BANDIT VXL
Extreme
THE FASTEST READY-TO-RACE® ELECTRIC BUGGY!
The 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
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Brushless
Horsepower!
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
Velineon VXL-3s ESC
brushless power. The system
Three Programmable
components work together as an Drive Profiles:
optimized package, engineered from Sport Mode - Forward /
Brake / Reverse
the start to deliver the ultimate in
Race Mode - Forward / Brake
efficiency, speed, and run time. Training Mode™ - 50%
Forward / Brake / 50%
Reverse (patent pending)
 With the Bandit VXL, your battery
selection determines your speed and
skill level. Velineon accepts the widest
range of battery types, including 3-cell
Lithium Polymer packs (3S LiPo
packs). These packs pump out over 11
volts of power for intense, skill level 5
speeds beyond 70mph! Nothing else
even comes close. Built-in low-voltage simplifies brushless technology with
detection in the VXL-3s™ Electronic easy operation that gives you all the
Speed Control conveniently helps you
maintain your LiPo battery packs in
top condition.
The quest for ultimate speed
began with the battery connector. As
today’s batteries store more and more
energy inside their cells, traditional
battery connectors became a
roadblock, unable to deliver all the
energy the battery is capable of
outputting. The new Traxxas High-
Current Connector and Maxx® Cable
12-gauge wire opens the door for
unrestricted current flow.
The Velineon 3500 Brushless
Motor is precision-matched for use in
the 1/10th scale Bandit, delivering the
perfect balance of brutal horsepower
and efficiency. The sensorless design
works with the sophisticated circuitry
in the VXL-3s Electronic Speed
Control for smooth starts and precise
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control, without the need for additional
sensors and wiring. Since there are no
brushes or commutator to cause
friction and wear, Velineon brushless
SUPER FAST
power is always fast, run after run.
 
The Velineon VXL-3s forward/
reverse electronic speed control
control you need for maximum fun.
Quickly choose from 3 drive profiles in
exactly the same manner as other
Traxxas electronic speed controls
(such as the XL-5). Profiles include:
Sport, Race, and Training Mode
(patent pending). Training Mode™
limits full-throttle power to 50%
allowing young or new drivers to safely
develop their control skills before
unleashing the full-throttle capability of
the Velineon system. Bandit VXL’s
performance can be tailored for drivers
of any age and experience. High-
frequency transistors and advanced
circuit design deliver incredibly
smooth and refined throttle control.
With the VXL-3s you have the flexibility
to use conventional brushed motors,
brushless motors, and sensored
brushless motors. 
 Gray Nylon Composite Parts

The durable monocoque

chassis tub is made from
highest quality nylon
composites. Many parts
including the chassis,
shock bodies, and
transmission housing are
molded in gray for a
fresh high-tech look.

The VXL-3s auto detects the motor type for you. High-
current capacity (320 amps peak) and two-stage thermal
protection frees you from motor limits.
The Bandit VXL is equipped to handle serious
horsepower with features such as the advanced Revo®-
Spec Torque-Control™ slipper clutch. The patent-pending
design delivers smooth operation, precise adjustment, and
consistent traction control, even when tortured with
massive amounts of horsepower. New upgrades to the
Bandit VXL include high-grade hex hardware, precision
metal turnbuckle links with heavy-duty rod ends, and larger high-traction tires are made for aggressive handling on
5x11mm rubber-sealed ball bearings at the wheels. The
transmission is beefed-up as well with tough new steel
gears. With so much speed available, the Bandit VXL is
equipped with an all-new digital high-torque steering servo
for lightning-quick steering response and confidence-
inspiring precision.
The Bandit 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!
Anaconda 2.2" Tires (sold separately)
If your favorite place to race is an asphalt jungle,
transform your Bandit VXL into an ultimate street machine
with available Anaconda 2.2" street treads. These sticky,
paved surfaces. The proven Anaconda design features
large tread blocks that provide incredible grip and long-
wearing performance. Buy them pre-glued and ready to
install for instant on-road action.

New On Bandit VXL
• Traxxas High-Current Connector
• Maxx® Cable 12-gauge wiring
• Digital high-torque steering
servo
• Precision steel turnbuckles with
heavy-duty rod ends
• Metric hex hardware
• Front suspension tie bar
• Steel transmission gears
• 5x11 rubber sealed ball bearings
at the wheels

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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 Optional Pinion and/or Spur Gear (sold separately)

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 CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Recommended brushless car

September 19, 2008

Reviewer: whath3fl1p "flip"

After searching the net for a reliable RTR brushless powered RC car, I came across the Traxxas Bandit VXL. The
reasonable price and the sheer power of it(saw from videos) attracted me to buy one. So I did, it got delivered to
my house, I opened it, put finishing touches(stickers), and put a 7cell 8.4v 4200maH NiMH battery. I programmed
the ESC to sport mode and turned off the low voltage safety, indicated by the LED turning red. The ESC has built-in
safety features: Two-stage thermal shutdown, Locked Rotor Protection, Sensor Phase Detection, Sensored Motor
Backup protection, Battery Over-Voltage Protection and the water resistant case. At this point, I had no idea how
fast this thing goes. I eased up the throttle and only made it about 3/4 throttle(ran out of space) and whooo!!! it
goes like hell. So the next pass, I managed to run it at full throttle and baaaammmmm!!!it passed so fast it stunned
a lady trying to cross the parking lot. I remember her saying "What is that thing?!, it's quick" with a kind of scared
look in her eyes. I apologized to the poor lady. From then on, I look both ways before full throttling my crazy fast
car. I like the high-pitch sound it makes, it warns others of its speed. It's nice to hear that brushless 10turn 3500kv
motor spinning. After about 30minutes of pure hell fun, the car slowed down and stopped. I took out the battery
and stored it in my basement. And there the car lays with its warm motor and ESC cooling off in the cold
basement. Overall this car has a reasonable price for its speed and power, and the stuff it came with(tools,
manuals, etc.). The fun lasted with a long run time of 30minutes(felt like seconds). I greatly recommend this RC car
to anyone switching to brushless, especially for beginners because the car's ESC has a training mode. Man!, the
car is amazingly quick, it's like a super car in the RC world.

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