The Ultimate RC Car that you can't buy - Traxxas X-Maxx Ultimate

[@KevinTalbotTV]

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[@carlosguadarrama335]

Im looking for a 1/16 traxxas e revo used. I live in puerto rico.

[@anitacheong1485]

I need a speed car

[@JenniferYolks-ep5ei]

can a haev a toy car

[@JenniferYolks-ep5ei]

toy car

[@BalázsTörő-d5u]

Ylpy

[@rongodwin5022]

Both my boy's, 4 & 7 love watching you. Having adopted them from my daughter and being on SSDI we can't afford these things but they sure are fun to watch. Thank you for giving them some fun ad you utterly DESTROY those poor helpless trucks. LOL God bless you are your's.

[@martingeorgdavid5011]

Where are you living?

[@rongodwin5022]

California in the desert with 5000 acres of off road racing area just miles away. Amazing places for fun racing. lol

[@derek4463]

@@rongodwin5022they will have fun with cheaper trucks no need for $1k rcs. $120 and they will have a blast

[@Devante_basketbalyo]

kevin:" i dont want to hurt this limited edition body" kevin: backflips also kevin: rides on 2 wheels also kevin: throws in to car.

[@HappyDude1]

He did hide it when max came 🤣 that was funny I would never do what kev does with a rc. My videos are more mini movie adventures

[@Jet.trunks]

That’s not even that bad

[@JoshuaGadlin-rh5se]

I know right

[@knowair6767]

So glad to see that you didn't fall for the "limited edition" hype and sent it like it should be sent. I am not seeing any limited availability on these "ultimate editions" over here in the US. Typical TRX hype, trying to create a wave.. Also, I don't see anything on the so called ultimate that made it more enjoyable or durable, frankly, I think it's less durable than the base model., which I do love. The X-Maxx is arguably "The GOAT". Anyways, great video! Love your enthusiasm! Always bright and sunny.. at least on camera! LOL, Cheers!!🍻

[@Wicked03GT]

I was in England earlier this month, I really have to say I very much enjoyed my trip. I got to see some rural parts of England and of course got to spend an evening in London being a tourist, exploring Westminster. What a awesome place to visit and everyone was so pleasant. Had a great time...Now I got to plan another trip with the wife and no work.

[@RevXRC]

Kev is probably the most enthusiastic and quality RC KZbinr. Every young RC KZbinr aspired to be you Kev!

[@FarmerFpv]

I honestly to God said a prayer when Kevin got in Max's car. 😂That whole bit was funny, lol.

[@Angry-Lynx]

10:33 Also getting all air out of oil is not important. I actually intentionally don't fill full oil, that gives suspension some distance of almost no damping which helps on small fast bumps

[@sffpv9671]

Great vid Kev. Max gets a some stick from subscribers but he definitely adds fun to your channel. Need to see more Stempy boating adventures!

[@DadsRCGaragePNW]

Ultimate is a super limited run. Once they are done they won’t be coming back. Unlike the other ultimates these are really rare. Never to be done again according to them. For 1499.99 you get 1k worth of upgrades already done. And all the good bits. Only thing they missed is a motor brace.

[@HappyDude1]

So its possible to build it yourself?

[@hanginggarfield1556]

Ehh yes and no since the upgraded parts may become hard to come across

[@wippip]

No way thats 1k worth of upgrades. Servo saver, rear hubs, front steering knucks/hubs, diff covers and gear cover are upgrades. Shock caps are debatable, I bash plenty hard and only broken one. Rest are gimmicks.

[@RYNOCIRATOR_V5]

@@wippip Yeah I was gonna say that, not even $500 worth of upgrades lol *[edit: typo]*

[@kylebeach2316]

​@@HappyDude1absolutely but for a lot of people they'll just buy a new one instead of tearing it all apart and screw things up

[@vcowboy66]

I have got one finally. Only because of Kev’s videos of all his XMaxx’s. I’m new to RC’s the past 5 months. Got the Hoss then a Maxx then a Sledge another Limited Edition Monster Energy Maxx. Then finally got an XMaxx Ultimate. Love the videos Kev!!! Don’t ever stop!

[@fbi3327]

Damn what’s you’re job cause im sure that’s like 3k-4k golden dabloons (3k-4k USD)

[@ProjectFleek]

He's a dru... I mean he had a good inheritance, lay off fbi geez.

[@promary72]

I'm calling for a smash off between Kevin and Mad Max. Each takes the best RC they have and head on coalition them till one brakes. Winner gets the broken RC and respect... who wants to see this?

[@nic.25]

You're the only one I've seen that can run the car on two wheels on it's side.👍

[@marshallsjabroniusm5971]

Traxxas slash 4x4 ultimate owner here. Great level 2 car. Dont ever put in the "speed gear". Get a center diff. Blue check shocks, 45 front 50 weight rear. Tekno's with drivers will always beat you but its a great start.

[@taxidesg]

Kev you are the only one who is crazy enough... take the monster truck to this vs that off road ... the hoonigans will love to include a monster truck to the serie🔥🔥🔥 guys help me hereee

[@So-Cal.Camper]

Didnt mention the aluminum motor mount! Looks clean! Favorite color. 😍

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

"Alu-MINI-um 😅

[@crystalglow4253]

Kev new video idea Testing the rtx outlaw Idk just thought that it’s different 😅

[@davidigra]

Thank you for putting so much effort into your videos, they're really entertaining to watch! You have a very Kevintalboty-style that I'm sure many of us viewers enjoy :)

[@Maxinator_RC]

15:07 Maan this brings some memories of your old videos, I got a nostalgic tear coming out my eyes

[@lachlandasilva9368]

Yea whts the name of that music ??

[@Maxinator_RC]

@@lachlandasilva9368 propeller - silent partner

[@kevinkoertje3497]

If you hold the mode button when you roll over...... the car will attempt to upright itself for 15 seconds so you don't have to walk to it everytime! It works great

[@volvo09]

Nice to see Max got a car with a manual transmission!

[@Jasta315]

Those belted tires are 20% off directly from Traxxas right now so I just ordered a set to test on my "normal" xmaxx.

[@Angry-Lynx]

I want them on my Rovan Lt damn why belted tires aren't more popular, esp in 1/5 scale ;

[@Fishing_Obsession87]

How much are they?

[@Jasta315]

@@Fishing_Obsession87 still too much LOL cost $155 usd with tax for a set of 4

[@Angry-Lynx]

@@Fishing_Obsession87 I found good belted tires for 50€ for set for Xmax and fifth scale. Company called Louise RC

[@ShahDihan-f4q]

My favourite KZbinr

[@coreymiller9698]

They are saying it's limited run, but if they sell enough of these they will continue. I work at a local hobby shop in the US, and we got six of the X-Maxx ultimates in and 6 of the xrt ultimates, and a few people called to have us hold them and pick them up. But we are still sitting on two or three X-Maxx's and probably a good four XRTs. The guys that heard about them and really wanted them snatched them up and naturally we have not seen them back with any broken parts. It's got all the upgrades you would normally end up switching to like the better servo and aluminum steering bell crank and naturally getting different tires because the stock standard X-Maxx tires are not much to speak of. So just adding those few things and not having to do the labor of replacing the servo or the bell crank plus the actual value of these parts does equal about $1,000. And naturally the special bodies for each of these new ones. So that's a value in itself. Without mentioning all the other bits, The main problem is the price. Even though you're getting all that great stuff for another $500 it's really hard to pull the trigger on $1,500. Traxxas people look at the xmaxx as the end all be all truck. So it's a huge deal when you have to spend $1,000 and $400 plus dollars on the batteries and charger. So if you already have an X-Maxx, it's plenty durable and upgrade it as needed and it will get you more familiar with the truck in itself and how it works and comes apart. So current X-Maxx owners are not going for it. But if you're somebody that doesn't have an Xmaxx and has been hesitating to bite the bullet and get one, grab one of these if you can because the extra $500 saves you headache down the road. You'll be able to put this truck through its paces. I recommend the x-maxx over xrt just to be known. Also, I'm an Arrma guy.

[@DJCJ999]

What are the most popular Arrma's you sell in the shop?

[@gman69455]

I mean the only value I see in it are the bell crank the steel gears and upgraded servo. The aluminum hubs adds useless weight way out on the arm and wasn’t really necessary neither are the aluminum shocks caps. Personally never had issues with the stock diff covers. With the upgraded servo and bell crank the aluminum tie rods are unnecessary as well. The tires are nice but I preferred the unbelted sledgehammers, I could do a standing backflip with the unbelted tires and didn’t have any blowout. The value just isn’t there on an already overpriced albeit incredibly fun truck.

[@mastodonseven]

The replacement parts are in the wrong areas and from what ive seen its less reliable

[@willmc42]

Arrma is a ripoff of HPI, the Original basher. Twin-plate chassis and flexible plastics, much better than Traxxas all around. I bought a Savage in 1999, it still rips. Everyone else was buying Traxxas Tmaxx, so I made some coins constantly replacing the broken control arms, shock shafts and eventually bulkheads. Not sure how they stay in business 🤔

[@alumaven]

I enjoyed when Max showed up on the channel. Before what i might have picked up the 'wambys' started crying about it.

[@willmc42]

@9:00 that's the issue with Traxxas, broken control arms at the bulkhead. Selling T-Maxx since before 2000 and still using brittle plastic parts. HPI control arms are flexible and last many times longer than Traxxas..actually, ive never broken one. Same thing with ARRMA plastics, they are flexible too. Love the newer electronics but Traxxas is selling too many replacement parts for normal usage.. Go to aluminum, the bulkhead breaks. Go to aluminum, the diff case breaks. Go to aluminum, your rc truck is now 20lb and $1000.

[@rickietatum4319]

great to see Ian and Claire in the vid along with 8s Steve and his boy.

[@Three7T-Design]

Finally a video with Max that didn't end in total carnage! LOL 👍

[@peteg7446]

The Spanish music 😆

[@keaganbarnes1302]

Got mine on the resent christmas sale for $1250. You cannot beat that deal!!!

[@FeathersMcGraw1]

It made me chuckle when you hid the Xmax body when Max arrived at the door.😂

[@makscampbell]

That two wheel run was crazy I’ve never seen anybody do that with a rc car before

[@simscoordinator]

That's an awesome truck!😍 Great video. God bless

[@kycofield1628]

I'm glad you came out with a new video I've been a fan for a while now keep up the good work I hope whoever gets it knows that it came from a great guy. Good luck everyone

[@overdosed51]

An aluminum adjustable sevo saver and a perfect pass monster servo completely changed the way my xmaxx handles. If you have some belted tires it puts the truck on rails

[@baymaxfpv]

do yourself a favor and get a better sevo for much cheaper. The PP upcharge for a repackaged AGF servo in shiny box is hilarious

[@microbuilder]

I usually dont want metal on my RC cars, but I gotta say it looks pretty darn good on that beast.

[@m2cracing168]

Always having ultimate fun!!!! love the under truck footage! Max is always down for a fun bash!! thanks for posting!!

[@OSU2010]

Let’s see a Cybertruck and Hummer EV next😁

[@Pablo668]

You need to fit those belted tires to the speed sausage. Fun vid Kev and it’s good to see Max again.

[@chrislakous5236]

Man the ultimate with all that gorgeous aluminum, Nice!!!!!

[@Catwithcocacola]

That Xmaxx is ABSOLUTELY EPIC

[@Bee_Bill287]

Kev what software do you use for the vids on the car to make it look stable not shaky. My dog chases my losi lasernut and I have a camera on the back, but it shakes too much to see the vid clearly and really would love to see her chase it without the shaking camera.

[@blakamin]

It's the camera, not really the software. Most RC people use an Insta360 Go 2 or 3. They've got great stabilisation.

[@Bee_Bill287]

@@blakamin thanks

[@Bee_Bill287]

@@blakamin hey buddy just wanted to really thank you for replying and giving me the advice. I bought some proper action cameras😁🙏

[@cessnaflyer182]

Great to see Claire in the vid!

[@michaelrussel1012]

Thanks Kev. Just took a break at work and you have new content 🔥😎

[@Unlikleyracer]

The mariachi band @9:40 is just amazing!

[@missingcoachmedia6130]

Kev- I don’t want to harm this beautiful limited edition body Also kev- *violently throws car into truck*

[@jum5214]

Hi kev, thank you once again for saying that I'm broke...

[@EJ-74]

LET'S GO 🔥 Awesome rig, Love the XMAXX 🔥

[@paulwincott2987]

The scary car driving links in Max's car were hilarious 😂

[@MRsigmaMewingGOD]

Being honest, I am one of your biggest fans, dude

[@TRuffin]

One of the best rc channels out

[@brianrowley7418]

Ive been buying the cheap rc cars like legendary, and hbx, but I'm ready to step it up and I wanted to know what's better, kraton or arma?

[@ALLairBBandPelletGuns]

The belted tires are killer for blasting around flat terrain, but be prepared people, because they don’t ballon you won’t have the ability to backflip and correct your attitude during jumps to pull off nice landings. I love the look of the ultimate, but can say it’s better or tougher than the normal version. I already broke two steering rods/toe links that wouldn’t have broken with stock parts. sucks but the aluminum still looks pretty cool.

[@ChangeIGYB]

Whats the name of the small white camera that fell off the truck at about 05:25 ? I been looking for something like this to use with my rc trucks for a while!

[@torreywalker7395]

I’m the Xmaxx vs xrt I’m on the fence what should I buy. Love your videos

[@Clavitz1]

think this. Monster Truck vs Stadium Truck/Truggie.

[@entertaintech4374]

Whichever one your hobby shop has parts for

[@Beardedwaffl]

i just got into this hobby, started out with a redcat volcano, i wish i could afford to get into it like this. I'm stoked for it to arrive, I got a 5 yr old who got a cheap rc from Walmart and he loves it

[@slimey7054]

kev can you pleae link the bit you use for the tires? would really like to pick one of these up to make taking them on/off easier. Thanks

[@Ontheregz]

You can get a 1/4” adapter to use whatever size socket you need on a light duty impact gun or electric screwdriver. I use one on my Milwaukee m12 screwdriver.

[@reidisaacson9623]

17mm socket.

[@steveww07]

11.5mm

[@CALSKJ]

Hi Kev just wondering how many batteries in the truck do you go through to make a video or how many charges

[@steveww07]

3

[@shadesmcgee7653]

11:40 Thanks for sharing that! I didn't realize that's what it was for. Also, thanks for helping me get back into rc's! I picked up an Xmaxx during Christmas time, and this is some of the most fun I've had with an RC! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@combojerman28]

sorry mate! stupid question. which drill are you using at 0:48

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Presto hi-nox

[@combojerman28]

@@KevinTalbotTV thank you kevin!

[@pr1ncealiv362]

I have been wanting an x max for a while now. Hopefully, I can grab one of these. Love ❤️ the videos as always, one of my favorite Chanels.

[@bimocular4312]

Haha I love the GTA 'wasted' animation and smile every time

[@dooronron69]

First video I've watched in 2 years of being away, glad to see there was no "christmas every day " which is why i stopped watching 2 years ago as some people don't get a Christmas every year let alone every day, so may start watching again as i didn't see that. Good video

[@jasondemers8522]

I got the green one too! Love that thing! They are selling the ultimate body’s so you’ll be able to replace it

[@xxdrxzzyrl2054]

Hey Kevin what do you think about the traxxas xrt rc car because I want to buy a big basher rc car but now I don’t know what to pick between this xmaxx or the xrt

[@Angry-Lynx]

Damn girl that tires is amazing you need to gear that properly for like 140kmh so we can see what she can do

[@yeayea-tz2kq]

Can you not just use a ic5 to traxxas adapter? And still get warranty?

[@SLD-RC]

Seeing those tyres survive is quite refreshing to see! Right I need to get my Xmaxx out now😅

[@MrTomRcMan]

Just a question what do you do with all the rc's you break and don't repair?

[@volvo09]

16:06 Me: uh oh, another challenge jump! Boom 😂

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

TUMBLE WUMBLE!!!!!!

[@johnmitchell6243]

We NEED a KTalbot RC Design, rc car line! Let's Go!!!

[@SYST3M_OVERIDE]

Does it come with all metal front/rear diff gears as well or are they still the cheap powder metal ones?

[@JUMP5C4R3GH1N1]

Kev for RC President

[@rajgill7576]

I genuinely smiled at thr 2 wheeking that was good stuff

[@gonxareloaded]

"There's a storm coming, Mr. Wayne. You and your friends better batten down the hatches, because when it hits, you're all gonna wonder how you ever thought you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us." Selina Kyle

[@unstoppable6047]

Those xmaxx look great. I will never be able to afford one. So watching him will have to do. Good work bro and keep it up

[@joseCalderon1976]

Yup. When I put aluminum hubs and C hubs in my X-Maxx, I would be constantly breaking the upper control arms, lower control arms and the steering link even with little jumps. So I went right back to stock plastic parts and it's all good now. I would never put those aluminum parts back in my X-Maxx again! That's been my experience.

[@mikewhitley1183]

I was wondering if you had a chassis it was split into and connected with shocks wouldn't that absorb a lot of front end damage? Basically your chassis would be in two pieces kind of like an expansion joint

[@MidwestVillain_Z]

Only reason i would disagree with you about the raminator is that thing seems to break every single time you run it

[@emersonb5764]

Yeah. It’s surely epic fun but I would get frustrated with something that breaks that much. Especially when parts would be so expensive. I don’t need a truck that’s stressful to keep running.

[@Kassore123]

@@emersonb5764and the fact that its 6 grand 😭

[@MatthewShindel]

Are you gonna get belted sledgehammer tires for other xmaxx I have the unbelted sledgehammer tires on my xmaxx

[@steveo2053]

Afternoon all I’ve just bought a highly modified X-maxx. It’s come with a battery / EsC connection that I’ve never heard of, the QS8 connector!! Can anyone recommend this or what’s the best connector to have please? Tia….Steve

[@melindawheeler6519]

by any chance could you bash the mjx hyper go xmax copy some more because ive been contenplating on bying one and want to see how tough they are

[@RiverRat904]

How much heavier are the new tires vs old ones? Seemed sluggish. Wondering if they're heavier which would kill the power.

[@mitchelldaniels1424]

You know Kevin, for 5 years now, at least I've been a fan, I have been a subscriber, a supporter, and I've commented, I've messaged you, I've sent you all kinds of comments ect. Now you are reviewing my favorite truck in my favorite color. I was in an accident a little over a year ago and have a massive spinal injury. I'm stuck in a wheelchair and can't work. The system in the states sucks and I have zero assistance, so I'm almost burned thru my savings and selling my toys. So I probably won't ever be able to afford an Xmax but that green ultimate is sure sexy. Keep up the videos buddy. If you ever get to New Orleans. I Would love to show you our Boat racing club Voo-Doo Racing Club.

[@Kmcornell23]

Personally I've been running belted tires for years. Everything he said is absolutely true. I prefer the better control but it's definitely not a backflipping machine like it used to be.

[@robicheauxrelocation826]

Hey Kevin!! Any chance you can do a E revo build? I need help with mine and I cant figure whats wrong with it. Love the vids brotha sorry to keep bugging lol

[@ratdog109andTBRINKS22_Fortnite]

hey I was wondering where you could get a brushless motor for a Traxxas Skully

[@troymodin1682]

I love your channel buddy, very awesome that you give different ideas for stock pieces that might break. Keep up the great work buddy 👍

[@markmmm1737]

Have they tuned the centre diff? It seems to handle a lot better.

[@Hellseeker1]

Got an Axial Ryft, love this thing, just put a castle system in it, now I ordered a full TrealTreatment, Reefs Raw 500 servo, Vitavon Bead Locks and USD Stickies, this thing gonna be a monster ripper man.

[@mukaone]

Always treats the traxxas so nice.

[@raptobalt3439]

Brilliant video Kev. Love it when you film here. You can see my house in the background 😂

[@ElectricianAl]

I couldn’t imagine trying to shift with my left hand across the pond…. I might pull the trigger and get an xmaxx, first day I’m going to the beach early and building a few ramps and half pipes.

[@thomasmoran7969]

I have been subscribed for a while now I’m just curious what do you do with all the stock traxxas receivers, motors and esc you love swapping out?

[@anthonyyafai9230]

Hi i need ure help kevin talbot my x maxx 8s keep stripping diffs and trashing the bearings

[@SOMNIOHM]

*_This "Ultimate" edition SOUNDS absolutely horrrrrrrendous!_* _(There is absolutely no smoothness to it!)_ _This is regardless of whether or not he switched out gearing, and regardless of whether or not this is the regular version or the premium "Ultimate Edition" If you are an actual diehard hobby enthusiast, you notice the little/BIG things like the unique sound that each and every RC makes! Arrma, and Traxxas are very similar.. both sound god awful!_ _XRay, Corally, Kyosho, HoBao, and the new WOV Racing vehicles sound suuuuper smoooooth, and are at the top of the list! (Sheer Quality)_ _I really love my XRT, but to be god honest truthful, you are NOT getting what you pay for! They are able to command these prices ONLY because we continue to give in and pay it! They know they have the market cornered as none of the other manufactures that are known for actual quality builds are stepping up and creating these larger scale RC's! Pay attention, and once you notice this, you can never unnotice it 😂._

[@OGPAPERBOY77]

9:20 😂😂😂 shout out for the music 🤙

[@OGPAPERBOY77]

@n.imanthadesilva9700 love from California 🤙😁

[@IainKelley-ks6gv]

Happy valentines.

[@BlueDroneBlues]

The Kevin survivability test didn't go the distance on this model like it did on the original X-Maxx. So, if I upgrade the tires and swap out a few aluminum parts I will have the Edition?

[@DavyEdits]

Hey kev love your videos and im wondering what happend to the summit? I have a summit my self brushless and its really interesting and fun and i wanna see more videos on it!

[@a50ouncemistake1]

Mr talbot what do you use to hold your Insta360 to the cars? The white stuff?