The Worlds Most EXPENSIVE Plastic RC Car!! Traxxas XRT

[@TomleyRC]

I've removed the post correcting me on my mistake about the Traxxas wheel Hex design. I'm always happy for people to correct me if i'm wrong hence why I pinned the post and thanked him. I pinned it so others could see my mistake while I corrected it. Now that I've removed the said 'miss information' from the video, we can all leave in peace and harmony.... ....well, until the next time I dare to get something wrong 😅 Look a this >>>>> s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dcyb9hN

[@TrokaRC]

Live in peace and harmony 2023 I’m in.

[@DashzRight]

Unnaceptable tom, no mistakes are allowed from you, only perfection is expected

[@sokha12yt68]

Hello brother, I asked for a car.rc, I have no money to buy it ............ I live in Cambodia

[@lincs_rc1902]

Just met the Man himself such a nice bloke, thanks for taking your time to chat and sorry for approaching you whilst with your family! Michael old.

[@TomleyRC]

No worries mate, good to chat to you. See you around at some point I'm sure.

[@michaeldorich4485]

This is a fun video to watch. When it was on the BMX track it was right at home. To see it jump and land so well is quite impressive. One of coolest things was the on board shot when you were doing the speed runs. You could see how the tires distorted. Keep up the good work.

[@TomleyRC]

Cheer dude. Would have liked to get a bit more onboard at the skate park, but need a better mount haha

[@trystanRuffner]

​@@TomleyRCi like the xmaxx but it is too big xrt are not until you put new wheels and a bigger motor

[@scalebuildersguild]

I feel the same way about the place in terms of the use-case for the XRT over the XMAXX. Low slung, great handling, speed and big. Everything I wanted, as I'm also not a crazy basher. I also couldn't get 50 out of the box, not that I felt it was slow at this size.

[@TomleyRC]

It’s certainly more ‘refined’ I think. Seemed slow on the road, but plenty of power and speed for the BMX Track 👌

[@rogueFactor]

@@TomleyRC you hit those triple double double humps like a champ! kudos!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@desmofc]

Great video. I believe traxxas made the bumper mount a weak point on purpose. It's cheap and easy to replace. More rigid components can sometimes transfer too much stress to other components.

[@disciplinerc]

Beast!! And bless the sponsors that allowed you to get this bad boy for us to see 😉

[@TomleyRC]

Yes...this video would not be here if I hadn't had the sponsorship

[@shawnortmann9662]

He's trying as hard as he can to hold in every giggle and smile, not wanting to be a Traxxas fanboy!!!😜 I didn't like Traxxas either at first, but the balance, the speed, power, the durability, will turn you into a fanboy against your own will!!!🖤

[@TomleyRC]

30 to 40 mins of run footage... I will admit I giggles and smiled way more than what.s in this video haha.... but then that's the same for most RC's when I'm out running them

[@doctajuice]

The durability is the really impressive part. For how big those trucks are they can take hits and tumbles all day long and never seem to give up

[@modelnutty6503]

they've made some great stuff. early days they were *the* budget copycat, more recently they've been litigious with costs passed on to customers as they harm competitors. they're darn quick on parts if-when you need them!

[@EJ-74]

The XRT is a BEAST 🔥 I'm not a TRAXXAS fan by no means but the XMAXX & XRT are absolutely awesome. 2 of the best RCs imo.

[@TomleyRC]

This thing was a blast

[@rickyspanish305]

The xo1 is also a beast

[@shaunpugh3287]

Thanks, a great video. This is more my driving style too. I find it difficult to assess what a car is like to really drive when it's been driven to destruction. As much as I like watching Kev's videos, I find yours give balance to the whole thing so I can judge what a car would be like to live with for normal driving. Might have to start saving some pennies....

[@davejohnson3474]

I like watching kevs videos as it demonstrates how durable stuff is. When i was a kid i had a tamiya madcap and lunch box but one sniff of a jump and they'd be smashed to pieces. Secondary school i had a schumacher club storm that was amazing compared to the tamiyas but folded a chassis full speed into a bollard. Bought a savage 4.6 later on but nitro is so noisy always gets attention. Todays rc's are mad the amount of abuse kev gives his xmaxxes is amazing at what they can do but not keen on the rolie polie of the xmaxx and have been looking at Kratons but i don't like how the motors mounted and possble egging so instead i sweated and bought the XRT and tried not to think about it lol Best of both worlds.

[@kyronrc]

"You dont have to spend this sum of money to have fun". Thats it, in a nutshell.

[@peterwilliamson356]

Exactly plenty other cars buggys trucks etc out there , personally I've bought 2nd n 3rd hand and some have needed work to get running again but I find that enjoyable to do,everydays a learning day.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, I’m not one for spending too much. This and my SCX6 were an exception

[@peterwilliamson356]

@@TomleyRC I've nothing against anyone buying expensive rc's ,for me personally it's nice to watch videos of them in action and being used ,work hard n earn the money to buy them I take my hat off to anyone who does.

[@bryanspanjer3213]

Depends on who you are. We grow and change. Always something to try next

[@jonthomas8487]

I like that it’s plastic and if by chance you break a chassis it’s only $30-40. Kraton is over $100 and bends.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah.. that is true

[@hugoferrao8921]

Kevin fanboy

[@Stempy]

Just got done with the podcast episode and now I'm here. Was awesome to learn more about your journey!

[@SlooDon]

This is my favorite XRT review! Cheers from the states! 👍 Just scrolling thru the comments.....I didn't verify but it feels like the your Traxxas videos garner a lot of comments........a lot of folks invested in Traxxas.....great video BTW.

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Adding the Flying Circus is perfect. Nice touch.

[@420_3RC]

@Tomley RC it's hilarious that folks gets so outa whack by others opinions or experiences with certain fan boi brands. ✌️ ❤️ 😊.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... they take it way to seriously sometimes

[@beyondRC]

Do like these a lot but not sure I can justify one when I have my Xmaxx. Agree the xmaxx does feel clumsy but I think its still a better overall bash anywhere truck over the XRT. That said the XRT will no doubt be way better on a track. Nice to see Mr Anti Traxxas getting himself yet another Traxxas vehicle... clearly a secret Traxxas Fanboy (Can't fool us anymore) Haha happy new year mate. Enjoy

[@rogueFactor]

IMHO the oversight by Traxxas here was their tire design for this model.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah Xmaxx is suited more to all out bashing. Not something I do that often. Traxxas as a company are dog s*** but I can appreciate a good product regardless of who makes it. My current TRX fleet stands at about 12 I think 😅

[@Bluntburnatr888]

@@TomleyRC from a pro like yourself why don’t you like traxxas? Need to make up my mind. My first big rc was a outcast 8s.

[@zacharyfriess9575]

I really like the XRT. There are some better wing mount designs on thingiverse to print in TPU. I was able to hit 50mph exactly with SMC batteries. Great video!

[@TomleyRC]

I’ll take a look. I only have Red TPU so didn’t want to print my own haha. Nice Hack

[@rogueFactor]

GARAGELIFE RC XRT WING MOUNT! or the UK equiv. didn't even run mine with the OEM wing mount. installed TPU wingmount ASAP.

[@runklestiltskin_2407]

@@TomleyRC TPU is a collective term, there's a huge difference between fiberlogy ff 30d and Esun TPU 95A, just for example.

[@Daytonafox1]

@5:59 amazing soft touch down nice!!!

[@TomleyRC]

Love it when I can land them like that

[@DirtyPlumbus]

The weather bit was interesting. We have the same sort of things happen in the southern US. Yesterday it was sunny in my front yard and downpour in the back yard. The sound caught my attention and it took me a minute to figure out what was going on. Lol

[@TomleyRC]

Haha, yes we have that sometimes. Working on an Airfield it’s even more noticeable. Sunny one side and raining the other 😅

[@andyb9994]

Traxxas tough!!!💯

[@scottdashnaw2345]

I like how he starts with a critical outlook and then giggles shortly after.. 😁👍🏻

[@TomleyRC]

I like to be fair…. even with a Traxxas 😅

[@DustyFingersRC]

How satisfying to get the double landing...smooth like butter 👊🏻

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, so good when you land them

[@mehimrc1314]

None of us "bash" by other top dog standards however great XRT video. You've scaled things up alot this year already 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah… been ticking a few boxes recently. But trying to still be pretty diverse

[@FarmerFpv]

Of course, we have the main 7 channels that get free Traxxas RC cars for reviews that praise this thing like it's some god and they have a subscriber base that will attack anyone who is misinformed, tells the truth, or criticizes "some" of Traxxas vehicles. So unfortunate as they get a thrill out of talking down to reviewers who spend their own money on name-brand RC Vehicles. Glad you haven't ever turned into one of them Phil. Keep doing you, buddy. Don't get me wrong I love some of my Traxxas Rc vehicles but some channels think Traxxas is some kind of RC Saints that can do no wrong.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, I'm happy to review products for companies that allow me to be myself and don't have 'rules' or expectations so to speak. It was only a couple of days ago that I turned down an offer from one of the biggest ones 😉.

[@FarmerFpv]

@@TomleyRC You have always been an honest reviewer. Even if you do get cars from big names I have no doubt that you will continue to be honest. That's why I enjoy your videos.

[@davidives7204]

Fantastic video, probably in the top five of the best you have ever made. It was through you that I bought my first premium RC when you were filming a Senton on the same track, this sold it for me and I have been thrilled with it, this cost four times as much as the previous kit I used to buy. Again, through you, I nearly gave up with the hobby as those less expensive models did nothing for me, they were barely “hobby grade” and I found them dull as ditch water and unexciting. I took time out and returned and bought the Senton, there are others I have bought through your recommendation (can’t remember which at this time) and my collection has grown somewhat! Regarding spending lots of loot on so called “big boy toys”, at the end of the day you pay for what you get, companies need to make profits. I have a few Traxxas including the Xmaxx which I adore (bought through “Beyond RC” recommendation), it never fails to make me beam a smile nor does it fail to attract an audience but that might be down to my rubbish driving, how you manage to drive one handed is amazing, I can only manage walking and talking at the same time. Keep the videos rolling, a fantastic and entertaining channel.

[@opiedoe1]

I love mine tore the front wheel off first 30 minutes it’s in the shop. I hit a street sign, next run will be out in the country 😂

[@johnellefa]

Everytime I think to myself "this is the year I get a good Traxxas", I see the price and I die inside. I see the cost of replacement parts and I die inside again. That's 2 months rent for me lol

[@brianlangford7278]

Outside the tires and electronics, parts are not that expensive, honestly most traxxas cars only need a couple upgrades at first n should be good,within reason, lots of cheaper and just as good or better aftermarket parts are plentiful

[@davidmellish3295]

To be fair the car is expensive but the parts are fairly cheep,especially when you compare the price of Arrma's replacement parts.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah these things are not cheap. Like I said, not something I’d usually buy. But I was lucky to get a good sponsor for a video last year 👌

[@juansebastiansolanopalacio7543]

@@brianlangford7278whats brand would you recommend?

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty impressive truck, Phil! 😃 Fantastic bashing and review! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. It was good fun 👌

[@KevinTalbotTV]

it took that landing because its traxxas tough! k8 would have exploded 😂

[@TomleyRC]

The poor K8 was a little fragile wasn't it 😅

[@KevinTalbotTV]

@@TomleyRC just a little! 🤣hurry up and get ya racer ready!!

[@chrisprice6405]

@@KevinTalbotTV Only half the rc world waiting for it....and some! 😄

[@chrisvda7277]

Listened to your Spotify interview when driving home from work. Wish i got into RC years ago as its a steep learning curve. I grew up in the 90s but was only aware of toy grade Rc's. Hobby Grade didn't exist as i never see one.

[@madmatt2769]

Awesome channel, keep it up and enjoy yourself Tomley!👍🏻👍🏻

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Matt

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Keep doing what your doing Phil. Great job buddy. John

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@muskokamike127]

"not designed to be sent 30 40 50 feet off a skate park ramp" lol dig at the old KT there hahahha

[@TomleyRC]

Not a dig… but there are plenty of people out there that send things further than they are designed to go. KT has the most eyes on him… but he’s not the biggest ‘sender’… you could argue he’s the biggest ‘destroyer’ though 😅

[@muskokamike127]

@@TomleyRC yeah it's more like a reference, you're right. I keep challenging KT to test his monster truck by jumping it off the 5th floor of a parking garage...

[@vbspeed7571]

We need some sheep shirts brother!!Sweet Traxxas 😊🤣🤣🤙🍻

[@rcwreck-creation]

Great video Phil! Thanks for sharing. I love how you pinned an ignorant comment, calling you ignorant! LMAO😂 Irony is the best comedy! 👍👌👊

[@TomleyRC]

Yes haha… it did amuse me. I didn’t bite though haha

[@lo2713]

Looked right at home at that track, i cant believe it didnt break anything on that landing 😯

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, perfect place for it. I didn’t realise the landing was that bad till I edited it!

[@lo2713]

@@TomleyRC yeah, looked brutal in slowmo. Wonder how a tamiya would of held up 🤔😂

[@Theghostcloset]

Respect! I know it has a lot to do with who's using it, but that thing stayed upright most of the time it seems! Also I love your choice of video title. Nicely done, sir.

[@brianlangford7278]

Traxxas fleet steadily growing 🤣

[@TomleyRC]

😅

[@Jeckler]

I loved the chaotic unboxing portion of this video.

[@TomleyRC]

haha, inspired by Casey Neistat's 'Mail Time' Videos (circa 2015)

[@primusrc]

Great Video :) I love the XRT... will i ever get one .. maybe 2nd hand sometime .. but believe it or not my fav vehicle to use is still my 2wd Traxxas Slash it never fails to make me smile

[@basementracer]

Gave this one some love for the Python and the smack in the head lol. Epic Mr Tomley as usual.

[@clintkent9860]

Perfect jumps on the pump track

[@TomleyRC]

Yes it was 👌

[@klausknudsen106]

I have never been a fan of the x-max, but in this config, i may be tempted ;)

[@TomleyRC]

🤘

[@tqw42a]

Glad I got one now. Had it a month and not used it yet. Great video. I would like to see you race that with Kev instead of indoor racing.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah that would be fun 👌

[@kyleteal5888]

$1000 ain't bad my full race truggy in 2009 cost north of $1300 USD Losi 8ight T Nitro team roller electric converted with controller and 2 batteries. Or at least that's where I stopped counting.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah… it’s not a lot compared to some stuff

[@ka-nv9xn]

Congrats for 110k

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@Dankerkitty]

Your edits crack me up 😂

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks 😅

[@RandyandCyndi]

Love your content keep it coming .I have just picked up my first 1/8 scale rc and I got the Arrma kraton 6s v5 and I love it

[@HensleysPlumbingCo]

Is that a public track? That place is sick! I want this in my back yard. So cool. Lol ummmm you aren't the Christmas story boy that almost put his eye out with a bb gun are you?? Lol i still want a leg lamp myself. Great video my brother! Shout out from Tennessee!

[@GregSupe]

Stoning was hilarious 😂. You're a legit traxxas fan now now 🤣

[@fredyt8318]

I like that to , Thanks for a awesome video . Now I should stop dreaming about a Rc car I can’t afford 😂😂😂

[@rchannel-gt]

You should get the Traxxas maxx

[@TomleyRC]

Not really got a use for one

[@henryfoster3212]

Cool you has new xrt Traxxas I will like 👍😀😎

[@TomleyRC]

😎🤘

[@f1__matt]

i think the word for this is 'Refined' virtually an Xmax but more planted and better handling as well as seeming more at home with jumps

[@TomleyRC]

Yes… more refined for sure

[@BigBadBobsRC]

Looks sick in green 💪🏻

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, I thought so to

[@lloydgarard3309]

that bmx track looks awesome I need to find some places to go for me and my son like this

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Awesome RC and bash, great review

[@jonthomas8487]

Tomley praising a Traxxas means it’s really good

[@TomleyRC]

haha

[@RC_Teststrecke]

What a monster! 💪

[@henrywitecki]

TOMLEY BASHER ERA!!

[@BadBoyV1]

That thing looks awesome

[@TomleyRC]

Was good fun

[@chrisvda7277]

Loved the smooth transition X's in the editing 👌 You should do that more and add a SMASH BANG WALLOP like in the comics. Just an idea. Give it some wings while airborne. Need for speed unbound does all this well. Excellent video.

[@kashmurray1199]

Neat truck. Fun to watch.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@muskokamike127]

7:19 looks like the perfect size for that bmx track others have looked a little small on it.....

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, it was a pretty good match 👌

[@muskokamike127]

@@TomleyRC yeah you (it) handled the whoop dee doos with ease.....it could be a little wider but still......that trail has the makings of a most excellent r/c track.....

[@shaunodriscoll]

That was cool , I’m really getting into fifth scale , I have a 30dnt roller headed my way and a humongous electric motor to go in it ! 😂 it’ll run in to well over a grand but, the good thing about that is my wife doesn’t know 😂😂😂 great video

[@TomleyRC]

They are crazy 👌

[@n22pdf]

Awesome.. nice driving :)

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Pete

[@kaptkronik135]

TRAXXAS KRATON! how innovative "Lets make a kraton, but plastic" Brill yent mate

[@dstjamesrc6395]

Tomley likes it!

[@skumbria6666]

Great video

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@jonthanmuniz9317]

I have an orange one and it’s a beast !

[@jimboslice12-o7m]

That video was f****** brilliant mate keep them coming, and those jumps are called the whoops and yes you cleared them perfectly well done my friend

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers James. I had a blast 👌

[@The_ace_1]

Awesome video 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Chers dude

[@rrrccc1571]

Did look very at home on that track!

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah was perfect for it

[@brianlynch4801]

I'm interested to know what you use for a camera on your vehicles.

[@TomleyRC]

GoPro Hero 8 Black for this one

[@kylestalnaker]

As Kev would say, "All man!" He got blasted by an rc and still showed the footage to everyone 😂

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... just flicked it away from my face as if it was a little angry wasp haha

[@kylestalnaker]

@@TomleyRC "Absolutely Epic" -Kev

[@mossyhollow3732]

Love the antics. 😂

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Mossy 😎🤘

[@duncandehulst2016]

The bending of the chassis, is the reason it doesn't break :D is it wouldn't be as flexible as it is, it'll break sooner!

[@TomleyRC]

Yes

[@benniullrich2237]

Very nice review, didn't expect that you would like such a big car. For an optimization of the XRT, maybe you want try some stuff from JS-Parts in Germany, than you have some solide solutions for these issues. I use some JS-parts on my Corally Dementor and Arrma Talion, I'am happy with that. Cheers

[@rcplayground7]

That title 😂

[@TomleyRC]

Plastic Fantastic 😅

[@budbarlang3729]

great video👍

[@evanvavoulas4011]

The Traxxas batteries are better, more reliable they last longer in the cars they are made for. I get 30 minutes from the Xmaxx batteries easy

[@chevyb0195]

Me: I'll put aftermarket if I want. Traxxas:yeah. Me: o yeah. Traxxas: Fine. 😔

[@TomleyRC]

😅

[@kevingilroy]

Flex is good. That was my secret as a d and d driver. My cars were springy.

[@davejohnson3474]

Coming back to this after i've had the 3d printed wing mount on and being flipped/rolled quite a few times i haven't ripped it. I got mine off go2mph on e bay it does look similar though.

[@Sponsoredbybaz]

Happy Friday the 13th

[@rickykonoloff5047]

You deserve it nice car enjoy your vids

[@clickbaitcrawler]

Hi tomleyrc where is the track is it local to Lincoln? I don’t recognise it.

[@leeharrison3276]

That's a great track.

[@Andy_Yates]

Jehovah Jehovah Jehovah 😆. Blessed are the cheese makers. What a great movie! I'm a more recent sub but I was thinking a 4 or 6S Kraton / miniMaxx / Outcast would be perfect for that size BMX track. The XRT was running out of room in some spots. It looks like it handles really well and doesn't grenade on rough landings. Glad you didn't have any troubles with the bell crank. That seems to be the other failure I've been seeing in the rough /extreme bashing reviews of this

[@777beanz]

How do you get the speed to show when you switch to onboard video

[@TomleyRC]

Gopro's have a GPS on them and you can add the speed on the App

[@garethhuwwilliams6019]

These big rc’s are cool but so impractical. Even that BMX track locked small for the car! What about. 6s 1/8 basher? Do you have any of those?

[@mattm1841]

Traxxas are the apple of the rc world.

[@TomleyRC]

Yup

[@daz9882]

My 4th RC Mojave EXB (Discontinued now), with HW Max6 4985 + FlySky NB4 and OMG 40KG Servo I too spent thousand dollars on a toy 🤦‍♂ but I loving it. haha

[@TomleyRC]

The Mojave EXB is awesome. Mine needs a run soon for sure

[@Hoosierdaddyjones812]

There's reasons why Traxxas has part walls in almost every hobby shop they sell Traxxas at that takes up half the store. People just keep giving them money 💰

[@TomleyRC]

Cash is king

[@Hoosierdaddyjones812]

@@TomleyRC and brains are hard to find

[@TomleyRC]

😅

[@Fonzierc]

I like it it is pretty good yes a lot of plastic but in my eyes that's not a bad thing ( depending on how it's designed ) awsome bashing

[@trrc9276]

A new rc car, nice and clean, i hate that the get so dirty and smashed after only a few runs

[@bigbadgaz1]

Traxxas Fanboi !! JK, i love my UDR and TRX4

[@TomleyRC]

Fanboi for life 😅

[@scottlesage386]

Don’t forget to check the glue on those tires, it is a Traxxas after all 😂😂

[@ovidium8020]

AVC :)) that made Traxxas marketing blow a vein

[@TomleyRC]

haha... hence the little clip after it 😂. I knew as soon as I said it that someone at Traxxas would be spitting their Coffee out

[@RC-Antics-JM]

Great video as always, I’m not a Traxxis fan but I do like the XRT ( not the price so much)