For pure fun, Maxx is no brainer. To go faster, Sledge. Maxx fast enough for endless fun.

Very good comparison between these two. Maxx is the most durable, but Sledge is so strong. Awesome

Maxx is a tank. Upgrade the drive shafts and steering knuckles and it’s unstoppable. I’ve broken 2 front shock towers with my sledge. Yeah it’s faster but the maxx is the basher king

I love my maxx v2 so much but I want the sledge to

The red windows on the maxx looks sick !!!

@redbanditracing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, wanted to go a little darker.

@solidghostz6683

4 ай бұрын

@@redbanditracingim stuck between a rustler ultimate or max v2 whats the better basher

Should get another one and bolt them together

@redbanditracing

Жыл бұрын

Definitely buying another ramp

Maxx is just built like a tank, it’s the KING

@user-ig1tt1jq9n

7 ай бұрын

It’s a wimp

@crawlers_anonymous

6 ай бұрын

@@user-ig1tt1jq9n A wimp compared to what? Denying how tough the MAXX is shows how little you know about the hobby dont hate

@Vibe_Life225

25 күн бұрын

⁠lol I launched mine 20 ft in the air at a competition and no damage

@Vibe_Life225

25 күн бұрын

@@user-ig1tt1jq9nyou prob drive a rustler😂

I have a Maxx v2 and a Rustler 4x4 VXL, I'm not planning on getting a sledge, but it is another nice offering from Traxxas. Nice vid guys (not much you can do about the wind without buying better equipment, spend it on the RC's! Haha).

@redbanditracing

Жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@rmarkley79

Жыл бұрын

@@redbanditracing Looking forward to catching up on the other vids, subbed!

@Brayl129a1

9 ай бұрын

​@@redbanditracingI'm selling my rustler 4x4 vxl for a sledge

Awesome video !!! The Maxx is good but I love my Sledge !!!

@redbanditracing

Жыл бұрын

I agree, love both thank you

He took those baseball turns very nice with the maxx

Well done, guys. Great review and just what I needed to decide which of these two. . . I'm gonna go with the Sledge for my self and get the Maxx for my Grandson; he loves to do two-wheel (bicycle) tricks.

@redbanditracing

7 ай бұрын

Great choice, can’t go wrong with either one. You guys will love them both, thank you for watching.

We need to see more of the sledge!

Awesome informative video, gents 🍻

@redbanditracing

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great comparison. Sledge is my next. I started with Rustler 4 x 4 and I like it but ready to move up

@redbanditracing

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, can’t go wrong with either of these

@user-ig1tt1jq9n

7 ай бұрын

It’s a total other beast than 1/10 scale

@Scmjr4eva

6 ай бұрын

As much as I want a sledge I believe the Maxx is the better buy for the price you can buy the truck and 2 batteries for less plus taxes then the base price of the sledge

Hey Bandit! Always love to see a fellow lover of rc cars and makes videos about it! Here’s a question, how do you record your runs? I’m using a go pro for onboard footage, and an iPhone for other stuff.

@redbanditracing

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comments. We use the GoPro Hero 11 for most of our videos. When we do repairs I’ll use my iPhone. For the speed runs the GNSS Analyzer is very accurate and it’s what most people use.

@Glitchwolf-iy9wv

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ll keep that in mind!

This is a really useful comparison, thanks guys🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@redbanditracing

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

The Sledge is well worth the money

We both need some 3 ft wide ramps for the 1/8 size . It’s tough to hit a 2ft wide ramp with a 1/8 . Totally do able but that is my next ramp size . I jump in grass it would be different in concrete . I like the spots on the parks around tree lines where the grass is flat and sparse and the trucks go through it easily but it’s still padded for landings . Thick grass sucks until I flatten it

@redbanditracing

Ай бұрын

Yeah our 1/8th scale cars only have an inch and a half on each side for error. We usually jump on baseball field grass, softer landings but still easy to drive through.

Maxx can take skateparks better and can use self rightening. Sledge is just WAY fast and more powerful

@redbanditracing

Жыл бұрын

We know the Sledge will most definitely bend the chassis at the skatepark, but would probably handle great. The Maxx is just so versatile.

I have a wide maxx and I love it. It’s a beast good price 4s 6700mah battery it’s great. Plus it’s a 1/10scale perfect size for bashing.

@redbanditracing

3 ай бұрын

Over the X-MAXX it more practical in price, cost to repair, and durability. Love the MAXX as well

Sorry guys but the sledge has many weaknesses, main one being the chassis if you really start jumping that thing it will bend quite easily and the motor Mount system is junk. And will move around on you but with some upgrades it is a sweet truggy

@redbanditracing

6 ай бұрын

Like we said in that video, we will find those weakness as we use it more. A must upgrade is front/rear differential gears from stock to spiral cut. And yes, a new motor mount system like M2C design will fix most of the gearing concerns. And that’s currently in the process of being upgraded.

Close compaction 👍👍

I first had a Maxx..then Xmaxx now just 2 weeks ago yhe Sledge. Maxx and xmaxx are just so durable. I wanted the Sledge for the speed. It did take 5 batteries betore i could drive it without fixing something. Once kinks worked out its great. Sledge is probably my favorite to drive though. I like the Xmaxx for driving off road like creek beds. Its basically a ⅕ crawler lmao.

@redbanditracing

8 ай бұрын

I feel the same way, MAXX is way too durable. But after getting sledge worked out it’s so fun.

Throw some belted tires on the maxx it will really increase handling

@redbanditracing

2 ай бұрын

Eventually, would probably adjust pinion to adjust for weight of the tires. Not sure how they would perform off the ramp.

I have both. Along with the Slash Ultimate and Raptor R. Guess I’m a fan boy but I love having parts always available. Thought I was done but found a T-maxx classic on eBay very good condition for 260 bucks. Think I’m done. 5 is enough.

@redbanditracing

10 ай бұрын

I do love how Traxxas parts are easy to find. We will be getting into Arrma and I know we will half to order parts, and they are more expensive. We’re at 11 cars now, many more to go.

Also if you want better turns on dirt and grass needs more weight on the axles so buy the Traxxas metal driveshafts and trust me. You have way better traction to the ground when it comes to returns and everything in general.

@redbanditracing

3 ай бұрын

Been thinking about metal shafts on the MAXX. Thanks for the tip

i love my sledge and i would never trade it for a maxx ijs sledge on top lol ... ps the wheel popped off .... yea sledge has never done that lol

maxx v.s sledge ..... x maxx v.s xrt

What part San Diego? Just got into the hobby. I got the Kraton 4s v2. Thinking of getting either the Maxx or the Sledge next.

@redbanditracing

9 ай бұрын

We visit the Santee Sports Plex, and El Cajon area. The Maxx and Sledge are great choices.

@edygome

9 ай бұрын

@@redbanditracing dope i'll have to check those out. Live close to Rhor Park. Been hitting that spot up

Sounds like the maxxs spur gear isn’t very happy

@redbanditracing

6 ай бұрын

Bearings were worn, ended up replacing gear cover also

Sledge has 0.65 inch lower ground clearance + grass resistance is probably the reason why the sledge wasn't faster off-road.

@redbanditracing

Жыл бұрын

Grass definitely slows it down, but once it gets on dirt it is much faster.

Part number for aluminum Hex for Maxx V2...????

@redbanditracing

3 ай бұрын

5353, type that in Traxxas site and you should see there’s three colors to choose from.

@smitheshn6637

3 ай бұрын

@@redbanditracing Thanks guys👍🏽

That maxx doesn't sound right. Clicking

@redbanditracing

Жыл бұрын

Rear wheel bearing were bad, it was causing the axle to hit the hub. The bearings are what took the wheel out during that donut. Good ear, thank you for watching.

@user-yx9ei6zn9p

5 ай бұрын

I have a rustler 4x4 vxl it’s fast have a maxx also took my family to buy a sledge Monday he will have it next week

@user-yx9ei6zn9p

4 ай бұрын

What u mean asking

You use 2s lipo 🤣

@redbanditracing

10 күн бұрын

I haven’t a clue what you mean. Did we use a 2S LiPo?