With the pricing on either of these, you'd definitely want to see more stock durability. Replacing parts should be a want, not a need at those prices. Having recently purchased that preowned Sledge, I knew there were items to replace off the bat, nothing major, just machined pinion/ring gears and an axle. I have since had to replace tires, front carriers, got all TRX axles and OP cups due to another axle bend following a little cartwheel tumble, and got the M2C motor/diff mount. For the next high-end, I'm thinking really hard on the XRT. I am hoping that durability is reflected in that price though. As for the showdown here, hard to call honestly as it was said that they are just 2 different animals. May as well ask a fish to climb a tree!
Hey guys, love your videos! Watch almost all of them. I have to agree. I have a sledge and have driven the xmaxx in the past. Can’t beat the sledge. After some upgrades the sledge is near bullet proof. Favorite truck by far. Keep up the great work fellas!
I'm waiting for the comparison between the Sledge and the Kraton I will buy the better one in your opinion as I really like your objective videos. Thanks for your great videos
We did speed test those two, SLEDGE won from 0-50’. But if we were going from say 0-100’ the E-Revo would win (stock gearing). SLEDGE has a 2000kv motor, E-Revo has a 2200kv motor. E-Revo is more geared to top speed, Sledge for more power probably due to the weight.
How about a torture test between the Sledge and the Maxx where you send both trucks into the air like there’s no tomorrow? I know you already made a comparison video, but it was more like ‘Netflix and Chill’ running.
I'm interested in using the same gearing as yours. Still running 47/24 with 18/50 gearing, getting about 50mph, on stock belted tires, and it's pretty good. However, yours seems to rotate faster on backflips and looks pretty dang faster than mine, maybe too fast even 😂 I've always wondered back then as to why it would cog or go into lvc immediately when running 20/50 gearing. I'll definitely try out those input and output gears you've mentioned once I can. Your videos truly help a lot 🤘 Awesome videos as always!
@@redbanditracing Nice nice, that's good to know. 20/50 is most likely the sweet spot for general bashing, but I'll try out 20/46 once the parts come in 👌
Hey I know this is off topic but I took a huge jump with my Traxxas Maxx and the spur gear ended up stripping. I replace it and as soon as I gave it throttle it started stripping again. Any idea why this may be or what would be a good place to start looking?
I had a similar issue, I took the alignment pins out for the mesh. I set the mesh myself because the pins feel too loose. Are you using stock gears? Or hardened steel?
I'm using stock gearing. Steel pinion and plastic spur on the max v2. So are you saying if I ditch the pin I can tighten the bolts on the motor mount from the botton after I set the gear mesh???
Update, I went to mu local hobby shop and they suggested I move the pin up to tighten the gear mesh. I had to move 2 holes up to get the correct gear mesh. So something must be out of wack. I'll try a new motor mount if the mesh messes up again.
You are using a steel pinion with a plastic Spur gear? If that’s what I read then that’s why. The MAXX v2 doesn’t come with a plastic spur gear. Rule of thumb is if you use a steel gear its counter gear needs to be steel.
With the pricing on either of these, you'd definitely want to see more stock durability. Replacing parts should be a want, not a need at those prices. Having recently purchased that preowned Sledge, I knew there were items to replace off the bat, nothing major, just machined pinion/ring gears and an axle. I have since had to replace tires, front carriers, got all TRX axles and OP cups due to another axle bend following a little cartwheel tumble, and got the M2C motor/diff mount. For the next high-end, I'm thinking really hard on the XRT. I am hoping that durability is reflected in that price though. As for the showdown here, hard to call honestly as it was said that they are just 2 different animals. May as well ask a fish to climb a tree!
Agree, both great in their own ways. SLEDGE has been more durable for sure. I’d say get the XRT, it doesn’t have the same issues as the X-MAXX.
💭🤔 Sledge vs XRT. Next video?
If we had the XRT we sure would.
Hey guys, love your videos! Watch almost all of them. I have to agree. I have a sledge and have driven the xmaxx in the past. Can’t beat the sledge. After some upgrades the sledge is near bullet proof. Favorite truck by far. Keep up the great work fellas!
Happy Saturday!! Great Video
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Sledge body system is so much better than the X-Maxx. Also Can’t wait to see the sledge dominate in a Clash at the track!
My money is on the SLEDGE, seems more durable.
I'm waiting for the comparison between the Sledge and the Kraton
I will buy the better one in your opinion as I really like your objective videos.
Thanks for your great videos
Thank, versus coming soon
Sledge or erevo with speed
We did speed test those two, SLEDGE won from 0-50’. But if we were going from say 0-100’ the E-Revo would win (stock gearing). SLEDGE has a 2000kv motor, E-Revo has a 2200kv motor. E-Revo is more geared to top speed, Sledge for more power probably due to the weight.
How about a torture test between the Sledge and the Maxx where you send both trucks into the air like there’s no tomorrow? I know you already made a comparison video, but it was more like ‘Netflix and Chill’ running.
A “what breaks first video” would be interesting
Xmaxx V5 is the 5th generation
Apples to oranges
sledge is more durable, and really fun
I'm interested in using the same gearing as yours. Still running 47/24 with 18/50 gearing, getting about 50mph, on stock belted tires, and it's pretty good. However, yours seems to rotate faster on backflips and looks pretty dang faster than mine, maybe too fast even 😂
I've always wondered back then as to why it would cog or go into lvc immediately when running 20/50 gearing. I'll definitely try out those input and output gears you've mentioned once I can. Your videos truly help a lot 🤘 Awesome videos as always!
Ever since we switched gearing, hasn’t over heated and it’s rips. Might go from 20/50 to 18/50
@@redbanditracing Nice nice, that's good to know. 20/50 is most likely the sweet spot for general bashing, but I'll try out 20/46 once the parts come in 👌
Hey I know this is off topic but I took a huge jump with my Traxxas Maxx and the spur gear ended up stripping. I replace it and as soon as I gave it throttle it started stripping again. Any idea why this may be or what would be a good place to start looking?
I had a similar issue, I took the alignment pins out for the mesh. I set the mesh myself because the pins feel too loose. Are you using stock gears? Or hardened steel?
I'm using stock gearing. Steel pinion and plastic spur on the max v2. So are you saying if I ditch the pin I can tighten the bolts on the motor mount from the botton after I set the gear mesh???
Update, I went to mu local hobby shop and they suggested I move the pin up to tighten the gear mesh. I had to move 2 holes up to get the correct gear mesh. So something must be out of wack. I'll try a new motor mount if the mesh messes up again.
You are using a steel pinion with a plastic Spur gear? If that’s what I read then that’s why. The MAXX v2 doesn’t come with a plastic spur gear. Rule of thumb is if you use a steel gear its counter gear needs to be steel.
@redbanditracing thank you for this advice. I will look into this