World’s Toughest Scale Basher?! New Traxxas Raptor-R 4x4

[@vijayshan3804]

The RC world is getting so awesome!! Scale trucks for bashing like the UDR and Losi’s SBR and now this Traxxas Raptor R make the world a better place 😃

[@rcdriver]

Good time to be in RC!

[@honda116969]

You're crazy to bash that Traxxas UDR that truck is an absolute mess to work on from what it looks like... Maybe I just don't know shit about these trucks but I drive the 4X4 slash & 2wd rustler + stampede them are a breeze to pull apart

[@Rangoli_rc]

Gotta say that thing looks bad ass. I’m still a newbie in the hobby but I can’t recall a rc truck hitting that sweet spot between scale realism and high speed controllable performance like this one. By the way great camera work. Thanks for the video

[@mikescallon4288]

Not sure I would say 30 mph high speed. Anything considered sweet at least in my book must be at least 50 mph without me needing to put on bigger pinion gears. Considering this is already overheating with whatever it comes with anything larger won't be feasible without a motor and esc swap which could then turn a $530 purchase to close to $1,000.

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

More scale bashers and racers, hell yes! This is a really exciting release, hope it starts a trend.

[@rcdriver]

Agreed! So cool to go out, hit the dirt lot hard with something that looks cool and it survived the bashing I put it through. Just cleaned it with an air compressor and it’s ready for more! 😁

[@zaxpage9003]

Impressive idea, great video, but being called pro scale I'd expect to see a straight rear axle. Now that would have been amazing to see.

[@Corhndog]

“Pro scale” lmao more like ANOTHER FUCKING SLASH with another licensed body!

[@ryano8613]

Likewise

[@jaycevessier7554]

That’s why they have the udr

[@kotetsujin3493]

If they use the udr platform then this will be more expensive

[@IllusionSector]

_I'd expect to see a straight rear axle. Now that would have been amazing to see._ Perhaps consider the JD Models Desert Runner Hero. While it may not be much of a crawler, let alone basher, the chassis certainly *looks* the part. It's the coolest -performing- looking RC F-150 Raptor out there, in fact.

[@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada]

I just bought a brand new Traxxas stampede brushless 4 x 4 and I gotta say it is a beast! I love the look of this Ford raptor R, but I'm a sucker for the colour green which is why I chose the stampede. Both of these trucks are just as great. One minor thing I changed on my stampede was my receiver. Because I bought a horizon hobby DXS Aircraft controller because it has the thumb stick set up. Because as a person that loves the RC hobby but with a physical disability, just swapping out the receiver that works with the new controller and with the help of my local hobby dealer, I can now control the gas and brake and my steering all in one thumb stick and I absolutely love it!

[@TheRCNetwork]

I don’t always watch RC…..but when I do, it’s @rcdriver 😃👍. Looks good, Greg!

[@rcdriver]

Oh man. Miss ya buddy!

[@swololikesolo1625]

We ALL miss you! Cool to still see you around.

[@dylanwhite6539]

If it had the hoss combo I’d be willing to drop 529 on it. With the old school 3500kv I can’t justify it

[@jazsambi8442]

Literally my 2 year old upgraded slash 4x4 with a raptor body . Complete waste and a major money grab slap in the face of the consumer.

[@a-1430]

That servo arm gonna be a problem going threw rough terrain 😮

[@baymobbrcclub7426]

I agree,hopefully they make a bash gaurd for it?

[@Adrian_Estando]

I couldn’t believe what I was looking at. 😬

[@jeremymiller2340]

Old video, Wouldn't Feel right if I didn't comment.You can hear the enjoyment in your voice my brother!! Thats what its all about right there!!!

[@dirtyrivrc]

If they offer a Silverado version or Ram, I'd be interested. Solid platform though

[@rcdriver]

I certainly hope they have additional bodies for other brands. This platform is ready, a Silverado would be sick!

[@dirtyrivrc]

Not for this new platform, longer wheelbase

[@srtallday3655]

I'm sure they'll make a trx eventually

[@buysncharge]

A long slash? Ok. Kind of cool.

[@chrisgreener5599]

I’m sure a ram trx will show up, but with Chevy/gmc not really having a contender i dont see it happening soon. The gmc at4x is the closest I can imagine

[@georgeparsons6632]

Wish they'd done a ram rebel body or Nissan Titan body in this.

[@rcdriver]

Both of those would be rad!

[@TrokaRC]

TRX

[@xtraflyr]

Love to see a Titan body. Love the way my 2017 Titan looks.

[@smiley37greg]

Giv'em a sec or two, who know?

[@mikeluther60]

I’m going to bet Ford wanted exclusive licensing, so we probably won’t see a licensed body unless proline does it

[@kaosr.c]

Awesome looking truck ! The best channel for unboxing's and overviews ... nice one mate 👌🏻🔥

[@tayzer22]

What I love about this truck is I have a 2011 F-150 FX4 in race-red, Super Crew cab, KO2's and blacked-out stock rims. Near-spittin' image and that's my justification for buying one. I need to complete the set. Closest I'll ever get to a real Raptor. Even the tread pattern is the same! Traxxas rocks!

[@jessejames2546]

Clipless bodies are the best thing that ever happened with rc

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

201K. Good work Greg. Traxxas is always a win for me. This would be a nice compliment to my (and my son's) UDR's. Like button energized.

[@Cordova10-8]

Ok we need to see the monster conversion now.

[@allenallen5005]

Throw a 4s system in these trucks and they really come to life!!

[@brandens7615]

Nice. I just wished it had a lot more suspension travel. like the losi 2.0. like a Baja truck instead of a short course truck.

[@hyperc5249]

Definitely a nice rig. Now I have to decide between this and whatever Arrma has planned. I am Impatiently waiting to see a new release from Arrma. This Definitely has potential. I would like to see this new platform as a large buggy too. Glad to see Traxxas doing something different.

[@cobratuner]

When is the Arrma release supposed to be?

[@rcdriver]

A Big buggy version would be cool if the body is done right.

[@hyperc5249]

@cobratuner Who knows? I am guessing soon. Simply based on the fact that they have been discontinuing old models and running clearance sales on inventory. Seems like they are making room for something. They also have not had a new release in a while. $529 for a plastic chassis is a little high IMO.

[@VetteWay2Fast]

I would love to see Arrma come out with a 1/20 or 1/24 Kraton and a 1/4 or 1/5 on road car

[@hyperc5249]

@@VetteWay2Fast I would almost guarantee that the stay away from the larger scale rigs. I don't think they sell as well as 10th scale. I'm not sure they get into the micro or mini market either. I don't know what they are working on. But..... I'm ready to see what it is. I have a little inside news that it might be a vendetta V2. I would like to see an XL Typhon.

[@heffe17]

Good looking truck. Clear body option would be good.

[@rcdriver]

They have one listed in the manual.

[@kublenator]

Looks cool! Definetly see traxxas is focusing more on realistic rc cars.

[@rcplayground7]

Yep, unfortunately

[@areldcookie5581]

Elongated traxxas slash, with the same motor and electronics. AH YES DURABLE👍👍

[@TheDudeRc]

I LOVE mine. Bought two today and I cant stop playing with them.... well until they thermal out. Running it near WOT for a half pack worth and it overheated. Its Texas and its like 106* out so that dont help but I have yet to kill a pack. Going to order the Slash ESC /Motor cooling kit on it. Other than that it drives amazing! LOVE IT!

[@fmb.torres9733]

how is it running ?

[@raymondmaldonado9106]

It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday at Danbury hobby

[@burn1gotbeats]

The red one is what Suge knight drove lol😮🤪. Love the lights all RC cars should come with them stock.

[@713Ace529]

Wow. Finally something I was waiting for. Yeah the hot motor is one thing I dislike. We have to stick with 2S to avoid heating up the motor on our slash and 4x4 Rustler.

[@auxil47]

I gotta see Talbots video of this truck, now he BASHES the heck out of RC'z.

[@mitchellpatterson5923]

Now this is one RC I think I have to have!

[@darkcloud4368]

Looks like a great truck...need a TRX version to go bashing together.

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Smartest thing Traxxas has done. Scale basher for those who want it.

[@moneymanjoe9639]

This one really came out of nowhere. Looks like this might be a contender for my new purchase this year.

[@robertruiz9466]

Excellent review on a new exciting Traxxas vehicle

[@rcdriver]

Thanks! Had a lot of fun with this one!

[@RickyD1968]

This looks sick and Awesome !!!

[@HoundStuff]

Nice work on the video and review! Looks like a cool rig for sure.

[@backyardscaler]

Please race this against the Losi Baja Rey 2.0 Raptor!

[@douglaselliott8298]

It's refreshing to see this very affordable/reliable scale basher enter an ever-widening and increasingly costly arena of 4 to 8s behemoths that rarely go much faster but suffer far more costly maintenance and repairs. Good show Traxxas!

[@sheldon793]

It's $529. I wouldn't call that very affordable for a slash.

[@DashzRight]

570$ affordable? 🥴🥴

[@douglaselliott8298]

​@@sheldon793 $269.00 is what was listed in the Amain link provided. I agree $529.00 is NO deal

[@douglaselliott8298]

@@DashzRight ​ @sheldon793 $269.00 is what was listed in the Amain link provided. I agree $529.00 is NO deal

[@mikescallon4288]

529 for a Slash with decals for windows and 30 mph speed capabilities? $499 for an Arrma Typhoon 6s and 70+ miles per hour speeds and alot more metal versus all plastic.

[@JinxBlueRay]

Just got this, cant wait!

[@rcboughtandrebuild9269]

Nice truck... Just a little more with solid axle on the rear and it's a blast scale. Nice job traxxas

[@simonj126]

Looks to be pretty stiffly sprung....lots of bouncing in the gravel - but I've been spoiled by UDR suspension performance

[@kevinhildum9186]

What I used to do on the slash that had that chassis was put a piece of Scotch tape around the aluminum drive shaft and then get some gorilla glue that expanded closing that gap up almost completely. Of course I had to trim it up a little bit Make it look nice but it sure kept a lot out of there until it wore out and then I just did it again. Of course I had to work the aluminum drive shaft a little bit to get it out and then remove the Scotch tape.

[@andyb9994]

Some people are saying its a little expensive at $530 and yes its up there, but you are getting a solid RTR with a ton of accessories already installed on the truck....maybe try it with the speed pinion installed, great review as always 💯

[@rushgush]

750 canadian dollars. yeah no.

[@Jb-Raja]

Looking forward to Kevin Talbot have go at this thing

[@DrewsR6]

I’d be interested in buying just the chassis and convert my slash lol

[@TheReelRahim]

Jump the Rubicon! Hahaha. Great rip man! Looks good! Wanted the Fox version before, but it was 2wd. Finally a 4wd Raptor with scale shell. Now im torn. Love this for its scale look, but also love Losi’s Trophy Truck version with the scale chassis and truck-like handling. As the Traxxas is meant to be a basher, really not liking the exposed servo underneath. Its just gonna be trouble in the short run. Otherwise good looks, would love to have this as a low fuss SCT basher.

[@khrisyeet8022]

Wow traxxas did it again!! Recycled old crap and charged a premium for it!!!

[@xtraflyr]

One thing that turns me off to traxxes. Every freaking crawler truck has the same portal axles. If you’re going to make a scale Chevy truck. Put an old school,Dana 60 axle in it.

[@JonnyJetson754]

8:16 Amazing long distance jump 💯🛻💨

[@RCFIEND24]

im so stoked for this and to also see what bodies they come out with it in the future.

[@rcdriver]

Same here!

[@neontetra1000]

I was thinking the other day. Why is there no large scale pick up truck. That would be epic. Needs a 1/6 update

[@TrokaRC]

1/6 > 1/10

[@deanielreysolina2265]

I would get it to haul my RC Drift car and seeing the rear tow hitch mount is a plus for me :)

[@rcdriver]

It’s sized just right for a trailer, it would look sweet with a drifter behind it.

[@deanielreysolina2265]

@@rcdriver Imagined if they made the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor as a Brushed version of it 😎

[@jefftroxell4923]

I almost expect it to overheat considering it's rated at 60 mph+ and electronics are stuck under a semi rigid body. Nice truck.

[@tranceromance]

Just bought one on Friday in metallic blue! love it! What a joy to drive!! I wanted to black one buuut i had to pick one up i couldnt wait for November and there are no traxxas stores near me.

[@bbeckers24]

I saw there was no swaybar not surprised you noticed the body roll. For $530, not sure why they wouldn't include one. My experience the Traxxas motors is they burn up on 3s. Apparently they still do, based on your complaints of lack of fan.

[@rcdriver]

The swaybar is typically an option for them, yup certainly noticed the roll. The TSM helps to overcome that a little, but for those dialing that out, that swaybar purchase will probably come soon. I didn’t burn up my system, but if I had went pack after pack, it probably would have ended up that way. I have a fan somewhere to throw in for future runs.

[@bbeckers24]

@@rcdriver great review as always. I appreciate that you give an honest review and point out things to watch for. And manage to do it in a way that manufacturers will still give you early releases to review. To many guys out there sugar coat to get free products or extreme bash and act like they are junk for breaking.

[@ironj100]

I DO NOT MIND BODY CHIPS. THIS TRUCK IS AMAZING.

[@danielfairchild1386]

They need to make a rock bouncer!!

[@HNunyabusiness]

Picked one up a few days ago. Haven’t run it yet. I’ve actually been getting bored with electric lately. I think I’ll make this a shelf queen for its looks and start really bashing my T Maxx I just got. The cool factor for nitro is way higher than electric despite the issues they have.

[@chuy5152]

No is not, nitro is declining bud🫠

[@HNunyabusiness]

@@chuy5152 Sound and smell make it more fun to me. Brushless was very cool when it first came out. Now it’s everywhere and sounds like a vacuum cleaner. The brute force of a nitro motor plus the realism is way more fun. I sold the Raptor. Didn’t even run it. 2 speed baby!!

[@chuy5152]

@@HNunyabusiness they do sound bad ass👍

[@justinvess9667]

This thing looks amazing

[@PrinceofMacedonVlogs]

that's a pretty truck

[@nilushathenuwara7301]

Damm it's a beast

[@rcdriver]

It is.

[@nilushathenuwara7301]

@@rcdriver does it come with black color

[@tarantula-man]

Thats pretty cool

[@Indifferent_Hicks]

Need this one

[@will.I.AmonYT]

Shoulda been based on a modified UDR chassis

[@DashzRight]

THe problem with that electronic system is that the vxl3s easily overheats which is a huge bummer for such expensive car...

[@jamesfranko5098]

No it doesn't with the fan you can buy for 10 bucks. The motor gets hot not the eac with the giant heat sink built in.

[@familyvideomagazine10rus]

Крутая модель 💪👍

[@706Rocks]

Gotta have that. I agree about the fans. That’s how my drag slash and my 2wd slash is especially in the summer.

[@remibergeron5390]

Pour les problèmes de peinture qui se grafigne simplement mettre 6+ couche de plastic dip noir et ça reste flexible et très durable!👍💪

[@jbizz23]

Sweet RC

[@meirdeaph]

Wow Awesome! I totally love it the looks the fast the all of it!❤❤❤

[@oknights112]

Great review!!!

[@jlp-mtb1391]

I wish they added inner wheel wells to prevent rocks from going into the chassis, but other than that, I think it’s a nice truck.

[@rcdriver]

Hmm inner guards would be a nice option.

[@tomv3361]

Ikr. This should be standard on all rcs.

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Fantastic Release!!

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

For 500 it should come with better shocks and servo, also more aluminum. Similar to the slash ultimate. Nice job talking it up though.

[@jamiefox8670]

Everyone i seen over heats the one i seen at hobby shop did the same definitely a small motor for this!

[@brandonhowell5039]

U can put stampede 4x4 lights in raptor R it's pretty awesome didn't see a comment about it 😂

[@BigPhatPaulie]

The one thing I hate is I just got mine and the fender flare decals are not pre-applied and it seems that any they sent out to media was pre-applied but have no reference/ instructions on how best to install without ruining them. Otherwise awesome truck

[@traxxasfans]

I just wish Traxxas would give us on the other side of the pond better service

[@KamikRC]

I would rather have the Losi Baja Rey 2.0. Might not be as “realistic” but it looks better and imo would run better. I’ve always had a problem with Traxxas electronics overheating even on cool days. (XRT and sledge) ended up with Spektrum or hobbywing systems in them just to ultimately sell the vehicle because they break more/easier than my Losi’s or Arrma’s. But one good thing is, it looks nice. Keep up the great content!

[@EJ-74]

Im not a big fan of Traxxas but this thing seems to rip pretty well and looks awesome 👍🏻

[@rcdriver]

The first high speed pass by me, I was super happy with the Rip the truck has.

[@jeremiahlozano8484]

How can you not be a fan of traxxas? They are at the top of the rc world. 😂😂

[@EJ-74]

@@jeremiahlozano8484 In what professional racing bracket are they top in 🤔

[@jeremiahlozano8484]

@@EJ-74 Did I ever mention that?? Im talking about from a consumer standpoint. They are highly popular and I have never had any issues with them.

[@EJ-74]

@@jeremiahlozano8484 I was just giving my opinion on Traxxas, trust me I know Traxxas makes some great RCs, The TMAXX in my opinio is the bashing king, Kevin Talbot Thunder RC and many others all agree!!! The XRT and a few others are pretty awesome also that said I'm more into racing so if I was going to buy a RC it wouldn't be a Traxxas, The only Traxxas I can think of I would even consider buying for racing would be the Slash, because you can set it up for short course off road dirt or carpet and many other types of racing like road coarse and even drag racing, Definitely one of the most multi use platforms and now they have came out with this longer chassis for the Raptor which was pretty sick, lol that said I'd still choose Losi Team Associated Techno or maybe Schumacher depending on the style of racing lol They make better racing models because that's more of what they focus on!!!

[@danthechevymanc6b475]

I hope they make a RAM TRX body soon.

[@snyperal]

I want to see it towing a 1/10th caravan at 60mph 😂😂

[@joelholland8523]

Great video and a great car. I'm now keen to get involved in rc cars. Things have changed since I was a kid

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Very nice review. Thanks for the video

[@shafiqjan1474]

If... If it was an 09-14 F-150...😂 👍🏻

[@martialsix50]

I want to get this to go with my original traxxas raptor that came out 10 years ago. Definitely looks good. I love how much more of the scale looking cars and trucks are coming out.

[@ironj100]

Wow this is an awesome Raptor4x4. I have and love my 2WD Raptor Slash😊

[@rcdriver]

The 2wd is a blast and looks so cool too!

[@ironj100]

@@rcdriver YA IM NOT REALLY INTO SPEED. BUT LOVE MONSTER TRUCKS AND OFF ROADING. MY TRAXXAS RAPTOR 2wd if now a Stock on road truck with Monster truck On Road tires. I’m thinking I’m going to have get this RAPTOR 4x4 OFF ROAD BEAST.

[@rcsmith5909]

Congratulations on 200k🎉👍🏼🔥

[@rcdriver]

Thank you!!

[@pwd1134]

I'm trying to get into the hobby. Serious question, why would I get this over say something like the Maxx for $50 more? Do they drive that much different? The maxx seems like a better value imo; if you can call either of them a value that is lol.

[@tomaskonkol8894]

Looks nice but why traxxas why no clear windows. You can make on trx4m with plenty detail but not on bigger scales?

[@Michael_ryan91]

Id like to see a ram trx version and a silverado zr2. Id be buying the trx.

[@Casitascrawlers]

I think the nailed it to be honest because it kinda appeals to everyone would be ice to carry my crawler then bash it.

[@joeymendoza3859]

My only complaint for this with the size and the price is that Traxxas should have given it the system from the Hoss, the full 4s from the Max would have been awesome but at least give the 2400kv motor. Also they should have used gtr shocks for it if not giving the better electronics.

[@dylanwhite6539]

It’s a 15.1 wheelbase, 12.8 is the stock slash

[@B4P787]

Nice car looks great and good performance😊

[@ToGrimmToWin]

They need to make a smaller 3s udr to give us that rear axle

[@unknown_entity5548]

Honestly not a lot of RC cars being released really catches my attention, but this one knocks it right out of the ballpark! I kind of wish there were more colors offered with this car though, like white or orange.

[@rcdriver]

I agree on the colors. I always like the 4x4 and now they just stepped this platform to a new level. Good stuff!

[@tylerseabook9423]

It’s a slash 4x4. Traxxas is the apple of rc

[@longboardguy]

@@tylerseabook9423it is but isn’t. It’s got a longer wheelbase and some new features incorporated like the clipless body and scale body, new tires and wheels. It’s not just a slash.

[@SteveSoper1979]

@@longboardguy It's a slash with an elongated chassis & a different body mount set you'll probably get to pay $450 for.

[@tylerseabook9423]

@@longboardguy everything you just said minus the wheelbase makes it a slash 😂🤦‍♂️ clipless body and tires makes zero difference 🤦‍♂️ traxxas is the apple iPhone of the rc game. Lmao clipless body 😂

[@rcplaytime]

Really like this,wish they would atleast tint the windows rather than black them out ,even so I would definitely gef one of these 👍👍👍😀

[@auxil47]

Thats nice and all but not for nothing I do those same things with my Rustler VXL my Stampede VXL and all my other brushless models I haven't seen anything to make me shell out money for things except for the body mounts and it being licensed that I have already. I gotta think some more about it I suppose its nice looking thats for sure.

[@kurtsrcTV]

Cool truck !. Wouldnt be the truck for me though, i would love to see traxxas bring out a 1/8 scale maxx (XL) now that would be cool

[@jamesplymire5342]

I want one!! ❤

[@donaldsims8487]

It’s nice. But I’m ready for a completely new design from traxxas I can take my 4x4 slash and build that truck

[@jimkrug2586]

Definitely a great looking truck!! 🙂👍