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TRAXXAS BANDIT VXL BRUSHLESS BUGGY

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CHECK OUT OUR BATTERY COMBO SPECIALS MSRP: $329.99Our Price: $249.95 Manufacturer #: 2408(Usually Ships in 24 Hours)
 The Fastest Ready-To-Race® Electric Buggy! 70+MPHThe Traxxas Bandit VXL expands the Extreme Sports Buggy Legacy with even more power than you ever thought possible. The new Velineon™ Brushless Power System accelerates Bandit VXL into the stratosphere with jet-like thrust and incredible 70+mph top speed! The Bandit VXL is a low-slung, lightweight speed machine that’s rocket fast on pavement and rips incredible roost off-road. Get a pair of Bandits together and the race is on. Bandit VXL is a driver’s machine that will put your skills to the test with its mind-blowing top speed and lightning quick handling response.
Out of the box, the Velineon Brushless Power System is optimized to put down the tire-melting horsepower, neck-snapping speed, and precision throttle response you expect from brushless. Most of all, it’s brushless done the Traxxas way: wicked fast and easy to use. Just plug it in for an instant rush of power and adrenaline.

The Velineon Brushless Power system takes the guesswork out of enjoying the benefits of world-class brushless power. The system components work together as an optimized package, engineered from the start to deliver the ultimate in efficiency, speed, and run time. With the Bandit VXL, your battery selection determines your speed and skill level. Velineon accepts the widest range of battery types, including the latest 3-cell Lithium Polymer packs (3S LiPo packs). These packs pump out over 11 volts of power for intense, skill level 5 speeds beyond 65mph! Nothing else even comes close. Built-in low-voltage detection in the VXL-3s™ Electronic Speed Control conveniently helps you maintain your LiPo battery packs in top condition.
The Bandit VXL is 100% Ready-To-Race® right out of the box with the TQ™ 2-channel radio system, and the Velineon Brushless Power System. Just take the Bandit VXL out of the box, charge up a battery, and drive!
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FEATURES:
- Powered by the Velineon™ Brushless Power System
- Bandit VXL reaches speeds in excess of 70mph!*
- Traxxas High-Current Connector allows high-capacity battery packs to deliver maximum voltage to the Velineon Brushless Power System
Maxx® Cable 12-gauge wire
- Velineon VXL-3S Electronic Speed Control
- LiPo, NiCad, and NiMH compatible with two-stage low-voltage detection
- Auto-detects brushed, sensorless and sensored brushless motors
- Sport Mode – Forward / Brake / Reverse
- Race Mode – Forward / Brake
- Training Mode™ - 50% Forward / Brake / 50% Reverse (patent pending)
- Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor
- Consistent, high-power output, run after run
- Low-maintenance, unique Traxxas design
- Efficient, high-speed ball bearings
- Precision-balanced rotor
- Digital high-torque Traxxas 2070 steering servo
- Durable steel Jato®-Style turnbuckles and captured rod ends
- Efficient Magnum 272™ steel-gear transmission with ball bearings
- Sealed gearbox protects the transmission with beefed up motor guard for extra protection
- Revo®-Spec Torque-Control™ slipper clutch system
- External gear cover with easy slipper access
- Reliable composite planetary gear differential
- Updated heavy-duty telescoping U-joint driveshafts and yokes
- Fiber-composite monocoque chassis
- New gray chassis components offer a fresh new look
- Speed control and receiver are securely fastened to chassis
- Easy access battery compartment
- Fully adjustable Ultra Shocks™ with X-ring technology
- White powder coated shock springs feature a responsive spring rate
- Alias™ Step-Pin rear tires and front Alias ribbed front tires offer superior off-road traction
- Alias tires include performance-tuned foam inserts and they come pre-glued on black-chrome 2.2" Tracer™ wheels
- New ProGraphix® multi-colored painted body is available in red, blue, black, and silver
- Bandit VXL is backed by unparalleled Traxxas support and parts availability

Requires:- High-discharge rated 6-cell (7.2V) or 7-cell (8.4V) at least 3600mAh, with Traxxas Connector or Female Connector to Molex Male Connector
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- 6-7 Cell Peak or Timed Battery Charger
- (8) "AA" Alkaline Batteries for Transmitter
ACCESSORIES & EXTRAS (See below):
- High-Discharge Rated 6-cell (7.2V) or 7-cell (8.4V) Battery with at least 3600mAh and Traxxas High Current Connector (1 needed)
6-7 Cell Timed or Peak Detection Charger
- Alkaline Batteries for Transmitter (8 needed)
BATTERY COMBOS
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| Input voltage: | NiCad/NiMH 4-9 Cells (4.8 to 10.8 Volts DC) | |
| Input voltage: | LiPo 2-3 Cells (7.4 to 11.1 Volts DC) | |
| Case Size: | 39mmW x 55mmD x 33mmH | |
| Weight: | 90 grams | |
| Motor Limit: | Brushed/Brushless: No motor limit. | |
| On Resistance Forward: | 0.00075 Ohms | |
| On Resistance Reverse: | 0.00075 Ohms | |
| Peak Current - Forward: | 320A | |
| Peak Current - Reverse: | 320A | |
| Braking Current: | 320A | |
| Continuous Current: | 200A | |
| BEC Voltage: | 6.0V | |
| BEC Current: | 2.5A (with 6-cell NiMH) | |
| Power Wire: | 12-Gauge Maxx® Cable | |
| Input Harness Wire: | 26 Gauge / 100mm | |
| Transistor Type: | MOSFET | |
| Low Voltage Detection: | 2-Stage indicators, switchable (on or off) | |
| Thermal Protection: | 2-Stage thermal shutdown | |
| Profile selection: | Sport Mode: 100% fwd, 100% brakes, 100% rev | |
| Profile selection: | Race Mode: 100% fwd, 100% brakes, no rev. | |
| Profile selection: | Training Mode: 50% fwd, 100% brakes, 50% rev. | |
| Single-button setup: | Yes, Traxxas EZ-Set® | |
| Battery Input Connector : | Traxxas High-Current Connector | |
| Motor Types (Autodetect) | Brushed, brushless, sensored brushless | |
| Ports: | RX Input, motor sensor, auxiliary fan | |
Features | Benefits | |
| Length | 16.25 inches (413mm) | |
| Front Track | 9.84 inches (250mm) | |
| Rear Track | 9.84 inches (250mm) | |
| Weight | 48oz (1.36k) | |
| Height (overall) | 7 inches (178mm) | |
| Wheelbase | 11.25 inches (286mm) | |
| Front Shock Length | Long | |
| Rear Shock Length | XXLong | |
| Front Tires | Alias™ Ribbed 2.2" | |
| Rear Tires | Alias™ Step-Pin 2.2" | |
| Front Wheels | 2.2" Black-Chome (Tracer™) | |
| Rear Wheels | 2.2" Black-Chome (Tracer™) | |
| Speed Control Type | VXL-3s™ Electronic Speed Control | |
| Motor (electric) | Velineon™ 3500 Brushless | |
| Gear Ratio (internal) | 2.72 (final drive: 7.97) | |
| Differential Type | Planetary Steel Gear | |
| Gear Pitch | 48-Pitch | |
| Transmission | Magnum 272™ | |
| Steering | Bellcrank | |
| Chassis Type | Modified Tub | |
| Chassis Material | Fiber-Composite | |
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