The New Traxxas Mini-Maxx - Review !!

[@soon2bboosted]

It does 50 mph with a 3s for about 3 run bys before shitting itself and breaking. Is not 3s capable without hundreds of dollars of upgrades. Just watch everyone elses video. They actually did the upgrade. Not one survived. Grom blx now the king.

[@vitodambra72]

Facts, my mini maxx stays on work bench , i blew 2 diffs , after i install Traxxas 3s system as they advertised. My Grom Typhon BLX is a beast 💯 no issues & cheaper. Just my opinion

[@RCRoads]

Looks like a good mini. Probably the best mini for offroad because of it's size.

[@sosoapy8154]

Yes, agreed center diff helps a lot. It helps more on landing than taking off jumps as let say your front or back wheels hit the ground first all that torque is being transferred into the center diff then the opposite front or back and saving your gears in the process

[@mattster197]

They better update their verbage so people stop thinking its upgradable to 3s as is. Lot of upgrading needed or you are blowing diffs.

[@seanconnolly2179]

Sold I’m definitely getting this 2 reasons 1 full sized components 2 center diff drop in 👍

[@shaunescarlett.1]

I was fortunate to get one over here in the uk, absolutely love it, Great video buddy 🫶🏼

[@ParkflyersRC]

Ty for Feedback !! Appreciate that ....cheers...

[@babupranav]

i probably wont be getting one but competition is good and anything to bring people into the hobby store is a plus!

[@michaeljnewton]

Groms jump better for sure, especially the Typhon. The mini Maxx looks like it jumps like crap being so nose heavy with little air control. I have a sensored system for mine (when it finally shows up) that I hope will help with that

[@zip-tieracing4307]

Just to let you know the center diff from the 1/10 scale cars is the same you just need the 47 tooth spur .

[@raptor6799]

No drivetrain problems as been designed to cope with their 3s system? I’ve watched a video where gears in rear diff stripped 3 times… never had that issue with steel GROM diffs which are standard in the new 3s ones.

[@ParkflyersRC]

I’m going to make a follow up video. Just wait.

[@myharryface]

Looks fantastic! I’ll pick one up in the spring. Maybe they’ll ship a VXL version?

[@DustinGibson-n2f]

You need to get the hosim vortan 1/8 brushes motor and durability test it and speed test it

[@ParkflyersRC]

I will look into it.

[@Schmidt3850]

Truck seems to be pretty powerful with that 2s system. But l need 3s power to live up to my expectations. Just have to get the metal center diff upgrade as well. Welcome to the world of Traxxas. Buying a RTR truck and then having to dump 200$ in upgrades into it.

[@chrisryder4709]

I say wait till the upgraded version comes out ,just like Traxxas has done before

[@kirk0respite]

Need to make a widemaxx kit

[@ParkflyersRC]

I agree !!

[@Daniel2hot123x]

I bought 8 lol 4 for my nephews and brother inlaw and 4 my sons and I 😅

[@J1m03]

I get comparing it to the grom due to size but it’s not even close price wise..it’s double the price lol

[@6fiddy309]

When the dust settles with all the truths and untruths the mini max will be the next big thing in raceing...Just like the slash... Stock class will be huge... Of course customization and experimenting will drive the mod class... I have an off road track in my backyard and this baby just rips bone stock..😳👍👍YUP..

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Underglow?! SOLD!

[@ParkflyersRC]

Lol

[@Canningrc]

I will definitely buy it 🎉🎉

[@soon2bboosted]

Traxxas upgrades for the mini so far are same price as full size. Yay traxxas. This coming from Traxxas only owner. Only non Traxxas i own is new grom blx typhon. That is better than this. Wait for v2.

[@Backupplan94]

I’m hoping that they consider a mini XRT. I love my big boy one 😁 I like how you go the extra mile to point out the Arrma fanboys haha! ….because I’m one 🥺 But I think it’s great to try out all the different offerings from each brand! 😁

[@sosoapy8154]

I like the size. The standards for rc should be 3s not to mention this is a bit bigger than grom. It’s making Traxxas look bad that arrma can do it. Traxxas said to upgrade the center diff if youre running 3s. I’m sure everyone want to go to 3s so we are looking at 450$ for a 3s mini maxx. I like Traxxas but they’re too expensive. I’m so thankful that Arrma and other brands like Rlarrlo are around. It’s making Traxxas to come with new things and most importantly price cuts. lol just look at Rlarrlo rog1 it’s 150$ same size as this

[@andersmalmgren6528]

Bought a HPI Savage XS for my 9 year old son a while back. The design seems much more solid than this one. Maybe you can compare the two?

[@mikeh4924]

Traxxas website says $269. Is it normal for their vehicles to retail for less at the actual store than the website?

[@jd111949]

Thats because they sold so fast the have to air ship them from Taiwan and the extra 20 is for shipping fees so the local hobby shops dont lose money... When they are caught up and are able to ship them by boat the price will come back down to the 249 mark.... Thats how i understood it anyway ..

[@tenszort7806]

Arrma Fan Boy here. Yeah I paid in full for my Traxxas Mini Maxx last month. 😂😂😂

[@IMGONEIN60]

Great info Marc👍🏽👍🏽👊🏽

[@ParkflyersRC]

Appreciate it!

[@JonnyJetson754]

Very nice 💯🚘 Im a big fan of your channel always great insight and Rc fun

[@ParkflyersRC]

Awesome thank you!

[@Mc-Derpulous]

Idk i think id rather buy a 1/16 e revo or rally. I looooved my 1/16 rigs

[@scarifrougeone7225]

Let’s go! Great introduction video for the Mini Maxx Marc. Totally agree great value with a well established Maxx brand. The orange and black one is great looking. Any upgrades for it when it releases before shipment? Thanks for sharing as always my friend. 🏁🏁🏎️⭐️⭐️🇺🇸

[@ParkflyersRC]

@@scarifrougeone7225 light kit and batteries will be avail

[@falcondragonslayer]

I love my Mojave Grom and will be upgrading it to brushless, but I think this will reign supreme in the mini RC market. It’s expensive, but for the extra $70 over the BLX Groms, you get a larger truck with a 1/10 power system and a much larger battery (3500mah is insane for a small scale. The 1400 that comes in the Groms is pitiful. Even with the brushed Grom, I’m lucky to get more than 10-12 minutes. And that’s not even running it hard). I will (hopefully) be getting a Mini Maxx (depending on when my hobby shop is able to get them) and I think it’s going to be my favorite small-scale truck.

[@GeorgeHarmon-m3l]

You sound like Mark from Parkflyers.

[@ParkflyersRC]

Ty for your feedback !

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

2200mah 3s batterys fit in the grom, some people have got bigger ones in as well.

[@tenszort7806]

Traxxas and Arrma both are keeping it hot. I have both brands and love them both. Man we got Arrma, Traxxas, Losi and Redcat in the house. I enjoy the hobby. People don't know how to enjoy life.

[@ParkflyersRC]

@@tenszort7806 Ty !!!! This was the best reply to any of my videos yet. This is the same attitude I have. I wish more piper will join us !! I get frustrated because when people brand bash it hurts my business a lot !!

[@wyldebill7248]

Any word on possible Arrma 6s or 8s release this week 😁?

[@ParkflyersRC]

@@wyldebill7248 Kraton Grom is coming.

[@wyldebill7248]

@ 🔥

[@sosoapy8154]

I think I’m going to skip this one and get the maxx instead(400$ baby used) Saw a video of someone bashing this already and body keep popping off bummer…

[@frankiep2314]

Awesome update. Can't wait to get mine it looks awesome and it looks fun thanks and stay safe ✌️

[@Harvz78]

At least it’s not disappointing as the Slash buggy.

[@Harvz78]

I was wrong. I’m completely disappointed. Too slow to expensive. It can’t handle 3s. You have to spend more money to make it 3S and upgrades to handle 3S.👎🏼👎🏼

[@Paul-wz1tm]

Im on the wait list in Eastern Washington

[@skaterg807]

The mini Maxx slash 🤩

[@gamedogrc]

Great Video Review. Im just over traxxas at this point. Nothing bad to say . Just done. 410$+ for this car after you buy a 3S velineon System to add. My Rog 1 is already 3S for 150$. SMH

[@ParkflyersRC]

Glad you’re enjoying the Rrlarlo. Just a heads up. If China has its way by getting rid of the middleman and selling everything on AliExpress, direct to consumer, you will not have a middle class in the country any longer. This is a fact, don’t get emotional and respond in an aggressive way just let it sink in a little bit. American design products in my opinion are far superior and definitely worth more money. If you wanna go ahead and save a little cash, that’s not a problem I have no problem. I hope you enjoy the product.

[@gamedogrc]

@ParkflyersRC i enjoy chinese rcs until they break past the point of me wanting to fix it. My hoss is retired becuse it was dicontinued and my 2wd rustler is a dud. I stripped it down to a shell. Im not a brand loyalist but traxxas is too expensive. They break just as much if not more than any other brand. Id rather have traxxas cars but the business practices are not good to me. They count on people being trapped in their ecosystem. The mini maxx should at least come w a tqi w gyro but yet they put basic tq radio in it. No emotions involved. Everyone entitled to their own opinions. Now when i retired my hoss and did all the fancy upgrades it was money well spend in restoring it but spending lots of money to make it more durable is too much for me.

[@ParkflyersRC]

Ty for your feedback !!! Warm Rgds

[@ridermuhr8465]

@@gamedogrcevery hoss component is still available, they just renamed it to the new stampede 4x4 vxl

[@gamedogrc]

@@ridermuhr8465 i know but your missing the point. I had to pay for the upgrades that come on the stampede from factory now for same price.

[@thierryc.8360]

Mini-Max👊 😉

[@1980VINZ]

Very tempting unfortunately for me I don’t like these minis but I have to say this is the first time a big brand designed CORRECTLY a mini basher. This is a real mini Xmaxx. Good job Traxxas ! Btw I saw the Christmas big price drop from Traxxas on Xmaxx Belted and Ultimate in USA (and other models), that’s a big deal I envie you guys !! (I’m French, USA only😭) That’s a good end of year for America since few days ;] 🫡🇺🇸

[@ParkflyersRC]

Thanks for sharing!

[@emmanuelleander]

Cool by Traxxas 😎

[@ParkflyersRC]

Thanks 👍

[@TMIVRC]

Love arrma but this does look cool but rather get a xmaxx love the video mark keep it up!

[@ParkflyersRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@TMIVRC]

@@ParkflyersRCending buying the xmaxx from you and maybe now a mini Maxx :)

[@KenOno-x4w]

Just got it and I’ve had the Typhon grom blx. The mini maxx does not drive good. It handles really bad. Typhon from boogies I’ve sent that car off so much shit and it handles really well. Typhon is just better imo

[@ParkflyersRC]

Hey ! Ty for feedback ....Guess what the Mini Maxx is a monster truck and Typon is a Buggy. They are designed to drive different. In any case I have an upcoming video on how to make it handle 10x better. Stay tuned ...Video on the way ....

[@KenOno-x4w]

@ yeah I said the same thing In regards to the two different platforms…. Your totally right. I think a lot of us just expected so much more

[@michaelsalice9952]

I've been in the hobby for over 40 years and this is what I see....People buy an RC vehicle and TRY to break it and then COMPLAIN when they do. I bought a Mini-Maxx, its a great truck even with just the 2S system.....

[@ParkflyersRC]

Well said !!

[@CanadianCrawlers]

Well...I think im selling my Typhon grom 3s..

[@macmccartney5760]

Really establish them as a big company lol😂 Traxxas is the biggest company. You made me want one and I didn't want one at all...

[@ParkflyersRC]

I think it will expand their consumer base “DRAMATICALLY” is what I was trying to say. The value to performance ratio will allow this product to enter the toy market. Toy market is Much bigger than hobby market. So to put more precisely … this product will give them even greater market share.

[@sheldonisnumberone]

1/10 scale pot metal differential.

[@ParkflyersRC]

@@sheldonisnumberone lol

[@WalterGleaton-c8h]

For price of that I rather have a new red cat 4s truck for bout same price

[@GeorgeHarmon-m3l]

Traxxas fanboy? 2's to 2's this is nearly double the Grom price for less product.

[@ParkflyersRC]

show me the math.....

[@GeorgeHarmon-m3l]

@@ParkflyersRC ​ Typhon Grom on your site is $139 ($140 for argument. $280 would be doube) Mini Maxx is $269 MSRP ($270 for the sake of even numbers) its $10 away from being double. Its not fare to compare the mini maxx with the Grom 223 BLX. the Mini Maxx is not even close to a BLX brushless.

[@jd111949]

​@@GeorgeHarmon-m3lthe mini maxx is FAR FAR superior to the grom line up. Go to ur local hobby shop and try one out

[@Freakeye_RC]

Double the size too

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

Only 2s, no thanks, I'll get a Arrma grom 3s for less money.

[@falcondragonslayer]

2S is the sweet spot for mini trucks. I have a Mojave Grom and love it, but can say, without a doubt, that it would not handle 3S brushless at all.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

@falcondragonslayer I'll probably only run 2S in the mojave grom blx, but it's nice to have the option.

[@falcondragonslayer]

@ Personally I’ll take both. I plan to upgrade my Mojave Grom to brushless, and I’m gonna get one of these.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

@falcondragonslayer I want to get the Senton V4 BLX when it's released to go with the grom, the mojave 4S is a bit big for me as its not 1/10 scale. I have a 1/5 scale HPI 5T, not used in years because it's too big and heavy.

[@ParkflyersRC]

Typhon 222 BLX is coming soon. It should be awesome ! Spec wise it looks promising. Full review coming.

[@johnathanbrennan8923]

Mine should be here Thursday thanks again man can't wait

[@ParkflyersRC]

No problem 👍

[@Boltboy-kh7yw]

To all the people who are complaining about issues with the diffs and the recever box. Let me offer up some context and give you a little reminder about how things work in the industry. First of all this is the first shipment. Why does that matter? Because that's what usually happens with the first batches of cars. The first production runs of some of the best cars ever have been horrible. One example is the mighty x maxx. Back in 2015 they were a legitimate fire hazard when run normally. There are videos on KZbin of people's escs going up in flames from just running normally. It was so bad that traxxas actually had to issue a recall on them to save them from getting sued. They sent out new escs with fusable links that would kill the esc if it shorted out, preventing a massive fire. However that wasn't exactly a good solution. Even if you had a xmaxx that didn't catch fire, they were known for breaking driveshafts and other things. Then traxxas decided to redesign the car and make it 8 s capable. It was a huge improvement and ever since then, they have been running the 8s redesign, and it is considered one of the best rc cars one can buy. Here's another example from the other side of the isle. Arrmas incredible kraton 6s was known for bending its plate chassis under normal use for a while. It was advertised as a 6s basher and bent expensive parts when bashed. Not to mention issues with arrms that exploded if you landed even slightly funny, diffs that had basically a sheer pin in them that constantly broke. And over time and several revisions they have gradually made these issues better, just like the x maxx, and now its just as, if not more, respected and loved by the comunity. My point is that while first impressions are generally everything, a bad first impression on a gen 1 car is not exactly the end of the world. Considering where these cars are made, issues can come about between the approved production prototype and then the ready to release RC car. We sometimes have to give company's the benefit of the doubt when it comes to hiccups in the first gen cars. Do i like this reality. No. I would love to live in a world where everything that was ever produced was perfect. First, try. But unfortunately thats not the world we live in. The groms had issues, arrma fixed them. traxxas will follow suit most likely. For those who are upset with the lack of 3s capability out of the box despite the frankly sketchy and unclear advertisement, maybe something went wrong with the diffs. Maybe there was a bad batch of cast material. Maybe things changed from initial release to in store purchase. Originally it was supposed to come with a slipper clutch stock. In the retail models and advertisements, it does not. Maybe it was changed for a reason, maybe traxxas made a mistake taking it out? They upped the price 20 bucks so maybe the next batches will have the slipper assembly in it to help with the diffs. Lets all releax and see what happens, and not run around burning everything down because small issues when running a car out of stock are present.

[@triv7252]

hottest on the last 25 years?? give me a break 😂

[@ParkflyersRC]

Yes. It’s my “hottest selling product”. I said selling !! I have never sold anything on my website that quickly. Listen to my words.

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

bro you acting like you work for traxxas ...its just a mini maxx relax 😅 grom as shits all over the mini max ...bsck end sags like a granny ....grom 223s is faster on 3s ansmd smaller lighter and half the price ...just relax traxxas fan dad😂

[@ParkflyersRC]

@ Did you see that I rated Typhon Grom car of the year. Check out that video. I’m passionate about RC in general. I guess I should tone down my excitement. I truly love RC.

[@michaelsalice9952]

@@ParkflyersRC Hey Marc these guys giving you grief about your comments probably live at home with mommy and haven't even been on earth for the last 25 years, so how would they even know!!!!!! I agree with you, keep up the good work on the videos!

[@ParkflyersRC]

@@michaelsalice9952 thank you michael you just made my day

[@make4all2000]

Is nice truck, but never drive like a Arrma …

[@smitheshn6637]

Mini Maxx 30 Mph and Typhoon Grom 50 Mph... so there is no comparison

[@ParkflyersRC]

Thank you for sharing your opinion.

[@falcondragonslayer]

Speed is far from the most important factor when it comes to comparing small-scale RCs.

[@Diaszurana]

The Typhon grom blx is also very durable and has amazing handling, too

[@falcondragonslayer]

@@Diaszurana But not exactly a great basher I wouldn’t think

[@Diaszurana]

@falcondragonslayer Nah, it's a good basher, too. My 11 year old daughter has spun mine at speed into a curb several times, and it hasn't taken any damage yet. I'll admit that it's not great in grass because of the low clearance, but that will change at least a little when I swap on the proline tires. That being said, I pre-ordered the Mini Maxx on day 1, and I can't wait to get my hands on it. I don't have brand loyalties.

[@jeremycravens6973]

You make it sound like traxxas split the atom with this car. It's a damm small scale toy that probably drives like a concrete block! And from what I hear they aren't going to be available. Be glad when this small scale fad dies out!

[@ParkflyersRC]

LOL...nah...People love the little ones. Inflation caused this. bidenomics...

[@jd111949]

Small scale isnt going anywhere. Go to ur local hobby shop and use their demo model the truck is fantastic far superior to the grom

[@37077]

Mini maxx with 3s destroys rear diffs.

[@phoneuser3569]

Traxxa$ = Nope!

[@falcondragonslayer]

Okay Arrma fanboy

[@jd111949]

Save up until u can afford it... Then it will be a yep.

[@GeorgeHarmon-m3l]

@@falcondragonslayer tell me you are not Mark from Parkflyers! lol

[@falcondragonslayer]

@@GeorgeHarmon-m3l I have no idea who that is

[@ParkflyersRC]

Most anti Traxxas people are upset about the prices Traxxas charges. I get it.

[@TrokaRC]

👎

[@ParkflyersRC]

You’re a content creator actively dumping on my feed. Very professional of you.