Arrma felony 8s Speed Run & setting it up before I send it ( if arrma built a rtr felony) how fast ?

I wanted to see how hard it would be for arrma to build a 100 mph rtr speed car with product they already have ? Is it possible? And how good would it be ? All questions you’ll find the answer to here in this video & can we make it better then a traxxas XO-1 out of the box as traxxas fastest rtr is allready an old platform and the felony-limitless-infraction I feel is way better in today’s technology 🤔thanks for watching subscribe for more crazy build and running video

[@SubZ3ro907]

Damn it Earl!! When you battery charger started beeping, I jumped up and went to my desk because I thought my batteries were finished charging. In the back of my mind, I thought "man those 4S packs charged hella fast." 🤦‍♂️ Lmao!

[@sweetleafstreams5271]

dude i love that solder technique. Ive never done it that way and it actually is a very easy and effective way to splice brotha!!! Thank you for this lil slice of knowledge!!!

[@blub3910]

I also think this is the best setup for a rtr Felony or Infraction. The XO-1 is much more difficult at high speed. This weekend I'm going to test 8s with a Max6 and the standard 2050kv BLX in the Infraction. Now I'm getting 94mph at 6s and a 29t pinion. Keep up the good job and greetings from the Netherlands.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I agree and it has to be unlocked and parts put on the xo1 to try and get 100 mph this rc does it without really trying 🤛🤛💯💯💯

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Sitting back with a coffee to watch all of this one Earl as I've just finished my 8s felony upgrade at about 1am this morning, out to test it later, but love your builds so watching this for tips first!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Awesome good luck today 💯💯

[@sweetleafstreams5271]

damn that first lil trigger squeeze and gear gargle sounds so beefy!!!!! LOVE IT!!! It wants to eat!!!!!

[@Daddyo1944]

I love all your vids. DAVE/DADDYO 77 YEARS OLD AND STILL RIPPEN RC

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice 👍 thanks 🙏

[@jeremystewart1785]

That is pretty stinking good for stock. I know you'll get more out of it. Really love the speed runs man. Thank you !

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@norcalrc]

That’s how you do it son!! I will take Earl tuned anytime!!

[@andrewwhiting5526]

Definitely not bad for a stock system and its a lot more stable platform than the xo1, I haven't had my xo1 out since I've got my first arrma infraction. Since seeing the problems you had with some of the tyres I've been re-glueing my new tyres before using them👍😎

[@KurtsRCs]

nice passes and great tip with the zippy tie around the tape

[@isaackshirley4695]

Hey Earl idk y only no I see this video lol thanks for all the good info I'm going to order a couple killer cap packs my felony is set uo the exact same as yours just need cap packs now lol thanks from Hawaii mahalo

[@robertkanady6489]

great job earl love the video a lot of good info. the felony look to run very straight on the speed runs.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Real easy to run at 100 mph for sure 🔥🔥🤛🤛

[@zekesrc3285]

Not for nothing but all your cars sound so real powerful💪❤👍🏽

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@AutoBodyEverything]

Yo that blue 80's camaro is siiiick. Ill search your channel for more content on that build.

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

Thats great Earl, 101mph is awesome for any rc. It can only go faster from here on in. KEEP ON BASHING, OR SPEEDING! FROM BARRIE ONTARIO CANADA

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 impressed now we got to get arrma to sell them as an RTR 💯💯🍺🍺🍺

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

@@earlmoorhead5555 oh ya, absolutely 💯

[@Basherqueen]

Very nice! This is how i could be. Thanks for sharing! 101mph is really something. 😘

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@orangemound135]

Wzup Mr.Moorehead!!! Just watching 👀 some of your ol videos. Getting some knowledge 😌

[@22Phanatic]

Very Cool Earl! Nice run , Spektrum systems seem to have that issue of cutting out too soon , my 150 esc does the same thing

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes hobbywings all seem the same way 🤔🤔

[@RCRoads]

Great run. The Felony is so dam awesome. 💯👍

[@never-stock-rc2968]

Way cool. Just bought the motor yesterday on sale at my lhs and my stock 150 keeps over temping so hopefully horizon will send me a 160 because the 150s are on back order. I run The gens ace basher series 8000 100c are super nice

[@SpeedSyko]

I see a lot of these cutting out with the speed gears. I slap max 6 in if I’m keeping it stock. Issue goes away. I run 70-100 c batteries. It’s BS they put in a crap Esc. That’s my opinion. It’s only good for smaller gearing. I put those factory in non speed cars. 100 is good! Great video Earl!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes my goal is to find out why 🤔🤔

[@SpeedSyko]

@@earlmoorhead5555 I have 4 stock motor / esc combos I pull them off before driving the car. I ran on once with stock gearing. I really could use help setting up my felony. I’ll watch this video again and see how you set yours up. Thanks Earl!

[@cmalt-z7171]

Nice info and sweet cars. Great channel

[@robertsoneil83]

I think the kraton 8s could do with some basher queen upgrades to get the weight down a little. I think the weight is the biggest problem with the kraton. I also put my brakes at 100% and adjust them on the radio

[@Daddyo1944]

Rock n roll 100 out of the box with big pinion very cool, I dont have a gps yet i have just been bashen it, need new rubber, dave/DADDYO

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yep if arrma would build us an 8s rtr 🔥🔥🔥

[@jensonclarke2801]

I know you been hitting people feet with the Rc car the lady in the corner looks cautious of the car 😂😂😂

[@chrisstevensrcadventures9017]

That's good stuff Earl awesome video thanks for sharing bud

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@troyhooper6896]

I just bought one thinking it was a 6s only to find out its setup for 8s..only paid 350 for it .

[@mitchellsrcs3619]

looking sweet can't wait to see what you do with it . great video

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@jeffreyhay2610]

Hello i was the first on for the thumbs-up there should be a door prize that's funny and that car is super fast for stock

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏😂😂😂

[@b1hobbies372]

Awesome vid keep em coming! Subbed good sir🤙🏿

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 appreciate the support 🔥🔥

[@pitbullrcltd6252]

Nice vid E.... I’ll make a recommendation to you though ... invest in a decent pair of Motorola handy talkies so you can communicate with your spotter on speed runs..... I’m sure ur daughter wouldn’t mind .... no more yelling..... Lolol....👍🏻👊🏻😎

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Ppl keep saying it that’s why I still yell as I can only buy so much stuff per week but maybe soon I will 😂😂😂😂

[@speckledjim_]

i have often wondered why Arrma is allowing Traxxas to be the fastest. It would be so easy for them to throw together a faster rig, so why dont they?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes I feel the same way mayb it because they are not the first 🤷🏻‍♂️or something to do with the liability of it traxxas waver is crazy to unlock the xo1

[@9kade]

Hello thanks for your video happy to watch and learn .. but i have question what the use of the purple color battery or fuse ? And what is use for ..thanks

[@Jeff.55649]

I wonder why Traxxas isn't making a newer version of the XO-1 to compete against the Felony and Limitless!

[@Daddyo1944]

I GOTTA DO THIS TO MY FELONY 6S

[@Nickwillfixit]

If you need more range keeping it all Spektrum you need the SR6110AT receiver you can BIND your stock transmitter or a DX5R transmitter it gives good range because of having a longer receiver aerial, I have tested it on my 30degrees North Super Desert Truck with the stock SR6100AT receiver then the one mentioned I could tell, straight away. So was it temprature or an range issue

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Wasn’t range and wasn’t temp it was load as many ppl have the same issue with hobbywing product esc not good for speed ripping 👍👍💯💯💯

[@chrisschneider8098]

I have a question I've built a monster but don't want to let her go if she's not ready, I put spool on have million front back but even with the gear difference the tires run at different speeds not huge diff but still a difference have you have any issues with this or should I swap the limitless rear end and get diff wheels? Thanks for ur time i do appreciate it! And keep up great work

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I’ve never speed run anything but a limitless platform as a monster build to go over the 150mph range I’d really try and make the differential and tire the same to get a serious speed car going

[@gonzodetroitify]

Yes Earl after all the work you put into any of your rigs this one included do you run with steering trim or do you prefer to build it out and not need it until a crash 🤔 the way this ran true I had to ask as most people say that’s what it’s for tho I prefer to build it out

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I build my rc to run I don’t wait for a crash to run another rc car I run them all test tune build repeat 💪💪💯💯🤛🤛

[@arrmauro5888]

hello earl! mythical! you are the undisputed number 1 .. my guru!😂surely it will be a torpedo!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

😂😂😂

[@arrmauro5888]

@@earlmoorhead5555 😂🔝

[@gamechangerrc4633]

Sounds good and looks great

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@locopoppy]

NIIICE!

[@odaytim8321]

How do you feel with running the ec5 adapters ? Is it safe enough ? I was given mixed Info thanks Tim and nice Build pretty straight forward.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Depending on how well there made they work fine but if your pushing for speed records there no good

[@llewellyn56]

My has one. Speed runs 136 kpm.

[@emmanuelbourgeois4422]

Hi Earl Thanks for your nice and instructive vid! I need your pov for my next radio/receiver for speedruns I got a Dx5c / but not fine Stock dx3c seems better Flysky? Sanwa ?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I use a futaba but I hear the flysky works good 🔥🔥🤛🤛

[@TKO593]

I did 101mph with stock electronics in the 6s Typhon.

[@Willrccars]

Driftomanic used the same esc but with the factory motor on 6s and broke 100mph easier, which if they were to do it they would just put the 160amp esc and a 27t instead of the included 25t.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

He was having a bad cut off issue to till he installed bigger batteries and a cap pack he picked up almost 10 mph after that in a parking lot 🔥🔥🔥

[@Mexneck.media2023]

What motor is it and is it stock motor mount i just ask but i have the same rc but a roller because idnk if i make it 6s or 8s

[@rcguygarage]

Crazy part I was running 6s100c 5000mah

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Right one pack divided the C rating 👀👀🤔🤔

[@khaymahv4027]

luv it earl 👍

[@victorMartinez-fr4ri]

Great Video, so what's the gear ratio, spur and gear? tia

[@Merciless315]

I'll take a carbon fiber front end giveaway. 😆.

[@brucebartlett1950]

Yes rtr would probably be a record I race nitro/electric truggys like seeing the average person who doesn't get free stuff do well

[@stevmstng5165]

👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

🙏

[@tmaxxridespinners]

Any video on your Iroc ?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

There is a whole drag build series on that custom chassis rc 👌

[@erichiles9568]

hobbywing has low voltage cutoff and i always thought cap paks were to protact from short wont u loose vtage thru them

[@earlmoorhead5555]

The caps take a second to fill and they won’t discharge intill needed under full trigger just the punch or hard hit the before you can fully come off trigger there full again it’s a ripple effect in voltage the caps stop from happening and it will protect the esc some voltage loss under these conditions 💯💯👍👍👍

[@jared131]

Hey Boss, can you run a spool in a felony without changing the F/R differentials? Since the Rear tires are bigger don't you need the diff in the center to allow the front and rear tires to moves at different rates? Thanks for your help.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@m.p1976]

MEGA!! Motor Pinion ???

[@ballinonabudget1130]

Where did you get that Camaro in the background?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Proline body from my local hobby shop

[@toysforboysrc]

Yea I keep seeing that esc has NO break. Much be bcs it’s meant to be paired with a lower KV motor with a smaller opinion which is a higher torque combo. If you put the 150amp esc on the Kraton motor and pinion the break would be soo strong the truck will do a front flip. My guess…

[@toysforboysrc]

Yea they cut off all the time, it’s only 10 more amps than the stock felon esc. It’s not designed for high amp rates , throttle nor brakes bcs it’s built to run with a lower kv motor. It might run better with the matching Kraton or outlast motor.

[@brandonrogers1954]

iv had mine 85 and it is stock defiantly going to be doing some upgrades

[@jamiewellman6986]

What's the deal with the cap packs no one can explain this to me what's there purpose??? Most ppl tell me you don't need them

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Cap packs are for voltage drop supplied from the batteries if the esc need more power because the batteries can’t support the punch or top end gear load the caps discharge to let the battery recover

[@Ryndel]

Hey Earl, do you think dual 1250/160 and 34/34 gear work as far as bashing goes or still too hot?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Splits the load but it will be really heavy for bashing

[@Ryndel]

@@earlmoorhead5555 thanks earl!

[@RandomRichZ]

What is the function of the “cap pack”?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

To feed the esc power when the battery falls off on a full trigger pull

[@rcguygarage]

Need 2 WAY RADIOS

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Right 😂😂it will have to wait till payday I can’t spend to much money 💴😜😜😂😂

[@Genxpoppy]

Sounds like your gears need adjusted

[@joshrosado311]

What's a cap pack for?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

It help support the voltage drop in battery from using tall gearing it’s called the ripple effect so the esc get the added voltage and doesn’t starve for it and catch fire

[@AutoBodyEverything]

nice view where are you? So when you get the arma felon, you get it just like what we see here minus the extra mini battery pack? and.... it needs to be (setup) and go through all the steps you went through? Does it come with that small tuner or do we need to buy it and DO WE NEED IT to run this car out the box? Does it come with software and or any harness cables to do any programming if we dont have the mini programmer? Ive seen this car run different from this one ran on this video but that unboxing video didnt show anything about tune or program.... Im looking into buying another rc but instead of staying team associated Im looking at Arma's collection bcs team associated is bugg'n with their discontinued modles and parts availability. So what does it take to get this bad boy felon running right? Because not every Arma RTR kit is like that is it?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

This is if arrma build an 8s rtr set up using there product 🤔🤔

[@AutoBodyEverything]

@@earlmoorhead5555 .....8s, demo.... so it is a 6s out the box then.. IDK if its 8s ''capable'' out the box or if there is some programming that needs to be done when running 8 cells. How much of the vehicle electronics are still factory? Ill watch this again,... thanks for the replies.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 6s rtr is what they make as of now I took the outcast 8s system and installed it to see what it would run speed wise without heat cut out 💯💯

[@AutoBodyEverything]

@@earlmoorhead5555 ..... I just bought the felony yesterday lol. I heard that the break percentage n the esc is set to like 35% out the manufacturer? Is that true and accurate? Looking at the manual to make sure I have it at 100%.

[@johngantner9314]

when using that program box. on cutoff mode what is the setn so it doesnt go below 3.8 volts. Thankyou

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Auto cut won’t go below 50 % battery life that should be 3.8 v a cell 🤛🤛🤛

[@kennethmeyers5008]

What’s a cap pack?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Capacitor pack to supply voltage to esc when a hard hit to the batteries happens to not hit LVC 💯

[@MacDamera]

what is cat pack

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Capacitors to store voltage to discharge when esc needs it to get the ripple down so esc doesn’t burn up

[@stephenbrandsgard5987]

Are you in the Inland Empire

[@earlmoorhead5555]

No 😳

[@donuttime2507]

Hi Earl. Quick question for you. Would the 160 amp spectrum esc and kraton 8s motor fit in the felony without having to cut away from the body? I want to run 8s with this setup but not sure if they'll fit without having to mod anything?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

That the same system I just installed from my outcast 🤔🤔into my felony I do show the installation 👍👍

[@donuttime2507]

@@earlmoorhead5555 nice bro. I watched the first 5 mins then had to pop out. Missed the later part of your video but will watch tonight.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Nice 👍

[@rcguygarage]

You still don't know how to cut your zippy ties the right way??? Always at the 45°

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I think I did I was fighting with the last zippie tie 😜😜😂😂😂

[@Do_It_U_Wont]

How did you mount that front intercooler?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I fallowed the instructions two screw from the bottom there where marked on where it goes in 👍💯💯

[@isaackshirley4695]

Just curious how much tooth pinion you had on

[@Phil_4young]

What does right out of the box mean?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Open the box and run it no changes no end points setting up no slipper clutch adjustment just put a battery and run it to see if they set up alignment and tuned the clutch to run good 💯💯💯just like a kid would do 💯💯

[@chocolatethunder259]

Do you run a gyro?

[@vinnie1267]

I want to run same gearing I am on 6s system will it stay alot cooler on 8s system? I'm just running the optional pinion and hit 93 mph.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

8s depending on weight and esc you use kv plays a big part on heat but game changer fan keep mine cool 💯💯

[@vinnie1267]

@@earlmoorhead5555 ok thanks. I'm going with the spectrum 160 amp esc and motor . Think that motor is 1250kv

[@cslrclorne721]

103 mph?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Real close I feel cutting the wing would be right there 🤛🤛💪💪

[@cslrclorne721]

@@earlmoorhead5555 kept the 100’s going 👍👍🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@oldmateoldmate7102]

Fidler

[@earlmoorhead5555]

👍👍

[@Ambad_atlife]

Milk

[@erichiles9568]

yea ur loosin shit ton voltage thru all them

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yep 👍

[@monkfry]

@@earlmoorhead5555 Hahaa!!

[@jayputters615]

Hack job i would nevr do that its just to messy