I love the Xmaxx and it is my favorite car but I have to be honest. These small metal parts are not necessary and sometimes makes this truck less durable because of the added weight and lack of flex. For example, the metal steering links will bust the plastic cone on the front bulkhead everytime when you have a crash. The metal hubs are nice and actually improve the truck on the front and rear. The metal diff cases are not necessary unless you put insane power through the truck. The body looks cool but not $1400 cool. I had hoped for a new design and different car from Traxxas. Most of these upgrades I have already. Facts are this is basically a $1400 Xmaxx 🤣🤣🤣 Marketing scheme at its best. ⚡️
If anyone knows what they are talking about its this man.. traxxas should have got with someone who actually bashes to help them make the ultimate.. i would have liked to see them do something about the hinge pins.. give us mod 1.5 gears and a new esc.. maybe could have updated the center shaft.. they mossed a really good opportunity imo
@@BeautyBeastRCI agree partly but parts here in 🇨🇦 are easier to get for the Xmaxx and are generally cheaper. But I won’t buy this ultimate it’s too expensive. I’ve got a regular one already. And I just ordered a new Kraton 6S exb rtr that I’m waiting on to ship 😂
@@BeautyBeastRC True, but really I'm not one to talk about price because when I bought my Outcast 8S recently, I manage to convince myself I "needed" $400 in upgrades mostly from M2C, a little something from Vitavon, and some shiny bits from Hot Racing. I might have an addiction to small metal parts! I need an intervention! Really less than $100 would have covered me on parts that I would actually need for my level of bashing (which is far less extreme then what you and Thunder do).
Every veteran surface RC'r knows more metal parts means more weight which means more damage in bad landings, and more metal also means no flex like plastic parts so even more breakage. Keeping them 95% stock with a VERY few strategic metal parts is ALWAYS the right way to go.
@@jacobrider2143 this thing would be 2000$ if you got everything separate - 4 belted tires are 200 extra alone. I'm buyin one myself - This things sick and Im putting on a crush proof body. Things gunna be a bad MFR
the belted tires alone are 200 for 4 .. And with all the extras priced out right would put this thing at about 2000$ 1500 is high but not as high as it could be.
The best basher you can buy is an XMAXX. I have 3 of them. I love them. My favorite RC to take out and just launch at skate parks. Also to be honest. It's best in almost stock with a few upgrades when bashing. All that aluminum is going to make it worse. Kevin Talbot proved it as well. I have one with all the Traxxas upgrades and it's too heavy for real bashing. RPM knuckles an M2C 2-piece center drive shaft and hing pins are all it needs to be a basher king. The rest is just added weight to break the plastic parts.
Great review and bash Greg 👊. The belted wheels look planted, surely a step up from the cheap stockers with fragile glued foams. Traxxas did put some nice bits on this version, but 1500$ is ridiculous 😂. Some would argue they should come standard at the stock price. Would be nice to see hardened steel gears and better drivetrain components. 🍻
Thanks bud! Yeah, the tires were awesome for just ripping on the throttle in the dirt. Price wise it’s tough for many to swallow, but there’s others out there that throw down the credit card like it’s nothing. I hear you on the gears. My ideal X-Maxx: upgraded gears, shock caps, servo and enjoy.
I have upgraded two I did a XRT with all the blue aluminum accessories and I also did a Snap-On Xmaxx with the red aluminum accessories...Both look awesome, but the Snap on Xmaxx is really cool!! great video 💯
Great review. Appreciate all the effort put into these. The ultimate may not be a fit for everyone but for some that want a tricked out truck from the start or know they will add a lot of hop ups this looks like a good value.
I think for $1500 there are better bashers. I bought the new Kraton 8s EXB RTR and I’ve had a couple small issues but got them sorted quickly. Being the Kraton and Outcast 8s are $1000 and you get a much more powerful power system I think that’s the way to go. Every time I go out I break my XMaxx but my Kraton survives. 🤷🏻♂️
Ps Nevers broke a thing on my xmaxx got it the first Day the 8s line came out merry x mas happy New years healt love and monétaire for you and your love one
from my experience with the 2020 x max I have never broken anything besides cracking the wheels 😅, go to the same hobby shop as you love the big jumps out back!
All weight isn’t bad obviously, otherwise they would build F1 cars out of balsa wood. It appears to me they have addressed weak spots in the old car without going over the top. The aluminum diff cover will help to prevent the gears from stripping, for example.
But obviously, people think all these overpriced aluminium optional parts are upgrades and will make the truck stronger, when in reality they rarely do!
Thanks for the really complete overview. For $1,500 you can get a DBXL-E plus both batteries and a charger. Cool lookin truck, but they are wild with their prices. Especially when you gotta solder on a proper battery connector.
Yeah. What’s worse is the esc only lasts a month. My xmaxx needed new servo and esc within 2 months. After max6, 1/10 strong servo, and RPM upgrades it’s really good.
You need the Jump Jack Pro ramp to fit in your Subaru. It folds up small into a backpack and opens up big. lol. I use 2 of them side by side with my XMAXX.
I personally don't think it needs almost any of those upgrades, except the servo (if the stock one goes bad) and the diff covers. I've done those two upgrades and it was worth it. Everything else mentioned just adds unnecessary weight. 4 years of experience with my X-Maxx 👍
Damn looks great, but seriously who can shell out 1500 for a rc? Again great review and nice that you told us about the breakages. I’ll pick up the original Xmaxx when I got the chance
Didn’t wanna see parts snapping after the first run. I’m with you, if the whole chassis is too stiff the shock with end with the weakest point snapping. You think a Sledge ultimate is coming ?
Aluminum tie rods are questionable for durability, but the rest looks good, ha I wrote this before I saw the links break... Figured that's what would happen
Nice review and look at the truck Greg. I like how it looks. I have to say my Xmaxx is my favourite truck for bashing because it can just run on any surface even rough grounds, a lot easier then anything else. This price tag will be hefty here though 🇨🇦🎄
Well, the standard version is 999.99 and this comes in at 1499.99, I see no where you are saving bucks on all these alum parts?! And personally, I find most of the added parts to be nothing more than eye candy and unneeded weight. Traxxas needs to get off the Elon Musk pricing and listen to what people really want!! Excellent Review other wise!!
They went after all them small businesses to hang Christmas ornaments on the XMAXX And try to charge us $1500 when they should’ve been working on the drivetrain and their electronics and gave us a 12 S bundle
You almost have to go more metal all over Arrma EXB style, plastic meeting metal doesn’t usually end well in my experience bashing. Why did they not include the WideMaxx stuff too? My regular Xmaxx and XRT have held up well as is, tho my Arrma EXB 1:5 scale has held up even between (save for rear diff, two of them, probably XLX2 / 900 power).
I've had three *used* xmaxxes, and still have two. they go for $500-700 in decent shape. Idk why you'd buy one new when so many sell on fb marketplace. I only ever upgrade to captured hinge pins, rpm or pro line rear hubs and on one of them I went Max5 for the esc. Anything more just adds weight and breaks more.
Yup, got one myself for 625 with 2 traxxas batteries, the LIVE dual charger, Mod 1.5, a spare motor that I just swapped out the bearing and sold on ebay for 100 bucks, new belted tires, and a Hobbywing 1100KV motor. The only thing is the body could be better but nothing 80 bucks couldn't fix. I honestly can't fathom how people spend 1400 on a new one with batteries and charger just to have it look like a used one after 1 pack.
Welp i just found a new R\C to want next year despite me already having an X-Maxx an older one but my old one kinda needs some work. One of the things i wish they did with this new truck is put in an 1,100KV Big Block motor i wonder if this truck has the 3496T VXL-8s ESC from the XRT. Update: But then i find out this truck is an in store only limited edition so i think i'll stick to my current X-Maxx. It's alright i already did quite a bit of work to mine.
Thing with belted tires is if they don’t balloon at all there’s less rotational force for flips. Not that they aren’t solid tires but an interesting choice by Traxxas. Seems like backflipping a monster truck is a no brainer.
Traxxas missed it i think. The price is the killer, all the xmaxx needs is arms, captured hing pins and tires. Even those mods are debatable. Arrma's 8s line up is 100% a better buy and i love my xmaxx and it's my favorite rc but this new version for 1400 is a big no go.....
The ONLY thing I was hoping for here was an updated body mount like the XRT. The gears should be standard. The servo saver is useful. Servo upgrade is MEH. All the rest are pointless!!
Awesome review as always mate ... But traxxas have lost the plot with this ... Xmaxx is my favourite big basher but this aint worth 1500 US ... I can only imagine the rip off price they will charge in Australia 😅
Unfortunately the tubes turnbuckle seem to be a weak spot. However you can replace just the black threaded bit. Still, while I generally disagree that you can’t bash with aluminum steering, that seems to be somewhat true for the xmaxx. Maybe just stick to the aluminum servo saver
Good review, enjoyed watching it. Yeah the Xmaxx is a good truck, I've had one for a couple of years now. I can only imagine what the price of this one will run, but probably over 2k AuD, which is a bit much for a lot of people, maybe most. The garden variety XRT runs that much down here in Aus. Those breakages. I can't tell for sure, but it looks like the threaded part comes to a hard shoulder, rather that a small radius. The radius would make the part stronger. Hard shoulders (90deg) are a no no in machining. Things break at that point all the time.
Have to say, given all the issues this truck still has because they chose not to address them, and the price. I think I'll stick with my Cen Reeper and my Kraton 8s rtr, more for my buck, reeper is just as fast and about the same power on 6s, also for that price ive already built my reeper to beast mode, and the kraton is more stable at all speeds
In my opinion traxxas should have given hd arms rather than the metal diff covers and aluminium shock caps. The very first thing to break is a lower arm and then replace it with an hd arm.
A LOT of would wouldn't consider this as being "better". In fact, in several ways, is actually "worse". I have a few thoughts on this, all of which come to the same conclusion - it's NOT worth it. 1) You can purchase the standard RTR, be "wise" in your upgrade decisions (as many have pointed out, Traxxas went (purposely???) 'overboard' in selecting upgrade parts), and sell off the brand-new no-longer-needed parts. In the end, you'll have an RC that's better than their 'Ultimate', and the final cost will be closer to $100-200 more than the standard RTR. 2) You can purchase a roller from an RC chop shop, be "wise" in your upgrade decisions, and end up with the same vehicle mentioned in option #1, but with a final cost that's equal to, or possibly slightly less than, the standard RTR. 3) Taking option #2 one step further, you could sell off the brand-new no-longer-needed parts, and end up with a final cost that's definitely less than the standard RTR. 4) Part of why Traxxas is probably doing this...and, as already pointed out by others...is that Traxxas probably has a large number of unsold 'upgrade' parts in their warehouse, which is probably due to the fact that most 3rd-party upgrade parts cost less than Traxxas' own upgrade parts and/or those 3rd-party parts are of higher quality (such as 7075 vs Traxxas 6061). 5) The final point has to do with something many have suspecting for several months - that Traxxas is going to soon be releasing a new version of the X-MAXX, based on the XRT chassis. This is a good way for Traxxas to 'unload' their excess of X-MAXX vehicles and/or upgrade parts. If you think about it, this, combined with point #4, makes a lot of logical sense.
As cool as it looks, that thing broke too easy! I shudder to think what this thing is priced at! Arrma has been giving us super affordable bashers lately like the Mojave 4s, the Grom, and Gorgon. And traxxas just keeps going the other way and putting out even more expensive stuff than they already have. Like this XMaxx ultimate and the drastically overpriced rustler ultimate that’s only 3s. Just my opinion. I have a lot of traxxas from the past. Even a few current ones. But their prices IMO are just so out of touch with what everyone else’s prices are. I know some people won’t care about prices. But those of us who don’t have expendable incomes, price actually plays a big part of what we can afford. Still a great video.
What is the Canadian price??? $1700?? Because the regular X-Maxx is already $1400 here!? Just way too much for a hunk of plastic that still requires upgrades to be basher proof! It's really pretty though! Appreciate the video. Much thanks.
Sorry nothing here to get excited about add more metal something else breaks like you pointed out. Belted tires are going to be a huge turn off for most at least I think so you look at the complaints from the new Big Rock that the tires dont expand to allow rotation. Personally, they need to work on the body 1 it pooping off to easy and 2 the biggest issue is the ass end folding at the bed and tearing there is no support on this body!! They need to study the new Big Rock look at all the bracing. I have the 8s X Maxx and love it I dont see any reason to buy this or put any of these parts on just not for me. Its about perfect the way it is add this stuff now its as heave as the 8s Outcast
I think this is Traxxas testing the waters for doing Ultimates on all their popular rc's. I wish they would've put all that time & energy in designing some badass unbreakable plastic. The aluminum is a nice looking touch, but the xmaxx is known for its durability from plastic. Traxxas make some vicious carbon fiber plastics, then call it the "Ultimate Badass". Lol!
$1500 and no widemaxx kit? Bruh 🧐 aluminum wheelie wheels & belted tires 👍. Why can’t they fix the body popping off? Its annoying and one thing I hated about maxx v2. Body came off after every jump 🤣. Will we see more breakage from weight of aluminum parts? Anyways great video those jumps 🔥 great bash thanks for the cool video. 😎
Looks great! Always been a fan of the Xmaxx appearance, now even better! I'm not sold on the Ultimate at all. With the broken steer links, seems like going backwards..for $500 more? No thanks. The beauty of the Xmaxx has always been it's forgiveness which is a result of plastics and amazing engineering. I really think alot of the forgiveness has been taken out of the truck with the aluminum parts. Plastic parts are soo cheap by comparison. Great truck, as it always has been, but I'll keep mine as is, bone stock. BTW, where's the HD arms Traxxas? What, $500 more isn't enough to get us HD arms? This is the Ultimate? Without HD arms? Really? Huh.🤷♂️ Anyways, the Xmaxx is a legend, and I'm happy to own one!👊🍻
I love the Xmaxx and it is my favorite car but I have to be honest. These small metal parts are not necessary and sometimes makes this truck less durable because of the added weight and lack of flex. For example, the metal steering links will bust the plastic cone on the front bulkhead everytime when you have a crash. The metal hubs are nice and actually improve the truck on the front and rear. The metal diff cases are not necessary unless you put insane power through the truck. The body looks cool but not $1400 cool. I had hoped for a new design and different car from Traxxas. Most of these upgrades I have already. Facts are this is basically a $1400 Xmaxx 🤣🤣🤣 Marketing scheme at its best. ⚡️
why spend 1500 on this when you can spend less than 1k on an outcast with sale prices.
@@BeautyBeastRC I agree 100 percent bro
If anyone knows what they are talking about its this man.. traxxas should have got with someone who actually bashes to help them make the ultimate.. i would have liked to see them do something about the hinge pins.. give us mod 1.5 gears and a new esc.. maybe could have updated the center shaft.. they mossed a really good opportunity imo
@@BeautyBeastRCI agree partly but parts here in 🇨🇦 are easier to get for the Xmaxx and are generally cheaper. But I won’t buy this ultimate it’s too expensive. I’ve got a regular one already. And I just ordered a new Kraton 6S exb rtr that I’m waiting on to ship 😂
@@BeautyBeastRC True, but really I'm not one to talk about price because when I bought my Outcast 8S recently, I manage to convince myself I "needed" $400 in upgrades mostly from M2C, a little something from Vitavon, and some shiny bits from Hot Racing. I might have an addiction to small metal parts! I need an intervention! Really less than $100 would have covered me on parts that I would actually need for my level of bashing (which is far less extreme then what you and Thunder do).
Increased the price by 50%!!! That’s a hard NO SALE from me. That’s simply ridiculous.
You be surprised how many people buy do all upgrades and than never use and sell it off , people have money some” 😂
Traxxas Ultimate = nearly what a Xmaxx should have been for $1k two versions ago.
No, the first gen X-Maxx 8S was almost perfect. This aluminium is nonsense, expensive and makes the car fragile.
@@raymondschaack7250 what parts did you break ? anything on yours?
Every veteran surface RC'r knows more metal parts means more weight which means more damage in bad landings, and more metal also means no flex like plastic parts so even more breakage.
Keeping them 95% stock with a VERY few strategic metal parts is ALWAYS the right way to go.
Its aluminum its not heavy
well done Traxas, you made it more expensive and more fragile. I'm sure all the fangirls will wet themselves over it
Just because something isn’t in your budget doesn’t mean other people don’t value it 🤷🏼
@@jacobrider2143 this thing would be
2000$ if you got everything separate - 4 belted tires are 200 extra alone. I'm buyin one myself - This things sick and Im putting on a crush proof body. Things gunna be a bad MFR
Did I read that correctly, $1499 without batteries or a roof protector?
Yep. 2 grand with battery and charger 😮
Can get a 5t 5th scale cheaper than this the truck in stock format is ten times stronger than the crap Traxxas metals!
Yeah, $1,605 with sales tax here in Indiana. I'm definitely gonna pass. That's exactly $1,000 more than i paid for my used solar flair xmaxx.
OMG.. Not the roof protector 🤬
the belted tires alone are 200 for 4 .. And with all the extras priced out right would put this thing at about 2000$ 1500 is high but not as high as it could be.
How do you not upgrade the motor/esc and still slap an Ultimate badge on it?
The best basher you can buy is an XMAXX. I have 3 of them. I love them. My favorite RC to take out and just launch at skate parks. Also to be honest. It's best in almost stock with a few upgrades when bashing. All that aluminum is going to make it worse. Kevin Talbot proved it as well. I have one with all the Traxxas upgrades and it's too heavy for real bashing. RPM knuckles an M2C 2-piece center drive shaft and hing pins are all it needs to be a basher king. The rest is just added weight to break the plastic parts.
Why 3 of them?
Great review and bash Greg 👊. The belted wheels look planted, surely a step up from the cheap stockers with fragile glued foams. Traxxas did put some nice bits on this version, but 1500$ is ridiculous 😂. Some would argue they should come standard at the stock price. Would be nice to see hardened steel gears and better drivetrain components. 🍻
Thanks bud! Yeah, the tires were awesome for just ripping on the throttle in the dirt. Price wise it’s tough for many to swallow, but there’s others out there that throw down the credit card like it’s nothing. I hear you on the gears. My ideal X-Maxx: upgraded gears, shock caps, servo and enjoy.
I haven't had the luxury of opening a brand new RC box in a long time. I think I might have to do that with this truck.
$1,500, plus tax. I'm probably just gonna keep mine. 😮💨
Same for me! Mine is coming in a week or so I have the green one ordered :)
I have upgraded
two I did a XRT with all the blue aluminum accessories and I also did a Snap-On Xmaxx with the red aluminum accessories...Both look awesome, but the Snap on Xmaxx is really cool!! great video 💯
CT in the house.
Great review. Appreciate all the effort put into these. The ultimate may not be a fit for everyone but for some that want a tricked out truck from the start or know they will add a lot of hop ups this looks like a good value.
Value? Not sure how you come to that conclusion.
Best review! I dont like the wide arms myself, its just not that good... i love the monstertruck feel with those original arms!
Same!
I can't get past the Traxxas paint schemes. They just don't do it for me.
Thanks for telling us.
@@Hajile97🤣
The belted tires are the only good thing, lol.
I think for $1500 there are better bashers. I bought the new Kraton 8s EXB RTR and I’ve had a couple small issues but got them sorted quickly. Being the Kraton and Outcast 8s are $1000 and you get a much more powerful power system I think that’s the way to go. Every time I go out I break my XMaxx but my Kraton survives. 🤷🏻♂️
Two différent beast kratton is stable due to its configuration good for track xmaxx is good for back flip front flip wheeli ,,,you know
Ps Nevers broke a thing on my xmaxx got it the first Day the 8s line came out merry x mas happy New years healt love and monétaire for you and your love one
They have the ultimate XRT as well.
Great review Greg. I like my XMAXX. But for $1499 I can buy alot RC parts MY WAY haha. Nevertheless love seeing new stuff. Thank you TRAXXAS.
Did they upgrade the spur and pinion gears, or still the same crappy pot metal that usually explode day one?
from my experience with the 2020 x max I have never broken anything besides cracking the wheels 😅, go to the same hobby shop as you love the big jumps out back!
In our opinion, a cool looking rc and sure to perform really well! Good review!
Turns out X Maxx ultimate isn’t so ultimate after all. Metal parts = added weight = Motor Strain & broken plastic parts. You’re Welcome.
That's the same thing I was thinking only good parts I see on this truck are the 2085x servo and those belted tires, I might need some of those
All weight isn’t bad obviously, otherwise they would build F1 cars out of balsa wood. It appears to me they have addressed weak spots in the old car without going over the top. The aluminum diff cover will help to prevent the gears from stripping, for example.
Yuuuup. Exactly. $500 more for a truck that’s now more likely to break.
But obviously, people think all these overpriced aluminium optional parts are upgrades and will make the truck stronger, when in reality they rarely do!
Wrong this truck needs those parts. Only aluminum parts you shouldn’t use are arms.
Good stuff Greg. Like button energized. Have a good week.
Thanks for the really complete overview. For $1,500 you can get a DBXL-E plus both batteries and a charger. Cool lookin truck, but they are wild with their prices. Especially when you gotta solder on a proper battery connector.
Yeah. What’s worse is the esc only lasts a month.
My xmaxx needed new servo and esc within 2 months.
After max6, 1/10 strong servo, and RPM upgrades it’s really good.
Gotta love the Ultimate versions of Traxxas models. The Revo Platinum Edition is my favorite, looked epic!
Still have my Platinum, such an awesome truck!
You need the Jump Jack Pro ramp to fit in your Subaru. It folds up small into a backpack and opens up big. lol. I use 2 of them side by side with my XMAXX.
I already have some Freshpark ramps. Just need to find the right truck. The Subi is just a loaner.
Have a Xmaxx with Max 6 haven’t broken anything yet tires come off bead though
Where'd you get those plastic ramps?
I personally don't think it needs almost any of those upgrades, except the servo (if the stock one goes bad) and the diff covers. I've done those two upgrades and it was worth it. Everything else mentioned just adds unnecessary weight. 4 years of experience with my X-Maxx 👍
All i want is the aluminum shock caps and collars, those belted wheels, the motor mount, the wheelie bar wheels, diff housing covers and gear cover.
I broke all the same parts years ago when I bought my xmaxx. They need to beef up those bumper mounts
Damn looks great, but seriously who can shell out 1500 for a rc? Again great review and nice that you told us about the breakages. I’ll pick up the original Xmaxx when I got the chance
That’s how much they cost in Europe lol, as much as a real car.
Didn’t wanna see parts snapping after the first run. I’m with you, if the whole chassis is too stiff the shock with end with the weakest point snapping. You think a Sledge ultimate is coming ?
Is the gear mesh still to tight out of the box if so how hard is it to Ramesh so it's not eating pinion and spirs
Love how they add belted tires. But no extra power
Aluminum tie rods are questionable for durability, but the rest looks good, ha I wrote this before I saw the links break... Figured that's what would happen
I'm sold! Great RC this X-maxx Ultimate. I have $1500 USD laying around😁
Nice review and look at the truck Greg. I like how it looks. I have to say my Xmaxx is my favourite truck for bashing because it can just run on any surface even rough grounds, a lot easier then anything else. This price tag will be hefty here though 🇨🇦🎄
Awesome truck
Really enjoy your content
Well, the standard version is 999.99 and this comes in at 1499.99, I see no where you are saving bucks on all these alum parts?! And personally, I find most of the added parts to be nothing more than eye candy and unneeded weight. Traxxas needs to get off the Elon Musk pricing and listen to what people really want!! Excellent Review other wise!!
I just got one of the Traxxas xmaxx ultimate and it is super cool but do you think it’s better
Nice work traxxas!
I want to see a upgraded UDR!
No problems out of my stock UDR. But I would like to see an ultimate version
@@rayE8533 Yepp me to!
They went after all them small businesses to hang Christmas ornaments on the XMAXX And try to charge us $1500 when they should’ve been working on the drivetrain and their electronics and gave us a 12 S bundle
$1500 for a rtr electric vehicle with that garbage radio and reciever is insane imo.
I could understand that cost if the was a gas truck.
How does the wide maxx not fit if the xrt has the wide maxx kit and it fits
My only question is when are they being released to the public to buy. I called traxxas directly .they couldn't give me a date on release
@9:05 I always hit the brake and hope it will flip forwards and land on tbe wheels when full throttle doesnt work. Sometimes it works sometimes not 😅
That method I believe is how the bumper broke. 😆
You almost have to go more metal all over Arrma EXB style, plastic meeting metal doesn’t usually end well in my experience bashing. Why did they not include the WideMaxx stuff too? My regular Xmaxx and XRT have held up well as is, tho my Arrma EXB 1:5 scale has held up even between (save for rear diff, two of them, probably XLX2 / 900 power).
Sweet truck I have a bunch of treal parts on my Xmaxx it wasn't cheep looks like a great upgrade for the truck
Am I better to get this or a losi five 2.0 basically the same price in the uk
I've had three *used* xmaxxes, and still have two. they go for $500-700 in decent shape. Idk why you'd buy one new when so many sell on fb marketplace.
I only ever upgrade to captured hinge pins, rpm or pro line rear hubs and on one of them I went Max5 for the esc. Anything more just adds weight and breaks more.
Yup, got one myself for 625 with 2 traxxas batteries, the LIVE dual charger, Mod 1.5, a spare motor that I just swapped out the bearing and sold on ebay for 100 bucks, new belted tires, and a Hobbywing 1100KV motor. The only thing is the body could be better but nothing 80 bucks couldn't fix. I honestly can't fathom how people spend 1400 on a new one with batteries and charger just to have it look like a used one after 1 pack.
Welp i just found a new R\C to want next year despite me already having an X-Maxx an older one but my old one kinda needs some work. One of the things i wish they did with this new truck is put in an 1,100KV Big Block motor i wonder if this truck has the 3496T VXL-8s ESC from the XRT. Update: But then i find out this truck is an in store only limited edition so i think i'll stick to my current X-Maxx. It's alright i already did quite a bit of work to mine.
Thing with belted tires is if they don’t balloon at all there’s less rotational force for flips. Not that they aren’t solid tires but an interesting choice by Traxxas. Seems like backflipping a monster truck is a no brainer.
I wish you would have weighed the truck vs the non ultimate xmaxx!
Traxxas missed it i think. The price is the killer, all the xmaxx needs is arms, captured hing pins and tires. Even those mods are debatable. Arrma's 8s line up is 100% a better buy and i love my xmaxx and it's my favorite rc but this new version for 1400 is a big no go.....
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, when i saw that $1,500 price tag on traxxas' website i was like "you know what, mine's good enough....."
So would you say it’s better than the XRT? Because now I have a decision to make. Lol
I have both of arrmas 8s rigs. Always wanted the xmax. May need to get one.
How long is the runtime before your need to charge, and when are you ready to ride again? (chargetime)
15 -20 mins
The ONLY thing I was hoping for here was an updated body mount like the XRT. The gears should be standard. The servo saver is useful. Servo upgrade is MEH. All the rest are pointless!!
The xrt hubs over the aluminum ANYDAY! They're cheaper and don't cause other stuff to get damaged.
Anything new with the traxxas max v2 this go around? Maybe the belted tires would be nice
wish they would of added with the XRT and X Maxx the upper bulk head hinge pin braces for more support
I'm so late, I didn't even know Traxxas released this
If the XMaxx is like a big stampede..a UDR/slash..xrt/rustler. I wish they made a big bandit, a realistic 2wd baja buggy or something.
$1500. That’s a joke. Get an outcast 8s exb
Outcast =Junk!! Bent 2 in half never broke a xMaxx
Awesome review as always mate ... But traxxas have lost the plot with this ... Xmaxx is my favourite big basher but this aint worth 1500 US ... I can only imagine the rip off price they will charge in Australia 😅
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Yo where's the video you said you had on the new kraton 8s exb rtr? I been looking forward to you running it for a while
Unfortunately the tubes turnbuckle seem to be a weak spot. However you can replace just the black threaded bit. Still, while I generally disagree that you can’t bash with aluminum steering, that seems to be somewhat true for the xmaxx. Maybe just stick to the aluminum servo saver
Gotta ❤️ that @mark Santa Maria music in the background #msmvlog
an e-clip on motor to secure pinion ?? did i see right ?
4:05 HOLD UP! You just gonna skip over that E clip on the motor shaft?
Good review, enjoyed watching it. Yeah the Xmaxx is a good truck, I've had one for a couple of years now. I can only imagine what the price of this one will run, but probably over 2k AuD, which is a bit much for a lot of people, maybe most. The garden variety XRT runs that much down here in Aus.
Those breakages. I can't tell for sure, but it looks like the threaded part comes to a hard shoulder, rather that a small radius. The radius would make the part stronger. Hard shoulders (90deg) are a no no in machining. Things break at that point all the time.
That's a pretty big truck lol
Wow you can totally see how efficient this version is over that jump. Very consistent handling 💯🥸
Did you see when he totally broke his plastic parts?
nice i got one the other day and i have 2 others :)
Is all the blue stuff, green on the green truck?
Have to say, given all the issues this truck still has because they chose not to address them, and the price. I think I'll stick with my Cen Reeper and my Kraton 8s rtr, more for my buck, reeper is just as fast and about the same power on 6s, also for that price ive already built my reeper to beast mode, and the kraton is more stable at all speeds
In my opinion traxxas should have given hd arms rather than the metal diff covers and aluminium shock caps.
The very first thing to break is a lower arm and then replace it with an hd arm.
oh yeeeeaaaaaaaaaaah
A LOT of would wouldn't consider this as being "better". In fact, in several ways, is actually "worse". I have a few thoughts on this, all of which come to the same conclusion - it's NOT worth it.
1) You can purchase the standard RTR, be "wise" in your upgrade decisions (as many have pointed out, Traxxas went (purposely???) 'overboard' in selecting upgrade parts), and sell off the brand-new no-longer-needed parts. In the end, you'll have an RC that's better than their 'Ultimate', and the final cost will be closer to $100-200 more than the standard RTR.
2) You can purchase a roller from an RC chop shop, be "wise" in your upgrade decisions, and end up with the same vehicle mentioned in option #1, but with a final cost that's equal to, or possibly slightly less than, the standard RTR.
3) Taking option #2 one step further, you could sell off the brand-new no-longer-needed parts, and end up with a final cost that's definitely less than the standard RTR.
4) Part of why Traxxas is probably doing this...and, as already pointed out by others...is that Traxxas probably has a large number of unsold 'upgrade' parts in their warehouse, which is probably due to the fact that most 3rd-party upgrade parts cost less than Traxxas' own upgrade parts and/or those 3rd-party parts are of higher quality (such as 7075 vs Traxxas 6061).
5) The final point has to do with something many have suspecting for several months - that Traxxas is going to soon be releasing a new version of the X-MAXX, based on the XRT chassis. This is a good way for Traxxas to 'unload' their excess of X-MAXX vehicles and/or upgrade parts. If you think about it, this, combined with point #4, makes a lot of logical sense.
As cool as it looks, that thing broke too easy! I shudder to think what this thing is priced at! Arrma has been giving us super affordable bashers lately like the Mojave 4s, the Grom, and Gorgon. And traxxas just keeps going the other way and putting out even more expensive stuff than they already have. Like this XMaxx ultimate and the drastically overpriced rustler ultimate that’s only 3s. Just my opinion. I have a lot of traxxas from the past. Even a few current ones. But their prices IMO are just so out of touch with what everyone else’s prices are. I know some people won’t care about prices. But those of us who don’t have expendable incomes, price actually plays a big part of what we can afford. Still a great video.
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What is the Canadian price??? $1700?? Because the regular X-Maxx is already $1400 here!? Just way too much for a hunk of plastic that still requires upgrades to be basher proof! It's really pretty though! Appreciate the video. Much thanks.
Not at all revamp, orther then after market parts ,new Chasey new body new electronics will do.thanks for your honest run down.
Sorry nothing here to get excited about add more metal something else breaks like you pointed out. Belted tires are going to be a huge turn off for most at least I think so you look at the complaints from the new Big Rock that the tires dont expand to allow rotation. Personally, they need to work on the body 1 it pooping off to easy and 2 the biggest issue is the ass end folding at the bed and tearing there is no support on this body!! They need to study the new Big Rock look at all the bracing. I have the 8s X Maxx and love it I dont see any reason to buy this or put any of these parts on just not for me. Its about perfect the way it is add this stuff now its as heave as the 8s Outcast
agreed
Aluminum is only good for the diff covers. And bell crank rpm hubs and traxxas hd arms are best imo
🤣 That's funny because I kinda went in reverse of what you said. I got xrt hubs with rpm arms!
If it’s the “ultimate” then the absolute must have is a better steering servo. 2075 & 2075X just cannot cut it!
The only way I will ever own a $1500 Traxxas rc car is if someone buys me one for my birthday.
I think this is Traxxas testing the waters for doing Ultimates on all their popular rc's. I wish they would've put all that time & energy in designing some badass unbreakable plastic. The aluminum is a nice looking touch, but the xmaxx is known for its durability from plastic. Traxxas make some vicious carbon fiber plastics, then call it the "Ultimate Badass". Lol!
$1500 and no widemaxx kit? Bruh 🧐 aluminum wheelie wheels & belted tires 👍. Why can’t they fix the body popping off? Its annoying and one thing I hated about maxx v2. Body came off after every jump 🤣. Will we see more breakage from weight of aluminum parts? Anyways great video those jumps 🔥 great bash thanks for the cool video. 😎
It’s still a traxxas plastic fantastic not so durable for my style truck. But I am pumped to try those new tires on mine with the 5687 and max5
Looks great! Always been a fan of the Xmaxx appearance, now even better! I'm not sold on the Ultimate at all. With the broken steer links, seems like going backwards..for $500 more? No thanks. The beauty of the Xmaxx has always been it's forgiveness which is a result of plastics and amazing engineering. I really think alot of the forgiveness has been taken out of the truck with the aluminum parts. Plastic parts are soo cheap by comparison. Great truck, as it always has been, but I'll keep mine as is, bone stock. BTW, where's the HD arms Traxxas? What, $500 more isn't enough to get us HD arms? This is the Ultimate? Without HD arms? Really? Huh.🤷♂️
Anyways, the Xmaxx is a legend, and I'm happy to own one!👊🍻
I wonder if the gearing is the same as the original.
Going up to 50 weight oil in the rear shocks keeps it from getting bucked off jumps so you're less likely to get a nose dive situation
I would have no where to put that thing!
Hangs on the wall alright. Keep it on the garage on hooks.
They fix the rear clip?
it should be invincible at that price point
Is it really that hard to control in air? Why did it nosedive so much?
Decreased durabilty for an extra price, righto.
And jeez its soooo undergeared!
how u get this new xmaxx so fast?!?! XD btw cool video and review