I see a lot of people saying this is overpriced or Traxxas it’s price gouging. While I agree it’s very expensive and maybe they are overcharging, without knowing all the costs from the beginning of development to it being on store shelves, I think it’s a little unfair to assume it’s unreasonably priced. Especially with the current state of supply and demand for everything. Also assemblies that come apart and go back together very easily is always a good sign of quality design and production. This is true for pretty much everything, not just this transmission. Traxxas has a history of bringing out new performance parts that are initially overpriced and then they drop the price. Let’s hope that’s the case here
I usually don't have allot to say about Traxxas. But this is pretty cool. I always used to have to buy a hot racing sealed diff case for these to run fluids. Also liking the metal motor mount
I put one of these in my rustler/slash conversion. No complaints, other than the price versus the old one. Doh: I just realized I didn't need to remove the shock towers, that would have saved me some time today when I had to replace the case on the old-style transmission of my other rustler.
Lol yeah right. They are still on V1 versions of most of their lineup. Not trying to sound like a arrma fanboy but I love how each year they try to make updates and tweaks to improve their models. I'm sure it helps with sales too which is why I don't get why traxxas doesn't make improvements every year or 2. People would buy a new one if they did. You bought a stampede 5 years ago it's the same as a new one today
What's Up I'm putting this in my 2wd Rustler ASAP!!! Like you say when you out n about and need a quick fix won't turn into a documentary.... 😂... putting up some content on it soon as I get a computer.... Thanks Champ 🏆
That's actually not bad compared to the old one which prices go from 65 to 85 dollars. The proline one is 120 dollars with one option on the spur gear a 56t The 272r comes with 3 spur gears and the extra hardware
The only thing I like about this is the fact I don’t need to disassemble the entire rear end to access the diff. I just don’t know why this diff cost about half of my rc car, I have a 2wd vxl slash.
I put the sidewinder 1/8 on 6s in my stampede and blew the transmission after a few minutes. Been trying to do the bullet proof mod but might try this. They run around $125 on ebay.
Traxxas needs to make a running change to their cars (meaning include this change)….It’s not like they haven’t been selling the same cars for 15+ years
$140 is crazy high. $100 would be more like it. Traxxas always shoots themselves in the foot with their prices. Traxxas uses cheap Chinese labor to build their products so the high prices are just price gouging.
No $140 is too much. That's Damm near half the price of the rest of the vehicle all parts servo brushless Velineon system ect so yeah that's a lot of money for it!.
@@ezrabegin8234 yeah because you're not one of the Chinese slaves building the shit... If you worked all day and made $2-5 bucks & then they (Traxxas) turn around and sell it for $140 when you know it cost them $15 including parts & SLAVE labor so yeah $140 is a little high imo...
I bought a stampede when they first came out. I remember cutting the plastic motor plate off the transmission and putting a metal one on maybe from an LS-II (it was anodized blue just like that). Was racing both an LS-II and a TRX-3. Just thinking out loud here.
This is interesting- I have a VXL Bandit with the Magnum- I wasn't even sure what it was. But I said "sounds cool- lets get that one". Now it is TOTALLY my favorite car- not easy to drive- but it smokes my Rustler on the straights. I my get a Magnum ant try it in one of my Slashes...
How about the RPM hybrid transmission as an alternative? I just got that and got a bunch of goodies to make something like this… a full set of Protek RC ceramic bearings in it (even the slipper clutch bearing), Traxxas top drive gear assembly (for drag slash, the new pressed/keyed top shaft setup), Hot Racing Sealed planetary differential (with a fresh/new set of internal planet gears from Traxxas), new pressure plates from Traxxas, a slipper clutch rebuild kit (with stock Traxxas pads and a set of Aluminum pads and carbon fiber pads from Hot Racing to check which I prefer the feel of), Hardened Steel Idler Gear from Hot Racing, an uprated Idler Gear Shaft from DragRace Concepts, and a Dynamite Stainless Steel Screw kit (would’ve gone with RC Screwz but it isn’t in stock for who know how long every time I seen it it’s not in stock).. I’ll be using either 20k or 50k diff oil from Mugen.. it’s going in a Rustler XL-5 with hobbywing ezrun max10 (3200kv 3652 g2 motor) set up for racing at my local track (I’ll be running it at track and in my yard when spring/summer weather comes back and on 2s)… nothing really fancy but fun and drivable
First run was impressive on 2s! Carbon fiber pads for the clutch (they’re grippy yes but need to break them in over a pack or 2 i hear you get them consistent and not need tightening/tuning as much), redo the drive ratio. (Rn it’s running 86/19 and it’s topping out too quick as the motor has plenty of power and it’s still ice cold after running 5-10 minutes so i know it can be geared more as I’ll swap on a 21 or more aggressively up to a 22 maybe even a 23 and see what happens! It’s very smooth and with I think I filled the diff with 20k and I already love how it feels! Very sure footed and especially super consistent unlike the stock grease filled differential! I’m gonna this spring drop in a fresh 3s LiPo to see what it can really do before and after gearing swap… and gotta tear down the motor a little to make sure bearings are nice and oil them good (all 4 rear wheel bearings were shot and gritty as hell.. Tekno m6 cvd kit and just got only standard Tekno bearings I wish I could’ve looked more to get ceramic bearings but she’s all good now and efficient!).. I’ll keep y’all updated best I can
I have a traxxas skully. (mostly a shelf queen) It has strange handling and driving characteristics I can't figure out. It hops when accelerating and dances around with wheelies. I had put putty in it at one time then back to grease, but I cant figure out what's going on. Does anyone know what I can do to the rear end and also I would like help with the shocks and springs set up. What's a good set up I can use?
10k is so runny, I went straight to 100K, it still opens up off-road and in turns. I don’t think I would go less than 50 K that would be completely open just like stock. 100 K really feels perfect, it’s smooth and I wouldn’t need more differential action unless I was only driving on the road.
The drag slash comes stock with 500K in it, which is a pretty solid posi. 100K is a slightly tighter differential than stock grease, my 200 K diff is a nice medium for drifting and still good control.
It keeps me wondering…. Is Traxxas a brand for modellers that like building and tweaking cars? Or is Tamiya, Kyosho or Teknorc the better option? Arrma maybe?
People are saying it’s too much money for this transmission but depends on where you go as well I know at hobbytown in my area they are 109.99 compared to a drc fully built transmission that costs 159 I’ll take this transmission all day and plus it’s lighter then that drc transmission
I run 5,000 weight oil in my Rustler VXL with the 272R. This keeps the diff action smoother and more consistent from pack to pack. Also, the handling is more predictable while cornering and I can keep the rear end planted more easily.
I have a stock transmission with a hot racing gift Is the motor plate And not have to pull the transmission halves apart worth a $140? My heart racing death was only 45 bucks and I can tune it now So I don't see So I don't see Where are those 2 options options would make it worth a $140
The stock axles fit just fine. I even have the slash 4x4 rear axles which are bigger than stock and they fit with no issue. If you want to go even bigger yet, I'd suggest getting the rustler 4x4 rear driveshafts (part number 6852A) as these are long enough to work with the rear arms of the rustler, stampede, and slash. The drag slash axles are short b/c they're made to work with the bandit rear arms.
I noticed the new Rustler 2wd vxl has this trans in it should i get it or get the older model with the old trans? The prices between the 2 rustlers are only $55 🤷🏻♂️
Get the one with the new trans. I have driven rustlers both with the new and the old and I can definitely feel a difference in the handling. Also the motor runs a bit cooler with the newer one.
@@markoftheus I think the challenge with off road is when the truck becomes airborne at full throttle, the wheels and motor get to max rpm then when it lands the wheels suddenly slow significantly but all that momentum in the motor sends a shock through the drivetrain. This is what breaks parts I think, more than just strait power. Loosening the slipper clutch helps reduce broken parts, but also gives up power.
I suggest getting better tires for more grip. The 2wd stampede and bigfoot have a fair bit of understeer with the stock tires. It can also help to slow down a bit before turns to let the front end settle and regain traction.
I stripped 2 teeth off the stock trans middle gear an chewed them up 2s off road ripping seemed ok but once I had to start pitching it for jumps if she landed hard an the wheels weren't spinning it stripped 2 spurs then the trans, I'd say yes it'll need it eventually
or Save yourself the 150$ n take a piece of an old Allen wrench that's the same size as the roll pin n drive it in the shaft n make sure it fits the gear. It's hardened steel n doesn't break. Been running mine like that for years with a castle creations system.
heh, i think the xl5 which is now a frankenstein rustler is probably the most expensive car i have :') including this trans, and a 100 thousand other upgrades
Tbh the older trans is still good only thing I would do is a hot racing diff if you need tuning capability, not knocking the new it’s nice but the price for me I can build a older one for like 50 😂
Take the center driveshaft out. Remove the 4 screws holding the rear assembly to the chassis and pull the rear off. Next, pull out the slipper clutch or center diff. Slide the center driveshaft out and reassemble in reverse order. Note: if you have a center diff, fill it with the thickest silicone oil you can find or replace it with a slipper clutch.
I would just buy a the rustler brushed version for like 180 and take the transition out of it and stick it in my vxl and keep the rest the brushed rustler for spare parts or piece it out and sell them
The stock diff was the weak link! The planetary gears are garbage! When I pulled the trigger the proline pro 32 was only option! I paid 120.00 haven’t broken it in over 2 years! I was replacing diffs every outing on 3s and 4s! Mip axles and large tires just destroy them stock gears. One would think Traxxas would be a little closer to proline pricing. Crazy the slipper looks same too? You would at least think that would have changed!
And if you're not wealthy & do a little bit more labor you can purchase seal diffs for the 272 transmission I think that's what the transmission is called it's 3:00 in the morning so I'm trying and I think they were $30 bucks when I purchase them for my truck... Probably works ALMOST as good as the new $140 transmission at 1/4 the cost, just trying 2 help someone else that is poor like me🤦🏻
Well I only see one problem with this and people are going to be putting it on there two-wheel drive stock slash for racing and then they are going to block it
too much money, last year for around $45 i bought a regular 272r tranny pulled from a new vxl for my old xl5 slash, my not be as good as the pro but it wasn't $130......
Dude, look at the date of the video. It was made when this part came out and WAS NOT available in cars at that time. And there are still tons of old Traxxas cars out there there that don’t have the part. Only lame thing here is your comment.
Yes this transmission is definitely an upgrade 💯%, I like the seal diff I actually purchase sealed diff's for mine already but I like how it can be dropped out of the bottom and the metal motor plate rather than the composite... $140 little steep tho. If it was $85 I'd do it.. thanks Joe Biden 🖕🏼
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Cool but sketchy when you purchased the vxl motor and it got shot 6 months later .. $160 there then this transmission is another $170 you are knocking on $300+ cmon traxxas
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I picked up one of these new transmissions about a month ago and built a drag slash with it. They are much nicer than the old ones.
I see a lot of people saying this is overpriced or Traxxas it’s price gouging. While I agree it’s very expensive and maybe they are overcharging, without knowing all the costs from the beginning of development to it being on store shelves, I think it’s a little unfair to assume it’s unreasonably priced. Especially with the current state of supply and demand for everything. Also assemblies that come apart and go back together very easily is always a good sign of quality design and production. This is true for pretty much everything, not just this transmission. Traxxas has a history of bringing out new performance parts that are initially overpriced and then they drop the price. Let’s hope that’s the case here
I agree.this could not have been said any better.the economy also is in a very rough spot they have to make profits somehow
It's now finally at $100, which feels like the right price for it
All 2wd Traxxas models need this!
Well, not all. But if you need something stronger or need tuning options, yes. My brushed Skully and Craniac Stampedes don’t need it. ☺️
@@rcdriver they all need it man. Even more durability for the newbies sells them on more for years. They get discouraged with frequent breakages.
They should come with these transmissions as standard equipment you're right.
It’s called rpm case, sealed diff, wowwww saving $75
We’ll look who got their wish
I usually don't have allot to say about Traxxas. But this is pretty cool. I always used to have to buy a hot racing sealed diff case for these to run fluids. Also liking the metal motor mount
I put one of these in my rustler/slash conversion. No complaints, other than the price versus the old one. Doh: I just realized I didn't need to remove the shock towers, that would have saved me some time today when I had to replace the case on the old-style transmission of my other rustler.
Haha, that’s me when I haven’t worked on my cars for a long while.
Hopefully this comes stock on the 2WD vehicles soon. They really need an update.
I won't hold my breath.
We’ll see. At the very least, it would be cool if they increased the build kit options and include this transmission.
Lol yeah right. They are still on V1 versions of most of their lineup. Not trying to sound like a arrma fanboy but I love how each year they try to make updates and tweaks to improve their models. I'm sure it helps with sales too which is why I don't get why traxxas doesn't make improvements every year or 2. People would buy a new one if they did. You bought a stampede 5 years ago it's the same as a new one today
They really need to be retired and replaced with something that wasn't designed back in 1993. Oh, and the plastic driveshafts can fuck right off!!!
Well this comment aged well. Traxxas granted your wish last week. We’ll, sort of. They now include it in their vxl lineup.
Just saw they are selling the VXL flagship models with a Magnum 272r!
I'm loving all these new options from Traxxas!
Now you don't have a choice. They raised the price and they all come with this now.
What's Up
I'm putting this in my 2wd Rustler ASAP!!!
Like you say when you out n about and need a quick fix won't turn into a documentary.... 😂... putting up some content on it soon as I get a computer.... Thanks Champ 🏆
$140! They are out of their friggin minds. Does this come with a tube of KY as well, or do they just stick it to you dry?
LOL!!!
Dry🤣🤣🤣
@@313yankee Typical.....🤣🤣😵💫😵💫
Dry ×ox .I'm staying with rpm and hot racing diffs
Dry. And soon as tires spin the truck 180's. Only thing better is I haven't had to tear it down to replace any gears. Otherwise it's a dry fukin
That's actually not bad compared to the old one which prices go from 65 to 85 dollars.
The proline one is 120 dollars with one option on the spur gear a 56t
The 272r comes with 3 spur gears and the extra hardware
The only thing I like about this is the fact I don’t need to disassemble the entire rear end to access the diff. I just don’t know why this diff cost about half of my rc car, I have a 2wd vxl slash.
Great video, got the 272R for my Slash and performs beautifully with any abuse
I put the sidewinder 1/8 on 6s in my stampede and blew the transmission after a few minutes. Been trying to do the bullet proof mod but might try this. They run around $125 on ebay.
For $70 maybe, for $140 NOPE. I already have an RPM gearbox with an aluminium plate in one of my Rustlers. Wouldn't mind that diff though.
Hot Racing sells a sealed diff so you can use fluid 👍
top shaft is 11 bucks
hot raceing sealed diff 30 bucks
traxxas diff fluid 30 bucks
there's you 71 upgrade on a stock transmission
@@jmrcs2935 exactly, it doesn't even have tk be that much if you use TLR fluid
@@keaginm2791 even if you don't get the diff fluid at least replace the bearings since you in there
FLM sealed diff !
Traxxas needs to make a running change to their cars (meaning include this change)….It’s not like they haven’t been selling the same cars for 15+ years
$140 is crazy high. $100 would be more like it. Traxxas always shoots themselves in the foot with their prices. Traxxas uses cheap Chinese labor to build their products so the high prices are just price gouging.
It isn’t that bad 😂
No $140 is too much. That's Damm near half the price of the rest of the vehicle all parts servo brushless Velineon system ect so yeah that's a lot of money for it!.
I could just buy another chassis and part it out at that price. Would be cheaper. $140 is almost halt the cost of a rtr anyway.
@@ezrabegin8234 yeah because you're not one of the Chinese slaves building the shit... If you worked all day and made $2-5 bucks & then they (Traxxas) turn around and sell it for $140 when you know it cost them $15 including parts & SLAVE labor so yeah $140 is a little high imo...
Just piece it together. If you already have a housing just buy the gears
I run 2 Slashes, one for 2wd short course and the other for oval asphalt...seems like this unit would help in both. On eBay they go for..$76.97.
Great video as usual . Great review of this nice upgrade
I bought a stampede when they first came out. I remember cutting the plastic motor plate off the transmission and putting a metal one on maybe from an LS-II (it was anodized blue just like that). Was racing both an LS-II and a TRX-3.
Just thinking out loud here.
This is interesting- I have a VXL Bandit with the Magnum- I wasn't even sure what it was. But I said "sounds cool- lets get that one". Now it is TOTALLY my favorite car- not easy to drive- but it smokes my Rustler on the straights. I my get a Magnum ant try it in one of my Slashes...
Threw this in a slash over a year ago and id never want to drive one with the old transmission again. Sure 140 is steep but its well worth it
i mean what difference did you notice tho
How about the RPM hybrid transmission as an alternative? I just got that and got a bunch of goodies to make something like this… a full set of Protek RC ceramic bearings in it (even the slipper clutch bearing), Traxxas top drive gear assembly (for drag slash, the new pressed/keyed top shaft setup), Hot Racing Sealed planetary differential (with a fresh/new set of internal planet gears from Traxxas), new pressure plates from Traxxas, a slipper clutch rebuild kit (with stock Traxxas pads and a set of Aluminum pads and carbon fiber pads from Hot Racing to check which I prefer the feel of), Hardened Steel Idler Gear from Hot Racing, an uprated Idler Gear Shaft from DragRace Concepts, and a Dynamite Stainless Steel Screw kit (would’ve gone with RC Screwz but it isn’t in stock for who know how long every time I seen it it’s not in stock).. I’ll be using either 20k or 50k diff oil from Mugen.. it’s going in a Rustler XL-5 with hobbywing ezrun max10 (3200kv 3652 g2 motor) set up for racing at my local track (I’ll be running it at track and in my yard when spring/summer weather comes back and on 2s)… nothing really fancy but fun and drivable
First run was impressive on 2s! Carbon fiber pads for the clutch (they’re grippy yes but need to break them in over a pack or 2 i hear you get them consistent and not need tightening/tuning as much), redo the drive ratio. (Rn it’s running 86/19 and it’s topping out too quick as the motor has plenty of power and it’s still ice cold after running 5-10 minutes so i know it can be geared more as I’ll swap on a 21 or more aggressively up to a 22 maybe even a 23 and see what happens! It’s very smooth and with I think I filled the diff with 20k and I already love how it feels! Very sure footed and especially super consistent unlike the stock grease filled differential! I’m gonna this spring drop in a fresh 3s LiPo to see what it can really do before and after gearing swap… and gotta tear down the motor a little to make sure bearings are nice and oil them good (all 4 rear wheel bearings were shot and gritty as hell.. Tekno m6 cvd kit and just got only standard Tekno bearings I wish I could’ve looked more to get ceramic bearings but she’s all good now and efficient!).. I’ll keep y’all updated best I can
Love your channel mate ✊🏻
Reminds me of the old fall guy truck, older video got by me, the transmission is definitely going into the bandit
I have a traxxas skully. (mostly a shelf queen) It has strange handling and driving characteristics I can't figure out. It hops when accelerating and dances around with wheelies. I had put putty in it at one time then back to grease, but I cant figure out what's going on. Does anyone know what I can do to the rear end and also I would like help with the shocks and springs set up. What's a good set up I can use?
I need to make this an add on to my race program. That and a brushless system.
10k is so runny, I went straight to 100K, it still opens up off-road and in turns. I don’t think I would go less than 50 K that would be completely open just like stock.
100 K really feels perfect, it’s smooth and I wouldn’t need more differential action unless I was only driving on the road.
Well it's meant to be in a drag car.
The drag slash comes stock with 500K in it, which is a pretty solid posi. 100K is a slightly tighter differential than stock grease, my 200 K diff is a nice medium for drifting and still good control.
What is the maximum pinion gear with 76T Spur? 35T? Please advise. Thanks!
I’ve seen a Slash 2WD VXL TRA58076-4 on websites labeled differently. Is info labeled 272 magnum different from 272R?
It keeps me wondering…. Is Traxxas a brand for modellers that like building and tweaking cars? Or is Tamiya, Kyosho or Teknorc the better option? Arrma maybe?
Tamiya and Kyosho are definitely the best if you’re not a racer but enjoys building kits. Quite overpriced though. Avoid Traxxas!
I'm on my second set of planetary gears on my Monster Mutt Stampede. Running stock motor & 2 cell battery. This maybe a solution
People are saying it’s too much money for this transmission but depends on where you go as well I know at hobbytown in my area they are 109.99 compared to a drc fully built transmission that costs 159 I’ll take this transmission all day and plus it’s lighter then that drc transmission
Will that work on the bandit cuz I'm upgrading it to a dragster what do you recommend me getting thanks again for your time sir 👊🏁
Also I have the 2wd rustler same thing would it work cuz I use my rustler for offroad bashing
Yes, it works with the bandit.
@@karlfortuin5794 Yes, it works with the 2wd Rustler too.
Thought about adding it my 2WD rustler that I switched to 3s VXL motor. Wasn’t sure if I’d see any performance difference
It would just be more durable. The oil filled diff would make the truck track a little better depending on how you set it up.
Have you driven a vehicle with actual diff oil in it instead of the black grease? If so, how did it drive?
I run 5,000 weight oil in my Rustler VXL with the 272R. This keeps the diff action smoother and more consistent from pack to pack. Also, the handling is more predictable while cornering and I can keep the rear end planted more easily.
broke the rollpin and used a rollpin to a associated tc3 hex, feels alot stronger and thicker in material.
Dropping this into my lcg race slash
Does the aluminum motor plate help dissipate some heat?
Yes. It also helps keep your motor held in more securely
Is the sealed diff compatable with the stock transmission? Thats all i want lol. The sealed diff
Unfortunately not. The newer diff requires different size bearings since it rides on the housing and not the outdrives.
Awesome video brother i just started to indulge in rc cars love it. God speed
I have a stock transmission with a hot racing gift Is the motor plate And not have to pull the transmission halves apart worth a $140? My heart racing death was only 45 bucks and I can tune it now So I don't see So I don't see Where are those 2 options options would make it worth a $140
Will this fit on a 3.3 nitro slash
Able to use stock axles? Could you put larger drag slash axles on as well?
The stock axles fit just fine. I even have the slash 4x4 rear axles which are bigger than stock and they fit with no issue. If you want to go even bigger yet, I'd suggest getting the rustler 4x4 rear driveshafts (part number 6852A) as these are long enough to work with the rear arms of the rustler, stampede, and slash. The drag slash axles are short b/c they're made to work with the bandit rear arms.
Hey Greg what's the name of that track? I'm in RI but would think about making the trip to be able to ride a track I've always watched you run
Very nice mu rustler vxl needs one of them !
I've blown three stock diffs running a castle 1515 in my 2wd slash I'm really hoping this trans fixes that problem
Did you have to modify the stock trans to fit the 1515 castle motor?
@@BillyIdol813 the stock ones it just fits right in
Duce Clubs what pinion and spur are you running? I plan on doing the same thing
@@BillyIdol813 oh I'm sorry miss read no it doesnt fit this transmission
Imma have to start a build now!!!
I noticed the new Rustler 2wd vxl has this trans in it should i get it or get the older model with the old trans? The prices between the 2 rustlers are only $55 🤷🏻♂️
Get the one with the new trans. I have driven rustlers both with the new and the old and I can definitely feel a difference in the handling. Also the motor runs a bit cooler with the newer one.
@@markoftheus yeah i ended up getting the one with the new trans this thing is an animal 🔥🔥
The problem I've had is the ears broke off the trans for the control arm
can it take 3s upgraded motor
Yes
How can you do the launch control option
Is the differential in these any strong than the stocker? We keep breaking differential gears..
I would say so considering that the drag slash puts a lot more strain on the diff compared to the off-road vehicles.
@@markoftheus I think the challenge with off road is when the truck becomes airborne at full throttle, the wheels and motor get to max rpm then when it lands the wheels suddenly slow significantly but all that momentum in the motor sends a shock through the drivetrain. This is what breaks parts I think, more than just strait power. Loosening the slipper clutch helps reduce broken parts, but also gives up power.
Nice peice, do you know if it was 0 toe like the rpm transmission offers?
Nope. It's set like stock.
What gearing are you running?
Anyone know where you can still buy this?
Will this fit in with the RPM rear bumper, and the wheelie bar for the rpm rear bumper
No you’ll need to get a separate rear bumper to fit the wheelie bar
Really would like an Aluminum version of this. Anyone know of one?
How would you get the bigfoot to turn tighter under high speed?
stronger steering servo
I suggest getting better tires for more grip. The 2wd stampede and bigfoot have a fair bit of understeer with the stock tires. It can also help to slow down a bit before turns to let the front end settle and regain traction.
Do you think this transmission is necessary if you’re using bandit vxl with 2s at the most ?
I stripped 2 teeth off the stock trans middle gear an chewed them up 2s off road ripping seemed ok but once I had to start pitching it for jumps if she landed hard an the wheels weren't spinning it stripped 2 spurs then the trans, I'd say yes it'll need it eventually
Is the diff compatible with the old case?
No, the support bearing size is different.
@@rcdriver he’s right pete. The new diff has a shoulder w a larger bearing making it incompatible. Looks like we need to order new trannies
@@rcdriver What about using bearings which fit the new diff into the old case?
@@michaelgebhard5543 That doesn't work either. The support bearing's are too big for the old case.
or Save yourself the 150$ n take a piece of an old Allen wrench that's the same size as the roll pin n drive it in the shaft n make sure it fits the gear. It's hardened steel n doesn't break. Been running mine like that for years with a castle creations system.
You can also get the upgraded top shaft by itself (part number 9494). $10 isn't too bad.
Stamped 2wd or4wd
Now 2wd vxls will come with this included. Glad I waited. Just another reason not to buy an xl5.
I figured something was incoming with Traxxas putting all their 2wd models on sale on Amain/hobbytown for the last month
@@Rch_P same here
heh, i think the xl5 which is now a frankenstein rustler is probably the most expensive car i have :') including this trans, and a 100 thousand other upgrades
Tbh the older trans is still good only thing I would do is a hot racing diff if you need tuning capability, not knocking the new it’s nice but the price for me I can build a older one for like 50 😂
U need this if you go for a brushless system
Is there a way to turn my 4wd Traxxas slash into a 2wd?
Take the center driveshaft out.
Remove the 4 screws holding the rear assembly to the chassis and pull the rear off. Next, pull out the slipper clutch or center diff. Slide the center driveshaft out and reassemble in reverse order. Note: if you have a center diff, fill it with the thickest silicone oil you can find or replace it with a slipper clutch.
Will it fit the Raptor?
Yes. Mechanically, it's identical to the slash.
Good brother 🙏
I would just buy a the rustler brushed version for like 180 and take the transition out of it and stick it in my vxl and keep the rest the brushed rustler for spare parts or piece it out and sell them
That might be good for my racing stampede
On asphalt.
@@dustinsims3464 dirt track
What 140$ no way
The stock diff was the weak link! The planetary gears are garbage! When I pulled the trigger the proline pro 32 was only option! I paid 120.00 haven’t broken it in over 2 years! I was replacing diffs every outing on 3s and 4s! Mip axles and large tires just destroy them stock gears. One would think Traxxas would be a little closer to proline pricing. Crazy the slipper looks same too? You would at least think that would have changed!
Any pin breaks use old drill bit
Or Traxxas part number 9494, that way you don't have to destroy your tools
This is cool cuz i can upgrade my stampede and run it on 3s 😂
This would have been cool when I had my 2wd models but the hot racing trans build was enough
And if you're not wealthy & do a little bit more labor you can purchase seal diffs for the 272 transmission I think that's what the transmission is called it's 3:00 in the morning so I'm trying and I think they were $30 bucks when I purchase them for my truck... Probably works ALMOST as good as the new $140 transmission at 1/4 the cost, just trying 2 help someone else that is poor like me🤦🏻
Well I only see one problem with this and people are going to be putting it on there two-wheel drive stock slash for racing and then they are going to block it
Want it. Don't care if i need it
Ouch that is pricey.
Nice
To be honest it is so over priced, the old one works fine if you set the slipper clutch right.
TRUTH!
They should sell the diff on its own, because it really doesn't work fine.
@@ventisette. It does for me. I've got 200k diff fluid in it and I'm also running 2.8 paddle tires, haven't had any problems.
too much money, last year for around $45 i bought a regular 272r tranny pulled from a new vxl for my old xl5 slash, my not be as good as the pro but it wasn't $130......
Rpm trans and hot racing sealed diff. Get to use optional suspension blocks and tune rear toe to your liking. Way less money
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Half the price of a 2wd slash... Yeah, what are they even thinking... Terrible pricing.
I was about to ask does this for the bandit.... and then you said it lol.
Ta-da! LOL 😂
I wouldn't buildca drag
No mine doesn't need that not for $80 dollers
Dude the traxxas vxl vehicles come with this part from the factory. Take this lame video off.
Dude, look at the date of the video. It was made when this part came out and WAS NOT available in cars at that time. And there are still tons of old Traxxas cars out there there that don’t have the part. Only lame thing here is your comment.
Yes this transmission is definitely an upgrade 💯%, I like the seal diff I actually purchase sealed diff's for mine already but I like how it can be dropped out of the bottom and the metal motor plate rather than the composite... $140 little steep tho. If it was $85 I'd do it.. thanks Joe Biden 🖕🏼
Serve na T-max traxxas 1/10
These are extremely defective
Why, why! Is everything from traxxas f@$king grey 😂😂😂😂 its annoying sometimes
Get spray paint then 🤣
@@kylebeach2316 I like to use Rit fabric dye for the gray plastic parts. I tried spray painting my parts before and regretted it. In my opinion, dying the parts is easier than painting and more durable since the dye does not scrape off as easily.
Horrible and horrendous!
Cool but sketchy when you purchased the vxl motor and it got shot 6 months later .. $160 there then this transmission is another $170 you are knocking on $300+ cmon traxxas
Well that was less then informative. Maybe tyco reviews?
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