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

[@KevinTalbotTV]

🚗Win a NEW Maxx Slash - raffall.com/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.

[@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

[@WhosLigma3382]

Kev, if you see this, anytime i see your videos, they put a HUGE smile on my face!! Thank you for my entertainment source!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

glad you like the vids dude, all about the smiles!!

[@Lifeisfastfast]

@@KevinTalbotTVHello kev love from Mongolia ❤️

[@nathantitusthomas3554]

@@KevinTalbotTV Hey Kev, is it possible to put on a different motor such as the 2435 brushless motor on a esc that was meant for a surpass hobby waterproof 2430 7200KV Brushless Motor?

[@eljiip]

I couldn't hear the "TRAXXAS tough baby" when the ESC fried after less than a pack 🤔😅

[@JTFRacing]

My esc caught on fire and I just waited 20 mins and it worked fine again 🤣

[@eljiip]

@@JTFRacing they should add "fireproof" next to "waterproof" 😜

[@reidisaacson9623]

@@eljiipHad my Maxx v2 about a year I think. Just had the stock esc do the red lights of death yesterday. Had a Maxx v1 for about 2 years and no issues with the ESC. Total I’ve had 5 VXL 4s and 8s escs. Just

[@truerc]

Stuff happens. No rtr brands are 100% immune to failure.

[@eljiip]

@@truerc i know that, but it seems that kev is more comprehensive of that when it's a traxxas rig than when it's arrma... 🙄

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@katokidd]

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

[@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

[@michaelmiddleton4253]

Oh its christmas every day......your like a kid loving your new playgrounds in IsleofMan love it!! Never get old.

[@user-sexualrhinoceros]

yesss the isle of man vids are so cool

[@ianb.2871]

Perfectly timed drop for much needed midweek lunchtime entertainment 😊

[@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.

[@Thedownloader13]

15 minutes of pure RC goodness❤❤❤❤

[@NahBahDee]

They built the Max Slash because the Arma Mojave 4s and 6S is on the pedestal, at least Trax tried. Go fast Green aye aye, Thanks for the video Mr. Kevin.

[@allanritchie1539]

Kev, you have your Traxxas charger set to high output, if you flick the switch to the left you can charge both batteries at the same time again. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@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?

[@3s1kill]

@@heathabercrombie1039It’s brand new so wouldn’t be covered under warranty?

[@heathabercrombie1039]

@@3s1kill if u bought a brand new car driving to work and transmission went would u be upset and not want to buy that model again ever tho u know it’s under warranty? It’s the point of the issues that a lot of traxxas have that same problem. That’s mine thinking and many of friends,clubs, other Rc guys say also. Just saying. I would NOT have a smile on my face and that’s what it’s all about.

[@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.

[@kevintrappen8007]

Amazing! Anything that can handle your torture test is a serious winner!

[@JetskisAndDirtbikes]

Yeah the first one lasted so long

[@kevinherndon4509]

Pro tip: Put a piece of dense foam in your Arrma Mojave body mounts and zip tie it on and you should save yourself a bunch of headache 👍🏼

[@derekgardin1512]

Yep my brother took the foam bumper off of one of his TT02 shelf queens and cut it up and zip ties it under the body mounts and never broke since.

[@Blakeyrobinson858]

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

[@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.

[@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! 💩

[@muskokamike127]

3:26 props for the intro on the main land and the testing on the Isle of Mann(child)

[@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

[@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!!

[@nunocarneiro464]

Never heard a better statement 🤣😂😂🤣🤣 that's Traxxas for you 😂😂🤣😂😂🤣

[@robbinichols275]

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

[@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

[@Beatplanz]

Kevin is the one that keeps traxxas not going broke

[@KTMCollin120]

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

[@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.

[@MrRodney215]

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

[@jimbailey1337]

Man you've really uped the game with the terrain, drone footage etc, love it. Really showed the slashes cababilty on the beach, that thing looks a beast.

[@derekgardin1512]

These kids are from his new home in the isle of Mann, that's why the footage is new. Different locations. Also why he's not driving the old Land Rover, it and the Lambo and Monster truck are still back at old place

[@mokzyz4443]

You made me feel wayyy better about getting this car everyone else was complaining and calling it hot trash

[@KevinTalbotTV]

if they haven't actually used one their opinion has no value :)

[@heathabercrombie1039]

The value is what the majority of the RC Hobby enthusiast say and they say it sucks. The first one showed it’s true colors and let’s face it. They’re not selling that good in the hobby stores. I got several stores around me and I know the salesman.

[@ReyBusterRC]

I got mine and don’t regret it one bit! So fun to bash with it

[@KevinTalbotTV]

@@heathabercrombie1039 as long as the person buying it is happy that’s all that matters. Love mine and don’t care what random people who I don’t even know think

[@derekgardin1512]

​@KevinTalbotTV that's what I always say too Kevin. Why would I give a flying fk what some random dude thinks? Lol better things to worry about.

[@w_callaghan8300]

comforting to see how one thing in Traxxas cars is always constant. their ESCs suck! chassis are good and motors are solid (although expensive) but i really want traxxas to start selling their cars as a kit without electronics. still waiting for the day when any of my hobbywing ESCs die

[@MrCornholios]

4. Dont give it to Max. 😆

[@volvo09]

The Maxx needs a Max test 😂

[@Maddmax206]

@@volvo09I may have to order one

[@volvo09]

@@Maddmax206 i think it can hold up to you for a while 🤣

[@JakeBilling]

Entertaining as always Kev!

[@WowoodogPlays]

Hello Jake!!

[@johannesb.1658]

Nice Video keV 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@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)

[@BobbyS-dg3zl]

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

[@GTiR23]

Who?

[@Schokoriegel-uy6wg]

should i buy the arrma kraton 6s exb or the arrma big rock 6s? (which one is better?)

[@kennybaker2476]

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

[@Not_Logiebear64]

Loving the drone shots

[@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.

[@bcochener]

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

[@AnthonySwainbank]

Brilliant video kev lookin forward to getting my nitro car out now your vids are brilliant 👍🏻

[@АртемБрантов]

Поражён вашей возможностью покупать такие тачки!😮 Одну за другой! И еще одну и ещё и ещё... Невообразимо! Класные ролики, чувак!))👍 Жаль у нас в России нет таких крутых парней!(

[@emmachristine1618]

Nice video kev boom!!!!!!!

[@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 .

[@yourFlyzone]

has money to buy a maxx slash, esc dies so let's just buy a new car in place of just a new esc got me really laughing, thx kev!

[@wasptim]

I very much doubt he pays for them. Will be all sent to him for promo.

[@redjackhammer]

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

[@based_will]

Ahh, good ol Traxxas ESCs. Always been junk, always will be junk 😂

[@JetskisAndDirtbikes]

$700 for 5 mins awesome

[@heathabercrombie1039]

@@JetskisAndDirtbikes so glad to see people call it out. Kev haves great videos but if u watch enough u see he favors Traxxas more than others. I think there’s a reason behind that.🤔

[@NotGavin]

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

[@ironoreiron]

I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY HERE, I JUST LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@BASHERSUNITED]

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

[@nd715]

1 big problem, too much money.

[@wadenorgaard9988]

How can you put a price on happiness that doesn’t get you in trouble ? lol

[@CANNINGRC]

If it was the new Playstation or Xbox, people have no problem spending on that 🤷 at least this gets you out of the house

[@kaidenteague7778]

@@CANNINGRCexactly

[@bobbyosborne2375]

I'll be buying this next.

[@hi.demon123]

There fun and i just got a new one

[@andydemeo2437]

Dude, that thing is crazy tough. Awesome video.

[@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

[@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.

[@benthreadgate5190]

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

[@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!

[@kenlipson8686]

Did you find out why the first Slash died?

[@siegesouth]

The red light of death really just means it needs calibration

[@noahsrcs1808]

Wow that’s impressive!! Roads for speed runs are insane!!!!

[@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

[@TaigaTurf]

Amazing new scenery and awesome truck 👍

[@F1sh1ngForF1sh]

100 likes and I’ll buy it

[@Steve.903]

Who

[@F1sh1ngForF1sh]

@@Steve.903 wdym

[@JoeJ523]

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

[@jasonwestevans7292]

The good old vids thanks kev

[@japyoo2248]

Its xmas everyday with this guy.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Vladle2099]

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

[@j43k]

That sound clip @12:56 gets me every time

[@danielnguyen5902]

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

[@Green_is]

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

[@nsbob70]

Looks like they nailed the body fastening system!

[@rcplaytime]

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

[@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!

[@tylerking27]

AMAZING how durable that thing is!!

[@joemamaobama.]

I love watching kevs vids

[@jonshort]

The reason the other side of the Traxxas charger wasn’t working was because it was in high output mode. Flip the black switch in the middle off high output and back in business with both sides.

[@AmpRC]

As always great video! Miss the old crew: 8s Steve, Vinny, Stemp, Claire etc!

[@FatherandSon_RC]

For sure, that was impressive durability, and you tested it in several different types of terrain.

[@twizzian]

ADHD RC channel is what it should be. You are a maniac and I love watching your weekly destruction derby. Yes please more!

[@stopdroningon8901]

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

[@mikeallan7740]

I bought an xmaxx in January and the motor failed in under two weeks, hadn't been rough with it either, sucks that the esc died on your new car so quickly, the electronics shouldn't be this bad!

[@Pro76455]

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

[@tuffy3637]

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

[@crazedsativa9253]

I have a green one too and it has taken a beating, it took hitting a Subaru at 50+ to break the chassis

[@wonderbread3371]

So, if we bought one and the ESC was faulty from the start will traxxas provide a replacement or are we assed out? Let's face it, the typical person is buying only one, and if this RC has a high rate of faulty electronics, is it worth buying?

[@derekgardin1512]

They will replace it. They might want you to send the motor too and they send back both new. It might have been the motor shorted out and fried the esc

[@Juggalohachetman]

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

[@sfnomad2337]

Love KEVs videos! 😁

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

Hey Kevin guest what, I just custom painted 2 of my Traxxas sledges. One i converted to the sledge TRX ignition edition and 2, I converted to the sledge TRX havoc edition Baja yellow I paint it my self and Kevin they got another sledge coming out in 2024 they redid the whole new color with sledge hammer tires belted

[@K5_RC]

I've seen some crazy crashes with these new Maxx Slashes.. and as an Arrma guy who has abused my 4S Mojave more than anything, idk if the Arrma holds up as well as I've seen the Maxx Slash hold up.. close, but I think the Maxx Slash wins the durability contest.

[@fmc7209]

Yeah it’s durable but from everything I’ve seen, it’s a pig to drive. For $700 that’s unacceptable

[@K5_RC]

@fmc7209 yeah it doesn't seem to handle anywhere near as good as the Mojaves. But I guess you gotta kinda treat it like more of a longer MT it treats you right

[@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?

[@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

[@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?

[@GoofyRC12]

Hi kev, I’m looking into a (mini) Maxx and wondering if m2c makes parts for them or any of the other companies you use. Thanks in advance -happy bashing 😊