ARRMA Kraton 8s Speed Test - Stock On 8S Venom 7000 mah 50C Lipo with Punch Level At 5

[@richduperbash2966]

Great stuff Tony 🤗!!!! Lots of good info and props for the road jump 😱. It's safe to say they geared it conservatively bone stock. Still fun, but she moves much better with a 21-23T no doubt 👀. Keep up the great work my friend 👊!!!! 👍👍😎💪👊👊

[@hagie61]

40mph 55mph is plenty of speed for me. Thanks for the great video. Can't wait to get one. Thanks again

[@onemansvideos2134]

I feel your videos are real world bash videos like how I'd bash with it I'm not one to send an rc 50-60 feet in the air

[@paulclancy2404]

Takes more parts practice timing and space ppl realize i dont blame you if you love your rc

[@cdarknessfalls26]

I'm same way don't bash really hardcore

[@mrpoole404]

I like to bash it but I’m not rich so I don’t go overkill

[@BuyitBreakitFixit]

Beast of a rc! That is a respectable speed for not having an optional spur (xmaxx) or pinion. Takes a good beating too. Sweet video.

[@ShenRC]

40MPH is not that bad.. Tony Maybe try setting the timing to 15 degres advanced that should give you a hair top more top end speed... don't want to lose the new GPS go across it with a strip of hockey tape also to hold it down. Nice test bud.

[@DJSOULFORCE]

Did you happened to test it with a set of higher "C" rated batteries? Seems you're using a 50C batteries while the factory recommends 80 - 100C batteries! Would be nice to see you try that test before you change out the pinion. Thanks bro!!!

[@ReadySetRC]

A little discouraging but 40 mph is plenty for this size vehicle. Totally agree Tony. Did you look for the other GPS? If you found it, it would be a win for the RC Gods😊

[@AB-80X]

It will run 55 mph. It just needs a 25 tooth pinion.

[@JULIANysuHOHNER]

Im between this or the exb version put i dont want to spend more than 1k🤔you think this one is worth? 8s

[@dirtrider88]

4:36 the box says up to 55 with optional pinion (available separately). idk why 40 is such a surprise.

[@EXTREMERC416]

To get to 55mph you need the optional pinion the 23t so far people did not overheat the electronics with that pinion

[@AB-80X]

23 won't do it. You need 25 for 55.

[@Custnam]

Sorry for the off topic question but I just wanted to know where you got that controller camera mount? The U shaped part that attaches the controller base? Im in the process of making my own mount and have the other half figured out but need something like that that clamps on. Thanks

[@BlueDually4x4]

It is a pretty sweet truck. I like how planted it looks, you can just mash it and it goes instead of just back flipping on hard take off.

[@tomtizumsrc963]

Good video👍🏻👍🏻 I am going to have to get a gps to check top speed on my Kraton 8s. But by video I would swear mine seems a little faster. Only difference is I am running 2 5000mah batteries with 100c for the punch. Never the less great video👍🏻👍🏻

[@fsrc2862]

What's up brother thanks for the content loving it 😎👍

[@Ilestun]

I don't really see the point of the truck. For what type or usages would you prefer it to the erevo2 ? Yeah it's bigger and the look is absolutely stunning......I agree with that. And appart from max speed (40mph is plenty after all and I'm fine with it), the acceleration os what bothers me. But this beast can be tunned to oblivion, I guess this is the project of those buying this stunning looking RC

[@cchhiillaannggoo]

Hey hope you read my comment, I bought my Kraton 8S yesterday and I drove it today and I noticed that when I go full throttle it kinda sounds like my motor is rubbing on something, doesn’t sound smooth like when it’s barely moving, is it normal?

[@mulvaneyshawn]

The speed out of the box is supposed to be 40mph, and the larger pinion has to be purchased to get over 50. Its not bad for how big it is. People want to make comparisons to things like the erevo or other 1/8 scale trucks. Those trucks are 10-12 lbs and this thing is almost 24lbs. The xmaxx is the only real competition from a ready to run.

[@CCxRC]

Yeah. I get it. I don’t really agree with putting 55mph on the box if it doesn’t come with the pinion to do it. If Timing can get it there then I’m ok with that. The Infraction speed was reachable with the “included” pinion. But what’s to stop companies from saying 70 or 100+mph? People make old Rustlers hit 100mph. Just put huge pinion and new electronics. I mean. Really high numbers are possible with aftermarket. I think boxes should state what is capable with things included. Up to this point I feel like Arrma has done that. Granite hits posted speeds, Infraction, etc. So I was a little shocked it wasn’t close. I plan to work with it and try more things to see what I can get.

[@RcNickster709]

Awesome looking rig though brother.. HUGE!!! lol Great video Tony.. btw I really enjoyed the Show with Tank Rc the other night, made some great points on the Coppa.. Found it to be very interesting man.. ;)

[@jasonbudd2950Jag]

Boom 💪 👊 Bigger Pinion & motor timing up to 15 degrees & it will fly!

[@CCxRC]

Yup! I didn't take the timing that high. I think I went up to 11.5 . I also got 21T &23T pinions for it. to try out. So far...I'm still on stock pinion.

[@rgr4475]

@@CCxRC Do you have a link to the opinions you are using?

[@youtubsuck]

I thought timing was a joke, really?

[@ChrisandEileen]

I like arrma.. but ill keep my Losi 3XL... Plenty happy with that and way faster out of the box.

[@THEMASKEDMASTER]

✌🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿awesome truggy. & I’m starting to think I want one 😂. Also is there a way to get programming options or put the punch level up in Traxxas vehicles?

[@imserious2187]

What's some good tires for that rig, better than stock but close to stock in size?

[@Grump69neal]

How long was the run time with those 2 batteries in ?? 30 mins or 1 hour

[@dirtrider88]

3:40 put some THICK diff fluid in the center, it might wheelie then. also, the road is wet, no grip

[@christopherwilliams1652]

I wish it would wheelie have some kind of wow factor to it

[@MoBay876rc]

Agree I think the 6s is better it has everything you want in a basher

[@deontay79ify]

When I get mine I’m fitting it with castle 2028 if I can get it to fit lol and max 5

[@christopherwilliams1652]

Go to bicetybam channel he just put a max5 in his and a24 tooth pinion and it’s a beast

[@AB-80X]

@@deontay79ify None of that will be possible. It's really a 1/6 scale. The motor mount is a 25mm, not a 30mm, and it runs a mod 1 pinion with a 5mm shaft, not a mod 1.5 with an 8 mm shaft. The motor is a 49, and there's not enough room on the sides for a 58 mm can. And lastly, there's not enough room length wise for a 114mm can either. What you need is the TP 4260CM in a 1490KV rating and the ZTW 300A ESC. That setup will be 12S capable.

[@AB-80X]

@@deontay79ify You will also need these. www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?I=DTXC5502

[@kmodkese]

Which wheels, & tires are you using?

[@zsaxeshed5743]

Oh there it was yeahhh!!!

[@hammerhome7879]

What kind of run times are you seeing ?? its heavy ...

[@lovswr]

Six Shooter, where did you get that awesome phone mount on the end of your transmitter? Did you make that yourself. I’ve been looking for something exactly like that because I don’t want to wear a hat.

[@m4ini]

Is there a bashing video for the DBXL-E 2.0 in the making? Really interested in that.

[@CCxRC]

Coming. Pinion slipped off spur in live video with it. Then I hit a corner wall on the oval track today at speed and broke a rod end. Have to order another and then it will be bash time. Just ran it today.

[@m4ini]

@@CCxRC Cheers mate :)

[@anthonydupont3694]

How do you turn it up to 5 I lost my manual

[@oneeyemonster3262]

Just slap a 58x112 900kv-1200kv in it....Dunnn fight it... So can we get a Roller ( less motor /esc) for $500-$600.. so we can slap in our own bigger motor and 200A-250A esc?? ($350-$400)

[@joshherrman3201]

Did you use a program card to re program the esc or just go off the beeps?

[@CCxRC]

Just used beeps

[@martinflawless675]

How do you revive a battery that’s completely dead I have a Spektrum 14.8V 5000mAh 4S 50C battery I’m thinking about going with the zeepower batteries because I keep having problem with spectrum batteries and recommendation on the best batteries that will last also can you run one battery off the kraton

[@CCxRC]

are they over-dishcarged? I've honestly never had any issues with my SPektrum batteries. Usually when my batteries haven't charged, it's because I accidentally over discharged them and then my charger wouldn't recognize the battery or kept giving an error. There are a few ways to revive those batteries if that is the case.

[@martinflawless675]

Yes it’s giving me errors like no balance lead detected insert balance lead

[@martinflawless675]

@@CCxRC so how do you fix it then if that’s the case

[@ccxrcxtras6592]

@@martinflawless675 I don’t like to give the way, because it’s potentially dangerous if done wrong. You might search about reviving a battery using NIMH charge mode to get it to levels the charger can read in LiPo mode. Best bet is to see if your local hobby shop can diagnose it.

[@str8roller_6801]

That steering is 'Sloth'.. Get yourself a nice ProTek servo.

[@hidros1461]

My old tmaxx 3.3 clocked at 46mph completely stock. This thing should be faster

[@jayayers8744]

Dang... I’m assuming you’re tmaxx is a 30 pound 1/5 scale rc

[@stuart3712]

What is the issue with its speed? The new center gear box and the gear ratio's could be it? Just wondering why they gone with that rather then the old direct pinion to center diff because seems like that choice lost a lot of speed but even then its power is lackluster. This is just my opinion but i think ARRMA goofed on this model big time as if they did not want it to be any better then all other 1/5th in terms of power and speed. Like i said before, the K8S on 8s runs like a K6S on 4s and my opinion, the K8S should of ran the same as a K6S on 6s and that is my modest opinion. Im not big on speed but 60mph out of the box and it doing that would of been perfect with the ability to do standing backflips and or leaving a trail of raw dirt on grass, that is what i was looking forward to this model. I love what the K8S is besides its power and its below stated speed for a 1/5th 8s truck Vs the others so if i were to buy a 1/5th, the DBXLE 2.0 would be it or a SRR even tho its a 1/6th(?).

[@CCxRC]

You'll see some speed and power coming. I've been playing with motor timing and it gives it punch! For top end, i've got some new spur gears to get it up to higher speeds. I actually don't mind it's speed for bashing. Most guys want the speed to launch it way higher and further than any RC can actually handle stock without damage. I enjoy wathcing them do it, but I prefer to do big jumps, but not to crazy and it can already do that for me.

[@die1225]

Mine does 55 out of box with the new gen ace basher pro 100c 8000mah batteries

[@sir_puffs_alott_rc]

I need to get a link to that cellphone holder

[@SixShooterRC]

You need to try higher C lipos and see what she dose

[@CCxRC]

Six Shooter RC 100c got similar.

[@SixShooterRC]

@@CCxRC I love my 100c 4s 7200MAH & my 7600MHA 75C Put them in there

[@tmmtmm]

Anything more than about 40C is pure marketing - good lipos (graphene) can do about 30-40C and run of the mill lipos about 15-20C. 100C is a joke on any battery. It needs gearing to go faster as the motor power is falling over due to high rpm. Changing pinion will get the motor rpms down to where it is making more power and therefore go faster. Battery is not the problem as the stock motor probably doesn't even need 20C on the speed pinion.

[@SixShooterRC]

@@tmmtmm yes I now it needs gearing to go faster my Bro has one & has a 23t pinion on his already & punch set to 5 & motor timeing at 12.5 have fun with you chepo lipos Venom are run of the mill lipos like traxxas lipos I have 50C 75C 100c & i can tell the difference that it makes Have a nice day

[@jdpaslRC]

I saw the graveyard! Ghosts might be watching you and Kraton 8s. lol

[@joseCalderon1976]

I'm surprised that you don't put gorilla tape around your soft packs. One of my soft packs got ejected from my xmaxx 8s into concrete and nothing happened to it because of the gorilla tape 👍

[@zsaxeshed5743]

Oh man that thing is sick,you should jus ramp the road there from field to field lol it'll clear the road fosho

[@chloeNlana]

Kevin Talbot has bent his chassis already!!!

[@CCxRC]

I saw that! He stuffed it pretty hard at the skate park. RCs can only hand so much. This is a heavy machine. The energy has to transfer somewhere at some point. I don’t launch my 1.5 scale vehicle like I do the smaller ones. They are a lot more to repair.

[@theirishaxe9405]

You should try again and turn the motor timing up that will give you more top speed bro

[@paulclancy2404]

And bigger pinion

[@AB-80X]

It does not need timing. It will just burn things up. It needs a 25 tooth pinion for the max speed.

[@GreatLakesRC]

Gotta gear it up man 👍

[@kevink.8048]

Check out Eric at rc dude 81. He's geard it up to 23t, 11.5 timing and punch 5. Hits 51mph

[@GreatLakesRC]

@@kevink.8048 Yeah man, already did 👍

[@JR-ew6ek]

Why can't you say mph in title or video description?

[@fredsosa3884]

Whats your punch level the factory set it at 3 i turned mind up to 5...and its a hell of difference

[@vibe295]

i think its sad that out of the box an 8s kraton goes as fast as as 3s senton

[@deontay79ify]

U should try 26t pinion

[@imserious2187]

Venom makes good batteries

[@cdarknessfalls26]

You got it fix already

[@paulfrodsham8716]

Yea good stuff have you turne esc down

[@joshchatwin8179]

Would like to see a video on how you set your punch bro please

[@CCxRC]

Arrma has videos showing how to program the ESC for these.

[@bobtawilger359]

No wheelies???

[@SHOKona-wp4vr]

I chose the XMAXX over this and glad I did. My buddies have massive issues with theirs and breakdown on every outing.

[@________GHOST________]

It is not a true RC basher if a person can not bash in the rain period:/ I miss the old school RC trucks that was built for all types of weather :/ And at this price point this truck should be 90 mph stock with no upgrades on batts and gear section and where is the 2 speed trans period and that is way I will not buy this one.

[@CCxRC]

You can bash this is the rain. It is fully waterproof. Where do you hear you can’t? That is misinformation. At this price you aren’t paying for speed, you are paying for size. And bigger size typically is slower. The motor is already larger to make it this size and push the weight and would have to be way more money to get a larger motor and bigger batteries to hit that speed. It’s also very dangerous at this size/weight at 90mph and shouldn’t be driven by just anyone.

[@rushgush]

from 3s 1/10 , we went to 1/8 with 6s, and then ironically stop at 8s for 1/6-1/5 th. u would think it would of doubled to 12s for 1/5 lol but sadly way too expensive

[@nobodynoone3428]

It's just shy of 1/6 scale. 8s should be plenty.

[@rushgush]

i know, but u get what i’m saying.? lol

[@nobodynoone3428]

@@rushgush Not really because I think 12s is too much for a 1/6 scale, unless it's way heavier than it should be.

[@rushgush]

Nobody No One i meant how the cell increase in general. kraton is very heavy, 24lbs with no batteries.

[@nobodynoone3428]

@@rushgush The problem is that more cells means it would be much more expensive and it's already overpriced imo. Should have just made it lighter or put a better 8s system in it. Maybe a 1/6 version of the 3s line, but beefed up and tweaked, would have been a better decision for a big release like this.

[@rosscartmel2032]

looks like your top support bar is bent . becareful jumping it as kevin Talbot bent his chassis and top bar . not so strong after all .

[@SixShooterRC]

#1

[@Angel-dn9sm]

Chassi bent yet lol mine did on 22 thooth pinion

[@CCxRC]

Whoa! No. Mine isn’t bent. Was yours from jumping?

[@Angel-dn9sm]

@@CCxRC yes 8feet high right on front bumper it's still runs no problem yet from bend .

[@imserious2187]

Why is it so slow?

[@CCxRC]

I can't speak for them, but my guess would be they geared it conservatively because both beginners and experienced people buy their products and it's a safety precaution for both the RC and what it could hit and damage. I've seen several photos of these destroyed on their first run by people that only wanted the biggest one for their first RC....then hit a light pole or curb....so apparently it can be hard to control even at these speeds. People that know what they are doing can easily change the pinion to a 23T or higher like i did and get more speed. Not sure why they put such a light diff fluid in the center though. those front tires want all the power.

[@beetlebailey9510]

The competition is the e-revo ? And mine does 50 stock lol great job Tony nice video 👍

[@CCxRC]

E-revo would be competition to the 6s kraton. Just based on size and weight this would compare to an X-Maxx or CEN Reeper like the American Force Edition.

[@nobleyoung4488]

✌️😳✌️

[@user-gl8ln5wy5f]

😄👍

[@zacherykesler8508]

Put a 1/5 gas engine in it somebody try it 🤔

[@EXTREMERC416]

Up the motor angle at 11 degres or 15 an see if it goes faster

[@gonzodetroitify]

What does this do pls,

[@deontay79ify]

Wats that mean ?

[@EXTREMERC416]

Setting on the esc who increases top speed overall

[@gonzodetroitify]

@@EXTREMERC416 that's what it does but how, if this makes thanks

[@206beastman]

My slash goes that fast on 2 s

[@joshsmith7287]

And your slash weighs a quarter to a third of what the kraton does......

[@206beastman]

@@joshsmith7287 i dont have lil d syndrome thats y i like all the scale tamiyas i dont need a huge rc just a replica of a real car i cant afford doesnt have to be 5th scale

[@codyviera92]

Too bad. My shredder cost 360 and goes just as fast. If I. Gonna pay 900 I want 50 plus for sure.

[@midwestboss8808]

Gear it up and u will be much happier

[@CCxRC]

Midwest Boss that’s the plan. I’d like to get an Arrma/Spektrum one for it because the new pinions are notched which is pretty cool.

[@JUICY_TIME]

😁👏👏👍

[@dirtrider88]

2:12 if i lost a ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR gps meter in a field you could bet your ass im not going home till i find it. must be nice to have that kind of money where you could know the area where you lost $100 and not care enough to go look for it.

[@imserious2187]

I want one, but 900 bucks smh

[@JakesFamilyRC]

LMAO @ muddle!!! Gotta love the made up words :-)

[@fsrc2862]

The muddle lmao ,😆

[@Terry12345]

Looks weak.

[@206beastman]

Just looks slow cause its huge ima stay 1/10th for that money i could buy a real car or cycle

[@stuart3712]

Or Valve Index if you are in to that sort of thing.... Ill wait and see if anyone swaps out this motor and ESC and maybe mod the center diff setup for a direct pinion to diff setup and see if it turns out to be insane because $899 for this is not worth it at its performance tho the build is quite nice but they gone way to easy on this build....

[@mauricehamilton404]

It's so slow dont think ill buy one now stick with my maxx

[@pheepjay3537]

For 900 and only 40 mph No thanks

[@arlinjackson5032]

Go smart batteries venom sucks

[@dirtrider88]

1:02 the punch level on the 8s only goes to 5???? my would the 6s go to 9 but the 8s only go 5? edit: i did some digging and found that yes, the 8s only goes to level 5. page 17 here www.arrma-rc.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/default/dw2b4efa25/Manuals/ARA110002_DX3-Manual_MULTI.pdf

[@BuyitBreakitFixit]

Beast of a rc! That is a respectable speed for not having an optional spur (xmaxx) or pinion. Takes a good beating too. Sweet video.