Arrma Outcast 8s vs Traxxas Xmaxx 8s 

So what is a good durable waterproof servo for the Xmaxx?

Did you set the servo end points?

You can use after market servos you just got to mod the trucks a little bit

Steve Connor me too lol, he rides those whips smooth as a MFer.

Film,?

Exactly man. All personal preference. I’ll go xmaxx because of the durability at that scale and price.

lol...love for loctite...classic!!!!

8s versions?

kev beat ya 😁

@@JayTeeRC check again bro, im first ....love ur videos...I want to get the big rock for Xmas

This is a shirt worthy quote hahaha i have read it over and over and i still laugh. . but oh how true it is. I went from 0 to 8 rcs in no time and only want to play with the next one i wanna get haha

Haha you are right!

sweet

@@JayTeeRC I recently upgraded both of these beasts with 1/5 electronics, so now they are ballistic. 50+MPH on grass/dirt 🤣. I can do a backflip off any small jump.

@@joseCalderon1976 what brand electronics did you go with.....? On both of these.....I also need to replace my electronics on my arrma kraton...... I have the 1st edition with the red motor and the ecs gets scolding hot..... any recommendations would be appreciated

@@trevorbraden5448 I would do the Max 5 and 1100kv on the Kraton 8s. 35t saga customs pinion and 47t stock spur. That would be ideal for your Kraton 8s. I run the XLX2 AND 1100KV motor with the same gearing on my Outcast 8s, but the XLX2 seems to be having short issues and fires (not mine), so I can't recommend it right now honestly. Just put a fan on that 1100kv motor and you should be golden 👍. I run the Max 5 and 1100kv motors on my xmaxx trucks. They are great electronics! I'm also converting everything to XT150. I highly recommend that connector! No spark. Way better than XT90. You just have to be careful when connecting the batteries to the ESC since you can do it backwards. Yeah the Kraton 8s is way too heavy for that stock system.

@@joseCalderon1976 I have the 6s arrma kraton it is the 1st gen.... I just picked up the spectrum 150 Amp esc for the kraton..... will definitely be trying out the max 5 or 6 for the xmaxx though

Definitely true 😂. I've seen it abused pretty bad stock though, and while it doesn't hold up as well as an xmaxx, for moderate bashing, it's still a good truck. It probably just needs some RPM arms for most people and they'll be happy with the durability.

lol..yalll crazy ;)!!!

@@NepDouble07 yes I agree completely! I have both and love both of them. The weight of the outcast I suspect, is the route of the Durability issues. I'm also very impressed at how well it performs with the extra weight.

I have got the outcast, no problems with it and nothing is broken. I would say, to race, for medium bashing and upgrade (upgraded the outcast is better), the x maxx for hard bashing

What else can you tell me, I’m an xmaxx owner looking into either the kraton or outcast, any suggestions?

@@fervantbeatle6393 when you need a second car, i prefer the Kraton, is better on track!

@@mandiwacker cool thanks!

do you know what nut size?

that's a good idea

Yeah buddy seemed to have worked for them, I haven’t tried it yet

@@yesbobby6229 will give it a shot

I love its wheelies

@@beerenjoyer8525 Sustained and controlled

@@n6six_videos Yes

tks

The Xmaxx definitely jumps and lands better. My Outcast is a bit easier to keep flat but it's definitely nerve-racking whenever it's in the air, she's heavy, and she won't take the hits like the xmaxx. Already busted a few rear camber link rod ends and have a few shock shafts going bendy after a few not too hard bash sessions. Also both rigs are under geared in this video, both my Outcast and Xmaxx can sustain wheelies for days with better gear ratios. The outcast actually has a lot of power for it's size, especially if you up punch and timing, the main issue is it can't rotate in the air like the xmaxx cuz it's so heavy.

@@TheFatAssCat Not based on this video or the other comparison videos I've seen. I have no dog in this fight and don't have either one but the Outcast 8s can handle better, jump better, turn better, wheelie better and back-flip better bc of its lower COG, wider width and slightly shorter wheelbase that makes up for the added weight not to mention it's a lot cheaper now than the Xmax. One other comparison video had a stock Outcast 8s beat a modified Xmax and the other had a stock Outcast 8s with damaged pillow balls beat an undamaged stock Xmax.

oh dang 😲

exactly!

😁😁😁

oh dang man...that sucks

I can’t take the front wheel nuts off my Kraton. Tried applying some heat, anymore forcr and I think I’ll break something. Seems like they came badly cross threaded. I gave into just leaving them on until I need new tires and I’ll just cut the wheels off then and go from there smh

Plastic is more durable...... metal bends and destroys other parts

@@trevorbraden5448 exactly

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From American pie?

@@TylerSaleik yes

good one

Depends on who you ask. I've seen way too many videos on all types of issues. Servos, ESC's, you need to upgrade to RPM Arms & wheel bearings, motors, plastic comes off very easily after jumps or break way too easily. I'm still trying to decide which one to get honestly, and the Xmaxx isn't winning right now.