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@user-jz6rg1bk5iКүн бұрын
Had nothing but problems with mines, the garbage stock esc went out, the gears out the box sucked pinion and spur, the plastic servo went stock one went out, this truck definitely needs upgrades out the box for sure!
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
@user-jz6rg1bk5i if it was garbage how did mine last 2 years never broke a gear or burned out a esc.
@CRKheadКүн бұрын
Just got home with my Typhon 6S about 2 hours ago... Went right for the 6S or the gate. Now, I started RC 38 years ago with brushed buggies strictly, but switched to monster trucks and eventually brushless monster trucks, so this it's my first buggy in a very long time and first brushless buggy ever... Holy hell it's insane. I need to find a large field immediately as my street and community common area is nowhere near large enough. I love it.
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
Same story here I had the Frog then the Clodbuster. I got back into the hobby with monster trucks and truggies. Then I looked at the old Frog and was like damn I dont have a buggy and bought this. It is a beast on 6s check out my review video I was shooting rooster tails across a field lol. Even on 4s it has a ton of power. I am thrilled with it. If you ever want a buggy that can handle rougher terrain and is larger check out the Team Corraly Asuga its wild! I have some vids on it as well. Thank you for watching and the comment
@CRKheadКүн бұрын
@@L2theWcarscoffeelife Tamiya Falcon was my first, then the Bullhead, which I still have and need to fix up. Bullhead is the same as the Clodbuster except with the semi body, so we have very similar origin stories... Haha
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
@CRKhead I still have mine I have the early Clodbuster with the Chevy bowtie in the grill and says Chevrolet on the tailgate. Wish I would have known back then they got in trouble and had to take it off I would have saved that body getting it running got me back in the hobby again wow how it changed I thought my frog.was fast lol
@randyhalm3499Күн бұрын
My son and I explored this about ten years ago before K9 took it over. That place is huge and we got turned around as all the buildings look alike. It's sad to see those buildings just fall apart but it will be good to see new life come to that area of the base.
@user-bc3zx4to3cКүн бұрын
i enjoy your vids and reviews - dont let the negative comments stop you from having fun! love my xmaxx and XRT you are correct about the body-and the electronics do suck. wish traxxas would upgrade the reciever, esc and servo. the servo is under powered and the ears tabs brake off way to easily, the reciever should be capible of 7.4v at least, and the ESC needs to be progammable and able to turn off with the button. The gears are horrible too, the spur and pinion pressed metal is too week- mine broke after my first set of packs and no mods and wasnt catching any air..they both stripped under normal throttle, replaced them and havent had an issue since i use surgical tubing to keep my body from coming off and drilled holes in the battery tray supports for pins like the XRT to keep the batteries from yardsaling. Xmaxx is the one of the most durable RC's out with just a few cheap easy mods. Keep the vids coming!
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
Thank you for watching and he great comment I have a couple more vids with the Xmaxx coming up I am definitely enjoying it
@faisalbaig5306Күн бұрын
Loved ur review man! And i agree; even though i havent seen or driven a SLN. I have 2 original Lasernuts; properly shimmed and i’m running the same electronics as this; geared for 4s and they rip and take a beating. With the new TLR 8ight stuff out; Losi should have made a 1/8, 4s on the TLR platform; not take a 1/8, 4S drivetrain put it in a huge car and then put under powered electronics! On the original, the pivoting body works so well! They could have made the original a new legend…….but they didnt!
@kirilltvt9029Күн бұрын
Hello.
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
@kirilltvt9029 hello my friend
@shannonblack527Күн бұрын
Do you think you’re buddy at Garage Life RC could make a 3d brace for the XMAXX
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
@shannonblack527 brace for what exactly? If there is a need he can do it
@shannonblack527Күн бұрын
@@L2theWcarscoffeelife my bad… a brace for the back of the body so the bed of the truck doesn’t split. Maybe it could tie into the rest of the cage
@justinfolster2278Күн бұрын
Nice I like mine don't drive it much usually just use it when go to the lake but ya lots of fun seems really durable I haven't broke anything on it since I've had it....
@jagergerg9771Күн бұрын
I upgraded mine to almost everything possible. I love it
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
it is a great truck thank you for the suupport
@paulgaddiniКүн бұрын
Some good points shared, I agree with pretty much everything you said 👍
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
thank you very much
@paulgaddiniКүн бұрын
@@L2theWcarscoffeelife You are welcome, thank you for your channel. I watch most of your videos. I too am an RC-Addict 🤣
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
Awsome!! Lol
@Doug_MorganКүн бұрын
I doubt they will ever fix the body problem. The Xmaxx has been around forever so if they were going to fix it that would have happened already. I am hoping that maybe they will go to the XRT style clipless attachment system and will hopefully improve the reinforcement at the rear with the change in mounting. With my next body I am going to add some plastic styrene sheet the the underside of the rear where it folds under with a rear impact.
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
All we can do is hope lol I doubt they will either for some reason the refuse change I wish I could adapt the XRT system to it. There is a guy in England that 3d prints a body saver he sells them on Ebay. It seems to help its hard to say 100 percent because mine is already cracked but I dont think it has gotten any worse . I think its Hamilton designs.
@GreatLakesRCКүн бұрын
Hmmm, I guess you need to gear down 🤷♂️ It looks like a good truck!
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
I cant find the specs as to what gearing they use lol. You are right that is what I suspect is one of the problems is too much gear they wanted it to be fast.
@rustyscrewsrcКүн бұрын
Right there with you on preventative maintenance 🤣; I just wait for stuff to break! Usually, I don't have to wait long🤣🤣🤣 Great vid!
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
lol you are a bit rough on them I should be better about maintenance I just want to drive them not rip it apart lol
@ianmathieson65Күн бұрын
I noticed that each time you launched it you threw it up at an angle and the plane then dipped badly and nearly hit the ground. This is because in Normal mode the gyro is detecting the plane is climbing but the elevator control is probably set to its mid position so the gyro tries to bring it back to level flight by applying down elevator, hence the dip. If you throw it horizontally it will go direct into straight and level flight without the dip until you change the stick positions. Good beginner model - I’m thinking of buying one before they disappear from the marketplace - they’re already out of stock at most suppliers here in the UK.
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
I have flown this plane many times since this I have a video on the channel on how to adjust the trim its something that is not in the manual as long as you turn it on and its flat that is what sets the gyro not the launch. Yeah it seems hard to get sometimes you might be able to buy direct from them my wing connector broke the only place that had new wings was OMP China direct
@HumlsHobbiesКүн бұрын
Ive had nothing but problems with mine. I envy you. I cant keep gears in mine for the life of me.
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
That sucks I hate to hear that mine is still ripping on the factory stuff
@ChriswithaCrcКүн бұрын
Hey buddy , This looks a good fun ground and pound , Do you feel this is underpowered in any way ? ive heard a few people saying that this should have been a 8s truck , what's your thoughts . Love the look of it and so many upgrades available considering the platform its based on . Hope your well and safe , Stay awesome brother Chris :)
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
I dont think it lacks power at all running it on the ground its a handful its all over lol. It could use a gyro. I guess people want it to wheelie or something I dont get the 8s stuff just like the Sledge so many saying its under powered I dont get where that comes from. This is another great ground pounder people want to make into a big air rc and as long as that chassis is there is not enough bracing for that its not designed to jump. I do not think the wheels or shocks would handle much of that its a ground racer thats what it is designed to do. Thank you for watching and the support.
@ChriswithaCrcКүн бұрын
Awesome video once again buddy , this is my next truck I’m holding out for the ultimate , so glad you’re happy with yours . Stay awesome and speak soon Chris 🤙👍🤘🚀
@L2theWcarscoffeelifeКүн бұрын
Thank you very much this is a great rc its crazy durable especially with the driving we do the smaller jumps it soaks it up easily it is something else having something this large coming at you lol.
@mattmaclearn2632 күн бұрын
Why they do that
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
@mattmaclearn263 not sure someone said to switch arms from one side to the other but that seems weird to me
@RC-Closer13132 күн бұрын
It is old faithful… great two-year bro🤙🏻
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
@@RC-Closer1313 thank you very much
@RC-Closer13132 күн бұрын
Self ejecting body🤣… ain’t that the truth
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
@@RC-Closer1313 lol yup its the trademark of the Xmaxx
@RC-Closer13132 күн бұрын
First mofo’s!! Lol
@stevearrowood55692 күн бұрын
Delta 12 October 1980
@StraitJacketRC2 күн бұрын
I’d check your gear mesh in the diffs. Unfortunately it looks like they run on the tighter side, and that’s obviously going to cause more resistance and build up heat. The drivelines probably aren’t in phase either. Razer RC noticed it, and after I pulled the shims, fixed the drivelines and redid the motor mesh it rolls so much more freely. Yea, you gotta tear it all apart but if you want 4s and possibly avoid the fan battle I’d say give it a rip 🤷🏼♂️
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
@StraitJacketRC its not going to cause a thermal shut down that fast even my review video didn't shut down its just damn hot out here heat indexnis over 110 its just rough on the electronics rc guy garage is not having thermal issues and like I said my review went well friction can add a little bit its not hurting this motor not enough for me to rip this apart like that.
@StraitJacketRC2 күн бұрын
@@L2theWcarscoffeelife the video where he was running it at the skatepark a few days ago it overheated, I’m not saying it’s the only cause. I’m saying it’s adding to it possibly. But yea I get it most won’t or can’t tear it down that far to remove the shims unfortunately. 🤷🏼♂️ winter is coming that will solve it 😂
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
@@StraitJacketRC I got a fix coming up lol wait until you see unfortunately they made it a real pia to get to the diffs on it I wish they would have a quick access to them
@StraitJacketRC2 күн бұрын
@@L2theWcarscoffeelife there are lots of screws but it’s a simple design, I was a lil intimidated at first but once I tore it down it made sense and went back together easy. Biggest bummer is the need for a .05mm to disassemble the driveline yokes. I got the MT, I’m debating grabbing the TR as well. Really digging these rigs! Redcat is moving in the right direction finally 😆
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
@@StraitJacketRC I am just lazy lol I really dont want to mess with it I am the worst at maintenance spoiler alert I got a new servo for the xmaxx its been sitting for like a month I didnt want to take it apart lol I got it in about to ge test it out. Yeah I am liking what I see from Redcat thats why I jumped on it especially for the price its a great deal. I am sure somewhere I have the right size bit id I dont already in the shop I have 2 tool boxes in the garage lol I used to enjoy wrenching on the real cars but back issues make it to painful
@kirilltvt90292 күн бұрын
Hello.
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
Hello my friend
@RC-Closer13132 күн бұрын
That heat is no joke, huh? That sucks that it thermoed… good video while it lasted🤓
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
@RC-Closer1313 lol yeah I think that was a record for a shut down lol I still had 65 percent battery left and I actually had just used it to run the 787 before so it wasnt fully charged
@RC-Closer13132 күн бұрын
That does look like a delay bro… that’s odd for that combo to have a delay
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
@RC-Closer1313 someone mentioned adding a little throttle trim so maybe that will help
@SteveSoper19792 күн бұрын
I know it's advertised as 4s and can handle it for a bit but with the threat of thermaling, really for a 10th sale, do you really need more than 3s? I understand some people would say "yes" to that but that's just not me. IMO 3s 1/10 is plenty fast and it's easier on the electronics so all good there. Also on a side note, while I don't mind clipless, a lot of times that locks you into a certain body & is periptery which isn't cool so I don't mind tethered clips.
@XWXW-lk4jfКүн бұрын
This should not have any issues handling 4s over the long term. I know I just literally did multiple speeds runs with the MT version after having already spent 2 hours driving through the trails early this morning and it never got hotter than 93 degrees. It hit speeds ranging between 58 mph and 60 mph which astonished me. This is a very strong esc/motor combination. 4s is by no means going to cause it any harm. I believe the motor is actually 6s capable if I am not mistaken. You'd be more at risk overhearing a Traxxas Maxx or Kraton 4s than you would this. I am beyond impressed with this vechile. It drives very similar to the 6s Big Rock in fact, only better. Literally better in that it is just as stable but more nimble and faster when comparing both on the stock pinion. Before this, my favorite release had been the 6s BigRock which I do like better than the Kraton exb due partly to the amazing stability. Once you get a decent receiver in there, this is just as stable. It checks every box for me. Good protection from debris, excellent throttle control, which means unlike vechiles like the Maxx/Slash, it is geared properly out of the box. I used to think Spektrum 6s esc was smooth until sampling this. I am extremely tempted to upgrade at least one of my 6s Arrma's to a Hobbywing. It is also built as tough as the Maxx from what I can tell. The Maxx is another terrific vechile but at the moment this is my favorite. Only time will tell. The Maxx has been my toughest vechile to date. In the past 1.3 years only issue has been a pin coming out of the back tire. Hopefully this will be as tough but we'll see. I dont drive any of my Arrmas nearly as hard as the Maxx mainly because while they handle better, if they took the same hits the Maxx has taken they'd be in pieces right now. Also, the constant need to service the differentials on Arrma 6s vechiles is extremely annoying. If you dont, they drive like shit. I dont think this here Valkyrie will require as much attention but again we will see.
@XWXW-lk4jfКүн бұрын
Also, the differential gears in the Valkyrie vechiles are massive. About twice as thick as what is in 1/8th and 1/7th scale 6s Arrma vechiles. They can handle 4s easily as well as 6s. No need to run this on 3s.
@basherz_den2 күн бұрын
On my dumbo.. i always bump the throttle trim forward a bit.. it helps with that delay.. you dont have to do much.. but it does help take that tiny bit of slop/delay out of the throttle.. 😎
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
I will try that thanks
@basherz_den2 күн бұрын
@@L2theWcarscoffeelife yezzir anytime..😎🤘🏽
@basherz_den2 күн бұрын
All i did was up the pinion gear and left it brushed.. been pretty good how it is.. but I'm sure I'll go brushless once something fails.. but like I've said before.. some of these brushed rcs ... are underrated and when you're deep in the hobby and have had all the faster stuff that's when you really start to notice. 😎🤘🏽
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
I have even said it in my vids the truck is great out of the box and like you I might gear up a little bit and add a fan I already had all the parts before I had the rc lol I was really shocked how well it did. I will probably end up putting the factory motor in it but a better esc and save the parts I used for something else
@grimze42 күн бұрын
I gave my rear shocks 9mm down and the front 8mm down. That help a lil bit on the handling. I didn't have any heat issues with running on 3s. The new shocks Redcat is sending out have slightly larger threaded shafts.
@Hungrybird4742 күн бұрын
Good morning L2 theW and everyone .
@L2theWcarscoffeelife2 күн бұрын
Good morning
@NLiteNRC3 күн бұрын
My front cvd stripped also. I put metal axles and suspension arms from a granite grom to make it wider. Put a 4500 kv motor with small pinion. I love it.
@RCRICHIE3 күн бұрын
My front cvd stripped out with stock motor and 21 tooth pinion..
@RCRICHIE3 күн бұрын
Stock shocks are 800cst/60weight
@jrmbtr3 күн бұрын
I have had failed front CVD on the front of both the Typhon Grom and Granite Grom. I have two Mojave Groms in the box that I am just going to wait for the upgraded CVDs to come before I even run them. I have done warranty on the diffs for my other Groms, but did not attempt to on the CVDs - but they fell out way too easily.
@jrmbtr3 күн бұрын
Also, ARA330838 show as the replacement shocks (non upgrade) for the Mojave Grom, which lists as coming with 800CST oil.
@L2theWcarscoffeelife3 күн бұрын
Your another one with the issue another subscriber told me that's the one thing he has not broken. I think a bad batch was made because it did pop out way to easily there is no way it should have gotten out around that spring. Sucksnit happened but so far the cvd has been holding up and that's on 3s brushless lol
@jrmbtr3 күн бұрын
@@L2theWcarscoffeelife Mine are all stock aside from the (now) upgraded CVDs and upgraded fans, and some minimal backyard bashing.
@L2theWcarscoffeelife3 күн бұрын
@jrmbtr good info thanks
@GreatLakesRC3 күн бұрын
This is pretty interesting. I have yet to have this failure. I have 3 Grom's. I have been through 4 diffs. All the plastic gears strip. The new version diffs have the metal spider gears which helps, but the sun gears are still plastic and strip. I bought the GPM metal gears and we will see how that goes. I did also break one of the plastic out drive cups that attached with a screw to the diff. I can't find the all metal Arrma upgraded diff anywhere 🤔
@L2theWcarscoffeelife3 күн бұрын
I saw one channel had the same issue and his was stock and it happened again lol. Maybe there was a handful of bad ones that got out. Arrma is bad about having stuff in stock and you have so many people either just want the better parts or are going brushless and want to make sure it can handle it. I wish they would make sure they had parts but thats not how they do it the Promoto was damn near impossible to get anything for a while. Wow you killed 4 diffs thats amazing because yours is stock I cant believe they are that weak.
@birdistheword13273 күн бұрын
Powerhobby makes a diff, looks exactly like arrmas, they're about 40 bucks
@GreatLakesRC2 күн бұрын
@@birdistheword1327 Have you used one? Are they any good, do they have all metal gears?
@birdistheword13272 күн бұрын
@@GreatLakesRC to be honest I got a spare knockoff "v2" version on eBay for 16 bucks, all metal supposedly, I thought since it was so cheap might as well give it a shot first and see how it goes. I have the powerhobby on the side for just in case. The eBay version looks promising to me we shall see
@birdistheword13272 күн бұрын
@@GreatLakesRC yes they have all metal gears, I just now realized I didn't answer your question lol
@ikeeiie783 күн бұрын
You can add some washers to gain alittle height and room inside.
@L2theWcarscoffeelife3 күн бұрын
Thanks but I have it now I was having problems like I expected because if having the reciever up on the center brace now that I have it back down in the tray out of the way its all good but thanks for the info
@ikeeiie783 күн бұрын
Bro after all that work fitting top. 2 feet into run poof 🤣 I feel your pain that’s me daily fighting life hahaha
@echo-hotel3 күн бұрын
I love and hate that you guys use GPS to measure the stuff. But I extremely hate how everyone believes GPS is so accurate when it is so very not! These days you can have extremely accurate readings. But you need to understand that independent systems do not have a long term correction memory and no update system. So accuracy is down to 1 to 15 meters at best. And your runs are barely over 15-30m. So yeah every five minutes you might get a completely different reading. GPS is a long distance tracker. In real vehicles we run a minimum of a mile one way. You can not change directions or even turn more than 30 degrees or you reading will be wrong.
@L2theWcarscoffeelife3 күн бұрын
@echo-hotel we manage to use gps in aviation and your car gps will take you to your mailbox its not what your saying. I can barely move it and get a reading when it was first made public it was not to its full potential like we had in the military but thats not the case. Its entertainment it gives you an idea what you can run every channel has different speeds due to battery types alone its a guide we are not setting recorded records just have fun with it dont stress
@kirilltvt90294 күн бұрын
Hello.
@L2theWcarscoffeelife4 күн бұрын
Hello my friend
@kirilltvt90294 күн бұрын
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@L2theWcarscoffeelife4 күн бұрын
@kirilltvt9029 hello my friend
@aminogaming84694 күн бұрын
I run 2s on my 3100kv 2845 motor runs about 30-32 mph and Ice cold with a rocket fan and stock heatsink on motor