I bought an xmaxx after finding this channel 3.5 years ago after being out of RC probably for 15 years, still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it (and now I have a few more too), thanks Kev!
I gotta say, I'm not impressed with the gears. It like pot metal. When you pay $1500 for an RC you expect something as cheap and easy as the gears to be decent quality. Most people can't drop $1500 and right away spend a whole bunch more on upgrading. If that's the case you're better off buying used for half price and upgrading it. IMO
Yeah, they should include better gears. It's not like the transmission is weak, so they don't need to be weak to protect the car, they're just being cheap.
@@fiercetatsu6782 powdered metal doesn't have to be weak, lots of cordless tools use powdered metal parts, even tools that are rough like impacts. Something about the process Traxxas uses is certainly weak though.
X-Maxx looks like brilliant fun but I wouldn’t buy one, not new anyway. £1000 for something that strips its gears first run out of the box? No thanks! COME ON TRAXXAS, THAT’S UNACCEPTABLE!
He was off-roading with the street/speed gearing and it says on the box not to do that, I’ve had a x maxx for like 3-4 years, stock gears worked the whole time until about last year when I put a way bigger motor on it
I rarely buy new regardless of what it is lol shits just way to expensive all around. Buying used and slowly upgrading what breaks over time is the way to go lol
Anyone who hates Kevin or doesn’t like him I would question if they are a good person or not. How could you not like these kinds of videos? Cheers Kev!
It's not if you have to buy the stuff yourself. No matter how rich you are. It's "Buy myself something new every day!!" But that doesn't sound as cool.
@@robertward5047 sometimes wonder how many he buys himself vs sponsors or companies just sending them to review, in which case it is basically Christmas
I hate seeing garbage left in nature areas. Anytime my friends and myself go camping, we make a point to pick up any trash we come across. Leave it better than when you arrived.
@@KevinTalbotTV shame, hopefully the fact you called it out will help at least one person think twice before littering. Great video btw. That Xmaxx moon walk was epic.
Always smile when I see the ‘Kevin Talbot uploaded -‘ notification comes up on my phone. Can’t wait to enjoy the video! ❤ We actually just today had an Xmaxx posted to us, the things awesome! Gonna need some more 4s lipos 😂
@KevinTalbotTV didn't you used to run the 6s xmaxx motor with an 8s esc? If I rember right it was faster with the 6s motor. Anyways thanks for all the great content, I've watched your videos for years and took a break from you tube for awhile. Now I'm back and it's great to see you still at it. It was awesome to see you drive the monster truck and how quickly you got good at driving it. Thanks for all you contribute and I look forward to watching your videos for many more years to come 🤘
New to this part of the hobby -Never had anything with 4 wheels before. My local Dealer here in NY was mentioning this model to me. Looks pretty robust. Thanks for this video. i'll have it soon. I've been hearing not soo good things about Traxxas. Good fun!
Kev i like your great work, you are the best rc shwocase in youtube. when do we build a brand of rc car? The Traxxas is definitely the best machine to endure all the abuse possible in skate parks and elsewhere. You have proven it multiple times. Now with all your knowledge, let's create an RC brand together. You've already built a monster truck, and your skills in the world of aviation are simply magical. Keep up your work in any case you are the best. Develop new challenges!!!
i dont get it, you didnt seem to be really giving it a hard time and the gears let go pretty quick, did traxxas test this before releasing it to the public? i have a friend with an older xmaxx and he also goes through stock gears and aftermarket gears once every couple of runs, how is this the best rc car?
Years ago I saw a motorized golf caddy that followed you around the course, moved when you moved and stopped when you stopped. Great idea for an r/c cart...
Does the latest version come with 2085x stock, yet? If not, I'd wager that's what's limiting it from doing same-side 2-wheelage. I was able to easily do it once upgrading, even with belted sledgehammer tires.
Is the xmaxx better with wide kit or stock? Curious because mines wide and I hate it🤷🏻♂️ but to be fair I’m not really a fan of my outcast 8s either 😂
I believe those are wheelie bars! Not for beginners, but some of the most experienced racers have them on the back of the race cars to prevent wheelies which do tons of damage and prevent inexperienced people from winning races!
Nice work Kev. That Xmaxx orgy sure was er...intimate. I don't know if there is another RC truck that quite makes the same sound the Xmaxx does when it hits something. Doof!
I have a traxxas mini max v2 and even with the stock plastic spur, when I’ve put it in one tighter than recommended it still has some play in the gears. The motor never overheats and its lasted a good 6 months now
@KevinTalbotTV , with a brushless motor do you ever have problems with dust and sand getting in the motor through the vents on the motor and causing a problem? I remember when Traxxas said you can put the emaxx in water because it had brushes but they recommended you don't but they did say do not take a brushless motor through water.
Kev I can't believe Traxxas is putting out a new version so fast! Traxxas used to take the longest in between versions with the Xmaxx the past few years they've become the quickest. Hello and good morning from Canada.
Why would they make a v5 and not upgrade the gears? 🙄 I had that issue with the savage flux, that thing was a beast but the diff gears broke everytime i turned it on. Atleast traxxas has a lot of aftermarket support and you can fix where they slack but dang come on traxxas the xmaxx is a $1,200 truck it should be a tank out the box
@@andyguyuk1 yeah that’s insane. Idk, if it says 8s on the box i feel like it should handle being ripped on 8s otherwise it should say 6s on the box. He hadn’t even started to really bash it before the gears turned into smooshed playdoh. I’m waiting to hear back about a v3 for 500 with a fried servo and possibly a smoked esc, but figure 500 was a good price cause i was just going to rip both of those out anyway. At brand new pricing though it’s just kinda insane they wouldn’t atleast get away from those crap sintered gears. The belted tires are cool i guess but don’t really mean anything if you can’t put power to them without after market gears. Traxxas tough BABY!
🤔 Are there any skaters in skatepark(s) or do they leave immediately when they see Traxxas and other RC stuff ? 🤔 Seems a nice basher (obviously), those belted tires are a nice upgrade. Unfortunately out of my reach 😅🤝
🤔 maybe we go in school time when they are all in school, or choose bad weather when skaters don't want to play, or maybe we go to one location and if there are skaters we go somewhere else 🤔🤔
The latest version and it should be even better, what the tires you mean electronics blow, durability is cool when it snows in winter time where I'm at it's snaps so easily
How were the temps with its high speed gearing kev? Throughout the video, it never overheated from the looks of it, and I'm wondering if the temps were alright 👌 Looking forward to its next video 🤘
Kev I though these new x maxxes came with the hardened steel gears from the ultimate? Dont remember where i heard it from, but that's what i thought this v5 included belted tires and hardened steel gears
In case any kids are wondering, "monkey metal" is zinc Zn! Cheapest crappiest metal used in industry. Easy to form but wears easily, unable to weld it, being brittle-ish and snaps under torsion, its not very strong. So....zinc will do the job, just don't ask too much of it!
I know you can buy tons of hopups for the Xmaxx. But seeing how it's a £1000 truck you would expect them to spend a little on the quality of the gears. It's so annoying when out bashing and the driveline cracks from "normal" operation. I.e using the throttle
Yoo Kev if you go in your phone settings and go to camera and you find sterio sound turn it off because whenever you zoom it it makes your voice quieter
Hey Kevin I bought the new xmaxx 8s that your showing now. I absolutely love it and having a blast. I had the same problem you did and stripped the gears the same day. I replaced the gears with ones from Hot Racing and have not had a problem. I am also able to get it on two wheels, but it takes a little bit, I think you're right about it being the servo. Thanks for your videos love them. Keep on bashing
I personally had bad luck with GDS and pretty much all mod 1 gears. GPM mod 1.5 that’s a pinion style spur gear and full sized 3rd support bearing is my go to option. I have that in my xrt with a max5 5690 combo and it rips.
Hey kevin I just want say great video but sometime when you doing video can you please explain how somethings work in rc like reading manual and so. When you use high speed gear that only for hard surface if you bash it around that can cause gear stripping different gear for toque and diff surface. To do side wheel on 2 wheel go with thicker diff fluid 😊
Win a NEW X-Maxx here - raffall.com/365194/enter-raffle-to-win-latest-version-traxxas-x-maxx-8s-hosted-by-kevin-talbot
Hey dude can you do a remote control Lego boat video
Teach me your ways ?
I love your channel, can you do the Arrma Typhon 6S TLR Tuned? If you haven’t yet :)
Edit: I didn’t know the other guy has a typhon! 😂😂
I love your videos
You should try the older tires on the new X Maxx then see if will bicycle 😊
I bought an xmaxx after finding this channel 3.5 years ago after being out of RC probably for 15 years, still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it (and now I have a few more too), thanks Kev!
I gotta say, I'm not impressed with the gears. It like pot metal. When you pay $1500 for an RC you expect something as cheap and easy as the gears to be decent quality. Most people can't drop $1500 and right away spend a whole bunch more on upgrading. If that's the case you're better off buying used for half price and upgrading it. IMO
Yeah, they should include better gears. It's not like the transmission is weak, so they don't need to be weak to protect the car, they're just being cheap.
This is what I did.
Batteries charger and X-maxx for 750.
They use powdered metal and it’s super weird that traxxas of all companies is the one cutting such costs
@@fiercetatsu6782 powdered metal doesn't have to be weak, lots of cordless tools use powdered metal parts, even tools that are rough like impacts.
Something about the process Traxxas uses is certainly weak though.
Those gears are made of the finest grade chinesium😂
Kinda wild seeing Mitchell all grown up. Makes me realize just how long I've been watching you. 😅
Traxxas still taking the p1ss. The XMaxx version 5 and yet it still has monkey metal gears and toy grade servo.
Right up to version 5 and still trash gears & servo 🤷🏾♂️
"Clunge Sponge" 🤣🤣🤣. Brilliant
Thought he said that 😂😂😂
X-Maxx looks like brilliant fun but I wouldn’t buy one, not new anyway. £1000 for something that strips its gears first run out of the box? No thanks! COME ON TRAXXAS, THAT’S UNACCEPTABLE!
I bought a fiesta st150 off my mate for a grand. That puts things into perspective.
He was off-roading with the street/speed gearing and it says on the box not to do that, I’ve had a x maxx for like 3-4 years, stock gears worked the whole time until about last year when I put a way bigger motor on it
That's not the only weak point, it's definitely not worth it and overrated
I rarely buy new regardless of what it is lol shits just way to expensive all around. Buying used and slowly upgrading what breaks over time is the way to go lol
Monkey Metal is diabolical work LMAO
Anyone who hates Kevin or doesn’t like him I would question if they are a good person or not. How could you not like these kinds of videos?
Cheers Kev!
They just pretend to hate but still watch all the videos 😂 jellies
Probably the comments he leaves, going on other creators videos to be a troll, acting like a child generally.
I like his vids but his voice is rough on my ears
ITS CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY!!
It's not if you have to buy the stuff yourself. No matter how rich you are. It's "Buy myself something new every day!!" But that doesn't sound as cool.
@@robertward5047 sometimes wonder how many he buys himself vs sponsors or companies just sending them to review, in which case it is basically Christmas
If you could pick tire, sand, tire or regular tire what would it be?
12:02 So that's how new x-maxx bashers are made😂
Nearly 6 years with my X-Maxx 8s. Still my Favourite RC. Close second, my XRT. Brilliant fun.
Those TLR Typhons are tough as hell. I switched mine over to speedruns but I wanna get another and do Kraton arms and bigger wheels for bashing.
I hate seeing garbage left in nature areas. Anytime my friends and myself go camping, we make a point to pick up any trash we come across. Leave it better than when you arrived.
uk is too far gone so many people do it the battle is lost
@@KevinTalbotTV shame, hopefully the fact you called it out will help at least one person think twice before littering.
Great video btw. That Xmaxx moon walk was epic.
Looove that 360 camera view on the xmaxx
_Still convinced that the XRT is the better all around RC vehicle! Especially once you start doing modifications!_
the best is whichever puts the biggest smile on your face
i like my new x maxx the best
@@KevinTalbotTV or which one lasts the longest as far as durability
@@KevinTalbotTVthat’s true
@@larryjepson9924They’re basically the same car. You can break either fairly easily with enough effort…
7:46 Kevin be like Oh! 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍 sugar!
how many xmaxxes does a man need?
Kevin: "yes"
all of them!
@@KevinTalbotTVsome would say... Everyday.
I just realized, they said x-maxx and not x-mas lol but whatever :)
Always smile when I see the ‘Kevin Talbot uploaded -‘ notification comes up on my phone. Can’t wait to enjoy the video! ❤
We actually just today had an Xmaxx posted to us, the things awesome! Gonna need some more 4s lipos 😂
Mitchell is always game.
An RC TROLLEY BUILD .....with 8s maybe??
Man my childhood right here
I wish skate parks were as common when I was a kid, I would have a blast.
I lived with my RC car, I was constantly using it.
It's nice to see the original gang together. The content with that group is so much better than the ones with just RCman
Hey kev
Most i like jumps😂
Good to see a Xmax on the channel again 👍
I just bought one. Should get it in a week. I’ve waited many years now but finally bought it. I can’t wait to get this thing!
@KevinTalbotTV didn't you used to run the 6s xmaxx motor with an 8s esc? If I rember right it was faster with the 6s motor. Anyways thanks for all the great content, I've watched your videos for years and took a break from you tube for awhile. Now I'm back and it's great to see you still at it. It was awesome to see you drive the monster truck and how quickly you got good at driving it. Thanks for all you contribute and I look forward to watching your videos for many more years to come 🤘
Welcome back! Yes, 6s motor on 8s is faster, but hard to get hold of now so I’m back to stock motor
New to this part of the hobby -Never had anything with 4 wheels before. My local Dealer here in NY was mentioning this model to me. Looks pretty robust.
Thanks for this video. i'll have it soon. I've been hearing not soo good things about Traxxas. Good fun!
I love how the bench is looking 👍
looks really organized and cleaned up
Kev i like your great work, you are the best rc shwocase in youtube. when do we build a brand of rc car? The Traxxas is definitely the best machine to endure all the abuse possible in skate parks and elsewhere. You have proven it multiple times. Now with all your knowledge, let's create an RC brand together.
You've already built a monster truck, and your skills in the world of aviation are simply magical. Keep up your work in any case you are the best. Develop new challenges!!!
Got to love that Chineseum metal
Nope.
I love the way you give them trucks. Hell, but you give them the maximum? I like the wind I love the wind one of those bad boys.
What are the differences between the last Versions? Do they have only mor Alu and light, or better electronics ? 😮
I have had the original traxxas rustler for about 5 or 6 years now and it’s survived a lot of hits. That’s how well they are made
My dream car X MAX 😢😢 love from India 🇮🇳👍▶️👍
You give the phrase "walk in the park" a whole new meaning!! what a fun day!! Thanks for posting!!!
i dont get it, you didnt seem to be really giving it a hard time and the gears let go pretty quick, did traxxas test this before releasing it to the public? i have a friend with an older xmaxx and he also goes through stock gears and aftermarket gears once every couple of runs, how is this the best rc car?
Kev, What if you bind the new X-Maxx and the previous version X-Maxx to the same radio and race yourself at the same time?
Lol😅 finny, but it won't work that way
Years ago I saw a motorized golf caddy that followed you around the course, moved when you moved and stopped when you stopped. Great idea for an r/c cart...
Kevin you inspired me to buy good rc cars cause you show cheap ones and expensive one i love you’re content
Always a good day when i get to see a Kev video!
Perfect time to watch! (Getting ready for my 9-5)
One of my favorite videos I love when everybody gets together❤❤❤❤
Does the latest version come with 2085x stock, yet? If not, I'd wager that's what's limiting it from doing same-side 2-wheelage. I was able to easily do it once upgrading, even with belted sledgehammer tires.
Love the shots with the insta360 or whatever it is attached to the xmaxx. Really neat looking.
Is the xmaxx better with wide kit or stock? Curious because mines wide and I hate it🤷🏻♂️ but to be fair I’m not really a fan of my outcast 8s either 😂
none is better, its what you prefer personally
@@KevinTalbotTV ok thanks! I didn’t know if it was tougher one way or the other 🤷🏻♂️😎
tougher with stock arms
Would you recommend the RPM arms or stick with stock ones?
Stock. Rpm don't break but they will bend out of shape
I believe those are wheelie bars! Not for beginners, but some of the most experienced racers have them on the back of the race cars to prevent wheelies which do tons of damage and prevent inexperienced people from winning races!
Nice work Kev. That Xmaxx orgy sure was er...intimate. I don't know if there is another RC truck that quite makes the same sound the Xmaxx does when it hits something. Doof!
I have a traxxas mini max v2 and even with the stock plastic spur, when I’ve put it in one tighter than recommended it still has some play in the gears. The motor never overheats and its lasted a good 6 months now
Insane how traxxas can keep pushing out expensive stuff that breaks right away! Love this hobby 😂
the 360 camera plans looks sick !
@KevinTalbotTV , with a brushless motor do you ever have problems with dust and sand getting in the motor through the vents on the motor and causing a problem? I remember when Traxxas said you can put the emaxx in water because it had brushes but they recommended you don't but they did say do not take a brushless motor through water.
I love watching the waves of sand the paddle tires make
Kev I can't believe Traxxas is putting out a new version so fast! Traxxas used to take the longest in between versions with the Xmaxx the past few years they've become the quickest. Hello and good morning from Canada.
It's not really much new. Different tires and BOLD NEW COLORS. Most companies wouldn't refer to such minor changes as a new version.
i cant believe you can make a rc car xmaxx a drone, best rc car in my opinion, Very nice video.
Love the tree bashing I was crying. Fair play to max.
I open RUclips AND ITS KEV FIRST VIDEO!! LETS GOOOOO RIGHT BEFORE WORK!! YESSSS 🎉🎉
Come on RUclips notify me faster!!!
Why would they make a v5 and not upgrade the gears? 🙄
I had that issue with the savage flux, that thing was a beast but the diff gears broke everytime i turned it on. Atleast traxxas has a lot of aftermarket support and you can fix where they slack but dang come on traxxas the xmaxx is a $1,200 truck it should be a tank out the box
@@itsamk18-ish and another 6-700 doll hairs for what we have to pay in the UK at least!!
@@andyguyuk1 yeah that’s insane. Idk, if it says 8s on the box i feel like it should handle being ripped on 8s otherwise it should say 6s on the box. He hadn’t even started to really bash it before the gears turned into smooshed playdoh.
I’m waiting to hear back about a v3 for 500 with a fried servo and possibly a smoked esc, but figure 500 was a good price cause i was just going to rip both of those out anyway. At brand new pricing though it’s just kinda insane they wouldn’t atleast get away from those crap sintered gears. The belted tires are cool i guess but don’t really mean anything if you can’t put power to them without after market gears. Traxxas tough BABY!
🤔 Are there any skaters in skatepark(s) or do they leave immediately when they see Traxxas and other RC stuff ? 🤔 Seems a nice basher (obviously), those belted tires are a nice upgrade. Unfortunately out of my reach 😅🤝
🤔 maybe we go in school time when they are all in school, or choose bad weather when skaters don't want to play, or maybe we go to one location and if there are skaters we go somewhere else 🤔🤔
@@KevinTalbotTV Now, that sounds obvious 🤔😅🤝
The latest version and it should be even better, what the tires you mean electronics blow, durability is cool when it snows in winter time where I'm at it's snaps so easily
Yessss kev let’s goooooo. Thank you for taking a picture with my son at the nationals hopefully I’ll see you at herts track soon! 🎉
Another fun one Kev, thanks! Also, come on Traxasses, put some better gears in your flagship machine!
My day has just got a lot better since kev uploaded ❤
That spektrum motor coming apart was awesome to see
I’ve been waiting for this vid LETS GOOOO 🎉
How were the temps with its high speed gearing kev? Throughout the video, it never overheated from the looks of it, and I'm wondering if the temps were alright 👌
Looking forward to its next video 🤘
I like the soundtrack @ 13:10 ish. Thanks for the instructions, looking at a used one. Good Times! BNW.
George of the jungle. “Watch out for that tree” 😂
Whats the best ratio before you start breaking stuff for bashing?? Just go this one.
Kev
I though these new x maxxes came with the hardened steel gears from the ultimate?
Dont remember where i heard it from, but that's what i thought this v5 included belted tires and hardened steel gears
In case any kids are wondering, "monkey metal" is zinc Zn! Cheapest crappiest metal used in industry. Easy to form but wears easily, unable to weld it, being brittle-ish and snaps under torsion, its not very strong. So....zinc will do the job, just don't ask too much of it!
Primal dragster with big bore engine?
Waking up at two a new Kev video is always going to make it a good day 😊
Love the insta 360 view
If I’m having a bad day you your videos make me happy you the best rc person on youtube
I know you can buy tons of hopups for the Xmaxx. But seeing how it's a £1000 truck you would expect them to spend a little on the quality of the gears. It's so annoying when out bashing and the driveline cracks from "normal" operation. I.e using the throttle
do you ever have any overheating issues with the high speed gearing?
AWESOME Sessions as always! I wish they would change the gears to something decent. 😘😘
Another great video did you change the servo as at beginning you couldn’t 2 wheel it but at end you could
Yoo Kev if you go in your phone settings and go to camera and you find sterio sound turn it off because whenever you zoom it it makes your voice quieter
Hey Kevin
I bought the new xmaxx 8s that your showing now. I absolutely love it and having a blast. I had the same problem you did and stripped the gears the same day. I replaced the gears with ones from Hot Racing and have not had a problem. I am also able to get it on two wheels, but it takes a little bit, I think you're right about it being the servo.
Thanks for your videos love them. Keep on bashing
the 360 camera shots are epic , nice vid
The more i watch traxxas videos the better i feel about going with arrma...
I'll wait for version 10. Hopefully they'll have it figured out by then.
RAD KEV! What a blast😅
So the only change from v4 to v5 is the tires, witch you end up changing anyways, not much of an update.
I’m wondering if the gears are sacrificial purposefully to protect the drive train??
I personally had bad luck with GDS and pretty much all mod 1 gears. GPM mod 1.5 that’s a pinion style spur gear and full sized 3rd support bearing is my go to option. I have that in my xrt with a max5 5690 combo and it rips.
Hi Kev
yo dude!
@@KevinTalbotTV how's the flying going?
We need more savage xl 5.9 content. Save the nitros!! Still arguably the most fun truck ever made.
I am thinking about buying a Traxxas slash 2wd. I wanted to know if that was a good rc truck or if I should find a better option.
They were ok. You'll be way happier with 4wd.
@@____MC____ thanks for telling me
I see a Goblin Raw in the box 🤘❤ can't wait Kev!
with 105 engine boom
My first thought was so they fixed the servo issue right? Right?
at 17:53 it look like max used his mind to flip the xmax lol
Hey kevin I just want say great video but sometime when you doing video can you please explain how somethings work in rc like reading manual and so. When you use high speed gear that only for hard surface if you bash it around that can cause gear stripping different gear for toque and diff surface. To do side wheel on 2 wheel go with thicker diff fluid 😊
Some nice changes from the previous iteration there, well done to Traxxas ❤❤ Great video as always Kevin, very informative! 👍🏻
lens can be fixed with polywatch used for removed scratches on wrist watches i think
Kevin harden steal gears never fails