Hi AJ, great unbiased review thank you. I had a sledge on back order when they first came out, but changed my mine at the last minute and brought a Arrma Talion exb instead, which was and still is, cheaper. And I love it, no issues, no regrets. John
So I committed on one of your other videos about the xmaxx and how I wanted to get one and that I already had the Arrma kraton 8s, well now I have an Xmaxx and am thinking on getting a sledge because it sounds like it’s going to be better than the kraton.
I am a little surprised what they did wrong with this motor mount as it is a common mount for nitro motors and this works fine since decades, usually does not twist and eat diff gears. I will check this issue when it arrives this we ;-) PERFECT and honest review as I like it :-)
Another great video! I think the Sledge is way overpriced (910 USD in the EU 😲) for what it is. They market it as if you don't need to replace anything on it, but in truth, the servo is too slow, tires are not very good, ESC is weak, radio is underwhelming... For much less, you can get trucks with better quality materials. (7075 T6 vs 6061).
Yes I fully agree with you about the price tag but be informed that arrma is using 7075 with not the best quality. Its still stronger, as it is specified for 7075, but not so great. We all need after market, m2c or others :)
@@eM4rio M2C uses industry standard aircraft 7075 which has to follow gov guidelines for heat-treating (T651) while Arrma's aluminum (both 6061 & 7075) is T6. T6 will stretch & bend easier since it doesn't go under that extra step with T651. Less treatment steps leaves you a cheaper less durable product that they can still advertise. But it's plain as day when compared. But to be fair, the only T651 products I've seen have been in kits & aftermarket.
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@@eM4rio I wasn't speaking about Arrma ;) There are other smaller competitors like Corally, who use great materials throughout. Of course there are some problems with their stuff as well, but I'm more satisifed with my Kronos XTR than I was with my Kraton EXB.
Overpriced with monkey metal I'd rather get the m2c upgrades for a armma than to get them for the slege seen tons of videos with gear mesh problems and busted gears and not much for motor options!
Seems like there was sand in the tires, I could see them wobbling when it was in the air. I don’t like to run in sand or loose dirt because it gets in all the small places that is supposed to be sealed. Can really ruin your car, just like dirt bikes. Sand is terrible for a dirtbike or a quad it gets into small areas and works it’s way in the gasket or bearings and if not felt with with either get into your piston sleeve or in the bearings and eat away at it. I get really irritated when people don’t take care of their stuff that costs a lot of money like that, then they sell it to make it someone else’s problem. I’ve been really thinking about buying the sledge but I can’t make up my mind if I want it or a tekno, or a slash to race on my track because my others are to big.
For God Sakes, put your camera so you can show us the RC and talk at the same time, all this walking back and forth really makes it hard to continue to watch the tutorial. Good job on the video other than that.
Traxxas always does things like that motor mount on purpose - they’ve had 2 years and they’re not stupid. Beefing their aftermarket is always a thought for them and all RC
In my opinion, I think they took the idea of a nitro mount and simply added it to an electric car. Sure this works for gas rigs, they don't produce the torque of an electric motor. With the added torque and the shape of the gearing (the teeth on the pinion and spur) this added torque causes separation due to the added pressure against the teeth, which adds to the pressure against the motor mount. When the mounting bolts loosen up a bit, that added pressure moves the motor away from the spur causing damage to both the pinion and the spur. Like I said, the technology works for gas, but does not hold up to the power of the more powerful electric powerplant. Thanks for commenting. 😎👍
Absolutely the BEST review I've seen, not only on the Sledge, but all cars overall! You have a new notified subscriber getting all notifications. Do you have a video that lists the top ten all together? I'm looking to buy a new RC and it's been quite a while since I've bought one ( a 2wd Slash was my last purchase). Thanks for the quality video, it's a lot of effort.
Wow, thanks! I do not as of right now have a video for the top ten, however that may change. Thanks for asking. Several of my older videos do have the listing.😎👍
True, the dust can get thick around here at times, but all of our rigs run here so we can still see how they react. It does cause a more rigorous maintenance cycle to keep them all running, but bearings don't usually fail much for the bulk of our rigs. Also, all of our friends have to run in conditions similar to this, so the tests are still accurate. Thanks for commenting. 😎👍
Great review! Im not a fan of traxxas trying to get to get all there other products for everything to fit! I do wish arrma would do a simple body takeoff though!
I had my eye on this for a while but couldn't justify the price they were asking for it in australia ($1450 AUD / $918 USD ) so i decided to go for the Kraton 6s EXB instead. worked out the same price, but allot better radio, servo, esc and 7075 upgraded parts. i could of saved even more if i got Kraton 6s RTR ($970 AUD) but no regrets with my purchase :)
Love what you do and how you do it...youve asked what we'd like to see...i have a rustler addiction.id love to see you get your hands on one and maybe do some mods sir.thank you!
Running 1/5th scale a lot we have 4s batteries all over the place. Fitting one makes sense. Plus, many people have differing batteries and it’s good to know what options are out there. Thanks for asking 😎👍
Love the content and honest reviews. As a side question, I notice your cars are not elevated on the shelves. Is there a need to keep them elevated to preserve the shocks, tires, etc.; or is it unnecessary? Whole lot of conflicting info in the forums
For long term storage getting the weight off of the tires is a good thing; this prevents deforming over time. The foam inside can also feel the effect of this type of storage. Elevating the car from the tires cam prolong the life of the tires, especially on bigger RC's. However, mine are elevated for aesthetic reasons, not functional ones. I do it in the studio to add variation to the set. Thanks for asking. 😎👍
Be aware the connecting points ( nuts and bolt areas) come loose and will need Loctite, as will the motor mounts. After three hard runs every screw in the bottom of the chassis was loose. Still, a great car. Best of luck, AJ
You probably could, but the offset is narrower for the Kraton wheels and that costs overall width. Plus, shimming may allow for the drive nut to strip out the wheel. It seems like a lot of work for less performance.
What's your thoughts on putting the metal exb diff housing and diffs with 80k from kraton exb 6s v2 in the fireteam. I want to do it but I don't see anything on RU-vid about it.
The motor mount / mesh issue is a pretty big problem imo. Seems like a really bad design. I like the motor mount idea but they need to hook it into the diff somehow.
"We're going to do a full unboxing on this thing." As opposed to a partial unboxing? Joking aside, this is by far the best video review of Sledge that I've seen thus far. Some great analysis of its design and build issues.
Totally agree with your assessment My Son and I each bought one and have been going through gears. Ordered M2C motor mount to hopefully solve the problem. Great review in my opinion Thanks
That’s a tough call due to the limited space available inside the battery box. I run soft 6s packs, they don’t have the plastic outer layer to take up space. Finding a big one that fits however, may be a chore. Runtime is determined by gearing and the Mah of the battery. 5000Mah is average, and a new setup will run quite a while regardless of a single or double pack. Single is convenient but not at all necessary as long as the batteries fit into the car. Thanks for asking 👍
@@AJJAMStudios thank you for the reply. I love your vids , keep them up I’ve taken a lot of points from your exb build. Just deciding on electronics now 👍
@@AJJAMStudios I think it was something to do with the the steering but I'm not sure . I thought it looked great . I bought the 8s kraton instead might go get this one next 😁
It's a presentation style. His video would have less "dynamic action" if he just stood off by the car. Also, I think he walks over to check his notes on a computer that's closer to the camera. I like it.
