Traxxas Mini Maxx - First Impressions (spoiler alert, it's very cool!)

[@paulmccarter908]

I was confused on the scale until the ferret comparison, thanks👌

[@FatherandSon_RC]

Ha! My wife just "hey, that's the hobby shop guy!, is that a problem that I also know the hobby shop guy?" My answer was nope, everyone needs to know this guy, and they will be happier for it!😂

[@NatesRC]

I am trying to get into a hobby and I was wondering do you recommend the mini maxx or the ferret? Which is better off road? Which has a longer run time? Which is more durable? Which is more expensive?

[@lyricofwise6894]

Which is more durable ☠️😂

[@DroidLocks6971]

.... get the arrma big rock 6S

[@popcorn8199]

I was so curious how it stacks up against a ferret! 😂

[@rcfixit9050]

He's really lazy, lol, but he can climb like a rock crawler haha

[@popcorn8199]

@rcfixit9050 love it ha

[@cooperseise]

I really like the look of this thing. I think the 2s is perfect especially at that price point. Great informative video!

[@synproductionz]

Great content! The ‘Honey I Shrunk The Kids’ reference got me! 😂

[@rcfixit9050]

I've used that line amongst anyone under like 21 and realize that they have no clue what I'm talking about. Argh. lol

[@CooperSeise-n9x]

I like the explanation of everything and full comparison to the other vehicle sizes (and ferret size). Would definitely be super cool to see a mini maxx slash to replace the current 1/16 slash

[@hyperflowfans]

Damn son, this video blowing up for you! Congratulations brother.

[@rcfixit9050]

thanks! For years people from various friend groups and people I've just met in passing have told me to do youtube. Maybe there's something to it! it's fun to do and I hope that I can get better at this

[@RBRC1]

Great Video!! Very informative, with excellent points. Thanks!

[@rcfixit9050]

Glad you liked it!

[@kennethmoore737]

Awesome!! Cant wait to get one

[@FatherandSon_RC]

My son pre ordered! We can't wait for your call!!

[@rcfixit9050]

release day will be here before ya know it!

[@michaeljnewton]

Thank you for the size comparison! I have all the groms and was hoping this would split the difference between them and 1/10 trucks. Have the black one preordered and can’t wait

[@-winter-7920]

And here I am with my mini e-revo still ....

[@aussiedigger1441]

Much stronger diffs in mini e-revo

[@cristovalmontoya5222]

Put this up against the rlaarlo terminator , Hpi savage flux or hbx. 2997a?

[@rcfixit9050]

I would but unfortunately I don't own any of those

[@RobertNES816]

Its narrow so traxxas will probably have a wide Maxx kit at some point. Also a mini Maxx Slash would be awesome. Traxxas really needs to get ride of that horrible revo based 1/16th slash.

[@rcfixit9050]

At this point I agree, they need to axe some models and this will be way better in every way than those mini revo based models. They were cool in their day but they're WAY to complicated to repair

[@RobertNES816]

@rcfixit9050 The mini slash is also the most unstable rc I've ever driven. All it does is roll over. I wish I didn't buy one.

[@Backupplan94]

I lowkey want one. But I wanna see if they make a mini XRT sometime in the future 🤔

[@brianmorrison2846]

I preordered the orange one the day it was released. I knew it would be a hit and hard to get 🎉

[@AMM0394]

I want to see a mini sledge with an aluminum chassis next

[@chrisdnz7886]

and a mini xrt

[@fogcityrc4874]

Can you run 3s in this thing?

[@cooperseise]

No, it is a 2s system.

[@Brayrfd1192]

If you buy the 3S system you can

[@fogcityrc4874]

@@Brayrfd1192 seems like a no brainer for 3s

[@markcole6475]

You’ve got 256 subs and got a mini Max? I work at a local hobby store and we can’t even get a demo!

[@rcfixit9050]

What store? Did they sleep on ordering or did TRX bugger something up?

[@markcole6475]

@ we talked with our Traxxas rep and he said none were available for demo…

[@darkoneokc]

Can't be a Grom killer if it's double the price of a Grom. Lol. Not to mention for $50 less you can get the 223s BLX that's just as fast and ready to go. I love Traxxas. I'm just tired of overpaying for it.

[@rcfixit9050]

223sblx is $50 cheaper, it's smaller, has less than 1/2 the battery capacity, has 1/3 the motor size etc. I love my 223s typhon but for $50 more this is a massive massive upgrade

[@darkoneokc]

I completely missed part of what I was trying to say. Lol. The BL2S is 3300 KV and 2s capable. The 223s is a 4500 KV and 3S compatible so while yes the Traxxas battery has longer run time it is not more powerful. Also as you stated it is a bigger car so it has to push that bigger car with two cells and a smaller motor but it's more efficient with that big old battery. So yes $50 less ready to go out of the box. As opposed to having to purchase the VXL 3S system for $150. $125 if you include the Traxxas power-up program. But at that rate you could spend $150 and put a castle 1010 and be light years faster than the Traxxas. Or if you really want to put the pedal to the metal you can buy the relarlo RX001 motor mount and put any 540 motor in and still spend less than the maxx. And the whole point behind the Groms is that they are small. The popularity comes from the customizability the size as well as the price. Meaning you could be a weekend hobbyist that only has two cars under your belt and have no trouble affording it and buying one part at a time if you're poor. Like every car they have their place and there will always be fanboys but I will always be a realist I get it though you have to put something to make your video stand out and I probably wouldn't have clicked it if it wasn't for the grom killer title lol

[@Bennyboy1212-f4e]

What scale size is the ferret? 1/1th/adult?

[@rcfixit9050]

lol! Yes that would be a correct assumption

[@jesseco9964]

Can the charger do storage charge? If not how do I safely store my lipos with it?

[@ScorpionFpv]

No storage charge. The charger that comes with it is simple. It does balance charge. When charging the led light blinks green. 1 blink is 25%, 2 blinks 50%, 3 blinks 75% and 4 is 100%. Storage charge for lipos is 3.8v; so to make sure it's in storage. I would charge it to 75%=3 green blinks

[@Fordhykerjet]

If you have an ezpeak charger, then it can charge the battery perfectly fine, or get a normal charger and get an adapter to separate the balance lead from the battery connector

[@daylightdies7194]

Very simple throw out the traxxas electrics and use a proper battery and charger

[@ElectricSwordfish]

Im very excited to get my hands on one of these when they finally release! The main thing that gets me excited is that its actually a new vehicle (apart from the electronics), and not just reused, existing parts with a new body and called "new", the first new vehicle from Traxxas since the Trx4m if im not mistaken(?) I think the planetary diffs are interesting and they're mainly what I want to get my hands on.

[@DroidLocks6971]

Watch Tomlwy RC video and you'll change yer mind @$ did i .... get a rllarlo omni terminator or gladiator which are both far superior to this mini maxx ....

[@rcplaytime]

oooh that's nice 👌 love it 👍 subscribed 👍👍😀

[@rcfixit9050]

Thanks for the sub!

[@CooperSeise-n9x]

Nice video! Definitely subscribing

[@rcfixit9050]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Oyvind88]

Great video and a awesome rc, Traxxas nailed it😀🔥

[@NatesRC]

Oh my gosh you are so cool

[@japyoo2248]

How long does the battery last

[@ScorpionFpv]

Depends on what mode you have it in. It has 3 different modes. Sport, Race and training

[@japyoo2248]

​@ScorpionFpv 3 modes? Cool I thought it only had 2

[@shanecastro3440]

Where is the sound? I can't hear you.

[@chuntcorey]

Excellent video .

[@rcfixit9050]

Thank you very much!

[@WorkInLight]

Omni Terminator is about that size and it rips. It has some inherent issues as Rlaarlo's do, but they go well. US$260.

[@Hutch_Davenport]

There is no comparison between the two. This doesn't have a center diff or a gyro does it? It is more in line with the $150 ROG1 and it can not keep up with ROG1. Not fast enough, way too much plastic and built like a plastic tank, but the engineering is ham fisted vs the elegant design of the ROG1.

[@chrish1673]

Traxxas says not released until 11/22 am I missing somthing I guess

[@rcfixit9050]

it gets released on black friday, day after thanksgiving

[@jeremycravens6973]

Who has a dozen pumpkins laying around!👍😆

[@rcfixit9050]

If you have a moment go watch my Mini B vs Mini Z Buggy video.... I had like 50 lol. Also smash that subscribe button :)

[@Project2501ThePuppetMaster]

Ehhh, ill be ordering the arrma vortex 223s.

[@philhull29]

lol I got 3 ferrets I was wondering how big it was compared to them lol 😂 when I drove one I noticed it was very heavy in the noise when jumping

[@Super1handed_rc]

I want one real bad

[@lyricofwise6894]

and the mini maxx as well

[@edreedson]

He owns a hobby store. I have 3 pre-ordered

[@nuclearegun]

Just ticking on the "this is the only car that come with a battery" showing off the grom that come with a lipo, like losi, like NXT... about 1 of 5 car can come with a lipo i don't understand that argument

[@Fordhykerjet]

He meant the only Traxxas car, as I’m pretty sure he specified

[@paulmccarter908]

Another thing: proprietary battery and connections are a no buy for me. Tired of closed ecosystems

[@nicko2222]

adapters

[@mikeh4924]

@@nicko2222 Agree 100%, adapters are cheap. I'm just hoping it takes the 5000mah battery. I have quite a few 2s batteries for my Slash and Rustler. Would be great to be able to use them on this.

[@andyb9994]

Wow today is Nov 29!!! I gotta go get me a Mini Maxx 🤔

[@rcfixit9050]

I own a hobby shop, perks of getting stuff early for demo to show customers lol

[@andyb9994]

@rcfixit9050 Absolutely I can understand that, Im seeing them all over You Tube now, maybe they release in different parts of the country at different times...where I'm at on the East Coast it's Nov 29..

[@angelffalcon3134]

*my sons bday was last monday, mine 3 days before that. didnt buy him this exact truck but i bought him and me some sc trucks 1/10 scale, his is a bit bigger and better motor, etc , but he liked mine better.*

[@edgardovera6490]

thanks for the comparison

[@rcfixit9050]

No problem!

[@Jander406]

Grom Killer? Nah. Not with that price tag it won't

[@lyricofwise6894]

Its $20 more than the mojave grom w/ charger and battery

[@kennethmoore737]

Sold my POS Grom and ordered one of these cant wait and I'm an Arrma guy....

[@cooperseise]

Hey how did this guy get the car so early that’s cheating

[@rcfixit9050]

Make r/c your life and you get a few perks! :)

[@timboles9480]

​@rcfixit9050 i did that and all i got was poverty lol

[@MarkJeeeeeee]

We got them at my work. Got a street date of the 29th. So we just look at them lol

[@nomusicrc]

I'm so happy with the battery holder in this the maxx sucks and the XRT sucks xmaxx is perfect

[@MrtipRC]

There $270 now and people starting to complain 😮

[@williamwebber5199]

I have 4 on order at my hobby shop i go to. There only getting 4 for the release. I get the first 4

[@RCTVKOROPower]

Great RC(^_-)-☆

[@rcfixit9050]

Thanks 👍

[@wynnlinnemann5047]

Who else thinks they should make a tiny/micro max like a 1/18 scale for indoor and outdoor

[@Michael-tm6vs]

That’s pointless lol

[@rcfixit9050]

I don't think you could scale this down any farther without it looking completely different, the Teton kinda fits that catagory

[@wynnlinnemann5047]

@@rcfixit9050 true. I have a losi micro b and that is really fun I just thought it might be cool

[@postpoopzoomies2488]

Something to compete with the losi micros would be awesome

[@paulmccarter908]

​@@rcfixit9050Do you think the bigger scale driveline will make this bulletproof on 2S? So absolutely tired of buying an rc to spend untold hundreds to make them halfway durable.

[@PsydubGTI]

Trx4m comes with a 2s battery

[@rcfixit9050]

yes true it does, that and the alias. 99% of the lineup doesn't though

[@Fordhykerjet]

@@rcfixit9050he said the drone does, so that doesn’t count and he also specified cars

[@ufcfan3940]

I want mini Supra 4tec

[@Schmidt3850]

Yeah if a brushed system suitable for a 12 year old lives up to your expectations then you have a great truck. I am far beyond brushed systems.

[@PatricellisParadise]

This is a truck I really want to buy and immediately put a brushless system in it. Could be a fun backpack truck to take on hikes and beat on it in some cool places. As long as it lasts like a 12 year old is driving it I'll be happy

[@Hutch_Davenport]

@@PatricellisParadise There are better options for all you have listed.

[@PatricellisParadise]

@Hutch_Davenport what would you recommend?

[@Hutch_Davenport]

@@PatricellisParadise For a 12 yes old I would get a cheap and fast MJX whatever (drifter or basher) turn it down to 50-70% until they can handle the speed and let him/her beat the snot out of it and throw it away for something better after they have some skills. It would be $150 or under and it is easy to find them at the bin stores or auction sites that sell amazon return stuff. They can be had regularly for close to $50 with minor or no damage. THEN I would get them an Arrma/Traxxas or something nice after learning on the cheapy. But you do you brother.

[@metalrc]

Traxxas and there weird size cars this only competes with garbage chinamazon Rc cars but $150 more

[@user-wp9mz]

Yeah I think it's BS Traxxas advertise that one price but once they come out the price goes up 20 more dollars to me that's illegal and that's called bait and switch not too impressed Traxxas

[@rcfixit9050]

There's actually a good reason for this. Traxxas, in my experience, is one of the few companies that care about the hobby shop before themselves. All of the Mini Maxx stock is being sent out to stores and not being hoarded for their website. The issue then is they have to air freight in more models to cover their own needs and that incurs a $20 charge for each to be put on an airplane. So they're $20 more on traxxas.com rather than passing the $20 on to hobby shops. It's just more reason to get down to your LHS to buy one of these instead of ordering online

[@jeremycravens6973]

Everybody does know they make these in 10th scale! You said you don't now how it could be any better, I do. Get the xmaxx! This is America damm it, we make things bigger. Not smaller, enough with this teenie tinny screw having toys! They look cool as hell though! Because you know I'm going to buy it! Lol!

[@rcfixit9050]

This is my favorite comment so far lol.

[@TrouserSnake69]

If it only was nitro

[@emmyburke1393]

Apples to oranges bro. The Grom line is 1/18 scale. Mini Maxx is 1/10 scale. 🤡

[@rcfixit9050]

mini maxx is not 1/10 scale, and I don't really see what your point is here, please explain

[@holliswhite1494]

How is a grom killer??? 😂😂😂

[@DroidLocks6971]

.... Tomley RC let us know how un durable the differential are especially when you upgrade to a 3s vls system .... don't believe the hype ....

[@rcfixit9050]

So far I've sold 27 of them and no problems yet, but I'll keep ya posted

[@DroidLocks6971]

A 3s vxl destroys the diffs watch tomley rc video

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

For the money Grom all day its way faster on 3s cheaper & works the best at skate parks.....traxxas threw a big motor but only does 30 miles😅

[@cobrarl4229]

1:49 😂😂

[@beandean356]

Overpriced! You have to be a real brainwashed Traxxas fan to pay them prices for a mini RC toy car.

[@danpeters8746]

250?? Traxxas raised the price to 270

[@daylightdies7194]

It’s £280 hear lol traxxas can jump 🤣🤣

[@rcfixit9050]

It's because all the inventory they have is going out to hobby shops and they have to air freight more in for their own website needs which incurs a $20 charge per box to put it on an airplane (apparently). So go to your LHS and get it for $249.99! More reason to shop local!

[@sladestryder5264]

​@@rcfixit9050thats wat i did. I went to my local hobby town shop and pain 250

[@phoneuser3569]

Too small and too expensive.

[@allyoucando8486]

Your comment is small and not expensive 😂

[@sergioh2015]

1/16 slash has been 200 for too damn long, this price poinnt is perfect for the model it is.

[@Boltboy-kh7yw]

How is it too expensive?

[@trappedsol]

Walmart rc fans

[@JohnPopeye]

Nice video!

[@justblaze1980]

Its 10th scale smh 🤦

[@allyoucando8486]

For what Traxxas is offered from the mini Max is ok and not bad. I buy the Mojave grom brushed, and I need to make the upgrade. The gorm will never tolerate the brushless power for too long. The total cost was closed, $320, over the price of this mini Max. Arrma lunch a grom lineup brushless. For me, that robbery. They put all the upgrade needed, but below $200, byt if you upgrade the motor, can be 28 diameter only and fit thight and shaft is different 3.175. This mini Max offers something 1/10 use. For the peice for others cry baby expensive. Be honest is fair price. The only down the electronics are garbage, even in this mini Max

[@zacharypeebles2733]

Way too much talking

[@rcfixit9050]

what would you like this video to have been then? I can't get better at this if I don't know

[@sladestryder5264]

Most likely some on the road action would be nice !!

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Embarrassing. You fanboys are insane. I own thousand dollar RCs, I'm not a "Walmart RC fan" like those dumb replies i seen above. $270 should buy much better RC, with slipper clutch, metal gears, actual 3s electronics. Yall pretend that because it's expensive its good. I own good expensive RCs and none of em cane from TraxxASS

[@brentfabian174]

Cool story. Im gonna shit in your mailbox.

[@AdamBeitsinger]

Videos way too long

[@rcfixit9050]

what should I have cut out of it to make it better?

[@kozhedub27]

The rlaalor terminator is better

[@RBRC1]

You have comparison video?

[@kozhedub27]

@@RBRC1 No but I saw many videos, depending on the version it is cheaper, it is a little bigger and more powerful

[@kozhedub27]

t is bigger, it is 3s, it has a metal shock absorber. It has a center differential.

[@Hutch_Davenport]

@@RBRC1 You don't need a comparison video, it is by all metrics a far better truck. This isn't even as good as the cheaper ROG1. Maybe this was a mind blower 5 years ago, but a brushed system and mostly plastic car... it is built like a child's toy more than a serious basher, yes it has a lot of plastic. Maybe for another $400 in upgrades you can get it to run with the Terminator, but who knows how all that plastic holds up to a 3s or 4s brushless system. Do you have a video of that? We know the Terminator already does.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Is it cool ? It seems lame and overpriced to me. Traxxas cut every possible corner. Paper gaskets in the diff. The diffs blow out on 3s. No slipper clutch. Hard compound tires. Weak slow (0.23s) servo with plastic gears. 29 MPH. I saw it break on 2 channels, 2 different drive train components. @Do RC and @Tomley (tomley video releases this weekend for non Patreons) It's embarrassing how basically Traxxas expects you to upgrade every single component except the chassis. If they sold a roller i might have been interested. I don't buy new expensive RCs just to throw most of the parts into the trash. Because you can't put that bl2s system into another RC and call it an upgrade. Bl2s was designed to replace their brushed motor, and it sure performs like a brushed motor. Embarrassing. Maxx is supposed to be a flagship. Now they made it a slow cripple.