When I was a kid we did not have this kinda stuff. Just one of those jumps would have ended the fun for the day. lol This truck though is tuff as nails. Traxxas did a great job.

Neighbors be like: Honey, our neighbor is talking to his truck bed again... now hes kicking boxes LOL. Great video as always. Hope they make a new 79 Bronco High Trail and Bandit BL-2S next.

That skatepark is absolutely beautiful. great video.

I have a Stampede 4vxl converted from a brushed Stampede 4. It still has ultra shocks with aluminum shock caps. After hundreds of $$ in upgrades, it's one of my favorites in my collection.

I don't know if you remember the EMaxx back around 03' or 04'? It had a 2 speed gearbox. You could change it as you drove. The selector was on the transmitter. If you put it in high and stabbed it, it would just instantly flip over. It ran 2 battery packs. So we ran through batteries 2 in the Emaxx and 1 in my Bandit and 1 in my wife's Tamiya van. Lol

Hey Mark , I know you got plugs at Traxxas can you tell him that us Crawler guys need something new as well not just a new body but a new design let’s get it Traxxas let’s go

Steel wheel hexes do prevent the plastic hex of the wheel from stripping. In the first week of owning my slash a wheel hex stripped because it came with the plastic ones, but switching to metal on the others have kept them pristine.

still love my Stampede 4x4 VXL!

@johnlujan8706

4 ай бұрын

I'll keep my Stampede 4vxl! I've already put at least $600 in upgrades. I have a Hoss also.

@royberrang1340

3 ай бұрын

Simply the best,especially when you get to chose your own body style and colors.

@truerc

3 ай бұрын

​@@royberrang1340 You can easily change the hoss body as well. Just have to change the body mounts.

My 1st rc car love it.

@joshuacollins789

4 ай бұрын

Mine too still runs great.

Wow… that looked like a ton of fun!!

Yeah the new Stampede looks awesome

When you launched it into the tree I laughed pretty hard. I appreciate your detailed reviews and also your willingness to send it!

That's what I'm talking about, love the skatepark action.

Alex kowaliuk here. Hey mark I have the 2wd vxl stamped, pretty unstable brutality on the axles and arms always wanted the 4wd but thought I'd go 8th scale 4wd first on a poor mand budget. Love to you and the fam.and every one in the rc hobby. ❤

I clean up on the consignment deals everytime Traxxas comes out with a new version of something. Everyone wants the latest and greatest. I pick up lightly used models, then add in the HD stuff myself, avoiding the high initial cost of the stock model. Keep up the great work Traxxas.

@ib4217

4 ай бұрын

I agree, however, the cost to upgrade my stampede to this new version is more than the cost of the new version lol. Traxxas really needs to lower their parts prices and their kit prices. Sure would be nice if they would sell unassembled chassis for half the price of their RTR. They can keep their crappy ultra shocks too lol. Bleh.

@scottfirman

4 ай бұрын

@@ib4217 Yeah, those shocks are junk right out of the box.

@OBS4ever16

4 ай бұрын

I've actually had great luck with the ultra shocks. I have a brushless 2wd rustler and have beat the snot out of it. So far, no bent shock shafts and no broken shock caps.

@scottfirman

4 ай бұрын

@OBS4ever16 The Traxxas dealer in Cadillac MI says they are not that great for bashing. I already planned on upgrading. Still waiting for my aluminum shock towers before throwing the parts cannon at this car. I already have most of the parts now. Once I start, I do not want to stop until it's ready to run.

@pledgeyourallegiance8530

3 ай бұрын

Yea except it's way way cheaper buying them already installed. No excuses. It's cool to not want or even have hundreds. Or thousands to blow on toys. Either way it's way better and cheaper to buy the vehicle in it's extreme heavy duty" version such as an ultimate. I learned that the long way too buddy.

Finally when to my hobby shop and bought the slash ultimate they had a great deal they gave two batteries and a charger can’t wait to get back in to running it 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

It's a hoss with extreme heavy-duty kit. I built it 2 years ago

@falcondragonslayer

4 ай бұрын

Everyone is aware of that. Mark talked about it in the video. And anyway, what’s the problem with that? The guy at my LHS said that the Hoss is what the Stampede 4x4 VXL should have been. Now it’s what it is. Is that a bad thing?

@HieuYu85

3 ай бұрын

@@falcondragonslayer Hoss is better than old stampede vxl 4x4 ?

@falcondragonslayer

3 ай бұрын

@@HieuYu85 By a large margin. It’s not even close.

@joseCalderon1976

2 ай бұрын

​@@falcondragonslayerIt sucks for the people that bought a hoss then had to get the HD kit, which is extra money. Now the new 3s Stampede V2 comes with the HD kit installed. To be fair, Traxxas is not the only one that has done that either (upgrade a vehicle and lower the price, or keep it the same).

Darn mark that was a bash session and a half. Super tough truck and super nice skate park!! 💪

@royberrang1340

3 ай бұрын

Skate parks are the most fun you could ever ask for,endless thrills.

Great detail looks insane enjoy the weekend

Very cool! My aunt gave me an og stampede 4x4 was brushed but she had the smaller vxl motor I put in it. She got me into the hobby with that truck and it’s still my favorite. Her thing is mini crawlers n now I have a few of those but nothing like taking the stampede to the skatepark lol. Love they came out with a newer one. I’ve been wanting another basher but was thinking of a mini revo for the kids.

Wicked production 7:20 looked like u threw in the towel trying to self right him😁😁🤣🤣💥

This might be the hardest bash session I've seen you do in a very long while 😎👌

The jump over the tree! 🤌

One way to keep from losing the hex pins is to magnetize them. The same way you do a screwdriver or hex driver.

Saw it at traxxas and fell in love. That sucker is BEASTLY!

I wish my felony had that much brake. Fun truck.

Reminds me of a xmax smaller version looks awesome this over the max slash definitely 👌🏼 great video brother 👏🏼

I would just love a stampede, but disabled on a budget just a dream.. love the video's keep up the great work...

Awesome video. I really like the video. Thanks!

Perfect! This is what I have been waiting for ... a tough very portable RC basher. I'm getting one and keeping it in the car at all times. When they released the BL2s version recently I was like ... nearly perfect but I want VXL Torque. I don't really care about the speed ... it's the torque to do flips.

@longboardguy

4 ай бұрын

My thoughts too. I liked the BL2s but wanted the vxl power but didn’t want to rip out the electronics on a new truck right away. And it’s a good portable basher. I like 1/8 but sometimes it’s a bit much to lug around or find good spots to run them.

@mavsgarage5245

4 ай бұрын

This has been out for years

@boduke9428

4 ай бұрын

That's the exact reason I ordered the Omni Terminator. It will forever live in the backseat of the truck. Strictly for impromptu bash sessions.

Awesome video as always Mark, hope we get to see how fast you can really get it going.

Nice to have options to fit your individual wants, I love the Hoss in my stable. It is a perfect fit between the Sledge and the Rustler VXL. If I were to want a larger monster truck, I have to put my dollars toward the full size Losi LMT. Nice to have choices.

@pledgeyourallegiance8530

3 ай бұрын

Nah nah the Maxx is a brick. Solid AF.

I put all that on my hoss already. I'm good.

@jgrc73

Ай бұрын

was very horizon of them to discontinue it, I bought Traxxas only for years just because they didn't do that. if I had a Hoss I'd be pissed and I had it in my cart many times over the years too. just never had the extra cash. Now I'm looking for a couple monster trucks and I'm hesitant to buy this one because maybe they want to make a mini max and cancel the stampede

@jaceSHO

Ай бұрын

@@jgrc73 no kiddin lol. But the stampede should be around for a bit

Cool video great video really nice car I like the set up

For the most part, I think almost everyone agreed that the Hoss should have just been called a Stampede 4x4 V2 when it first came out. None the less, this truck looks great and I would love to get one if I could ever get another new RC

The Hoss was actually a Beta version of the New Stampede 4X4 VXL V2.

Took a hell of a beating and kept on going. 🤟

Awesome 👍

Nice video, and as always you have the drip with the Js

Finally a cool looking Stampede!! The Hoss should've never existed lol

I had the 2wd and 4 wheel drive vxl fun trucks sold them they seemed to flip everytime i turned unless was going slow and never cared for the hoss ive had the 1st edition maxx since the first come out did the wide kit and steel axles ,now the maxx is a beast but i guess if they are just getting into the hobby stampede would be good

Why does crashing always hurt my heart?? Great video Mark!

Awesome review here today....I will be buying one soon and look forward to many Great times!!!!

Traxxas needs a new buggy! 1/8 scale 4WD buggy!

Best bang for buck in Traxxas, 3s

I've had this truck for several years already (maybe people have)... All my 3s trucks are outfitted with MIP X-Duty CVD's and aluminum carrier/hubs, so until I need to replace the body, I'll take off the sticker. Voila, latest and greatest model.

You are probably the only RC person who hasn't broken Traxxas heavy duty parts lol or lucky as there junk I've broken countless plastic Traxxas Maxx axles upgraded to there steel CvD and they lasted about 8 months and snapped so upgraded to vitivon axles now hoping for better luck

Great video

STILL LOVE MY HOSS AND I DID ALL THE UPGRADES FOR IT. Its like Hollywood, remaking old movies. Traxxas is doing the same thing 👍👍

The 4x4 stampede was way lighter and did not body slam the concrete,plus being able to chose your favorite body was just as much fun. The original 4x4 stampede is a legend and should live forever.

Great video. I definitely will get the new Stampede 4x4 vxl

Nice thumbnail Almost had me thinking of Kung Fu RC Love MSM

Skatepark looks cool

Honestly I prefer no music over music, if you have to add music to hide people talking about personal information or to cover up some other noise then fine, but I'd rather have no music otherwise.

Oh mate! I was saving for the Maxx but now... I dunno if I can wait!

@james654100

4 ай бұрын

Just wait and get a Maxx. You won't be disappointed. If you have a slash you can practically build this truck cheap.

@Brayl129a1

4 ай бұрын

Get the maxx I bash the crap out of mine and it takes it like a champ

@KCRC-SLC

4 ай бұрын

Aye it's the new batteries n charger that is the lump of money I still need to save for.. @@james654100

@boardnski156

4 ай бұрын

Different vehicles for different purposes. I have a brushed 2wd Stampede and a Maxx. The Stampede is fun in spaces the Maxx is limited in like driveways. It whips around turns. The Maxx is a boat in comparison but my servo is needing replacement. For jumps there's no comparison. My Stampede blows shock caps off when hitting a 5 foot drop. My Maxx repeatedly hits drops like that without damage. The Maxx is a bigger vehicle for bigger spaces. That said the Stampede in 2wd form is way cheaper to run. I haven't replaced anything but motors on my Stampede for years. Those are $20 each for brushed replacements. My Maxx has needed far more work, like could have purchased a second Stampede for the parts cost. To be fair the Maxx gets jumped way higher, averages speeds faster than the Stampede's top speed and goes over much worse ground than the Stampede can go on. The Maxx is far more capable but be ready to pay to play if you run 4S batteries. Also, I wouldn't dream of handing the Maxx to just anyone. No such concerns with the Stampede.

Please mark use your Traxxas connection power and tell them mid motor 4x4 bandit vxl has got to be an upcoming release. And this is how the stampede should have come 10 years ago looks fun 👍🏼

I want me one of them!

Literally the day after I got the Extreme-HD upgrade kit for my Hoss, MSM releases this video with what is literally a Hoss with the kit. Seeing some of those landings at the skate park have removed any doubts in my mind about the strength of the kit. My stock Hoss would definitely have broken on more than one of them. That being said, I agree about the shock oil. The Hoss always chassis-slapped hard and it usually rolled over as a result. I’ve got GTR shocks with 40-weight oil and pink-rated springs on the way to remedy that. Now, to talk about the new truck itself, I think it’s great. Obviously it’s just a Hoss with the upgrade kit, but the Hoss is such a fun truck without it that I can’t imagine the new Stampede (or as I like to call it, the Hossipede) being any less fun. Now, it’s just a lot more durable, which is always a good thing. It’s also gratifying that my predictions about the Hoss came true. While it technically isn’t a Hoss, I predicted that Traxxas would update the Hoss to the Extreme HD upgrade kit when they released a promo video showing the Hoss with the kit installed, and then the Hoss went out of stock everywhere. With all that said, great video Mark, and I’m excited to see more on this truck in the future.

We need a speed test Mark! 😂

I know, it was scratched before you posted the video but it was fun lol.

Some of these are really nice but man I love the nitro baby

when you did self right with throttle that looked super cool. a perfect backflip over spin n front flip to reverse on wall would have been sick

I thought they were getting rid the stampede 4x4 VXL when I saw they took it off the their website and only had the bl2s stampede. Glad they didn’t get rid of it, cause I still haven’t got one lol.

The punch that the 540XL motor gives combined with the heavy wheels and high CG make this car insanely fun. You can have a lot of fun in a small space because it has so much torque and brake.

My next RC car will be American made but I tested the waters with a hbx 16890sa and it’s a lot of fun. It’s probably same as a lot of American knives , lots of parts made somewhere else

I like the transmitter steering wheel

Let’s go again

It flies so nice and light. Looks like brakes should be turned down for proper air control. Shocks also need some stiffness, a little too bouncy on landings. I’ve always like how light this lineup jumps, this Stampede finally has an out of box setup I wouldn’t have to spend too much to upgrade. Too bad about the shocks.

He did the Kevin Talbot boom at the beginning lol

Great, I want it. I'll end up selling my old OG Stampede 4x4 VXL for it.

U should do more skate parks!!! Sick park and driven!

It was 30 years ago that I got my first stampede. I wish I would’ve kept it but back then I wasn’t interested in holding onto RC cars for a collector item like I do now for quite some time.

So in other words me wanting a hoss is dumb? I should get one of these pay less money and get better quality?

Dam bro, your beatin the brakes off that truck ROFLMFAO

Newest one now is the Heavy duty version! I'm gonna get one :)

@peterdesmedt8675

Ай бұрын

Aaaah, you talked about this one 😁. Gonna get an orange this weekend.

This dude makes me laugh 😆

BRO BRO BRO WAIT WAIT WAIT!!!! CANT you use the old Stampede body? That one is awesome looking.

So the Hoss is discontinued? Great looking truck & I love seeing the Stampede live on

@mavsgarage5245

4 ай бұрын

Not really discontinued it’s just renamed

The music men love it..

Can you do a video to see if the XO1 wheel hexes will fit? Thank mark

What is the best ESC and motor upgrade for the Traxxas Rustler 4x4?

My wife would love one of those stampede 4x4s if you want to get rid of one.

The Hoss has a center diff though.

@ib4217

4 ай бұрын

Every other RC at this price range has a center diff. That's just traxxas being cheap yet once again.

@joshaden6533

4 ай бұрын

This has a center diff.

@mavsgarage5245

4 ай бұрын

@@ib4217how? This has a center diff, how does that make traxxas cheap?

First good vid I've seen the few times I watched that's what there for having fun🤘

So I'm not convinced of the Extreme HD kits. First off let me say that I love me some Traxxas and they are my go to brand. The previous version of the Rustler and Hoss already had an HD kit installed and there is really very little difference between that and the "Extreme" version. The wheel hubs are stepped preventing the use of aftermarket aluminum hexes with actual set screws on the Extreme kit. I am grateful that the prices didn't go up though. Anytime I have ever had an issue with my Rustler VXL it has been where the hinge pin engages the suspension arm. They fail there and I don't think the Extreme kit will make a difference.

Awesome video but I have a question. How do you feel about the arm of felony? I noticed you haven’t picked one up yet.

Funny enough i was driving my senton the other day and the wheel flew off but somehow the hex and pin were just sitting in the grass right next to the truck

I need that candy looks delicious

@RustybeltRC

2 ай бұрын

🤮🤢

Wow those houses are huge. I’m lucky to live in a shed.

I can see the future rn all rc yt doing reviews on this new stampede asking what do you think 😂😂😂

@wolfysoto

4 ай бұрын

Joking guys 😅🤭🤣

houses look like Castles 🏰🌄🌅🌇🌆🏜️🏝️🏞️🌋🏖️

Its been some while now since the release of this video. I wonder how this Stampede 4x4 VXL compare to Arrma’s Granite 4x4 BLX. 🤔

The Ultra shocks 'work' but with what they're charging, it should include the GTR shocks. No excuses.

U up the weight in the shocks and you blow shock caps

Is the Hoss being discontinued? I can’t see them keeping it with the Stampede being basically the same truck with HD kit installed.

that stampede is my fav but they couldhave changed the body

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I wanna try

Traxxas needs to use screw in set pins on the hexes, just like the ones used in the drive shafts.

hey mark, could you send the songs that u use on you videos, they sound really good.