This was the video I was waiting for! I had no clue that the MT8 was the exact same size as a V1 Maxx 😱😱 The bash session looked like alot of fun!
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
We did have a lot of fun! Surprised me also the sizing!
@MrBallz-yv6eoАй бұрын
Same. They are misleading about their scale size if you ask me.
@thejeepinrealtor57422 жыл бұрын
Betting on the Maxx. I sure wish the replacement steering rack would hurry and come in for my MT8!
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
I haven't broken the steering rack - but certainly got those rear control arms.
@thejeepinrealtor57422 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC mine may have broken due to tightening the servo saver. But the servo saver was making the sub par servo really stand out lol so I tightened. I do it on most of my RC but maybe no go on this one
@UDRC852 жыл бұрын
Great comparison video. I enjoy my MT8 a lot. It was much better than I thought it would be. I’ve only ran mine in 4s. I don’t have a 6s battery that will fit yet. Maybe ill try 6s one day. Great job on this vid brother. 💪🏾💯👊🏾🔥
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Honestly, 6S worries me. With how much those front tires already balloon on 4S - I am worried it will SHRED them on 6S.
@UDRC852 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC yeah I agree with that statement. I think 4s might be the sweet sport but curious to see what 6s might do. Belted tires on 6s might be a must. I changed the differential fluid or added differential fluid to mine because they were empty. I did 50k front 500k center and 30k rear. So far on 4s it’s nice. Come ballooning but nothing crazy. Mine does well on back flips and I’m. It good at doing flips 🤣.
@EJ-742 жыл бұрын
@@UDRC85 Yeah on 6s belted tires are a must from what I've seen. The front tires balloon so much the truck gets very unstable. In my opinion 4S is plenty of power for bashing but I don't own one YET so this is just my opinion. ✌️
@derek31546 ай бұрын
I see comments on other videos saying 5s is the best spot, most people including me never thought 5s existed 😅
@EJ-742 жыл бұрын
In my opinion having adjustable linkages on a basher is just a bunch of week links. The only time ya really need adjustable linkages is for racing. Me personally I'd get rid of them on the MT8 if possible ? I'm not a big Traxxas fan but it's hard to beat the Maxx. Straight out the box they are tough as nails. Cool comparison vid 🔥👍✌️
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
100% agree!
@RCVOODOO2 жыл бұрын
Nice bashing. Breaking is just finding weak spots lol. The max held up good. Nice video
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! I really wanted the MT8 to do better!
@thejeepinrealtor57422 жыл бұрын
I took all preload off of my MT8 springs after driving a couple minutes. They were stout out of the box!
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Makes sense - there does seem to be a little too much rebound.
@XWXW-lk4jfАй бұрын
The Maxx is a 4s vechile that offers 6s performace. Not many 4s out of the box that are hitting 55 mph without touching a thing.
@RoadsideRCАй бұрын
That is true!
@billyb50572 жыл бұрын
a most interesting comparison here Troy just knew you would break one MT8 lost the battle it seems *a big like👍Au👍always a full view*
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Yes, unfortunately I think you are right! Thanks for the support Billy!
@paulclancy24042 жыл бұрын
👌 comparison, im building ramps im not to good at carpentry but I watched video here on yt. The kid used a piece of bendable pvc can use anything and bent a 45' angle on piece ply wood . 16" high 32" long . Interesting how built yours and better structured for heavier vehicles like dirtbikes just dont see how you bent the face ? So has a angle not just a ramp .
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I created the structure underneath - then laid the wood on it and stood on it! :) When the wood bent under my weight, I screwed it in with flat-washer screws. Works great!
@paulosrcs1852 жыл бұрын
Nice liked and subscribed 👍like the pro tip don't hit friend lol I've hit my camera man so many times by accident obviously 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
It seems like the cars are just attracted to things they shouldn't hit!
@pedroperezjr79562 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing on this video!! I’m between the mt8 and maxx v2 😅
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out to help!
@filipinomixer2 жыл бұрын
Good comparison. I love watching your channel.
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate those kind words.
@thejeepinrealtor57422 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t wanna get hit by the MT8! They look same size but unless I’m mistaken it’s quite a bit heavier than the Maxx lol. Feels like a little chunk
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Great point! I should have weighted them! I would assume it weights more, but not sure by how much.
@testrak2 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC MT8 weighs 10.4 lbs, Maxx v2 weighs 10.4 lbs. v1 maybe weighs a bit less?
@twrecks1162 жыл бұрын
Good Bash and Comparison! The Maxx is Unbelievably Tough!! The Rival is a Warrior Too!! Both are Worth Buying, after seeing this! 👍👍🏆🤗
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Fun trucks for sure
@rogerrabbit7469 Жыл бұрын
Well...I was hoping to see more comparisons other than simply launching them 20 feet in the air till one breaks...good durability test...but what about handling and turning radious....track perfornance....and speed....you got a few more videos to make for a fair comparison 😉
@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын
Hadn't planned on going to the track with them, or worried about turning radius. They are just Monster Truck bashers - kind of designed to do one thing. Glad you said something though! If you are curious - others are as well! Thank you!
@KurtsRCs2 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison the max is a tough truck, a couple of tweaks with the MT8 and id should be just as strong
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
I really hope so - I wanted the MT8 to do better.
@chaddavis5132 жыл бұрын
Great comparison video!👍💯
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@JayTeeRC2 жыл бұрын
cool! was waiting on one of these videos 😁
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could provide it!!! Thanks for watching!
@brianargo16592 жыл бұрын
When r we going to get the video of the 6's MT/10? I'm with u. I believe it will become a unleashed beast👍
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
I think it might be an uncontrollable beast! We will see!
@BEASTMODERC2 жыл бұрын
I did a comparison as well but I’m heading to the skate park today to give them big full sends I’m going to try to break them. So far I have slightly bent a driveshaft and the screw that runs through the wheelie bar to adjust the settings has been bent as well. But nothing major yet. And it’s a totally different monster on 6S. Way more speed in the air and on the ground
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Oh man!! Should be fun! Good luck! With all of those other bends/breaks - you haven't bent or broken an upper rear control arm?
@BEASTMODERC2 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC No and I am very surprised lol I cart wheeled Pretty bad I was for sure something broke. But that’s when I’ve been a little bolt in the wheelie bar. I’ve had some pretty big jumps and some bad landings but luckily nothing else isbroke yet
@Ohwell4232 жыл бұрын
Those backflips look good on the maxx
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
It does them nicely for sure!
@BaberBuilt2 жыл бұрын
Im so torn between these two trucks or just going in on a XMaxx! Great video, glad to know about the control arm issue.
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Glad it is helpful! I own an X-maxx also. It is a whole different world. You really need to have the space for it. It runs through distance really quickly. Also - be warned about ESC and body durability.
@dcrump2 жыл бұрын
I’m here like this also… will probably grab both but which first 😂
@BaberBuilt2 жыл бұрын
@@dcrump I ended up buying the Maxx V2 in Blue, cant wait til it comes in! Good luck with whichever you grab. Roadsides comment about the size of the XMaxx really made me rethink it.
@BaberBuilt2 жыл бұрын
@@blakeg4166I've ran 30+ 9500mah 120c packs through it with zero issues so please tell me how it's garbage 😂 got a Kraton 8s same weeks and it is also a beast that hasn't let me down.
@JagImaging2 жыл бұрын
Crazy how they are not the same scale but the same size..lol Awesome vid.. Are there any true 1/8 Monster trucks ( not truggys )
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I agree. There are larger 1/8 trucks for sure. The new HPI Savage is one that comes to mind.
@mact1532 жыл бұрын
Here in the UK the max is a lot more than the mt8, cool run
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
That would certainly change some of the comparison for sure!
@therchotspot2 жыл бұрын
I had the same issue in my video. Broke a link. Put the Kaiju link on it and I was good!
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! My Kaiju links should be here tomorrow! I am going to do the shock bump-stop mod from the Kaiju also to help more.
@BEASTMODERC2 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy just wanted to share with you I just opened up my differentials and let’s just say they were lubricated but that’s about it the gears had a little bit of oil on them. But I definitely had to top them off quite a bit front middle and rear.
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
I assumed that might be the case - soooo much front tire ballooning means there is either water in there, or nothing. Thanks for the tip - I will need to check it!
@BEASTMODERC2 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC no problem
@bsbigrcadventures20892 жыл бұрын
This is why I watch your videos they took some hard hits did it bend the MT8 chassis as it took some hard one 👍👍
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Chassis wasn't bent! Just had the control arm issue.
@bsbigrcadventures20892 жыл бұрын
That’s very impressive think I may get one soon it’s a beast 👍👍
@islandrc-duke19722 жыл бұрын
Awesome RC and great bashing
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@islandrc-duke19722 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC 😁👍
@eskimojoe65642 жыл бұрын
You should compare it to the new max v2
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
You got one to send to me? :)
@eskimojoe65642 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC lol no mine is still on layway i owe $250
@warlocksixRC2 жыл бұрын
What's your opinion mt8 vs kaiju non ext? Aka the blue truck.
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
That is a tough one!
@g.y77752 жыл бұрын
Was the rear left shock bent on the MT8?
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
It is not.
@danielmoriarty7512 жыл бұрын
I would take team associated over Traxxas any day. Better fit and finish better electronics better plastic. I bought a Traxxas sledge after watching all the reviews and everybody talking about how great it was I would still take my MT 10 over that pile of crap any day. I have never experienced that much latency in a controller since I was running a.m. radios back in the 80s. For almost $1000 you would think they could at least throw a decent set of electronics in it. I don’t know just never been impressed with Traxxas products.
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
They are hit-or-miss for sure!
@langhorst26332 жыл бұрын
What do you think? The new mt8 or the new savage? :-)
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, haven't driven the HPI. It sure has a tough chassis, but not sure about the control arms, etc. There is a LARGE price difference though.
@ryanb64244 ай бұрын
Except when your really bashing you can snap the xmaxx chassis in half. You would have a really hard time snapping the chassis in half on the mt8.
@RoadsideRC4 ай бұрын
Based on my experience...I actually think the Maxx chassis is stronger...
@BEASTMODERC2 жыл бұрын
Do you know the redcat Kaiju part # you mentioned
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
This one: www.ebay.com/itm/403446859840?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338469288&toolid=11800&mkevt=1
@Luke-en2tk2 жыл бұрын
Prices are no way near each other in the UK even though we don't have the MT8 yet, it's £160 retail more for the Maxx V2
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@Luke-en2tk2 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC screwed is the word I would use 😂, same for all the Horizon stuff as well
@samoerai6807 Жыл бұрын
Looks like the mt8 has a lot of potential but the max is still better and will always be since in a video from Kevin talbot I saw the mt8 completely falls apart on 6s. It breaks as soon as you look at it
@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын
The Maxx is a solid truck!
@samoerai6807 Жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC definitely
@joseCalderon19762 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison. The camber link on the MT8 is probably going to be an issue like the V1 Kaiju and the Kaiju EXT. That would suck. Not sure about that metal chassis and the MT8 and my 26ft jumps off my friend's huge ramp either. Heck even 16ft jumps were an issue with the metal chassis 6s Arrmas. I had to replace those chassis with M2C. Anyways, good stuff. The Maxx V1 would be more durable. My V2 Maxx keeps cracking bulkheads where the upper hinge pins go through them. I'm going to try out WD40 años see what happens. Good time with your bashing friends. My son has hit me before with an RC, including my X-Maxx doing around 30mph 🤣
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
I think we can fix the rear control arms - the same exact solution that I found for the Kaiju. I am going to put Kaiju rear arms and add some fuel tubing around the lower shock rod to limit travel. I bet that fixes it. Good question on the chassis bending - not sure if all the bracing they include will hold up or not.
@joseCalderon19762 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC So how is the chassis on the MT8 holding up after a month? I haven't heard anyone complain about bending theirs easily. Thanks!
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
No issues!
@onemansvideos21342 жыл бұрын
I think they need to put fixed rear on these id rather have plastic there...plastic bends
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%! Should be cheaper and more durable.
@onemansvideos21342 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC I think traxxas looked at this issue and that's why they went with plastic links on the sledge
@a.k.vollmer52002 жыл бұрын
I think I like the maxx the best
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@youtubeuser54242 жыл бұрын
Getting the MT8 just because it’s not a Traxxas lol would you have a part number for those upgraded rear arms?
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Here you go: www.ebay.com/itm/403446859840?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338469288&toolid=11800&mkevt=1
@youtubeuser54242 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC awesome, thank you.👍🏼
@onemansvideos21342 жыл бұрын
I can turn it up 110% on my maxx and run 8s I've got a max6 in mine
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine how 8S would even be useable in that small of a truck.
@onemansvideos21342 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC I haven't tried it yet 😅 I'd need to figure out how to fit 2 4s in there 😳
@onemansvideos21342 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC but I really like it on 4s
@abefavela68062 жыл бұрын
Team associated better
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Fun truck for sure!
@slottygw2wvw8422 жыл бұрын
AE TEAM ASSOCIATED 10X THE MACHINE OF TRAXXAS FOR CHEAPER
@RoadsideRC2 жыл бұрын
Have you driven both? Did you watch the video?
@slottygw2wvw8422 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRC Yes and yes i saw the jumps..... which aren't really a sign of failure to me. It's just plain dumb you take a 1/8 scale truck jump 6 feet in the air....constantly landing on hard concrete like grass... The jumps aren't scale jumps.... Sure the traxxas didn't break but if you look closely maybe your shocks are bent or the king pins are too the plastic might have stripped who knows. To me it doesn't mean it's weaker the jumps were just hard and stiff landings over and over and over hehe something had to give.
@JeremyBreeden892 жыл бұрын
@@slottygw2wvw842 Great comment!! I mean when you are jumping big heavy rc's and landing every which way it's just based on luck as to which one doesn't break. Next time out it could be the Maxx or the Mt8 again. All of them break!!