Thanks man Glad you enjoy!

I don't doubt that my shock tuning isn't perfect. I don't really get into it too much as I'm just not that picky. I am using the M2C pistons though and they seem to work pretty well. The problem really wasn't bottoming out as with really big jumps all vehicles are going to bottom out. My problem was that it was bottoming out easily on small jumps just because the stock springs were getting overwhelmed by how much heavier the car is I am also running shock fluid that is twice as thick as stock so that will help somewhat. Again though I'm certainly no expert on suspension tuning. I'm actually pretty happy with how this is set up and honestly probably won't mess with it :-)

You're welcome glad you enjoyed!

Well I do crash badly on accident often enough as well. I'm frequently trying to push the limit and when you do that it leads to crashes. That being said I can land on my wheels if I want to :-)

Absolutely. I always do that. I didn't explain it in this video but I have in previous ones. Thanks for watching!

I'm also happy with the vitavan Springs. I wasn't super sure about them when I first put them on as they didn't really feel any stiffer but the proofs in the pudding and this thing lands jumps like butter.

I've tried that in the past unfortunately just Velcro into the chassis doesn't hold the batteries in for me.

@@DoRC how bout one of those battery strap hold down kits they make? Have you tried those? Im new here so I appologize if you already did

Need to do that on my sonic wake

@@user-fy5by5xp7n it helps 👍 I do 4” x 1” strips that can hold 10lbs Just make sure you degrease the areas first and let it sit over night for a good bond

@@OGPAPERBOY77 thanks sir. I've gotta get new connectors for my boat. Last summer the batteries got too hot for some reason and they won't unplug. Just ran it normal. No idea why it Happened

I'd like to do a full video on nothing but cheap upgrades. Could be something coming in the future!

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching :-)

Yeah the Max 5G 2 has a pretty strong internal BEC which doesn't seem to be phased by the reefs 900. The MMX 8S BEC is a little lacking

Yeah definitely. If you've got the tools to do it it's not a bad thing. Gearing is a little aggressive for the 1100 KV motor though

Whether or not a Traxxas receiver will survive at higher voltages is kind of a crap shoot. I think there's something inside that's right on the edge and it just depends on what batch that particular component came from. I've had receivers handle 7.4 volts, I've had them die immediately and I've had them handle it for a while and then die. It's just luck of the draw whether or not yours will

Glad you enjoyed Thanks for watching!

Go for it. Upgrading is fun :-)

Yes it is and thanks!

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I actually have some orange and it does work well though I have found that in most RC applications it's really not necessary. As long as the threads are clean and you give it enough time to cure blue threadlocker works really well. I might take another look at that orange though!

@@DoRC I really only ever use it for x truck pinions. Traxxas has actually switched to pre applying orange on their grub screws for the upgraded machined pinion gears.

@@dylanwhite6539 Nice though I'm not certain that the colors of the pre-applied threadlocks will match the colors of the permatex ones. The pre-applied stuff comes from different companies and isn't really any standard for the colors on them. Not saying the orange pre-applied stuff isn't stronger it's just not necessarily stronger just because it's orange.

It's definitely a lot of fun!

Yeah the tires have a lot to do with that. They are big and balloon easily so it helps rotate the car.

Yeah it's all about preference. I would leave the stock fluid in if I was mostly doing flat ground running but since 90% of my bashing is just jumping then driving back around jumping again the ear plugs work well for me.

Yep. If you properly prep the surface by cleaning them both with rubbing alcohol and use genuine VHB as well as give it 24 hours to set up after adhering it double side tape actually works very well. Most of the time when people have problems with double sided tape it's that they either don't prep the surface, use cheap tape or don't give it time to set up before using it.

Yes it's 3D printed.

Printed yourself right ? Didn't buy it online ? @@DoRC

@@ImAcoastpedder correct. I do all of my own 3D printing. If you need a specific adapter shoot me an email and I'll hook you up.

I didn't know GPM had one but personally I don't like eliminating the Kush drive. It adds some compliance to the system which really helps save your gears and drivetrain from shock loads. The Kush drive rubber does need to be replaced from time to time but I don't really mind doing that.

@@DoRC I was in the same boat but after 2 exploded spurs, 2 destroyed Cush drive housings and 5 destroyed mod 1.5 pinions, it’s time to try something different. I won’t be using earplugs so I should be fine. Definitely wouldn’t recommend doing so with earplugs.

Yeah they are my go-to for mod 1.5 for sure! Thanks for watching :-)

Have you tried 40 mm server fans? They're really durable and you can get them cheap on eBay used

So thats a PC fan. Cool thanks for the tip. Do you think its worth it or just go with proper motor and gearing or even just replace motors about once a year. I have so many problems keeping these running as it is. Fans can add another headache. Especially with external bec. Oy!! Still worth it to you?@@DoRC

@@maplestreetrc yeah I have a whole video about it. I think no matter what you're doing a fan is a good idea. The 40 mm server fans are pretty durable and any air movement helps. Of course you can reduce gearing to reduce heat or go with bigger electronics it really just depends on what you want to do. It's kind of hard for me to give you a specific suggestion just because I'm not sure what your goals are.

I usually sell those parts off pretty quickly to offset the cost of the upgrades.

I have a few times. I've got it on video in one of my sledge videos

@@DoRC HAHA Awesome! I really like the sledge too. I’ll have to check out your Sledge videos!

It's a truck sir

@@user-fy5by5xp7n ehh. It's a truggy. I think you could easily call it either one

@@DoRC lol just being old for fun

Yeah she definitely took some abuse!

Yes but have you cranked the preload collars down on it yet?

@DoRC oh yeah. I even bought stock replacements, thinking they were just abused after 2 years on 4S. I tried getting stronger ones when I did the replacement but they were out of stock. I'll have to add it to my list.

@@Macgyver46 Unfortunately there aren't a lot of options for stronger 6s springs. VG Racing says they're going to be making them but they seem to be kind of slacking off lately.

@DoRC arrma actually has 6lbs spring where these I think are 4.5lbs. They have to many measurements for spring strength 🤣 my local hobby store and track has them in stock a lot. When I was shopping it was during the shipping problems the hobby saw.

@@Macgyver46 ah ok. I'm usually looking for upgrades for the Outcast or similar and I think they already use the strongest springs

Yes. It fixed the problem on this model and I've used them plenty of times before. They work great

Robinson Racing makes good ones. I also really like techno for mod 1 gears as they use an oversized grub screw which holds really well.

Probably but I usually just buy the no name assortments on Amazon. They all seem to work pretty well

Ok I looked on Amazon but wasn’t sure if that was what I was supposed to get

​@@RcSpeedFreak-kk8wjharbor freight marine shrink has it inside

Personally I'd recommend buying the regular XRT and upgrading it yourself. Check out my buy or build video on this exact subject for my full opinion

@@DoRC so will it come cheaper and stronger upgrading the regular one then buying the ultimate one?

@@xxdrxzzyrl2054 Well cheap and strong are kind of mutually exclusive but for a very similar price you can have what I consider a better truck

@@DoRC and how about the x-maxx’s is it better the xrt or xmaxx for bashing and speed

@@xxdrxzzyrl2054 XRT is better for handling but the X-Max is better for stunts

Not a bad idea. I think it'll work just fine though.

I’m just curious if it will still make the castle sensored whine noise.

@@IsaacSchultz-lz8jc I bought the adapters. I'll check it out

Did you get standard to hobbywing motor or hobbywing esc to standard motor plug?

I got both.

Thanks for watching :-)

Futaba makes great radios but they ware way off on value these days.

Yes