Traxxas Mini Maxx DOUBLE Unboxing and Durability Test!

[@JCpNK]

My Maxx is my favorite RC made. Tough with plenty of power! I am disappointed that Traxxas put a junk pot metal driveline in something that they state on their own website is tough as nails and can handle a 3S system. I don’t see a problem with channels calling them out because it’s lying and being deceptive at best. When traxxas fixes this and makes a 3S version I will definitely be getting one

[@LifeOfBallen]

Yes I’m not making mine into 3s

[@K5_RC]

Agreed. The bare minimum Traxxas needs to do is rewrite their product page, which would be the most affordable way to cut the corner. But I believe they should upgrade the diffs, maybe include the center diff upgrade out of the box at no extra cost.. but that would be extremely expensive. I'd be perfectly fine with a page rewrite and apology to current owners.

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@K5_RC yea, I don’t feel they “owe” us anything but it’s not right of them claiming it can handle 3s. A rewrite would be perfect

[@K5_RC]

@@LifeOfBallen agreed 👍 seems like a fun truck aside from the whole 3S problem

[@WM84629]

So basically they work great on 2s how they’re suppose to be used 😂

[@LifeOfBallen]

Yes exactly!

[@anthonylim5120]

Sure... but their website states that their mini max diffs are "bomb proof" lmao

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@anthonylim5120 obviously they aren’t. I’m leaving mine 2s but we will be 3s swapping Byron’s soon

[@kennethmoore737]

If you want 3s buy the rustler 3s.... like come on lol

[@K5_RC]

Traxxas says they're "bomb proof" and "Even Velineon 3-cell LiPo power is no problem for Mini Maxx’s ultra-stout driveline." As well as something Tomley RC noticed: they claim the diffs use silicone gaskets, but they actually use paper gaskets. Not a big deal but still another lie from Traxxas. They either need to completely rewrite their product page or actually offer a free OEM upgrade like RedCat (shocks on the Valkyrie, diffs on the Vigilante, as well as making both of those upgrades the standard equipment) and Arrma (free replacement V2 diffs in the GROM trucks, as well as making the upgrades the standard equipment) have done in the past. I don't pick sides. I just know BS when I see it and unfortunately Traxxas dropped the ball with this one completely. Most of their stuff is great, but this is borderline false advertising. Unacceptable

[@scoobydoo5439]

If it was dropped to $235 than I think it would be worth it but here in California it's $269.00.

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@scoobydoo5439 it should be $250

[@WowoodogPlays]

Byron abuses rcs both with and without a remote in his hands 😂

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@WowoodogPlays all day

[@Shehryar89]

If you want universal reach in your videos. Turn off HDR videos. Not all screens are capable of LG/ Sony OLEDs

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@Shehryar89 I’ll try that

[@bassingbasics6621]

People forget that part of the 250 is the battery and charger

[@LifeOfBallen]

Yes exactly. The battery is another $40 but the charger is crap

[@jonathanmcdonald5411]

If they'll survive that kinda beat down, I want one!!

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@jonathanmcdonald5411 oh they will

[@chrisladelfa3613]

Okay but where is this bike park?!

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@chrisladelfa3613 Texas

[@jaystaley111]

Has anyone played around with the tires? Maybe swapping front and rear or running both rear or both front? Curious to see if it makes a difference and how

[@LifeOfBallen]

Good idea. Ours were completely stock. Next video will be mods

[@japyoo2248]

Mine has trigger delay not sure why.

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@japyoo2248 it’s the BL2s system. It won’t let you use reverse then slam the gas. If it’s really bad you can calibrate it like any other esc.

[@SamanthaYoder-xk3oi]

So which is better mini maxx or maxx v2

[@LifeOfBallen]

Maxx v2

[@SamanthaYoder-xk3oi]

​@LifeOfBallen thanks I just don't have $900 laying around

[@michaelgraham2943]

Traxxas Tough 👊

[@LifeOfBallen]

Amen

[@kennethmoore737]

Lil kevin Talbot came out there for a minute

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@kennethmoore737 hahah

[@hydroboy35th]

Looks like a great bashing spot!

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@hydroboy35th it is so much fun

[@hydroboy35th]

@@LifeOfBallenit’s not in Ohio by chance is it? Lol.

[@LifeOfBallen]

@ nope! In Texas

[@hydroboy35th]

Damn, wish I lived in Texas

[@LifeOfBallen]

@ I love it. We got room for more

[@snipedogr.c.9672]

The reason why I want to stop watching this video is because you keep saying little and baby it's so annoying you're making the review messed up by saying a little charger and a little battery come on bro

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@snipedogr.c.9672 why does this aggravate you enough to comment? Seriously? It’s a tiny car so how does some small verbiage aggravate you?

[@snipedogr.c.9672]

It really doesn't aggravate me I'm still watching the video I just want to see if you would respond to your comments thanks bro the video is dope​@@LifeOfBallen

[@LifeOfBallen]

@ I always respond brother

[@DirectoutdoorsTV]

You should get an arrma granite 3s blx 4x4. Durable and cheapish for a 50 mph good car

[@SleekHobbies88]

So why do u not do orther rc company , losi teams associate arrma redcat hobao team corally , tomley rc ,definitely nailed the facts on this mini max the drops blew this year.

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@SleekHobbies88 because Traxxas actually lasts long with us, most durable. We do have an arrma grom video and I’m getting an arrma and a team Corally soon to review

[@SleekHobbies88]

@LifeOfBallen yeah, because you definitely want to be open. Minded to other companies, i truly think you're gonna end up getting a lot of more fowlers. You already got a ton right now, but I believe we're gonna hit a hundred thousand because you're open minded to every company and you're laying it down on a table, you gotta admit arma's new lineups.Looking pretty dope

[@LifeOfBallen]

@ yea im excited for the new Kraton 6s

[@SleekHobbies88]

@LifeOfBallen have blessed Thanksgiving

[@LifeOfBallen]

@ thank you, you too!

[@strider5795]

You guys should drive all three maxxs

[@LifeOfBallen]

That we can do

[@dingo_Costoms1415]

you can kevin talbot are the only real bashers

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@dingo_Costoms1415 thanks lol!

[@smonsterj]

The mini maxx can't handle 3s as advertised... Too much money and effort to upgrade everything else to handle 3s, which is what everyone wants, makes it not worth it unfortunately. Better to wait until they have a version that can handle 3s from the factory as advertised, which is definitely going to come out after all of the honest complaints and reviews of all the issues with his vehicle. This video is just a couple silly kids excited about something, which is great. Glad they're having fun, though! Lol

[@LifeOfBallen]

Lol

[@thierryc.8360]

Test mini max 🤔

[@LifeOfBallen]

Yes

[@gamedogrc]

Beautiful vehicle but yes over priced junk

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@gamedogrc I enjoy my overpriced junk

[@gamedogrc]

@@LifeOfBallen not saying traxxas is not enjoyable, just not this car. hey you like paying to be lied to thats on you. i still show support because thats the fun of the hobby, im just disappointed at the price and how its advertised to handle 3s but cant without expensive upgrades.

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@gamedogrc I’m not putting my on 3s until they figure out the issue

[@gamedogrc]

@@LifeOfBallen yea i may buy one when they fix the drivetrain and drop it as a vxl version. anyway, still a great video bro. keep working hard for us.

[@michaelgraham2943]

🍋

[@magaliroubaud4749]

J'ai arrêté la vidéo à 4:29.

[@byrondesborough2208]

Good! Thank you!

[@byrondesborough2208]

But you did miss a lot of good video. Don’t let a cut body stop ya!

[@davidbarnes3864]

NOOOOOOO .. The shock towers penetrate thru the body, per salesman 🤔

[@LifeOfBallen]

That happens with most clipless bodies after a while

[@byrondesborough2208]

That happens with almost anything. Look at the rustler. Lol or the maxx.

[@davidbarnes3864]

But these have a extra little hump on the tower, you'll see 👀

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@davidbarnes3864 most clip less bodies do

[@Freakeye_RC]

Granite 3s does too and destroys the body

[@YamahaYz250]

Lame. Cute 🤔

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@YamahaYz250 it’s so small and destroyable

[@RcSavedMe]

Great video. Would love any subs I can possibly get. Finally decided to start my own rc channel and eventually leave the rat race behind.

[@LifeOfBallen]

Awesome man, go for it!

[@SamanthaYoder-xk3oi]

I subscribed

[@RcSavedMe]

@@SamanthaYoder-xk3oi yay ! Thank you so much. Made my day !

[@BeachTownBashers]

yoo hair cut

[@LifeOfBallen]

@@BeachTownBashers ITS GONE

[@BeachTownBashers]

@@LifeOfBallen i got a haircut today too

[@LifeOfBallen]

@ ayyyyyyeeee

[@joshkwasnik4853]

Comment for algorithm

[@LifeOfBallen]

Thanks!