Wrong about the Traxxas Maxx Slash 6S!
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
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I find your rc reviews and ratings system to be among the best on UA-cam, and certainly one of the ones I trust the most. I don’t get how people are confused by the five star system within a class, since you take the time to explain it in literally every video (and usually multiple times). Either they’re blinded by brand loyalty, or memory retention is dead these days.
Thanks for continuing to call balls and strikes rather than just promoting every new release that come along.
I thought the rating system was straightforward, but I think everyone else starts with a max score and then drop it from there rather than starting with an average and moving up or down.
Reviewing an rc is just that, it’s an opinion based on what experience you’re having with the rc, at the time..there is no standard out there and given the information helps ppl decide what they want, but if a buyer is only watching one review that’s not good, and they should watch several videos before spending there money. That why we do these reviews honest reviews anyway 👍you always give the opinion on what you see keep it up 💯
Totally agree that people need to gather as much info as possible. Way too many people will watch one YTer and then regurgitate the same thing responding on other videos.
Some things are beyond opinion and are facts. Reviews aren't only an opinion given.
@@uninvestigated but the operator of the rc and condition it runs in plays a big part into there experience with the rc ! As not everyone will run in those conditions, that’s why ppl recommending fluid choices not knowing weather conditions and temperature can hurt there experience with the rc so it is there experience and opinion on what there experiences are with an rc, and watching several videos will show a common issue if there is an issue 💯
The $700 Maxx Slash only has one target demographic: Slash owners. Otherwise for $700 you can buy any other RC on the market and it'll perform and handle way better than the Maxx Slash.
Don’t forget Traxxas fan girls. Not calling everyone a fan girl.
You could literally say the exact same thing about the Arrma big rock 6s though.
@@pwd1134 The Big Rock outperforms the Maxx Slash, handles way better off road and jumps better, it's just not meant for backflips.
Thats an odd blank statement. I LOVE my Maxx Slash and I own 1 Slash. The other 40-50 are Losi, Arrmas and various Traxxas cars. I did just get a Mojave 4S and think its a great rig thats a cheaper alternative thats only 3 MPH slower but handles pretty much the same.
@@TheDudeRchow is the 4s Mojave? I was thinkin about picking it up… is it a bitch to work on? I’m so busy right now I need some easy wrenching 🤣
I really do like your rating, and pls to not get discouraged by other peoples opinions for the future 😊
I got to say that I agree with you on this. One thing I have noticed about traxxas is that they don’t handle very well in most cases and arrma have racing roots. That said I trust your reviews. You’re probably one of the best sources since URC stopped reviewing rc cars And I’ve found your point system to be pretty solid. Just my opinion 👍
always great reviews!!! thanks for posting!!
💯% great review as always!
I dont think your rating system is hard to understand, nor do I think anything you've said, about any vehicle, is a bad opinion. Key word "opinion". Thats what is great about reviews and reviewers. If we all said its a great truck, watching peoples reviews would be so boring. I am glad their are different opinions and ratings out there. we all drive different. Keep being you. there is a reason you have the following you do, from being you.
Traxxas promo never shows it land because it lands like a brick.
Man, don’t let no one get you down. I do like to listen to Park Flyers. I like to listen to you, RC driver Harley Santa Maria and a couple others keep up the great work🎉
I love mine. People constantly complain about price. Everything cost more than what it's worth. If people are willing to pay so what! It doesn't this it doesn't that. You can say that about any things you are comparing. Enjoy life people have fun get what you want as long as it doesn't cause issues elsewhere in your life. Live..have fun. Not everyone that gets RC bashes and jumps. I race around with mine with my grandson and his Traxxas Slash 2wd and we have a blast.
Nothing wrong with that! At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what anyone says on YT, as long as you enjoy it.
The only problem with that is it allows manufacturers to continue designing sub par vehicles and charging premium prices for them because they know folks will buy anything with enough x's in the name. The snap on car, this truck, and the new little "monster truck" prove folks will pay whatever for horrible rigs. Defend this to your last breath but there's no excuse for the most recent Traxxas release. A $200 "monster truck" that can't do anything remotely resembling monster trucking.
I value your opinion and your channel whenever whenever i'm considering purchasing a new r c car . The other guy you're mentioning.I believe owns a Hobby store . His opinions are very biased and nobody.That owns a hobby store usually wants to pissed off Traxxas. I 100% agree with all of your opinions and again.I don't.
Purchase any r c car Without first seeing what your opinion is.I believe you, to be honest and intelligent.Please keep up the good work
Absolutely 👍
Yeah the guy with the hobby store was complaining about how the bad reviews on the Max Slash are affecting sales. He certainly has a vested interest in sales of the Max Slash, or lack of them now.
I like your rating system. I think it’s the most fair.
Your review is perfect......That other channel was complaining because his sales got hit ;)
I all
I put longer travel shocks stiffer springs and heavier shock oil and I love this car now.
THis. Also the travel goes about 1/4" past bottoming the chassis
sad to hear you kinda down and not as excited, trust me, your rc reviews are some of the absolute best on youtube, keep doing what u're doing, cheers man, keep on blasting!
I appreciate that!
@@RazorRC 🙌❤️
I like your reviews and honestly
Not meant for 6s lol do you not see the marketing. Not meant for jumping lol do you not see the marketing. And it’s a short course truck so it’s not going to handle lol Mojave’s exist
ive had a 6s 2wd slash for years lol, good to see they finally caught up to the customers want
Great honest follow up, personally I couldn’t be happier with my Mojave 4S and wouldn’t even consider one of these instead. Side note given how good your driving normally is I have to say the fact the Maxx Slash handles so poorly probably doesn’t help with you driving in this session!
I have always found you reviews to be fair and honest. Also simple to understand you explain in every video how you rate things idk how someone couldn’t understand it
*your reviews
Your reviews are the best and most fair on UA-cam. Everything you say is more than reasonable. I base most of my purchases and overall opinions on your reviews because I see things very similarly to you.
At this point trusting any reviews of Traxxas land products is just not an option for me. So, if they are reaching out and whining to content creators, this is actually working against them. To someone like myself its a red flag, why did they threaten the RC Saylor's? It appears they do this when a UA-camr reaches a conclusion they don't like.
Hands down your rating system is the most accurate and fair! When the first v2 Kraton came out and you gave a low score it made me hesitant to buy it. Once the v2.5 came out and you showed why it was much better, it gave me confidence that what I wanted to purchase was a good truck for how I drive RC cars! Your videos allow those who don’t have much experience or perhaps the funds to see what you put these vehicles through and if they are worth buying vs another truck! When Traxxas markets their vehicles they don’t say “It’s a 6s truck but only drive it on 4s!” That argument is pointless! And if they didn’t think you were gonna jump the truck why would they show them jumping it! Keep up the great work love your videos!
Thanks!
Every video I’ve seen for the Maxx Slash confirms your review. Including this one. This rig sucks.
Ya. I agree. I asked my local shop, he gave me a sideways look, and said it isn’t selling…. He said even the Sledge sold on its own merit. This one isn’t moving…. Not for me either…
Interesting…!
Still never buying this. Super happy with my Mojaves. I think this was a huge miss on behalf of Traxxas-and I'm in no way anti-Traxxas. I own the 1/8 Sledge, 1/10 Slash LCG, 1/10 Slash Raptor R, 1/10 Rally VXL, 1/16 Slash, and many more of their trucks. All of them are upgraded to the hilt and I enjoy all of them. I think the Maxx Slash was an answer to the Mojave and it just wasn't well thought out enough. Their leadership team probably rushed it to market to seize market share, while the actual designers were upset they didn't have more time to make it great. Typical corporate America. I'll wait for the V2. No thank you, for now.
The biggest thing to me is if it makes me smile and laugh when I drive it and this truck does that for me as do most of my Arrmas and Losis. If I dont smile when I drive it then I sell it and move on. Good review as always sir. I very much enjoy your content. I do love my Mojave 4S and think I need to get a 6S one as well.
Think its all coming down to price, Id be willing to put up with all that if it was 470$ truck. Its still a solid basher to beat around just a bit too costly
The Mojave 6s right now for $529 makes this thing look even worse.
I drove 2 of these the day they were released. I didn't need a review to know my 4s and 6s Mojaves were better driving, jumping, and landing trucks. I knew anyone saying otherwise was lying, delusional, or hadn't driven all 3 together. You definitely wasn't wrong. I remember some re re unboxing this and saying how great it was gonna be at everything. Was that the park flyer review you speak of? If so that was a park liar because it definitely doesn't when compared to others in the class. One of the buddies Maxx Slash i drove that first day has already sold his and bought a 4s Mojave.
5:02 You say 6 to 8s capable but are those sintered metal gears up to the task on 8s?
I watch a few US you tubers and you tubers here in the U.K. do the opinions of you tubers influence my purchases mmm maybe. I was never in the market for the Slash Max even though I love short course rc’s . I commented on Parkfliers review because to me it sounded like it was scripted by Traxxas! I normally like his videos they’re interesting. I also enjoy your content and I understand your rating system 😂 what’s not to understand? But importantly to me you sound like a knowledgable chap you always make informed comments and give your opinions. I think some people don’t understand that someone’s opinion is not a fact! It’s just their point of view. I’m a poor rc driver to say the least even after 40odd years of playing with them! But as you said the important thing is to have fun doing it regardless of your skill set. Keep up the good work. Look forward to watching of your videos, thank you.
Your review system makes perfect sense it should be compared to other vehicles in it's class which I guess it's direct competition is the Arrma Mojave 6s
It is really durable, haven’t watched one UA-camr say go buy it, it’s amazing. It is really all about price esp in 2024.
I have put on the sway bar kit on my Maxx Slash and what a difference in with the way it handles. I have the rear drop adapters on the front along with tuned the shock oil and new spring rates. I love it big, fast and overall durable.
It does make a big difference, I wish I had emphasized that more.
Just curios what oil weights did you decide on. Still waiting on my sway bars to arrive.
@@devkillward7965 I didn’t change the stock oils
I’m did in the rear half 60wt & 20wt fronts 60wt with the GT Maxx springs 1.569 and 1.671
@@ericodom5427 I added the adapter to the front as well. I went the GT Maxx springs 1. 210 and 1.725. I also have 1.450 to test for front as well. Traxxas said that the stock oil is 60wt. Now I changed the radio from the get go im using a DX5c with matching reciever. So I currently have no tsm or gyro. I dont get the body roll that alot have. Not sure if it is driving stile or what. Think ill go 70 front 80 rear for oil(with stock shocks). But going to test the springs first before changing oil. Also have new servo witch ill add after spring test.
Listen man you nailed on this truck people our upses with brands,so instead of being open minded to any company and the fault on truck they bash over stupid stuff because their feelings our hurt,but appreciate you still braking it down,to me it's crap out the box compare Mojave 6s, thanks man
Love your truly honest review dude your awesome for that finally some one saying the truth 🤙🏼
I try
It would be nice of them to mention it will not perform as shown in this video lol
It's not a bad truck, its just a couple hundred dollars overpriced and desingned for 4s. Which is fine until you compare it to something similar like the Arrma Mojave 6s then it looks silly.
Love me some arrmas, losi, traxxas, and axial, but man the price tag is bananas
Well said I don’t own this truck but from the videos I have seen it does seams to drive and jump worse than other short course trucks in its class that being said glad they now offer sway bars for it 👍🏻
The sway bars make a significant difference, I wish I had emphasized that more.
Park flyers rc has no credibility to us. He’s a salesman. A level 6 salesman!He probably just ordered way too many cars and you got him nervous.
The car drives terrible. The more you walk to flip back on its tires should tell us all how well it does.. I love mine truggified NOT as a short course
I will give It to Traxxas, it is a very durable truck but Is it worth 700 dollars???
The way I see it is this ppl need to understand you rated this RC on your personal experience on driving it and the way you drive that's pretty much it. Not everyone drives it as hard as you do, but for me I constantly look for vids like yous hence I'm a sub... just to see just how much these rc's can take without me having to push the boundaries...... If I was to purchase this one.. which I won't be simply cos it's not for me. Like a lot of ppl. But I would never come on any channel and rip into guys rating it.. cos we're all different like you said all the way through this chapter....lol. ❤ one of the reasons I watch these vids is cos we all drive them full trigger and sometimes lose control .... So I like to see if it can take the accidental banging of trees and kerbs etc... and just how much the repairs are and how often. great vid bro keep them coming. 😊
Question. Ezrun max 8 4268 2500kv combo good for an Arrma Typhon Tlr for track use.
Anything sensored
Holy f**k people are stupid, lol! What's so difficult to understand?! 🤦🏻♂️
Ultimately, reviews are opinions based on personal experience. I never trust reviews where a reviewer has a clear bias (think Mark Santa Maria and Traxxas!) but you are fair and probably one of the most honest reviewers on YT. I don't always agree with you but our experiences might be different or what's important to me might not be important to you. Just keep doing what you're doing, there's a reason you have almost 50k subscribers! 👍
Can we get the unedited non tongue biting version?
That’s in my members-only subscription channel! 🤣🤣🤣
@@RazorRC I would also like to see that version.
I totally agree with the $700 on the maxx slash is exaggerating compared of others good rc that Traxxas has, the problem with mine and I think they should of put a a good cooling an the motor especially right now on the summer is really need it 🔥🔥🔥
I really more or less getting back into this hobby from a long layoff and from what I can remember from my early days, is that traxxas vehicles are toys. Now I know they have evolved but besides their footprint for parts and availability, I’ve never been a big fan. To me they are the Kia/Hyundai of rc brands. Yes they are there in the space but there is better for your money. I would not spend $700 for this. JMO
From the numerous video's done on the Max Slash, all around it dosn't seem to drive/performe that great with lots of criticism from those that actually bought them. In comparison most rave about the Mojave 4s & Mojave 6s rigs.
Glad you responded to that video 👍 I have no interest in this truck. From the videos I jave watched it seems ok, but not better than a Mojave.
I wasn’t sure I was going to post this video, but in the end I thought it was interesting enough and a good way to talk about the truck and some of the counter-arguments I hear.
You'd think the prices on Traxxas products would go down since they use the same platforms over and over and over
It’s the same as everything else. If people keep paying they will keep charging.
But hey we made it 21% bigger! Fr tho they should’ve kept it the same size and made an actual bash worthy slash 1/10.
I think the big thing is the armor cars have cut out caps so the air can fly through it rather than lift it. I think that’s the biggest difference. Look at thunder RC what he’s doing with his jumping at 60 feet all the day was cut out the windows and put a wide max on it.
The body makes a huge difference for sure!
Even then it still flies like a shoe box. Thunder beat the hell or if his and the durability is incredible.
I'm a traxxas guy, 2 X maxx's and a revo 3.3 converted to 4s and this truck lands like a Old radio shack rc, can't do speed runs cuz the body catches air and flips over backwards, suspension is limited to say the least imho. I have an Arrma big rock 6s that was $700. It's a little nose heavy but the suspension is miles ahead of this thing. This is a short track truck that is strictly a short track truck imho. This is extremely overpriced for a truck with one use, and only one use.
It's pass or fail to some people. 5 stars or 0 stars. Everything is 5 stars after a basic set of criteria are met. Everybody gets a participation medal.
its a weird one, traxxas cars are expensive and mostly plastic but are generally more durably than most including cars with alot of alloy, it would probably be cheaper to make a traxxas car, in other words your paying more for a cheaper material that tends do be more durable than an expensive material
Ha Ha yeah he threw me in there with you he did not like our review but ohh well I dont own a hobby store and am motivated to sell products. Funny I swapped out the servo saver, servo and put the shock extenders up front its a totally different rc. I agree the belted tires are horrible there is no grip and mine came unglued too. I will say I dont think its a jumper it might survive the landings but it doesnt launch or fly well its like some drunk deranged bird it just wobbles and doesnt do it well and there are way better rc's if you want to get a lot of air.
Also, I think the Arrma shocks are way better than Traxxas shocks. I think that’s the main difference between between the maxx slash and the Arrma rigs
Agree that the Arrma shocks are better
Put steel belted sledgehammer tires on it.
So how does a guy get it to go 70 mph +
Put it in the back seat of your car.
I think your reviews are outstanding..........The car just sucks...IMO
I don’t get why you have to defend your OPINION so much? I think it’s a crappy car for $700. My biggest gripe about it is that today the Mojave 6S is $540 and I would have to spend roughly $400 to make the Maxx Slash comparable to the Mojave. I’m not an Arrma fan boy either. I love my XRT but this was a big miss for me. I wouldn’t recommend this RC to anyone.
And the Servo that comes stock is terrible.
What it really comes down to is out the box for 700 dollars it handles like crap.
You have to understand razor. Statistically speaking, 50% of the population is "at three stars and below"...if you get what I'm saying...
I'm not surprised they can't understand such a simple rating system.
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Because there’s many different rating systems and unless explained we’re randomly guessing you fool.
I adore mine. Are the electronics a bit outdated? Yep. Is it a bit pricey for its class? Yep. BUT, it's one of the TOUGHEST RC cars I've ever driven, and it's the FASTEST RTR SCT out of the box PERIOD! it's not perfect, but it's still a total BLAST in my opinion.
It is tough. And fast.
@@RazorRC totally agree, and I also just realized my initial comment came off a bit overly excited hahaha. Sorry about that
@@Rek_RcDon’t ever apologize for just telling it how it is and shooting from the hip. 🤘
Mojave is a way better buy
Can’t jump the Maxx Slash? Tell that to Thunder RC lol the dude is practically jumping houses with this thing.
As I recall, his ESC cut out on his first run and his Maxx Slash turned into a 10 lb. brick falling out of a 3 story building.
Sounding like a fan boy. It’s not worth the money and you’re the only one that says so. Lcg plus huge jumps = broken motors esc’s servo’s and chassis so no not ideal for bashing. It’s a track truck for way too much.
Huh? I gave it 1 star in Value.
Typical Razor RC "Redaction" video. Initial review: Presents truths with video proof of his experiences for YOU the viewer to see that hurts brand loyalists feelings (Mainly Traxxas) then drops a follow up video, " Oh hey, i was wrong about (insert any Traxxas RC and its affiliate link ). Geez, you had momentum with the Losi review too, just stick with a easy formula, unboxing, run video, then conclude with a HONEST review, and if its a positive Traxxas review so be it. It must be hard not to be a shill on RC UA-cam LOL. I cant take you folks here seriously anymore, my local Hobby store provides me with honest opinions because i spend a lot of money with them. I cant say the same for newer customers that have to endure the "Whole Traxxas sales pitch" SMH.
Did you even watch this video? The conclusion is literally that I haven’t changed my mind about this truck. 🤷♂️
My point was, stick by your initial review. You shouldn't be compelled to make these videos to appease people who didn't like your initial review.
@@RazorRCWatcing and reading the comments together. I like your reviews. I thought I wanted the sledge when first knew; then watched the reviews. Nope. Thought I wanted this, then watched the reviews. Nope. Don’t want it. Thank you for the honest review. Much appreciated.
@@spenn2007 I didn’t appease anyone who didn’t like my original video. If anything, I pissed them off even more. Not sure what you’re on about.
@@spenn2007 *My point was, stick by your initial review.*
Dude, that’s literally what he did. You’d know this if you had bothered to actually watch the video rather than just look at the title in the thumbnail.
Razor tried Traxxas’ new sway bar “fix” for the MS’s bad handling and concluded that he still stands by his original review.
So what was decided in this video? Still can't tell whether you think the truck is worth the 700 or not. What exactly were you wrong about? Don't get this video. All I know is the Trax Ass Max Slash is a severely underwhelming but overpriced product. Still. It remains so despite the posting of this video. The folks at Arrma are not worried.
Who knows…
I wouldn’t entertain that guy. He clearly has an agenda. He insulted me because he didn’t like my comment.
Yourself, Earl Moorhead and RC Guy Garage are the channels I resort to for EVERYTHING RC related!🫡
My one criticism is that he took the comments a little too personally. You have to have thick skin on YT.