Traxxas UDR First Look

[@hemistormrc]

Great information in this video, thanks for the great detail shots! TraxxasFest 2019, book now. ;)

[@TheAweeone]

can't wait till you get a body to paint mr hemistorm :)

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching Chris, always appreciated. I've already got my tickets to TraxxasFest.

[@jacklin694]

The amount of details you can paint, and customize. great video

[@scalebuildersguild]

So much detail work! Can't wait!

[@zer02garage83]

I sold my UDR during the whole "p-de-mic" closeout where you couldn't find one and the offered price was more than I could say no to. I missed it ever since. The scale realism of the chassis cannot be overstated, and the way it handles is incredibly realistic. It's your own personal Prerunner for 1:1,000 the cost! :) Time to put in another order I think.

[@scottbray5936]

Matt, the one issue you should address before running is pack the rear axle housing with water proof grease. Reason being, the wheel hubs allow dust to enter behind the brake rotors and will make it to your rear diff.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I will do that, thanks for the tip!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Matt for this Informations! Very nice video 👍 I like this truck too, very unique in the RC market. Traxxas does an excellent job again. But it’s too big for my small garage! 😢 And maybe too fast for an old man like me! 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's too big and too fast for me as well Matteo! I think it would suit your riverbed areas very well. Maybe you should still consider it, and only run it on 4S!

[@rcpete7055]

I remember this only feels like yesterday, wow that 3yrs have flew by 🤔🙄😲 Still the most Scale version of this type of type of truck you can buy!#🤘 Come on guys we really want some competition 💪

[@mikes062]

You know, it's funny how much guys are complaining about how "terrible" the traxxas ID plugs are when they were designed for ease of use to help those who were insecure about lipo batteries to make them fool proof. I understand it's annoying when you use other plugs, but deans which have long been the main go to can't really handle the higher power...great video of a great truck! Can't wait to see it running!

[@STEVOD313]

Cool brotha I’m working on my UDR as I’m watching ur video how ironic,lol I love this truck it’s very fun to drive,I have the paddle tires, the led bar on it, painted the scale accessories on mine n have a clear body I still have to paint

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cool, I have a clear body waiting for mine as well!

[@mikeburgessrc5360]

I believe the true scale trademark refers to the over all length of the truck. I think if you took a 1:1 TT and used your calculators to scale stuff down you'd find the UDR is the closest to the real thing.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Definitely true, but it's "Pro-Scale" not "True-Scale".

[@mikeburgessrc5360]

Scale Builder's Guild - I watched another comparison video. Showing the Rigid 1:1 To the UDR. I think there is more to the Pro-Scale. I think it is size yes. But the way the suspension works & even looks is scaled out too.. Visual & physical & how it all works together I think is the Pro -scale trademark.

[@CasperRc81]

I’m sure on a business standpoint, I see why they do this with there electronics. As far as the scale I bought the trx4 fist couple weeks. As nice as it is it’s doofy looking for the rover. Now I bought the bronco to me the sizing is real nice. Your videos are great and it’s nice to see traxxas listening to us consumers!

[@scalebuildersguild]

You don't like Defenders?!

[@CasperRc81]

Yes I do traxxas defender seems out of size. It’s not bad. Just think the bronco turned out better have them both and enjoy them.

[@oldironsfury]

Looking forward to the run video 👍👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Me too!

[@bradcowart5044]

Great description of the truck! Looking forward to seeing a running video.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks Brad!

[@trentmarlowe7655]

Excellent look at the UDR. Top job. 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks Trent!

[@josepenate7367]

excellent review.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@SebastianLong]

I remember mine used to look like that, for about 2 hours (maybe 3) till the batteries charged, installed aftermarket parts, and preventative maintenance was done Hasn't looked that nice since. What sold me on the desire to purchase this truck was definitely the scale details. Moreso than the size or the speed of it. At least until my first run on 6s. Then I was like "this thing is way too fast". Lol. I run it on 50% power most often, but do jump it to 100% at points. Is a lot of fun. Most of the suspension components I changed the day I got it to aluminum and haven't had any of the typical UDR breakage. It is a lot heavier now tho. Probably 3 pounds more.

[@scalebuildersguild]

That's great, thanks for the feedback. Mine's still stock, I'm pretty gentle on my stuff.

[@SebastianLong]

@@scalebuildersguild Well. Even gentle I've seen trailing arms break and the steering servos go out. Other than those two issues, I don't think you'll have any other issues. A pretty big wreck might also bend the upper rear links but can be easily straightened. Ohh. I also forgot to mention. After about 20 runs or so, pull the hexs off the hubs and make sure the axle pin isn't working it's way to spinning inside. Not sure why they used plastic there but when they strip, they often tear up the wheel as well. Replace then with the 12$ steel ones at the very least. Will save you $62 for a set of tire/wheel combo and or whatever the wheels by themselves cost.

[@blizzardrc7024]

Cool truck!! I think it would make a great future build project. Finally traxxas is catching on to the scaler side of the hobby. Hopefully they will do the same to the trx4. 👍😄

[@scalebuildersguild]

I think it's only a matter of time. Rumor has it there's a clear-windowed version of the D110 coming out.

[@INMGRC]

Very nice desert racer big thumbs up XD

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cheers!

[@nickmartin8039]

It is huge for sure. I love mine went and fully upgraded it.

[@akawazzupwitdat1543]

Looking forward to seeing what you can do with this awesome scale looking truck already....good luck and may the force be with you 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks very much!

[@MonsterXRC]

Excellent first look video!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@tmprod3925]

Love at First Look!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hah, totally!

[@rensolomon7348]

Not sure if has been said, i know this video is 9 months old and all. Im a fellow off road racer and know that #ahbeef comes from justin lofton being an owner of several cattle yards.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the input!

[@dropbearrc9819]

Very detailed vid. Just a suggestion, do not use deans connectors for 6s. They tend to melt. Remove the traxxas plugs and add xt150 plugs after cutting the guts out of the battery tray 😉.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Deans on a single 6S battery yes, but 3S, nah, they'll be fine.

[@scottbray5936]

Yes lets see you do MORE SCALE STUFF TO IT!!!!!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'll see what I can do, Traxxas already did a bunch!

[@lpmedia7751]

Send it you did sir!👍 the sparkle effect on the SBG logo clips looked fancy btw. Loved all the tech info, you definitely saved me time reading. Great video man!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching Logan!

[@rcbullshit7859]

Yes the trailing arms are a weak point in the truck but changing them 2 aluminum will spread that weak point to either the chassis or the axle housing which are very expensive to replace. I found a set of trailing arms from RPM and they also have skid plates for their trailing arms. 40% thicker then stock.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I've still got the stock ones and had a good bash with an XMAXX. Nothing broken, only bruised! ;)

[@theezZENtials]

good job

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@rcbullshit7859]

No other equipment required for TSM. Shock caps must be replaced with aluminum or they will leak. I just picked my UDR up on the 18th and I have not run it yet I am in the process of putting in a steel front drive shaft a rear end mod and the trailing arms. Also doing some detail work on the rear end batteries, tanks Etc. Be sure to drill holes in your tires and fill up your breather holes on the inside of the rims to allow the dirt sand and water to escape the tires or you will end up in tears LOL

[@scalebuildersguild]

Good call, thanks for the tips!

[@obscaden6609]

This think looks awesome! hope someday I can get my hands on one!

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's going to be a pretty fun truck I think. Thanks for watching!

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Even after you said, less of you and more of the car. You had a pretty even split of both. lol Happy Holidays!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I can't help it. Sometimes I don't get enough B-roll and you're left with my ugly face.

[@robertgrove1271]

I'm looking forward to your run video with reactions. I went from fast to slow and got hooked. Still run fast stuff but I love my scx10 v2.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I've always been slow, but every once and awhile, I like to go fast. This is a ballistic weapon on 6S.

[@robertgrove1271]

We are all a little slow from time to time 😃

[@robertrosson1990]

Awsome video.Some of the guy's that race at my local track are thinking about adding those in a new class.to race we normally race 8th scale truggies and buggies.with how our track already has woop and different size jumps. We think it will be fun to at least try to get a few together and see how they do in a racing type environment.Thanks for your input so far.looking forwards to seeing if you add your touch to a already nice truck.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks Robert, it'd be cool to see a bunch of these careening around a track. Cheers!

[@seanhanley947]

Good Vid... Looking forward to Don't you know I'm loco update.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I have to do that, but only once it's finished!

[@rcbuilds7981]

great video..... 😀👍✌..just received my UDR 😄

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'm very much a fan of this truck. Nothing to not like.

[@joebaldwin3091]

lmaoooo... dude I'm dying I can't breath lol how can I put this elegantly...lol great review btw

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks very much! Comedy is life!

[@stompindakka3222]

Awesome stuff!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cheers!

[@matk4731]

Very cool review sir 👍🏻👍🏻 I do like a good Trophy Truck. I’ve got two Axial yeti TT’s & love em. This one looks awesome. Very good competitor to Horizon Hobby large scale trucks might have to look into this one love the detail Traxxas have put in this might be my 1st Traxxas vehicle 🤪🙃

[@scalebuildersguild]

It wouldn't be a bad one to start with!

[@ToGrimmToWin]

in person the udr is vary impressive video doers it no justice

[@scalebuildersguild]

Agreed!

[@nicholasbarber4193]

Yeah, their ID plug fiasco has killed their battery sales, charger sales, and I've had several customers leave the UDR on the shelf because the TRX ID plug is molded into it and it's a hassle to change the plug. :/ It is a sweet looking truck, though, and it drives awesome! I was lucky enough to drive a pre-production model, and the couple of issues it had were fixed by the time it hit production. Careful on the asphalt, she'll traction roll really easily. :D It's amazing on dirt and grass!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hopefully, this truck will never see asphalt! Thanks for the info Nick!

[@nicholasbarber4193]

Nice! We got to drive it on dirt, grass, and asphalt behind the shop. I felt bad when I traction rolled it and it got scratched, but it was kind of cool to put the first scratches on it at the same time. :D lmao

[@mikes062]

All my batteries are traxxas so that doesn't matter to me. There's an adapter to hook those batteries into any charger, it's like $8. It's cool to see you got this truck, I'm sick of guys crying about how they broke something because they jumped it 15' in the air on concrete. It's so dumb. I know you'll drive it much more scale! lol

[@scalebuildersguild]

There's an adapter for a ID connector for balancing?

[@mikes062]

Scale Builder's Guild yup, here's a link to a 3s version. They make them for 2s and 4s as well. Just google traxxas Id charger adapter. m.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-ID-Male-Charging-Adapter-3S-11-1v-LiPo-Pack-Lipo-Charger-TRA2938-7-98/253597623171?hash=item3b0b98a383:g:JngAAOSwKnVZrJXQ

[@scalebuildersguild]

Very cool, thanks for posting that!

[@BOBO-qx2vg]

Thanks you! give us more about it!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

There will be more Guy!

[@loquitos1972]

Nice vid.. That look on your face @5:12 after the nice double entendre #fun... (#AHBeef = Justin Lofton)

[@scalebuildersguild]

I have my moments. ;) Thanks for watching!

[@acereport8939]

Scale looking RC’s are becoming popular again and it’s obvious that Traxxas has taken notice and even started to produce some of their own. They started with the TRX4 and now this vehicle looks more realistic than their previous models (it actually has driver figures and accessories). It’s a nice attempt but it’s got a glaring flaw. What scale is it actually? The problem with Traxxas is that they always make things bigger than they need to be. That’s fine for bashing around at 50mph but when you’re looking for option parts, you’ll be limited to items made specifically for Traxxas since their idea of scale is not on par with the rest of the world. I really want to get a TRX4 but it’s nearly impossible to find custom scale bodies that fit correctly. Contrast that with something like the SCX10 which will fit just about any 1/10 scale body and you’ll see that buying Traxxas means that you’ll have severally limited choices. You can’t just get your favorite body and put it on this vehicle. It won’t fit, it’s not a standard scale.

[@scalebuildersguild]

You'll always be at the mercy of the aftermarket and manufacturers for option parts. How is this different because it's bigger? If it was the same size as a Yeti, it's not like you could interchange parts anyway. You're looking at scale the wrong way. Everything is scale, just not necessarily at the same scale. This truck is 1/6th others are 1/9th, and so on. As for bodies, they already offer a clear one, and I guarantee we'll see new options down the road, not just from Traxxas, but likely also from Pro-Line.

[@acereport8939]

Scale Builder's Guild I’m talking about scale as in size and overall look. For example; When it comes to model trains, there’s a few standard scale sizes which will insure that your display looks realistic. All “N” scale trains (no matter the manufacturer) will look pretty much the same size. Sometimes I watch RC crawler competitions. Most of the 1/10 trucks look roughly the same size and scale until someone comes by with their Traxxas Summit and ruins the look of the entire event. It’s not like the Summit is a bad vehicle. It just looks out of place compared to everything else. I recently built a MST CFX crawler using a Tamiya Jeep YJ hard shell body and it looks amazing because it fits perfectly! There’s a plenty of cool bodies available on the market. I would love to build something on the TRX4 chassis but it’s not a standard size. Traxxas is like the Apple of RC. They don’t play nice with anyone else. With regards to interchangeable parts. I’m using their waterproof receiver boxes a lot in my builds, their wheel nuts are better than most, their servos are rebuildable. Lots to appreciate already.

[@dustinf11]

It's funny.. I used to use Traxxas plugs exclusively in all my rigs. Scale builds and otherwise. For longer than I should have. I got a lot of crap for it.. Had I continued that habit, I would have had one "I told you so" moment. Luckily I have switched to EC3s.... And still get crap for it.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I should probably switch to something newer myself, but I'm so deeply entrenched in Deans, it's hard to change!

[@dustinf11]

@@scalebuildersguild It really is. Especially when you have so many trucks and batteries. It's a whole day event of soldering.

[@johnlaclair4271]

Wish i could see if the servo is mounted like the xmaxx that wouldnt be good other than that looks fresh an ready for a beating lol

[@scalebuildersguild]

Don't have an XMAXX, so can't help you there, sorry!

[@DanTheRVMan]

I feel like if we took about 3 days with some really fine paintbrushes and allot of paint this thing would be so imersive.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Oh absolutely! There's a lot of other things to be done too. Hope to get most of that done in the coming weeks.

[@CasperRc81]

Also I would suggest turning down the gyro on the remote. To save the servos.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'll look into this.

[@CasperRc81]

Scale Builder's Guild my friend has one and has warrantied two in three weeks. He has now upgraded. I think the servo is trying to return to center and cannot with the weight. Not sure if that’s the root cause or not. Just seems odd even tho there stock.

[@jamalreid651]

You guys have any leftover udr parts? I'm dying to build mine

[@smallfact0ry921]

Thanks for the video MattGuy: I’m trying to figure out the scale/size of this. I know you said that the axial score was roughly 1/7th scale. Is it larger that that truck?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hey Tim, I'll post a comparison between the two on the forum. The UDR dwarfs the TT. It's huge.

[@danterborg8852]

As much as I have oogled this truck in the hobby shop and thought about how cool it would be to own, I don't think my budget or my fiancee would stomach buying a giant $800 truck.😅

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's expensive, but I saved a long time in anticipation. Made it easier to swallow. I'm very excited to take it off some sweet jumps. ;)

[@emeraldcityrc239]

I'm using venom batteries in mine. They have Traxxas connectors with most of their batteries.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Indeed they do, and function similarly to the adapters I showed!

[@emeraldcityrc239]

My bad. I might have skipped that part trying to see if you tested it out.

[@jeffvanlue4872]

Good stuff keep up the good work ty!!!!

[@jamesconway142]

Get an axial SCORE Yeti or a some type of a losi baja rey.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I have two Yeti's. Go back and watch some of those videos!

[@layoutdeluxe]

Again a great video - thank you! I loved this truck from the beginning - and I probably will get me one some day... however, I have a feeling that these ready made "scale" RCs are ruining the hobby in a way. It's like Lego making so many specific parts today, which takes away the creative process. But don't get me wrong - better a good looking truck straight of the box than an ugly one - LOL

[@scalebuildersguild]

Oh totally, it makes it easy to have a truck that looks great out of the box, but there's still a ton of room for customizing. Nothing will ever compete with a fully scratch built beauty.

[@kachphillins9489]

Jack in the back and sender til you bender!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hahahaha

[@ToGrimmToWin]

i hope traxxas makes a rock rey style udr

[@scalebuildersguild]

Not a bad idea.

[@johnroberts1.6rc82]

Hi Matt, do you still run your UDR and find it fun?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sold it long ago, but at the time it was because I didn’t have the space for it. I’d like to own one again.

[@ZenMountain]

Man, please show the truck!!!!!!

[@TerraQuestRC]

lol.. was just thinking, oh this should be interesting. He is not a fan of Traxxas, 1st the TRX-4 surprises him and now.. the UDR! So now you need to go check out the Mint 400 Trophy Trucks to get the ideas for what to add. Worries about the trailing arms.. can help you there. Seen one guy make some aluminum side reinforcement plates, kind of like the ones for the Yeti, or.. www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Aluminum-Trailing-Arm-2-Black-For-Traxxas-Unlimited-Desert-Racer-UDR/192514407895?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Now get out there and get that running!

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's not that I'm not a fan, it's that the TRX was overly complicated in my opinion. I'll check out those trailing arm pieces, thanks for the link!

[@camyota]

I wouldn't dare bash this thing, it belongs on a track or scale desert trail at a scale speed. So like 20mph tops.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Exactly!

[@TheAweeone]

a year or so ago i hated traxxas then they brought out the trx and apart from the unnecessary diff lock option and the shockingly bad body its pretty good, but then they bring out one of the most scale vehicles in RC lol the only thing i can see that not scale (apart from the shiny driver) is the speed "50mph x by 6 ifs its 1/6 scale = 300mph lol if i had one i'd slow it down (one thing for sure was traxxas was not going to give up being the fastest plastic going ;) )

[@nicholasbarber4193]

Scale speed math doesn't work that way. It's actually about 120-125mph in full-size speed. ;)

[@TheAweeone]

oh ok show me the math

[@nicholasbarber4193]

cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/t/134482.aspx This shows the formula and explains how it works. The easy way to do it is to use this or one of the other known accurate scale speed calculators. www.scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/scalespeed.html

[@scalebuildersguild]

When they put 50mph on the box, it's 50mph on a human sized radar gun.

[@johnlaclair4271]

I looked it up found its the same servo as a trx4 so thank pasiden lol

[@scalebuildersguild]

RTR Servos are rarely good. Consider it a necessary replacement.

[@bencleveland5867]

Dude, I love that hat! What is it?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I got it on a vacation a whole bunch of years ago. They have since changed up their look: halloffameltd.com/collections/headwear

[@glennhobbs59]

It’s a cool truck

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sure is!

[@glennhobbs59]

Scale Builder's Guild Can’t wait for you to take it out

[@scalebuildersguild]

Me neither!

[@fernsolo]

I thought you hated Traxxas.

[@scalebuildersguild]

What makes you think that? Because I didn't love all the add-ons of the TRX4? I'm no basher, but I definitely see this truck as a combination of the two, and I can get behind that!

[@motox4124]

5:11

[@BullgearRCvideos]

You said "Traxxas"

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep, and if it's in regards to the quality of this truck, I'll say it again!

[@Kevin-666]

5:10 that’s what she said

[@MotoErgoSum]

#dataxletho

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hahah, yep!

[@paultro8457]

Great video. But personally, I'm sick of Traxxas being a money hungry company. 😠 lawsuits, batteries and chargers, their power up program. Everything to make us spend MORE money on a hobby that is already kind of expensive. Their trucks/cars are great and hold up well, but not for the money they're asking, and not for the amount of money you need to sink in to them.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Everyone's out there to make a dollar, can't fault them for that.

[@mikes062]

They've also contributed more to the rc hobby than any other company...

[@paultro8457]

mike s with all the money they get from us, they better be putting out the best of the best. Didn't say their products sucks, just sick of them be so money hungry and trying to come up with different ways to take more and more of our money.

[@mikes062]

That's how all corporations are, they all want your money and will do whatever they can to get it. Look at all the new vehicles traxxas has released in the last few years; m41 boat, xmaxx, trx-4, erevo 2.0, 4tec 2.0, the udr, and the Aton. What other company has released that many vehicles that are so different? On top of that they've also released a bunch of bodies for many of those and other vehicles they already make, especially since many are Ford bodies and there are lots of different brands of sponsors on them, that kind of branding is expensive. I think it's great, yea sometimes stuff costs a lot, but I'd rather spend more on a quality product. If you want something cheap go grab a redcat and let me know how that works out! 😉 lol

[@robertgrove1271]

It really helps the hobbies to have the big company's put in the R&D it takes for a truck like this. I hope in the next few years we see a club level class with 1/10 scale solid axle trucks. Something about the realism is just more fun. It has to start someplace and the Losi baja rey was a great start, sorry axial but the yeti just wasn't meant to go fast. I am just happy traxxas is in the game. Now for a more affordable 1/10 scale.

[@AngryTurds]

Shelfing means something different here. 😅

[@scalebuildersguild]

I just looked it up. Can't unthink that now.

[@ToGrimmToWin]

so stuck. wanted an x maxx took my gf with me to look at them and now she wants me to get 2 e revos or a udr and a e revo so she can play with me too but she want the e revo. not sure i can do x maxx and a e revo lol

[@scalebuildersguild]

UDR ALL DAY EVERYDAY!

[@ToGrimmToWin]

Scale Builder's Guild thanks for the response. Always like your videos when I’m watching them. More 1440p content will s nice also when I’m on my pc.

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

Nope not gonna say it.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Haha, glad you caught that!