Repairing and upgrading is such a HUGE part of the RC hobby. Depending what you do with them. I like to think i can air it out and land like Kev, but I'm only a mere mortal, so I spend a good 80-90% of my RC time repairing. But i like that.
If you have hex bits on a drill wrenching is more fun than ever. But don't buy them from the dollar store because that metal is so soft it will round out
Spot on Bro! I took your advise and put in your servo and a RadioLink RC6GS. I expected a subtle improvement ... no it's like a night and day difference! Besides radio response, and servo speed, I also get more steering throw. As a beginner it's actually too responsive now, but with the RC6GS I can detune it until my skills improve. Thanks for the video that opened my eyes!
the v4 transmitter is great if you want to lawn dart and generally crash for no reason. I do agree a decent servo and transmitter really let these cars shine!
@@KevinTalbotTV That servo is SUPER fast but not the strongest, much stronger than stock.... BUT You know if it's waterproof? I can't find anything saying that?? Appreciate
Thank you for the video Kevin. I just picked up an Arrma Kraton 6s and immediately ordered 2 of the servos you linked, as well as the FlySky radio in the video. The servos showed up today but the radio is going to take a bit coming overseas. Dying to drive this thing but just waiting for everything to get here.
Kev is 100% correct. I thought I’d lost my touch with my new arrma Granite. I’ve now done this upgrade with the eco boost servo and the Dumbork radio, really sorted the truck out. Thanks Kev.
At 38... I'm impressed with how far RC as come. I still remember my Tamiya Blitzer with msc. And I still can't find it... maybe something to do with the range??
New to the hobby and I Brought myself a Arrma Typhon Mega and my son a FTX Colt - Mine came with the Spektrum and his with a FlySky. The FlySky feels so much better in something a third of the price!!! I've not even bothered to run my car yet and brought a SpektrumDX5C Radio and receiver. Unfortunately before I had seen your review....
Thanks Kevin. I got a Senton with this radio set. I thought I was a real numpty as I couldn't drive the thing.... but it is the radio set! I got a dumbo ordered.... Cant wait to blast it and have fun because I wasn't' having any with STx2...
Hey dude. i need a uhm well.. tip in some way. do you know anything about the FlySky GT3B? And if its good? Or if i shoud maybe stick to wanning a dumboRC x6. This just and asking for your opinion. not a big thingy now
I have done the exact same thing in my Granite. After putting in new gyro receiver, the Flysky GT5 and the JX Ecoboost servo it was night and day. I have since also changed out to a more powerful motor and ESC and now run 4s however as you said the biggest difference was radio and servo. Because of you I went with the same servo and I am grateful. THanks Kev
I just traded a custom crawler for a Notorious 6s exb and YEP! My ZDracing dbx10 controller (3 channel Dunbo rc) is 1000% better! I went from "this truck is trash!" To "holy shit this truck is ruthless!" In ten minutes 🤣🤣 Totally agreed on the servo too! The metal servo mount is a must as well - especially if you're upping the power of the servo. 2 CHEAP upgrades and it's a beast. I haven't bent the chassis yet so fingers crossed!!! Kev! I'D LOVE to see your thoughts/review on the v5 notorious. Seems like all the problems you had have been fixed (minus the servo mount lol) the chassis is stronger, comes stock with the chassis stiffener like the "custom" one you put on, thicker shock towers blah blah 🤷♂️
Just got the Outcast 4s.....yet to really get out with it but it would be good if you could do a tutorial of how to install the new transmitter and servo..... Also, how about a bashing tutorial? How to control the truck in mid air etc.
Kev, I was a traxxas fan boy, got a notorious 6s.............now I’m a arrma fanboy. I do have a XMAXX 8S. That remote sucks, I took your advise and installed a dumbo rc radio. It’s like a erevo on on steroids!
I got myself an Arrma Granite just over a month ago and the stock servo just died on me today while just driving it around in my garden. It’s really strange because I didn’t crash it or owt. It just stopped working. Gears are fine, seems like the motor just died randomly. Ordered myself the one you suggested Kev. No way I’m gonna buy a stock one if they just die on their own.
Glad I bought Arrma when it was Arrma. V2 orange 6s ripper! One of my all time faves,I did still have to do a servo upgrade. Keep on bashin boys. I understand where your "cheap" is coming from.
I'm not the only one to complain about my servo then... my steering servo lasted 3 DAYS!!! and my shocks leaked, AND the gears have gone lumpy. My Arrma Granite is DEFINATELY going back to where it came from. What other RC trucks would you recomend for 250 - £300 ?
I have a Savox servo on a 4x4 slash that has taken a beating for 2 years. Probably 100 bashing runs and endured epic damage around it including a total replacement of the chassis. It still keeps ticking.
Hey Kevin. All the way from Alabama here. Just wondering if you still recommend this servo or found something better? Mine just went out in my Outcast. Love your content and videos btw. Extremely entertaining and fun to watch. I found myself asking "what happened"??!! when my servo went out, but at least there wasn't a tumble wumble
I got Arrma also a kind of new to RC I have had a redcat Traxxas stampede but the Arrmaincredibly more rugged and the power is in Spain compared to those two that I had previous so I can imagine when I get to 6s 8s thanks for listening to me rambling on board quarantine blah blah blah
Wow it’s 4 years old this video. Haha😂. I bought a Vendetta a month ago and the servo already got whacked. I didn’t even drive it much at all. I did bash a little in a flat parking lot when it was all stock. Then I just been doing speedruns. Then it started acting weird. Turning left but not right. Then turning fine. Mid speedrun, all steering stopped and good thing I was able to brake safely. Now I installed a 35kg Betu 270 degree servo. Hope it outlasts the car.
Knowing what you do now which rig is all around better out the box...Outcast 8s or XMaxx? Thanks buddy! Btw the JX EcoBoost went on great on the Hoss snd of course is much faster, appreciate the heads up on this servo!!
With this quarantine crap, i pulled out my old nitro rc collection. Found my old pcm remote did not handle storage very well. Went down to the local hobby shop, they sold me that spektrum stx2 remote. The lag was obvious. Me thinking this was how the new remotes are until it started getting real bad. Googled the remote to see if i was doing something wrong, nope. The hobby shop sold me a turd. Got a new remote, muuuch better! I'll figure out something to do with that old remote... lol
Well, first outing with my new Granite 3s, flipped it, rolled it, jumped it and it was a blast! It´s like day and night compared to the typhon mega... However, the transmitter that goes along it, bin it, unsure if the reciever goes with it! The delay is out of this world for pete sake! It was kinda forgiving on the typhon, but going at these speeds you will want instant reaction to whatever you are doing.. Waited over a month on that damn Dumborc and reciever. But i felt those fangs growing larger and larger =)
It still surprises me when a company like Arrma puts sun-standard parts in its cars - ESPECIALLY for things that are a. so obviously poorer-performing b. Not very expensive to improve. c. Integral to the enjoyment and performance of the product. There are far more places for them to cut corners without it having such a major impact on the usability. It went from almost undriveable to great just by swapping out the servo.
The absima crp3 or whatever it's called is a great controller for my partners outcast not had any issues and has a abs function which is also a great feature
Good video. I'm glad you are playing with your arrma's more. My arrma is almost ready to go back out again. She needed some TLC. But my slash is broken again... suprise surprise. It's ok, I love the slash regardless. Oh yeah, still waiting on some jet engine carnage or something like that.
Not sure about where you are in your country but some of us where I am in the USA don't use fly scare radios because for some reason there's no warranty and when the hobby shop sells a bad one the hobby shops out of money. Do you have that issue over where you are unless you do get warranty?
I changed to Traxxas & Tactic radios all my Losi trucks. That pretty much says it all doesn't it? The low range Spektrums range is sh!t, and they loose range and the signal.
Hi kev love your videos an looking at your Ebay course soon. Anyway here's the question how about reviewing a ftx hooligan and some classic rc's like the mammoth and Rambo and stuff like the losi muggy please . Keep up the great videos 👍
I got 2019 talion and the handset is chuffing shiyt. Savage. Var is awsome bar constant repairs but my biggest gripe is the 3quid transmitter. Peace out all
How do you like those lipo batteries so far? (The one in the link in this video) Batteries are so expensive, anything at a reasonable price is hard to find. These are priced really well! Thanks for all of the effort you put into your videos! Great information and entertainment both!
Hi Kevin. I just bought a Kraton EXB and can't decide on a servo. Would the JX Ecoboost CLS6336hv be a good choice? In this video you recommend the Ecoboost CLS6322hv. What is the difference? 36 kg vs. 22 kg?
Great video! But concerning your X01, did you ever get it to handle? Im getting a little closer with mine, but havent cracked 100 yet. Going to add a little weight to it. Send me some links if you have any vids I could look at. Thanks
Repairing and upgrading is such a HUGE part of the RC hobby. Depending what you do with them. I like to think i can air it out and land like Kev, but I'm only a mere mortal, so I spend a good 80-90% of my RC time repairing. But i like that.
If you have hex bits on a drill wrenching is more fun than ever. But don't buy them from the dollar store because that metal is so soft it will round out
Spot on Bro! I took your advise and put in your servo and a RadioLink RC6GS. I expected a subtle improvement ... no it's like a night and day difference! Besides radio response, and servo speed, I also get more steering throw. As a beginner it's actually too responsive now, but with the RC6GS I can detune it until my skills improve. Thanks for the video that opened my eyes!
the v4 transmitter is great if you want to lawn dart and generally crash for no reason.
I do agree a decent servo and transmitter really let these cars shine!
thats why my senton sucked
i went brushless and changed to latrax and yep replaced steer servo too. mine quit
the servo company should put "8s Steve Certified" on the box lol
Yes they should!
@@KevinTalbotTV
That servo is SUPER fast but not the strongest, much stronger than stock.... BUT
You know if it's waterproof?
I can't find anything saying that??
Appreciate
@@3SonsRC not waterproof dude but 20kg is more than enough for this little truck
@@3SonsRC they make a stronger version now.
What about protein 370tbl servo? Too much, just right, or weak? Got a better suggestion?
Thank you for the video Kevin. I just picked up an Arrma Kraton 6s and immediately ordered 2 of the servos you linked, as well as the FlySky radio in the video. The servos showed up today but the radio is going to take a bit coming overseas. Dying to drive this thing but just waiting for everything to get here.
How was the ecoboost servo for the kraton 6s?
Kev is 100% correct. I thought I’d lost my touch with my new arrma Granite. I’ve now done this upgrade with the eco boost servo and the Dumbork radio, really sorted the truck out. Thanks Kev.
Yes the dumbo and the eco boost is awesome
Thank you from the west side of the US. You are Uber detailed. I love the way you talk and how you explain.
I bought that Dumbo rc remote in the states on Amazon and it is called startrc.... Still amazing for the price.
It took Arrma 4 years to fix these issues
True😂
Thanks for the tip, just had to change my servo on the Senton
0:02 Just a quick video
Me: “looks at the length of video
Me: 18 MNUTES!!!
At 38... I'm impressed with how far RC as come. I still remember my Tamiya Blitzer with msc. And I still can't find it... maybe something to do with the range??
I just went from a slash vxl to a arma 6s box 4x4 and love it. My expectations are quite low, I think the radio and servo is fine.
New to the hobby and I Brought myself a Arrma Typhon Mega and my son a FTX Colt - Mine came with the Spektrum and his with a FlySky. The FlySky feels so much better in something a third of the price!!! I've not even bothered to run my car yet and brought a SpektrumDX5C Radio and receiver. Unfortunately before I had seen your review....
Thanks Kevin. I got a Senton with this radio set. I thought I was a real numpty as I couldn't drive the thing.... but it is the radio set! I got a dumbo ordered.... Cant wait to blast it and have fun because I wasn't' having any with STx2...
I run these servos in all my cars and love them. I just picked up a brushless one from banggood and it was dirt cheap to.
Just ordered this servo for a new big rock crew cab. It’s turning left and right all over the place on its own. Kind of funny to watch
Hey dude. i need a uhm well.. tip in some way. do you know anything about the FlySky GT3B? And if its good? Or if i shoud maybe stick to wanning a dumboRC x6. This just and asking for your opinion. not a big thingy now
You see the spark come out the body when it goes up and and lands on the floor
Perfect bought a Granite. Seems like the best deal in RC
Kev is so right about Arrma servos. The steering servo on my brand new Notorious has failed after 3 goes. Rubbish.
I have done the exact same thing in my Granite. After putting in new gyro receiver, the Flysky GT5 and the JX Ecoboost servo it was night and day. I have since also changed out to a more powerful motor and ESC and now run 4s however as you said the biggest difference was radio and servo. Because of you I went with the same servo and I am grateful. THanks Kev
Replaced the radio to an old Tactic radio then will upgrade the servo after it serves its purpose.Thank you for this video!
Thanks Kev. I've just got an Arrma Notorious so have ordered the Noble radio and that servo for it. Waiting for them to arrive before I unbox.
I just traded a custom crawler for a Notorious 6s exb and YEP! My ZDracing dbx10 controller (3 channel Dunbo rc) is 1000% better! I went from "this truck is trash!" To "holy shit this truck is ruthless!" In ten minutes 🤣🤣
Totally agreed on the servo too! The metal servo mount is a must as well - especially if you're upping the power of the servo. 2 CHEAP upgrades and it's a beast.
I haven't bent the chassis yet so fingers crossed!!!
Kev! I'D LOVE to see your thoughts/review on the v5 notorious. Seems like all the problems you had have been fixed (minus the servo mount lol) the chassis is stronger, comes stock with the chassis stiffener like the "custom" one you put on, thicker shock towers blah blah 🤷♂️
Love your slo mo montages
Does this servo work with the traxxas udr?
Just got the Outcast 4s.....yet to really get out with it but it would be good if you could do a tutorial of how to install the new transmitter and servo.....
Also, how about a bashing tutorial? How to control the truck in mid air etc.
Kev, I was a traxxas fan boy, got a notorious 6s.............now I’m a arrma fanboy. I do have a XMAXX 8S. That remote sucks, I took your advise and installed a dumbo rc radio. It’s like a erevo on on steroids!
I got myself an Arrma Granite just over a month ago and the stock servo just died on me today while just driving it around in my garden. It’s really strange because I didn’t crash it or owt. It just stopped working. Gears are fine, seems like the motor just died randomly. Ordered myself the one you suggested Kev. No way I’m gonna buy a stock one if they just die on their own.
Glad I bought Arrma when it was Arrma. V2 orange 6s ripper! One of my all time faves,I did still have to do a servo upgrade. Keep on bashin boys. I understand where your "cheap" is coming from.
I LOVE Kevin.
Kev, you're awesome. Incredibly entertaining, really down to Earth.
Also bought the Tx for wltoys 12428. My first upgrade project.
I'm not the only one to complain about my servo then... my steering servo lasted 3 DAYS!!!
and my shocks leaked, AND the gears have gone lumpy. My Arrma Granite is DEFINATELY going back to where it came from. What other RC trucks would you recomend for 250 - £300 ?
Eco boost is a great servo, and I love the tactic radios cheap simple and they just work great.
I have a Savox servo on a 4x4 slash that has taken a beating for 2 years. Probably 100 bashing runs and endured epic damage around it including a total replacement of the chassis. It still keeps ticking.
New to the hobby. I’ve had a granite 4x4 3s for about 5 months now. Will that servo work in my granite. Thanks for info
Yes
Thinking about getting a granite is it really as good as everyone says it is
Course it will! How's that Granite bro?
The servo works in 99% of recievers, but keep in mind it isn't completely waterproof so if you want a waterproof rc then get a different servo
I always tell people that if you are going to get invested in this hobby, a solid radio system is one of the best things you can get.
You're right cheap can mean many things but usually it's what something costs compared to more expensive ones.
Exactly, also it is bang for your buck. For example the WLtoys k989 is very comparable to the mini-z, and it is 1/3 of the price.
Thanks a mil Kev, you're always looking out for us.
Hey Kevin. All the way from Alabama here. Just wondering if you still recommend this servo or found something better? Mine just went out in my Outcast. Love your content and videos btw. Extremely entertaining and fun to watch. I found myself asking "what happened"??!! when my servo went out, but at least there wasn't a tumble wumble
yes!!
I actually took the radio and receiver from an Axial and “upgraded “ my new Arrma👍
So quick it's 18 minutes long...
Great video kev, what's your opinion on the element rc enduro and have you seen the axial scx10 2 umg10 6x6
I got Arrma also a kind of new to RC I have had a redcat Traxxas stampede but the Arrmaincredibly more rugged and the power is in Spain compared to those two that I had previous so I can imagine when I get to 6s 8s thanks for listening to me rambling on board quarantine blah blah blah
Why didn’t you mention the Tactic TTX 300?Range and reliability is incredible and they are good price as well👍
Wow it’s 4 years old this video. Haha😂. I bought a Vendetta a month ago and the servo already got whacked. I didn’t even drive it much at all. I did bash a little in a flat parking lot when it was all stock. Then I just been doing speedruns. Then it started acting weird. Turning left but not right. Then turning fine. Mid speedrun, all steering stopped and good thing I was able to brake safely. Now I installed a 35kg Betu 270 degree servo. Hope it outlasts the car.
I'm just oh boy from across the pond. Just want to say you kill it bro.
Thanks for the info on different rc hand radios.
A radio AND a servo. I'm getting steering options too. Springs.
nice one kev top notch video
Im glad the dumbo worked as advertised.
as far as the eyes can see
lol
Caribbean Mafia THATS THE EYES IN CHINA
Lol
yes i have five
Knowing what you do now which rig is all around better out the box...Outcast 8s or XMaxx? Thanks buddy! Btw the JX EcoBoost went on great on the Hoss snd of course is much faster, appreciate the heads up on this servo!!
Hi! Did the servo last on your rigs?
@@blackriderph4340 only used it for the Hoss for about 6 months but it took the abuse, could get better
Absolute must-do mod. That STX2 remote is pathetic--I had better analog transmitters back in the early 90s. Great video!
With this quarantine crap, i pulled out my old nitro rc collection.
Found my old pcm remote did not handle storage very well.
Went down to the local hobby shop, they sold me that spektrum stx2 remote.
The lag was obvious.
Me thinking this was how the new remotes are until it started getting real bad.
Googled the remote to see if i was doing something wrong, nope.
The hobby shop sold me a turd.
Got a new remote, muuuch better!
I'll figure out something to do with that old remote... lol
Your hobby shop actually recommended that trash? Yeah - I'd never shop there again 🤣🤦♂️
Hi Kevin I just picked up a 10th year anniversary of the outcast thanks for the servo and radio advice.
My biggest complaint is the plastic cv shafts popping out
Well, first outing with my new Granite 3s, flipped it, rolled it, jumped it and it was a blast! It´s like day and night compared to the typhon mega... However, the transmitter that goes along it, bin it, unsure if the reciever goes with it! The delay is out of this world for pete sake! It was kinda forgiving on the typhon, but going at these speeds you will want instant reaction to whatever you are doing.. Waited over a month on that damn Dumborc and reciever.
But i felt those fangs growing larger and larger =)
It still surprises me when a company like Arrma puts sun-standard parts in its cars - ESPECIALLY for things that are a. so obviously poorer-performing b. Not very expensive to improve. c. Integral to the enjoyment and performance of the product.
There are far more places for them to cut corners without it having such a major impact on the usability. It went from almost undriveable to great just by swapping out the servo.
I have had 5 arrma vehicles not one made it a week with the original Pinion. To me thats the first thing I replace.
I’ll say it the 4s outcast v2 is the most durable 10th scale truck no questions asked Traxxas max is right there if the front bulk heads held up
Got the junk spectrum remote with Typhon 3s , would not make it 50ft and would go out of range!
Out of all my cars the v4 kraton needed the most upgrades to make it useable. Arrma crap baby!! But now its a beast! :)
The absima crp3 or whatever it's called is a great controller for my partners outcast not had any issues and has a abs function which is also a great feature
Good video. I'm glad you are playing with your arrma's more. My arrma is almost ready to go back out again. She needed some TLC. But my slash is broken again... suprise surprise. It's ok, I love the slash regardless. Oh yeah, still waiting on some jet engine carnage or something like that.
Agree - the new tx/rx they are shipping these with are junk!
can you make a tutorial on how to change radio for an rc? i have that blue one thats on its way and would love to change it
Not sure about where you are in your country but some of us where I am in the USA don't use fly scare radios because for some reason there's no warranty and when the hobby shop sells a bad one the hobby shops out of money.
Do you have that issue over where you are unless you do get warranty?
Take the foam off that wltoys radio and put it around the wheel on the Dumborc one
Been running the dumborc transmitter from week one with my arrma outcast. That stock one with the new arrmas is just sh💩t. great vid kev. 👍
I would just put the shell on a drift car. It looks like a drift truck anyway
failarmy fan 2 just buy an infraction with drift tyres lol
phantom diabolos dude that’s expensive. Also you would need to put on bigger a arms
Can you make a video of how to make your fingers crack like that?
I like that radio for my scx10 ii but i dont trust it in any of my fast trucks
Hey bud will that servo fit perfect for the 3s line as well or is it just for the 4s? If not 3s do you know which one I should get please bud? Tia
It's even better for the 3s line since those cars are lighter!
@@ELValenin thank you bud. I got one to try out 👍🏼
Thanks😊😊
dude your channel is the best rc channel I have ever seen I love your cars they are so awesome kev your the best
love this channel keep on keeping on
Bought one of those dumbo controllers not expecting it to be so good. Unreal for the price. I bought two more recevers to ditch some more traxxas crap
Do a review on the dirt cheap Redcat racing nitro shockwave buggy
Thanks kev ive just ordered a servo.
I changed to Traxxas & Tactic radios all my Losi trucks. That pretty much says it all doesn't it? The low range Spektrums range is sh!t, and they loose range and the signal.
Love the thumbnail edit.
Amazing video Kev
190 is a bit steep, like some one like me who has as many cars as you and could use money on other upgrades. Really cool radio though!
Do a review on the 99$ granite
Hi kev love your videos an looking at your Ebay course soon. Anyway here's the question how about reviewing a ftx hooligan and some classic rc's like the mammoth and Rambo and stuff like the losi muggy please .
Keep up the great videos 👍
I didn’t read the “make your arrma not” in the thumbnail and I was thinking “ wow Kevin actually does this type of stuff?”
I got 2019 talion and the handset is chuffing shiyt. Savage. Var is awsome bar constant repairs but my biggest gripe is the 3quid transmitter. Peace out all
Will the servo fit inside of a big rock 3sblx ?
When are you gonna post an Arrma Infraction video
How do you like those lipo batteries so far? (The one in the link in this video)
Batteries are so expensive, anything at a reasonable price is hard to find. These are priced really well!
Thanks for all of the effort you put into your videos! Great information and entertainment both!
perfect so far, I cant fault them
there is always SUDOKU as a hobby.
I bumped in to claire and her partner in bude this week they both had arrmas and had broken them I did say I was looking at getting one 😁
Braces on everything that bends right😊😂. Voltage Hobbies and Hot Racing on my Kraton 😂 Love the videos
Hi Kevin. I just bought a Kraton EXB and can't decide on a servo. Would the JX Ecoboost CLS6336hv be a good choice? In this video you recommend the Ecoboost CLS6322hv. What is the difference? 36 kg vs. 22 kg?
do I have to use a certain servo or can I use any servo I choose? im a newbie porbably a dumb question
Hi! Did you get the ecoboost servo? Did it last?
Great video! But concerning your X01, did you ever get it to handle? Im getting a little closer with mine, but havent cracked 100 yet. Going to add a little weight to it. Send me some links if you have any vids I could look at. Thanks
I've just this week got a Senton 3s BLX from redfin. How do you feel the Spectrum kit they come with now fares?
Very useful! Thanks Kev!
Surprised that you recommend two radios pretty much only found on banggood?
You can find them on Amazon as well.
Have this issue on our v4 kraton so will be doing the same upgrade 👍