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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@mtbhux9711]

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

[@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 It's just a name, and also there are plenty that don't even know about any historical reference of that name, and so don't have an issue with this usage.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

[@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!

[@JonnyJetson754]

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

[@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 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@sergiosepulveda676]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@AdamNoah-k3l]

the hauler looks goofy and cool at the same time😂

[@doobiehash3941]

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

[@AGarland.]

Condolences on your loss. The 6X6 looks Great

[@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.

[@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.

[@paulsauceda3667]

RIP to your friend buddy

[@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 😅

[@Fullsenditrc]

Sorry for your loss brother ❤

[@Sigma77-n2u]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@brothertax]

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

[@MarkSantaMaria]

lol... gotta do what you gotta do.

[@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. 🌹🙏🏼😪

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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 🙏.

[@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!!!

[@smitheshn6637]

Yes.... Most hated coz a 200 dollar car electronic system in a 350 dollar car.. Joke of the year!

[@CJTJBI1]

Should have been a VXL 4s system. The bl2s is a joke. The bl3s belongs in a bandit.

[@truerc]

Rcs are more than electronics. How about actually looking at the roller?

[@Mars_rc_adventure]

​@truerc that's asking too much from these people 😂 they can't look past the surface and just call it trash because it can't do 50+ out of the box. Besides, for smaller tracks and the average user, the bl-2s is plenty adequate.

[@truerc]

@@Mars_rc_adventure Yeah, you would hope that people could put more thought into comments. But I guess that's too much to ask for.

[@maltesrc]

@@CJTJBI1vxl 3s u mean?

[@karlkovach8647]

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

[@ralphvalenzuela6924]

Sorry about your loss Mark. 😢

[@patrickmcdermott6603]

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

[@Tight_Lines_Uce]

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

[@TurtleRc]

Sorry for your loss.

[@oscarcarrillo4924]

Sorry for your loss

[@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

[@T00LF00L]

Whoa dude that pink aluminum looks amazing!🤩

[@snupermoto723]

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

[@bigbbadnoobian]

Sorry for your loss brother

[@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.

[@JvD1985]

You can get the Team Corally Syncro4 (4s) buggy that is a couple of hundred cheaper. And is super strong and looks wayyyyy better! But I alsof want the Jato 4x4 😂 (just because Im a Rc nerd lol)

[@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

[@whyno213]

Sorry for your loss!!

[@jtjtrs8806]

I just got in to the hobby and bought me a couple rc cars , But heres the real deal , i made the decisions knowing this hobby Its not for the cheapskates , and guys there is people whos hobby is racing REAL 8second cars which and engine runs around 10$ grand !!! Also i bought what i saw in the hobby store with out watchings youtube videos !! Where people have a non sense debate about a brand !! I love my two cars and buying another one !! Traxxas !! I seriously believe the competition brands ( arrma/losi/axial ) have their own employees hate comment on traxxas 😂😂 like really ??? You have to hate comment to sell !!!!

[@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.

[@small.and.even.smaller]

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

[@DylanButler420]

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

[@chrismorrison544]

The hauler looks awesome bro!

[@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.

[@kevsgonefishing]

Do you think it’s economical to put together a 4WD Slash to make it a “sluggy”???

[@gordkoff]

RIP Charina, such a great smile

[@isaacsanchez4435]

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

[@myharryface]

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

[@rcsmith5909]

I like the hauler! Looks like one of them off-road car haulers. Like nobody else is even gonna attempt this so we gotta go do it.👍🏼🔥💪🏻. Haters means views.👍🏼😂

[@garygiant9202]

My condolences about your friend

[@KarelVerdoorent-z6g]

R.I.P and condolences

[@mangler.m4950]

Well I like it. Should have been called Bandit 4x4 but whatever. The reason I will go for this car over the Arrma or Corally is parts availability. Traxxas is everywhere and in stock. I can always find Arrma cars but shops never the parts I need. Always needs to be ordered in. Corally doesn’t exist I’m my local shops. Which is why I don’t have and Corally and likely won’t give them a shot. Also $350 for a Traxxas is not a bad price.

[@JoshuaBlick-i9e]

You're that guy with an insanely fast TRX6 because why not.

[@RobertNES816]

You should drive the Arrma Typhon on 6S and you'll see why an 1/8th scale buggy needs atleast 4s to have power. 3s is blah when it comes to needing power for jumps and getting the hole shot out of turns. The Jato on 4s with its lighter weight should be good on 4s and maybe comparable to regular 8th scale Buggies on 6s maybe.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

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[@RobertNES816]

@MarkSantaMaria awesome! Would cool to see a track comparison with lap tips between the Jato VXL and your TLR TYPHON!

[@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 🖤

[@CplVeers]

I think the majority of the anger is at them besmirching the name of the Jato 3.3 with an electric. ngl that buggy is pretty sweet to drive but it is not a Jato. Im gonna call it the BackSlash

[@JUMBOs-RC]

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

[@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.

[@kashmurray1199]

TRX-6 😊. Just wished it wasn't called a JATO. I had the original one. I like the buggy, not the name.

[@fishininjun]

they are all kind of silly names, what makes jato worse? and trust me, I have done nothing but crap on this release.

[@kashmurray1199]

@fishininjun Not meaning that JATO name is bad or worse. The buggy could have been called something else.

[@truerc]

@@fishininjun Slash Buggy or Bandit 4x4 are significantly more appropriate names. Calling this a Jato, a 2wd nitro, is flat out absurd.

[@fishininjun]

@@truerc I get it, thats legit

[@paulpadilla5288]

Loved the Hauler......like i mentioned last time....change a few things.....and its a racer...😎👍

[@Diaszurana]

@@paulpadilla5288 Hey, Paul. Which hauler is that? Id probably buy it

[@paulpadilla5288]

@@Diaszurana TRX-6.....

[@Diaszurana]

@@paulpadilla5288 Thanks, Paul

[@oldskoolrc-m7k]

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

[@Johnny6ex]

Does it do the job does it have more grip

[@walledrodeo8126]

Sorry for ur loss

[@jmaclaren4147]

Looks good, surprised the portal gears survive the speed.

[@bigzrc5379]

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

[@ryanzimmerman4051]

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

[@lafayettehighball106]

How can they get mad at this being $350 when the 4tec drift is more with even less stuff??

[@justincase948]

Looks awesome 👍👍👊🏻👊🏻 1:55

[@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....

[@ExtremeRC13]

It looks awesome 😎 now I want one even more

[@michaeladams8530]

Bro I personally think it looks amazing🎉

[@donald2818]

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

[@mikebianco7854]

My condolences sent prayers thoughts

[@Xman1976]

Looks good but a wider front tire is needed imo.

[@raywagner3932]

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

[@TRAVELER197]

I would buy it the way you have it for $429, no problem!

[@marvinserrano8890]

Sorry for your lost

[@marvinserrano8890]

Will like to race you one day

[@RickyD1968]

WHY did Traxxas call this a JATO ??? It is NOT a JATO it is a Buggy, Why did Traxxas make this RC we do not need it ??????

[@truerc]

@@RickyD1968 The name is absolutely ridiculous, but I have been waiting for an official slash buggy a very long time.

[@davidrivero7943]

I'll pay the estimated $400 Shipping fee to 305 . just sayin , thats a great looking Truck lol

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Rest in Peace Charina. Traxxas if your watching...just rename the damn thing! The Jato nameplate is reserved for a particular platform that people are emotionally invested in. The last thing we need right now is more division amongst our brothers and sisters.

[@alexandergrubb111]

Looks epic and it flies like the wind😮

[@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

[@Jim-t7x]

I think the dually car hauler is awsome

[@dirtybauer7022]

They could have easily gotten some brand love if they had just called it a damn bandit 4x4.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good evening brother I like it looks cool great video

[@ufcfan3940]

It’s nice people are haters

[@littlezeb777]

I Think is should have the 3s XVL or that 4s system they are putting in it for like $329. No way should it be over $500. With the BL2 maybe $200 to $250. Proprietary wheels....really now?

[@IISG93II]

Gotta stay on that Traxxas approved list, eh?

[@307_Scoot]

Should have plugged rc box club and used the temp gauge to check the motor

[@carlosgutierrez-qs8rj]

I like it it would be better if the tow ramp part came down