Traxxas TRX-4m detailed review with indoor and outdoor test - Almost perfect but with a flaw
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- Опубликовано: 9 ноя 2022
- Traxxas TRX4m mini crawler 1/18 scale review with pros and cons. Gearing and steering problems explained and tested
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Francis, concerning your cons, you didn’t mention or discuss that this model has 3 different modes of operation. These may have changed your feeling on how it crawls. Sport Mode is for all-around driving, or Trail Mode for smooth drag braking on steep descents. Lastly, for a smooth scale look while creeping over technical terrain, Crawl Mode applies full brakes the instant the throttle is released and allows drivers to continue through to reverse without a second push on the trigger. Hope this helps and please let us know your input after you reevaluate using this new info.
The more I see of the TRX-4m the more I want one. It looks like a lot of vehicle for a little money. These are going to make amazing Christmas gifts, and should hopefully get a lot of new people into the hobby.
Can't go wrong for sure.
You can't go wrong with these, I've had mine for nearly a week, and I've ran it every single day since I bought it. I can't say that about 90% of the rc's I have.😂
I started with this model.. and I felt in love with this that I bought the TRX6x6 I can wait to start using this !!
@@Mikey186971 dang i got the traxxas new bronco 1/10th scale and then just got this videos lil bronco haha i think i like broncos maybe ill get the old ones too
100 percent, these things are beautiful. I bought a Defender a month ago i was so impressed had to buy the Black Bronco, still waiting. 😉👍. Details are beatiful
Damn you’re good Francis. Finding issues I haven’t yet seen, weighing it on the corner scale, and overall honest pros and cons. Great video
He’s always been one of the most professional ones out there!
Well, I'm pretty sure Traxxas (and Horizon) have most 'reviewers' on their payroll - so they will likely not talk about it. Another reason I appreciate this channel.
After having modified several SCX24s and FMSs, I think this is the ultimate Mini Crawler. I can't imagine where will we bring it with all the upgrades that the big brands will develop... Overdrive, brushless, brass, carbon... I'm having two for sure.
Can always trust your channel to shoot us straight, and give us the pros and cons. Love the unbiased content keep it up!
Looking forward to what you come up with for the fix for the binding. Hopefully we’ll see a vid on that!
I’ve been a big fan of your MTBR channel and videos. It’s kind of been exciting to see this channel surpass the other one. I’m very happy for you and I really enjoy the r/c content as well.
So cool huh? I have a new channel and it's gonna be even bigger than this one. ruclips.net/channel/UCL6C8KA9FXxEuVa22Fkjh2Q
I'm losing sleep though :)
Very few RC's are perfect out of the box but given the con's this scaler could have had? it's a win in my opinion.. the fact that it has some challenges means the mod community will be happy.
I can't wait to see the hopped-up versions and belly draggers with custom body shells and crawler motors :D
Looking forward to this little rig. Thanks for the awesome review dude! Your videos are always my favorite
You did another excellent review. I think this truck will be making a lot of appearances under Christmas trees next month. It appears to be a very good trail truck and for the price it's a bargain compared to other things out there. Many of the smaller scale trucks are priced higher and are not waterproof. I could see families taking these to a local park and having a great time. What a great little truck to have on vacation.
Great concise review as always.
My grandkids will drive them in water & mud so this plastic and bushings design is perfect! I also understand the tires aren't glued so that makes it easier.
I'm most bummed that my local hobby shops have had them but can't sell them till tomorrow!
I got the Bronco and the Defender. The light kit is awesome and easy to install. Thanks for the video.
I've been looking into this a lot after I saw it announced. Fantastic video
Thanks for always giving full detailed honest reviews with demonstration!!
YesYes!!
Got one yesterday. At first loved it. Everything he pointed out is on point. Especially the binding issue. Mine didn't at first, but has increased greatly. Hopefully find a fix this afternoon and share later.
Update: Took it apart. Tiniest bit of grit in cvd, it will lock up at full turn or less like mine. Little bit of Blaster in the cvd,,, boom!! Smoothest it's been. Now to figure out how to keep grit out. Will keep the Blaster spray in the field.
Excuse me what is the CVD?
What is blaster spray? Oil like wd40?
@@F103Pro10S He is talking about PB Blaster penetrating spray I believe.
Great Review! Can't wait to see your thoughts on the 1/18 Baby Capra
First one to Adress the binding issue, at least for me after watching half dozen videos. Thanks for that!
Thanks for giving a honest and upfront review 👍🏾
I wasn't prepared for the 🔥 beat drop nice touch 👌
Awe YEA Fran!!! Heading tomorrow morning when my local opens to pick up 2 of these and a ton of accessories!!!👍👍👍
Appreciate you sharing as always, I think I’ll wait to get one till I see what happens about the steering . Will watch for the next one
Great video. So we opened the shocks on 3 vehicles that are new and the shocks barely had any oil. All of 12 had just a few drops in each. We put 40 weight shock oil in the shocks and it is so much better.
Very nice little truck! I'm really hoping they release a 1979 Bronco body for this, that would really seal the deal for me!
Good point there. That would be legit.
have been looking forward to your video, always a plessure to watch!
Much appreciated. I did not sleep and gave it a good test and edit effort
Great Review! Great little scale truck! A true 1/18
Scale hardbody crawler.
Love the option parts and parts availability almost everywhere. 👍
Our group started having comps set up for minis. Lots of fun.
About the shocks: I recently got oil shocks for my scx24 bronco(highly modded: Komodo, mostly brass or aluminum, all metal gears) and they're pretty amazing once tuned right. Just wanted to point out that oil shocks for the scx24 do exist and can be had for less than $20. I'm really excited to see if there is real competition between the TRX4m and the SCX24s. Cheers!
Powerhobby, injora, hotracing, rcawd! So many options!
Awesome review. Very candid and comprehensive.
How mani times in my comments I told that small scale vehicles need oil dampers! And now here they are from stock. Great Traxxas!! Ciao
You can bind the vehicle to a standard Traxxas TQi remote, and then change DR and EPA settings. Hold down the SET button on the ESC as you plug in the battery to enter bind mode, and then turn on the TQI transmitter while holding the red SET button. Then you can do all the adjustments you want to avoid the binding issue.
With that done, I'm really curious about the ability to use the 3rd channel switch to turn the lights on and off. I've done that with my Bandit, MST CMX and even my TT01, using a cheap $5 eBay lead plugged into the receiver before the lights.
The binding axle issue is a mechanical problem, but you could limit the servo range to prevent it from binding. I would take apart the axle and look at the slots, sometimes they put it into the hole instead of the slots on the wheel bearing.
Awesome video man! I finally cave'd and bought the black F-150 high lift. And a bearing kit, I don't have anything binding on it. I am in the process of removing the lift kit, so it will be a mini me to my TRX-4 F-150. Seriously considering buying a few more of these, for some testing 🤔
Great review as always. Curious as to why the Panda Hobby 1/18 line wasn’t mentioned as a comparison. Panda has been offering oil filled shocks (stock) and (maybe?) better gearing for about two years now. Not a hardbody, but lexan body with switchable lights. Of course the parts support would go to Traxxas given their retail presence. Would love to hear your thoughts!
New Defender added to the santa list, great review 👍
Great review covering the pro's and con's 👍
Excellent review. One thing you did not touch on was the factory ESC and it’s settings. I’ve read there are three settings that apply different levels of drag brake. Leaning lore towards trail on one end or crawling on the other. Did those settings have any effect on the issue with high gearing?
Excellent review really enjoy your honest reviews.. great channel.. options are going to be awesome.. look forward to it arriving in the uk.. going to pick up a 1/10 TRX4 Bronco 2021 to 🤩👍🚴🏅
I saw one and preordered without even watching vids. At that price it’s a gem.
It binding while it turns is a deal breaker for me that shouldn’t be like that out of the box imo
Damn I thought traxxas woulda been the one out of the box that i wouldnt have to worry about upgrading too much
⬆️😂😂😂
So I have one and mine doesn’t bind, maybe it was an early edition issue, or maybe it’s a hit or miss thing
@@Vocuhhhloid same thing for me. I just bought one today and it doesn't bind
Mine only started binding after being in mud, I cleaned it and lubed it and it's perfect now
Awesome video! I am getting me one and my daughter one as well!
Good review!….thanks. I’ll get one in the new year when they’ll be more readily available.
Always good information 👌 oh, I'm on the list at my lhs. Thanks for another cool video.
Is it actually binding or is it browning out? You've got me curious on this, I'm wondering if the internal BEC isn't strong enough and with that gearing and the wheels turned there's just not enough juice? I'm still waiting on mine at the local hobby shop.
Out of the box it’s super capable. Factory settings has walking speed. Hold esc for 2 flashes has trail mode with 50%drag break and hold for 3 flashes and you have crawl mode. Super cool. My only grip is the pro scale light kit don’t do turns when your turning. But will flash hazards on a light setting.
Much appreciated tips!
Great video, is there EPA adjustment on the transmitter to turn back the steering to stop the binding?
Good video. Any battery adapters available yet that can be used with the other chargers? Thanks for sharing.
I really appreciate this video. As my potential entry into crawling, I've been thinking about grabbing one.
A couple times you mentioned the lack of foam in the tires. Would a soft foam be good or bad for crawling with this vehicle?
Fricken awesome rig but I'm surprised at how badly the steering bound up! How does this compare to the RocHobby Fire Horse that you review around a year ago? I just recently won a Fire Horse and will be doing an unboxing when I receive it.
Excellent review, I think I'll be checking reviews on the FMS bronco First since I'm going to have to spend money anyway to fix the issues. I'll be looking forward to comparison reviews of the 2🙏✝️☮️
Maybe some aftermarket front drive shafts and a stronger motor/esc combo could held the steering binding, as well as the crawler gearing
Bought the Defender in Dec 2023 and it has no binding issues at all.
That crawling area at the end of your video is awesome! Where was that shot?
The 150 for this vehicle is a steal! Especially for a traxxas product!! Going to pick up two of them up soon!!
It's a really competitive price, especially because lipo battery and charger are included
I bought two TRX-4m for my kids, but I might be more excited than them. Great info in this video, and others I've watched on your channel. Thank you.
Glad I could help!
Also some have ran into issues with the o ring on the driveshafts.
Haha, great steering angle… but that’s ‘points off’ on this rig apparently. Can’t believe that steering bind out of the box. Great overview as usual!
Great review, Thank you 🏁🏁🏁👍. Very helpful.
Just ordered my first Trx4m tonight. They arrive Thursday. I got the Bronco (A51) for myself and the Defender (Orange) for my wife. She is new to the hobby and I’ve been out of it for several years.
His and hers TRX4m. You are a lucky man!
On a separate note, will you be reviewing the Traction hobby 1/24 Tank300?
As always, great review!!
Thank you. Rallied hard to get this out.
Want one of each,love them 😀👍
Im going in to buy some paint later for a VS-4 im building. Hope it's not in stock as I for sure will be getting one.
I pre ordered a defender. I should have it this week. I m planning on chopping and modifying the body. I would like to see a review or private reply on the metal X braces and drive train. You have the most informative videos.
Maybe a little more driving video. Just constructive criticism. Keep the knowledge coming.
Also, I noticed at 8:51 that the tires in the picture are BF Goodrich. Did you change out the tires or is that a different rig in the picture?
Hello Mr. RC could you tell me the differences in a 6 wheeler compared to a 4 wheeler crawler? Also is it best to have low gears and high gears thank you.
I think that the binding was already solved by the optional low transmission? My thought is that Binding exists in all off road applications when turning, but is usually 'hidden' by an off road rigs torque. If you dont think of this truck as the $150 truck advertised, but instead as a $180 truck with 2 swappable transmissions, then it still is a good value, and solves one, if not both, of the problems that you found.
Thanks for the review, i have 2 on order.
Hello, I love your channel. I want to buy this model too. I will use it at home. On carpet, parquet, books, pillow etc. However, you said there are problems while climbing, so it doesn't go slow with low pressure, right, wouldn't it be difficult to pass the track at high speed? Does it have gears to go slow inside the package, is it easy to put it on? Like the Trx4 ford bronca 2021 model, there is no differential locking feature? Can't we change the speed from the remote? Do you think I should save money and buy a Trx4 2021 instead of buying it?
I love your honest videos. They are always entertaining and in depth. Thanks
So the bind issue is said to be because the steering end points where set beyond there limits?? Hard to deny what you showed. Which is correct? Only way to tell is to get one I guess I’ll definitely test it when I get it.
Curious if it's down to their servo that isn't that good and a new one would help or if it's something in their esc? As mentioned, I'm waiting to see their next lineup of bodies. A Blazer, K10 or the older Bronco. Appreciate your review.
nope its the fact that they designed the steering realllly close it may only be the bronco cause the wider square tires but at full steering angle the tires rub on the linkage so it binds it with some exstensions this will be gone but then you need to take off fender flares cause it barely misses them stock lol
I mentioned something about this on Traxxas' video on this little 1/18th scale. That it is going to sell like hotcakes and suggested they immediately start putting aftermarket bodies out.
Blazer, c10, F150/100, Ram, Ramcharger, Comanche, Gladiator, XJ.
I love your videos you're the man
Hi Francis, I was searching for the course from Kyosho that you mentioned, but can´t find it. Is this available somewhere or it was something the brand make it for you??. Thanks
Francis were you using a floodlight as it was blowing you out a little. Also i think a revolver type motor be mint in this
Man it looks like the fms 24 kick that into touch......wouldn't swap mine for that! Thanks for giving us the info
You bet
Any chance you could put a brushless in that beauty?
Very helpful even with all the other reviews! Do you think it's possible to swap the clipless system to another body?
I will look into that.
You did another excellent review
Thank you my friend.
I’m too into crawling so I like it can be used for regular off-road trailing with the stock gears.
Great video as always, does the controller have D/R for the steering? I like what you did with the Kyosho course!
No steering epa or d/r controls that I know of.
Looks like a fantastic truck!
Bigger and better than the more expensive Axial 1/24.
this channel is awesome!
Glad you think so!
Oooh! I think you might have just shown why these have been delayed. 45 degree steering angle is awesome, but not if you can't move at full lock!
I really like these little trucks for the money I’m trying to decide if I want one of these or one of those Max smasher micro monster trucks
Can I dare ask, is the binding against the bumper and body, or in the axle itself?
At 9:51 the Traxxas Canyon Trail tires are shown, but I believe the Bronco comes with BFG’s (same size). Not a big deal for most, but I wish both the Bronco and Defender had the BFG’s.
Love my trxm
4 wheel steering on one of these would be amazing!
If the wheel bind at full turn is an issue, I can see Traxxas making a slightly shorter steering rod or shorter servo horn to reduce steering to from 45 to 42 degrees or whatever point it starts to bind.
Or in trail mode don't have the grunt to turn at low throttle . All my crawlers need more throttle at full angle turn
@@paulclancy2404 Maybe it frees up over time too as the steering knuckle wears in from use.
Great review Francis! Really appreciate the attention to detail that makes your reviews a "must-watch." Quick question... where did you get that desk-top rocky terrain? Is there a link for that?
Here it is. Kyosho terrain plates - alnk.to/dAjgd4D
@@RCReviewChannel Thanks Francis!
No balance lead eh. How are we going to monitor our cells? The steering bind is a major blunder by Traxxas. I'm curious as to why it doesn't bind in your radius test early in the video.
There is 3 setting on the esc regular trail and crawl hold the button on the esc until the light blinks 1 for regular 2 for trail 3 for crawl modes
Nice review. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi! Does anyone notice your defender driving slideways due to weight? Or can it be a suspension defect?
Sir I can tell you love your job. You’re the definition of “when you love your job you’re not even working”
You got that right. Much appreciated!
Would the Traxxas Velineon VXL-3M work as an upgrade?
I am surprised Traxxas released this with the binding problem. Hopefully there is a easy fix.
Soo.. would you recommend this or Kyosho mini z 4x4??
I want!
Great vid
I have the blue upgraded shocks running 50w oil and it seems to handle very nicely
50weight oil, nice. Do you iknow what the stock oil is?
@@RCReviewChannel I’m going to assume and guess 20w being the tracxas shock upgrade kit came with that to put in. I just figured I’d try it. Truck is more planted feeling then with the stock shocks. Super happy with it so far.
I got two today a defender and a bronco neither of them bind at full steering like yours it may have something wrong the bronco tires do barely rub the steering link at full turn the inside sidewall will barely rub the steering link but neither have any change in tire rpm at any throttle input or steering angle