You nailed the comparison, in my opinion. The customer support that Horizon gives is basically no problem we'll take care of you. Have fun enjoying the hobby
@@rcjessejamesyeah if they answer their phones.. I've called for 2 days now no one home apparently.. Call Traxxas get a human immediately. Horizon needs more staff
Couldn't have said it better . I have the same opinion and I have (2) XRT Ultimate and (1) Kraton EXB BLX 8S and sold one of the XRT's already at a loss and selling the other one . Trying with the Kraton.
I have both. To me personally, the XRT has been way cheaper to maintain and bash. My experience. Same thing with the Xmaxx vs Outcast 8s. I have those too.
That’s crazy most companies give you 14-30 days if the price drops they will give you money back usually through the vender though not the manufacturer. I’m pretty side hobby town does.
Put the old X Maxx tires on the XRT. It totally transforms the truck in a good way. You’ll get way more rotation higher flight. More stunts better handling on loose dirt.🔥👍🏼
Will controller for your 8s kraton bind to the kraton 6s V6? I like that the 8s controller shows battery level that the 6s controller doesn't. On spectrum site the controller for the 8s is called the dx3 and comes with the same receiver that's supposed to be in kraton 6s so it should work right? New to rc so still learning about upgrades and the 8s controller seems like it would be cool plus apparently you can use spectrum dashboard app with it.
spoke with horizon the said that the dx3 is a 1 model radio so it can be binded to other cars but the settings will always stay the same and not change to each car.
Have both and armma parts are expensive and traxxas doesn't give you enough upgraded parts stock out the box.. always had great customer service from traxxas and they sent me a new motor after having the xmaxx for 8 months...either way both will break and parts will need replacing..just part of the hobby so im going with a tie
Great vid! I Would keep the 8s traxxas and get a 6s arrma. Just my IMO. But Horizon Hobby has hands down the BEST warranty! Totally agree. Traxxas ESC is TRASH. 8s traxxas cars are pretty good tho. I’ve had my xmax for 5 years. I hands down LOVE my xmaxx. Easy to work ok, parts are cheap.
I agree with you I am not a fanboy to either company but I do prefer Horizon Hobby over traxxas. I like Traxxas cars you just have to give in to Traxxas if you want to use their products you can modify anything to accept anything that's part of the hobby too but Traxxas Electronics are garbage everyone knows that you at least have to change the ESC in anything Traxxas they eventually quit and start blinking and doing their red ring of death! You shouldn't have to replace esc's immediately
Traxxas always hated aftermarket companies if you do wheels on the traxxas and better motor you into it for over 2200 and can't sell it for what you originally paid for the traxxas
Just curious but how is the rc going on sale the next day traxxas fault thay u didnt get money back? Imo ur hobby shop should have told u before hand hey this is going on sale tomorrow. They have knowledge ahead of time when the sales are. So imo it was ur local hobby shop that fucked u on the 250 not traxxas.
You can't use Traxxas wheels on other cars but you can still use any tires on the Traxxas. Arrma is definitely better bang for the buck. Im the type to keep nothing stock and I never use customer service because barely anything is stock. The ultimates are a rip off, all 6061 overpriced Traxxas crap. I got my XRT on sale for $800 sold the new stock electronics for $210 and put good stuff on it. $1300 after upgrades and my xrt is a beast. My tlr Typhon 6s is awesome though, it barely needed anything (kraton hubs) and it has been super durable and I'd recommend that to anyone and everyone. Id be sour with Traxxas after that experience lol. I hate Traxxas proprietary BS and I don't like to support them but I wanted a plastic chassis for my first 1/5 basher. Outcast 8s is next on the list 👍
Arrma for the win imo. Want a bigger motor longer motor? Sure! Longer battery? Sure! Taller battery? Sure! With traxxas its alllllll about using what they say u can. Which is usually their own stuff. Look at the gap between motor and esc on the xrt. Choices are limited till u wanna start hacking the chassis. I could care less about the clipless body on the traxxas. U arent really racing with this platform. Id rather have a body that stays than pop off on a jump.
You nailed the comparison, in my opinion. The customer support that Horizon gives is basically no problem we'll take care of you. Have fun enjoying the hobby
I am glad you agree. To be honest, i have called Horizon Hobby 5 times, and every time, they have to be amazing.
thanks !
@@rcjessejamesyeah if they answer their phones.. I've called for 2 days now no one home apparently.. Call Traxxas get a human immediately. Horizon needs more staff
that hasn't happened to me just long wait time , yes traxxas was faster
You know you can just use a standard 17mm socket on the XRT wheel nuts, right?
I love my xrt and just ordered an arrma Kraton v6. Also I have the v5 kraton
Your gonna love it !
Couldn't have said it better . I have the same opinion and I have (2) XRT Ultimate and (1) Kraton EXB BLX 8S and sold one of the XRT's already at a loss and selling the other one . Trying with the Kraton.
@topomoto01 lol i put the xrt on offer up no takers yet have it for 850
I hope arrma paying you a nice check for being their #1 fanboy
paying with some respect and not ripping me off and standing behind there products . but no cash or checks lol I wish .
thanks !
I have both. To me personally, the XRT has been way cheaper to maintain and bash. My experience. Same thing with the Xmaxx vs Outcast 8s. I have those too.
Thanks for sharing
That’s crazy most companies give you 14-30 days if the price drops they will give you money back usually through the vender though not the manufacturer. I’m pretty side hobby town does.
Yup that's what I told them but the reply was about a car dealership lol my fault for messing with traxxas never again lol thanks
Put the old X Maxx tires on the XRT. It totally transforms the truck in a good way. You’ll get way more rotation higher flight. More stunts better handling on loose dirt.🔥👍🏼
Thanks for the tip
What are the drive times of each rigg fully charged to dead
@@Flattop7998 8000mah 4s roughly 15-20 thanks
Will controller for your 8s kraton bind to the kraton 6s V6?
I like that the 8s controller shows battery level that the 6s controller doesn't.
On spectrum site the controller for the 8s is called the dx3 and comes with the same receiver that's supposed to be in kraton 6s so it should work right?
New to rc so still learning about upgrades and the 8s controller seems like it would be cool plus apparently you can use spectrum dashboard app with it.
spoke with horizon the said that the dx3 is a 1 model radio so it can be binded to other cars but the settings will always stay the same and not change to each car.
Thanks for the info. I’m gonna get a kreighton now. I used to be a Traxxas fan, but I guess not anymore.
Nice Vid...you can still put a socket on the Traxxas wheel nut to tke it off!! Jus sayin lol
do you know what size?
thank you
every RC out there has its ups and downs ..all part of the hobby ..all fun :)
exactly fun and fair is what it's all about !
thank you!
Have both and armma parts are expensive and traxxas doesn't give you enough upgraded parts stock out the box.. always had great customer service from traxxas and they sent me a new motor after having the xmaxx for 8 months...either way both will break and parts will need replacing..just part of the hobby so im going with a tie
Thanks !
U can use shockets on the Traxxas bud 14mm
17mm*
Great vid! I
Would keep the 8s traxxas and get a 6s arrma.
Just my IMO.
But Horizon Hobby has hands down the BEST warranty! Totally agree. Traxxas ESC is TRASH.
8s traxxas cars are pretty good tho. I’ve had my xmax for 5 years. I hands down LOVE my xmaxx. Easy to work ok, parts are cheap.
thanks for your input !
@ Have a good weekend
I agree with you I am not a fanboy to either company but I do prefer Horizon Hobby over traxxas. I like Traxxas cars you just have to give in to Traxxas if you want to use their products you can modify anything to accept anything that's part of the hobby too but Traxxas Electronics are garbage everyone knows that you at least have to change the ESC in anything Traxxas they eventually quit and start blinking and doing their red ring of death! You shouldn't have to replace esc's immediately
same here, but you are 100 percent correct!
Dang bro I here u now
right !
Traxxas always hated aftermarket companies if you do wheels on the traxxas and better motor you into it for over 2200 and can't sell it for what you originally paid for the traxxas
@meanf1502 lol but it's the truth
How much were you thinking to sell the xrt and the udr for?
@yaeirleija9581 not sure what do you think us a fair price ?
@@rcjessejames1300 all day man
Thanks.
@kkutube1972 thank you !
Just curious but how is the rc going on sale the next day traxxas fault thay u didnt get money back? Imo ur hobby shop should have told u before hand hey this is going on sale tomorrow. They have knowledge ahead of time when the sales are. So imo it was ur local hobby shop that fucked u on the 250 not traxxas.
Good point
no one's fault but mine never blamed anyone just pointed out.
thanks !
Too heavy
both are heavy but the kraton is heavier for sure.
thanks
1 month warranty on electronic on traxxas is a joke
exactly !
You explained ever reason why I quit buying traxxas
right!!
Kraton breaks more and way way more expensive to fix
it has been the opposite for me.thanks
Traxxas is just an upgrade money pit
lol true !
i would choose xrt
Armma is better 👍🏽
I mean
They try and cut down on weight bend the chassie 100bucks Traxxas 20
You can't use Traxxas wheels on other cars but you can still use any tires on the Traxxas. Arrma is definitely better bang for the buck. Im the type to keep nothing stock and I never use customer service because barely anything is stock. The ultimates are a rip off, all 6061 overpriced Traxxas crap. I got my XRT on sale for $800 sold the new stock electronics for $210 and put good stuff on it. $1300 after upgrades and my xrt is a beast. My tlr Typhon 6s is awesome though, it barely needed anything (kraton hubs) and it has been super durable and I'd recommend that to anyone and everyone. Id be sour with Traxxas after that experience lol. I hate Traxxas proprietary BS and I don't like to support them but I wanted a plastic chassis for my first 1/5 basher. Outcast 8s is next on the list 👍
yup, I totally agree with you ! thanks
I hate proprietary.
I couldn't agree more !!
You should’ve gotten the xmaxxx
@yaeirleija9581 dose it have all the proprietary wheel hubs and battery trays ?
thanks
Battery's pulled in no good
XRT has 1275 and kraton has 1350
Arrma for the win imo. Want a bigger motor longer motor? Sure! Longer battery? Sure! Taller battery? Sure! With traxxas its alllllll about using what they say u can. Which is usually their own stuff. Look at the gap between motor and esc on the xrt. Choices are limited till u wanna start hacking the chassis. I could care less about the clipless body on the traxxas. U arent really racing with this platform. Id rather have a body that stays than pop off on a jump.
nailed it ! thanks
So you break all of your RCs then base your review on which companies will throw free replacement parts your way. Next channel
exactly thanks for the comment next comment please.
1st
Traxxas is just an upgrade money pit
true story !