Feature List
Velineon VXL-8s Brushless Power System
VXL-8s Waterproof Electronic Speed Control
8s LiPo compatible
Built-in cooling fan
Real-time telemetry via Traxxas Link™
Machined heat sinks
10 gauge silicone wire
Integrated protection circuits
LED status lights
Velineon 1200XL Brushless Motor
“Big Block” brushless motor
4-pole 1275 kV
5 mm output shaft
Aluminum slip-on heat sink
Dual motor cooling fans
50+ MPH with two 4s LiPo batteries and included optional spur gear
Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)®
Helps prevents spinouts and loss of control
Adjusts from off to 100% assistance from the transmitter
TQi™ 2.4 GHz High Output Radio System
TQi 2.4 GHz transmitter
Traxxas Link enabled
5-channel micro receiver (6533) with fail-safe security and integrated telemetry ports
Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 30 Traxxas Link-enabled models—just switch on and drive, “model selection” is not required
Multi-Function knob
Adjustable steering and throttle percentage (dual rates)
Adjustable steering and throttle sensitivity (exponential)
Adjustable steering and throttle end points
High 13ms frame rate and near-zero latency for responsive control
Telemetry-ready 5-channel micro receiver with dual channel-1 inputs
BEC Voltage and Motor Temperature Sensor installed
Clipless Body Mount System
Quick one-hand installation and removal
Uses pivoting rear latch mechanism
Eliminates body posts and clips
Reinforced for extra protection
Drivetrain
Full-time shaft-driven 4-wheel drive
All-metal gears and CVDs
Torque-Biasing Center Drive™ absorbs shocks and distributes power
24 mm splined wheel hexes
Wheel hexes retained with a clip
17 mm hex on outside of wheel
Sealed, silicone fluid-filled diffs with large module ring and pinion gears
Splined outdrives attached with external thru-bolt method
Heavy-duty Cush Drive™ with steel spur gear
Fully machined aluminum stub axles
Splined aluminum center driveshaft
Innovative Motor Mounting System
Preset gear mesh adjustments
No manual adjustments required
Motor retention separate from gear mesh
Modular Composite Chassis
Rigid Chassis Structure
Modular chassis design interlocks with front and rear bulkheads
Motor mounts to rear bulkhead to eliminate gear crunching flex
Easy to service and access components
Driveline is sealed in the chassis to keep out dirt and grit
Snap-Lock Battery Retention System
No body clips or hook and loop straps
Battery hold-downs pivot for easy access
Adjustable for battery size
More secure than conventional retention systems
Integrated into chassis top brace for improved battery tray and chassis stiffness
Steering Bell Cranks and Servo Saver
High-output steering servo
Wired directly into the RX box, no external wires seen on chassis
Fully supported case
Double-shear, bearing supported servo horn
Suspension
Engineered to optimize suspension travel and steering angles
All critical suspension points have double shear strength
High strength steel suspension pins used throughout
Suspension pins retainers won’t come loose or “back-out”
4 mm machined pivot balls
C-hub and steering block geometry maximizes steering angle
Adjustable roll center
Fixed, high-strength camber and toe links
Steel upper and lower tie bars
Full contact sealed bearings used for entire driveline
GTX Shocks
Machined aluminum threaded body
Extra-large bore and capacity
5.2 mm damper shaft
Lower seal cartridge includes integrated wiper seal combination
Adjustable upper spring retainer
Plastic shock caps with pivot balls
Fixed shock locations
Lower spring perches bolted on
Bumpers
Front energy absorbing rubber impact bumper
Lower front and rear skids for impact and abrasion resistance
Integrated nerf bars for side impact resistance
Wheels/Tires
Massive 8.4″ Belted Sledgehammer® Tires
Virtually eliminates ballooning at high speeds
Open tread block design
2-piece foam insert
High-strength glue and bead design
Large, dual-diameter wheels
