Traxxas Ford Mustang Boss 302 Review - Electric Beast

Welcome to the Traxxas Ford Mustang Boss 302 Review. Here you can check out the all new RTR Electric Boss 302 Ford Mustang.

See pictures, videos, learn about the different upgrades, parts,  and pro's/con's.

The Traxxas Boss 302 is fully designed and inspired by.. you guessed it the actual real size Ford Mustang. It is made by one of the most popular rc car manufacturers in the world today - Traxxas.

It has an array of features and fun things that any rc enthusiast would be interested in.

Overview

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First off, the Traxass Boss 302 is 1/16 scale - this means it's 1/16 the size of the actual real Ford Mustang. But don't let that small size full you, the Traxxas Ford Mustang Boss 302 is an electric beast that goes very fast.

There are two different models for the Traxxas Boss 302 RC car. Basically Traxxas offers two electric motors...

• The Titan 550 Brushless electric motor.
• Or the Velineon 380 Brushless electric motor.

Traxxas says the Velineon electric motor is capable of 30 + mph right out of the box - very impressive. They also assure you, with a couple of optional upgrades you can reach speeds over 50 mph! Now that's pretty crazy for a small electric rc car.

One of the cool things about the Traxxas Ford Mustang is that it's 4WD or 4x4. In other words you get 4 wheel drive which helps for better overall control and maneuvering. If you're interested in 4x4 check out RC Monster trucks.

You know you're buying quality when the Traxxas Boss 302's chassis and suspension is modeled after the award winning Traxxas Revo and Traxxas E Revo.

You also get the new 2.4 GHz radio controller and waterproof internals. Check out the rest of the features near the end of the page.

(Note: check out how to clean and maintain your brushless motor if you buy the Boss 302).

Looks Super Cool!

One thing that strikes you right away about the Traxxas Mustang Boss 302 is how really good it looks.

Traxxas did a bang up job on the decals, paint and overall rc car body. The rc car tires look sick with really cool looking rims, this is great work here folks... looks like the real thing!

Price point $$$

Depending where you buy rc cars from online you can get the Traxxas Boss 302 anywhere from $200 to $300 bucks- remember there was two models, hence the large price gap.

It's more for the velineon traxxas boss model. You can find these on online rc hobby shops.

Boss 302 RC Car Bodies

If you look hard enough you can find some different rc car bodies for the traxxas ford mustang boss. Here's a picture below of some of the bodies. You got orange, navy blue, white and red rc car bodies.

There are even some places online where you can buy clear body shells and make or paint your own design on them, so that's another cool option if you're the creative type.

Pros

• Very fast - 30 + mph out of the box
• Couple upgrades and you can go 50 + Mph!!!
• Very good drift rc car
• Looks very slick like the real Ford Mustang
• Powerful titan 550 and or Velineon Brushless motors
• Easy to maintain & clean
• Durable foam front bumper for crashes
• Makes a great gift for anyone in the family

Cons

• Price point is a bit hefty, but with Traxxas RC Cars you get what you pay for - Quality.

Rating & Recommendation

I give the Traxxas Ford Mustang Boss 302 a good 4.5 out of 5.0.  Although not as fast as most nitro rc cars it's super fast for a 1/16 scale electric remote control car. It looks like the real thing and is small and compact and great for rc drifting.

This electric ready to run rc car is meant for beginners or intermediates - it's easy to learn on electric rc cars because they don't require crazy maintenance. If you're on the fence I say go for it, or you can check out something similar such as the Traxxas Rally.

It's only when you get better and more confident that you upgrade to rc nitro cars and even start learning how to tune a nitro engine.

Features Of The Beast

• Fully assembled and Ready-To-Race^®
• Officially licensed Ford^® Mustang Boss 302 body and custom graphics
• Full-time 4WD for superior handling and control
• Pre-glued, low-profile slick tires molded in a specially formulated rubber compound mounted on split-spoke wheels
• Impact absorbing foam front bumper
• Adjustable height body mounts
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• XL-2.5 Waterproof Electronic Speed Control
  • Innovative waterproof design
  • 10-turn motor limit for 380 size motors
  • Fully-proportional forward, reverse, and braking control
  • Programmable with three drive profiles:
  • Sport Mode – Fwd / Brake / Rev
  • Race Mode – Fwd / Brake
  • Training Mode – 50% Fwd / Brake / 50% Rev
  • EZ-Set^® push-button setup
  • Multi-color LED
  • Thermal shutdown protection
  • Efficient, low-loss MOSFET design
  • High-capacity heat sink
  • Smooth, high-frequency operation
  • Easy installation in Traxxas models
• Powerful Titan^® 12-Turn 550 modified motor
• Race-winning, F1-inspired Revo^® suspension technology and E-Revo integrated chassis design, perfectly optimized for 1/16 scale
• Traxxas High-Current Connector allows high-capacity battery packs to deliver maximum voltage to the Velineon Brushless Power System
• Includes Traxxas Power Cell Rc car battery pack and charger
• Digital High-Torque Waterproof Micro Steering RC Servo
• Waterproof, o-ring sealed receiver box
• Rc Ball-bearing transmission
• Sealed, silicone-filled differentials—an industry first in 1/16 scale
• Torque-Control™ slipper clutch system
• Telescoping universal-joint driveshafts
• Rubber-sealed ball bearings
• Precision high-quality hex hardware throughout
• External gear cover with easy slipper access
• Rocker-actuated shocks provide true progressive damping and spring rates
• Threaded-body, oil-filled GTR Shocks permit fast, precise preload adjustments and deliver smooth, consistent damping
• Suspension is precision tuned for on-road performance
• Fiber-composite monocoque chassis
• Speed control and receiver are securely fastened to chassis
• Integrated battery compartments with intake and exit cooling vents
• Quick-release battery doors for fast pack changes
• Top Qualifier (TQ) Transmitter
  • 2-channel transmitter
  • High power output
  • Servo reversing
  • Electronic trim controls
  • Low battery indicator
  • Retractable antenna
  • 50/50 or 70/30 trigger neutral adjustment
  • Distinctive, ergonomic, contour grip
• Full line of genuine Traxxas accessories available
• 1/16 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is backed by unsurpassed Traxxas support and rc car parts availability

Traxxas Boss 302 Videos

See it before you buy it - check it out!

Check it out - Rc drifting!

Check it out - lots of different perspectives (watch full vid to see).

See more rc car videos or more rc car and truck reviews.

Other Great Traxxas RC Cars & Trucks

1. Traxxas Slash - is a crazy electric short course rc racing truck that reaches very high speeds and can be bashed around to have fun.
2. Traxxas Summit - Check out the Traxxas Summit electric monster truck Review! This baby has a BIG engine that can tow small kids behind it - 3 Videos to prove it!
3. Traxxas Revo - is any persons dream RC monster truck. It outdoes any other RC truck, and with many parts and hop ups available and the TRX 3.3 engine, the Traxxas Revo is hard to beat.
4. Traxxas Rustler - The bright orange and black Traxxas Rustler is just a flash of color in action, reaching speeds of up to 50mph and available in both nitro and electric-powered versions.
5. Traxxas Stampede - is a force among RC Monster Trucks not to be reckoned with. The first among Traxxas' monster trucks with superior handling and wide range of hop ups available, this RC vehicle leaves the sluggish, heavy rep of RC trucks in the dust.
6. Traxxas T Maxx - is the award winning, 4wd remote control monster truck featured in full flowing action in the Traxxas Tmaxx video.
7. Traxxas E Maxx - Super powerful electric rc truck capable of desimating any type of terrain it encounters.
8. Traxxas Nitro 4 Tec - You gotta check out this nitro rc car that goes over 70 + mph, it's almost not even a toy lol!
9. Traxxas Rally - A great little 1/16 scale electric drifting rc car.

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