Pointless to compare it to a Kraton, it's an SCT. So, only comparison that matters is the Mojave 6s and it's only $70 cheaper. Now, performance and handling, that might be a totally different story!
@jerryvolpini7987 Well first and foremost the Mojave 4S is closer in design. Therefore a more direct comparison. And is 200 cheaper. My point is that there are better performing options out there for 700. If you compare the 6S Mojave then it's an even bigger win for Arrma. The 6S has real hobby grade construction. Not plastic axles with u-joint style cvj. The comparison to the new Kraton is valid. Look at what you get for 700 in the new K6. Yes they're two different style rc's. But even when you compare style for style 700 for this new Traxxas is not a good value.
@edwinlomonaco6754 I think value depends more on performance and durability than the underlying construction. Is a steel drive shaft really a better value if the plastic drive shaft works great and doesn't need to be upgraded?
@DoRC Well that changes the conversation. The durability can depend on driving style/skill. I've seen completely stock 6S rigs take an absolute beating. But a major factor is the person driving that rig has superior skill. And will land that thing perfect every time. What is considered durable in one rig can be an absolute weakness in another. 6S axles hardly break. With Arrma what they do is pop out or bend. But there's a simple solution to that. I will say that I've owned four 4s Arrmas. And there are weaknesses in their design that is the reason I no longer own any 4S rigs. But again what I like to do with my rc's is pretty extreme. So I typically recommend people buy 4S Arrmas as their first rc. They are, in totality, very durable. But to your point durability and performance is somewhat subjective. And driving style/skill can also determine your view on value. I've seen so many people speak negatively of a brand while not realizing that how they're driving will cause that same damage on any rc. They can only take so much. To me 700 is a lot of money for what you get with this new rc. I feel the same about 1/5th scale rigs. I.E. X-Maxx and Kraton/Outcast. I haven't bought one simply because I look at the value proposition. And for 1k all 3 of those are prone to failures they shouldn't be. But by the same token what do you expect for something so big? You can't defy the laws of physics. And to make them reliable you have to spend an insane amount of money. So to me it's not really worth it. But there are people out there who do think it's worth it. And drive them mostly just on grass and dirt. And for those people it works because they can leave it stock.
The new center driveshaft part number you are looking for is 10255 on the Maxx Slash - mentioned in the parts list document instead of the exploded view. 8955R is the part on the Maxx. Unfortunately the site doesn't mention length but I would assume its much longer. The new battery hold down in the Maxx slash is actually from the Sledge and has the same part number. The battery hold down on the Maxx V2 is the same style as the Maxx V1 just longer for the new chassis.
Banger after banger after banger!!!!! My boi on fire! I’m 2 months into this hobby and extremely ignorant. I probably only understand 30% of these deep dive videos but I love 100% of it. Lol. On Reddit, I recommend people to check out your vid on the slash. Some people are talking about making it 8s. How does that work! Do I just put 8s batteries into it? I kind of want one of these now. I was wanting a new 8s release as I prefer bigger RCs but this thing looks like a blast. Price wise, it’s exactly where I thought it would be at, $699. It’s 2024. Everything is going up. Nothing that is good is cheap or “affordable” to most anymore. I think it’s a fair price.
At minimum you need an 8S capable ESC but you may also need an 8s capable motor as the extra voltage could over rev this motor and physically blow it up.
@@DoRC lol! I thought I could just plug in 8s batteries. Lol!!!!!! I’ll be willing to get this if I could make it 8s. Looking forward to your review on it my boi! I don’t know what to do now!! My bday coming up and I was debating between going all out on a faster motor for the xrt ultimate, max x, and now I want this. Lol!!!
@@joemomma707 personally I'd recommend getting a new RC over upgrading what you already have. Upgrading what you already have will make your current experience a little better but a new RC is always a totally different experience!
I think the only reason they’re pricing it at $700 is because the sledge is also 700 and this is arguably a better truck as you get the Cush drive and aluminum center diff housing (it’s not plastic as you stated it is) and a more durable plastic chassis. If I had $700 to blow on one traxxas model I would much prefer this than the sledge. However I do fully expect that sales will slump and it’ll go on sale exactly like the sledge did. Honestly I’m shocked that the raptor R hasn’t been put on sale like that yet. Perhaps the ford license is expensive or it’s just cheap enough they don’t need to worry about moving units since it’s literally just a stretched slash 4x4.
@@DoRC true. I think $800 was just entirely too close to the Xmaxx. Especially for a 6s truck that was way smaller. When it was $800 basically everyone compared it to the Xmaxx just because of price and i think most people just chose to save up a bit more and buy an Xmaxx. We really have to just vote with our wallets. I could see this comfortably sitting at $649 if they don’t move units for a while. That’s where they had the erevo until they cleared them out by going back down to the launch price of $549. The erevo also could’ve played a role because it was always massively cheaper, $150 so for the entirety of the time they coexisted. And they’re basically the same vehicle class.
Great video! I really like this Maxx Slash, and I'll probably eventually buy one. I'm not really bothered by the price. It's $70 more than a Mojave 6S. Not a big deal to me.
Yeah, don't understand all this whining about the price. $70 is not a big deal and this thing has a lot of great features. Ultimately, performance and handling will be what determines whether this is a hit or miss. No Traxxas fan boy (not by a long shot) but lots of potential here.
This is going to slot in right between the 4S and 6s Mojave and size and when you figure that it's actually quite a bit more but if it's good then it could definitely be worth it.
3:00 you’re mistaken, it IS an aluminum diff housing. Shown in the promo content as well as in the description when you look up the PN. Note that only the desktop site has any results for 10281 at this time. It’s pretty common for the mobile and desktop sites to not be synced
Oh that's good to know! I wonder why they came up with a new one rather than just using the one out of the X-Max. Maybe because they're using thinner differential fluid they expect it to spin internally more which would have worn the aluminum housing more quickly.
@@DoRC it’s physically much smaller in the maxx is my assumption. The maxx uses a smaller 44t gear on the center diff. The Xmaxx overdrive gear is 47t and the normal one is 51t. The bearings are also way larger on the Xmaxx at 26x17 whereas on the Maxx they’re 18x12. There wouldn’t even be room for a bearing with the Xmaxx diff cup
@@dylanwhite6539 yeah you're right. I don't know why I was thinking it it was the same as the X-Max one. That being said they already have an aluminum upgrade for the max. I wonder why they didn't just use that.
@@DoRC I’m actually noticing that something looks familiar. Appears that the 8681X is listed as a compatible part for the maxx which is the stock center diff cup on the erevo vxl.
I'm going to say probably not. It's a little bit bigger and the tires on The Mojave 4S already pretty much utilize all of the available space. Maybe with some body trimming.
Nicely done. Should be a good truck. I will not be purchasing one, doesn't fit for me. I had the Mojave EXB, which I would pick over this, but I wasn't using it. So I converted it to a Kraton XL, which is more versatile, but still not used much. I see an M2C basher bar and motor mount coming out in the near future. LOL.
Traxxas is the apple of R/C cars. Take some new parts some old parts voila iPhone SE. I will say they maybe expensive but their battery system is flawlessly easy to use. I can trust my daughters to charge and maintain the batteries for their cars without burning down the house.
Their battery system is easy but it does lack some critical safety functionality. Their chargers do not let you see the internal resistances of the cells and it is that internal resistance that's often the first sign of impending failure.
I'd rather go with a Mojave exb if I had to choose a big sct. Not a fan of their electronics and at $700 after that you're talking a $1000 truck? Traxxas just seems to keep that horrible value for dollar theme going. You can never feel like you're getting a deal and not over paying all the time
Ohh Good catch I completely forgot about that. I'm not sure. The arms look the same but they have different part numbers so it's possible that area was modified in order to allow for that piece to work.
Your truly honest about the products I love it that being said I'm not buying that crap traxxas needs to come correct and put more aluminum and try completely new designs of chassis with more options this is unexceptional
For me it just depends on if it's tough and if it's fun. If it meets those two requirements I really don't care what it looks like under the body but we shall see :-)
For the components used, it's NOT worth it. In essence, this is nothing more than a slightly-extended MAXX, with an LCG chassis, clip less body mount, and larger-scale Slash body. In 'upgrading' the electronics for 6S, they should have, at minimum, "beefed up" the front/center/rear diffs (with machined gears & diff housing), as well as the upper and/or lower bulkheads. I could have seen $600 for this...maybe (tho, it would be a stretch) even $650...but, NOT $700.
Maybe though I will say that the differentials in the max are pretty stout and I don't think you're going to have much trouble with them in an SCT. The more narrow tires and the fact that this thing probably won't be doing quadruple backflips and landing on one tire at Full throttle means they probably won't be under as much stress either.
@@DoRC My biggest 'problem' is that there's more RCs I want than I can afford. By that, I'm not referring to RCs I sorta-kinda want...I'm referring to RCs I really want.
Traxxas UDR I received yesterday the asuga arrive tomorrow. I almost buy today the Katron Exb but now this Traxxas max slash realese. But I see to mush plastic, and is to mush money for plastic
Awesome video 👏. I just got my Mojave 6s 4 days ago. Out of 8 trucks it is one of my favorites next to my 6s machete. Amain has a $30 off coupon and I used my store points and got it for $535. I'm a happy camper for sure. I have 4 other Arrma 6s trucks and I truly believe they just can't be beat. Sorry Traxxas 😢😂
@@DoRC It will be adequate. It's more of a joke. I just can't stand the Traxxas blue ESC's, they are adequate but always need replacing, along with their servos.
Worth noting that the vxl 6s in the sledge and now this is slightly different than the erevo and UDR esc and motor. The old style has the 2200kv shorter motor and is compatible with NiMH batteries. The newer one with 8s style button is “optimized for 2000kv motor” whatever that means and specifically is not compatible with NiMH batteries.
@@jerryvolpini7987 not according to the site they haven’t. If you’re referring to the maxx slash, it’s very clearly not a replacement for the UDR. UDR has a live rear axle.
@@dylanwhite6539 Hence, the "lol"! Two very different trucks but I expect this will easily outsell the UDR as it is clearly a basher and the UDR is more for the scale crowd 👍
They made a worse Mojave that costs more than a Mojave. But at least it's a Short Course style, we need more SCTs and desert trucks. Baja Rey has no real competition.
@BeardRubEnjoyer Wtf, how could you possibly know that? It hasn't even been released so, worse than the Mojave? Damn, you Traxxas haters are so biased it's ridiculous. I no longer own any Traxxas products (not a fan of the company or its products) but at least see it in action before you go shooting off your mouth.
@jerryvolpini7987 I think it's pretty easy to assume what he's assuming. The slash is the same weight and smaller than the mojave. More expensive and has shit driveshafts in comparison to the mojave. Mojave also has better diffs/gears/electronics. The one pro I would give the slash is the belted tires, what exactly will it do better? you can even put 8s in a mojave and rip it with stock drivetrain and zero problems. I''d be scared to even upgrade the slash electronics with those plastic driveshafts. The mojave is probably one of the most durable rc arrma makes and after over a year of owning it I've only broken a body post. I say this as someone who owns 3 XRTS and consider it to be my favorite basher.
Dang dude you went over board with focusing on the details. Lol. This was an awesome break down of the car. Makes me wanna think it's a Maxx V3? I just used my Maxx for the first time in... Months. And realized this could be a game changer for an upgrade. Butt.. always the butt. $$$. Dang that way too much. Can't wait till you bust it out and tell us how it is. For reals! Have Fun
Yeah I really like digging into these things and finding out all the details. Honestly if I wasn't making the video I'd still do it just for my own knowledge. Glad you enjoyed!
Considering the price of a 1/10 slash ultimate $499.99. $200 extra for a 1/8 version with some new and some xmaxx parts is a win honestly. i like the look of the slash and i also like the reliability of the xmaxx. its a perfect smash of both literally talking with my rc buddies about a big slash then this morning i see the google headliner “TRAXXAS MAXX SLASH” yup now im getting this over the udr😂
Ok, I've had a chance to curb my enthusiasm if you will. I'm not liking that $700 price tag but I can see how they would want it for it's size I guess. Also, being that the promo video shows it taking HUGE jumps and also running in a CONCRETE park, they better deliver a product that takes the abuse a normal person would do to it if they did those things...ie, crashing 90% of the time you know.
I think this thing will be able to take some serious abuse. Between the max platform and the inherent durability of an SCT I think they'd have a hard time not making this thing a tank.
Great video. I don't think it's worth the $700 but I'm kind a cheap and don't really think many RC's should cost that kind of money. It does seem this is the way a lot are going though. Im sure it well be a great RC but not for me I guess..
front and rear clip are from the maxx. the arms are slightly different than the maxx v1. If it were 4s 589.. since its 6s id say 669, 100 more than the maxx. 699 is a little steep
It would be worth it if they make a 4s at the same price as the maxx. I have the maxx v2 and I don't regret spending the money on that at all. But 700 bucks for this size of vehicle is crazy.
@ I went into the Maxx parts rabbithole when I converted my V1 Maxx to V2 😄 Also arms same as V1 Maxx just removed little braces near the wheelhub. So with a few cut you can use Maxx V1 arms I think. Front and rear lower and upper bulkheads same. Just shock towers different because the new body mount.
@ZozzMiata pretty much yeah The arms have to be pretty similar otherwise they wouldn't fit in the lower bulkheads and the hubs that come straight off the max.
I wouldn’t pay $700 for THAT truck. Not saying it’s not worth that to a lot of people… just not to me. I’ll wait for Traxxas to release something with a new and unique platform… I’m positive that they will release something that gets me excited in the next few months… that’s where my $700 will go. In my opinion
All rc rigs are overpriced but Traxxas really jumps prices. I understand supply and demand but there is also such thing as overpricing too much and sales being terrible. When i look at some rc parts and think about what i paid vs what the actual cost was to probably make it, i get a headache. Another game i like to play is grab a random rc part and go up to someone not in the hobby and ask them how much they think the part cost. Take an rx shock for instance. 1 whole 90mm shock probably cost $5 in materials to make if that. And we're paying upward of $25 a piece! I remember buying a light bar for my f150 and it was literally $5 more than the one i bought from proline for my RC lol
Yeah it is important to keep in mind of that Even though there are a lot of these cars out there compared to many other industries these are produced in fairly low volume (thousands instead of millions) which does keep the price per each cost up. Not saying they're not making a profit because they are but just something to think about
@DO RC i was toying with the idea of buying a maxx but after seeing this do you think they will bring a 6s maxx? but the sledge is where i think im at atm. great breakdown as always so in depth👍🏻
@@DoRC truggys are more me 👍🏻 i really wish they would announce things abit earlier. it seems like you hear about it then a week later its here. or maybe im just not looking in the right places👍🏻
I wouldn't judge modern Traxxas by the E-Revo 2.0. that was a fairly mild redesign of a very old platform and even that was many years ago. The modern Traxxas stuff is miles ahead in both durability and ease of repair
Everyone is upset abt the price and while I get it…. I’ve been searching for a truck just like this lol. And I don’t have a maxx already so I’m not just buying a clone of a car I already have. I’m not sure what I’m gonna get yet but this is a really really cool looking truck
Well to be fair I don't think I've seen a single vehicle come out in the last several years that didn't result in a fair amount of price complaining. People always want things to be cheap especially when it's something you can't really justify by any basic life need I would like this to be cheaper but 700 is pretty much exactly where I expected it to be.
@@DoRCmy only example is the new V 2.5 4s Outcast and Kraton. Arrma made them better and lowered the price $20. I'm still shocked by that and I'm a definite Arrma fan.
Didnt expect inflation in the metaverse yall live in? Same people pay their car mechanic $700 labor to install a $75 car part. Or Glady pay $1500 for an iPhone manufactured in china worth half the price of materials and labor 😂
No the inflation is expected but the price of the max that is based off of has not gone up so something with similar parts in it probably costs Traxxas a similar amount to make.
@fullthrottlerc661 I live in the “metaverse” where prices have fallen from the global supply chain issues of the previous few years. Vehicles that were released during that time frame have come down. Fireteam released $750 now $650. Sledge released $800 now $700. Kraton 4s v2 released $470 now upgraded for $450. Some legacy RC’s that went up during that time have also come down. Arrma’s 3s line went up to $370 and now down to $330. $700 for a Maxx is high for any time period, especially now.
@billzkustomz maybe though I've had both the 6s Mojave and the 4S Mojave and I consider them to be fairly different vehicles even though they are quite similar in how they look and would seem to behave on paper
I would buy in at $500. I figured the price was going to be $700 and when a guy starts thinking about everything out there @ 700$ or less there is a ton of options. Slash's have never been extreme bashers & they aren't speed machines either. Seems like an expensive niche truck to me. Sure is a beast of a truck though.
@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj dang is the ultimate still 550$ ? RC sure got expensive post pandemic. I'm interested to see what happens if & when the RC buzz slows down. When people have have a budget that allows For $1500 Xmaxx the sky's the limit I guess.
Yeah fortunately most of the parts that are going to be commonly broken on this are also parts that are going to be fairly easy to upgrade with currently available bits.
That's true but if they can make the max for the same price they are now that means the parts that they're using can't be that much more expensive. The only things that are actual upgrades are the slightly larger chassis the slightly larger body and the 6s power system which altogether probably cost them an extra $10 to make.
@@DoRC yeah, make no mistake I’m not paying for this thing lol I think even a 4s Mojave is a better truck especially for the money. I’ll probably be getting one of the sliders off eBay when available and put some decent electronics in it from the start
@@DoRC I was actually thinking of the exb Mojave as I have one! I haven’t experienced the 4s version but what I’ve seen rcdude81 do with it the Traxxas has work to do .
700.00 is way overpriced. The Mojave 4s is a much better buy. Also I believe the udi is the same price and is bigger in size. 50 bucks more for a better truck.
The Mojave definitely is a compelling competition but I'm not sure the UDR really is in the same category. They look kind of similar externally but the UDR is a solid axle scale driving truck that really isn't designed for serious bashing.
@rc-hunters6831 agreed. If there's one thing I've learned in this hobby is that everybody does it differently and the opinions or as varied if not more varied than the cars themselves :-)
I feel like traxxas is overwhelmingly priced. It's the same story with them. They do put out some quality and some nice rigs. But in my opinion there are overpriced! Traxxas trucks are 90% plastic, and they want what!? There CRAZY But people pay it, so they'll continue.
I love how so many people are up in arms about the price! 😂 Even DoRC and his obvious sarcasm about whether the cost is reasonable! Fuck yeah, it is! This is a new design, packed with some great features and like any other release, some compromises! Its main competitor, the Mojave 6s is only $70 cheaper (and comparing it against any other kit that is not an SCT, is pointless). So, the question is, does this truck have better performance and handling than the Mojave 6s? Because, IF it does, $70 is one hell of a deal! 👍
Given that the sits right between the 4S and 6s Mojave I think that it's fair to compare them to both. It's only a little bit bigger than the 4S and the 4S is far cheaper and arguably looks better. Will this be a better truck than both of those? I guess we'll have to see.
Easily the worst car Traxxas has made along with the hoss 700 dollars is absolutely horrid. Plastic driveshafts non modular chassis and shock towers. Even the sledge which I think is bad value is atleast better than this I thought it couldn’t get worse… traxxas never fails to embarrass themselves
I would expect it to be priced a little bit higher than the max just because it has 6s electronics but 700 does feel a little excessive given what's in it
@@cannibal666 it's sad that they got ultimate versions of their vehicles that should be standard out of the box . The arrma exb line should make them do better
I tried justifying it to myself using the belted tires but I immediately realized I've never had an issue with my Mojave tires and wished they were belted or considered replacing them with belted before they're worn out. Then I felt like I was buying into the hype and be paying for shiny, flashy things I really don't need. I have a. 4s Mojave and 6s EXB already. Unless this does something that I can't make one of them do for less than $700 I won't be buying one. If it was a 8s XMaxx Slash however I'd have already ordered. First company to build a large scale sct 8s or more basher gets my money. I love my SBR 2.0 but it doesn't love to bash. It identifies as a big UDR.
Traxxas has been a joke ever since they sued arrma about cantilever suspension just shows how scared they are about competition. I burned all my Traxxas cars and haven't bought a single Traxxas thing since
@@Rcdude2007 But, compare cost for what you get and arrma comes out head and shoulders not to mention Tekno , associated , redcat and a plethora of chinese knock offs like WOV racing and many others some of which you could buy 2 and some 3 for the price of Traxxas not to mention other companies actually honor warranties.
Love the haters, absolutely clueless! This truck is $70 more expensive than the Mojave 6s, the only comparison that matters! Considering this is a much newer design and has the potential to outperform the Mojave, thats a great deal! Of course, performance and handling is yet to be seen?
@@jerryvolpini7987 i agree Traxxas quality is very good and they have helped me several times over the phone before. Arrma does not even have a phone number!!!!
Love these types of videos. Nobody goes in depth like you do
Glad you enjoy I really like making them :-) as long as people keep watching them I'll keep doing it.
For 700. Kraton 6S EBS V2.
Definitely a good option
Pointless to compare it to a Kraton, it's an SCT. So, only comparison that matters is the Mojave 6s and it's only $70 cheaper. Now, performance and handling, that might be a totally different story!
@jerryvolpini7987 Well first and foremost the Mojave 4S is closer in design. Therefore a more direct comparison. And is 200 cheaper. My point is that there are better performing options out there for 700. If you compare the 6S Mojave then it's an even bigger win for Arrma. The 6S has real hobby grade construction. Not plastic axles with u-joint style cvj. The comparison to the new Kraton is valid. Look at what you get for 700 in the new K6. Yes they're two different style rc's. But even when you compare style for style 700 for this new Traxxas is not a good value.
@edwinlomonaco6754 I think value depends more on performance and durability than the underlying construction. Is a steel drive shaft really a better value if the plastic drive shaft works great and doesn't need to be upgraded?
@DoRC Well that changes the conversation. The durability can depend on driving style/skill. I've seen completely stock 6S rigs take an absolute beating. But a major factor is the person driving that rig has superior skill. And will land that thing perfect every time. What is considered durable in one rig can be an absolute weakness in another. 6S axles hardly break. With Arrma what they do is pop out or bend. But there's a simple solution to that. I will say that I've owned four 4s Arrmas. And there are weaknesses in their design that is the reason I no longer own any 4S rigs. But again what I like to do with my rc's is pretty extreme. So I typically recommend people buy 4S Arrmas as their first rc. They are, in totality, very durable. But to your point durability and performance is somewhat subjective. And driving style/skill can also determine your view on value. I've seen so many people speak negatively of a brand while not realizing that how they're driving will cause that same damage on any rc. They can only take so much. To me 700 is a lot of money for what you get with this new rc. I feel the same about 1/5th scale rigs. I.E. X-Maxx and Kraton/Outcast. I haven't bought one simply because I look at the value proposition. And for 1k all 3 of those are prone to failures they shouldn't be. But by the same token what do you expect for something so big? You can't defy the laws of physics. And to make them reliable you have to spend an insane amount of money. So to me it's not really worth it. But there are people out there who do think it's worth it. And drive them mostly just on grass and dirt. And for those people it works because they can leave it stock.
You should have way more subscribers my friend,you put a lot of work into your videos ,Awesome work 👍
Thanks man I appreciate it!
Awesome detailed breakdown. This took some time to put together. Very well done thanks for the info 👍🏼
The new center driveshaft part number you are looking for is 10255 on the Maxx Slash - mentioned in the parts list document instead of the exploded view. 8955R is the part on the Maxx. Unfortunately the site doesn't mention length but I would assume its much longer. The new battery hold down in the Maxx slash is actually from the Sledge and has the same part number. The battery hold down on the Maxx V2 is the same style as the Maxx V1 just longer for the new chassis.
Awesome info thanks!
Banger after banger after banger!!!!! My boi on fire!
I’m 2 months into this hobby and extremely ignorant. I probably only understand 30% of these deep dive videos but I love 100% of it. Lol.
On Reddit, I recommend people to check out your vid on the slash.
Some people are talking about making it 8s. How does that work! Do I just put 8s batteries into it?
I kind of want one of these now. I was wanting a new 8s release as I prefer bigger RCs but this thing looks like a blast.
Price wise, it’s exactly where I thought it would be at, $699. It’s 2024. Everything is going up. Nothing that is good is cheap or “affordable” to most anymore. I think it’s a fair price.
At minimum you need an 8S capable ESC but you may also need an 8s capable motor as the extra voltage could over rev this motor and physically blow it up.
@@DoRC lol! I thought I could just plug in 8s batteries. Lol!!!!!! I’ll be willing to get this if I could make it 8s. Looking forward to your review on it my boi! I don’t know what to do now!! My bday coming up and I was debating between going all out on a faster motor for the xrt ultimate, max x, and now I want this. Lol!!!
@@joemomma707 personally I'd recommend getting a new RC over upgrading what you already have. Upgrading what you already have will make your current experience a little better but a new RC is always a totally different experience!
@@DoRC my man!!! I appreciate your advice. Always do my boi!! This thing just looks sick! When you getting it?
@@DoRC I just sent someone else your way. He had questions about xrt vs xrt ultimate. I sent him link to your video on it.
100 dollars over the MAXX would have been reasonable. But when isn't traxxas overpriced lol. I still want one!!😂
Me too :-)
I think the only reason they’re pricing it at $700 is because the sledge is also 700 and this is arguably a better truck as you get the Cush drive and aluminum center diff housing (it’s not plastic as you stated it is) and a more durable plastic chassis. If I had $700 to blow on one traxxas model I would much prefer this than the sledge. However I do fully expect that sales will slump and it’ll go on sale exactly like the sledge did. Honestly I’m shocked that the raptor R hasn’t been put on sale like that yet. Perhaps the ford license is expensive or it’s just cheap enough they don’t need to worry about moving units since it’s literally just a stretched slash 4x4.
Yeah to be honest with you I'm kind of surprised they lowered the price on the sledge. It's not very often that they do lower their prices.
@@DoRC true. I think $800 was just entirely too close to the Xmaxx. Especially for a 6s truck that was way smaller. When it was $800 basically everyone compared it to the Xmaxx just because of price and i think most people just chose to save up a bit more and buy an Xmaxx. We really have to just vote with our wallets. I could see this comfortably sitting at $649 if they don’t move units for a while. That’s where they had the erevo until they cleared them out by going back down to the launch price of $549. The erevo also could’ve played a role because it was always massively cheaper, $150 so for the entirety of the time they coexisted. And they’re basically the same vehicle class.
@@dylanwhite6539 yeah that makes sense. Wait till they cancel the E-Revo and then drop the sledge price.
Great video! I really like this Maxx Slash, and I'll probably eventually buy one. I'm not really bothered by the price. It's $70 more than a Mojave 6S. Not a big deal to me.
Yeah, don't understand all this whining about the price. $70 is not a big deal and this thing has a lot of great features. Ultimately, performance and handling will be what determines whether this is a hit or miss. No Traxxas fan boy (not by a long shot) but lots of potential here.
This is going to slot in right between the 4S and 6s Mojave and size and when you figure that it's actually quite a bit more but if it's good then it could definitely be worth it.
3:00 you’re mistaken, it IS an aluminum diff housing. Shown in the promo content as well as in the description when you look up the PN. Note that only the desktop site has any results for 10281 at this time. It’s pretty common for the mobile and desktop sites to not be synced
Oh that's good to know! I wonder why they came up with a new one rather than just using the one out of the X-Max. Maybe because they're using thinner differential fluid they expect it to spin internally more which would have worn the aluminum housing more quickly.
@@DoRC it’s physically much smaller in the maxx is my assumption. The maxx uses a smaller 44t gear on the center diff. The Xmaxx overdrive gear is 47t and the normal one is 51t. The bearings are also way larger on the Xmaxx at 26x17 whereas on the Maxx they’re 18x12. There wouldn’t even be room for a bearing with the Xmaxx diff cup
@@dylanwhite6539 yeah you're right. I don't know why I was thinking it it was the same as the X-Max one. That being said they already have an aluminum upgrade for the max. I wonder why they didn't just use that.
@@DoRC I’m actually noticing that something looks familiar. Appears that the 8681X is listed as a compatible part for the maxx which is the stock center diff cup on the erevo vxl.
@@dylanwhite6539 interesting. They do reuse parts wherever they can.
Hmmm do u think we can fit the maxx slash tyre into Mojave 4s?
I'm going to say probably not. It's a little bit bigger and the tires on The Mojave 4S already pretty much utilize all of the available space. Maybe with some body trimming.
Are the maxx slash arms the same as the v1 maxx arms?
They're very similar though the slash arms have been slightly modified to accommodate the little riser blocks for the rear shocks
Buddy and I are gonna scoop one up. Gonna have a Maxx Slash/6s Mohave showdown haha excited to see what this thing is all about
Nice! Let me know how it goes.
I dont even care for traxxas but damn bro, this video is hella in-depth and i appreciate it especially with your knowledge of previous models
Thanks Glad you enjoyed!
Nicely done. Should be a good truck. I will not be purchasing one, doesn't fit for me. I had the Mojave EXB, which I would pick over this, but I wasn't using it. So I converted it to a Kraton XL, which is more versatile, but still not used much. I see an M2C basher bar and motor mount coming out in the near future. LOL.
Yeah I'm sure it'll come up with some pretty sweet parts for it.
Awesome deep dive! The retro body looks awesome
Yeah I like the retro colors on it
Traxxas is the apple of R/C cars. Take some new parts some old parts voila iPhone SE. I will say they maybe expensive but their battery system is flawlessly easy to use. I can trust my daughters to charge and maintain the batteries for their cars without burning down the house.
Their battery system is easy but it does lack some critical safety functionality. Their chargers do not let you see the internal resistances of the cells and it is that internal resistance that's often the first sign of impending failure.
I'd rather go with a Mojave exb if I had to choose a big sct. Not a fan of their electronics and at $700 after that you're talking a $1000 truck? Traxxas just seems to keep that horrible value for dollar theme going. You can never feel like you're getting a deal and not over paying all the time
The Traxxas tax is real.
What about the Shock Extender piece in the Max Slash.. can we fit that in the Maxx?
Ohh Good catch I completely forgot about that. I'm not sure. The arms look the same but they have different part numbers so it's possible that area was modified in order to allow for that piece to work.
Your truly honest about the products I love it that being said I'm not buying that crap traxxas needs to come correct and put more aluminum and try completely new designs of chassis with more options this is unexceptional
For me it just depends on if it's tough and if it's fun. If it meets those two requirements I really don't care what it looks like under the body but we shall see :-)
For the components used, it's NOT worth it. In essence, this is nothing more than a slightly-extended MAXX, with an LCG chassis, clip less body mount, and larger-scale Slash body. In 'upgrading' the electronics for 6S, they should have, at minimum, "beefed up" the front/center/rear diffs (with machined gears & diff housing), as well as the upper and/or lower bulkheads. I could have seen $600 for this...maybe (tho, it would be a stretch) even $650...but, NOT $700.
Maybe though I will say that the differentials in the max are pretty stout and I don't think you're going to have much trouble with them in an SCT. The more narrow tires and the fact that this thing probably won't be doing quadruple backflips and landing on one tire at Full throttle means they probably won't be under as much stress either.
@@DoRC My biggest 'problem' is that there's more RCs I want than I can afford. By that, I'm not referring to RCs I sorta-kinda want...I'm referring to RCs I really want.
150 dollars more than the mojave in canada
That's a pretty serious jump.
$110 difference by my Canadian prices at Big Boys with cool Toys in Toronto. 6s Mojave compared to Maxx Slash
winnipeg has 849 for mojave. i assume slash will be atleast 999.99.
I order last week the Traxxas UDR and the TC asuga RTR. I have extra 600€ . What I buy the Arrma Katron Exb or this Traxxas max slash? What you pick?
You'll love the asuga!
Traxxas UDR I received yesterday the asuga arrive tomorrow. I almost buy today the Katron Exb but now this Traxxas max slash realese. But I see to mush plastic, and is to mush money for plastic
Kraton exb v2 since you have a desert truck !
Louise road tyres in Katron possible? Anyone now ref O off set?
Can't go wrong with Arrma stunt trucks.
Awesome video 👏. I just got my Mojave 6s 4 days ago. Out of 8 trucks it is one of my favorites next to my 6s machete. Amain has a $30 off coupon and I used my store points and got it for $535. I'm a happy camper for sure. I have 4 other Arrma 6s trucks and I truly believe they just can't be beat. Sorry Traxxas 😢😂
The Mojave is definitely an awesome truck! I'm excited to see how this one stacks up.
Nice video 👍 Traxxas is always overpriced and underpowered 🤣 I will take the Mojave 6s over this.
I get the feeling this won't be underpowered. It's probably got enough power to overcome the capabilities of the chassis and body.
@@DoRC It will be adequate. It's more of a joke. I just can't stand the Traxxas blue ESC's, they are adequate but always need replacing, along with their servos.
Awesome review,no not $700 like $500 no I'm not getting this I order little a sentin 3s and gorgan for my son , appreciate this review 🤟👍
Couple of good trucks!
I have feeling they are going to release a Maxx 6s sometime this year as well. Great content as always!
Or maybe a max ultimate
@@DoRC "ultimate" seems to be the Traxxas go to lately. Personally I'm
Just glad it's not another "high trail" crawler 😆
Worth noting that the vxl 6s in the sledge and now this is slightly different than the erevo and UDR esc and motor. The old style has the 2200kv shorter motor and is compatible with NiMH batteries. The newer one with 8s style button is “optimized for 2000kv motor” whatever that means and specifically is not compatible with NiMH batteries.
True! Been a while since I've seen the older style so I forgot about the revision that they did. Thanks for the info
@@DoRC I’m surprised they haven’t updated the UDR honestly.
@@dylanwhite6539They just did, lol!
@@jerryvolpini7987 not according to the site they haven’t. If you’re referring to the maxx slash, it’s very clearly not a replacement for the UDR. UDR has a live rear axle.
@@dylanwhite6539 Hence, the "lol"! Two very different trucks but I expect this will easily outsell the UDR as it is clearly a basher and the UDR is more for the scale crowd 👍
So.. a Traxxas car priced $100 more than it's worth. Not surprised one bit😅. I may just consider converting my maxx though 🤔
Conversion would probably be a few hundred dollars so not too terrible.
@DoRC Jenny's rc for the win 👌😎 most expensive bits would be body and tires
@kansascityrc true
Sounds like the poors are upset 😅😅😅
They made a worse Mojave that costs more than a Mojave. But at least it's a Short Course style, we need more SCTs and desert trucks. Baja Rey has no real competition.
Cost more yes. Worse? Not sure about that yet.
@BeardRubEnjoyer Wtf, how could you possibly know that? It hasn't even been released so, worse than the Mojave? Damn, you Traxxas haters are so biased it's ridiculous. I no longer own any Traxxas products (not a fan of the company or its products) but at least see it in action before you go shooting off your mouth.
@jerryvolpini7987 I think it's pretty easy to assume what he's assuming. The slash is the same weight and smaller than the mojave. More expensive and has shit driveshafts in comparison to the mojave. Mojave also has better diffs/gears/electronics. The one pro I would give the slash is the belted tires, what exactly will it do better? you can even put 8s in a mojave and rip it with stock drivetrain and zero problems. I''d be scared to even upgrade the slash electronics with those plastic driveshafts. The mojave is probably one of the most durable rc arrma makes and after over a year of owning it I've only broken a body post. I say this as someone who owns 3 XRTS and consider it to be my favorite basher.
Dang dude you went over board with focusing on the details. Lol. This was an awesome break down of the car. Makes me wanna think it's a Maxx V3? I just used my Maxx for the first time in... Months. And realized this could be a game changer for an upgrade. Butt.. always the butt. $$$. Dang that way too much. Can't wait till you bust it out and tell us how it is. For reals!
Have Fun
Yeah I really like digging into these things and finding out all the details. Honestly if I wasn't making the video I'd still do it just for my own knowledge. Glad you enjoyed!
Considering the price of a 1/10 slash ultimate $499.99. $200 extra for a 1/8 version with some new and some xmaxx parts is a win honestly. i like the look of the slash and i also like the reliability of the xmaxx. its a perfect smash of both literally talking with my rc buddies about a big slash then this morning i see the google headliner “TRAXXAS MAXX SLASH” yup now im getting this over the udr😂
Between this and the UDR I would definitely choose this. Unless you just really want the scale looks this is going to be a more versatile vehicle.
Ok, I've had a chance to curb my enthusiasm if you will. I'm not liking that $700 price tag but I can see how they would want it for it's size I guess. Also, being that the promo video shows it taking HUGE jumps and also running in a CONCRETE park, they better deliver a product that takes the abuse a normal person would do to it if they did those things...ie, crashing 90% of the time you know.
I think this thing will be able to take some serious abuse. Between the max platform and the inherent durability of an SCT I think they'd have a hard time not making this thing a tank.
@@DoRC🤔🤩 Yes! Now I'm fired up again
@@Aaron11411 Happy to help :-)
Great video. I don't think it's worth the $700 but I'm kind a cheap and don't really think many RC's should cost that kind of money. It does seem this is the way a lot are going though. Im sure it well be a great RC but not for me I guess..
Yeah it's pretty expensive.
Really nice breakdown, not a traxxas fan, but this car does interest me 👍
Stay tuned hopefully I'll have one soon!
front and rear clip are from the maxx. the arms are slightly different than the maxx v1. If it were 4s 589.. since its 6s id say 669, 100 more than the maxx. 699 is a little steep
Agreed though not terribly surprising
It would be worth it if they make a 4s at the same price as the maxx. I have the maxx v2 and I don't regret spending the money on that at all. But 700 bucks for this size of vehicle is crazy.
That would be cool.
So what if we put the chassis on the maxx and so you’d have a low center gravity chassis maxx
You could though it's also going to be longer so you'd have to adapt the body somehow.
The battery hold down is not from maxx V2. Maxx don't have the secure clip option for the flap. It is more like the sledge hold down thing
Nice catch! That part number is from the sledge.
@ I went into the Maxx parts rabbithole when I converted my V1 Maxx to V2 😄 Also arms same as V1 Maxx just removed little braces near the wheelhub. So with a few cut you can use Maxx V1 arms I think. Front and rear lower and upper bulkheads same. Just shock towers different because the new body mount.
@ZozzMiata pretty much yeah The arms have to be pretty similar otherwise they wouldn't fit in the lower bulkheads and the hubs that come straight off the max.
I wouldn’t pay $700 for THAT truck. Not saying it’s not worth that to a lot of people… just not to me. I’ll wait for Traxxas to release something with a new and unique platform… I’m positive that they will release something that gets me excited in the next few months… that’s where my $700 will go. In my opinion
Not a bad plan.
I love em!! thaks for the awesome breakdown!!!
You're welcome thanks for watching!
Awesome vid. New sub here!! 😎👍
Thanks! Should have more videos about it soon :-)
All rc rigs are overpriced but Traxxas really jumps prices. I understand supply and demand but there is also such thing as overpricing too much and sales being terrible. When i look at some rc parts and think about what i paid vs what the actual cost was to probably make it, i get a headache. Another game i like to play is grab a random rc part and go up to someone not in the hobby and ask them how much they think the part cost. Take an rx shock for instance. 1 whole 90mm shock probably cost $5 in materials to make if that. And we're paying upward of $25 a piece! I remember buying a light bar for my f150 and it was literally $5 more than the one i bought from proline for my RC lol
Yeah it is important to keep in mind of that Even though there are a lot of these cars out there compared to many other industries these are produced in fairly low volume (thousands instead of millions) which does keep the price per each cost up. Not saying they're not making a profit because they are but just something to think about
700$ with plastic hybrid driveshafts is crazy
It would be nice to see steel shafts from the factory though as long as these hold up it's okay in my book. We'll see though
@DO RC i was toying with the idea of buying a maxx but after seeing this do you think they will bring a 6s maxx? but the sledge is where i think im at atm. great breakdown as always so in depth👍🏻
It's entirely possible. All they would really need to do is put wider arms on this and a monster truck body though I suspect a truggy is more likely
@@DoRC truggys are more me 👍🏻 i really wish they would announce things abit earlier. it seems like you hear about it then a week later its here. or maybe im just not looking in the right places👍🏻
Not a fan of Traxxas anymore due to so many parts on my E-Revo 2.0 breaking and I really don't think this new truck is worth the $700 asking price
I wouldn't judge modern Traxxas by the E-Revo 2.0. that was a fairly mild redesign of a very old platform and even that was many years ago. The modern Traxxas stuff is miles ahead in both durability and ease of repair
@@DoRC Your absolutely correct, that experience has just turned me away from that brand
not worth the price right now. arrma Mojave 6s. under $650 and 4s at $499. both of these rigs look way better than a clipless slash body...
Yeah they're definitely is some stiff competition
Fun vid! I don't think it's worth the price. I'd probably just get the 4S Mojave instead.
It's hard to argue with the 4S Mojave. It's a lot of value for the money.
Everyone is upset abt the price and while I get it…. I’ve been searching for a truck just like this lol. And I don’t have a maxx already so I’m not just buying a clone of a car I already have. I’m not sure what I’m gonna get yet but this is a really really cool looking truck
Well to be fair I don't think I've seen a single vehicle come out in the last several years that didn't result in a fair amount of price complaining. People always want things to be cheap especially when it's something you can't really justify by any basic life need I would like this to be cheaper but 700 is pretty much exactly where I expected it to be.
@@DoRCmy only example is the new V 2.5 4s Outcast and Kraton. Arrma made them better and lowered the price $20. I'm still shocked by that and I'm a definite Arrma fan.
@@boduke9428 yeah that was a big surprise. The V2.5 armas or some of the best deals in the hobby right now.
Didnt expect inflation in the metaverse yall live in? Same people pay their car mechanic $700 labor to install a $75 car part. Or Glady pay $1500 for an iPhone manufactured in china worth half the price of materials and labor 😂
No the inflation is expected but the price of the max that is based off of has not gone up so something with similar parts in it probably costs Traxxas a similar amount to make.
@fullthrottlerc661 I live in the “metaverse” where prices have fallen from the global supply chain issues of the previous few years.
Vehicles that were released during that time frame have come down. Fireteam released $750 now $650. Sledge released $800 now $700. Kraton 4s v2 released $470 now upgraded for $450.
Some legacy RC’s that went up during that time have also come down. Arrma’s 3s line went up to $370 and now down to $330.
$700 for a Maxx is high for any time period, especially now.
200$ more than Mojave 4s
It is but it's also quite a bit bigger.
@@DoRC both trucks scratch the same itch. I can have 4s arrma a and a mt10 for less money
@billzkustomz maybe though I've had both the 6s Mojave and the 4S Mojave and I consider them to be fairly different vehicles even though they are quite similar in how they look and would seem to behave on paper
Most in depth coverage with least amount of resources 👍
I'd rather have a sledge at that price
Great video! I ordered mine already and cant wait to try it!
Awesome let me know how it goes. Did they let you know when it was going to be available?
The price point is too high!
After seeing how many parts are carryovers I'm tending to agree with you.
The real question is when is the X-Maxx Slash coming?
Definite possibility. Since they already have the XRT it wouldn't really take much to make it a short course truck.
I would buy in at $500. I figured the price was going to be $700 and when a guy starts thinking about everything out there @ 700$ or less there is a ton of options. Slash's have never been extreme bashers & they aren't speed machines either. Seems like an expensive niche truck to me. Sure is a beast of a truck though.
I think this thing will be pretty extreme in durability though like you said the actual usability is somewhat limited by its form factor
I think if they had priced at the same as the Mojave 6s that would have been good but you have to pay that Traxxas tax.
@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wj dang is the ultimate still 550$ ? RC sure got expensive post pandemic. I'm interested to see what happens if & when the RC buzz slows down. When people have have a budget that allows
For $1500 Xmaxx the sky's the limit I guess.
If I buy this I would get it because of the longer chassis as some of those new parts will be replaced once it breaks with stronger materials.
Yeah fortunately most of the parts that are going to be commonly broken on this are also parts that are going to be fairly easy to upgrade with currently available bits.
It’s pretty expensive, but the price of everything else is going up. Idk why anyone would think a toy car would be an exception to the rule 🤷🏻♂️
That's true but if they can make the max for the same price they are now that means the parts that they're using can't be that much more expensive. The only things that are actual upgrades are the slightly larger chassis the slightly larger body and the 6s power system which altogether probably cost them an extra $10 to make.
And belted tires
@@patricktorgerson9651 ah yes. Okay $12 :-)
@@DoRC yeah, make no mistake I’m not paying for this thing lol I think even a 4s Mojave is a better truck especially for the money. I’ll probably be getting one of the sliders off eBay when available and put some decent electronics in it from the start
It’s got to compare to the Mojave and I think that is an incredible machine so, it’s got a lot to live up to
Agreed. It's only a little bit bigger than the 4S Mojave and a lot more expensive so it's got to be pretty good. We shall see.
@@DoRC I was actually thinking of the exb Mojave as I have one! I haven’t experienced the 4s version but what I’ve seen rcdude81 do with it the Traxxas has work to do .
No it's not. Rc trucks n cars are getting way over priced for us common regular people
They definitely are expensive.
700.00 is way overpriced. The Mojave 4s is a much better buy. Also I believe the udi is the same price and is bigger in size. 50 bucks more for a better truck.
The Mojave definitely is a compelling competition but I'm not sure the UDR really is in the same category. They look kind of similar externally but the UDR is a solid axle scale driving truck that really isn't designed for serious bashing.
@@DoRC I guess it boils down to what the customer is looking for. There's a truck for all tastes.
@rc-hunters6831 agreed. If there's one thing I've learned in this hobby is that everybody does it differently and the opinions or as varied if not more varied than the cars themselves :-)
For that price, even the Sledge is better
You certainly get more metal for the money!
I feel like traxxas is overwhelmingly priced. It's the same story with them. They do put out some quality and some nice rigs. But in my opinion there are overpriced! Traxxas trucks are 90% plastic, and they want what!? There CRAZY But people pay it, so they'll continue.
Overwhelmingly priced :-) I like that. I might have to start using that.
Not worth the price... but 1/7 scale maxx here I come!
Check out my latest video on it.
Definitely not worth the price point, but I still like Traxxas in general there Rustler 4x4 is amazing!!!!!
It is a lot of money but everything seems to be getting more expensive these days.
@@DoRC FR btw I recently got a Granite Grom got any upgrade ides?
@@Rcdude2007 I've got a bunch of upgrade videos. I'd recommend going brushless as well as getting the steel CVDs and upgraded differentials.
@@DoRC perfect what brushless system may be a mini castle?
@@Rcdude2007 Castle Copperhead 10 does 4S.
Definitely not worth the price. Already got a Mojave not a fan of Traxxas and their BS
Yeah if you already have a Mojave this would be a tough sell.
Entre le sledge le maxx et maxslash i prefere have the two's sledge and maxx 😂
Good cars!
This car is just a massive money grab. Parts from their 4s line but now at 6s. The markeup is insane
Plastic injection molds are expensive but yeah it's a pretty big price increase.
They can send them without esc's pure junk
Yeah people seem to not like ESC for sure.
I love how so many people are up in arms about the price! 😂 Even DoRC and his obvious sarcasm about whether the cost is reasonable! Fuck yeah, it is! This is a new design, packed with some great features and like any other release, some compromises! Its main competitor, the Mojave 6s is only $70 cheaper (and comparing it against any other kit that is not an SCT, is pointless). So, the question is, does this truck have better performance and handling than the Mojave 6s? Because, IF it does, $70 is one hell of a deal! 👍
Given that the sits right between the 4S and 6s Mojave I think that it's fair to compare them to both. It's only a little bit bigger than the 4S and the 4S is far cheaper and arguably looks better. Will this be a better truck than both of those? I guess we'll have to see.
Easily the worst car Traxxas has made along with the hoss 700 dollars is absolutely horrid. Plastic driveshafts non modular chassis and shock towers. Even the sledge which I think is bad value is atleast better than this I thought it couldn’t get worse… traxxas never fails to embarrass themselves
The drive shafts are steel reinforced which will help a lot. The chassis is modular and the shock towers are also separate pieces.
I think this shouldnt be priced past $550 . The electronics are doo doo and no one should have to upgrade to aluminum driveshafts .
I would expect it to be priced a little bit higher than the max just because it has 6s electronics but 700 does feel a little excessive given what's in it
@@DoRC I agree with you 100% . They price their stuff so bad that it’s gonna be a never ending cycle cause of older overpriced releases .
Typical Traxxas over priced plastic shafts on a 6s no good👎
@@cannibal666 it's sad that they got ultimate versions of their vehicles that should be standard out of the box . The arrma exb line should make them do better
Quit buying cheap plastic and build a race kit. Worth every penny
Race kids are good but a lot of people don't want to go through the process.
your real vehicle for 20+ grand has garbage plastic in it. maybe u should build your own real car from titanium and carbon fiber…… 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
Rebuild my totaled Mojave or buy the max slash....
That's a tough one. I think that the Mojave is a better vehicle but getting a new car is always awesome.
Wayyyyyy too much plastic for 700 bucks!
I don't really mind plastic as long as the truck is tough and fun. We'll see I should have mine soon!
NO.! 😉
Don't like it?
Of course it’s not! Nothing is worth it now
But if nothing's worth it then maybe everything's worth it :-)
Not worth it, its a less then 600 rc. I like to c u trow an 8s system.
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70$ More than a Mojave 6s
That is a tough sell.
I tried justifying it to myself using the belted tires but I immediately realized I've never had an issue with my Mojave tires and wished they were belted or considered replacing them with belted before they're worn out. Then I felt like I was buying into the hype and be paying for shiny, flashy things I really don't need. I have a. 4s Mojave and 6s EXB already. Unless this does something that I can't make one of them do for less than $700 I won't be buying one. If it was a 8s XMaxx Slash however I'd have already ordered. First company to build a large scale sct 8s or more basher gets my money. I love my SBR 2.0 but it doesn't love to bash. It identifies as a big UDR.
I called it a year ago, traxxas is going to crap
Personally I don't have a problem with multiple vehicles being made on the same platform but overall I think this one's a bit of a miss.
Nothing new ✌
Well there's a bunch of new stuff and I bet this will handle pretty differently from the max but we'll just have to wait and see
Not worth the price traxxas is a joke
Traxxas has been a joke ever since they sued arrma about cantilever suspension just shows how scared they are about competition. I burned all my Traxxas cars and haven't bought a single Traxxas thing since
Definitely charge way to much for there model s is there other brand s that do gr8 truck like x maxx tho
@@Rcdude2007 But, compare cost for what you get and arrma comes out head and shoulders not to mention Tekno , associated , redcat and a plethora of chinese knock offs like WOV racing and many others some of which you could buy 2 and some 3 for the price of Traxxas not to mention other companies actually honor warranties.
Love the haters, absolutely clueless! This truck is $70 more expensive than the Mojave 6s, the only comparison that matters! Considering this is a much newer design and has the potential to outperform the Mojave, thats a great deal! Of course, performance and handling is yet to be seen?
@@jerryvolpini7987 i agree Traxxas quality is very good and they have helped me several times over the phone before. Arrma does not even have a phone number!!!!
What a rip off of an RC
Maybe. If it's fun and tough it could be a reasonable deal.