New Traxxas Sledge RTR How Is The Quality Control Of this Rc Out The Box ? First Run !

[@cmalt-z7171]

Watched alot of unboxings and this is the first one that told me to check the tire glue.

[@oliverruelas1562]

I didn’t understand soldering completely. I Can now say I fully grasp it. Thank you.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@SpeedSyko]

Earl, I was picking mine up today. All Traxxas tires come without enough glue! I’m glad you pointed that out. I apologize for missing some of your videos, insanely busy lately. You are The Godfather of rc and always appreciate your help. All my gen aces puff Quik, I don’t buy those anymore.

[@Art-zs6sl]

That was a great example of tite mesh. And a first look as well. Thanks for your effort

[@joeyfiend7864]

Earl you're like that cool mechanic uncle that's Hella informative that can whip up anything 🤘🏾💪🏾

[@khrisyeet8022]

Earl seeing the Sledge for the first time "It's a lot smaller than I thought." Me.: "That's what she said!" LOL

[@earlmoorhead5555]

😳😂😂

[@edformationbaumer4959]

Good job. This video is why I watch your videos. I always learn something.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

I really appreciate you taking the time to show us novices how to adjust our RC cars before we go out bashing them. 😎 💯

[@mbahadig99]

I like the blue anodised color 💙

[@C_J_Edit_z]

I am so glad you got the sledge!!!! I was waiting for your honest review 😁I think it looks great and is some good competition for some of arrmas trucks great video!!!!🤩🔥!!!!!

[@Pswans509]

Your bench overhead videos always kick ass!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@NgGavin]

Thanks for the honest review Earl, I've seen others and they don't tell the full story probably because they got the car for free from Traxxas.

[@SmithRCStudios]

Hello. Great vid. I like your neighbors just standing there watching lol 😂. And thanks for the shout. Enjoy the parts. Cheers

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 appreciate that 💯🔥🔥

[@D_nuggz]

Great video! I'm new to the RC world. And actually don't even have one yet. But I thi k the sledge will be my first buy. Then work my way up to the big boys. XRT, XMAXX, KRATON.

[@joshwilson7486]

Man I want a sledge so bad.. but now since my grandfather died all my spare cash is goin to my grandmother to help her since she lost his monthly check.. sucks but gotta do what I gotta do right.. any ways can't wait to see what' ya to it Earl. I'm sure it will be a beast when ur done and done right..

[@John-cd7xo]

Thanks for the review!

[@soundmindtv2911]

It’s been a minefield avoiding all the Sledge videos 😂 This should be fun. Just seems like everything coming out is so high-priced these days. Thanks for your insight!

[@carstoniu]

higher then high.... im gonna need a sponsor soon lol im hopinh my LHS will take me on

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes way to expensive for what we are getting 👍👍

[@never-stock-rc2968]

Haha mine field no doubt!! But earls channel is the mine I'd rather step on than anyone else's that lie about the RC's when Earl does not candy coat anything!!!

[@V8chump]

Back in the day an ‘84 rc10 cost $300… equates to about $820 today… so proportionally you’re getting more bang for your buck than ever before even with these expensive fireteams and sledges, but yea hard pill to swallow when you just look at the price tag 😭😅

[@EXTREMERC416]

@@V8chump it depends. At that time everything was new and were high quality at the time. Tekno for example is extremly expensive because the quality control and quality of the parts are higher than the normal RTR’s. The fireteam should have been around 650$ similar to the mojave. The sledge its traxxas pricing like ussual.

[@filipinomixer]

Good QC Earl now i know what to check when i get an rc car

[@johngantner9314]

Alright Congratulations Mr. Earl! Cool RC. I finally recvd Rival Mt 8 last friday. thats a fun rc an a heck of a deal for the price

[@robertrodriguez5558]

Great ride. Speaking of Traxxas ESCs, I recently sent the one outta my V1 Maxx back to Traxxas for the 4th time. Red lights of ☠️ every time! Sledge looks awesome! Can’t wait til they hit the shelves!

[@BarstoneRC]

We both posted a video on this car the same day lol. Nice buddy

[@davethomas165]

Thanks for the honest review, btw love the tip about the Rubber band on the plyers!!!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@joseCalderon1976]

I've never had QC with all the new Traxxas vehicles I have bough so far. Cool new toy

[@Bluecuban71]

I've been waiting for you to get the Sledge . Some flaws out the box ( SMH 🤔🤨) can't wait till you put it to a real run ! Great video

[@EXTREMERC416]

Traxxas quality control is usually better than arrma.

[@spike--]

@@EXTREMERC416 🤯

[@soundmindtv2911]

So, with that design, I guess you’re pretty much stuck with the gear ratio they send you? Not much room at all to adjust. The suspension does look really smooth! Looking forward to seeing if it’s gonna be a nose-diver, haha, was thinking the same after that jump, “fire team 2.0” 🙈

[@robsrcinsanity1220]

Thanks for showing the soldering bit 👍🏻

[@ryand5665]

Finally… the review I’ve been waiting for! I have been a big fan ever since I watched your fire team review. Thanks earl

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@garyjordan3121]

Great video Earl, thanks for the input, I always wait to buy the final version looks like they need a version 2 already.

[@truerc]

Thanks for the upload and the sequels to come. Trust your opinion more than most because you own such a wide variety and you try to be fair.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@garymitchell9152]

Earl you should vent them tires to help with pizza cuts. Great video

[@Johnwick-ed7vo]

I have mistreated some lipos in the past and they puffed on me , no surprise lol but I have yet to have that brand fail on me yet, though I treat them better now I must say, even had a really nice chl brick puffed on me with care taken. I trust the pack u put in there today

[@gonzodetroitify]

Awesome Earl and I know the mesh is set with that set pin TRAXXAS like to use like on their x maxx ✅😎 so think the motor comes out and u place the pin in the correlating pinion hole 👊🏿

[@whatsintheboxx]

Hey cool you finally got the sledge. Mine is coming next Tuesday. About a month before it’s release in germany. Great video 👍👍👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice steering servo really need to be faster 💯💯

[@whatsintheboxx]

@@earlmoorhead5555 any idea what servo to put in ?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Anything better I’ll probably do a servox servo

[@darrellwright3105]

Hey Earl, not a 100% sure but I wonder if there is a pin that has setting on the bottom of the motor that you can place in different slots to accommodate different pinion sizes. Kind of like a preset for traxxas. If so I would remove it and adjust to your liking 👍. Can't wait to see how it turns out from an unbiased opinion. Great video!

[@rcguygarage]

WOW!! I can hear the disappointment

[@michaelmacisco2566]

Have one of these on order was already not keen on the servo speed but all this has me rethinking my purchase. A servo Taxes will have this at over $900 easy then of it has these issues and Amains id not be thrilled. May cancel and see if they make running changes. Also wondering how durable the bulk heads will be.

[@stuckintrees4796]

Hey Earl. DO RC just posted a video about that battery situation. I guess you remove the latch from the battery tray and use straps. Then any battery will fit.👍

[@frfrank5862]

Any chance of a chart, bashing and or speed run comparison of the latest 1/8 Truggies between Kaiju EXT, Arrma Kraton, Team Corally Punisher XTR and Traxxas Sledge.

[@frfrank5862]

I'm leaning toward the Kaiju EXT cuz of the price over the other Truggies, Belted tires, the esc/motor combo , adjustable wheelie bar, and body design/colors Just not digging the T- Plug connector and the issuee with the rear turn knuckles, but both are a easy fix for $$. And I believe has solved the turn knuckle issue??? Also T-bone racing makes a black only front bumper that will fit the EXT.

[@bill9248]

Thanks for the video Earl. Bummer about the slow servo. Excited to see how this one holds up

[@charlieclaridge8317]

Enjoy that car man

[@jessekormick3796]

Dang good eyes 👀 on that tire!👍👌

[@blkboirc9834]

I will wait a little bit before I get into one. like the video

[@illhairacing3543]

Great video Earl I had a feeling you were gonna get it soon definitely wish you could see more of the green

[@michaelvankirk3576]

Great video Earl hopefully you see the same number of people as the last video on this one 🤣💯👊

[@mikejurnak0324]

I've been waiting for this one thanks for the look and explanation 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@rcguygarage]

If you pop those Jen's Ace packs with a pin you can let the air out then they'll fit. Just make sure you're filming it and you have a fire extinguisher with welding gloves 😂🤣

[@BELIZEPLAYER]

This guy 😏😏🫣🫣

[@rcguygarage]

@@BELIZEPLAYER it's all good

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes lmao 😂 I want to it’s killing me not to 🤪😂😂

[@henryfoster3212]

Now are rc I love it look 😍good 👍😋😍

[@samoanpride753]

Nice rig but we all know you will make it awesome! Great video boss! 😎🤙

[@sativame400]

Thx for sharing

[@humblebeast7232]

Great job on the content and very informative as always brother...great looking rig 😎🔥💪🤙

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@UDRC85]

Very nice big brother. You answered my initial questions this truck. Looking guests to your first bash video. 👊🏾

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@SpeedSyko]

Thanks for showing this. So far I’m not impressed. But once you get it fixed up we can re evaluate. Your Awesome, thank you for showing us this car in detail. It really does help! 👍💯

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@SpeedSyko]

@@earlmoorhead5555 Thank you Earl!

[@jacobhenson3952]

It uses a pin system like the Xmaxx does I think.. I wonder if the pins are in the wrong hole.

[@bucksrcs1583]

Looks pretty good to man can't wait untill I see u bash it and how it's performs. Great video buddy

[@DB-qm4jx]

Hey Earl I was looking to get one of these and I think I definitely still will after watching your video. But I didn’t put any money down on one just in case you had something to say about it. Lol funny now that you’re my go to guy for telling the truth and giving the inner mechanics and how are you think they will hold up or they do or don’t hold up. I’m gonna wait till a couple more of your videos on this particular car come out before I decide if I’m gonna buy it or not anymore. As far as the green color I agree I actually wanted a blue one but then I change my mind with the green because it looks so good in certain light conditions and I saw yours and you’re right it is a lot more black but I think that like it better with the green and black for me. Anyhow great video really appreciate it can’t wait to you do your teardown on it👍👍🤙

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Best way is to wait and see issues on a new rc drop 💯💯

[@DB-qm4jx]

@@earlmoorhead5555 absolutely! Just about too watch the vid you just dropped

[@rcguygarage]

Good cut edit on the insulator😜

[@earlmoorhead5555]

😱🤪🤪

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

I wonder if theres loctite on those metal to metal connections

[@gatorjackrc1853]

I was also going to say it does look like it has a drag break on, my rocket 4092 1650 KV has so much compression I thought it was on drag but it was not

[@gatorjackrc1853]

@near sighted time traveler now my hobbystar 1480 KV 4092 is smooth as butter and they look exactly the same though but there is a difference I can tell

[@adamdatson4646]

Be keen to see your thoughts on this truck in the future :) cool truck tho

[@Gazelle0078]

Hey earl, I’m about to start making KZbin videos. Do you use a desktop or a lap top to make and edit ? Also what software do you use ? I have an Apple Mac book pro lap top but idk if it will be strong enough. Also do u shoot at 1080 p or higher ? Thank you for your time

[@Paul0088]

looks like there is a fixed gear adapter to keep gear mesh correct, it can be removed.

[@BEASTMODERC]

I caught the goof up LOL when you first started soldering the ESC wire to the connector you forgot the cap for the connector lol. Nice video bro

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 👍

[@onemansvideos2134]

Theres a gear size selection under the motor like the maxx and xmaxx thats why you are struggling with the mesh you need to remove the motor and remove it...its that tiny hex by the motor screws

[@keeponrcnbrianmiles4207]

Great Vid, I am thinking of buying one, but I have not order the rc yet, I own 2 slashes Vxl and the ultimate. Should I wait on buying this rc ur opinion would be great…

[@nick_stag]

i already have my sledge. but i still watch to hear what earl has to say about it.

[@johnskender4386]

awesome rig for bashing but if you want to hit the track its going to need a new servo it seems. not a beginner rc for sure

[@Aussieknuckleheads]

the sledge looks good but hopefully it holds up. I know the front of the body gets caught up behind the bumper a bit & the anodizing isn't very good & fades pretty quickly

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Really fade quick 🤔

[@Joercgarage]

Hey earl yours does sound different and yeah it was that gears mesh I like the look of the rc but man that price is just a little to steep we will see how the market respond traxxxas is traxxas wonder if they will lower the price if the car doesn’t sell well🤷‍♂️

[@jonvoogd511]

I noticed in the Traxxas intro video that it diff's out big time so right off the bat you'll have to do some tuning on the diffs and definitely going to need some fans on the motor. I probably just stick with my e revo 2.0. Thanks for the unboxing and review!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Right 🤔

[@jonvoogd511]

@@earlmoorhead5555 Maybe it just needs a bigger/better set of wheels. What do I know, just sayin😗

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Maybe 🤔

[@gregory9157]

Great looking rc. I wish I had waited to buy the typhon. If i had not bought it, i would defenately have bought the sledge.

[@paulclancy2404]

Nah my typhon eats this for lunch , just truggify you typhon it will run laps around the sledge

[@gregory9157]

@@paulclancy2404 thank you for your opinion. 👍

[@KC_2112]

That thing was definitely whistling. I’d say the mesh is tight lol. Suspension looked pretty good for what you were doing with it. See if it bottoms out and chassis slaps over something a little bit bigger of a jump

[@ericbrooks1562]

Would like to see kill switch installations. 👍

[@t-low6484]

thanks for the honest feedback 👍 u the man my brotha

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@THEMASKEDMASTER]

✌🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿I haven’t watched much on this RC. Plenty of people talking about it though. I think you’re right. I was thinking the same. It does sound like it’s bound up & it isn’t freely rolling, kind of like it’s calibrated with a hill hold/break like in crawlers.

[@BarstoneRC]

Hahahahaha I guess this answers that question I had lol

[@adamj3606]

Traxxas is suppose to have some new glueing procedure. Works good🙄. I like the competition but prices continue to climb yet QC is terrible. Look forward to bash video!

[@wasa7]

Like the Fireteam I think I will give this one a miss ass well ☹️£750 and it needs stuff out of the box.

[@lifeofdave1237]

Wow that sound was terrible 😬 binding up hard on that gear mesh. Be good to see it run again once you tweaked it. Definitely needs a servo too . Thanks for the vid earl.

[@EZRider723]

How much are you selling your wire holders?? I really like the custom retaining system you put on the grips! :-P

[@earlmoorhead5555]

🤪🤪

[@islerenner]

Thanks man, this is great information!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 good to know what to look for 👍👍

[@petervenema9628]

Love the nee sledge looks 🤩 its my next car in line ✅

[@jimmygeorge3582]

EARL….check the drive cups,,they should have o ring inserts,,,some are missing,,,see the parts list,,,,,axles may pop out of drive cups..👈🇺🇸🚘

[@rcguygarage]

Are they still using a pin system underneath that motor mount?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Idk I’ll have to remove it to find out didn’t feel like it but it’s possible 💯

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Same price as a Fireteam. I'm impressed with the Traxxas innovation but I'm not sure they have nailed it. The Sledge was suppose to be the RC you didn't need to upgrade and required very little maintenance.. Seems more an RC you can't upgrade which could be an issue in the future, time will tell. I really like the clipless body and easy to open battery tray. Even the auto mesh system seemed like a good idea but if the motor mount moves so easily maybe it's a fail. For $800 t this stage I'd take the FT over the Sledge. Great review Earl.

[@nick_stag]

im sr vitavon n m2c will have us covered on that front bud.

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

@@nick_stag Addng extra required upgrades on top of $800. 😝🤪🤪

[@nick_stag]

Every rc needs modifyed. Nothing is perfect right out the box ever.. Some people arnt scared to mod there. Rcs. I understand why it annoys you that it needs further work, money, n time. But it is for sure the nature of the beast.. also for us freaks that just want to the most out of cars . you can't tell me a sledge with a 7075 cnc'ed motormount shining with castle 8s system isnt gonna be sick af. Is it ideal to speed more money no. But I do on virtually all my other rcs. Why wouldn't I do it on my sledge.

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

@@nick_stag I agree if you're that sort of person. Many just want to put a battery in, bash it, clean it (maybe) and leave it until the next bash. The Sledge was touted as that sort of RC, built tough so you can bash it and forget it. There doesn't look to be much room for aftermarket electronics, hence the original design intention behind the Sledge. I'm more than happy to hand over $800 because I want to add a Traxxas to my fleet and I was really hoping this would be worthy. I've yet to be convinced 😕

[@nick_stag]

@@TheflyingkiwiRC what ever you talking about the sledge be touted as. doesn't exist in the real world unfortantly. all rcs require matinace. some more so than others. the sledge is no different. i feel like you are putting 100% unrealistic expecttions on traxxas cause either because you on have the 800. or dont want to spend it if you do. witch i cant blame you for.

[@monsterrc1681]

Nice earl

[@cashmiller2999]

Been waiting in this one ☝🏼

[@chaddavis513RC]

Great review and honest info can't wait to see more!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@petermakeithappen8336]

I like the green it's monster energy drink like 👍

[@carlosvelazquez4649]

That winding noise would drive me crazy, I hope you can figure that out.

[@cyclonerc1625]

Looking forward to your thoughts after you put this badboy through it's paces. 🙏💯👍👊✌

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

Sounds like gear mesh is tight or crooked

[@marcgebeloff2036]

On my way to pick mine up too

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice 👍

[@deontay79ify]

Oh boy that gear mesh is tight

[@deontay79ify]

Yeah. Glad u fixed. I heard that ASAP like omg

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Right it’s so tight

[@turonewyley9858]

Been waiting on this!!!!

[@TTRC]

Great video. I think I like the sledge and it's good to see some competition for the kraton. Your bit on tyres was brilliant. They are never right, even the Arrma ones are the same. 👍👍👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes tire glueing need to be checked often 👍👍

[@Thomas-of7fv]

Nice !

[@meirdeaph]

Can putting a fan on the moter damage a cell on a battery if its not connected a certain way? Thanx

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Huh ?

[@kevinmagiera9157]

The mesh is fixed by pins like all other Traxxas, isn’t it? I think that’s the problem 🤔 what I don’t like is the fact you can not run a bigger motor! If it would be more flexible motorwise it could easy be the kraton killer 🥳

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@rcguygarage]

What's that? A new Traxxas Kraton?

[@Pow3rOut]

Way back when i was young the sledgehammer was the rc i wanted the most. Rc has come along way since then. Didn't get a sledgehammer, probably wont get a sledge either. If you spend 1000$ one should not have to upgrade\fix stuff right out the box imho.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 💯

[@rcguygarage]

It's even black/green JUST LIKE SLUDGE