THE SAD TRUTH ABOUT THE TRAXXAS TRX4M

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  • @AdamAlistair
    @AdamAlistair Рік тому +103

    I had to find new, less physical hobbies since I was diagnosed with cancer last year. Between this channel and Kevin's channel my choice was easy. So much fun! Bought my first "real" RC last week. I picked up a Traxxas Slash VXL 4x4. I have already done some upgrades and can't wait to do more! Thanks for providing great RC content!❤

    • @kpkp2655
      @kpkp2655 Рік тому +4

      Your next RC should be the Rustler VXL AWD. It's a beast.

    • @AdamAlistair
      @AdamAlistair Рік тому +2

      @@kpkp2655 is it bigger?

    • @scarce331
      @scarce331 Рік тому +3

      ​@SnoopDabb it's a slightly shorter version of your slash. I'd actually look into a different rc for your next one personally.

    • @a1nova165
      @a1nova165 Рік тому +3

      @@AdamAlistair Hope you are doing well and you will be fine I would also recommend the hoss 4x4 vxl its bigger and faster,
      have a great day!

    • @AdamAlistair
      @AdamAlistair Рік тому +3

      @@a1nova165 I just bought an 8s X-MAXX! Just waiting to go pick it up! Smokin deal too! two of every spare part possible, 6 batteries, 2 sets of wheels/tires, 2 servos, 2 esc's and 2 motors. All for $1600 CAD ($1100 USD). I am so PUMPED!

  • @senKeiser
    @senKeiser 6 місяців тому +7

    TLDR: There's no part that you really need to upgrade. The car is really really really good out of the box
    6:08

  • @jcubmoore3710
    @jcubmoore3710 Рік тому +18

    Mark!
    Amber and I greatly appreciate your generosity!
    Your love and support for the hobby is unmatched bro!

  • @ambermoore8664
    @ambermoore8664 Рік тому +10

    Thank you so much again! They are so stoked for our Race to 1st! We will take great care of them and return them with mirrors intact!

  • @jakedavid8187
    @jakedavid8187 Рік тому +3

    Good for you Mark! Those kids will love it. My 5 year old drives his all the time and its lasted well. His scx24 only lasted about 3 months before stuff started dying

  • @UpperLeftRC
    @UpperLeftRC Рік тому +14

    You should pick up the Traxxas defender “body kit” as well, it comes white unpainted with all the accessories but it’s the same glossy finish and material as the stock bodies so don’t paint it and leave it white. That’s what I did for my TRX4M because I already had the Bronco and buying the defender body to mount to it when I want a different look works great! An all white defender with the black accessories looks SOOO CLEAN! Check it out for sure!

  • @laukc7085
    @laukc7085 Рік тому +2

    That's why I love my SCX24. It was cheap to buy, cheap to mod. Its worth about 300 bucks now and I've upgraded everything except the axles and steering knuckles. New motor, new steering servo, new bead lock wheels with tires, new shocks, all new aluminum suspension links, new aluminum steering linkage, and new aluminum bumpers. All for less than 300 bucks total.

  • @terryshaw13
    @terryshaw13 Рік тому +5

    Thats awesome you picked some more up for the kids to use. And hey while they may get beat up, just means we get to look forward to a video titled something like "How durable is the TRX4M - Kindergarten tested!"

  • @k8dfi
    @k8dfi Рік тому +1

    I bought one of these for my 3 year old grandson. The first thing that happened is both mirrors, and the snorkel fell off. He kept lifting it by the roof rack and pulled that off. I super glued all four pieces back on and so far they have stayed put.

  • @ToppersRC
    @ToppersRC 2 місяці тому

    Ive had my K10 for a week, perfectly fine servo. I love the truck. Put a Injora Steering Link & blew the servo within 24hrs on the same line I had been doing all week. Just made this Channel for Father Son adventures & to share some free changes that make it night & day better for Crawling.

  • @zacharydalton412
    @zacharydalton412 Рік тому +3

    Went with the Bronco, rig is balanced, Defender is rear heavy. And the light kit was my first upgrade.

  • @ericcastaneda8797
    @ericcastaneda8797 Рік тому +4

    I love the Bronco. That's awsome how you let kindergartners drive them. Everything you do in the rc community is awsome.

  • @Hippienolic2
    @Hippienolic2 11 місяців тому

    Went to a hobby store today and they had a demo on of these. Awesome at slower speeds for rock crawling. Now I’m hooked

  • @ron486
    @ron486 Рік тому +4

    I've said from the beginning that these handle like a 1/10 scale rig. And for the price you can't go wrong.
    Way to go Traxxas and more bodies styles please.

  • @vizionct1
    @vizionct1 Рік тому +3

    Agree. All I added was bearings, Injora tires and added 20w oil to stock shocks since they ship some almost empty. Hey mark when you gonna review fms k5? My fav lil rig now.

  • @emanuel616
    @emanuel616 Рік тому +1

    As soon as one fell off of mine I glued both of them on and now both of them are good 👍

  • @CipoCat6
    @CipoCat6 Рік тому +3

    I hope you're helping with their RC day, I think your energy and knowledge would be great for kindergarteners.

  • @stevelamonte1962
    @stevelamonte1962 Рік тому +1

    i have the blue defender and the gray defender i put light kits on both also bought the little trailer and added wood stakes and sides to it

  • @but531
    @but531 6 місяців тому

    I like that you said that is not necessary to upgrade it and for the lights i agree that is nice to have lights in an rc car.

  • @mike77shell82
    @mike77shell82 Рік тому

    You must have received the last green & grey versions because they are not in stock right now. I'm waiting for the green one. Pro light kit is on the way from Traxxas!! Awesome how excited you get over these mini crawlers. Mine is a 1:10 Axial SCX10 Jeep Rubicon JK "fully loaded". Can't wait for my mini!!

  • @andyb9994
    @andyb9994 Рік тому +1

    The orange is awesome, good job helping the teacher out!! 💯👍👍

  • @jaykallam5748
    @jaykallam5748 Рік тому +5

    I CANT BELIEVE THEY DIDNT MAKE IT 2 SPEED!! So disappointing... If FMS can do it, Traxxas could have done it too.

  • @jsim_rc
    @jsim_rc Рік тому +3

    I'm with you on the orange. Great thing helping the kiddos 😊

  • @michaeldorich4485
    @michaeldorich4485 Рік тому +1

    Loaning your cars to a kindergarten class is very nice of you. I would make one suggestion and I think you would have a great time. Go to the class and give the kids some training. You can adjust the speed for the cars. But, the one thing long drivers have a hard time with is over correcting. If the car starts to veer slightly left they will turn the wheel all the way to the right. You can give the kids some training and you will love it. If you take your sons and wife they would also have a blast.

  • @NBC_NCO
    @NBC_NCO Рік тому +2

    Traxxas light kit...150.00
    Aftermarket 25.00
    Traxxas...we are go8ng to sue you.

  • @joellofquist2537
    @joellofquist2537 10 місяців тому

    I bought one of these when they first came out now me and my whole family have 8 in total perfect truck for the beginner all the way to the experienced rc driver… I was able to throw it in the back pack and fly with it without the hassle of a bulky lipo charger and full size lipos for the price you can’t go wrong !

  • @brandonault8911
    @brandonault8911 8 місяців тому +1

    Are they able to operate all 3 at the same time. Not to familiar with these and looking to get my 2 boys some and wanted to make sure they won’t interfere. Thanks

  • @kennethmeyers5008
    @kennethmeyers5008 Рік тому +1

    My fav is the green and orange defender. The bronco. I love the white OJ lol

  • @bigkennyg.621
    @bigkennyg.621 Рік тому +1

    I’ve killed a servo , a motor and several of the original shocks won’t hold oil and yes I’ve busted several mirrors but I love this little truck

  • @Austinfpv7
    @Austinfpv7 4 місяці тому

    The trx4m (for me at least) has been really durable because I rolled it down a pretty long slope and nothing broke.

  • @jeremyhope1437
    @jeremyhope1437 Рік тому +1

    So I bought one of these in the winter. Just after buying a panda hobby 6X6. And I crawled the same snow track (just blown snow into a park over the winter, cause I have snow here in the winter 😂😂). Anyways. Crawled the same course. And the TRX4M bronco did better in the course then the 6X6. It’s a great little truck

  • @leehall3181
    @leehall3181 Рік тому +1

    Thats pretty cool little setup.I like the defender. I got the og red body defender.

  • @T00LF00L
    @T00LF00L Рік тому +1

    I finally got my mini Defender, I had to get the new tan color! 😍

  • @isaacsanchez4435
    @isaacsanchez4435 Рік тому +1

    I like the defender only because I have a green one. I have an injora light kit and light bar on it. power hobby wheels j concepts tires and my favorite part of the truck, danglers.

  • @briansimonds4579
    @briansimonds4579 Рік тому +1

    best web site to order upgrades for these i just bought me and my daughter each one

  • @jdsrcs8061
    @jdsrcs8061 Рік тому +2

    The light kit is killer for sure!!!! I picked up the Injora light bar for the defender is sweet. It cheap and bright!!! It works with the pro scale kit!!!🤘🤘🤘

  • @user-pr3kb2re3n
    @user-pr3kb2re3n 7 місяців тому

    My grandson and I each bought one together he got the bronco I the d110 they are great his has the advantage of a shorter rear bumper . I like the scale rack for accessories .we abused both of them and they are holding up well lots of fun

  • @daledavis8093
    @daledavis8093 Рік тому +1

    Here is an Idea with those 3 defenders, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd get to keep one of them and they get to pick the color they want to keep, good idea or not

  • @RCCrawlMasters
    @RCCrawlMasters 6 місяців тому

    You’ll need to add weight down low, crawl gears, injora purple motor, also a new Servo.

  • @myharryface
    @myharryface Рік тому +2

    I think we all love new RC cars!!! We get it Mark.

  • @JayJacksRC
    @JayJacksRC Рік тому +4

    I prefer the defender personally I just think it looks super scale and plenty of room for accessories;)

  • @fortrangerscouts
    @fortrangerscouts Рік тому +1

    I like the defender. The only bronco I would by would be the TRX-4 Bronco bc it’s clipless.

  • @Mrtmbathke
    @Mrtmbathke Рік тому +2

    I only have a Defender but it’s a bit too heavy even with wheel weights. Looking forward to getting the new blue Bronco because it matches my sons art therapists Bronco.

  • @jrtate1123
    @jrtate1123 Рік тому +1

    I love the Defender way more than the Bronco! I have the orange 🍊 Defender and I think it’s the best color!🤙🏽🤙🏽🔥🔥

  • @FreedomCrawler
    @FreedomCrawler Рік тому +2

    There’s definitely colors that look better in scale. For example the reds tend to make them look more plastic and toyish. Blue for Defender and black for Bronco just look solid in my opinion. Too faves

  • @bobbylefebvre6298
    @bobbylefebvre6298 Рік тому +1

    Really nice pit station

  • @claudebaron9334
    @claudebaron9334 10 місяців тому

    The only thing missing, is a sheet of mix decals……… things like the camels sticker, and you could kinda custom ! 😍😍👍👍👍

  • @jmaclaren4147
    @jmaclaren4147 Рік тому +1

    Bronco...The approach and escape angles on it are way shorter than the Defender...

  • @thejeepinrealtor5742
    @thejeepinrealtor5742 Рік тому +1

    Signed up for the box month or two ago. Looking forward to it!

  • @justinslayton6266
    @justinslayton6266 Рік тому +1

    Unrelated to this video but have you ever thought about Traveling around the US to Is different r c track that you never ben too

  • @theAessaya
    @theAessaya Рік тому +4

    I prefer the Bronco over Defender. And _Cyber Orange_ is the best color. Personally I have the blue bronco, with the lights kit :)
    Of other upgrades I've got the two-piece wheels with brass weight inlays and Mickey Thompson Baja Pro tyres for better grip. Also installed steel suspension linkages, and swapped in some stiffer springs.

    • @AKYLE315
      @AKYLE315 6 місяців тому

      Injora makes some cool ecsessories and parts for it

  • @bryonjasso3304
    @bryonjasso3304 Рік тому +1

    I think that the bronco is better than the defender. Even though the defender was the first one to come out, it’s all about the bronco buddy.😊

  • @daledavis8093
    @daledavis8093 Рік тому +3

    I won a FTX Supaforza GT from a youtuber named Kevin Talbot

  • @erictaylor1076
    @erictaylor1076 Рік тому +1

    Orange is my color though, I might have to get the Defender also.

  • @bobbylefebvre6298
    @bobbylefebvre6298 Рік тому +1

    Cool set up

  • @kerimoore4619
    @kerimoore4619 Рік тому +2

    You’re such a great guy!! Thank you for loaning them to her!!

  • @perryellisonjr9303
    @perryellisonjr9303 Рік тому +1

    Me and my wife have these and both lost servos in a month

  • @joeludz13
    @joeludz13 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Mark… now I really can’t pick a color 😂

  • @keitht7546
    @keitht7546 Рік тому

    I got the gray Defender and the mirrors broke off I got them and not put them back yet other than that no issues other than loads of fun✌🏽

  • @stephant3665
    @stephant3665 3 місяці тому

    Cool review, I just got one, but the stock shocks don't rebound! Gonna send back

  • @kennethwelty1190
    @kennethwelty1190 Рік тому +1

    S.O.S new color sounds like Traxxas.

  • @fhuzpatch
    @fhuzpatch Рік тому +1

    If you really really think the mirrors are going to break off when you hand them to the kiddies, can't you pop them off for the event?

  • @exp2tr10t
    @exp2tr10t Рік тому +1

    I’d do the Bronco, but only if the speed transmission actually does something for it. Want to turn it into a Hennessey Velociraptor 500.

  • @d_n_r_rc_racing2449
    @d_n_r_rc_racing2449 Рік тому +3

    I was going to get one of these but opted for the FMS FCX24 K5. For the same amount of money you get portals,a two speed,and the super nice K5 Blazer body. If FMS can do it for that price point why can't Traxxas?

    • @jamesgreenwood6959
      @jamesgreenwood6959 Рік тому +2

      I don't think I'll ever buy a trxm4 inless of a deal.. still probably not.. I love my k5 black blazer.. only gotta flip a switch to change gears..

    • @LuisA1Million
      @LuisA1Million Рік тому +1

      @@jamesgreenwood6959 That Black FMS K5 FCX24 Is just Pure BadA$$ ! ;) I have one too! ;)

  • @jerrywhitworth316
    @jerrywhitworth316 Рік тому +1

    You gonna have to video the kids driving them.

  • @Dos_Rc
    @Dos_Rc Рік тому

    Just picked up the bronco awesome

  • @jondeak
    @jondeak Рік тому +1

    That new color looks like a urine sample. The white or blue Bronco look the best.

  • @maszkalman3676
    @maszkalman3676 10 місяців тому

    These smaller TRX4M-s aren't come with two speed just like the big one?

  • @kenlaack1865
    @kenlaack1865 Рік тому +1

    Mcrc is a buddy that I race with in proctor Minnesota

  • @fp736
    @fp736 Рік тому +1

    I just got one a few weeks ago and blew the servo the second time I took it out🙄

  • @dalehaugen9198
    @dalehaugen9198 Рік тому

    What’s the run time on those batteries?

  • @heller127
    @heller127 Рік тому +1

    I have two bronco’s and one defender and the treal parts fit and are priced really good that’s what I have on all of mine and it’s cheaper than the Traxxas parts

  • @Elisplushies360woodierc
    @Elisplushies360woodierc Рік тому +1

    Agreed.Bronco performs better but defender looks fantastic. Lots more going on with it.

  • @mrvang8077
    @mrvang8077 6 місяців тому

    The defender just looks much nicer overall. The bronco just looks kind of blend.

  • @jtsimaras
    @jtsimaras 6 місяців тому

    Defender looks better however went with a bronco for lower cog. Great content 👌

  • @febuilds
    @febuilds Місяць тому

    Like the bronco. Defender looks abit top heavy

  • @louisGauto
    @louisGauto 6 місяців тому

    Wish there was more body kits like how rc drift world has basically any car you can think of

  • @nathansvatora9683
    @nathansvatora9683 Рік тому +2

    Always amazing.

  • @mavixrox1657
    @mavixrox1657 Рік тому

    I am a little biased but i love the red defender with diy truck conversion cuz thats what i own lol

  • @robhotson1882
    @robhotson1882 Рік тому +1

    Defender all the way Mark

  • @bobbylefebvre6298
    @bobbylefebvre6298 Рік тому +1

    I like the colors

  • @DaPandas_Rcs
    @DaPandas_Rcs Рік тому

    Rather have bronco, i have it in the 10th, had it out the day after i got it with my friends defender nd his flipped easier even with brass

  • @nickriggsrc81
    @nickriggsrc81 Рік тому +1

    I like the gray looks great

  • @BadmashKing8
    @BadmashKing8 3 місяці тому

    Man I can’t decide what color to get! I’m torn between silver, orange and tan. Anybody else on the same boat?

  • @josephmasi2735
    @josephmasi2735 Рік тому +2

    Team Defender !!

  • @bobbylefebvre6298
    @bobbylefebvre6298 Рік тому +1

    Good evening bro great video nice hobby shop

  • @fishnrc294
    @fishnrc294 Рік тому +1

    I have the Gray Defender but I’m getting the FMS Blazer it’s way better then the M. I was going to get a Bronco but I won’t be buying anymore M’s the FMS is next on the list.

  • @DLAdventures2
    @DLAdventures2 Рік тому +1

    Bronco side mirrors snap a lot as well.

  • @MangoBlaze78
    @MangoBlaze78 Рік тому +1

    You are so generous!

  • @SasquatchRC
    @SasquatchRC Рік тому +2

    I may be biased but the green Defender has my heart! 😅

  • @bryancaviness8221
    @bryancaviness8221 Рік тому

    I wanna see the aftermath of how well they took the beating.

  • @Saetun.
    @Saetun. Рік тому

    Defender, fo sho! especially if you do the defender truck bed mod.

  • @daledavis8093
    @daledavis8093 Рік тому +1

    Defender is better looking, grey or green

  • @Dos_Rc
    @Dos_Rc Рік тому +1

    Awesome content

  • @MrJdog1987
    @MrJdog1987 4 місяці тому

    Just got one it's been a fun 150 bucks

  • @Tylersteckler
    @Tylersteckler 5 місяців тому

    I wish they had a trx4 sport version

  • @mavixrox1657
    @mavixrox1657 Рік тому

    Whats better than 1 trx4m? More trx4ms!

  • @rcjoy5362
    @rcjoy5362 Рік тому +1

    Omg, when you cried 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @endosrc
    @endosrc Рік тому +20

    the trx4m is equivalent to Ferrari at this point. when u hear of it u think of lawsuits

  • @paige2732
    @paige2732 6 місяців тому

    Just bought the green one.