Traxxas LED light set, complete (includes Front light bar (2 pcs), Rear light bar, curved roof light bar, and high-voltage power amplifier) TRX8485

Overview

Transform your Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer into a fully equipped, scale-realistic off-road machine with the Traxxas Pro-Scale High Intensity LED Light Kit (TRX8485). This comprehensive lighting system is designed specifically for RC enthusiasts in the UK who demand authentic desert racing aesthetics combined with genuine, functional lighting performance. Whether you're a competitive racer, a weekend basher, or an RC hobbyist looking to add professional-grade details to your ready to run RC truck, this LED light set delivers the innovation, performance, and detailed scale looks that Traxxas is renowned for.

Flood the desert with brilliant white light using the 204 individual LEDs distributed across the complete kit. The included Traxxas High Voltage Amplifier packs the muscle to efficiently power all the lighting modules whilst minimising losses from excessive current and heat. Unlike generic aftermarket RC lighting systems, the Traxxas engineering behind this kit delivers tightly regulated output that provides stable lighting performance without the flickering or dimming that frustrates users as battery voltage fluctuates during your RC adventures. This is lighting technology designed for serious RC car enthusiasts who want their truck to perform as brilliantly as it looks.

In a Traxxas first, the smart brake lights work intelligently when brakes are applied in both forward and reverse directions. This eliminates the common and annoying problem with generic aftermarket systems that activate brake lights while reversing, making this the most functional brake light solution available for RC trucks in the UK market. The system is fully waterproof, rugged enough for all your exciting RC adventures, and features simplified, concealed, colour-coded wiring to make installation straightforward even for those new to RC customisation.

Key Features

• Dual Straight LED Bumper-Mounted Light Bars (52 LEDs each) — These front-facing light bars provide intense forward illumination with a combined 104 white LEDs, creating the authentic appearance of professional desert racing trucks whilst delivering practical visibility for night-time RC driving and filming.
• Curved Roof Light Bar (52 LEDs) — Mounted on the roof for scale realism, this light bar adds another 52 white LEDs to flood the entire area with brilliant lighting, creating that distinctive off-road competition truck aesthetic that catches the eye.
• Multifunction Red and Amber Brake Light/Class Light Bar (24 Red and 24 Amber LEDs) — This rear-facing light bar serves multiple functions with 24 red and 24 amber LEDs, providing functional brake lights that work intelligently in both forward and reverse, plus amber class lighting for authentic desert racing appearance.
• High-Voltage 8-Channel Power Amplifier — Rather than drawing valuable power from your ESC's BEC, this power amplifier uses the Power Port on the VXL-6s ESC to tap power directly from the batteries, transforming and regulating current for intense, brilliant LED lighting without compromising your truck's performance.
• Regulated Output for Stable Lighting — The tightly regulated output eliminates flickering and dimming as battery voltage changes during use, ensuring consistent, reliable lighting performance throughout your RC session regardless of how hard you're driving.
• Fully Functioning Smart Brake Lights — A Traxxas first that actually works in both forward and reverse directions, recognising the difference between braking and reversing, eliminating the frustrating problem where generic systems turn on brake lights whilst backing up.
• Three Manual Lighting Modes — The power amplifier provides three default lighting modes controlled directly from the device itself, letting you switch between configurations such as high beam and low beam brightness settings without needing external controls.
• Traxxas Link App Control and Wireless Module Compatibility — Use the Traxxas Link app with an optional Wireless Module (#6511) to further customise lighting modes, turn lights on and off remotely, build a custom dashboard, and create custom lighting configurations that suit your preferences.
• Fully Waterproof Construction — Engineered to handle wet conditions, mud, water crossings, and outdoor use, ensuring your lighting system remains fully functional during all your RC adventures regardless of weather.
• Easy Installation with Simplified Colour-Coded Wiring — Installation is straightforward: plug the main connector from the power amplifier into the power port on your VXL-6s Electronic Speed Control, then plug individual lighting modules into the power amplifier. The kit includes all mounting hardware needed.
• Expandable and Firmware Updatable System — This is not a fixed lighting system; it's expandable, allowing you to add additional lighting components to your setup, and the firmware is updatable through the app so you can benefit from future enhancements.
• Complete Ready-to-Install Package — The kit comes complete with all components needed to flood your desert racer with brilliant lighting, or you can purchase individual components separately if you want to customise your specific setup.

Technical Performance

The Traxxas Pro-Scale High Intensity LED Light Kit represents the pinnacle of RC lighting technology, engineered with the same precision and innovation that Traxxas applies to all its products. With 204 individual LEDs distributed across four distinct lighting modules, this system delivers exceptional brightness and coverage that transforms the visual impact of your Unlimited Desert Racer. The high-voltage power amplifier is the heart of this system, featuring an 8-channel architecture that distributes power efficiently across all lighting modules whilst minimising heat generation and current losses that plague inferior lighting systems. Rather than relying on your ESC's Battery Elimination Circuit (BEC), which can become overloaded and reduce performance, the amplifier draws power directly from the battery through the VXL-6s Power Port, ensuring your ESC remains dedicated purely to motor performance. The regulated output circuitry actively monitors and adjusts voltage delivery, maintaining perfect brightness across a wide range of battery voltages from fresh charge to depleted, ensuring you get consistent lighting performance whether you're driving in the first minutes after charging or as your battery drains toward the end of the session. The system is engineered to work seamlessly with Traxxas VXL-6s Electronic Speed Controllers, providing plug-and-play integration. Construction throughout is robust and fully waterproof, with sealed connectors and protected circuitry that withstand mud, water, dust, and the demanding environment of desert racing. The brake light system uses intelligent circuit logic that actually recognises the difference between the vehicle braking and the vehicle reversing, a sophisticated engineering feat that eliminates the annoying false brake light activation common in generic aftermarket systems. This is professional-grade RC lighting designed and tested by the same engineers who create championship-winning RC trucks.

What's in the Box

• Dual straight LED bumper-mounted light bars (52 LEDs each, 104 LEDs total)
• Curved roof light bar (52 white LEDs)
• Multifunction red and amber brake light/class light bar (24 red and 24 amber LEDs)
• High-voltage 8-channel power amplifier
• Complete mounting hardware for all lighting modules
• Colour-coded wiring harnesses with simplified connectors

What You Need to Complete

• Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer (UDR) model TRX85086-4-RGD1 or TRX85086-4-FOX1 with VXL-6s Electronic Speed Control
• LiPo battery pack compatible with your UDR (power for the lighting draws from your main battery)
• Optional: Traxxas Wireless Module (#6511) for app-based control and customisation

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this LED light kit work with my Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer? — Yes, the TRX8485 is specifically designed for the Traxxas UDR Unlimited Desert Racer Pro-Scale 4WD RTR models, particularly the rigid body variant (TRX85086-4-RGD1) and Fox Racing variant (TRX85086-4-FOX1). The system integrates directly with the VXL-6s Electronic Speed Control through a dedicated power port.
• How many LEDs does this lighting kit include? — The complete kit contains 204 individual LEDs distributed as follows: 52 white LEDs in each of the two front bumper-mounted straight light bars (104 total), 52 white LEDs in the curved roof light bar, and 48 red and amber LEDs in the rear brake light bar (24 red and 24 amber).
• Do the brake lights actually work as functional brake lights? — Yes, this is one of the key innovations of the Traxxas system. The smart brake lights work when brakes are applied in both forward and reverse directions. The amplifier intelligently recognises the difference between braking and reversing, eliminating the annoying problem with generic systems that turn on brake lights while backing up.
• Can I control the lights with my mobile phone? — Yes, if you purchase an optional Traxxas Wireless Module (#6511), you can use the Traxxas Link app to control individual lights remotely, turn lights on and off, build a custom dashboard, and create custom lighting configurations tailored to your preferences.
• How does the power amplifier work, and will it drain my battery? — The high-voltage power amplifier draws power directly from your battery through the VXL-6s Power Port rather than relying on your ESC's Battery Elimination Circuit. This dedicated power supply ensures consistent lighting performance without compromising motor performance. The amplifier efficiently transforms and regulates battery current, minimising losses from excessive current and heat.
• Is the lighting system waterproof? — Yes, the entire kit is fully waterproof and rugged, designed to handle mud, water crossings, wet conditions, and all the demanding environments of RC off-road driving. All connectors are sealed and circuitry is protected.
• How many lighting modes are available? — The power amplifier provides three default manual lighting modes that you can switch between directly on the device, such as high beam and low beam brightness settings. If you use the optional Traxxas Wireless Module and Link app, you can create unlimited custom lighting configurations.
• Do I need a Wireless Module to use the lights? — No, the lighting system works fully without a Wireless Module using the three default manual modes controlled from the power amplifier itself. The Wireless Module (#6511) is optional and allows app-based control and customisation.
• Is installation difficult? — Installation is straightforward. You plug the main connector from the power amplifier into the power port on the VXL-6s Electronic Speed Control, then plug individual lighting modules into the power amplifier. The kit includes all mounting hardware and features simplified, colour-coded wiring to make the process straightforward even for those new to RC customisation.
• Will the lighting flicker or dim as my battery drains? — No, the tightly regulated output of the high-voltage amplifier maintains stable lighting performance throughout your RC session. The regulated circuitry actively prevents flickering or dimming as battery voltage changes, ensuring consistent brightness whether your battery is fully charged or partially depleted.
• Can I expand this system with additional lighting components? — Yes, the system is expandable, allowing you to add additional lighting components to further customise your truck's appearance and functionality if desired.
• Is the firmware updatable? — Yes, the amplifier firmware is updatable through the Traxxas Link app (when using a Wireless Module), meaning you can benefit from future enhancements and improvements released by Traxxas.

Why Buy from RC Model Shop?

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