Traxxas vs arrma durability reddit I can’t stand Traxxas. Arrma outcasts are decent too I hear, though I’ve never seen or had one in real life. Other brands Arrma is similar to Traxxas. Arrma often focuses on all-out speed, while Traxxas offers a broader range of models suitable for different driving experiences. I spent days watching the 16890 and 2997 survive the transfer jump as the last men standing while in the back of my mind I'm irked I spent so much on arrma and traxxas over the last 35 years and have not be able to get such quality, durability and performance so dirt cheap. Reply reply View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. The slash will be the best first car. The local hobby shop has a outdoor off-road racetrack . Or check it out in the app stores Arrma Gorgon vs Traxxas Stampede 2WD Review It's lower to the ground and stays planted in hard turns kicking up a rear wheel. Traxxas tries to lock you into their battery system which is very expensive for what you get and doesn't allow you to be flexible. So I’ll say Arrma. Internet Culture (Viral) Both prices are OBO and buyer pays shipping Arrma granite - $250 Traxxas E-Maxx - $350 Batteries will be split amoungst the trucks, they are RTR and come with remotes. Arrma VS Traxxas I have had lots of traxxas, my maxx is totaled and I'm just getting it rebuilt. I had an Arrma Kraton 6s EXB. Posted by u/bikerpilot101 - 3 votes and 15 comments. The Sledge is well built but it drives like garbage in these types of situations. It's wider and longer. 3 was better in every metric. If you prefer less scale looks and more Both Traxxas and Arrma used to have the same distributor, horizon hobby, but when Arrma cars started selling more than Traxxas, Traxxas said you can either sell us or them. Upgrading from a Grasshopper: Traxxas Slash or Arrma Senton, which is better for customization? Welcome to /r/Diesel, reddit's home for everything about compression motors! Members Online. Welcome to the new and improved TraxxasV2 subreddit community! Here you’ll find a passionate group of users discussing RC anything, not just Traxxas, with minimal mod oversight! This time around we are leaving the drama and chaos of other communities behind! Oh, and this sub has all the exploded views you could ever want! If you get the Traxxas, my recommendation is to change the battery connectors. That being said arrma parts are available and you dont break nearly as many parts The aluminum "upgrades" don't increase durability, it's just a way for Traxxas to increase the price. It only drives well under full throttle and there is a complete lack of refinement as it And there’s tons of aftermarket option to fix any design flaws/ increase the durability. I just ordered the arrma 550 12t to replace the titan 12t and yeah they both are a bit generic . All my friends have traxxas and I want to race with them but don’t want to spend more on a traxxas if it really isn’t worth it. Christmas is coming up and I have a 1000$ limit here’s a list of some rcs I had in mind TRX4, E Revo, Arrma Mojave,Arrma Kraton 8s, Losi Super Baja Rey,Arrma Felony,Arrma Typhon, Traxxas X01,Traxxas UDR, Pros with a off road rc-I have 5 acres of Hello there! I have a Granite Voltage (Brushless) and a Typhon Mega. Or Arrma Granite VS Traxxas Rustler ? (4x4 Brushless Versions) Off-Road Things to help: get a set of bearing to replace the bushings and an RPM front bumper massively helps durability. Personally, I like the Traxxas for more part availability but there is a good argument that Arrma has more bang for Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. ) The arma is better built. Now horizon hobby doesn't distribute Traxxas cars, and Traxxas now is their own distributor. Does anyone own one and would recommend it over an equivalent Traxxas, Losi, or other brand? If Arrma I would say get the TLRT roller over the RTR, the stock Spektrum 6s electronics in it is great for bashing and wow power but not so great for control. Apparently the Arrma Nero was enough better than the E-revo that Traxxas got worried, and sued Arrma. You can see where Traxxas is trying to cut down on weight and where Arrma chooses heavier, more durable parts. Traxxas E-Revo . My main hate between both models is that damn SERVO and receiver Posted by u/salty_fish_5798 - 2 votes and 5 comments The Traxxas has a higher center of gravity based on what I have seen of the xmaxx design which looks like this is just scaled down. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Arrma has good cars in the 6S range but I wouldn't touch their 3S range. 0 fear mongering is over blown , CMV upvotes View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. I am pretty familiar to the Slash Ultimate. and parts arent as easy to get as the traxxas stuff Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. It's an easy change--your hobby shop can do it in minutes or you can do it yourself if you feel comfortable soldering. Traxxas VS Arrma Durability. Also with a car as popular as the MERV there’s a lot of community knowledge out there that can help make the car better like shimming the diffs. Which one’s better for a beginner, regardless of price, and what immediate upgrades are needed? Open to any and all information anyone wants to share! Locked post. Parts support for standard replacement parts is almost as good as Traxxas but there’s a lot less optional or upgrade components. Tenacity DB Pro Bashing Share Add a Comment. Horizon Hobby are far worse than Traxxas for this hobby. Probably marginally closer but most of the "good" SCT in racing basically run 1/8 buggy sized parts. but XMAXX Maxx What's your opinion on Arrma vs. It gets back up and keeps on going. Their 1/10 scale models are all plastic, and in my experience not as durable as my Traxxas models. i think the steering servo needs to be stronger out of the box. Traxxas vs arrma I have been a traxxas fan for a long time and they have been geting to expensive and I what to expand to other brands . i've broken a few parts on it which i wouldnt have thought i'd break, broke a pin off the driveshaft dogbone. In short, both Traxxas and Arrma offer high-quality, durable RC vehicles at different price points. 0 fear mongering is over blown , Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. However when my arrma breaks it's always something like a bent chassis and more expensive to fix. Both brands can take a beating and keep on going. I have been looking at the Traxxas X Maxx, Arrma Kraton 8s, Arrma Outcast 8s and the new Traxxas Sledge. Their VXL models are a little fragile for their level of performance, some of their equipment has some notable reliability and Traxxas has been around much longer than Arrma. They are exactly the same. Something to remember about the 6s arrma/Traxxas stuff, it's BIG! If you don't want to get new batteries, or possibly a Thoughts on the Arrma Fireteam 6S? Been debating one of these for a while, mainly because it looks pretty unique. However, the Arrma is 4wd, and it looks like a pretty bad ass truck, I just don’t know enough about them as a company or their quality/availability of spares & aftermarket parts. It probably costs traxxas a maximum of $200 to make the xrt lol, its ALL plastic minus the electronics, you are paying for the name, whereas the kraton is metal, and is priced as such. I guarantee you it doesn't cost Traxxas more than ~$100 to add Hi thanks!! About the extra value that is ok for me. Log In / Sign Up; Arrma Senton 3s vs Traxxas Slash 4x4? Question Share Add a Comment. And the advantage of the Arrma 1/10th line sharing parts is the same as the Traxxas 1/10th lines sharing parts. Rant over, I'm going home and the only car that survived the transfer while typing this is the 2997 and 16890, traxxas and Outcast for sure. Besides Traxxas is kind of hit or miss for durability, while I beat the hell out of my Arrma cars with rare troubles. Arrma does lots of things better than Traxxas. Arrma makes good vehicles too. Yea, I will break a steering linkage or suspension component occasionally. In the durability department, It’s a tie between Arrma and Traxxas. Get a Kraton / Talion EXB or Sledge (wait until more reviews hit) but I’m pretty confident it’s going to be solid. race track the track has decent triple jumps. If you bought a Traxxas in 2005, you can still get oarts for it at any hobby shop or any online retailer for cheap. With a Chinese car. Question I was thinking about getting into the hobby and narrowed it down to these two cars. I also like their pin system mesh. And also because running 2-3S versus 4-6S in the Typhon makes a world of a difference. Overall Arrma larger line ups ( S/8S) needs some serious upgrade soon to reduce weight and more efficient diff. They've had problems before the pandemic with getting shipments out to their stores, to the point where we I've known about Traxxas and Arrma for a while and knew they were good brands but recently found out about Team Associated and now can't decide between the three of them. 0 and an Arrma notorious (v5, the new one). Traxxas Slash vs Arrma Typhon . I won't be buying traxxas or arrma anymore until something changes. Be the first to comment Nobody's responded to this post yet. My only real issue with the Arrma line is diffs. Traxxas, which do you prefer and why? Edit: I just recently got the Traxxas Hoss, I had a stampede and summit 10+/ Durability is still in question, almost every customer who bought a 1/10 scale Arrma from me wishes they got a Traxxas instead, I’m not too sure how the Arrma developed such a dedicated following when similar Traxxas trucks have proven to be objectively better in almost every way. arrma seem to be a relatively new brand. Look at this example: The difference between a racing SCT like the Tekno and a Slash isn't far off the difference between a Typhoon and a "real" 1/8 buggy though. But I need help deciding which. ive jumped it off of a 3 story building and it was completely fine besides the body flying off. It needed more money spent on M2C than the original purchase price. I love my notorious but i feel like the e revo is a bit outdated (4 years) and i was looking at the sledge, kraton or maxx to get a feel for different trucks but i was wondering which one i should choose between those three. The 4x4 BL-2S models all come with Traxxas' "extreme HD" parts which are nearly unbreakable. I'd start there and watch some reviews on Sledge vs Kraton. Tamiya is the toy grade of the hobby RC world, mostly cheap plastic but they are inexpensive and fun to build and drive, you won't survive jumping them (much) or hitting curbs or tree's or putting brushless in them, which an Arrma or Traxxas will probably survive without any damage. I live in Switzerland and live right next to the woods where I can go drive my rc car. If you want something like the UDR and a little cheaper, can't go wrong with the Arrma Mojave. Almost all of the $400 Now that the spec class has been replaced by an open class I didn't see the need to buy a new truck, just do some upgrades. Or check it out in the app stores speed and durability of the Vendetta so much, but want something that feels different from the ones I already have. Bumpers, body mounts, body and tires are the things that will break the most, but the body is pretty durable and definitely more durable than most. What Traxxas did right, Arrma did wrong while what Arrma did right, Traxxas did wrong. I guarantee you it doesn't cost Traxxas more than ~$100 to add the aluminum, the Arrma Kraton/Outcast 8S EXBs are entirely 7075 aluminum and they cost $500 less, think about it. Personally i would avoid both and just get a Tekno or a Losi 8ight. My Tekno ET48. Arrma kraton 4s, 6s, and if you really want a giant, kraton 8s. The current car I have is a Bezgar HP141S that has been an awesome car so far, even though it's more of an unknown/newer/cheaper brand. I was watching XRT vs Kraton in skatepark the other day and the XRT seem to have a very obvious smooth driving and good control in air compared to Kratons. They are both tough as bricks, but the Traxxas drives like a brick. Durability is a key factor for RC enthusiasts In the video below, there is an excellent comparison between a Traxxas and Arrma stadium truck. The Losi SBR is 1:6 so a little bit bigger than the 1:7 cars. Arrma Kraton 8s, Arrma's 3s and 6's lines are great too. Share Add a Comment. For instance comparing shocks and diffs between their two popular models like the Typhon 6S and the Slash Ultimate on JRC shows that the Arrma shocks are about 20 usd cheaper complete and the diff kit about 30 cheaper. Unless you don't plan on upgrading anything, the standard 4x4 VXL doesn't make sense. The stampede is 2wd, but it’s Traxxas which is a brand I’m familiar with and know a lot of people trust the quality of and I know there are parts readily available. As for durability and ease of repair. Traxxas have good cars in the Xmaxx and TRX4, but nearly everything else is overhyped, overpriced, 20 year old junk. So not to be outdone, and since I've been eyeing the Typhon for years, I'm going to get a new truck for myself. But otherwise the next RC I want is a Arrma. Question Closed • total votes Granite . The sledge looks to be Traxxas’s version of a Kraton/ Talion EXB. I’ve been really happy with control on the sensored HW max8G2 in my kraton to the point I’m considering putting it in my non-TLR Typhon aswell for track duty, just the smaller can Not sure as I'm leaning towards Arrma's, but goddamn the XRT is sexy as hell and I'd go with that one for that simple fact. Also if you buy the Maxx then I'd recommend grabbing the Bluetooth Module for the TQi Transmitter, it's a pretty good add-on and gives you quite a bit of extra functionality. I can't say I've seen a big difference in durability between the brands as each one seems to have weak spots that are Disagree my Xmaxx broke way more then my xrt has. outlaw motor by putting ball bearings in it and timing it even tho it was not a a motor equipped to time whatever I did it and it screams and puts titan to shame. I added a link to the track. ive had over 20 different model cars traxxas and arrma, and the maxx is by far the most durable truck i have ever seen. Mainly the durability of the chassis As pointed out in this Reddit comment Or if you sell a very basic 4A charger for almost 60$ when you can get a very basic 10A charger for The only other options I'd consider would be the Arrma 3S Big Rock or either the 4S Kraton or Outcast but for pure bashing the Maxx is still the winner. I was a traxxas guy for 12 years. When my Traxxas breaks its usually a shaft or something cheap to fix. I only rolled it over once, Arrma knows how to setup the suspension perfectly right out of the box every time. Traxxas UDR vs. I have an Erevo 2. I have now been thinking about buying a new rc car. Sort by: If you're worried about the durability of these more racing-focused vehicles, Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Arrma Notorious vs. Since Traxxas VS Arrma Durability. They most certainly do have brushless 2wd cars and they cost much less than the grossly overpriced traxxas offerings. (I can still get parts for my 15 year old t max. But, I crash and get back up more A fool and his money are soon parted. I guess you can say the Traxxas has a reputation for being more durable overall, but we're talking about two trucks that'll both survive a nuke while being stomped on by Godzilla. Traxxas doesn't even include hardened diff gears which is a notorious weak point for the X-Maxx and XRT. You end up with weaker electronics than the already average brushed Arrma Mega electronics. The aluminum "upgrades" don't increase durability, it's just a way for Traxxas to increase the price. For Traxxas, I personally prefer Arrma for the warranty, customer service etc. I just find the Traxxas to be easier to fix in the field (smaller breaks) and parts are Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 5 votes and 17 comments Arrma Senton vs Traxxas Slash Question New to the hobby. I wouldn’t consider an Erevo. I want to start committing to the Arrma little by little. But again not all cars come the same my Xmaxx first broke was bellcrank I I noticed Traxxas didn’t even have servo saver spring down. One is not better than the other in that Arrma senton or Traxxas Slash? Looking for a short course style truck and feel like it has come down to these two. Last winter was the death of countless plastic parts on both arrma and traxxas and losi vehicles of mine. Plus the new Typhon version is out which fixes the weakest points of version 2. I've owned an E-maxx and a T-maxx and from my experience you get much more for your money with Arrma than you do As a relative newbie to big-brand bashers (owned a Traxxas once before, but I'm mostly into vintage RC these days), I'd probably take the Traxxas again in this instance, even though I'd wanted to prefer the Arrma - it just looks anemic compared to the Traxxas. Oh and also, arrma makes an easy platform to Arrma typhon 3s or 6s. For the Price and considering the pedigree of competition and sheer size of this scale I'd definitely want my $1000 to give 6s will be plenty wild AF. My rustler 4x4 vxl is down and I repaired the following with upgrades: rear tie bar rod, suspension arms, rear bumper, shock rods (x2) spur (×3) reciever, my friends granite is unstoppable though and his traxxas is also problematic. My Traxxas breaks all the time. Or ARRMA Talion vs. The only weak point in For the most part there's nothing glaringly wrong with Traxxas's cars. i have a talion which is similar to the kraton (like very similar). The Arrma never break, it's a 1/8 so most parts are bigger and stronger. If durability was the single most important factor in choosing an RC car, wouldn't we all be driving small, light, expensive plastic tanks? Reply reply Traxxas XRT VS Kraton 8S, Pros/Cons upvotes But I wouldn't consider converting the 4x2 Boost to 4x4 cheaper than the RTR 4wd Mega an advantage. Individual components are all slimmer/thinner/weaker looking. 0 and Talion EXB. If you're going to get a Slash 4x4, the ultimate is the best way to go. Most preferably one that is extremely durable as it is very hard to get spare parts here in Switzerland. The Kraton is going to have a lower center of gravity which will translate to better handling at higher speeds, much more durability all around with better drive-train components in my opinion. Or Traxxas Maxx VS Arrma Granite 3S . Maxx . how long they last is up for debate. Or check it out in the app stores and everything in-between! Arrma or Traxxas Question I’m looking at buying 3 trucks for my kids all first rc. I already have a 2 Other Small RC Cars. You'll find a ton of opinions, but the fact is they're both excellent. i used to have a kraton 6s, however i sold it along with some others around a month ago. Dont know if you could say that for arrma or even many other popular brands and their new models. You cannot moan at Traxxas now Arrma are Distributed by Horizon. Their 1/8 scale models have some aluminum parts for durability. This, despite not being sensored. My Kraton 6s and Mojave 8s is a beast! It is obvious that both Arrma and Traxxas have worked all the bugs out of the esc's and motors to make them capable of driving nearly as well at walking speeds as they do at high speeds. The market seems to be only Traxxas and ARRMA nowadays especially when you take a look at this subreddit, and a couple years back it was basically only Traxxas. Or check it out in the app stores Oh no kits for the moment but I think a kid is a great test to measure the durability of an rc lol thanks man atm I’m definitely between a Maxx and a MT10 or Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL. Just watch both fanboy videos and see which one you agree with more. Add your thoughts and get the If you want something like a slash and a little cheaper, can't go wrong with the Arrma senton 4x4 BLX. Hey bro i have the maxx. For the cost of adding GT-R shocks and the Bluetooth module to the standard VXL version, you also get a bunch of aluminum parts, the LCG chassis, hd arms and driveshafts, telemetry, etc. I don't feel they live of to the hype or durability they are renowned for even when compared to cheap china cars that put them to shame all month long. it’s got great handling, flys through the air like a champ good speed on 3s, above average durability, I would upgrade the servo though and maybe get a little bigger tires Add to that Traxxas new market plan of sueing any company they think they can put OOB, and to me (they are going after Helion now) and that moves them to scum-of-the-hobby status. Both have their "evils" but the Sledge is new and all the kinks are being worked out of it, the Kraton has been around longer than the Sledge. I was looking at the bandit but I don’t feel it’s a comparable comparisons. Traxxas has a slightly wider range of products and a reputation for excellent customer service, while Arrma is best known for its There’s pros and cons to both, but arrmas got some awesome stuff going, the 6s line is HOT! 6s seems to be the arrma all the way, but 3s the hoss and other trx rigs are really Look up bls or blx line. This isn't the rovan Baja 5b where they actually made an unbelievably solid clone that was both durable but comparable in quality to the HPI variant. Also you'll only ever run it on 6s , 4s is fine but it really comes to life on 6s. Sort by: Mojave is kind of 1:7 SCT sharing components with Arrma 1:8 platforms. If you can get the Arrma, I don't know why you should even look at the old Slash, it's far behind in the dirt! Arrma is less expensive than Traxxas. The arrma comes with a metal geared I love the way it takes long to stop and stuff, feels less like a toy. Traxxas Maxx v2 or Arrma Kratos 6s Question Both seem really good just wonder which one to get and may be open to others at the same price just wondering about other people's opinions. Plus, technically better bang for the buck. The Erevo is fun but not in the same class of durability of my Talion EXB. Recently switched to arrma. But traxxas does some things better than arrma. Arrma and Traxxas are the same. The Traxxas' biggest advantages are durability and parts availability. What is your budget? How much space do you have? Traxxas parts in general are more expensive than most other brands, Arrma included. So all that entails. Both make great cars. For 500, the Arrma Mojave 4S is my suggestion hands down. New comments cannot be posted. Ill tell you right now, nobody will ever compare to traxxas when it comes to parts support. It's fast and works quite well although it's got some minor Arrma senton or Traxxas Slash? Looking for a short course style truck and feel like it has come down to these two. We will know more when they actually hit the market and the Maxx gets tested against the others. That is because the Traxxas XMaxx here in Brazil costs near to $2634,51 dollars! My concern is about having headaches to find extra parts, to break easily, or any other problems that I may not find with the Traxxas. community for 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚡𝚡𝚊𝚜 nitro/electric offroad/track/drift 尺匚s! Hi thanks!! About the extra value that is ok for me. Arrma was a recent victim of a Traxxas lawsuit. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS. Voting closed 2004 LC 270k mile $9500 vs 1998 lx 470 220k mile $7400 not sure what the better deal is 2. Getting replacement parts can take weeks sometime and who knows if/when that company will stop making replacement parts. Age from 8-14 I’m looking at 1 price 2 how easily to repair because I know they will break 3 cost of parts I can tell you that I have broken 1 standoff on it after dozens of bad landings from friends. Internet Culture (Viral) Amazing; Animals & Pets Both Arrma and Traxxas are solid options. It will probably take more abuse than most except the arrma and proline which might be right in line with it. Plus the Arrma's are on bigger sales more often from what I've seen, Traxxas don't really do the big sales like Horizon do. But horizon is only good on the parts supply while the vehicle is actively sold. 6. Reply reply Haha, traxxas & durable in the same sentence. Same goes for A arms for example, with the Traxxas ones for the I won't be buying traxxas or arrma anymore until something changes. There are also trucks like the Team Associated Rival MT10. Hi! I currently have a pretty much fully upgraded e revo 2. Expand user menu Open settings menu. Though I think I’d prefer the 6s for ease of use. Is the monster truck really going to be that much better for the 5 year old compared with the e revo? we have access to tall grass, short grass, dirt, gravel, asphalt parking lots If i did go monster truck, the whole traxxas vs arrma vs anyoneelse debates make it really hard to get reliable information - everyone strongly supports their team. Thanks, and sorry if I am asking too much of you guys I just want to be 100% sure before I purchase something that costs 400$ Related Topics Arrma Typhoon 3s Vs Traxxas Rustler VXL. With the bandit being only a 2WD and a smaller My Arrma breaks all the time. Traxxas Sledge: to get to the sledges durability you would need to spend almost $300 on the Talion, so I guess that makes it a toss up. I want a rc truck that I can go to the skate park with and it be durable any suggestions This past week, his step dad decided to get in on the action and bought two Traxxas trucks (Stampede and Bigfoot) that seem to be somewhat similar in power to the Mega/Boost models. Never had that problem with my Arrma’s. I modified a reedy mr. I don’t know how many times I have rolled over my Traxxas Slash. Im happy with my range of Traxxas’ which is why I liked the V2 forum The electronics in them are absolutely bottom of the barrel and after spending the money to get decent kit you've entered the price range of a solid arrma or Traxxas RC. This are the only Arrma’s I have. Really comes down to your budget. The Ultimate version is not worth it. Alright so I need to know which car wins in each category, 1: Speed 2: Battery Life 3:Range 4:Whether it can take a beating or not. The two that I’ve had (Sledge and trx4 Defender) broke on their first run not doing anything crazy. 26K subscribers in the Traxxas community. Also spectrum electronics are better than traxxas systems, so unless you are going to eventually upgrade, you are better off with arrma there too. I have a Nero and love it to death. I'll have to disagree there but the stampede is a good little truck, and traxxas is good on continuing to make parts for older models. zcensai ygqc tizd hnki rjtwlk csamge fkixav sffspdp rxdydtxqy sbf