ARRMA Kraton 8s -WORLDS Loudest chassis slap??!😱

Out for a rip with the Arrma Kraton 8s! Been too long and waiting on some nice weather! This rig is fully M2C equipped and has the Hobbystar 840kv motor and a Max 5 ESC. Running 34/34 gearing and Backflip tires, she's a MONSTER! Also had probably the loudest/hardest chassis slap I've ever heard as it also echoed off the building beside me!😆Only breaks were a couple shock rod ends but that's not bad considering some of the airs this 30+lb rig was taking! HUGE shoutout to Arrma and M2C Racing! Thanks for watching!

[@richduperbash2966]

Awesome stuff Brother Eric 😜!!!! Great to see Big Girl back out 😍. The 840 Hobbystar is simply wicked on 34/34 gearing 😱🥰🥰. Just LOVE the brute power and ferocious sounds as she winds up and sends stuff flying 😂. My Jim's bearings have done great too. The Backflips balloon, but they're so smooth and forgiving on the K8s. I like my Lockups/Six Packs, but they definitely stress the stock driveshafts with this high torque setup 👀. Can't wait til Mitch pumps out some beefcake steel options for more extreme use. Loved the big sends and sick ass freestyling Bro 😱!!!! The K8s was made for this rugged terrain 👊. Just handles it. Another great upload my friend. And thanks for getting her dirty 🤗. Hearing that Hobbystar rip through muddy water is music to my ears. 🍻🤙🤙😎💪👊👊

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks brother Rich!!😁It was due time to get the 8s back out! The initial run was to test the Gens Ace 11,000 mah packs but those were a no go.👀😱Still had a blast ripping her around and that one chassis slap woke the dead!🤣🤣Yeah the 34/34 gearing is fast af! Been wanting to test the Back Flips on her for quite some time! The magic tire for sure!🥰They are getting worn though and the foams are about shot! Been running them on my O8S lately and I'd say its time for a new set!😂Thanks for your comment bro!😎✌👊👊

[@TpPartsRcXtreme]

Killer session brother Eric, that gearmesh on spot, quiet as a 🐁🥰. Gunshot landing at its finest, did that down to the abyss..almost scarry 😱😂. Love the bqckflips and rje raw g pit bash🥰, sad bout the rod ends😢. You have a superb sunday brother 🥰 /Tp

[@robertredzich7292]

You and Duperbash does anyone else come close? 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dustinfowler7868]

I agree. There's Kevin Talbot,but he seems to be all about destruction, and F the skills to me. Didn't want to put that on the main comments thread,cuz Talbot does seem to be a cool guy,I just can't hande the constant breaking from horrible landings.

[@RCDUDE81]

I really appreciate that bro! Lots of great bashers out there!😎👊🤘

[@rchobby2828]

Nope no one. Just see a bunch of others with cash, rich and rc man handle these things with skill.

[@averylooper5534]

Well...there's nasa

[@jesseormond3202]

Commander Astrig and TP Parts Extreme As well

[@goin4brokerc]

Man that Kraton on beast mode💪🔥Looks like you had her dialed in. Just killing the terrain man and "Butter Smooth", tough to do, but looked on point. When you can send it like you do🚀 who cares about a cheap rod ends💯

[@peterhumphries9227]

A well tuned kraton just gets it, nice driving!

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks so much bro!!😎👊🤘🤘

[@1stoprc]

Always a great time watching your bash videos

[@pLaCiDMoOoN]

Great setup! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@brandonv4900]

“Butter smooth”. Love it 😊👍👍

[@ethantalbot1102]

Cracka vid as always man 🤙🏻

[@CommanderAstigRC]

Awesome to see the Big Girl shake n bakin out there brother. Nothing like a shakedown run after a maintenance work on her. She absolutely rips with your setup man.. nice little shot at Xmaxx there LOL 🤣😅. Love those pavement and grass rips. Massive thunderous landing was sick! sucks on the rod ends😣 but pretty minimal for a massive truck and the abuse we put this truck thru. Backflips tires hooking up great. One HELLA bash session Ramp Blast Bro.

[@leer4009]

Awesome vids as usual

[@bfuproductions]

That front flip save tho.... Legendary control. Bash on brother

[@RCDUDE81]

Yeah that was a close one!😱😜👊🤘🤘

[@burnereight5050]

Hi, thank you for that video and your bashes are awesome man!

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks so much!!😁💪👊👊

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

Awesome skills dude!

[@jptothetree]

2:25 was incredibly satisfying to see LOL. Butter!

[@RCDUDE81]

😆Thanks!😎✌

[@averylooper5534]

Dude. That gravel pile front flip! Awesome. Thanks for Posting!

[@RCDUDE81]

😆Thanks Avery! Yeah that was a close one!👀

[@samcourtrc6767]

Love it bro amazing that car is mental

[@trevorlambert5405]

I love watching your videos you send it like crazy it's awesome and you're good at it

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks so much bro!!😁Glad you enjoy them!🤗

[@pranjalsharma3126]

Now that’s what I call real bashing😍👍

[@andybcardoso1978]

Amazing what you can do with that beast! You rock man 👍

[@tripletrc5654]

Love how you said " you wont see and XMaxx handle like that lmao 🤣 def got me rollin cause its so true. Lol. 🤙👊. Cant beleive a 30lb truck is flying like that.

[@gsxrfun7774]

Another awesome video buddy wow you really send it and for sure the xmaxx won’t ha die like that, super tough rig you got there I love my outcast 8s takes a beating every time!

[@daviddobson20]

man, I love these spots that you be going to.

[@rcsky775]

The great performance💪💪 of the big car is cool👍👍 bro!! 😎 Good gear match and cool send🤩👊👊

[@KurtsRCs]

Nice bash awesome jumps as usual

[@weldmishref]

Probably the best RC basher driver I've seen! Keep it up

[@jmenz101rc]

You are the man !! I appreciate all you do in the hobby. Thank you !! Make it look to easy tho lol

[@RCDUDE81]

I really appreciate it bro!😊👊🤘🤘

[@phillybrc]

5:06 freakin dope!!!!

[@donkeyschlong6039]

Man that thing was taking some hard hits!

[@bournemouthrc4371]

Killer bash man, some seriously awesome sends and man she just rips around 💪💪😁😁👍👍

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks brother James!! Had a blast ripping this tank around! The thunderous chassis slaps trip me out every time!😂😎👊✌✌

[@rpmspeedyblue]

Awesome bash session with the Kraton!👍

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks buddy!😁👊🤟

[@paulrakis]

Awesome Eric great driving. For your shock ends check your drope in the rear. Make sure the shocks aren't fully extended. That help me to get some more air with my notorious and not breaking those dam shock ends. 👊👊👍

[@silly_d_williams2167]

The outcast 8s tires are the best for kraton 8s.... I have a set on my k8 and best choice I made besides the castle 800kv system and I've ran my copper heads once... Just to use them I hate the copperhead tires...epic bash a usual 🚀 🚀 🚀 🍻

[@JesseBMotors]

Great bashing as always 👍

[@ARR5ifty]

Is that a challenge!?!?! Bet I can get my xmaxx to impress you just little tiny bit 😜😂 Anyways nice video man! 🙌🏻 the “sends” were superb!

[@RCDUDE81]

🤣🤣I knew that statement was going to be controversial after I said it! Both rigs definitely have their strong points! Your Xmaxx is definitely a beast bro! I've seen it in action!😱😎👊✌✌

[@ARR5ifty]

@@RCDUDE81 they definitely do bro! And guess what they both put a big smile on my face when I get a chance to drive them 👊🏼😊! But I know thing for sure those 8s backflips and even the 6s rated ones are the bees knees when it comes to a “All around” great tire 🙌🏻👍🏼👊🏼 there’s just nothing like them on any other rig out there on the market 🤑😎🤟🏽

[@RCDUDE81]

Totally agree on that Dave!! Best tires hand down! Need to get another set!😁🤘

[@flyfishingpiper4976]

She is an absolute BEAST!!!!

[@jordanritchie2198]

Killer freestyle bash at the gravel pit. Loved how you did the front flip save 💪💪💪💪👊 it was all killer man. See ya in the next one brother 🤙🤙🤙

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks so much!😜Yeah that frontie save would have been a carnage landing! Got lucky!😱😆

[@hammerdown4848]

Been awhile since I’ve seen one of your vids. Absolutely Inspiring!! Love me some chassis slap. 😍 Now if it would just get a little warmer up here in MN 🥶

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks so much!!😁👊

[@drrcstunt]

Yeah this is a show buddy 💪🤘🤘, i love the Arrma kraton 8s, it really is a great beast. Nice video as always 😀🍻

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks so much bro!😎👊

[@drrcstunt]

@@RCDUDE81 😎👊

[@jordannovek2911]

I really like your videos, I always learn something . Thx peace !

[@RCDUDE81]

Thats awesome! Thanks so much!😎🤘

[@Angel-dn9sm]

Kraton 8s exb coming soon can't wait way better shocks

[@jamesandgames7567]

You put arrma on the map..your vids are my go to..8s to heavy..6s sic where it’s at..love the typon vids..great rig

[@king75ts]

Nice! Just got mine and loving it more than my sn95.

[@MrMad2424]

Looking good wild man!

[@RCDUDE81]

🤣Thanks Madman! Almost time for you to rip some new numbers!!

[@jimmynavarro3760]

Wow bro you literally independently changed my opinion on arrma well the kraton 8s that things a beast and I never knew they were 30lbs wow, I thought my udr was a monster... 👍👍Great video thanks for the entertainment

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks so much! Yeah the beefed up 8s Kraton is a hunky girl!😆 Crazy what it takes especially M2C upgraded!💪💪

[@GreatLakesRC]

Great to see your K8S put again! The Outcast tires are the way to go. Maybe the new EXB Kraton tires will be better 🤷‍♂️ That double backflip was amazing 🤩🚀

[@scottjohnson1766]

Pure awesomeness

[@fullsendmadness3406]

i honestly wait for your videos to come out like a kid on christmas

[@RCDUDE81]

🤣I appreciate the support bro!😎👊

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Awesome bashing,epic jumps

[@TheToecutter69]

Dude!! If it ain’t slappin, your not bashin!! Sick Vid!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@RCnurse]

Sick video dude!

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks!😁👊🤘🤘

[@geraldlowe1756]

Dude I love when you break out the big girl!! Love mine and m2c chassis sooner or later my stock on is still good to go for now. Love your vids super sick and god bless . I call when I go ti bash going to church and you take it to a higher level..... You take her to church with you nice

[@dishman5161]

Poor truck lol. Was fun to watch! My k8 is sitting on the kitchen table nice clean a new only because we have 18in of snow lol

[@heavymetalrc7520]

Not much Arrma left on that truck. Diffs, shocks and arms. Awesome video bro. Hope they upgrade the shocks.

[@RCDUDE81]

They hold up general bashing quite well💪 Its the extreme stuff just like any other truck needs a few key upgrades! Thats part of the fun imo!🤗

[@seancollins5162]

U so far r the best basher I've seen.

[@abashir5584]

Top video with very good controlling. 👍🏽 Iv got a question mate how does one control a car like that. And what’s the chances of you making a video on how to use a receiver on how to do the fun stuff. I’m new into the rc car world Iv bought a Arrma kraton EXB. 🙏🏽

[@NormanGeee]

Nice Skills!

[@ianbudgetrc2574]

Crazy!

[@heywoodjiblome2745]

You should get a set of the rovan 1/5 scale shocks, they got 10mm shock shaft and are direct swap (supposedly)

[@SyndicateRC]

Nice sends...

[@ericniestedt304]

Yo Eric, you make that car look so good in the jumps. Every time I send it from any it breaks, already got M2c chassis..I feel it's toooo high maintenance.

[@1eightrcracing]

Another sick vid bro...... you should do one with out takes

[@nickteele169]

Frontflip of the year right there 🤘 twas a beautiful front flip. And that slap certainly did echo hahaha.was that a diff i was hearing or something stuck? I was jusr looking at that exact motor yesterday i am thinking bout throwing in the O8S. Definitely inspired now to take her out. Im guessing you used the m2c mount for the bigger pinion/motor on it lol . do your rear arms last longer on the k8s than the o8s? Thanks for another super awesome video man 🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@j.j.rcrawler8051]

Brutal 👍👍👍👏🤙

[@johnnyhaberfield721]

The SLAP that woke the dead.Butter smooth bash again Dude.peace

[@ksrnate]

Butter smooth butter smooth 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ingShorty360]

LET'Z GOOOOOOOO M¡ Guy... THAT'Z it EXB it is I will wait on the XMAXX. "You won't see an XMAXX handle like that." GREAT WORDz. ingShortyRC

[@rccrazy]

Won't see a x-maxx break a shock end like that 😄 Sweet bash dude! 🤘👍

[@RCDUDE81]

The Xmaxx is much lighter!😜This 32 lb truck simply needs beefier ends!😂

[@rccrazy]

@@RCDUDE81 I thought you'd get a kick out of that 😆 Yeah they are very heavy and I'm sure it does not take much the crack one of those ends in half, rather replace a end then the actual shock shaft 😉😄🤘👍

[@RCDUDE81]

Absolutely man!!🤙

[@kaydenplaxzz480]

Str8 respect

[@ma-t6949]

My xmaxx doesn't need to handle like that? I have other rigs for that. All m2c'd out. I love m2c and my beef caked rigs are expensive bro. Not for everyone. Xmaxx will get the job done stock damn fine. Going huge and stability yes I like my arrma 8s but for more technical and pure fun it's the xmaxx. A ramp and a rail or a table or my shed roof for some backyard fun goes to the xmaxx all day. Dope videos brother and always love watching you showcase those skills

[@RCDUDE81]

Definitely not bashing on the Xmaxx! Its a killer rig in its own right for sure!😜Just noting the Xmaxx won't handle like the Kraton but is still a killer bashing machine no doubt!

[@silly_d_williams2167]

Xmaxx 👑 but love the kraton 8s after 600-800 min spent 🤣 💪

[@curtishubbard907]

Can't fault the xmaxx its a fucken a blast and for stock tuff as hell

[@jamesgfid1093]

I switch mine to the outcast 8S backflips like almost immediately after the Outcast came out They handle way better then the 8S Kraton tires did

[@3SonsRC]

Yesss, Getting big girl out there I seeee.... Brave man with the slightly colder Temps☠️☠️ some shock rod ends. But those were some huge sends echoing against that church, that one double😳😎😎 And then over at the gravel pit madness, nice front flip recovery😝, lightning quick to recover big girl😂🤣 Just love how she glides over the rough and can even control well on pavement #ArrmaTough Be interesting to see what Mitch has got cooking to help the shocks and rod ends.... Wizard is hard at work cooking up somthing for the community 🍳 Great video brother I really enjoyed this🚀🚀 #ArrmaTough #M2CTough #MitchLooperRocks Killing the game

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks Brother Dennis!!👊Yeah the shock rod ends are a plague in this heavy weight!👀I went through 3 during this vid footage!🤣🤣Definitely looking forward to see what the Wizard cooks up!💪💪Also interested in the 8s EXB shocks. May pick up a set to try..🤔The thunderous chassis slap was insane!😱 There was a woman walking in the parking lot and she looked at me like I was up ro no good!😆Yeah that frontie save was mandatory! That would have been a carnage hit for sure if not!😱🤣 Thanks for watching and your comment bro!😎💪✌✌🍻

[@dustinfowler7868]

Controlled insanity. Always fun to watch. Do u race too,or are the skills from bashing?

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks bro!👊I used to race many moons ago but just mainly bash now!

[@lexsteel12]

Arrma and M2C can surely use yours, and Rich Superbash's real world tests, when it comes to designing and coming out with an upgrade to those shock rod ends. They really need to be beefed up big time, if they are to take the weight and landing of those big trucks. Maybe a 10mm titanium shock rod end?

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks bro! Yeah M2C is in the middle of designing a fix for the shocks. Stay tuned!😁

[@moerc]

Can you send me your driving skills via email, please? Lol- Keep crushing it, man! 🏎🏎🏎💪💪🏎🏎🤝🤝

[@RCDUDE81]

🤣🤣I really appreciate that! Bash on!!😎👊

[@moerc]

@@RCDUDE81 😂😂😂💪☝️🏎

[@CoachD386]

💪🏾💯

[@lonemindinacrowd]

I destroyed my front left a-arms 2nd day after I got my 8s RTR (new version) drifting around a similar parking lot, clipped the curb. Ooops lol

[@RcpsychoRen]

you should propose your service for the next james bond movie.......great skill....top video...congratulations from belgium

[@bigpoppapaulsradiocontroll2724]

awesome ;)

[@PCfutzi]

Love your videos man. I wish it would be in 4K. I also noticed some frame drops sometimes.

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks!😎👊 I would record in 4k but my editing software doesn't have the option😝 Most people watch on their phones which only display 1080p at the best. Why do you mean by frame drops?

[@PCfutzi]

Thank you for quik reply 😁👍🏻. KZbin drops quality pretty hard to reduce data. So 1080p isn't really 1080p. The frame drops are just for 2-3 seconds. Maby 2 times a vid. I have that Problem just with your videos 🤷🏼‍♂️. Not a big deal. Excuse my english from Germany.

[@RCDUDE81]

Thanks for the feedback! Could be my software..🤔Not very technical so using Windows Movie maker..😆

[@glennjthompson332]

Those pizza cutter tires are cutting up everything, it's very weird 😂🤣🙄😏 hopefully 🤔 tire upgrade will stop ballooning, if it doesn't explode, nice testing and bashing.😜🏗️👍☕💪

[@austinbutler1291]

Crazy they hold up to the abuse, it definitely has to loose a little traction though I would think 🤔

[@yaffajaff]

Wow that sounded like a gunshot 😱

[@RCDUDE81]

😱😆😆

[@sprc3352]

Great entertainment for me watching your vids !!! LOL , your Xmaxx comment !!! I have one , my K8S def handles better , jumps better , but still very much like it , same as my SBR 2.0 , all diff trucks and having diff driving characteristics . My Xmaxx esc finally took a poop , so rather than buy new stuff for it , powered it up with K8S esc/motor !!! Hence the new Max 5 5687 for my K8S !!!

[@jesseormond3202]

Another good watch! Thanky You mentioned the Xmaxx, comparing the handling?

[@RCDUDE81]

Yeah no rollie pollie here!🤣

[@jesseormond3202]

Monster Trucks are supposed to roll over aren’t they? Truggies are ment to be more planted, yes?

[@brutallyaverage8293]

Lol, I feel like this vid was a response to the spicy posts on the arrma 8s FB page. That's why the xmaxx was called out?

[@RCDUDE81]

🤣Not at all bro! Didn't even see that thread..I wasn't bashing on the xmaxx just mentioned it wouldn't handle like that. The Xmaxx is still a killer rig for what it is being a 1/5 basher!😎🤘🤘

[@ExcelCannabisLimited]

Good video man. I find it boring to watch a lot of people but your aren’t

[@ripsnort8194]

Bad ass car just got mine not as brave as you man

[@Tigerling727]

Where did you get those ramps from? Been trying to find them.

[@RCDUDE81]

They came from discountramps but they no longer make them..😝This is 2 sets mounted on top of each other for double the ramp.

[@landscape6285]

I really want one I have an outcast 6s and a Kraton 6s, my issue with getting an 8s is how the Armma diffs themselves on a 6s are horrible, I can only imagine running an 8s on the horrible diff reputation Arrma already has… who knows…

[@dustinfowler7868]

You should add a Hobao to your lineup.

[@Darkcloud1983]

Funny my xmaxx survived drops from that high @2:40 but I love both my xmaxx and kraton 8s

[@RCDUDE81]

Yeah the Upgraded K8 is much heavier than the Xmaxx.👀Pretty excited about the upgrades on the EXB model though!🤗

[@Darkcloud1983]

@@RCDUDE81 love the videos tho. I think your the only dude

[@dougk4071]

So Rich have you heard anything about a release for a 1/5 kraton 8s exb model this week? Asking based on some KZbin video showing pics of a kraton exb 8s 1/5 scale.

[@RCDUDE81]

This is Eric, RC DUDE81😜 I've seen pics and a Chinese vid on it. Not sure on a release date though..🤔

[@dougk4071]

@@RCDUDE81 Oops lol. You and Rich Duperbash are like bash brothers in my eyes anyways. My bad though as you both have great content. Thanks brother👊

[@RCDUDE81]

No problem bro! Thanks so much!😎👊👊

[@a007raptor_3]

You should add a Xmaxx 8s to the channel

[@bashkingrc]

Hey what transmitter do you use ?

[@RCDUDE81]

Good ole Tactic!😎

[@dlp-rc2598]

I have the hardest time keeping rod ends on these trucks as well lol Hopefully M2c is coming soon

[@anthonyarnold906]

Thing is a wild animal lol

[@mact153]

Have you seen the 8s exb kraton

[@RCDUDE81]

Just pics..😱

[@ib516]

Butter smooth - check. Shoutout - check. RCDude81 video complete! :)

[@seth9145]

Kraton 6s or 8s ...too many videos later and still can't decide haha

[@paulclancy2404]

Put foam under the chassis for landings , ik tgey rip off on launch 😆

[@miguelsousa2892]

Guys can i use two 6s batteries on my kraton 8s??any help is very appreciated

[@RCDUDE81]

No That will be 12s and blow things up!😱😂Unless you have a 12s rated ESC. Only way it would work is if you ran a Parallel connection so it stays 6s just doubles the MAH and amps. Two 4s packs in Series would be 8s.

[@miguelsousa2892]

@@RCDUDE81 oh man...im glad you replied I was about to order the damm thing...ok mate, 2 batteries 4s it is then...it's my 1 rc car 😂😁 and in 41 years old...its gonna be epic