M2C Explained Series - Front Upper Hinge Pin Block Kit - Why it’s Better
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
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Before your "M2C Explained" series I believe people were buying M2C parts because the vast majority would say M2C part are more durable...better Aluminum...BUT NOW...You have taken it to another level, and you are explaining the 'WHY' M2C parts are actually better. Which in my opinion is Priceless! Great Job on another awesome informative vid. "Imma Fan"
Thank you east tactics this has helped me a lot because my exb upper hing pin has stripped out twice and wanted to fit it to my exb so thank you for the advice
Awesome videos brother. Your videos on the fans were especially helpful!
Glad to see your back at it that sure would be nice on my outcast xl good luck everyone
Nice info. I have 6s V5. I live in West Valley, love seeing Utah in the background. Keep up the good work and thanks for taking time to put these videos out.
Great video dude , I have been putting back my V4 for the past year and bought a ton of parts I did not need, thanks see you as series I am able to do it the right way. Really appreciate it.
Anytime Roscoe! Ever have a question let me know. Thanks for watching.
Good to see you still at it brother
. A couple weeks ago i was looking at that kit but wasnt sure because i do have the EXB and didnt know if it fit or even made sense as a hop up . And as usual you knock it out of the park! Thanks bud! Keep it going! Hope one day we can trash our trucks together! Peace
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Your tactics are always on point.
Great job on the videos just got back into hobby after 20 year break keep up the good work and thank 👍
Glad to see you are back at making videos. I was having withdrawals lol
So dope I've been looking into this because I've stripped the holes for the screws on my exb one and have to loc tote them now and they still back out haha
Thank you much I was braking my head on this upgrades on top of upgraded m2c racing now it makes sense to me
Great video that is a lot stronger and i like how it holds the pins in, M2C looks good too
I'm so glad the jump comps r coming bk, I've been looking forward to this all winter lol, rock on East Tactics u r the man when it comes to these explained videos and the comps u run so keep doin wat u r doin brother u r epic 😉👍🤙👊
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Rock on brother! Thanks for this opportunity 2 win & as always, love ur top notch info! Appreciate ya!!
This would be great on my v5. Thanks for taking the time to show the why to these upgrades!
They fit?
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Yes, the V5 comes with a composite upper hinge pin. Which is begging for an aluminum upgrade
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The v5, Ships with a plastic or composite upper hinge pin, where the pins screw directly into the composite. Just like that V4.
The V4 V5 And EXB all share the same size top plate. So The upper hinge pin is a direct fit for all in that sense..
As far as the EXB, as the video mentions, it will fit but you have to pick up the V4/V5 upper hinge pins.
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Both those items are excellent. Let me know how it fits on. Shouldn’t have any problems once you find those pins.
M2c makes fantastic parts
This is great. M2C has the best of all. I wonder when will rc car makers switch to torx screws at least on metal to metal. Great vid again. THX
As always loads of detail on the how and why M2c are ahead of the game. I love there parts and what your doing to help other rc guys in there builds and upgrades. Keep it up 👍🏻
Nice work, really excited to see what comes out this summer. These are a blast to build and drive! Keep it up brother!
Thx Olaf!
Love all of your energy and knowledge. Thanks for helping everyone so much! I watch your videos all the time I need to start commenting & give you the credit you deserve
Great Tactics!!!!
M2C Baby!!!!!
Love this series! Thanks for doing the giveaways as well!
Hey Randy, another great video. Appreciate your help and knowledge
thanks for all the good explaning on all the m2c parts
stay safe mate
Once again another very informative video! More would be awesome 👌. Thanks.
I can’t wait to see what you have coming up that’s gona change the way we drive our rcs
I can't wait to see your new video!
Not many people as informative as you on this platform, brother...I'm almost done with my Mojave exb, you've helped me along the way,my appreciation is bestowed🙏🤙 your other channel will blossom for sure. Keep things simple as you do; you'll be just fine. Congrats 👏 just subbed...can't wait to see what you have in stored for the near/late future 💪👍👍🤙😎👊💯
Great vid man like the m2c upgrades and love watching your channel keep up the good hard work and u explain your self very good east tactics later 👍👍
Doing an EXB build right now
Thanks for the info and going into such detail. I just got my first Kraton n looking for what upgrades I should do.
I've learned a lot from your videos, really helped me decide on which upgrades to make! Keep it up!
Thank you for all the great explanation
Anytime, after watching it back myself I feel I was a bit too repetitive with pointing out the exb pins. I might use some tools UA-cam provides in the back office for us creators to cut some out. Lol
Thx for watching! And good luck in the drawing!
Great video 👍💯🛠️
Great video excited to bash this spring building my new arrma kraton xl with typhon gearing and 2.8 trenches
Nice!!!
Nice great upgrade especially if you have a v4 👍
i'm using your reviews.. they are great! thanks for sharing... subscribed😎
Awesome! Thanks for the tips!
Love the stuff you do bro. Very helpful. I have an outcast 6s blx exb and it's amazing.
Thx John. That rig is insanely awesome. Ever have a question feel free to reach out
Wouldn't happen to be in East Texas would you?
And I'm new to the rc world so I'm sure many questions will come. Lol yes it's insanely fun bro..
I’m in Spanish Fork Utah
These videos were extremely helpful when I decided to do a m2c build.that upper hinge pin block is one of the only stock pieces I kept😎👊🏻subbed to your other channel also but haven’t seen a video come up yet👊🏻👍🏻
Great video, Thanks for the explanation.
hey Randy. thanks for sharing your perspective on m2c parts. would love to see a top 5 or prioritize parts to upgrade
That’s a great idea for a video. What rig you running?
Here’s some food for thought in the meantime.
Example - The Kraton v5
Upgrades In order of importance. IMO
Now don’t feel overwhelmed by all these upgrades, honestly just feel grateful that these things are available and can be assessed overtime. The funnest thing about this hobby is getting out there having fun and when you break something simply buy the upgraded version.
The ones that are starred with an Asterix are ones I would seriously consider out the gate.
1.*HD rod ends, especially if you have the V4 (or search DIY rod ends
Search either on UA-cam and you’ll find my vids on it. Also, making sure your droop is set properly is important to protect your rod ends. Setting droop is another video I have out there.
2. *Rpm bumper front and back (or if you can find it you could toss on the EXB front bumper)
3.*Aluminum chassis braces front and rear
4. aluminum servo mount
5. Willie bar (seriously protects your wing mount)
6. Watch my playlist on shock mitigation
If you really want to start sending it like insane jumps:
In order of importance
7. M2C chassis
8. 7075 aluminum rear shock tower (M2C)
9. Hot racing Diff houses (Front and rear but rear first)
10. M2C rear suspension mounts (rear first)
11. Front upper hinge pin.
12. M2C shock standoffs
13. M2C shock caps
14. Front shock tower (M2C)
If you haven’t already make sure you beef up your body, my favorite method to date is professional rhino lining (see my vid in. The topic). You might consider attaching your battery tray better (also a vid 😎)
Bulletproof your differentials, 20 K rear, 200 to 500 K Center, and 80 K front. Also make sure they’re shimmed correctly both inside and out. Naturally I’ve got lots of videos on this stuff.
@@EastTactics appreciate all your videos though the years.
It amazes me that you have stayed with one RC as the focal subject and successful remain relevant. 🤟💯 It has really helped me learn about RCs. If I can only have one RC, the Kraton would be my runner-up. For me, Talion is a better “one and only” choice.
I agree that M2C chassis is not in the top 5 unless you are gonna bash like K Talbot or RC Dude81.
Thanks for all the great advice. 🙏
Anytime brother. Ya… for me the talion is the second runner up and will likely be the next arrma I snag.
I might need to pick up a Traxxas sledge. 🤔 I agree… don’t know how I’ve done it with one RC. (Now two… picked up the Kraton exb on Black Friday.
Thx for following me… got some excited stuff poised for spring. New jump competitions, and a little trick up my sleeve I think the RC community will get a kick out of. 👍😎🔥
Thanks for the great video!
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So, for the new EXB V2, the upper hinge block, you don’t need the m2c pins. Doesn’t seem like the part uses retainers either. Looks like it uses stock screw on top.
Yes… And actually M2C recently just came out with their own version of that part. That is made from their metal but is fitted to accept the grub screws.
I have an Outcast 6s EXB v5.. looking at some M2C essentials. M2C chassis may be last part for my build. Waiting for stuff to break. Ty
PLEASE make a video about tires! Like which do you prefer and why.
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I wish I had more experience with a variety of tires. However I only have the experience that I’ve had with the ones I’ve used, and been pleased with.
If you want to go bigger, the pro line trenchers. Belted or non-belted.
Belted if you can splurge.
If you want to go a bit smaller but high quality. The 4s backflips are very highly regarded.
@@EastTactics ah shit that's quick reply, thanks for the answer homie! Really appreciate your tips, I improved my Kraton a ton using them. Much love from West Coast
I wish the shipping is cheaper, or I will m2c my whole outcast 6s.
nice job bro.good job .i could use thatpease gimy gimy
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Ok so I'm pretty new to arrma....bought a talion 6s exb....how do I tell what version chassis I have? The interwebs have not been extremely helpful due to the inter-compatability of the kraton, outcast, and talion. Some parts that work on an outcast don't work on my talion....I'm guessing that's because there's SO many chassis options? Anyways I digress. Thanks for the super detailed vids....I will be subscribing
Regarding chassis
Arrma 6s line only 😎
The Talion has a unique chassis of its own, NOT compatible with all the others, such as the Kraton, outcast, typhon, Senton, Notorious.
Also… Talion chassis remains the same through its own versions, V3, V4, (there is no V5) and EXB.
The Kraton also has a unique chassis as well which actually evolved (backwards slightly in my oppinion) when the V5 and EXB came out.
Now as far as upgrading the Kraton goes via M2C, which is the best vender to upgrade it through. Then they have adopted the new V5/EXB variant and advertise it for ALL the Kraton Models
So again… the Kraton chassis is also unique, and remains the same through its own versions V2,3,4,5 and EXB
You can’t find the original V4 variation on M2C’s site anymore. (The only difference is the rear ears for the drop screws is slightly larger, allowing for better cross compatibility between stock and Rpm arms.
Details here - ua-cam.com/video/RPt0W8b1eug/v-deo.html
Now the Rigs that share the same chassis are the Outcast, typhon, Senton and Notorious, they are the same from the V3,4,5 and EXB
The Mohave and the Fire team share the same Chassis
Hope this answers your question. I think I’ll make a vid in this topic, seems commonly asked. Thx for the idea! 😎🔥😎🔥
7:36 Do you have any tips for removing tight screws without stripping them? The two outer ones that I have go into a HR bellcrank, so I loctited them. I'm worried about putting a soldering iron or a flame to them because of that black plastic piece that's around them.
I'm worried to use power tools to try and remove it as well. I see people use power tools a lot to loosen them up. I'm not sure if that's a better alternative than doing it by hand.
Arrma screws are garbage and strip way too easily. One remedy to help is buying MIP tools, they’re expensive, but help in that regard because they’re ridiculously well made.
However, even with those …stripping is still common with those garbage screws.
You should definitely not use red Loctite Pretty much most places. If you’re adamant about using a lock tie on a metal to metal situation that is commonly getting loose on you. I would recommend using blue Loctite.
However, that doesn’t really help you in your situation since you’ve already used red Loctite so… You may have a project on your hands. First thing to know is that these screws are expendable, meaning if you damage or destroy them in the process of trying to get these things removed. You can always replace them . I would actually highly recommend replacing them with the equivalent screw in torxs.
The best way that I’ve found to remove a completely stripped screw that has no chance of coming out after stripped is by taking a Dremel with a thin disc, and cutting a straight line right through the center. You’re then able to use a small flat head screwdriver to remove said screw. Your problem is getting a Dremel into that location … So you may have to completely remove the bell crank assembly so that you can easily access getting that Dremel in there to leave a nice clean cut right through the center of that screw.
Afterwards, don’t use red Loctite, change those screws over to torque screws and maybe consider using blue Loctite.
I’m not 100% sure exactly where you’re talking about. When you say there’s a plastic piece around them are you talking about the inside turnbuckle rod end? If so, you can pop that thing off to get it out of there if you want to find a way to apply heat to melt that red Loctite
@@EastTactics The screws I have in there are actually brand new screws from RCscrews. They've only been put in once and never taken out.
I think what I'll do is just take the whole front subframe off alongside with the bellcrank to just avoid those screws. I'm sure if I cranked on them they'd be okay, but I'd rather not.
Yeah, if you can avoid, undoing those red locktite screws that would be ideal.
Nice info thanks….
❤️💯🤩👍you know it brother 👊😊
I was going to get the m2c but went with gpm
Shame on you!
Totally kidding.
If it’s aluminum… your good
Great vid Randy, i ve been breaking these lately. Do you know if I need to buy hinge pins to make this work on my V4 Kraton?
M2C provides the hinge pins
M2C says the upper hinge pin kit will not work for the Kraton EXB. So will it work as long as you use an M2C upper hinge pin that is threaded? I have issues w my Kraton EXB not holding the pins because the threads for the retainer screws keep getting torn up and then the pins won’t stay in.
Yes, I actually don’t like the design of the new stock EXB, upper hinge pin, using set screws to lock it in is a horrible idea, considering those can get loose and come out. And then you’re screwed if they do. So yeah, I won’t be using it. I switched to M2C’s captured hinge pin system. On my EXB. You can definitely install M2C’s upper hinge pin kit into your EXB. So long as you buy the V4 pins.
I do provide a direct link to those pins in the description of this video.
@@EastTacticsI know this is old but doubly screwed on the screw. Back ordered for two months. But probably could just use any screw as long as dimensions the same. Shame I didn’t know I needed the hinge pins. I bought the upper hinge block a few days ago.
Just sub your new channel bro.👊 Thanks for what you do for all of us.👍✌️
Thanks!!!
How does it lock it in if it fits right over the hinge pin/screw head?
Good question, I know it might look like it just goes simply around the pinhead. However it’s actually more like a cap. It fits over the pinhead in a way that you couldn’t push the head all the way through it.
Where were you bashing? I'm in your area.. just looking for some decent locations. Also, I just drove by the old golf course by SLC INT. Airport today and it looks like it had potential... have you ever checked it out? Thanks
I live in Spanish fork, that bash spot was behind a high school in American fork I believe. I actually want to go back there, ita a great spot. Alway open to meeting up for a bash my brother. lets consider it this spring!
@@EastTactics sounds good. Thanks
Can you fit these to the 6S Mojave?
Yes, for the V4
Here’s what you’re looking for if you have the Mojave EXB
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@@EastTactics %hanos mate. 😁🤙🇭🇲
Will it work on my 6s typhoon
This upper hinge pin support block should fit V2,3,4 of the 6s series ARRMA buggies and trucks. It does not fit exb models, it can replace the exb models so long as you buy v2,3,4 pins.
Would love to win M2C upper hinge pin
Do you use the stock wing mount or the rpm one? I been trying to install the m2c rear shock tower brace but the brace doesn’t go all the way to the shock tower, i have to grind a little bit of plastic but i dont know how much. I didn’t find any video of someone doing it and I’m a little scare to do it because i dont want to break them by removing to much.
I should’ve made a vid on this… but yes take a Dremel and shave off what you need… start small.. check it, take a bit more if you need. It is necessary w the rpm wing mount. 👍
What's the price difference between M2C n H.R.
About 10$
But you won’t get the retainer braces and the extreme quality with HR.
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hi Buddy. did you put up a competition to win a limitless? it had a link to Earl Moorheads video and we had to subscribe and comment. he doesn't seem to know about it.
No I was just letting people know that Earl Morehead is doing a giveaway for a limitless. What do you mean he doesn’t know about it?
@@EastTactics he didn't know anything about people getting alerts on UA-cam saying "call this number as you are on a short list"
Cheers for mailing back buddy. Hope all is well with you. 👍
Oh OK, yeah somebody must be trolling his comment board I’m trying to dupe people. That’s frustrating, can’t stand people like that
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