Traxxas Maxx Slash on 3.8" Badlands 

Been running this rig since release and no issues here. Too many users are over complicating this rig. Just run it for what it is. A SCT. I primarily run it through a short course dirt track and it does just fine. Have upgraded further and it’s beast.

I’m sure there is lemons in every RC brand but Thunder RC ‘s max slash is a monster!

Jason, I feel your frustration on this rig. With my Mojave and Maxx Slash, they both jump mountains better on 6s than 4. Even running bigger tires. You need that extra power to get it to correct better. The brakes will be better too. I've been in this hobby since 87. These sc trucks are the most inconsistent jumpers (when you send them) of all the trucks IMO. The bodies are terrible for aero and you're always fighting parachuting. Anything above about neck high and it's a gamble. The extra power for me really helps me control and correct much more precisely. Good luck man.

no issues with my max slash and ive beaten the hell out of it and long jump it. no problems at all I love it

Your conclusions echo my feelings from what research I have done on the Maxx Slash. I was interested in getting one but once I started watching videos on it after it was released I was under impressed. It looked extremely unstable as well as it looked to have understeer like the Xmaxx and XRT. I don't mind understeer on my big bashers as I don't expect them to handle like a buggy on a track. But with a short course truck you expect some handling and stability. Many have tried different things to improve the platform but in the end it is what it is. I will be placing an order for a Mojave 6S instead. While it isn't perfect (what is?) I feel it is a better platform and looks like a beast and a ton of fun. My only other Arrma is the Kraton 6s EXB and I have been nothing but impressed with it so far. Tough as nails to boot. Oh and not knocking Traxxas as I own 6 of them, 4 crawlers, Xmaxx and XRT.

I remember you hated the xrt too , maybe they send the test models to Canada 🤣 loves your videos man!

GPM makes a decent motor mount cover. I had the same issue with the plastic top cover part holding the mesh on my Maxx

The truth is the truth 👍. Better options for sure

Thank you for sharing all the options you added. I was excited for the truck, and then it gave a very average run. Tried the Mojave 4s at the same track, and it is now in my top 3 rigs. It was so much fun. Ill try the 3.8s but in think you are right. The Maxx Slash is just not there as a contendor.

I gave up on my Maxx Slash. Sold it at a big loss. Its just a bad truck. Spent a fortune on parts trying, and it was a total waste of money. I love my Maxx. But the Maxx Slash is a turd.

I don't understand how you have all these issues. Mine is bone stock other than shock oil and sway bars and has had zero issues. Beat the heck out of it and it just takes it.

I’ve completely truggified my MaxxTurdslash. I can’t say really say anything good about it when it keeps breaking. Like you said fun if it stays running

what type of hubs did you go with? are those extended to fit the 3.8s? I cant seem to find the video where you cover that. I was thinking about going widemaxx arms on mine with some arrma backflip lps that way with the wheel offset it wont be too wide.

🤘Great vid my man! Ya unfortunately it needs an aluminum rear diff case and a wide kit with the metal axles. I ran mine once and sold it. It is a tank but it needs a lot of TLC. I just have too many projects. And as always, stock esc is sluggish and that max 8 is perfect for it. Great improvements Jason! 👊🏆

Man I have maxx and it eats spurs like nothing else I’ve tried hot racing spurs Robinson racing pinions and I cannot get it to work.

On 4s, they are pretty good. I have two of them. They remind me of the old Senton 6s. Too much power, not enough car.

I have question do you have any old part for a traxxas slash 4x4 it was supposed to be rtr but it literally does not have any electronics no body no nothing I have ptsd and I'm on a fixed income and I saved to get the truck so if you have any old parts that you don't need would greatly be appreciated thank you and have a blessed day

In my opinion It’s geared to high with the bigger tires on it for air control.

It definitely looks better and rips better with those tires. Not to tell you what to do, but maybe this rc is more suited to ripping across dirt , fields, small jumps . Stay away from big ramps

The suspension on this truck isn’t good enough.

It's not a basher... Stupid to think it is. I run it on 4s with the sway bars and it a Blast.

Finally the truth!! 😅

Why haven’t you added sway bars? I added sway bars, front bottom shock mount and 10 mm hex extenders and the car drives like a dream. All 3 mods are all u need

Max Trash

I’ll offer you a $10 is $2 bills