Yeah that upper control arms should have been beefed up. They were a problem for me too with the original Kaiju. I since replaced it them with Traxxas rustler 2wd links and they have been holding up to my abuse and my son's beatings. The EXT is going to be the same problem. I also added bearings around the drive cups on my Kaijus so that they would stop splitting apart. I bet that's going to be another issue on this truggie too. After those two small upgrades, my Kaijus can take a good beating. Great video as usual 👍
@@therchotspot I mentioned that repair somewhere inside that giant thread. I used a nut at the end of a Traxxas bolt on the chassis side to make it work.
Yea I don't like those tires at all. Most likely I'll stick a set of 4s outcast wheels on mine. You were definitely pist and I don't blame you! A simple wheelie on 6s. I guess you want to put heavier oil in the center diff. Truck took your angered abuse really good!
You handled it well, sir! Fortunately I saw the previous videos yesterday and declined getting this truggy. I’m building a Kraton exb roller with max6. That should be ok.... Subbed to yr channel I like it man!!
It weaked on the second video I did on my 6s pass. You can hear it in the video. Thats when it first split. I finished it off in the bashing video on 6s doing the wheelie. It looks like there was a seam were it came apart
Speedruns aint its thing. I already knew that, but in its current state I wouldn't run this 6s. Hopefully after I fix it up, it will be able to handle it
I think redcat should be sending out updated revised parts to fix these new trucks that are breaking in the same spots. Then I think they will be good! 😉
That I haven't ordered yet. I have aluminum hubs front and rear, aluminum front spindles, sway bar, aluminum steering rack coming. The original Kaiju front bumper and lights. Any ideas on the turn buckles?
@@therchotspot I had to go crazy with custom turnbuckles. I had to reinforce the bulkheads with steel plates to withstand them not flexing at all. That's the main weak point on this rig. The poor metal on the turnbuckles snap easily & beefing them up to 5mm just snaps the plastic parts.
To be fair at that point in the video when tire blew I was on 6s as stated in video but still, they are belted. But that is crazy your turnbuckle broke faster then mine. Thanks for watching!
Not sure actually. I like proline badlands. But they maybe too big for this. I have some duratrax hatchets coming next week that im gonna try too. Ill have a video on it when I change them out
This would have me pissed if you didn't have another kaiju what would you have done ill stay with the maxx for now I do like the the kaiju but it's breaking to much
Hey man redcat knows and found out the factory in china used the wrong metal. In about 5 weeks all will get replacements. Go with a traxxas turnbuckle.
@@therchotspot that was a quick response. In January I'm thinking of getting the same truck. Love the fact it has a center diff. Watch out for the paint inside the body,it flakes off.
@@therchotspot these are small problems. What rc dosen't have issues 🤔🥴😕 Still getting the truck in January all issues should be fixed. And this truck has a new plastics more flex and stronger than the first Kaiju.
Call RedCat customer service and get that belted tire warranty... they'll send you a new tire. I mean that sucks you don't want to go through that bull shit
You gave up at the end but I can't blame you brother! First little jump kinda was meh..put me off a bit tbf. As soon as it went 6s those tyres where doomed 😪..seen only a few of you're vids but I've subbed +liked bro happy bashing man hope to see it once the niggles are away 👍
Those red cats are dirt. Not for bashing. I see the same thing with every vid. Get a outcast exb moe. Straight out the box 25x stronger then that. That's only 4s too 6s you'll shake the wheels off. Just advice sorry if it seems negative
Not negative but I have Arrmas. I understand they are better for bashing. But I wanted this to try out and share with people on my channel. I bought it knowing there was a chance it wouldnt hold up and because of that I was ready to do upgrades to it to see if it would help.
Respect always brotha. Im new to the hobby. About 4 or 5 months but I do have some crazy set ups. But im not a camera man lol. I wish I could make videos the way you do. Very well spoken.
Yea and I always do but I never remember to bring my gopros. I just baught 2 of them and it's been 3 months and I never even turned them on. But it's been tuff getting out with 2 jobs. I can't seem to find time
I have Arrmas. They break too. And my original Kaiju handles bashing just fine. They built this rc for bashing so that what I did. Thanks for watching.
@@therchotspot Yea but have you ever taken any of your arrmas out the box and broke em off the first jump lol? I mean, ANYTHING can happen to any rc, but all my Arrmas only broke after some pretty nasty landings and months of hard bashing. Yes they did have some issues, and were a bit frustrating I have to admit, but this one doesn't seem to be able to hold up all that well lol
You are right it didnt. My point wasn't to compare the two. My point was more of I already have Arrmas. I bought this to see what it was capable of which isnt much at the moment. But they advertise it as a basher so thats what I did. No I didnt break my Arrma out the box but it didnt take long. And it was a center diff that went, not an arm or turnbuckle like this although those weren't far behind. And I wasnt the only person who that center diff problem when the v5 kraton came out. Ive beat my original Kaiju worst then the Kraton and haven't had that issue. All rcs have their weaknesses. This one needs some upgrades for sure but thats no different then what Ive done with my Kraton
@@RUZTY1311 This is his third run not his first run out the box..He crashed it bad going 55 plus mph on his first 6 speed run right into the curb and broke a bunch of stuff..But yes these need a turnbuckle upgrade..it's a free bucks and a few minutes..Unlike an Arrma that needs a costly chassis upgrade
Yo I just subbed and most definitely giving you an A for effort but for the Kaiju it only gets a big fat D! I don’t know about this one. The original kaiju was pretty tough but this one I’m gonna have to pass on. Still a gr8 video 👍💪💯
@@therchotspot I 100% agree. My original Kaiju is indestructible. I literally just bought the ext last week and it is now making a clicking noise after accidently going under my car at a slow speed. The brakes are not right. They need to be reprogrammed and the transmitter/receiver loses periodically less than 50 yards out. My original Kaiju literally travels as far as the eye can see. I have no idea what this clicking noise is but back to the hobby shop we go. Nothing like as of this with my original Kaiju or Arrma Typhoon 6s. Or my $150 1/12 scale Bezgar Brushed rc truck for that matter. Shotty workmanship on this vechile for sure.
What a POS!?! So glad that I haven't pulled the trigger on this one, won't be buying it. I'll spend just as much replacing parts. Love the cool attitude, bro. You never lost your temper.... or at least showed it. By the time the tire blew up, I would have given up, used several explecitives and thrown it in a fire to watch it burn. Something that cost that much should not break so often. Redcat is gonna have to file for bankruptcy replacing all the bad parts. Lol. Enjoyed the video though. I hope they honor their warranty and replace the bad parts. Enjoy your other RCs.
New sub here! As the others said, great vid! I like the normal-ish bash session "nothing crazy, but not boring". I almost pulled the trigger and bought one. However, if it can't handle regular play w/o breaking every run it's an easy pass for me. I don't mind wrenching, but every run? 🙄
Im not sure what you mean. This was my third video of this RC with something breaking. I didn't attempt to break it on purpose till the end, especially when I knew I had upgrades coming. But ok...
I disagree somewhat. My original Kaiju has been just fine. Was hoping for more of the same with this one. There are some Redcats you just know cant handle it but this one didnt give me that impression at first. But I have Arrmas, broken those too, worse then this at times. It happens to all rcs
I wish Redcat had fixed some of the issues with their sub par parts instead of releasing a " kraton " copycat version. Built with the same parts that can't handle any abuse. 👎👎 Seems like they are going for the cheaper price tag to get you to buy "theirs" because it beats the other guys price and what they're offering buy a little bit. The drivetrain in this truck can barely handle 6 s power and the forces that puts on it. Not leaving the best taste in my mouth. 😝 Coulda woulda shoulda
Well God damn. Won't be getting this I guess. Og Kaiju breaks but not that damn easy
I feel you.
Mine is sitting at home waiting on me to get back.
Looks like it overall handles well, just needs a few upgrades to make it solid.
It for sure has potential!
Just ordered one before I watched some videos... looks like I'll be replacing those arms ASAP.
They seem to have fixed the problem. But still not a bad idea.
Yeah that upper control arms should have been beefed up. They were a problem for me too with the original Kaiju. I since replaced it them with Traxxas rustler 2wd links and they have been holding up to my abuse and my son's beatings. The EXT is going to be the same problem. I also added bearings around the drive cups on my Kaijus so that they would stop splitting apart. I bet that's going to be another issue on this truggie too. After those two small upgrades, my Kaijus can take a good beating. Great video as usual 👍
Nice! Definitely going to look into those Rustler links!
@@therchotspot I mentioned that repair somewhere inside that giant thread. I used a nut at the end of a Traxxas bolt on the chassis side to make it work.
Solid content here man. Thanks for taken it for a rip so we can see what its like.
No problem! Thanks for watching!
Yea I don't like those tires at all. Most likely I'll stick a set of 4s outcast wheels on mine. You were definitely pist and I don't blame you! A simple wheelie on 6s. I guess you want to put heavier oil in the center diff. Truck took your angered abuse really good!
I will be checking fluids in it tomorrow
You handled it well, sir! Fortunately I saw the previous videos yesterday and declined getting this truggy. I’m building a Kraton exb roller with max6. That should be ok.... Subbed to yr channel I like it man!!
Thanks man! I appreciate the support and I hope your build goes well!
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Was that front right tire side wall damaged during that 55 mph crash? It just exploded too easy!
No I hit with the left side. That tire is still fine just scraped up but no damage funny enough.
@@therchotspot the blown tire had just enough damage to weaken it maybe?
I hope it didn't explode that easy.
It weaked on the second video I did on my 6s pass. You can hear it in the video. Thats when it first split. I finished it off in the bashing video on 6s doing the wheelie. It looks like there was a seam were it came apart
@@therchotspot yea that will do it. I think this truck needs it's own driving style if you know what I mean?
Speedruns aint its thing. I already knew that, but in its current state I wouldn't run this 6s. Hopefully after I fix it up, it will be able to handle it
Jaytee rc had that same turnbuckle issue
I saw that too. I was hoping it was a anomaly. Nope!
@@therchotspot the original kaiju could take a beating compared to that ext
Yep! I love my original Kaiju. This one not so much...
I thought those tires was belted
Crazy right?
I know it has power but belted tire supposed to handle it unless u got a bad set idk
I still want one now for that tie rod right out the box I would change it lol
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Lol I still want one just going to wait till it comes here in our hawaiian island have fun lol
It's worth extra for the traxxas
I think redcat should be sending out updated revised parts to fix these new trucks that are breaking in the same spots. Then I think they will be good! 😉
That would be nice
They are...
Dude just squeeze the heatsink tighter with pliers then snap it back on motor and upgrade the turnbuckles you'll be set
Got upgrades coming for it next week 👍🏾
@@therchotspot Right on..What turn buckles you going with?
That I haven't ordered yet. I have aluminum hubs front and rear, aluminum front spindles, sway bar, aluminum steering rack coming. The original Kaiju front bumper and lights. Any ideas on the turn buckles?
@@therchotspot I had to go crazy with custom turnbuckles. I had to reinforce the bulkheads with steel plates to withstand them not flexing at all. That's the main weak point on this rig. The poor metal on the turnbuckles snap easily & beefing them up to 5mm just snaps the plastic parts.
Good grief! Was this the ext or the original Kaiju?
Broke my Turnbucke on the RR also in less time then you... I can't believe you reached that tire on 4s, and it's rated for 6s ???
To be fair at that point in the video when tire blew I was on 6s as stated in video but still, they are belted. But that is crazy your turnbuckle broke faster then mine. Thanks for watching!
Roached not reached..Also, my bad I missed when you said you were on 6s.
If you were using this to bash ona mini moto track , all dirt, what tire would you recommend using 6s ??
Not sure actually. I like proline badlands. But they maybe too big for this. I have some duratrax hatchets coming next week that im gonna try too. Ill have a video on it when I change them out
great jumps mate...the ramp looking good💪🏆
Thank you! 💯
Lol u answered it
I broke the same part on it
Well you never gave up on it I give you that. If it makes you feel better I laughed multiple times should have gone to a skate park with it.
Lol that does help! You are right, it may still happen!
This would have me pissed if you didn't have another kaiju what would you have done ill stay with the maxx for now I do like the the kaiju but it's breaking to much
Hey man redcat knows and found out the factory in china used the wrong metal. In about 5 weeks all will get replacements. Go with a traxxas turnbuckle.
I was just reading about it! Good on them for fixing it and replacing it!
@@therchotspot that was a quick response. In January I'm thinking of getting the same truck. Love the fact it has a center diff. Watch out for the paint inside the body,it flakes off.
Yeah I was literally looking on my phone and saw someone commented lol.
@@therchotspot these are small problems. What rc dosen't have issues 🤔🥴😕
Still getting the truck in January all issues should be fixed. And this truck has a new plastics more flex and stronger than the first Kaiju.
And I subscribed to you channel.
Wow man. You have alit of trouble.
Yeah, it hasnt been great. Hitting the curb didnt help but that didnt split this tire or break the arm on the right rear
Check I out Riff Raff's RC channel about EXT. Informational
Maybe I WONT be getting this after all lol
I can understand that. Im going to do some upgrades that redcat offers and see if it helps first before I give up on it
Call RedCat customer service and get that belted tire warranty... they'll send you a new tire. I mean that sucks you don't want to go through that bull shit
That was a quick break some one else broke the same thing in a video I think it was Jay tee
You gave up at the end but I can't blame you brother!
First little jump kinda was meh..put me off a bit tbf.
As soon as it went 6s those tyres where doomed 😪..seen only a few of you're vids but I've subbed +liked bro happy bashing man hope to see it once the niggles are away 👍
Ill have it back out soon! Thanks for the sub!
Great vid. I will pass on this truck. Too many issues out the box.
Those red cats are dirt. Not for bashing. I see the same thing with every vid. Get a outcast exb moe. Straight out the box 25x stronger then that. That's only 4s too 6s you'll shake the wheels off. Just advice sorry if it seems negative
Not negative but I have Arrmas. I understand they are better for bashing. But I wanted this to try out and share with people on my channel. I bought it knowing there was a chance it wouldnt hold up and because of that I was ready to do upgrades to it to see if it would help.
Respect always brotha. Im new to the hobby. About 4 or 5 months but I do have some crazy set ups. But im not a camera man lol. I wish I could make videos the way you do. Very well spoken.
Hey man I appreciate it. I had to get the confidence up to do it honestly. But I just try to film myself having fun.
Yea and I always do but I never remember to bring my gopros. I just baught 2 of them and it's been 3 months and I never even turned them on. But it's been tuff getting out with 2 jobs. I can't seem to find time
Me who thought only the body was bad
Looks like pot metal definitely not steel
Yep!
Get an Arrma instead if u want it to bash like that..thats my words,over and out..nice illustration tho⚡️
I have Arrmas. They break too. And my original Kaiju handles bashing just fine. They built this rc for bashing so that what I did. Thanks for watching.
@@therchotspot Yea but have you ever taken any of your arrmas out the box and broke em off the first jump lol? I mean, ANYTHING can happen to any rc, but all my Arrmas only broke after some pretty nasty landings and months of hard bashing. Yes they did have some issues, and were a bit frustrating I have to admit, but this one doesn't seem to be able to hold up all that well lol
You are right it didnt. My point wasn't to compare the two. My point was more of I already have Arrmas. I bought this to see what it was capable of which isnt much at the moment. But they advertise it as a basher so thats what I did. No I didnt break my Arrma out the box but it didnt take long. And it was a center diff that went, not an arm or turnbuckle like this although those weren't far behind. And I wasnt the only person who that center diff problem when the v5 kraton came out. Ive beat my original Kaiju worst then the Kraton and haven't had that issue. All rcs have their weaknesses. This one needs some upgrades for sure but thats no different then what Ive done with my Kraton
@@RUZTY1311 This is his third run not his first run out the box..He crashed it bad going 55 plus mph on his first 6 speed run right into the curb and broke a bunch of stuff..But yes these need a turnbuckle upgrade..it's a free bucks and a few minutes..Unlike an Arrma that needs a costly chassis upgrade
Well ill be saving my $ for something else !
Yo I just subbed and most definitely giving you an A for effort but for the
Kaiju it only gets a big fat D! I don’t know about this one. The original kaiju was pretty tough but this one I’m gonna have to pass on.
Still a gr8 video 👍💪💯
Thank you! I love my original one, this one doesn't compare. Thanks for the sub!
@@therchotspot I 100% agree. My original Kaiju is indestructible. I literally just bought the ext last week and it is now making a clicking noise after accidently going under my car at a slow speed. The brakes are not right. They need to be reprogrammed and the transmitter/receiver loses periodically less than 50 yards out. My original Kaiju literally travels as far as the eye can see. I have no idea what this clicking noise is but back to the hobby shop we go. Nothing like as of this with my original Kaiju or Arrma Typhoon 6s. Or my $150 1/12 scale Bezgar Brushed rc truck for that matter. Shotty workmanship on this vechile for sure.
What a POS!?! So glad that I haven't pulled the trigger on this one, won't be buying it. I'll spend just as much replacing parts. Love the cool attitude, bro. You never lost your temper.... or at least showed it. By the time the tire blew up, I would have given up, used several explecitives and thrown it in a fire to watch it burn. Something that cost that much should not break so often. Redcat is gonna have to file for bankruptcy replacing all the bad parts. Lol. Enjoyed the video though. I hope they honor their warranty and replace the bad parts. Enjoy your other RCs.
Thanks bro. I just had to laugh about it. Thanks for watching!
Yea redcat wants top dollar but keeps cobbling together rc for rebranding.
Dude every Kaiju I've purchased, has had the same fate...Just driving not even bashing. Sorry bro.
I haven't had issues with the first one. But at least Redcat has acknowledged a need and fix the turnbuckle issues
your better off with the regular kaiju and just change the center shaft and chassis to the ext
Redcat that’s very said to make a car that every time you play with it it breaks 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Another redcat issue turnbuckles and belted tires are not strong enough, Wow!!! I have to avoid buying one, things do happen. (C-)
Guess you can’t expect too much from a red cat. Probably would be okay for me though. I don’t jump or do any tricks with my rc’s
The original Kaiju has been great for me and I have put that through much more of a beating. This one not so much
New sub here! As the others said, great vid! I like the normal-ish bash session "nothing crazy, but not boring". I almost pulled the trigger and bought one. However, if it can't handle regular play w/o breaking every run it's an easy pass for me. I don't mind wrenching, but every run? 🙄
I with you, I dont mind but not after every run lol. Thanks for watching and subbing!
Lol, what do I win?
Haha! You called it!
@@therchotspot yea, I'm catching the ups man and declining this box. I don't want this turd anywhere near my other rc cars.
I understand that 👍🏾
Your level of caring has gone out the window? So has mine, anyone can destroy an RC if they really want to. I'm out. And so are you.
Im not sure what you mean. This was my third video of this RC with something breaking. I didn't attempt to break it on purpose till the end, especially when I knew I had upgrades coming. But ok...
Redcats are not made for bashing if your doing ramps spend few more bucks and go Arrma your going to drop more trying to build it up for bashing IMO.
I disagree somewhat. My original Kaiju has been just fine. Was hoping for more of the same with this one. There are some Redcats you just know cant handle it but this one didnt give me that impression at first. But I have Arrmas, broken those too, worse then this at times. It happens to all rcs
That's terrible
I wish Redcat had fixed some of the issues with their sub par parts instead of releasing a " kraton " copycat version. Built with the same parts that can't handle any abuse. 👎👎 Seems like they are going for the cheaper price tag to get you to buy "theirs" because it beats the other guys price and what they're offering buy a little bit. The drivetrain in this truck can barely handle 6 s power and the forces that puts on it. Not leaving the best taste in my mouth. 😝 Coulda woulda shoulda
Redcat ¹/² the price as other RC cars but you will spend the other ¹/² you save on parts to fix/upgrade it.
Unfortunately a true story it seems
Redact is garbage, thought people knew that.
Some of it is. My original Kaiju is a beast. This one, not so much. Thanks for watching!
For $100 more you could have gotten Arrma Kraton on Amazon lol
I have 2 kratons lol