The best RC Car this year - but it has 1 big problem - Traxxas Maxx Slash Tested

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[@KevinTalbotTV]

Win a NEW Maxx Slash - raffall.com/356850/enter-raffle-to-win-traxxas-maxx-slash-green-hosted-by-kevin-talbot

[@Its-Jboy]

Hey Kev, try Bezgar I have owned who for 2 years and it’s only broken 1 time

[@BobbyS-dg3zl]

I might enter agian

[@TheRealBustinOne]

That Polaris rzr will run on 4s. Makes it almost to fast😂

[@Cpt-Pugwash14]

Kev needs a Kraken Vesla gas !!!

[@13dadd13]

Kev do me a solid and check your wheels for cracking. It has been a noticeable flaw. Mine cracked bad, and your buddy Tomley (Phil) noticed cracking in his as well.

[@Editing_Master_Masterpiece]

100 likes and i will buy a traxxes x maxx If I get 400 likes I will buy traxxes slash also

[@RDEnduro]

Peer pressure peer pressure peer pressure hehe

[@Wazaarbazaar]

First learn how to type the right words / make / model

[@oiuhev]

Cringyyyy 😊 are u getting a discount or something if u do get 100 likes??

[@user-kj7nw4zg1y]

​@@oiuhev no way it's just a bot or someone looking for attention

[@mikehoncho4472]

Do it

[@henrywood5462]

This is like the best reviews ever. He tested the speed, durability, electronics, drove it in sand, mud, grass, dirt, water, and a skatepark

[@heathabercrombie1039]

Some people is team traxxas NO MATTER WHAT!! I guess you messed the part where the car just died! There would be no video if he didn’t have another.

[@JackT-es5be]

@@heathabercrombie1039 i think it died from luck probably

[@kaciosaraiva8573]

😮

[@WowoodogPlays]

I am happy to see this on the channel. That faulty esc is not good though, traxxas needs to fix that.

[@allanritchie1539]

Yeah, had that happen twice on my Erevo, you have to send it back with the motor to get it sorted, too much down time, you get it back it lasts three runs then it goes again. Time to fit another esc, sorted.😊😊😊

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Only $700 for the car so who's gong to care about a faulty speed controller 😮

[@allanritchie1539]

I've had cheap esc's that will outlast them hands down for reliability. They should be better since they are branded by Traxxas. Poor show Traxxas.

[@johnk8510]

@@allanritchie1539 I agree, at this point I don't even run the Traxxas esc, I pull it out and run a hobbywing. Sell the Traxxas stuff as new take offs

[@heathabercrombie1039]

@@johnk8510 at that point why buy it. That’s the heart of Rc car. For 700 I would think 5 mins of fun should go back to the store for a refund and NEVER BUY traxxas again. That’s me tho.

[@RustybeltRC]

2:37 KEV!!!! That Charger output does work. But you left the switch on high output. Switch it back and both ports will work again.

[@ryandonoghue1703]

Dang good eye. I have this charger and didn't notice he had high output on.

[@RustybeltRC]

@@ryandonoghue1703Judging by him putting a like in my comment, I’d guess he took my advice. Savvy?

[@asmakugor8494]

I think it would like 💕 to

[@frofrobikelife2516]

1000 like ill get the maxx slash

[@hiddengemsjarvistaylor6418]

2000 likes buy me one lol ?

[@mrzou1375]

Lapa laik

[@salmonVeysey]

3000 likes he’ll buy me one too

[@hiddengemsjarvistaylor6418]

Lol

[@LieutenantSimonRiley141]

Lmao still no max Slash

[@katokidd]

I'm impressed, didn't see the body fly off one time. Finally Traxxas got it right on the mount system

[@cloudpandarism2627]

feels like EVERYTHING you show on your channel is what NOT to do with your RC car🤪

[@dspencer8827]

😃

[@user-sexualrhinoceros]

yepp hahaha. nobody should drive as hard as kev with their rc’s unless you don’t care about it

[@elmoz71ls15]

I think of it as cheap R&D...He breaks expensive stuff so I don't have to and entertaining in the process.

[@ianb.2871]

Perfectly timed drop for much needed midweek lunchtime entertainment 😊

[@MrRodney215]

Can watch your videos forever. Throws rc off the side of the mountain: Oh no what happened!?!?!? 😂😂😂😂

[@andyb9994]

Great review, everyone is complaining about the speed, how it jumps, how it handles, and basically complaining about everything, I like it and no truck is perfect in every category... great run 💯👍👍

[@KevinTalbotTV]

some people are just never happy and always find the negatives things in life.

[@markd4926]

@@KevinTalbotTV 💯

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

​@@KevinTalbotTVWhile true, that is still a crap truck for $700 for the reasons listed.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

@@BeardRubEnjoyer thats your opinion, so just dont buy it. for those that think its worth 700 they can buy it, everyone happy

[@thathobbyguy6135]

Have you driven one? ​@@BeardRubEnjoyer

[@Beatplanz]

Kevin is the one that keeps traxxas not going broke

[@Blakeyrobinson858]

11:01 i love how it sounds like actual car tire scrapes

[@RC-4-LIFE]

I really enjoy your videos Kev!! Of course we’re all not gonna agree with everything. I disagree with the video headline that this is the best RC of the year. Maybe most durable. But for $700 you get a plastic geared servo, short shocks that aren’t the right size and overpriced wheels that have no grip. It doesn’t drive very well as far as an SCT should. Still thanks for the entertainment factor! You really do know how to test these trucks for their breaking point! Even if it breaks in 5 minutes!

[@rcfools]

Agreed. Overpriced.

[@bobbarker4601]

I was interested in this car!! But after seeing the first one die so quick! It's too much for what you get!

[@rcfools]

@@bobbarker4601 The transmitters look cheap and nasty too. As does most of the other electrics.

[@rustler08]

Please show me a factory 6S SCT that will handle this sort of abuse. Thanks

[@RC-4-LIFE]

@@rustler08 a brick is pretty durable too but it’s not gonna drive very good now is it?! It’s not a basher! It’s a drivers kind of truck that doesn’t handle the way it should compared to cheaper trucks with quality parts.

[@BobbyS-dg3zl]

Kev I went to redvin the over day and I saw Jason 😮🎉🎉🎉

[@GTiR23]

Who?

[@nick937]

Out of every single video I have watched. That is the only vehicle that I have watched survive the abuse. 100% well built for a bash truck is unreal

[@BigDaddyKai620]

Stick a piece of foam from the parts in-between the shock tower and it will stop it from over compressing. It works wonders for my slash. I never broke a bumper again.

[@KTMCollin120]

Kevin is my favorite RC KZbinr. He gives me a lot of entertainment.

[@kevinclark5110]

Your charger is switched to “high output” which is only one side. Hit the black switch in the middle and you’ll be good to go brother! Btw I freaking love your videos brother, I appreciate your skills and business advice is on point! Keep doing what you’re doing bud!!

[@RusselRC]

The MAXX Slash is a true marvel of engineering. The fact that it is completely waterproof is amazing! Just like every video, thanks for entertaining us Kev!

[@jordancoleman2402]

Especially that ESC! Wowsers! 💩

[@Backupplan94]

Can’t wait for the XRT-U video! I just got one last week and I’m loving it! I drove the absolute crap out of a 2WD slash when I was a kid years ago. Most dependable rc car I ever had.

[@johannesb.1658]

Nice Video keV 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JoeJ523]

The Traxxas dual charger has a switch so you can charge fast on just one or slower with both of them charging

[@Zimblake]

HOWZIT Kevin, my name is Blake Samson from GMBN (Global Mountain Bike Network) youtube channel. Wondering if you wanted to go head to head a MTB vs RC jump off with me. Thanks for your time dude. love your channel. Blake

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Hey man, maybe in the future, I have something similar planned with Sam already so gotta get that done 1st

[@rcjabroniyup4959]

Ohhh shit

[@Vladle2099]

Traxxas should have a free exchange at stores when it comes to escs doing that on a new vehicle.

[@benthreadgate5190]

Traxxas in a nutshell innit? Not bad fun when the electronics don't poo their pants in the first 2 minutes.

[@FarmerFpv]

Kevin I just learned something new with the Losi Promoto MX. If you tilt the receiver forward a little bit on the mount just twist it so the left top corner is facing forward. basically leaning at a forward angle the throttle will not cut when hitting the big jumps at the skate park. You lean it forward enough just to trick it into thinking it's still not past its wheelie tipping point. It works like a charm. We learned this while we were racing them and jumping them at the amain hobby race track. You put it on offroad mode it works best.

[@austinkaye648]

the left side of the charger doesnt work when it is put into high output mode! put it back in normal mode and it will work

[@kennybaker2476]

Hey kev do you think you can test out the new proboat shredy jet boat very scale

[@byronconstable2972]

I think the Maxxis slash is awesome and the durability test (Talbot test) is proof enough for me to say buy one keep up the awesome work kev

[@heathabercrombie1039]

Really broke 2 mins. Watch this video again. That was 1400$ as 2 cars. Traxxas should be ashamed.

[@MagnifiedGiant]

@@heathabercrombie1039 What percentage of maxx slash ESC's have been defective compared to any other RC truck?

[@NotGavin]

Extremely impressive! I just feel like Traxxas needs to work on their prices a bit. Great video Kev!!

[@emmachristine1618]

Nice video kev boom!!!!!!!

[@winksley1981]

Durable? Esc didn't last 5 minutes!! Feel like if this was any other brand you would be slagging them off like you did with FTX for reversed gyro. If you wont say I will.....thats not good enough Traxxas!

[@MagnifiedGiant]

Any brand can have a defective ESC. Just saying. Yes Traxxas should make better electronics. My esc in the maxx slash has been fine but I am putting in a Max8 ESC (if it ever arrives!) anyways.

[@pewterngold]

You obviously didn’t watch the entire video. The ESC was defective. It happens. That’s why there’s warranties. If you weren’t a hater, you would’ve seen that Talbot beat the living shit out the Slash and it didn’t break. Get a clue kid.

[@truerc]

The original comment might be valid if this was several videos of different new maxx slashes. Otherwise it just shows poor judgment.

[@rc-daily]

Did you not hear them talking about it when it happened?

[@hugoferrao8921]

Agreed

[@Green_is]

Man I love your videos. You are the reason why I have a slash.

[@robbinichols275]

I always come home from school and hope you posted a video it just makes me look forward to the day

[@JohnDoe-ks6zm]

You need to make a R.C. line/company with the slogan talbot tough...

[@nutsnbolts4601]

I think this is the only major KZbinr that replies to his subscribers and interacts with his community very well done I must say and so many others do not why I do not support their channels or even bother watching others🎉

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Hey man, I try to read most comments and respond to some, the more viewers you get though the harder it becomes.

[@BIGLIFTDODGE]

Hey Kevin. Watch the traxxas video, and within the first 20 seconds, you will see what's missing in the front suspension. (Lower shock mounts and springs for xmaxx)

[@The-Warm-voice1359]

When you hear this music.le le le le leee know that danger is coming 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LarryBaynum-jw8og]

I love the wind when you're RC cars. I'll watch your movies watching you. Tear up the full. Will of cars all the time. I spend most of my time watching your video. You have awesome videos. I love you to watch you. Tear them🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂 cars up.

[@bcochener]

That dirt trail before the skate park was the perfect terrain! But that skate bowl looked pretty fun too.

[@Not_Logiebear64]

Loving the drone shots

[@RCMK_X_SMITHMASTER]

Great review of the Traxxas Maxx Slash! Your detailed testing really highlights its strengths and that one big issue. I must say, the moment it flew off was truly impressive! 🚗💨 Thanks for the thorough review!

[@jasonwestevans7292]

The good old vids thanks kev

[@SweatyHanes]

Dead esc on day one is wild no matter the price.

[@andydemeo2437]

Dude, that thing is crazy tough. Awesome video.

[@bo7amood404]

The channel needs more 5th scale baja 😂

[@BillysRC]

Love how he just has another one

[@Lou-T-Fisk]

I love the green I have a green and black arrma granite and senton

[@tuffy3637]

Kev, you are almost at 2.8million, I was here since 1.4million

[@chriswykes6390]

But you have to buy two just in case one packs up in 5 minutes 😂

[@rcplaytime]

i like it but the esc is concerning 😟 love the dukes of hazard 2 wheel driving, that udr though is gorgeous 😀👍👍👍👍

[@jimmyleeannance]

Oh it's Christmas everyday always makes me laugh when getting new RC cars in a new box is always a Christmas present

[@heathabercrombie1039]

With the first one tearing up and I was new to the hobby if that happened to me, I wouldn’t probably play anymore nor by Traxxas again

[@AmbutchiTheBulkedAmbulance]

I recently modified a GOLDLOK Dragster With A RC Circuit.

[@NLRACING164]

It looks like you have that charger set to high output. If you flip the switch in the middle it will power both. Please respond if works or not! Good luck!

[@richardsquires1785]

Its not the same now u moved, mainland friends ans test zones were much better to watch

[@XxlargemanxX]

Thank you for putting the truth out there, traxxas can't even get their boats to float, let alone anything right with electronics.

[@heathabercrombie1039]

Sooo true

[@DreadEnder]

Now you can really test the difference between trophy truck and short course truck with two of the same scale and even same make.

[@danielnguyen5902]

Love the traxxas slash always been my favorite rc car since it came out loving traxxas making the max version!

[@billynomates920]

3:06 my buddy failed his driving test but since you have to carry on anyway, when the examiner asked him what that sign meant he said: dunno? the moon is wearing his seatbelt? 😆🤣

[@LukasHirt-qn2sf]

the flashing red is called a critical error on the Traxxas esc. It happened a lot on Traxxas escs. They can break if the ESC got overheated and the components inside the esc burn. It can also be if you pour water on it.

[@rbotgam3z675]

He says it had one big problem, it didnt break😂

[@pewterngold]

When it comes to RC cars, Talbot is like Sid from Toy Story ☠️

[@jean-clauderyheul4630]

Kevin when you gonna test a , X-Rider Flamingo 1/8 2.4G 2WD RC Car Electric Tricycle RTR Model

[@Yaperdabber]

I got a slash 4x4 cause of you thanks for all the great videos

[@joemamaobama.]

I love watching kevs vids

[@liambennett3257]

Kevin is that bald and bankrupts brother mate 😂

[@InfernalAIM-]

I remember watching Kev’s videos when he was at 423k now he’s at 2M

[@redjackhammer]

the maxx slash is my DREAM rc car, because of it being part slash, (which i own.) and part maxx. making it strong

[@bobyjones2103]

The one thing I don't like about the slash is all the debri gets inside, with trucks like the stampede or xmax or summit you don't have that issue

[@patderuytter8784]

Never seen rc car on 2 wheels like that b4, awsome! Go find some dunes & stay outa the rock patch, it's way more fun when u can drive 15min without it tipping over from hitting rocks. U will single handedly keep parts stores in business with all the kids following u attempting to go to the moon also. Just not back! ... next vid!❤❤

[@jordanrasmussen9499]

Crazy I’ve had better luck with Traxxas electronics than I have with Arrma electronics

[@OBS4ever16]

Who noticed the old intro! (If you read this kev, keep this style intro, it's awesome!)

[@Hungrybird474]

Oh yeah bro . Sweet . I spray them down and use a powerful blower , but not too powerful . I was using the air compressor which is more surgical blowing , lol . I was doing yard work one day and had a craftsman blower with the big battery and used it after spraying some silicone oil and it dries so nice and …dry . Seems like it keeps it fresh looking . The wheel to center area and the fin on the Kraton 1/8 even looks new with scratches . Everyone knows this already probably .

[@Dirk_072]

Looks really strong but €800 for that is too much €600 seems more reasonable😅

[@BASHERSUNITED]

Yeah I went ahead and got one regardless of what people were saying about it. Looked cool to me. Big fast slash. Win.

[@BobbyS-dg3zl]

Love the vid Kev ❤❤❤❤

[@tylerking27]

AMAZING how durable that thing is!!

[@Ufo2__energy_freedom]

Alex kowaliuk here, where are the 8th scale onroad cars the xol isnt street bashabl the arrmas are amazing but not really onroad race cars. I dont believe any company makes a good 8th scale onroad car to the same level as their bashers or racers. Am i wrong because iv been looking for one for two years.

[@stopdroningon8901]

What happened to the blue 1? Did you send it back did you contact traxxas?

[@Lando-fd5vo]

If you want them both to charge at the same time, you have to flip the switch that’s in the center then it won’t charge both

[@ericparker7783]

That thing took some SERIOUS abuse man! Great vid, looking forward to the next

[@Juggalohachetman]

Another great video Kev you are the definition of RC hobbies thank you

[@ryxn7897]

Been a supporter for a good few years now Kev, great to see how far you have come highly deserved 💪

[@tuffy3637]

What a coincidence, tomley usually doesn't get treated nicely by Traxxas while you do, but this time, the tables have turned

[@jarredargabright7989]

Kev The black switch on your traxxas charger was switched to max charge.Put it to the left side and it will charge both batteries again 😂

[@m2cracing168]

Been waiting for you to bash this one!!! what a tough little truck!! SLS SERIES shock caps coming soon!! Thanks for putting it to the test for the world!!

[@JakeHuttel]

Dear kev I love watching all your vids even at the age of 26 I have a couple cars of my own ! I have a hpi e savage and so cheap eBay jobbys! I was in to rc heavily as a kid as my grandad loved it and was great for me as every time they broke he would fix them ! I have no clue of how to fix/upgrade it I live in the bath/Bristol area and all the local hobby shops won’t touch it I was wondering if you could help would love to see it going again a lot of happy memories!:) love your work dude you have the best job in the world!!🤌🤟

[@jarrodnewby5304]

You should put the same kind of upgrade on the track/in the X max and you need to test, which is the king of RC cars

[@Pro76455]

Kev the blue max slash is not dead its just overheated i have it by my slash too

[@ocularcavity8412]

My launch day UDR got the red light of death after a couple years and it turns out sometimes it isn't REALLY dead but when it throws an error code and Traxxas programs them to shut down and only they can disable the error codes

[@Cars_are_gut]

a legend onec said: 'no one outside means no speed limit!'

[@Brettamiss]

Kevin you should get the Traxxas modified

[@Homedog_]

Love your honest reviews Kevin..not a big fan of Traxxas, this happened to me out of the box with a Rustler years ago; it took sending it back twice/4 months total before it would work at all.

[@TheDudeRc]

LOVE IT! I have been waiting so long for you to put one through its paces! Ive had mine since day one and LOVE it. I just cant kill it. Shame about the first ones ESC. Wonder what happened?

[@bigbird19780]

on the traxxas charger flip that black switch back to the left and both sides will charge if nobody has already said that

[@Pablo668]

That was awesome Kev. I think Traxxas have made a fundamentally good platform with this design. I'd be interested in one if I didn't already have an OG Slash. Dang the Isle of Man is pretty. If you haven't already, Take a trip on the local train and film it. Curious to see.

[@joseCalderon1976]

Damn. That thing sure too a beating. I don't think that the Mojave EXB would have survived that TBH 😂

[@MrGoat73]

What an amazing location & the truck looks a blast! As long as the ESC holds up...... I'm assuming Traxxas will replace the dead one?