Traxxas Maxx V2 vs HoBao MTX

[@777beanz]

Metal drive shafts are a must for the Maxx V2, that self righting broke my plastic drive shafts every time

[@paulclancy2404]

I owned Maxx for while it has self righting didn't even know , I did it myself and ripped tire second day never did it again , it's ridiculous hard on drive train definitely doesn't need metal drivesgafts you only break something else. I use mine on 6s with slightly smaller tires and no play in shafts I had it since came out atleast 100 packs

[@XWXW-lk4jf]

I'VE had problems with that back right tire as well. The driveshaft was getting eaten away and the pin kept popping out. Ended up having to not only replace the driveshafts, but also all of the rear bearings as well. Over time, the plastic starts to degrade rapidly causing all kinds of issues.

[@rcguygarage]

@@XWXW-lk4jf yes 💯👍

[@jeremystewart1785]

Lol well it still has 3 wheels left !.......both good trucks in thier own way ..I have grown fond of the Ho Bao you been running.

[@twanmcnasty4012]

Wanted to get another stadium truck so I just bought a slash ultimate cuz I didn't want to worry about all the little crap that I was going to have to do it anyway.

[@DankePlace]

I am looking at the MT 2 Plus, due to the shell being more to scale and the length being 70 mm longer. If I am not jumping, which I wont, will the 2 Plus be a better alternative just for park runs? I get what has been updated, I just am not into sending things. I just want something to soak up bumps and really not interested in lifting the wheels. Both are the same $ here in Australian, but more importantly, we get these trucks for cheaper than what you pay in the US. Traxxas we pay almost double, Arrma isn't as bad but the durability of the MT 2Plus/MTX seems much better value imo.

[@rcguygarage]

The thing is almost every issue that the MT +2 had was addressed with the MTX those issues were in a sense very minor for me and I have really bashed very hard the MT+2 but these are also what I call drivers RCs because you need to drive them not just run them

[@DankePlace]

@@rcguygarage Yeah and I get what you mean by "drive", I had a Rovan 1/5 2 wheel drive Baja, you needed to know the car and how it handled. I think I will go the MT2+ as they're the same $, I just think the extra 70 mm and better shell is what I want. Also is it possible to get the battery case dimensions for the MT2+? I checked your other vid but you only measured the lipos, not the case. I am looking at running 2 8000 mAH L 138mm W 47 mm H 36 mm hardcase Zeees 3S. I also watched the Traxxas vs MT2+ and was fun to see someone dish it out on the Traxxas. Where I live the Traxxas is 2.1K AUD. The MT2+ is $980 AUD, it's actually cheaper to buy here than in the US but the Xmaxx is almost $700 AUD more. Subbed n T.I.A

[@rcguygarage]

@@DankePlace All right this is kind of a big question or answer pack depth and that's only because of the way I run my battery trays My battery trays run so the solid side is facing out that way I have maximum protection My pack depth can only be an inch and a quarter and yes this is imperial measurement and not metric 6 in long 2 in wide absolute maximum you'll be able to convert that and I would just go negative on millimeters from that. You realistically only need to run two battery straps save the other two because you may need them eventually as they tear. Other than that you will be buying a great truck keep in mind though that body shell while you may be going for looks and scale If you would just going to pleasure drive it that's fine but if you do decide to push that the bed portion will become separated from the cab portion but that body is really nice.

[@DankePlace]

@@rcguygarage appreciate your response. I'll do the math on my end, I rang the distributor today and they could not answer any q's, even the retailers could not, hence why I have reached out to you. I have seen how hard you have bashed this, I am extremely confident I will not be doing anything like this so want the biggest truck I can get without compromise of durability. Yes the MTX is better but the MT2+ is already much better than my other options I was looking at. I almost got a TC Dementor, it is going against the grain of why I want a truck in the 1st place, I do not want to do stunts, that is ofc a swb and the MTX does have 70mm shorter on the length. The Dementor was super cheap 2nd hand, but again I was looking passed the reason I was getting it, it was because it was cheap, not what I was actually looking for. A new Dementor is almost the same asking as the MT2+ here, they are really much different in build quality imo. Again thx for your time, much appreciated. Oh fwiw, I actually saw the size of the tires, someone put them up against a Pro line I think, and the size is seriously massive. When the MT2+ went up against a XMaxx for sizing, it still held it's place pretty well imo.

[@twanmcnasty4012]

Maybe hobao will have some Black Friday deals man you see anything shout it out I'd love to pick one up.

[@chadbiermann3380]

One of the guys I run with sometimes had a Maxx V1, he kept breaking the axles on it. Then when the V2 came out he got that, ran it a few times then just kinda stopped running it. At the time I only had a big rock and Typhon 3s. So he had better clearance over terrain, but I could catch him on flat semi smooth terrain. The Maxx can take a good bashing for sure. The axles seemed to be the only weak point. I've never owned one. Just saying from an outside perspective they are a really fun durable truck that has it's weak points like any other rc.

[@rcguygarage]

Yes I upgraded my wife's Maxx with the goods 👍💯 now mine will get the same treatment the crazy part is it's at the cost of the HoBao now🤔

[@dstjamesrc6395]

Epic RC Guy freakout! 😂

[@rcguygarage]

Yep just being real🤣😂🤣😂 and having a TOTAL BLAST

[@williamoleary9330]

You know I wish the Maxx was a little more stable at high speeds. I was running a lot of the vehicles the other day and the Kraton 6s EXB to me is just so much more stable. I had zero fear of smashing into a curb because the thing just tracks so well. And I have made a lot of adjustments with the TSM, but it comes up short in comparison. Really good truck though.

[@rcguygarage]

Yes I mention just that on my video with the Kraton V5 👍 fun truck

[@garretdykstra9015]

Just out of curiosity any of this damage have a chance of starting when you used the maxx as a chainsaw while at the jumpshot/speed run outing ?

[@rcguygarage]

Nah that was the front like I said I do things in fairness I don't ever try to pull wool over anybody's eyes because there's absolutely no point to that 👍💯 come on guy I just converted my trash bag into an MONGREL XRT USING ALL TRAXXAS FACTORY PARTS 😂🤣

[@chadbiermann3380]

That Hobao looks like a fun durable truck too!💯💥💥

[@TORKiT]

I like the Maxx!

[@bransonbasher6534]

Looks like Hoboa has tuned the steering system a bit? Is that right?

[@rcguygarage]

Yes they have💯

[@jbrc1322]

so I did the math... wouldn't the sledge be a much closer match for the mtx? Going off wheelbase, trackwidth, tire size, power system, etc.

[@StoneFPV-]

I agree definitely not a fair comparison when one is a 1/8 6s and the other is a 1/10 4s. Plus when it comes to cost I don’t think I’d choose either of them if a had a $750 budget 😂

[@rcguygarage]

Didn't I say that🤔 but no the Sludge would comp an Arrma Kraton but can anything be compared exactly but really. As far as the math I was being more basic with cost

[@jbrc1322]

@@rcguygarage probably the closest thing to the mtx considering the overall chassis style, would probably be the savage xl. I'm sure it's not nearly as durable, though.

[@dstjamesrc6395]

I’m surprised the Maxx broke like that to be honest. I see many reviews, videos saying it’s one of, if not the most durable RTR you can buy.

[@rcguygarage]

Yes well this is the weak point for sure. Otherwise it's a great RC

[@paulclancy2404]

My favorite part Traxxas quiet , I rip around house and good for neighbors

[@4077661466jp]

If you had to pick between max or say corally xp or even skeeter, which would be your pick ?

[@777beanz]

That wheelie Baaa got you😜🤣🤣🤣

[@rcguygarage]

It did🤫🤣😂🤣

[@chubbs6504]

Again if you had to choose one? I’m pulling the trigger on one of these

[@rcguygarage]

Again if I had to choose just one it's still a very tough decision but I would have to say because of what I like and the quality of the RC the HoBao Hyper MTX point blank for me because of what it can do again It is not an everything RC and that's just what you have to know You buy dependent upon the terrain in a sense that you're going to run in

[@bradwoods1087]

Got pissed because u called it a toy LOL!!

[@TRAVELER197]

I appreciate you doing this! I have no favorite company, I love good R.C.'s!

[@rcguygarage]

This comment is spot on

[@rcsteve3090]

So freaking funny guy!!! That had me LMAO!!!!!!! Thanks for making funny and good rc videos guy, u da man!!! 👍💯

[@clairecooper3848]

It’s a bummer it broke but it was 😂😅 the way you dealt with it , I really did lol

[@rcguygarage]

Ultimately the point in this Hobby is too have fun or at least TRY to no matter what happens😜🤣😂

[@clairecooper3848]

@@rcguygarage yup you are nailing that 👍👌👍

[@Fats-yg1jd]

Right on point with what you said I can't wait to get mine!! Hurry!!!

[@sambagogo777]

How much is the Maxx v2 in the US? It's obscenely overpriced here in the UK at £599, equivalent to $702!

[@paulclancy2404]

Mine came out 650 after tax about"

[@sambagogo777]

@@paulclancy2404 Wow, that's a lot of money for what it is.

[@longboardguy]

Great review Guy I’m not sure what truck I would get first I love them both. Hobao is some really nice stuff! Hard to get parts for them in 🇨🇦. But their online store is decent. I might grab the MTX

[@slashraptor9317]

It all really depends on where you go and bash but I still go by my last comment and say it’s still fair comparison between these 2 trucks but today the Haboa wins at diamond dust maybe it’ll be a different story next time 🤔

[@snakehaven1]

Awesome stuff

[@trailblazerfarms]

Maxx is a must in the collection

[@RevelationRC]

Typical Maxx axles 😆 I still love it guy

[@rcguygarage]

It's really a great truck FOR SURE

[@teddygilman2135]

It’s a design flaw with the axle being plastic and the bearing being so set in the rear bud! Unfortunate understandable unnecessary this truck should have come stock with steal axles!

[@4077661466jp]

Yeah i Agree with you, traxxas knows how to give you enough to make u pull out the wallet then give you enough fun that you will also fork out additional money to fix what you'll notice there's always upgraded parts available for what you break on that newly released traxxas product but once you look at what all you eventually upgrade you basically changed almost every part on the dam thing and cost ends up passing the cost of a 6s ready platform such as habao hyper mtx or whatever other 1/8 scale rtr you want to compare, know to be fair usually when something on a traxxas vehicle breaks its due to driver error or doing something ridiculous like sending it 30ft in the air doing backflips, so it's understandable when something breaks, but to be driving it like you was and have a wheel fall off or break !!! Smh shame on Traxxas for allowing this to happen from just driving it across off road terrain which i would think is what its suppose to do 🤔

[@snakehaven1]

One is as good as the other

[@vitodambra72]

Ohhhh yeaaaah!😉👍🏽💯 hey guy got a quick does Maxx V2 get a lot of motor slap? Seems like my v2 does it and my V1 with wide Maxx upgrade doesn’t do it at all🤔 Iam thinking about 3D printing $$ wheel bolts , & thinking about just handing them out for free hahaha

[@rcguygarage]

YUGE amount of chassis slap OTB

[@vitodambra72]

@@rcguygarage 😉👍🏽

[@filipinomixer]

Good video ,you made your point Guy. Now it's up to the individual watching the video. They might say I'm still getting the Traxxas or they might say forget Traxxas I'm getting Hobao👍🏽. Like you said do the math.

[@paulclancy2404]

In fairness you've owned Traxxas for while , stuff wears out , no one has beat thier Maxx like I have even kt and I've never broke a axle , I've been through 3 or 4 bulk heads knuckles some bearings 3rd set wheels . Hobao pretty good but ofcourse you like it more I would too in your situation just human nature . I tell you they both horrible at handling just like the loaf Bread xxmax .

[@rcguygarage]

Right as to why I said what I did about them being the same age in usage where maybe the HoBao is older🤣😂

[@paulclancy2404]

@@rcguygarage oh I thought you bought the wide Maxx around same time I got mine , shortly after release . Idk why I keep buying arrmas . I like them but they all generally same rcs . They take alot maintaining and tuning . The only rc I can say is free money far as play time is Maxx typhon and granite/brcc . Hobao Im thinking little more high end like losi , I know they use good machined gears ⚙️. I'd like to try the buggy with wheel extensions I prefer the high speed good handling rcs , I just came in from running Mojave, it be alot fun racing with other trucks but by myself I'm thinking why I buy another arrma lol. The new max 8 g2 systems pretty cool , it has turbo 😆

[@rcguygarage]

@@paulclancy2404 I DID buy it at release I just never opened it🤫😂

[@paulclancy2404]

@@rcguygarage nice I do that too but I open and shelf queen 👸 my Maxx not even house worthy at work all dirty needing arms

[@moereefer]

I wouldn’t take a Traxxas Maxx V3 sorry I loved it when it was OFNA. Habao USA

[@4077661466jp]

Guess like kevin talbot says as long as your happy thats all that matter

[@StoneFPV-]

I’m just not a fan of that habao at all. I think the turn-off started with how bad it was diffing out on your first video. It sounded like it was going to self destruct 😂 So if you’re going for a stock out of the box comparison…..

[@paulclancy2404]

Yea I read no diff oil have to add

[@nickhathaway4617]

Lol easy Fix is just diff fluid They're awesome and solid I had their buggy and ran it on 8s And the diff's laugh at it and said give me more It's the best most underrated rc company out there

[@StoneFPV-]

@@nickhathaway4617 first off I never said anything about the company or any of it’s other vehicles. Glad you liked them. Doesn’t change the fact that I’m not a fan of this rc. Also the same could be said about the maxx axle. It’s just a axle, easy fix. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rcguygarage]

Right🤣😂 but the maxx rear diff is "tuned" as well and this is what's been asked so there's your sign🤣😂🤣😂

[@jacobhenson3952]

I was laughing my ass on when that broke. 😂you was funny. How much did u pay for the hobao or maybe they sent it to u ? I know you paid for the Traxxas 😂 like we all do.

[@rcguygarage]

I PAY for everything😜🤣😂

[@SixShooterRC]

Howdy guy I need me a pair of those HOBAO 🇺🇸 glasses do I just 📞 HOBAO??

[@rcguygarage]

🤣😂🤣😂 HO-BIO

[@4077661466jp]

Its fast !!! 😂i love traxxas as i own a few, but there reputation isnt for there speed, in fact its the last thing there known for,as usually the first thing that goes besides there servos is there electronics 😅

[@Paul0088]

Boom 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rcguygarage]

Bada

[@Paul0088]

@@rcguygarage Leeloo multi pass

[@rcguygarage]

CLASSIC MOVIE👍💯💯💯

[@davidbegeotsr4025]

RC guy you got to think about it you got a lot more miles on your Traxxas Max then you do on that hobo

[@rcguygarage]

I don't actually

[@rcguygarage]

I do have two

[@SpAcE-gAdGeT]

I'd say hobao takes just as much and is cheaper than the maxx

[@dstjamesrc6395]

It’s more expensive than the Maxx. The HoBao is $730.00 for the RTR version.

[@antoinegriffin3367]

Hoboa

[@tonesepulveda2728]

Upgrade to metal 17mm hex

[@henryfoster3212]

OK it go good day I like 👍☺

[@shahkelewek9582]

Arrma kraton 4s is more durable than maxx

[@rcguygarage]

Debatable but yes actually BOTH are good for their intended usage

[@antoinegriffin3367]

Hobao is the better truck

[@brin3535]

It's funny how certain trucks break EXACTLY when you want them to break. You're in this for the money and we all understand that. Try not to make it so obvious....

[@rcguygarage]

Yep that's it the ALL MIGHTY DOLLAR dang it's good that your crystal ball is so clear. Did you win Powerball🤔