ARRMA Kraton 8S gets Earplugs...in its center diff!!

[@danielnoname8352]

One of the best thing in Your videos is that You show the comparison 'before/after'. This is a great final explanation for the guys who are not experienced in the hobby or do not understand clearly what experts say about particular solution. Keep going, You are doing great job.

[@rockyrc9942]

This is exactly what I thought I will now be on my way to get some silicone ear plugs lol

[@BlvlWmpower]

good point

[@jondoe6618]

Would be cool to see what it looks like after 10 batteries. See how good it is holding up inside the diff.

[@michaelluciano7774]

Kool rig!! I recently got into RC vehicles and I am hooked. I haven't broke into the brushless realm yet, still on brushed models but it's still very fun and interesting. I'm currently in a rehab home for recovering addict's and I'm very fortunate that the house allows RC vehicles. I bought my first vehicle one month ago with my federal stimulus check, a Laegendary Racing Sonic 1:16 brushed motor version at its been awesome. All my worries about dealing with my recovery melts away when I am bashing, these videos are awesome to watch as well, thanks for the clean entertainment it's exactly what I need to make my day

[@air-pcrandmore5723]

@michael Sanchez that’s awesome man! Hope you stay well. Keep bashing brother!

[@markmmm1737]

Get that brushless system ASAP even the cheapest is better in every way. Got to warn you though, it is addictive. More speed, more power, more money but more smiles. Have fun.

[@bobbypeacoe149]

Hey my guy. Congrats. From one recovering to another buddy. Hope all is still well for you?

[@mlord692]

Wow!! To read this and find out I'm not the only one who went to rc cars upon entering recovery!! My first rc was the arrma typhon 2s, I upgraded it to 4s and loved it. My brother got me the kraton 6s v5, and man I gotta say dude if you can get it, do so. It's a lot of fun and is a bashing monster!!! Congrats on your new hobby and recovery!! Its so important to find something you can spend time and money on. The rc hobby is a great way to relieve stress. Once you get into the more advanced cars, I hope you enjoy wrenching on them as much as I do!! Great job finding a way to help yourself and dont give up on your recovery, you may stumble once in awhile but remember to take it one day at a time. Your an awesome person and an inspiration to others!! Congrats man!!

[@demarcusbarnes6854]

Keep up the good work brothers,drugs down transmitter up🤙

[@chicagorc3967]

One way to do it is stick the Allen key in the spot and heat up the Allen key. The heat will travel and not heat what you dont want heated up. I use vice grips to turn the hex wrench when its hot

[@SpeedSyko]

Did the earplugs in my notorious! Bad ass! Love it! Standing backflips stock gearing and does better flips on jumps. Great!!!!!

[@6ssam996]

I am using ear plugs for 4 years now in my center diffs and never had problems! that kraton is a dream to work on man love it😍 I need to save some money for one

[@jhalpinjr]

May I ask why you would do this? Trying to figure out what this mod really does? Would this be suitable for Outcast 6S?

[@danielnoname8352]

@@jhalpinjr This is to lock the center diff - > to have the same power distribution on front and rear wheels. Advantages of this solution are lack or decreased ballooning of front wheels, better wheelies capabilities, better backflip capabilities (I am not sure if it is true). Disadvantages are worst handling during acceleration and worst breaking because both - front and rear - are blocked within the same 'power', I do not know how to say it in english but I mean that there is no difference between speed of front and rear wheels so car can do the frontflip during each breaking on the well grip's surface.

[@jhalpinjr]

@@danielnoname8352 Thank you for the detailed explanation Daniel! Much appreciated!

[@6ssam996]

@@jhalpinjr i use it in my outcast 6s i mixed the ear plug with the stock diff oil and works great, it is still turnable

[@rob45x]

I used to use blue tack in my diffs to lock them up. Worked great and fully reversible when you want to unlock it again (never)

[@flannyfpv]

I put center diff in mini e-revo was not to impressed. Work awesome for racing, not so fun for bashing. I put the the stock solid one back in. Getting the perfect slipper clutch setting is the key for the mini e-revo. Front diff with light oil, back with the hevyest I could find. Awesome video👍

[@DoRC]

Soldering iron is a better option because it keeps the heat more localized. It's hard to use a flame on something like thst without overheating things you don't want hot such as bearing grease etc.

[@ExocagedRC]

The issue with a soldering iron is it takes so long to get the heat in there you have what’s known as heat soak. It heats so slow that the whole piece has to heat up, takes a lot of time on larger pieces and aluminum absorbs heat fast. With a torch I can hit that spot, heat that spot quickly and get the screw out before heat soak occurs. Yeah if I get stupid and leave it on too long it can easily cook everything there. For really small parts I’ve used a soldering iron successfully but on the bigger things I prefer a torch.

[@briandicosmo3843]

Careful. You will take out that bearing with all that heat. Try heating the diff case where the threads are to be safe. Love the vids bro

[@aknmtbr]

I wanted to try this in my Mojave but didn't have the ear plugs. Found some high vacuum grease which has a viscosity of around 2 million! So far its doing great!

[@lukebaines7785]

Great video, really helpful. Having a hell of a time with my Traxxas Sledge and its 50k/20m/50k front/center/rear diff oil set-up. Never saw the attraction of standing backflips and wheelies at all speeds, so going to change to 100k in the center like most stock Arrmas.

[@KTMcaptain]

A helical differential with a magnetically actuated clutch pack would be amazing in this thing. Have the magnet actuated by throttle position...

[@mojaverc1585]

Firestarter hmm sounds like a cool idea

[@cperez8639]

The newest kraton comes with 2 million from factory now fyi

[@bigpoppapaulsradiocontroll2724]

Maybe just me but on surfaces I run the diff seems absolutely perfect seen talbot do this but I personally think this is one of best handling stock rcs I've drove I wouldn't wanna change my setup much at all good vid tho man 👍

[@rcbustanut2057]

That 8S is a beast, I saw one at the hobby shop bout a month ago & was super impressed, made my Typhon 6S look like hot wheels car lol 😂. Not sure if you have come across it, but they make a diff putty. I bought some for my Rustler 2WD but never got a chance to use it. It's like a pretty stiff silly putty. It's pretty cheap too. Heck, might even be able to use plumber's putty lol 😂

[@craigengelman4534]

coming from racing background i set my transfercase so the fronts dig more than than the back . i want speed and be able to turn at high speed . wheelie is fun but slow to get going plus no fun when trying to brake when geting front end up at 1/4 speed. i use long travel suspention that way the shocks are absorbing the beating and banging . if your r/c is hitting the ground your breaking and bending stuff .

[@EastTactics]

Very informative video! Great comparison footage. love what you do, definitely a veteran in the hobby! Planning to change my kraton 6s from 200k to earplugs... im looking forward to it minimizing front end ballooning. Thanks for all the info!

[@TheXanUser]

How long before we see a FB post of someone that put foam earplugs in their diff? 🤣

[@jonowillmer]

Thanks for sharing this, I've finished installing the 23t pinion and earplugs, gave it a tiny run in front of my house tonight, it's very cool to be able to get the front end up so easy. I've got a Max 5 combo to go in on the m2c chassis, just waiting on a bunch of parts to arrive from the USA. I will wait till I have everything before I disassemble the car and rebuild it. Looking forward to a good run with it soon. I appreciate the details they really help to get a clear understanding of the differences.

[@YaUwAk247]

Looked right at charger when your was done like I dont remember charging yet. Stoner moment.

[@allmightygreat1892]

Sounds like four port hi tech charger from 2016

[@markcole6475]

Interesting test…..I’ve used ear plugs in other smaller rigs but nothing this size. …so that being said I opted to use an aluminum solid locker for the center diff…I added a little oil for lube to the contact points. …I have yet to test it.

[@713Theking]

Purely a great video! The way you compared the two differences was top notch! 😎👍🏽👌🏽🏎💯

[@DashzRight]

Dude that motor is MASSIVE

[@GreatLakesRC]

Earplugs or no earplugs, the K8S destroys the ground! 😱

[@ctsd623]

Earplugs in center diff= The Destroyer of Lawns, I'm sure the maintenance Gardner will love seeing all the tracks. EDIT: find a dirt playground/construction lot (dirt mounds =great jumps), never hurts to be considerate.

[@920PC]

Why not add a few drops of lube or keep some stock fluid in there (and rub some all over the earplugs before stuffing them in) to keep things lubed it it does spin enough ? (as you mentioned).

[@Avalanche2]

The diff makes the car much more controllable. If you really want this, just fill it with epoxy and buy another OEM as a backup.

[@jcallesano]

GPS link? My gnss won't pickup satellite signal anymore.

[@777kustumz8]

Did exactly same thing on mojave 6s, packed 1 whole ear plug into center diff, trying to get more rear wheel action less front wheel drive effect

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Thanks for the great videos , cheers for Davis California 😀🤙

[@ZereHere]

A lot of people dont know you can buy a spektrum firma esc programmer and turn the punch up and get a whole new R/C with no gear modification

[@fxdwings]

Great video. Curious how often you need to change those "plugs" out. Thanks

[@ExocagedRC]

I havent had to do it yet

[@jj78rcclub]

Good info like always! Do you think putting in a 1200kv motor (super baja rey) into the Kraton would make any difference as for speed or power?

[@jrg4435]

I use 3 silicone ear plugs and a little bit of 1m oil between the gears

[@38yearoldfreshman]

Is it weird to want to keep the oil? Acts like a reverse abs. Yes it wheelies but with oil it's less likely to back flip. More time on the wheels equals more fun! Plus the extra strain on the motor with hard launches.

[@mr.sinister1279]

I hoping u would take the center diff apart to see how those ear plugs look

[@ExocagedRC]

Well that’s actually a good idea. They mashed in like a putty so I’m assuming they would look like super thick diff oil.

[@mr.sinister1279]

Exocaged RC yea that’s wat i thought I jus wanted to see it.. good video I watch ur videos all the time

[@ExocagedRC]

MR.Sinister 1 awesome man glad to have you. The issue I was worried about with the earplugs would be lubrication but it doesn’t turn fast enough to get hot that I know of.

[@mr.sinister1279]

Exocaged RC cool I had my doubts but u proved it

[@DefMusic79]

I've been itching to get back into the RC world for ages. I just seen the 8s is out. I'm waiting one that's ready to go right out of the box, rugged, can take a bashing & waterproof. I'm looking into this one or the X-maxx. What's your opinions?

[@ExocagedRC]

Get the Xmaxx. It’s such a big fun truck and can take a beating.

[@DefMusic79]

@@ExocagedRC it can do it bone stock?

[@chaoticadventure]

I say get the kraton 8s exb RTR. Absolute beast

[@chad9160]

looks like such a fun rig!

[@PaulRawlins2]

Going to try the same thing on my Kaiju soon. Nice vid!

[@detroitrcwurks998]

I predict the spider gears chew up those ear plugs into dust after time.

[@jeancena8761]

Well of course that happens, but the ear plugs got nowhere to go and the thickness doesn't change.

[@BOOGiNS]

There's already a huge flaw in your comparison. The diff oil was ran in wet grass. And the earplugs on dry grass get better grip less water weight.

[@ExocagedRC]

Unfortunate I can’t control the weather but I try to schedule things so conditions are the same. But either way the ear plugs have made a wonderful difference for this truck.

[@robertdale7453]

its a whole lot tighter than it was...... that's what she said

[@howardsadofsky7694]

Hey Exo, I put the earplugs in my 8S; do you have any recommendations for the front & rear? Stock 500K or higher? We launch the trucks on big Ramps. Thanks!

[@ExocagedRC]

I left the front and rear alone but when they break I usually use 500k. No need to lock them.

[@natestanley8708]

Have you blown any of the diffs yet? Or do they seem to hold the power in this truck?

[@soflorclife6970]

Good work brother! 😎👍🏼

[@edgargonzalez-jq9jq]

My k8s exb with max5 and hobbywing 1100kv never needed the ear plugs to do effortlessly wheelies

[@Lonnie91a]

Just shredding that grass with all that power.

[@nunyadambidness1444]

Man you get that suspension on point 👌👌 thx for the video your helping me and many im sure to decide how they want their diffs my choice its ear plugs for sure on my new kaiju thx again plus its really easy to take them in and out as needed of course ✌🏻✌🏻I don't race I play on the beach and sand dunes

[@Starkster50]

I wanted to ask you a question because it looks if you have every RC known too man. How do you lock a Losi 22s drag car differential ? Without ear plugs, I have a locker in my DR10 but can't find anything on my Losi ?

[@seankiser22]

I want to see what the ear plugs look like now.

[@peterbennpan7288]

Why do you put ear plugs in the centre diff? What is thr purpose and how does it work?

[@EXTREMERC416]

Tune the rear suspention make the rear suspension softer and i think then you will do wheelies no problem

[@camrowdrone6497]

Great Bro ,Watching an learning,I’m a little racer 👍🏻

[@coupleofscrewsloose2561]

Great comparison👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@scottdaubenspeck2291]

I know this video is kinda old. Have you taken apart to clean out or still running ear plugs?

[@juanmarichal263]

Excellent for wheelies 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@haxsaw]

Hey . After you put the ear plug in the center diff. Did you notice that after you let off the throttle the truck slowed down. I mean did the truck not free roll as easy? Definitely saw better performance. But the resistance when let off the throttle. Is this normal? Because of the ear plug.

[@joshdean5867]

No , either your front or rear brake is dragging - causing it all to drag

[@userwatttt]

if you're bored of this beast, want to send it to me in Australia? can't get my hands on them in this country :(

[@theaveragejoebody]

Ask my wife about these earplugs. They have saved our marriage 🤣 i tend to snore

[@ExocagedRC]

😂😂

[@facehunter504]

New Orleans summers are so bad we can just go outside to do this.. no torch needed lol.. jk but it’s humid af

[@jdsrcs8061]

The hot wrench is the best tool ,next the BFH, and gorilla tape(zip ties)

[@DjghostyMusic]

Only thing I'm worried about in my xmaxx. It wheelies enough stock and I have a max5. I don't want it to wheelie more by doing the plugs

[@PeighDayRC]

I have a max6 and put silicone ear plugs into the center diff for my Xmaxx. Also recommend putting 100k front and rear.

[@Cornelius456]

LOOK AT WHAT YOU'RE DOING TO THAT FUCKING GRASS!!!! FUCK THAT WOULD PISS ME OFF IF I WAS THE ONE WHO KEPT IT.

[@PeighDayRC]

😂

[@earlmoorhead5555]

That’s crazy I used the 20 million in mine it looks like yours is locked up more than mine take a look at mine I posted today love the video mine pushes bad to I wheelie pretty good but like yours didn’t come up all the time tho I’m using a 23 tooth pinion loved the video 💯💯👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@JB-xe7tg]

so you dont have any oil in differential at all it ears plugs and how many

[@alib18a1ls]

Get the yellow tank, Map gas way more heat

[@Rocketfpv]

Great video, I will be doing that to my kraton 8s

[@imserious2187]

Thinking about doing this today to my k8s

[@agustinquijano1357]

This is so cool

[@jake4194]

Will ear plugs or 20 million wt in center diff ruin handling in a kraton 6s?

[@vincentpeck9078]

How did it hold up

[@Gazelle0078]

How long will this ear plugs last before it needs to be replaced?

[@ExocagedRC]

No idea but still running great

[@rcsendandblast1579]

So many questions. Man I’m a swamping you’re with questions sorry about that man I am just trying so hard to get this going. X max can I put these in the Center diff 🙏😀sure hoping it’s good for the X max what’s your take Ya or Na 👍😊

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah they can go in there. I haven’t felt a need to put them in mine though

[@AutoBodyEverything]

Hey again I’m subscribed bcs I keep coming back. GUESSE WHAT, I have the same setup and I’m slapping a set of Bandito X street tires and some center plugs on the EXB. Ive never seen anyone SMOKE tires on a K5 and the ONLY “good” video with a K5 on Dito x’s had hobby wing and he didn’t do anything crazy but the SOUND of them tires on pavement when he power slid sounded like an actual car slamming on its brakes! I’m soooo tempted to make a long wheelie bar for the K5 and smoke those bad boys with 11’s all the way down lol. If the felony can do it stock, imagine what castle can do on the K5. You ever ran Bandito X or seen anyone drag race a K5 ?

[@ExocagedRC]

Hey man welcome! I’ve never ran the bandito x tires but yeah man if you power that K8s up it need a wheelie bar or skid or something.

[@lonewolf6169]

sorry im late! i got kraton8s exb a 1100kv firma, big servo hight torque, proline street tire manice and put center lock and is a beast! is no more kraton! is now KRAKEN

[@maravillaj22able]

Where do you get the earplugs

[@ExocagedRC]

amazon, should be a link to them in the description

[@criticaldawg]

Will doing this cause any long term damage?

[@JohnSmith-lk8me]

It's slow, love the review though. I expected more, if the RTR does 55+ out of the box....i purchased the mamba xlx2 with the 1100kv the most i see any of them running is in the mid 50's.

[@ExocagedRC]

the RTR doesnt do 55+ out of the box sorry, I have box stock videos on that. the thing about the mid 50's is it gets there stronger and faster, we really don't need much more than that, at least I don't

[@JohnSmith-lk8me]

@@ExocagedRC Acceleration off road...i got yah. I'm doing your servo vidz now last component left to buy (150-250 range), I'll link my purchase through your page. Thanks for the info.

[@TwitchFast]

Really wish Arrma made stupid beefy diffs for their 1/8th cars :(

[@coreycash3016]

What motor are you running bub

[@NesredepEvo]

Earplug in diff is Kevin Talbots invention i think

[@ExocagedRC]

Nah it’s been around since before he did it. But he’s the big guy and showed it off really well.

[@SANPEDROCUSTOM]

Enjoy your vids. Has anyone tried using regular car dif oil like say Castrol 90 wt in the front and rear difs? Fill them up say 1/3rd of the way from full?

[@NathanStorer-RC]

I think this seems like a pretty good compromise between no ear plugs (too loose), and what the X-Maxx does (flips way too easy).

[@lukasdohle4605]

Im considering the ear plug on my 8s Xmaxx. What do you mean with flips way too easy? So too much standing back flips and hard to accelerate, or what?

[@NathanStorer-RC]

@@lukasdohle4605 ya, if the center diff to TOO stiff, it'll be hard to keep the front end down, but it is better for stunts that way. With the right balance between stiff and loose, it'll do wonders for speed runs and cornering. Too loose though, and you won't be able to do any flips in the air, and can even hurt overall performance. Ultimately, it's really based on your driving preference.

[@codyviera92]

Couldn't you just spray some flex seal in there?

[@EastTheBeast911]

Thanks, good info for new guys,like me

[@DaHobbyGoblin]

I need to buy some of these for my rigs. Especially the savage Flux

[@LawrenceTimme]

Savage doesn't have a centre diff 🤔🤔🤔

[@gonzodetroitify]

@@LawrenceTimme would it be good for the front and rear to be the same weight also, in, savage flux xl😬😎

[@old-rcplane-phart]

I've not seen that type of earplugs. Where, generally do u get them? (I'm always buying earplugs to go to the local range) Thx in advance!

[@travis5738]

Walgreens or Wal-Mart

[@xxxpensive1415]

Can you make it a dual castle 8s setup?

[@silverwire3263]

So is the purpose to get more torque? I’m new to the hobby.

[@ExocagedRC]

the purpose to to reduce the front tires expanding, in a way like you said, getting more torque to the rear wheels.

[@silverwire3263]

@@ExocagedRC thank you, great videos.

[@winstonoso5821]

I have a kaiju, I'm thinking of putting 15k in front, ear plugs in center, 50k in back. Would that be ok or not? Need help please? Thanks

[@ExocagedRC]

Should get even more wheelies with that but first you need to find out what oils are in it stock. You may be going thinner. I don’t have a Kaiju so I don’t know for sure.

[@JasonGunn418]

slower, hbut more control. i use earplugs in my speed run cars.

[@ma-t6949]

5:18 Castle for the win

[@kenr3787]

Exo would you recommend doing that to the Capra center diff only asking because I just ordered one🤔

[@ExocagedRC]

capra doesn't have a center diff, its already locked

[@kenr3787]

Exocaged RC 😂🤣 well looks like the review channel I watched knows nothing 😂🤣

[@upgraderc8617]

Would like to see your opinion on the gmade r1.

[@Mikelicks9volts]

Definitely get some proline belted tire’s, those plugs helped a lot!!!!

[@kevinjenner6356]

I took mine apart and just put 20 million In it

[@crawlerrc]

WoW!!

[@jlewis6887]

Do you watch Kevin Talbot

[@DeRock401]

Who doesn’t.

[@davebordner852]

Earplugs? What kind

[@ExocagedRC]

Silicone earplugs Mack's Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs - 6 Pair, Value Pack - The Original Moldable Silicone Putty Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Swimming, Travel, Concerts and Studying www.amazon.com/dp/B003LZQGN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gl_i_XQKRSC9FS3B430X1P8KZ

[@johnunderhill6672]

Hey Joe... Who’s long are you ... “mowing” ??? ~;+}>