100mph RC Car Blew up AGAIN!!! Another XLX2 up in smoke :(

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  • @lukearmbruster6191
    @lukearmbruster6191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +785

    Can we appreciate how much money he spends for our entertainment

    • @user-en3sy3ty8d
      @user-en3sy3ty8d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      If he loses from the videos he wont do them

    • @just_inolredneck8319
      @just_inolredneck8319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      As I honestly think he didn’t do anything wrong. I think it was the esc’s! I mean he has no reason to lie about it!

    • @peytonmercer2250
      @peytonmercer2250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Not just money but time as well

    • @massioki818
      @massioki818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Damn right mate!!! You should see how much people flame kevin, while kevin knows what he is doing. He has over 100 cars.

    • @RockHash
      @RockHash 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Trust me he makes 5-20 times more compared to how much he spends.

  • @DrVaults
    @DrVaults 3 ปีที่แล้ว +342

    Don’t let stupid people tell you it’s staged this that and the other. You’re a genuine person and we all know that

    • @jpriley4807
      @jpriley4807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, that's true. A lipo fire is very unique and not replicable.

    • @Dragnssmoke
      @Dragnssmoke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts

    • @austinkaye648
      @austinkaye648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Completely wrong.

    • @NicBangerter
      @NicBangerter ปีที่แล้ว

      @@austinkaye648 bruh, your dumb

  • @ThomasGillot
    @ThomasGillot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    Castle should ask for the escs back to determine if it is a design or hardware flaw. Could be liable if someone is injured or property gets damaged.

    • @KevinTalbotTV
      @KevinTalbotTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

      they admit 5% were failing, only a matter of time before it burns someone's house down or worse

    • @joedingwerth9611
      @joedingwerth9611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      It happened already someone's garage went on fire..

    • @ThomasGillot
      @ThomasGillot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@joedingwerth9611 Wow, really? Was it the same esc?

    • @Ironhorse07mtb
      @Ironhorse07mtb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I don’t know if you’ll see this but I had a castle setup (2-3S Sidewinder and 1410 4 Pole) though I know the orientation of the 3 wires to the motor really don’t matter unless it’s spinning the wrong direction, one time I hooked it up and threw a battery on, and with my anxiety I felt everything just to check it and all of the sudden the wires to the battery/esc got super hot within seconds. Unplugged and re-oriented the wires to the motor and was good but it was scary, how dangerous it could have been.

    • @TheNamesArif
      @TheNamesArif 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Ironhorse07mtb that shouldn't happen with a sensorless motor

  • @michaelglass8546
    @michaelglass8546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Your not alone kevin. The 5th scale rc group im in has had quite a few xl2s failing and burning.

  • @jacksonvillejetriders6529
    @jacksonvillejetriders6529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Well this is hard to deny Kev! This helps the little guy that has similar issues who are getting pushed around. Thanks for the video!

    • @michaelcunningham5907
      @michaelcunningham5907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Similar issues? Im sorry. I never use glue on my rcs.. Specially if the electronics like to get hot.. 🔥😂😂😂😂😂

    • @grrfy
      @grrfy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@michaelcunningham5907 I think You are the one on glue.

    • @jacksonvillejetriders6529
      @jacksonvillejetriders6529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was talking about similar issues with the esc and Castle. I sent one in already

  • @triple_threat6368
    @triple_threat6368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    We all knew it wasnt staged and were not gona believe a company trying to defend theyre product when they know its faulty and crap

    • @elmark.6807
      @elmark.6807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thats absolutely right. I like Hobbywing more.

    • @Nizrrama
      @Nizrrama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Finally you’re one person that cares

    • @Nizrrama
      @Nizrrama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Martynas Staraitis what’s that supposed to mean

    • @Falco_e46
      @Falco_e46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Nizrrama laugh out loud

    • @cindyshields5753
      @cindyshields5753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah I'm getting rid of my 3s brushless one now no doubt that company has no excuse with there low quality work.

  • @derwoodsdiy7710
    @derwoodsdiy7710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    I guess we know why hobbywing esc’s are always out of stock! Kev has em all!! 😂

    • @aftermax01
      @aftermax01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And he burnt them all already 🤣😂

    • @fran.6496
      @fran.6496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@aftermax01 no that is castle

    • @TheNamesArif
      @TheNamesArif 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aftermax01 that's not hobbywing, that's castle

    • @ralph5487
      @ralph5487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heeeheee, I have 4 of them and I feel like I have power over you, I don’t mean to offend though, my dads partner who is RC hobby enthusiast gave them to me as an exchange for the xlx2.

    • @derwoodsdiy7710
      @derwoodsdiy7710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ralph5487 nothing offensive about that lol

  • @kenmeri197
    @kenmeri197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Shame on that “castle employee” if he is he should be sorry for insinuating such a false statement and others as well saying it was staged this has happened to me before with a castle esc I just use traxxas or hobby wing.

    • @SessoDeluca
      @SessoDeluca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah. I would fire that castle employee

    • @samevans6018
      @samevans6018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Traxxas escs ftw tbh

    • @alinob2965
      @alinob2965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      honestly ive had no problems with my mamba x 10th scale esc. Instead of trying to escape blame, why didnt castle run a recall of sorts to see if it wasnt just a lemon?

    • @astrowx447
      @astrowx447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Traxxas brushless escs are rebranded castles lol

    • @DaneH64
      @DaneH64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ngl i have never used a traxxas brushless esc before... just turnigy and castle

  • @CHEESEBURGERRC
    @CHEESEBURGERRC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Lol Castle can’t even pick a story. The guy said the fire was staged, AND he also said that the xlx2 had a high failure rate😂

    • @LordPrometheous
      @LordPrometheous 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not to mention they can't even read the story. The guy claims Kevin's "rubber" tires shouldn't have caught fire without external heat source or flammable source, and that the wheels were fine. I guess he missed the fact that Kevin used foam tires, not rubber.

  • @phildenyer3790
    @phildenyer3790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    People saying the first one was stage clearly don’t know what you’re about Kev! It is obvious to me those castle esc’s aren’t right, there’s just not other explanation in my opinion.

    • @thefreelanderguy1322
      @thefreelanderguy1322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes that is so true it was not staged

    • @gr4phite776
      @gr4phite776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, do people realize this has happened to people other than kev?

    • @reidisaacson9623
      @reidisaacson9623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it was the ESCs fault, wouldnt that be on fire? It wasnt, the batteries were. Unless the ESC caused the batteries to start on fire

    • @phildenyer3790
      @phildenyer3790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@reidisaacson9623 pretty sure the esc was on fire the first time and definitely was the first to start smoking in this video

    • @KevinTalbotTV
      @KevinTalbotTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@reidisaacson9623 no, esc caught fire 1st, then it took out the lipos

  • @_youngbrave_3492
    @_youngbrave_3492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "Next ESC at least we've got a few in stock" nearly killed me😂😂😂🔥

    • @butchmeister80
      @butchmeister80 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aren't they like 300 pounds each ha

  • @terrycanfield7839
    @terrycanfield7839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kevin no matter what you do there's going to be people that are negative that's just how people are I've learned that in life you seriously make the RC car hobby 10 times better just by your videos so keep on doing what you're doing I appreciate it!!

  • @Turbomier
    @Turbomier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    The guy from castle is covering his ass up, Kevin is not the one lying, castle just don't want to blame their own products.
    Specially not when there is a popular youtube channel involved.
    Nothing more to it.
    They SHOULD be looking deeper in to the problem instead of making up excuses and telling it is "staged".. lame, verry lame.

    • @S9RUT
      @S9RUT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      By them not telling the truth and recalling or fixing the issue, that's actually endangering peoples life... which is an enormous issue if a company is disregarding their customers' health.

    • @djonesse
      @djonesse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have burnt several Castle ESCs for my E-Revo v1, as soon as I changed to another manufacturer, fires are gone..

    • @flynnrandall8669
      @flynnrandall8669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Customers are always right in the business world

    • @Chris-zu8ve
      @Chris-zu8ve 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@S9RUT THousands of current existing companies take their customers lives in their dishonest hands daily, just many arent aware of the dangers.

    • @Chris-zu8ve
      @Chris-zu8ve 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brandonjones5096 FYI This reads as a Castle Rep If I ever heard one....

  • @cem19771
    @cem19771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Kev you are crazy but no one can question your integrity.

  • @seanconrad5467
    @seanconrad5467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks very much for showing you LiPos, how you solder connectors, and the testing and comparison. Looks like there is a design fault that is leading to a short in the XLX2. I appreciate your videos and this one was educational as well as entertaining.
    I was hesitating to change over to the new connectors... but I have so many fewer to change than you do it now seems like an easy job! ;)

  • @sharkey9
    @sharkey9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Back in the days I had a new servo that had a shortcut between the soldering joints inside. It didn't burn but it killed all the electronics in the rig, everything Futaba. Returned it to the shop and got everything replaced, no questions asked. That's customer service.

  • @alexcalhoun2672
    @alexcalhoun2672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Thank you for always being so honest and positive!

  • @Tejaye777
    @Tejaye777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Hobbywings are rock solid reliable even when you don't follow their specific instructions.While Castle Creations are shaky even when you follow everything they say to a "T". You get slightly better performance from Castles though. The slight increase in performance doesn't make up for the terrible reliability though.

    • @sebastianwickenden3972
      @sebastianwickenden3972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah ive got a 4s hobbywing esc that is old and my mate gave it to me bc it didnt work but sure enough a recallibration later and its my best esc and my oldest

    • @jbish26
      @jbish26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I swear by hobbywing, best escape I've ever had.

    • @zkipa
      @zkipa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i absolutely love hobbywing, i have 5 different ones right now, and have pushed the posted limits of all of them and never had an issue. it's the only brand of ESCs I've never had an issue with

    • @ManuelOrtizification
      @ManuelOrtizification 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sebastianwickenden3972 yeah, running a max10 sct in my speed slash, has been over heated more times than i can remember, along with the motor, still works like new.
      Hobbywing just make better ESCs than CastleCremations lol

    • @Tejaye777
      @Tejaye777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@zkipa Same here.I have a Rustler in which I use a Max 6 and a TP 4070cm 2200kv 8s motor. They say that you shouldn't use more than a 1500RPM motor when running 8s.I use it all the time and I've been running this system for a year and never even had the slightest sign that there might be an issue.

  • @SPRIGGANPR
    @SPRIGGANPR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx for this vids kev keep them coming Hobbywing all day

  • @mikerizzo9501
    @mikerizzo9501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kev...its always no B.S. with you. Don't justify yourself to these guys! I've been in rc since before the first rc10 buggy and your the most 100% real rc youtuber out there. Keep killing it.

  • @Antsmith21
    @Antsmith21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for addressing those concerns and questions. The bottom line is you owe us all nothing. Your experience is your experience. People always have something to say bit they weren't there. Keep doing you.

  • @draxxsklounts1046
    @draxxsklounts1046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Kev, you are one of the absolute best personalities in the rc world. There will always be doubtful people out there just trying to ruin your day but I am sure you already know that 99% of your viewers are here because we appreciate your honesty. Let the haters hate, that just means that you are doing something right buddy!

    • @MrBonez66
      @MrBonez66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Truth! Kevin says it like it is and gives excellent advice and info about everything he uses and runs. Keep up the GREAT work Kevin!

    • @SneezyCannon91
      @SneezyCannon91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kev you are the one that made me see that the Xmaxx is better than the Keaton 8s exb, I almost bought the Keaton but man you helped me from making a not so good decision

  • @timboone1746
    @timboone1746 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate all the videos you do. I've been watching them for months and I just subscribed. I keep checking out your long wheel base buggy because I'm building one myself and also going to try to hit 100mph. Only difference is I'm doing it with a Team Corally buggy. I didn't want to build the exact same one as you. Keep up the good work and there are so many negative people out there, I wouldn't even pay attention to their comments.

  • @TheEliteGamer2690
    @TheEliteGamer2690 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We will Always Trust Kevin.

  • @51im
    @51im 3 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    There's a reason they have earned the name of Castle Cremations

    • @gr4phite776
      @gr4phite776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ciarra Wahlquist yeah, I agree for the most part, I don't really know what you're talking about with Facebook (???) and monopolies as castle does have competition from all directions. Outside of that yeah totally, I agree. I was actually planning on buying some castle parts for a 4tec speed build but plans change ig.

    • @normani136
      @normani136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Castle junk everyone ive ever had caught on fire

    • @Gio98art
      @Gio98art 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My mamba monster just popped its capacitors. Castle cremations is about right

  • @leew6609
    @leew6609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Just a random comment Kev,I’m a 50year old veteran to this game and I’ve never subscribed to a channel before but honestly I really enjoy your posts and presentation.You deserve to go far my friend as I am only to aware how much effort goes into this kind of thing,well done.Regards,lee

  • @mongolman1988
    @mongolman1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am really enjoying your content. Thank you.

  • @infalliblepi
    @infalliblepi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't let anyone get under your skin mate! You are obviously a genuinely good person with zero indicators of of being the type of person who would fabricate a story about the fire! We love you mate keep you head up and keep doing what you do, you are Grest!! Thank you.. sincerely, Michael Haskins II

  • @57F100
    @57F100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    The only thing Kevin has ever faked is saying he is an idiot while trying to fly an R/C helicopter

    • @rileysrc4732
      @rileysrc4732 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      U are mean he is smart u try to fix ur rc car😡😡

    • @57F100
      @57F100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@rileysrc4732 I'm saying he LIES that he is an idiot

    • @marsbase3729
      @marsbase3729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@rileysrc4732 you misunderstood, he's saying that when Kevin said "I'm an idiot", that was a lie. In other words he gave Kev a compliment saying he's actually intelligent.

    • @widebody-xf4qq
      @widebody-xf4qq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marsbase3729 LMAO

  • @moishe3591
    @moishe3591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love how you try a potential bomb right next to your Lambo 🤣🤣

    • @KevinTalbotTV
      @KevinTalbotTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      🤣🤣 it was next to the fire door!!

    • @moishe3591
      @moishe3591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KevinTalbotTV Mate. I love all your work and even more so how you keep up with your fans.
      Much Love from South Africa

    • @Corn-Pop
      @Corn-Pop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tbh... I thought the same thing but hey it's just a car right!

    • @joedingwerth9611
      @joedingwerth9611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was going to say the same I couldn't believe he tried it next to the lambo lmao SMH 🤣 love the videos Kev

    • @lukearmbruster6191
      @lukearmbruster6191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dont worry EBay will give make him enough to buy another one 😂😂😂

  • @Am-mw2tx
    @Am-mw2tx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kev. Youre a 4 real and True guy ! Almost Never missed a video,! Merry x mass grtz Angelo from belgium

  • @joeraicu8343
    @joeraicu8343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job as always Kevin...real RC fans don't doubt you.

  • @Basherqueen
    @Basherqueen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Kev, you are not a liar, this said up front. I have a crystal clear Opinion about this: If this dude was really related to Castle, then his post is a total PR disaster. First, people who know you for years know that you don't set up things like this. Second, 5% Failure rate of the first batch of ESCs? That's not even close to good. Even if the KV rate of the Motor that you are using is too high, it should not end up in flames. In the end it should be so safe and user (user error) friendly, that it is not blowing up in seconds. Nop dear Castle guys, the product seems just faulty and I am not sure what it takes to convince Kev to give it another try with your products. But what I know for sure is, that terms like "lie" in public posts about this issue don't sound helpful to me.

    • @KevinTalbotTV
      @KevinTalbotTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thanks Kimberly, you explained that perfectly I couldn't agree more. It's a product for Joe Public, it should not go up in flames that easily even if something is not set up right.

    • @ZTK-RC
      @ZTK-RC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am more concerned that Robert@Castle would rather assume malice by Kev instead of spending a tiny amount of effort to practice good customer service by investigate the footage and showing concern for the customer. Is Castle always this impulsive with bad decision making? Is this cultural at Castle? Is it part of the reason their product was faulty because of a poor engineering culture that is held back by scapegoating?

    • @Basherqueen
      @Basherqueen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ZTK-RC He** I don't know what is going on... but I know that this costs them potential customers. At least one.

    • @Emily_xx5
      @Emily_xx5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Basherqueen well said kimberly how can it be staged and all his reviews are 100% honest and isn’t a liar

  • @charyenne
    @charyenne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I' from Germany and I have to learn for my Enlish class test. You helped me a lot to remember the word "Fire Extinguisher"

  • @joshverret1361
    @joshverret1361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kev don't worry about people talking smack, your videos are amazing and we all appreciate it. 🤙

  • @devinlaporte1969
    @devinlaporte1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel!! Awesome vids. Love the entertainment value of every video. Keep it up!!

  • @grimfpv292
    @grimfpv292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Wow, Another one?!
    Love how you synced up the 8S beeps to the Grieg-music! :-)

  • @peterhumphries9227
    @peterhumphries9227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    The castle people are just a bit butt hurt , it was clear that this was not staged, junk is junk plain and simple, the max series of hobbywing esc's are super reliable, thanks for the honest video's kevin, Merry Christmas, Happy new year.

    • @Chief_5
      @Chief_5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agreed, Castle should’ve tried to make it right immediately !!! 😡

    • @giuseppegambino257
      @giuseppegambino257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I lost my 2000 xmaxx build with those proline shocks and many other upgrades to this pos esc

    • @YouWillTunnel
      @YouWillTunnel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      New version of Castle esc are now full of problems. The only best Castle esc i have ever had, had to be the Castle mamba xl2. Never failed.

    • @rafaellozanosolis1338
      @rafaellozanosolis1338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@giuseppegambino257 that hurt me just reading

    • @dragonballlukedbl1270
      @dragonballlukedbl1270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rafaellozanosolis1338 same

  • @vidaligoking6852
    @vidaligoking6852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kev i love ur videos dont let them ppl drag you down I see no reson to fake a fire what gain would that be dumb ppl say dumb things love you man keep up the great videos and don't let them bother you

  • @alahamedk
    @alahamedk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you kev!!! You're such a nice man!❤️

  • @lloyd12channel44
    @lloyd12channel44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    41 seconds two thumbs down at least we know the haters has notification on

    • @KevinTalbotTV
      @KevinTalbotTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      hahaha

    • @lloyd12channel44
      @lloyd12channel44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@KevinTalbotTV love the vid kev hope you will achieve your goal

    • @russwhalin3878
      @russwhalin3878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The 2 haters work for Castle cremations

    • @sebastianwickenden3972
      @sebastianwickenden3972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂 they really smashed the bell, im guessing the aggressiveness of them hitting the bell is what broke kevs bell!😂

    • @markcloudchaser874
      @markcloudchaser874 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KevinTalbotTV Merry Christmas Kev, you will get there bro

  • @Frankooo79
    @Frankooo79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Bit of a lame reaction from Castle on that forum. They better use that energy in creating a proper esc instead of thinking about how tires can be on fire.

    • @gr4phite776
      @gr4phite776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Honestly. I found a quote that matches castle perfectly: "the eyes see and the mouth moves but Mr. Brain has long since departed".

    • @Frankooo79
      @Frankooo79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@gr4phite776 They should reach out to Kevin and send him a new esc, one which they know for sure is good. If the problem persists maybe a collaboration video in where they find out what is wrong?

    • @gr4phite776
      @gr4phite776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Frankooo79 spot on, exactly. They should also run publicized tests proving their ESC is no longer dangerous.

  • @rcpd3157
    @rcpd3157 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can tell you from experience that a lipo fire is SO INTENSE! You can not stop it for the first few moments no matter what. Thanks for showing this Kevin. I definitely don't want to burn my house down. It's the production lines not having oversight! Arrma had the same issue with their rear diff tolerances allowed. Castle makes great products but this 1 needs a recall and replacement along with a notifications to all customers.

  • @Superutubeking
    @Superutubeking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got to say your videos are superb and entertaining best RC channel on TH-cam 👍🏻👏👏
    Definitely agree Castle speed controllers get exceptionally hot and when lipos over heat the fire is intense, you are very honest and open to help us definitely not staged fire 👍🏻

  • @KaizerTest
    @KaizerTest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    So those Hobbywing built in safety cutouts don't seem so bad now after all.😁

  • @stevenhorner3245
    @stevenhorner3245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Kev: "We're going to test it next to the fire door so if it goes wrong I can chuck it out"
    Also Kev: *Fails to mention that the ticking time bomb is just as close to his $300,000 car as it is the door*

    • @SumoRabbitOfDoom
      @SumoRabbitOfDoom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was just there to focus his mind in an emergency!

    • @ItsMe-co1fe
      @ItsMe-co1fe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I came here to say exactly this! Kevin you are such a crack up. We love it!

    • @forgedelitegeneralsaow376
      @forgedelitegeneralsaow376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t forget the red gas tank. Or compressed air. Not sure what’s in the red tank

  • @michellemassicotte1131
    @michellemassicotte1131 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    even three years later and this vid is still crazy
    -keep up the awesome vids

  • @riotbrosgaming9647
    @riotbrosgaming9647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Kevin you inspire me with rc cars thank you so much

  • @TheRcKiwis
    @TheRcKiwis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    We trust ya Kev! You're a top bloke! Thanks for sharing it helped us decide what ESC to go for with our EXB. Hope you have a Merry Christmas! Cheers

  • @ruhanvermeulen2226
    @ruhanvermeulen2226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Kev my XL 2 went up in flames too

    • @TheBowdy666
      @TheBowdy666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There has to be something wrong

    • @ruhanvermeulen2226
      @ruhanvermeulen2226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes but it's not Kev because I was like just going 10mph but it went in flames soo I think it's the XL2 not working well

    • @noluckpureskill9985
      @noluckpureskill9985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hmmm wonder what moron robert@castle would say

    • @ruhanvermeulen2226
      @ruhanvermeulen2226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@noluckpureskill9985 same

    • @ruhanvermeulen2226
      @ruhanvermeulen2226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@noluckpureskill9985 I am going to buy a new one and opened it up a look Wat is the problem is

  • @baconhair412
    @baconhair412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was about to buy this for my limitless untill I saw this video.
    you saved my car and my money kev, Thanks

  • @Juggalohachetman
    @Juggalohachetman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kevin thank you for the awesome videos your the reason I got back into rc bashing again thank you and keep up the great bashing

  • @lowridr2
    @lowridr2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I’m glad Kevin called out castle for that he could have maybe prevented a bad fire not every one that plays with rc cars understands how much power goes through these systems and the type of bad fire that can happen when caught off gaurd can burn your house down

  • @TheRCBasher69420
    @TheRCBasher69420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Castle cremations at it again

  • @Paul-815
    @Paul-815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate you showing the community what happened. I hope you keep us all informed if you talk with castle. I’m afraid to try my brand new esc out. I don’t want to ruin a car. ✌🏼👍🏼

  • @philliplyn2692
    @philliplyn2692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this one thanks for sharing very can’t wait to see it go to the moon great job on cleaning up and making it look like new 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @blakedenley3792
    @blakedenley3792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Looks like castle has a couple ESC they need to warranty due to faulty product. otherwise i wouldnt buy castle anymore

    • @russellcupples2170
      @russellcupples2170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I don't know if I would trust another Castle .I would expect a refund

    • @fuckngreat8955
      @fuckngreat8955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I mean... at least a recall for the product

    • @russellcupples2170
      @russellcupples2170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@fuckngreat8955 At the very least . I agree

    • @ksrnate
      @ksrnate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I had a faulty max6 once and even tho it was over a year old they replaced it for nothing without blaming anything I did. Castle on the other hand they clearly have a faulty batch of esc's and I doubt they will reach out to Kev and try to sort out the (expensive) issue

    • @fuckngreat8955
      @fuckngreat8955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@russellcupples2170 it would be best if they did a full refund and maybe a $20 coupon code for the inconvenience and the car burning down,
      And if theyre a good company they might want to take them back to figure out the reason they catch on fire, and improve the product

  • @joeg2727
    @joeg2727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I wasn't sure if I should
    stick to Hobbywing. Thank's for making up my mind Kev, You lost money so I wouldn't. Reason why I'm a long time subscriber

  • @SpicyBurger
    @SpicyBurger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let em talk. People always take offense when others have a negative opinion of their favorite “thing”, whatever it may be. I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work man!

  • @OddArneBjrklundRC
    @OddArneBjrklundRC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this, i´m going to buy my first powerful esc for my 1:8 car and now i´m even more certian to get the hobbywing. Thanks.

  • @CristiNeagu
    @CristiNeagu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Good response from a company: "We're so sorry to hear you had such a dangerous fault with our product. Here, we set it up so you can send us the unit at no cost to yourself so we can figure out what happened."
    Bad response from a company: "Yeah mate, you faked it for views. Our product is perfect."

    • @gr4phite776
      @gr4phite776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah castle need to make some sort of statement this is getting ridiculous. If one goes kaboom and hurts someone... *lawsuit, lawsuit, lawsuit*

    • @pantygnome
      @pantygnome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Read the rest of that email on screen....they admit to having a higher than average failure rate, along with a "temporary fix". For the price and hype of Castle stuff, it should be MORE reliable than a Hobbywing.

    • @imchris5000
      @imchris5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if they really wanted decent press they would of offered to exchange the blown up ones for new ones

    • @davemitch729
      @davemitch729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imchris5000 yeah they should trouble is they will prob go puff the magic dragon as well lol maybe a refund and offer of comp for the damage done as a result would be wise but doubt they would do the right thing

  • @hydroracer5514
    @hydroracer5514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    The xlx2’s have been blowing up all over the place it’s nothing your doing wrong it’s within the esc itself

    • @masonkaye5
      @masonkaye5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is not necessarily true, he is running a 6s motor on 8s, using not very good lipos, and running 10 degrees of motor timing on a brand of motor that tells you to run 0 because they catch escs on fire. It might be a fault with his escs but saying he did nothing wrong is ignorant.

    • @hydroracer5514
      @hydroracer5514 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@masonkaye5 it’s happening all over the world I’ve seen multiple posts on Instagram about them blowing up

    • @masonkaye5
      @masonkaye5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hydroracer5514 You are absolutely right, but not all of them are due to the product being faulty, probably 10% of the fires are user error and I think that at least the second fire was user error.

  • @austinshively847
    @austinshively847 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep doing u we all love your videos they just mad they can't do what you do

  • @chasebridges8905
    @chasebridges8905 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the best man thank you for all that you do for your fans and just being an awesome video maker guy sorry I'm terrible at this I used the same controller other parts again you're awesome

  • @aliakbari437
    @aliakbari437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    when you cut the wire, spark comes out.
    it's mean that esc did short circuit your battery. that's dangerous man.

    • @KevinTalbotTV
      @KevinTalbotTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      yep

    • @Nitro-er8ul
      @Nitro-er8ul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KevinTalbotTV Check your Wire cutters they probably have a hole in them I have done the same thing but with a car battery

    • @sharpnesstherapy502
      @sharpnesstherapy502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Nitro-er8ul usually that comes when you cut 2 wires at once though. Kev only cut one wire effectively series decoupling the esc.

    • @adrock0801
      @adrock0801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that can happen when two or more of the ESC's mosfets are burned, they literally cause a short-circuit then.

    • @aliakbari437
      @aliakbari437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adrock0801 👍

  • @WilsonsGarage330
    @WilsonsGarage330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Bro you don't lie I know for a fact it's always honesty with you another top shelf video Kev thanks

  • @JamesDean-yo8wm
    @JamesDean-yo8wm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe you man... I mean it makes sense. I mean we just watched it all happen nearly again and then all you did was swap out the ESC and boom everything works with no unwanted side effects such as you know fire... its clear you spend big bucks to bring us entertainment and I've watched you call out other bad and good products as well. I have no doubt in my mind that you are bringing only the truth to the table. I love the fact that you test all these things and bash until something breaks. I have been out of the hobby for about 13 years at this point and then came across one of your videos about a week ago. since then and now I have watched probably 100 so you've brought me back into this hobby and showed me how much I've missed it. I'm poor as hell at this point as being disabled doesn't pay all that well but I'm gonna check out your Ebay stuff and see if I cant turn that around for myself somehow and in the mean time I'm gonna try to put some money together and cross my fingers and hope like hell that I can pick up a KRATON and jump head first back into this stuff. Thanks for the inspiration man. Sorry for the book. Just wanted to say keep up the awesome content!

  • @derwoodsdiy7710
    @derwoodsdiy7710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And just to add Kev, anyone who has watched your channel for more than a few videos knows that you are upfront and honest. Maybe just honest viewers are able to see that eh? That’s why I continue to watch you. Plus your funny AF.

  • @connorendacott2904
    @connorendacott2904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Kevin, keep up the good videos! Thanks for what you do.

  • @ncscs8815
    @ncscs8815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for your honest reviews, you have saved me alot of money over the years.

  • @DYLANTRIES
    @DYLANTRIES 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When you got people hating on you then you know you doing something right, just ignore the ignorance of people..

  • @tristanelliston5731
    @tristanelliston5731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most honest reviews online I've seen... No BS reviews guess the manufacturers don't like the bad publicity...

  • @ozzyschannelosman3255
    @ozzyschannelosman3255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    castle will never be cold stranded in a forest lol

    • @klausknudsen106
      @klausknudsen106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes all you need in your survival kit, is an xlx2 and 8s lipos. ;)

    • @clonetrooper4716
      @clonetrooper4716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

  • @ctn88
    @ctn88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    There’s no way the fire is staged, I don’t think Kev would set a $1000+ car with loads of time worked in to it on fire.

    • @russellparker4568
      @russellparker4568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, the income in views would be worth it however i dont believe its staged. I've hearf of many castle esc setting on fire. The 8s xmaxx did this out of the box too so its not unlikely

    • @ahyaan2552
      @ahyaan2552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@russellparker4568 late reply sorry but like he owns a £300,000 lambo, so like i dont think the one grand would make him destroy £500 worth of parts.

    • @the_mancavewithjacob
      @the_mancavewithjacob 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know why anyone says it staged it's like "ah yes so mister internet know it all you clearly know more about my videos than myself" yes some people set up videos for views but I highly doubt Kevin is like that at all

    • @SeagulBeagul
      @SeagulBeagul 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      is that comment suppost to be a hate comment?

  • @LulzRoyce
    @LulzRoyce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    9:57 BIG KUDOS for matching the ESC to the music looooooool!

  • @sammylisasmith2104
    @sammylisasmith2104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video kev i thank you are true in what you say and do rock on buddy

  • @Makingchips720
    @Makingchips720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Sounds like castle’s in the crapper, wont buy anything from them till this is fixed....

  • @davideckett948
    @davideckett948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude,devastated for you,,keep going though. Luv and respect to you dude.

  • @jfrantzen87
    @jfrantzen87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kev you are a savage bro! Awesome spirit! And love the content

  • @poopongmcplop3635
    @poopongmcplop3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Kev, well done on having the snips handy and reacting to the dangerous surprise as quick as you did! To me, if I had no other reason, then the simple fact that the damn thing popping AGAIN made you almost jump out of your skin tells me you were not fully expecting it to happen. Cant stage that imho. Good on you for giving it the benefit of the doubt. Now, can we move on and not reward BS with all this valuable air time :=) Back to Bashing - the only important B2B!

  • @rustyrc3869
    @rustyrc3869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    love your honesty!! i totally believe you 100% =) i've had a lipo fire before and all the things that happen make sense!

  • @abehasssan634
    @abehasssan634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    First kev love the vids keep it up!!!
    “NEXT ESC” nice one kev😂😂

  • @matthewbalkema792
    @matthewbalkema792 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the thinking that went on around 3:15... mad respect for doing it right, that's what this hobby is all about, if you dont have the right stuff it will never work 😂😂😂 some people havent done enough sacrificing... love your videos Kevin!!! Thanks for the epic entertainment!

  • @Tireblaster
    @Tireblaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Kev. People who know you also know that your videos are never fake or staged. The others are just jealous of your success, so do not let them get to you. Hope to see you in Paddlesworth next time. Cheers mate.

  • @jasoncashmore6675
    @jasoncashmore6675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your unbiased testing. You care for non of them its up to the product to show its worthyness. Keep up the tough testing love your work. 👍👍👍

  • @tylerfishingonthewater773
    @tylerfishingonthewater773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had the same thing happen to me yesterday it went up in smoke and flames. I know i followed all the information you need to do with it. And it still went up in flames come on.
    It definitely was not staged. Kev is in the right State of Mind to not stage things like that fire

  • @rcmadnessfunmods9355
    @rcmadnessfunmods9355 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I luv the way you were prepared with those clippers... CUT N SAVE

  • @brunopell6079
    @brunopell6079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from spain and I d'ont know what are you saying but your videos look FANTASTIC!

  • @memehub7402
    @memehub7402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    PURE LEGEND THAT'S WHY I STARTED TO WATCH YOU.

    • @memehub7402
      @memehub7402 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honest because of yoy I purchased the rovan baja 36cc

  • @jfrc2382
    @jfrc2382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Ummm that guy who didn’t know how tires caught fire... does he know that fires spread?

    • @azzo2777
      @azzo2777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha nice pfp

    • @noluckpureskill9985
      @noluckpureskill9985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He said they were rubber for F@#$& sake... Go pause and read his post he said the "rubber"... aren't those tires foam ones?

    • @nameunavailable6972
      @nameunavailable6972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its discount kev!!

    • @acerig4675
      @acerig4675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The fire doesn't half to touch the foam. Heat itself can cause combustion. Especially with combustible fumes.

    • @-Tricky_Gamer
      @-Tricky_Gamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably not

  • @christophermedaris2804
    @christophermedaris2804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think u broke it down well and figured out what the problem part was starting the fire great job

  • @SodlidDesu
    @SodlidDesu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "Wow! We've been alerted to a potentially terrible fault with our ESCs? Should we reach out to him and get the ESCs to diagnose this?"
    "Nah, let's just say it looks fake and move on. No potential for lawsuits there."

  • @josiahk1085
    @josiahk1085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    9:58 if you listen at the beat of the notes and the beeps of the ESC they match and it's cool 😀

    • @WellingtonIronman
      @WellingtonIronman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Came here to compliment on the same thing, a nice touch

  • @chipsnpeasifuplz
    @chipsnpeasifuplz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Was like there's no way he's testing it next to the lambo! Glad he took it outside lol

  • @phil6424
    @phil6424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All the vids I've watched of you, I am convinced you're incorruptible and DO give honest reviews. Once again Kev= screw the negative bunch and keep doing what you do!!! :)

  • @whiskeytittys1486
    @whiskeytittys1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just keep doing what you’re doing don’t worry about it buddy people will always want to be argumentative I trust your findings

  • @MatrixRC
    @MatrixRC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video Kevin! And I'm laughing at your Hobbywing beep synchronization yo the theme music. 🤣

  • @icrc1346
    @icrc1346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was about to get an XLX2, but after seeing this video, I’m going to go stick with hobby wing.

  • @Flyhi_Photography
    @Flyhi_Photography 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe you Kev! 100%. After having watched what must be 100s of videos of yours now, i find you honest and trustworthy! Having Castle emploees saying its staged is unbelievable. They just lost a customer. Hi Hobbywing, you just gained a new customer.

  • @maximumnoise78
    @maximumnoise78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel,
    My favourite rc channel.