@@TheBumpothegreat Benito Mussolini was a Grammar Nazi before he was a Communist pretending to be a Socialist. Funny how he used the Global Socialist to become the greatest Collective Union leader in the last 100 years only to throw them under the bus not two years after the take over of Italian centralized Mobsters. Union strong my rear! Probably why we are repeating the same mistakes.
I don't even have anything to do with RC vehicles and that was still a really nice primer on the practical differences between these materials. I certainly learned something. Great video. Thank you.
I bought some MIP heavy duty rear drive shafts/axles, on the recommendation of everyone. The axles broke twice. 1st time was when the car started wheelieing on 3s. 2nd time was just driving up and down a dirt trail behind my house. I'll never buy MIP again. 70 bucks and they didn't last two weeks. My stock plastic shafts are lasting longer. MIP should be ashamed.
@@fr33Kill yes... or unless it is 1/2 inch thick... but yes aluminum hubs and chassis and hingepins are the only aluminum parts you want (other than shocks, motor mount, etc you get the idea) because having plastic arms is good so you only break the arms which are quick cheap repairs
Have you ever used non metallic hinge pins? Or even brass screws for structural connections? So how well did that go? You are straight up virtue signaling ignorance.
6061 and 7071 is the purity and hardness of technology aluminum. Aluminum is not an alloy. It's one element, an alloy is two or more elements combined.
BS. 6061 contains magnesium and silicon which is why it was called Alloy 61S at first. Never heard of 7071. If this is a new alloy please post a link. If you mean 7075 then that the same as 6061 with even more Zinc, ti, chro and other metals in trace quantities. It also requires less heat treatment than 6061. 6063 is the most common form of Aluminum but has less strength than 6061. Mostly used for roofing/siding or complex extrusions that do not need structural strength.
Thank you again for a super informative video! I appreciate a salesman that can tell you why you might need or do not need a product and at the same time inform you for future purchases I also really enjoy your work from an entertainment perspective. Thanks again from U.S,A, 2020 Lockdown LOL
I can hope for a professional opinion on this.. tires & hex hubs? Plastic or aluminum? Ok to get tires with plastic hubs & mix w/ an aluminum hex piece... Tires that can hold out ? Am I the only 1 that thinks proline sells you their tires with a pussy plastic hub? I did my best to make sure the hex piece properly mates with the tire hub & it stripped out in no time flat... I'm not even the kind of guy that likes to create jumps & jump my RC to the extreme.. The only kind of jumping I like to do is off of slight variations of short grass terrain on a good open field. I just like to ride for fun & now I'm going for switching from proline trencher tires to Traxass Sledgehammer tires.. My problem with the tire falling off on 3 separate occasions... it started with a 10 year old driveshaft blowing.. replace the shaft by the pair.. Trencher tire hex shape hubs torn... ahhh.. My Traxass Stampede 4x4 vxl also sat in the dust w/o being used for 6 years & now I'm sucked back into this hobby & spending too much money on new parts but before the install I need tires that can hold out for me sold as is on a 3s motor. I had each rear wheel tire falling out
Awesome information.. explained it absolutely perfectly, without it being over the top etc. Are you guys still shipping to Australia with no issues? except for a little added time? This old dog learned a new trick and Ordered online for the very 1st time for anything not just rc, and totally happy with service. Cheers mate 👍
Hey Mick. Congrats on your order. It can be a good way to get exactly what you need. Our orders are being shipped out, and we do ship to Australia, but we are running behind right now because of the huge amount of orders we're receiving, so there is a few days wait. For International shipments, there are certain items that cannot be shipped, like fuel, but most items can be. Hope this helps. -Brett
What plastic xray use is the best, they actually make a few different grade of plastic arms so you can change them to flex more or less depending on the weather.
What’s kept me weary of using steel gears is steel against plastic can sometimes be a bad combo. As in should the plastic gear, maybe leading into a transmission locks up, the outside steel might very well strip the plastic of all its teeth. If there’s anything I am missing or could avoid that please comment as I’d prefer to have a “bulletproof” tranny than a halfway upgraded tragic possibility. And of course aluminum would be my go to on most parts, especially those which are threaded to avoid once again, stripping the plastic. On my (life size) Ducati I have a lot of Carbon fiber fairings, and for the most part they’ve been great and reduced weight. However if it’s left in the sun too long for too many times, it will lighten the shades of the part. Also I rear ended a parked car once, luckily only moving at less than 10mph, and my front headlight shroud broke. And once carbon fiber breaks, it’s done. And to top that off, to replace just the single part was nearly $500. The gas tank alone was over $1000. It’s taken time, but nearly the entire fairing is carbon fiber. Anyway, for R/C, I’d say it should do very well even against crashes against pretty much anything, as I crashed a 450lb motorcycle against a stationary car and only cracked one piece. So a far lighter car, and quality CF, you should be fine. And like he said with great weight loss.
Another over hyped hop up brand is RPM. Their parts are strong I've never broken anything of theirs, but as of lately, RPM parts have had some serious fitment issues.
I really wish that the kit manufacturers would offer a true light weight kit with all titanium screws/ballstuds/turnbuckles. Seems like these are the most commonly produced Ti parts and who wants to disassemble their vehicle to have 85 steel screws lying around.
Aluminum caster and steering blocks, aluminum shocks, and I might to aluminum drive shafts, but yeah those are the only parts I have aluminum on my rustler
Hello,I have a question about getting parts.I have a 1/12 scale monster truck from Bezgar.I can get original parts all day long my problem is i want to up grade put not able to find parts.Can you help me?Thanks for reading.Stay Safe Stay Healthy
Thanks for this Bret, I just ordered some parts from you guys last week. Great service arrived 4 days later. Just waiting on my stimulus check for some more and a new truck. I have noticed that my front steering has gotten a lot more play in it than it had three years ago. I've replaced the portal bearings and that has helped. I am waiting on the portal drive bearings to come in to complete it. Being stuck at home gives plenty of time to service our vehicles. Buying a few parts along the way helps pass the time. Can you do one of these on tire foams? What are the differences and how do you service them if at all?
Hey, glad to hear those bearings helped with the slop a little. Good idea on that tire foams. Is that for r/c in general, or just specific to trail trucks? -Brett
Could be a gear stripping out or maybe the slipper is too loose? Sounds like you're losing power though. Maybe inspect the pinion and spur gear and ensure the teeth look ok and not chewed up. Then maybe check the slipper nut and see if it is loose. If it is, you can just tighten it up. It could be that the slipper has worn out which happens. Traxxas sells a rebuild kit for it: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-slipper-clutch-rebuild-kit-tra5552x/p158365?r=0 Let me know what you find out. -Brett
AMain Hobbies we just tightened the slipper clutch, and checked the gears. We also made sure the gear mesh was right. It still doesn’t work. (Also the rustler is brand new). Whenever I roll the rear wheels the front ones don’t spin.
Great Explanation of the various material found in Our Hobby 💯 Something's that beginning Hobbiest need to understand about the RC's they purchase and the design of how all the parts work together to make a desirable purpose built unit... enough babble... Good Video Brett ✌️😎👍 HFLPRCing RCFAM4LIFE 🤜❣️🤛 Play Safe and Stay Healthy My Friend
@@AMain_Hobbies It's OK. Staying healthy is more important in this time. OH and by the way, I like your videos. They're very informative. I'm thinking about buying a arrma kraton 4s.... Any hop up recommendations?
Running on carpet or astro also has more grab on parts and tires. Own experience I break more on carpet than I do on dirt because I think on dirt there is more slide or give to the surface. I think the same parallels to sports where there tend to be more knee and joint injuries on artificial surfaces than on natural surfaces.
It referring to the method of how the part was created. Stamping manipulates the metal to form the part or shape you want (usually from a sheet of aluminum). CNC cuts the metal to form the part or shape you want (usually from a block of aluminum). Both methods are good but CNC is a bit more precise but also more expensive. -Brett
Hi Brett , can you contact me with messenger please, I’d love to send you pictures of my flipping kyosho sandmaster 10 st rc . I’ve looked through 100s and 100s of pictures on google,but not 1 pic of my bleeding 🩸 st truck. I’d really be appreciative of any help and information you could provide. This video is way better than i imagined, very detailed information Brett, great video. 😎👍👍👍
I don’t know if I am just uninformed, but I have spent way too much money on rc many cars and many parts, and I still don’t know. Are hobbytown and amain hobbies the same company? Because I usually shop online and it’s probably 60% hobbytown and 40% amain and they have basically the same website. Sorry for the big explanation but I am not sure if they are connected in any way.
They are two separate companies, but AMain Hobbies manages and executes hobbytown.com online merchandising, sales and ecommerce fulfillment. Here is a press release about it if you are interested: www.rccaraction.com/amain-teams-up-with-hobbytown-breaking-news -Brett
Hello good morning, I am interested in buying a desert Traxxas and the batteries and charger but I need you to send it to Bogota Colombia ... I would like to know if it is possible and the shipping price is attentive thanks
Hi Eddy. You will have to visit our shop at www.amainhobbies.com and add the items you want in the shopping cart, and then hit checkout. You do not need to checkout fully, but it will allow you to see the shipping options and shipping costs. I'm sorry, but I do not know how much it would cost, but the website can tell you. -Brett
The MP9 is a really great buggy and the engine is very reliable. We made a build series on the MP9 ReadySet where we did some upgrades, bashed it and then eventually raced it. Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/Y7LhHcDZY3o/v-deo.html Let me know what you think. -Brett
Probably more weight in the rear. It depends on what type of vehicle we're talking about, but going from a high grip track to a med/low grip track, you'll probably want more rear traction, so less front weight, more rear weight. -Brett
Kevlar is important in RC planes (and boats?) because it doesn't interfere with your radio gear. Lead is also important for planes and boats for adding mass. Okay, technically kevlar is also a type of plastic
rc guy well am new to RC and the damage was more then I can handle personally I rather let professionals help me so I use my RC soon. I been so busy only so much I was able to do my self. Is ok to get help rite🤷🏽♂️
Yes, our retail shop located in Chico, Ca. works on and repairs vehicles. Our main facility does not. Unfortunately our retail store is closed during this lockdown time. What do you have that needs repairs? -Brett
“You don’t see titanium chassis really”
Scorched Parts begs to differ 😉
Also, one of the main advantages of titanium over steel is its corrosion resistance property.
*Properties
@@TheBumpothegreat Benito Mussolini was a Grammar Nazi before he was a Communist pretending to be a Socialist.
Funny how he used the Global Socialist to become the greatest Collective Union leader in the last 100 years only to throw them under the bus not two years after the take over of Italian centralized Mobsters. Union strong my rear!
Probably why we are repeating the same mistakes.
@@nobsnospam2368 so, we have an R/C nazi among us? Relax, it’s a hobby based community, not world domination.
That was awesome sir. It was interesting and educational all the way through. Thanks
I don't even have anything to do with RC vehicles and that was still a really nice primer on the practical differences between these materials. I certainly learned something. Great video. Thank you.
You're more than welcome to try the hobby anytime my friend.
Ya try it out my friend. RC Trucks / Truggys and Warhammer 40 000 and dirtbikeing / skydiveing coolest sports so fun
Would be cool if i guys added discount codes in random videos for those people that watch all of them
....sir, may I have another?
I bought some MIP heavy duty rear drive shafts/axles, on the recommendation of everyone. The axles broke twice. 1st time was when the car started wheelieing on 3s. 2nd time was just driving up and down a dirt trail behind my house. I'll never buy MIP again. 70 bucks and they didn't last two weeks. My stock plastic shafts are lasting longer. MIP should be ashamed.
Aluminum/steel/titanium also puts more stress on the plastic parts. If they are strait up attached to the plastic it will snap much easier.
metal hubs/chassis is good
Full Throttle RC yes, but only if made with 7075 t6 aluminum or else it will bend.
@@fr33Kill yes... or unless it is 1/2 inch thick... but yes aluminum hubs and chassis and hingepins are the only aluminum parts you want (other than shocks, motor mount, etc you get the idea) because having plastic arms is good so you only break the arms which are quick cheap repairs
A lesson I learned the hard way. Started adding aluminum parts to my Rustler, and was constantly breaking the next weakest part.
Have you ever used non metallic hinge pins?
Or even brass screws for structural connections?
So how well did that go?
You are straight up virtue signaling ignorance.
6061 and 7071 is the purity and hardness of technology aluminum. Aluminum is not an alloy. It's one element, an alloy is two or more elements combined.
BS. 6061 contains magnesium and silicon which is why it was called Alloy 61S at first.
Never heard of 7071. If this is a new alloy please post a link.
If you mean 7075 then that the same as 6061 with even more Zinc, ti, chro and other metals in trace quantities. It also requires less heat treatment than 6061.
6063 is the most common form of Aluminum but has less strength than 6061. Mostly used for roofing/siding or complex extrusions that do not need structural strength.
What a great video dude, THIS is the type of content I want to see!!!
Thank you again for a super informative video! I appreciate a salesman that can tell you why you might need or do not need a product and at the same time inform you for future purchases I also really enjoy your work from an entertainment perspective. Thanks again from U.S,A, 2020 Lockdown LOL
Yessss! This is the kind of information we need with all these upcoming stay at home projects! Thanks!!
I can hope for a professional opinion on this.. tires & hex hubs? Plastic or aluminum? Ok to get tires with plastic hubs & mix w/ an aluminum hex piece... Tires that can hold out ? Am I the only 1 that thinks proline sells you their tires with a pussy plastic hub? I did my best to make sure the hex piece properly mates with the tire hub & it stripped out in no time flat... I'm not even the kind of guy that likes to create jumps & jump my RC to the extreme.. The only kind of jumping I like to do is off of slight variations of short grass terrain on a good open field. I just like to ride for fun & now I'm going for switching from proline trencher tires to Traxass Sledgehammer tires.. My problem with the tire falling off on 3 separate occasions... it started with a 10 year old driveshaft blowing.. replace the shaft by the pair.. Trencher tire hex shape hubs torn... ahhh.. My Traxass Stampede 4x4 vxl also sat in the dust w/o being used for 6 years & now I'm sucked back into this hobby & spending too much money on new parts but before the install I need tires that can hold out for me sold as is on a 3s motor. I had each rear wheel tire falling out
WHAT HAPPENED WITH NYLON? MY OLD RC10 SUSPENSION PARTS WHERE MOSTLY NYLON..
Another great, informative video. Thank you, Brett. Stay safe!
Al-right I stopped watching because the background music not distracting just not the show.
Here's something for a video, Bloopers of the ones you have made or as a trailer of the one that you post.
Excellent video sir. Hope you’re safe and well.
Brett I spent all my money on my new udr super excited but I don’t have enough money for the lipo battery. After all, I’m only 14. :(
Kevin Xu hey there we are in the same boat. I am 14 and everything that I can earn from mowing the lawn or other chores goes straight into rc😂
Awesome information.. explained it absolutely perfectly, without it being over the top etc.
Are you guys still shipping to Australia with no issues? except for a little added time? This old dog learned a new trick and Ordered online for the very 1st time for anything not just rc, and totally happy with service.
Cheers mate 👍
Hey Mick. Congrats on your order. It can be a good way to get exactly what you need. Our orders are being shipped out, and we do ship to Australia, but we are running behind right now because of the huge amount of orders we're receiving, so there is a few days wait. For International shipments, there are certain items that cannot be shipped, like fuel, but most items can be. Hope this helps.
-Brett
Titanium and carbon are the ultimate for FLEXing. 💪🏻
Gypsy Salami how does titanium RC parts flex? I thought it would snap or just break
What plastic xray use is the best, they actually make a few different grade of plastic arms so you can change them to flex more or less depending on the weather.
Just subscribe really good videos 👍
What’s kept me weary of using steel gears is steel against plastic can sometimes be a bad combo. As in should the plastic gear, maybe leading into a transmission locks up, the outside steel might very well strip the plastic of all its teeth. If there’s anything I am missing or could avoid that please comment as I’d prefer to have a “bulletproof” tranny than a halfway upgraded tragic possibility. And of course aluminum would be my go to on most parts, especially those which are threaded to avoid once again, stripping the plastic. On my (life size) Ducati I have a lot of Carbon fiber fairings, and for the most part they’ve been great and reduced weight. However if it’s left in the sun too long for too many times, it will lighten the shades of the part. Also I rear ended a parked car once, luckily only moving at less than 10mph, and my front headlight shroud broke. And once carbon fiber breaks, it’s done. And to top that off, to replace just the single part was nearly $500. The gas tank alone was over $1000. It’s taken time, but nearly the entire fairing is carbon fiber. Anyway, for R/C, I’d say it should do very well even against crashes against pretty much anything, as I crashed a 450lb motorcycle against a stationary car and only cracked one piece. So a far lighter car, and quality CF, you should be fine. And like he said with great weight loss.
Great video, Brett!
Another over hyped hop up brand is RPM. Their parts are strong I've never broken anything of theirs, but as of lately, RPM parts have had some serious fitment issues.
I really wish that the kit manufacturers would offer a true light weight kit with all titanium screws/ballstuds/turnbuckles. Seems like these are the most commonly produced Ti parts and who wants to disassemble their vehicle to have 85 steel screws lying around.
Aluminum caster and steering blocks, aluminum shocks, and I might to aluminum drive shafts, but yeah those are the only parts I have aluminum on my rustler
Hello,I have a question about getting parts.I have a 1/12 scale monster truck from Bezgar.I can get original parts all day long my problem is i want to up grade put not able to find parts.Can you help me?Thanks for reading.Stay Safe Stay Healthy
Hi Mark. Unfortunately that isn't a brand that we carry and we are unfamiliar with any aftermarket parts for it.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Thank you so much for getting back to me.
Great video, very informative 👍
Thanks for this Bret, I just ordered some parts from you guys last week. Great service arrived 4 days later. Just waiting on my stimulus check for some more and a new truck. I have noticed that my front steering has gotten a lot more play in it than it had three years ago. I've replaced the portal bearings and that has helped. I am waiting on the portal drive bearings to come in to complete it. Being stuck at home gives plenty of time to service our vehicles. Buying a few parts along the way helps pass the time.
Can you do one of these on tire foams? What are the differences and how do you service them if at all?
Hey, glad to hear those bearings helped with the slop a little. Good idea on that tire foams. Is that for r/c in general, or just specific to trail trucks?
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Trail and on road if you don't mind. Thanks
I need help, my dad’s rustler 4x4 vxl doesn’t work right. Every time I hit the trigger it makes a weird noise and doesn’t wheelie.
Could be a gear stripping out or maybe the slipper is too loose? Sounds like you're losing power though. Maybe inspect the pinion and spur gear and ensure the teeth look ok and not chewed up. Then maybe check the slipper nut and see if it is loose. If it is, you can just tighten it up. It could be that the slipper has worn out which happens. Traxxas sells a rebuild kit for it: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-slipper-clutch-rebuild-kit-tra5552x/p158365?r=0
Let me know what you find out.
-Brett
AMain Hobbies we just tightened the slipper clutch, and checked the gears. We also made sure the gear mesh was right. It still doesn’t work. (Also the rustler is brand new). Whenever I roll the rear wheels the front ones don’t spin.
Great Explanation of the various material found in Our Hobby 💯 Something's that beginning Hobbiest need to understand about the RC's they purchase and the design of how all the parts work together to make a desirable purpose built unit... enough babble... Good Video Brett ✌️😎👍 HFLPRCing RCFAM4LIFE 🤜❣️🤛 Play Safe and Stay Healthy My Friend
Thanks Larry, you too!
-Brett
Suggestion can you do an unboxing of the Armma mojave
Yes, I want to.
-Brett
Yo Brett, when will the next team associated B6. 2 video be out?
Greetings from Germany.
Hopefully when all the lockdown ends and our facilities open back up. Sorry about the wait.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies It's OK.
Staying healthy is more important in this time.
OH and by the way, I like your videos.
They're very informative.
I'm thinking about buying a arrma kraton 4s.... Any hop up recommendations?
Running on carpet or astro also has more grab on parts and tires. Own experience I break more on carpet than I do on dirt because I think on dirt there is more slide or give to the surface. I think the same parallels to sports where there tend to be more knee and joint injuries on artificial surfaces than on natural surfaces.
Btw its center off mass not gravity
Whats the difference between stamped aluminum and cnc aluminum ?
It referring to the method of how the part was created. Stamping manipulates the metal to form the part or shape you want (usually from a sheet of aluminum). CNC cuts the metal to form the part or shape you want (usually from a block of aluminum). Both methods are good but CNC is a bit more precise but also more expensive.
-Brett
Outstanding job especially for all the "newbies" out there !!!!
Hi Brett , can you contact me with messenger please, I’d love to send you pictures of my flipping kyosho sandmaster 10 st rc . I’ve looked through 100s and 100s of pictures on google,but not 1 pic of my bleeding 🩸 st truck. I’d really be appreciative of any help and information you could provide.
This video is way better than i imagined, very detailed information Brett, great video. 😎👍👍👍
Hey Mikey, you can email at BrettB@amain.com
Very informative for the beginners!
How about a new build serie ? ;)
I don’t know if I am just uninformed, but I have spent way too much money on rc many cars and many parts, and I still don’t know. Are hobbytown and amain hobbies the same company? Because I usually shop online and it’s probably 60% hobbytown and 40% amain and they have basically the same website. Sorry for the big explanation but I am not sure if they are connected in any way.
They are two separate companies, but AMain Hobbies manages and executes hobbytown.com online merchandising, sales and ecommerce fulfillment. Here is a press release about it if you are interested: www.rccaraction.com/amain-teams-up-with-hobbytown-breaking-news
-Brett
Hello good morning, I am interested in buying a desert Traxxas and the batteries and charger but I need you to send it to Bogota Colombia ... I would like to know if it is possible and the shipping price is attentive thanks
Hi Eddy. You will have to visit our shop at www.amainhobbies.com and add the items you want in the shopping cart, and then hit checkout. You do not need to checkout fully, but it will allow you to see the shipping options and shipping costs. I'm sorry, but I do not know how much it would cost, but the website can tell you.
-Brett
Proper woven carbon fiber shafts....we need those lol
Scorched RC is making awesome Titanium chassis 👍
i have a brass pinion
Rc Hannibal Lecter.
Hello
1000th like!
Off Topic:
Kyosho MP9 Nitro vs HPI Trophy 3.5 Buggy... witch one should I get?
The MP9 is a really great buggy and the engine is very reliable. We made a build series on the MP9 ReadySet where we did some upgrades, bashed it and then eventually raced it. Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/Y7LhHcDZY3o/v-deo.html
Let me know what you think.
-Brett
하이~!
Great video! Very educational! Only one problem.....who wears a watch? 😛
Me
Just give me an Amain Hobbies coupon please. And nice
Here are our Discount Coupons for the month: www.amainhobbies.com/discount-coupon-code
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Thanks!
@@AMain_Hobbies It actually worked!
22,222 views!
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Carbon Fiber is definitely stronger and stiffer than aluminium.
This video is soo chopped up. Hard to watch. Although its good to see you again Brett.
What would you do to make a carpet racer convert to a dirt track racer
Probably more weight in the rear. It depends on what type of vehicle we're talking about, but going from a high grip track to a med/low grip track, you'll probably want more rear traction, so less front weight, more rear weight.
-Brett
Great vid chaps
Kevlar is important in RC planes (and boats?) because it doesn't interfere with your radio gear.
Lead is also important for planes and boats for adding mass.
Okay, technically kevlar is also a type of plastic
Do you guys ship to Philippines?
Yes, they do.
But it can take a while, cause Phillipines is relatively far away from America.
Oh...thaats a good one
Are carbon chassis good?
Absolutely. It's a great chassis plate for high performance on-road cars.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies what about dirt buggies? Thanks
Great vid as usual
Just...yes
Hi
Excellent presentation on a great deal of must-know info. Thanks, Brett.
Amani hobbies do you guys repair RCs
Can't you repair your own rc car?!
rc guy well am new to RC and the damage was more then I can handle personally I rather let professionals help me so I use my RC soon. I been so busy only so much I was able to do my self. Is ok to get help rite🤷🏽♂️
Yes, our retail shop located in Chico, Ca. works on and repairs vehicles. Our main facility does not. Unfortunately our retail store is closed during this lockdown time. What do you have that needs repairs?
-Brett
@@manueljr2974 What did you destroy?!?
If you can't fix your car, please leave the hobby.