"JUNK?" TRAXXAS XRT 8s Frustrations and Fixes...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2023
- Ever own an RC you love and hate. That sums up my feelings about the XRT. Super well handling and fun, but needs serious upgrading to make fast and durable. Thank goodness for aftermarket companies committed to making true quality upgrade options that actually work as designed. When you just want to bash, they often make the difference between packing up early or having fun finishing your charged packs. Big thanks to M2C Racing and other companies that understand and help enable us to bash care free with confidence.
My XRT is at the bottom of the Delta near Lost Isle Resort and bar. 😂 The plastics were all destroyed. I prefer my 8s XMAXX and Kraton 8s. I'm surprised you haven't been contacted by the FAA for interfering with commercial airs traffic, yet. 😂😂 You're bananas.
Holy crap Bro 😂. Just had a Lost Isle intoxicated flashback from the mid 90's with an ex girlfriend 🤣. Did some sketchy Delta wake boarding back then. Yeah the XMaxx is more raw fun, but the XRT does handle nicely. Kraton is still the King 👑. Love the fact it comes with real metal gears too 🚀🚀
Yeah Rich no flying above 400f
GPS tracker maybe needed 😁😆😂
Why do you prefer the Kraton 8s over it? Debating between the two
@@FreedomCrawler the Kraton 8s has hardened steel gears throughout and a solid foundation. It doesn't crack or split when you land on river rocks or urban debris. It's built to handle serious power and harsh use. Yes the stock chassis will bend with enough savagery, but not with an upgraded one like M2C. I do like the XRT agility being lighter, but that comes at the expense of ultimate durability. Lots of hollow cavities in the chassis frame, towers, and bulkheads. Both trucks need upgrading to reach their potential, but the K8s has greater potential by design. 🍻
@@richduperbash2966 fair enough. I just sold my Talion to pickup an XRT later this week and was curious. I had seen a modded out super clean Kraton 8S but had passed on it due to what I had read about the two and how most people were saying the Kraton needed more mods out of the box and was heavier vs the XRT which needed less and was lighter. I guess at the end of the day it’s all preference and how you drive. I really like the look of the XRT overall and want to give it a go. Probably end up with both anyways but I just want something that is fun/looks good and I can have a good time with.
Much appreciated on the reply
Just awesome Rich 👍 That last jump with the XRT was perfect just love that sound running up to the ramp. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Brother Aldo 🤗. Yeah those full speed senders sound awesome coming off the street. Hopefully have more free time now. It's been hectic between work and family commitments since February. Orlando was an awesome reset with the wife and kids 😍
@@richduperbash2966 yeah man it sounded like it sometimes that’s what you need is a nice vacation with family
Great session my man. Have a great vacation with the family! Blessings man! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks so much Brother 🤗
Killer run! Literally 💪🏻enjoy your vacation 😎🔥
Thank you Brother 😁
EPIC as always man🤘
Have a good holiday😊
Thank you Brother 😁
Good job bro, as always great videos, those M2C updates are really badass 💪💪😎those Hot Racing case are also really good.I've had a chance to try and test the xrt and I really like it as handling😁, Take care my friend and as always good bash 👽👽👊
Thanks so much Brother David 🤗. I like the XRT handling too 👌. She's light and nimble for her size. Just needs upgrading to reach her potential. Hope all is well my friend. Really appreciate the kind words!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊
Absolutely epic bash! Have a great time on vacation my friend.
Thanks so much Brother 🍻🤙🤙
Love your channel🤩 Always excited every time you upload😎 You are a big inspiration! Hope Arrma design something cool this summer. Dream scenario, new 8s and video from you 😏 Greetings from Norway😄
Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. Fingers crossed ARRMA will bust out with another big hit sometime soon 🍻😎💪👊👊
There is sending it, and then there is this! HOLY CRAP! Awesome stuff!
Thanks so much Brother 🤗. Happy bashing 🍻
Great bash brother Rich. Have a great holiday ma man and see you when ya get back. 😎👊🏼👍🏼🤙🏼
Thanks so very much Brother Dave!!! Vacation long overdue my friend 🍻😎💪👊👊
Great sends!! Hope you have a great family vacation!
Thanks so much Chad 🤗. Just got back from University Studios and Island's of Adventure in Florida 😱. It was friggin awesome. Much appreciated Brother🍻
I've got a o8s exb and have bin loven it alot. My k8s is still a beast. But for the smallest spots the o8s seems to be the ticket. As for the Traxxas stuff I have a slash platinum still from when I just started back into the hobby an can't bring myself to sell, but the xmaxx I had picked up cheap that was like new for good price I ended up selling. The plastic chassis flexing bend drive shafts so fast an diff gears blow like they were glass. I'll stay with my arrma, tekno and losi. Love the honesty here brotha!!!
Thanks so much Mike 🤗. It's a shame Traxxas can't part with their penny pinching business model. 8s requires machined hardened steel gears, not pot metal. My O8s is my favorite big stunter hands down 😍. The handling and durability blows the XMaxx out of water. Really appreciate it Brother 🍻
I also went through multiple rear and front ring gears on the XRT. Things didn't improve for me until I shimmed the holy hell out of the input pinions. I shimmed them to the point it's almost too tight and I haven't had a problem with stock ring gears since. I was so frustrated with the truck before that lol.
Thanks so much for your input Brother 👊. I had planned to shim the ring gear side bearing, but shimming the input has the same effect. I've long shimmed my ARRMA diffs to almost too tight with good results as well. Appreciate your comment 🍻
Sweet video,ive had my xrt for a while now,havent really bashed it that hard yet tho,i know it will def need upgrades so far all i have done is change the stock battery fasteners so i can fit bigger lipos .
As a regular Joe buying his first 8s car, would u still purchase this or go with the Kraton 8s? I already have the Kraton 6s exb.
So happy I skipped out on the xrt. Awesome as usual rich
Thank you Brother 🤗
Awesome Bash as usual Rich. I might pull the trigger on the sledge it looks like it's a little stronger than the XRT, I know they are two different size vehicles but it looks like the sledge can handle a little more. I just put a new motor in my Kraton 6s it's a hobby star 4092 1780 KV, I am running a 18 tooth pinion right now, what do you think is the sweet spot is for power and temps? Thanks Rich glad you had a good vacation with your family!
Thanks so much Brother 🤗. The Sledge can take more punishment being smaller and lighter. That said, the stock motor mount is a horrible design. The cradle system doesn't work once the chassis flexes. It literally destroys gears. I've had zero issues with the M2C mount and 7075 T6 chassis 💪. The reverse mount set-up allows you to fit bigger motors no problem. Otherwise the forward facing stock setup is very limited due to the front steering post. You could probably run a 20T with the Hobbystar without heat issues if you want a bit more speed and wheelspin for better air control depending on tire size. 🍻
Kick ass rips 👍🏻
Awesome bash! thanks for punishing the parts! you r
put the beatdown like no one else!!!
Thanks so much Brother Avery 🤗. The upgrades have totally transformed this rig 😱. Couldn't make it through a set of packs before them. Thanks for letting us bash how we want with your epic parts!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊
How does the little bearing on the end of the vitavon shaft hold up over time? Looking to try this kit on my x maxx (after ive sworn off traxxas multiple times😂)
The little bearing can implode, but I've ran without one in my XRT with zero issues. You honestly don't need it because the hardened steel spur shaft and gears are WAY stronger than the stock junk.
Another banger Rich 🔥 i have been really digging on my outcast lately. Thay car is so raw. I think im going to finally join the traxxas band wagon and get and x maxx. Would you go for xrt vs the x maxx? I know it will never be what my arrma cars are but they do look like they handle alot like the outcast.
Thanks so much Josh 🤗. I absolutely love my O8s 😍. The XMaxx is fun too once fully upgraded with big power, proper tires, and necessary upgrades. It definitely doesn't handle as nice as the Outcast. The XRT does handle quite nicely though.🍻
super ...but how do you attack your hobbywing button what to use ??..that I see it in all your cars❤
Thanks Brother 🤗. I use 30 lb. rated Gorilla brand mounting tape. Basically clean the switch and mounting surface with alcohol and stick the switch down flat. Best to stick the tape on covering the sides and bottom with the bottom fold flared slightly. Allows the switch to absorb impacts and stay put. 🍻
Killer Session with XRTurd Rich 🤯😜👍 You & Eric were Killing it testing the shock upgrade!! If you 2 could get together for a Session!!! DAMN that would be the Super Bowl of BASH!! 🍺🍺🍻 Sucks about the Traxxas gears, but you know the drill!! Never Sweat the small stuff "Right" 😜😆😆😆👊 Have a Great Vacation!! Stay Safe Bro and Bash on from Colorado!!!
Thanks so very much Ervin 🤗. I wasn't surprised to hear the gears grinding once again. Hopefully the Vitavon machined gears will hold up as designed 💪. Anything is better than pot metal 🤣. Truly appreciate it Brother!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊
@@richduperbash2966 I have seen pot metal in Arrma rigs just as much as anyother manufacture. I have seen you upgrade just about everything there is to upgrade in an Arrma 8s to make it durable. I have also seen you upgrade Traxxass 8s vehicles with everything possible to make it durable. It comes down to the amount of money that it costs to upgrade these vehicles when you don't get parts for free.
Can we get a link to the shocks please? I keep breaking the plastic part of the rode end at bottom. Would love to have metal as yours does
You bet 🤗. I'll link you to the M2C shock kit. Edit ... just remembered Mitch and Avery hadn't released them to the website yet. Should be any day now. Here's a link to the XRT upgrade site from M2C Racing. 🍻 m2cracing.net/shop/shop.php#!/XR-SERIES/c/141639751
Man just too many problems eh!!! Dang thing ! M2C is gunna have to build every single part for it!
Won’t even be a traxxas at the end of the day 🤣 getting close to that!
Killer session man I wanna see some more of that K8 in some new vids maybe?
Thanks so much Brother 🤙. Yeah the XRT needs some upgrade love for sure 😂. Planning to rip my K8s King EXB tomorrow 😱🚀🚀
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Just awesome this XRT Rich Bash 💪👍
Even the R crowns in 50 T break teeth on the Xmaxx grrr 😤It's the lottery every session!
M2C parts are crazy, too bad there isn't a distributor for France Peace my brother 🙏
Thanks so much Nel 🤗. Yeah it sucks going through gears. Gets so old doing the same repairs over and over 😖. The M2C parts have served the XRT well 💪. Happy bashing my friend 🍻
Awsm session Rich ❤. I need some new centrechassi, cus the lioos left the chat 😂😊
Thank you dear Brother 😍. Yeah that picture looked nasty 👀. I think the XRT needs a CF or Kidex lipo liner in both trays. 🤗
Boom 🎉
jeeez you lucky you still have a head on your shoulders 😆 great video!
Thanks so much Brother 🤗. Gotta stay focused out there 😱🚀🚀
How are the speeds with these mod 1.5 compared to your original mod 1 gearing you were running for a while?(i believe 32/46) thanks!
The speeds are very comparable. I really switched to mod 1.5 because I was eating through Hot Racing mod 1 spur gears. These Vitavon gears have been solid 💪
Awesome thanks rich!
Awesome Bash On!!!💥🔥🚀Cool Vid😎Brother Rich, And Totally Agree. I Rather Bash my 8s Kraton Or💪🏽🍻 Outcast Before Taking Out My XRT...JS🤷♂️😂🤣 Enjoy Yor Vacation Brother....💯👍🏼
Thanks so much Brother 🤗. It's taken a lot to get the XRT sorted, but happy to finish a run still rolling. Really appreciate it my friend. 🍻
Well, I won’t speak upon the Traxxas part of this video. Lol but great Bash brother caught some massive airtime.
LMAO 😂. Thanks so much Brother David. Perhaps your rant got me fired up when my gears started grinding once again 🤣. I wasn't really surprised the pot metal turded out, just disgusted I'd be doing the same repair one more time for the sake of repetition 😕. Much appreciated Brother!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊
Just awesomeness my dear friend.... Appreciate the honest hard bashing.... XRT is a great rig But I'm glad I sat this one out for M2C Test Team.... Agreed the Kraton drivetrain, electronics (though we all upgrade), are just way tougher/quality out the box, sure plastic has its advantages, I'd say my XMaxx takes more bad landings than any of my big rigs, if your landing good on both the Big Arrma's just hold up WAYYYY better for consistent hard bashing(both M2Cified of course).
Great power packed sends... That Shaver recovery was sickkk😜 I was like "oh no"... Little harder with the bigger rigs on a mobile ramp occasionally getting "interesting" 😂😂 with shavers.
Great stuff my friend
M2C FTW 😎👌
The factory Arrma 8s is definitely way stronger out of the box, I have no idea why m2c makes so many upgrades for them that every TH-camr seems to run, because the factory Arrma 8s platform is just so darn tough.
@@matt05ificationbro that Kraton 8s is a great rig and I agree tougher in some ways out of the box. The XRT arms and most plastics are tougher .... But yeah I agree with you.
But if your sending your RC over 100ft (starting point) on the regular like plenty do, those M2C upgrades were based solely on what the test team was consistently breaking.... Thats whats different about M2C, all the testers Bash the RC's they way they normally would any other RC and whatever seems to be weaknesses they make a solutions. Trust there are reasons for them.
Bash on brother
I’m being sarcastic. You said it was tougher out of the box. I just love how all of the Horizon sponsored guys shove Arrma being the best down your throat. An Arrma breaks “oh that’s my bad, you have to know the trucks limits” a Traxxas breaks “wow what a piece of junk”
Just stupid fanboy mentality meant to push sales for m2c and Horizon. They all break, get over it.
I own just as many Arrmas as I do Traxxas, I just can’t stand this biased crap.
@@matt05ification we test everything Traxxas and Arrma equal.... and I know these guys personally, they would never let a sponsorship sway what they say to there audience... He is not getting sent every Arrma 😂😂You think the maybe ONE RC a year he gets Sent is that big a deal?? Trust I'm in the Test team chatting with these guys and we have the same issues that's why M2C makes parts. And honestly it's embarrassing how crap the gears are with these $1k Traxxas rigs, Arrma's Drivetrain is WAYY tougher but yeah every rig has there strengths. he's right to complain though. Rich is not a "RC Review Guy".... He might just say he prefers the Kraton still and complain about the crap Traxxas gears and not tell you the 4 reasons he thinks the Kraton is better "For Him" everyone is biased in some way because they have a preference.
I guess believe what ya like.... It's Just RC, we're big kids playing with Toys😂😂
Bash on brother
Thanks so very much Brother Dennis 🤗. Can't blame you for sitting this one out. The bellcrank alone was a living nightmare 😂. Traxxas did their share of trick engineering with the XRT. I still think it's got plenty of durability advantages over the XMaxx and handles 100% better. Stoked Mitch and Avery put their magic touch on it with the epic upgrade options. Truly appreciate it Brother!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊
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Another awesome session of absolutely sending it. Kind of glad I never got the XRT. I have an 8S EXB too and for me they're just the king of 1:5 scale once they're fully upgraded. 😊
Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. Yeah the upgraded K8s EXB is the king of big monster truggy's. Just a different animal altogether 🚀🚀
Good God, who gave you a pilots license? That thing has wings.
Yeah she fly's great. Really impressed with the handling for a truck this size 🍻
which is more durable xrt or sledge?
That's tough to answer because both trucks have weak points out of the box and absolutely need upgrading to take harder bashing. The Sledge will take more punishment once the motor mount is replaced with M2C Racing 7075 T6 aluminum.
Ohhhh wow. Let the truth fly brother. People well a few don't like the truth. When said I look and listen. ❤️😊
Thank you Brother 🤗. The truth might hurt some, but it's better to be informed and prepared for the inevitable 😂
@@richduperbash2966 indeed it's always best to face the music 🙂
Crazy how much rc companies copy each other back and forth like that 😆
Yep. There's only so many effective/proven designs. The material quality is a huge factor of course.
cant find them grind them
30 ° north sock buggy diffs are made out of junk metal also I feel ya there. It's frustrating when the build just wants to eat up parts in one or 2 baby runs 🤐
Yeah it sucks cuz gears are such a critical part of any RC. Hard to keep the fun going when they crap out early 🍻
@@richduperbash2966 especially when the parts are supposed to work as intended yet they don't. Yeah it's a thing 😁 lol
Too bad about the Monkey metal in the big $$ rig. Great bashing all the same :)
Thank you Brother 🤗
That’s a painful sound, hate that sound 😆
Yeah me too Brother 😂. I normally stop the minute I hear gears slipping or grinding. Hopefully the Vitavon machined gears will hang tough as designed.
I luv ppl always bashing one brand over another when extreme bashing is clearly going to yield deep pockets on any platform 😂
There's always banter between the brands even know most guys run both. Fortunately there's aftermarket gear options available for the XRT and XMaxx. 8s rigs deserve better than cast pot metal gears. 🍻
@Rich Duperbash Absolutely! Top tier rigs 💰 should get the best quality a company has to offer. Pot metal gears are just unacceptable
@@savageasfck agreed 100% my friend 🍻
She looks and drives like beast but it just not durable at all. I want an Xmax so bad tho.!! Keep rippin brother 🔥💪🏼🫡
Thanks Brother 👊. I like my XMaxx, but she needed a ton of upgrades to make durable too.
Send it
Yeah they still break it’s just plastic. But the XRT still the best XRT is broke in. And oh ooo I heard the gear grinding. Check differential I strip out that I’ll do it.
Killer sesh with the XRTURD brother Rich. I Always love those massive ramp sends. Definitely feel you about the monkey metal shit that traxxASS continually and unashamedly use. Bastards! 😂. Hope you had an amazing family vacation brother.
Thanks so very much Brother Chris 😎. Yeah it's super frustrating dealing with penny pitching crap material 👎. So tired of picking teeth out of gear boxes, doing the same repairs over and over like a hamster on a wheel 😂. Vacation was absolutely awesome Bro 😍. Andrew deserved it after his hard work and graduation!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊
Stock for stock My XRT drives and is more durable then my Kraton 8s exb. Yes the kraton 8s can for sure be made to be better but there's not much arrma left. Like my xmaxx more then both
My stock XRT about imploded the first big ramp send. Same for my XMaxx. Gears exploded, diffs stripped from the main gears locking up violently, motor mount cracked, and center driveshaft turned into a banana 😂. My K8s took an absolute hammering bone stock with big power installed. Yes I broke a suspension hanger (B block) and twisted the front chassis slightly, but she was still driving and easily patched up. I think everyone's experience is different depending largely on bashing style. I'm running in mostly warm weather though which helps with the plastics. 🍻 th-cam.com/video/C2fdZqxBRkU/w-d-xo.html
I sold mine. After all the problems i was so aggregated with it and the the crap Traxxas pulled with the legal threats to some of our communities great suppliers, im done with the XRT and Traxxas both.
I can't blame you one bit Brother 👊. These rigs need a lot of work to handle harder bashing. Traxxas has really hurt their reputation with bad decisions and practices the past several years. Can't strongarm your way in the industry. Hopefully they'll change their ways. Lots of other options now fortunately 🍻
Great stuff Rich glad you keep it honest unlike other people i see that go from saying Arma is the best then decide to switch up and try to make Traxxas seem like the best thing sense sliced bread i was Right on the xrt and sledge once everyone's lost there boner over it it would change the ones that act like everything they have is the strongest and best definitely sticks out! You keeping it honest and showing the truth goes a long ways!
Thanks so much Brother 🤙. Both brands need their share of mods to reach their potential. Guys will have their favorites of course. I try and call it like I see it based on my own first hand experience. Lord knows the forums can be a sketchy place for solid info depending on the source 👀. Gotta keep it real and honest always 🍻😎💪👊👊
Good ol' traxxas for ya! Make'm cheap sale'm expensive. Junk to the core. #Arrma4life 😂
You nailed it Brother 👌. I always bring an ARRMA along 🚀🚀
Aluminum chassis will bend on arrma kraton trucks
It will bend, but the truck won't break in half like plastic. A Kraton with M2C chassis is the ultimate for hardcore bashing. 🍻
@@richduperbash2966 oh ok
@@richduperbash2966 that’s how Traxxas roll man it’s how it is but it’s the number selling though I still have my XRT same color. Velocity orange. I don’t bash mine that much I keep it new. I bash my sledge.
I just think you would have a lot of fun with A remote control airplane
Yeah ive pretty much ditched traxxas aside from their crawlers. I was really digging the XRT but after a few months it showed its short comings for sure.
Arrma; FTW
I hear you Steven 🤗. Proper testing would've revealed the weak wing mount support, bell crank, and other shortcomings. It's clear many manufacturers trust CAD design over actual testing. Or they just don't care 😂
Hopefully can connect more bro! Shelby was killing it with white claw. The xrt is not having the best luck lately lol. When you first got it I was like damn its durable stock but shortly after she showed her true colors. Alot of butt hurt traxxas fans but hey they all need upgrades to handle what we do to them. For how expensive traxxas is monkey metal is not acceptable when it comes to gears.
Yeah I'm glad we could connect for a run Brother 👊. I can't believe I spaced out about swapping the silly plastic servo horn 😂. Victors zip tie rig worked for a little bit, but the XRT clearly needed more attention. Glad I brought my Fireteam anyway 😍. You and Shelby were nailing the jumps out there 🚀🚀. Hope we can hook more soon. Miss having our regular group bashes. Nice catching up today.🍻😎💪👊👊
Awesome runs!! I can't understand why manufacturers especially Traxxas insist on using dirt cheap low quality components on their high end RCs, we're willing to pay top dollar for their products and we do but we're definitely NOT getting what we pay for.. I understand corners being cut and cheaper materials on budget models but doing it on a rig with a MSRP over a thousand bucks is flat out wrong and quite frankly a slap in the face to the people these companies depend on!! I wish there was something our community could do to make them change.. Just a thought more of us need to have.
They can try , but Traxxas in my opinion is still in the " toy" category. Need to get the EXB Kraton out again man ! Miss seeing you glide that big girl around at ludicrous soeeds
This is too much easy with a Traxxas: Try doing this with a ZD Pirates 3 and you will be world champion. :-)
a bent piece of aluminum or a cracked piece of plastic lol truth no rig can take this without constant replacements... which evil yo choose is between you and yer checkbook lol
This could be the best comment ever 😱. Happy bashing Brother 🍺
Traxxas is a mediocre at best company who likes to steal innovations while simultaneously patenting what others invented. So far, Traxxas has sued Losi, Hobbico, HPI, Redcat, ARRMA, Maclan, Skulldugery, and probably more. This bully known as Traxxas has patented designs that they not only didn't invent, but have been used for years in the industry. The worst part? While Traxxas was suing for simple things like rubber o rings, double servos, or lay down shocks, Traxxas was stealing things like complete car design by TheJang's Chimera A (including the color scheme) and relabeling it a Telluride. Traxxas is a Texas lawyer with some cheap plastic products to sell you in order to kill the market with RTR's like they did HPI. Yes, junk...TraxASS
The fact that Arrma has discontinued the exb line in 6/8s and a couple more rigs tells me some serious shit is on the horizon!!!! So comical to me how the competition is so similar regardless of the hobby your in! Polaris showed their cards first this time with the pro R and so did crapxass with the xrt…totally a pos. So in classic the answer is coming fellas form…all we can do is wait til it hits!!! When it does the bar will set by Arrma once again so damn high, we’ll have years of good content free of this crapxass bs needs all the Arrma tires n M2c parts upgrades lol!!! Hopefully the educated will steer clear of the bs in the meantime if anyone is in the market for new rigs and wait for the dominant brand to reveal the next level basher!!
I don't the material traxxas is using can even be considered a metal! They are garbage! Wl toys has better gears than traxxas!
Yeah I've never seen pink chunks in "metal" once teeth break off 👀😂. Guessing it's some cast pot monkey metal that is literally dirt cheap to produce and maximize profits. Traxxas should be ashamed 🤮
no way in hell them things are worth 1000 bucks plus another 4 or 5 hundred to get the thing not to break every time you touch it.