Looks like @jondilly1974 was used for the durability test ?
?? gotta admit that was a very funny video
Sh!t I wish I could drive that good ???
Haha the merv... I have such a love hate with that thing. It's honestly amazingly fun for its size but it's a PITA platform to work on and the only way I ever got it to stop popping off bits was to add the tbone full bumper/skid plate combo and put rpm a arms and hot racing carriers and gpm aluminum shocks. Basically it's awesome once you buy it 2x over lmao.
I have a Traxxas TRX-4 as a give me (freebie). The transmission is subpar ( single or two speed) compared to any of Axial's. I also have 3 Axials. The TRX-4 may be the only Traxxas product that is viable, I admit. It requires extensive upgrades to compete. IMO But if you noticed, the TRX-4 never competes at any serious level. It is also a just a basher like the rest of Traxxass offerings. And that may not matter to most Hobbyists and even Traxxas. I understand that too.
I thought this was hilarious too!
Like I stated many times on this forum, my LHS who I've spent the most $$ over 25 years became a Traxxas Shop. Their indoor Track closed and now Traxxas Inventory is stored there. I go there once in a while. maybe I will pick up paint or supplies. I always break his shoes about carrying a better selection of brands. I always ask for Arrma and Axial stuff. If selling Traxxas pays his bills, who am I to say otherwise. Traxxas owns him and his TRX inventory for sure. However, he knows I am not his typical customer or the type he has had years past. He is not educated in Arrma. He is all about Traxxas. That's his focus. He sold his soul. He is prevented from selling other competitive brands. Reality for 1000's of Traxxas committed LHS's around the world. I am glad to see a Giant like Horizon Hobby, not dealing with Traxxas RTR's. Whether Traxxas or Horizon had the final say in that decision. That still sets a precedence. I have a suspicion that TRX is struggling with all the fall out reputation wise they have received. Their method of damage control is a clear sign of that. The incident over RC Saylers Youtube video is just a recent example of this. Despite what others say, YouTube/Google was complicit with Traxxas against RC Saylers. RC Saylers cannot admit that. It would just hurt them. They are small fish and need to protect themselves, taking the middle road appeasing all parties concerned.
I owned a rustler as my first rc and i saw what they did with their competitors and i felt terrible gpbuying the rustler and it was falling apart i gave it my love and it did not gave it back to me ... if i get another traxxas it will be an used one not a brand new one i don't support that kind of behavior from a companyLike I stated many times on this forum, my LHS who I've spent the most $$ over 25 years became a Traxxas Shop. Their indoor Track closed and now Traxxas Inventory is stored there. I go there once in a while. maybe I will pick up paint or supplies. I always break his shoes about carrying a better selection of brands. I always ask for Arrma and Axial stuff. If selling Traxxas pays his bills, who am I to say otherwise. Traxxas owns him and his TRX inventory for sure. However, he knows I am not his typical customer or the type he has had years past. He is not educated in Arrma. He is all about Traxxas. That's his focus. He sold his soul. He is prevented from selling other competitive brands. Reality for 1000's of Traxxas committed LHS's around the world. I am glad to see a Giant like Horizon Hobby, not dealing with Traxxas RTR's. Whether Traxxas or Horizon had the final say in that decision. That still sets a precedence. I have a suspicion that TRX is struggling with all the fall out reputation wise they have received. Their method of damage control is a clear sign of that. The incident over RC Saylers Youtube video is just a recent example of this. Despite what others say, YouTube/Google was complicit with Traxxas against RC Saylers. RC Saylers cannot admit that. It would just hurt them. They are small fish and need to protect themselves, taking the middle road appeasing all parties concerned.
The best way to deal with Traxxas is to not deal with them. Not sell a single part or RTR. in your shop. When Customers come in your LHS and ask for Traxxas, steer them away from that brand. That simple. If you lose a potential sale over it. Eat it. They will come around as Traxxas becomes less and less popular, despite their Market manipulation. I could go on and on. Sorry for the rant. Again.
I have worked on many friends Trx stuff years past. Always never liked them. Being a track guy early in this hobby TRX would have never been an option for me. Years back, all they did was copy and steal Patents that others brands had established. It was so blatant. I was given a free messed up TRX-4 and welcomed the opportunity to evaluate it. But I would never ever spend 5 cents on anything Traxxas. I have felt that way for more than 30+ years in this hobby. Traxxas has been this way for so many years. It is only recently that many others have opened their eyes.
Easy now, you might get a strike for saying that company's name without their express permission.
yes E-Maxx not X-Maxx.
The last comment sez it all.
Register and gain access to Discussions, Reviews, Tech Tips, How to Articles, and much more - on the largest Arrma RC community for RC enthusiasts that covers all aspects of the Arrma-RC brand!
Register Today It's free! This box will disappear once registered!
