I have been watching this channel a lot lately, I like the style of your reviews. The way you talk to the camera and also the structure of your videos is great. Just posting to say your hard work is noticed, keep up the awesome content!
I was going to get one. Unfortunately I bash too hard for this one. I would love to own one, very cool! I just noticed you have a tv in your tool box! Very cool studio space. All the companies sneak in upgrade parts needed. Sneaky! All about $, great real review! 👍💯
Thank you for noticing the TV. I built that in because I love to play the original Star Trek in the background while I wrench on the cars...off camera, of course. And thank you for the comment. Just curious, who do you think is winning the Jump Challenge? I don't think it can be our video, it's too simple. Thoughts?
They bash great. If you land them they don't break, the cold weather is bad for all plastic . Check out the dbxle owners group people send them 100 feet in the air without issue.
@@AJJAMStudios sorry AJ I missed this comment, that one jump with the typhon was awesome!!! You sent that bad boy!!! I know neither of us won but hay, we have it our best and you killed it! 🏆
I honestly think that this buggie out of the box is more durable than my Outcast 8s and EXB K8S are even after upgrading them with aftermarket beefier stuff. But I air out my rigs at least 30ft off my ramps, so that might not help. Still, the shocks, chassis and driveshafts are better on the Losi. Great info as usual. Great bashing!
Greetings from North Idaho... I'm new to the RC hobby (I just got a Furitek FX118 about a week ago) and am looking at different platforms/categories to grow my fleet. This is the first video of yours I've seen and I really like your style and editing so I subscribed and am looking forward to seeing many more. Thank you for the time and effort you and your team put into making great videos. Dom
Just got back into RC stuff and I’ve been watching media as such. Very good review and lots of info where you want it, and nearly nothing where you don’t. Really like your rating system. I just subscribed.
Great video review AJ! I 've been running my 2.0 for about 2 years, stricktly on 8S with (2) 4S 5000mAh 100C. I like to keep weight down, but have the same aluminum chassis mods you have, plus few other little mods, like a billet motor heatsink and (2) powerful fans on the stock motor, Jofer skid plates, Hot Racing aluminum steering bellcranks / adjustable servo saver. I use a 5 channel radio, stock reciever. This buggy is super easy to drive and very predicable! I have had one wheel come apart, but that's all that has broken so far., so, it's quite tough. The only things left that I would like to upgrade would be 1. The steering servo. It's too weak for me. It works and hasn't broken, but I would like stronger, faster steering. 2. Possibly a stronger wheel, (if I can find one I like) but want to keep it as light as possible. 3. Much thicker oil in the center diff. I've done this on other models and like more power to the back wheels. This DBXL-E is an awesome handling, durable beast of a buggy! The only negative with this buggy if I could find one would be the short run times, but that's to be expected with a heavy powerful beast and this is one of the heaviest models I have. I've been very impressed with Losi's. Losi's are awesome fun to drive and durable. I haven't run the DBXL2.0 as much, but I've run my SBR2.0, on 8S over 200 cycles, flogging this truck all year and it keeps going strong even in winter below zero F and with only a few minor mods like (rear chassis brace and skid plates). Its been super durable except for maybe the front bumper which I've destroyed a couple times. Overall Losi's have been very durable for me. I like your complete reviews and your concluding four questions and rating. Keep up the good work AJJAMStudios!
Very well said. I like your detail and commitment to the hobby. Thanks again for sharing your experiences; it may help others who are looking into getting another rig. After all, that's what we're here for. AJ
Lots of fun, great review! Had 1st version and sold it..this makes me want the 2nd one now! I would buy those aluminum chassis supports with it and install b4 i even ran it. Easy to spend money on these, i had probably 2200 to 2500 in my last one including the car price of course. Once u start upgrading stuff it's addicting for sure! I totally agree for 1200 dollars it should have the aluminum parts with it, other than that it's a pure beast!
Thank you. If I may ask, why did you sell yours? Just curious of course. I get pretty attached to my rigs. And with the investment you put into yours, it makes me wonder, was it too fragile. I never owned the first edition, only the second one, and this one’s pretty durable. Thanks for the comment. 😎👍
AJ, just a note to say thanks for a great brutal review and all the extras you did on this awesome vehicle. It made setup and upgrades way easier and took a ton of guesswork out of it. Mine was loose at the motor pinion like yours and took a little tweaking to get it right but now shes perfect. The frame braces and tire mods were a breeze and not super expensive. I agree totally though that it should have come with it. Mine wont ever see the abuse but having the peace of mind is nice. 6s and 8s are definitely where its at. Happy New year man and keep bashin em!
When i got mine 2nd hand, after my first run with it i went ahead and stuffed the center diff with silicone ear plugs, nice and solid to allow for even power output to the front and rear diffs but with just enough give to not break things on those hard impacts and sudden shocks to the driveline.
I recently absolutely scored a fully upgraded dbxl electric conversion as a roller in trade for a kraton exb I had a extra one I bought for 330$ on sale. Such a crazy trade. It's got all the Shiney aluminum upgrades and prestine body. Was babied. I put a max5 800kv combo In it and just ironing out a couple kinks. First run I lost a drive pin from the rear diff input and the second run my pinion loosened up on me but got it sorted. If you care to see the truck it used to be on a channel nezzys rc world losi dbxl brushless under the hood and you could see what a beauty it is! Great review as always buddy.
Awesome content brother. I loved every minute of this review. Lookin for your newest top 10 list. Just watched your top 15 list video. Good stuff bro. Losi dbxl-e landed me here. I just bought 2
Oh, we still have one kicking around here someplace, and it does get some play, but usually not on camera. However, since you asked for it, I think we could do something like that. It does qualify for the Brutal Review process. Hmmmm, good idea. Thank you. 😎👍
A suggestion, perhaps at the end of every review you did, you could have show the actual list of your top 10. Great channel, pls keep up the excellent work!
Advice to owners of this beast: don’t run it in very cold temperatures. I broke an a-arm two days ago on its maiden voyage during some pretty light bashing. Fixed that and took it out yesterday to finish running out the packs and broke a c-hub. Temperature was about 20° Fahrenheit. The plastic in the suspension isn’t nearly as pliable as my Arrmas and doesn’t fare well in the cold for sure. Aluminum hub carriers, chassis braces, and c-hubs are going on, and hopefully RPM or someone will make some tougher a-arms at some point. I don’t want to go to aluminum for the a-arms. What little time I’ve run it has been awesome though, it handles great, it’s fast, and just a beast overall. Thanks @AJJAMStudios for the great and informative videos!
Very nice review! I got a very(!) moderately used DBXL one week ago and I love it. I own a couple of Losi's (including the DB Pro, which I also love), so this one was a no-brainer for 600€ cash. What needs to be mentioned is the great Paintjob and Design, which is next to the sheer size, a big part of the enjoyment for me. I also love some of the Traxxas Cars and own a Slash, Bandit and X-Maxx, but designwise for me only the UDR is on par with the DBXL 2.0. Concerning the alu braces I will wait how long the stock plastic stuff lasts. My concern is, that something else brakes or the chassis bends after really hard nosedive-landings, if the braces are too strong. The plastic ones are at least easy and cheap to replace... Cheers from Austria!
My new, favorite RC channel! Both my wife and I are subscribed. Love that your wife is involved. Love the no-nonsense brutal reviews and mod suggestions. Which state are you in?
I use a GoPro mount and hang the GoPro 8 upside down inside the roll cage. The stabilization inside the camera gives that effect. You will have to remove the top plate from the car to get the mount installed, however. Thanks for asking. AJ
It is a great vehicle. However, the cracks showed up before we got serious about bashing it. At one point we just wanted to see how long they would last under load, and they still haven't failed; tough wheels. I can't explain the cracks though. I've spoken with other Losi owners and they noted the same cracks on their machines, but not one of them has informed be of an actual wheel failure. Interesting, no? Thanks for commenting. 😎👍
I have the DBXL-E V1 , great handling big heavy RC !!! Just like you , I won't do skateparks , I also am not trying to " destroy " them , will do jumps , but am trying to bring them home not broken !!! Love your reviews !!!!
This is so cool 🤭! I live in country Missouri and I've never seen a video in a place that looks like home! I'm still researching my UDR Upgrades but this truck is one of my favorites. My truck has to be built cause I can't afford an RDR but that's okay cause I get to build it my way the first time 🤓! Like the chanel!
Nice video 👍, since you mention top 10, and your mention the place the cast takes in the video.. It would be nice if you could list out your top ten somewhere.. Makes me real curious😁
Great video, Thanks for the review. I am looking for a 1/5 scale right now. If you had to chose between the DBXL or Krayton which way would you go? Also do you think the steering upgrade is worth it for either truck? I will be watching your Kraton review.
Thank you. I would have to ask what you plan to do with it. Both are excellent if you’re considering the Kraton V2. Both are tough. But I would say the Kraton 8s is a bit more versatile. For groomed or track like situations the Losi may have the edge. Of course, you opinion of each car plays a huge role in a decision like this. Either way I don’t think you can go wrong. As far as the servo upgrade goes, I would only do the upgrade if you have issues by adding larger tires but stock the servo gets the job done. Keep in mind, faster servos are always better. The choice is yours. I hope this helps 😎👍
My Super Baja Rey 2.0 had similar cracks in the wheels, yet never have actually broken one. May never know. Running vitavon rims now. 1st. Vid of yours that I've seen. Not bad. I will watch more content 👍
I have a SBR2 as well. the wheels are THE biggest complaint from all the SBR guys on the facebook group. They strip and crack if you run them hard. I stripped one out and sold the rest and swapped to 24mm Baja 5b wheels and never had a problem again.
haha I made the same jumps but so far did not brake any plastic. But then again, I dont jump when there is only 10 degrees celsius outside as plastic tents to brake faster when it is cold. I did brake the thing on the diff where the dogbone goes in. But I landed several times on one front tire.
After upgrading the reeper where does it rate amongst your big bashing trucks. im using your reeper build as an example on building mine love the way yours handled after putting side mounted battery trays on it and the copperhead 2s along with shock upgrades. as for the dbxle thinking about that one now but if they upgraded those parts that broke on yours ill definitely purchase it ---- way to much money to have weaknesses'. But if not that one ill purchase the 30 degree north lose5t clone. if you have any videos on that one let me know.
I appreciate all the great content I think your videos are great bro! I am sure I have not seen every one of your videos but if every now and then you could throw in how much run time you got out of the battery you were using it would be awesome and appreciated 💯
Noted. You know…for some reason that never really came up. We unbox, bash, break stuff and repair them, but runtime??? You know…that never seemed important. Thanks for pointing that out 😎👍
I agree 1000%. When you are approaching the $1,000 mark. They need to give us a solid product with upgrades included. I'm fine if it's a value minded vehicle trying to get us to a lower dollar figure, but this isn't that.
Stick an 18T pinion in that sucker and you have something. That said, with and 18T in it, it will blow the stock tires off the rims. It has happened to me and a ton of folks on the web. This car is highly recommended but just know if you want to put an 18T pinion in it you will have to budget for wheels and tires also. Worth every penny of the upgrade and a total beast. If your sticking with the stock 13T pinion I have found the stock tires to be awesome.
Hey guys great video. I’m also new to this scale and area of rig, but man I can’t wait to get this I’m excited. I have a question. The battery I ordered 2 x 5000 100amp battery. Any suggestions out there on that set up. Plus any basic upgrades you guys would recommend watching this. Thanks
The battery choice is valid, but you could go for a slightly larger pack set to get a bit more runtime. We run 6000 packs in ours and it seems to help. As far as the upgrades go, pretty much just the center braces, aluminum is the only way to go on that front. Then, just replace what breaks. It is a tough rig, but driving style makes a giant difference. It is a heavy RC and the weight transfer is enormous, so try and keep the frontal impacts down; sudden stops break everything at that weight and speed. Best of luck 😎👍
I’ve wanted a 1/5 scale Losi for several years but unlike most videos I see (including yours) I don’t have a large dirt field to run it on; I have to run my cars on soccer fields. Often with tall grass. Would you recommend this car for that environment?
My brother and I run our large scale RCs (Kraton 8S, Super Baja Rey 1/6th, Rovan Baja Max T, X-Maxx, DBXL-E 2.0) in tall grass a lot. The only time grass has given us issues is when we ran our cars for almost a full battery in tall grass and the grass filled the body blocking airflow overheating the ESC/motor. Thankfully no damage to the cars happened that way though. We are more wary about checking our cars for grass when playing in grass for extended periods of time since that incident. Also I'd recommend a baseball field as well if you happen to have one nearby. The clay from the field is fun to throw around, and you have the grass/dirt to run through as well depending on how well your cities/schools take care of it. If you can afford it it's a beast to have
@@mach1941 Very useful reply; I will try baseball fields but which of these is better in grass: Kraton 8S, X-Maxx, DBXL-E 2.0? It seems that the X-Maxx has more clearance than the others and is lighter but for all I know the narrower DBXL-E tires may be better?
Both the Kraton 8s and the Xmaxx are well suited for constant grass running. Plus, they handle odd terrain pretty easily as well. The DBXL-E is also good, but the tires are not as aggressive and that might slow things up a bit. However, the Losi should out maneuver both of the other cars without tipping as easily. My Xmaxx rolls sideways fairly easily in the grass and high traction situations, while the DBXL-E slips and slides much more making it more fun under those situations. Check me if I'm wrong. As far as baseball fields go, I tend to stay away from those simply because of the damage the bigger cars can do to the clay areas. Constant digging up of the field may irritate the players and cause unnecessary drama. Just sayin', AJ
Lovely video. Looking for a 1/5 scale car to upgrade from my slash 4x4. I was looking at the Xmaxx, then saw the XRT, now I'm seeing this Losi. Liking the Losi and the zrt, but which do you prefer and is a better option all round?
Running with stock drivetrain and 5000Mah batteries we get about 15 to 17 minutes of run time at 8s. 6s seems to run a bit longer. Thanks for asking. 😎👍
Definitely have to agree about lugging the weight around when the batteries die, id hate lugging that around, its why i like my reeper, its 17 pounds with its current setup with batteries
You are so right. Pulling it is definitely preferable. But you still have to lift it into the back of the truck, and if you've seen our trucks, they are not low to the ground. Still, little price to pay for the excitement of the DBXL-E. 😎👍
I’m so going to save for one of these, I usually build my own but this is the first RTR I’m thinking of buying, can you use a Futaba radio if you replace the stock receiver?
I previously had a UDR and regrettably sold it. How does this compare to the UDR? I loved the UDR’s plush suspension and uniqueness but I’ve never owned a 1/5 scale before. I have the funds and space to run one. Been in the hobby for nearly 25 years and always looking for something different.
Hey man, I'm really enjoying your channel and the expert advice on these awesome rcs. Great to see someone driving them how most enthusiasts would👍 Do you have a review on the Losi Super Baja 2.0? Couldn't find anything. I'm getting back in the hobby and considering the Super Baja or the x-maxx. $1000 is cheap! Up here in Canada everything is twice as expensive being our dollar is crap. The DBXL here is over $2000 new before batteries and other gear which is insane. There's a flash sale going for the Super Baja 2.0 and pretty close to pulling the trigger. What's your thoughts compared to an xmaxx?
We’ve never had a Super Baja Ray here at the channel. We do have two Xmaxxes. Love the Xmaxx but the choice is one of personal preference. Also, it matters what you want to do with it. Wish I could help on this one but I have to be honest, we have no experience with the Losi.
Thank you. I agree, one cool jump, but believe it or not we actually did it twice. If you look closely to the video you'll see both takes, and we managed to land both of them. That was an awesome day. Thanks for watching. AJ
I really enjoyed your video great info and personality 👍 you pretty much covered all basis I will be getting those aluminum parts i did too break those bracket arms 😀...
Had one of these for about a year. Runs awesome well happy with it. got the same issues with the wheels, hear vitavon have produced some aluminum wheels for dbxl 🧐🧐. I've had a dead steering and reciever few weeks ago so upgraded servo and replaced reciever. LED lights are starting to die now 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Thank you so much for this review. No bullshit. You covered just about everything. Im a 1/10 guy from crawler to basher. For what i put in my slash's, capra, trx 4's, and gen 8's each, this is much, much cheaper. I really gotta suck up to the old lady!!!
I think it would be worth the effort. You'll love this rig, I hope, everyone's opinion is different, and that's what makes this hobby so much fun. Good luck. AJ
I personally feel like losi put plastic chassis braces and a 6th scale motor/ESC combo so it wouldn't be a $1600 rig new. But yeah I do feel like the $1300 cost should be enough to come with stock aluminum chassis braces lol
They get ya every time spend all that money for bits of plastic that just can’t take it n then offer the upgrades . Daylight robbery. . Good honest review thanks for sharing . Any problem’s with diffs ??😎🇬🇧🤙👍🏻
Does the DBXLE have the same amount of ground clearance as a Kraton 6S? I need something that can handle running on grass like my Kraton. My Losi DB Pro tends to overheat easily when running on grass.
Hallo and congratulations for this nice video!!! I have one question? I have the xmaxx and am was thinking to do xchange with one losi dbxl v2? It's worth like a rc to do this xchange? Thanks
It really is apples and oranges. The Losi is more controllable and faster while the Xmaxx is better all around for serious bashing. However, if you like the Losi, and handling is your thing, then perhaps. The choice has to be yours. Best of luck choosing 😎👍
Mine in it's current form, weighs 37 lbs. Way to heavy to do big jumps plus I suck at jumps and parts are too expensive to have to repair after every run. 99% of my repairs is because of me crashing it. After many repairs I've learned not to crash any more. I recently put a center locker in it, while it helped with acceleration, it's too much for the drive train. 2 bent rear axles at the same time and now front and rear diff needs to be rebuilt. Needless to say, the locker is coming out and the original center diff put back in. I run an 18t pinion and 46t spur, I get 57 mph on grass, haven't tried it yet on pavement. I also think the max 5 esc isn't up to the task for the leopard 58113 870 kv motor. I am considering an MGM esc, but they are very, very expensive, $735 plus shipping. I would try a castle xlx2, but I hear they are still catching fire.
I see you've upgraded quite a bit in your DBXL-E. I prefer to run mine mostly stock. For us here the excitement is seeing how far we can push things without sinking all that hardware into the rigs. Durability is where we concentrate our efforts. For me personally, I like the power I get straight out of the box with this car. Perhaps keeping it below 50 mph is what helps me keep mine from breaking so much. I do hit the big ramps with it, and those jumps are usually pretty cool, but I have not broken the car substantially due to jumping...other than breaking the top plate and front chassis brace. I find the challenge of seeing how far we can push things "stock" to be a pretty heavy challenge. If you've seen our jumping videos you know how bad ass the Typhon 6s is. Here's a little secret about that car...its drive system and gearing is all stock, and we still hit 110 feet with it. Pretty cool huh? Thanks for the comment. 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios I need to get a smaller scale so I can practice my jumps. But I like my 5th scale and I'm sticking to flat land with it. Like I said, most of my breakage is from crashing into things, very little has actually broken just from running it. I had a rear diff bearing explode which destroyed the housing, pins on the front wheel axles have come out, plus I have all the stock spektrum electronics break or not function correctly except the motor, I have it as a spare. But the top bracket and front brace haven't broken yet, which is a very big surprise seeing as I've have some damn hard head on collisions. Over all it is a very tough buggy.
if it survives what you put it through...wow. also omg 9:34 that should have been the vids intro clip...and after seeing your driving that was SO LUCKY! lol 9:45 wait what? OH lol same clip / jump smh
Surprisingly not the same clip. They say lightening can't strike twice? Well...it can. That was two different jumps. just watch closely and you'll see. Thanks for the comment. 😎👍
Question i just picked one up and it has a 1100 kv castle motor im looking for the best belted tires, I seen the video on the tires, but I'm looking for mud belted tires what are the best in your opinion 🤔 I appreciate it
Good question, however, since we've not tested the belted tires as of yet we cannot weigh in on that one. I wish we could be of more help, but we'd rather let you know the truth instead of doing a quick search and spitting out some random fact we found on the internet. I wish we had the answer for you, but unfortunately we don't. Best of luck on your search. If you find some, please let us know so we can check them out. AJ
I cant decide between outcast 8s and this. I like handling of this one much more, but outcast seems to be better in rough terrain. What do you thing would be better for my second RC.?
Good question, however we do not have the outcast because we are not into the short wheelbase RCs. Nate has the 6s version but the Kraton 6s handles much better. The Losi is a long wheelbase rig and handles great. The question is, what are you into? Search yourself and ask that question and you should find the answer. Best of luck. By the way, both are good rigs. Thanks for asking 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios i am not into short wheelbase too, but outcast 8s is such a big car, that it doesnt wheelie as much as 6s version. I also like kraton more, but it seems to be much more fragile. But we can change that question on kraton 8s vs dbxl :). Which one would you suggest.
The Kraton 8s is number one in our collection as of this writing. The Losi is a great car too, but the Kraton is a better all rounder. For track style performance, the Losi wins the day, but to go out and bash with the fellas in rough terrain, it's the Kraton all day long. The V2 is a lot tougher than the V1 was, and there are some easy upgrades you can put on it to make it even tougher. The Losi needs aluminum center braces right away, but the rest of that machine is pretty solid. Did that help?
@@AJJAMStudios yes it did. Thank you, now i have one more to think about. My typhon is still fairy new and i am not in hurry, so ill wait for sales and stuff.
I have this truck and love it. I put in the Castle XLX2 and its crazy powerful. Im gonna put the stock motor and esc back in it though because its TOO powerful and I feel like something is gonna break in the drive train.
@@AJJAMStudios Exactly. The stock power plant is just right. The castle xlx2 was fun at first, but I think it will do better in a Arma Limitless chassis.
You are probably right about that. The limitless should benefit from the increase in power, especially if you are doing more than just drifting it around all the time, like I like to do. Best of luck in that project, and let us know how things work out. Thanks for the conversation. AJ
I can't say why they crack, perhaps it's just the materials they use, but even with the intense bashing we put our stuff through we haven't been able to actually break one. Cracked they may be, but tuff they are - Yoda LOL
Good question. The Xmaxx is a great all around basher while the dbxle is performance based. The question is, what do you need? Basher or blaster? Both are fun, fast, and impressive. Thanks for asking.
Depending upon your situation, the Losi is a better handling rig. With some minor mods it can be pretty tough as well; of course driving style has a lot to do with durability. Hardcore bashing, neither one is rock solid without some mods. With the Xmaxx it is arms and such; see our video on that one. With the Losi, it is center braces for the most part. Keep in mind, both cars weigh a lot, and impact can be tremendous, so piling either one into a sudden stop (a hydrant, or phone pole, or even a tree or board) will break even the toughest RC. For me it is hard to pick one over the other because I love them both. The Xmaxx is awesome in its own way, while the DBXL-E is also. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Check out our videos on both; that should answer your questions better. Thanks for asking. AJ
I feel like this is a track car. I really want the gas version but I don’t have a track big enough around me and for bashing it’s just not the right rig. I went with the Xmaxx. If I had a local 1/5th scale track I’d have one of these for sure.
True, it is built like a track car. We’ve run ours against the gas version and the electric one destroys it for both speed and consistency. When we test RCs we run them all through the bash test. It seems to be a true test of durability. Thanks for commenting. 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios yeah the electrics are way faster these days. I’ve got a hankering for a gas car of some sort though. Something about gas. Adds to the hobby for me.
I have one and I absolutely love it but I’m having a problem with the steering to the left it doesn’t steer all the way to the left as it does to the right someone told me that I need to upgrade the steering servo to a much larger one which comes in in about $280 I really don’t want to do that do you have any other suggestions that I might try before buying a new steering servo?
Check a few things first. Is your adjustment on the radio center? Is the dual rate turned down? Is the servo arm set correctly? And lastly, are there any binding points in the steering? If all that passes inspection then another servo may be required. However, you may try rebinding your radio, that may help. Let me know how it goes for you. 😎👍
STAR TRIP TROOPERS, ( IT HAS MADE ME WHAT I AM TODAY ), with missing limbs of course . The bigger they are the slower they end up been. My cheap budget MAVERICK STRADA RX RALLY BRUSHLESS RC, can top over 50 mph out of the box for just a mere £195 UK pounds here where i live in the UK. Metal bends, carbon fibre breaks / shatters, If it is big thick plastic, it can hold up just as well as the other too alternatives. No matter which RC cars i buy, i will not jump any of them over jumps. I prefer not to wreck any of the RC cars i buy. Any 1/10 scale RC car doing 50+ mph is still going to probably shatter / break some leg bone.
Your assessment is spot on. Electric is faster. We’ve tested both off camera and the gas one had a bigger than the stock motor and still the electric one ran away from it and the electric one was completely stock. 😎👍
I guess i don't really need one. I wanted one, but i guess my xrt is probably as good or better. I have an xmaxx 6s and its really boring now so bye bye. Then i thought id get a sledge but thfn i see the xrt is as fast bassicly dang it. I want something fasterand better handling than ghe xrt. 🤔 i dont really want a kraken RC. 🤔 dammit! I dont know what to do. I jave 15 cars and trucks already and want more. But what? Fast big, powerful handles good. I guess maybe i just need to pump up the xrt some. It has hobbywing max 5 already. 🤔 what to do. Dammit! Kraken 12s is kind of haunting me now. Oh jeez, hete i go again. Battle with myself about spending that much. Im sure ill convince myself to get one somehow. Ill trick myself into it, then feel sick, and then in love. Damn! HELP! 😭 😬🙂
@@AJJAMStudios no not POV more like a corner of the video screen, not too big but not too small but like the dash of an actual vehicle. I’m sure just a Speedo with rpm gauges would do but an actual temp gauge would just be going the extra mile 🙌
Losi's quality is Sh*t, absolute garbage for the money that we pay. Ever since Horizon's overtake of the company the quality dropped drastically. I own a few of these DBXL'e and the quality is garbage....Parts are sloppy, there is play in the A-Arms and all turnbuckles and the list goes on and on.... Let's call them RC models, not cars lol come on man :) great video!
I have been watching this channel a lot lately, I like the style of your reviews. The way you talk to the camera and also the structure of your videos is great. Just posting to say your hard work is noticed, keep up the awesome content!
I was going to get one. Unfortunately I bash too hard for this one. I would love to own one, very cool! I just noticed you have a tv in your tool box! Very cool studio space. All the companies sneak in upgrade parts needed. Sneaky! All about $, great real review! 👍💯
Thank you for noticing the TV. I built that in because I love to play the original Star Trek in the background while I wrench on the cars...off camera, of course. And thank you for the comment. Just curious, who do you think is winning the Jump Challenge? I don't think it can be our video, it's too simple. Thoughts?
They bash great. If you land them they don't break, the cold weather is bad for all plastic . Check out the dbxle owners group people send them 100 feet in the air without issue.
@@AJJAMStudios sorry AJ I missed this comment, that one jump with the typhon was awesome!!! You sent that bad boy!!! I know neither of us won but hay, we have it our best and you killed it! 🏆
I honestly think that this buggie out of the box is more durable than my Outcast 8s and EXB K8S are even after upgrading them with aftermarket beefier stuff. But I air out my rigs at least 30ft off my ramps, so that might not help. Still, the shocks, chassis and driveshafts are better on the Losi. Great info as usual. Great bashing!
Agreed. The Losi is built awesome. I love mine. A basic mod video may be in the works. We'll see... Thanks for the comment. 😎👍
Greetings from North Idaho... I'm new to the RC hobby (I just got a Furitek FX118 about a week ago) and am looking at different platforms/categories to grow my fleet. This is the first video of yours I've seen and I really like your style and editing so I subscribed and am looking forward to seeing many more. Thank you for the time and effort you and your team put into making great videos.
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thank you so much for using a mic. Great video! Again thank you for using a mic it makes such a difference.
Just got back into RC stuff and I’ve been watching media as such. Very good review and lots of info where you want it, and nearly nothing where you don’t. Really like your rating system. I just subscribed.
Awesome, thank you!
You just cost me $1,100 plus aluminum braces, and I THANK you! Has to be the best bash montage I’ve ever seen. Subbed, binged, bought!
I hope you enjoy yours as much as I love mine. They are great rigs. Thanks for the comment. AJ
Great video review AJ! I 've been running my 2.0 for about 2 years, stricktly on 8S with (2) 4S 5000mAh 100C. I like to keep weight down, but have the same aluminum chassis mods you have, plus few other little mods, like a billet motor heatsink and (2) powerful fans on the stock motor, Jofer skid plates, Hot Racing aluminum steering bellcranks / adjustable servo saver. I use a 5 channel radio, stock reciever.
This buggy is super easy to drive and very predicable!
I have had one wheel come apart, but that's all that has broken so far., so, it's quite tough.
The only things left that I would like to upgrade would be
1. The steering servo. It's too weak for me. It works and hasn't broken, but I would like stronger, faster steering.
2. Possibly a stronger wheel, (if I can find one I like) but want to keep it as light as possible.
3. Much thicker oil in the center diff. I've done this on other models and like more power to the back wheels.
This DBXL-E is an awesome handling, durable beast of a buggy! The only negative with this buggy if I could find one would be the short run times, but that's to be expected with a heavy powerful beast and this is one of the heaviest models I have.
I've been very impressed with Losi's. Losi's are awesome fun to drive and durable. I haven't run the DBXL2.0 as much, but I've run my SBR2.0, on 8S over 200 cycles, flogging this truck all year and it keeps going strong even in winter below zero F and with only a few minor mods like (rear chassis brace and skid plates). Its been super durable except for maybe the front bumper which I've destroyed a couple times. Overall Losi's have been very durable for me. I like your complete reviews and your concluding four questions and rating. Keep up the good work AJJAMStudios!
Very well said. I like your detail and commitment to the hobby. Thanks again for sharing your experiences; it may help others who are looking into getting another rig. After all, that's what we're here for. AJ
hi, how long does the car run on 2 4s 5000 batteries?
Lots of fun, great review! Had 1st version and sold it..this makes me want the 2nd one now! I would buy those aluminum chassis supports with it and install b4 i even ran it. Easy to spend money on these, i had probably 2200 to 2500 in my last one including the car price of course. Once u start upgrading stuff it's addicting for sure! I totally agree for 1200 dollars it should have the aluminum parts with it, other than that it's a pure beast!
Thank you. If I may ask, why did you sell yours? Just curious of course. I get pretty attached to my rigs. And with the investment you put into yours, it makes me wonder, was it too fragile. I never owned the first edition, only the second one, and this one’s pretty durable. Thanks for the comment. 😎👍
AJ, just a note to say thanks for a great brutal review and all the extras you did on this awesome vehicle. It made setup and upgrades way easier and took a ton of guesswork out of it. Mine was loose at the motor pinion like yours and took a little tweaking to get it right but now shes perfect. The frame braces and tire mods were a breeze and not super expensive. I agree totally though that it should have come with it. Mine wont ever see the abuse but having the peace of mind is nice. 6s and 8s are definitely where its at. Happy New year man and keep bashin em!
Thanks so much. I'm glad we could help!
When i got mine 2nd hand, after my first run with it i went ahead and stuffed the center diff with silicone ear plugs, nice and solid to allow for even power output to the front and rear diffs but with just enough give to not break things on those hard impacts and sudden shocks to the driveline.
Great to know. Thanks for sharing. AJ
Great video and I must say I'm never gonna do anything this rough, wow! great info
I recently absolutely scored a fully upgraded dbxl electric conversion as a roller in trade for a kraton exb I had a extra one I bought for 330$ on sale. Such a crazy trade. It's got all the Shiney aluminum upgrades and prestine body. Was babied. I put a max5 800kv combo In it and just ironing out a couple kinks. First run I lost a drive pin from the rear diff input and the second run my pinion loosened up on me but got it sorted. If you care to see the truck it used to be on a channel nezzys rc world losi dbxl brushless under the hood and you could see what a beauty it is! Great review as always buddy.
Sounds like a crazy deal...good for you, my friend. Thanks for sharing. AJ
Awesome content brother. I loved every minute of this review. Lookin for your newest top 10 list. Just watched your top 15 list video. Good stuff bro. Losi dbxl-e landed me here. I just bought 2
Awesome thank you! 😎👍
Great review, very thorough as always. 👍🏻👍🏻 Do you plan to do a brutal review of the Rival MT10? Not sure if you still have one.
Oh, we still have one kicking around here someplace, and it does get some play, but usually not on camera. However, since you asked for it, I think we could do something like that. It does qualify for the Brutal Review process. Hmmmm, good idea. Thank you. 😎👍
A suggestion, perhaps at the end of every review you did, you could have show the actual list of your top 10. Great channel, pls keep up the excellent work!
Advice to owners of this beast: don’t run it in very cold temperatures. I broke an a-arm two days ago on its maiden voyage during some pretty light bashing. Fixed that and took it out yesterday to finish running out the packs and broke a c-hub. Temperature was about 20° Fahrenheit. The plastic in the suspension isn’t nearly as pliable as my Arrmas and doesn’t fare well in the cold for sure. Aluminum hub carriers, chassis braces, and c-hubs are going on, and hopefully RPM or someone will make some tougher a-arms at some point. I don’t want to go to aluminum for the a-arms. What little time I’ve run it has been awesome though, it handles great, it’s fast, and just a beast overall. Thanks @AJJAMStudios for the great and informative videos!
We do our best to be helpful. Thanks for the comment 😎👍
Very nice review! I got a very(!) moderately used DBXL one week ago and I love it. I own a couple of Losi's (including the DB Pro, which I also love), so this one was a no-brainer for 600€ cash. What needs to be mentioned is the great Paintjob and Design, which is next to the sheer size, a big part of the enjoyment for me. I also love some of the Traxxas Cars and own a Slash, Bandit and X-Maxx, but designwise for me only the UDR is on par with the DBXL 2.0. Concerning the alu braces I will wait how long the stock plastic stuff lasts. My concern is, that something else brakes or the chassis bends after really hard nosedive-landings, if the braces are too strong. The plastic ones are at least easy and cheap to replace... Cheers from Austria!
I look fwd to your brutal reviews. You do a great job at it, I'll give it a 9 out of 10 😆. Seriously, you're one of the best at it.
Thank you so much for the vote of confidence. We here appreciate it very much. 😎👍
I've been watching your videos for sometime and I always wondered who you reminded me of and now it got me!.....Bob Saget! Rip 🙏 😢
Thank you. Bob Saget was awesome! 😎👍
You, Kevin and Tom are the beat rc channels out there. Thanks for the great content
Another comprehensive and fun video. Nice job!🎉
Thank you😎👍
My new, favorite RC channel!
Both my wife and I are subscribed.
Love that your wife is involved.
Love the no-nonsense brutal reviews and mod suggestions.
Which state are you in?
We’re based in the north west. Thanks for subbing. 😎👍
Hi. Good review. Well done. Question. How do you mount the interior camera? I like how the image moves left and right.
I use a GoPro mount and hang the GoPro 8 upside down inside the roll cage. The stabilization inside the camera gives that effect. You will have to remove the top plate from the car to get the mount installed, however. Thanks for asking. AJ
@@AJJAMStudios cool. I haven't thought of that. Thanks for the tip. And please keep posting your great videos :)
Glad I could help. AJ
Those are some pounding jumps and tree ramming! Explains the cracked wheels with all of those forces. Overall it's a great vehicle.
It is a great vehicle. However, the cracks showed up before we got serious about bashing it. At one point we just wanted to see how long they would last under load, and they still haven't failed; tough wheels. I can't explain the cracks though. I've spoken with other Losi owners and they noted the same cracks on their machines, but not one of them has informed be of an actual wheel failure. Interesting, no? Thanks for commenting. 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios thanks for the heads up. I'm going to pay attention to mine's
Great review! Wanted one of these for a while.
Awesome, thanks. AJ
I got this car last year and I love it ! Great review!
Awesome. 😎👍
you helped me make my desicion with this video and rating i can always trust you thanks im defininitly getting this beast now!!
Glad we could help! 😎👍
I have the DBXL-E V1 , great handling big heavy RC !!! Just like you , I won't do skateparks , I also am not trying to " destroy " them , will do jumps , but am trying to bring them home not broken !!! Love your reviews !!!!
Good info. Thanks for the comment. AJ
This is so cool 🤭! I live in country Missouri and I've never seen a video in a place that looks like home! I'm still researching my UDR Upgrades but this truck is one of my favorites. My truck has to be built cause I can't afford an RDR but that's okay cause I get to build it my way the first time 🤓! Like the chanel!
Thank you. 😎👍
Nice video 👍, since you mention top 10, and your mention the place the cast takes in the video.. It would be nice if you could list out your top ten somewhere.. Makes me real curious😁
I was thinking the same thing!
Noted! Not too long ago we put out our top 15 video, but things have changed a bit since then. We'll consider doing it again. Thank you. 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios thankyou so much.. Really looking forward to that 😊👍
The top ten is now posted. I hope it helps. AJ
Great video, i just got one of these.
Awesome 😎👍
Excellent video very informative, and love the action shots…
Great video, Thanks for the review. I am looking for a 1/5 scale right now. If you had to chose between the DBXL or Krayton which way would you go? Also do you think the steering upgrade is worth it for either truck? I will be watching your Kraton review.
Thank you. I would have to ask what you plan to do with it. Both are excellent if you’re considering the Kraton V2. Both are tough. But I would say the Kraton 8s is a bit more versatile. For groomed or track like situations the Losi may have the edge. Of course, you opinion of each car plays a huge role in a decision like this. Either way I don’t think you can go wrong. As far as the servo upgrade goes, I would only do the upgrade if you have issues by adding larger tires but stock the servo gets the job done. Keep in mind, faster servos are always better. The choice is yours. I hope this helps 😎👍
My Super Baja Rey 2.0 had similar cracks in the wheels, yet never have actually broken one. May never know. Running vitavon rims now. 1st. Vid of yours that I've seen. Not bad. I will watch more content 👍
Good to know. Thanks for the input, and welcome to the channel. AJ
I have a SBR2 as well. the wheels are THE biggest complaint from all the SBR guys on the facebook group. They strip and crack if you run them hard. I stripped one out and sold the rest and swapped to 24mm Baja 5b wheels and never had a problem again.
Also good information. Thanks for that. AJ
haha I made the same jumps but so far did not brake any plastic. But then again, I dont jump when there is only 10 degrees celsius outside as plastic tents to brake faster when it is cold. I did brake the thing on the diff where the dogbone goes in. But I landed several times on one front tire.
Right on. Thanks for the comment. 😎👍
After upgrading the reeper where does it rate amongst your big bashing trucks. im using your reeper build as an example on building mine love the way yours handled after putting side mounted battery trays on it and the copperhead 2s along with shock upgrades. as for the dbxle thinking about that one now but if they upgraded those parts that broke on yours ill definitely purchase it ---- way to much money to have weaknesses'. But if not that one ill purchase the 30 degree north lose5t clone. if you have any videos on that one let me know.
I used to love my V1, I regret selling it. I'll be buying the V2 :')
I appreciate all the great content I think your videos are great bro! I am sure I have not seen every one of your videos but if every now and then you could throw in how much run time you got out of the battery you were using it would be awesome and appreciated 💯
Noted. You know…for some reason that never really came up. We unbox, bash, break stuff and repair them, but runtime??? You know…that never seemed important. Thanks for pointing that out 😎👍
I agree 1000%. When you are approaching the $1,000 mark. They need to give us a solid product with upgrades included. I'm fine if it's a value minded vehicle trying to get us to a lower dollar figure, but this isn't that.
So true😎👍
Stick an 18T pinion in that sucker and you have something. That said, with and 18T in it, it will blow the stock tires off the rims. It has happened to me and a ton of folks on the web. This car is highly recommended but just know if you want to put an 18T pinion in it you will have to budget for wheels and tires also. Worth every penny of the upgrade and a total beast. If your sticking with the stock 13T pinion I have found the stock tires to be awesome.
Thanks for the heads up. I appreciate the input. 😎👍
Hey guys great video. I’m also new to this scale and area of rig, but man I can’t wait to get this I’m excited. I have a question. The battery I ordered 2 x 5000 100amp battery. Any suggestions out there on that set up. Plus any basic upgrades you guys would recommend watching this. Thanks
The battery choice is valid, but you could go for a slightly larger pack set to get a bit more runtime. We run 6000 packs in ours and it seems to help. As far as the upgrades go, pretty much just the center braces, aluminum is the only way to go on that front. Then, just replace what breaks. It is a tough rig, but driving style makes a giant difference. It is a heavy RC and the weight transfer is enormous, so try and keep the frontal impacts down; sudden stops break everything at that weight and speed. Best of luck 😎👍
I’ve wanted a 1/5 scale Losi for several years but unlike most videos I see (including yours) I don’t have a large dirt field to run it on; I have to run my cars on soccer fields. Often with tall grass. Would you recommend this car for that environment?
My brother and I run our large scale RCs (Kraton 8S, Super Baja Rey 1/6th, Rovan Baja Max T, X-Maxx, DBXL-E 2.0) in tall grass a lot. The only time grass has given us issues is when we ran our cars for almost a full battery in tall grass and the grass filled the body blocking airflow overheating the ESC/motor. Thankfully no damage to the cars happened that way though. We are more wary about checking our cars for grass when playing in grass for extended periods of time since that incident. Also I'd recommend a baseball field as well if you happen to have one nearby. The clay from the field is fun to throw around, and you have the grass/dirt to run through as well depending on how well your cities/schools take care of it. If you can afford it it's a beast to have
@@mach1941 Very useful reply; I will try baseball fields but which of these is better in grass: Kraton 8S, X-Maxx, DBXL-E 2.0? It seems that the X-Maxx has more clearance than the others and is lighter but for all I know the narrower DBXL-E tires may be better?
Both the Kraton 8s and the Xmaxx are well suited for constant grass running. Plus, they handle odd terrain pretty easily as well. The DBXL-E is also good, but the tires are not as aggressive and that might slow things up a bit. However, the Losi should out maneuver both of the other cars without tipping as easily. My Xmaxx rolls sideways fairly easily in the grass and high traction situations, while the DBXL-E slips and slides much more making it more fun under those situations. Check me if I'm wrong. As far as baseball fields go, I tend to stay away from those simply because of the damage the bigger cars can do to the clay areas. Constant digging up of the field may irritate the players and cause unnecessary drama. Just sayin', AJ
Lovely video. Looking for a 1/5 scale car to upgrade from my slash 4x4. I was looking at the Xmaxx, then saw the XRT, now I'm seeing this Losi. Liking the Losi and the zrt, but which do you prefer and is a better option all round?
I like the Losi better but it’s expensive. AJ
Hello nice vid! Can you tell us something about runtime? On what lipos? Thanks
Running with stock drivetrain and 5000Mah batteries we get about 15 to 17 minutes of run time at 8s. 6s seems to run a bit longer. Thanks for asking. 😎👍
Definitely have to agree about lugging the weight around when the batteries die, id hate lugging that around, its why i like my reeper, its 17 pounds with its current setup with batteries
buy a dog leash and pull, no need to carry it.
You are so right. Pulling it is definitely preferable. But you still have to lift it into the back of the truck, and if you've seen our trucks, they are not low to the ground. Still, little price to pay for the excitement of the DBXL-E. 😎👍
Where do you live? Not specifically obviously for safety haha...but that area looks amazing with all the trees! Gorgeous
Northwest USA
I’m so going to save for one of these, I usually build my own but this is the first RTR I’m thinking of buying, can you use a Futaba radio if you replace the stock receiver?
Yes.
I previously had a UDR and regrettably sold it. How does this compare to the UDR? I loved the UDR’s plush suspension and uniqueness but I’ve never owned a 1/5 scale before. I have the funds and space to run one. Been in the hobby for nearly 25 years and always looking for something different.
Hey man, I'm really enjoying your channel and the expert advice on these awesome rcs. Great to see someone driving them how most enthusiasts would👍 Do you have a review on the Losi Super Baja 2.0? Couldn't find anything. I'm getting back in the hobby and considering the Super Baja or the x-maxx. $1000 is cheap! Up here in Canada everything is twice as expensive being our dollar is crap. The DBXL here is over $2000 new before batteries and other gear which is insane. There's a flash sale going for the Super Baja 2.0 and pretty close to pulling the trigger. What's your thoughts compared to an xmaxx?
We’ve never had a Super Baja Ray here at the channel. We do have two Xmaxxes. Love the Xmaxx but the choice is one of personal preference. Also, it matters what you want to do with it. Wish I could help on this one but I have to be honest, we have no experience with the Losi.
9:33 was definitely one of the best jump and Landing I have ever seen🤯
Thank you. I agree, one cool jump, but believe it or not we actually did it twice. If you look closely to the video you'll see both takes, and we managed to land both of them. That was an awesome day. Thanks for watching. AJ
I really enjoyed your video great info and personality 👍 you pretty much covered all basis I will be getting those aluminum parts i did too break those bracket arms 😀...
Had one of these for about a year. Runs awesome well happy with it. got the same issues with the wheels, hear vitavon have produced some aluminum wheels for dbxl 🧐🧐.
I've had a dead steering and reciever few weeks ago so upgraded servo and replaced reciever. LED lights are starting to die now 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Good to know. Thanks for the insight. AJ
It is an awesome truck! Sadly I totaled mine 😱😱⚡⚡🤩🤩🤩
Looking forward to your new xmaxx video!!😁
@@mithun0984 Thanks brotha! Its gonna be epic man!⚡💯💯🚀🤩🤩
"Sadly I totaled mine" Isn't that an excuse to buy a new one?
@@alimaleki217 Haha yes most definitely 🤣
Totaled is such an awful word. Is there no hope of recovery? Is it gone for good? Or can it be saved? Genuinely curious, AJ.
Great content AJ
Thank you so much for this review. No bullshit. You covered just about everything. Im a 1/10 guy from crawler to basher. For what i put in my slash's, capra, trx 4's, and gen 8's each, this is much, much cheaper. I really gotta suck up to the old lady!!!
I think it would be worth the effort. You'll love this rig, I hope, everyone's opinion is different, and that's what makes this hobby so much fun. Good luck. AJ
Great review! What is the rest of your top ten list?
1) Arrma Kraton 8s V2
2) Arrma Mojave EXB
3) Traxxas Xmaxx
4) Losi DBXL-E 2.0
5) Arrma Kraton EXB 1/8th scale - Kraton V4 6s
6) Arrma Typhon 6s, Plus the TLR Tuned and 3s versions
7) Arrma Talion EXB
8) Arrma Fireteam RTR
9) Traxxas UDR
10) Traxxas Maxx
This is as of today, the list always changes with new additions. Thanks for asking. 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios Nice list - thank you! Never tried the Losi Super Baja Rey?
Not yet. But you never know…one day we might get one. 😎👍
I personally feel like losi put plastic chassis braces and a 6th scale motor/ESC combo so it wouldn't be a $1600 rig new. But yeah I do feel like the $1300 cost should be enough to come with stock aluminum chassis braces lol
They get ya every time spend all that money for bits of plastic that just can’t take it n then offer the upgrades . Daylight robbery. . Good honest review thanks for sharing . Any problem’s with diffs ??😎🇬🇧🤙👍🏻
None so far, and mine had adequate oil in them from the factory. Thanks for asking. AJ
Does the DBXLE have the same amount of ground clearance as a Kraton 6S? I need something that can handle running on grass like my Kraton. My Losi DB Pro tends to overheat easily when running on grass.
Ours does. Checked it myself.
@@AJJAMStudios Thanks for the insight bud. Cheers
Great content as usual 👍🏻
Hallo and congratulations for this nice video!!! I have one question? I have the xmaxx and am was thinking to do xchange with one losi dbxl v2? It's worth like a rc to do this xchange? Thanks
It really is apples and oranges. The Losi is more controllable and faster while the Xmaxx is better all around for serious bashing. However, if you like the Losi, and handling is your thing, then perhaps. The choice has to be yours. Best of luck choosing 😎👍
Thanks
Mine in it's current form, weighs 37 lbs. Way to heavy to do big jumps plus I suck at jumps and parts are too expensive to have to repair after every run. 99% of my repairs is because of me crashing it. After many repairs I've learned not to crash any more. I recently put a center locker in it, while it helped with acceleration, it's too much for the drive train. 2 bent rear axles at the same time and now front and rear diff needs to be rebuilt. Needless to say, the locker is coming out and the original center diff put back in. I run an 18t pinion and 46t spur, I get 57 mph on grass, haven't tried it yet on pavement. I also think the max 5 esc isn't up to the task for the leopard 58113 870 kv motor. I am considering an MGM esc, but they are very, very expensive, $735 plus shipping. I would try a castle xlx2, but I hear they are still catching fire.
I see you've upgraded quite a bit in your DBXL-E. I prefer to run mine mostly stock. For us here the excitement is seeing how far we can push things without sinking all that hardware into the rigs. Durability is where we concentrate our efforts. For me personally, I like the power I get straight out of the box with this car. Perhaps keeping it below 50 mph is what helps me keep mine from breaking so much. I do hit the big ramps with it, and those jumps are usually pretty cool, but I have not broken the car substantially due to jumping...other than breaking the top plate and front chassis brace. I find the challenge of seeing how far we can push things "stock" to be a pretty heavy challenge. If you've seen our jumping videos you know how bad ass the Typhon 6s is. Here's a little secret about that car...its drive system and gearing is all stock, and we still hit 110 feet with it. Pretty cool huh? Thanks for the comment. 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios I need to get a smaller scale so I can practice my jumps. But I like my 5th scale and I'm sticking to flat land with it. Like I said, most of my breakage is from crashing into things, very little has actually broken just from running it. I had a rear diff bearing explode which destroyed the housing, pins on the front wheel axles have come out, plus I have all the stock spektrum electronics break or not function correctly except the motor, I have it as a spare. But the top bracket and front brace haven't broken yet, which is a very big surprise seeing as I've have some damn hard head on collisions. Over all it is a very tough buggy.
You can jump the heck out of them ruclips.net/video/W91tFE4Wv-M/видео.html
@@RCKYOTA I have seen people make big jumps with them, but since I don't have the skill to jump like that, I don't.
You've done a lot with you DBXL-E 2.0. The tire change is cool and the backflips are cool too. Thanks for the link. AJ
Got rid of a couple subscriptions and added yours......keep the straightforward approach, tell it like it is ...
Tall people unite!!!
(I'm 6'5")
Thank you for the compliment. I really appreciate it. 😎👍
if it survives what you put it through...wow. also omg 9:34 that should have been the vids intro clip...and after seeing your driving that was SO LUCKY! lol
9:45 wait what? OH lol same clip / jump smh
Surprisingly not the same clip. They say lightening can't strike twice? Well...it can. That was two different jumps. just watch closely and you'll see. Thanks for the comment. 😎👍
Can you make a video showing us the diff’s and the drive shafts front and rear?
In time we may. But right now we have other projects cooking. Thanks for asking. 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios and thank you. Great videos.
Awesome. Thanks. AJ
Question i just picked one up and it has a 1100 kv castle motor im looking for the best belted tires, I seen the video on the tires, but I'm looking for mud belted tires what are the best in your opinion 🤔 I appreciate it
Good question, however, since we've not tested the belted tires as of yet we cannot weigh in on that one. I wish we could be of more help, but we'd rather let you know the truth instead of doing a quick search and spitting out some random fact we found on the internet. I wish we had the answer for you, but unfortunately we don't. Best of luck on your search. If you find some, please let us know so we can check them out. AJ
I cant decide between outcast 8s and this. I like handling of this one much more, but outcast seems to be better in rough terrain. What do you thing would be better for my second RC.?
Good question, however we do not have the outcast because we are not into the short wheelbase RCs. Nate has the 6s version but the Kraton 6s handles much better. The Losi is a long wheelbase rig and handles great. The question is, what are you into? Search yourself and ask that question and you should find the answer. Best of luck. By the way, both are good rigs. Thanks for asking 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios i am not into short wheelbase too, but outcast 8s is such a big car, that it doesnt wheelie as much as 6s version. I also like kraton more, but it seems to be much more fragile. But we can change that question on kraton 8s vs dbxl :). Which one would you suggest.
The Kraton 8s is number one in our collection as of this writing. The Losi is a great car too, but the Kraton is a better all rounder. For track style performance, the Losi wins the day, but to go out and bash with the fellas in rough terrain, it's the Kraton all day long. The V2 is a lot tougher than the V1 was, and there are some easy upgrades you can put on it to make it even tougher. The Losi needs aluminum center braces right away, but the rest of that machine is pretty solid. Did that help?
@@AJJAMStudios yes it did. Thank you, now i have one more to think about. My typhon is still fairy new and i am not in hurry, so ill wait for sales and stuff.
Perfect. Please let us know which one you chose. Have fun, AJ
Nerds! Awesome video, sick RC!
Appreciate it!😎👍
I have this truck and love it. I put in the Castle XLX2 and its crazy powerful. Im gonna put the stock motor and esc back in it though because its TOO powerful and I feel like something is gonna break in the drive train.
Good call. I find the rig to be powered just about right with the stock gear. Thanks for the comment. AJ
@@AJJAMStudios Exactly. The stock power plant is just right. The castle xlx2 was fun at first, but I think it will do better in a Arma Limitless chassis.
You are probably right about that. The limitless should benefit from the increase in power, especially if you are doing more than just drifting it around all the time, like I like to do. Best of luck in that project, and let us know how things work out. Thanks for the conversation. AJ
Great video 👍
Thank you 😎👍
Maybe u could apply some thin CA on those cracks. ??
That wouldn't hurt. 😎👍
good video!
My super baja rey 2.0 had fractures in all the wheels. Even the brand new ones.x
I can't say why they crack, perhaps it's just the materials they use, but even with the intense bashing we put our stuff through we haven't been able to actually break one. Cracked they may be, but tuff they are - Yoda LOL
@@AJJAMStudios same for me. I noticed after I had went to use the spares lol
I do love this review, but I think a skate park is more kind than going straight into trees.
Trees are more exciting 😎👍
Which one should I go for between X-maxx vs Losi 2.0 DBXLE?
Good question. The Xmaxx is a great all around basher while the dbxle is performance based. The question is, what do you need? Basher or blaster? Both are fun, fast, and impressive. Thanks for asking.
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I need a RC car which has speed and should be fun and exciting to drive
Plus should be durable
Depending upon your situation, the Losi is a better handling rig. With some minor mods it can be pretty tough as well; of course driving style has a lot to do with durability. Hardcore bashing, neither one is rock solid without some mods. With the Xmaxx it is arms and such; see our video on that one. With the Losi, it is center braces for the most part. Keep in mind, both cars weigh a lot, and impact can be tremendous, so piling either one into a sudden stop (a hydrant, or phone pole, or even a tree or board) will break even the toughest RC. For me it is hard to pick one over the other because I love them both. The Xmaxx is awesome in its own way, while the DBXL-E is also. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Check out our videos on both; that should answer your questions better. Thanks for asking. AJ
One of the best looking rc’s, too bad its not durable enough 😢
What kind of run time on 8s spectrum 5k 100c bashing like that
It varied a bit but the average run time was between 12 and 15 minutes. Thanks for asking 😎👍
I feel like this is a track car. I really want the gas version but I don’t have a track big enough around me and for bashing it’s just not the right rig. I went with the Xmaxx. If I had a local 1/5th scale track I’d have one of these for sure.
True, it is built like a track car. We’ve run ours against the gas version and the electric one destroys it for both speed and consistency. When we test RCs we run them all through the bash test. It seems to be a true test of durability. Thanks for commenting. 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios yeah the electrics are way faster these days. I’ve got a hankering for a gas car of some sort though. Something about gas. Adds to the hobby for me.
Is it the newest version with all the new upgrades? New one comes with dx3 easy way to find out
Yes. Thanks 😎👍
I have one and I absolutely love it but I’m having a problem with the steering to the left it doesn’t steer all the way to the left as it does to the right someone told me that I need to upgrade the steering servo to a much larger one which comes in in about $280 I really don’t want to do that do you have any other suggestions that I might try before buying a new steering servo?
Check a few things first. Is your adjustment on the radio center? Is the dual rate turned down? Is the servo arm set correctly? And lastly, are there any binding points in the steering? If all that passes inspection then another servo may be required. However, you may try rebinding your radio, that may help. Let me know how it goes for you. 😎👍
Thank you
You're welcome
Better to get the Rovan or the 30 Degree North vehicles. I love my BLT truck.
STAR TRIP TROOPERS, ( IT HAS MADE ME WHAT I AM TODAY ), with missing limbs of course . The bigger they are the slower they end up been. My cheap budget MAVERICK STRADA RX RALLY BRUSHLESS RC, can top over 50 mph out of the box for just a mere £195 UK pounds here where i live in the UK. Metal bends, carbon fibre breaks / shatters, If it is big thick plastic, it can hold up just as well as the other too alternatives. No matter which RC cars i buy, i will not jump any of them over jumps. I prefer not to wreck any of the RC cars i buy. Any 1/10 scale RC car doing 50+ mph is still going to probably shatter / break some leg bone.
Love it!!!! It’s what you want it to be lol. You paid for it. 😂
Thank you for that. We all get to play the way we want. No one can tell you how to have a good time. Bash on...AJ
I'm completely torn between the electric or the gas version.
Stock the gas version looks and sounds anemic. The electric looks fast out of the box.
Your assessment is spot on. Electric is faster. We’ve tested both off camera and the gas one had a bigger than the stock motor and still the electric one ran away from it and the electric one was completely stock. 😎👍
I hate Traxxas the company but I also do have a erevo that I love to bash but my outcast and dbxl are always with me
Oh no, not the E. Thought it was the gasoline model.
I guess i don't really need one. I wanted one, but i guess my xrt is probably as good or better. I have an xmaxx 6s and its really boring now so bye bye. Then i thought id get a sledge but thfn i see the xrt is as fast bassicly dang it. I want something fasterand better handling than ghe xrt. 🤔 i dont really want a kraken RC. 🤔 dammit! I dont know what to do. I jave 15 cars and trucks already and want more. But what? Fast big, powerful handles good. I guess maybe i just need to pump up the xrt some. It has hobbywing max 5 already. 🤔 what to do. Dammit! Kraken 12s is kind of haunting me now. Oh jeez, hete i go again. Battle with myself about spending that much. Im sure ill convince myself to get one somehow. Ill trick myself into it, then feel sick, and then in love. Damn! HELP! 😭 😬🙂
Just like traxxas a wider arm kit for a 1000 truck
If traxxas can give me an app on my phone why can no one with a decent channel give me a dashboard on the screen???
Dashboard? Like from inside the RC?
@@AJJAMStudios no not POV more like a corner of the video screen, not too big but not too small but like the dash of an actual vehicle. I’m sure just a Speedo with rpm gauges would do but an actual temp gauge would just be going the extra mile 🙌
Losi's quality is Sh*t, absolute garbage for the money that we pay. Ever since Horizon's overtake of the company the quality dropped drastically. I own a few of these DBXL'e and the quality is garbage....Parts are sloppy, there is play in the A-Arms and all turnbuckles and the list goes on and on.... Let's call them RC models, not cars lol come on man :) great video!
Came for the Rc, subscribed for the functionaling 🫡