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Here is a HUGE new release from Traxxas, the 1/6 XRT 8S RTR Monster Truck. Infused with X-Maxx DNA, the new XRT brings more of a race inspired look to the large scale community. Here is the scoop- * TQi Traxxas Link enabled 2.4GHz radio system * Velineon VXL-8s brushless ESC with Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) * High downforce wing * XRT race wheels * [...]
New from Spektrum are a trio of Smart G2 Powerstage Bundles for surface vehicles. The new units include a Spektrum battery charger, plus either 8S, 6S, or 4S worth of high performance LiPo batteries. Here are the highlights- * One-box solution for vehicles needing batteries and a charger * Simple and safe to use * Includes Spektrum S2200 Smart G2 Dual Port AC [...]
That’s right folks, after a bit of teasing, ARRMA has officially announced the 1/5 Kraton 8S EXB Roller. This version of the Kraton 8S comes completely pre-assembled awaiting your electronics. Check out further highlights below- * King of the Kratons! * Exclusive EXB matte and gloss finish body * Numerous EXtreme Bash parts and options for extreme durability * EXB 7075 T6 5mm thick [...]
New from Traxxas is a promotional video for their mighty X-Maxx Monster Truck. Their new video is called X-Maxx Ready for Takeoff and it features the high flying antics of the 8S brushless powered X-Maxx. In the video you can watch the X-Maxx roost around berms, pound across rolling whoops, as well as catch massive air. After the video, use this [...]
Do you own an 8S Traxxas X-Maxx? If so, Traxxas has announced a Free Telemetry Upgrade for your truck. Now X-Maxx owners will enjoy real-time telemetry after downloading the Traxxas Link App. You will need a Traxxas Link Wireless Module to use the new features. With no additional sensors required, the telemetry will tell you speed, rpm, temperature at the [...]
How much fun is hitting a bunch of dirt ramps with an 8S Traxxas X-Maxx? Check out the video shown above to see the mighty X-Maxx going huge and pulling off sweet tricks. The Traxxas crew took one of their X-Maxx monster trucks out to some big dirt jumps to show you that despite its large size, the X-Maxx is [...]
The Traxxas crew has been putting out some epic videos lately. Their latest, which is called Step Up Send Off, is also a great watch. In Step Up Send Off you’ll get to see some super high quality video of the 8S X-Maxx throwing major roost and catching massive airtime. Watch the video above to see some good old fashioned [...]
If you are a hardcore basher, most likely you have driven at a skate park before. You would also know how incredibly tough a skate park is on an rc car and how unforgiving all those concrete landings can be. To show off how tough the new 8S Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Truck is, the crew at Traxxas have uploaded a new [...]
With the 8S Traxxas X-MAXX now hitting stores, the Traxxas crew has posted a new video to show off some of its capabilities. Take a couple minutes and have a look at the video above. The video shows the new 8S X-MAXX pulling some serious wheelies, throwing big rooster tails, and also shows off its self righting capability. All in [...]
Oh yes, the mighty Traxxas 8S X-Maxx is now shipping to hobby shops everywhere. To help show you hardcore bashers just how quick the new 8S version of the X-Maxx is, Traxxas has released a new video. The video is extremely well done, showcasing the 8S X-Maxx on various terrain from an empty parking lot to a full-on motocross track. [...]
First there was the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck, then came the 8S Upgrade Kit, now there is the full RTR version of the Traxxas 8S X-Maxx. The newest version of the X-Maxx comes with a load of upgrades over the original, upgrades that are intended to make it faster, stronger, and an overall better bash machine. We’ve been running pack [...]
The new and improved Traxxas 8S X-Maxx Monster Truck is getting ready to hit stores so we took a bunch of pictures while we pulled our test unit out of the box. The 8S version of the X-Maxx comes with loads of upgrades over the previous version, making it even more of a beast. As you can see in the [...]
Have you just installed an 8S power up kit to your Traxxas X-Maxx? Have a new 8S X-Maxx on the way? To help power your beast MaxAmps has announced a 4S 9000XL LiPo Battery Set. The set comes with a pair of 100C rated 4S 9000mAh LiPo packs to give your truck 29.6 volts of glorious power. The MaxAmps packs [...]
While the Traxxas X-Maxx is a beast right out of the box, its power system doesn’t have the insane yank of something like the E-Revo on 6S. To give the X-Maxx more power, Traxxas has released a 8S Upgrade Kit. The upgrade kit comes with everything needed to allow your X-Maxx to handle 30+ volts worth of input power. What [...]
HUGE news from Traxxas was announced today- the upcoming X-Maxx monster truck will come with an 8S Capable Brushless System. The latest edition of the X-Maxx marks the first time that a RTR Traxxas truck comes stock with the ability to be run on that much voltage. The 30+ volt X-Maxx will be capable of speeds in excess of 50 [...]
