Im loving my Xrt just as much as the x-maxx but the Xrt doesnt replace it.. Xrt is more suited for high speed open driving areas people with a lead finger and definitely handles better. It comes with taller gearing stock and a steeper power curve on the esc. X-maxx can do more in a smaller area, feels more punchy(lower gearing), definitely handles rough terrain, big jumps and landings better than the Xrt. They are 2 very different styles of truck tho, apples n oranges...
Thank you for your assessment. Intuitive. I just got the Lazer Green #XRT From the videos i have seen including this one, i would totally agree with you despite I never owning or driving a #XMaxx. Cheers my Brother
I have erevo 2.0 and love the handeling of it. Its is fast in turns etc. but damn now I bought a new xmaxx 8s. And I could say I would choose this driving style any day. With xmaxx suspension you feel like uou can drive and jump anything. I know xrt will be roughly the same as erevo but a lot bigger. But still the suspension will not match the xmaxx. You are 100 % correct a completely different car used for differenr things.
Very cool video ... 😎 In the last few years I have not only driven every Traxxas they have in their range, but also a lot of competitors - the XRT is the absolute No. 1 for me - handling and "jumping properties" are the best you can get for your money - my humble opinion
Thank you for the video! How do I go about changing the plugs on the ESC to ic5? Is there a plug and play adapter or do the wires have to be cut then solder to those connectors? Any instructions on how to do this would be greatly appreciated.
You would have to cut the esc stock plugs off and solder new ones on there are a lot of how to videos on UA-cam on how to solder ic5 connectors you're better off watching one of those bc to explain it in text is hard. Thanks for the comment
I love my rustler 4x4 vxl but I also liked my stampede xl5 for clearance now if the price of the xrt is the same as the xmaxx when it drops hopefully which is better if I want a more bashed focused but also on road car as I use it on dirt grass sometimes small jumps then on road which way should I go I’m so stuck between the two choices.
Why in the heck can't I be near a gorgeous pit like that?!?! 😫 My XRT is in route & I can't wait to find a spot to put it to the test in! Great video Guys!
I made basically the exact same comment before I read your post! Isn't that a beautiful site! Places like that in my neck of the woods are construction sites and/or private property! There's a place about 1 mile from my house, but it's a business. They sell dirt, gravel, asphalt, etc.... dump trucks are in and out all day, every day. Anyway, without rambling on any further, ❤️ your comment, my sentiments exactly! Bash on, brother! ✌🏾
Handling feels similar but not exactly the same do to the size difference build quality they both are built well but I need more bashing time on the xrt to really know how it holds up but I feel like it's going to be really good
Now I hope you get why I think traxxas makes a better rtr even the xmaxx difference is gearing and the xmaxx has a hop on landing makes it flip a lot I feel your xmaxx was defective same shock caps and differential and shocks just a different spring and shock shaft length hopefully it hold up 👍👍💯
Hey man , Awesome video ! , I really want one of these so badly , Cant make my mind up on the stock XRT or the Ultimate version . they look awesome bashing about have such a presence . Just subbed as just come across your channel . Stay awesome dude . Chris :)
I def want one, but after buying the Sledge and immediately putting another $7-800+ into it, I gotta wait a little longer, lol. It seems perfect though, since I always kind of wanted an X-Maxx but never really full dug the monster truck handling...
Thank you , i got mine last night & i can’t agree with you more about the Bluetooth module, should come with it for $1100 including taxes!!!😉👍🏽💯 I added-> Tekno RC M5 Pinion Gear 22t MOD1 5mm bore M5 set screw TKR4182 & New steering servo-TRA2085X
Hi chef! What batterysize do you use in your xrt? And what runtimes do you get? If i buy a xrt i was thinking about useing some gens ace 5000mah 60c 4s packs
How do you think the car would hold up using the speed gearing like you did all the time? Or would you opt for a different ratio for all around use? Cool vid👍🏿
@@chefbeardsly A great midway point is going to a 20/46 gearing which is a 2.3:1 ratio. Stock 20/50 is 2.5:1 ratio and the optional speed gearing of 23/46 is a 2.0:1 ratio. So the 20/46 is a awesome compromise between the two. Gives about 5-6 more mph than factory gearing.
A great midway point is going to a 20/46 gearing which is a 2.3:1 ratio. Stock 20/50 is 2.5:1 ratio and the optional speed gearing of 23/46 is a 2.0:1 ratio. So the 20/46 is a awesome compromise between the two. Gives about 5-6 more mph than factory gearing.
nice video, ive been on the fence about which to get an Xmaxx or an XRT this did help a bit but im still undecided. Im going to check out some of your later vids.
XRT and Xmaxx is completely different driving style. Apples & Oranges. XRT is great but Xmaxx is also awesome. I prefer Xmaxx as it’s more suited to rough terrain.
@@chefbeardsly Ye i feel you! I had some cars now and i feel that the traxxas cars are more solid then the arrma, Even the exbs. My sledge holds up way better then my Kraton exb 1/8.
Great Video!!! I have 2 Newbie Questions for ya... Just wondering why you changed the plugs out and was it hard to change out the different gears it comes with? Oh yeah how long of a runtime do you get? Thanks!!!
I changed the plugs out because all the batteries I have have different plugs I dont use traxxas batteries and to change the gears it's easy remove 2 covers and the motor put 2 gears on and put back together super easy comes with instructions too if you're not sure but its just like how you do it on the xmaxx and my run time was probably 25 30 minutes maybe more I always forget to pay attention to my run time lol
@@chefbeardsly ...thank you so very much for getting back to me. I do appreciate that. Thank you for all the info on the questions I had. I was big into nitro years ago, then I switched over to 1/5th scale. I always wanted to get into Electric. Thanks again!!
I’ve been debating on what to get…..this or the wide-body xmaxx………after seeing this…. I’m thinking Xrt….. it was handling those big assed jumps pretty well!!!
@@chefbeardsly that's awesome, I'm pretty excited about it Mike, it looks to be pretty awesome. They kind of combined the best attributes of the sledge and xmaxx and made a great hybrid. The tires look pretty great too, that was something I mentioned to guy last week. That pattern and harder compound looks really good for multi surfaces!
How can't it? So you're saying if I get a running old muscle car and take the engine out and drop in a sick engine with tons of power and change the suspension geometry with after market suspension and it is now faster and handles way better than it did before the stock muscle car is still better? They both have the same chassis lol
@@chefbeardsly same chassis exactly. so its like saying taking an engine from an old muscle car and putting it into another old muscle car. as you said. same chassis
@@Sheldinator not exactly taller gears out of the box along with better suspension geometry bc its a truggy design not saying I'm right or you're wrong different strokes for different folks in my eyes this is superior to the xmaxx even having the same chassis but different bulkhead design completely different part numbers for them too in my eyes this is superior thanks for watching
Ya wild as hell 😂😂. Two questions. What do you mean when you "change the plugs" is it for better performance? Also, how do ya even clean those trucks after the bashing? Lol. Nice video!
I change the plugs on the esc so I can run my batteries I don't run traxxas connectors and I normally use a hose and then hit them with the air compressor to get the water off then gut the screws with wd40 so they won't rust but that's when I actually clean them lol
X maxx is still 1000% better for bashing. Xrt is cool for people who want stability and more race inspired.. but it bottoms out on every jump hard and we have broke 2 chassis already and I’ve never broke an x maxx chassis. The wing is useless. Looks cool but it snaps off within 30 mins and all the reinforced ones on eBay and Amazon are useless also. Tires are small for its size also.
@@chefbeardsly maybe you got a bad one? There is thousands out there not breaking lol. But yeah to each their own. All traxxas products need the same upgrades.. actual steel ring and pinion gears and loctite to hood the pinion on, use better glue on tires, get a quality high torq servo if you change tires to any of the heavier ones. Other then that it’s bulletproof if you know how to drive it. The xrt needs all the exact same things. Tires are too small fornit. It is 1” off the ground and smashes the chassis on every bump let alone jump, pinion is the same pot metal garbage, servo doesn’t even turn the tires of the truck is on carpet or thick grass lol. Good luck with it, hopefully you have a good truck and you enjoy it.
Yes that’s what I said on my channel. I’ve said it first. The XRT is way better then a Xmaxx and faster then the Xmaxx because it’s a lower gravity race truck. Same size is the Xmaxx but little bit bigger then Xmaxx
@@chefbeardsly Don't get me wrong, I do think that the XRT is going to be better than the Xmaxx in huge areas like where you run. I prefer the skatepark and big park areas, where the Xmaxx does very well. And yes the truggies are way better for long distance jumps indeed. 👍👍👍
@@chefbeardsly yeah if you do add more teeth for speed add some thicker diff oil of you adding less teeth for torque add lighter diff fluid for smoother ride also
Im loving my Xrt just as much as the x-maxx but the Xrt doesnt replace it.. Xrt is more suited for high speed open driving areas people with a lead finger and definitely handles better. It comes with taller gearing stock and a steeper power curve on the esc. X-maxx can do more in a smaller area, feels more punchy(lower gearing), definitely handles rough terrain, big jumps and landings better than the Xrt. They are 2 very different styles of truck tho, apples n oranges...
Thank you for your assessment. Intuitive. I just got the Lazer Green #XRT From the videos i have seen including this one, i would totally agree with you despite I never owning or driving a #XMaxx. Cheers my Brother
I have erevo 2.0 and love the handeling of it. Its is fast in turns etc. but damn now I bought a new xmaxx 8s. And I could say I would choose this driving style any day. With xmaxx suspension you feel like uou can drive and jump anything. I know xrt will be roughly the same as erevo but a lot bigger. But still the suspension will not match the xmaxx. You are 100 % correct a completely different car used for differenr things.
@@RomasNoreika yup my buddy has an e revo and I let them drive the Xrt. He said it's just like driving a more capable e revo.
They share alot of parts, essentially the same truck with different height settings.
Very cool video ... 😎 In the last few years I have not only driven every Traxxas they have in their range, but also a lot of competitors - the XRT is the absolute No. 1 for me - handling and "jumping properties" are the best you can get for your money - my humble opinion
Thank you for the video! How do I go about changing the plugs on the ESC to ic5? Is there a plug and play adapter or do the wires have to be cut then solder to those connectors? Any instructions on how to do this would be greatly appreciated.
You would have to cut the esc stock plugs off and solder new ones on there are a lot of how to videos on UA-cam on how to solder ic5 connectors you're better off watching one of those bc to explain it in text is hard. Thanks for the comment
Killer bash. I love these trucks so much already. Can't wait for the aftermarket to start going bonkers on these
Daaaaaaaammmm all the Traxxas Xmaxx evolved into the Traxxas XRT’S
Nice video. Great spot to have fun with these big trucks!
the guy driving the red one is a friggin beast!! solid video
Apparently that chef guy is still learning how to drive big rcs lol
I love my rustler 4x4 vxl but I also liked my stampede xl5 for clearance now if the price of the xrt is the same as the xmaxx when it drops hopefully which is better if I want a more bashed focused but also on road car as I use it on dirt grass sometimes small jumps then on road which way should I go I’m so stuck between the two choices.
If you want handling like tight turns and what not xrt
Why in the heck can't I be near a gorgeous pit like that?!?! 😫 My XRT is in route & I can't wait to find a spot to put it to the test in! Great video Guys!
I JUST GOT THE XRT I LOVE IT
Newbie question, but did you vent the tires and/or tape the vent holes in the rims? Love the stock tires, so want to keep them in good shape
I did neither lol but one of my tire foams did break in the tire and bunched up on one side the tire stayed glued tho so super weird lol
Great bash session. You mastered the XRT in a quick hurry. I'm totally digging the location. 👍👍
Yeah the pit is fantastic going out tomorrow to see what the xrt is actually made of
You guys are great, nice bash wish I had pits like that around here 👊🏻👍🏻. You sold me on the XRT
I made basically the exact same comment before I read your post! Isn't that a beautiful site! Places like that in my neck of the woods are construction sites and/or private property! There's a place about 1 mile from my house, but it's a business. They sell dirt, gravel, asphalt, etc.... dump trucks are in and out all day, every day. Anyway, without rambling on any further, ❤️ your comment, my sentiments exactly! Bash on, brother! ✌🏾
Newby question but how does the handling, bashing and build quality compare to the Sledge?
Handling feels similar but not exactly the same do to the size difference build quality they both are built well but I need more bashing time on the xrt to really know how it holds up but I feel like it's going to be really good
Time for stupid stuff! I love it. Those big jumps off the big cliff were awesome. I love this car.
Man that spot for rc'n is tight! So jealous!
Now I hope you get why I think traxxas makes a better rtr even the xmaxx difference is gearing and the xmaxx has a hop on landing makes it flip a lot I feel your xmaxx was defective same shock caps and differential and shocks just a different spring and shock shaft length hopefully it hold up 👍👍💯
with the speed gearing did you have any heat issues with the truck.
I didn't but my friend burnsy did
Can't wait to see it in action next we meet up!
Witch one can handle the bigger jumps x max or XRT
for me my xrt is holding up better than my xmaxx did but people have different experiences with them both so hard to say
Hey man , Awesome video ! , I really want one of these so badly , Cant make my mind up on the stock XRT or the Ultimate version . they look awesome bashing about have such a presence .
Just subbed as just come across your channel .
Stay awesome dude .
Chris :)
1400+tax here in Canada, gotta pay to play in the north. Awesome video chef.
Great bash! Just installed the m2c mount on mine 😎 👍
I def want one, but after buying the Sledge and immediately putting another $7-800+ into it, I gotta wait a little longer, lol.
It seems perfect though, since I always kind of wanted an X-Maxx but never really full dug the monster truck handling...
I sold my fully upgraded sledge for this lol
@@chefbeardsly man I like my Sledge too much to swap it out, I’m just gonna have to save a lil longer man! I’ll get there!
Thank you , i got mine last night & i can’t agree with you more about the Bluetooth module, should come with it for $1100 including taxes!!!😉👍🏽💯
I added-> Tekno RC M5 Pinion Gear 22t MOD1 5mm bore M5 set screw TKR4182
&
New steering servo-TRA2085X
Hi chef!
What batterysize do you use in your xrt?
And what runtimes do you get?
If i buy a xrt i was thinking about useing some gens ace 5000mah 60c 4s packs
I run 9000mah 100c probably get 30 to 35 minutes depending how hard I am on throttle. I wouldn't run anything under 7000 mah on these big trucks
How do you think the car would hold up using the speed gearing like you did all the time? Or would you opt for a different ratio for all around use? Cool vid👍🏿
I'll let you know im keeping the speed gearing in lol my buddy burnsy had overheating with it but I didn't so we shall see
@@chefbeardsly A great midway point is going to a 20/46 gearing which is a 2.3:1 ratio. Stock 20/50 is 2.5:1 ratio and the optional speed gearing of 23/46 is a 2.0:1 ratio. So the 20/46 is a awesome compromise between the two. Gives about 5-6 more mph than factory gearing.
A great midway point is going to a 20/46 gearing which is a 2.3:1 ratio. Stock 20/50 is 2.5:1 ratio and the optional speed gearing of 23/46 is a 2.0:1 ratio. So the 20/46 is a awesome compromise between the two. Gives about 5-6 more mph than factory gearing.
nice video, ive been on the fence about which to get an Xmaxx or an XRT this did help a bit but im still undecided. Im going to check out some of your later vids.
I have an xmaxx review that is my most down voted video if you're interested lol
XRT and Xmaxx is completely different driving style. Apples & Oranges. XRT is great but Xmaxx is also awesome. I prefer Xmaxx as it’s more suited to rough terrain.
Nice video man! What 1/5 do u prefere the most now that u tested the XRT? Im standing between the XRT or the Arrma Outcast 8s exb
Honestly to soon to make the call on that man lol I'm sorry but I only have this run on it so I need to do a few more but it's a fun truck for sure
@@chefbeardsly Ye i feel you! I had some cars now and i feel that the traxxas cars are more solid then the arrma, Even the exbs. My sledge holds up way better then my Kraton exb 1/8.
@@eiriknielsen3011 yeah man they are for sure doing something right
I have both love the xrt but I honestly prefer the o8 and k8
Great Video!!! I have 2 Newbie Questions for ya... Just wondering why you changed the plugs out and was it hard to change out the different gears it comes with? Oh yeah how long of a runtime do you get? Thanks!!!
I changed the plugs out because all the batteries I have have different plugs I dont use traxxas batteries and to change the gears it's easy remove 2 covers and the motor put 2 gears on and put back together super easy comes with instructions too if you're not sure but its just like how you do it on the xmaxx and my run time was probably 25 30 minutes maybe more I always forget to pay attention to my run time lol
@@chefbeardsly ...thank you so very much for getting back to me. I do appreciate that. Thank you for all the info on the questions I had. I was big into nitro years ago, then I switched over to 1/5th scale. I always wanted to get into Electric. Thanks again!!
@@rubberduck4620 no problem man I like it all 2stroke electric and nitro I'm no expert on any of it but glad I could help lol
I’ve been debating on what to get…..this or the wide-body xmaxx………after seeing this…. I’m thinking Xrt….. it was handling those big assed jumps pretty well!!!
I like this more for jumping than I did with my xmaxx because this doesn't get the monster truck hop on landings
Seems like no rebound vs rebound
Awesome Video, Nice Shake Down 💪
Heck yea man that thing is sweet! Decent out of the box!
Looks like a decent rig 👍👊💯
Looks terrific Chef! I'm sure it handles great with the lower stance but is the ground clearance an issue?
I thought it would be but felt good only got stuck on really big ruts going slow
@@chefbeardsly that's awesome, I'm pretty excited about it Mike, it looks to be pretty awesome. They kind of combined the best attributes of the sledge and xmaxx and made a great hybrid. The tires look pretty great too, that was something I mentioned to guy last week. That pattern and harder compound looks really good for multi surfaces!
Awesome stuff! Can't wait to get one for myself.
Why would you put the optional speed gear on for bashing?
Because I like to party lol I just wanted to hit the jumps at top speed
XMAXX IS STIILL KING.
To each their own thats the good thing with the hobby lots of options happy bashing to you man
Where is this located? I haven’t found anywhere near where I live in NC for a good bash.
@@FaTalErrQr this is nj
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Does it have self righting feature ?
Honestly I don't know I don't think so
Are these pits in beachwood? I need a spot
HI! great videos!
I have both xrt and xmaxx. Honestly I prefer using the Xmax, I enjoy it more. but in the end it's tastes.
wwooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa this awsome terrain !!
Can't wait to get one!! 🤟🤓
Was the red one stock gearing
I believe so I don't remember
Yesssssss god im so jealous of you guys!!!!! I guess i didnt join the pact on this one 😢
Go getcha one
Its a pretty good rc because it has parts from the xmaxx... So it obviously cannot be better than the car they took the chassis from.
How can't it? So you're saying if I get a running old muscle car and take the engine out and drop in a sick engine with tons of power and change the suspension geometry with after market suspension and it is now faster and handles way better than it did before the stock muscle car is still better? They both have the same chassis lol
@@chefbeardsly same chassis exactly. so its like saying taking an engine from an old muscle car and putting it into another old muscle car. as you said. same chassis
@@Sheldinator not exactly taller gears out of the box along with better suspension geometry bc its a truggy design not saying I'm right or you're wrong different strokes for different folks in my eyes this is superior to the xmaxx even having the same chassis but different bulkhead design completely different part numbers for them too in my eyes this is superior thanks for watching
Absolutely agree the x maxx is highly under powered out of the box , need more power 100 percent .
For what? 15 20 feet in the air no good ? Needs 30plus feet?
Maybe I am missing something
Ya wild as hell 😂😂. Two questions. What do you mean when you "change the plugs" is it for better performance? Also, how do ya even clean those trucks after the bashing? Lol. Nice video!
I change the plugs on the esc so I can run my batteries I don't run traxxas connectors and I normally use a hose and then hit them with the air compressor to get the water off then gut the screws with wd40 so they won't rust but that's when I actually clean them lol
Green looks badass
Great vid brother.👊🏻👍🏼💪🏻
Yo where's this PIT? I'm in NJ and need a pit
X maxx is still 1000% better for bashing. Xrt is cool for people who want stability and more race inspired.. but it bottoms out on every jump hard and we have broke 2 chassis already and I’ve never broke an x maxx chassis. The wing is useless. Looks cool but it snaps off within 30 mins and all the reinforced ones on eBay and Amazon are useless also. Tires are small for its size also.
To each their own my xmaxx was trash from day one broke all the time but all good the hobby is good bc we all have options
@@chefbeardsly maybe you got a bad one? There is thousands out there not breaking lol. But yeah to each their own. All traxxas products need the same upgrades.. actual steel ring and pinion gears and loctite to hood the pinion on, use better glue on tires, get a quality high torq servo if you change tires to any of the heavier ones. Other then that it’s bulletproof if you know how to drive it. The xrt needs all the exact same things. Tires are too small fornit. It is 1” off the ground and smashes the chassis on every bump let alone jump, pinion is the same pot metal garbage, servo doesn’t even turn the tires of the truck is on carpet or thick grass lol. Good luck with it, hopefully you have a good truck and you enjoy it.
I'm in aberdeen brothers, where is the pit located and can anyone go play there?
Sweet 😀
The one thing I wish I had is someone that was into the hobby as much as I am. Bashing alone gets pretty boring
I sold my Xmaxx. I don’t have my Xmaxx anymore it evolved into the XRT on me last month
18:50 not gonna lie, made me jump a little lmao
For open terrain xrt, for everything else xmaxx
Great video this where I wanted to see how it performed. I have a Kraton 8s
You get a like and subscribe right off the bat for Won't Get Fooled Again at the beginning.
...and breakfast sandwiches
Just subscribed great video
Love it.
Mesh sounds tight!
This meshes like the xmaxx just gonna run it and see what happens lol
😍😍🫡😍 Nice Jump Nice truck good vidéo 🔥✌️
Jenny's RC has all the parts dirt cheap
Iowa?
You have a bent AXLE in the rear.
Yup
I hope you enjoy our products!
Okay, I want one!
Yes that’s what I said on my channel. I’ve said it first. The XRT is way better then a Xmaxx and faster then the Xmaxx because it’s a lower gravity race truck. Same size is the Xmaxx but little bit bigger then Xmaxx
What pit is this ? I’m from the area
Jackson
they had tons of xrts in that shop, they know it will sell lol
It's been 1 day. Where's the review!? -shake shake shake- lol
I gotta get to this pit
Nah. I still like my X-Maxx better. Good stuff though bud 👍
To each their own thats the beautiful thing about the hobby thanks for watching!
@@chefbeardsly Don't get me wrong, I do think that the XRT is going to be better than the Xmaxx in huge areas like where you run. I prefer the skatepark and big park areas, where the Xmaxx does very well. And yes the truggies are way better for long distance jumps indeed. 👍👍👍
High speed gear for hard surface high torque less teeth is for bashing
@stingerranger4942 I am aware but tire speed=rotation
@@chefbeardsly yeah if you do add more teeth for speed add some thicker diff oil of you adding less teeth for torque add lighter diff fluid for smoother ride also
@@stingerranger4942 I am aware
NIIIICE 🔥
I think you may be pulsing the throttle too much!
Nah it's from running nitro just a habit it's fine
I just got me one last month
I got velocity orange
1000$ and it still needs upgrades , who would ever do that but a Traxxas lover. Still didn't get it rite. Back to back flops , xrt sledge
What upgrades are needed ? And my arrmas needed upgrades out of the box I think honestly nothing is perfect out of the box
They seem pretty stout I won't have the heart to beat it like this if I get one lol atleast not right away
Gonna go harder next time lol
@@chefbeardsly that's a weird thing to say
@@iitzburnsy1415 giggity
Oh Yeah 1th
1th 🤣
Drive shaft`s go front to rear, axle`s go side to side.. If your going to call out parts, call them by their right names.
You got what I was saying dont forget to smash that thumbs down
Also it's you're* not your
If "you're" gonna talk shit atleast know how to properly 😂
Can i get one😂
try water