Traxxas Mini Maxx - Unboxing, Review, BASHING! It's Fantastic!!!

Welp, the time has come to put our differences aside and allow Traxxas back into our lives. The Mini Maxx did not disappoint! In fact, I'd say it's AWESOME! Just don't put a VXL system in it!!! Lol!
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[@MarkBryanRC]

Before I say anything else, Fil, I gotta say watching this video had me super impressed by your driving skills at the skatepark! Backflip after backflip you NAILED those landings! No way could I do that! It just looked so much fun out there and that's what it's all about, right?!?!?!?! Your no-nonsense and honest commentary makes it even better. Sage advice at the end there pal. I didn't want to like this truck because of all the usual reasons, but it seems clear that this is actually a good design. Keep on keeping on my good friend! 😁🙏💙👍

[@poorboysrc]

@MarkBryanRC wow, thanks so much for that great comment, Mark! Honestly, the mini Maxx is so easy to drive, it was surprisingly easy to make it look like I knew what I was doing! 😅 Like you said, it's all about having fun! These mini basher are perfect for that. Sure, launch it 50 feet in the air on 6S and it'll not be fun any more, but that's not what they're about. 😉 I'm happy it's as good as it is. It was fun to experiment with Traxxas again. And it felt great bashing that truck for over an hour with minimal breakage. Thanks for watching, my man! 👍🏻🍻💪

[@Paul__FC]

@@MarkBryanRC Hi Mark!!

[@poorboysrc]

@@Paul__FC 🤣

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@Paul__FC Hi there Paul! 👋👋

[@thierryc.8360]

Mini Max Perfect

[@poorboysrc]

@@thierryc.8360 cool emoji! 😊

[@1234loci]

Damn this was smooth as hell, very good driving I think it was made for this kind of fun. I’m currently waiting for my orange one for a month now (smh) just can’t pick up one in the EU it’s out of stock literally everywhere. Can’t wait man

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks, dude! This fella is perfect for this kind of bashing. It's not built for extreme hits or big power, though. Hope you get yours soon!

[@OGRCFanatic]

Great bash. This is awesome and I’m gonna get one. The one thing I keep hearing people mention is how it’s so expensive, but really, it’s not that bad. Let’s not forget that last year at this time Losi dropped those mini LMT Gravediggers and Sonuvadiggers on us. Those were $270 too. I bought one, Sonuva. It’s smaller than the mini Maxx, nowhere near as fast, can be really squirrely to control on pavement, and the headlights are fragile, like REALLY fragile (I’ve broken both so far 😂). It also only came with a tiny 810 mah spektrum battery. At least traxxas gives you a 3500 mah battery valued at $40. In the end, it’s always gonna come down to what fits your own budget and makes you smile. I still LOVE my Sonuva, it’s a friggin wheelie machine! Personally I like this, and will definitely get one. I don’t mind paying $270, and in the end, it’s my money and will surely make me smile.

[@poorboysrc]

@OGRCFanatic thanks for watching, and the well thought comment! Your finisher was perfect: "It's your money, in your budget, and it'll make you smile." That's what this channel is all about! Youll love the Mini Maxx! 🍻

[@theoagrc]

Looks like a load of fun there Fil! You sounded like you were having the time of your life out there 👍🏻 One little break in all that is pretty impressive

[@poorboysrc]

I can't lie, it was a blast! 😁😁😁

[@MauzyrockRC]

The smile and enthusiasm makes it all worth it. GReat review! Most times I bring an RC to the Skatepark, it comes back in bits. So, pretty impressed. The way you bashed it seems more indicative of how the majority of users may want to go at it! Cheers

[@poorboysrc]

It's a fun little rig, man. No doubt about that! It's not often a guy can spend an hour at the park and barely break anything! :)

[@JeepsCafe]

Very cool!

[@poorboysrc]

Man, you're fast!!! :)

[@JeepsCafe]

@@poorboysrc had my phone in hand while on lunch break lol

[@infamousrc2536]

I kinda wish it would have came as a roller so I could install the electronics of my choice. Never have liked traxxas electronics. I feel like the truck should have at least came a slipper clutch at that price. Thanks for not giving traxxas a pass like some of the other KZbinrs on here. Great video!

[@poorboysrc]

@infamousrc2536 yeah it's definitely a lot of money for an OK rig. Traxxas missed the mark on this one, for sho! 👍🏻

[@bozzyb7109]

This is an awesome video. Still on the fence about it. I did just pick up a new maxx and absolutely love it!

[@poorboysrc]

@bozzyb7109 awesome! Glad you enjoyed it, dude! It's a fun little truck, just don't go VXL!!! 😅

[@Hillbillypunk]

Nice hair Fil!!!!! I had a green Mohawk in high school hahaha😅😅😅

[@poorboysrc]

@@Hillbillypunk hahaha, you liked that, hey? 😅 Well, like you, after that year, I went punk. Chopped off all the hair, big Sid Vicious style spikes dyed all sorts of fun colors! 😁 Ah, to have hair again... 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hillbillypunk]

@@poorboysrc to be young and stupid again 🥲

[@Hillbillypunk]

@poorboysrc speaking of being young again, my Hornet EVO just shipped out from Amain!! Super stoked.

[@popcorn8199]

I think once the center diff is available for this truck that will help the front and rear diffs for sure with the VXL

[@poorboysrc]

I hope so, but I don't want to spend the money to find out. Haha. My gut says the diffs will still pop. They should've used real steel, not pot metal. 😢

[@kirk0respite]

Mine is great the bl2s is plenty for this little truck

[@poorboysrc]

Exactly! There's no need to get it going 50mph. 👍🏻

[@kirk0respite]

@ waiting on a widemaxx kit to come out for it then I’m throwing proline mx28s on it about 1 inch taller I think the bl will still be plenty otherwise a hobbywing max 10 3200 on 2s is plan b

[@RCBirds]

Nice car and presentation Fill

[@poorboysrc]

@@RCBirds thanks, Dirk! Hope you enjoyed it! 😁

[@rootedmedia9345]

Great review and driving. Im more into stunt bashing so it was nice to see how it backflips

[@poorboysrc]

I ran 4 packs through it and threw no less than 100 backflips in total. It's perfect for that!

[@rootedmedia9345]

@poorboysrc awesome! Thanks for confirming

[@ForzaDriven]

Thanks bro.

[@poorboysrc]

@@ForzaDriven cheers, dude! 🍻

[@Ragnarok881]

for 3s they should make conventional 10 scale diffs for it with 4 spider gears in a cross :)

[@poorboysrc]

@Ragnarok881 I always thought planetary gears were stronger? Not sure why, just did. Lol. The problem is the pot-metal they used for them. Hell, I've broken a rear diff in a CC01 because it's made of cheap pot-metal. Traxxas shouldn't have cheaped out there. 👍🏻

[@Ragnarok881]

@@poorboysrc yha should give us the hardent steel ones or should have come with centerdiff or slipper to take some load of the drivetrain

[@MadBeeRC]

NICE driving Mr Kevin Talbot! You killed it! Iol super fun Fil and definitely a cool fun truck! I had a stampede before and actually loved it! Yeah a tamiya man me etc, but if l got anything else to use for bashing it would be a Traxxas and probably not this cool truck but a Stampede again! Take it easy buddy.

[@poorboysrc]

Wait, what did you call me??? Lol! 🤣😉 Well, I figured if I'm gonna showcase a Traxxas car on the channel, I'll have to drive it like the Traxxas guys drive 'em! You won't see my back flipping my Midnight Pumpkin at the skate park, that's for sure! 🤣👊🏼

[@coygtrc]

Nice review, Fil 👍Fantastic run 💪🤝

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks, brother! :)

[@RawstreamRC]

It stands up to the abuse, Traxxas as always flexible plastics!! ❤❤

[@poorboysrc]

I must've hit over 100 back flips and no shortage of crashes filming this video. The truck is fun. Just keep it stock!!! 😅

[@RawstreamRC]

@poorboysrc couldn't agree more, too many upgrades to metal parts and then pushes the flex to bend or break

[@tonydrony1320]

Yo that’s a killer skatepark and great review champ..

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks, Tonydrony! Hope you stick around for more RC goodness!

[@robertredzich7292]

Fair enough.

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks for Watching.

[@Mikey45013]

alot of people said they wont do a back flip mine has no issues like yours. The diff hold up no problem to 2s my only complaint is the receiver box has no bottom so really isnt waterproof like they claim other then that i love mine

[@poorboysrc]

I edited out about 30+ more backflips! Lol! It's a back flippin' machine!

[@chriszak3282]

Oh radio issues, awesome! It made it through 4 packs at 25mph, unbelievable, I think that's pretty close to the speed of sound, easily the most durable truck I've ever seen, just don't forget to shoegoo the chassis. I'm sold, don't think it gets any better than this, hurry buy one before they are all gone, your welcome for that tip.

[@poorboysrc]

Hahaha, having a bad day?

[@Mikey45013]

It's not the radio it's the esc it's how it was designed.

[@chriszak3282]

@Mikey45013 it's a skill level 1 truck according to Traxxas and I agree with them, let's stop pretending it's not

[@chriszak3282]

@Mikey45013 actually that's even worse, so instead of replacing the basic radio with something with dual rates and EPA I have to replace the esc too

[@chriszak3282]

Don't forget the wonderful pot metal diffs, Traxxas quality, impressive, almost as good as a cheap hypergo for only twice as much! Wow and it does like 25 mph, and I only have to put another 350.00 in it to handle 3s, what a steal!

[@poorboysrc]

Is it Chris, or Zak?

[@chriszak3282]

@poorboysrc And what does this have to do with this ground breaking once in a lifetime RC truck, I think people are more interested in this historic time in rc history to the Maxx

[@SiuroRC]

Answer to your question; a couple of smaller brand cars over this one. It sure seems a fun and high quality vehicle (apart from driveline) but smaller brands often gives more bang for buck. Not trying to rant, but if you can get more for less, why go less for more. Nice work, as always! Car seems a good fun, and def would go for it, if the price tag was little more reasonable :)

[@poorboysrc]

@@SiuroRC i think a lot of people feel the same way. Spend less, get more. Makes perfect sense!

[@Freakeye_RC]

What’s it worth to get what YOU WANT? Why get something you don’t really want because it’s more bang for buck but still not what you really want. Let’s say Mini Maxx not all that but still what you want. Sure you can get a(name your brand here) and have more bang for buck but if that’s what the hobby is all about we’d all have Amazon cars. Are there not others on KZbin who will buy a 3-4-5 hundred dollar car and dump another 3-4-5 hundred into it. Is it only ok to do this as long as it’s a 1/10 or 1/8 scale? On the other hand people were paying 150 for brushed groms then sticking another 150 or more into them to go brushless and with the parts it took to make them handle it.Other videos of people putting all the m2c this and vitavon that on their 400 dollar rigs,but it’s all good it seems until we get to the devil(Traxxas)then everyone is on a budget.

[@poorboysrc]

@@Freakeye_RC I think if Traxxas didn't have the bad publicity a couple years ago, most of us wouldn't mind the higher price tag. It's like they put a target on their backs when they did that.

[@Freakeye_RC]

@@poorboysrc yeah I get that..there prices are also higher than the competition..I get that too..if you’re not gonna buy it because of their business practices I get that as well…but like I said before your tv, your dishwasher,your boots,windows etc;are people checking all there litigation and who they sued before buying their tv or beard trimmer..If that’s their case then why even watch Traxxas videos…but that’s neither here nor there. My point in this particular post was just about the bang for buck vs what one wants argument. They all are expensive TOYS..not like choosing an economy car to get to work and back.

[@Hillbillypunk]

Id say the majority of people who hate on the mini max are just repeating what they seen from other KZbinrs and they don't even have one. From what ive seen, Traxxas might have over exaggerated with it being "vls 3 capable" and "10th scale parts" when it comes to people expecting it to perform like it's big brothers. It's fine how it is out of the box. You go and launch it like an Xmaxx, it's gonna break. I don't hate on Traxxas, but the only one i have is a High Trail. I don't exactly beat the crap outta my stuff either.

[@Hillbillypunk]

and yeah, way too expensive.

[@poorboysrc]

@Hillbillypunk well, and that's why I was hoping this review would turn out well. Over 80 minutes of back-flipping, crashing, lawn darting on concrete, and a cracked chassis to show for it. I'm impressed. Overpriced? Yes! Fun? Yes! Would I recommend it? Yes. 😁

[@Hillbillypunk]

@@poorboysrc anything is breakable!

[@Hillbillypunk]

@@poorboysrc the scale that it is, there's absolutely no reason for a VLS 3 or a 3S lipo. If it came that way and it broke the diff so easily, then yeah, be mad. Tomley, with all due respect to the man, f-ing destroyed it (3 diff's I believe) and it was no wonder why. Yes it says it can handle it, but you gotta handle yourself too!

[@poorboysrc]

@@Hillbillypunk it's funny you mention that. In one of my last reviews (DEERC 14210 Basher, which is a 1/14 3S Brushless Basher), I reduced the throttle output on the radio to 70% for most of the video. 100% was fun for a speed run, but anything else = KABOOM! 💥

[@Paul__FC]

Some excellent driving buddy. Sweet flips and landings. I'm no traxxas fan but that was a performer. The price tho, damn. I guess considering the durability, you may save money over repair costs long term. That paint scheme is trash. How played out is that? Some low effort body shells but durability is key. Straight forward review, great work.... The second I hit the post button. Broken chassis. That's not good.

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks, pal. And think, I had to do it twice! Lol! But hey, it was a fun mistake to make! Anytime you get to do more RC'ing after a screw up, is a good time!

[@BasBoyRC]

I love mine, what annoys me is no slipper clutch ( that needs 2 extra parts to fit) and body skids all extras. On smooth damp skate park it under steers. Well over priced.

[@poorboysrc]

@BasBoyRC all very good points! A centre diff/slipper should have come standard at the current price point. 👍🏻

[@rcplayground7]

I agree about the slipper, I don't understand why they went like this...

[@canslam]

Whats the name of the black truck you were comparing to?

[@poorboysrc]

Check out today's video, it'll have all the info you need on it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKvLfIiDd5ZgrZI

[@floydblue1783]

Way too much hype and not enough actual value 🤔 If you upgrade everything so it's able to do what you thought it should do, you could have bought a Sledge on sale 🤔🤨

[@poorboysrc]

The hype was real! A little underwhelming for some folks. For the price, I'd expect more.

[@Backupplan94]

I’m surprised it has that much air control for that small of a rig! You think adding a couple more teeth to the pinion will give it a lil more air control? Backflips are addicting lol 😁

[@poorboysrc]

@Backupplan94 oh yeah, you could be squeezing double backflips with a tweak or two. I probably could've nailed one, but I didn't want to break it before I'm done all my reviews. 😅

[@dbarker79]

What was the black model u were comparing the mini to?

[@mattmaclearn263]

Just put the vxl ESC an run on 3s no need to change the motor

[@poorboysrc]

@@mattmaclearn263 i would, but... 💥 🤯 💥 🤯 💥

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

Might as well buy a MT10, those dont break, plenty of videos showing how tough thay are when people try to break them at skateparks, thay have a center diff and run 3S out the box.

[@poorboysrc]

@@JohnSmith-ef8nr ive never owned one, but I've heard a lot of guys make the same comment you just did. I gotta try one out.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

@poorboysrc I've ordered a V1 MT10 after watching the videos of Kevin talbot trying to break the MT10 at skateparks, and I got a mojave grom blx for small scale fun.

[@poorboysrc]

@@JohnSmith-ef8nr noce, dude. The Grom BLX is gonna be a nutty amount of fun! I pre ordered mine a long time ago, just waiting for them to arrive.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

@poorboysrc In the uk the shops got them in stock on the 27th. I ordered some 2200mah 3S batterys for the grom, the spectrum ones are overpriced and need a spectrum charger.

[@RC-Closer1313]

There is no way I’ll spend that kind of money for something that needs a whole new drivetrain and electronics for it to be true fun. In my opinion

[@poorboysrc]

A very good point. Plenty of guys feel the same way. 👍🏻

[@Freakeye_RC]

That looked like true fun to me

[@poorboysrc]

@@Freakeye_RC 100%!

[@garykee1]

let's see what they do about the "monkey metal" in the diffs..my older stampede 2wd kept blowing up transmission gears when i upgraded it to the velenion system and running it on 3S. had to get a proline transmission which so far is holding up because of the same material that they might have in the diffs now. cheers Fil! maybe if my 2wd stampede blows up the proline trans, then i'll check out the traxxas newer trans that they say is bulletproof.

[@poorboysrc]

Great tip, thanks Gary!

[@GeorgiaBoyRC]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Traxxas. That's the transmitter. That's it. They add very satisfying sounding switches for additional channels. But that's it. That's the Traxxas controller. If you let it happen you have many of them. They can however bind one transmitter to multiple receivers which is nice when your Traxxas fleet starts to get out of hand.

[@poorboysrc]

That radio was hilarious!!! It felt like I went back in time! 😅

[@GeorgiaBoyRC]

@poorboysrc it is actually just a hair improved over the old radio with crystals but they didnt do much more after switching to 2.4ghz. But. Cant argue. They work. Just not from too far

[@canuckchuck8836]

Is the drive train as loud as it seems in the video or is that just an effect of the camera's mic?

[@poorboysrc]

I noticed it when editing! 100% it's the mic. And in the video, I mention how loud the body sounds when it lands a jump. But on camera it sounds perfectly fine. Lol! 🤷‍♂️

[@dannyseville2543]

Seems like keep it stock (for now) its not bad but gvien what else is out there, is it worth it? Maybe not.

[@poorboysrc]

Stock = Winning. Modded = $$$ Lol!

[@user-wp9mz]

Hyper go chep and durable 14 scale and 10 scale

[@poorboysrc]

100%! 👊🏼

[@wadevallbona5314]

I've had a Tmaxx 3.3 for 15 years. It's the same price now as it was back then. I feel with Traxxas you're just buying a name. This thing has parts that look the same as 15 years ago. Come on Traxxas step it up. I feel like there are better options unless you just want to waste money. Nice truck nonetheless though

[@poorboysrc]

@wadevallbona5314 you're not wrong, Wade. It's a little lack luster for what you're paying. 👍🏻

[@makaibyrne]

did u get it from bc hobbies

[@poorboysrc]

Sure did! How'd you know?

[@makaibyrne]

@ I live in Victoria so I recognized the park

[@FRANKIEGBANGEMS]

I got one the day it came out crashed into a couch indoors, and the steering servo striped out a gear. It also cogs super bad when u switch from fwd to reverse. Worse traxxas car i ever bought.

[@poorboysrc]

@@FRANKIEGBANGEMS Brutal!!! Yeah, the logging is real! I mentioned that in the video, as well. Plastic gear servo = SMH! 🤦‍♂️

[@TonyGardnerRC]

Not for me this one I'm afraid, mostly because of the price, just way too much. And besides, I'm more of an old school rc guy and like to build my cars first even if they are not 'basher' material.

[@poorboysrc]

I hear ya, Tony. Nothing quite like building up a nice car from scratch and enjoying it. :)

[@dill1877]

The mini maxx is only $269

[@poorboysrc]

I was referring to the price in Canadian dollars. 👍🏻

[@dill1877]

@ would u say it’s a good deal for $269. I really want to order one.

[@dill1877]

@ or would u suggest saving up for a maxx for $569

[@club1199]

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[@poorboysrc]

A lot of people would agree with you! 😅

[@club1199]

@poorboysrc hahaha

[@jmaclaren4147]

traxxas is falling behind in price and innovation. They rushed this to the market.

[@poorboysrc]

100% agree! This was a rush for Christmas, and now they've got an unfinished, untested product hitting hobby store shelves.

[@JoevsRc]

I will support you and watch your videos but I won't support them.

[@poorboysrc]

You're the man! Thanks, Joe!

[@john7912h]

Everyones pinion gears keep failing, why youtube reviews aren’t worth shit

[@poorboysrc]

Hmmmm... Maybe ours haven't failed? 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️