Saw a good trick where you put a bit of rubber tube over the bottom of shock shafts to stop the suspension being able to compress all the way, which should stop the drive shafts popping out. Something I'm going to try too as it can damage the outdrive cup when it happens. Just upgraded them on mine as it happened on the rear. nearly lost my m2c drive shaft

Ken, you definitely bring out the 17 year old in me,now 57! IM A LATE 80’S HORNET, clod buster, black foot and egress lover. Been out of the fun for many years but your channel has inspired me to pick up an X-MAX just yesterday. WOW!!! Love your channel all the way from New Jersey USA. Love the life size E-MAX too in your shop. Keep ‘em coming.

@christophermay4998

Жыл бұрын

I still have my frog..........I got it when I was 14..........now I'm 49.........my brother had a hornet and a black foot..........good times

I keep yelling BOOM at my broken RC car, but nothing happens, it's still broken. Kev, what am I doing wrong?

@jaymac7203

Жыл бұрын

Don't try it on a broken marriage people just don't understand 😭😭 lol

@bubblemonkeys

11 ай бұрын

Are you using a British accent?

This was an action packed video for sure, Thank you and all involved!

That was a fun one! I’ve tried the hub extenders from M2C, youre gonna find you break more steering components from the leverages, or at least I did

Kev, you can use just the inner race from an old bearing (the bearings for the diff actually work great) on your driveshaft cups to keep from breaking. They actually fit good enough they stay on without any glue or anything since the cup will spread slightly and become tight the the inner race. And with it on doesn’t get in the way of getting the driveshaft in or out.

@cobburn

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine on for a while now and for a free mod, because we are have old bearings around, it’s great!

@BensMiniToons

Жыл бұрын

Amazing idea!

@misterconyers

Жыл бұрын

I've done a similar thing with some steel rings on my Kyosho that was eating driveshaft cups every month or two, had the same ones on for about a year now and they're still like new... great mod 👍

@RecklessRcuk

Жыл бұрын

Never had to do this on the older models circa 2018/19 mine was solid

@singhsukhwant9528

10 ай бұрын

ko

Vinny needs to put a 4mm piece of fuel tubing on the shock rod for a bump stop. The kraton is notorious for popping the driveshafts on heavy compression. This will solve it.

@RUZTY1311

Жыл бұрын

Not only that, but have to adjust the droop screws or add them. I would do the droop screw first

@pieman12345678987654

Жыл бұрын

Traxxas makes bump stops for the revo that'd be more durable than tubing.

@RoboticsNShenanigans

Жыл бұрын

I haven't had a problem with driveshafts popping out since I went to RPM control arms. I do, however, break shock stand offs with heavier shock oil, and I'd think a bump stop could cause a similar issue. IMO just get RPM arms.

@isaaccarroll1174

Жыл бұрын

Get an X max for me

@ronniedoe3365

10 ай бұрын

its just Arrma bs their whole line up has problems one way or another.... its arrma junk. most say traxxas is overpriced but i think arrma is because your paying for garbage

AXI233021 Shock Bump Stop on the EXB could be THE solution. I have them on my 1:8 Kraton EXB below the shock boots to limit the overly generous uptravel of the suspension. Talion also has this problem. Would be nice if this could be tested in proper bashing.

Hi Kevin. Instead of buying hingpins I like to use welding rods, cut to size and thread both ends to add nuts and washers. ARC welding rods.

@appye7994

Жыл бұрын

I did the same with some extra thick nails I got from the hardware store. My X-Maxx is NAILED together!

@TimG2553

4 ай бұрын

@@appye7994hard as nails nice tip thanks for sharing

Vinnie's DumboRC X6 transmitter most likely wasn't malfunctioning. I think it's just that the throttle trim wasn't properly set. It was fun watching all the effort it took to destroy it though. 😆

Managed to get to a nice bmx park with my new xmaxx recently and it’s by far the most fun rc I’ve had, it flies 10-15 feet so gracefully and just lands perfectly no damage it does not want to break. Happy bashing Kev🍻.

The only part I seem to break on my Xmaxx is the front hub and hub carrier like you did. I’ve ordered the rpm front hubs and some rc 4wd aluminum hub carriers and will see how they hold up

@3SonsRC

Жыл бұрын

The RPM front carriers are trash brother.... The Upgraded Traxxas HD ones are better

Literally the best youtube channel for rc nerds. Thanks kev for all that you do ! Couldn't tell you how much I've learend since I started watching your videos ! Much love from Canada !

I like that brushless converted Nikko. I'm currently converting an old Radio Shack Tsauro-X to use modern 12mm hexed wheels and adjustable ball link steering.

Hey kev! loved the video and great content as always!! Sounds like the diff thats gone in my opinion.

Early gang. Hope everyone reading this is having an awesome day, and if not don't worry too much. Things will get better eventually.

@everythingrc2535

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@rccarsandstuff4690

Жыл бұрын

Same for you

@daltoncornelson9656

Жыл бұрын

It’s going better now this morning sucked but now good

@glight5205

Жыл бұрын

I wish the same to you buddy, let's relax with some hobby content from Kevin the magnificent

@homemraproductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

Hey Kevin what gearing u running on the HW combo.thanks in advance and God bless

You truly are the RC king love watching your videos you make them fun to watch every time best channel on KZread when it comes to RC hobby’s

I'm sure golfers still cringe when they see Kev ripping around the golf course. Bloody brilliant video, just great entertainment 👏

@Robo_Kong

Жыл бұрын

for real

@DESOUSAB

Жыл бұрын

I've always found it interesting how hating on another hobby is a part of, in some cases central to, another hobby. For example, I white water kayak - we hate anything in the water with a motor (as well as those riding in or operating them). We also hate golfers who take gigantic plots of nature and then ride motorized scooters about while drinking beer (I've always admired this, if I am to be honest). I've also been involved in competitive cycling. Road cyclists hate mountain bikers. Time trialists hate sprinters. Riders hate casuals and cars and scooters and pedestrians. Getting involved now in RC cars and I am quite sensitive to this dynamic where some are builders of aluminum and carbon fiber bits (something that cuts across most hobbies), others don't like the building and simply want to break stuff (Talbot), others want to achieve a singular performance goal (speed runs), others just want a zen-like chill session (drifters), and so on and so forth. We are all so different, but exactly the same at the end of the day.

@TheWisdom3

Жыл бұрын

Hate to say it.. but yeah, good point.

@wangcockdickspecker622

Жыл бұрын

Golfers and skateboarders

@gangsterjackal841

Жыл бұрын

@@wangcockdickspecker622 and rollerbladers

19:57 omg. I’m at work on lunch and now everyone is starring at me. I laughed so freaking hard. Absolutely love these videos.

My parents couldn’t afford to get me a big RC car but they made me the happiest kid when they got me a golden arrow 😃. It’s still working over 30 years later and survived me and my daughter and looking forward to seeing my granddaughter’s playing with it.

@bushythebird

Жыл бұрын

I learned the love of rc with the golden arrow too. Pops had the red arrow. Great memories.

@davidsnyder392

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I loved my Golden arrow also! I actually had to order a few sets of wheels & tire for mine... I wonder if those parts are still orderable?

If diff problems persist shims work, or I've seen a upgraded set from vitivon rc that might be worth a try (Haven't tried them myself).

Hi Kev, I love your videos. Do you mind getting an FTX outlaw 4wd brushless motor and check if it is a good dirt cheap rc car or not. Thankyou.

Can confirm that this is a good vid to watch at 11:37 pm. Keep up the good work kev! 👍🏼

The problem with the Kraton is the droop screws. Have to either add some or adjust them to reduce the travel of the arms so nothing pops out 👍

@kandrathipriya6637

Жыл бұрын

Out🕷️

@ronniedoe3365

10 ай бұрын

arrma just sucks man

Thank you for the laughs and smiles! Great Video.

gotta love some good old bashes. even the music reminds me of all your videos. Really loved the vid, hadnt laughed so hard in a while😜

Those kids are so lucky I have such good memories as a kid going to race meets. I used to love the Schumacher cats as a kid. 🥰

Kev, If you would put out a full list of Xmaxx upgrades you would recommend that have worked the best for the Xmaxx. If you have that already could you point me to it, Thank you, Love it

Light weight is the way to go! I have a rustler with rpm suspension parts and a 4000kv hobbywing system and it just keeps on running!

Watching Kevs videos always puts me in a good mood. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Beginning of video. Kevin: This is the word's best all around RC car. End of video. Also Kevin: broken xmax, broken xmax, broken xmax and another broken xmax. 😂 Looks like you had a blast. 😁 And don't worry, I'm a big fan of Traxxas! 👍

@fenderflapper1551

Жыл бұрын

i really thought it was going in two like the other ones did XD

What a beatiful location and sunset. Simply awesome. And the way, the both xmaxx losing their bodyshells are funny. Kev, i am going to be a follower of your channel✌🏼

Hey Kev, thanks for all the entertainment. Love the vids. Are you running badlands on your Xmaxx? How do you like them? I desperately need better tires on my xmaxx. Thanks.

@sitlos.

Жыл бұрын

Stick with stock and drill about 4 holes evenly around tire to help them from blowing out. They are the lightest and seem to unfortunately be one of the best still

I’m building a 1/5 outcast EXB, but I’ve been sick for a week now and it’s really exhausting. Hopefully I’ll get over this sickness and be out bashing soon. 😢

Kev! Where is the lc racing emb-tg? The Strong 1/14 buggy. Wanting to buy one, and would like some review.

That split shaft idea is great! Awesome vid again. Haha love the Boom Repairs

I did the RPM knuckle conversion and it's much better, and the inside bearings are larger.

I wince every time watching these, would love to see a cost of repair at the end of these bash sessions or in the description. great videos as always Mr Talbot thank you

@rhealgagnon1460

Жыл бұрын

If its not electronic it's dosint cost much at all he broke maybe 17 $ lol 😆

@TranceFur

Жыл бұрын

Lol, that was wayyyy more than $17. He broke the X-maxx’s chassis, front bulkhead, lower chassis brace, and blew out some tires that cost like $40 each. And that’s just the stuff I can remember off the top of my head 😝

Never in my life did I think I would ever see a grown man give another grown man a spanking with a blown out rc tire. But here we are. I'm glad I got to see it it was hilarious. Next April fool's day.....

@teamjono69

Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

The flapping at 19:27 seriously looks like some sort of catfight. Love it.

Kevin you are a riot Love your videos. Keep up the good work 😃

I wonder if I use a esc to control power to my servo so it use less power at fine then increase as I turn .

Kevin i think that they should get rid of unbelted tyres because as soon as the tyres swell up the cars loose control. What's your opinion about this?

@hemal534

Жыл бұрын

Hi bro

Hey kev if you ever get the chance to film the suspension while a tire is blown out and you are FINISHING IT that would be cool to watch the rpm arms and everything flexin 💪

Hi kev how with all the times you go out bashing and racing with your friends how do you make sure that your x maxx radio controller isn’t on the same channel frequency as other x maxx’ s or other rc cars? Great vids btw just shows home much punishment these x maxx can take

@stejer211

Жыл бұрын

Why bother to google?

Great work Kevin, just some food for thought when does it become not an xmaxx with all the upgrades? .. I'm not being a nob just wondered your thoughts... Cheers man keep up the great reviews n testing!! 👍

This is great vid, thanx mate, and ive also gotta say excellent filming and editing

Had the same thing happen to me as Martin, slash 2wd vxl 2s dumbo radio went berserk after about an hour and then suddenly disconnected from the receiver and it was programmed correctly in the right mode

Hey Kevin can you do a review on the redcat epx I have one and I want to see what you think of it

I wonder if you try out the traxxas widekit on your x maxx 😉. I love IT! My x maxx hast the same specs like his 😉

X-Maxx isn't exactly my first choice of name yet it's great to see you taking things to the MAXX Mr. Talbot. I just hope the shocks are filled to the MAXX with the right shock fluid. I think it might be time you did another little video about shocks involving internal spring vs. external. A real analysis of what to expect.

@extraglutenplz3758

Жыл бұрын

that really isn't kevin's forte

@ronniedoe3365

10 ай бұрын

woulndt worry about the traxxas cars, its arrma that cant hold up

That is an EXB edition ARRMA Kraton. Made for EXtreme Bashing. I'm surprised Vinnie has so many problems with it. They look absolutely epic out of the box though.

@f687sNFM

Жыл бұрын

my lhs guy and myself have the same issue, he uses a mojave, but for some reason lately our driveshafts pop out

@markmmm1737

Жыл бұрын

Need to shave off 1 mm from the end of the arm to stop the shafts from coming out. Also adjust the droop screws although extreme bashing won't help.

Thank you Ian and Kev for the shout out on the drive cup sleeves 👍

Pop a small piece of fuel tube (end on) into both outdrives and it'll stop the driveshafts popping out

The last rc car I bought was from radio shack, so my rc knowledge is rather lacking and dated, but I love your videos and your energy

@davidsnyder392

Жыл бұрын

I had a golden arrow & a couple other radio shack rcs... its crazy what you can do with them now

Yo kev I'm wondering if I buy the suzuki jimny rc car, do you think it's good or not

Vinnie, "oh wait I think the batteries were just dead"

kevvv can you do a review/bash on the stampede? i know its an old model and what not but but would be seriously entertaining. ive had 4 of em !

love your vids man the work shows

Rebuild, play till destroyed, rebuild again. Repeat till you run out of parts. Absolutely love it.

What gear combo you using on that Xmaxx Kev? 1.5 mod?

Hahaha, oh man. I haven't laughed so hard at one of these videos until the XMaxx went head on with the Nikko. My god, this is pure comedy

Dude this has to be one the most entertaining vids ever lol good ppl great humour

Lol thx for giving the controls to the little kid kev. My leg still hurts lol 😂 luv ur vids man ❤️ catch ya later

Vinny is Mr. Super Patient. Kevin is such a pain. And that is why I love this channel. It gives me joy and entertainment.

So Kev. Old RC'r and still have a MP7.5 with a .28 and fixed centre diff. Fun. Also have an original Half8 but want it brushless. Can this be done?

great bit of bashing there guys 👊 enjoyed watching that 😂 the xmaxx driving right through Vinnie's Nikko was bloody hilarious 😆 🤣🤣

“Does it still work?” LMAO. Kev, you’re the absolute best!

These Traxxass X-Maxxes seem to be so good they should be converted and used in the military, fire brigades and so on. I don’t know if that’s the case but these seem like a cheap and reliably platform to build anything on it. I may be wrong tho. I love them anyways. Will get one if I can afford.

@dethklok21

Жыл бұрын

they are not cheap D;

@hellbilly_fpv6692

Жыл бұрын

It’s only reliable in its original state. As soon as you add weight to it, the parts break easier

Can you lock the diffs in one of you xmaxx trucks? It would never get stuck and it would be like a super fast crawler.

Don't do this to your rc car/boat/helicopter/etc... Most of what Kev does, unless you got money growing in the backyard. 😁

@joesmith4494

Жыл бұрын

Everyone should grow money in their yard. From canada

@chuongaming1823

Жыл бұрын

Yes,i think so, don’t hit the transmitter

@9rpoolarisguy

Жыл бұрын

The worst part is I break parts all the time and don’t drive half as crazy as kev. I simply don’t understand how his xmaxx can take so much abuse specifically the control arms cause mine break after much less abuse

@TheNamesArif

Жыл бұрын

@@9rpoolarisguy sometimes it's better to drive a bit more aggressive because the car becomes more stable

@TheNeelonRokk

Жыл бұрын

​@@joesmith4494 I'm trying, haven't found the proper seeds yet...

Idk Kev, that was a lot of broken Xmaxxes, I only saw 1 Arrma that was having slight issues🤔😜

@3SonsRC

Жыл бұрын

Fair point mate.... Of course many more X-Maxx being run

@bcumike

Жыл бұрын

@@3SonsRC I know, I was just messing around being a smarta$$😅 Love your channel btw

Hey Kev,what gearing and motor kv?

19:34 "is it 2wd or a 4wd?" -"it's a slapper drive!" ha ha ha ha

Id like to see a pros and cons comparison vid to your ideal x maxx build

Best part of this video for me is the Lad enjoying the afternoon with his Dad, then the BASHIIN!

Kev please!!!!!! Get the red cat Rampage

You should try a traxxas stamped I think I is the best 1/16 scale all around rc car it just needs a brushless motor and a lipo battery.

@oklahomaradiocontrol8638

Жыл бұрын

The stampede is not 1/16 scale💀

@crazyrusty7688

Жыл бұрын

Yea it’s 1/10, the 1/16 scales are the ERevo summit and slash

@jacobdunnivant4978

Жыл бұрын

My bad that's what I thought I just didn't know.

@crazyrusty7688

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobdunnivant4978 that would be cool if they made a 1/16 Stampede though

I would like you to check out the IMEX Big Bear 2 ....Looks like a great truck!!!!

You gotta respect✊🏿 Kev’s editing nice. BTW first guy to bend the M2C chassis brace .

Hey! Ever tried the lst2 xxl-e I'm having a blast with it in 6s and I think you might enjoy giving it a shot!

I'm thinking of starting back in the hobby with one them Arrma sentons once get cash together, but seeing Vincent's more expensive Arrma 🤔 someone help me here is this a good choice for a start? Cheers lol

You inspired me to put RC on my channel and get RC cars and I look forward to getting my first Xmaxx! I’m so glad I found you Kev I am a proud subscriber! Keep up the good work my friend!

@Username_Invalid

Жыл бұрын

Do it!!! Can’t get enough of good RC videos!!

Such a brutal Hit. The fact it still drove after that.. wow!

F'ing love your work bro.

Hey kev I was wondering if you have ever had a problem with the differentials on the mini maxx’s I broke the front so remove the drive shaft and now I broke the rear one. Has everyone had this I need to know…😭😭😭

Hahaha 🤣 when the tire slaps around at the end i died In slow mo it sounds like when you finish hanky panky 😅 That looked like a fun day

Mate luv your hobby, I just got my traxxas jato

I've had the front driveshafts popping out of my BLX V5 Notorious and i'm really glad someone with good visibility on the net is putting Arrma with their nose in the shit, cause its unbelievable this obviously known issue still hasn't been fixed on the EXB's...you can't build a car and rely on your customers to make it reliable (yes Arrma, your diffs and their shimming, their lack of oil, the front driveshafts popping out, the weak servo, the stupid servo saver you can't tighted and have to dismantle and shim, ...)

@calebworland967

Жыл бұрын

You can fix it for 10 cents with nitro fuel tube

@calebworland967

Жыл бұрын

also you can tighten the servo saver by adding washers. or get basherqueen adjustable one.

@Westside7be

Жыл бұрын

@@calebworland967 you can fix everything, but If i wanted to be wrenching much more than I was bashing, I would've just bought a Kit kar in the first place! When you sell a RTR vehicle, it should be really ready and without obvious known flows. Especially since i bought what is knowns as the V5 or fifth version of the same rig

what's a good upgrade should I get for my traxxas slash 2wd cuz write now it's all stock

Damn he is insane I have same chassis brace and he bend on top corner of ramp got me worry lol maybe order thick one or get two and have long screw to get two as one 😂😂😂😂😂

I wonder if you could buy aircraft graded bolts screws pins etc.for RC's 🤔 They have to meat stress test requirements. Just a thought lol

@darkiee69

Жыл бұрын

But then something else breaks instead. That's why they shear and break, to protect other things that are more expensive.

Where did you get the gears for that motor?

I'm so sad I ordered a but load of stuff for my smt10 and it was supposed to be here yesterday and today neither shipments are close to being delivered. Oh well guess until then I'll watch you have fun lol

First time writing. Love watching your videos. How many batteries do you go throw to make a video

Looks like a downgrade to the current driveshaft mods out there. The benefits of the stock setup is that there are multiple points of engagement, whereas that M2C setup is only two points of engagement on a fairly thin pin. Based on how we see drivecups fail, I would rather have the cut center driveshaft with the bearing or the multi-bearing center support over that M2C thing.

Claire is a real team player. I wouldn't let Kevin spray gravel, dirt, water, etc on me on a regular basis. Big thumbs up to Claire for being such a sweetheart.

@boborb8960

Жыл бұрын

thats creapy just sayin

First thing I did to my arrma talion was put some proline racing rims and tires on it (blockades).....I can't believe none of you ever do that!!! Its an absolute must and it looks way more badass. eeeYES! 💪😃

😂😂👊🏻 Ian’s truck!! XMAXX tough baby!! Had a serious laugh through the whole vid!!