Man , I couldn’t agree more. You expressed some real issues that happen with these toys that cost A lot of $$$. I swear that I think they should just give out the RTR’s for free knowing that we are gonna dump as much as we already spent on the rc into it to make it what it should be. Happy new years bro

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Happy new years

I love it its about time people are realizing this about Traxxas ! great work bro

I've never had a Traxxas yet but have heard similar things.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

👍👍

I gave up on my Sledge. The TRX4, The XMAXX, and the MAXX are the only Traxxas I own now. I have the new Kraton EXB It's a beast! I used to race short course club races with Traxxas Slash and UDR because all you were allowed to use was Traxxas. But we all protested and were sick of the high prices and low value. Now I use Team Associated, Losi, and Tekno. You get more bang for your buck. Most of the guys I race with are making the switch as well. Plus all Traxxas does now is add a new body or some aluminum bling which is worse than the plastic parts and call it a new release increasing the price by a lot. Just look at the new XMAXX ultimate release. It's a joke. Same with the TRX4. New body or a lift kit. Nothing actually new but they keep raising the prices. No thanks. Moving away from them until they make some actual new products for a reasonable price. Of course, I'm the sucker that bought all the TRX4 releases. I'm just a sucker for RCs period. I love the new RC car smell, lol.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

I feel ya. Crawlers are different. New body is always fun, even if the truck underneath is the same. They did the clipless body but other than that I feel like traxxas has not like made anything new since they released the trx4.

How many RC cars out there have "69" as their racing number? My XRT has "6" and my hand shook to stop at just the one digit.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

69 nice!!!

Agree in full. I bought into the hype on the sledge and it was the worst I've owned. I got rid of it in fact. Drove terribly, all types of problems. Awful! I just bought the new Bigrock 6s as well as a 6s Mojave and they are incredible. I also own a Talion exb which has been the best vechile I have ever owned. Since I have the Talion exb for now, I decided on the Bigrock to get some scale looks. Only good Traxxas vechiles are the Maxx which has been a fantastic truck for me and is one of my favorites. Been very durable and reliable. The Trx4 is another good one. Do not like the 3s vxl lineup at all. They are cogging, surging machines that lack any level of sophistication as does the Sledge and Xrt which was another bad purchase thatvI got rid of. Not as bad as the Sledge but not even close to the new 8s Kraton exb. Not even close!

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

I got a big rock for the scale looks as well.

@monzza9316

6 ай бұрын

Hello, I just saw in your message that you bought the Mojave 6s. Why did you choose the 6s instead of the 4s? Apparently, the 4s is just as fast and is said to be much easier to control. The shock absorbers are also supposed to be better. I'm considering whether to buy the 6s or the new 4s now.

@mikescallon4288

6 ай бұрын

@monzza9316 Basically I periodically take these on long walks through the trails and the 4s one is impossible to drive in this manner. Basically its a vechile that only wants to be driven fast. It can't be driven like a real car basically because all it does at slow speeds is surge and stop, surge, and stop. That type of driving drives me crazy. It is a less sophisticated system basically, but if all you're interested in doing is full throttle all the time, then definitely save the money and buy the 4s version. Or the Traxxass Ranger Raptor for that matter, because to me, they both drove identically. I just like vechiles that drive a bit more realistically plus, most of my vechiles are either 6s or 8s and once you get used to them, anything less feels like a toy. The only exception being the Traxxass Maxx which drives awesome and definitely feels like a 6s vechile despite being 4s.

I’ve owned Traxxas trucks. I still have an XMaxx and my son has a Maxx. Recently bought the new K8 EXB RTR and it’s my new favorite. And you are right the value is so much better with the Arrma trucks. I have probably $2000 into my XMaxx after getting the M2C goodies and big motor and ESC and it still breaks basically every outing. The first time I had my XMaxx out, I took it out of the box, slapped batteries in it and broke a control arm. Now I’m trying to sell it to get a K6 EXB RTR or a Big Rock 6s

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Nice. Go with the new kraton exb. Seems to be the beat release yet.

@TheZX11

6 ай бұрын

That often breaking seems odd. How big a jumps with the XMaxx? I have the XRT, figured I would break things, but have never broke anything in three months of owning it. My jumps are about like you would get at a RC dirt track. I went with the XRT because parts seem cheap and readily available.

These name brand companies want to give you the bare minimum for the highest price. That's what blows my mind.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

True

Word! ARRMA FOREVER ~ I got myself a Kraton 8s and Felony 6s.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Nice

I get and understand what you're saying about the Sledge and Traxxas as a brand i had one myself and i traded away for a used X-Maxx. I used to be a Traxxas guy myself and there is some models i like and love like the XO-1, X-Maxx, Hoss, the 4-Tec line and the entire Slash 2wd and 4x4 line. but i'm starting to buy more Arrma's and other brand RC's in the future and buying less Traxxas vehicles but hope to keep what Traxxas vehicles i still have up and running for years to come.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Yeah Its really only the Sledge that is really bad. The others not bad trucks. I just think Arrma has come a long way and is better for the consumer. Traxxas is like the Apple of the rc world.

@cjchannel12RC

6 ай бұрын

@@RCPropaganda I also think Traxxas is like Chrysler Corp and Apple in the RC world and Arrma keeps releasing amazing new models every year and innovates especially since now that they are a part of Horizon Hobby. Although there are a few more Traxxas vehicles i want but after that i'll be sticking to mostly Arrma and Losi parts support means the most to me.

Sledge is Traxxas first go at a traditional 1/8 buggy/truggy platform layout, so they are years behind in development. Even HPIs "new" Vorza Truggy Flux, likely a decade old design just making it to market now is a more refined truggy. Even though the Vorza also has a cradle style motor mount, I don't recall it being problematic in the original buggy. I thought it was cool that we finally get a blue aluminum chassis under an electric Traxxas RC. Reminds me of old Revo nitro to electric conversions from back in the day. I wonder if they will continue to develop and refine it or if it will fade away and if they will stick with their tried and true plastic fantastic designs.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Knowing Traxxas they won't do anything. Be nice if they did though.

@FarmerFpv

6 ай бұрын

First, go at a 1/8 scale but they had so many years to get it right and they didn't. That's no excuse. HPI is HPI that's normal for them as they don't have the R&D department that Traxxas does nor do they call themselves the best. The Sledge is a joke. They had 20 years to get it right. They tried to go after the Kratons market and they choked big time.

Great video brother I'm a little surprised you think the diffs are good even better then ARRMA the most I've ever had to do to any ARRMA is shim an ad fluid... the sledge tho their monkey metal absolutely sucks an I had to go to vitavon... this sledge should've come with machine gears not make it a option part that's b.s I also think a lot of that issue is caused by the extremely weak plastic gear box also went vitavon but any aluminum ones work well to stop the flexing an shredding of gears On point everywhere else tho... HAPPY NEW YEAR my friend

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

I never had the internals on a Traxxas dif go bad

@RC4us

6 ай бұрын

@@RCPropaganda me either but the ring gear never lasted long enough to really find out lol to be honest I've not had to replace internal gears on any diff other then the 3s diff that cheap bearing inside exploding has happened more then a few times

Great video. I'm not trying to bash anyone on their opinion about how they view the rc hobby,but my view being new to the hobby.....I approach it just like I approach my classic car addiction. If I like it I buy it. I understand that I'll be spending money on aftermarket parts at some point or doing performance upgrades. It's part of the hobby weather it's a real car or a rc car. I can go to a Ford dealership and buy a new tricked out Mustang but if I beat on it it's gonna break shit! That's what happens or while working on it I'm probably gonna say what the hell were the engineers thinking when they designed this? I'ts part of the journey and the fun! Part of the problem with the rc hobby is everyone on KZread or FB complaining about what needs to be instead of about what fun it was. I like how you were telling us about what you changed to make your car more dependable and what you figured out worked and didn't work. I'm sure you were excited when you first bought the car and unboxed it.Liked and subscribed! Happy new year!

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Yeah it's just like that. For me I just feel the value for what they offer and claim is off. But yeah all trucks break if your sending them 20 plus feet in the air. Thanks for the sub

I came from a nitro back ground, my first brushless vehicle was the Arrma Outcast V2 , I also bought the V3 and went mad upgrading it ? I so realised it wasn't worth doing many of upgrades as it increased it's weight and coursed more issues while my first Outcast was like a tank with only running Voltage Hobbies chassis brace set .Arrma's best and toughest vehicle out the box was the Arrma Senton 6s which they discontinued? You cant make money if nothimg breaks lol, when Arrma were trying to break into the market a Arrma Outcast v2 along with the Senton 6s only cost £365 was in the UK England at the time, with all the after market mods you buy your better of buying quality race kit like a Tekno , the original ET48 is killer with very little upgrades to make it a true basher, POSS racing bumpers and skid plates. I still 5 ARRMA VEHICLES but my go vehicle are my Teknos, brands I run are LOSI, Kyosho, Team Durango, Arrma Corally and nowy first Mugen

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

I always wanted to try a Tekno

My sledge is perfect I've never had a single problem with it 2nd best I own my Maxx is first

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

You must not air it out much 😂😂😂 🍻🍻✌️

@Brayl129a1

6 ай бұрын

@@RCPropaganda unless it lawn darts no I normally just do wheelies and light bashing 👍🍻

@elizabethmcheffey8699

6 ай бұрын

@@RCPropaganda big air no problem just switch the shock caps with the metal ones and get good! My chassis is worn white ESC and servo took a shit on time as usual with all stock electronics

Everything you mentioned is true! They just become sooo heavyyy 😵 you were talking about handling you should try a real race truggy. Anyway nice video.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 🍻🍻

XMAXX/XRT aluminum upgrades from Traxxas are 6061-T6, so that is decent. In terms of strenght, I would say that 6061 < 7075 < 6061-T6 < 7075-T6. The steering link is 7075-T6 but I don't think it is thick enough for that aplication, they should have gone with hardened steel.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Yeah for 1500 6061 ain't gona cut it pallll

My buddy is a armma fan or was till his esc burned up out of the box it took them 3 wks before they responded back , it was resolved on his dime by them, I feel like no matter what some people could destroy anything u give them.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

True.

It’s the only brand I have that doesn’t break for one reason or another. Nothing compares to the durability of a traxxas. I love my other trucks and cars too.. all that plastic doesn’t look a Losi or anything. (The shocks suck ass tho) and your right, it Doesn’t look like updated or a like a Losi .. under the body they ugly..but I’ll take nylon over aluminum all day long! For bashing that is :)

I'll never buy a traxx ass again lol, great video. Happy new year.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

🍻🍻

What tyres are you using?

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

I run the arrma copper head 2's on it.

I’m completely done with traxxas. Cheap and could care less about their customers. It’s all about the money with them.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I mean sucks. Business need money but at the same time they could do so much more I feel with their money. Make both sides happy.

@terryshrives8322

6 ай бұрын

@@RCPropaganda Exactly my friend. They have plenty of money

@sofijagallo8921

6 ай бұрын

😂 the traxxas clones are 1/3 price and easy to copy their "paper plane" design philosophy.

Literally the only stock parts on my sledge is wing, and chassis shroud, and diff gears.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I am pretty close to the same.

I really wish they would include better servos. It's kind of crazy to spend $500 or $600 on a vehicle that can barely steer (looking at you, e-revo and summit).

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

yeah that 2027 servo is such trash

I never had a problem my traxxas sledge

Yes you are right. I have many brands. I have a rebuilt Sled. Traxxas has a good platform. But ready to run means . Ready to rebuild.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

RTB nice new term 🍻🍻

Your Arma a shot modified to have almost the same resistance..equivalent and NO MATTER THE PRICE YOU PAY..WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOME UPDATE AND KNOWS NORMAL, even the Rc market even the crawler

Man it really sucks hearing you spent that kind of money for a big let down. Now a days money is tight for all of us and the amount of money we all invest in this hobby is insane at times.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Yeah. It can add up at times. I been trying to ease up as of late. Need to cut back for sure.

it was refreshing to have someone call traxxas out traxxas is always bait and switch they sell u something u think its going to perform and they suck u in selling u cheep parts that add up to more than u paid for the truck they would be better off selling a roller that u can put decent electronics and bling but traxxas is not going to change look what they did with xrt and x maxx they sell u the ultimats with the rite gears rite servo and rite tires upgrages that were a problem with the reg truck and they charges 500 more for the truck thats just bull

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Agree

I really love my upgraded Xmaxx. I also really love my upgraded XRT. Those are the only two Traxxas that I have. Yeah, I wouldn't buy a new Sledge IMHO. Too much $ for what you get. Some guy was bashing an upgraded sledge and he had spent a lot of money upgrading it. It ran fine and it took a beating, but yeah, I wouldn't do it.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

yeah after the upgrades you could have a slightly modded xmaxx for the same price.

@joseCalderon1976

6 ай бұрын

@@RCPropaganda Yeah, that makes me more sense. Or for that price, you could also get a used Xmaxx that looks good for $750.

PERZA HLY !! My sledge is m2c end to end , I love the thing ,but JEEEEEZE !!! $$$$$ , to get it there

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

💰💰💰

I stepped out of Traxxas 17 years ago n never looked back Traxxas junk then junk now

Your spot on!!

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

thanks

I recently bought one EXB V2 Very good. I recommend you to buy one at the same price. ARRMA Is better

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I want one but might just upgrade my exb I have. Dnt really need an other exb kraton.

Traxxas is like Tamiya. In the early days everyone did drive a Tamiya. Traxxas is on a stand still. If you look at Arrma trucks or Team Corraly, they make so much better bashers. And both are cheaper

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

👍👍

I messaged you on IG a sec ago. I wish I watched your video before I purchased the sledge! My dumbass actually got the xrt ultimate first and got the sledge afterwards. Straight dumb move. If only I watched your video first!! Please listen to this man! Do not buy a sledge!!! I have to spend money on mine and already have. I was better off just buying another XRT, but the non ultimate version.

@RCPropaganda

5 ай бұрын

dang. I always go to youtube before I buy anything. Lots of great youtubers in the rc space.

@joemomma707

5 ай бұрын

@@RCPropaganda my dumbass went on KZread! And I’ve been subbed to you. I fuckin missed the videos I needed!!!

Traxxas prices are definitely ridiculous for what you get . Hopefully the new kraton builds competition. We spend to much money on cars , to have to spend more money .

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

yeah it will help raise the bar. I dout traxxas will care or even loose sales. We can only hope though.

Yea i never had any problems with my revo dunno what ur yapping about.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

💪💪

Respect to everyone's opinions. I for one haven't had any issues with anything Traxxas since my first one in 2006. Mods and customization is what the hobby is all about. It is meant for beginners and folks new to rc that don't care or done even know about the specifics of racing etc. Comparing apples to pears IMO. I have them all and if I don't like one or the other I don't buy it, and and allow others to do the same. The End

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

👍👍

@spenn2007

6 ай бұрын

So, an RC that retails at 700.00 USD is for "beginners" got it lol. And you not having ANY issues with traxxas rc's in nearly twenty years is ridiculous, who are you trying to fool? Your statement clearly represents the overall intellect of traxxas brand loyalists 🤣🤣🤣. " Mods is what hobby is all about" Most traxxas rc's REQUIRE a total overhaul of key components due to the ones out of the box being garbage.

@Hajile97

5 ай бұрын

The internet being what it is, I couldn't care less what YOU choose to do. I am always in awe of the feminine energy grown ass men have towards another grown ass man's opinion. I am a rc fan ans have all of them. It isn't rocket science to run a plastic toy. My neighbor is a beginner and has the XRT, didn't require a degree to comprehend it. They key to life for those of us that are balanced, mature and evolved human beings is to do what makes you happy and content and allow others to do the same, quietly. The end. Those with pronoun issues and hormonal imbalances tend to bitch like this about life. I promise you Traxxas doesn't GAF. But you are giving them free advertising. Can't beat it😂👍🏾💯

Hey thanks for the video On my one experience Traxxas electric ⚡️ are not that great…. I got about 20 rc cars 🚗 Arrma traxxas ans losi I can say that I went through 4 esc and servo in a year. On traxxas Not that good HOWEVER … maybe they’re keeping the course the same because it’s easier for everyone to use the same partial over the world to keep replacing instead of come out with a new model sending you aftermarket parts We also want to remember that the real car or a real off-road car also attempt to break so toy car most definitely will break in a matter how adorable you gonna make it unless you’re going to use extremely high end parts and even then you’re not guaranteed to keep the car in a Gucci for a long time this is a hobby that’s expensive it is what it is But don’t forget to enjoy 😉

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

🍻🍻

I have one reason to buy the Sledge over the Kraton. The front right drive shaft doesn't constantly pop out and explode your diff cups. My friend's Kraton is a nightmare because it's always happening, and even the attempted fix on the new EXB still has the problem. You can solve the Sledge motor mount issues with some mounting spacers off eBay. You don't need m2c motor mount. But so far, me and my friend can't stop his Kraton drive shaft from popping out and breaking, even after replacing basically everything on the front more then once.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

I never have had those issues on a kraton. M2C makes diff cups and drive shafts for the kraton.

@smitheshn6637

6 ай бұрын

Remove the red metal piece and washer from the arm so the driveshaft will sit more into the cup and it will stop breaking the cup

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

I just saw a video on that. I never had that problem but I might do it anyway.@@smitheshn6637

I've never been a Traxxas fan, my first rc was a Rustler back in 2000, it was absolutely garbage lol I have to say they have come a long way, No way in hell would I pay 700 bucks for a Sledge, The only Traxxas I would pay big money for is the Xmaxx or XRT ultimate....

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Yeah the xmaxx is proven to be tough.

How's come It's OK to replace part's one brand and not a nother How's the chassis holding up oh needs a new chassis new arms well you got to ru a batt pack thru it

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

One brand requires a lot less on requires more. Value is the focus.

Nice calendar bud 😂

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Put it together my self

I love this truck and didn’t break anything yet , all the so called upgrades s the reason why it breaks ,I’m running Proline badlands belted and jumping 40 to 60 feet on 6s with no problem, I watch a lot of KZread videos and not a big fan with the crazy upgrades that ruins a good engineering.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

🤯

Great video

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

Consumers are starting to get smarter, there is no value in the sledge or xmaxx. Brand loyalists dont care though, they will just reinvent the RC out of the box by swapping everything out and then proceed to say "it's a beast" yeah after you spent hundreds of dollars nearly replacing all the key components.🤣🤣

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

For sure. Thats why arrma has been solid. They at least have put together much better offering out of the box for a good price.

😂😂 At least he is telling ya right in his channel name its PROPAGANDA. Had my Sledge for a year and havent broken anything yet and it does do 15 to 20ft jumps. Get off Arrmas nuts and enjoy them all I love my Kraton 6s also but it is breaking arms non-stop but still love the truck and will enjoy and love them both. Keep being a fanboy son

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

🙃

Classic example of planned obsolescence.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

True

While you know they're probably going do a ultimate sledge wouldn't dial it every rc has its falls i do get it but everybody knows that happy new year and stay safe

Nope not 7075 on the ultimate, and to call something ultimate and keep the same crap electronics and 6061 aluminum for 1400$ yah there recycling ♻️ lol

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

That's what Traxxas does well. Then people just gobble it up.

Well said.

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

Armma rocks 😊😊

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

yes!!

Understand one thing about Traxxas,,, GREED!!🤑💰💸

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

it sure seems that way

Agree 👍

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

🍻🍻

Well it's about taxes too and it's about quality control and that account and especially companies pick up the phone

There Ultimate X-Maxx . Over priced crap aluminum . That no 1 will buy . Rebuilt all my Traxxas cars . Crap electronics. Esc’s all suck . Half the aluminum on the Ultimate X-Maxx you don’t need or want for hard bashing. Good platform’s and cars . But not out of the box 📦 unless you rebuild them .

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Yeah. They are great company at marketing and some how people buy then.

I pay that for a traxxas e revo v1 brushless i paid for that one $650 maybe around that ball park Me personally I don't care it's about going out i have fun with rc hey if you don't like what your plan getting to a new hobby i hear a lot of different things I hear the sledge pretty good out of the box everything breaks

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Some break a lot. Some don't. Also depends how hard you go. Also some people smash into curbs full speed 😂

😉🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

🍻🍻

Yeah traxxas they need to make more better bashers right now i think that i have the sledge Like I said befor i like arrma and i like traxxas and and i like other rc companies ✌️

Yeah, overpriced, exclusivity engineered in, nothing truly innovative. Any other brand please!

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

👍👍✌️

I'll take my XMAXX and MAXX over any ARMA crap. It says a lot that you have internet connection yet you cannot do a search on 7075. You don't seem top know anything.

@RCPropaganda

5 ай бұрын

🌈🌈🌈

I love it its about time people are realizing this about Traxxas ! great work bro

I love it its about time people are realizing this about Traxxas ! great work bro

@RCPropaganda

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I love it its about time people are realizing this about Traxxas ! great work bro