5 MUST do Traxxas X-Maxx upgrades & Durability TEST *trigger warning*

[@KevinTalbotTV]

🚗Win some one of my cars raffall.com/kevin_talbot

[@KickstandEleven]

I'll never understand why people get so triggered. You bought it to have fun with, you have the knowledge to fix it, make it better and the money to do so. If they want stuff to stay pristine they should buy their own and do that with their own and stop getting so pissy over what you do with your own property. That was a fun video. I'm looking into x Maxx now because over the years you just keep showing how much more durable they are compared to others and the beatings they can take. Not gonna lie. I like watching the destruction and rebuilds

[@andyb9994]

It was entertaining 💯 Xmaxx is very tough!!! Kev kind of got me into the XMAXX's I started with 10th scale R/C then started watching You Tube and founds Kev's channel and the rest is history!!! I love the xmaxx!!!

[@sheiladavis2304]

How rich is Noah??? I can see Kev torture testing to destruction as he is rich but Max destroys everything he touches and that Xmaxx was probably $1500 after a few upgrades.😮

[@ZerotheWanderer]

A good friend of mine got me back into RCs about a year and a half ago. He wanted another X-MAXX after he sold his years ago to fund more important things in life. He got his X-MAXX, I got a modded to the teeth Kraton 8S EXB. He wants to keep his body looking nice for awhile, and I'm giving the Kraton absolute hell, nowhere near what Kev does though. I'll give it some time, maybe he'll get another body and get to bashing. One things for sure though, that Kraton is a riot!

[@StewartLeslie1991]

If only Xmaxx wasn't so expensive it would be the best RC I think. But once you rebuild other cars to withstand what they can your paying more for something cheaper at the start so it's not half bad even if you have to save to get the Xmaxx it's worth the wait by the looks of this video

[@andyb9994]

​@@ZerotheWandererIt's definitely a fun hobby, Kraton is a cool truck...Keep bashing 💯

[@Scott_Freaking_Wadley]

Stop worrying about what everybody says Kev you’re showing the durability of these RC cars. What’s the problem with that? Tell them all to grow up

[@mikkojaatinen4508]

Mommy it's too much to watch fun RC-videos now. My brain can't handle it 😂😂😂

[@TheDudeRc]

A trigger warning on a Kev video is hilarious. People are way too sensitive these days. lol

[@AverageGamer2010]

Agreed

[@TipseaPalet]

Fax

[@professional_hater885]

I promise that no ones offended from him

[@raquanwebb8472]

@@professional_hater885i promise I’ve seen comments that say otherwise

[@andy0175]

​@professional_hater885 There are those who get butt hurt when they're called "toys"

[@BIGWojo68]

Noah's Mom, WOO!

[@RadiAbdo-j1t]

K

[@randall4411]

My fellow perv's from around the world . I support thee .

[@lchadwick88]

Noah’s mum tho

[@ryansilliker4328]

Just scrolled to see if anyone commented 😂

[@P.Trick93]

@@lchadwick88 it's always someone

[@mlikyz]

Absolutely!!

[@westoneaves7761]

Glad I wasn’t the only one. 😂

[@insomniac9366]

Yummy mummy

[@JustCallMePCra]

Kev how freaking could you... me so triggered... hear my roar.... meow

[@BeachTownBashers]

fr bro

[@JPRC_CRAZINESS]

😂😂😂

[@nazminnur1849]

bruh what😂😂😂😂😂

[@Maxinator_RC]

LOOOL, YEEEAAA😂😂😂

[@Ikbenjounietsukkel]

The sound of a true keyboard warrior

[@mortenjohannsen9493]

you need to call the vacuum cleaner" because you suck" what a line ;D ;D awesome video as always, love how the went from 20 minuts to 43 min of demolishing Derbi ;D

[@based_will]

The glitching might be the high BEC voltage. The old max6 only went up to 7.4 whereas the new one goes to 8.4. 8.4 might have been enough to fry something and make it glitch. The traxxas receiver is only rated for 6v input. Pretty dumb because most other receivers can handle way more voltage. I use a different radio on mine for high BEC voltage.

[@TheManLab7]

Exactly what I was going to say.

[@Critter0817]

Holy snot that explains the issues I've been having!! My e revos been doing that too on 7.4v. Thank you for this info!

[@JennaToolls]

Traxxas recievers are rated for 4.8-6v nominal, im surprised it lasted that long

[@doctajuice]

Another really good thing about the xmaxx is simply how easy it is to work on. There's not much you can do to it in a bash session that'll require more than a few minutes on the bench to get back ripping again... Even like smashing the chassis completely to pieces is still like a 20 minute job. Incredible engineering these trucks

[@KevinTalbotTV]

yes!

[@mastodonseven]

We all watch Kev's videos here, You aren't repeating anything we haven't heard before on this channel

[@steveblackbird]

@@mastodonseven Not everyone... There's newly converted in nearly every vid lol!!

[@volvo09]

And the parts are cheap too, you can absolutely total the truck and have it fixed for $50

[@MapleNachiman]

"The best RC car is the RC car that puts the biggest smile on your face." You win the internet today sir, like usual.

[@lchadwick88]

I saw yes mate in Halifax on Sunday. I was flashing my headlights at him and he looked at me like I was stupid. 😂 yes mate!!

[@dodgymtbknee]

iv honestly always gone by what stempy has struggled to destroy on the channel as most durable and best rc car 😅

[@rum_o_clock2667]

Same. Bought a Big Rock after seeing how much Stemp abuse it took - cracking bit of kit imo

[@dodgymtbknee]

@@rum_o_clock2667 same dude 🤟 still one of my favourite rc's. always wanted the rival mt10(I think that's what it's called) aswel, as that took a hell of beating from stemp too 😂

[@PeasantNo.471]

​@@dodgymtbkneeI think that was the one car, Stempy could not brake...it was still running somehow😂amd he tried his best...Stemp approved😬

[@scottharrison1287]

' Its getting it now ! ' YEAH - NOAH'S MUM 😂😂😂

[@alstringer9829]

Couldn't agree more Kev, the best RC is the one that puts the biggest smile on your face. Surely nobody can argue with that.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

they still try!

[@ZozzMiata]

You went for 8.4V BEC setting which traxxas receivers not made for. Mayve that caused the glitching and receiver got faulty

[@moe282]

Kevin's attitude is the best! Have fun everyone!

[@keanuwadley6298]

Who else wants to see a kev/cleetus McFarland collab

[@jaspartomlinson8525]

I am disabled. I am living my rc adventure through you I absolutely love when things get absolutely destroyed I have a massive smile on my face and thank you for my life so full of joy. Never stop destroying rc cars!!!!! Never listen to the haters they are just jealous can you get your losi grave digger out again?

[@zackevanz3804]

Kevin, I commented a couple videos back about how you just smash your RCs no matter what and expressed some dissatisfaction. After you describing how you're just doing what makes you happy and having fun made me realize the lack of perspective I've had for your videos lately. Theres people who love shelf queens and people who love to ride it hard and build it up to handle their style. I do love the new trigger warning at the beginning by the way. Cheers

[@steveblackbird]

Always love an X-Maxx durability test. Nicely done Kevin! You guys send it harder than anyone else. Think the stock Traxxas Recievers don't particularly like high voltage Kev... I've had mine nearly 6 years...Stock servo too...Set the end points on it and it'll last. The mods you've done are 100% on the money. People... Listen to Kevin... He knows. They are the best RC you can bash with, and every RC'er should have one..They are that good. Steel gears, Max-6, and a good coat of WD-40 are the bare minimum. One more that wasn't mentioned is 50wt shock oil all round, stock pistons... handles a little better...XRT too.. Awesome vid that had me grinning from ear to ear!! Great to see Ian and the rest of the gang out!!

[@AustinDM110]

Love the long vids Kev but where’s the UDR video??

[@KevinTalbotTV]

nowhere yet!

[@AustinDM110]

@@KevinTalbotTV I’m definitely gonna tune in till then

[@pinfarmer]

My first stock servo melted inside on 1 battery driving a round on grass. Upgraded to the HD one striped inside Third one same. So three in about 25 runs. Haven't used to tin over a year because I'm too cheap to buy again out of warranty.

[@steveblackbird]

Set your end points on the servo mate... Mines pushing 6 years as are all my bashing buddies...End points os what kills them...oh and outright crash damage.

[@reidisaacson9623]

2.5 years still running the stock servo. Zero issues even while turning 4.4lbs of tires. If the stock Traxxas servo goes out, you don’t buy another Traxxas, get something else

[@AuroraProject08]

I'll be adding an Xmaxx to my collection purely because of your videos showing how durable they are. Looking forward to sending it!

[@69jonhill]

I don't bash my cars too hard, I'm not a millonaire youtuber, but I love watching you guys push them to (and way past) their limits. Great work Kev.

[@palamontus1037]

i bet it makes others angry when they see you pull the heavy rc from the body shell (20:24) but its so funny to me how you keep doing it and it keeps coming off :) i had a good laugh watching this video, now i want one even more

[@dylanjones7655]

i did the exact same thing kev. I think the spec on a traxxas receiver is only 6.0v max input. I blew mine out basically within minutes @8.4. See if 7.4 will hold up longer for you. You’ll still get a boost in performance. I went back to 6.0 on my hobbywing.

[@RiceCrisp320]

Looks like your Gyro thinks its upside down when you start flipping. Every "cut out" landed flat on the roof. Maybe give it a calibration🤷

[@kyranthez927]

Here before Kevin and Tomley start squabbling in the comments 😂

[@riconieves7487]

That's right!! Everybody is im the same way my traxxas Xmaxx is the one that puts the big smile in my face 😊😊😂😂😂

[@brucecampbellx]

The carnage at the end of this video is the stuff of legend.

[@Elieous]

This is what i like about Kev he batters cars he's honest about it and allows us to watch him do it and shares his experiences.

[@FredrikOlesen]

32:59 Problem is you set the Servo volt at Max, and the Reciver Can Only handle 5.5-6V MAX..!! So When you are in Air and giv Power, the Reciver is sending fake/wrong signals/rippels to the Esc to Break🤷🏽‍♂️ So new Reciver and then set it On 6V Max or change the Reciver and transmitter and then 7.5-8.4v☺️😏

[@markyoder9304]

There could be an rpm or voltage limit that makes the X Maxx cut out in the air once the motor reaches a certain speed

[@PortagueRiffRaff]

My 4 year old has been a major fan of your channel since he was 1.5 years old and for his 2nd bday I got him a traxxas slash and he now has quite the collection including the Maxx v2. We both learned alot from watching your channel over the years

[@idksomecarguy]

Max: "I've done nothing wrong!" Also Max: Destruction of property, assault, harassment, retaliation, driving under the influence (of Kev), street racing, being a menace to society, endangerment, beating a dead Xmaxx

[@christheoutlaw5748]

You can’t turn the power up on the servos and electronics it will fry them every time it will make everything faster for a few but then it burns up the receiver then the steering servo

[@jacobcervantes9513]

The receiver can only take 6v on the bec so maybe that's why it cut out. Then again if you ran it like that before than maybe its something else. Try putting it back to 6v if it isn't fried yet which it probably is by now! 😂

[@KevinTalbotTV]

still does it on stock esc but maybe i fried it as you said

[@oldmandoingstuff8997]

At 66yo, Fixed Retirement, .I Enjoy watching This Channel Big Smile to see Durability Test, an Mates Living life, from Alabama USA!

[@anthonyjohnson100]

The absolute best RC truck ever made was the ANIMAL. The one that had claws that came out of the wheels when it lost traction. That was COOL!!!!

[@steveblackbird]

Lol..showing my age...I had one of those hahahaha

[@anthonyjohnson100]

Every time the claws came out of the tires my brother would freak out crying in fear😂😂😂

[@Improvise_Adapt_0vercome]

The best non hobby grade break it and toss it r.c... 👏🏻👏🏻 👍🏻

[@85klstewart]

I think the issue is the traxxas receiver it's not made to hold the extra power that you gave it from the hw programmer app it's probably cutting out

[@ControlAroundRockLines]

Kev I reckon when you selected max voltage supply on the BEC on the max 6 esc. The receiver probably can't handle high voltage so you've partially burnt out the receiver. That's the most likely cause of the glitching.

[@jonathanbarnette8713]

We need to see her in a lot more videos❤

[@jamesdudley7808]

Kevin... no hate from me.. nor towards the rest of the crew... you show us how tough and durable the xmaxx is... even with the arrmas... you show us where the weak spots are on the rigs.. and how to fix and / or upgrade... thank you again kev for the videos and entertainment...

[@danielcarlsson615]

I call the monkey metal for. Chinesium. China metal 50%iron and 50% is stuff they took up from the ground. Various things. 😊

[@Max_rc323]

honestly the xmaxx has been my dream truck for years now just way to expencive to afford 1k second hand i love watching what there capable of doing just the most entertaining thing all week keep it up love the long videos

[@theweldingone]

Noah got some skill's

[@noahsrcs1808]

Aaah thank you!!

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

Noah's mum is definitely a brave person sitting under that tree.......

[@rickylopez5000]

Thanks for the uploads kev! Just got a used xmaxx for 600 and have been loving it, this will be a perfect guide for durability upgrades and how much of a beating is possible

[@VS666]

I gave into Kevin‘s Xmaxx hype a couple years ago and was nothing but disappointed. I warrantied the electronics twice, all of them, and I understand the servo works, but for a truck that cost there’s no way it should be that piss poor and when you’re talking about a company like Traxxas, they don’t pay $200 for servo they pay $8 for a much better servo compared to the $4 dollars they pay for their crappy servo. Either way I still love all of the content. I just don’t buy Traxxas anymore. I am officially an Armma and Losi fanboy!!!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

electronics in the arms are not any better plus you have to buy chassis and bulkheads and loads more stuff and still they won't take xmaxx abuse. that's my experience anyway, everyone is different

[@SleekHobbies88]

I agree and armor is the way to go it just puts so much attention to detail in their vehicles they have been improving even though the RCs are super heavy spectrum electronics is way better than Traxxas everybody including you can replaces the electronics in the x-maxx I do so I know either a castle or hobbywing being at these companies are from America we can tell the difference is customer support to Traxxas is very money hungry now warranty blows

[@SleekHobbies88]

Losi armor team corraly an even redcat are starting to make things happen fanboy

[@steviefpv]

Team associated mt10 for the win imo that’s the best truck in the world

[@KevinTalbotTV]

best cheap rc

[@Wedgee]

I used to live in a ski town in the days of skier-snowboarder animosity. I would tell people that exact same thing. Skiing or snowboarding? Whichever one puts the biggest smile on your face! ✌️

[@BigfootYusuf]

When I first got into this hobby, I hated kevin because of how he destroyed all these expensive rc, but as I progress more into this hobby I'm starting to understand its just how we have fun with it! Had my Xmaxx for 3 years, broke parts, fixed it, got some upgrade, bash it again, just lovin it

[@antonsworld9322]

Yooo I love your videos

[@jaredfavaro7453]

I've been watching Kevin for years now and this year I finally bought a xmaxx 8s 4.0 now I never use any of my other rc cars the xmaxx is my go to every time it's so much fun and takes an absolute beating every time I use it should have bought one 6 years ago

[@johnmaciver]

The Toyota HiLux of RC cars. Indestructible.

[@joseCalderon1976]

The biggest problem with me that stock servo is that the ears brake off sometimes. Just put a flat washer that is a bit bigger than the bolt (on each bolt) and that should prevent that from happening. Gpm sells an aluminum housing for the stock servo, but I haven't tried it yet.

[@DriftBosa]

homies mom has got it going on

[@_melonic_4560]

Kev I think all that glitching that happened was from when you set the BEC voltage to 8.4v, the Traxxas receiver is only rated for 6.0v so I think it ended up cooking the receiver in the process. This was definitely a brutal video but so entertaining, keep up the good work! :-)

[@franekenduro_rc2]

Must do 5 upgraides arrma kraton exb

[@VS666]

Step 2 buy Losi 😂

[@MRdeLaat]

can you do a video what the cost of maintaining only ONE traxxas RC car wil be? i think its overly expensive tbh and it kind of gets hidden away

[@steveblackbird]

Traxxas parts are much cheaper and more readily available than Arrma. I have both brands amongst others. Jump on JennysRC and see what the parts are worth and buy stuff like arms, bulkheads, hubs etc.. Guarantee that if you've got it as a spare you'll never break it lol.

[@Thecleananunseenteam]

😂 boy with the white car needs to stick with the toy cars 🤔 for real 🫣

[@andy0175]

He's only just passed his driving test!

[@luke-v9j]

i did the self right once and it blew out a diff could of been on its way out but not sure

[@j.till_z]

Very little, to no monkey metal in the XMAXX that's why it is sooooo good!

[@andrewlozynskyy5795]

How did you fit the 35/13 tooth set up. I had to lift my motor slightly the be able to fit it as if i don't the motor simply will not fit.

[@grahammcdonald]

That xmaxx kept going like the terminator

[@LTRenji]

thats why you buy a M2C beefcake brace for the bottom 73 pound not bent a driveshaft since i fitted mine on my xmaxx

[@ACB-R.C]

4:30 who else came to the comments after this? 😂 Kev your too funny 😂😂😂

[@dustygood044944g]

Used to watch your videos and then I took a break from RC stuff. Recently got back into your videos and have been catching up on your old videos. Love the content! Always good vibes, and you genuinely look like you’re having a great time. Keep the content coming!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Welcome back!

[@theastronautisina3dprinter]

35:26 it sounds like a nitro rc car

[@deezrcz]

Totally epic carnage! A lot of people don’t realize the most expensive parts are the electronics and tires. Almost every other part is under $10! Can’t cry with parts that cheap.

[@Thecleananunseenteam]

They can all be fixed 🤔 so no need for being triggered 😂

[@KevinTalbotTV]

some people are triggered, no idea why but they are!😂😂

[@panzerkaske4836]

Well, probably a bit because of the consumerism. Breaking, replacing parts, repeat etc. And because they wouldn’t do it themselves. Which is irrelevant since Mr Talbot can do what he sees fit. Just ‘the internet’ I suppose.

[@mikeallan7740]

I bought an x maxx in January, used self righting once and the motor failed about a minute after doing it.

[@ScottRocks-y8e]

Traxxss fan boys 😁 Trigger the Arrma fan girls 😂 👇🏼

[@christymitchell9748]

😂🤣

[@TrickBagRants]

traxxas chad with more testosterone then a bear vs zesty soyboy arma enjoyer

[@MrWrob32]

I'm not even into RC as a hobby, but I watch because of Kev's enthusiasm and personality

[@Z17xMachine]

I believe the Arrma Kraton 8s "upgraded" trumps the XMAXX "upgraded"

[@KevinTalbotTV]

each their own but I dont!

[@RandalSaint]

@@KevinTalbotTVya don’t say!? Lol

[@markmmm1737]

It's currently a free country, believe what you want.

[@mherron2004]

Would you say the same upgrade are needed for the xrt

[@tinyrcguy]

nice

[@theorigonalb.a]

I bought the ultimate version and have been happy with everything other than it has no ability to do flips while in the air

[@theorigonalb.a]

@@boduke9428 I am still getting used to the rc and the belted tires. They have no acrobatic authority in the air. I think that the ballooning helps get the rc turning

[@lchadwick88]

Kev you’re doing it all wrong!! Greta says blah blah blah!

[@kenselleck2414]

What brake cleaner do you use? The stuff we have in the States is way too nasty to use on any plastic parts.

[@smitheshn6637]

Arrma Big Rock 6S also having this same issue of auto braking when that RC first launched and they rectify it with software update...... so this Max 6 also having that same issue!

[@theotaylor8217]

I love that saying "the best rc is the one that puts the biggest smile on your face" its just so true on so many levels.

[@gillyboyNY]

Your Max 6 needs a firmware upgrade probably. Spektrum had an issue with the launch of the new esc. It jammed brakes letting go of throttle. Since it’s basically a hobby wing, maybe the same issue. Updates fixed it.

[@dalesavo]

Finally have my Xmaxx been watching you for years love all the vids thing is a beast

[@mindyourbusinessmotherfuck3757]

It's refreshing to watch the bashing of theses rc cars. I didn't even know this existed on this level. Kev and company got me hooked. Thanks for your content. Mississippi is now watching.

[@tom100hp]

I’m guessing it’s cutting out and doing weird stuff because the Traxxas receiver is only rated for 6volts and you set the Bec to higher than that lol

[@sarahwilliams2008]

Your cutting in and out problem and steering problem is due to your bec being to high for a traxxas receiver. They are only capable of 6.0

[@Blown-Budget-RC]

May have cut out bc the traxxas receiver is rated for 6v bec and the esc was set to 8.4v.

[@benjaminhengstermann7621]

The best RC-Chanel on YT!!! Great Entertainment!!!!!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@AndrewduToit]

@2:18 did you add grease to those gears?

[@KevinTalbotTV]

nope!

[@Pablo668]

Honestly, I think RC history is going to look on the Xmaxx as one of those classic designs. Sure it has its faults, but I don't think there is anything tougher. Great to see you out with the crew again. Yeah the way you drive them, that's just your way of enjoying the hobby. I don't drive mine like that, I've broken nothing on it (famous last words) though my son drove it into a drainage culvert, basically a 90 degree upright concrete wall. It was fine. Fun vid as always Kev.

[@triv7252]

does the 13/35 tooth MOD 1.5 equal stock gearing?

[@KevinTalbotTV]

im guessing its in the middle between stock low and high speed gearing

[@Streetysuperduper]

Team kyosho forever here but I don’t bash, I race. Two very different machines built for two very different activities, but like Kevin says, whichever one puts the biggest smile on your face.

[@The-Warm-voice1359]

We need a rc Toys protection program from Kevin and his friends😂😂

[@DannyHartshorne-qe4vm]

Kev can you do something with that cosworth, like turn it in to a proper dift car or sumet??👍🏻

[@sheiladavis2304]

Good to see the Vinman out there. You and him and the golf course. Classic. Kev when the Xmaxx buried the nose into the side of the ramp it reminded me of when you hit that thing you were standing on at full speed around 4 years ago.

[@R6AAO]

The only ever RC car I had was back in the day. Grasshopper 2. Built it myself at 11 years old and wrote it off the following day. The technology has changed a lot. A LOT!

[@longboardguy]

I love watching all your videos but especially with the old crew out with you! Always a wild fun time. I just sold my Xmaxx again, I’ve owned two of them over the years, but I just don’t have good space to store or run them. I won’t be getting another one for a long while, but they are one of if not the best basher out there as Kev shows.

[@christopherbrewer6211]

Education and fun are the most important to this hobby. Thank you for your content