Don't do this to your RC car

[@peteb8885]

I keep yelling BOOM at my broken RC car, but nothing happens, it's still broken. Kev, what am I doing wrong?

[@jaymac7203]

Don't try it on a broken marriage people just don't understand 😭😭 lol

[@bubblemonkeys]

Are you using a British accent?

[@Cuteanimalshorts7]

Yea I do the same! What am I doing wrong Kev!

[@Catloverq5]

❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@scottishrc7857]

Early gang. Hope everyone reading this is having an awesome day, and if not don't worry too much. Things will get better eventually.

[@everythingrc2535]

Amen

[@rccarsandstuff4690]

Same for you

[@daltoncornelson9656]

It’s going better now this morning sucked but now good

[@glight5205]

I wish the same to you buddy, let's relax with some hobby content from Kevin the magnificent

[@homemraproductions]

Thanks bro

[@jamesarthofer3413]

Ken, you definitely bring out the 17 year old in me,now 57! IM A LATE 80’S HORNET, clod buster, black foot and egress lover. Been out of the fun for many years but your channel has inspired me to pick up an X-MAX just yesterday. WOW!!! Love your channel all the way from New Jersey USA. Love the life size E-MAX too in your shop. Keep ‘em coming.

[@christophermay4998]

I still have my frog..........I got it when I was 14..........now I'm 49.........my brother had a hornet and a black foot..........good times

[@wadevallbona5314]

Never in my life did I think I would ever see a grown man give another grown man a spanking with a blown out rc tire. But here we are. I'm glad I got to see it it was hilarious. Next April fool's day.....

[@teamjono69]

You're Welcome...

[@RileyBanksWho]

@@teamjono69 Any time! Let me know what you want to see next.

[@teamjono69]

@@RileyBanksWho well it’s my arse, so what do you want to see next?

[@ar12.]

Managed to get to a nice bmx park with my new xmaxx recently and it’s by far the most fun rc I’ve had, it flies 10-15 feet so gracefully and just lands perfectly no damage it does not want to break. Happy bashing Kev🍻.

[@johnlincoln4616]

Vinny needs to put a 4mm piece of fuel tubing on the shock rod for a bump stop. The kraton is notorious for popping the driveshafts on heavy compression. This will solve it.

[@RUZTY1311]

Not only that, but have to adjust the droop screws or add them. I would do the droop screw first

[@pieman12345678987654]

Traxxas makes bump stops for the revo that'd be more durable than tubing.

[@RoboticsNShenanigans]

I haven't had a problem with driveshafts popping out since I went to RPM control arms. I do, however, break shock stand offs with heavier shock oil, and I'd think a bump stop could cause a similar issue. IMO just get RPM arms.

[@isaaccarroll1174]

Get an X max for me

[@ronniedoe3365]

its just Arrma bs their whole line up has problems one way or another.... its arrma junk. most say traxxas is overpriced but i think arrma is because your paying for garbage

[@chrisleach4245]

My parents couldn’t afford to get me a big RC car but they made me the happiest kid when they got me a golden arrow 😃. It’s still working over 30 years later and survived me and my daughter and looking forward to seeing my granddaughter’s playing with it.

[@bushythebird]

I learned the love of rc with the golden arrow too. Pops had the red arrow. Great memories.

[@davidsnyder392]

Yes! I loved my Golden arrow also! I actually had to order a few sets of wheels & tire for mine... I wonder if those parts are still orderable?

[@Uzidoorman2025]

I absolutely beat the shit out of my slash and it still runs but it needs a shock absorber cap

[@lesliewiltshire4519]

Hi Kevin. Instead of buying hingpins I like to use welding rods, cut to size and thread both ends to add nuts and washers. ARC welding rods.

[@appye7994]

I did the same with some extra thick nails I got from the hardware store. My X-Maxx is NAILED together!

[@TimG2553]

@@appye7994hard as nails nice tip thanks for sharing

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

I'm sure golfers still cringe when they see Kev ripping around the golf course. Bloody brilliant video, just great entertainment 👏

[@Robo_Kong]

for real

[@DESOUSAB]

I've always found it interesting how hating on another hobby is a part of, in some cases central to, another hobby. For example, I white water kayak - we hate anything in the water with a motor (as well as those riding in or operating them). We also hate golfers who take gigantic plots of nature and then ride motorized scooters about while drinking beer (I've always admired this, if I am to be honest). I've also been involved in competitive cycling. Road cyclists hate mountain bikers. Time trialists hate sprinters. Riders hate casuals and cars and scooters and pedestrians. Getting involved now in RC cars and I am quite sensitive to this dynamic where some are builders of aluminum and carbon fiber bits (something that cuts across most hobbies), others don't like the building and simply want to break stuff (Talbot), others want to achieve a singular performance goal (speed runs), others just want a zen-like chill session (drifters), and so on and so forth. We are all so different, but exactly the same at the end of the day.

[@TheWisdom3]

Hate to say it.. but yeah, good point.

[@wangcockdickspecker622]

Golfers and skateboarders

[@gangsterjackal841]

@@wangcockdickspecker622 and rollerbladers

[@nielsjuhr594]

Beginning of video. Kevin: This is the word's best all around RC car. End of video. Also Kevin: broken xmax, broken xmax, broken xmax and another broken xmax. 😂 Looks like you had a blast. 😁 And don't worry, I'm a big fan of Traxxas! 👍

[@fenderflapper1551]

i really thought it was going in two like the other ones did XD

[@cobburn]

Kev, you can use just the inner race from an old bearing (the bearings for the diff actually work great) on your driveshaft cups to keep from breaking. They actually fit good enough they stay on without any glue or anything since the cup will spread slightly and become tight the the inner race. And with it on doesn’t get in the way of getting the driveshaft in or out.

[@cobburn]

I’ve had mine on for a while now and for a free mod, because we are have old bearings around, it’s great!

[@BensMiniToons]

Amazing idea!

[@misterconyers]

I've done a similar thing with some steel rings on my Kyosho that was eating driveshaft cups every month or two, had the same ones on for about a year now and they're still like new... great mod 👍

[@RecklessRcuk]

Never had to do this on the older models circa 2018/19 mine was solid

[@singhsukhwant9528]

ko

[@niteshadow1]

Rebuild, play till destroyed, rebuild again. Repeat till you run out of parts. Absolutely love it.

[@shamblershamfam3597]

Claire is a real team player. I wouldn't let Kevin spray gravel, dirt, water, etc on me on a regular basis. Big thumbs up to Claire for being such a sweetheart.

[@boborb8960]

thats creapy just sayin

[@averylooper5534]

WORST BEATDOWN EVER!!! M2C TOUGH BABY! STILL GOING!!!!!!!!

[@TheNeelonRokk]

Don't do this to your rc car/boat/helicopter/etc... Most of what Kev does, unless you got money growing in the backyard. 😁

[@joesmith4494]

Everyone should grow money in their yard. From canada

[@chuongaming1823]

Yes,i think so, don’t hit the transmitter

[@9rpoolarisguy]

The worst part is I break parts all the time and don’t drive half as crazy as kev. I simply don’t understand how his xmaxx can take so much abuse specifically the control arms cause mine break after much less abuse

[@TheNamesArif]

@@9rpoolarisguy sometimes it's better to drive a bit more aggressive because the car becomes more stable

[@TheNeelonRokk]

​@@joesmith4494 I'm trying, haven't found the proper seeds yet...

[@danielbargas3377]

The only part I seem to break on my Xmaxx is the front hub and hub carrier like you did. I’ve ordered the rpm front hubs and some rc 4wd aluminum hub carriers and will see how they hold up

[@3SonsRC]

The RPM front carriers are trash brother.... The Upgraded Traxxas HD ones are better

[@JoshDoesRC]

19:57 omg. I’m at work on lunch and now everyone is starring at me. I laughed so freaking hard. Absolutely love these videos.

[@fredyt8318]

Dream Rc car 1200 e is quite expensive for a toy 😢 love the movie thanks Kevin

[@sunkid86]

These Traxxass X-Maxxes seem to be so good they should be converted and used in the military, fire brigades and so on. I don’t know if that’s the case but these seem like a cheap and reliably platform to build anything on it. I may be wrong tho. I love them anyways. Will get one if I can afford.

[@dethklok21]

they are not cheap D;

[@hellbilly_fpv6692]

It’s only reliable in its original state. As soon as you add weight to it, the parts break easier

[@austinkoeppen6122]

I like that brushless converted Nikko. I'm currently converting an old Radio Shack Tsauro-X to use modern 12mm hexed wheels and adjustable ball link steering.

[@Aroticas]

The flapping at 19:27 seriously looks like some sort of catfight. Love it.

[@auxil47]

Best part of this video for me is the Lad enjoying the afternoon with his Dad, then the BASHIIN!

[@jacobdunnivant4978]

You should try a traxxas stamped I think I is the best 1/16 scale all around rc car it just needs a brushless motor and a lipo battery.

[@oklahomaradiocontrol8638]

The stampede is not 1/16 scale💀

[@crazyrusty7688]

Yea it’s 1/10, the 1/16 scales are the ERevo summit and slash

[@jacobdunnivant4978]

My bad that's what I thought I just didn't know.

[@crazyrusty7688]

@@jacobdunnivant4978 that would be cool if they made a 1/16 Stampede though

[@2jimszrnorth802]

I did the RPM knuckle conversion and it's much better, and the inside bearings are larger.

[@3SonsRC]

Vinnie, "oh wait I think the batteries were just dead"

[@Your_Local_Godzilla_Fan]

I love watching kev have fun with the homies

[@andr.3348]

AXI233021 Shock Bump Stop on the EXB could be THE solution. I have them on my 1:8 Kraton EXB below the shock boots to limit the overly generous uptravel of the suspension. Talion also has this problem. Would be nice if this could be tested in proper bashing.

[@esfwr17]

The last rc car I bought was from radio shack, so my rc knowledge is rather lacking and dated, but I love your videos and your energy

[@davidsnyder392]

I had a golden arrow & a couple other radio shack rcs... its crazy what you can do with them now

[@crunchythedave]

its nice to see the special ed class of '01 still get together and play!

[@flamingb.9521]

Kev please!!!!!! Get the red cat Rampage

[@rustlerboi1052]

Hahaha, oh man. I haven't laughed so hard at one of these videos until the XMaxx went head on with the Nikko. My god, this is pure comedy

[@vanenmar7491]

Pop a small piece of fuel tube (end on) into both outdrives and it'll stop the driveshafts popping out

[@aydinlutmergp4885]

Light weight is the way to go! I have a rustler with rpm suspension parts and a 4000kv hobbywing system and it just keeps on running!

[@alexidelossantos8203]

Vinnie's DumboRC X6 transmitter most likely wasn't malfunctioning. I think it's just that the throttle trim wasn't properly set. It was fun watching all the effort it took to destroy it though. 😆

[@bcumike]

Idk Kev, that was a lot of broken Xmaxxes, I only saw 1 Arrma that was having slight issues🤔😜

[@3SonsRC]

Fair point mate.... Of course many more X-Maxx being run

[@bcumike]

@@3SonsRC I know, I was just messing around being a smarta$$😅 Love your channel btw

[@spacechild1047]

I need to find a crew like this to drive around with to bash around with like this

[@JkDSnake]

Thank you for the laughs and smiles! Great Video.

[@jaymac7203]

Those kids are so lucky I have such good memories as a kid going to race meets. I used to love the Schumacher cats as a kid. 🥰

[@Fpsnut]

That is an EXB edition ARRMA Kraton. Made for EXtreme Bashing. I'm surprised Vinnie has so many problems with it. They look absolutely epic out of the box though.

[@f687sNFM]

my lhs guy and myself have the same issue, he uses a mojave, but for some reason lately our driveshafts pop out

[@markmmm1737]

Need to shave off 1 mm from the end of the arm to stop the shafts from coming out. Also adjust the droop screws although extreme bashing won't help.

[@rcmortyhobbies2567]

I’m building a 1/5 outcast EXB, but I’ve been sick for a week now and it’s really exhausting. Hopefully I’ll get over this sickness and be out bashing soon. 😢

[@TRAVELER197]

The smiles and laughter is what it is all about!

[@TaigaTurf]

Kev can take apart an Xmaxx blindfolded.. Great skill

[@MRMechanicRC]

M2C: Now you can REALLY send it! Kev: Consider it sent.

[@zeekmx1970]

X-Maxx isn't exactly my first choice of name yet it's great to see you taking things to the MAXX Mr. Talbot. I just hope the shocks are filled to the MAXX with the right shock fluid. I think it might be time you did another little video about shocks involving internal spring vs. external. A real analysis of what to expect.

[@extraglutenplz3758]

that really isn't kevin's forte

[@ronniedoe3365]

woulndt worry about the traxxas cars, its arrma that cant hold up

[@bobbydirtamiyer2151]

First thing I did to my arrma talion was put some proline racing rims and tires on it (blockades).....I can't believe none of you ever do that!!! Its an absolute must and it looks way more badass. eeeYES! 💪😃

[@thereptileresort2660]

This will go down as a CLASSIC! Radio stomping, Tire Ass Slapping,x-Maxx EXPLODING another RC.... DAMN!

[@teamjono69]

You are welcome... like and subscribe!

[@nettodd]

Kev, If you would put out a full list of Xmaxx upgrades you would recommend that have worked the best for the Xmaxx. If you have that already could you point me to it, Thank you, Love it

[@Aiden.V]

You are the best rc car KZbinr

[@MarkBarrett]

The Traxxas XRT would survive the hit. I've seen it take hits, and keep on driving.

[@BIGBaNANaBender]

Kevin i think that they should get rid of unbelted tyres because as soon as the tyres swell up the cars loose control. What's your opinion about this?

[@hemal534]

Hi bro

[@LoudCloudsflow]

Literally the best youtube channel for rc nerds. Thanks kev for all that you do ! Couldn't tell you how much I've learend since I started watching your videos ! Much love from Canada !

[@crewnewgaming9518]

Had the same thing happen to me as Martin, slash 2wd vxl 2s dumbo radio went berserk after about an hour and then suddenly disconnected from the receiver and it was programmed correctly in the right mode

[@johneebarnett]

Best head on collision ever!!

[@RCorDIE]

That split shaft idea is great! Awesome vid again. Haha love the Boom Repairs

[@AttilahMeneldor]

10/10 bashing. Would watch again!

[@chieftan69]

“Does it still work?” LMAO. Kev, you’re the absolute best!

[@brei.z]

Such a brutal Hit. The fact it still drove after that.. wow!

[@StevenYDG69]

Id like to see a pros and cons comparison vid to your ideal x maxx build

[@RUZTY1311]

The problem with the Kraton is the droop screws. Have to either add some or adjust them to reduce the travel of the arms so nothing pops out 👍

[@kandrathipriya6637]

Out🕷️

[@ronniedoe3365]

arrma just sucks man

[@rcdaejeonrc5878]

That's great. I'm going to watch the video. After all, jumping is X-Max.

[@rustbucket9318]

Stomping the controller had a very “Office Space” vibe going on.

[@TalanisYoung]

The Xmaxx is the worlds best Rc car in my opinion

[@muskokamike127]

6:35 have to wonder if that hub broke because of the new pins you put in. The impact is transferred to that instead of the arm now....hmmmmmmmm

[@williamwallace9427]

I’d think you’re right

[@seanbarraclough2484]

The head on at the end, I swear I heard Jim Ross screaming " Speeeeear, my God he's broke him in two"

[@ehawkx1103]

This was an action packed video for sure, Thank you and all involved!

[@Nitro_Revival_Force]

It’s a good day when Kevin posts

[@BrownStick]

Agreed

[@Shadow111ze]

Indeed

[@romeo_m.t.b3360]

Those cool tires are making helicopter sounds:)

[@MrKillerhaze]

You truly are the RC king love watching your videos you make them fun to watch every time best channel on KZbin when it comes to RC hobby’s

[@watersidebashers.9792]

Thank you Ian and Kev for the shout out on the drive cup sleeves 👍

[@rcrookie1201]

Get rid of the wheel hex extensions and you can go back to plastic that’s what’s killing your bearings

[@extremechimpout]

I don't understand whats so fun about breaking and repairing them?

[@markmmm1737]

Probably not the weight that killed the bearing it may have been the hub extension causing more leverage.

[@kpantherYT]

You inspired me to put RC on my channel and get RC cars and I look forward to getting my first Xmaxx! I’m so glad I found you Kev I am a proud subscriber! Keep up the good work my friend!

[@Username_Invalid]

Do it!!! Can’t get enough of good RC videos!!

[@outrageousrcs7130]

We need a X Maxx wide kit…💥💥

[@LIMITLESS.420]

Can confirm that this is a good vid to watch at 11:37 pm. Keep up the good work kev! 👍🏼

[@Lostsoul.668]

You make me want to buy one of these beauty’s

[@rccrew4932]

gotta love some good old bashes. even the music reminds me of all your videos. Really loved the vid, hadnt laughed so hard in a while😜

[@Pablo668]

Too much fun as always. In my world I like to see it as a trade off for so much fun. Do some big jumps, something breaks, fix it, rinse and repeat.

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

😂😂👊🏻 Ian’s truck!! XMAXX tough baby!! Had a serious laugh through the whole vid!!

[@EYE7SS]

"The more you destoy, the more pieces you have to pick up." best quote ever.

[@bryantgenson5339]

Just trying to not burn out servo I'll try it and give my opinion if it works well or not

[@oldrrocr]

at 10:50 --- the "Kevin's way" of changing the batteries...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@madbain79]

I wince every time watching these, would love to see a cost of repair at the end of these bash sessions or in the description. great videos as always Mr Talbot thank you

[@rhealgagnon1460]

If its not electronic it's dosint cost much at all he broke maybe 17 $ lol 😆

[@TranceFur]

Lol, that was wayyyy more than $17. He broke the X-maxx’s chassis, front bulkhead, lower chassis brace, and blew out some tires that cost like $40 each. And that’s just the stuff I can remember off the top of my head 😝

[@nicksantitoro]

Can you lock the diffs in one of you xmaxx trucks? It would never get stuck and it would be like a super fast crawler.

[@laurensweetwood8964]

That long jump was nice😎😎😎

[@Evergreen085]

Watching Kevs videos always puts me in a good mood. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

19:34 "is it 2wd or a 4wd?" -"it's a slapper drive!" ha ha ha ha

[@DreadEnder]

Jeremy Clarkson: we’ll it could be worse, and then it was

[@MegaPusheen23]

Arms tough! (I honestly fell bad for Vinny's outcast, poor thing.)

[@MegaPusheen23]

Ps. Now Vinny needs a new dumbo radio!

[@joefries365]

kevvv can you do a review/bash on the stampede? i know its an old model and what not but but would be seriously entertaining. ive had 4 of em !

[@blackdragonx1186]

vinny, borrow some nitro rc fuel line from kevin and shove it on the shock shaft. it works like a bump stock to stop it over-extending and popping out the drive shaft

[@iOSPro]

amazing video Kevin try running along side a RC car by foot, I tried it with my RC car (22 MPH) and I over took it

[@mesharisuliman3957]

Your channel brings the joy to me , got subscribed

[@IsaiahJohn-g6x]

His videos are just to good and to funny😂😂😂

[@smallscalemotoring]

That was some gnarly RC destruction - I feel bad for Ian's car 🤣🤣

[@michaelpemantel1970]

Where can I get a Kevin Talbot KZbin Decal?

[@1982james111]

Cut some RC fuel line and put in the hubs each end to stop the shaft from sliding back and forth and prevent it coming out like that again 👌🏻

[@chadnelson1725]

All you need now is something that make sparks for when you go on the back wheels

[@LEL7567-ABCDEF]

time for alloy arms and allow chassis as well as alloy bumpers and lipos

[@Huitzilopochtli526]

It's amazing how these people all consistently show up to spend time together. They must be the least-flaky eight people on earth.