Thanks so much Brother Avery 😜!!! So stoked you and Mitch solved the bell crank problem 😱🚀🚀. Finally can forget about losing steering and just bash care free 😍. Can't wait to test the chassis brace and get Andrew back out again soon. 🍻🥰🥰😎💪👊👊

Amen to that Brother 👊

Someone take me home to a heart ❤️

Thanks so much Brother 🤗. I feel super blessed to have such great friends and some cool spots 😍

Yep! With trucks to haul huge ramps also. Dirt mounds double as jumps or landing spots 🤙🏾

Thanks so much Brother 🤗. I'll gladly take some rocks to the head for a crazy fun time 😱🤣. Happy bashing!!!

Thanks so very much Andy 🤗. I'm so thrilled to see Andrew taking a real interest 😍. Never thought the day would come. He's such a great kid. Very proud of him ☺️

Thanks so very much Chad 😜. We definitely had an Epic fun time this session 😱😂. Some of the airs were fairly ridiculous. Finally had a tailwind instead of a headwind and it was very noticeable. So grateful to have such fun loving friends to help support Andrew too 😍. The breakages just come with the territory. Truly appreciate it Brother!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 I enjoy your videos because they aren't always the crazy big sends, but your skill at driving and getting your rigs dialed in are amazing. Skate Park 🤴 as far as control. You can tell you have some wheel time with your controller. M2C test team for the win!!!! You show us all what is possible with these rigs and what they can and can't handle. I appreciate your skills and knowledge!!👍💯

@@chadbiermann3380 thanks Chad, I truly appreciate that Brother 🤗

Thanks Brother 🤗. Yeah that was Shelby's K6s that flew under the 2 x 12 😱🤣🤣. I never thought a rig could squeeze under there. Andrew and I were just at the lake Sunday evening fishing at Avery pond near Los Lagos trail. Hope you and your son had a great bash my friend!!! 😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother John 😜. Such an AWESOME fun session!!! The Kraton 6s rigs were owning it out there 👀. Couldn't believe the airtime and Shelby was on fire 🔥. So epic to see Bro. Bummer about your 08s, but hopefully it was a fluke deal with the screws backing out. Really hope we can connect again this weekend. Andrew has got the bash bug now 😱🥰🥰😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother 😜. Andrew is building skills fast. So grateful he's finally interested in the hobby 😱🥰🥰

Thank you Brother 🤗

Thanks so much Nick 😜. This was a crazy FUN session. Weather was perfect and we finally had a light tailwind for huge sends off the Mega ramp 😱🚀🚀. Andrew is digging his FT and loved running the O6s EXB towards the end. So awesome to see him taking an interest 😍!!! The XRT has done quite well overall. Stoked the bell crank issue is finally solved 😂. Next will be some chassis reinforcement 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks so very much dear Kimberly 😍. What a fun filled session 😱🤣🤣. Weather was perfect and the vibe was so positive. All my friends were so supportive with Andrew 🥰🥰. He seemed a little overwhelmed at first, but got to bashing and had a Blast!!! Think he fell in love with the O6s EXB 🤗. So stoked M2C got the bell crank issue sorted. No more driving on eggshells waiting for it to break. 😘😘😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Steve 🤗. I'm very impressed with the XRT overall. She's boring bone stock, but truly comes to life with proper hop ups, power, and tuning 👀. So proud of my boy Andrew 💞. Regardless of what he does with the controller, just stoked he's actually taking a genuine interest in wrenching and bashing. The time together outside having fun is priceless 😍

Thanks so much Brother 🤗

Thanks so much dear Brother 😍. This was such a great learning experience for Andrew. He loved the O6s EXB 😱🥰🥰🥰. I'm gonna remind him who invented it Thomas 🤗. Mitch and Avery will sort a proper chassis support soon. Can't wait to get back out again with Andrew!!! 🍻👍👍😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother 😜

Thanks so very much Brother Dave 😜!!! I noticed more cracks in the center skid support as I was running👀. Figured the Mega ramp would be the final blow it she was gonna let go. Stoked I can stop worrying about replacing busted bell cranks 😍🍻😎💪👊👊

That's awesome Brother 😱!!! I cranked my servo saver screw down all the way. The stock spring is a little light. If you have too much saver action, I'd recommend using a stiffer spring (like the 2085x one) or adding a spacer/washer in the assembly to increase spring tension. 🍻

Thanks so much Brother Chris 😜!!! Traxxas Tough strikes again 😂. I love the XRT for what it is, but it's clearly got limitations for hardcore bashing. Hopefully Mitch and Avery devise a simple stiffener for the stock skid. The front area is definitely weakened by the 2 oval cut outs. Stoked about the bell crank 😱🥰🥰. M2C nailed it with their M2CHDP material Brother. Andrew is building skills fast 👀. Absolutely thrilled he's coming out and having fun 😍. The entire crew was on point out there!!! Another crazy session for sure. Hope things ease up for you Bro. I'm still getting my house sorted from our pipe leak 😂🚀🚀😎💪👊👊

Thanks Brother 😜. Yeah the whole crew was sending it big time 👀. Such an awesome fun session. You're gonna love the M2C chassis and wider stance 😍. The FT is such a capable, ultra FUN platform!!! So stoked Andrew is digging his.🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks so very much Ervin 😜. Yeah the chassis was probably on borrowed time. Just needed a hardcore mega ramp session to finish her off 😱😂. The M2C bell crank is legit. So stoked that Andrew is getting out 😍. Best thing is he really cares about his FT. Doesn't want to just flog it, but wants to build his skills and keep learning. Hope you and your daughter get back out soon Brother. 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Adam 🤗. Yep you're spot on about the chassis Brother. Proper 7075 T6 won't crack apart like plastic. It's hard enough just to bend it 😂. So thrilled Andrew is finally getting into the hobby 😱🥰🥰. He's such a great kid. Proud beyond words really. Hope his interest will just grow from here. Sunset bashing with family for the win. 😎💪👊👊

Thanks Bryan 🤗. My son Andrew is just getting into the hobby. So awesome to see 😍. Really appreciate it. 🍻

Thanks so much Brother 😜. I truly dig the XRT with proper tuning and big power 😍. Yes it needs upgrades, but they all do for harder bashing.

Thanks so much Brother 😜. Hope he sticks with it. He's showing a real interest 😍

Thanks so much Lionel 🤗. That's what it's all about Brother 🍻

Thanks so much Brother Aaron 😜. Yeah plastic fantastic was on borrowed time 😂. My friends reactions were hilarious 🤣🤣. John considered getting an XMaxx before he came to his senses and grabbed an O8s EXB 😍. So happy to have Andrew out bashing 😱. He has such a great attitude. Super proud of him Brother 🍻🚀🚀😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 I'm pretty happy with my O8S EXB. Don't miss the Xmaxx or that I skipped the XRT 😂

Thanks Michael 🤗. Yeah fortunately I didn't ram a curb wide open 😂. Just hard landings with a plastic chassis.

Thank you Brother 🤗. Stoked to get in such a Killer fun session with Andrew and the crew. Haven't laughed that much in a long time 😂. The XRT will be back out soon. 🍻

Thanks so much Brother 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thank you Brother 🤗. Good times with friends and family 😍

Thanks so much for the kind words Brother 😊. So happy Andrew wants to get out and bash 😍. Been waiting years for something to light a fire in him. Truly appreciate it my friend 🍻

Yes indeed Brother 😜!!! You were absolutely sending it with your "Green Darling" Kraton XL build 😱🚀🚀. So awesome to see Bro. Suspension looked great too. Can't wait until we connect again. 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much William 🤗. This was a super FUN group session. Andrew was loving the O6s EXB 😍. Anxious to get my hands on the prototype chassis brace. Hopefully by next week 👀. Planning to run it plus a Vitavon top brace. The XRT is definitely pretty durable considering the punishment it's endured. Now that M2C sorted the bellcrank, we're narrowing in on other weak points. Appreciate the kind words Brother. 🍻😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 i wasnt aware vitavon made a top brace for the xrt Rich. Can you send me a link either through here or facebook messenger when you get some time? Thank you brother. Stay safe out there my friend. I hope you and the fam didn't get hit by that winter wonderland out your way? Im no sure what part of cali your in

@@williamnutting9369 thanks Brother. I'm near Sacramento. We've had very low snow levels 👀 www.ebay.com/itm/285138591388?hash=item4263959e9c:g:v8UAAOSw4slj418l&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HPiXyOo6QptsHZWVkLvNEOew1An0XEmJwvvm6yPjC9x0xPX0Ejw9yYVexYDXPtVxQpQLUiOKV6heYUk7gcoiu3VHV4iCLJRDtJmrhi0kNtBHgTERbGnUs1C1VEUo41wdCOSpwLDeCERO2qvrTdLj3N8awDDP%2F8CgMaKurunm%2F6Z887G38Y6ufgYGXtwf%2BYj1lXkpnp4qNKQzOS43Fr9zY2jM7w1V4SpkkVj47H5LZY6hSt2BXqm55kNRC5USaMVNXzDlfe%2F0Z%2BAATYe2oFCF4f5EumZRtUXamYQCxlfc02G%7Ctkp%3ABFBMzpPyitVh

@@richduperbash2966 thanks buddy i just ordered it in green. And im glad yall didnt get hit too hard by the snow

Thank you Brother 🤗. So stoked to have Andrew out there 😍

Yeah I'm so grateful we're having good weather again 🤗. That's awesome you got your son a K6s EXB 😱. It's a tough call when to put them on 6s. My kids started on 3-4s too. He'll probably do fine with a little coaching 🚀🚀

Thanks so much Kris 🤗. I should add an upgrade list in my vid description. Upgrading as you break is a practical approach I agree with Brother. Appreciate the kind words and suggestions 🍻

Thanks Brother 😁

Thanks so very much Andrew 😜. So awesome my son is enjoying his FT and getting out again. Been waiting years for Andrew to show an interest and the time finally came 😍. Sharing the laughs and fun together is as good as it gets. 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks Brother 🤗. Yeah I'm impressed the chassis lasted so long. Definitely took some abuse. M2C will have a chassis support soon 👀

@richduperbash2966 sweet I'm might need that over the summer for sure. 👊 good luck when you start testing that.

Thanks Brother 🤗

Thanks Brother 🤗. I'm just past Sacramento CA in Placer County. 🍻

Thanks so much Chris 🤗. Avery was right about the new M2CHDP. Testing got delayed due to crap weather and brutal storms. We tested 3 different materials with varying flex/hardness.Think our work payed off 😱. So nice to find a solution for such a frustrating problem 😍. Think I busted 7 or 8 stock bell cranks 😂. Big props to Mitch and Avery for their perseverance and ingenious designs. 🍻

Thanks so much Brother 😜. We had some pretty big airs this session 😱🚀🚀. Eric definitely sends his rigs. He gears tall for his mega sends. Definitely had a Blast with Andrew and the crew. 🍻😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 Sweeet!! So awesome to see you sharing your passion for rc's with your son too!!👌😃 #ProudPappa😁👍

Yes indeed Brother 🤗. I've waited years for Andrew to catch the rc bug. Never thought it would happen, but so grateful he's showing serious interest now 😍

Thanks so much Manish 🤗. The M2C center driveshaft system is awesome 😱. It can't bend because of the articulation and is silky smooth with it's central bearings and CVD arrangement. Essential upgrades for the XMaxx depend on how hard you bash. At the very least, I recommend hardened steel main gears (pinion and spur). The best durability upgrade is the M2C chassis support. It won't stop the stock driveshaft from eventually bending, but it greatly protects the modular chassis and bulkheads 😍. Hot Racing front and rear diff covers are a must in my opinion. The stockers are extremely thin and prone to breakage thus allowing the ring and pinion gears to get chewed up. Beyond that, depends on needs and desires. If you want bigger power, the M2C motor mount is the ticket. For extra width and wheel options, the +15mm M2C axels and 24mm hexes are brilliant. 🍻

Thanks a lot!

M2C is all over it 😍🚀🚀

Thanks Justin 🤗. Yes, the shocks are the same length from what I can tell. They share the same part #'s. 🍻

7075 T6 with proper bracing does 🤗. It's true, every rig has reasonable limitations by design and material. It's impressive what they can handle most days though 🙀

Yes indeed Brother 👊. I'm honestly impressed overall with the XRT, aside from the garbage stock bell crank, flimsy wing mount cushion, and junk stock main gears that come standard 😂😝. It's absolutely true about bigger power. Much easier to start breaking stuff when high speeds are involved 😱

LMFAO 😂🤣🤣

Yeah Ian's mega ramp is friggin Nuts 😂. I'm honestly not sure on height and distance. We are covering some serious air though 👀. I totally hear you about going higher than expected. It's ridiculous what these rigs are capable of and the punishment they'll take. I jumped right between some power lines a few years ago with my Truggified Typhon at the BMX track 😱😂

Yes indeed Johnny 😂. The Mega ramp is truly ridiculous 😱👀🚀🚀. So much fun though. 🍻

I like my upgraded XMaxx and XRT, but they're not in the same league as the ARRMA 8s rigs for hardcore bashing. I know the weak points and limitations of both 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZiWl72i3ai2m4k.html

That's a Leopard Hobby BL5 200A from RCJuice. It's basically a rebranded Max5 for cheaper 🤗. Same specs, better price.

@@richduperbash2966 After going on google for 2 minutes... yeah, I found it. lol! Thanks for letting me know though.

Thanks Brother 🤗. I've wanted a Dbxl-e for years. My friends that have them can't jump it like this without breakages. They do well with aluminum braces and other upgrades, but not sure they're best for doing monster jumps with. 🍻

Running a Hot Racing diff cover that won't flex helps. You can also try adding a bearing shim to the crown gear side bearing to tighten the mesh between the ring and input gears. The ultimate upgrade is replacing the crappy Traxxas pot metal gears with Vitavon spiral cut hardened steel. I finally broke down and got some because I want to just bash and not do the same repairs over and over. Remember big heavy wheels are the enemy if you want to stick with stock gears. They stress the heck out of the drivetrain and generally lead to other breakages.

Yes indeed. They've stayed on since the first run. You pair the 15mm axels with their 24mm hexes. 👍

@@richduperbash2966 yes sir. How is the chassis brace? Also I changed springs to help with the weight. Springs 7848 and 7850 Traxxas what weight oil do you run I’m thinking 80 to keep truck from bouncing off hard lands?? With my m2c wide kit plus the 24 hex m2c1190 will I still be able to run Traxxas tires like my proline badlands etc or only arrma ?

Just have to keep scouting and try and get lucky. Google Earth maps can help you explore potential areas. 🍻

TRAXXAS “HSO” LoOL!!!

@@XV3LimpiadorXV3 Maybe even quarter sends.... Sheesh. Metal chassis ONLY. 😝

@@IROC-RC yep 😁. Alloy chassis for hardcore use no question 🍻

All 3 of those are excellent choices 😍. You can't go wrong with either of them. The Talion EXB is the lightest, quickest, and best handling of the bunch (with equal electronics installed). Jumps, corners, drifts, and fly's like a dream 😍. That said, it has less ground clearance and shorter shocks by design. That's not always the best for rougher bash spots. The Kraton 6s is an all around bashing animal. It does just about everything very well and handles rougher terrain better with it's taller stance and bigger wheels. The FT is 2" longer, extremely stable over gnarly terrain, and truly my favorite RTR for pure FUN factor 😱. The cage and integrated bumpers add weight, but provide serious durability benefits also. The fact that she tends to roll back onto her wheels during wrecks is frigging awesome 😂. It really boils down to your preference. I love all 3 of the rigs you mentioned as all 3 are extremely capable with tons of upgrade potential. 🍻

@@richduperbash2966 Thanks I think im going to go with the Kraton V5 I want an all-round good basher and I think the kraton will do that for me. Thanks Rich, Found you through Kev Talbot and Love your content. Keep it up Also can you see if m2c can make some e-revo 2.0 upgrades. :)

@@AlexSchuerger thanks Brother 🤗. Kev is a good guy. Ironically one of our test team members just brought up upgrades for the Revo 2.0 today 😂. Mitch and Avery are always up for suggestions.

@@richduperbash2966 lol

Hey Brother 😜. I'm my wife's slave getting the master bathroom rebuilt today is what's up 😱🤣🤣. First day "off work" and I'm getting toilets and shower doors sorted. Floor, paint, and baseboard next. There's light at the end of the tunnel 🙀. Happy wife, happy life 😍. Gotta love home ownership. Hope all is well Brother!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊

Nice R.I.P 😂 Rich. Your son is killing it out there. Nice seeing you too out together. I like your attitude when you broke the chassis on the XRT priceless brother the M2C bell crank is clearly holding up. Awesome upgrade for sure. Keep up the good work.

@@richduperbash2966 I hear your brother I get those days from time to time myself got to make the wife happy at least you were able to put out an awesome video. Really enjoyed that one.

@@AldoLoyal thanks so much Brother 🤗. So stoked about Andrew finally getting out 😍. He was loving the O6s EXB. Perfect to build his driving skills with too.

@@richduperbash2966 good for him so awesome brother I’m happy for ya