Guest appearance from AMain Hobbies founder, owner and CEO - Kendall Bennett. Thanks for your help Boss Man! -Brett
@carlosgabin52154 жыл бұрын
why don't they just make all off-road tires vented opposite like that, on the tire not the rim?
@jesseharriott42533 жыл бұрын
AMain Hobbies lol use them as balancing beads for tires
@never-stock-rc29683 жыл бұрын
I put a little dot of hot glue on my air vent then peel off when done 😸
@oMartelinho3 жыл бұрын
Dear Mr Kendall, please return the shipping to Brazil
@Raycefan5 жыл бұрын
Instructions unclear. Built flamethrower.
@REDroses19995 жыл бұрын
Thought this was unbox therapy for a second
@emac_34 жыл бұрын
I was boutta say😂
@IllusionSector4 жыл бұрын
Thought this was a young Anthony Hopkins audition tape for a second.
@imkongjamir41364 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@gerald_thegatcat82744 жыл бұрын
Didn’t we all
@cococockatoo98965 жыл бұрын
I always excited when this channel pops up on my youtube notification
@logancosandier39585 жыл бұрын
I have never heard of liquid gravity, and now I want it
@napoleontannerite84525 жыл бұрын
RCLogan same here it’ll be good for really steep banked dirt oval racing
@cwatson427854 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome but I don't see why they named it "liquid" gravity lol.
@shelbyseelbach95684 жыл бұрын
@@cwatson42785 buy some, if you can't figure it out I'd be amazed.
@cwatson427854 жыл бұрын
@@shelbyseelbach9568 My point was it's not a liquid. Not knocking the product itself or its performance.
@shelbyseelbach95684 жыл бұрын
@@cwatson42785 I never said you were. You said you don't see why they named it liquid gravity. I said buy some and you should be able to figure it out. It's heavy, so it increases the effect of gravity on the vehicle by increasing its weight. It's VERY small particles, so it flows like a liquid. That's all. Never said you were knocking anything, even though you were obviously knocking the name even if it was in jest. That's all.
@Stickies725 жыл бұрын
Great hacks, The liquid gravity is a greatidea i have never even heard of. A lot better than bolting brass all over the place and a lot cheaper. Thank you to Brett and Amain for always trying to help us out and give us more ways to improve our RC lives...if you have not tried them out head over to their website and do so, i have been buying from them for years and they really are one of the best, and have a full staff of people who know just about everything related to RC to help.
@offroadrc1105 жыл бұрын
You need to find out who keeps sneaking "flamethrower" into the script... ;)
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
Yes, very good point. -Brett
@blue03r64 жыл бұрын
probably elon musk.
@PeasantNo.4714 жыл бұрын
@@blue03r6 😂😂
@brentlegg48953 жыл бұрын
So I could 3D print a set of truck nuts fill it with liquid gravity and hang it right off the bottom of my crawler. Sounds like an awesome mod to me!!! Lol
@gavindunlap7244 жыл бұрын
3:21 I don’t know if it was intended, but that seems like an Ed bassmaster reference to me
@ericzajac52375 жыл бұрын
Put the liquid gravity inside your tires. Some full size crawlers put lead shot in theirs. JUST CRAWLERS!
@honestredneck5805 жыл бұрын
Wd-40 on traxxas plastics make them more flexible and if you need bump stops on your shock use fuel tube on the shock shafts on the outside of the shock body or put them on the inside to make shock limiters
@huirtera4 жыл бұрын
Stick a magnet on the bottom of your radio, so when you are in the track and need to hold some loosen bolt or just the body clips, they are kept there
@AMain_Hobbies4 жыл бұрын
Nice one. Haven't heard that before. -Brett
@TobbeArnesson5 жыл бұрын
Instead of burning holes with the soldering iron (and ruining the solder tip), you can sharpen the end of a metal tube and use it as a drillbit with your drill. I used an old bicycle bicycle valve stem, but for some pretty large monster truck wheels.
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
Great tip Tobbe! -Brett
@glitchman31943 жыл бұрын
Liquid gravity looks useful. I melt little fishing weights in places like this which can be tedious. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the ride
@JonJonsOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Your a fantastic communicator! Live your videos brother!!
@dashmeshsingh49844 жыл бұрын
bro u r actually awesome u dint have many views rn but if this is how u r gonna continue making videos, I can already see uh on the top
@jdsrcs80615 жыл бұрын
Wow those are some great hacks. I am going to order some of those splice connectors!!!!
@isiahman70475 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with Hack 3 but I personally use a small dot of hot glue easy to apply even easier to remove
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
Awh! Never thought of using hot glue, but that's a good one. -Brett
@fatfairlane4 жыл бұрын
It also prevents water to. I've been using hot glue for years
@annmatiskam45713 жыл бұрын
@@fatfairlane squish the tires and the water go out
@crispyspa4 жыл бұрын
Try those solder sleeves on a high current draw wire... It will fail as soon as you pull the trigger. I have had to resort to using silver solder (aka plumbing solder) for all my high amperage connections. I've found that normal solder will melt and the connections will come apart.
@habib19714 жыл бұрын
Those splice tubes a a lifesaver I had to put Traxxas connectors on a old esc and it still works.
@AMain_Hobbies4 жыл бұрын
That's great. We've heard lots of reports like that from customers. Really happy they worked for you. Thanks. -Brett
@notrcmaskedmaster43745 жыл бұрын
✌🏻😎🏴 I like those splice sleeves. What a cool idea. I still don’t own a soldering iron. I should get one. Keep them coming Brett I love these educational videos.
@dragonjelly30363 жыл бұрын
Your setup is like unboxing therapy
@stevejackson35645 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the hacks & a great imagination. If only we worked together we could rule the WORLD. I didn't know they made them so small. Would be good to have them in case no iron is available. 👍👍👍
@fonicgaming67875 жыл бұрын
Dude Brett, you’re a goofball and it’s great man. Please don’t stop making videos
@cerneysmallengines4 жыл бұрын
Dont be afraid to go to outside brands to fix your car. I run arrmas, yet, I'm constantly repairing them with traxxas parts. Shock ends are probably my biggest recommendation. You can get traxxas HD shock ends for
@AMain_Hobbies4 жыл бұрын
Yes, those ends work well on rock crawler/trail truck builds as well. Good tip. -Brett
@xandersons4 жыл бұрын
"NOU Flamethrower" my Wife shouted, when i was already half way to the Garage, twice xD Good Tips, Sand, Water. Tyrekillers.
@Vato_Loco_rc5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the hacks there helpful and lmao brett is funny as hell😂Thats why i love all your videos,keep up the good work guys and gals at AmainHobbies🔥😎
@gabeloftus97735 жыл бұрын
Simple green makes racing tires really grippy , without making them sticky !
@timmyman015 жыл бұрын
I always tape magnets to the underside of bodies to keep body clips from getting lost while I've got the lid off. Some bodies just look too cool to have little rubber leashes drilled through them!
@Sunshine1988035 жыл бұрын
Hot glue stick and a lighter. It will help in a pinch while bashing it out. If its broke apply enough hot glue and it will get you through. Hope it helps.
@lisocampos80803 жыл бұрын
Liquid gravity works great in lightweight pistols with a lot of recoil absorbing it like a dead blow hammer.
@Andre_M_3D5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good ideas guys. I use a lot of what you showed and glad you shared this with others. Cheers from Canada
@chadlunsford67303 жыл бұрын
Squirrel using a flamethrower...yes!!!!
@Darkcloud19833 жыл бұрын
Ok the comedy in this video made me subscribe lol
@nathanwelborn22864 жыл бұрын
So funny you brought up the sand tires. I just basically ruined a brand new set of Sweep Racing Road Crushers. $140.00 and then a couple of hours of boiling and removing and re-gluing before they was back on the road.
@charlesmcgehee32274 жыл бұрын
You guys are great. Too cold here still for breaking in my Traxxas T-Maxx I just bought from you. But I know the truck will fire right up. I like the liquid gravity. I'm pretty handy with butane soldering irons. They also act as small flame throwers....uh.... wait. no that's not right. Later guys.
@thatsmyrc5 жыл бұрын
That liquid gravity is pretty 😎. I can see using that as a mean practical joke. Spread that across a hard floor surface and watch someone bust their 😳😂🤪👍🏼
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
HA! Oh man. -Brett
@STEVOD3135 жыл бұрын
Some very cool tips Brett
@joshuakent39724 жыл бұрын
I didn't know about the liquid gravity but I definitely know about getting sand in your tires (found out the hard way).
@barajastony05 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the videos! Really entertaining.
@ryanboscoe96702 жыл бұрын
I suggest covering the hole in the wheel like in the sand suggestion if there is any chance you go through mud or anywhere the wheels will pick up ANY wet dirt or sand or even if you are in grass and the grass is wet.
@Chadh4x4 жыл бұрын
measured resistance on a dead circuit means nothing until you actually have current running through the circuit.
@cmoon14984 жыл бұрын
Chadh4x finally someone who understands this... they will figure it out when their leads come back melted.
@TheoSloat4 жыл бұрын
automotive grade wire splicers are a great way to make fire...I know from experience
@fogcityrc48745 жыл бұрын
Brett....this is a great video. I love these hacks!!
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! -Brett
@Macgyver463 жыл бұрын
Always enjoyed the basic hobby and finally getting serious. I don't get the hole in tires and rims thing at all seems very counterintuitive but I guess I will learn. I will be taping the holes on my stock tires since this will only be used for city bashing in the northeast part of the US. Sand is everywhere along with salt from the winter.
@smokeganyavk3 жыл бұрын
This info is gold!
@jongonegone12624 жыл бұрын
front page : now thats how ya talk to the hr dep.
@EstosWebos5 жыл бұрын
More of these please
@barfly2463 жыл бұрын
awesome content.. i am considering getting back into this hobby.. i have a Kyosho inferno from 22 years ago
@AMain_Hobbies3 жыл бұрын
Still a great buggy! Those were the cars to have back in the day, and kind of still are for 1/8 racing. Glad you still have it. -Brett
@KS-wt9gj5 жыл бұрын
Lead shot in the front tires. My Night Crawler is definitely better now. After an eight point star foam cut, add a center channel 2 or 3 times wider than the shot to allow the shot to roll around the tire. Seems to work well.
@shanemouton76065 жыл бұрын
yeah a FLAME THROWER! Brett has the best solutions! on a serious note though,that liquid gravity stuff looks LEGIT!!!
@robbryan30445 жыл бұрын
Love all three "hacks"...but, just had to comment about one in particular...tire puncturing. Technically, it's really not about "punching", but about the specific product the link is for. The AKA multi-tire punch is, in actuality, a leather punch tool, originally made by Tandy Leather. By appearance, it looks as if AKA has made a 'deal' with Tandy to supply them, to which AKA has them coated with red (paint?), and then branded with the AKA logo. I'm NOT saying this is a bad thing, as the leather punch is seriously-strong, well-built, and should last a VERY long time (I've only gone through 3 in 35 years...and, not because any broke, but because they lost their sharpness).
@br1ann885 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you guys are having a lot of fun with these videos! LOL ahhhaaha👌👍
@douglaselliott82985 жыл бұрын
The coarse sand atop the otherwise sun-baked adobe that is the California Hi-Desert was accumulating in my Rustler's tires as was described. I drilled several evenly spaced, very small holes as mentioned around the center tread's circumference(remember how they balloon) and POOF; problem solved. Whatever sand makes its way in through the vent holes is expeditiously purged at an equal or faster rate. If you're into water and mud just cover the vent holes.
@zedorda13375 жыл бұрын
How did the sand get through the foam?
@onaayala43203 жыл бұрын
Cool men thanks for the tips
@DFDuck555 жыл бұрын
What I use to be able to quickly add weight on the fly in the field is stick-on zinc tire balance weights. You can get them at most gas station convenience stores.
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
Yep, good idea. We have those too but their size sometimes can limit their application. -Brett
@DFDuck555 жыл бұрын
I just cut them into smaller pieces with a pair of dikes. I like that Liquid Gravity stuff you used, going to have to pick some of that up. It reminded me of in the 1950's when my dad would glue BB's in his HO train cars to give them some weight.
@jonasgreaser4874 жыл бұрын
Use marine grease inside transmission and gearboxes if your planning on getting your rig very muddy or wet. Also can remove the top cover of your servos where the gear comes through and put a little marine grease in there. Use liquid electric tape to seal all your electrical components from getting wet
@BDcumminsdiesel5 жыл бұрын
Another great video Brett
@andyhamilton22025 жыл бұрын
Hahaha haha hilarious and informative. Love it. Keep them coming.
@dacox14335 жыл бұрын
That Gravity stuff is cool and new to me. Rather than buying bra$$ bulkheads for carpet racing, I've been packing pockets of front pivots with the tungsten putty y'all sell for pinecars.
@TerraQuestRC5 жыл бұрын
Well presented with the humor Brett, and great hacks. I do want to make a correction or add some information about the splicing though. I splice and use the connectors myself and they are great for low current flow situations, but there is a flaw in your testing example. Continuity in the circuit will generally always be present with low or no resistance, such as if you only had one strand making contact through the circuit. However, if too much current flow is present it will cause the weakest point of the circuit to overheat and "burn". This is why soldering points often separate in electronics, not enough contact to handle the current. Liquid Gravity.. never heard of it, seen lead shot used before but I like this idea and looks like my wishlist just got longer.
@fromrctorealthing52994 жыл бұрын
Awsome presentation keep it up.i really like ur style
@The_RC_Dude2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, watched this video when it came out. All of the hacks are great, hack 1 is the best for me, I don’t know squat about soldering and I don’t have any of the soldering equipment either. So far, I’ve been able to get around not being able to solder with adapters and choosing parts that are directly compatible with my other electrics. I definitely need to get some of those little joiner things, I was wondering if I could use a normal cigarette style lighter to shrink them!
@LeoGnarleyardo3 жыл бұрын
I bend my own body clips, saves a bit of money.. I lose way to many. I also hate the look of a stock body. I always take random Kinder surprise peices and random model peices and glue them around the body to get a nice mad max feel then paint it up. My rc's are all one of a kind
@chrisscogin19112 жыл бұрын
You should see some of the Frankenstein trucks that I've built out of parts from other trucks , plastic clothes hangers plastic water bottles (cut to make body panels). I believe i personally keep the hot glue stick company in business.
@spencersworkshop76243 жыл бұрын
The sand bit has ruined some of my tires, i had no idea. Even fine dirt is a meanie
@frostdotn3t5 жыл бұрын
"wow...would u look at that' xD
@grumpymissblysdroneadventu72245 жыл бұрын
Hack #1 Is also the way I plan to lengthen one of my HAM radio aerials to make it work farther down the band it is cut for. They work great for that too. Hack #2 looks to be about a size 9 or smaller lead shot for shotgun shells. I have 100s of pounds of different sizes of that just hanging out in a shop because I no longer hand load for or shoot any shotguns. I won't even say anything about Hack #3. But is great to see you almost back in form doing the AMain commercials/tips. I miss ya buddy when you go all grown up and stuff.🤣😮😁👍👍 And now I can like and subscribe to you from two different freaking channels. Just say, "Thanks Grumpy"😎🌹
@brianm2634 жыл бұрын
Love your videos guys, keep up the good work.
@chrisracer20074 жыл бұрын
Keep everything cleannnn
@djericanthony4 жыл бұрын
I use kydex a lot and heat form plastic parts
@oxymoronv66574 жыл бұрын
Great tips
@leejoyner44405 жыл бұрын
Sand got in my tires and blew my tires up. Wish I knew that hack a few months ago.
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
That's a bummer Lee, but glad it wasn't your ESC and motor that went boom. -Brett
@gooberfootrc38665 жыл бұрын
Me too both my xmaxx and e revo 2.0
@tomandrews53925 жыл бұрын
Great information Brett ...I liked the video....
@antwonefernandez75542 жыл бұрын
Just checking are you saying sawder for solder..soLder. Great video cheers.
@kevinhorstmann14355 жыл бұрын
Pro Tip: Use a Flamethrower! no matter what, a flamethrower can help.
@LuisLPRCs5 жыл бұрын
Great Hacks, 😎😎😎😎😎I need those wire sleeves.
@elcoqui66735 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Awesome Tips 👍👍👍
@zedorda13375 жыл бұрын
MY #1 RC hack is having a brain. Alot of RC'ers tend to leave theirs at home while they bash and the shit that comes out of their mouths is hilarious.
@chrisfenerty13553 жыл бұрын
Always check motor temps!
@lennartkrischik47575 жыл бұрын
Hi amain hobbys team, nr.2 is a great idea, but you could go heavier, by using lead. Just fill it into the places, ot can also be like Underneath a servo or something like that. Of course, this is a bit more difficult, and you also have to wear protection because lead is of course toxic, bug byside of that, its a great way to add as much weight as u want,and because lead is relativley dense, its heavier than your nr.2
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
Good idea, but we are not allowed to carry or sell Lead weight or products any longer. I believe it is illigel now. -Brett
@squidinkRC5 жыл бұрын
What car has the red audi body on it in the beginning? Thanks.
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
That's the Fazer Mk2 --> www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-ep-fazer-mk2-fz02-audi-r8-lms-readyset-1-10-4wd-electric-touring-car-kyo34422t1/p979463 -Brett
@joshknutson30314 жыл бұрын
I put lead weight around the wheel hubs to drop my crawler's CG...
@TenkaDaHenkA5 жыл бұрын
Gosh, the tireholes tip comes one Week to late. After a Really dusty driveout i was wondering about These unbalanced wabbeling drive, till i removed them from the buggy. Just had nearly the Complete playground inside the tires.
@cholbypather54704 жыл бұрын
Put tape on your bumper to not get scratches
@cholbypather54704 жыл бұрын
Hello
@ryanhipwell13063 жыл бұрын
If you have beadlock rims you can easily clean out your tires
@bucksrcworld81195 жыл бұрын
great tips, another awesome video!
@markamd15 жыл бұрын
LOL!! Love it bro!
@fromfin905 жыл бұрын
i just bought a Traxxas Bandit, and had a look, huh it has holes in the rims, thanks for tipping withthe tape before io take it to the beach for a bash :D And for the liquid weight thing, one could also fill hollow bumpers to give some weight up front if neeeded, great stuff, thanks for the tips!
@RBAERO5 жыл бұрын
Those splice sleeves is created and used in commercial airplanes.
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
I did not know that. Good information! -Brett
@dantop12805 жыл бұрын
Great hacks! Love that liquid gravity stuff about $14.00 on Amazon! Nice pellets used to add weight on model train cars and plastic model airplanes that are nose light..... Thanks!!
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
Amazon? Dan, go to AMain Hobbies man. Liquid Gravity $13.99, right here: www.amainhobbies.com/deluxe-materials-liquid-gravity-250g-dlmbd38/p186992?r=0 -Brett
@davidreed37244 жыл бұрын
@@AMain_Hobbies Has anybody seen an RC hack video from Amazon? I haven't. I have seen several RC videos from A main Hobbies, one of the largest hobby shops in America. People always say shop at a hobby shop because they can answer your questions and help you with getting just what is needed or even help with different "hacks". Thanks to Brett and all of the people at A main Hobbies and to all of the local hobby shops that make RC a great hobby!
@aaronatkins71933 жыл бұрын
Lock diffs with silicone ear plugs
@eliebm88625 жыл бұрын
i use number 11 bird shot for added weight
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
There you go! -Brett
@blue03r64 жыл бұрын
hack 4 fill car with black powder. 4th of july bash!
@RC-ScalerandBuilder5 жыл бұрын
Those splice connectors are pretty sweet. When would an appropriate time be to use a flamethrower on my RC? Just out of curiosity, not because I paused the video at the first mention of flamethrowers, then told my wife “See, I told you I needed one” and then proceeded to order one, non refundable, of course, then resumed the video, or anything like that.
@AMain_Hobbies5 жыл бұрын
"See, I told you I needed one." Haha. -Brett
@mjuratich15 жыл бұрын
Cute fukn squirrel
@frankienorbertsteiner81675 жыл бұрын
If I had an r/c I would upgrade it.
@RBAERO5 жыл бұрын
Tape your radio box if there some gap, because sand and electronics doesn't work.
@APACFILM6625 жыл бұрын
Very informative!
@dirtberger45335 жыл бұрын
Oh man we were using Liquid Gravity, untill we got busted, man that's was some good stuff. The laws are different in CA. 👍👻🏁. Thanks for the hacks!!
@rcpd31573 жыл бұрын
Gonna roll the dice and go with the flamethrower. Seems like it would be quicker.