"SCREAMER" TRAXXAS XRT 8s upgrade Potential Achieved!!! 

Thanks so much for everything you do Brother Avery 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Steven 🤗. The XMaxx drove me nuts early on. So many busted chassis's and bulkheads. My patience was tested beyond the breaking point until the M2C chassis support saved the day 😱. Appreciate it Brother. 🍻

Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. Love the sound of those Vitavon spiral cut gears at speed 😍🚀🚀

You bet Brother 🍻🤙🤙

Thanks so much Brother Aldo 🤗. I was frustrated to no end getting the XRT dialed in to the point of finishing a run intact 😂. It's an expensive endeavor making her right, but the Vitavon gears have held killer and sound sick at speed. The Mojave Grom is a ripper on 3s 😍. Truly appreciate it Bro. 🍻🤙🤙

Thanks so very much Brother Aldo 🤗. I believe you about the internal damages 😂. These plastic rigs hide so many cracks, stripped screws, and busted upper and lower bulkheads 👀. Sometimes things just fall apart during disassembly. Thank goodness for Jenny's. Yeah the water level is definitely rising. Kinda sucks because all the lower parking and bash spots are underwater when the lake is full 😕. Truly appreciate the kind words my friend. Have a great weekend!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks so very much Brother Avery 🤗. Stoked I could beat the storm and get her back out running smooth and fast. Thanks for making such epic upgrades my friend and hope you had a great birthday!!! 😱🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother 🤗

You bet Brother 🍻

Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. 92 mph with a rig this big is nuts 😱🚀🚀. Huge props to you my friend 🍻

@richduperbash2966 It's not the most comfortable drive ever lol. And on belted duratrax banditos. I promise you I used every inch of 2 lane road I had.

Thank you Thomas 😊. Have a great weekend my friend 🍻

Thanks so much Chad 🤗. I thoroughly enjoy wrenching and tuning these rigs every bit as much as bashing 😍. It's so satisfying to finally get them dialed. Planning to do a vid about RC Fest 🍻

Thank you Brother 😁. See you at the lake for sure!!! 🍻

Yeah it sucks watching the water cover the beach and lower parking 😱. Happened very fast this season. Looking forward to drier days and the back of the lake opening up again.

Thanks so very much Brother 🤗

Thanks so much my Italian Brothers 😍

Yeah the difference with these mod 1.6 spiral gears is crazy 😍. Very smooth power delivery. See you at the lake Brother 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks so very much Brother Dennis 🤗. Yeah the XRT is an expensive rig to make right. Grateful the upgrades exist though 😍. Overall the K8s and O8s EXB are a much better value. Have a great Easter my friend. 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thank you Brother 🤗

Thanks Brother 🤗. Think my brake is set at 37%. Make sure your diff isn't overfilled and perhaps check your outdrive cups for snugness. I haven't had any real issues with the spider or planetary gears fortunately.

Thanks Aaron 🤗. That's a great question Brother. It takes quite a bit to get things sorted right. Maybe with a roller or good used deal off eBay. The XRT is overpriced per the Traxxas playbook 😂

Thanks Henning 🤗. I add a small O ring under the pistons on the shafts to cushion between the pistons and shock bodies. It doesn't really limit the shocks, but I think it helps protect the pistons. 🍻

Kevin likes the XMaxx platform. It's a durable truck and super fun truck despite the wonky handling 😂. It's light for it's size because of all the plastic. Truth be told, there's lots of dead space (plastic webbing) in the chassis pods. Often you don't know the truck is imploding because it happens one crack at a time from the inside. Only when you take it apart to the bare bones will you find the cracks and failures. Plastic is great until it begins failing. Traxxas did a wonderful job with their control arms, hubs, internal diff assembly, and simple pin design holding bits together for easy removal. That said, the ring, input, and main gears are sinterned cast metal garbage designed to fail and need frequent replacement 🤑. You won't be able to backflip easily with the stock power and gearing. Unfortunately the stock tires won't handle real large scale power for long. The rubber carcasses are thin and the foams are the cheapest I've ever seen with 2 pieces seamed together with glue 👀. M2C won't make an aluminum XMaxx chassis because it's simply not cost effective and will weigh too much in the end. Again the XMaxx is a clumsy fun basher, but it takes a butt load of upgrades and mods to take the same level of punishment as an ARRMA. Having had both rigs, I can say wholeheartedly that the Outcast 8s EXB RTR is a WAY better value stock vs stock.

Doing well Barry 🤗. I'll have to take a better look at the Vigilante 👀

Me too Brother 😱. One more week 🍻🚀🚀

This is the Granite Bay side of Folsom Lake 😍. This spot got covered with rising water levels days after this bash. It's just to the right of the main boat launch area.

Thank you Brother 🤗. I'd try recalibrating your ESC to your controller. It could be a throttle input issue 🤔. May experiment with a different receiver or controller if that doesn't work. 🍻

@@richduperbash2966 thanks a lot brother always appreciate your input you are encyclopedia of RC knowledge.

Thanks so much Brother Chris 🤗. That was awesome running into Sean again at the lake. He had been flying a new 6s jet and then drove over to bash his Mini B 😍. What a little ripper!!! Felt awesome to finally get the XRT running smooth 🚀🚀. It's a shame Traxxas still uses crap "metal" gears 😂. So grateful for proper upgrade options at least. Have a great week my friend. 🍻😎💪👊👊

They are definitely durable, but I'd say the MX57's are tops for long term durability. I get good life out of my original Backflips, but the foams can eventually let go like any unbelted tire.

Both braces are an added durability benefit no question. I'd say it's an absolute must have with the XMaxx due to the elevated center chassis pod. Because of this, the XMaxx never achieves proper chassis slap. The downward strain of doing jumps puts all the stress on the connection points between the front, middle, and rear chassis pods. The M2C brace addresses this exact issue with a brilliant internal anchoring design by Mitch. The XRT brace is also effective at protecting connection points and absorbing direct hits from rocks. Very simple upgrade too.

@@richduperbash2966 man awesome, thanks for that good feedback. Hope you had an awesome weekend man.

@@richduperbash2966 last q, M2C has a narrow version and a wide beefcake version for xmaxx, which would be your choice sir?

I definitely prefer the wide version 💪

I use the stock one and just keep the bolts snugged. Less likely to strip with the Vitavon gear shaft because it's hardened steel and doesn't warp like the crappy cushdrive shaft.

@@richduperbash2966 Thanks!

No I haven't, but I'm guessing 60+ mph with belted tires. Definitely fast enough for bashing without overheating.

Let me link you Steven. These are the exact ones I'm using minus the red center piece that comes with it. www.discountramps.com/skateboard-ramps/p/SK-69900-WAVE/

@@richduperbash2966 ah thanks dude!!

Hey Brother 🤗. I don't remember using any shims with the Vitavon spiral cut gears. The input gear has a bearing retainer clip so you have to remove the upper bulkhead to install it straight downwards into the bearing channel. Great design actually. This locks the gear into place nicely 👌

@@richduperbash2966 thanks brother😉, the clip is already supplied when you buy the crown and pinion, I hope that with those of vitavon I won't break the crown and pinion anymore, have a nice evening.

You too Brother 👊

Decisions like this are tough Brother 😂. Great to hear you already have the Outcast 8s EXB 😍. I don't know enough about the new Vigilante to make an educated opinion yet. The XRT would be my pick over the XMaxx personally. Yes the XMaxx is fun, but it's also very clumsy and likes to roll over with harder turns. It's a hokey handler compared to the XRT or Outcast for that matter. As a hobbiest, I love all my rigs for what they are. Variety is key. The XRT exceeded my expectations in the handling and balance department 👀. If you like driving fast, it has a ton of potential and really can get the power down. Really boils down to personal preference. 🍻

@@richduperbash2966 thanks for the feedback brother really appreciate it keep sending it really enjoy your content

Thanks Brother 🤗. Definitely try lowering your brake setting. My Outcast 4s was the same. Think I set mine at 37%. Getting your rigs dialed to your driving style and taste is key to maximum fun and enjoyment. Make sure to calibrate your ESC to controller via "throttle set up" in the manual. That assures the best control between neutral, throttle, and brake.

@@richduperbash2966 🤙,thanks.

Set it all up and so much better, ty.❤️

Great to hear Brother 👊

I just line my gears up and set the mesh 👍. The key is cleaning the gear grub screw and threads with 70% isopropyl alcohol thoroughly before threadlock. I prefer Permatex Orange. This keeps the pinion right where I want it. 🍻

I mixed them up because my other Backflips were old and had blown foams. The original 8s copperheads actually work quite well and are the perfect size for this rig in my opinion.

@@richduperbash2966 yeah but you had backflips on the rear and copperheads on the front at the end of the vid. They are different diameter tyres. How did you make that work with your diffs besides having you front wheels off the ground most of the time? Great bash by the way mate!

The original 8s Backflips and Copperhead SB's are basically the same height and weight. Close enough to run together. With all 4 wheels ballooning on power you wouldn't notice any difference 😂. I typically run matching tires, but already tore the foams in my surviving Backflips. 🍻

No plans at the moment, but I'll take a better look at it. Wish they offered rollers because I never use the VXL electronics.

Kraton 6s EXB wins with the durability hands down 💪. I like both, but the K6s is my preferred for go anywhere all around bashing 😍. It's a must have in my opinion.

She's a mover for sure 🍻

I'd think 2000kv would be about right on the E-revo regardless of ESC. I ran 8s with my Infraction awhile back with a 1250kv ARRMA 8s motor geared up. Ultimately it was faster and more responsive going back to 6s with a TP4050 2300kv and Spectrum 160A ESC. Think she's geared around 18/50. My 8s setup was heavy and just ripped through tires. 6s hauls ass and handles way better all around. 🍻

@@richduperbash2966 Thanks man. Than i just upgrade visual and things.

Yes I've had several clicking problems. It's usually a blown front or rear ring gear, sometimes an input gear, and rarely a chipped center diff or drive gear. The rear ring gear experiences more stress so I usually check there first. Vitavon spiral cut gears are hardened steel and way stronger than the stock monkey metal.

@@richduperbash2966 yeah, funny thing is I have your whole rig max 5 1100kv g2 35 30 shock oil 200k rear 500k front vitavon front and rear diff gears and spider gears hr diff cases and everything eliminated the rear clicking, but I have not figured out the front. Do u think it might be a bulkhead?

@@richduperbash2966i even have all the m2c stuff u have cause your rig and your xmaxx bashes so hard thats how im trying to get mine

It's possible your front upper bulkhead is cracked allowing the gears to lose mesh under power. You'd have to remove it to know. I usually flex them in my hands to check for splits. It's kind of crazy, but problems are often hidden with Traxxas plastics.

@@richduperbash2966 yeahh thanks man imma check that out

More than the truck is worth I'm sure 😂. Not a cheap pathway. An ARRMA Kraton 8s EXB is a far better value.

It doesn't really make any sense, when someone will make a car in which you don't need to invest a single dollar... What do you think about new REDCAT vigilante ?

I run mostly Ovonic 6000mah 120c 4s soft packs. They're cheap, light, and having plenty of kick. They sell in pairs on Amazon.

@@richduperbash2966 I ordered a pair! I was running the zee 9k 100c packs but they keep messing up

Thanks these batteries are great and cheap! I just use the foam that come in the pack and they have plenty of power

So awesome to hear Brother 🤗

The new O8s EXB RTR is a WAY better value 😱. Arguably more overall fun too.

No kidding Brother 😂. The ARRMA's are a way better value overall 🍻

I would be pretty drunk 🤣🍻

I'm not sure, but the XRT has weak points without upgrading. It's a blast with bigger power and the right setup 😱🚀🚀

Probably closer to $3000, unfortunately. 1k before tax just for the bone stock rig. All the M2C and Vitavon upgrades he has on there, plus the HW 1100kv motor and 200amp ESC, wheels, and bats. Yea, expect to be well over 2k. I have 8s Arrma rigs that are much closer to 3k than 2k, all in with upgrades. Not trying to throw any shade, or scare you away from getting into it. Just being real. Its unfortunate how much these total up to, just to make them durable enough to bash em', without breaking something every time you take it out. However, Rich does extreme bashing. Most of us don't go that hard in the paint, lol. You certainly would not have to get all those upgrades to have fun with the truck. Especially if you're not going to be extreme bashing. But it's def more fun when you do!🤙🤙

That’s how it is with hardcore bashing for any car tbh

The XRT is overpriced to come with junk gears and several weak spots. I didn't spend twice the cost in upgrades, but did modify her to my liking and used electronics and tires I already had.

@@richduperbash2966 I know just sucks it required seemingly so much. I love that truck too, just wish we got an update, like others have been getting.

LMAO 😂. It's still a heap of plastic in the end. Just doesn't limp around and break as easily anymore.

It took serious patience and persistent and upgrades to make this thing right. Hopefully Traxxas steps it up in future models, but I doubt it.