This is exactly what I was told at my hobby shop: like Craig says: 4WD makes the better-handling car. 2WD makes the better driver. I own both, and I have to say, I love 2WD more than four. Less expensive in time and money, and very rewarding once you understand throttle and steering control. Great video!

@therealsyxx

Ай бұрын

Yeah the two wheel drive is more fun.

@MrBurns0618

Ай бұрын

And so easy to fix. Everything on my 2wd truck is right there in front of me.

I have both with the Proline Pro-Trac suspension. The 2wd is more fun for me to drive. I prefer 2wd whether it's a basher or a race vehicle.

@maszkalman3676

8 ай бұрын

Yeah but saying a 2wd is better all aronud yould be a lie also the 2wd can't pull half of the stunts a 4wd can also the off road even with a good 2wd it's still barely doable and if the grass/gronud is wet even worse.

@Caydens_rc

10 күн бұрын

@@maszkalman3676 paddle tires

2wd is more fun on road and on the track, now 4wd is definitely easier to control and faster around the track but 2wd is crazy fun. Turned my 2wd brushed slash into a 3s brushless 2wd and it’s amazing 🤣

I like both, learning how to drive two wheel drive definitely makes you a better driver all the way around

I have had experience with both. If you want to bash at a skatepark. Than 4wd is the way to go for stunts. If you enjoy a challenge of driving or like to drift in the dirt. 2wd is the way to go. I personally prefer 2wd unless im skatepark bashing.

I have a 2wd rustler and I can't get enough of how fun it is to drive. I am looking into snatching up a 4x4 soon so I can have both!

@V8chump

Жыл бұрын

Switch it up when you go 4wd! Nothing better than switching between drastically different RCs, I love the losi DBpro for my 4wd car, it’s PLANTED and stupid tough. Then when my pack dies and the motor cools a bit I drive my 2wd slash. I feel like if all my cars felt the same I’d get bored!

Got both here as well. 2wd brushed and 4wd VXL brushless. Agree with the others her, 2wd is a lot of fun and gives you more of a challenge, even with the stock brushed motor. Very low maintenance and very good durability too with the “simpler” layout. I put the optional center diff on my 4wd (2-Cell Lipo only!) - Can’t do wheelies anymore, but handling and turn in in cornering is waaay better. 2wd hugs the corners in tight spaces better still. Can’t go wrong with either of them.

You forgot to mention the most important thing about 2WD - WHEELIES! The 2WD Stampede is a wheelie king, even in brushed form.

I’d rather have a bigger truck if I’m going 4wd, there’s a reason the stampede 2wd has been around almost 30 years pretty much unchanged, outside of being upgraded to handle more power! It’s a beast! And they can handle a lot of abuse!

@V8chump

Жыл бұрын

Yea and if it’s the same trans as the 2wd slash it’s crazy tough… I have the stock trans/driveshafts from my 2wd brushed slash hitting 70mph on a 3s brushless power. Gotta be triple the stock speed 🤣

@mikes062

Жыл бұрын

@@V8chump the stampede and slash along with the rustler and Bandit share most of the same parts; chassis, wheels, body and a arms and some other little bits are the only differences, I’ve converted one to another multiple times!

I'm with you on learning on 2wd, mine was the Rustler xl5 ... in the dirt it was a chore to learn but fun, and they do launch differently... can't send them to the moon and control them at the same time...

Great video. Nice to see information as a newbie. Seems like 2wd would be good to start and learn car control while saving a bit.

This is a great video for folks considering jumping into RC. I would suggest this be a series. Next show the driving dynamics differences between the two. In another video talk about why the tires are different. In another show some simple repairs ... items that are the same like changing tires or bearings and things that are different like a driveshaft and lack of one. Finally have a video where you hop up each one with a few more performance parts ... so people can understand how each platform can grow. Oooh ... then maybe contrast that with a video where you compare the 4x4 Stampede to the Maxx (aka mini Maxx) and what twice the price gets you. Ok ... truly last ... then a video on the Maxx with a 3s and 4s battery to see performance differences. -- Hope that's helpful!

@OBS4ever16

9 ай бұрын

He has a get into rc series.

There is definitely room for both type of power train. One of the thing i like the most about 4x4 is their braking characteristics.

First rc i had was a 2wd Tamiya Blackfoot..decent truck for bashing but the second one I've owned was the 4×4 clodbuster. Great control and good power. Now to update: got a XRT 4wd and it's just a beast for great handling and power. Just bought a 4wd slash and that truck is fantastic for off road fun. But this is just my opinion since everyone has different tastes of RC driving.

My only 2wd is a short course. The ecx torment, its a ton of fun but 4wd has my heart lol

in my experience (only with 3 cars total), i think 2WD has better handling when going on road, since it doesnt understeer as much

I bought a brush stampede 4*4 put VXL system in it and it runs great

For 2 years I have owned Traxxs Big Foot No. 1 2RD and it is a great choice for people who want to spend not much and have maximum fun. A year of time I replaced lektrojike and engine and brushless but I still use nimh batteries. It makes drifts beautifully on dusty roads. Rear-wheel drive is more fun than driving at a whispering speed, where every tipper exposes you to damage to the model. Here you are not a speed demon, but the sight of the rear wheel boxing and how the car stands on end gives a smile on your face. I recommend 2RD. Less breakdowns, lots of fun

I have an Arrma Vortex Boost which came in 2wd but came with the conversion to 4wd with a battery and charger at the cost of a 2wd Rustler.

Great job lots of great information

There are 2 things you didn’t take into account: one, 2wd will wheelie significantly more, and 2, brushless 2wds do actually have substantial air control. My rustler 2wd is on par with my Kraton as far as in air control goes

The simpleton & fun to drive 2wd & its predictable terminal understeer is way fun making the experience challenging.

Love both those trucks, 2 or 4 wheel drive you will have fun.....as you said a 2 wheel drive will make you learn to drive and nothing wrong with that....💯

Stampede 4x4 vlx is my favorite as of right now but all of them are fun

4WD:) But as I tell people all the time….if you have multiple trucks, it’s great having at least one 2WD. But ya, 4WD.

Informative video. I have a 2WD and a 4WD RC and love driving both. Although I enjoy driving my lunchBox (makes me laugh).

I feel like the 4wd (at least the slash platform) is more stable than the 2wd. That’s why I went with the 4. Kept always flipping it with the 2wd slash haha. I enjoyed this, thanks

@V8chump

Жыл бұрын

Most likely just the tires. The stock slash tires roll on the rim and flip if you really spin the rear end around, that’s part of the fun though too, it feels great racing a 2wd around the track when you get the hang of it

Hey guys. Is there any difference in Battery consumption between 2wd vs 4wd ?

Anyone put a spool in their 2wd stampede? Recommendations?

Just ordered the Arrma Boost Granite. Think I might just leave it 2wd and go brushless.

Nice comparison.

My first traxxas model was a 2wd Bigfoot, but since then I’ve gotten a Hoss vxl 4x4. I can say that i prefer 4x4 better

I like both for different reasons but I always lean towards 4 wheel drive. Handling is superior to 2 wheel drive in general.

Yes

I own an HPI Jumpshot MT Flux and a Rustler 4x4 vxl. For some reason i prefer the Jumpshot, it is just more fun. But i'm not so sure whether that's the 2wd or the fact that an actual monster truck just behaves differently.

These are 2 very different trucks chassis wise. Its not just 2wd vs 4wd here, the 4wd is by far way stronger. The 4wd here will take an absolute beating and not break. If you bash the more fragile 2wd they tend to have a lot weaker front hubs and rear hubs. My money is on the 4wd platform if I plan on sending it. 2wd if I wanna just run flat out and do some wheelies and stuff.. 2wd traxxas is still a blast and still get through most grass etc without issue

I have no experience with a stampede. Is it basically just a slash with big tires?

@roadrunnerorange

Жыл бұрын

Lol yes. Kinda the other way around since the stampede has been around since 1994.

Both hands down

Dear Rcdriver_online. You asked for videos idea and I have a couple. I saw YiKong 4072 Trophy Truck like UDR or SBRv2. There are very few reviews or better no review at all online in English. The car seems really impressive and would be nice to have a review about it. Furthermore would be great to have a serious professional comparison of UDR vs SBRv2 and now maybe vs YiKong DF7 4072. There are tons of comparison of UDR vs Mojave that they are totally not comparable but no serious comparison of UDR vs SBRv2 that except for the scale they should have almost the same driving target. So... you asked for ideas :) I gave you mine. Thanks for your work and a feedback would be appreciated ;)

I wish these trucks had a 2wd/4wd switch. I would gladly pay a premium for that.

I prefer 2wd. I like the way they handle. My 1st hobby grade rc was a traxxas bandit.

I like my 2wd stampede and slash , I had them all and I have more fun with 2wd and I personally think they jump nicer

Depends on the cars/trucks but usually 4x4 is generally better

I went 4wd once I could afford it and once I did I missed my 2wd truck. It was more afforadable, lower maintenance, and generally lighter; but most importantly just as fun in my opinion. I ended up switching back to a 2wd.

4 wd в данном случае только лучше влияет на управляемость. Вот если бы была возможность блокировки центрального и колесных дифференциалов, то тут уже можно рассуждать о проходимости модели. Сразу вспоминается Arrma Fazon

I only have one 2wd at the moment, an LMT. Yeah the front ring gear is busted

i really hate the diffs of 4wd, they are always so small compared to a 2wd diff, and therefore they normally strip after a year, or even faster.

One thing is since there is just a center driveshaft and 2 diffs in my experience 4wd likes to understeer at higher speeds

You can control your nose off jumps with 2WD also just not quite as much.

I have all Traxxas vehicle's 4X4 & 2X4 I preferred the two-wheel drive I rebuilt these cars I don't know how many times and there's still stuff I don't even know I want to be the master of the car I drive Lord I've never figure it out with a 4X4 just so much going on in there haha... But my 2WD stampede & rustler kik ass! Couldn't be happier! & my trucks are so old they have the 2-pole velineon motor & 10yr old 🔋 that still work great! Use that storage mode when u put them🔋away!

@rcdriver

9 ай бұрын

2wds are a blast!

I think it depends on what u run it on. 2 wd get stuck faster in sand and snow. Also 4wd is more stable. more traction. I use to have a 1/5 fg monster truck and it was really fast with a 26cc tuned motor. But hard to handle due to the speed and power on the back wheels. i also had a nitro car 1/10 4wd and made it 2wd. Driving it was just impossible. So see it as a normal car. on sand u really need a 4wd to get it moving,i also had a reely carbon fighter pro 2 wd and if it stopped on sand it wasnt moving at all anymore. So i say go with 4wd to srat with. u can always make it 2wd easely.

Both ;)

Heartbroken . The cool & functional lights are no longer avail.. in RTR.

I like driving four wheel drive more than two wheel drive. There's a lot more control.

Buggy’s and short course Cars are more fun 2wd, Bashers truggys/monster are more fun 4wd.

4wd almost always takes it

@rctd3260

Жыл бұрын

4WD is the best. More parts, more things to go wrong, more cost, more Worth It!!!!

@bPcrazydave

Жыл бұрын

I actually prefer 2wd cars for racing. I started racing with stadium trucks, and I’m just more accustomed to the handling. It took me a bit to adapt to 1/8 scale buggies. For monster trucks it’s got to be 4wd, 2wd isn’t a real monster truck.

@rctd3260

Жыл бұрын

@@bPcrazydave 2wd monster trucks don’t make sense

4wd ftw🔥

My two cent of this that if i ever in my childhood or even now got a 2wd traxxas as a gift i would be fking blessed but if i pay for it even if it's 70 dollars more which we all know it can be cheaper the 4wd is more versatile and give you that 70$ more fun. Also upgrades if you hookup with the hobby the 2wd is dead end for further upgrades which makes it more useable in different scenarios it's jsut it you can put a better motor in it for grater speed different gearing a better tyre to be faster on road but nothing makes it more useful off road or even dirt roads to compete with a 4x4 no matter how good of a driver you are. So in the long run is it cheaper??? I laerned the hard way if you don't go with an upgadable platform you will fall face first every time. Also if you want some 2wd fun 4wd can be made 2wd easier just disconnect the linkage and can easily revert back to 4x4. With this basic 2wd how to call it underbody is not cabable to convert to 4x4 you need the wider body which also plus money.

4wd, no question at all.

Do AWD a lot better more traction

👍🇨🇦🤠

I grin more with my 2wd, i use my 4wd more. Then i started racing now i only drive nitro, as its the glory

I think it's worth noting that I don't believe the video covered is that 2wd is significantly less stress on your electronics also with less moving parts & less weight demands. So the longevity on the electronics is better.

@rcdriver

Жыл бұрын

Yup, that’s another notable difference. Technically this topic could be a while series by itself. Trying to keep it brief was rather difficult.

2WD MORE FUN TO DRIVE AND CHEAPER....BEST PART IS M U C H LESS TO BREAK AND M U C H EASIER /FASTER TO WORK ON....JUST NEEDS BETTER TIRES

I love my two wheel drive slash just like my 2wd Tacoma I own.

4wd everytime... the guys with 2wd always get a 4wd shortly after... also the 4wd is more expensive but can do more. To each his own!

You can do a lot with a 2wd, and they Trac a lot straighter.

2wd entry level cheap RC Car is why it's been around for 30 years. Our motors are lot more efficient now then when I was 8 year old playing with a Tamiya that would charge for 8 hours for 10 mins of play........ You're all adults now afford adult cars, my son just turned 3 and he has a 1/16 scale MJX that even a 4x4, there no excuse for a 2wd car in this day of age... People talking about the "Advantage" of a 2wd car doing wheelies... Jesus kids step up from a 2s 4x4 and you can do wheelies all day and hold them.

2WD 👍😎

I Love 4wd.. but 2 wd is way faster

Let's just say that I'm 44 yrs old now. Anyone who can't handle 2wd......... well.......... You all know what I mean!

I notice traxxas has really been pushin their products lately through influencers. 🤔. I wonder why?….. and that’s nothing against you. Love all your videos!!

@rcdriver

Жыл бұрын

I actually got these trucks back when they did the refresh last year. After sitting on them for so long, I decided to do a helpful video using them.

@nathanwirth9906

Жыл бұрын

Cool I can appreciate that And like I said nothing at all against you. It just seems like traxxas pulled a bud light but obviously on a way smaller scale and they are trying to repair their reputation

this could’ve been a 3 second video

4wd all day long

sbr 2.0 don’t make them 2wd 😢

For 300 bks, you can get a team associated mt10 4wd brushless monster truck. And it's a tank. Traxxas is over priced as always, and there brushed.

4wd all the way.

Get an iPhone for the video quality please

@rcdriver

Жыл бұрын

I use an iPhone 13 Pro Max 😐

@roadrunnerorange

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 because iphone is the only good camera🙄

@88tcoupe

Жыл бұрын

What's wrong with the video quality? His videos always look good in my opinion. Maybe you need glasses?

In what world is a 2wd RC Car ever better.. These are Hobby if you cannot afford the hobby you shouldn't do the hobby... It's expendable income, specially in the RC world. Stuff breaks a lot...

2WD and 4WD are both fun, but forget Traxxas!! Why not discuss something more worthwhile, like ARRMA vehicles? Nice try plugging Traxxas, Fanboy!!!!

Out of my 18 rcs, only 3 are 2wd. Rustler, Stampede, and Slash 2wd. Everything else is 4wd, because it really is superior; better handling, better off road capabilities, better stunt control etc. But that’s not to say someone can’t enjoy 2wd just as much, I thoroughly enjoy chasing down cars on my street with my 72mph Rustler on 3s 😬

I LIKE 2WD

When buying a Traxxas don't forget to budget for a suspension upgrade immediately. Their shocks suck.

@hamm3068

Жыл бұрын

Not true.

@skitariisoldier7367

Жыл бұрын

@@hamm3068 Their brushed motors are crap as well.