Re-Testing Side Slopes with Heavy Steel Axles and 2 Stage Inserts - Traxxas TRX-4

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[@Twezz13]

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[@dirtrc.]

if you want to have a more realistic physics on your suspension you can remove all the oil in it is I assure you that it works

[@dirtydsrc]

Definitely helped. Theres also tires out there with thicker side walls as well now that may help too.

[@Reptilesreef]

Seeing how your Chanel has evolved is wicked! Good for you!

[@michaelharvey2537]

Great test! You can also run a stiffer dual stage foam in the rear to improve vertical climbs like you did at the end of the video, since the weight transfers to the rear wheels. I could see the rubber wrapping around the rear rim on the footage. Another tip is to use shoe goo to secure the inner foam to your wheel's inner ring to keep it from shifting out of true.

[@ACE999]

All helps not to lose y'rig when driving around the walls of the reservoir! Kevin is y'man!

[@stompindakka3222]

I got different foams and tires but want to see what it can do with stock tactical body and stock Axle weights before I try adding weight to the portals. Nice video by the way

[@Johnnytotal]

This was very educational, thanks for all the videos. I’m a crawler fan boy.

[@ErrlGaming]

Great vid. I'm not really into crawlers but the video was definitely informative and still fun to see the angles that trx4 got

[@jamiefehr2180]

Thanks for taking the time to do this, I don’t crawl myself, (basher) but it’s always good to learn something new

[@drog343]

That was impressive, I was hoping to see you crest that last climb. Great foams, I accidently found them, when looking for some closed cell 3.8 sizes, I love them.

[@NotStephenColbert]

That three wheel motion was amazing! Great testing, and another great video.

[@wadecaton4017]

I'm glad you did this test because I've just ordered a complete brass pendulum set and steel axles. I'm running BFG krawler T\A tires. So I think I'll order some foams now. I've also ordered all steel links, skid plate, and front axle Sid plate. So I'll be adding alot of wieght.

[@stpbasss3773]

That's my goal for my trx4 how's it working

[@DavidSmith-oi1uz]

I would be interested in seeing how it does with all the weight in the front, rear stock, thanks for doin these videos, very informative and fun to watch someone else kill their trucks!! Keep it up!

[@burk3552]

Awesome video Man,got two trx4's on way and an xmaxx can't wait for some crawlin and water crossin!

[@rctrooper7261]

Great Video Kevin. Those Crawler innovation foams work perfectly. Those tires you had on there seem to work well also. My favorite tires are Proline Flat Iron XL's, and the Proline TSL SX Swamper XL's They both work great for me. Keep up the good work. Have fun man.

[@CUDDLES52]

nice to see how someting so simple can change the handling great vid as always

[@zib8059]

Although nothing was sent to the moon and nothing was broken!, this i thought was one of your best "series" Kev :) been thinking about getting a TRX-4 and this vid has defo helped me decide on some worth while hop ups, The new inserts are brilliant , was looking at the "yeah racing" upgrades to add more weight as i was sure for straight climbing it will help ? but for side angle and decent I was not sure the added weight would help ? Still unsure about descents but this proved the added weight and 2 cell inserts make a big improvement ;) Great vid Kev at least i have not had to waste money to see the results, Thankyou buddy great job.

[@rileyamrhein7682]

Can't wait to see the slash upgrades

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I did it, video out soon :)

[@bradledbetter4126]

Thanks for helping me figure out how I want to set up my trx4 awesome video kev

[@ajlalla898]

Wow that was some great info. I knew the foams would help but not that much. Impressive.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I was surprised!

[@oldironsfury]

Love it , that tire roll/grip !! Nice !

[@2yzf2]

Kev! Another cool video. Should get a fan to join you in a special video with 8s Steve ! Keep up the awesome content 50k will come soon!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

lol you make me sound all famous lol

[@BOBO-qx2vg]

Got yourself a rock rey!!!

[@davegrasser2774]

All you need now is a badass set of pitbull XORs on that rig and itll crawl everywhere good job man

[@KevinTalbotTV]

are they much better than stock traxxas?

[@davegrasser2774]

Kevin Talbot way better pitbull makes the best full size and scale rc tires on the market

[@johnbloom3022]

Keep up the great work Kevin I love the videos

[@KevinMillard68]

bit wider tires will really make a huge difference

[@RcBasher-pc1ll]

Loved the vid! When's the next group bash video?

[@cjnoldner8526]

Hay kev you have to get the new traxxas UDR should be for sale any day now.

[@squidious1662]

This was a very helpful video! Thank you!

[@williamfitzallen8713]

I love your videos man you help me so much with my rc crawlers

[@discusdog]

It's a tuning ring.so if your rig is really heavy or as you mentioned taller tires

[@brzroman]

Not far from RC science tests. Nice, thx.

[@donkdave83]

Arma outcast any thoughts on that one kev

[@Musiquence]

I know I'm commenting on an older video, but can/do/will you also compare the Defender/Tactical RTR to the Bronco/Blazer RTR? I know the specs are almost the same and the difference is mainly the body, wheel base and fenders/shock tower, but I'm curious to see what you thing of the shorter wheel base and perhaps lower center of gravity. Looking forward to your opinion since you know the TRX-4 well.

[@Linki-nz]

He always makes great videos!

[@erdnalaap]

You can always give the car some big, heavy balls, like 8s-Steve has on one of his trucks. It will give the car a heavy low point=)

[@kairingle9338]

Great vid and when are you going to get an e-revo or work on the savage again

[@KevinTalbotTV]

e-revo 2.0 is on order, savage soon :)

[@kairingle9338]

Awesome when will it come

[@KevinTalbotTV]

i don't know but im first on the uk list :)

[@kairingle9338]

I think the first thing u should do is put a traxxas wheelie bar on it because it like to pop wheelies

[@alecsimmons1120]

I find the key is you get multiple crawlers that are weighted and set up very differently. Then what one truck doesn’t make it through, or over you can always try the next...Something needs to last way with a little less traction I break out vehicle A... then when they go and gets a little different you need more weight with a lot of traction you break out vehicle B...Have about four or five vehicles set up within that range and you can never lose

[@chasejohnson7985]

Curious how those air filled tires would do

[@springfannemith9484]

Hey Kevin I love your videos and keep up the good work

[@ChadTheLad]

I love these vids! Keep it up, you make me want a Traxxas Slash 4x4 really bad but sadly cant save up enough, too expensive!

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[@ChadTheLad]

send me a crawler you have plenty ;) :p Joking :-)

[@waynesmith5738]

if you buy a magnetic digital angel finder you can show it on the ramp. to hold it there all you need is a screw at the top instant reading as you move your board

[@litdrag5480]

Please do a whole range of tests on your old TRX-4 versus your new TRX-4 I am definitely interested in seeing the whole testing that you can do with a little trucks😄

[@buurtpooierr]

Great vid love your channel and the way that you are always happy :)

[@andrewfreund5693]

Awesome as usual!

[@whatever9283]

Hey you should get the new e revo it has metal drive shafts and 8s rated differentials. You could get it and put a hobby wing max 6 in with some 8s batteries

[@mitchelnoble5962]

what would happen if you put some jaco tires on it would you get more due to no roll

[@rcfundyer5739]

Cool test now I definitely know how I'm setting mine up thanks

[@propsandwheelsrc1209]

Also great vid, love the channel since i first found it, keep it up! Maybe you could do the FTX Outlaw?!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

thanks buddy

[@HatchetWarrior99]

you have a video with a side by side comparison with them actually rock crawling? curious to see how much the extra weight helps the rc from hopping and loosing traction.

[@rrenegadoo]

Excellent video.

[@PurpleNinja-sp9tj]

Hey Kev you should get some rc4wd mudslingers and have some fun and proline Baja ta tires both very good tires the mudslingers tho have ALOT of bite whilst the Baja ta has a bit less but plz look them up and let me know what you think

[@KevinTalbotTV]

they look cool maybe ill try them one day

[@PurpleNinja-sp9tj]

Kevin Talbot ok cool hopefully you do! 🤟🤟

[@kevinjones6091]

Lets see more testing!

[@germanrcbashing245]

Great ,love your videos kev

[@tannerraynard4020]

Great video man !

[@urg_beast1864]

Great vid kev 👍🏻✌🏻

[@dbbiking5505]

Kev great vids as usual need some advice I have a savage x 4.6 and would like to make it brushless what parts do I need want to try and keep price down my receiver is a spectrum ar610 so have som spare channels I have 3 speed with reverse and battery charger so Am i right in saying all I need is to build or by a motor mount a motor and esc battery carriers and batteries is this possible to do and how much could I tune reverse out of esc i know why don’t I just bye another car would it be cheaper to just by second hand flux or would it be cost affective to put new stuff in what power would be best 6s or 8s if u find time thanks

[@bradledbetter4126]

I defiantly want to see how how the test goes on just a straight vertical hill

[@thatsmyrc]

Now thats climbing you might have me beat there lol

[@avipatable]

Much more interesting and and enjoyable to watch than just smashing the f*ck out of it for no reason! Keep up the testing!

[@Krazeeman]

great video alot of needed information but would definately like to see the steep uphill test

[@martinsrc8752]

Hi Kevin. Did you fix the problem with the sticky diff locking mechanizm?

[@Chris38908]

Try adding some wheel spacers on the heavy axle truck

[@fishbern82]

Great vid! What KV are you using on your castle motors?

[@KevinTalbotTV]

3800kv

[@KalLanPIDT]

I wanna see this test but without steel axel, just brass portal gear housing. I think because its portal axels, the added weight of the steel is too high CG. So maybe it could improve this angle further. Nice vid :)

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I may try that!

[@KenyukoIMAdventure]

Been following you for a long time, Mr. Talbot, you are the greatest! I’ve learned so much THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! My RC channel is KENYAB RC RACING!

[@tomv3361]

Really good test, thx

[@Bigfoot-y4l]

try to see how high the trx4 can sit when the shock collar is threaded all the way down

[@jpxc1329]

Do you also run your own hobby shop cause in some videos the phone is ringing and it looks like a small hobby shop just wondering

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I shut the doors dude, I'm doing better on ebay

[@bradleygilbertson1657]

When's the next HPI savage video

[@toremack8454]

Are the tests with the diffs locked?

[@sopwith5593]

Why dont you put links to the items you test? Btw very interesting video

[@lukehurlburt353]

hey were do you get you small aline key screw driver

[@bendjamin808]

Do tyres taste better when they are cooked?

[@jessebellis7092]

Whicked !! A's always !!

[@springfannemith9484]

What do u thing traxxas trx4 or a traxxas summit

[@ClarkesMadRcs]

Hey you lern something every day i didnt know you boil tires lol

[@whatever9283]

You should do all your RCs on the side wall just for fun.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Yes I will do that!

[@roeypaster5502]

What motor/esc you have there?

[@pontiacta9552]

Kevin u should put a bit of weight over the axels so the wheels stay down

[@quentin8094]

Kev I just got the rustler vxl and don't know what to do with it. Can you help me?

[@gabeross27]

Where can I buy these foams?

[@fireman18629]

What is the easiest way to remove the stock tires to put in the stage 2 foam Inserts?

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Not sure but boiling works for me.

[@scottdashnaw2345]

Turn the trx into a old school monster truck..a nice one

[@joelstone5261]

You should test inflatable tires on a side slope

[@jeab3143]

Yo are awesome Kevin

[@prestonramsey5774]

Does you drive shafts on your slash always break

[@KevinTalbotTV]

the rears and center did

[@lucaunderscore8441]

Can you try it on the x max

[@Seanboatfishing]

Kevin I love your videos and can you try driving some Rc son the ice that would be cool to me love you I subscribed Ana hit the bell and liked and best you tuber ever stay awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

thanks dude :)

[@Seanboatfishing]

Your welcome

[@RcKing-jk2yi]

Hi kev how much would all of your cars cost together but nice vid👍👍

[@KevinTalbotTV]

no idea buddy

[@928_tyler]

Rc King 0123 300 k prolly

[@928_tyler]

Casue all the money he just in them all

[@Luci-en]

What rc are you thinking of getting next

[@KevinTalbotTV]

e revo 2.0 and the desert thing :)

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

I bet if you put stiffer foams in the back wheels it would go steeper

[@humboldtef]

Thanks Professor!

[@zaxpage9003]

How do you make it crawl slow?? I have the link setup and cant figure it out

[@standupking36]

where would i find that body you got on the trx please?

[@kevinquinton9838]

wider spacers i wonder on 12/17mm and thankyou

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I had mip spacers but didn't like how it looked

[@cwthemachinist]

Now try putting the wider stub shaft axles in the portals.

[@imissgoogelvideo]

Are you still using the MIP wide axles with the weighted truck?

[@KevinTalbotTV]

i took them off I didnt like the look

[@imissgoogelvideo]

Kevin Talbot I wonder how those would affect the side slope angle given the wider wheel base.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

you get around an extra degree

[@propsandwheelsrc1209]

Hey Kev, just wondering about the £12 esc, is it any good?

[@KevinTalbotTV]

so far so good!

[@propsandwheelsrc1209]

+Kevin Talbot Cool, my esc has no brakes and I can't do anything about it so I might get one! Btw it's a etronix photon 45amp

[@19SHAY80]

Try no foams and chill the wheels bfor you seal the beadlocks. Air filled is sometimes better than foams