Running the Traxxas Sledge for the First Time

[@DaveKoko]

Jersey here buddy…great looking truck. I’m not a big traxxas guy but I do like the Sledge. Looks like a beast. And as with every company they all have their own quirks, I just learned to not get frustrated 😅. Thanks again for your time and dedication. Stay savage my friend

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Yo jersey buddy , hope your well my friend , yeah I’ve fallen head over heels with this one , love the looks , quality and so far it’s playing ball . Got a video coming out fingers crossed this evening had chance to run it in anger at a local spot and it’s really surprised me , so much negativity about it but yet owning one is rather nice 👌 As you say they all have quirks it’s just how you deal with them my EXB was a bloody nightmare

[@IMGONEIN60]

Bought my sledge used and in very good condition, and I totally love it. I put some lighter wheels and tires that removed 1 pound of rotational weight and went to a high power 4S battery for handling on the track. Marc with Park flyers has done a few awesome build videos on KZbin for the sledge.👍🏽👍🏽

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Great run and thank you for the mention Glad you had a good first run and are enjoying it

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey Larry , Thanks so much for all your support and information you provided on the Sledge buddy . i got to say its very good , way better than i expected . Build quality is spot on . Stay awesome buddy Chris :)

[@Air2GroundRC]

Yes mate you you gona love this truck - Sledge is an absolute monster !Epic out the box & Good to work on - indestructible with a few tweaks n mods

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Ah man i really hope so , So many mixed feeling about this truck thats the weird thing . I have noticed so many plus points to it , Steering is good , As you say easy to work on , Need to look at the wheels and tires though as they ballon so much . Stay awesome Chris :)

[@JPBashed]

I’ve watched you run a lot of cars there and first thing I thought was how much turn you had. Steering looks good to be fair.

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey buddy , Yeah i agree with you it seems to turn well all things considered and the servo even though isnt lighting quick it strong as a OX . made me consider the stock servos a bit more , but thats down to the brand i suppose . Stay awesome JP Chris :)

[@JPBashed]

@@ChriswithaCrc you too Chris, look forward to bashing about with that thing blasting round👌👍💪

[@craggzy2007]

I have to admit I'm a fan of Traxxas, got the rally VXL and my Lil lad got the bl2s slash and I was seriously impressed so got myself the VXL 😂 for a 3s car it's insane!! Got 43mph out of stock gearing and put the supplied speed pinion in and managed the promised 60mph but without the shell as the air gets under and flips it. I run it on the standard pinion now as it's plenty fast on the gravel tracks and the car park, kicking up stones and it's an absolute weapon! You have to try a slash man you'll be surprised and it would fly through those bends at the park you go to.

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey buddy wow yeah that does sound like tons of fun to be fair , as you said maybe the slash would be a awesome truck to try out I for to say I really like the Fox racing body they make as well .

[@colinmorand129]

These cars are pretty solid mate, me and some friends run these along side some 6s arrmas and the traxxas seems are about equal in performance and they are just as reliable. We race once or twice a week on loose dirt with small jumps

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey buddy , Yeah thats the impression im getting from it ! , I go to say i would in the future quite honestly pick this up over a kraton thats for sure . Although i do like the Arrma Stunt trucks ! Stay awesome buddy Chris :)

[@jtjtrs8806]

Mini xrt , brilliant

[@RC-Closer1313]

Oh, that makes sense… Larry really likes his Sledge. I was thinking about getting one, but I’m down to two Traxxas vehicles. I’ve been waiting for them to come out with something brand new and fresh in the basher category before I buy another one

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey buddy , Yeah Larry does love it Sledge and i can see why to be honest with you i genuinely dont regret buying this one . Hope fully traxxas will bring out more basher 6s trucks in the future . Stay awesome Chris :)

[@gmanningrc5745]

Ripping around there mate👌

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Can’t wait to give this a proper rip on Sunday buddy

[@RobbieBain-o7f]

This could be changing my mind on the next car m8 I'm liking that pal

[@ChriswithaCrc]

I think you seriously need to maybe put this on you list and decide which one this or the Max Slash for sure ! Maybe our Traxxas fans here have got both and could give you there opinion , I really like this truck though . Stay awesome Chris :)

[@iankibbler5616]

Not a big traxxas fan but the sledge is probably my favourite traxxas

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Definitely one of the better traxxas trucks if you ask me . Stay awesome buddy Chris :)

[@johnellefa]

That thing be zooming, glad you're enjoying it despite the previous comments, this seems like a MT8 situation again . Truggy shoot out when 👀😅

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Ah man "the MT8 Situation" i like it ! its a term that im going to use more and yes your right , People judged it and yet i had one and had so much fun with it . Truggy shot out sounds good .

[@dannypippin396]

There you have it I’ve had one long time and love it. You should not listen to other people try one for yourself.

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Could not agree with you more on this ! Stay awesome Chris :)

[@kaepernickjae2029]

I got a xrt and a xmaxx and i plan on picking up a sledge next

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Wow awesome line up that would be buddy I have to say very impressed with this truck so far I plan on getting a Xmaxx next time around . Stay awesome Chris 🤙👍🚀🤘

[@INIEILS0IN]

If it puts a smile on your face thats all that matters, not every rc is for everyone maybe this the one for you, every rc has its flaws some willing to put up with some manufacturers faults over others, each to theyre own. not a traxxas fan if im honest but do like the xrt, just look expensive propositions so many upgrades available for them some necessary some just bling but when fully sorted they do look badass. started watching kudra power rc channel he made a pretty nice sledge & xrt lot $$$ in them maybe worth checking out. hope you enjoy it

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey buddy , Yeah it's most definitely a case of Smiles per mile with this one . As you say some people judge a truck before they actually use it . and each brand has a list or should i say wish list of things that could be better , so its more of a case which is the one you can live with. Stay awesome Chris :)

[@SnoriRC]

Looks sick brother. Hope it treats you well! What’s the stock middle diff weight? 🎉

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey buddy , yeah me also I’ve anted one of these for ages and I’m not dissatisfied at all in the slightest . The diff oil if you can call it that is 20million it’s more like putty . Hoping to get this out Sunday to properly rip it around . Hope your good my man Chris 👍💪🤩🤙🚀🤘

[@SnoriRC]

Yes the maxx and the XMaxx use that 20mil putty and something called a “Cush drive” - it’s like a rubberised slip system. Not sure if Sledge has that?

[@ChriswithaCrc]

@@SnoriRC 20mil as well bud from stock

[@SnoriRC]

@@ChriswithaCrc I bet it has Cush drive. It’s inside the spur mechanism!?!? Crack it open and have a look. Works like the drive system on a food blender!

[@ChriswithaCrc]

@@SnoriRC no buddy I’ve serviced all the diffs the centre is just like a normal centre diff oddly enough . Weird hey !

[@simonleatt7612]

Replace the chassis and sell the original before you bend it. The chassis bends under the motor very easily causing issues with the gear mash. I replaced my chassis with just bash The best thing I did. Most likely going to replace the esc next and turn up the bec voltage to the servo to see if that helps with the staring and and brack setting. Also replace the wheel with the belted tyres they transform the handling.

[@ChriswithaCrc]

All noted buddy . Stay awesome and thanks so much for watching . plenty more to come for this crazy cat !

[@JPBashed]

Sure I saw you run over a big stone on the grass again!

[@ChriswithaCrc]

I think it was a massive twig to be fair buddy . I was panicking when I seen it as well mind .

[@JPBashed]

@@ChriswithaCrc Yea I feel ya. I ran on a new football field a few weeks back and wondered why the cars were jumping all over the place. About a 1000 huge stones been thrown all over it but you couldn’t see them from a distance 😂😂😂

[@CornholioMcGeeRC]

Man…. You had that bad ass tekno on there the other day now you’re slummin it with a traxxas……. Just kidding (kinda). Anyway like the videos!! 👍

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Man i love all RCs and the Tekno isn't going anywhere but then again i genuinely dont this either is this though !

[@joeytravis1953]

When you bind your radio link hand set to you bind it to the stock esc? Or do you need to swap it out

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey man , As long as you have a receiver and handset you can use any ESC dude . Stay awesome Chris :)

[@surfside75]

What's tsm stand for, throttle steering management? -Never use it anyway😊

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Traxxas stability Management buddy 👍

[@jasondemers8522]

I have an Xmaxx ultimate and TRX4M. I don’t mind the transmitter at all

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey Jason , yeah for sure the transmitter does not bother me to be honest , once your using it it feels pretty decent control wise I just feel that traxxas could make a better handset by now as this is getting a bit old in the tooth now and make it feel more premium. As for functionality works just fine .

[@shawnscott9704]

What can you using? Does not seem to be too bad for depth most RC car vids are so fish eyed across the net so I’m curious ?

[@ChriswithaCrc]

I’m using a DJI osmo action 4 buddy , excellent camera , they have just brought out the action 5 now

[@shawnscott9704]

@@ChriswithaCrc oh wow thanks.

[@JPBashed]

So what was the final thoughts on the controller?

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Well quite honestly bud , I dont hate it at all ! , It worked well and felt easy to use , but i do like to have all my tuning options available at hand . Will i keep it errrrmmmmm not to sure yet . Stay awesome Chris :)

[@JPBashed]

@@ChriswithaCrc Yea I guess it’s hard to like any stock controller when you have the radio link. Good for people who haven’t got that option to know the stock one isn’t too bad. It most certainly didn’t look good out of the box 😂😂😂

[@joeytravis1953]

As long as you don't send it 20 feet in the air and nose dive it won't destroy the gearing it can't take a nose dive traxxas repair tech told me that it's a ground runner not a flyer it's an awsome truggy with plenty of traxxas upgrades

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey Joey , Yeah that the plan to be honest with you keep it on the floor , Keep it fast and beat essentials for upgrades , its going to be a case of if it breaks then buy a traxxas upgrade and not a thrid party if i can help it ! Stay awesome Chris :)

[@RobbieBain-o7f]

M8 you gone home with the new car and not break ot Got to be good lol Jokes m8 😂

[@ChriswithaCrc]

If i dont break it it has to be pretty darn decent hey . Stay awesome brother Chris :)

[@TRAVELER197]

The Traxxas sledge has the best clip less body system!😊

[@ChriswithaCrc]

💯 buddy that’s for sure

[@lukerecore]

Ask Lee crcc to send u out a set of wheel nuts.

[@ChriswithaCrc]

That would be awesome bud hey !

[@MartynP-ng1rg]

Is it me it don't look as fast as the stock 6s arrmas great looking car tho bet it's gonna be loads of fun

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Hey buddy , Well it might not sound as fast or look but will say this most definitely has a good turn of speed. Stay awesome buddy . Chris :)

[@claudiomasiero6054]

Ciao a mio avviso meglio arma kraton 6 s Meglio anche di estetica Questa volta traxxas meno livello di arma Spiace Saluti a tutti

[@ChriswithaCrc]

Ehi amico, grazie per la visione, sì, ed è ciò che rende divertente l'hobby, ehi, a tutti noi piacciono cose diverse. L'EXB è fantastico, d'accordo, ma adoro davvero questo camion! . Adoro RC in generale, ma alcuni camion funzionano per me con altri ho un incubo. Resta fantastico e grazie ancora per la visione, Chris :)