Traxxas XRT durability test *most extreme on youtube

[@wallacengineering8096]

To be honest both of these trucks are a fair bit more durable than this. Kev went to the absolute most extreme in this vid, especially considering the weather and temperature. Cold temperatures make plastics harder and therefore more brittle and prone to breakage. On top of that they were landing on concrete - its pretty much the absolute worst case scenario and a bit unfair, combine the temperature with where they were and what they were doing and ANY RC would break, not just the X-Maxx or XRT. But hey, he did what he said he was gonna do.

[@rotten2209]

Who knew cold weather made plastics more brittle...

[@coolbone6177]

that what you get when you get put in a talbot test .

[@kylebeach2316]

The cold weather doesn't help but my brother did break the chassis on his bandit vxl in a place that was room temperature. He was also hitting big jumps with the chassis also smacking the hard dirt.

[@wallacengineering8096]

@@kylebeach2316 Ya of course at any temperature anything has its limits. Its just that in the case of plastic, its stress limits are severely lowered in cold temps. Thats all I was saying.

[@MultiReefa]

So we should never buy Traxxas I guess

[@FarmerFpv]

Kev, you and Mad Max have great chemistry together when RCing. Yall feed off each other and it's hilarious. Stay awesome Kevin!

[@warriordugan7236]

I'm still impressed with not only the content, but the quality of the video and editing and production of the video. And it looks cool when you have the camera right alongside the running RC vehicle as if your riding along with it. Nice Kev.

[@mrAcneface]

"The talbet test" will soon be added to the Oxford dictionary

[@Do_It_U_Wont]

Talbot

[@skepppy]

Its Talbot m8

[@statementleaver8095]

Well *Whatevs* is in. So why not Talbottest🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@fpvraver]

YOUR ON TO SOMETHING THERE !!!!! we gotta hit Websters up on that shit !!!!!! The Talbot Test !!!!!!!!!

[@fpvraver]

at least we all know the XRT is durable. Testing the durability in such cold temperatures is a true feat !!!!

[@Eric78360]

Amazed they lasted as long as they did being how cold it is.

[@johnlawrence4352]

I’d like to see a retest in somewhat warmer weather

[@JLary71377]

Ones goimg to say the cold most definitely had a lot to do with the breakage. Made the plastic more brittle. Not the ideal bashing environment 😜 Was still fun though.

[@vapedog40]

Man, you have the best life.

[@jefftatay1922]

How cold was it?

[@MadRam11]

Man I have been looking forward to this video! You never disappoint! Amazing how well it actually held up for the abuse you gave it!

[@tatianebassanicruzdeandrad8181]

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[@keithburn3155]

Been waiting all week for this, I bloody love your videos!

[@Negativity808]

The king has spoken XRT will be on backorder haha

[@myharryface]

Always love the videos Kevin! Love how extreme you test products. I know I will never even come close ... so they are both going to be reliable for me for years to come. Like you said ... whatever puts a smile on your face. And with my 4 RC vehicles (3 Traxxas) I always have smiles on my face. Thank you for getting me back into RC this year after a 35 year hiatus and thank you for promoting the hobby so well.

[@aleeyh69]

Haven’t watched Kev videos for a while. Noticed improved editing, making it look even more professional. Good stuff Kev

[@joshfor...bytappingcreate6704]

And then the

[@wadevallbona5314]

Getting to wake up to Kevin sending trucks to the moon! Always a great way to start the day! I wish I had a skatepark like that close to me. Keep it up!!

[@johnsxterra9020]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@NatesRCclips]

Cold weather bashing is a true test of strength 💪

[@devnull128]

The “plastic is more brittle in the cold” test! Awesome video as always…

[@BA0701]

Merry Christmas everyone!! Been waiting, not so patiently, for this video. I knew Kev, and Max, were going to put the XRT through it's proper paces, and you did. Thank you for that! I have the long arm kit on my X-Maxx, the RPM hubs on the rear and new Traxxas hubs on the front, along with the CEN pins. Other than the tires, I am not sure there is a ton of difference in the XRT and the way I have my X-Maxx configured, so I'm looking at next year to grab an XRT, and just like with my X-Maxx, Kev has already given me some ideas on what will need to get upgraded right away.

[@wendellaustria1962]

Great duribality test and video ! Don’t know what kind of snow you get there but if it’s more than 6 inches deep and nice ,soft & powdery , we would run our RC Boats in the snow and put some snow on the ESC & Motor to keep it cool… just make sure its a nice big flat field with no rocks under the snow to rip your prop & rudder off . We would also use those little bags of hand warmers on the batteries to keep them warm. Thanks again for the great videos !!

[@shawnbk1]

How does the RC king not yet build an RC wagon to carry all his cars to the bashing sites? Would be a fun build to watch.

[@TheCLA8N]

Dude! You inspire me to get out in winter with these things! I’m mostly on my own, so not the funnest. And in Canuckistan, so a bit cooler. Only about -10 in the Ottawa valley. But I often hesitate to go out in the winter! You make it look so fun! Thanks for the smiles!

[@shadiiii1]

I love watching you guys, honestly, Video after Video, and I don't think that there is a Person who can afford all these damages , I'm still looking to have my first Traxxas and I hope that will happen soon, thanks a lot for all these videos, and thanks for the tremendous efforts

[@Negativity808]

Oy kev today the XRT goes on backorder let's go boys. Best reviews on youtube in my opinion. Hard yo beat your honesty

[@richduperbash2966]

That huge ramp to ramp transfer with the XRT was Epic 😱. I kept waiting for that bell crank to let go. Thank goodness Mitch with M2C has a prototype sorted. Overall I'm finding the XRT more durable than the XMaxx. The flat style chassis is a major strength advantage. Great upload and props to you Kev and Max for going all out in the cold. 🍻

[@KevinTalbotTV]

thanks bro! cant wait for the bellcranks!! the transfer was pure luck!!

[@Jbezley87]

@@KevinTalbotTV I think it would be cool to see the rival mt10 go against that xrt ! Would be cool to see price point bash durability test!

[@InsanercYT]

@@KevinTalbotTV I want to put 8s on my 2wd slash for cheap what do you recommend? I’d love to get a max6 but it’s just too expensive

[@joemomma707]

What do you recommend? The xrt ultimate or the 1/5 KRATON 4X4 8S BLX EXB BRUSHLESS MONSTER TRUCK RTR, BLACK

[@baaa4698]

@@joemomma707xrt

[@3Y3ECE]

It's been a long time since you've liked anything even close to your King Xmaxx. Honestly, I've been on the fence with Traxxas and Arrma for this entire time, happily saving my money for more parts for my cheaper rc's. But The reliability of your Xmaxx, packed down into a controllable package of the xrt, I may just be getting my first traxxas. XRT seems to just need better tires, and a few cheap spares. Sounds like a blast!! Thanks for your very harsh testing methods Kev. Still one of my top 3 RC connoisseurs!!

[@T_Hays]

Love your videos Kev. Thank you for giving us good clean fun!! And a break from real life. And the best laughs!!

[@DinoCool-6X9]

Hey Kevin your the only guy on KZbin that i watch for rc vids this video is the reason im getting the XRT as soon as i have the money saved up

[@RCThrashBash]

This is one of my favorite videos by Kevin Talbot! I can’t wait for future durability tests! I also enjoy cheap RC car durability tests. Kevin Talbot is one of my favorite KZbinrs of all time!

[@KDaverGraphics]

Love all the videos.. the RC cars and hobby has come a long way from my first RC Car (Tamiya Sand Rover and Grasshopper) back in the late 70's to early 80's.. Yes.. I bought them when they first launched.

[@paulus842000]

Kudos to you kev. If it wasn't so cold I think that it wouldn't have broken.

[@fitfiz]

Ohh yess kev! 💪 This is what we've been waiting for 😊😂👍

[@TheEds209]

Awesome vid Kev, last RC I had was an E-Maxx when they came out, broke it many times, had loads of hop-ups (shame I can't upload a pic here). It was a great RC. Would love an X-Maxx, but out of my price range for now. Keep the great vids coming!!

[@andrewvelasco4911]

Hey man, you local to 209 area?

[@3SonsRC]

Yes Brother Kevin, Rich has killed 5 Bellcranks, everyone else on the team multiple... M2C is already deep into developing a solution that WILL BE different than anying out there.

[@EJ-74]

The Talbot Test 🔥 A RC companies worst nightmare 😆😂🤣

[@aleshu]

Hey Kev, did u ever talk about the Losi 8ight-T series? I'd love to hear your opinion on those, especially on the eletric conversion option. Thanks !!

[@josephperry6822]

Cold plastic sucks! Epic skate park, epic bashing video kev! Especially in the snow, have a great merry happy!

[@qrisemrc]

Kevin Talbot's spirit of experimentation is always to be expected. And it meets those expectations. Also cool!!!👍👍👍

[@timritchieblue]

Great video kev, VERY PROFESSIONAL.. I BEEN HANING AROUND FOR LIL,, glad to to see you growing.❤️

[@jasontaylor6779]

Such an epic Video 😂 the XRT looks great. And the XMaxx is, well it's an XMaxx.

[@muskokamike127]

Max running into that railing...that's what happened to a little r/c plane I had...having fun, blasting around the parking lot, flew over the roof of my shop, wham, right into the chimney OOPS. Broke the prop off including the adapter that holds it onto the motor shaft :-( took me FOREVER to find a replacement. like 18 months.

[@roundgraf6907]

Never seen an X-Maxx with a girdle until now.....lol Good bashing guys!!

[@LukeTheNukeRC]

Back with the massive jump! Amazing durability test, Kev!

[@tristanlucnel3276]

Yoooo love the vids kev

[@youraveragecoop5633]

Kev your video editing kicks ass!

[@jeremymiller2340]

I just want to say thank you, thank you for sticking up for traxxas batteries I have a ton of Traxxas batteries I've only had one bad battery in 7 years and that was my own fault for not discharging it

[@keithmcsorley5271]

awesome video i just got one like yours red XRT i drove it in snow we got snow this week and did great but the holes in body i got lots of snow inside the rc next time i will put tape over the hole love your videos keep up the great job on videos

[@R.C.DADDYHAWAII]

Sick absolutely sick. I live in Hawai’i so I’m grateful I don’t have to deal with the severe cold. This is absolutely the most extreme durability test you can do!!! Shows if you run these trucks with care and no what you’re doing these trucks will last your lifetime!!!

[@bioteKen]

Although others have tested it for a long time already (US), I've just been waiting for Kev's shoot of this. Does'nt matter if others are first, it's always worth the wait for Kev to do the video! 🙌

[@sheiladavis2304]

Allo Kev, great way to start the day. I couldn't believe it when I saw your preview Nd saw the Xmaxx snap but I'm thinking your cold snap had a lot to do with it. It sucks that running an RC in the snow and cold is so much fun but being plastic and battery operated it's like RC kryptonite. I have to say I'm loving this xrt. It's definitely the best of both worlds.

[@gillyboyNY]

Funny when you ask, “whaa happen?” Uh Kevin, you happened to it 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Joeinvent]

The video quality is fabulous 💯

[@jeffk3929]

Kevin has sold his soul to RC lol 😅 The amount of tools, batteries, cars, etc in his workshop is just nuts

[@andyb9994]

Those trucks took a beating...💯 XRT and Xmaxx are awesome trucks!!!!

[@bel-air8479]

Woooohooooo ! That's no bashing, that's crashing. It's too cold for the plastic... I love your Videos

[@asharc6145]

Rc puts biggest smile on Kevin's face, Kevin puts biggest smile on ours.

[@everettchurchill08]

I've done all the necessary upgrades to my xmaxx and still baby it. Love your videos Kev. XRT really does look and preform well giving to circumstances.

[@jerzydaineguy5171]

Max is like a battlefield "medic" for r/c cars!

[@wolferunners8668]

Fantastic play, my guys… that was fun to watch! I love that you pushed them even after the carnage ‘till they were in pieces, I went through all of the emotions, 😢😊😩😅. Good stuff! Think it’s finally time to pull the trigger on an X-Maxx. I am an old schooler that started with the original X-Maxx T-Maxx 1.5. I still use it, but not much is left of stock. I converted it to electric, all RPM parts, thicker full aluminum alloy chassis, good times.

[@collinallen5356]

It’s videos like this that literally makes me smile knowing you are having the fun this hobby is suppose to bring by continuing to push it until it won’t go anymore! :)

[@DinoCool-6X9]

Oh and thanks for being AWESOME keep making GREAT videos untill next time from Michael in the US ( Spokane WA)

[@Luca64Bit]

I like how the motor on the XRT looks like a V8 engine

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

I just use Traxxas connectors on all my cars lol Sledge or XRT?? I would like to see you do a comparison

[@jamesdodson5554]

New editor? This video seems different somehow... Amazing as always

[@levrone0075]

It's interesting what you say about liking the clumsiness, it almost doesn't make sense but I know exactly what you mean, I remember one of my earliest experiences with rc cars was having a go with my friends Clodbuster and the clumsiness and the way it handled like a real monster truck is what made it for me!

[@snacksandrappers3653]

Kevin cane you make a series where you build a budget friendly 2nd slash for off road racing.

[@Kodi5204]

Kev you should start trying to catch transitions and actually flowing the skate parks. As always man you’re killing it

[@texasturbo14]

My next RC purchase was going to be hard enough and now you go adding this spicy unit..... XMAXX vs XRT is a super hard decision!!!

[@chevyriding4646]

Blahahahahah fkn kev this video is the dopest I’m laughing so hard the sounds u make when something is broke is fkn priceless man awesome video this deserves a million shares an likes

[@coleblackstock9355]

Hi 👋 Kevin, I always enjoy your videos. You truly do the Ultimate bash test on all the cars and trucks you Review!!!

[@joshuahamilton6217]

So glad I found your channel I'm from the USA and my first car was a TAMIYA GRASS HOPPER that my cousin handed down to me I've had gas powered boats and trucks over the years but fell out in my mid 20's now being 40 with two daughters they love the hobby thanks for all your great videos and by the way what does waffle waffle waffle mean? LoL

[@jamsterscasinoexpience]

I like seeing u n max together perfect duo in my opinion

[@Shauny_D]

Any tips to keep wheels on? Event with locktight and lock nuts the rear left tire always falls off!

[@Awakendabeast13]

New to hobby just purchased your rc tutorial class as i know nothing about this hobby but have fallen in love lol my first rc car is redcat volcano then got a trsc10 i think next purchase will be the MT10 v2 and on my wish list is the XRT Traxxas. From everything Kevin says and does i think i too will become a traxxas fan. What rc car in $500-700 range would you recommend? i may just jump to XRT not sure....Great vids this hobby is just so much fun when you start learning how to fix them, at first i dreaded fixing them but now i can see the allure to upgrade them and see how make them better.....

[@BuddyBuilt]

RIP x maxx chassis. Had put in it’s work though 💪. Great video kev! Glad to see X maxx is still your fav.

[@thegasgeezer]

Not sure mate if that’s a fair test!! I think the plastic breaks easily when it’s really cold so maybe it wouldn’t have been so bad in the summer, especially the chassis breaking, but still brilliant pal, I’m loving my XRT but yeah, not quite as much as the XMax!👍👍👍

[@grady3183]

Hey Kevin what camera are you using on top of the XRT and how did you mount it? That footage is pretty damn cool

[@simongardner8412]

Horses for courses but both trucks are awesome!! Wow that cold is brutal on the plastics!! Another epic vid kev!!

[@markkumollari43]

Awesome video Kevin as usual. 👍🇨🇦🤠

[@jacqueslandry47]

You should try the Xrt tires on the Xmaxx to see if it makes a big difference.

[@alistairclark6814]

XRT tires are terrible. I am putting X-Maxx tires on mine and not putting the XRT tires on anything. Almost 0 traction.

[@TheNeelonRokk]

Needs a rebuild? Needs a reincarnation more like. That thing got proper Kev'd. 🤣

[@damnitcarl1]

I was really hoping traxxas had stepped up their game with the xrt, but this shows the quality is still not there.

[@HardKnox-dx3nz]

what kinda of camera do u run on your rc car? love the videos makes me want to get some rc cars

[@DrewBoyFTW]

The xrt body stayed on A LOT better than I thought it would!

[@russellafowler7403]

Loved the vid Kev. It's as real as it gets. Bash on !

[@ArcticRc]

Hey Kevin and Christmas Greeting from Norway. Just bought the Arrma Kraton 4x4 4cell. Problem is that i only have 4cell 30c 4000mah New ones. Can i still use them even if the manual says 5000mah 50c? What could possible go wrong🤪

[@DMalek]

Looks like Max and you together is very bad influence on each other, but makes it very good content for us😅

[@carrionremains926]

hey kev. from usa here keep the bashing coming . love the content

[@NerfCraft]

Epic vid Kev! You feeling ok? Sounding a bit ill at the end there.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

man flu!

[@NerfCraft]

@@KevinTalbotTV Aww man! Hope you get better quick! And stay warm!

[@williamthedoorman9610]

Hey Kevin iam so happy you finally got your XRT wow what a truck, the handing is absolutely amazing Thanks your friendly neighborhood Doorman william from NYC forgettaboutit 👊 😀

[@shanemcclain8562]

I laughed for almost the whole video that was awesome it's cool to see what they can take an the average user won't even come close to bashing that hard most people spend 1000 bucks on something they treat it nice but u get to see how tough ur rc really is

[@ScottLarson5150]

Hey Kevin, what camera are you using on the XRT? Thanks for the great videos.

[@reconrc1787]

The XRT bell crank is a constant issue for me and others I know. I've gone through 4 already and i have't even been hard on the RC. The cold certainly doest help. This is a must upgrade part.

[@MrAbm860]

Vitavon has a upgrade

[@ramza78]

XRT looks more fun for all around, but man the $1k plus price tags on these things here in the U.S.!! Great vid!

[@1zAltz1]

Hey, what's the most durable 100-250 $ rc car you have gotten with minimal repair/upgrades.

[@averylooper5534]

Great bash Kevin! we love the XRT too! lots of exciting stuff coming soon!

[@dadandkidsrcadventures3790]

Loving the updated soundtrack!

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Does this seem a bit like the eRevo revised? Traxxas sure builds them Traxxas tough! I hope they get more into the drone community as well. There sure is a huge market for quality and durability in drones. I know Traxxas can give them a run for their money!

[@paprika145szivos8]

Great video kev, keep going!

[@Pete_B95]

Cold weather was always gonna kill the plastic.

[@casey1441]

I’m really excited to see more of this truck. I’m thinking if I ever get a big 8s truck it might be this one! Or the Losi DBXL-E. But this helps me decide on what might be best. Great content as always Kev!

[@CHUMCHAL72]

Would love to see Kev do a video on the Tekno mt410. I'd love to see how they hold up

[@mesohigh11]

Kev the xmaxx is still king for many of us as well. Although that xRT is slick

[@martin961980]

Fantastic video 🤙🏼

[@1MotorV8]

Kev breaks his toy so we don’t have to Max is a nice addition to the channel And I will give him a sub now

[@kevinglover7555]

I'm almost crying watching the XRT getting destroyed :( I baby my Rustler VXL because it was so expensive, also have a Traxxas Bigfoot I've never used hahaha....love your videos man! That thing can take a beating!