Francis is the Mr. Rogers of the RC world. My kids and I can watch his videos for hours. Always positive and upbeat. Love the content. Thanks to him I have a Gen 8, Gen 8 Axe Edition, some SCX24s, a TRX4 Bronco, and today the TRX 6X6 should be arriving.
I was really amazed when I saw it crawl. Most other 6x6’s I’ve seen didn’t crawl that well. The TRX6 does need a different body but that one doesn’t look to bad. Need a Duce & a Half body painted OD. 😁
Honestly the positives so far outweigh the motor, servo, and price that its not even funny. I took this thing to a pile of rocks near me that i couldnt dream of taking a fully modded vaterra ascender, and straight out of the box it completely manhandled any line i could find
Excellent points. Love my TRX-6. First run took it out on the trails and it just shined. Took it out on the rocks for the second run and WOW🤯 It was hitting lines none of my other crawlers were able to hit unless it was modded up. Great job by Traxxas and another great video Francis👍👍
How are you finding the stock motor and servo? I really want to get one but I don’t want to pump another $300 into it. It seems like there are “mandatory upgrades” for every RC on the market these days
@@NinjaWarrior88 For me I'm more of a trail guy than a crawler. I own 3 TRX's. One was a kit so sky was the limit or my wallet😊 The other two were RTR's. I'm running the stock motor in both. Because of the 2 speed I'm happy with it for now. I've replaced the servo in one since I only use the Traxx on it and it is advised to do so. At a minimum I would replace the servo horn to metal and go from there. I've thrown the Amazon servo in and they work great and keep the cost down. A BEC would be advised as well with that additional load. Hope this helps.
Love my TRX6 thanks to you! One of my most favorite RC's. Hobbywing AXE 550 3300kv with 16tooth pinion, 6 Proline Hyrax predator compound on Gmade wheels with Proline dual stage foam, upgraded servo. This rig can do anything!
Do you think the 2700kv Axe is enough for the 6x6? I have a Redcat Gen 8 Axe Edition that smoked the motor in the first few months. ESC is still good. Was trying to figure out which motor to buy to replace it since I can't get anything done through warranty. Was thinking about swapping the Axe system into the 6x6 and putting the stock stuff into the Redcat.
@@marcochavanne4749 Get the new Hobbywing Axe R2 550 3300kv, more power than the previous version and it does not get motor interference like the previous version. If you order from hobbywingdirect.com use code HWGIFT20 to get 20 dollars off at checkout, I didn't know about this code until after I bought my Axe R2
I bought one of these last week after watching this video took it to one of the biggest crawling spots where I live I cannot believe the capabilities out the box
I got mine yesterday brand new and I love it. The only negative I found with it is the bumper/body clearance but once I got use to it I just lined up to the obstacles a little different
I love my 6x6 from traxxas. I was wondering what brushless motor I needed. Now I know . I'm also going with a reefs 444 servo . Thanks for another great video brother! 👍👍👍
Alan Hafer i would say the Hobbywing AXE 540 FOC Waterproof V1.1 Sensored Brushless Combo w/2300kV Motor. Its def a good choice but dont go crazy with water. Do some research with Holmes Hobbies motors see what your going for. TRX6 would think it tumble over easily but it does not so motor weight may not be issue especially if your mainly trailing with it vs pushing it to its crawling limits
My ten year old son got one for Xmas, epic fun for him. So capable. But we upgraded to Hobbywing AXE 550 3300kv with a 14 tooth pinion on the advice on this channel (also upgraded servo to Reef’s Raw 500 HD servo). Wow it is a total beast right now. It’s just like a little unfair now how good it is. But heavy on the wallet...
Originally I wasn't going to buy one of these. I thought it was just a gimmick. Then I saw a review and saw how it performs and was sold. I have upgraded it with a Traxxas 2255 servo that works fine for trailing but not really for crawling and a Hobbywing AXE 3300kv combo. I use a Flysky FS-NB4 radio system that works really good.
I bought one! I change to traxxas 29kg servo and Hobbywing 2700 directly! What an awesome combination!!! I love this car! Videos on youtube is good but folks must try themselfs and be amazed over this car!!
We have this one and trx4 blazer, and you're absolutely correct, this trx6 handles obstacles with ease that the trx4 either can't make or struggles to make.
Great review, clear/straight to the point/s. I just got a TRX-6, 6x6 and I'm waiting to get it, agree w all your pros/cons, only other "con" I see is the metal clips (4) to attach chassis to main frame, they should come out w a push down-snap on design and have a flat hood/rear chassis, thanks for review.
I have so much fun with my lightly modded TRX6. I've been RC crawling since day one and have had many rigs. The TRX6 is easily the best all round truck I have ever seen. It copes with rocks, mud, crazy steep slopes and constantly leaves a trail of people going 'wow'. I must have had 50 people come and ask me about it in 2 hours at Alderley Edge. TRX6 is the best pound per smile I have found.
Wow! I've really had my eye on this since it was announced. The price is really holding me back and I've got a few projects going now. Maybe when things settle down a bit. As always, wonderful review. Im really enjoying this new segment of 5and5. To the point and unbiased.
its one of the most satisfying rcs i have owned. spent years and lots of money making my vaterra ascender near as good as it could get, and the trx6 stock is more capable.
@@trailerparkfadez5539 I've put about another 800 into it and it doesn't even look the same anymore. Can send a picture if you'd like. They're pretty solid and a lot of fun
I have a sidewinder 4 With 2400kv motor and its so nasty in first and second i can do about 30-35 in second i love mine with a 2075x steering servo but everything else is stock and its one of my favorite trucks in my fleet crawls amazing
Great video!! Great choice of topics and talking points. I bought the Trx6 right before you did. I put a HW Axe 550 2700kv and a Savox monster torque servo. You're right on track with the real problems and real solutions Trx6 owners face. Great job.
@@RCReviewChannel Yes I know this is 8 months old but I just bought one. Based on older RCReview videos I went with the axe 3300 and a 14 tooth pinion. Should I get a 15t or will it make much difference?
I'm considering getting one... I've tried one two buddies of mine have one but I was basically told that it's so capable that the "thrill" is drastically reduced. I really like your idea of running it behind with a gopro tho so I may still get one. Great vid
I bought the grey version, I'm not even done building my TRX4 Bronco. The G63 will only need a couple modifications since it's not something I will be using on a trail anytime soon its more of a driver.
I was considering a 6x6 but like you said, the G6 body is... eh but since you said how incredible it is, I'm back to considering it again. Thanks? In terms of body colors, I was leaning towards the black but think the white body would hide scratches a little better, especially since you said bodies are hard to find.
I have one put a 550oz servo and I love it . it will go places my gen8 axe with all the brass and aluminum axles all the shit can't make. Its amazing going to purcthe axe system and add some weight . But out of the box bad ass.
i saw it crawl like 4 months ago for first time, I was amazed but in my country they want for it 750€+ = 816USD +. I wasn´t sure if i want it too hard cuz i still have trx4, but at end of the year i saw white version of trx6 and that was brakepoint :D so i bought it.... as you sayd, Motor is weak, servo too. That isn´t problem cuz i replaced this 2 electronic´s in trx4 too, so i was ready for it. After month as i have trx6 (white) i am disappointed at the way color is paynted.... I literally can see trough the paint.... What´s worst? Paint started to peel off the shell..... So for 750€ or 800USD+ as you want.... they just should do 1 more layer of paint... Silver or something just for protect. But it´s still nice crawling machine! :)
Yes I have one . It is the best crawler I have ever had. I hope someone dose make different bodies for it but I still like the Mercedes body. The motor is weak . Great video
Thanks again for a awesome review. You gave me another great idea but it sucks because I'll be spending more but I have been planning on buying both the Trx sport and the Trx6 so I'll buy the sport kit take the electronic from the Trx6 for the sport kit and upgrade the electronic for the Trx6 it will save some money on Electronics 👍😎😁 thanks again
Love your video. I have a tekin rx4 and roc412 HD 550 3100 KV would that work well in this truck ? Also How would I wire the lights since the stock esc powers the light kit. Thanks sir !!
I'm more convinced now thinking it may be good in the snow for next winter. They really need a cool body I wouldn't spend my $ on it because of the body. And for that money they should have more options.
I bought one a couple months ago. I planned to use it as just a crawler only. I have mixed feelings about it. Yesterday was our groups 1st crawl of the season here in Alaska. I have had a chance to fix some of the TRX6 issues. So far I have did 110mm desert lizard shocks, all portals are brass, brass C hubs and brass knuckles, diff covers etc etc. I have also added the hobbywing quickrun fusion pro 2 in 1 combo. I ran out of time. I took it out to the meet yesterday and man...that thing can crawl. I was doing lines the 4x4's couldn't. After about 20 min, I was having alot of issues. I couldn't get an approach to a good line. The stock servo would only turn the tires if the truck was moving. What a piece of shit. Useless junk. The stock tires do good but if your going to use it as a serious crawler then be ready to dump some $$ Today I ordered proline krawler tires, metal beadlocks and proline 2 stage foam. Just over $250 USD. Unbelievable!! So yeah, this is a cheater rig for sure and it can be a top tier crawler....but only after you have dumped $600 into the truck and another $750 into upgrades. I just think that at that price point, traxxas would have given us better. Even a cheap brushless system. A good servo... They are basically shitting on us and we beg for more.
hi im going to try to try and fit 2.2 hyrax tyres with the stock rims with 120mm camel shocks do you have any advice for me and would i benefit from the shocks with max droop and the larger tyres or not or just one or the other? thanks
Great video. Waiting for mine to be delivered soon. I bought the Traxxas 400 servo and have the upgraded Hobbywing Axe 3300 and ESC combo. Do I need to purchase a BEC as well for the servo? Thank you
I have a white one, waiting for the rest of the rims to get here, running proline dual stage on proline hyrax, it has the mamba monster x and a 4600kv castle motor in it.
@@RCReviewChannel with the dual stage on 3s I checked clearances and they dont touch and it's going to be more crawling than speed monster lol. I watch all your vids love them!
Awesome video as always! Are you going to do a review on the new Axial SCX24 Chevrolet C10 (Grey and Green)? I am finding that a lot of the aftermarket parts for the other SCX24 trucks don't fit or have to be modded to fit. I think the C10 is a little longer or shaped differently from the other SCX24 models?
Although they are on backorder, I'm looking to order a Hobbywing Axe 550 combo for my TRX6, I am just unsure on what KV rating to go with. Do you have a suggestion? Thanks!!
I am planning to get the hobbywing axe 550 for my trx6, so in order to change the pinion for a 15 tooth one(as you advise) , do i have to change the spur gear too?
I haven’t had a crawler before, im more into high speed /basher vehicles and everyone keeps telling me to get a crawler and I don’t know if this would be a good vehicle for starters
You'd be starting out with the best. All downhill from there. Highly recommend starting with a TRX Sport first. Huge aftermarket and half the price. Still very capable and fun. At that point you can decide if you want to take the plunge on the big boy. We started out with some SCX24 micro crawlers and went to Redcat then finally TRXs. I think the Sport is where I should have started to begin with.
I’d love to get a TRX6 6x6, but the $600 price tag is holding me back. I’m sure a lot of the price is because it’s a Mercedes. If they drop the price to the $450-$475 range then I’ll think more about getting one. The special edition Snap-On TRX6 that’s only available through Snap-On dealers with the purchase of a $6,000 tool box is a lot more enticing because it has a flatbed already built into it. If my dad’s dealer can get us a Snap-On edition TRX6 then I’ll go that route. Although it probably would cost around $1,300.
Exactly. And then the radio, motor and electronics have to be upgraded right away to realize the potential of this vehicle. Really a $1k beast. Traxxas should lower the price or set it up right from the beginning.
I love mine it really is a good unit of course the electronics got tossed almost immediately for better ones but most rtr electronics are trash anyways
Yea and I can't believe I pulled the trigger, its slightly less than that, around 650 or a bit less for a silver version. It's on the way now, see if this would arrive before Christmas.