Traxxas Slash Maxx Review

In this video AJ, gets his hands on the Traxxas Maxx Slash for a good old fashioned beatdown and review. Come along as we get dirty and to the point. Finally, we answer our four questions.

Music:
Epidemic Sound:
Rockin for decades; You'll learn
Vilhelm hass; Defier

Videvo Music:
Drafting the blueprint; Impliment the whole plan, Agreement in principle, Trademark Quality

[rtrc]

Thanks for your opinion Andy! My Maxx Slash will only see 6S power through it for the driving that I do, just like any other 6S RC that I have. I learned long ago to keep my foot out of the carburetor of a real "Hot" car where appropriate and now, my "trigger finger"... Can't see what all the crying and whining is about over this wonderful Beast Machine, but it takes all kinds of folks to fill up a highway... or a river as the case may be! :)
Happy Thanksgiving my friend!

[ZeeSea]

Being impartial and balanced really speaks to the credibility of your reviews thanks AJ

[XWXW-lkjf]

We took it a step further and installed the 4s system from the Maxx into it. Then changed out the Spur gear to a 46 mm and kept the pinion the same and it drove well. On 6s it has no throttle control which annoys us. We also had an esc break 2 weeks into owning it which Traxxas insisted we send back to them before sending a replacement. During this down time is when we installed the 4s VXL system. That said, after purchasing the 6s Mojave, it quickly became clear the Maxx/Slash is not in the same universe as the Mojave. Its a toy versus a sophisticated piece of engineering. We ended up trading out of it for an Scx6. Lack of throttle control on 6s, massive debris buildup in what is a completely exposed chasis and a lack of speed on 4s, as well as terrible handling and a Receiver that continually lost reception routinely after only 100 to 150 feet out. All of this and more not mentioned lead us to that decision of getting rid of it. Yes. We lost money but the good news is Traxxas won't get our business again. The other aspect is, the Mojave handles awesome onroad and off. I have the V2 version but I dont think there is much difference from the V1 version with the exception of the upgrades servo and esc.

[Magg-m]

Music is perfectly fine on your videos AJ and I applaud your effort for acknowledging the audience that opts for no music. I like music and RC cars and I think that is totally fine to have a both in your videos, especially when the name of your channel is implicit to music. Great honest comprehensive reviews, second to none. Love your channel. We who are about to RC salute you...

[steveh]

I added the sway bars to mine and run 4s, Im very impressed on how well it does. I bought mine on sale, they reduced the price by $150. Great deal imo. Good video👍🤙

[IMGONEIN]

That was an awesome review, I would like to see how it runs on a track also, not just for bashing. Also I would love for you to review the new 4 & and 6S buggies from Team Corally. They are killing everyone right now!!!!👍🏽👍🏽

[K_RC]

I have been waiting for this video!! You and Razor RC are my favorites.

This truck seems awesome. I think it gets a bad rep because it simply doesn't jump well or fly as well as some other SCTs (belted tires make it difficult to rotate in the air, body has more parachute affect, tires aren't the grippiest) so people tend to trash on the handling, both in the air and on the ground. But as someone who owns both style Arrma Mojave, the Maxx Slash I believe will be my next purchase. It seems to suit my style of RC to the tee. Gonna have to add it to the SCT collection!

[nofreerides]

It definitely don’t need a quicker steering servo cause on 6s mine was impossible to hit full trigger… steering was too sensitive and couldn’t keep a straight line… I linked to my radiolink transmitter and set steering throw to 45% and was much more manageable…all in all I don’t regret getting it just throttle control is a must …

[FranksRC]

I seen these with the wide max kit and some other small adjustments and it seams to be a solid beast it's like the felony it's a brute may not handle like the infraction but it's still lots of fun

[jamesjones-wl]

love your videos you explain things so even an idiot like me can understand, thank you

[SMCracing]

Do you know if Bullet Proof RC is still in business. Sorry to comment on this video couldn’t find you on FB.

[patricktorgerson]

Love the channel…bought cen reeper because of this channel… but all the hate in the comments amuses me… the proprietary batteries and charger for traxxas is cheaper than for horizon hobbies, people seem to not know that… and you don’t need run traxxas batteries.. battery cost is the same for any car and thus moot point…🤦‍♂️…

[AndrewSury]

The value thing is a double edge sword. It is expensive, but it is not an entry level car. I bought two and love them and only broke a servo on one. My fault. But my Mojave 4s was $500 and every bit of fun.

[lookingoverhell]

i got a max slash on backorder in oz . been waiting months it seems must be tied up on the boat that hit the bridge . ohwell the build up should be worth the wait .

[SoldierBoy]

it's big but it isn't heavy so it doesn't destroy itself when it flips end over end... like other things do

[mackali]

Its a cool rig but i bit pricy. But heres the irony i still wanna get one. I love the hobby didn't have the money growing up, it toys were completely out of the budget, now i try to compensate for all that.

[shaunodriscoll]

I’ve watched many videos on this truck and it seems to be quite polarising !I have to say I was never in the market for one. But it’s an expensive vehicle as a 6s more than the Mojave exb . Which I do own. But it is advertised as a 6s vehicle but, you and others are saying it’s better on 4 s ! In which case it’s an extremely expensive vehicle, in my opinion. There are many very good 4s versions of the same style, so it has failed in the most basic way. It’s an expensive 6s that runs better on four and out priced as a 4s car. Why would anyone spend that much on it? I certainly wouldn’t. Nice video, interesting as always

[chaser]

I ended up with one today, traxxas is doing a promotion for the car with 2 3s batteries and charger.. it’s alright. Not super pleased with the purchase but with the extras, it was kind of a deal.

[LtheWcarscoffeelife]

I enjoy your content and respect what you have to say I totally disagree with you on this its 5 out of 10 out of the box. I own several Traxxas rc's I have defended them on my channel but I cant defend this. Your saying they charge 6s price but run it on 4s then its good that is ridiculous. Especially they advertise 70mph and it cant do it not out of the box thats false advertising. Good luck trying in stock form the servo saver is so lax it cant hold the wheels straight lots of people mention they cant get the trim set right and that is why. Little did I know my tqi was off so that made it totally horrendous to drive I called Traxxas they said its a level 6 car go 4s Number one my 4s packs for me much more powerful XRT and X maxx wont fit this plug so now I need another Traxxas battery thats insane! Then they told me to mail in at my cost the transmitter and receiver. Pathetic and inexcusable they dont know their own products. Luckily one of my viewers noticed the receiver was flashing a green light he told me to hold the bind button until a red flash then the light was a steady green and tqi was on! I drove with the body off in grass not a low traction loose dirt environment I saw the tires would just turn full lock with no input I checked the servo saver it had no tension that design is a joke. The suspension is a joke the front springs are too weak nd the shock oil is too thick the rear end tries to launch over the front on any high speed bump. You never mentioned how the tires hit the body but you said you run it stock clearly you cranked the pre tension down on the front the tires hit and the chassis is the biggest trash can for dirt and debris ever! The body breaks at the bed because they did not make the skeleton go all the way. I am sure by now if your still driving it all the tires have come unglued and the pinion came loose. Out of the box its rubbish no excuse for that at all. I have no problem hammering mine on 6s now that I changed the servo saver, servo, front springs, and dropped to 40wt in all 4 shocks so without anti sway bars I dont have any problem with it rolling over anymore I can go full 6s power into a turn and its steady like it should have been so its capable of 6s you need an investment into an already over priced rc. I am not a fan boy of any one company but when its a turd you have to call it a turd. it can be amazing but not out of the box

[NitroPimp]

Late to the party. lol. I have a pair of them and for what they are they are great cars. One is bone stock and it does great in high traction smoother fields. My modded had a stock drivetrain. But I added sway bars, played with springs and shock fluids. Put a decent servo and it is fun and extremely durable. There's a certain YouTuber below that I unsubbed to because of his overall negativity on the car. I try to support just about everybody that does RC YouTube, but I have my limits.