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!
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 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 $200-500 in parts.. lol
So I put a 4s brushless system in my granite, it originally came brushed. It lasted about 30 seconds before the rear end grenaded followed by the slipper gear melting. I upgraded everything to the 3s granite components and OH MY GAWD!! Thanks Kevin and Claire and Pat and 8s Steve for getting me interested in hobby rc. Best fun I’ve had since loosing my thumbs.
The funny part about this chassis swap is that now with the shorter wheelbase chassis, the wheel openings of the stock kraton body actually line up with the wheels! And this longer wrenching vid was exactly what I needed today. THANKS KEV! 👍
I wonder why aftermarket companies don’t make plastic chasis like the xmaxx for these Armas? Would make em lighter and bend proof probably minimizing the beating on the servos and motors that tends to happen as you have showed.
The weight of my 8s Arrma is much heavier than my xmaxx. The plastic works with traxxas because the entire truck is built around being plastic, and they are super light for the size.
M2C for the win 😱!!!! Looks sick Kev. Mitch's tumbling process leaves a mirror finish 👀. Fantastic job with this Crusher conversion demo 👌. Appreciate the mention and kind words Brother. Stay safe out there.🍻😎💪👊👊
Just got my Arrma Kraton 8s 2 weeks ago NEW from Ebay. Just installed a PPS insert and 44T Pinion. IT'S Crazy Fast Now, NO Problems Poppin_Wheelies. Thought I was done BUT After watching this Video I have no Choice. I Would love to try the Ear Plug in the Diff. And Definitely want that Shorter Wheel Base Chassie... 300$ 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 🍻
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
Wow, that's really cool. I never thought about the idea of using something like silicone to turn a standard diff into an LSD. I learned something today.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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!
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🤦♂️
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!
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
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!
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.
Love your vids bro u inspired me to get ex cars and I recently baught a custom ex car but I recked it but ordered the DIRT cheap brushless truck and it seems to run pretty great
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.
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
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!
🎉
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
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.
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.
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! 👍
Your videos is best😄
True
yes
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.
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 :)
The Kraton 8s is officially after market tough Baby!
Lol 😂👍
Awesome 👍
Ish
Hi Kevin
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 😂😂😂
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 🍻
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
1 year ago and still a great vid
Wow, that's really cool. I never thought about the idea of using something like silicone to turn a standard diff into an LSD. I learned something today.
Arrma: comes out with 8s kraton
Traxxas: hold my 8s Xmaxx
11:08 “That’s what she said” LOL 😂
Thanks Kevin for keeping company to us besides the situation we all have to deal with.stay safe and inside everyone
Again don’t even have much RC stuff but still can’t stop watching Kevs vids... love it!
8:52 "just guna let that chill there for now" nice one bud
YOU ARE THE RC GOD !!!!!👍👍😜
Kev can u imagine having this as your new favorite rc?
It could well be :)
@@KevinTalbotTV over the Raminator?🤔
Hi
Did anyone hear "thats what she said" at 11:11
New Brand me
11:18 is another enuendo saying
Awe your 12
Philip Massey ok my lil guy
Yea was expecting that 😂
This video is amazeing . really nice shots and edits . well done mate
thanks bro
Awesome vid as always Kev!!
Hey kev! On 13:30 ,how do you know which screws goes where ? I’m afraid of doing this with my rc because I don’t wanna forget where the screws goes ?
Love watching your energy!!!!! Keep up the great work.
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
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 😃
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.
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
Looking forward to seeing your take on this. RC Dude81 and Duperbash have really enjoyed theirs as you know. Love your stuff man!
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!
a 19 min Kevin Talbot video, this evening is going to be good
That looks so much better!! Great video kev!
you are my favorite youtuber.
thanks 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.
Jesus, that's the beefiest center diff ive ever seen! 😱 I love these wrenching videos. 😀
I love your videos just keep making more
Wassup kev, luv the vids keep it up!
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
Kev switched to a completely different race when he said “Very good news.” lol love the vids, keep it up!
Ahhhh finally a cool wrenching video again!!
Looks good nice job👍👍
Great editing this is probably my first upgrade install video that I’ve watched without fast forwarding . My ADHD thanks you lol.
Does each battery take the same charger I’m using a 7.2 volt power pack 1800 Nimh by voltz but have no clue if the zop ones have the same end on it
Thank you for your channel and vids I learn and enjoy it very much!
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.
Love your channel and continue doing you..
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!
I love how you show all of your mistakes, respect!
Banger video Kevin 👍👍😁😁
Like how it turned out brother!! Nice!!
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!
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!
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.
the craton is going to be a lot of fun
This was a very enjoyable video to watch (one of your best) - lots of fun, very informative, great work!
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.
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
Thank you for making this type of video, it was very informational and helpful!!!
Is the idea to fully lock the centre diff?
no because whenever you land you won’t have any give in the diff and you can bust it
Boom...not boom...now it’s boom! 😂👍🏼👍🏼
I love you're videos and I always watch your videos
That X MAXX body actually looks really good on the Kraton.
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!
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
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!
Awesome tip at 8:45 using the soldering iron. Heating up the screw to loosen off the Loctite 🤘
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.
👍👍👍👍👍great stuff Kev!
Love your vids bro u inspired me to get ex cars and I recently baught a custom ex car but I recked it but ordered the DIRT cheap brushless truck and it seems to run pretty great
Meant RC but autocorrect is a bi*ch
You should do a video about the Traxxas summit it'll be really cool
Wow , u give me an inspiration🌟
Nicevid kev thanks for tip
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.
man kev makes my day
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
I was your 8343 sub
Keep up the good work
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 used to dislike this truck... I love this setup👍
Nice. Thank you for this video
14:30 what is the music called I need that for my video🎧🙏
Great informative video dude. But my OCD went into overdrive when u didn't clean the components before assembly.
Great video Kevin, enjoy the parts!!
Hell yesss! Loved this vid from start to finish. I can’t afford an 8S Kraton but definitely enjoyed the vid!
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.
That was chill to watch. Really enjoy your wrenching vids! And they're bound to help someone out 🤘
To be fair this truck now looks 100% better!!
Was that a broken suspension piece i see at around the 7:18 mark...clean snap on a left piece?...nvm wing support lol
Not yellow!!! Go white with red and blue and green stripes like the old martini rally cars. That would look so gooooood!!! CLASSIC!
I just used that soldering iron trick last week. It saved me
when you take this truck to the skate park for bashing ?
will do!
This video is amazing don’t comment before you watch it
I don’t want anyone to say first
Well screw you.....JUST ENJOY THE VIDEO.
@@doverpeck18 i got first kid.
It said 0 veiws when i clicked
It was up for 4 seconds
Ur my favorite UA-camr👍👍👍Keep up the good work
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.
Great one Kev! Stay safe
Is this your paddles worth long jump car
Dry graphite lube works well on exposed gears since it’s a dry powder it won’t collect any dust or dirt