Next Level Off-Roading! Traxxas TRX-4 All-Terrain Traxx Set Review & Action | RC Driver
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- The fleet of Traxxas TRX-4 scale and trail crawlers continues to grow. Along with it is an extensive line of accessories and option parts to improve and customize your TRX4 to make it your own. There are some pretty impressive options on the Traxxas parts lists, but this new accessory may just top them all. We got our hands on the new Traxxas TRX-4 All-Terrain Traxx Set and it’s flat out just a cool new way to experience new types of off-roading. The track set bolts right onto any TRX-4 and may only need some minor body or bumper trimming depending on your vehicles. There are also some important tips to keep in mind when you do run these tracks. We go over everything you need to know about these tracks, installing them and we’ll even show you how they work as we tackle some terrain at a local park.
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TRX-4 All-Terrain Traxx Set
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Part Number: 8880
Price: $229.99
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I'm in the process of building a traxxas trx4 bronco with traxx. Just waiting on the traxx to be delivered. I can not wait. That is totally awesome!
Nice! I like how you incorporated different types of terrain and some climbing. Great video
Thanks! Put in several hours driving to different locations trying to get some good footage.
this guy reviews products well...he actually tested in every type of scenario he could given the season.
loved the video mate.. really great footage and traxxas just dont stop innovating awesome products
Thanks for watching Pat! Traxxas keeps pumping out cool stuff.
Make them for the Xmaxx that would be awesome
You get all the cool stuff first ..I went this morning to traxxas and they are pre order only....awesome addition....they really well made...
They are well made, I've been to 5 different locations testing them and they work great.
That was a perfect start to the video, looks like an awesome product!
Thank you! They were fun to test out.
Cool video,awesome tracks,awesome truck.
Great review! I wish you had the standard links on this😱 Would love to have seen how this sits on the standard height TRX-4. Great looking on the Bronco!
Yeah, probably should have thrown them on my standard height Defender for a quick view.
Cannot wait to see this in crawling competitions
you won't
these tracks look like a ton of fun, awesome video Greg!!
Thanks, it was a blast driving in the water with these.
Very good video and they look cool while sitting there and while driving.
Can't wait to try mine, it's the new track, deep terrain I think they all the. Came with the sport...gonna try it out tomorrow..
Nice first look at them, I seen the Traxxas video earlier but this was a good detailed look at them
that ride height is insane! so much so that you can fit a camera under there!
That was a great angle by the way, in fact, the whole video was shot very well indeed. The beautiful scenery helped too.
Awesome,rc is one of my favorite hobby’s and the wheels are really kool this would be fun in the snow
Yup! It should be fun in the snow!
That really is next level! That was a awesome review! Love the video like always!
Thanks for watching!
Very professional
Very badass.... NOW build them for a Xmaxx 🏁
That would be pretty awesome!
BarharborBasher only if you drive it at 5mph though 😂
Dan Gavin - RC videos my 1/5 straight axle only dose 8mph on 6s so that would work for me .... instagram.com/barharborbashah/p/BtMUQ9snZJ3/?igshid=xygyem1ggkjc
@@rcdriver
That would be about $700 too!👎
100 Xmaxx's broke because of this comment.
These tracks really shine in the snow
Great video, only half way through, looks great.
Those Tracks are awesome maybe someday ill pick up a set ;)
Would love to see them on a standard height rig. They look so silly on that lifted bronco. Just my onion though.
Awesome review!!! Too bad it’s springtime and snow is gone... but if you have an ice rink nearby, there might be piles of the ice shavings outside from the zamboni!!!
One of the few times I really wanted snow. lol
What a relaxing video to watch! Thanks man!
Got to have it... it would look killer on my trx4 tactical unit.
Too cool, I pre ordered my father's day present today!!!
Nice!
So cool. I have tracks on my Kraton 8s 1/5 scale and 6s 1/8 scale. The 1/5 scale tracks were custom made and the 1/8 scale tracks are from integy. The Kratons are insane with tracks. You should try them. Integy has them for $150 for the 6s Kraton they will probably give the, to you for free to review. Hope you consider it.
Awesome video.. what will Traxxas think of next.
that made the loose sand look like asphalt!
Guess I know what I am doing with my extra trx4 chassis I have laying around. Needs a few things to get going but I can make a track machine ready to take out whenever.
Great setting,awesome video, bronco looks great, very jealous. Not getting them in uk till June though
How bout a side by side comparison. Tracks vs tires on identical trucks. That would be cool.
Neat idea!
@@rcdriver Traxx loose against tires ,only at extreme soft ground traxx makes sense.Why Traxxas dont sell a TRX4 axel set? Makes way more sense.
Awesome coverage thanks 👊😈
Thanks for checking it out!!
Gotta love the mudding, what a cool looking truck with the long travel shocks and new tracks. Shut up and take my money!
My usual mud spot was dried up. So I went with the mucky puddles. Watching the muddy water roll off the tracks is pretty cool.
Cool review man.. nice upgrade!
Ich bin begeistert, wunderschön.
where do you do these videos at? i swear the trails look like some places ive been to for mountain biking.
I can't NOT justify buying these. Take my money, Traxxas.
LOL they're a great accessory for the truck!
that thing is in the sky!!!
When are we gonna see a snow plow from traxxas or a snowblower to go with it?
I am soooo getting a set of these. $230 on Traxxas site but I'm still getting them.
Awesome, been waiting for this one :)
Thanks for watching!
Looks like you get better traction out of the stock tires.. they look neat but very limited application. in the snow basically is it.
Wow awesome thank you.👍
Thanks for watching!
very very nice good Good Good experiment
Great video 👌🏾
You know we're all going to try second gear and full pull trigger. Ill bet it can take it. Thanks for the video. I was recently all over Traxxas web site, never saw anything about it. Hopefully it's up there now. Great vid.
Yes, I ran it in second gear, had to try it LOL. Sounded like some strain so I just kept it in low for all of the action shown.
@@rcdriver knew you would. Thank. Your channel ROCKS!!!
Running a detailed TRX-4 Defender at stock height. Wondering just how much caution you would advise running at the quarry or doing the beach thing at the shore would hate to fugg it up right off the get-go. Very informative video, thanks for sharing this video, did not know it existed!!!
I don't think it would be a big issue as long as you are alert while driving in those conditions. If you see a track hang up, don't keep driving, stop and fix it. When I got a rock hung up in the track and it came off center, I kept punching the throttle a bit for testing purposes. It's my job to test it for the viewers so if it broke, it broke. But nothing happened, no damage, no visible scars. Just popped the track on and kept going. Just be good about maintenance afterwards and they should be good to go.
@@rcdriver Thank you. Sand always sets off my alarm bells.
Looks good seems to perform decent but I’m not paying $340 Canadian
Paying for a name.
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hi J...
remember that traxxas is a MADE IN TAIWAN...
america is never never makeing the traxxas
@@Cronicncars No you're paying for a very complex design and product. Go look at the cost of real tracks for ATVs or trucks.
@@HDJewBagel Plus, any other brand I've seen sells tracks for $150 per PAIR not for a set of four. So over all it's a really good price!!
They are 270$ at my store
Traxxas needs to stop making cool stuff. I can't afford it all 😭
LOL! They are pretty cool!
I haven't even looked at the price yet and want them
Ouch I saw the price!
@@rcmikeklein5512 $200
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hi P P...
remember that traxxas is a MADE IN TAIWAN...
america is never never makeing the traxxas
Great review, could these trap work on other branded vehicles, for instance, a RedCat Racing vehicle? Looks very impressive!
It would be cool to see an trans arctic sno-cat with these tracks
Hey, what gearing setup do you have currently on this? You look like you're moving pretty quick!
They look cool, but I would only ever use them in snow. I hate the cold, so seeing snow probably would be rare anyways. Also, would be great for sand, but being on a beach is more rare than being in the snow. Having said that, I still want them. I just don't see myself swaying the $230 pricetag. I've said that before when I bought my first RC. "This is gonna be the only RC I get" but got another, and another, and another, etc. Now there is 10 RCs in this house. Lol.
When RC gets ya, it gets ya. But for those who are really serious about getting tracks, these are the least expensive set out there from what I can tell.
Looks good,hope they offer a deep lug track for snow!
Optional tracks with different treads would be a cool idea!
Paddle Trax!!
Can't wait to get those on my Defender
I had them up next to my Defender. They look pretty awesome with that body.
@@rcdriver...I know in the promotional video they suggest that you have the longarm lift kit....is that totally necessary
@@rckn-rndlwestvirginiarc4388 I didn't fully install them, just put them up to it. I don't think it's totally necessary, but there may be clearance issues, most likely during articulation. There might be some clicking or worse, hang-ups from the tracks grabbing something. But I think the driver would realize it instantly and stop. Traxxas put in the instructions, some bumper, slider and body trimming may be necessary depending on the kit. With the long arm kit however, I don't believe clearrance is a factor on any of the TRX4 models and therefore no trimming. I can probably do a bit more testing and will try to remember to go into extra detail when I revisit the tracks during my upcoming TRX-4 Sport Project series.
@@rcdriver that would be great....look forward to future posts or videos
Good review. Like you said, not really meant for the places you filmed. The real test will come in winter, where I bet they outperform tires (in a video, side by side, hint hint). Not sure what you mean by letting the tires acclimate to the outside temperature. I have always found that warm tires perform best, and the colder they get the worse they grip. Oh, and yeah, pretty expensive for Canadians, who get the most snow, ironically.
So how heavy are the tracks in relation to stock tires? And did you upgrade the stock servo with a 20 /25kg servo?
When there are tracks that fit from a few companies, but you have to keep the fan boys happy.
Does are nice how about some for a 3.3 revo nitro. 😈😈😈
How did you mount a camera on the under carriage and what camera did you use?
does it work on a traxxas bigfoot can't afford a whole trx-4
so can this be driven in a "half track" configuration with only a pair on the rear?
do you have to have the lift kit in to clear the body?
Hey you watching this (if you can) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. answer this question to me...since I’m getting the Traxxas slash vxl Fox edition and I don’t like bashing my rc car ( just driving it around ) ,since I know I can’t repair the part I break until every time my dad gets his paycheck how long would my car last? Also a few others questions if it doesn’t bother you... since this is my first rc car what battery should I get from Traxxas and what charger.? Do I need any immediate upgrades as soon as I get the slash? But I don’t even know if I need upgrades since I don’t bash my rc car but it’s fun to see it off-road on grass or other terrains or like I said just drive it around.Hopefully you answer my questions. If you do I appreciate it a lot!
Just practice not in the streets or near things you cant crash into and last long time , if dont want change the plug on esc you will have to buy traxxas id charger ect bc it pritoratay
rc player THANKS A LOT! But this may sound stupid but I changed my mind and I’m getting the ARRMA Senton 4x4 blx 3s. So could you answer the same questions I asked for the slash but for the Arrma senton this time?
Good the senton is more durable just make sure get a lipo battery with 40 c rating or better 2s or 3s with ec5 connector . alot chargers cheaper ones are also good if ordering from tower i use the onyx 245 also only go up to 3s make sure you also have connector you need with the charger or can buy seperate
@@1brianmorales1 You definitely get more run time and bang for buck with the senton ive ran mine granite everyday almost for almost a year remember even tho water is fun and rigs are waterproof it wears bearings tremendously faster unless willing dissasmble and lubricate the bearings are good imo but they are not sealed and ofcourse 2s get more longevity also but not as fun
rc player a adapter you mean?
Ooooooo nice man
Will this decrease your run time a lot ?
The traxx looks awesome,do they fit on a Gen8?
A custom bracket would need to be made to mount the damper at the very least.
great video and all but i would have liked to see the tracks tested to their limit all that footage the stock tires could have done
They seem really cool , but I'm still on the fence, the use only in low gear is kinda a bummer, but I'm sure there is a gear ratio work around you just have to put the time in on figuring it out.
They're cool. There may be a work-around, but I'm guessing the set-up suggestions are to keep your electronics safe and ensure you keep playing.
@@rcdriver oh for sure, however with the right gearing changes I'm sure could solve the issue, rather gearing it a little bit lower so second can be use which would make 1st really low, or something to the tune. As always someone will tinker and come up with something, probably not me however I just don't have the time like that anymore lol
If they made it longer.. how sick it would be?
just wondering if it cud do some real rock crawling jst like a typical wheel does
The track rubber compound isn't as soft as most tires, there's no rubber collapsing to grab the rock. With that said, I did do some climbing and it did fairly well. Because of the length of the contact patch, it cleared some big gaps and pulled itself over some ledges, but they have their limits and type of rock plays a roll too.
Now I truly have to get the Ford Bronco.
I'm a Chevy guy at heart, but the Bronco is pretty awesome!
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if the rubber track is cracking or breaking apart...
do have extra parts or not
Pretty cool, but with the lift kit the truck looks weird. Way to much space between the track and the wheel wells.
Totaly agree on that.
Yeah, there's a lot of air under there, but no clearance issues. When I do the TRX-4 Sport series, it will have standard suspension set-up and I'll show the track on it.
I was like omfg a trx 4 with tracks for 360 cad!??? Oh.... 360$ for only the tracks... thats the cost of another rc car
its $269 Cad here great hobbies
One of Radio Shacks last decent RC truck had one with tracks and wheels. It worked ok but it did better on wheels.
Now can they fit on the Axial trucks🤔
Is there something simailar aviable for the SCX 10 2?
Will that work on other manufacturers such as vaterra
It's not a direct fit. Could you make it fit... anything is possible. lol
do I need a lift kit too to install one a tracks on my trx bronco?
What size hubs are those? Is there a set for 17mm.?
i am wondering is that compatible with other brands of rc trucks???
A bracket would need to be made to mount the damper to X vehicle.
Just needs a sound kit now 😁
Hmmmm That would be cool
What if Traxxas make this set for X-Maxx? Traxx for X-Maxx!
I know X-Maxx is for power and speed, not crawl, but I want to see it!
Don't forget re-calculate gear ratio, too.
I wonder what battery life is vs stock tires
Would be a whole lot cooler and I’m sure handle better without the silly lift kit, and a better tread pattern on the tracks, something more snow mobile like.
are the tracks restricted to trx 4 or can they be used on other rc's?
Just the TRX 4, unless you can make a bracket for the shock on the tracks to keep them from flipping.
Can you run it as a half-track? Wheels up front tracks in the back?
I'm not sure if or what the roll-out difference is. I'll see if I can "Track" down an answer. :-)
@@rcdriver Cool I'll keep an eye out
crazy good mud shed, but way expensive! maybe rc4wd predator tracks?
Yeah, the mud spilling off the sides was cool. I believe the predator tracks are $120 for just 2, plus you need adapters for your truck for $30. So you're at $270 for a full set of Predators. And there is another brands track set on Ebay for $340. I'm thinking the $230 Traxx are the most reasonable route.
@@rcdriver your right, the numbers don't lie!
Can I put these on a traxxas Slash?
so... locking the Diffs for the same reason you are locking them when running wheels...
and why not more power?? why only low gear and only 2S LiPo ?? will the Traxx shatter into pieces?
Or like the full size units, they don't take very much abuse and throw tracks constantly.
Why do you want to keep the truck on low gear?
i have the bronco with a hobbywing axe esc and motor and always use first gear. looks awesome but not fit for me sadly
Spotted in the warning "Lubricate with WD-40" WD-40 isn't actually a true lubricant. WD stands for "water displacing" and its main use is as a solvent or rust dissolver. Not to say this wont help in this case I just hate to see products misunderstood.
humboldtef I’d probably use spray silicone, let it dry before a run. Displaces water and it’s an actual lube. WD40 is also a brand, with a variety of products, sometimes I wonder if people forget to specify the product.
humboldtef it actually attracts dirt too
Itll displace the water they may penetrate the rubber seals on bearings as well as displace water in tight places...
I heard from a maintenance guy where I work that they were trying to develope something to keep wires dry in space and what they came up with was WD-40. "W"ire "D"ry - "40"th attempt.
It’s a general purpose product.
You want some UA-cam gold? Mount those on your rustler 4x4 and do a how to
One issue is mouting the damper that stabilizes the tracks. The other, I'm not sure of their speed rating LOL
Do you think they can fit on the rustler 4x4 Vxl
With some mods
I didnt know how big these man toys was until i seen a 1/8th then i seen a 1/5th gas power i got one getting build now only 2 payment left its like rc crack
Yup, once you get into RC, it has you lol!
can I fit this to the HPI Venture?
Good question! And on the Redcat Gen8??
Not without some way to mount the track's shock. Without the spring you will just flip the track unit up into the body.
Eventually I'll have to buy a set but for now I dont need thanks for the video
Thanks for checking it out!