage stalled.
I got the stampede 4x4 and the e revo. Got the revo brand new for 500. Id take the revo by far over the stampede. Revo has upgraded axles, has a nice hex design for the wheels, they wont ever circle out like several of my stampede wheels did. Revo can take 3s lipos alot better than the stampede. Revo is bigger and bigger is definitely more fun. Especially that tire size for off roading and snow. So more ground clearance if you stiff up your shocks
Glad to be your 5k sub!!
I had the erevo 2.0. Sold it because it couldn’t keep the links popping out almost every run. Stripping them. I just could t handle it haha. I just ordered myself a Rustler 4x4 vxl on Friday should be here soon. Excited to get it. This is a good comparison video. I own a 4tec 2.0 with Traxxas orange drift wheels and a Associated ntc3 white body it looks awesome. I like a mixture of brands I buy all sorts of stuff.
How you like the rustler vxl now? Thinking about getting one, but the shop says its not as durable as others like Arrma. Im new to the hobby
My Rustler 4x4 VXL is an absolute animal. I have had it for 3 months, zero breaks. I SMASH the thing. 20-30 foot jumps at the BMX park all day. 10-15 jumps to straight FLATS. nothing broken . stock shock caps, everything totally fine. I run on 3S as well...only mod is the ESC fan. don't let the Arrma fan boys convince you Traxxas is somehow less robust.... My local hobby shop has just has many Arrmas sitting in there for repairs as Traxxas… its how you drive is the main thing. Land it upright :)
Nice Review Mate!!! My Husband Loves it!!!
You can hit jumps like the E-Revo does if you slap some Sledgehammer tires onto the Rustler 4x4 VXL, The Extra Weight really helps
Love my rustler, never have had any issues yet
Realy I had to but traxxas steel cvd's and gtr shocks
THEMAN 2805 i just upgraded to some big bore shocks, they didnt break. And I probably will never upgrade the axels because the stock ones take a beating and there cheap to fix
Rustler all day.
Because you don't have an erevo
I prefer xmaxx
Rustler 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@@jeffymario4337 I have a rustler4x4 vxl its good
@@mr.boombastic8612 How you think it compares to the typhon 6s?
"Cantalever shocks" it means the shock absorbers are mounting horizontal instead of normally vertical (straight up and down) thanks for the video it's very helpful for buyers..😊😊👍
Linkage shocks also change the leverage the shock has over the suspension based off travel position. Meaning you get a softer shock and spring in the beginning and it hardens up before it bottoms out. Motorcycles have used this for decades.
E Revo 2.0 ❤️🥰
What S batteries are you using when you bash in the back yard? I have been having a problem overheating with both the erevo 2.0 and the rustler vxl 4x4. Only get about 10 minutes in before they shut down with 3s 5000mah 25c traxxas batteries. Thanks.
I use the same batteries for both. 5000 mah 35c 3s. Did you change the gearing? if you have the wrong gearing it can cause it to over heat.
@@outsourcedrc Both were stock gearing and electtronics. Came down to the 2.0 needed a dual fan on the motor and the rustler needed that cheap traxxas fan on the esc. Both problems fixed and never issue again. Also, go on amain or horizon and get a granite 3s 4x4. They are doing a special right now. That little truck will be your best basher hands down. And only 250$ after coupon code. You can make a video thanking me before you bash it lol.
I'm glad I got the erevo 2
I still have my Erevo 2.0 vxl and a traxxas ez-peak dual charger as well. I drove my Erevo a lot and I love it
SPEED FRESH 5 Is it a good idea to jump them like he did in the video I just race my erevo and kill the comp evertime even someone with erevo still can kill em It not jus speed it also control a lot of ppl don’t think about tweeting the steering
Where can I get a ramp like yours?
How do both compare in doing turns?
I wasn't thinking about doing flips before. But after watching your videos, they look like they can handle it. Will it be safe to do some jumps and flips, like on your small ramp? Or will things break? I don't want an item that requires heavy maintenance.
I will mostly be using it around the yard, on some light to moderate weeds.
Which is best for that? I was considering the 1/10 Stampede, 1/10 Rustler, or 1/10 E Revo.
I want something that can go on my yard conditions, but still turn decently. And maybe do some flips, like on your video. If I can get a ramp like that.
you may want to go with a Maxx with the WideMaxx kit on it. i think it may suit you better.
My ramp is home made, I have a video on my channel of how I made it. ruclips.net/video/Ng7dKJMXYOU/видео.html
After watching endless videos I just purchaced a e revo vxl. I don't think I can sleep until it reaches my hand damn. Wanted the Xmaxx but I remembered that I needed a cellphone lol.
Those are cool cars... for ease of use, working on, and durability... get a $500 race buggy and bash the crap out of it! I have a mbx7r eco, and a losi 3.o nitro, I race them, they are both amazing in durability and performance! Traxxas? I like the slash. Great video!
Price is the biggest difference 😎....smokem if ya gottem..... Arrma Typhon 3s is a good one too...back in the hobby again....kids grown, youngest graduates this May..... Daddy gonna be ripping n funnin now😉
I just got myself the Typhon 3s-- my first brushless and it is just awesome. Crazy how fast it is and it's really chunky/sturdy so far
Dino Kozidis wait till ya figure out how to turn up the punch rate on the esc....wheelies everywhere😉
Revo is a machine. Makes me miss my slayer seeing the suspension setup
i got an e-revo 1/16 as my first r/c on halloween 2020 glanced off a wall.... i need a new servo... going with a metal geared savox servo
Very informative video helped me decide went for the E-Revo 2.0
How you liking?? I'm stuck now
Put on the new Sledgehammer tires made by traxxas for Rustler VXL. Heavier, taller, and expand more.
Be ready to break driveshafts
Rustler is already notorious for breaking driveshafts. Should be 1 of the first upgrades. Broke a driveshaft in the first 15 mins of owning mine.
Hey Outsource RC. My new Rustler 4x4 VXL stopped working in reverse any suggestions or why? Thanks Steve.
Make sure you dont have it set in race mode. I'd check that first.
I have been considering getting an e revo. I bought a brushed ruslter 3 years ago, and that's what I've been using since, but I want more power. Atter watching this video, I dkmt really know anymore. Why would you have to replace those parts almost right after you buy it? I'm only 17, so I domt have experience with fixing cars and stuff but what i did with my ruslter was if it wasnt working properly than i would troubleshoot and try and fighter out myself what it was, and if i can fix it. Is that possible with the e revo?
You can fix the E Revo your self. There are lots of videos online showing a lot of the repairs.
Some of the parts on the E Revo just do not hold up right out of the box. I'm not sure why Traxxas made it like that. Most RC's do need some kind of upgrade though. None of them are perfect.
sway bar links makes the e revo track so much better. its not even an option its a total must have upgrade in my honest opinion...
I saw those on one for sale on ebay right now and not seen anywhere else.... post link please
Bigger rc will break easier but have a lot more fun. Rustler is better for beginner
Wow this is perfect, these are the exact two which I were gonna get one of, depending how much money I have🤣
Awesome!