2024... I got one on August 13th, First drive, another RC guy crashes head on into my MT8 with a nitro HPI savage 👀, the only thing broken was the front right A arm.💯👍🏾 Update: Since the repair with the added Performance pack parts. On 6s, the motor gets up to about 177 F in one pack 👀 Fan incoming! 👍🏾 Overall, with a upgraded suspension, racing servo, EC5 connector, diff fluid top off, better tires, maybe belted, gearing changes, anti-roll front and rear, on 4s, this is a racing capable truck👍🏾
Some big hits there and it kept going. I will say, had me worried for a bit at the start, but it redeemed itself in the end. Hoping to get my hands on one of these soon (whenever they land here) and I'm super excited to get another Rival. Held onto my old Rival for years and even had a second (spare) one at one point, so very much looking forward to this new version. Cool video and really like that second area you went to in the end, I think you can line it up better there and get just as much air. Plus, it reminds me of my bash spot. 😁
Thanks Vas, looking forward to seeing what you think of the truck. I remember watching your Rival videos back in the day, thanks for checking out my Rival video TO-day. Full circle. All the best!
Remember when you were a kid and you had that moment you were bitten by the "RC Hobby Bug", I think the hobby just recruited a new Fan! Lol Great video.
I ain't going to lie, that was high and its not even Friday LOL.I think I like that truck. I've have a few Team Associated trucks over the years and only one was a huge turd, that was a rival 6s too. Very nice bash video 👍💯
I have learned that an old trick with the a-arms, is to boil them a bit to soften the fibers, i have never tried it, but it should work, and it is certainly more healthy than wd40 ;)
Really love this thing, but I broke my shock cap, lower and upper a arm and snapped a turnbuckle in half on a clean landing, on off switch kept turning off with nearly every landing as well. Maybe got 5 minutes of run time in and now I'm waiting for parts. Still a fun truck though, kinda wish I'd gotten the mt10 now.
I have about 550$ total put into my Shredder at this point, and would do it again because after the obligatory upgrades (diff, spur, tires, ESC) this thing is such a blast to drive. its not even really comparable to anything, just a unique feeling ride. And super easy to work on.
Seen someone fit the Kaju arms which seem to have way more flex in them, looks like Associated have made their arms a little stiff same as with the MT10, more like they are for their race cars. The flexier arms should help with the bouncing as well I would think
Great bash session with some huge sends. Seems like the suspension mods worked out well and the tekno parts you’ve used are much more durable. I’m really intrigued by the very light diff oil choices - so much lighter than what comes stock and very different to a similarly weighted 6s arrma.
Great choice, going with much lighter diff fluids. These crazy thick diff fluids (20 million in the Sledge?!) do nothing for handling. I'll sacrifice acceleration for handling any day but like you, Razor, I'm also a racer 👍
I hate that on off switch that was my first complaint. I do love this truck. I wish rpm would make some a arms for it. It’s definitely in my top 3 rcs. And yeah I think it would need a fan on 6S especially if you’re gonna run it hard my temps were a little higher than what I like to see. But it’s an awesome truck again. Nice video bro
I feel the hobby has gotten to the point where RPM’s arm construction doesn’t really work everywhere like it used to, the speed and power modern 1/8’s have just cause them to flex and twist around. Even if they don’t break they’ll still likely either bend or eject a dogbone on a hard landing.
@@vivos71 yeah but I don’t think this Rc is your typical 1/8scale Rc. It’s more like a 1/10. And it’s pretty light. I believe 12 pounds. But I do agree with you when it comes to the bigger rcs
I'm down to the maxx v2 the mt8 or just a str8 up notorious for a monster truck. Which one would you pick out of the 3 after having experience with all 3
@@gonzodetroitify Outcast 6s. Horizon had a deal going around x mas last year. I Run it on 4s haven't broken anything. Put some trenchers on it and it's beast. 👊🏼
@@willwrk4gunz wicked I have the same tho notorious on stock always 6s but do have trenchers for him also just never put in him 😁 had them on the kraton and he was dope
@@RazorRC my MT8 crashed rather badly today. Front driver side wheel clipped a tree going 35 or so lol. Bottom arm broke at the pin and bent the pin, top arm popped out, shock cap broke. Check short I posted lol. I’m putting Kaiju arms (more flexible) on and ordering shock cap I guess. I honestly think this truck is a mess haha. But I still like it 😂
, hi Razor, would like your opinion, I have a kaiju and kaiju ext, I use them as daily drivers I don’t mind beating on, there plenty fast and other then sway bars, don’t need much. I had some breakages but not bad. Is the mt8’ Truggy platform make a significant noticible difference in performance to be noticeable? There not much more then 1/10 scale rigs and I don’t mind adding another similar one if it’s going to give me more performance somewhere? By the way, I made them all 50% breaks, they just can’t stop on 25% Thanks for great content
I really and this is from ownership of both, once you update the controller and servo. Install the included service pack and it's smother and more fun then my Xmaxx. No bullshid....😮
Great video. Uno I think it’s easy to say some RC parts weak when they are new. The testing needs to be thorough enough to really put it through its paces. I seen another video well lots and this one breaks really easily. The arms anyway. You sent it to the moon and it held up wow kinda surprised after all the arm breakages I seen.
Ran 6s first time yesterday through mine. About half a 5000mah 6s. Found my upper rods bent but had the v2 Redcat replacements ready. Is it only the HW card that will work to program? I have the lcd box and it won’t connect. I’m gonna keep it on 4s I think with punch up.
Who, the kid?!? 😀 This is definitely a Kaiju 2.0 basically. Not sure about the durability, I think it’s fixed some things and introduced others. But it drives much nicer.
How would you compare this power level to the Punisher on 6s? I’ve been thinking about getting the MT8 cause I love my MT10! I mostly run my Punisher on 4s cause it’s psychotic on 6s.
I had no interest in this car until I watched your videos. Now I want one so bad. Also, will you ever do a piece in front of the camera? It’s cool to put a face to the voice. 👍🏻
For Razor RC, it's just another bash. For that kid, he's going to remember this day for the rest of his life lol.
After watching the Sledge and the MT8 videos back-to-back, I gotta say the MT8 seems like MUCH more fun!
Mt 8 now comes with a performance kit which takes care of most of the weak spots, in the uk its very well priced, less than the arrma 4s line
LOL I like how the kid just showed up and started staring at it like it was some alien technology
If I saw that truck at that age I would also be in shock and awe. Some adults would do the same thing thing. 🤣🤣
@@toolbaggers every time I run mine kids start asking about them and their parents look interested to, until they realize how much they cost
@@toolbaggers yup and as soon as I left I would have been mowing my ass off tu make money to buy one lol
@@vivos71 same here and then when they here that price they are like okay come on lol Jimmy your walmart one will have to do. 😂
2024... I got one on August 13th, First drive, another RC guy crashes head on into my MT8 with a nitro HPI savage 👀, the only thing broken was the front right A arm.💯👍🏾
Update: Since the repair with the added Performance pack parts. On 6s, the motor gets up to about 177 F in one pack 👀 Fan incoming! 👍🏾
Overall, with a upgraded suspension, racing servo, EC5 connector, diff fluid top off, better tires, maybe belted, gearing changes, anti-roll front and rear, on 4s, this is a racing capable truck👍🏾
Some big hits there and it kept going. I will say, had me worried for a bit at the start, but it redeemed itself in the end. Hoping to get my hands on one of these soon (whenever they land here) and I'm super excited to get another Rival. Held onto my old Rival for years and even had a second (spare) one at one point, so very much looking forward to this new version.
Cool video and really like that second area you went to in the end, I think you can line it up better there and get just as much air. Plus, it reminds me of my bash spot. 😁
Thanks Vas, looking forward to seeing what you think of the truck. I remember watching your Rival videos back in the day, thanks for checking out my Rival video TO-day. Full circle. All the best!
Remember when you were a kid and you had that moment you were bitten by the "RC Hobby Bug", I think the hobby just recruited a new Fan! Lol Great video.
I was thinking same thing..I think kids mouth is still open .. he put his bike down I was rolling lol 😂
Yea he certainly had a new friend by the end👍
He actually tried to “borrow” my radio after the footage cut… 😀
Decent Basher! Worth Adding to the Collection! 👍👍🏆
Sick bash sesh!🤘🏻Really enjoyed the vid
As always great driving skill. Thanks for sharing
I ain't going to lie, that was high and its not even Friday LOL.I think I like that truck. I've have a few Team Associated trucks over the years and only one was a huge turd, that was a rival 6s too. Very nice bash video 👍💯
Great vid, took some abuse at the second location 😲. No doubt RPM will bring out arms for this like they have done for the Rival MT10
Nice run and bashing, car seems good! Good job..
I've broken 2 rear and 1 front. The hinge pins are pretty weak too. I've haven't put 6s in it yet, hell it can't handle 4s.
Such a pity, so much promise but does seem to be a little weak. 😕
Mate is this rc so weak or you gave it hell?
@@RACEABLE It's not a good basher.( If your looking for a stunt truck). I've put lighter wheels on it and dedicated it to a ground only vehicle.
@@TheflyingkiwiRC Yup, If you hit a landing a little wrong, your wrenching,.
This think took a beating...i believe it holded well..
I have learned that an old trick with the a-arms, is to boil them a bit to soften the fibers, i have never tried it, but it should work, and it is certainly more healthy than wd40 ;)
Really love this thing, but I broke my shock cap, lower and upper a arm and snapped a turnbuckle in half on a clean landing, on off switch kept turning off with nearly every landing as well. Maybe got 5 minutes of run time in and now I'm waiting for parts. Still a fun truck though, kinda wish I'd gotten the mt10 now.
MT10 is a tank. Mine has taken so much abuse it's crazy. I was really hoping the MT8 would be as tough but nope 🤔
Great video I am currently looking around at do 6s speed bashers and wondering what I should get Have any recommendations
I have about 550$ total put into my Shredder at this point, and would do it again because after the obligatory upgrades (diff, spur, tires, ESC) this thing is such a blast to drive. its not even really comparable to anything, just a unique feeling ride. And super easy to work on.
Seen someone fit the Kaju arms which seem to have way more flex in them, looks like Associated have made their arms a little stiff same as with the MT10, more like they are for their race cars. The flexier arms should help with the bouncing as well I would think
Great bash session with some huge sends. Seems like the suspension mods worked out well and the tekno parts you’ve used are much more durable. I’m really intrigued by the very light diff oil choices - so much lighter than what comes stock and very different to a similarly weighted 6s arrma.
Thicker to go straight, thinner to turn
Great choice, going with much lighter diff fluids. These crazy thick diff fluids (20 million in the Sledge?!) do nothing for handling. I'll sacrifice acceleration for handling any day but like you, Razor, I'm also a racer 👍
I hate that on off switch that was my first complaint. I do love this truck. I wish rpm would make some a arms for it. It’s definitely in my top 3 rcs. And yeah I think it would need a fan on 6S especially if you’re gonna run it hard my temps were a little higher than what I like to see. But it’s an awesome truck again. Nice video bro
I feel the hobby has gotten to the point where RPM’s arm construction doesn’t really work everywhere like it used to, the speed and power modern 1/8’s have just cause them to flex and twist around. Even if they don’t break they’ll still likely either bend or eject a dogbone on a hard landing.
@@vivos71 yeah but I don’t think this Rc is your typical 1/8scale Rc. It’s more like a 1/10. And it’s pretty light. I believe 12 pounds. But I do agree with you when it comes to the bigger rcs
Totally agree, I never use RPM arms because they flex too much
Wow it flies!
I'm thinking about buying one of those new kajuis just to have spare parts for my MT8
Nice visitor at the end lol
I'm down to the maxx v2 the mt8 or just a str8 up notorious for a monster truck. Which one would you pick out of the 3 after having experience with all 3
What did you go with pal
@@gonzodetroitify Outcast 6s. Horizon had a deal going around x mas last year. I Run it on 4s haven't broken anything. Put some trenchers on it and it's beast. 👊🏼
@@willwrk4gunz wicked
I have the same tho notorious on stock always 6s but do have trenchers for him also just never put in him 😁 had them on the kraton and he was dope
Impressive! 🤩
You never mentioned what else was broken on disassembly.
Damping looks better but that rear end is still kicking up a bit, I saw someone used some fuel tube to limit the travel on the rear shocks
I don’t think shock travel needs to be limited, but yeah could still improve the shocks a bit.
@@RazorRC can only can go on video's I've seen as the truck has been delayed by over a month here in the UK for some reason ☹️
I found it was my battery cable hitting my on/off switch. Secured them and hasn’t happened since.
Great tip, I will check that out!
@@RazorRC my MT8 crashed rather badly today. Front driver side wheel clipped a tree going 35 or so lol. Bottom arm broke at the pin and bent the pin, top arm popped out, shock cap broke. Check short I posted lol.
I’m putting Kaiju arms (more flexible) on and ordering shock cap I guess.
I honestly think this truck is a mess haha. But I still like it 😂
Just go ahead and put the Kaiju arms all the way around. I put the Kaiju ones on the rear and left the stock ones on the front, broke the front ones
Also. Awesome video!
, hi Razor, would like your opinion, I have a kaiju and kaiju ext, I use them as daily drivers I don’t mind beating on, there plenty fast and other then sway bars, don’t need much. I had some breakages but not bad. Is the mt8’ Truggy platform make a significant noticible difference in performance to be noticeable? There not much more then 1/10 scale rigs and I don’t mind adding another similar one if it’s going to give me more performance somewhere?
By the way, I made them all 50% breaks, they just can’t stop on 25%
Thanks for great content
I really and this is from ownership of both, once you update the controller and servo. Install the included service pack and it's smother and more fun then my Xmaxx. No bullshid....😮
Wow, it took a pretty good beating, definitely needs a motor fan if not a better one, cant remember if it came with one
No fan, but not a bad idea to add one
Do i need change straps fit 6s
Great video. Uno I think it’s easy to say some RC parts weak when they are new. The testing needs to be thorough enough to really put it through its paces.
I seen another video well lots and this one breaks really easily. The arms anyway.
You sent it to the moon and it held up wow kinda surprised after all the arm breakages I seen.
It just needs Kaiju arms and Tekno upper links and then it's pretty durable.
Is this just a long red cat? For parts interchangeable
Ran 6s first time yesterday through mine. About half a 5000mah 6s. Found my upper rods bent but had the v2 Redcat replacements ready.
Is it only the HW card that will work to program? I have the lcd box and it won’t connect. I’m gonna keep it on 4s I think with punch up.
Need the LED card, not the LCD card
@@RazorRC 10-4
Listened to you video again earlier and placed order. I need more brake for what I like. Did you say you made a video for a brake hack?
He just ran up on you🤣😂 MT8 is an animal. Doubles and triples was INSANE! Maybe time to get rid of the Kaiju's🤔
Who, the kid?!? 😀 This is definitely a Kaiju 2.0 basically. Not sure about the durability, I think it’s fixed some things and introduced others. But it drives much nicer.
@@RazorRC Yup! He was a like a co-host😊
How would you compare this power level to the Punisher on 6s? I’ve been thinking about getting the MT8 cause I love my MT10! I mostly run my Punisher on 4s cause it’s psychotic on 6s.
Good vid
Maybe rpm will have arms available
Mine switched itself like 15 times off. How was your experience? I think my switch is to lose.
I think my switch is starting to go.
I had no interest in this car until I watched your videos. Now I want one so bad. Also, will you ever do a piece in front of the camera? It’s cool to put a face to the voice. 👍🏻
Face to the name? just Google Gale from Breaking bad.... Maybe, all thats my theory anyway :)
Got yourself a buddy lol
🤔 you need to turn your breaks up 😂
Shock is not playing....need to upgrade
I can’t see anyone else’s comments 🧐
I don't find the power to be to much when the car only can do 52mph top speed gobs of torque tho
MT's aren't really made for top speed
@@Luke-en2tk I understand that why I said that
Top speed is irrelevant when it keeps backflipping out of control. That's the problem.
Brilliant video mate keep the good work up have you watched my TH-cam channel I would like the thumb up if OK 👍