Traxxas Nitro Rustler - The Oldest Name In Nitro RC Gets a 3.3 Engine - Make Nitro Great Again.

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  • čas přidán 25. 12. 2020
  • The Nitro Rustler is the oldest RC name in RC the you can still buy new today, that makes it a special RC ad it deserves a place in Nitrogang History! This one is getting a TRX 3.3 instead of the stock 2.5, we need more more speed and more power, but most importantly MORE SMOKE. This is a step in the right direction, I am making nitro great again!.
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  • @Rayrayman111
    @Rayrayman111 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Just added a rustler to my collection. Had a few as a kid and loved it. 3.3 is in the mail! Everything I wanted as a kid

    • @nitrogang4416
      @nitrogang4416 Před 5 měsíci

      hey bro! Hows that 3.3 engine treating you so far? Hope it's running good.

  • @rcshowoff5427
    @rcshowoff5427 Před 3 lety +4

    I'll love my Nitro Rustler. It's a year old this week. I've bashed and back flipped at the skate park and have gotten major air at the BMX track and it never broke anything. One fast tough and reliable rc.

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro! Glad you loving the nitro rustler as much as I am, there's a reason why it's the longest running nitro name in RC history. This name has close to 25 years behind it, no other nitro RC sold today can say that!! Nitrogang History right here bro!. Soon I will be speed testing this 3.3

    • @rcshowoff5427
      @rcshowoff5427 Před 3 lety +2

      Cool! Can't wait to see how fast it goes.

  • @choke666
    @choke666 Před 3 lety +11

    HEY HEY HEY, WHAT A WAY TO START THE DAY!!! THANX FOR POSTING MY COMMENT D. THAT RUSTLER IS SLOWLY BUT SURELY COMIN BACK 2 LIFE. NITRO NEVER DIES BABY!!!

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      whats up my fellow Nitrogang Rustler supporter and Electric Diff Hater! ahaha This X-Files of RC nitro rustler will not die, just like the alien conspiracies created by the X-Files show, ahahaha.

  • @ignatiusjeffers3792
    @ignatiusjeffers3792 Před 3 lety +2

    Your video inspired me to get a tmaxx. I'm really enjoying it a 2.5. Late last year a friend give me a rustler an old rustler in bad shape and a busted 3.3 engine. I cleaned it and put it away. Now you're making me want to restore it. I will bring it back to life. Very inspiring with your videos. Stay safe. NITRO GANG!

  • @solwong97
    @solwong97 Před 2 lety

    Literally today got out my nitro rustler off the closet, left away due the difficulty to get part on my country such a shame.
    This car is amazing no doubt it still runs even when got away like 4 years.

  • @furyss1tv184
    @furyss1tv184 Před 3 lety +1

    Nothing wrong being a fan of traxxas.
    They brought it and made other companies raise the bar.i like any rc
    That makes you smile. I bought 2 t maxxs new in 2006 and still make me smile. Thanks for the vid.

  • @adambirman2379
    @adambirman2379 Před 2 lety +1

    High idle. The little rubber boot on the carb prevents it from closing all the way. use spring tension on the linkage to force it closed.

  • @breakdefice
    @breakdefice Před 3 lety

    What a classic! My nitro rustler still going 14yrs old. Just picked newer model, from rubbish tip. un seized the engine, (they lock up if un used for years). And its better condition then my old good one! Good find!
    Thanks for the video!

  • @stephencarlisle6339
    @stephencarlisle6339 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm a low voltage electrician for the railroad aka signalman. Batteries that have age on them and haven't been discharged can flip polarity. See it all the time on 25 plus year old lead acid batteries.

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 2 lety

      hey my dude! Glad to have you here, and you're right, it could happen. In my experience over time damage to lipo batteries from the excessive vibrations of RC cars will cause even more rapid wear than many people thing would happen. I've seen countless lipo fires but have Never seen a nitro RC fire, you know, LOL. Anyway, you're 100% right.

  • @rb26280zdreams
    @rb26280zdreams Před 3 lety

    My first hobby grade RC! A used 2.5r rusty! Recently built my dream Rustler, mostly a shelf queen (every aluminum upgrade known to man, steel trans gears, etc.) but opted for a brand new 3.3 that I ported. Runs like a champ with insane power!

  • @rollinwithrobbie
    @rollinwithrobbie Před 3 lety

    Legend has it thats the nitro truck that started the carolina squatted truck trend. My used facebook market place nitro rustler was cut the same way for the throttle aswell. I notched it out even more and tried to play with rotating the throttle arm but never really found much clearance. Makes me wonder if the aluminum "chassis" is bent or tweaked an jamming the carb into the tank. To this day one of my favorite cars. My 1st rustler and its used so i figured part of it was normal.

  • @deansmiley8221
    @deansmiley8221 Před rokem

    Craziness putting a 3.3 on a Rusty! Fun! But jus absolutely insane to drive it😆

  • @ronnielindauer4874
    @ronnielindauer4874 Před 3 lety +1

    I just came across ur videos man, they give alot of insight to things, I'm new to the nitro and in the past 3 months I've bought , tmaxx wich I love, then the rustler 2.5 now just purchased the slash and it screams, anyways I'm looking forward to becoming apart of the nitro gang!!!! Have a good one buddy.

  • @thomasteigen2793
    @thomasteigen2793 Před 3 lety +3

    Nitro have so much charm. I get so happy when i hear they start up. I can not wait for the spring.

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro!! YEs, I totally agree! Nothing like starting up a nitro, it just makes you feel good. Not at all like the experience with an electric. I don't even have to run the nitros and I still love them while idling, lol. The nitrogang is making nitro great again!>

  • @neogeo6464
    @neogeo6464 Před 3 lety +3

    I pulled my dusty rusty out of the back closet to see what it needed to get it going again. only needed a new recv. still running the .15 it came with back in 1998 when I bought it!

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      whats up bro. you can't kill a nitro, like I've been saying! Nice work. Yes, updating an old nitro with a new radio and 2.4ghz RX is the best thing you can do, otherwise they are timeless. PRO 15 4 life yo!!

  • @lisaledden2179
    @lisaledden2179 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey man, thank you so much you are the first youtuber to put a comment of mine in a video I am really happy and I love my Rustler and can wait for the Savage to return!!!!

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro! You got it! I treat all Rustler Comments fairly... STRAIGHT TO THE TOP, LOL. One of the main reasons I do videos is because I truly enjoy the hobby and the audience I've created, not for the money. Because there is no money in old nitro RCs, lol. 2021 will be a great year for us, I will continue to do reviews of RC Car action mags, and burn them if they are 100% electric.

    • @lisaledden2179
      @lisaledden2179 Před 3 lety +2

      @@hybrid32494 Lol thank you so much man!

  • @j887276
    @j887276 Před 2 lety

    I remember 18 years ago picking one up brand new along with a T-max and E-max. Can't believe they are still out here.

  • @Crack3drc
    @Crack3drc Před 3 lety

    I love watching your informative nitro videos like this! It's what makes your channel unique! Looks like that carb may be aftermarket? The revo I had was similar. That carb would come so close to running the air filter on the spur. Great video as always. Nitrogang boss in full effect here! Nitro forever!

  • @alexhansen6195
    @alexhansen6195 Před 3 lety

    Love the videos man can’t wait to see those schmachers out and running.. I myself just picked up a rc10 gt plus that I’m restoring as I watch your videos nitro gang for life

  • @voneboy
    @voneboy Před 3 lety +1

    Hey my dude!
    This was the first time in my life that I ever seen the nitro version of the Rustler ,it looks so nice!
    It remember me strongly on my HPI Nitro Rush :-)
    By the way ,I have saved also my Nitro Rush from a guy who wants to put it on the trash because it was in pieces almost every screw wasn"t there ,the engine was broken and it was so ugly and dirty and so one..So I have rebuild the HPI Nitro Rush, I"m pretty sure that it will rocks again at 2021!!This Nitro 2WD stadium cars are such awesome to run :-)
    I"m glad that you will give this nitro for sure a second life ,it"s simply great to see vintage Nitros running again!

  • @philciurcina5162
    @philciurcina5162 Před 3 lety +1

    i just bought one in july and i love it. i was a nitro lover as a teen and then i stopped for a while but now im back and im ready to join the NITRO GANG once again. i hate electrics and will never like them.. i am a true NITRO lover till i die. I love what you do and i live on staten island by the south shore and hope i bump into you while im racing my Nitros. Keep on doing what your doing i support the nitro gang 1000000% BE GOOD BROTHER

  • @trickmustang1994
    @trickmustang1994 Před 3 lety

    You have sparked me to bring out my old nitro rustler, revo, and hb d8.

  • @philliplyn2692
    @philliplyn2692 Před 3 lety +1

    Happy holidays nitro gang loving this one thank's for sharing still loving this one traxxas is always a good nitro truck can't wait for hpi to return then they'll be a good nitro battle 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

  • @tmic8918
    @tmic8918 Před 3 lety +1

    Cool truck! I had one I do know that you will need to upgrade the spurgear to a steel one. It was insane to drive 😀 I think mine had the e-z start on it, I just got the 4x4vxl rustler . Keep having fun !!

  • @michaelgraham2943
    @michaelgraham2943 Před 11 měsíci

    Glad you were able to save another nitro .
    It sure is a tight fit around the carburetor I just cracked my carb body it wasn't in exactly right when I tightened it down.
    Live and learn 😥

  • @GoFastRC
    @GoFastRC Před 3 lety +1

    I am ready to see savages get here to th U.S. I have a tmaxx 2.5 I rebuilt but I think it would be cool to have the 5.9 savage with that 3 SPEED BABY!!!! NITROGANG🤘

  • @terrykuehn2686
    @terrykuehn2686 Před 3 lety

    Hey Hybrid! I know what your saying about picking up these older Nitro's you don't know what they were thinking when building and upgrading them! They make great rebuilding content! Hope you had a great Christmas and Happy Holiday!😉😎👍ONG!

  • @manuelmaldonado6304
    @manuelmaldonado6304 Před 2 lety +1

    Not sure how I missed this video? Great stuff!

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 2 lety

      hey bro! You gotta watt the whole series in a playlist I did on this particular nitro! It was the True X-Files of RC!! loll

  • @brianwills4398
    @brianwills4398 Před 3 lety +4

    I love my trusty rusty. My rustler and revo are my 2 go to cars to bash.

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey brother! Yup, I totally agree, these are great and easy to work on platforms with so many parts available for cheap. And yet many dudes like to put them down, well the Nitrogang over here isn't gonna let that happen. I want you to get a t-maxx 3.3 btw, that will become your never fav basher.

  • @rupertnegus8491
    @rupertnegus8491 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi man just got my hsp 1/10 nitro truck running a run after 12 years thanks too you

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey bro!! Glad to hear that!! Running nitro is what this hobby is about, the smokier, the better, lol. HSP is a great product, often gets minimal recognition.

  • @rcalltypes8230
    @rcalltypes8230 Před 3 lety

    Don’t forget about Kyosho 1/8 nitro Buggies, been around since the 1980s. You can still buy new rtr’s & kits. Keep up the good work 👍🏻😎

  • @nitrogas5719
    @nitrogas5719 Před 3 lety

    Cool bro, someone ran over my dads RC10GT 17 years ago lol, I fixed it and still run it today. I saw a comment about liquid electric tape, you can water prooof all you electronics with this spray called conformal coating, someone did a review on it a while back

  • @sneakyandroid6887
    @sneakyandroid6887 Před 3 lety +2

    I have two 3.3 rustlers and love em!!! Great video! I love how u give honest opinions and reviews and do not fall in line with the trolls 😁

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey man! thanks so much! I'm glad yo appreciate the reality of my videos and opinions. Nitro Rustler 4 LIFE BRO!!!>

    • @marshn12.gaming
      @marshn12.gaming Před 2 lety

      I'm trying to convert my 2.5 rustler to a 3.3 Did you buyers or did you make them I hope it just pulls on

    • @sneakyandroid6887
      @sneakyandroid6887 Před 2 lety

      @@marshn12.gaming I bought mine used, look up videos on CZcams on how to replace the 2.5 to the 3.3. It's actually pretty easy

  • @shawncool5496
    @shawncool5496 Před 3 lety

    :) have a hpi savage x 4.6. Basically new. broke it in 4 years ago. Life happened. Started it before last winter and the one way bearing went out lol. Pretty much broke in. Drove a tank scratched body up got dusty. Sat in closet fpr years prob covered in cat fur. Planning on buying one eay bearing soon

  • @Cooldibs
    @Cooldibs Před 3 lety

    I love my nitro rustler! Wish there was more aftermarket support for it though.

  • @markshanteau3234
    @markshanteau3234 Před 3 lety +1

    I just ordered a 2.5 nitro rustler. Now I'm playing the waiting game lol

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro! I see you've watched a couple of my vids so far, glad to have you here! You're gonna love the Nitro Life my dude! Just take it easy, break it in normally and you will be fine. And feel free to ask me any questions, ok.

    • @markshanteau3234
      @markshanteau3234 Před 3 lety +1

      @@hybrid32494 thanks. Is there any aftermarket tires you prefer for traxxas vehicles

    • @markshanteau3234
      @markshanteau3234 Před 3 lety

      I'm relatively new to nitro. I have an Exceed forza so I have a ton of questions. I am wondering if I could email you with quite a few more questions

  • @therccelebrityspeedfresh5393

    I love nitros. We are the nitro gang baby. Well I got my new jato 3.3 tsm black and orange and blue and I am back with the nitros baby. Electric cars ima keep them

  • @maxthunder2
    @maxthunder2 Před 3 lety +1

    Nitro Rustler! Finally! This thing is a an awesome car even with the stock Pro 15!

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey man! Sorry it took me a while to respond, but yes, Nitro Rustler 4 LIFE!!. I've owned a basic 2.5 model and it kicked some AS**>

    • @maxthunder2
      @maxthunder2 Před 3 lety

      @@hybrid32494 no problem dude! Keep up the good work!

  • @eddiesanabria9498
    @eddiesanabria9498 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro! thanks for watching and supporting the Nitrogang! We are working hard to make Nitro Great Again. LOL.

  • @rcnitroflux2361
    @rcnitroflux2361 Před 3 lety +3

    Nice bud I'm rebuilding my hpi fire strom and trying to get my thundertiger mta28 truck gear box to run right bud

  • @iosefsupertoys6282
    @iosefsupertoys6282 Před 3 lety

    This Rc is very faster 👍🏻👍🏻 good video my bro

  • @bryanthompson7289
    @bryanthompson7289 Před 3 lety +2

    My favorite rc man freaking love it, nitro gang baby

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +2

      whats up brother! Thanks for watching and supporting this channel. I do it for the Nitrogang and that 2-SPEED baby! This may be a single speed, but it's still cooler than most electrics, ahaha. Although not cooler than the original 2-speed e-maxx which I also own.

  • @ThatTurboSkidoo
    @ThatTurboSkidoo Před 3 lety

    I got my first nitro for Christmas and I love it it's the Slayer 4x4 but I have a glowplugg fouling problem lol

    • @kylerandolph79
      @kylerandolph79 Před 2 lety

      Reference my comment I just posted. Sounds like you're running rich.

  • @rexrcs
    @rexrcs Před 3 lety +1

    Yes, we have to go towards parts availability. I do hate traxxas for what they did, but it is what it is and i love my traxxas products

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey bro! YUP!, at the end of the day they did what any large manufacturer would do, and that is to get "more market share", this is just pure capitalism, and personally I don't blame them, this is just business. If you're not #1, then somebody else will be. In fact the majority of industry in tis country was built with heavy monopolies in railroads, oil, telecom, energy, owned by total assholes, you know.

    • @rexrcs
      @rexrcs Před 3 lety

      hybrid32494 agreed. Great business moves

  • @kgm5512
    @kgm5512 Před 3 lety

    Wow I'm glad there is a new body for this model. When you first picked that up that thing was trashed

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro!! I'm glad you noticed the body on this thing, so I did not explain what this white body is. It's from a Rustler VXL, therefore it's not a nitro version and the rear body pin does not fit unfortunately. The two front body posts are the same, this is a little bit of a problem. But this electric version of the rustler shell sure does look amazing, right!!!

    • @kgm5512
      @kgm5512 Před 3 lety

      @@hybrid32494 yes it does. Im sure the nitroguru will figure out how to mount it properly!!!!!!

  • @johnwayne666
    @johnwayne666 Před 3 lety

    Nitro gang......baby.....🤘🏼🤠

  • @kucharz07
    @kucharz07 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice Traxxas

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +2

      hey buddy! thanks for watching! We are making nitro great again!!.

    • @kucharz07
      @kucharz07 Před 3 lety +3

      @@hybrid32494 i hope more and more people will go to the nitro hobby

  • @sambobbyjoe8506
    @sambobbyjoe8506 Před 3 lety

    Cool great video I can't run my savage because its too cold were i live

  • @ChristopherSmith-rn4wd

    2 things ,maybe the carb has the wrong idle screw and that's why the screw is all the way out and the gap is still large (screw too long) 2 just some fyi a losi 3.0 carb fits and runs 100% better than the traxxas carb which was originally made for the 2.5 and never got bigger for the 3.3 the losi is closer in size as its a 3.0 and better suited for the 3.3 .Love your videos

  • @reidpowers3932
    @reidpowers3932 Před 3 lety

    Bro next time on the nitro to kill it just put your finger over the exhaust...if it is tuned right it just dies instantly...also the air filter take a straight edge razor blade and just trim a hair and zip it to the carb works wonders best nitro I have ever owned dude thing runs like a beast...stay up greetings from Cali🤙

  • @richcarrier1947
    @richcarrier1947 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice vid man keep up the great work

    • @richcarrier1947
      @richcarrier1947 Před 3 lety +1

      With my tmaxx with the idle gap letting a little more air in I just put stronger cultch on it so when the rpm is a little more higher the clutch shoes don’t shoot out and it has to rev up to a little more to get going. #nitrogang

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey man! thanks for watching and your support! Nitroang!>

  • @mynameislev
    @mynameislev Před 3 lety +1

    I love you! Nitrogang forever

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +2

      hey bro! thanks!! YUP! we are making nitro great again, no matter what!!.

  • @drewsvlogs9797
    @drewsvlogs9797 Před 3 lety +1

    On my nitro sport / when I upgraded from the .15 to the 2.5r I have the same filter issue with mine by spur gear , I had a different motor mount as well needed for the 2.5r to fit the nitro sport frame

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro! Yup, that makes sense, the Nitro sport was only designed to run the pro 15. I'm quite sure this rustler's 2.5 and 3.3 mourning is identical, seems to just be designed to be that tight normally. I highly doubt this one has a non-standard motor mount too. anyway, NITROGANG!!>

  • @brianwood9849
    @brianwood9849 Před 3 lety

    NITRO is 👑

  • @moto2103
    @moto2103 Před 2 lety

    Look at the angle of the throttle arm and the servo when the throttle is fully closed. I think the carb is too far to the right side if the vehicle causing it to not have the proper reach to close the carb. Hard to tell on video though. Looks like if you loosen the spring collar and move the arm further you may be able to get it to close. But not sure.

  • @brettstrickland3149
    @brettstrickland3149 Před 2 lety

    I love my nitro rustler

  • @madrich2018
    @madrich2018 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a slash nitro 2wd w/3.3 love the truck it screams. But I have issues lately w/the clutch bearings failing and spurs failing. And yeah on the 2wd nitro slash the air filter is scary close to the spur gear

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +2

      hey bro! So it must be a thing for these rustlers and the Nitro Slash to have those air filters that close, it's almost the same chassis. How is your gear mesh? You gotta make sure the gear mesh is good and not too loose or too tight, and also allow for a tiny amount of slip with the slipper clutch. You should not be destroying the spur that easily. Also check the clutch bearing to make sure they are shimmed according to the manual, use the Traxxas teflon washers, let me know. I've almost never had a clutch bearing failure.

  • @michaelgrove2081
    @michaelgrove2081 Před rokem

    The idle adjustment screw is probably stripped out, same thing happened to mine, the carb is made of plastic and that is what is stripped, so need a whole new carb body

  • @superaidenproductions1870

    There goes CZcams trying to kill nitro gang by not telling me u uploaded!

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +2

      BROO!! CZcams always trying to keep the Nitrogen down and seems to mostly support videos from annoying British ppl who think electrics cars going on fire is somehow rare and interesting ahhaha. You know who I'm talking about. It seems many of my viewers do not get notifications, you're not the first to tell me that. DOnt matter, I will keep making vids until I die bro!! BTW< tomm is a new video, I can almost guarantee you it will piss of the entire electric gang!! Tomm bro, make sure to check.

    • @superaidenproductions1870
      @superaidenproductions1870 Před 3 lety +1

      Yup I know exactly who ur referring too:) and I will keep an eye out, NITROGANG FOREVER

  • @metalmansean6040
    @metalmansean6040 Před rokem

    still a good looking rustler

  • @christianwornall1047
    @christianwornall1047 Před 3 lety +1

    Yo dude merry Christmas and a happy new year all my electric rcs are going to be used not so much next summer gas and nitro only I've still got my Schumacher havic 17years old still a beast runs well and can still hit 50mph+

  • @isaiahfurrow7414
    @isaiahfurrow7414 Před 2 lety

    I have an old Stampede for a donor of a few parts...like Traxxas Aluminum big bores. My son and I started racing 2wd SCT and Stadium Trucks over the past few years. He races 4mod and E-Buggy now mostly.
    For kicks I may get a Nitro Slash or Nitro Rustler... to race at club races. Which do you think I'd better?

  • @donnyg5958
    @donnyg5958 Před 3 lety +1

    Lmfao i laughed so hard as soon as i saw the voltage of that battery go negative. Thats clearly a good battery 😂😂😂😂

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro!< ye man, I've never seen that before. It's trully the X-Files black Hole of batteries, right there. LOL.

  • @atlas3863
    @atlas3863 Před 3 lety

    i like traxxas i still have an early 2000’s rustler with the easy start system that still runs. but I don’t like what they did to the industry in my Area, I run multiple brands and when Traxxas reps came through like the plague pushing product with the promise of higher profit $$ gains to local shops, slowly but surely most other brands were wiped out and replaced with traxxas Products pushing most everything else out. leaving guys like me that run multiple brands of RC’s to order online or drive a few hrs round trip. 5 years later the last of 6 local shops that converted to mostly one brand closed its doors a few months ago. but the shops that didn’t fall for the quick buck and kept the balance remain open but are far and few in between.

  • @affiliateflyers5306
    @affiliateflyers5306 Před 2 lety +1

    Theres a notch in the carb that the isle screw sits in.. if it's not sitting on the notch then you have the issue of the idle screw not going in all the way.. put the file screw in the notch then u can set it idle right

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 2 lety

      hey dude! YEs, you're 100% right, thanks for pointing that out. I eventually re-centered the slide valve in the carb body and it seems to be much better..

  • @johnnykat21
    @johnnykat21 Před 3 lety +1

    I took a few photos of my rustler with a 2.5R in it. The slide on the carb has to be turned to the side towards the spur.
    I’m not sure how to post a pic.

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey my dude! I know exactly what you're talking about. I examined many pictures of the nitro rustler form the traxxas site and the carb is always mounted on a diagonal, this is normal. I did the same exact thing, it's the same carb they use on all the motors, other than the Pro 15. I already have it turned as much as possible, it's adequate now, but only after I chopped off a piece of the upper deck portion.

  • @theegg2414
    @theegg2414 Před 3 lety

    I have everything you have in this video the same thing with the filter happened it scratched the filter not enough to break through it but enough for it to not do it again lol 😅🤞

  • @jdpasl
    @jdpasl Před 3 lety

    Traxxas need to redesign Rustler and put 3.3 engine and bigger tank in it. Rustler 3.3!

  • @slothbowyer3926
    @slothbowyer3926 Před 2 lety

    Maybe the carb slide is upside down so the idle screw doesn’t go into the slot

  • @lifeandhobbies4413
    @lifeandhobbies4413 Před 3 lety +1

    how about kyosho superten fw03? can you make a video of it?

  • @peterrcbasher
    @peterrcbasher Před 3 lety

    NITRO GANG!!

  • @gavinwilliams4513
    @gavinwilliams4513 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I also have a problem with my slide carb getting stuck on the lip of the fuel tank, idk what causes it, but I had that problem slowly develop after break in.

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 5 měsíci

      Hey man, I just responded to your other comment on the issue on this for rustler you should be able to see it in the newer video. I gave you some good points on how to make sure the link does not hit the fuel tank.

    • @gavinwilliams4513
      @gavinwilliams4513 Před 5 měsíci

      @@hybrid32494 yea sorry lol, I wrote my comment and then posted it only to realize this was the old one 😂

  • @alexmedrano2052
    @alexmedrano2052 Před 2 lety

    I have a Trx 3.3 nitro rustler and it’s fast

  • @nitrodude3592
    @nitrodude3592 Před 3 lety +1

    This is probably farfetched but maybe the previous owner lost the idle set screw and replaced it with a spare LSN. That could explain why the idle gap is so large.

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey my dude!! At this point even super far-fetched reasons to explain anything about the X-FILES of RC will be somewhat possible, lol. SO far I've ordered a new replica traxxas carb for only 18 bucks, that will be an interesting test to see if it's totally crap or not.

    • @nitrodude3592
      @nitrodude3592 Před 3 lety

      @@hybrid32494 fingers crossed

  • @nomusicrc
    @nomusicrc Před 3 lety

    I don’t know why people don’t like your rustler videos I’m not into nitro and I like them
    Did you clean the oil spot off of the bench from the exhaust

  • @pielover994
    @pielover994 Před 3 lety

    Newcomer to your chamber here, wanted to say hello and thanks for the video, it brings some insight on what I’m doing. I’ve been in the process of engine swapping the 3.3 on the rustler as well. I seen you were having troubles with the throttle arm, I’m not sure if that’s what’s going wrong with mine as well. I’m having issues with the servo throttle and brake rods. I’m quite confused why there is binding, I have all the bars the same as yours, but there’s no brake. If you have any insight on this issue, thank you.

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey my dude! Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching, BTW this rustler repair series has a few other videos in the playlist you might want to watch. My best suggestion to you is to make sure to look at the original manual for this model and follow the pictures where they talk about the trim settings and linkages. You could have minor linkage issues which are almost impossible for me to pin point in this comment, you know. Also look for the top-down pictures of this chassis and it will help you with the linkages. There is always lots of trial and error too, you gotta realize that even a 1MM adjustment will affect your brake force.

  • @allenhenry1113
    @allenhenry1113 Před 3 lety +1

    Great interesting clip. I know you said the 2.5 was the same foot print as the 3.3. But could it be shorter is why the carb hits the box?

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +2

      hey my dude!, you know, I though of that too. IDK how that can be because the carbs are the same part numbers and even the engine mounts are identical on these. Its possible the 2.5 block is slightly smaller and the carb sits on it differently, even though the overall footprint is the same. Unfortunately I don't have a 2.5 motor to test fit.

  • @jefflohr5533
    @jefflohr5533 Před 3 lety +1

    Makin nitro great again 🤣🤣🤣 I love it

  • @fsauvage9281
    @fsauvage9281 Před 3 lety

    Like you, for more smoke, I want to put o 3.3 on a old 4-tec 2.5 ! And, like you are a pro, Wich glow do you use with your 3.3 ? 3232x only ?

  • @martindominguez2327
    @martindominguez2327 Před 2 lety +1

    My mans next video Clío make sure you have the batteries facing the same direction when doing the -3voltage test…🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 2 lety

      LOL, yes! Planning that would have been useful ,ahaha! Either way, I'm not an electric RC guru, you know! I'm only the NITRO Guru over here, so you'll have to forgive me. JK bro! Thanks for watching.

  • @charlesmccardle7889
    @charlesmccardle7889 Před rokem

    Idle gap is being held by the servo that's why I won't go any lower adjust the servo you'll notice that it goes lower take the horn off your servo turn it towards the carburetor one click

  • @theegg2414
    @theegg2414 Před 3 lety +1

    Where would I find replacement shocks for the rustler. Or what are the dimensions?

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey bro! I highly recommend you stick to the original Traxxas shocks, they are very good and absolutely nothing wrong with them. Check eBay, just search for Traxxas rustler shocks. EASY. Don't upgrade or mod the suspension, it never ends well. always problems, as you can see with this one.

    • @theegg2414
      @theegg2414 Před 3 lety +1

      @@hybrid32494 Good to know thank you 🙏 Great to learn from you.

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      @@theegg2414 always glad to help bro!! Let make nitro great again and not waste money on useless upgrades, lol. Stock is fine.

  • @kylerandolph79
    @kylerandolph79 Před 2 lety

    Um the big screw is your idle set screw that small one is your high end. Shut the idle adjuster (big screw on carb) then turn it open 2 1/2 turns you can do the same with the small high speed set screw. That is factory settings

  • @jasonxcore5568
    @jasonxcore5568 Před 3 lety

    If only there was a thicker motor mount to raise the motor a hair to give everything the clearance it needed. Smart solution tho

  • @ogruskornel1314
    @ogruskornel1314 Před 3 lety +1

    hehe the negative voltage... I think its 0.297v but the old battery polarities had swapped and your tester device showing negative voltage

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey bro!! This is the X-FIles of RC right here, nothing went as expected. I glossed over a lot of issues I ran into, but solved eventually. Anyway, I checked the voltage multiple times on various sided of the battery, it's literally negative lol, must be an internal battery failure of some type. Otherwise it's the BLACK HOLE of batteries, hahaha .

  • @cyclicredundancy16
    @cyclicredundancy16 Před 3 lety

    Yeah pinch test is honestly useless since there are a lot of factors that affect such as how much backpressure you get, length of fuel line, ID of fuel line, how far away you pinch from the carb, etc. I always tune listening to the sound and smoke. Idk the pinch test is good for ballpark results though. I see the nitro vee back there! I want to see it run! And wtf is a negative battery lol never seen that before.
    Making nitro great again one restoration at a time!

  • @michaelcausby6500
    @michaelcausby6500 Před 3 lety

    My 3.3 has the same problem with idol screw

  • @atkracing
    @atkracing Před 3 lety

    Does the pinch test work, even if your fuel line is 1 inch long?

    • @nitrogas5719
      @nitrogas5719 Před 3 lety +1

      Yep, just pinch as close as you can to the carb, I don’t like to use this method, I just do a wide open throttle run, bring it back, idle for 5 seconds and then just punch it and see how it runs

  • @goldene8493
    @goldene8493 Před 3 lety +1

    I think the original Traxxas shocks are the best....

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      whats up man!! I totally agree! I was not the dude who changed the original shocks, I also like them and find them terrific for what they are. you're totally right! Nitrogang baby!.

    • @thomasteigen2793
      @thomasteigen2793 Před 3 lety

      Maybe in the future you can get a hpi hellfire or an ss on your channel? I am wrencing on mine these days. In my opinion a realy underated rc that many have forgot.

  • @wiiwille
    @wiiwille Před 3 lety +1

    HPI SAVAGE BABY

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro!! YUP!! that's right! The Savage is a beast, I will never sell mine. My xl k5.9 hit 46 MPH in fully stock mode. Pretty nice top speed for a stock setup, right.

    • @wiiwille
      @wiiwille Před 3 lety

      @@hybrid32494 iv got an xl with a dynamite .28 and a 3 speed.

  • @BigJay916
    @BigJay916 Před 3 lety

    Wow 500 views in 1 hour! You Rock!!!💯😎🦾

  • @guitarzan214
    @guitarzan214 Před 3 lety

    I went and drilled a body post. Then sliced in half. Put them in on my front running t maxx bigbore shocks. Now my front arms are flush with chassis how they are supposed to be

  • @Imperial_Wing
    @Imperial_Wing Před 3 lety +2

    Hi

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey bro!! Happy Saturday to you! Thanks for the comment and your other comment too! Tommorow a new Radical Extreme RC Review video will be out. Dontas miss it. I'm sure it'll piss many electric fans off, ahahah.

  • @mitymike
    @mitymike Před 3 lety

    I had the same problems with my nitro slash, the carb hits the tank and the chassis brace I had to cut the brace to clear for a gear change. Also those blue shocks suck they're made by 3racing don't buy them, buy pro-line.

  • @MOTIVATEDLIVING
    @MOTIVATEDLIVING Před 3 lety +1

    Great vid.
    I’m still a LiPo runner but looking to move to nitro.
    I like fast and being able to run in the yard and on the road.
    Would you recommend the Rustler or the Jato?

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +1

      hey my dude! Thanks for watching! The Nitrogang would love to have you join the crew man! How about the Traxxas Nitro Slash (check it out). It's about the same price as the new rustler but built with a longer chassis and comes with the 3.3, instead of the 2.5 motor. I recently did a video on the Nitro Slash, check it out. I think that's the one for you.

    • @MOTIVATEDLIVING
      @MOTIVATEDLIVING Před 3 lety

      @@hybrid32494 Thanks for the reply.
      I was sticking to the options from local shop. Preparing to go get on shortly.
      They only have the Jata, Rustler and the T Max

  • @L1lchico
    @L1lchico Před 2 lety

    How fast did you managed to get it going?? I did my swap n im pulling 45mph and can't go faster

    • @black99rt
      @black99rt Před rokem

      Tune it right then gear it up.

  • @Imperial_Wing
    @Imperial_Wing Před 3 lety +2

    This basically the nitro version of hpi baja

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety +3

      hey buddy! thanks for watching. I mean if you also consider it to be about less than 25% of the HPI Baja's weight and size, then yes, it's a 2WD type of RC, lol. Eitherway, we love gas and Nitro on this channel!!

  • @jkrzton89
    @jkrzton89 Před 3 lety

    I have the same issue with my jatto 3.3

  • @izrelg6530
    @izrelg6530 Před 3 lety

    The reason for the engine not fitting is because That one supposed to have the Traxxas 2.5 engine. Not the 2.5R. and the 3.3 are the same

    • @hybrid32494
      @hybrid32494  Před 3 lety

      hey bro! thanks for watching, Based on my research the carbs on all the traxxas engines other than the pro 15 are all identical. It's a weird situation, I will tell you that. I used to have a 2.5 rustler, and it was very tight also, but not like this, you know.

  • @ammoniawilder4451
    @ammoniawilder4451 Před 11 měsíci

    You can strip the paint off that chassis. Top and bottom