THE MOST HATED TRAXXAS RC CAR EVER! WHAT I RECOMMEND | Traxxas Jato 4x4 BL-2S

[@timlenard6224]

Condolences to friends and family. May she Rest in peace.

[@stevesimons8427]

My condolences to you and your family. Traxxas announced at trade shows earlier that there was a VXL version planned, and it's available for pre-order on their website now. But it's more than a 6S Typhon. It's more than a Losi 8ight nitro! What are they thinking?

[@Turtlefry]

They are thinking people love Traxxas and will buy it. They are 💯 correct.

[@NastyRC]

Dually looks SICK! Glad you got them installed! Ill be making you a wide bed kit at some point in the future, so get ready! Always sad to lose friends, thinking about you and everyone who is feeling her loss.

[@charleskenney5174]

I think with the wide bed it would tie it all together better

[@mtbhux9711]

Love the content. Sorry to see you lost a friend/family. Prayers to all touched by it.

[@traxxasudr7785]

First off, JATO should be nitro only. Used the JATO name on a electric vehicle makes me mad. My opinion.

[@Jerryobscurethoughts]

And needs to be a two-speed

[@bobchimpo8384]

Just like they did with the mustang name

[@truerc]

Name is definitely strange. I will never call it that.

[@CplVeers]

I'm just gonna call it a BackSlash

[@sunkilla537]

And a nice updated Nitro jato is what we would've appreciated.. throw a big block on it.. jeez...

[@garypilkington2]

My condolences to you Mark. May she rest in peace. As for the the TRX-6, I think the dually wheels make it look tougher and more capable as a hauler. I seem to remember seeing a kit for flared fenders to cover those tops of those wheel. Somewhere on the internet, sorry but I don't remember who made them.

[@Storyracing387]

This what I love about your content and Traxxas. Super fluid, fun, personable. As you say Mark, modular. Keep it up bro!! Can't wait to hang again!

[@RobertNES816]

Me and my friends want the Jato VXL to run on his track. We run the Slash 2wd, 4x4 and Rustler 2WD and Bandits on his track and have a blast with em. The Jato will be an awesome addition.

[@burgboy2459]

Sorry for your loss I’m new around here so not sure who she is but the loss of family and friends is the worst!

[@dspipe3229]

That car is amazing one of the best car this year for sure

[@sergiosepulveda676]

condolences to your family and friends Mark, may she rest in peace

[@my_rcs_only]

what i dont like about the jato is that its just a bl2 slash with a lcg and a couple different parts. i would of made it like the sledge with the metal chassis and like what every other 8th scale buggy has

[@joellofquist2537]

6s system with a chassis brace receiver box mount might be an option! I did in my slash 4x4

[@pfizzlemeadow]

I know Traxxas makes a good product, but i think you should give the Hobao VSE2 a go Mark. The Roller also. To me, thats a premium RC

[@polarlicht4758]

I like the new Jato. I think the black one has darker decals on the side, with grey letters instead of white. I think people only hate on it for the name and i agree the name doesn't fit, but its just a name... People hate on everything new from traxxas and then end up buying it anyway 😂 Price is ok, becuz traxxas tough baby But great car nontheless and i will get a few of these.

[@austinrhubarb]

I agree dude. It's just a name, and also there are plenty that don't even know about any historical reference of that name, and so don't have an issue with this usage. I'm still relatively new to RC (2 years, 15 cars) and have never owned a traxxas before because I've never liked their (in my opinion) garish looks, but that Jato all in black, that may well be the first traxxas I ever buy.

[@robwiljas]

@@austinrhubarb It's not just about "historical reference", the Jato 3.3 nitro stadium truck is still a current product.

[@austinrhubarb]

@robwiljas ... ah ok, fair enough. In that case I can see why this name choice seems nonsensical 👍

[@polarlicht4758]

​​@@austinrhubarb not really. People need to see the full name its Jato-3.3 and Jato-4x4. Not just jato and jato. Same with the mustang mach-e and people saying its not a mustang. Yeah its not a mustang, its a mustang-mach-e

[@austinrhubarb]

@@polarlicht4758 ... interesting

[@JonnyJetson754]

The New Release is all good as time goes by, The Jato will be fun and durable no doubt 💯🚘🍻

[@rongarrison3246]

I remember when the jato was just the stadium truck version of the revo. The both had "cantilever suspension". That was supposed to be a big selling point.

[@AGarland.]

Condolences on your loss. The 6X6 looks Great

[@CliffLaLonde]

It looks good like the Traxxas cars do but it should come with the vxl system in it at the bl2s price if it wants to compete.

[@truerc]

@@CliffLaLonde It has one less cell, but it's roller is significantly better than the 3s Typhon is. I'd say it already competes.

[@medical_smile5350]

Put the 1:10 rod shop extension bed kit should look great together

[@doobiehash3941]

May she rest in peace! And the 6+6 flatbed is sick.

[@brothertax]

Love the custom ESC mount! Best RC content on KZbin.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

lol... gotta do what you gotta do.

[@V8chump]

I love my xmaxx e revo and slash but the problem with comparing the price to a bl2s slash is that the entire bl2s line is overpriced. That system sucks. It’s basically brushed power. If a typhon 3s is too much for a beginner run 2s at 50%…. It’s the night and day better option, which sucks, I wish traxxas would be more competitive instead of relying on pure brand loyalty.

[@macmccartney5760]

Platform is dated and chassis are weak as hell. Do t get me wrong. I love my 4s kraton "same basic old platform but it has to many draw backs .

[@V8chump]

@@macmccartney5760 hmmm I’ve only broken one chassis and it was mostly cosmetic. One of the mount points up by the steering broke but I still run the same chassis 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@J7evenRC]

@@V8chump seriously.....I have never broken one chassis but have broken an Arrma Outcast 4s V2 chassis.

[@thunderbomb515]

First time watching one of your videos. It was fantastic to watch. My question is the new Jato or the Syncro4. It is for my 12 year old daughter who will be driving in grass and pavement mainly. No bashing unless it is an accident. I lean Traxxas just because I have a charger and several new nimh batteries already. However, if you or anyone suggest the Syncro4 instead, I am open to that. The focus really is handling in grass and pavement. Plus less rolling over than her Slash 2wd brushed. Thanks again!

[@peteroman4297]

In my opinion 8th scale should not be for beginners. Also this vehicle should have come (at the very least) 3s out the box. Also the conversion that you did is awesome. Now, the reason people think it’s so expensive has to do with the fact that it comes with that (good for practically nothing) 2s system in it ON AN 8TH SCALE BUGGY? That alone makes no sense at all. Now, do I think it looks good? Yes I do. It is a good looking buggy. Great video, love your channel even though the Traxxas CO must be like your brother or like some sort of family member or maybe you own Traxxas on the “downlow”. Just kidding, love your videos brother and seriously, my condolences to your loss. R.I.P Charina Tolentin. My heart goes out to her. 🌹🙏🏼😪

[@fuzzyboxer]

I love the dually kit on it looks bad ass

[@justincase948]

Looks awesome 👍👍👊🏻👊🏻 1:55

[@gettnbetter7274]

I agree with the motor upgrade. Surprised more Traxxas vehicles don't come with Hoss power. Upgraded my cousins Rustler with it and wow, monster cool running torque compared to the stock VXL system. Your Hato is a pretty cool car now but it's still not a Jato :p

[@jasonflores706]

I like the dually wheels set up I have the same setup and the wider bed on my ultimate hauler also have the lift kit and a crazy light bar on it controlled by remote

[@DaKrEm2.6]

Sweet video.. I think 3s is perfect for the new Jato 4x4 .. when Traxxas releases the Jato VXL in early 2025 that is 4s capable, I'm assuming you will be able to put a 3s battery in it? and get similar results to what you've done in this video? That's what I plan on doing.

[@danlad98]

I’d love to see a typhon, 3s/6s vs jato bl2s/vxl comparison video, mark!

[@truerc]

@@danlad98 Typhon has more plastic gears, plastic pivot balls, plastic where it shouldn't be, a chassis not as strong, a body with annoying clips, poor shocks, worse and typically more expensive parts, etc etc. However, it does have one more cell.

[@RobertNES816]

It won't even compare. The Typhon 6s is a beast!

[@RobertNES816]

​@@truercthe 6s Typhon not the regular one.

[@truerc]

@@RobertNES816 It's preference. Some people don't want an aluminum chassis, due to weight and bending.

[@truerc]

@@RobertNES816 I have a TLR Typhon but I'd never be able to treat it like I could this. And the parts are generally more expensive.

[@kentakahashi4479]

If you where in the service you might have heard it. The name JATO is a military acronym meaning “Jet Assisted Take Off”

[@oscarcarrillo4924]

Sorry for your loss

[@christianhvidt6823]

Nice tires..sounds good on concrete🎉

[@Tight_Lines_Uce]

It looks cool. Maybe fabricate some fenders for the rear on the Hauler?

[@AdamNoah-k3l]

the hauler looks goofy and cool at the same time😂

[@stovepipe671]

fixing to build me a clod buster my q is what radio system would u use

[@V8chump]

The one positive aspect I can find is that parts are gonna be everywhere and if you have any other 2-3s traxxas cars parts may be swappable

[@austinrhubarb]

I love your videos Mark but they also often make me a bit sad as I get jealous of where you live 😀 Having model shops like that are just a fantasy in the UK, even if you were willing to drive for a few hours. We are mainly stuck with a few online retailers, and if you need spares, you could be waiting months (if you can get them at all). And your nice weather and big smooth carparks, with flood lighting? Again, near impossible to find in the UK, and most of our store car parks now have CCTV that monitors you, and will send you a fine in the post if you do anything other than go into and out of the shop attached to the car park.

[@Diaszurana]

@austinrhubarb Damn... I'm sorry, Man

[@austinrhubarb]

@Diaszurana ... yeah, if you enjoy lot of rain and mud, and having your every move monitored by cameras, definitely come and visit us 😅

[@LonnieMason-gy6kd]

The hauler looks great I did the same to mine love the way it looks also put a Hobby Wing 3300 kv motor and esc in it

[@joeymendoza3859]

I dig that TRX4 and I'm glad you are that guy with a fast one! As far as the Jato 4x4, I feel like it's hated solely based on the name. I have zero issues with the vehicle itself and I'm glad they did it. But they should have just came out and either named it the Backslash like everyone who converts one to buggy does or they should have called it a Bandit 4x4. That's why I think it's hated. The price I'm fine with. I like the new shocks and that it's 17mm hexes

[@Nitrorcvlog]

Sorry for your loss brother ❤

[@Eagle1A]

Do the all aluminum model. Beef it up to the max?

[@gordoncaudill7048]

It looks neat and has some cool upgrades that I hope make it to other Traxxas models. What I like about Traxxas is the parts availability and like Mark said with most of the models being modular you can create some real Frankenstein’s. I recently took my 2wd Rustler VXL and turned it into a Wide Bandit(looks pretty damn cool if I do say so). I’m pretty sure that after all the hub bub about the name and the cost people are going to create some pretty neat versions of this reiteration of the JATO.

[@JUMBOs-RC]

Best first mod for these, especially for lateral stability while hauling

[@GreatLakesRC]

This would have been a good car to buy as a kit. Lower price and then you can put whatever power system you want 👍

[@whyno213]

Sorry for your loss!!

[@omarkhamayseh8426]

Can it be converted to slash or vice versa?

[@playswithtoycars]

My track has a box stock Jato Bl-2s class and I really wanna run it looks super fun but I don't wanna pay $350 for non adjustable turnbuckles and TQ radio

[@chrismorrison544]

The hauler looks awesome bro!

[@TurtleRc]

Sorry for your loss.

[@T00LF00L]

Whoa dude that pink aluminum looks amazing!🤩

[@isaacsanchez4435]

I felt the same way about the stampede 4x4 bl2s. Once I put in my 3s power system, it felt much better.

[@mikeh4924]

I agree you can get more speed with other brands for the same price or less. I made the mistake of getting a Rustler BL2, I have upgraded it alot. That being said, if you are worried about $20, or even $50 at the starting price, you are getting into the wrong hobby.

[@ralphvalenzuela6924]

Sorry about your loss Mark. 😢

[@small.and.even.smaller]

TRX6 looks great with these wheels and tires. For this speed are ideal 👍

[@rowdygixxer2473]

Do the flat bed conversion were u can actually use it like a real flatbed

[@paulsauceda3667]

RIP to your friend buddy

[@K2H117]

Santa Maria! He said premium product 😂 those palms are greased that buggy is rc gumbo, lil bit of this lil bit of that, after it simmer's for a bit throw in a lil spice( vxl version) and just hope no one notices the road kill you added 😂😂. Condolences for your loss bro 🙏.

[@Pablo668]

Oh man, sorry to hear you lost a friend. RIP. Condolences to her friends and family. The JATO, it's ok I guess. Doesn't float my boat though. All Traxxas pricing is a bit north of where it should be imo. Premium? It is a consistently good product quality wise, I have five traxxas cars. Not sure they are premium though. Paradoxically the spares can be got for good prices though. Good vid btw.

[@beng.6417]

Need a Spec TRX6 Hauler Class.....I like the wheels and tires. Maybe space out the front a bit for more negative offset. It will look better and dial in more steering.

[@donald2818]

You need to widen the front track of the 6x6 to look good.

[@Sigma77-n2u]

If it was 3S definitely ! Condolences to sister kuya 💐

[@bigzrc5379]

You need to get a kit. It makes the bed wide. Extend left and right side

[@karlkovach8647]

Condolences to you, your family and friends. Heartbroken for your loss.

[@gordkoff]

RIP Charina, such a great smile

[@Eagle1A]

Yes, I think it’s not a bad looking truck.

[@bigbbadnoobian]

Sorry for your loss brother

[@gwsmrc8985]

👍🏼Your trx6 looks awesome like that! I want mine to go fast like yours 😝 What motor/ESC you put in there? You change the gearing too?

[@MarkSantaMaria]

its the 550 hobbywing axe

[@gwsmrc8985]

@ awesomeness!Thanks!!!

[@DylanButler420]

The syncro4 is hands down the best buggy of 2024.. 4s brushless system for 380$ can’t beat it team corally ftw!!!!

[@RCBasherLiMa]

He’s not gunna hate on traxxas this man is bought by traxxas

[@Xman1976]

Looks good but a wider front tire is needed imo.

[@Johnny6ex]

Does it do the job does it have more grip

[@V8chump]

Mark id love to see a track tuning video on the new groms! I got mine and the shocks seem very springy and the diffs seem very loose so there’s pleeeeeenty of tuning to be done

[@sickduck66]

May you rest in peace Beautiful Queen 🖤

[@alexandergrubb111]

Looks epic and it flies like the wind😮

[@COAL-CRAWLERS]

Looks sick!!! ❤

[@michaelcollins7835]

I just don't understand why they didn't give the buggy it's own name. That would have been so much better/cooler, in my opinion.

[@walledrodeo8126]

Sorry for ur loss

[@terrellgoldsmith206]

Nice dully bro...!!😎

[@fossfamilyrc8066]

Looks badass Mark

[@andrewyanick1486]

Screw the hate, my backslash has been my favorite rc I've had and I'm super stocked that traxxas has FINALLY come out with they're own version since there's been a big kick on all the slash re makes.. again I'm super stocked for this and can't wait to get my hands on one of the vxl models it'll go good with my 6s backslash

[@MarkSantaMaria]

my kids started racing on a backslash/sluggy. Its great. It can be driven well on the track and have parts support for days.

[@vincentmarcati4526]

I love mine 1515 monster x 2200kv full xo-1 drivetrain belted badlands

[@jmaclaren4147]

Looks good, surprised the portal gears survive the speed.

[@moesgarage2.0]

The hauler would look good it the iner rim had a deeper offset

[@snupermoto723]

Does the Slash 4x4 not have an alloy center support brace, adjustable turn-buckles, 3s capable, etc... and still cheaper than the Jato?

[@captainronify]

Love the dually hauler!

[@WalterGleaton]

The one that come out next year will have the 2400 system in it on 4s and chassis is shorter and it will have real buggy tires

[@raywagner3932]

The holler looks great like that need to see more of them

[@topqualityfi8216]

Looks good on hauler❤

[@Jim-t7x]

I think the dually car hauler is awsome

[@rcsmith5909]

I love the new Jato. I’m getting the VXL 4s . As soon as it’s in the store. And for $530 I think it’ll be right on par for what it is. An intensely strong basher that you can take to the track if you want. Traxxas has crazy parts support and great engineering for the most part. That’s why they’re priced a little higher. And you can call them 24 seven and they will answer.

[@sergiosepulveda676]

time to get one and de-gut my rustlers motor and esc lol

[@Diaszurana]

But they also come a 30 day electronics warranty that you have to kiss their ass for them to honor, while their direct competitor (Arrma) comes with a 2 year, pretty much no questions asked warranty. Because of that, not only do I believe that Traxxas' prices ARE NOT warranted, but I believe that they are overpriced. To be clear, I'm not saying that their products are bad-they aren't. But I am saying that we get significantly more for our money from Arrma.

[@Harvz78]

Don’t support Traxxas for that or else it will keep doing it.

[@mikescherrer4923]

Dude you're gonna love getting lapped around the track by real buggies from 10 years ago.

[@STDriver92]

RIP to Charina... may the Lord accept her into His Kingdom

[@myharryface]

I assume you can run a 3s battery on the 4S version coming next year? So … sweet spot out of the box.

[@jaycevessier7554]

I think if you made the front a little wider also it would look perfect

[@joshuaabren]

They're coming out with a vxl in a few months, ask yourself why they didn't just come out together as 2 tiers of performance? That way they can stay in the pockets of all the Traxxas fan boys.

[@brantdeible5854]

They did the same thing with the new stampede VXL it came out with the 2s first and then months later the 3s came out

[@boduke9428]

Yep. This way the minions buy it and spend more money upgrading it and then launch the decent one at an even more inflated price to take more minion money. Ain't nobody who's into race or bash buggies buying either. This is for Traxxass fans only. If you want the best you're not buying either of these.

[@bryanhill1419]

A newly released 1/8 scale 4x4 buggy from Traxxas with a bl2s system. Thick heads, its dumb

[@brantdeible5854]

@@boduke9428 no I just noticed that it came out after the 2s one of my first vehicles was a VXL stampede the model before that and then I got the Hoss and the max! Converted the Hoss to 4S and I like it maybe more than the max! But my slash rally is my favorite! Rally converted to slash with a heavy duty kit! I keep the slash strictly on the dirt track and normal jumps that I made. I still have the stampede VXL that I started out with and stampede can take the jumps at the skatepark better I think than the others it just doesn't seem to land heard at all and it just has a cheap pair of big bore shocks. the others have GTR! But I do want to get the outcast 4 or 6s or or the Mojave 6s I've been really thinking about the Mojave👌

[@RBRC1]

I guess the same can be said bout the Groms for all Arrma fan boys....

[@Rc-Krazy]

Should have just called it a Bandit XL, lowered the bl2-s model by $50 and the VXL by $100

[@truerc]

@@Rc-Krazy Wrong name indeed. But pricing this less than a slash would not make sense because it is better.

[@oldskoolrc-m7k]

It’s a huge disappointment for me. When I first heard about a new jato 4x4 I pictured a jato 3.3 😢

[@garygiant9202]

My condolences about your friend

[@CoryCalvin-y8i]

I think the dualie conversion is cool

[@ryanzimmerman4051]

Thanks for the tip. I believe I will save some cash from buying the 4s vxl this way!