On another road trip at the moment 😍. FYI... I busted a rear camera link (plastic ball cup). Not bad considering the hammering Big Girl took out there. Diff setup: Silicone ear plugs center, 1 million front, 500k rear. Shocks have 35W rear, 40 front. Appreciate the comments and will respond in a bit. Thanks to my bash brothers for another awesome session!!! 😱🚀🚀
So for this kind of day out, do you prefer the ..... KRATON or OUTCAST ..?? Unreal footage man. When folks ask me about the ARRMA's, it's your vids I'll show them.
@@dazofthemoo1531 thanks Brother 😁. I'm fine with either the O8s or Kraton. Love the variety. Both are fantastic in the air and on the ground. The K8s does get the power down easier, but the Outcast stunts better and still hauls ass 😍
Rich, I needed to see this K8S action my friend as I'm kinda left out on all the XRT stuff, good to see someone going absolutely Ham with the Big Kraton King🤘💪 So many sick airs and super smooth landings. Some of my favorites were.... 7:45 simple but cool bump front recovery👍 10:25 that huge double transition to the other side😮 Just epic video as always my friend
Thanks so very much Brother Dennis 🤗. We had some crazy head winds and gusts, but the King K8s wasn't too phased. Absolutely loved getting Big Girl back out and the chance to hit the Mega ramp wide open 😍. Such a Killer platform!!! Truly appreciate it Bro. 🍻😎💪👊👊
In 1985 I bough my first RC (a lunchbox). In my head this is what it would be like. Only took 38 years to see it in action man. FREAKING AWESOME. Today’s stuff is amazing and you, Talbot, and many others play a giant role in why. THANKS
Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. My first RC that I remember anyway was a Tamiya Frog. It's really nuts what today's rigs can handle 👀. Thank goodness for brushless motors and Lipo batteries among all the other advances and aftermarket options 😍
That joker was getting it done. I like the new shocks set up. I might try that myself cool to see you have it back out with the green shell. I’m glad you didn’t explode the front end with another rock incident but it would’ve made for some good footage have a great holiday weekend my friend.
Thanks so very much Brother Aldo 😱. Yeah I'm digging the longer front geometry. Way less issues tweaking shafts and handling is still great 😍. Feels planted on big and smaller jumps. So glad I didn't jack Big Girl with that boulder strike. It looked and sounded bad 👀. The green shell is way more visible from distance 👍. Have a great weekend Brother!!!🍻😎💪👊👊
Absolutely EPIC Bro! King Kraton 8s strikes again. Awesome to see the big girl out there man. The Outcast tower seems to work out well. That could be the way to go solving the shock shafts from bending. Killer sends as always brother. Everyone had such killer times out there. I gotta get mine out soon. Those Big rigs are such an awesome machine on rough gnarly terrains. OMG 😳 death rock #2! LoL 😂. M2C tough!! Awesome session brother.
Thanks so very much Brother Chris 🤗. Felt so awesome to get Big Girl out again!!! What a monster she is on rougher terrain. Still can't believe she moves so well for size and fly's like an eagle 😍. Definitely liking the taller shocks and front tower👌. Such a great time with the gang!!! Really appreciate it Brother 🍻😎💪👊👊
Absolute beast mode for sure🚀🚀 Nothing compares to the beefed up King K8. I call mine the DaddyK8😂. That "oh my god" huge front flip wow, I had to rewind it several times. Great Vid😍😎🍻
Glad we made it for one of the bashes bro! There is just something special about these 8s rigs. Happy to see your kraton 8s getting some love. Looks like early morning bashes for awhile with this heat wave we got.
So stoked when we can connect Brother John 😱🚀🚀. The 8s rigs are such a different kind of rush. Still amazed by how well they fly 👀. Hopefully get together soon with it under 105F 🍻😎💪👊👊
@henningkristensen7446 I've been slacking lol. I need to find a good video editor for idiots. My old computer crapped out and the video editor on it was built for dummies, so easy to use lol. I definitely have some saved videos waiting to be edited.
Thanks so much Brother Aaron 🤗. Yeah I thought that boulder hit could be a run ender 🤯. M2C for the win once again!!! Love running Big Red and Big Girl K8s 😍. She really impressed me this outing. 🍻🚀🚀😎💪👊👊
Love when you drive 8s🤩 Remember your O8 with K8 front shocks and now your K8 with O8 front shocks🤩 I have to try O8 front shocks on my K8. Greetings from Norway🍻
So goof to see the kraton 8s. It really is amazing. I love my o8s. The day I got it I almost got the kraton but it definitely wouldn't have fit in the trunk of my car haha. Maybe sometime arrma will unleash a new 8s upon us n I won't be able to resist lol. The shot of you coming along with another jumping in the background was arrma advertisement worthy haha. Thanks for another awesome bash video man. 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Thanks so very much Nick 🤗. I genuinely love my O8s too 😍. Such an amazing Big Beast!!! I truly hope ARRMA releases another 8s version this year 👀. They've been very quiet recently. That shot with my buddy sending it as I ripped by was a total fluke 😱🤣🤣. Definitely looked cool though. Really appreciate the kind words my friend. 🍻😎💪👊👊
Damn ! You just don't stop do you !! What an amazing rig 👌...mighty impressive what the big beast puts up with & is capable of 😲. This vid got my attention......sick driving as always from the Master 🫡
Thanks so very much Paul 😱. I spent a lot of hours testing the original prototype M2C upgrades for the 8s line and can vouge for their durability 💪. So stoked to see what they've evolved into and absolutely love bashing them 😍🚀🚀
Always love your vids. Can only dream what you do with your builds and your driving talents great job on the vids keep them coming..biggest fan Brother
Wow dudes were ducking for cover that that big beast. Stock it seems like it's way underpowered and that 7075 Chassis does bend easily. I've seem several that have. You have the perfect setup for a highly aggressive bash. Rich you definitely succeeded absolutely one of your best. Keep it up. Excellent Video
Yeah the stock K8s was seriously under geared and the stock EXB chassis is a far cry from M2C 7075 T6. Thank goodness for wonderful aftermarket options 😍. Truly appreciate it Brother 🍻
Rich, would you consider doing a video about controlling your rig in the air? As someone starting out in the bashing hobby I'd be really interested in learning how you got into it and your personal learning curve. Did you break a lot of stuff starting out? What was your first hard bashing rig, things like that. Thanks!
Definitely busted my share of parts learning air control 😱. Having rode motocross, I understood the principles of pace, wheelspin, throttle and braking midair to level off...etc. That said, practice and firsthand experience and experimentation is the only way to build skill and confidence. The Typhon 6s was the first rig that impressed me durability wise. There's lots of durable bashers, but that one definitely stands out. 🍻
Insane air, great video! I bought a guy out of all his electric helicopters that was getting out of the R/C hobby & he also had a 8S Kraton. He said the chassis was bent, but gave it to me for $150 with two batteries. I was stoked to get it torn down, and replace the chassis. I heard that the M2C chassis was the way to go for big air jumping..but the price for that chassis and a couple other parts was/is crazy. I know M2C is one of, if not THEE best chassis upgrade, but I’m going to see if I can find a used straight stock chassis and call it good enough. Did I make a bad deal buying it for $150.00
Thanks Brother 🤗. 150$ is a steal for a Kraton 8s plus batteries 👀. You could probably straighten the chassis yourself if you wanted to. M2C upgrades aren't cheap, but quality 7075 T6 and the cost of CNC machines aren't cheap either. Just depends on your needs and how hard you bash. I got tired of straightening and replacing chassis's 🍻
Way to go brother Rich! Happy to see a real rig back on the channel and putting the entry level trashas crap down! 😂 you should talk to the state about getting that location permitted as an RC bash park and having it preserved. Also having work done to make it better. That’s been your best spot forever and we’d hate to see it turned into anything else
Thanks so much Brother 🤗. Yeah it can be taxing on my soul running the plastic Traxxas rigs 😂. I gotta bite the bullet helping test M2C options 😍. They're honestly holding the XRT and XMaxx together at this point 😱💪💪. Really hope this spot stays awhile. I have to get some land and build my own bash park someday 😍
@@richduperbash2966 if my dad sold me his house back before the market took a dump, I would’ve had an acre in my backyard to play with but now he went from $250k to $700k and I can’t do that 😂 guess I’ll have to buy in the country somewhere then!
I would of assumed the xrt plastic chassis was almost a better platform than the arma bendable stock chassis. But compared to that upgraded chassis i didnt realize it was that durable. Some of those jumps are insane and not a single bend.
Yeah the XRT will flex a good amount, but it (like the XMaxx) will reach a breaking point and implode with enough stress. The upgraded ARRMA 8s rigs are on another level of absolute durability. Yes they're heavier, but they're awesome with the right power and setup. 🍻
The camera doesnt do the Arrma 8s any justice to its size. They are huge in person. Whenever I take mine out to the spot we jump the other guys with RCs that haven't seen one in person are always shocked, lol. It's great to see you jumping that flying cynder block again. lol
Thanks Brother 🤗. Most of the upgrades are from M2C Racing. Chassis, motor mount, suspension blocks, 7mm shock kit, beefcake dog bones and CVD's, brace rod ends, and pillow ball retaining nuts. The motor is a Hobbystar 56112 840kv from RC Juice with 34/34 gearing. Servo is a 6912 HV Brutal torque Hobbystar. Here's the link to M2C if you need it. 🍻 m2cracing.net/shop/shop.php#!/8S-KRATON/c/136127903
That 8s is a beast and a beautiful rig. I have a question for u. I was thinking about getting a hobby star 150amp esc a 2150kv for my kraton v2 4s. I have a spectrum 150amp esc and a 2050kv motor. But the spectrum motor gets way to hot and I can't afford a hobby wing esc and motor combo. Plz help me Rich.
Another awesome video. Thanks man. I am planning to get a Outcast 8S. What motor would you recommend? The Hobbywing 800kv or the 1100kv and what gearing? Thank you very much. 🙏
Thanks Brother 🤗. Both motors are good options. The Hobbywing 5687 1100 is just big enough to handle the weight, while being very fast and smooth. Just have to keep an eye on temps. 32/39 gearing works great with stock Backflips. I haven't ran the bigger Hobbywing 800. My guess is 34/34 or 39/39 would work well. I'm still running a Hobbystar 56112 980kv with Max5 34/39 gearing in my O8s and she's a screamer 😱🚀🚀
Thanks Josh 🤗. The Vitavon diff cases aren't cheap, but the tolerances are great and they shouldn't strip out like the stock bulkheads can over time with harder bashing. These are very solid 💪
@richduperbash2966 my stock bulkheads have held up decent except the plate that holds the bell crank on popps the screw out when you send it good. I'm thinking if they are Rich Duperbash approved then I probably need some myself.
Thanks 🤗. I definitely prefer stock A arms. RPM arms flex way too much and don't have droop screws. This allows the shock shafts to bend along with CVD driveshafts and dog bones.
Thanks so much Thomas 😊. I'm running a Hobbystar 6912 HV Brutal torque servo. Just need the large ARRMA servo tray and you have to shorten the main servo saver set screw about 3-4mm. 🍻
@@thomaslarsen4354 yes I use 2 short M3 button head screws per arm. They screw into the 2 holes under each arm. No part #. I just used spare screws from my hardware box.
Hey Rich hows that Cali sunshine ? Sorry but have ? Running duramax hachets on my 8S Kraton n they seem to peel from wheel. Should i go with P'line ? I do run proline on my 6S cars with no issues. Tired of the gluing. Thnx. I just put some overkill drive shafts on too.
Sunshine is in full effect here. Gonna hit 115-117F this weekend. The lighter Proline HP belted tires are nice. I have busted a few of the wheel hexes though. Duratrax are a better value albeit a little heavier. It's unfortunate the glue beads are always a question mark 🍻
I'm definitely considering it 👀. Grew up riding BMX and MX and definitely think Losi put a ton of thought and engineering into the promoto. The wheels/spokes may need upgrading among a few other mods. 🍻
Great video bro I had a question about a max5 g2 I hooked it up and turned it on and got a series of beeps, it was 1,3,1, then blinking red can you tell me what that indicates. I am looking everywhere and I've called multiple hobby stores and know one has an answer.
Thanks Michael 🤗. I don't have the G2 Max5 and am honestly not sure about it's programming or trouble codes. Hobbywing usually lists their codes towards the back of the ESC pamphlet sheet. Aldo Loyal on our test team has one. Might leave a message on his channel if you haven't gotten it sorted yet 🍻
@@richduperbash2966 Thank you for the help. I did finally figure it out. I ended up finding the answer in the directions. I need to slow down sometimes. Good news is it's hooked up and running great.
I'm running on bone dry, low traction dirt here. Drifting will happen no matter what until there's rain again 👍. Running silicone ear plugs center, 1 million front, and 500k rear.
hey do you have any shock recommendations for an arrma typhon 3s that arent crazy expensive? I've tried looking for the trackstar shocks but i just cant find them. thanks
Unfortunately the Trackstar buggy/truggy shocks became backordered and then discontinued I believe. The Typhon 6s shocks can work with lighter springs and oils (around 30 weight). They're a direct fit if you use the Axial shock bushings. Jenny's RC or eBay is a good place to check for discounted parts like the shocks. 🍻 Axial Silicone Shock Bushing 7.5x8mm (6), AXIC1356 a.co/d/1DkMJjK
Hei rich got a question on your kraton 8s you run stock arms or rpm? M2c recommend stock arms for their output shaft because of the droopscrew would be good to know Thanks !
Hey Brother 🤗. Sorry I missed your comment. I use to run RPM front arms for awhile. Honestly can't recommend them. Way too flexible and zero droop screw option. I switched back to stock once I'd bent enough front shock shafts and got tired of the sloppy handling. 👍
@@swissevov I used 2 M3 button head screws per arm in the existing holes. Basically set the depth so the shock rod ends aren't being yanked on by the A arms. You can add M3 washers under the screw heads for less droop.
My regular bash buddies are Ian, Victor, John, and Dave. John and David have their own channels. RC Unknown is John's channel. David's is Dave's Sacramento RC.
The XRT needs a small fortune $$$ of upgrades in parts before you take it out the first time. Even after that you'll still probably have broken parts ea h time you run it if your giving it the beans.
You nailed it Brother 👊. The XRT is fun once upgraded plus proper power installed, but it's still gonna have cracks and breakages with the plastic base 🍻
DAMN!! Go any higher🙄🔭 rich and air traffic control will have to give you a cruising altitude and permission to land! NO ONE goes as BIG as RICH DUPERBASH ! You are the king of going fast and big , when you look up going big in the dictionary there's a pic of Rich and his 1/5th scale there lol 💪👍👍🙄
Sponsored much! Of course your gonna say it's better than xrt, there aren't many parts from m2c for the xrt. I don't own either, but I can see through your bs and see that m2c want you to talk it up. buy a kraton, m2c have all you need... for a hefty price 🤑
Don't buy want you don't need or can't afford. This hobby isn't cheap either way. An upgraded Kraton is far more durable. No BS, just the painful truth many faithful Traxxas fanboys hate to hear. That said, I still like my XRT. Just know from first hand experience it can't take the same level of punishment with all the plastic and hollow spacing in the webbed framing. 🍻
On another road trip at the moment 😍. FYI... I busted a rear camera link (plastic ball cup). Not bad considering the hammering Big Girl took out there. Diff setup: Silicone ear plugs center, 1 million front, 500k rear. Shocks have 35W rear, 40 front. Appreciate the comments and will respond in a bit. Thanks to my bash brothers for another awesome session!!! 😱🚀🚀
Ok muchas gracias amigo 👍🏎️🏎️🍻🍻
So for this kind of day out, do you prefer the .....
KRATON or OUTCAST ..??
Unreal footage man. When folks ask me about the ARRMA's, it's your vids I'll show them.
@@dazofthemoo1531 thanks Brother 😁. I'm fine with either the O8s or Kraton. Love the variety. Both are fantastic in the air and on the ground. The K8s does get the power down easier, but the Outcast stunts better and still hauls ass 😍
Rich,
I needed to see this K8S action my friend as I'm kinda left out on all the XRT stuff, good to see someone going absolutely Ham with the Big Kraton King🤘💪
So many sick airs and super smooth landings. Some of my favorites were....
7:45 simple but cool bump front recovery👍
10:25 that huge double transition to the other side😮
Just epic video as always my friend
Thanks so very much Brother Dennis 🤗. We had some crazy head winds and gusts, but the King K8s wasn't too phased. Absolutely loved getting Big Girl back out and the chance to hit the Mega ramp wide open 😍. Such a Killer platform!!! Truly appreciate it Bro. 🍻😎💪👊👊
In 1985 I bough my first RC (a lunchbox). In my head this is what it would be like. Only took 38 years to see it in action man. FREAKING AWESOME.
Today’s stuff is amazing and you, Talbot, and many others play a giant role in why. THANKS
Exactly my opinion👍🏻😎
Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. My first RC that I remember anyway was a Tamiya Frog. It's really nuts what today's rigs can handle 👀. Thank goodness for brushless motors and Lipo batteries among all the other advances and aftermarket options 😍
Killer sesh with the Beast bro! Looking good!🏆⚡️🚀
Thanks so much Rocky 🤗. Much appreciated Brother 🍻😎💪👊👊
That joker was getting it done. I like the new shocks set up. I might try that myself cool to see you have it back out with the green shell. I’m glad you didn’t explode the front end with another rock incident but it would’ve made for some good footage have a great holiday weekend my friend.
Thanks so very much Brother Aldo 😱. Yeah I'm digging the longer front geometry. Way less issues tweaking shafts and handling is still great 😍. Feels planted on big and smaller jumps. So glad I didn't jack Big Girl with that boulder strike. It looked and sounded bad 👀. The green shell is way more visible from distance 👍. Have a great weekend Brother!!!🍻😎💪👊👊
Awesome bash at one of the most fun spots!!! Good friends, good weather and good times!!!!!
Thanks so very much Brother Avery 🤗. Such a Killer FUN session with the King Kraton 😍
I love when you bring the 5th scales out for a bash. Thanks for sharing
Amazing the things you do with these Arrmas. Such a great RC brand. 👍
Thank you Steve 🤗. Love my ARRMA's 🚀🚀
The KING is back takin mine out morning for an epic blast
Me too
Absolutely EPIC Bro! King Kraton 8s strikes again. Awesome to see the big girl out there man. The Outcast tower seems to work out well. That could be the way to go solving the shock shafts from bending. Killer sends as always brother. Everyone had such killer times out there. I gotta get mine out soon. Those Big rigs are such an awesome machine on rough gnarly terrains. OMG 😳 death rock #2! LoL 😂. M2C tough!! Awesome session brother.
Thanks so very much Brother Chris 🤗. Felt so awesome to get Big Girl out again!!! What a monster she is on rougher terrain. Still can't believe she moves so well for size and fly's like an eagle 😍. Definitely liking the taller shocks and front tower👌. Such a great time with the gang!!! Really appreciate it Brother 🍻😎💪👊👊
Wow Rich what a spectacular session of big jumps 💪💯 this truck is a hell of a beast, great aerial control as always 💪🤘
Thanks so much Nel 🤗. Big Girl was flying high this outing 🍻
Beast!! Love seeing the big girls fly ❤🦅
Thanks Steven!!! It's such a rush bashing these big monsters 😱🚀🚀
Man you're really good at those blind landings! Love it when you break out the Armma 8s rigs!!
Thanks so very much Brother 😁. Hopefully get these big beasts out more this summer 🍻
Absolute beast mode for sure🚀🚀 Nothing compares to the beefed up King K8. I call mine the DaddyK8😂. That "oh my god" huge front flip wow, I had to rewind it several times. Great Vid😍😎🍻
Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. That fronty was something else. Hats off to my buddy Ian 🍻
Glad we made it for one of the bashes bro! There is just something special about these 8s rigs. Happy to see your kraton 8s getting some love. Looks like early morning bashes for awhile with this heat wave we got.
So stoked when we can connect Brother John 😱🚀🚀. The 8s rigs are such a different kind of rush. Still amazed by how well they fly 👀. Hopefully get together soon with it under 105F 🍻😎💪👊👊
We need a new upload from RC unknown🤩 🤩
@henningkristensen7446 I've been slacking lol. I need to find a good video editor for idiots. My old computer crapped out and the video editor on it was built for dummies, so easy to use lol. I definitely have some saved videos waiting to be edited.
@@rcunknown5303 I know what you mean. I dont edit my videos at all😆 Just some short clips. Looking forward to your videos. Greetings from Norway😊
SO happy to see the 8s back out !
Thanks Brother 🤗. Felt awesome to get Big Girl back out there 🚀🚀
Awesome watching the King 👑 drive his Kraton 🏎️
Glad to see some kraton 8s action again! Love it
Another awesome session Rich! I can't believe she survived that boulder 😱 Mine is in rebuild at the moment. Finally getting the M2C chassis on 😃
Thanks so much Brother Aaron 🤗. Yeah I thought that boulder hit could be a run ender 🤯. M2C for the win once again!!! Love running Big Red and Big Girl K8s 😍. She really impressed me this outing. 🍻🚀🚀😎💪👊👊
Love when you drive 8s🤩 Remember your O8 with K8 front shocks and now your K8 with O8 front shocks🤩 I have to try O8 front shocks on my K8. Greetings from Norway🍻
Thank you Brother 😍. Always a treat to run these 8s Monsters 😱🚀🚀
It's always so insane to watch your videos. Thanks for pushing the hobby.
Thank you Brother 🤗
So goof to see the kraton 8s. It really is amazing. I love my o8s. The day I got it I almost got the kraton but it definitely wouldn't have fit in the trunk of my car haha. Maybe sometime arrma will unleash a new 8s upon us n I won't be able to resist lol. The shot of you coming along with another jumping in the background was arrma advertisement worthy haha. Thanks for another awesome bash video man. 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Thanks so very much Nick 🤗. I genuinely love my O8s too 😍. Such an amazing Big Beast!!! I truly hope ARRMA releases another 8s version this year 👀. They've been very quiet recently. That shot with my buddy sending it as I ripped by was a total fluke 😱🤣🤣. Definitely looked cool though. Really appreciate the kind words my friend. 🍻😎💪👊👊
Damn ! You just don't stop do you !! What an amazing rig 👌...mighty impressive what the big beast puts up with & is capable of 😲. This vid got my attention......sick driving as always from the Master 🫡
Thanks so very much Paul 😱. I spent a lot of hours testing the original prototype M2C upgrades for the 8s line and can vouge for their durability 💪. So stoked to see what they've evolved into and absolutely love bashing them 😍🚀🚀
OMG What an awesome video!!!! Rich you are really great at what you do!!
Thanks so very much Jason 🤗. Truly appreciate the kind words Brother!!! 🍻
Without a doubt, you are a master in controls.
Thanks so much my friend 🤗
Kraton is always my favorite all around RC. Even though its 1/5 scale, you can really see its racing roots from the team Durango era.
Indeed Brother 🤗. ARRMA did so well with this design. The Kraton is such a handler and awesome basher 😍
Still impressive how well the Kraton performs being that heavy, great bash session!! 👍
Thanks so much Brother 🤗. I'm always amazed how well Big Girl moves for her size and weight 😱
Just a master class in set up and amazing bash I'll always watch these videos bro
Thanks so very much my friend 🤗
Beast mode for sure😈
That super late flip with the 1/8🤩
Sick bash guys🤘
Thanks so much Brother 🤗. Ian was on fire out there 😱🤙🤙
Absolutely Epic Rich! Like the taller shock tower idea, that’s killer 👊
Learned so much from your vids and set up advice
Total legend 😎💥🔥💪🤘🤘🤘
Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. Happy bashing 🍻😎💪👊👊
Nice video ! Great big air shots !
Thank you my friend 🤗
Hats off! Always an epic show!
Thanks so very much Brother 🍻
Always love your vids. Can only dream what you do with your builds and your driving talents great job on the vids keep them coming..biggest fan Brother
Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. Truly appreciate the kind words 🍻😎💪👊👊
Wow dudes were ducking for cover that that big beast. Stock it seems like it's way underpowered and that 7075 Chassis does bend easily. I've seem several that have. You have the perfect setup for a highly aggressive bash. Rich you definitely succeeded absolutely one of your best. Keep it up. Excellent Video
Yeah the stock K8s was seriously under geared and the stock EXB chassis is a far cry from M2C 7075 T6. Thank goodness for wonderful aftermarket options 😍. Truly appreciate it Brother 🍻
The King is in the house! 8S super basher looking good sir. 🚀
Thank you Brother 😁. Love the Big Girl King Kraton 8s 😍
Rich, would you consider doing a video about controlling your rig in the air? As someone starting out in the bashing hobby I'd be really interested in learning how you got into it and your personal learning curve. Did you break a lot of stuff starting out? What was your first hard bashing rig, things like that.
Thanks!
Definitely busted my share of parts learning air control 😱. Having rode motocross, I understood the principles of pace, wheelspin, throttle and braking midair to level off...etc. That said, practice and firsthand experience and experimentation is the only way to build skill and confidence. The Typhon 6s was the first rig that impressed me durability wise. There's lots of durable bashers, but that one definitely stands out. 🍻
Mega nice Rich😊
🤜🏻🤛🏻👍🏻
Insane air, great video!
I bought a guy out of all his electric helicopters that was getting out of the R/C hobby & he also had a 8S Kraton. He said the chassis was bent, but gave it to me for $150 with two batteries. I was stoked to get it torn down, and replace the chassis. I heard that the M2C chassis was the way to go for big air jumping..but the price for that chassis and a couple other parts was/is crazy. I know M2C is one of, if not THEE best chassis upgrade, but I’m going to see if I can find a used straight stock chassis and call it good enough. Did I make a bad deal buying it for $150.00
Thanks Brother 🤗. 150$ is a steal for a Kraton 8s plus batteries 👀. You could probably straighten the chassis yourself if you wanted to. M2C upgrades aren't cheap, but quality 7075 T6 and the cost of CNC machines aren't cheap either. Just depends on your needs and how hard you bash. I got tired of straightening and replacing chassis's 🍻
Way to go brother Rich! Happy to see a real rig back on the channel and putting the entry level trashas crap down! 😂 you should talk to the state about getting that location permitted as an RC bash park and having it preserved. Also having work done to make it better. That’s been your best spot forever and we’d hate to see it turned into anything else
Thanks so much Brother 🤗. Yeah it can be taxing on my soul running the plastic Traxxas rigs 😂. I gotta bite the bullet helping test M2C options 😍. They're honestly holding the XRT and XMaxx together at this point 😱💪💪. Really hope this spot stays awhile. I have to get some land and build my own bash park someday 😍
@@richduperbash2966 if my dad sold me his house back before the market took a dump, I would’ve had an acre in my backyard to play with but now he went from $250k to $700k and I can’t do that 😂 guess I’ll have to buy in the country somewhere then!
So beautiful bro👌🏻👊🏻🚀
I love this platform🤩😎
Thank you Brother 🤗. I love this platform too 😍🤙🤙
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Thanks so much for the kind words Brother 🤗. Happy bashing!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊
I would of assumed the xrt plastic chassis was almost a better platform than the arma bendable stock chassis. But compared to that upgraded chassis i didnt realize it was that durable. Some of those jumps are insane and not a single bend.
Yeah the XRT will flex a good amount, but it (like the XMaxx) will reach a breaking point and implode with enough stress. The upgraded ARRMA 8s rigs are on another level of absolute durability. Yes they're heavier, but they're awesome with the right power and setup. 🍻
The camera doesnt do the Arrma 8s any justice to its size. They are huge in person. Whenever I take mine out to the spot we jump the other guys with RCs that haven't seen one in person are always shocked, lol. It's great to see you jumping that flying cynder block again. lol
@Rich Duperbash love your videos mate. Can you share your full upgrade list that went into this build ? Keep the insane videos coming. peace!
Thanks Brother 🤗. Most of the upgrades are from M2C Racing. Chassis, motor mount, suspension blocks, 7mm shock kit, beefcake dog bones and CVD's, brace rod ends, and pillow ball retaining nuts. The motor is a Hobbystar 56112 840kv from RC Juice with 34/34 gearing. Servo is a 6912 HV Brutal torque Hobbystar. Here's the link to M2C if you need it. 🍻 m2cracing.net/shop/shop.php#!/8S-KRATON/c/136127903
That 8s is a beast and a beautiful rig. I have a question for u. I was thinking about getting a hobby star 150amp esc a 2150kv for my kraton v2 4s. I have a spectrum 150amp esc and a 2050kv motor. But the spectrum motor gets way to hot and I can't afford a hobby wing esc and motor combo. Plz help me Rich.
Another awesome video. Thanks man.
I am planning to get a Outcast 8S.
What motor would you recommend?
The Hobbywing 800kv or the 1100kv and what gearing?
Thank you very much. 🙏
Thanks Brother 🤗. Both motors are good options. The Hobbywing 5687 1100 is just big enough to handle the weight, while being very fast and smooth. Just have to keep an eye on temps. 32/39 gearing works great with stock Backflips. I haven't ran the bigger Hobbywing 800. My guess is 34/34 or 39/39 would work well. I'm still running a Hobbystar 56112 980kv with Max5 34/39 gearing in my O8s and she's a screamer 😱🚀🚀
@@richduperbash2966 Thanks man, really appreciate it. 👍
Whats up brother Rich? It made my day to see the OG Duperbash kraton take flight. You think the vitavon diff cases are worth the $?
Thanks Josh 🤗. The Vitavon diff cases aren't cheap, but the tolerances are great and they shouldn't strip out like the stock bulkheads can over time with harder bashing. These are very solid 💪
@richduperbash2966 my stock bulkheads have held up decent except the plate that holds the bell crank on popps the screw out when you send it good. I'm thinking if they are Rich Duperbash approved then I probably need some myself.
Kraton in any size just do work!!!!❤
ARMMA💪💪💪
No doubt Mike 🤗. The Kraton is such an all around awesome basher 😱🚀🚀
Arrma 8s line is beast mode .
Wow, what a hard bash! What you prefer a RPM or Original EXB arm?
Thanks 🤗. I definitely prefer stock A arms. RPM arms flex way too much and don't have droop screws. This allows the shock shafts to bend along with CVD driveshafts and dog bones.
That interesting and thank you. I will prefer to get stock if break.@@richduperbash2966
As always another sick bash session dude! That k8s is putting in some serious work!
Thanks so much my friend 🤗. Love getting Big Girl out!!!
Hi Rich. Awesome aircontrol. 💪🏻😁 What servo are you running?
Thanks so much Thomas 😊. I'm running a Hobbystar 6912 HV Brutal torque servo. Just need the large ARRMA servo tray and you have to shorten the main servo saver set screw about 3-4mm. 🍻
@@richduperbash2966 okay nice. Rich help me out here. Are you using droop screws on your K8. Can you tell me part nr. I can’t find the right ones.
@@thomaslarsen4354 yes I use 2 short M3 button head screws per arm. They screw into the 2 holes under each arm. No part #. I just used spare screws from my hardware box.
Hey Rich hows that Cali sunshine ? Sorry but have ? Running duramax hachets on my 8S Kraton n they seem to peel from wheel. Should i go with P'line ? I do run proline on my 6S cars with no issues. Tired of the gluing. Thnx. I just put some overkill drive shafts on too.
Sunshine is in full effect here. Gonna hit 115-117F this weekend. The lighter Proline HP belted tires are nice. I have busted a few of the wheel hexes though. Duratrax are a better value albeit a little heavier. It's unfortunate the glue beads are always a question mark 🍻
Awesome beast 🤘what batteries are you using ?
Thanks Brother 🤗. Running Zee 7200 mah hardcase packs 🍻www.ebay.com/itm/373787677246
Right on i use zee 5200 in my axial bomber and they have been awesome i want to run the zee’s in my kraton 8s thanks
U getting the losi dirt bike? Would be sweet to see u send it and have yet to see anyone back flip it, if possible with the gyro thingy
I'm definitely considering it 👀. Grew up riding BMX and MX and definitely think Losi put a ton of thought and engineering into the promoto. The wheels/spokes may need upgrading among a few other mods. 🍻
Hola voy aser una pregunta que combo le tienes puesto
Great video bro I had a question about a max5 g2 I hooked it up and turned it on and got a series of beeps, it was 1,3,1, then blinking red can you tell me what that indicates. I am looking everywhere and I've called multiple hobby stores and know one has an answer.
Thanks Michael 🤗. I don't have the G2 Max5 and am honestly not sure about it's programming or trouble codes. Hobbywing usually lists their codes towards the back of the ESC pamphlet sheet. Aldo Loyal on our test team has one. Might leave a message on his channel if you haven't gotten it sorted yet 🍻
@@richduperbash2966 Thank you for the help. I did finally figure it out. I ended up finding the answer in the directions. I need to slow down sometimes. Good news is it's hooked up and running great.
@@michaellatini9294 that's awesome to hear Brother 🤗
Hey rich I was wondering what your diff setup is? I noticed your car is a bit drifty. On a similar surface to yours mine just dead hooks
I'm running on bone dry, low traction dirt here. Drifting will happen no matter what until there's rain again 👍. Running silicone ear plugs center, 1 million front, and 500k rear.
Hola voy aser una pregunta que combo le tienes puestos al kraton 8sun saludo 👍🏎️🍻🍻
That's a Hobbystar 56112 840kv from RC Juice with Hobbywing Max5 ESC. 34/34 gearing 🍻
Hey Rich HobbyWing released an upgraded MAX 5 that is 12S capable. Do you plan on upgrading to that? I think I might I was thinking of doing it
I'll probably get one eventually, but I'm happy with the power now and run my stuff as long as it keeps going 🍻
@@richduperbash2966 same here
Super ❤
hey do you have any shock recommendations for an arrma typhon 3s that arent crazy expensive? I've tried looking for the trackstar shocks but i just cant find them. thanks
Unfortunately the Trackstar buggy/truggy shocks became backordered and then discontinued I believe. The Typhon 6s shocks can work with lighter springs and oils (around 30 weight). They're a direct fit if you use the Axial shock bushings. Jenny's RC or eBay is a good place to check for discounted parts like the shocks. 🍻 Axial Silicone Shock Bushing 7.5x8mm (6), AXIC1356 a.co/d/1DkMJjK
Where is this spot? It looks so fun to bash at!
That's in Sacramento, CA off Richards Blvd behind the light rail. They're doing construction there at the moment. 🍻
Hei rich got a question on your kraton 8s you run stock arms or rpm? M2c recommend stock arms for their output shaft because of the droopscrew would be good to know
Thanks !
Hey Brother 🤗. Sorry I missed your comment. I use to run RPM front arms for awhile. Honestly can't recommend them. Way too flexible and zero droop screw option. I switched back to stock once I'd bent enough front shock shafts and got tired of the sloppy handling. 👍
@@richduperbash2966 thanks for the answer glad i bought a set stock ones to go back i was expecting it. How did you set your drop screws?
@@swissevov I used 2 M3 button head screws per arm in the existing holes. Basically set the depth so the shock rod ends aren't being yanked on by the A arms. You can add M3 washers under the screw heads for less droop.
@@richduperbash2966 okei thanks i will try to doo it, important is that the shock doesnt travel completely out right?
@@swissevov correct 👍. You don't want the shock fully extending with the droop of the arm.
Have you tried the new Outcast 8s V2 EXB rtr yet??????
It's coming 😱. Should be hitting the porch anytime actually 👀
As always sweet bashing
Thank you Brother 😁
Love watching your videos! I think you should change your legal name to Rich Superbash. 💯🔥
Thanks so much Brother 🤗
Do you have motor temp issues?
No I don't. The 840kv 56112 does awesome with 1/1 gearing 🍻
what is the name of that friend of yours on the YT channel?
My regular bash buddies are Ian, Victor, John, and Dave. John and David have their own channels. RC Unknown is John's channel. David's is Dave's Sacramento RC.
The XRT needs a small fortune $$$ of upgrades in parts before you take it out the first time. Even after that you'll still probably have broken parts ea h time you run it if your giving it the beans.
You nailed it Brother 👊. The XRT is fun once upgraded plus proper power installed, but it's still gonna have cracks and breakages with the plastic base 🍻
its not fair u know..
you making me want to buy them and not participate on its costs.. 😂😂😂
Yeah they get pricey for sure 😂
DAMN!! Go any higher🙄🔭 rich and air traffic control will have to give you a cruising altitude and permission to land! NO ONE goes as BIG as RICH DUPERBASH ! You are the king of going fast and big , when you look up going big in the dictionary there's a pic of Rich and his 1/5th scale there lol 💪👍👍🙄
Thanks so much Mike 🤗. Such a rush sending these big Beasts. Truly appreciate the kind words Brother!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊
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Sponsored much! Of course your gonna say it's better than xrt, there aren't many parts from m2c for the xrt. I don't own either, but I can see through your bs and see that m2c want you to talk it up. buy a kraton, m2c have all you need... for a hefty price 🤑
Don't buy want you don't need or can't afford. This hobby isn't cheap either way. An upgraded Kraton is far more durable. No BS, just the painful truth many faithful Traxxas fanboys hate to hear. That said, I still like my XRT. Just know from first hand experience it can't take the same level of punishment with all the plastic and hollow spacing in the webbed framing. 🍻
Your laugh always reminds me of my late uncle.. you have the exact same laugh lol
@Rich Duperbash
Wondering if you have any interest in a Losi Promoto-Mx? Would love to see what its potential is with you at the controls 😎
I'm definitely interested in the Promoto 👀. We'll see 🍻
** May i ask why you do not run a motor fan on it with that high gearing? Thanks bud. **
I haven't needed a fan. She can get above 150F during the dead of summer, but the 840kv can handle 1/1 gearing no problem 🤗
@richduperbash2966 sweet. Good to know. About to upgrade my fireteam. Appreciate the feedback so I know better.