I was going to go to the mountain with the Xmaxx, but it rained. So instead I answered a question I get pretty often and talk about why i have so many Traxxas RC's.
I think RC manufacturers are exactly the same as automotive manufacturers. Every company has its positives and negatives. The key point to RC is to get out there and have fun. You're driving the one you chose for your happiness! Great vid!
Same here. People keep talking about Arrma. But what good is it to have an RC if i cannot get spare parts for it. Not sure why Arrma's spare part supply is so poor in EU :/ Having to wait 2-3 weeks to get spare parts is unacceptable. And personally i do not wanna have to buy a ton of parts in advance, that i may or may not need.
Good on ya for opening up. My philosophy is, any RC is better than no RC. Keep doing what you do, how you do it and to heck with what anyone else thinks. Whatever puts that smile on your face is what it is.👍👍
My list: 1. aftermarket support for upgrades. 2. parts availability 3. Durable and cheap to maintain after upgrades. 4. Models remain virtually the same for many years, meaning aftermarket support and parts availability continues for many years.
bassman686 10 or more year old Traxxas, no problem. I suspect Arrma maybe a problem in time. Lucky for us they use same parts over and over! I have no idea why HH does not keep successful products around.
Great video thanks for sharing. Just brought a Axial Capra, wow what a crawler, it does everything, just a little better. Now saving for my first traxxas. Maybe an X Maxx...
You hit the nail right on the head with this video. I'm the exact same way. A lot more people should be this way and the RC world would be much more fun. Thanks for the video.
To answer your question about the kraton, I have both. I had the erevo before I had the kraton. It was my favorite truck of all time and nothing could beat it. But then I got the kraton, and in my opinion it is the more fun truck. It’s much more stable, and balanced, and glued to the ground. In air stability and control is amazing. I don’t even touch my revo anymore. The kraton is just a more fun truck to me now than the revo
Alex Musante the 6s? My 6s Typhon seems very heavy compared to traxxas. My 4s Outcast seems about the same as a traxxas. I assumed the cassis being aluminum is why Arrma is heavy. I like both brands, I see the upside of Arrma and love the stability and quality of Traxxas. Not keen on the TRX4 pricing on upgrades from Traxxas, not keen on them killing the Nero.
Same here, I get really antsy when I break either my Rustler or my E-Revo and can't get that tiny little spare part that's missing. With Traxxas, even when I'm in our summer house, I'll find spare parts in my local hobby store.
I’ve been through a few brands and keep going back to Traxxas, maybe because when I was younger that’s what I wanted but could not afford to buy. Not all Traxxas models are the best in their particular field but I like them, and that’s what it is about really.
I agree. Traxxas parts availability (OEM and aftermarket) and customer service is why I have eight Traxxas vehicles right now. You forgot to mention innovation - the first 100 mph RTR, bluetooth, telemetry, self-righting, adjustable differentials in the TRX-4, all of the different models to choose from etc.
Great vid Tom!(It is Tom, right?) I have a lot of complaints about Traxxas. Their message board used to be GREAT! It was an invaluable tool that could help you figure anything out about whatever TRX chassis you needed info on. For whatever reason, Traxxas decided that they didn't want a high volume message board and I think they considered shutting it down at one point. The mods don't let you mention any manufacturers other than Traxxas, and they will close threads, delete posts, and censor users to a ridiculous degree. I made a post at one point asking how to use a Traxxas product that had been discontinued and a mod told me I wasn't allowed to use that product anymore and closed my thread and wouldn't tell me why. I reposted the thread and they gave me warning points or whatever and threatened to ban me! I've been an upstanding member of that message board since 1998. Also the proprietary nature of the ID battery system and how you're not allowed to use non Traxxas chargers to charge their batteries is extremely frustrating. And it's crazy how when some Traxxas models requiring a special battery first come out, they won't sell just the battery by itself. You have to buy the battery AND charger combo! What if you already have the Traxxas charger that they REQUIRE you to use to charge their batteries? Doesn't matter, you have to buy it again or wait months and months until they decide to sell the battery without the charger. Questionable business tactics at best. And these things are just to name a few, not even the tip of the iceberg. With all that being said, I somehow always end up back at Traxxas' doorstep. Like a junkie needing his fix. It's unfortunate, and I hate to offer positive reinforcement to a business model that I don't agree with anymore(their's used to be GREAT!), but it is what it is. Like you said, we like what we like. It's familiar and aesthetically pleasing. When I first got my revo, I spent like an hour just dropping it from various heights, just listening to the plush sounds the tires and suspension makes as it soaks up the energy. Traxxas is definitely doing something right. I hope for their sake as well as ours, that's it's sustainable and that they can adapt and evolve as times change. Thanks for the great videos man, I always look forward to yours!
I almost bought the E-Revo. I ended up going for the UDR instead. I know the E-Revo is a great Basher and a pretty sweet one at that. I just was turned off by the duel steering servo's and the thought of one going out and taking out the 2nd servo. The UDR I liked because of all the detail. Granted it flips over much easier and doesn't have the control the E Revo does. I do love my Traxxas UDR and its a fun truck! I recently built a trailer and set it up to the UDR. I don't regret not owning the E-Revo and I have no doubt if I did buy it, I would probably have an amazing time with it! I seem to be more of a fan of the TRX4. I didn't get the Bronco, but I think that's a pretty sweet one and in the end, is pretty much just preference!
Why I watch your videos : I enjoy your video, I can understand you unlike many of the British videos, enjoy your how to repair sessions. I have Traxxas as well, as of now I have only two but plan on getting the E Revo soon. Enjoy watching you jumping your RCs.
RMJ1984 I guess it’s all objective but seriously, Arrmas bodies are worlds better than Traxxas bodies. Traxxas bodies are boring and the paint jobs are ugly
@@TheBigToe69 Arrmas use the old slow pinlock-system.... traxxas is way ahead with their locking system. Nothing is nicer than the E-revo 2.0 bodydesign
I'm a truck driver and the availability is great for instance they're 6 hobby stores in Columbus Ohio that carries traxxas parts and Atlanta has 8 stores etc...
Me I have had my traxxas stampede since 2011 and I broke a lot of parts for it but they are super easy to access so make sure when you are buying an rc make sure that you can get part for it. Nice vid👍
Traxxas....excellent parts availability and a good selection of RC models to choose from. Wide range of hop up mod parts available to personalize your RC if that’s your thing. Excellent customer service. Any time I’ve called customer service with a question, someone from Traxxas has been there to help without me being on hold forever or passed around from department to department. Is Traxxas perfect? No. Can they improve in some areas?Absolutely. But in my experience in the RC world, their service and support is better than most and that carries a lot of weight in my book.
I had a very NEGATIVE first experience with RC cars with a 'cheap' Chinese knock-off brand several months ago. I did, however, have just enough running time with the RC to enjoy the 'hobby' as it were. I concluded that despite the high price a true 'hobbyist' level car demands it was the path to take if I was to pursue further. After much researching, I concluded that although 'pricey' the Traxxas brand had the best all-around 'support' of any of the other brands. I now have a Rustler 4X4 VXL and a TRX4-Sport and found my aforementioned "conclusion" 100% correct and I am enjoying both immensely.
I love my Arrma Notorious 6S Blk. I have a new body coming soon, I hope and it’s just for looks and lights fully on it and then more, just for looks of the body. As for my original runs fast and I had never broken anything on mine yet, I flash around and toss and yet still work 100%... I almost bought Traxxas, but the Hobby Shop hated them, he was a jerk... I like my two other shops that am good to work with. I just keep buying to firkin much, but it worth it... I did RC cars back 40 years ago and now it's changed, I still like my old Team Associated cars. Thanks!
New subscriber! Great review and useful. It makes sense for you to want something that can be used and repaired easily. I really wanted an Arrma but a lot of reviewers bend the chassis doing simple things that my Traxxas takes and keeps on rolling. Plus the new controller is well, that spectrum controller 😢
Right on buddy Beauty of the hobby, out having fun, I'm always happier when I get back from a trail run before I left. Love my bronco, so much I got too !! When I got back into the hobby in 2012, was the Traxxas grave digger , and the son of the digger , but don't matter what you got it's the fun that you have yeah, appreciate you sharing I'll be watching for more .
Soooooooo many people are caught up in brand politics these days man, Meanwhile i'm over here enjoying my Kraton v3 and xmaxx side by side lol. I know what you mean about parts too, I recently ordered one of those new CEN Racing HL-150 solid axle monster trucks and the only place to get parts that I know of is through CEN themselves but hopefully that changes in the future. Wish traxxas would make a scale solid axle monster truck honestly.
Although, I don’t own a Traxxas. They seem to be very durable. This is important to me. I don’t want to spend all my time fixing cars and spending a ton of money upgrading. It seems as though you see a lot of repair I gotta with arrma. Or maybe it’s just people are doing more extreme stuff with them. The maxx would be a nice rig to have!
Awesome video. Each time I watch one of your videos I can tell how much you love the Revo. You are slowly convincing me to go and buy one. Do you cover ALL of the modifications you have made to it in other videos?
Haha go get you one. Yeah all the mods are in videos. I tend to either mod my RC's as little as possible or completely change the whole thing to something different. I'll probably just mod the E Revo as it's needed.
I have a 1/16 E Revo and I got a Arrma Granite I paid $40 for cause of missing parts. You are right! I can go and get parts at my local hobby store for the traxxas. Everything so for for the Arrma I’ve had to order online.
I have two Xmaxx's and two stampede's 4x4 vxl and one Erevo 2.0 I'm a truck driver I like the availability of Traxxas! Now Traxxas needs to make the Erevo the size of the Xmaxx 😁
I love the sound of a Mustang,but I still had to go with my Dodge Challenger simply because of the deal I got, Nothing like a Green & Black Scat Pack for only $44,000 to turn you heart into a "Shaker"..
I totally agree on most of what you said bro. The summit RTR is the best looking.. I don't own 1.i own the e-revo 1 & xmaxx +2 emaxx 3908s & 2 TEKNOs 1 mt410 and the et48.3 ... Honestly I found that arrma people have to promote how strong they are.. arrma in my experience have horrible aluminum chassis.. now with the exb with 7075 maybe the kraton chassis finally will hold up.. no brand should break on the 1st run like arrma 6s lineup does in so many videos on TH-cam. I like whatever is the most durable bashing rc's with the cheapest parts.. Traxxas is the way to go for me.. xmaxx will always be king.. buying all m2c parts is cool but it should be an "option" not a necessity for the arrma 6s lineup... Maybe the EXB ROLLER will be better.. I think it's shady that they made it as a roller. They did this to safe money obviously without electronics so I they could cover the cost of some decent aluminum that should of been on the last 4 kratons. I like all brands. This hobby is all about fun and making it your own. Some people act like they own stock in the arrma company those type of fanboys make me laugh.. save all that madness for the track and have fun bashing.. to each their own.. to be clear arrma have some awesome designs but their parts are weak and they FINALLY claim to have fixed that with this exb 7075 aluminium.. 3mm will shall see.. I want to see all rc's get better. They all break. That's the truth. Their is no best RC out there. It doesn't exist. Get what makes you smile and enjoy the hobby.
A lot of what you said is reasoning as to why I own more Traxxas than other brands. Parts, looks, easy to work on, easy to drive. The list goes on. Doesn't mean I wouldn't buy another brand as I've got a ProBoat for example. I think a lot has also got to do with fanbase. I've got no problems with Axial, Losi (wanted to get the Rock Rey for my brother), Team associated, HPI, etc etc. but Arrmas extremists fan base are annoying to be honest. Kinda like those people who knock on your door at 7AM and say "have you found Jesus". I don't want to be part of that, not at all. I just want to have fun with RC and watch videos and read comments. The problem I have is "Arrma is the best, they never break, Traxxas sucks" when they base their ideal on hearsay about the whole lawsuit B's you read about in the comments. No one except people involved in the lawsuit even know the whole story, but think they do. If they kept their heads out of their asses and accepted all brands, I wouldn't have a problem with Arrma at all. While on topic, I watched this video once where it was a Arrma Kraton vs E-REVO, the first thing was "which flips better". They hit the halfpipe half throttle and did a flip with the Kraton landing perfect, then they did the E-Revo and launched it nearly full throttle and hitting a tree and it came down on it's head. It's like "no phucking crap it's gonna lose if you drive it in a tree" I stopped watching immediately, and made a comment about how B's their comparison was and moved on. Those are they types of things that make me avoid a brand sometimes. I'm out there to have fun, not argue about who's RC is better. Anyways, good video.
I have the Revo, have an Outcast, both have they're individual merits. Like you after working out the bugs, my revo doesn't break. It is a blast on doing doughnuts, power sliding, and jumping. The Outcast is a nice flipper. But sloppy steering compared to the Revo. Also really noisy, the Revo's drivetrain also makes the Arrma's look like a toy.
Agree, when I see the arrma drivetrain it looks weak. My Tamiya 1/10s have same thickness driveshafts and cups which is why I went for Erevo and the chassis doesn't keep bending
Traxxas is great.....................................at suing everyone and overcharging for everything! LOL. I do love my TRX4 Sport and Slash though! Equally love my Arrma Kraton and Outcast!
I have all kinds of RC, I’ve got Traxxas, Arrma, Tekno and Axial. I am not loyal because of a brand name. But I do like Traxxas I think they put out a good quality RC especially their higher end ones, and they support them well. It’s easy to find parts in hobby shops, on eBay etc. And being 🇨🇦 that matters because it’s hard to source stuff or expensive from the USA sometimes. And as you mentioned wait times. I’ve been waiting 3 weeks now for steering linkage from the USA for my Notorious. I like Tekno because they are durable yes, but probally more then that I like how smooth they drive and jump it’s quite amazing! That bug was pretty funny in the garage haha thought you were gonna loose it for a second there I might have haha
the similarity is parts is not for customer familiarity. It's called parts amortization. The longer they can you use that same part the more money they will make off of it.
It's what works for YOU. I chose to go with the 6s Arrma line because of the recommendations from the LHS honestly. I'm happy with Arrma. I wouldn't think less of you if you go with Traxxas though. Hehe.
I feel you.. RC to me is a fun hobby that merges my adulthood with my childhood so I feel the same. I like my basher to look like a basher and a cruiser car to look sharp.
I chose the XMaxx as my first RC because it seems to be the toughest thing out there. I feel like Traxxas is the old Apple of the RC world. Lots of innovation, aesthetics, and proprietary hardware at a premium price.
Haha geeat vid! My first 4 cars were all 88-93 Stangs what year were yours. Figures your first RC was one. So true about the Camero! When speaking of multiple Traxxas cars we calll them Traxxi lol!
I like that SMT10 I might have to look into one I want to build something similar to yours. How do you fit large tires like that on the smt10 what size are the hexes? Also I’m really thinking to buy a Erevo 2.0 black edition. My shop has it on a great deal and it looks pretty cool
I went to the hobby shop to buy and try kotren Arma 4s and it was cheaper than Traxxas MAXX but when I start thinking 🤔 about the parts I said no let me put $200 more and get MAXX is better and easy to find a parts for it lol 😂 and I got the MAXX and I’m so happy with it plus I’m using only Traxxas Batteries safer and last longer than others
Love my traxxas there incredibly durable and parts availability is huge to me armma is hard to beat the kraton is sick iv had many outcast kraton u name it but I always come back to traxxas nobody has the technology as traxxas hay they started the mt game with they tmaxx and still own the game with xmaxx arrma build a xmaxx eater and we will talk till them your 2nd rate
People talk about parts availability for Arrma... I've literally never had one issue getting any part period, okay maybe for the 4s or 3s card when they're brand new? Lol they're new and popular give it time to get stocked up enough to not have a shortage, and I agree all brands break no matter what BUT dollar for dollar bang for the buck out of the box that's where Arrma wins..and of course traxxas has millions of parts they've been around for 50yrs... I respect your choice though Arrma isnt for everyone, I started with traxxas and that's why I don't run them anymore cause I bash to hard to be fixing a Rc at every single bash so I've moved on
Whos the idiot who thinks he can lunch an arrma car without any upgrades? Its proved once modified the arrma 6s lane are one of toughest rigs out there its a fact. Never saw a e revo lunched to the moon i recently saw a rustler 4x4 it landed on all 4 but exploded like a bomb on the landing😂. Every rc has their weaknesses your are a fool if you think becaus eit says "tough" that you can abuse the crap out of the truck out of the box
Hello, I watch your videos for all my Traxxas needs. I’m fairly new to the hobby. My question is do you cover the air holes on wheels and drill 3mm holes in the wheel for water drainage? I have 1 wheel with water and I know a wobbly wheel will give you heck later on. I hear people in forums with all kinds of varying degrees. Thank you and keep up the killer videos!
I dont run my RC's in water so I dont cover the holes. I have tried drilling holes in the wheels and that just seems to lead to me blowing the wheels apart if I ever hit high speeds with them. I find it easier to have a set of tires just for running in the water.
I won’t be running in water either. I bought the e-revo used from eBay. One tire came to me with water in it. I need a new set of tires anyway but I was just seeing what the “standard” is. My standard is to stay the heck out of the wet stuff!
Lol I usually skip through vids and actually had to hear this one out!!! Glad I did. Bc axial is my top favorite. They are built amazing , strong , very detailed, and just flat out fun to run. Now my second favorite is traxxas they build some of the most solid looking plastics that seem to really hold up. Their parts are everywhere. I’ve liked traxxas for sometime. But man does their customer support suck ass!! Traxxas thinks their shit don’t stink. Horizon is super easy to deal with, a phone call and part is on its way. Traxxas, send it in. We will determine the issue. Aside of all that. I’m debating between a summit 1/10 heard they are some crawling fun torque beast. E Revo 2.0 man it’s expensive. But I like it too. Anyhow thanks for the vids.
Thanks! I've had nothing but amazing support from Traxxas. They just replaced my E Revo's Motor and ESC for free. only took about a week and a half to get it back.. They sent the parts for the Maxx in like 4 days.
I have both Traxxas and Arrma vehicles and they're both awesome in their own ways. Neither one is really better than the other but I will say I've had better luck with my 1/10th scale Arrmas holding up to 3s power better than my Traxxas. I highly recommend trying out one of their 3s or 4s BLX platforms. They're very good.
That mustang in the back looks like it's in great condition. Is it a 70? I'm mostly a GM guy. I've been wanting a older mustang just to get one under my belt.
I think RC manufacturers are exactly the same as automotive manufacturers. Every company has its positives and negatives. The key point to RC is to get out there and have fun. You're driving the one you chose for your happiness! Great vid!
Main reason I chose Traxxas is parts availability as well! E Revo is my fave as well
Same here. People keep talking about Arrma. But what good is it to have an RC if i cannot get spare parts for it. Not sure why Arrma's spare part supply is so poor in EU :/ Having to wait 2-3 weeks to get spare parts is unacceptable. And personally i do not wanna have to buy a ton of parts in advance, that i may or may not need.
This is the main reason I like Traxxas too!!! I also like all the vids they make, it's cool to see the RC's in action!
I get Arrma parts at my hobby shop just like my traxxas
@@RMJ1984 I agree
Mine too it is my favourite
Good on ya for opening up. My philosophy is, any RC is better than no RC. Keep doing what you do, how you do it and to heck with what anyone else thinks. Whatever puts that smile on your face is what it is.👍👍
Traxxas also have the "Best" new rc smell! That rubber mmmm..
I think Arrma does lol
Traxxas smell worth overpriced
It smells really good but you can get cancer sooo...
Oh rip
@@EXTREMERC416 Arrma smells discustingly cheap built.
My list: 1. aftermarket support for upgrades. 2. parts availability 3. Durable and cheap to maintain after upgrades. 4. Models remain virtually the same for many years, meaning aftermarket support and parts availability continues for many years.
korelinlakes great quality control - super documentation.
bassman686 micro-t, now useless.
bassman686 Horizon Hobby does that with airplanes and helicopters, maddening.
bassman686 10 or more year old Traxxas, no problem.
I suspect Arrma maybe a problem in time. Lucky for us they use same parts over and over! I have no idea why HH does not keep successful products around.
@@tonyromano6220 Ha Ha! Yeah, they need to bring the micro-T back! That was a fun indoor ripper after a few mods.
Great video thanks for sharing. Just brought a Axial Capra, wow what a crawler, it does everything, just a little better. Now saving for my first traxxas. Maybe an X Maxx...
You hit the nail right on the head with this video. I'm the exact same way. A lot more people should be this way and the RC world would be much more fun. Thanks for the video.
The first time I saw the E Revo I fell in love with it. I had one a week later and to me it's the best rc out. I'm going after the X max next.
To answer your question about the kraton, I have both. I had the erevo before I had the kraton. It was my favorite truck of all time and nothing could beat it. But then I got the kraton, and in my opinion it is the more fun truck. It’s much more stable, and balanced, and glued to the ground. In air stability and control is amazing. I don’t even touch my revo anymore. The kraton is just a more fun truck to me now than the revo
Alex Musante the weight makes for a better brasher IMO.
Tony Romano the kraton is a decent bit lighter than the revo
Alex Musante the 6s?
My 6s Typhon seems very heavy compared to traxxas.
My 4s Outcast seems about the same as a traxxas.
I assumed the cassis being aluminum is why Arrma is heavy.
I like both brands, I see the upside of Arrma and love the stability and quality of Traxxas. Not keen on the TRX4 pricing on upgrades from Traxxas, not keen on them killing the Nero.
Alex Musante they do feel “right”
@@AMM0394 That's the point of the revo... To have insane amounts of power.
Same here, I get really antsy when I break either my Rustler or my E-Revo and can't get that tiny little spare part that's missing. With Traxxas, even when I'm in our summer house, I'll find spare parts in my local hobby store.
I bought a Maxx 3 days ago. I LOVE it. This is my second Traxxas rc, the first one is a Rustler VXL 2wd. Love that one too.
they are Great!
I’ve been through a few brands and keep going back to Traxxas, maybe because when I was younger that’s what I wanted but could not afford to buy. Not all Traxxas models are the best in their particular field but I like them, and that’s what it is about really.
I agree. Traxxas parts availability (OEM and aftermarket) and customer service is why I have eight Traxxas vehicles right now. You forgot to mention innovation - the first 100 mph RTR, bluetooth, telemetry, self-righting, adjustable differentials in the TRX-4, all of the different models to choose from etc.
Great vid Tom!(It is Tom, right?) I have a lot of complaints about Traxxas. Their message board used to be GREAT! It was an invaluable tool that could help you figure anything out about whatever TRX chassis you needed info on. For whatever reason, Traxxas decided that they didn't want a high volume message board and I think they considered shutting it down at one point. The mods don't let you mention any manufacturers other than Traxxas, and they will close threads, delete posts, and censor users to a ridiculous degree. I made a post at one point asking how to use a Traxxas product that had been discontinued and a mod told me I wasn't allowed to use that product anymore and closed my thread and wouldn't tell me why. I reposted the thread and they gave me warning points or whatever and threatened to ban me! I've been an upstanding member of that message board since 1998. Also the proprietary nature of the ID battery system and how you're not allowed to use non Traxxas chargers to charge their batteries is extremely frustrating. And it's crazy how when some Traxxas models requiring a special battery first come out, they won't sell just the battery by itself. You have to buy the battery AND charger combo! What if you already have the Traxxas charger that they REQUIRE you to use to charge their batteries? Doesn't matter, you have to buy it again or wait months and months until they decide to sell the battery without the charger. Questionable business tactics at best. And these things are just to name a few, not even the tip of the iceberg.
With all that being said, I somehow always end up back at Traxxas' doorstep. Like a junkie needing his fix. It's unfortunate, and I hate to offer positive reinforcement to a business model that I don't agree with anymore(their's used to be GREAT!), but it is what it is. Like you said, we like what we like. It's familiar and aesthetically pleasing. When I first got my revo, I spent like an hour just dropping it from various heights, just listening to the plush sounds the tires and suspension makes as it soaks up the energy. Traxxas is definitely doing something right. I hope for their sake as well as ours, that's it's sustainable and that they can adapt and evolve as times change.
Thanks for the great videos man, I always look forward to yours!
Yeah I dont like some of the tactics used by Traxxas with their brand and such. Its just how some companies are. I do like their RC's though.
@@outsourcedrc I hear that, thanks for the reply.
I almost bought the E-Revo. I ended up going for the UDR instead. I know the E-Revo is a great Basher and a pretty sweet one at that. I just was turned off by the duel steering servo's and the thought of one going out and taking out the 2nd servo. The UDR I liked because of all the detail. Granted it flips over much easier and doesn't have the control the E Revo does. I do love my Traxxas UDR and its a fun truck! I recently built a trailer and set it up to the UDR. I don't regret not owning the E-Revo and I have no doubt if I did buy it, I would probably have an amazing time with it! I seem to be more of a fan of the TRX4. I didn't get the Bronco, but I think that's a pretty sweet one and in the end, is pretty much just preference!
Kenny Stroner Traxxas will send you new servos for free if yours fail due to electronic reasons
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Why I watch your videos : I enjoy your video, I can understand you unlike many of the British videos, enjoy your how to repair sessions. I have Traxxas as well, as of now I have only two but plan on getting the E Revo soon. Enjoy watching you jumping your RCs.
The one thing the Kraton can do that the E-Revo can not, is break on every run.
I bash the shit out of my e revo 2.0 on the skate parks...its a beast
lol
This man shares my love for rc and for the Erevo my by far favorite rc
Arrma is nice, but a different feel, heavy and more brute strength.
Arrma has quality control issues, locktight on pinion for example.
Tony Romano not hard to throw some lock tight on.
Too much locktight, red!
Dude that cobra Kai truck body is awesome
Thanks!
I don't care what Brand of RC it is. If it looks bad ass I want it. Plain and simple.
I agree!
I agree with the Arrma design, i dont like them either, they look to square'ish Traxxas makes some of, if not the best looking RC cars imo.
Change the body
RMJ1984 I guess it’s all objective but seriously, Arrmas bodies are worlds better than Traxxas bodies. Traxxas bodies are boring and the paint jobs are ugly
@@TheBigToe69 Arrmas use the old slow pinlock-system.... traxxas is way ahead with their locking system. Nothing is nicer than the E-revo 2.0 bodydesign
I'm a truck driver and the availability is great for instance they're 6 hobby stores in Columbus Ohio that carries traxxas parts and Atlanta has 8 stores etc...
A fellow driver!
Me I have had my traxxas stampede since 2011 and I broke a lot of parts for it but they are super easy to access so make sure when you are buying an rc make sure that you can get part for it. Nice vid👍
Traxxas....excellent parts availability and a good selection of RC models to choose from. Wide range of hop up mod parts available to personalize your RC if that’s your thing. Excellent customer service. Any time I’ve called customer service with a question, someone from Traxxas has been there to help without me being on hold forever or passed around from department to department. Is Traxxas perfect? No. Can they improve in some areas?Absolutely. But in my experience in the RC world, their service and support is better than most and that carries a lot of weight in my book.
I agree.
I am so happy to hear some one who finally deals like me,,, awesome, traxxes 👍👍👍
👍👍👍👍
I echo your sentiments exactly! My personal favorite with looks is the UDR, and driveability/fun factor of course, the XMaxx.
👍👍👍 im thinking the same!
I like the look of the e revo ! Beautiful♡
It's way better looking than the Arrma Kraton. Just my opinion
Traxxas is just high quality rc period.
I had a very NEGATIVE first experience with RC cars with a 'cheap' Chinese knock-off brand several months ago. I did, however, have just enough running time with the RC to enjoy the 'hobby' as it were. I concluded that despite the high price a true 'hobbyist' level car demands it was the path to take if I was to pursue further. After much researching, I concluded that although 'pricey' the Traxxas brand had the best all-around 'support' of any of the other brands. I now have a Rustler 4X4 VXL and a TRX4-Sport and found my aforementioned "conclusion" 100% correct and I am enjoying both immensely.
You get what you pay for. Glad things turned around for you!
Other than the Felony/Infraction totally agree. Have a Felony and it’s an animal on 8s. But Traxxas builds great cars with spare parts!
I love traxxas parts availability, but arrma has that now to. The ONLY thing i dont like about traxxas is the price
Arrmas are the same price
I love my Arrma Notorious 6S Blk. I have a new body coming soon, I hope and it’s just for looks and lights fully on it and then more, just for looks of the body. As for my original runs fast and I had never broken anything on mine yet, I flash around and toss and yet still work 100%... I almost bought Traxxas, but the Hobby Shop hated them, he was a jerk... I like my two other shops that am good to work with. I just keep buying to firkin much, but it worth it... I did RC cars back 40 years ago and now it's changed, I still like my old Team Associated cars. Thanks!
I have a Notorious. Its fun, but it kinda stays broken.
Traxxas is my brand
Revo 3.3
New subscriber! Great review and useful. It makes sense for you to want something that can be used and repaired easily. I really wanted an Arrma but a lot of reviewers bend the chassis doing simple things that my Traxxas takes and keeps on rolling. Plus the new controller is well, that spectrum controller 😢
Right on buddy Beauty of the hobby, out having fun, I'm always happier when I get back from a trail run before I left. Love my bronco, so much I got too !! When I got back into the hobby in 2012, was the Traxxas grave digger , and the son of the digger , but don't matter what you got it's the fun that you have yeah, appreciate you sharing I'll be watching for more .
Soooooooo many people are caught up in brand politics these days man, Meanwhile i'm over here enjoying my Kraton v3 and xmaxx side by side lol. I know what you mean about parts too, I recently ordered one of those new CEN Racing HL-150 solid axle monster trucks and the only place to get parts that I know of is through CEN themselves but hopefully that changes in the future. Wish traxxas would make a scale solid axle monster truck honestly.
If I need a monster truck I'm getting an xmaxx. Awesome video great explanation.
My favorite rc is a erevo 2.0 and like you say its the way its driving .
Its so match Fun
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Hi!
Although, I don’t own a Traxxas. They seem to be very durable. This is important to me. I don’t want to spend all my time fixing cars and spending a ton of money upgrading. It seems as though you see a lot of repair I gotta with arrma. Or maybe it’s just people are doing more extreme stuff with them. The maxx would be a nice rig to have!
The Maxx seems like a tough one so far.
Awesome video. Each time I watch one of your videos I can tell how much you love the Revo. You are slowly convincing me to go and buy one. Do you cover ALL of the modifications you have made to it in other videos?
Haha go get you one. Yeah all the mods are in videos. I tend to either mod my RC's as little as possible or completely change the whole thing to something different. I'll probably just mod the E Revo as it's needed.
You just need limiting straps at rear and you got a beast.
Yeah your videos are making me want to go buy one aswell lol
I have a 1/16 E Revo and I got a Arrma Granite I paid $40 for cause of missing parts. You are right! I can go and get parts at my local hobby store for the traxxas. Everything so for for the Arrma I’ve had to order online.
Jesse B Motors mini Revo is a blast.
I have two Xmaxx's and two stampede's 4x4 vxl and one Erevo 2.0 I'm a truck driver I like the availability of Traxxas! Now Traxxas needs to make the Erevo the size of the Xmaxx 😁
Maxx? :-)
I love the sound of a Mustang,but I still had to go with my Dodge Challenger simply because of the deal I got, Nothing like a Green & Black Scat Pack for only $44,000 to turn you heart into a "Shaker"..
Nothing wrong with that. I actually rented one of those. They are nice cars.
Still wish my wife would have let me get the Demon though lol, but that wasn't happening.
@@Jarhead1313 Ha.
The revo is sick looking i love the revo well worth the money i also have a redcat with is still a good truck
For me it’s nostalgic
I totally agree on most of what you said bro. The summit RTR is the best looking.. I don't own 1.i own the e-revo 1 & xmaxx +2 emaxx 3908s & 2 TEKNOs 1 mt410 and the et48.3 ... Honestly I found that arrma people have to promote how strong they are.. arrma in my experience have horrible aluminum chassis.. now with the exb with 7075 maybe the kraton chassis finally will hold up.. no brand should break on the 1st run like arrma 6s lineup does in so many videos on TH-cam. I like whatever is the most durable bashing rc's with the cheapest parts.. Traxxas is the way to go for me.. xmaxx will always be king.. buying all m2c parts is cool but it should be an "option" not a necessity for the arrma 6s lineup... Maybe the EXB ROLLER will be better.. I think it's shady that they made it as a roller. They did this to safe money obviously without electronics so I they could cover the cost of some decent aluminum that should of been on the last 4 kratons. I like all brands. This hobby is all about fun and making it your own. Some people act like they own stock in the arrma company those type of fanboys make me laugh.. save all that madness for the track and have fun bashing.. to each their own.. to be clear arrma have some awesome designs but their parts are weak and they FINALLY claim to have fixed that with this exb 7075 aluminium.. 3mm will shall see.. I want to see all rc's get better. They all break. That's the truth. Their is no best RC out there. It doesn't exist. Get what makes you smile and enjoy the hobby.
I agree! I do want an Arrma. i will get it one day.
A lot of what you said is reasoning as to why I own more Traxxas than other brands. Parts, looks, easy to work on, easy to drive. The list goes on. Doesn't mean I wouldn't buy another brand as I've got a ProBoat for example. I think a lot has also got to do with fanbase. I've got no problems with Axial, Losi (wanted to get the Rock Rey for my brother), Team associated, HPI, etc etc. but Arrmas extremists fan base are annoying to be honest. Kinda like those people who knock on your door at 7AM and say "have you found Jesus". I don't want to be part of that, not at all. I just want to have fun with RC and watch videos and read comments. The problem I have is "Arrma is the best, they never break, Traxxas sucks" when they base their ideal on hearsay about the whole lawsuit B's you read about in the comments. No one except people involved in the lawsuit even know the whole story, but think they do. If they kept their heads out of their asses and accepted all brands, I wouldn't have a problem with Arrma at all. While on topic, I watched this video once where it was a Arrma Kraton vs E-REVO, the first thing was "which flips better". They hit the halfpipe half throttle and did a flip with the Kraton landing perfect, then they did the E-Revo and launched it nearly full throttle and hitting a tree and it came down on it's head. It's like "no phucking crap it's gonna lose if you drive it in a tree" I stopped watching immediately, and made a comment about how B's their comparison was and moved on. Those are they types of things that make me avoid a brand sometimes. I'm out there to have fun, not argue about who's RC is better. Anyways, good video.
To long
The erevo is my favrit rc ase well
Best basher and the most fun
Glad someone said it. I Agree about the stang too. Great minds think alike.
This is a great video man. I was also one of the first people to get my hands on the 2.0. I love to drive it. It’s heavily modified now.
Good stuff brother
I got a rustler 4 x 4 VXL about two months ago and it is awesome! It looks a lot like the E Revo.
It is a nice RC
You need a " Swamp Buggy " to go play in the water with ... your fans would love it !!!
I'm thinking about building one.
I can see what you are saying but I would rather have a slightly uglier truck that's tougher for the same price
I like Arrma and Traxxas! Doesn’t matter there both great 👍🏻 In the end they all made in China 😂
Well said. I'm with you, I like the way Traxxas looks. And they're durable. My hobby store carries a lot of parts.
You're rcs are the best ever and you to
I have the Revo, have an Outcast, both have they're individual merits. Like you after working out the bugs, my revo doesn't break. It is a blast on doing doughnuts, power sliding, and jumping. The Outcast is a nice flipper. But sloppy steering compared to the Revo. Also really noisy, the Revo's drivetrain also makes the Arrma's look like a toy.
True i hate the 6s arrma sounds
Agree, when I see the arrma drivetrain it looks weak. My Tamiya 1/10s have same thickness driveshafts and cups which is why I went for Erevo and the chassis doesn't keep bending
LMAO!..The Revo makes the 6s Arrma look like a toy? That is straight fanboy talk!
😂 what about the e revo 1 with cheese diffs?😂 Nobody talks about that
Traxxas is great.....................................at suing everyone and overcharging for everything! LOL. I do love my TRX4 Sport and Slash though! Equally love my Arrma Kraton and Outcast!
If you owned a company I think you would sue any one breaking your copyrights.... everyone sues... I don't see the problem.
I have all kinds of RC, I’ve got Traxxas, Arrma, Tekno and Axial. I am not loyal because of a brand name. But I do like Traxxas I think they put out a good quality RC especially their higher end ones, and they support them well. It’s easy to find parts in hobby shops, on eBay etc. And being 🇨🇦 that matters because it’s hard to source stuff or expensive from the USA sometimes. And as you mentioned wait times. I’ve been waiting 3 weeks now for steering linkage from the USA for my Notorious. I like Tekno because they are durable yes, but probally more then that I like how smooth they drive and jump it’s quite amazing! That bug was pretty funny in the garage haha thought you were gonna loose it for a second there I might have haha
I think if a hobby shop sells a brand of rc they would carry parts for that brand
the similarity is parts is not for customer familiarity. It's called parts amortization. The longer they can you use that same part the more money they will make off of it.
Have Traxxas and Arrma. Owned Mustang's and Camaro's. Buy what I like and could care less what others think. Respect your honest opinions!!
I also agree with you...I've looked at the Arrma's and they just dont do anything for me.
Couldnt agree more.
I have 7. Traxxas products. My other rcz sit on shelf. U Sir. R correct
It's what works for YOU. I chose to go with the 6s Arrma line because of the recommendations from the LHS honestly. I'm happy with Arrma. I wouldn't think less of you if you go with Traxxas though. Hehe.
I have a erevo 2.0 and it is a beast
yeah it is
Get a castle setup for your e-revo and show those arma guys whats up.
Maybe when mine dies.
I love Traxxas it’s the best
I agree my favorite rc is the erevo 2.0 it is just amazing but I think the new rustler is really good looking though
Would love to bash with you. Just ordered a e revo 2.0 because of you, now I have been watching the xmaxx videos.... lol
Watch out! You will have $10,000 in RC cars before you know it!
@@outsourcedrc 3k just at amain since May of this year. lol.
I love my 06 6 speed GTO. Quick from the factory. Hella fast now.
My absolute fave is the erevo as well which I have and it is soooo fun so I agree with him
I feel you.. RC to me is a fun hobby that merges my adulthood with my childhood so I feel the same. I like my basher to look like a basher and a cruiser car to look sharp.
This video made me want a mustang.
Get you one!
The outcast is sick looking
I chose the XMaxx as my first RC because it seems to be the toughest thing out there. I feel like Traxxas is the old Apple of the RC world. Lots of innovation, aesthetics, and proprietary hardware at a premium price.
Haha geeat vid! My first 4 cars were all 88-93 Stangs what year were yours. Figures your first RC was one. So true about the Camero! When speaking of multiple Traxxas cars we calll them Traxxi lol!
My mustangs were 94, 98, 69, 2001,2011.
I like the erevo traxxas but it’s such a pain to work on 🤦🏻♂️
I like that SMT10 I might have to look into one I want to build something similar to yours. How do you fit large tires like that on the smt10 what size are the hexes? Also I’m really thinking to buy a Erevo 2.0 black edition. My shop has it on a great deal and it looks pretty cool
Those tires and wheels are from JConcepts. They fit on the SMT10's stock hexes.
Because they are good.....
Wow guys 39 dislikes because he has an opinion real mature
lol I don't even look at my dislikes.
Mustang is my dream car and I'm half way there to getting it to me it's a classic iconic car
I went to the hobby shop to buy and try kotren Arma 4s and it was cheaper than Traxxas MAXX but when I start thinking 🤔 about the parts I said no let me put $200 more and get MAXX is better and easy to find a parts for it lol 😂 and I got the MAXX and I’m so happy with it plus I’m using only Traxxas Batteries safer and last longer than others
There you go!
I think arrma Is Italian i live in England the bits are easy to find
Love my traxxas there incredibly durable and parts availability is huge to me armma is hard to beat the kraton is sick iv had many outcast kraton u name it but I always come back to traxxas nobody has the technology as traxxas hay they started the mt game with they tmaxx and still own the game with xmaxx arrma build a xmaxx eater and we will talk till them your 2nd rate
People talk about parts availability for Arrma... I've literally never had one issue getting any part period, okay maybe for the 4s or 3s card when they're brand new? Lol they're new and popular give it time to get stocked up enough to not have a shortage, and I agree all brands break no matter what BUT dollar for dollar bang for the buck out of the box that's where Arrma wins..and of course traxxas has millions of parts they've been around for 50yrs... I respect your choice though Arrma isnt for everyone, I started with traxxas and that's why I don't run them anymore cause I bash to hard to be fixing a Rc at every single bash so I've moved on
Well said man! 👍
Agree 100%
Then you dont bash hard because all arrmas are weak in every aspect...
Whos the idiot who thinks he can lunch an arrma car without any upgrades? Its proved once modified the arrma 6s lane are one of toughest rigs out there its a fact. Never saw a e revo lunched to the moon i recently saw a rustler 4x4 it landed on all 4 but exploded like a bomb on the landing😂. Every rc has their weaknesses your are a fool if you think becaus eit says "tough" that you can abuse the crap out of the truck out of the box
And dont relie on kevin talbot as a argument that guy doesnt care about is rcs any normal human being will care about is rc car and take care of it.
i fell in love with the summit, love it want it don' t care the brand if it was arma i' ll still get it, it' s just personal tastes
I have it and can’t recommend it enough. The thing does jumps, wheelies, has nice huge tires, and it can crawl 10/10.
I have the arrma notorious and the erevo 2.0 and i love them both 🤷♂️😂 But I also like the way they both look 😆
Okay mustang's guy we get it
Hello, I watch your videos for all my Traxxas needs. I’m fairly new to the hobby. My question is do you cover the air holes on wheels and drill 3mm holes in the wheel for water drainage? I have 1 wheel with water and I know a wobbly wheel will give you heck later on. I hear people in forums with all kinds of varying degrees. Thank you and keep up the killer videos!
I dont run my RC's in water so I dont cover the holes. I have tried drilling holes in the wheels and that just seems to lead to me blowing the wheels apart if I ever hit high speeds with them. I find it easier to have a set of tires just for running in the water.
I won’t be running in water either. I bought the e-revo used from eBay. One tire came to me with water in it. I need a new set of tires anyway but I was just seeing what the “standard” is. My standard is to stay the heck out of the wet stuff!
I love traxxas to but give kraton a chance I got a xmaxx 8s and kraton
rip snort I like both!
rip snort nice still
what does a kraton do that a e revo cant do??? 1. nothing 2. the e revo is better
You're rc cars are the best ever and you to
Lol I usually skip through vids and actually had to hear this one out!!! Glad I did. Bc axial is my top favorite. They are built amazing , strong , very detailed, and just flat out fun to run. Now my second favorite is traxxas they build some of the most solid looking plastics that seem to really hold up. Their parts are everywhere. I’ve liked traxxas for sometime. But man does their customer support suck ass!! Traxxas thinks their shit don’t stink. Horizon is super easy to deal with, a phone call and part is on its way. Traxxas, send it in. We will determine the issue. Aside of all that. I’m debating between a summit 1/10 heard they are some crawling fun torque beast. E Revo 2.0 man it’s expensive. But I like it too. Anyhow thanks for the vids.
Thanks! I've had nothing but amazing support from Traxxas. They just replaced my E Revo's Motor and ESC for free. only took about a week and a half to get it back.. They sent the parts for the Maxx in like 4 days.
I have both Traxxas and Arrma vehicles and they're both awesome in their own ways. Neither one is really better than the other but I will say I've had better luck with my 1/10th scale Arrmas holding up to 3s power better than my Traxxas. I highly recommend trying out one of their 3s or 4s BLX platforms. They're very good.
mculli80 Outcast would not do flips on 3s! It does slide upside down quite well. 4s next!
@@tonyromano6220 that's odd. I have a Big Rock Crew Cab and it backflips with ease on 3s.
mculli80 on flat pavement? Could be driver is a Outcast rookie!
mculli80 I think I had 50c battery...
mculli80 Outcast is 2 pounds heavier.
I agree with you
Smart man
That mustang in the back looks like it's in great condition. Is it a 70? I'm mostly a GM guy. I've been wanting a older mustang just to get one under my belt.
Its a 1969. Its in ok shape. Needs some work.