LATEST Version Traxxas X-Maxx 8s RC Car

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[@KevinTalbotTV]

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[@HunterPowell-o6b]

Hey dude can you do a remote control Lego boat video

[@THERCDOCTOR]

Teach me your ways ?

[@RcBlazer-Racer]

I love your channel, can you do the Arrma Typhon 6S TLR Tuned? If you haven’t yet :) Edit: I didn’t know the other guy has a typhon! 😂😂

[@JonasGrunwald-lk5ey]

I love your videos

[@paparoosta6378]

You should try the older tires on the new X Maxx then see if will bicycle 😊

[@sheiladavis2304]

I gotta say, I'm not impressed with the gears. It like pot metal. When you pay $1500 for an RC you expect something as cheap and easy as the gears to be decent quality. Most people can't drop $1500 and right away spend a whole bunch more on upgrading. If that's the case you're better off buying used for half price and upgrading it. IMO

[@volvo09]

Yeah, they should include better gears. It's not like the transmission is weak, so they don't need to be weak to protect the car, they're just being cheap.

[@hughjanus5518]

This is what I did. Batteries charger and X-maxx for 750.

[@fiercetatsu6782]

They use powdered metal and it’s super weird that traxxas of all companies is the one cutting such costs

[@volvo09]

@@fiercetatsu6782 powdered metal doesn't have to be weak, lots of cordless tools use powdered metal parts, even tools that are rough like impacts. Something about the process Traxxas uses is certainly weak though.

[@Bonitacreekrcs]

Those gears are made of the finest grade chinesium😂

[@harisjaved1379]

lol that servo!! That dang 2$ servo man!!! It suck’s that they give you that servo on a 1k unit. Embarrassing.

[@Virgin4lyfe420]

Love Traxxas but they really have the worst servos

[@V8chump]

It’s not too too bad while you’re moving. Definitely not the best but you can still turn pretty hard on pavement

[@twisterzman]

Best thing I've done for the servo is the e revo spring on the servo saver. Game changer

[@cornek6095]

I have been driving Traxxas cars for 10 years now since I was 15 years old never broken/needed a bigger or better servo. For me it's fine.

[@tuffy3637]

Traxxas be like: Build a car with a good platform good motor, good esc, chuck in a cheap plastic geared servo

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Traxxas still taking the p1ss. The XMaxx version 5 and yet it still has monkey metal gears and toy grade servo.

[@diytypeofguy6502]

Right up to version 5 and still trash gears & servo 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sheiladavis2304]

Kinda wild seeing Mitchell all grown up. Makes me realize just how long I've been watching you. 😅

[@lukem5065]

I bought an xmaxx after finding this channel 3.5 years ago after being out of RC probably for 15 years, still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it (and now I have a few more too), thanks Kev!

[@MarcLewis-do9jm]

X-Maxx looks like brilliant fun but I wouldn’t buy one, not new anyway. £1000 for something that strips its gears first run out of the box? No thanks! COME ON TRAXXAS, THAT’S UNACCEPTABLE!

[@Drew.Pugh.Barney.Mcgrew]

I bought a fiesta st150 off my mate for a grand. That puts things into perspective.

[@GoodNameTbh]

He was off-roading with the street/speed gearing and it says on the box not to do that, I’ve had a x maxx for like 3-4 years, stock gears worked the whole time until about last year when I put a way bigger motor on it

[@rcplayground7]

That's not the only weak point, it's definitely not worth it and overrated

[@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj]

Kev is on the “how many times can I make a video about the same car” challenge

[@KevinTalbotTV]

and as long as you are watching and im having fun ill keep making more, thanks for the view

[@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj]

Not watching for any amount of time

[@Havokbots]

Ive watched all of them and they’re all entertaining, you can always go and watch something else if you don’t like it

[@KevinTalbotTV]

dont matter, as long as you click and comment all is good, thanks for the views

[@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj]

1 view and comment don’t mean nothing for a channel with millions of subs lol

[@TheSiebrowse]

"Clunge Sponge" 🤣🤣🤣. Brilliant

[@bigboihobbys4870]

Thought he said that 😂😂😂

[@paulgaines3391]

Anyone who hates Kevin or doesn’t like him I would question if they are a good person or not. How could you not like these kinds of videos? Cheers Kev!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

They just pretend to hate but still watch all the videos 😂 jellies

[@someguyprobably]

Probably the comments he leaves, going on other creators videos to be a troll, acting like a child generally.

[@Ace-dh5lz]

Monkey Metal is diabolical work LMAO

[@rgb_goblin6226]

how many xmaxxes does a man need? Kevin: "yes"

[@KevinTalbotTV]

all of them!

[@BWTodd]

​@@KevinTalbotTVsome would say... Everyday.

[@BWTodd]

I just realized, they said x-maxx and not x-mas lol but whatever :)

[@Prohibited014]

I hate seeing garbage left in nature areas. Anytime my friends and myself go camping, we make a point to pick up any trash we come across. Leave it better than when you arrived.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

uk is too far gone so many people do it the battle is lost

[@Prohibited014]

@@KevinTalbotTV shame, hopefully the fact you called it out will help at least one person think twice before littering. Great video btw. That Xmaxx moon walk was epic.

[@matthewszn7257]

ITS CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY!!

[@robertward5047]

It's not if you have to buy the stuff yourself. No matter how rich you are. It's "Buy myself something new every day!!" But that doesn't sound as cool.

[@naptime43x]

@@robertward5047 sometimes wonder how many he buys himself vs sponsors or companies just sending them to review, in which case it is basically Christmas

[@cd-pu5uv]

Those TLR Typhons are tough as hell. I switched mine over to speedruns but I wanna get another and do Kraton arms and bigger wheels for bashing.

[@ferdis7]

Assuming you still have the Xmaxxs' going back to Gen 1, would be cool to see a side by side of actual improvements they've made along the way.

[@harlyquin]

i dont get it, you didnt seem to be really giving it a hard time and the gears let go pretty quick, did traxxas test this before releasing it to the public? i have a friend with an older xmaxx and he also goes through stock gears and aftermarket gears once every couple of runs, how is this the best rc car?

[@Nelson.ViewsZ]

Mitchell is always game. An RC TROLLEY BUILD .....with 8s maybe??

[@LarryBaynum-jw8og]

I love the way you give them trucks. Hell, but you give them the maximum? I like the wind I love the wind one of those bad boys.

[@Pingching2]

Always smile when I see the ‘Kevin Talbot uploaded -‘ notification comes up on my phone. Can’t wait to enjoy the video! ❤ We actually just today had an Xmaxx posted to us, the things awesome! Gonna need some more 4s lipos 😂

[@robertthomas9716]

The more i watch traxxas videos the better i feel about going with arrma...

[@mondrider994]

Looove that 360 camera view on the xmaxx

[@cryptotechcode7110]

Love the shots with the insta360 or whatever it is attached to the xmaxx. Really neat looking.

[@DynoDaPlayer]

Man my childhood right here

[@volvo09]

I wish skate parks were as common when I was a kid, I would have a blast. I lived with my RC car, I was constantly using it.

[@AmannBhatti]

i cant believe you can make a rc car xmaxx a drone, best rc car in my opinion, Very nice video.

[@itsamk18-ish]

Why would they make a v5 and not upgrade the gears? 🙄 I had that issue with the savage flux, that thing was a beast but the diff gears broke everytime i turned it on. Atleast traxxas has a lot of aftermarket support and you can fix where they slack but dang come on traxxas the xmaxx is a $1,200 truck it should be a tank out the box

[@andyguyuk1]

@@itsamk18-ish and another 6-700 doll hairs for what we have to pay in the UK at least!!

[@itsamk18-ish]

@@andyguyuk1 yeah that’s insane. Idk, if it says 8s on the box i feel like it should handle being ripped on 8s otherwise it should say 6s on the box. He hadn’t even started to really bash it before the gears turned into smooshed playdoh. I’m waiting to hear back about a v3 for 500 with a fried servo and possibly a smoked esc, but figure 500 was a good price cause i was just going to rip both of those out anyway. At brand new pricing though it’s just kinda insane they wouldn’t atleast get away from those crap sintered gears. The belted tires are cool i guess but don’t really mean anything if you can’t put power to them without after market gears. Traxxas tough BABY!

[@Thedownloader13]

One of my favorite videos I love when everybody gets together❤❤❤❤

[@SOMNIOHM]

_Still convinced that the XRT is the better all around RC vehicle! Especially once you start doing modifications!_

[@KevinTalbotTV]

the best is whichever puts the biggest smile on your face

[@jodihisted7479]

i like my new x maxx the best

[@larryjepson9924]

​@@KevinTalbotTV or which one lasts the longest as far as durability

[@Obob_MTB]

@@KevinTalbotTVthat’s true

[@JayCrash450]

@@larryjepson9924They’re basically the same car. You can break either fairly easily with enough effort…

[@JPBashed]

Love the tree bashing I was crying. Fair play to max.

[@BobbyS-dg3zl]

I’ve been waiting for this vid LETS GOOOO 🎉

[@nolanmtndewreview]

I love how the bench is looking 👍 looks really organized and cleaned up

[@zahkbruh]

Perfect time to watch! (Getting ready for my 9-5)

[@mickaelb.5552]

Kev i like your great work, you are the best rc shwocase in youtube. when do we build a brand of rc car? The Traxxas is definitely the best machine to endure all the abuse possible in skate parks and elsewhere. You have proven it multiple times. Now with all your knowledge, let's create an RC brand together. You've already built a monster truck, and your skills in the world of aviation are simply magical. Keep up your work in any case you are the best. Develop new challenges!!!

[@BadBoyV1]

Good to see a Xmax on the channel again 👍

[@AuroraProject08]

Not a fanboy either way, but Arrma gears last longer than 6 minutes...

[@KevinTalbotTV]

diffs dont and they are the worst to fix, and expensive

[@AuroraProject08]

@@KevinTalbotTV very true!

[@booknoteswisdom6799]

I like the soundtrack @ 13:10 ish. Thanks for the instructions, looking at a used one. Good Times! BNW.

[@Pablo668]

Nice work Kev. That Xmaxx orgy sure was er...intimate. I don't know if there is another RC truck that quite makes the same sound the Xmaxx does when it hits something. Doof!

[@strexttp]

Most i like jumps😂

[@SleekHobbies88]

The latest version and it should be even better, what the tires you mean electronics blow, durability is cool when it snows in winter time where I'm at it's snaps so easily

[@sheiladavis2304]

Kev I can't believe Traxxas is putting out a new version so fast! Traxxas used to take the longest in between versions with the Xmaxx the past few years they've become the quickest. Hello and good morning from Canada.

[@boduke9428]

It's not really much new. Different tires and BOLD NEW COLORS. Most companies wouldn't refer to such minor changes as a new version.

[@parker1ray]

I believe those are wheelie bars! Not for beginners, but some of the most experienced racers have them on the back of the race cars to prevent wheelies which do tons of damage and prevent inexperienced people from winning races!

[@tomtomlin3408]

Years ago I saw a motorized golf caddy that followed you around the course, moved when you moved and stopped when you stopped. Great idea for an r/c cart...

[@fife_01]

There are 2 types of skatepark users: 1 Skater 2 RC car enjoyer (amazing video btw)

[@m2cracing168]

You give the phrase "walk in the park" a whole new meaning!! what a fun day!! Thanks for posting!!!

[@matthewoquendo2936]

7:46 Kevin be like Oh! 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍 sugar!

[@Its_MrMcG]

Yessss kev let’s goooooo. Thank you for taking a picture with my son at the nationals hopefully I’ll see you at herts track soon! 🎉

[@gmnj5435]

Xmaxx bashing will never be beat.

[@dylanwhite6539]

Really, 54/15? I’m shocked they went down to that when the xrt comes with 50/20. Then again it doesn’t matter, they’re always gonna break. They really need to make the machined gears stock.

[@Andries.Buskenz]

We need more savage xl 5.9 content. Save the nitros!! Still arguably the most fun truck ever made.

[@craigjones7111]

Sorry but if I'm paying top dollar for a car I expect it to have top components. Not cheap crap gears.

[@Improvise_Adapt_0vercome]

Absolutely boss! Yessir.. 🫡

[@steveblackbird]

Nearly 6 years with my X-Maxx 8s. Still my Favourite RC. Close second, my XRT. Brilliant fun.

[@shelly6482]

Oh another X-Maxx 😕

[@rileynoble6164]

Awesome video idea you should make an FPV RC car and drive it in a lake and drive on the bottom

[@peterpizzurro9410]

I'll wait for version 10. Hopefully they'll have it figured out by then.

[@lilr7646]

Hey kev love the vids i still watch the vids from like 4-5 yrs ago love the content mate keep It up 👍👍

[@user-mu5xn3pf2i]

I open KZbin AND ITS KEV FIRST VIDEO!! LETS GOOOOO RIGHT BEFORE WORK!! YESSSS 🎉🎉 Come on KZbin notify me faster!!!

[@coygtrc]

🤔 Are there any skaters in skatepark(s) or do they leave immediately when they see Traxxas and other RC stuff ? 🤔 Seems a nice basher (obviously), those belted tires are a nice upgrade. Unfortunately out of my reach 😅🤝

[@KevinTalbotTV]

🤔 maybe we go in school time when they are all in school, or choose bad weather when skaters don't want to play, or maybe we go to one location and if there are skaters we go somewhere else 🤔🤔

[@coygtrc]

@@KevinTalbotTV Now, that sounds obvious 🤔😅🤝

[@RawstreamRC]

Some nice changes from the previous iteration there, well done to Traxxas ❤❤ Great video as always Kevin, very informative! 👍🏻

[@Crazyhorseracing461]

Got to love that Chineseum metal

[@SnarkyRC]

Nope.

[@JPBashed]

Best truck in the world but doesn’t last 5 seconds out the box!

[@TheDudeRc]

Always a good day when i get to see a Kev video!

[@BeamClipsYT]

watching kev just gets me more hyped about hopefully getting a mini maxx for christmas !

[@Basherqueen]

AWESOME Sessions as always! I wish they would change the gears to something decent. 😘😘

[@Florida5thscale]

Primal dragster with big bore engine?

[@antoniusvanegmond290]

Hey Kevin I bought the new xmaxx 8s that your showing now. I absolutely love it and having a blast. I had the same problem you did and stripped the gears the same day. I replaced the gears with ones from Hot Racing and have not had a problem. I am also able to get it on two wheels, but it takes a little bit, I think you're right about it being the servo. Thanks for your videos love them. Keep on bashing

[@JesseB187]

Does the latest version come with 2085x stock, yet? If not, I'd wager that's what's limiting it from doing same-side 2-wheelage. I was able to easily do it once upgrading, even with belted sledgehammer tires.

[@ch-vs3fw]

Another fun one Kev, thanks! Also, come on Traxasses, put some better gears in your flagship machine!

[@JacobH-p1b]

Nice one Kev keep it up and how’s the Isle of Man

[@Skythe4th]

Waking up at two a new Kev video is always going to make it a good day 😊

[@BadBoyV1]

Funny that you said you don't see people leaving rubbish in the isle of man, i was literally looking at google pics when you said it of the skate parks in isle of man and someone has posted pics of one of them covered in rubbish lol

[@KevinTalbotTV]

nowhere is 100% litter free but its very rare to see litter here

[@oscarlamb5980]

I have a traxxas mini max v2 and even with the stock plastic spur, when I’ve put it in one tighter than recommended it still has some play in the gears. The motor never overheats and its lasted a good 6 months now

[@soothan86]

Awesome video Kev can’t wait to see the upgrades and how it handles

[@markcole6475]

One would have thought being the 5th version of XMaxx , Traxxas would have used steel gears by now!

[@trashpandapi9905]

12:02 So that's how new x-maxx bashers are made😂

[@user-sk1qv2gn5v]

I love watching the waves of sand the paddle tires make

[@morbid176]

I have the x maxx ultimate,my first traxxas,i love it

[@Mr_gold1234]

If I’m having a bad day you your videos make me happy you the best rc person on youtube

[@klausknudsen106]

So the only change from v4 to v5 is the tires, witch you end up changing anyways, not much of an update.

[@u4ia_fubar_75]

I think companies make the RC's just for kevin😆

[@stonedpanda6903]

at 17:53 it look like max used his mind to flip the xmax lol

[@gravey07]

Re the tyres: Less top speed, Kelvin.

[@volvo09]

Yeah the ballooning tires act like taller gearing at high speed

[@JkDSnake]

Kev, What if you bind the new X-Maxx and the previous version X-Maxx to the same radio and race yourself at the same time?

[@raymondcbaker30]

Lol😅 finny, but it won't work that way

[@michaeldeering798]

That spektrum motor coming apart was awesome to see

[@pandasareasain486]

hey Kevin been here since 300k I'm so happy to see you grow

[@OldeSchoolRcUk]

George of the jungle. “Watch out for that tree” 😂

[@goomtoob8714]

yep want to see a rc tow tug for the kart

[@AuroraProject08]

Would you recommend the RPM arms or stick with stock ones?

[@GrahamWilson-f3x]

3:26 he didn’t say bye bye traxxas warranty!

[@StepanHula]

Same idea… missing it…. What’s up @Kev?

[@nic.25]

They should also update their radio for the cars.

[@byteme11]

Camera underneath. Very impressive!

[@TheGeezzer]

In case any kids are wondering, "monkey metal" is zinc Zn! Cheapest crappiest metal used in industry. Easy to form but wears easily, unable to weld it, being brittle-ish and snaps under torsion, its not very strong. So....zinc will do the job, just don't ask too much of it!

[@dylanwhite6539]

I personally had bad luck with GDS and pretty much all mod 1 gears. GPM mod 1.5 that’s a pinion style spur gear and full sized 3rd support bearing is my go to option. I have that in my xrt with a max5 5690 combo and it rips.

[@Jackizz]

My day has just got a lot better since kev uploaded ❤

[@imsatanscott]

Yup Traxxas got me again. Had to sell my old one to afford the new $1700 (with tax and shipping) toy and like you, broke it right out of the box first run. Gears and servo are still the same garbage as the old ones. Also, I don't like the belted tires. It's more stable but less fun.

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

Yyeeeeeaaaahhhh you got a better one with belted tires yeah. Man I love it when you say ooooohhh it’s Christmas everyday you got me saying it too. Hey Kevin I drove my new maxx slash it’s smooth as hell and fast too. Faster then a sledge and it’s a good basher it more durable then a sledge and handles better then a sledge. But I still love my sledge

[@camilohernandez17]

I think the metals stripped because you're not supposed to bash with high speed gearing, It is only for high speed runs. The stock gearing is good for bashing.

[@christophercosentino-r5b]

Kevin it's been a long time brother haven't watched your video glad to see you again

[@brothertax]

Banger of an episode, Kev!

[@muskokamike127]

14:16 Here where I live we have a park, they list everything you have when you go in, and check you on the way out. If you don't have it all, you get a major fine. They also don't allow glass containers. So any tins, cans, plastic bags or containers, you MUST bring em out with you. I smoke, so when I'm out on my motorcycle or hiking, I'll at least bury the butt.

[@aoshi30]

Darn. I need those shades man.. your pearlie whites are blinding me 😎😉