Traxxas XMaxx First Run 6S vs 8S Lipo Batteries
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Its funny how you cant really see the size of the thing until you actually own one! Its massive!
Exactly!! Just picked up one today! It is MASSIVE!!
@@jondoe6618 happy bashing my man!
@@puyolramirez4477 Thanks man!! Got to prep the body and find some good batteries and then it is game on!! Not that I will drive it like talbot. I am anxious to drive it though.Any battery tips??
That's what she said...
can totally confirm.. haha i sent my mother a pic telling her i got a big rc car and she said it was a cute thing. i know im gonna laugh when she will see it live for the first time because she will not belive its the same on in the picture.
Both my xmaxx has only run 8s since they where new and only rear hub bearings have failed but I had a blast every time I run both of them 💯💯💯
That was awesome. Cant wait until Saturday got my slash converted to the lcg chassis with rpm arms front and rear arms. Can't wait to drive it.
Awesome Vid!! loved the first run of the XMAXX. It's a great RC. 👍👊😎
Dude the colors in the frame at @2:51 are majestic. Truly worthy of an art gallery.
You brought it out finally huge rig but upgrades a must as usual✌🏽👊🏾
Thanks for the video! My buddy who has an 8S Maxx has bashed it hard for quite some time. He also had the 6S Maxx but got rid of it. The Maxx can handle 8S easily. The torque difference is significant on 8S.
Thanks for your opinion. Love to have one. Currently running a souped up slash on 3s. Can't afford 4s batteries AND differant charger. Just want to bash,will go with 6s. Thanks again
Beautiful home and neighborhood my guy! Well done
i love my green xmaxx..best thing i ever brought imo..
love ya vids bro
Just What I wanted to know. I'm going to be running it in the grass and snow, I too feel 6s is fast enough so we don't kill it.
Hey MSM! I hadn't ran a bigger RC then my Traxxas UDR, but I bought a RC collection and there was a Redcat Rampage Chimera Sandrail EP Pro in the collection a 1/5 scale electric had no idea the size when they say "Coke Can" motor they're not kidding! So in bought some batteries for it 2 3S lipos and like you say it just glides over the ground so fun! I picked up a XMaxx that a guy went through and changed all the shocks and wheels and tires dust cover on it and 2 4S batteries of brand 9000s 100c and a bunch of extra body and parts and a full set of paddle wheels and tires and never even driven or powered up! I'm liking the 1/5 platform the truck is so Awesome and got a great deal on it all too!😯😉👍👋👋👋✔️💯
Sometimes when you up in size, you have to use your neighbors yards.
Kind of rood in people's yard I'd be saing get out of my yard dude
Lol i run threw all my neighbors yards and no one ever says anything
If you ran in my yard without asking your x maxx would be full of buck shot
Great video. I run mine with Traxxas 4s 6700mAh on 75 to 80 % using the Traxxas Link App. Perfect setup for me.
Whawhawhat? Im interested in that you can kinda control the maximum power through an app? I thought only Arrma got that!
Kevin Talbot would tell you to run 8s first drive
Yeah😆
Lol Imma suber to kev when kev had 1k subs
Nice I watch Kevin talbot too
Kevin Talbot is an idiot.
You’re just a hater😒
1000 like! Well deserved! I get my Xmaxx Thursday!!!!!!
Didn’t buy this truck for speed. There’s other for that purpose! Great video
Got to run 8s for that Awesome wheelie power. It can handle it.
Very cool! Bought the 8s xmaxx couple months ago went thru it loc tighted the pinion gear checked screws all over and tightened the wheel hex's, and been running the traxxas 4s 6700 batteries no problems, except a shock cap broke on the rear, where the screw goes thru, ya weird! I think it was a casting flaw
Looks very stable!
that thing is huge! nice romp down the stairs!
Cool run! 8s for sure!
Thanks for the great video this is exactly what I was looking for a have a bunch of the 3s batteries and I thought I had to buy different ones to run it
Sold! I'm off to order ome :) dig your style. Thanks
Man that green l👀ks AMAZING in the sun ☀️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Try upgrading the gearing. I did and use the 6700 series batteries and yea it flies. I can flip it anytime going that fast. I had 2 install a wheelly bar to prevent it from flipping. Have yet to test speed. Love my xmaxx. Also have Maxx junior. Love that 2. Great Chanel.
Look forward to your videos!
Im about to go do the same right now..but im rollen a nitro slash 2wd..good vid mark...
Actually nicked mine up yesterday and ya you said it it's a beast. Like you I am just running it on 6s for now and still fun. Just have to save up the next $400 for the dual 4s lipo and dual charger combo for once in awhile faster field runs. This is my trophy lol. Started last year with the rustler 4x4 and upgraded everything, then 2 slash, a Hoss, Notorious 6s, typhon 3sblx and now the big boy. In that order. Time to work on my grandsons COLLECTION now. 👍
Picked not nicked.
Be sure to buy a bearing kit or 2 btw. The wheel bearing don’t like dusty dirt
Oh man I got the traxxas charger and lipos and they are the best user experience I’ve ever had charging batteries, right after charging a phone lol
I ran 2 new Traxxas 5000mah 3s batteries on my X-Maxx with Leopard BL-5 ESC and they puffed first run... Will only run that truck on 8s from now on. If you’re concerned about taxing the drivetrain, you can just reduce the throttle endpoint to like 75% or something like that. I’d be more worried about those 3s lipo’s than the truck. When Traxxas converted the X-Maxx from 6s to 8s they redesigned the diffs and everything to handle the increased power output. But I get it, I’m more like you than like other RC guys. I prefer to take care of my things versus “sending them to the moon”.
Love the videos mark
Hey mark really quick question for you . I have a Jato 3.3 , yesterday I got maybe 20 mins of run time . It’s shut off on me nothing new to me . Put it on my bump box to start it . And my fly weel and trains gears are locked up . As in they won’t turn as easy and freely as the did before . It actually takes a bit of force to turn them with my finger . Any idea what might cause this ?? I do all of my body mods and fixes but have never got into the motor of trains gearing .
We use 6700mah all the time and the truck is so tough it rarely breaks.
that is awsome i guess ill do the same thing on my xmaxx run a 6s for my cousin he doesnt do much bashing at all honestly he keeps his stuff clean lol
Awsome, my dream truck❤😀
Ehm, not sure here but it looks like you are running it in training mode.. You can check this in the app. Mine came out of the box in training mode. I run the optional spur gear and it does 50+ on grass, easily.
Have the same impression,
I ran mine on those 6700 4s lipos first an i didnt even try 6s till 3 yrs later when my 4s batteries started going bad. still fun
Is it only bit floaty at high speeds due to the TSM? Also does it just want to wheelie all the time or is it quite manageable? Cheers 🍻 🇦🇺
how are the revo rebuilds doing? get any more work/tuning done on them? xmaxx is in my want list some day! dang trucks are so big lol
Don't worry about 8s. I have owned Traxxas since the Bullet! Yes that old. I have owned a XMaxx for 4 years and only broken 2 parts. Never owned a model as durable. It takes 8 s no prob.
Hey mark. How is the xmaxx now. I am considering going to buy one but the $975 dollar price tag is a little crazy. What are some pros and cons?
What motor upgrade do you recommend to get more power out of the X maxx 8sI would like to go faster and more torque
Wow didnt know you had such nice house!
Listen, I watched you video and 6s is cool but for torque and a smile from ear to ear, 8s and don't look back 👍🏿✌🏿 nothing but 8s in my xMaxx whether it's on road or off road... the power of dirt throwing and ripping up grass and jumps.. can't beat it 8s... definitely a difference
sweet it can run on 2x 3s batterys! i'm sold! its only 10mph faster on 8s then 6s? wow now i won't have to buy 2x 4s batterys and 4s charger for $400. I already have 3s charger and 1x 3s battery. So I'll just need 1 more 3s battery to run the xmaxx. :D plus more 3s battery works out for me because I already have hoss and drag slash that use those battery. win win. thanks mark! you the best!
Yea I got bored pretty quickly with 6s. It’s still fun on 6s but when I tested it on 8s it still didn’t feel intense like 4s to 6s in the ERevo.
6s in erevo feels crazyyy 6s in xmaxx is boring but i dnt wanna break it lol
I think you will only see the TRUE difference with the 8s when you gear it up... more power to work the higher teeth count possibly?
the floating is most likely due to the tyres ballooning up at higher speeds... less surface contact... sure if you changed them to the higher spec ones it may not float?
Any chance you could test these theories :)
Lol. I'm running a hobbywing max5 with a leopard hobby 56110 950kv motor with 30t pinion and 35t spur on 8s. Talk about a beast.
Fellow Tundra owner! Suscribed.
I’ve been waiting for this 👍
Seems so slow!
@@lunchbox3434 actually seems faster in person and when used in its natural off road environment but a gear change fixes it right up! I went 20/50 with mine and it does about 50 which is more than enough for this rig
@@Todd_G_FPV cameras never do justice that is for sure! It is much bigger than my 2wd slash. Im not thinking about the weight to power ratio. My 2wd does 45 on 3s. So twice the size twice the power for the same speeds. I bet on 8s with gearing it would be a wheelie monster.
Hey todd does the 20/50 gearing keep the same acceleration characteristics as stock or is 20/50 just better for speed runs? Does it strip easy i guess I’m asking?
Even know its a higher speed ratio it actually seems to pick up acceleration better to me. I used it for all around driving... Bashing speed runs, jumping was better too because you could actually get the front to come back up im the air unlike the stock gearing
Just picked up the Green one also.
8s lipo is the best, your not guna hurt anything more on 8s than you would on 6s. Got my x maxx a month ago and only run 8s. Its perfect speed and good power to hold a wheelie
Yessssir! 💪🏾💯🚀🔥 Big Boy Toy 😂... Gotta stay in it past the gun, don’t let off before...
Happy Father’s Day tomorrow enjoy that Beautiful Day with your Family
you need the optional gearing to get it to go faster that's why it only does 40 on 8s.
you can also run the 5000. there is no difference in the batteries other than the amount of time that you get out of them.
Yeah the 6700 push a little more amps than the 5000 but the 5000 do work fine but the optional gear blows out super easy!
The 46t is a waste of time and especially don’t drive like the guy filming on/off on/off on/off gota be super smooth. Mine stripped after braking for traffic then turned to chase a car and it stripped
I allways run the Xmaxx on 8s. Much more power, much more fun👌
What vxl and motor you have in there?
I have maxx v2 it has vxl 4s I wan tto know if I can use 6s battery on it
I have the Maxx and Xmaxx. I bought the Maxx thinking it was a mini Xmaxx. I was so wrong. Dont get me wrong- Theyre both great bashers, but the handling is really different. First off, you want the Widemaxx kit if you go for the Maxx. It rolls over really easily, whereas the Xmaxx is planted well unless you're heavy on the throttle or youre doing double snaprolls. Anyway, go with the 6S with the Xmaxx. Its a basher and not geared for high speed runs anyway. 6S is plenty powerful anyway.
Question, will a 100c rating using a non Traxxas battery hurt it? Is a 50c rating good enough?
yeah i run my Xmaxx on 6S too!🍻
Ive never ran mine on anything other than 8s. Its been on 8s from day one and i also put the 46 tooth spur and 23 tooth pinion and got 70 MPH before it floated out and was uncontrollable. I run 8s and the stock pinion with the 46 tooth spur and i find that it likes that best. Cools temps no breakage. I also have all the upgrades from Traxxas for it. The telemetry system and GPS and all the sensors. Getting %50 off all the parts since i work for a Traxxas dealer is nice. Thats the other way i could get all those parts lol
@Chris D'oulmeth the 18/46 works great and keeps thr motor cool enuf on 8s. Ive not tried the 22/46. I would just say keep and eye on temps and if it stays cool the run it. More speed and wheelie power is always better 😆 I couldnt rin the 23/46 but for a couple speed runs because it would get hot.
I still have a first generation 6s Xmaxx, I built up the diffs and Hot Racing slipper set and bunch of other HR stuff and I like the 6s is more then enough, I'm not a big jump kinda guy , trying to jump houses and cars crap. I've been doing RC for over 30years and it's just never been my thing. One of my most fun trucks is my Team Associated MGT with .28 Big block. Honestly a better basher, all around truck then the Xmaxx.
That set of stairs used to be a dirt and rock pile
Nice video Thanks great job liked crawler run at lone star next time go visit my son going to bring my stuff and try it out myself
Like I said l enjoy content thanks 😊
How’s the new Tundra?
awesome video
Need to get the color arm got mine on and they look great
What would you recommend a eb48 2.0 or an et48.3
Xmaxx my next rig, won't waste $ on 3S packs.
I think i made my mind in what to buy today. XMAXX OR MAXX?! the only issue is the cost but i may be able to convince myself lol
Total amount of run time fun is how much?
8 s all the way baby!
I've noticed that the Hoss and the Xmaxx drive alot alike and it's the rustler 4x4 vxl and maxx that drive alike. Yet noone seems to compare that. Have you noticed that Mark?
Thats funny the exact same thing happened to me with my arrma notorious in my basement wanted to brake but it reversed and slammed into my shin hurt like hell lolll
I got the 6s x-maxx for the bigger motor because I was going to run it on 6s anyway I would recommend the 6s motor😀
Brilliant but wish you jadnt put music over i cant hear the gearing and rpms
What was the run time on full charge on these batteries?
Didn’t the 6s version have a higher “KV” Motor, some people run the 6s motor on 8s with an 8s ESC for more top end speed. Cool video
You’re my favourite TH-camr do you think that the erevo 2.0 is better than a arrma outcast I want something that’s durable also
That is some really choppy throttle control you've got there...
Seems like 8S isn't overkill after all.
The batteries are no where NEAR full charge, when shipped; they're about 20%.
Do u have to run the x MAXX on Lipo traxxas batteries only
I finally bought the XMaxx. Can't wait for it to get here! If I run this monster on 8S (2 - 4S) outdoors is it possible to run one 4S battery for indoors or crawling?
Have you tried it with one battery? I’m buying one next month and would like to know too.
@Mark Santa Maria I’m confused: Traxxas told you that the 5000mah 4s batteries would puff, but that the 5000mah 3s batteries would be ok??
I curious of this to. I have 2 5000mah 4s and haven't had any problems
@@jonathan78tundra Yeah that didn’t seem logical to me, but who knows?
@@JPTulo The 5000 mah 3s packs are about equal to the 6700 mah 4s packs in discharge rate. The 5000 4s packs will puff because they will be under too much stress because they will be discharged too quickly. The 5000 3s packs will discharge at about the same rate as the 6700 4s.
@@jonathan78tundra If you run hard, they will puff. The 5000 3s and the 6700 4s won't.
Hmmm 🤨 🤔. Clear as mud. Doesn’t seem very logical to me. Those packs were designed for the X-Maxx. There was literally no other vehicle in Traxxas’ lineup that could use them when they were released.
Hey Mark while you're at it, take that Coyote out as well.
I see 2 new trucks in one shot
The xmaxx is hands down my favorite truck ive ever owned! If u need some tips on what to upgrade to make it "bullet proof" let me know! Bash on man!!!
Does the 20/50 gearing handle on/off bashing or just good for straight runs kinda driving?
I find it good for both as long as its not super hot outside. Just watch temps when running offroad
I run 18 46 and its awesome
@@qthetruth932 definitely a different animal on that gearing!
Traxxas rc car is awesome bro👍
Kevin talbot would just thrash it standard . Great vid 😎👍🏻🇬🇧
✌🏻😎🏴thanks for the information mark but how does the lower mah batteries puff out & the higher ones don’t? They are the same voltage & stuff aren’t they? Seems strange to me & a little confusing.
5000mah with 25C discharge can only handle 125A (5000x25÷1000). The 6700mah can handle 167.5A. Voltage is not a consideration. So if you want even more speed get areputable 5000mah 70C 4S packs. Even if you really cant get 70C out of it you can definately get more than half that wou which will be good for 175A with less weight than the Traxxas 6700 25C. You have to pay attention tho. The higher the capacity, the more it weighs. Also, the higher the output C rating, the heavier the cell. If you see a really high C on a light battery, the C rating is a lie.
@@metoo3918 Thanks for the information dude 🙏🏻.
I ran mine on 6s once. Way too slow. I run 8s every time until batteries are flat without any problems. 12ths old now and the servos finally starting to play up. Mind you I don’t bash it like kevin he’s got plenty of money
I peeled the Tire's of the wheel's on mine on 8's..... Pinion Gear came off on 6's... And I'm running mine on the Traxxas 4's 5000's LPO's? I get about 45 min's of run time?? I would Love to have those Big 6700 LPO's... $$$$
Good luck breaking it!
I recently bought one and bought the traxxas 6700 4s batteries to go with. Maybe the tyres are best for grass as I got almost 48 miles an hour stock out of the box on flat ground with the front end lofting in the air all the way! Grass about 2 inch tall and 77km/h here in oz but either way man it’s got some zip. It does have the latest programming from traxxas if that matters..
What hobby shop did u get it from I’m also from Australia I’m considering one but not to sure if it’s worth the roughly $1850au going from my rustler 4x4 vxl how is it holding and from what date is the newer programming from?.
@@ar12. wireless 1 I got it from, clocked 89km/h 2 days ago on a longer stretch without changing anything. Not sure about the update but it doesn’t have an off button on the vxl, got to unplug the battery. The vehicle updated when I got the link module for it maybe 3 weeks ago. Again I’m not sure if that had anything to do with it but can clearly see it’s faster then what I’ve watched on some of these speed runs.
@@jamiepotts2066 surely your using the speed gear 89 is very fast bloody oath I’m still not sure what did u upgrade form and how does it go on road, aswell as bashing I’m still on the fence struggling if the arrma kraton 8s is good for 350 less or a 1/8th bashers is better.
@@ar12. completely stock out of the box, 2 brand new traxxas 6700 batteries and on its 3rd run on a longer stretch on grass 89 k’s. opened it up after 2nd run to make sure the gears are tight and they are completely stock. Have not used the speed gear.
I also bought the v2 maxx about a month before the Xmaxx and got 88km/h from it tops so far so visually I’m seeing an equal in speed. Keep in mind the maxx has smaller wheels in the grass so might get more from it. Both trucks completely stock, completely brand new with brand new traxxas 6700 batteries. When I put the link module in both of these trucks which I bought straight up to go in, it came up downloading vehicle to latest traxxas version.
Either way these things pump with a hair trigger and I’m blown away with what they can do.
Just wondering y’all’s thoughts, I’m between maxx or Xmas, they both seem awesome, but I’m having trouble deciding. What is better?
I bought the Maxx a couple weeks ago and love it. I was so impressed with it I'm sold on getting the Xmaxx too, since they are very similar, just different sizes obviously.
And price but if money is not an issue I would say go for the Xmaxx but then you will still be thinking about the maxx so what I did was get the maxx first then the Xmaxx couldn’t get them at the same time too much money but driving the Xmaxx you feel like driving a huge lifted diesel truck is just huge and the power is awesome also I’ve been doing 20/50 gears great for bashing and some speed runs
If you can find a 6S motor for the XMaxx, it'll give you way more speed on 8S.
Jeez finally
😂 heard your boy say, “it’s so big”. Yeah, most true RC Grade aren’t your Walmart toy and can be dangerous nitro and electric. Supervision and/ or open areas are good precautions with kids.
I’m buying a brand new Xmaxx in a day or so. I guess whenever I get a chance to
get to the local hobby store. $899.99 doesn’t seem bad at all! And I’m gonna run 6S too, gonna use this as an only RC to play with my kids with, and have something to do in the yard. I am very familiar with Nitro, and brushless RC’s and usually high cell count lipo always finds the weakest link! Your pushing your luck on 8S with ripping tires, and breaking something. But maybe not! I have been out of the RC world for a couple years now. Maybe the Xmaxx is a good truck? I dunno. I guess we’ll have to find out! But I think 6S will be 100% reliable long term on a Xmaxx 8S model.
nice and fun
I just can't decide on getting the green or the orange one 🤷