Traxxas TRX-6 Review - best upgrades for top speed, bashing and mudding?

See how good this 6x6 crawler is trail crawling, rock crawling and bashing and trx6 mudding. Check its top speed and jumping ability. Showing mudding, top speed and brushless abilities
Traxxas TRX-6 - snp.link/1027ff62
1. Hobbywing 3300 kv brushless motor - snp.link/ee1c26fc
2. Powerful servo
Traxxas 400 servo -
Savox 1210 - snp.link/050612eb
3. Magnet mounts - snp.link/4c7cc046
4. Lexan scissors - snp.link/75805bf2
5. Proline tires - snp.link/1cebcb0d
Extras:
Overdrive front gear - snp.link/a6eda754
SSD Brass portal cover -
Shot with the Gopro Hero 8 - snp.link/9d74e3d3
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[@ROCKRATADVENTURETEAM]

Thanks for the info on the AXE system. I installed it a few months back, what a great set-up!

[@KTMcaptain]

It’s an amazing truck. Does so much so well. RCR hit the nail on the head with saying it needs brushless power and a stronger servo.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yup. This one really needs a brushless to show how good it is.

[@JoeOvercoat]

Mateo agreed @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/rofHqKuEesRop7s

[@rcadventures5940]

this thing crawls with thebest of them... While sporting a MERCEDES BODY of luxury... this alone is why everyone who can afford it, should get it lol. I love mine. great crawl content Francis

[@DampActionRC]

Love the crawling with the SCX24 towed over the rocks. Great traction with all six down on the ground TRX6 as a basher? Hahaha nice! Gonna have to hit the ramps in high gear and launch 🚀

[@ROCKRATADVENTURETEAM]

I'm so glad that I purchased the TRX 6 to add to my collection. It is by far my most capable crawler. I did a body swap with the Unimog extended cab and created two different interchangeable beds. The crawler bed is a rally styled flatbed with a roll bar and some light accessories, and the other bed is a cargo bed with extendable ramps that tuck up into the undercarriage. I used the upper trailer bed from the HUNIA forklift trailer and it worked out great, but is a little heavy for crawling that's why I have the other lighter bed. Thank you for all you do for the community.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right? Haters think I'm biased because I state pros and cons. But I learn every day and try to share what I know so others can make good decisions. No sponsors, purchase all products myself and tell it like it is. Thank you for your support and kind words.

[@ROCKRATADVENTURETEAM]

I'm sure you know by now that you will never please everyone. Just be honest to yourself and the rest will follow. I agree with your information most of the time, but like with everything some times it just comes down to preferences or options that work best for the end user. Have a great day and keep doing what you do. Stay safe my friend.

[@rcadventures5940]

I'm so jealous of your concrete/rock crawl area. I wish more builders would prefer that style of rock wall!!!!! Us crawlers need it to stay sane

[@SelvaKumar-ze1ww]

Great video! Badass indeed! 😃 👍🏼

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thanks for the visit

[@douglasparnell3224]

Great video and I love my trx6.

[@RCReviewChannel]

It is good at so many things!

[@kg5nja693]

Yep I love my TRX 6 white mountain goat. Great video

[@RCReviewChannel]

Got the white one huh? Lucky!

[@sprather84]

Yup i need this

[@JerseyStyle7]

Sharp👍👍👍

[@xcelerationrc5730]

Just fixing to start my build with this! Great video!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Good luck!

[@xcelerationrc5730]

@@RCReviewChannel Thank you!

[@ztwntyn8]

Around 8:38 is impressive across the ruts! I dig the action music but still hear the truck. This great to mix it up a bit. 👍

[@angelocerrato8425]

Would love to see u put the rc4wd c2x box stock on your course I know it's a hard body but it does surprisingly really well

[@guilhermeleandrodopradopra8396]

I Love my trx6 !!! The best!!

[@RCReviewChannel]

So insanely good.

[@stinkyrainbow653]

There had been some 6X6 in the past and no one even noticed. Since Traxxas came up with one everybody is like: yeehaaw. 🤔

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's actually the completion of the TRX-4 Defender chassis engineering.

[@OswaldBeef]

RC Review look forward to your review on the 8X8. Haha jk

[@ryanjosephfrancia2912]

Question sir. Will the hobbywing fusion motor works well in a trx 6? Is it not under power?

[@marcochavanne4749]

Francis, please weigh in. Got my TRX 6 last week and am loving it. Would like to add metal beadlocks for the best crawling performance. I've seen you run mismatched sets in all your videos. Should I save up and go with 1.9 Wheels, with Hyrax and Dual.Stage foams or get 2.2 Beadlocks and stay committed to that wheel size for the 6x6? Buying wheels for this thing isn't cheap because I will probably have to buy two sets of 4 wheels no matter what I do. So I don't want to do it twice. Any and all input is appreciated.

[@alfredoarreola9522]

I just bought the trx6 and i want to put the 550 3300kv but it is discontinued any other recommendations

[@adcromwell]

The 550 foc is discontinued.. is the axe 550 r2 the new style replacing the discontinued model?

[@jdsrcs8061]

Ok!!! You convinced me I'll get a 6x6!!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Sold! Make sure you click on our links. Just be ready to ge the a brushless like a Hobbywing Axe.

[@edwardsimanjuntak8625]

Between TRX6 and TRX4 Sport, in overall, which one is better?

[@elloyou007]

I know you have the axe 550 on the trx6. I have trx4 defender. Do you recommend the 550 axe or 540 axe blushless system? Don't need super high performance. Just want a vehicle semi fast vehicle 10-15mph that can crawl.

[@Dany3260]

you need a new ESC to when change the original motor with brusless 3300kv???

[@ragsixracing]

Was that 2 or 3s at the end with the axe3300 combo? Nother great vid!

[@rcadventures5940]

are those 4.76 hyrax on 1.9 alum beadlocks?

[@freddieflanders]

Great video What happened to that enduro in the background

[@DHC8100]

Absolutely love my TRX trucks and especially now that I installed the hobbywing 550 3300 system in my TRX trucks. Can’t believe how much more fun it made them as crawlers and now... bashers!!! I curious though, what voltage are you running your BECs at? I have changed my steering servos to high torque/voltage so I’m not worried about them, more the shift servos and receivers that I’m concerned with. Thanks for all the great info and great videos! We can all benefit from your videos during these tough times.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Exactly. It puts into play the unlocking diffs as they make so much sense in high speeds.

[@DHC8100]

RC Review ok, but what voltage are you running the BEC at? 6.0 or 7.4?

[@matthewrustia6570]

7.4 of course!

[@ztwntyn8]

I have a question and possibly you could show us. I have trx4s slashes wraith and mini erevo. I am mainly concerned about the trx4s and wraith because they have been deep in water and squeak. I took the diff cover off one trx4 and it was fine. Maybe it’s in the portals hmm so many screws and I have time now but allen wrenches so I want take apart only what I need to. Thanks and again, great video!

[@thomasgross8289]

May be time to replace the bearings. I use fast eddies bearing kits just search fast eddie + your rig and it will probably come up on Ebay or Amazon

[@ericwang474]

Wow! I'm really thinking of converting my TRX-4 into a TRX-6! It seems much more capable!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, even the head designer of the TRX-6 was shocked on how well it performs. The third axle really makes crazy things possible.

[@matthewrustia6570]

Will trx4 axle bits and brass/aluminum parts fit even though it is a 6x6?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, they will all fit. Interestingly enough, they are not needed at all.

[@AlekseiPotov]

Where was last part filmed, with jumps?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Calabasas Park in Cupertino, CA

[@duder280z]

Hey y'all! I didn't know where else to share my excitement, but today my TRX6 did wheelies! Like straight up from a stop, on the rear tires front end in the air! In second gear! Here's the recipe. Stock gear ratio (11t/45t), Mamba X (setup in the Holmes Hobbies style going by his tutorial), Holmes Hobbies Puller Pro R 540L 4100KV (MONSTER of a motor!), and last, proline BFG KM3 in predator compound. On dry clean pavement It will go right up in the air with just a Traxxas 5000mah 3S battery. I'm stoked to try my better batteries, but a little scared. I'm already pushing it, lol! It does 10mph in 1st and 25mph in second according to my GPS. And it still crawls like a beast! This truck is truly amazing!

[@RCReviewChannel]

wow, so cool to hear.

[@rcjoe406]

The fact that you're carrying the scx24 on the back earns you the win lol

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right? It was a joke and we were gonna take it off but there was no need. It slayed everything our other vehicles have a hard time with.

[@rcjoe406]

@@RCReviewChannelawesome... need to pick one up for sure

[@snap_fit8686]

Helo.. i like my crawler to be a litle more fast so i can do jump and skids .. is there aftermarket gear parts to do so.?. i use trail finder 2.. thanks before

[@RCReviewChannel]

You can't really do it since your differentials are locked. At high speed, your vehicle will flip over when steering aggressively. But you can put a brushless motor and get a little speed and fiun.

[@snap_fit8686]

@@RCReviewChannel ohh realy,,❤ but channge a brushless need a different system right,? its not like a simple motor swap, i kinda hear it from you: brushless need brushless system.. (if im not mistaken that is) Anyway you have given me a light.. so thanks a lot for that..

[@zodwraith5745]

@@snap_fit8686 It's really difficult (near impossible) to build an all round vehicle. Hell, it's hard to shine on scale trailing where realism is key and be an excellent performer on the rocks, let alone be bashable. The only real answer is 2 different vehicles. I bring 2 on every outing. The TRX4 and the Slash 4x4 velineon. I only own a handful of vehicles but those 2 are guaranteed to cover anything the crew decides to do. Brushless Slash cogs horribly if you try to crawl with it, TRX4 rolls over constantly when trying to bash it. But yes, brushless needs the whole system changed out.

[@thomasgross8289]

I really wish they would offer these in a millatary body

[@RCReviewChannel]

Exactly. Or ANY body options.

[@1970scout800]

Hello y'all

[@droppinggems]

Just bought trx6, traxxas 3c id battery and charger 2 days ago. The motor already let smoke out and quit working. Over $900 for what? I'm mad

[@RCReviewChannel]

oh wow

[@nathansrcgarage2736]

you should make a scx10 ii 6x6 since they made 1. but it has portals and better chassis and dig Etc just like the scx10 iii Lets face it the trx-6 needs a competitor

[@KTMcaptain]

Unfortunately traxxas is in the unique position to create such a product. The 6x6 is great for so many reason. Yeah it’s a great crawler, but it can also handle terrain at a decent pace, jump, drift,and act the scale part... The lockers and decent high range ratio really make most of this truck what it is. A pure crawler is boring off obstacles, but the trx6 is fun running to and from obstacles.

[@toddbertram6556]

If you want even less challenge than 6 over 4, throw 2.2s on there and it will be even less fun!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Less challenge on a given terrain usually just means that you can handle much more difficult terrain. 2.2 tires raise the center of gravity and harm performance. Also they do not fit here.

[@toddbertram6556]

@@RCReviewChannel irony my friend. Irony. The 6x6 is zero fun when trailing with 4x4's unless it is playing the recovery roll. Non of my friends go full dork on trail runs though. I'm sure kids love them and they make great shelf queens. Not knocking the quality, they are nice rigs. To each their own.

[@dipseyduse6287]

Too bad no kit version

[@RCReviewChannel]

Exactly.