Two things....First, here's a top tip from us racers. Brake cleaner will do a decent job, but it takes forever (as you saw). Naptha will clean the silicone oil out of diffs very quickly. Don't know if you can get it in the UK, but it's available here in the states at any Home Depot or Lowes "big box" store. Second, I'm glad to see M2C getting some recognition outside of the racing community. I live a couple hours away from Mitch, and have had not only the pleasure of running his products on my race buggy and truggy for years now, but also getting to hang out with him at many RC races up and down the east coast. He's a good guy, and makes great products!
I got my Kraton 4s the other day an every single part you recommended to change is exactly wat I needed to change as broke the back a-arm first run out the box but all fixed now and I’m now stuck indoors looking at its beauty and wanting to drive but can’t go out unnecessarily due to the covids 😢😅 love the vids Kev
The funny part about this chassis swap is that now with the shorter wheelbase chassis, the wheel openings of the stock kraton body actually line up with the wheels! And this longer wrenching vid was exactly what I needed today. THANKS KEV! 👍
M2C for the win 😱!!!! Looks sick Kev. Mitch's tumbling process leaves a mirror finish 👀. Fantastic job with this Crusher conversion demo 👌. Appreciate the mention and kind words Brother. Stay safe out there.🍻😎💪👊👊
I love how your honest and not bias, almost all the top arrma UA-camrs preach about there rig, to see in the description it's got $200-500 in parts.. lol
So I put a 4s brushless system in my granite, it originally came brushed. It lasted about 30 seconds before the rear end grenaded followed by the slipper gear melting. I upgraded everything to the 3s granite components and OH MY GAWD!! Thanks Kevin and Claire and Pat and 8s Steve for getting me interested in hobby rc. Best fun I’ve had since loosing my thumbs.
ThoMz RC yeah it has a very thick brace at the the rear. Like hella thick. And the centre brace is in two now. Much much stronger. Hopefully they do it to the 6s rigs too. That would be friggin epic. They would be like 10x stronger.
@@PeopleDoingStuff I haven't seen that. I had V1 and it bent but I was able to return it. I got V1. 5 about 3 weeks ago and it's still straight as a board, even with crashes that have shattered the A-arms and the wing mount. M2C crusher chassis would be more durable especially because it's shorter, but not a necessity.
I wonder why aftermarket companies don’t make plastic chasis like the xmaxx for these Armas? Would make em lighter and bend proof probably minimizing the beating on the servos and motors that tends to happen as you have showed.
The weight of my 8s Arrma is much heavier than my xmaxx. The plastic works with traxxas because the entire truck is built around being plastic, and they are super light for the size.
KEVIN YOU ARE THE BEST BASHER!! Thanks so much for all of your videos as they have inspired me to get an RC car and create my own UA-cam channel all about my RC cars.
Just got my Arrma Kraton 8s 2 weeks ago NEW from Ebay. Just installed a PPS insert and 44T Pinion. IT'S Crazy Fast Now, NO Problems Poppin_Wheelies. Thought I was done BUT After watching this Video I have no Choice. I Would love to try the Ear Plug in the Diff. And Definitely want that Shorter Wheel Base Chassie... 300$ WoW!! Looks like it's Definitely Worth it. Thanks For The AWESOME Video Mate 🍻. Keep the Arrma Kraton 8s Mods coming. PS: get that PPS insert and 44T pinion, you'll be doing back flips by just blasting on the gas from a stand still. Cheers 🍻
Hi kev I have been watching your videos for some time now and you gave me the confidence to change my first ESC and Motor but the car seems to be very slow now. Do you have any tips to correct it. Thank you Regards Alex
Yellow sounds super f****** awesome man I would do yellow most definitely maybe put a orange stripe down the left or the right side feel like a racing stripe just not directly in the middle
I can’t use my arrma because ,when I was jumping my rc car from ramps my lipo went flying out and now it has a huge hole...I’m sad so I watch you for my quarantine entertainment and I’m subbed on 3 of my accounts
You were lucky that the bolts didn't break! I broke two of the four xD I used 2.5mill diff oil, does the job. I also installed hw max 5, the character of the car changed from sheep to wolf! I love your videos Kev! Greetings from Finland!
Keven, I'm excited about the Kraton 4s. it has a plastic chassis and looks like beefier arms. I hope you get the new Kraton 4s for review. I love your channel. It's my favorite on UA-cam. You're like the TOP GEAR of RC cars, bro!
Yeah I gotta admit I wouldn't mind an 8s Kraton, and other than that chassis, the engineering and layout look pretty good. Thanks for the vid, you're keeping us all going out here in quarantine land.
Just getting back into the RC world, enjoyed watching your videos. A lot of good info. I subscribed and will be watching more especially when I need to figure out how to rebuild an repair. Good job sir!
If you don't have locktite I find chemical glue works really good but if you heat it up do it outside or in a well ventilated area because it can be toxic
Throttle RC - Yes this is true, the V2 Chassis has a huge upgraded brace. One downfall of getting a newly released vehicle with no part support right away. they need time to work out the kinks. The A arms are being warrantied hard because of issues with the moulding process.
Soooo enjoyed this video Kev. Great wrenching and showing us all the inside of this 8s beast, what you did with the diffs, and installing the M2C goodness! Appreciate all you do mate!
I love all the Arrma products . I bash the hell out of mine on my channel I do break the plastic chassis occasionally too but they’re very easy to fix.
Kev give me this, Kev give me that, Kev do this, Kev send me rcs LOL, LOL that also makes me mad when people think everyone ows them something, great video btw:)
for real, i guess i can't really say anything because i'm a 14 year old kid but when i see a car or something that i want, i go and work for it not go beg other people for money or the car itself🤦♂️
Ayyy we’ve got pat in the house!! What happend hahaha!! Are you hungry *gets dust on Aowow GAME OVER! Tell me if I missed any of the all time bashing funny moments. And funniest rc channel I’ve ever visited and best videos Good vids Kevin and keep up the great work!
@@User-four20 y'all Australianz getting ripped off. ..899 here and y'all's is 1500??? WTH! And y'all the ones making the toy right???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's ah bit wiiiid😊
Hi kev, not sure if you'll see this but I may have an idea for lubricating any exposed gears, if you rub a pencil over any exposed gears , the graphite in the pencil will act as a dry lubricant, hope this help, stay safe bro and all the best
I love the crusher chassis, from what I've seen on rich's and rc dude channel they make a huge difference to the truck.. Great tip on the silicon ear plugs kev, I'll have to try it 👍 stay safe.
If you want your loctite to perform like that diff, try using Vibra-Tite gel. Strong as permanent but not. Be careful, a little goes a long way. It is so good, I had a stripped pinion gear set screw, used the Vibra-Tite and it hasn't come off yet.
Have never heard of anyone using wax earplugs for diffs but that is absolutely brilliant! I have a new Savage build that I am up to 1million on the center diff and the front wheels still want to unload....Trying the earplug mod next!
Had my noti's off 🤬 I was out crashing a foam board plane I built. The body's bad ass Kev!! After coronapocalypse I have to get some Game Over stickers! (Have to stock up crashin' trucks & planes) Be well & stay safe! (Everyone as well)
oh God.. thank God you figured out that center diff spur. lol. if you wouldve put it on that first way it wouldve immediately destoyed it the first time you hit the throttle, or soon after.
Two things....First, here's a top tip from us racers. Brake cleaner will do a decent job, but it takes forever (as you saw). Naptha will clean the silicone oil out of diffs very quickly. Don't know if you can get it in the UK, but it's available here in the states at any Home Depot or Lowes "big box" store. Second, I'm glad to see M2C getting some recognition outside of the racing community. I live a couple hours away from Mitch, and have had not only the pleasure of running his products on my race buggy and truggy for years now, but also getting to hang out with him at many RC races up and down the east coast. He's a good guy, and makes great products!
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Swear these videos help at this time due to lock down suffer from anxiety and these help a lot to take mind of the current situation cheers Kev 😃
I got my Kraton 4s the other day an every single part you recommended to change is exactly wat I needed to change as broke the back a-arm first run out the box but all fixed now and I’m now stuck indoors looking at its beauty and wanting to drive but can’t go out unnecessarily due to the covids 😢😅 love the vids Kev
The funny part about this chassis swap is that now with the shorter wheelbase chassis, the wheel openings of the stock kraton body actually line up with the wheels!
And this longer wrenching vid was exactly what I needed today. THANKS KEV! 👍
M2C for the win 😱!!!! Looks sick Kev. Mitch's tumbling process leaves a mirror finish 👀. Fantastic job with this Crusher conversion demo 👌. Appreciate the mention and kind words Brother. Stay safe out there.🍻😎💪👊👊
Thanks bro! Yeah I love the tumble finnish :)
Next intro: "in this video we're gonna pull the lambo using the raminator"
Marlo Aberilla YES YES YES YES
Yes i agreee
What about Andy the landy
@@NabiL_Lam Yea what about Andy the Landy
yes what about Andy Landy
Love the way he just slams all his stuff around
Again don’t even have much RC stuff but still can’t stop watching Kevs vids... love it!
Your rebuild videos are the best. I have been glued to this the whole time. What a cool truck.
Now I want to rebuild something.
I love how your honest and not bias, almost all the top arrma UA-camrs preach about there rig, to see in the description it's got $200-500 in parts.. lol
The Kraton 8s is officially after market tough Baby!
Lol 😂👍
Awesome 👍
Ish
Hi Kevin
So I put a 4s brushless system in my granite, it originally came brushed. It lasted about 30 seconds before the rear end grenaded followed by the slipper gear melting. I upgraded everything to the 3s granite components and OH MY GAWD!! Thanks Kevin and Claire and Pat and 8s Steve for getting me interested in hobby rc. Best fun I’ve had since loosing my thumbs.
FYI- The Kraton 8S comes with an upgraded chassis support now.
doubt it will be enough still.
@@DJayFreeDoo IDK. I think other parts will break before the chassis would bend. It's like 5x as strong now.
ThoMz RC yeah it has a very thick brace at the the rear. Like hella thick. And the centre brace is in two now. Much much stronger. Hopefully they do it to the 6s rigs too. That would be friggin epic. They would be like 10x stronger.
In the arrma forums people already are saying it was not enough.
@@PeopleDoingStuff I haven't seen that. I had V1 and it bent but I was able to return it. I got V1. 5 about 3 weeks ago and it's still straight as a board, even with crashes that have shattered the A-arms and the wing mount. M2C crusher chassis would be more durable especially because it's shorter, but not a necessity.
Thanks Kevin for keeping company to us besides the situation we all have to deal with.stay safe and inside everyone
Impressed on how he knows everything to do. I’ll take out a few screws and wonder wtf I just did.
That’s what I enjoy most 😂😂😂
Arrma: comes out with 8s kraton
Traxxas: hold my 8s Xmaxx
I wonder why aftermarket companies don’t make plastic chasis like the xmaxx for these Armas? Would make em lighter and bend proof probably minimizing the beating on the servos and motors that tends to happen as you have showed.
Bij een traxxas is hij sterker als je dat bij deze doet is ie te flexibel
That’s a good idea
Flat bottom chassis don’t perform well as plastic. What gives it the strength is all the bends and curves in it.
The weight of my 8s Arrma is much heavier than my xmaxx. The plastic works with traxxas because the entire truck is built around being plastic, and they are super light for the size.
Your videos is best😄
True
yes
KEVIN YOU ARE THE BEST BASHER!! Thanks so much for all of your videos as they have inspired me to get an RC car and create my own UA-cam channel all about my RC cars.
Great editing this is probably my first upgrade install video that I’ve watched without fast forwarding . My ADHD thanks you lol.
Just got my Arrma Kraton 8s 2 weeks ago NEW from Ebay. Just installed a PPS insert and 44T Pinion. IT'S Crazy Fast Now, NO Problems Poppin_Wheelies. Thought I was done BUT After watching this Video I have no Choice. I Would love to try the Ear Plug in the Diff. And Definitely want that Shorter Wheel Base Chassie... 300$ WoW!! Looks like it's Definitely Worth it.
Thanks For The AWESOME Video Mate 🍻.
Keep the Arrma Kraton 8s Mods coming.
PS: get that PPS insert and 44T pinion, you'll be doing back flips by just blasting on the gas from a stand still. Cheers 🍻
Clicked on it when you posted this vid nice job and good look with the rally build
Hi kev I have been watching your videos for some time now and you gave me the confidence to change my first ESC and Motor but the car seems to be very slow now. Do you have any tips to correct it. Thank you Regards Alex
11:08 “That’s what she said” LOL 😂
That was chill to watch. Really enjoy your wrenching vids! And they're bound to help someone out 🤘
Yellow sounds super f****** awesome man I would do yellow most definitely maybe put a orange stripe down the left or the right side feel like a racing stripe just not directly in the middle
Great informative video dude. But my OCD went into overdrive when u didn't clean the components before assembly.
I can’t use my arrma because ,when I was jumping my rc car from ramps my lipo went flying out and now it has a huge hole...I’m sad so I watch you for my quarantine entertainment and I’m subbed on 3 of my accounts
Jesus, that's the beefiest center diff ive ever seen! 😱 I love these wrenching videos. 😀
Kev can u imagine having this as your new favorite rc?
It could well be :)
@@KevinTalbotTV over the Raminator?🤔
Hi
I love how you show all of your mistakes, respect!
You were lucky that the bolts didn't break! I broke two of the four xD
I used 2.5mill diff oil, does the job.
I also installed hw max 5, the character of the car changed from sheep to wolf!
I love your videos Kev! Greetings from Finland!
Keven, I'm excited about the Kraton 4s. it has a plastic chassis and looks like beefier arms. I hope you get the new Kraton 4s for review. I love your channel. It's my favorite on UA-cam. You're like the TOP GEAR of RC cars, bro!
Building a notorious standing backflip monster! This will help. I have some cars that I use a 2 part epoxy clay but that is locked and is unforgiving!
Yeah I gotta admit I wouldn't mind an 8s Kraton, and other than that chassis, the engineering and layout look pretty good.
Thanks for the vid, you're keeping us all going out here in quarantine land.
Just getting back into the RC world, enjoyed watching your videos. A lot of good info. I subscribed and will be watching more especially when I need to figure out how to rebuild an repair. Good job sir!
If you don't have locktite I find chemical glue works really good but if you heat it up do it outside or in a well ventilated area because it can be toxic
That X MAXX body actually looks really good on the Kraton.
Throttle RC - Yes this is true, the V2 Chassis has a huge upgraded brace. One downfall of getting a newly released vehicle with no part support right away. they need time to work out the kinks. The A arms are being warrantied hard because of issues with the moulding process.
This video is amazeing . really nice shots and edits . well done mate
thanks bro
Looking forward to seeing your take on this. RC Dude81 and Duperbash have really enjoyed theirs as you know. Love your stuff man!
Dry graphite lube works well on exposed gears since it’s a dry powder it won’t collect any dust or dirt
Hell yesss! Loved this vid from start to finish. I can’t afford an 8S Kraton but definitely enjoyed the vid!
Kev, that K8S looks EPIC now, love the "Game Over" stickers and that Chevy Silverado body is awesome!!
You make it all look so easy , I remember fixing new gearboxes on my hornet 😀
I just used that soldering iron trick last week. It saved me
Soooo enjoyed this video Kev.
Great wrenching and showing us all the inside of this 8s beast, what you did with the diffs, and installing the M2C goodness!
Appreciate all you do mate!
I love all the Arrma products . I bash the hell out of mine on my channel I do break the plastic chassis occasionally too but they’re very easy to fix.
Kev give me this, Kev give me that, Kev do this, Kev send me rcs LOL, LOL that also makes me mad when people think everyone ows them something, great video btw:)
Same. Bunch of beggars asking for RC cars
for real, i guess i can't really say anything because i'm a 14 year old kid but when i see a car or something that i want, i go and work for it not go beg other people for money or the car itself🤦♂️
@@zaneclark5226 check out officialingensports he does rc videos
Love watching your energy!!!!! Keep up the great work.
Hello Kevin! 😊
Hope you having a good day!
Awesome tip at 8:45 using the soldering iron. Heating up the screw to loosen off the Loctite 🤘
Ayyy we’ve got pat in the house!!
What happend hahaha!!
Are you hungry *gets dust on
Aowow
GAME OVER!
Tell me if I missed any of the all time bashing funny moments.
And funniest rc channel I’ve ever visited and best videos
Good vids Kevin and keep up the great work!
Awsome can't wait for the rally car
the craton is going to be a lot of fun
I love you're videos and I always watch your videos
If you want to use lubricant on exterior gears use powdered graphite.
I think it kills the looks but does perform a lot better. My mate has done this to his.
So, the 8s Keaton that cost $899.00 U.S. plus an additional $300. 00 U.S.for this particular upgrade. $1200.00 US dollars. Let that sink in!! 🤦
1500 for the kraton itself in Australia bro. M2c chassis would be 500 for us ahah
@@User-four20 y'all Australianz getting ripped off. ..899 here and y'all's is 1500??? WTH! And y'all the ones making the toy right???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's ah bit wiiiid😊
@@redblue40rc33 can't do anything. Price exchange rates is high
Hi kev, not sure if you'll see this but I may have an idea for lubricating any exposed gears, if you rub a pencil over any exposed gears , the graphite in the pencil will act as a dry lubricant, hope this help, stay safe bro and all the best
I'll be getting one of these eventually. This pandemic has made tough to get stuff lately here.
8:52 "just guna let that chill there for now" nice one bud
I love the crusher chassis, from what I've seen on rich's and rc dude channel they make a huge difference to the truck.. Great tip on the silicon ear plugs kev, I'll have to try it 👍 stay safe.
You should do a video about the Traxxas summit it'll be really cool
kev u should do a video about the power tools that u use like which drills are good for what purpose
Every Arrma I've worked on seems to be designed for wrenching...wish all RC's came with body pin holders and ease of wrenching like Arrma ;)
That looks so much better!! Great video kev!
1 year ago and still a great vid
If you want your loctite to perform like that diff, try using Vibra-Tite gel. Strong as permanent but not. Be careful, a little goes a long way. It is so good, I had a stripped pinion gear set screw, used the Vibra-Tite and it hasn't come off yet.
Skills Kev.
Also no excuses for having broken cars now. Plenty of time to fix up the catalogue.
Look fwd to seeing you flip the short body 8s truck.
Use a bit of diesel or petrol as a de-greaser for the diff :) Nice job
Kev switched to a completely different race when he said “Very good news.” lol love the vids, keep it up!
amazing video, i got an arrma kraton 6s from an online store called akzo raya, cars are pretty cheap there, so just a pointer for any future buyers
You should make more raminator videos they do really well. Thank you so much❤️
I'm calling it the kraton 8s is going to be his long jump comp car
It wont be fast enough. Better luck with a 6s kraton burning its motor with the 8s esc and batteries.
I use two stroke gas/oil mix in a water bottle then drop in gears and give a shake around.
If u use like a small old tooth brush after your done cleaning the diff it cleans it better
man kev makes my day
Ur my favorite UA-camr👍👍👍Keep up the good work
Have never heard of anyone using wax earplugs for diffs but that is absolutely brilliant! I have a new Savage build that I am up to 1million on the center diff and the front wheels still want to unload....Trying the earplug mod next!
That's what she said😂😂.. CLASSIC. Gets me every time.
Had my noti's off 🤬 I was out crashing a foam board plane I built. The body's bad ass Kev!! After coronapocalypse I have to get some Game Over stickers! (Have to stock up crashin' trucks & planes) Be well & stay safe! (Everyone as well)
Wow at 2:23 you are using a retaining glue instead of red or blue loctite. I thought I was the only weeny that does this.
Always enjoy it when your on the spanners kev. It's gonna be a handful with the shorter wheelbase I reckon. Can't wait to see it fly!! Good stuff..
Crazy rc mechanic skills kev. Stay safe 😉👍
Personnaly I put 1 million cst oil in and it seem to do the same result
I tried 1 mil because I had it on hand and it was not enough. 20 mil on the way.
@@PeopleDoingStuff yep the Traxxas xmaxx 20million works great
Yellow is good looking good in the sun.
Awesome vid as always Kev!!
Like how it turned out brother!! Nice!!
Hey Kev! Thanks for the vids in this pandemic time.. gets us working on our cars n trucks as a family.
You can't always just bend aluminum back in shape without work hardening and weakening the place you bend.
Thank you Kevin you gave me and my step dad something to bond over
oh God.. thank God you figured out that center diff spur. lol. if you wouldve put it on that first way it wouldve immediately destoyed it the first time you hit the throttle, or soon after.
Bad ass job Kevin. Thanks for being being very informative with your upgrades. Steve from Long Island NY, love your You Tube channel.✌
you are my favorite youtuber.
thanks bro
This was a very enjoyable video to watch (one of your best) - lots of fun, very informative, great work!
I think you should go with a lime green and some bright orange on the Porsche
Congrats kev, this is ur 1000th vid!
Btw i have a cheap rc crawler suggestion: WPL C34. Its way better than the old wpl u reviewed before.
Ahhhh finally a cool wrenching video again!!
That would look cool gold with black side skirts n bonnet.
Dear ~!
I have a question. Oil for the center mission? Can you tell me?