Are TRAXXAS Speed Claims the Biggest Joke in the RC World?

Traxxas always like to show you how fast their RC Cars can go. But they also like to add a little small print! This is the NEW Traxxas Maxx Slash. Can it really do 70+ MPH?
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[@Blehme]

After watching ThunderRC absolutely decimate one of these and it still limps away after breaking the ramp, I'm interested to see... I don't like Traxxas much myself... But apparently this thing is a "tank" so call me skeptical! My wife is though, so this will give her more artillery!

[@earlyriser438]

That Arrma is so cool. I'm glad to get tickets for something like that, wish me luck! Glad it helps you out too.

[@jamesclark4]

Raise the rear thats all u had to do

[@beerforyourhorses3812]

Phil is my daddy.

[@tepidwheelsRC]

I wish box speeds said “I dunno 🤷‍♂️ go drive it find out”

[@Johnnyeatsitall]

I actually just sold mine 3 days ago and bought a new mojave 😂 i just can't even look in the direction of traxxas at this point.

[@joonyoungie]

No, their proprietary battery packs and connectors are obviously the biggest joke in RC

[@spike--]

🤣🤣🤣🤦

[@demoths]

Yup. I'm not a fan of spektrum trying to do the same either, but at least the EC/IC/XT stuff is cross compatible

[@turokforever007]

Cut open some used T plugs what you find is very poor contact

[@spike--]

@@turokforever007 🍼

[@OCTEXRC]

It's around $950 in Canadian dollars, but they decided to put their crappy servos on it. At that price point, I would've at least expected their high-end servos in the Maxx Slash, but nope. Cmon Traxxas, step your game up 😂

[@turokforever007]

T is at its peak Spend more on advertising to sucker people in.

[@fencer39]

Reckon Traxxas are preparing legal papers for you after this !

[@Casitascrawlers]

From what I’ve seen their sensor that you can buy to track the speed etc. that Traxxas makes shows speeds that are faster then they really are I don’t have it so it’s hard to say but their have been multiple posts proving it doesn’t show the correct speed.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

He’s using talbot music now!😅

[@Shellzwick]

I was thinking that

[@lavaboy2811]

😅 Tomley who's this pleb 😅

[@TomleyRC]

I downloaded the song in 2021… were you even using Epedemic Sound back then 😅

[@EJ-74]

Stalker Stalker 😂

[@EJ-74]

Kev harassing poor Phill again 😂🤣 JK

[@paulus842000]

tomley is always honest with his reviews, theres no heat sink or fans on the motor, traxxas could of put those on seeing the price of the truck. Ive got the Arrma Mojave 4s and for the price I find it way better value for the money

[@alldat2006]

I literally live right across the street from Traxxas in McKinney, Tx, most of us prefer Arrma!

[@Prolly_tyler]

I live bout 45 minutes from it, i go anytime i can, love that place

[@Casitascrawlers]

It’s absolutely ridiculous the games Traxxas plays & no RC is perfect but for $1000 dollars it fricken better be pretty close! I just ran my Mojave 6s & it’s not perfect but it is a Beast & I think still the king in it’s class.

[@Turtlefry]

I live in the US, own a Maxx Slash and after watching this video I needed to test something. I called two minutes before the posting of this comment and asked support; "I own a maxx slash and would like to go 70+ and from what your docs say, I need a pinion that isn't on your website. How do I get to the speod on the box?" The guy that answered puts me on hold for about 30 seconds, comes back and tells me "there are "maybe" third party options out there, you'll have to check. Is there anything else I can help with today?" To be fair Traxxas support has always been good to me, answered the phones, even shipped out free replacements (cheep ones but still) because their website was wrong, so I ordered the wrong part. I'm not sure what to do with this experience but I honestly doesn't make me want to buy other product from them, not to even consider their premium pricetag.

[@emersonb5764]

Sounds about right. I quit buying traxxas a while back. Not really any reason to any more. They aren’t the only game in town for good bashers any more. My traxxas trucks didn’t become durable till after half the parts were replaced with RPM anyway. Not the case with my arrmas and associated. Every brand has some weak point but with traxxas it seemed to be every piece. Lol

[@Turtlefry]

@@emersonb5764 I just got a Mojave 6s two weeks ago. It isn't worlds better than the MS but it is as good if not better in many categories. More to the point, it was $100 less.

[@boduke9428]

​@@Turtlefryit jumps and definitely lands better. Mine does at least. All around handling on anything besides pavement is much better on the Arrma.

[@spenn2007]

You basically purchased 700.00 USD worth of Koolaid LMAO. If you're a working individual you will get over it, in RC you win some you lose some.

[@iCancelFlights]

Traxxas was good back in the day. seems like nowadays its shit. i got rid of all my traxxas RC cars. a lot better quality option in the market for the money.

[@muskokamike127]

14:25 that roof slide made my nuts retract a litto....lol.....after riding a motorcycle for 50+ years I know what sliding on pavement does to stuff......I've got a flat spot on my knee from that....

[@SevilKoops]

Class action against Traxxas for their speed listings. They are so lawsuit happy it's just following their example. 🤑

[@LethalJizzle]

I will always hate them for suing HPI for putting a rubber strip on the lip of the radio box to keep water out. Traxxas claimed they patented this simple idea and nearly killed HPI who were never the same after that.

[@robwiljas]

@@LethalJizzle Damn I never heard about that.

[@V8chump]

I think the asterisk saying “with optional gearing” covers their bases

[@CanadianRC96]

​@@robwiljas they also tried to sue arrma out of the game. Thankfully horizon bought Hobbico and saved Axial and Arrma

[@sauliluolajan-mikkola620]

@v8chump ”Optional” is a funny way of spelling ”aftermarket”. :)

[@sedrickwalz4138]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Traxxas is the Apple of the rc world

[@kenmastersmaster]

A lot of people have said that. Do you want a cookie?

[@Cars_crazy29]

Just Traxxas being Traxxas, dont want to start a debate, but its like apple vs android 🤣

[@tyman657]

Yeah depending on how you look at things I’d say traxxas is I phone lol always promising the best and giving you a pile of 💩🚽

[@marxnex71]

Getting on your perch followed by the fart sound made me genuinely lol. 😂👌

[@ThatDude7788]

Traxxas is overated/stuplidly expensive

[@rctd3260]

And lots of people still buy their products. Just their way of making money. Even though it is ridiculously expensive

[@calcifiedbonecollector3222]

​@@rctd3260 I freaking love Traxxas! Just like my iPhone 🎉 Haters gonna hate!

[@The_RC_Guru]

They are nowadays.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah.. the world as a whole is stupidly expensive. Traxxas are up certainly not the cheapest out there

[@jalopadonk2.015]

I gotta say though, used rc marketwise , the pacific northwest of the US is pretty cheap compared to the last 3 years

[@user-hs8nf9ni4q]

Traxxas is ajoke❌ Joke is a traxxas✅

[@woutervanwijk4369]

Would have been a joke if it was even remotely funny

[@user-hs8nf9ni4q]

@@woutervanwijk4369 yeah you are right i got a slash the normal 4x4 lcg one and for it to be fun and reliavle i needed to spend 600€ of upgrade plus a 6scombo , a new servo and controller. Now it rips heavenly but dayum 1500€ for a great slash 😩😂

[@GarcBomber]

Traxxass must be having a hard time selling this POS poor excuse for a short course truck 😜 I appreciate you for being honest

[@slaphead2965]

MAXX SLASH? ...part of my morning routine! 🤭

[@kolten808]

Working at a hobby shop, I really dislike working on all Xmaxx /Maxx models, good for business though 🍻

[@aaronskartveit9376]

Yea you are right my granite blx said 50+ on the box. I’ve gotten 56 as my top speed no upgrades

[@infantry9903]

I have the same truck and in my opinion it's the absolute best truck you can get for the price. Only upgrades I did is metal input gears in the diff and rpm control arms. Thing is bullet proof now.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes.. I’ve got over box speed on most of my Arrmas.

[@kenmastersmaster]

​@@infantry9903so metal diffs and rpm arms brings the price to $400. You could have bought an mt8

[@infantry9903]

@kenmastersmaster not full metal diffs, just the input gear. Still has the plastic crown gears. I have the mt8 along with a shit ton of other rc planes, trucks and boats. U can own more then one idk if you knew that.

[@kenmastersmaster]

@@infantry9903 if you had a bunch of rc trucks you would never say the granite is the best, that just proves you don't own anything good, let alone an mt8 🤷

[@nunocarneiro464]

Big bucks for big crap 😂🤣 typical Traxxas They stopped being good a long time ago, all the competition eats them for breakfast, some for half the price tag

[@Shellzwick]

Traxxas is equivalent to apple in almost every way. It’s a money pit just to get to my standard of what I look for in a basher

[@calcifiedbonecollector3222]

Weird they're number one just like apple! People who can't afford the good stuff never gonna know😂🎉

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, they are a bit like Apple. Although I’m more of an Apple fan than a Traxxas one lol

[@Shellzwick]

@@TomleyRC DOJ already came for apple for their tactics . Traxxas could definitely be next cause they are doing the same thing that caused apple to have multiple lawsuits

[@Shellzwick]

@@calcifiedbonecollector3222 you trying to say I can’t afford it ? Cause if so you’re wrong . Can’t automatically assume people can’t afford traxxas . It’s called being financially conscious.

[@robwiljas]

@@calcifiedbonecollector3222 Can't afford it? I own five, and more expensive brands. Traxxas and Apple are what they are because of marketing, not because they're better.

[@rcfools]

Never owned a Traxxas. Something about that company and their products I don't like.

[@smeefbeef367]

Keep it that way 😂

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

Traxxas has been on the downhill for years. Now all they produce is overpriced plastic on wheels. I can’t stand behind a company that up charges all while cutting corners to save a few bucks. Quite a shame

[@kenmastersmaster]

I'm sure business is booming though

[@pwd1134]

I'd love to see you response to any of the reviews for the Arma Mojave 4S then 😂.

[@MissMuffin-qc8fc]

Where is the diffrence to the other brands. Alu does not work on a basher. It's been proofen times and times again.

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

@@MissMuffin-qc8fc didn’t say the other brands are all that different. Traxxas is by the far the worst out of the group and that is why I hate on them the most.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Dont know what drew me to watch this video in particular, but I’m enjoying it Tomley! Hope you’ve been well! I love that you call it with Traxxas how it is! Oh wait, are we even “allowed” to say their name!? According to their lawyers, we “are not” but according to the world, we are. Glad the Traxxas ferries haven’t tried to attack your channel yet! Anyways, good on you for showing how silly they are. That’s a lot of money for that thing…. 💯⚓️

[@CharlieJohnston-qp7qm]

Traxxas is overrated and most have several weak points and almost every one is overpriced as eggs in the US😂

[@RadioControlGuitarist]

This statement can be made for quite a few other companies as well, to be fair..

[@CharlieJohnston-qp7qm]

Can’t argue there 🤷‍♂️

[@commandbrawler9348]

everything is overrated and has weak points in the us of a

[@Hunkaluv75]

I was just telling my wife the other day that we pay so much effing money for eggs here in the United States. Screw those chickens!

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah agree with all points… lots of things are over priced

[@dingledisco]

The slash 4x4 could barely cope with 3s. New slash, let's shove 6s through it! 😁👍

[@fstrazzera1]

Traxxas vehicles are fine, yet their belligerent bully marketing is simply intolerable. They arrogantly keep forcing unrealistic upgrades on us that should easily be stock. I mean how many crap servos (and escs)can they possibly make and install to insure your vehicle will underperform and fail. Granted this was somewhat common in rtrs but most manufacturers have addressed this issue amongst a long list of others, but not Crapxas. Nope they just keep on shoveling shit, and spend more time and money doing so, rather than focusing on being the “best” they could be.

[@NotGavin]

I agree, i own a few vehicles from them and they all work great and are durable. They really just need to work on the marketing like you said.

[@klausknudsen106]

Well regards to the claimed speeds, i am pretty sure that Team Corally also hits the claimed speeds the most of the time, well that's what i experience. Thanks for the video.

[@OmarGreeneotraPedroVerde]

Traxxas put that same POS servo in the Maxx. It has plastic/nylon internals and lasted exactly two sessions for me before I put in a proper servo and a better servo saver . The Maxx is not quite a expensive as the Maxx Slash but damn near. Hell, the Chinese put better servo's in their $150.00 rigs! WTF?

[@TomleyRC]

I was really shocked when I saw it was plastic/nylon gears

[@AVERAGEJOERC]

Ive had the stock servo in my max for over a year.. its slow af and im about to fit a 10th scale servo but.. it hasn't died yet 🤷

[@OmarGreeneotraPedroVerde]

@@AVERAGEJOERC Question is yours the Wide Maxx? That is the one I have. Again, my servo cratered very early. I also have ancient original nylon/plastic servos on my T-Maxx that have worked fine. Traxxas mysteries. LOL.

[@AVERAGEJOERC]

@@OmarGreeneotraPedroVerde ya its the v2.. i have a video on my channel sending it pretty big.. still has the stock servo..

[@dingledisco]

I'm pretty sure traxxas servos have a countdown timer.

[@mitsuman5555]

I knew you’d be the one to give the top speed issues with this truck the attention they deserve. Thank you.

[@greenbell9836]

Lost interest when the almost $1000 price was brought up. Then you said it has plastic gears.... nope arrma for life. Traxxas needs to close up shop

[@allicesmashes]

I nearly fell off the loo with that price 😂

[@alanlocklear4951]

I'll stick with the redcat vigilant $860usd 1/5th scale and the thing is a tank already has almost everything hopped up

[@69jonhill]

Buy a Mojave 6s, and with the money you save, take the wife away for a weekend. That way, she doesn't divorce you for spending too much on RC cars. 😂

[@kenmastersmaster]

Arrma is also all plastic Mt8 is on sale everywhere for $350

[@pwd1134]

So we're just rounding $699 up to $1,000 like it's normal? It's not almost $1,000. It's quite literally $699. Arrma's closest competitive vehicle, the Mojave 6s, is $629. This is exactly par for the course.

[@billnetwork-qs8cu]

That clicking would drive me up the wall

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

Great video Traxxas will say you struggled to 70 as you did not use the non existent traxxas pinion

[@johnseaton1031]

For that money i'd expect it to do that speed without buying any extra parts...rip off

[@billybobjoebroski]

The beginning 😂 click click click

[@sigilpin7582]

That noise thought you gonna get the hammer out 😂😂

[@dreams2reality410]

It amazes me that so many rc companies get away with these wild speed claims. Whatever happened to false advertising. The led grow light industry is exactly like the rc industry. I will stick to my arrma rigs. Thanks, but no thanks, Traxass.

[@adrianking6309]

Not exactly wild claims when it hit stock speeds as it said on the box no issues.

[@user-fe6lh6me1c]

You can also put the wheelie bar upside down to help stop the front lifting.

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

That's a really great idea to make it a drag setup.

[@venex3rs318]

I like how I'd just watched the bandit video this morning then this brand new video pops up this afternoon.

[@andyp6699]

had the same problem. A 4-6mm drill on the front of the bonnet worked for me. 6 holes stopped the parachuting.

[@AdamDay1979]

I got mine last week shes not fast, in my opinion shes a 4s truck handles nice, i got 37mph on 4s and 46 on 6s on short grass, so maybe a bit more on the road, i like the truck but costs way too much.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, it’s expensive for sure!

[@Frankredline]

I just like how brutally honest Tomley is

[@rustafar_2354]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "Capable" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robg3836]

Take the body off the cage and clip the cage back on the car won’t get parachute effect still have rollover protection

[@RandyandCyndi]

Thank you Phill you and Kevin Talbot are the reason I got into rc’s and I love it looking forward to more content thank you

[@beaujenkins2739]

Yeah I’ve got a slash ultimate, always gets hot and shuts off even with a motor heat sink and esc fan. Has been very durable though I’ll give it that

[@boduke9428]

This truck is great on flat pavement under 50 mph. On other surfaces it's crap. It's handling is crap on grass, it's not good on dirt and the suspension sucks everywhere. If you want this truck but haven't bought it i recommend a 6s or 4s Mojave instead. You'll save money and have a better handling, better jumping, better landing, faster(6s, 4s is about the same) truck. This truck should be called the Traxxas at least it's tough. That's the only decent thing about it. If durable is all you care about then you'll love it. Folks wanting to do RC stuff who've drove a good sct will be disappointed.

[@GholpianArmyRCchannel]

Had a few Traxxas cars that are difficult to get to advertised speed, but was very happy to get my stock X0-1 to 105mph, all I did was tighten the rear shock collars all the way down

[@tammyforbes2101]

No cause if you read the fine print it will say something like “with our extra gearing and larger power pack it can achieve x amount of speed” That’s its max speed with top gearing and larger battery!

[@The_RC_Guru]

I’ve bought traxxas over 20yrs…. But the last 10 I’ve bought barely any because of the proprietary attempts and the prices so high compared to what’s proven to be other better quality and priced companies. This looks great for about $550. I’ve held one in hand. Not for over $700.

[@EXTREMERC416]

My rustler was boiling hot on stock gearing. Would overhead on stock gearing. 42MPH stock on flat ground.

[@hooptiej]

thats why they come out of the box nose down, otherwise it will just parachute on 4s.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic ride and review, Phil!!! 😃 I wonder if that's why the front suspension was sooo low... It should help with the flying tendencies. 🤔 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, it was certainly too low really. Especially if you are going to take it off road

[@turak6009]

Dry cutting vent holes on the front fenders that will prevent it from parachuting

[@turak6009]

Not big ones just small ones....I did it my 2wd torment/ruckus after it kept doing and it stopped....even in headwinds ...acts like down force at same time without hindering performance

[@fastlanephotos.]

Melted my motor down after one use. Had it for one whole day. Lol. New truck, new batteries. Bone stock and the motor failed. Traxxas is sending me a new motor and ESC. So far I’m not too happy with them.

[@JasonGunn418]

Nothing that traxxas ever made matches the speed they say. After you connect batteries to it it has no warranty. Not even the X01, it us unstable, spins out and doesn't even come close to Arrma road cars, unless you put a brick on the front of it. The electronics will burn out in less than 6 months if your running it. Traxxas sell great looking JONK!!!!!

[@runpuppyfpv5744]

Good review Mr tomley honesty is way better than blowing smoke !

[@RC-4-LIFE]

All plastic parts for $700 ($946 in the UK) and it can’t do anything close to 70mph(with Traxxas gears)! Why would anyone buy this SCT that can’t drive like an SCT when both the 4s and 6s Mojave’s are available for less money? Traxx-Ass is run by Suits not true RC enthusiasts! All for the money grab!

[@user-ud5xw8ox8g]

Yes! Traxxas is for the kids and the power of belief. Traxxas also has a habit of stealing other brands designs and then suing them for it. Only in Texas.

[@failsworth655]

I really want a large RC trophy truck like the 1/7 ARRMA Mojave or a Traxxas would be fine too I guess. They're my favorite to watch. Your little panel van is actually kinda rad.

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

That clicking on the shocks is a major design flaw with the Max Slash. I noticed it when I was looking at it in my local store. They all do it. As for the gearing, i'm sat on that perch next to you mate. How can they claim something when they can't back it up when they don't sell the bits required? Surely Trading Standards should be showing an interest? How do they get away with it?

[@simonescalici5302]

yes, yes they are. but... they make some great cars and my local hobby shop has all the spares and rpm bits on the shelf for cheap. i have a few of their cars and i love them. fun and fixable easy and cheap. they are the GM of rc

[@jaymyers9899]

That’s a special raffle ! Thanks Phil your awesome dude !

[@jimbailey1337]

I've always stopped short of buying a traxxass just simply down to having to mess around with the battery connectors or buy into their battery system.

[@speedgears1236]

Great video Tomely. I always enjoy your speed runs. I also have the BLX Senton. It will be a great rc for the winner. Im a traxxas fan boy. I have a fleet of Traxxas cars from multiply nitro 4tecs, xmaxxs, tmaxx and slashes to name a few. thanks for the video.

[@TomleyRC]

It’s fine to be a Fanboy… as long as you don’t shout to much at others who don’t like stuff you like haha

[@blakebickel8117]

That's crazy I remember doing 75 with original chassis slash on 3s years ago 2wd

[@jdnic1]

Try lowering the front suspension back a bit for speed runs to prevent it from lifting off a bit on all cars that have that issue. Vut not too much

[@shyancole2490]

The pin popping out of the Hub on the front suspension seems to be a pretty common flaw

[@jameswright5572]

At that price gonna be a 6s Mojave aa my choice.

[@vernranger3928]

When I bough my Maxx slash the suspension adjustments were loose which caused that clicking noise

[@familyrc777]

As much as I LIKE Traxxas cars, I think you ARE being completely fair and are sharing and handling the Traxxas claims the right way. All companies should be held accountable for their claims. Especially when it’s used to promote / sell a product. Kudos to you and great video! Cheers my friend and keep it up!

[@TheDudeRc]

I upset Traxxas last month when I got mine. I got 60 stock out of it but that 70 took an Arrma pinion gear. I pointed it out to Traxxas and they didnt wanna talk to me. lol Also takes a weight in the nose to keep the thing down. Its good to 65ish but parachutes after that. I took the body off and it did 75 with ease but I felt that was cheating. Thanks for the great videos Phil!

[@mossyhollow3732]

The parachute effect is a constant annoyance with the 1/10th scale. I guess Traxxas kept that feature.

[@kenmastersmaster]

This is more a 1/8 by dimensions

[@normcleod360]

The brakes are actually more effective if you keep it upright

[@BlueDually4x4]

Haven't been a fan of theirs for a long time, but plastic geared servos in something this expensive and fast is quite simply an insult to the hobby. Same with their BS battery plugs.

[@johnnyhaberfield721]

I remember those shocks,twas the year of the Queens Silver Jubilee.Well done Trax ass for the commerative shock absorber set.Lol.✌️

[@albertduckett8591]

so much arrma hate why cant people admit that yes, traxxas are compromised in many ways, but they make some tough fast cars

[@Kodi5204]

Sorry but that price is way overkill

[@KiloWattRC]

Traxxax is smart they provide a easily layout gear chart that noobs can even understand. And best of all for them they claim no liability for 70mph as they do not provide or make the gearing for thoes speeds. This is cool in a way because Traxxas is acknowledging that is ok for custormers to run aftermarket parts.

[@K11RC]

I came here to say Traxxas is the worst rc company in the game. Sure they bring new people to the hobby their unwillingness to work with the RC community is ridiculous.

[@spike--]

🤦

[@Anton2004]

Meanwhile they’re doing things other rc car companies should be doing, but aren’t…

[@tm5123]

Maybe the stock damper settings coulda worked for the speed stuff, being nosedown with some higher rake angle keeping the wind from getting below it as easy(obviously still lifts the nose, but having less spring assistance). I wonder if the Traxxas testing grounds are in 50% vacuum with a slight decline + wind from the rear. What I do find a bit funny is, if they don't manfacture their own pinions for this, they probably use non traxxas pinions as their testing facilitiies as well 🤣 It does feel a bit odd with a VERY OEM company, not providing the parts. Its like Apple would suddenly not have a charger for some phone, but would accept an offbrand "super charger" etc. Not that getting a non traxxas pinion is much of a issue, but it does seem a bit funny they dont produce one, they could repackage someone elses and put a Traxxas premium on it, easy money.

[@aladinsane5771]

Is easy money making on a sinking ship perhaps ? Will it last past 65 seconds during the bash ?

[@coryjamesc]

The Biggest thing I dont like about Traxxas and them being like Apple, being Proprietary. One of the Fun things about the hobby is being able to make your Car your own. Thats why The other Brands make Standard size steering servos and use Standard type Battery Plugs, so People Have choices. The Average person who is just getting a car for the first time Has to buy all Taxxas stuff to get going. And After 5 mins, they will need the upgraded Garbage Traxxas steering servo, or adaptor to buy a good servo.. They make cool cars, but are dropping the ball in that department.

[@RC.Break.Build.Repeat]

Silly traxxas 😂

[@aaronbyrd8428]

You are not boring me. I found that tid bit of info helpful. Thankyou Mr.Tomley! Hello from Arkansas, USA!!

[@tepidwheelsRC]

Thought twice about entering the raffle I thought senton spares would be rarer than the tears of a newborn unicorn but I found them almost immediately

[@Pablo668]

Nice review Phil. Over all it looks like a pretty good truck. Probably overpriced as most Traxxas stuff is, but should do what it is meant to do. I already have a Slash though....

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, certainly overpriced. I think the Arrma Mojave is better for the money. I’ll cover than in the next video

[@boduke9428]

It really doesn't tho. It was in its element here. On anything besides pavement it's bad. The suspension works like a small cheap Amazon car. It bottoms out from accelerating and braking, much less jumps. It doesn't do sct stuff good at all.

[@garystroker]

Great video. I love that you test out Traxxas products and give them an honest review. I just bought an XRT based on your review. Keep up the good work pal. Keep the manufacturers honest.

[@TimothyHostetler-jd6bn]

I never had a Traxxas or arrma before but I must say that Traxxas RC really looks a lot nicer

[@Ronnaferd]

That Top Gun clip got me 😂😂

[@suffolksliderRC]

HOW MUCH….for that P.O.S with plastic gears ?! 🤣😂 yeah righto…good luck Traxxas is all I can say 🤦🏼‍♂️ Before you pulled out the Senton Phil my thought’s were “give me a Senton any day” rather than this junk ! For £759 here in the UK you can buy an FTX DR8 that’ll easily do 60mph (you proved it) and a Team Associated Pro4 SC10 and still have £100 left to spare on upgrades etc !!! Yes they won’t do 70mph without serious mods but who cares when you’ve got twice the fun anyway 😝😎👌🏻

[@gazzap6664]

Understand that you are not a fan of Traxxas, have to say overall this looks like a grid truck to me, I think it's horribly expensive though and looking at the new Mojave 4s I would 100% be saving my 300 quid and buying one of those instead at 449 (no stock anywhere right now though). Good video as always.

[@austinrhubarb]

Exactly. I'm also waiting for the new Mojave. Why would anyone choose this overpriced Traxxas instead?

[@gazzap6664]

@@austinrhubarb well i wouldnt for sure. I have a Big Rock 3s and its a great, solid performing truck thats super durable so i trust arrma is great value for money. I think after quite a spell of no stock the Mojave is due emd of April in most reputable places.

[@markburgess4528]

£800 notes and it's all plastic lol

[@RcSteve46]

Would love to see that squash van!

[@shyancole2490]

If you adjust the rear suspension higher in the front suspension lower it should help it from parachuting at high speeds quite a bit and as far as the gear mesh system they have I tried using their suggested slots on the Udi because the pinion mesh is the same way you have them stupid little pins that have to be put into a certain hole well I just took my pins out and did the mesh by ear and eyes

[@stuartr8356]

Not very special for the price. I started 8 years ago with a Slash 2wd brushless which was super tough & went on to get a TRX4 & UDR & thought Traxxas were unstoppable. I sold my Slash as a Senton 3s kicked it & haven't been tempted by Traxxas since. Losi & Arrma seem to have the edge now, especially Losi for the innovation such as Promoto & RZR, both of which I have.

[@MegaGreattimes]

Good old traxxas more on its roof than its wheels ,