I'm a 42 yr old dad who just recently returned to the hobby with my autistic 14 yr old son. He runs a heavily modded 2wd Rustler, and my rig started life as a 3s Arrma Granite, but it's evolved into a 6s Typhon/Big Rock/Granite truggy sort of thing. We'd love to own an 8s Traxxas but with my son's special care/schooling the funds just aren't there. Anyway, we love your vids Kevin. My son especially loves the build sequences, as his mind is very "engineering" focused. Keep up the great work! PS: my son loves your full sized Toyota.
I have a Big motor XRT. And I just love all the power it has. Its not a racer its not a drive around the back yard truck. its an out of control, wheels are always off the ground, way to much, and i just enjoy playing with this huge 20+ lbs RC. I think, I most enjoy... is pushing this car and learning to control the crazy amount of fun it has.
ive been watching you for quite a few years now and remember my first rc cars were a 2wd slash and im now up to a 14 car collection including old ones that a just shelf queens but i love the hobby and youve helped me get into this hobby thank you so much kevin!
Same motor/ESC combo as my XRT but I kept eating diffs so fitted Vitavon ring and pinions gears and so far it's holding up. Great content as always Kev!
@@alonzotorres6361 not sure without looking up, but bought through modelsport so the price on there minus VAT as I’m in the Channel Islands. Tbh the motor/esc is one of the cheaper parts in the big picture of a big can swap, with things like a decent set of packs, drivetrain mods, mounts etc costing just as much if not more I find with Traxxas you can’t just throw in a big motor, you end up upgrading half the car for it to be somewhat reliable
i was actually considering, stop watching his videos, because i almost forgot how fun they could be. this was a nice talbot video, no more max content please.
My 9 year old son who is Autistic loves your videos and RC cars, he has a little Traxxas Rustler that he wants to rebuild. We entered for the XRT and he is praying as hard as he can.
Kevvy do you realise how silly it is to build cars so fast that you can't even drive full throttle? But damn we love it lol, that's why we keep watching :)
You need to get the CofG forward Kev. Just for speed test purposes attach a couple of 12mm threaded bars through the front shocks (somehow!) pointing forwards ahead of the car. On these fix something small & heavy. Ugly? Yes. Dangerous? Very. Will it prove hundreds of pounds of mods actually make the car go faster? Possibly.
Great videos Kevin! My son Pim, who turned 12 last Wednesday, also loves watching your videos, although the English is a bit difficult for him sometimes since we are from the Netherlands. He rides a Traxxas Rustler with his friends and watches your videos for inspiration and repair and upgrade tips as well. A XRT would definitely be next level for him and a great Birthday present 😃. Cheers, Bas
Found the best line IMO for belting tires when you make more power you should check out. Its Spider Wire 20lbs test fishing line. its braided line and almost impossible to pop the stuff. Just something to check out if you want to. Watching you has gotten my whole family into RC bashing now just seeing the nice community seems like a great place to take our daughter for good family fun. Much love from my family to yours, and keep up the amazing work.
I was into rc cars back in the 90's had some battery and some nitro ones but life and family get in the way. Finding your vidoes has re ignited my love of them. Keep the videos coming lo e watching them.
I watch your videos all the time I can't get enough of them teach me so much I built my own four-by-four Traxxas stampede I keep blowing drive shafts why need help 😢
It probably been mentioned before but what if you install a wing on the front to create more downforce, avoiding it to wheel and get more traction, you would go faster... I think...
the best thing about the traxxas maxx is that the ESC has a mode that almost elliminated the wheelies even under full power, though it possible that it does so by heavily reducing the power of the motor so you really never are putting down full power and the only way to prevent wheelies under ful power is adding a lot of ballast to the front like perhaps a kilo.
Kev, you need to get into full-scale drag racing, next- a lot of the skills regarding chassis setup transfer over, too- you'll learn how to keep that front end down while giving it the beans!
Bro you know it’s got power when he can’t sit the fit front end down on any surface that’s insane bro 😎 love it you will always remain the best in my opinion brotha!Game over!!!
Love watching your videos mate. Makes my day. I Had r/c cars as a kid. Have to get another one. I have cancer now so I can't go out much with my chemo😞 But that's life. Thank you for your videos keep them coming ❤️
kev says he doesn't really know what hes doing half the time with RC cars, but he's got to be in the top 0.001% of RC car experts globally right? he's taking apart and upgrading all the stock rc cars he buys like its nothing, he's trying to break the freaking rc car speed record three different ways. what level of expert is he really?
Awesome build, it’s not the answer for the skate park, but if you want to put all that power to the ground proline bad lands are what you need…can get the glued ones or switch out the steel screws to aluminum screws on the bead locks to save weight
If I would have a choice, I preferred to stick to Traxxas's RTR electronic products. Unfortunately, they suck. If I would have to choose a Traxxas product again, it would only be an RTR 10 scale Summit, TRX4 kit, or Slash Kit so that I could skip most of Velinion electronic parts. Thanks for Kevin's videos as they are relaxing and full of fun.
Loved it. For watching Your videos Kevin talbot. But am a indian i should could not to be able to buy this rc's but. I love by watching your videos my happiness is yours 😊
Is nice! Time to pull the motor mount out of my Xmaxx and get it in my XRT. Then both will have Max5/800kv drivetrains. I bought the M2C mount for the Xmaxx so now the ESC will stop breaking off.
Kevin your xrt is a beast! Killer build! Back flip was awesome and beating up on the nitro buggy was a riot. Bet he wishes his nitro buggy moves like your xrt! Thanks for the video!
You are my favorite youtuber kev, I have been watching your rc cars videos for a while now. I would also like to see a slash on the channel getting upgraded again.
god hearing the old team edge intro brought back memories. also something that might help with the wheelie problem at full power, put a front wing on it for down force at the front
Hey Kev, honestly I love watching your vids. I would love to see you modify an old school Tamiya frog, hotshot or even the Road Wizard to be a beast. Been running Tamiya since the 80's, and I wish we had some love for the classics.
And Kevin. Gust what. No more Traxxas Erevo 2.0VXL. They just discontinued it 3 weeks ago, Replaced by Traxxas sledge. Traxxas sledge taking over. There’s a new sheriff in town
Oh man that looks like so much fun , we're you at monster jam at the weekend ? I'm sure I saw you there , my first time at the monster trucks it was awesome to see
Put some Wight in the front to prevent it at least a bit from wheelie and then do a speed test and put to engines on it for front and back separate so you skip the axel in the middle plus more Wights added with a extra engine 😅🎉
Is there anyway u can keep it on the ground no wheelies and full power? Maybe a custom wheelie bar thats super long and is basically already touching the ground
No I think it's mostly the inertia of the ballooning tires .. he should try speed running again with the belted slicks Sure shortening the suspension in the front and stiffening the rear also helps. Keep it at an angle (nose down)
Been watching you for sometime. Because of you and your info on rc cars I bought a xmax with some up grades and love playing around with it. Keep up your good work.
There are better options out there than the traxxas servo adapter use the gpm one and the servo horn that uses the existing bearing for added support and less stress on the plastics.
Win Traxxas XRT Here - raffall.com/342003/enter-raffle-to-win-kevin-talbots-xrt-rc-car-hosted-by-kevin-talbot
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Love your videos you have got my son in to Rc and it’s the only thing he does on the weekend
Can you modify a rc car for me like the one in the video
If you can't that's ok
It's my dream RC car it's give to me my dream RC car😢🎉🎉
I'm a 42 yr old dad who just recently returned to the hobby with my autistic 14 yr old son. He runs a heavily modded 2wd Rustler, and my rig started life as a 3s Arrma Granite, but it's evolved into a 6s Typhon/Big Rock/Granite truggy sort of thing. We'd love to own an 8s Traxxas but with my son's special care/schooling the funds just aren't there. Anyway, we love your vids Kevin. My son especially loves the build sequences, as his mind is very "engineering" focused. Keep up the great work!
PS: my son loves your full sized Toyota.
I'm a middle aged man, who doesn't own any RC cars, but I love watching Kev, what a legend!!!!!
Same..😂
get yourself one there great fun, just be careful once you buy one you cant stop buying more lol
a teen who loves rc cars and owns several lmao
@@Hinoki_Weitzel same here lmao
Get one!
I swear kev is the Jeremy Clarkson of RC. All he wants is "speed and power!"
Soo true
I really want to ask you cough
ok it's Kevin Clarkson from now on..lol
And what’s wrong with that i like speed and power
...and on that bombshell....
I have a Big motor XRT. And I just love all the power it has. Its not a racer its not a drive around the back yard truck. its an out of control, wheels are always off the ground, way to much, and i just enjoy playing with this huge 20+ lbs RC. I think, I most enjoy... is pushing this car and learning to control the crazy amount of fun it has.
how can I build ur build
Thank you to giving to all of your fans Kev. Really appreciate all the effort you put in for your viewers keep doing what you’re doing, cheers mate. 😎
ive been watching you for quite a few years now and remember my first rc cars were a 2wd slash and im now up to a 14 car collection including old ones that a just shelf queens but i love the hobby and youve helped me get into this hobby thank you so much kevin!
Man that would be so awesome Kevin. You stabbed my sides this morning with the dog mess. It happens to the best of us. Cheers from US.
we laugh because it's happened to all of us at one point lol OH WA lol......
@@muskokamike127 you ever had it squeezed between your toes. I have. Not fun ..12/10 would not recommend. I wear shoes more often since. Lol
Same motor/ESC combo as my XRT but I kept eating diffs so fitted Vitavon ring and pinions gears and so far it's holding up. Great content as always Kev!
Yes!!!!
How much did the esc and motor cost you
@@alonzotorres6361 not sure without looking up, but bought through modelsport so the price on there minus VAT as I’m in the Channel Islands. Tbh the motor/esc is one of the cheaper parts in the big picture of a big can swap, with things like a decent set of packs, drivetrain mods, mounts etc costing just as much if not more
I find with Traxxas you can’t just throw in a big motor, you end up upgrading half the car for it to be somewhat reliable
I have to say the editing is on point with these videos. You never get a chance to get bored . Excellent job!.
It's fun to watch these types of videos, this format. Not so much the videos of Max just breaking stuff.
Couldn't agree more!!! 👍👍👍
i was actually considering, stop watching his videos, because i almost forgot how fun they could be. this was a nice talbot video, no more max content please.
Kev finally discovered how lucrative giveaways are
My 9 year old son who is Autistic loves your videos and RC cars, he has a little Traxxas Rustler that he wants to rebuild. We entered for the XRT and he is praying as hard as he can.
I love watching this dude Kevin honestly I ain't ever seen someone have as much rc cars and build them as quick as he does
Kev^
Now we're talking Kev 😱. This is how you make the XRT fast, capable, and FUN 😍. Great overview and bash Brother 🍻
Thanks bro!!
I love that XRT with those racing street tires and rims! Sweet!
Kevvy do you realise how silly it is to build cars so fast that you can't even drive full throttle? But damn we love it lol, that's why we keep watching :)
No silly if it puts a smile on your face!!
I smile CONSISTENTLY when I watch the vids and craziness, Kev!!!!
AMAZING content Sir!💪🏾
@@KevinTalbotTV True that mate.
@@KevinTalbotTVplay with your Traxxas drag car
You need to get the CofG forward Kev. Just for speed test purposes attach a couple of 12mm threaded bars through the front shocks (somehow!) pointing forwards ahead of the car. On these fix something small & heavy. Ugly? Yes. Dangerous? Very. Will it prove hundreds of pounds of mods actually make the car go faster? Possibly.
Nice way to start your morning
Great videos Kevin! My son Pim, who turned 12 last Wednesday, also loves watching your videos, although the English is a bit difficult for him sometimes since we are from the Netherlands. He rides a Traxxas Rustler with his friends and watches your videos for inspiration and repair and upgrade tips as well. A XRT would definitely be next level for him and a great Birthday present 😃. Cheers, Bas
Hello from Australia Kev!! Keep up the good work!!
Found the best line IMO for belting tires when you make more power you should check out. Its Spider Wire 20lbs test fishing line. its braided line and almost impossible to pop the stuff. Just something to check out if you want to. Watching you has gotten my whole family into RC bashing now just seeing the nice community seems like a great place to take our daughter for good family fun. Much love from my family to yours, and keep up the amazing work.
It would be fun to make a front wing to see if you can keep the front end down during a speed run.
I was into rc cars back in the 90's had some battery and some nitro ones but life and family get in the way. Finding your vidoes has re ignited my love of them. Keep the videos coming lo e watching them.
The most expensive thing in this video is the red loctite
What are you talking about? It's not even 100.
Are you on drugs lmao
I watch your videos all the time I can't get enough of them teach me so much I built my own four-by-four Traxxas stampede I keep blowing drive shafts why need help 😢
It probably been mentioned before but what if you install a wing on the front to create more downforce, avoiding it to wheel and get more traction, you would go faster... I think...
the best thing about the traxxas maxx is that the ESC has a mode that almost elliminated the wheelies even under full power, though it possible that it does so by heavily reducing the power of the motor so you really never are putting down full power and the only way to prevent wheelies under ful power is adding a lot of ballast to the front like perhaps a kilo.
Kev, you need to get into full-scale drag racing, next- a lot of the skills regarding chassis setup transfer over, too- you'll learn how to keep that front end down while giving it the beans!
Bro you know it’s got power when he can’t sit the fit front end down on any surface that’s insane bro 😎 love it you will always remain the best in my opinion brotha!Game over!!!
Love watching your videos mate. Makes my day. I Had r/c cars as a kid. Have to get another one. I have cancer now so I can't go out much with my chemo😞 But that's life. Thank you for your videos keep them coming ❤️
kev says he doesn't really know what hes doing half the time with RC cars, but he's got to be in the top 0.001% of RC car experts globally right? he's taking apart and upgrading all the stock rc cars he buys like its nothing, he's trying to break the freaking rc car speed record three different ways. what level of expert is he really?
When I grow up I want an XRT. For now I’ll have to try and get my rustler to be reliable.
You see the difference kevin. It’s twice as faster then a Xmaxx. XRT for life baby
Awesome build, it’s not the answer for the skate park, but if you want to put all that power to the ground proline bad lands are what you need…can get the glued ones or switch out the steel screws to aluminum screws on the bead locks to save weight
I’m a man who bought a cheap rn, broke it, now given up on the idea of having one so I just watch Kevin now
i love every single video you made , i wish i can feel the joy in having RC, keep up making great content sir
If I would have a choice, I preferred to stick to Traxxas's RTR electronic products. Unfortunately, they suck. If I would have to choose a Traxxas product again, it would only be an RTR 10 scale Summit, TRX4 kit, or Slash Kit so that I could skip most of Velinion electronic parts. Thanks for Kevin's videos as they are relaxing and full of fun.
Nem preciso entender inglês pra saber que esse video é muito bom! 🔥
Ohhh man, that Astra VXR at 6:30 😍
I bet, This brother is afraid of his own creation. Too much power, my man
I'm from Cambodian i like this❤ so cool
Shame about the poo. That poor fella dry wreching😅.
Love you content Kev. Keep it up.
You inspired us to make a crawler video.
Don’t forget Canada eh! Oh sorry, didn’t mean to sound pushy eh. Love watching you blokes play with toys.
You know what, I'm not even into RC, I can't afford to be into it 😂. But I love watching you and your Chanel.
Loved it. For watching Your videos Kevin talbot. But am a indian i should could not to be able to buy this rc's but. I love by watching your videos my happiness is yours 😊
I love watching you
I need one in my life love the Chanel it great that you are giving away the cars now that way more people get to enjoy the RC world
Is nice! Time to pull the motor mount out of my Xmaxx and get it in my XRT. Then both will have Max5/800kv drivetrains. I bought the M2C mount for the Xmaxx so now the ESC will stop breaking off.
Kevin uses the best equipment,Milwaukee Tools are great 👍
Not always about top speed Kev. Sometimes it's how you get there. I built a losi mini b that runs a 3s castle system. Wheelie machine so much fun.
It’s all about fun, whatever way puts the biggest smile on your face
@@KevinTalbotTV joy
Kevin your xrt is a beast! Killer build! Back flip was awesome and beating up on the nitro buggy was a riot. Bet he wishes his nitro buggy moves like your xrt! Thanks for the video!
It would be neat to own the XRT. I have a stock Sledge running 6s (totally worth it!), just about to replace the blown tires with belted version.
Sometimes it's good when something breaks. Rather than break something more expensive.
I love when You give Traxxas the BBM it deserves 😩
I truly enjoy watching your videos
You are my favorite youtuber kev, I have been watching your rc cars videos for a while now. I would also like to see a slash on the channel getting upgraded again.
Allahumma Solli 'Ala Saiyyina Muhammad Wa 'Ala Ali Saiyyina Muhammad
man you got all the free pieces put them all on and make it a real monster knowing its reinforced all over.
Rc impian yang akan selamanya akan menjadi impian,😊😊
Man Kevin, I would love to own that awesomely put together XRT. You have done some heavy duty work to that RC Car. Bad Ass car.
wow that is one insane motor. Nice Job! :)
god hearing the old team edge intro brought back memories. also something that might help with the wheelie problem at full power, put a front wing on it for down force at the front
Hi Kevin just want to say love your vids🎉❤🎉
I would love that
Max is realy nible on his feets ain't he😂 he is always on the ground😂😂😂 great content! Just like your oldskool vids! Love it❤
Boom!!!
Kev I've got a video idea
You should try to make the world best 1/10 scale street drift RC!
Do they make them hub Extension foe xmaxx
Here in Michigan that field would be FULL of ticks!! 🤯
Who reckons Kev should get some full size slicks for Game Over!? For monster jam
Would be a world first!.
Hey Kev, honestly I love watching your vids.
I would love to see you modify an old school Tamiya frog, hotshot or even the Road Wizard to be a beast.
Been running Tamiya since the 80's, and I wish we had some love for the classics.
Do they do anything with the 2wd slash vxl
You bring out the kid in me with your video’s…..thank you!
And Kevin. Gust what. No more Traxxas Erevo 2.0VXL. They just discontinued it 3 weeks ago, Replaced by Traxxas sledge. Traxxas sledge taking over. There’s a new sheriff in town
Lets goooo i shall manifest this RC car into my life... Nice mods kev keep that same energy you got good vibes...🎉🎉🎉 💯💯💯💯😎😎😎😎
Love the videos,inspires me, and very entertaining
Welcome back, this isn’t your first time to this channel ❤
You should build an Xmax without buying any Xmax parts. So only aftermarket parts and what you have on hand
Oh man that looks like so much fun , we're you at monster jam at the weekend ? I'm sure I saw you there , my first time at the monster trucks it was awesome to see
1:06 that’s what she said
I Love offroading cars
I've got those kraton wheels on my rustler. Can almost drive when upside-down. But rocking on off throttle flips back over by itself
Put some Wight in the front to prevent it at least a bit from wheelie and then do a speed test and put to engines on it for front and back separate so you skip the axel in the middle plus more Wights added with a extra engine 😅🎉
It would be cool to see you modify a traxxas bandit and make it fast
Is there anyway u can keep it on the ground no wheelies and full power? Maybe a custom wheelie bar thats super long and is basically already touching the ground
Try fitting a front wing on the car for speed runs, might help hold the front end down.
No I think it's mostly the inertia of the ballooning tires .. he should try speed running again with the belted slicks
Sure shortening the suspension in the front and stiffening the rear also helps. Keep it at an angle (nose down)
Before even seeing you run this, I’d buy a full M2C XRT in a RTR or even slider in a heartbeat. 👍🏼
Been watching you for sometime. Because of you and your info on rc cars I bought a xmax with some up grades and love playing around with it. Keep up your good work.
I really enjoyed the whole gang going at it on location. Looked really cool everyone hooning.
That's one amazing crash and bash machine.
where can i buy good quality but cheap rc cars? so i can drive them as you
Awesome bash! always a great time with great friends!!! Nobody does it quite like you brother!!!!! Thanks for punishing the parts!!!!
I would love to have one of those. really pricy,but looks like really fun...
Add some weight to the front to stop it from lifting, then try a speed run Kevin 👌
I have basically the same system, max5 g2 5690, 1250kv in a basically stock xrt. Using 32/13 and honestly seems like I should go a bit taller.
There are better options out there than the traxxas servo adapter use the gpm one and the servo horn that uses the existing bearing for added support and less stress on the plastics.
Wouldn't drilling holes on A-arms ends make them easier to crack plastic remaining. Just asking
What do you do with all of the stock motor and ESC?
Good you got another XRT what’s up Kevin what’s up man. Hey they got that XRT up at 122mph on 8s with 34/30 speed gears if you do 12S. 130mph