Opened up the UDR to grease it up and I find....sand!!!

[@rccosplay3249]

Just a FYI, I've had my UDR now for over two years and gotta admit NO breakage, replaced front skid plate(twice) changed out a couple of servos and did general maintenance like grease the gears and oil the DIFFS/Shocks. Drove it with moderate bashing and a whole lot of jumping. Scale as could be and IMHO built like a tank 👍

[@MonsterPartsRc]

Sand gets in everything... you can go to the beach, and when you come home, you'll find sand in the peas in the frozen TV dinner in your basement freezer...

[@nuagepainting]

LMAO

[@DJ_SHANNIMAL]

When you typed that you got sand all over me. Now it’s on my phone and all in my couch cushions. Now my cat is wondering where all the sand came from that woke him up ;-)

[@joe212]

Thanks for Opening her up. Mine comes in today and this was on my list of things to do. I use 3m gasket maker to seal my diffs

[@stevemoon2136]

I've been running RCs on my local beach for best part of 30 years. It's a fantastic surface & with a set of paddles, offers simply amazing levels of grip & fun. I've tried many different methods of "sealing" diffs & whereas these will certainly slow the ingress of sand, it will eventually get in everywhere. Long term it will affect the service life of motors, servos, bearings, literally anything that moves. If you run on sand, your just gonna need to do a lot more maintenance. I attempt to negate the wear by just running a select few of my older/rougher cars & save the better stuff for better conditions.

[@ExocagedRC]

True, sand does get everywhere.

[@rcbullshit7859]

Maintenance is part of the game bro, if you're not willing to do it don't buy them.

[@HuckOrris]

"I don't like sand. It's rough, and course and irritating. And it gets everywhere!"

[@centuian]

i just stumbled across your channel i really like how you show us everything in detail and explain things keep up the good work boss man.

[@311tube]

Probably already noted but you can easily remove the entire transmission without “disassembling the front end”. Also easier to do maintenance in the front differential by simply removing the entire bulkhead.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

I always use some white wood glue to seal the gearbox covers. Works just fine and you will still be able to separate the parts if needed.

[@rcaddict420crawling8]

TheDIYGuy999 really like the idea of the wood glue around the seems does wood glue get slimy if you soak it after it dries?

[@crazyphone100]

good idea

[@gabrielweeck2920]

Friends, the best solution is silicon glue! Seal very well and its easy to remove!

[@customfastrc7671]

Liquid electrical tape works pretty good for sealing up parting lines on axles. Not the prettiest seal but always worked good for me. Great video. Nice to see whats involved with taking drive line apart.

[@evettsmodelshop662]

Wood glue is the Loc Tite for box assemblies. Good to go, man.

[@Skilpadjie1]

I used Hylomar Blue on sides of Bearings where they slot in. On Rear Diff as well. And no more dust or sand gets in there. As well as on edges of case.

[@ShenRC]

Hi man a tip for you from me, to seal those pesky gear boxes from getting sand inside.... here is what I do with most all my RC models, I go around both top surfaces with a tiny bead of grease you can tap it on with a finger around the top sides of both gearbox halves, go around the whole surface even over the bearing tops if there are some. then screw them together and you will see grease come out then wipe it off and you should now have a nice seal that stops anything from getting in. I do this with a real tacky grease and it works great.😊👍👍

[@Clickbaiters]

Shen RC I can second this, I've done this as well with my TRL Kit and it works great.

[@ExocagedRC]

I may try that, get some super thick marine grease I guess.

[@ShenRC]

Yea I do this on most all parts with gears in them axles and transmissions it works like a charm! 😊👍👍

[@ShenRC]

Hi make sure it's plastic safe grease, I do this on my axles and all gearboxes anything that has 2 sides or a top cover plate to seal stuff and it works awesome. I shown how I did it in some of my videos I think the wltoys budget build first or second video I show how I do it. I am sure it will seal it up and no dirt will get in. 😊👍👍

[@thatsmyrc]

Yep good info I use rc waterproof speed grease brand if I remember right, I get it at LHS

[@5thScale]

you can use gasket maker by permatex gray and it will seal that whole housing off from the elements, and when you take it apart it will just peal off with no issues!

[@ddd228]

Permatex GREY works well. Your truck will be much easier to drive with a front sway bar as well.

[@GastonMaqueda]

Where you apply the permatex? In the Diff covers??

[@SebastianLong]

I'm sure you figured this out by now, but the sand is getting in thru just behind the wheels. Where the axles slide into the housing. I filled my axle tubes with grease. That way if the sand gets past the outer bearing, it will get stuck in the grease before it gets to the differential.

[@ExocagedRC]

Ok. I may have fixed that issue... got the aluminum housing kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXakn6Bpj9Cem8k

[@SebastianLong]

@@ExocagedRC That's my next investment. I just got my UDR the other day, I did a LOT of research before I bought it. For example. As soon as I ordered the UDR, I ordered aluminum trailing arms. I also pulled the cap off the front diff and relubed with marine grease, as well as the center differential. I don't plan on running it through water, but I did do a little extra waterproofing as well.

[@ExocagedRC]

Awesome, make sure you use the link in the description to get the good one I used, also I have quite a few videos on the udr with different motors and stuff as well as driving on water, maybe more of my videos were in your research?

[@scotfirehamer4247]

Thanks for the inside look I've been contemplating a purchase of one of these if they ever release them in my area

[@scotfirehamer4247]

GrumpyMadman the price on the internet was 779 when I looked and at my hobby shop it was 749

[@brian45840]

One thing i do to keep sand out of diff housing or anythung else that needs to stay clean inside i take some red and tacky automotive grease on thise ridges so when u bolt the case ba k together the grease seals it and it works protty good

[@Daniele_Lorenzi]

that beast absorbed the big table so smoothly,makes me want to buy one asap ahah nice video dude (Y)

[@ExocagedRC]

It’s a very nice truck. Next on my list to buy is the Losi Super Baja Ray

[@paulcherry1520]

Some prematex gasket maker grey or blue and then peel it off when you take it apart peels off the plastic easy I did that in my erevo diffs

[@fastkrt10]

The truck look like built very well except for the sand.

[@paulmccarter908]

Kenny Talsma sand in the diff indicates BAD design; difficulty wrenching is BAD design..

[@cdrums_fpv]

I just cancelled my UDR pre-order because of this video. Thanks for saving me thousands of headaches, I'll stick to my 8s X-Maxx!

[@ExocagedRC]

its still an awesome truck, just need to figure out how to better seal some parts of it. I have an Xmaxx as well and it's whole different beast.

[@kirkleaman6863]

C DRUMS there both great trucks!!🏁

[@davidnguyen1216]

I use black rtv on all my traxxas diff housings. Keeps abrasive contaminants out

[@williamslatterysr.]

Iam a little taken back , as most kinds of dirt has a certain amount of SAND in it . so what do you do .SEAL IT . the best you can . THANKS FOR THE INFO .BILL

[@New2Kendo]

You should put a light coating of grease around the case where the two halves come together, that will help keep them sealed

[@ExocagedRC]

I put them back together the factory way and I'll record a follow up video looking to see if my extra grease worked by holding the sand but when I reassemble I'll be doing what you just said

[@rcbullshit7859]

Yes there is an upgrade to unlock the differential in the rear of the UDR I actually have it. I bought the parts for the upgrade to the rear axle by unlocking the diff but I'm going to use the aluminum casing for the front differential and I'm going to leave the rear end locked. I can give you the part numbers if you'd like to do the upgrade I actually found mine on KZbin and the gentleman that did it did a great job there's actually a couple shims that you do not need when you do this upgrade or it will bind up the rear end

[@ExocagedRC]

I did the rear diff, didn’t like it and ended up breaking it pretty badly. I have it on video as well. I have no desire to put another one in my truck.

[@rcbullshit7859]

I did not want to change the characteristics of the UDR I like the way the truck handles and I think changing it is a step backwards. But buying the parts to do the upgrade I inadvertently bought an upgrade to the front differential cap which is plastic and I'm going to change it to aluminum which I'm also going to change the front driveshaft to aluminum along with the center driveshaft. Bulletproof LOL is when I'm going for!! more run time then repair time is my motto!

[@ExocagedRC]

I agree, that aluminum diff cup I have will work on the front if I ever have an issue, I found with the rear diff I couldn't spin it around as easily and the rolling got worse. Besides this truck handles great and looks great right out of the box.

[@rcbullshit7859]

@@ExocagedRC No Doubt I haven't even put a battery in mine yet LOL I like the fact that it has a locked diff something new for me. I'm tearing the front diff down anyways because I bought the aluminum front drive shaft upgrade also so I'm going to change the diff cup while I have her apart I want to check the diff fluid in the front differential anyways, I heard that some people were getting them without differential fluid in the front so better to be safe than sorry and do a pretty good upgrade while I'm at it. I already have a center steel driveshaft might as well match them up

[@rcbullshit7859]

@@ExocagedRC I love the detail in the truck I spent probably 25 hours doing some paint work on the back of that thing it looks sick!!! She's turning into a shelf Queen LOL that truck will never see concrete unless it's integrated where I'm at racing. I see a lot of beach trips in my future

[@theirishaxe9405]

You should put some gasket maker on the dog case when you put it back together keep some sand out whatever doesn't come in through the axle holes

[@ExocagedRC]

It’s got a new aluminum housing now, there’s a video on it.

[@fcsthememe7987]

I use LocTite G02 superglue that really isn't superglue actually on the sides of where yo had trouble. It dries off as a rubber which you can peel off really easy ,or even a solid tug on the boxes.

[@Shiva_Racing]

UDR looks so good on this track! Like a real car)

[@ExocagedRC]

It just absorbs most every bump the track has.

[@Ed-ty1kr]

Yeah. Then people wonder why I dab RTV sealant on the edges of every gear housing I slap together. The key to RTV sealant is the same as mechanics, you only use enough to lightly coat the mating surface. If there is any squeezing out, it's too much. That is how you tell a good mechanic from a yahoo that leaves rubber strings of RTV throughout your engine, clogging oil passages up. But yeah, just a light coating over the mating surface of that diff housing, keeps sand and maybe even moisture out of there.

[@nate0765]

Hmm maybe a little silicone sealant under the diff cover. I've had that before too

[@stwright318ify]

I think the person meant to say the differentials were close to the same size as the Summit not the X Maxx. At least that's what I thought when I saw them. They look real close to the same size as the ones in my Summit. Thanks for another great video! Again you picked another truck I would love to have in my line-up but can't afford. But I guess you have to sell one to make room anyway! Was super impressed with your running videos and how hard that front end was pushed up into the body when it landed nose first several times! You had a great slow motion shot with a still shot of the front and buried into the dirt with the front-end completely bottomed out and no problems with breakage on the A-Arms or anyting else in the front end! The differential cases not sealing up could be a problem. I'm sure if you ask around a little bit with all the people you know, plus the viewers commenting you should probably hear somebody else having the same problem or else it was just one-time deal. Let's pray for the one time deal so that sand doesn't tear up that bad ass truck! 👊😀👍🇺🇸🍻🏁

[@ExocagedRC]

Thank you. Yeah I’m going to try some Amazing Goop on the seams on the rear end and see if that helps. Amazing Goop is the same as Shoe Goo

[@scorpionsting47]

IMA RC Addict it looks like the carrier is the same size but the ring gear has a wider mesh surface on the xmaxx.

[@Megasty15]

You can coat the diff ridges in 'silicone modified conformal coating' to create a waterproof & sandproof seal for the diffs. It's the only way I can keep sand & dirt out of Traxxas diffs.

[@ExocagedRC]

Won't that "glue" them together?

[@Megasty15]

Nope, the silicone won't actually adhere to the plastic like it will with silicone PCBs. Rather it will sit on the surface. The diff shell can still easily pry off in my X-Maxx's case.

[@STEVOD313]

Good thing u did the once over on the rc, a ton of people never do n wonder why there new rc fails! 👍👍👊👊📹📹I’ve never heard people say the gears r the same in the udr n xmaxx but I’ve heard the Nero erevo has the same gears as xmaxx

[@ExocagedRC]

I’ve seen it and heard a few guys talking about it. Like saying the erevo has xmaxx gears. Pretty sure they are the same as the udr. I spec’d out the Nero gears and I think they are a little bit bigger than the savage so around 43mm I think, it’s been a while since I did that. Closest thing to an xmaxx gear set is the Losi 5iveT and that’s a little bigger I think.

[@scottb3323]

Maybe they extra grease will also get flung around and help close up some of the gap and won't let sand in. That rear diff and a lot of sand in my opinion.

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah too much sand IMO, really disappointed in finding that.

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

Thank for video try to figure out if i need a UDR i like it so far ..traxxas should have made that thicker or something sand that sucks..ill look to mitigating that issue with RVT round case halfs kind of painted on around it all i can figure to do yea a bit tacky but black will barely be seen if get harbor freight stuff its same as permitex usa made i figure they make it fer them that is if i get a UDR.i use moly grease thin with oil if needed just saying moly in all my gear boxes and heavy equipment were agent helps a great deal wen compared to not useing it.ebay sells it moly disulfide powder so you can add it to any oil base ye self 2/ 3 percent do not use to much that nullifies its usefulness

[@bakermob29]

Hopefully you can find where the sand is getting in and seal it up. I’ve been curious what the guts of this rig looked like. 👍

[@jskaggs8188]

You can remove the transmission without removing the front differential.

[@Openthrottlerc]

What lol

[@keithwhisman]

UDR is Sweet!

[@CasperRc81]

Good job nice car!

[@KTMcaptain]

Have you tried room temperature vulcanizing silicone? RTV makes for some great custom gaskets and have used it on tons of automotive applications.

[@lightningdad13]

great info.... thanks for sharing.

[@joedelpopolo4087]

I would go get a make a gasket kit at autozone O'Reillys pep boys at is a hard gaskets but just trace diff out perimeter and in perimeter and cut out and you have a adhering permanent gasket that pops on and off every time you want to clean

[@MonsterPartsRc]

Damn! this truck looks great!!!... if you film it at 60FPS and sert the video to 30FPS for a little slow motion, it would be undiscernable from the real thing....

[@ExocagedRC]

I record in 1080 60fps so I can get some slo mo and get a thumbnail pic out of it. My editing skills are minimal at best.

[@RcOffroad9513]

I think they should have used a rear diff deffinitly atleast the front could have fit in? Good video brother.

[@ExocagedRC]

I have a video on the rear diff and I broke it pretty badly

[@DanGadd]

What about a small amount of silicon sealant arount the cases where the edges meet? Surely it should do a great job at keeping out sand etc

[@ExocagedRC]

I did a small amount of sealant on the rear axle recently, did the water crossings and water was all in it. I’m about to build a new rear axle with diff and yeah I’ll have a video of it

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

I always had trouble keeping sand out of my traxxas diffs. Never found a way to stop it.

[@Aiden-mj6dz]

Phoenix Amateur RC Crawler use some sort of silicone

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

With the plastic housings I was alway afraid the silicone would jam up the gears and break the bulkheads.

[@Aiden-mj6dz]

Phoenix Amateur RC Crawler it shouldn't I don't think

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

I’ve had it break aluminum cases on small motors. It’s not some thing I trust anymore. Still miss that generator.

[@rcaddict420crawling8]

Phoenix Amateur RC Crawler I read a few comments up about wood glue on the outside of the diffs to seal them haven’t tried myself yet

[@michaelt6265]

I've never once got sand in my slash diffs..front or back..Traxxas needs to figure out how and why sand is getting inside the diffs on these UDR'S and fix the problem.

[@normandykush3134]

That center planitery! Nice how it makes the back wheels spin slower that front!! To stop talktwist/keep front wheels grounded:) I wonder if you can buy parts for it!( Have not seen yet?) I'd get the hole cage!

[@ExocagedRC]

The center planetery is a gear reduction unit for the front axle. Its there to match the one in the rear axle. All 4 tires spin the same speed.

[@velveetaslingshot]

Anakin Skywalker: "I hate sand...it gets everywhere..."

[@olds97lss]

X-Maxx inspired diff vs what traxxas has been putting in their MT's for the past 20 years. Probably the same as what they are putting in the E-Revo 2.0.

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I’m thinking that as well

[@olds97lss]

That gear reduction planetary is an odd extra apparatus to throw in the mix. I wonder why they did that? Just seems like it adds a lot of extra complexity and rotational mass to the drive train.

[@ExocagedRC]

The reason for the planetery is to lower the axle ratio in the rear end. This gives the rear axle about 9-1 ratio which almost completely gets rid of torque twist. Since the rear has one the front needed one to match the ratios. I would rather have seen the reduction in the ring and pinion and not have the planetery but that’s not now they did it. In the future I can see a planetery delete kit, however that will make these things stupid fast, time will tell.

[@hanskristianknudsen9485]

I have been looking at many youtube videos of this car and the new e-revo 2.0 and i havent heard any1 saying that the gears in the UDR should be x-maxx size, but in the e-revo 2.0 it should be.

[@ExocagedRC]

perhaps we will see, I was close to buying the erevo 2.0. In all honesty I'm hoping for an emaxx 2.0 as I like the shock setup on that way better than the erevo.

[@normandykush3134]

Were the axles pull out pack Greece up in ther! isolate the Sand sucker zone:)

[@ExocagedRC]

I doubt it’s getting in through the axle tubes. There are several seams at the diff so I’m thinking that’s the issue.

[@justincase948]

Dam it looks like a motorcycle trans in the center diffs

[@onemansvideos2134]

Looks like a slash diff...when you were comparing

[@ExocagedRC]

lol yeah but its way bigger than a slash, just not close to the giant xmaxx diff

[@dumpsterstu4474]

From all my years of cycling more lube is rarely better. I get build up on my chain and gears whenever I use too much.

[@flybuster]

nice track!

[@ExocagedRC]

Thats 121 Raceway in Macclenny Florida

[@TestECull]

That thing does look awesome but I wish they'd throw a diff in the rear axle and sell a nitro powered version. Don't care if it's slower than the electric, more fun to me to have an actual engine in the RC :P

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah a diff in the rear would be nice

[@kirkleaman6863]

TestECull you can put a diff in the rear end✅

[@bretrishelrc9789]

Just came across your video. Thank you. This is always something I want to know about. All this aside is the truck pretty easy to work on/put back together overall? I was scared to take my x Maxx apart because there was not a video of what I was doing but it turned out super easy and fun. Just wanted to know if this was like that. Don’t mind a lot of screws but if it’s super confusing I’m like ehhhhhhhhh. Thank you

[@ExocagedRC]

It’s not bad but getting to the front diff is a bit involved.

[@ocularcavity8412]

after the Dynalube do you notice if the Rear Diff still gets warm where the planetary gear reduction is after a run ?

[@ExocagedRC]

By feeling it, yeah it does feel a bit cooler, one thing for sure is I know it has grease in there now so that's comforting.

[@ocularcavity8412]

i just ordered some dynalube and i will do the same, also i put some holes in the tires they like to collect sand and dirt, my rear tires were off balance put the holes in the tires then 10 min into the next run they were fine, also keep an eye on motor temps on 6s that thing can get REAL hot i ghetto rigged a hobbywing fane into the motor compartment and it is DEFINITELY helping

[@DaveSandine]

Grease or hylomar blue. I say Hylomar if it's safe on plastic.

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Good vid

[@crazyphone100]

super informative :)

[@toddbertram6556]

I can believe how much sand was in your housings. That is ridiculous, and I don't care what conditions you drove in. No excuse for that. Very disappointing to see.

[@johnnybravo4012]

Todd Bertram Agreed

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Todd Bertram, agreed!

[@SpenserRoger]

Isn't there an open vent hole? If there isn't a filter on it no matter what you'll eventually get foreign objects inside. And you need the vent or as the grease expands and offgases it'll blow out your seals.

[@User22435]

Just my opinion, but I think the UDR is kind of a flop. It shown to us driving in sand by Traxxas and now we are finding it’s not the best to drive it there. On top of that, this truck is difficult to work on. I love Traxxas and have several, but man... not good :(

[@User22435]

Just my opinion, but I think the UDR is kind of a flop. It shown to us driving in sand by Traxxas and now we are finding it’s not the best to drive it there. On top of that, this truck is difficult to work on. I love Traxxas and have several, but man... not good :(

[@rclover828]

So what RC brand makes diffs that prevent sands from getting into diffs is what I like to know.

[@ExocagedRC]

Not so much as sand is in there. But that’s maybe 3 full batteries worth.

[@helipilotbob6368]

If that gear was the same size as the x-maxx then you’d have a very slow top end. The x-maxx has huge tires and needs to be geared much lower.

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I wish it was as big as an xmaxx to get the reduction without the planeteries.

[@Brooks2617]

“I don’t like the sand. It’s coarse and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere."

[@ExocagedRC]

Yep I greased it but didn’t add any sealer for a later video to see if the extra grease catches the sand. We will all know soon enough

[@normandykush3134]

Do you have any idea were the same gets in ??

[@ExocagedRC]

Not sure yet but it does

[@1peanut]

how did sand get inside ???

[@ExocagedRC]

Through the seams I think.

[@kimdra9321]

WooooooW

[@Brw06YT]

I am going to put a tiny solo cup on my motar

[@desertrat1258]

I use marine grease

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Spooled Rc turbo, same here!

[@stephencorbett8650]

Same

[@dumpsterstu4474]

Good to know all I use on my bike.

[@centuian]

what does that exact lube do?

[@ExocagedRC]

Makes things slippery. LoL I had to. Imo this lube sticks and flows well. I’ve run it in a few vehicles and it does seem to do a little better than what I find at the store. But if you have no grease, anything is better than nothing.

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

Why dont you just run a tiny bead of rtv in the diff case to seal it. Or better yet use GM anerobic gearbox sealer. Then there wont be any sand.

[@ExocagedRC]

Not a big problem with the trans but the rear axle has a bit of sealant around the seams on that now.

[@KTMcaptain]

That's some craptastic sealing job... thanks trax-ass... It's completely unacceptable to allow sand into the differential housings.

[@calebbottoms4679]

Do you have a link for the lube?

[@ExocagedRC]

Get it from Danny Hale, here is his facebook page. facebook.com/groups/261568577640055/

[@KTMcaptain]

Wait, so the UDR drives the center diff directly from the motor and then uses two planetary reductions, one for each axle... Why not just us a single planetary off the motor then...

[@builtnotboughtrc9406]

Was this a display truck

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah it was, should be the same as a normal one.

[@builtnotboughtrc9406]

Thanks

[@masonherrick04]

For something that has desert in the name it should be better than that.

[@harley2007eric]

Traxass did not do his homework on this wow SAND inside the diff wow not impress...

[@danielharris3251]

To me you can’t have enough grease in trans or axle gears.i run my pro mod car full of 80 w90

[@Brw06YT]

I am going to go to the beach with me luck with a bandit and slash 2wd

[@applepiperc9696]

cant wait until it gets to 599.00 because of the issues going on

[@ExocagedRC]

Your best bet to get one at that price is to get a used one.

[@applepiperc9696]

lol exactly but im not spending 900 for something that gets sand in there, im waiting for kraken international new vekta TSCO truck been a 5th scale addict since a kid i rather spend 1,000 more and get that thing

[@ExocagedRC]

There’s a new Vekta? I haven’t heard about that

[@applepiperc9696]

i know its been kept through facebook but this is the latest announcement they made on FB 1/5 Scale Obsession group: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KRAKEN RC! KRAKEN VEKTA.5 TSCO TRUCK RTR | KV5TT - 1/5th True Scale Desert Race Truck Kraken RC, the leader in 1/5th scale design and manufacturing is proud to introduce to you the world’s first true scale production 1/5th scale Trophy Truck. This project is a partnership with TSCO Racing, the team that represents the heart and soul of desert races, high level of manufacturing, race prep and the pursuit of perfection. With multiple podium wins, TSCO Racing, is the natural fit for the Kraken RC brand. Kraken RC wishes to thank Mark and Gary Weyhrich for their support and partnerships but most of all a one of a lifetime opportunity to replicate their awesome desert race truck. KV5TT is the next itineration of the highly acclaimed and robust Kraken VEKTA.5 chassis. In order for Kraken RC to meet TSCO's stringent design guidelines, we had to re-tool a new body, roll cage, bumper and front A-Arms. A modified rear axle with new drive lines are also necessary to fulfill the scale look. KV5TT RTR comes fully equiped with a 29CC Motor, radio and servos. Battery and charger are not included. Availability: April/May 2018 Estimated Pricing: $1699.99 A new website and running videos to launch in coming weeks.

[@ExocagedRC]

that sounds really cool, I'm not a fan of gas or nitro but I can't wait to see that thing go and who knows, if money is right....you could see it here.

[@SVTsupercharged]

I mean it's a Traxxas...what did you expect?

[@paulmccarter908]

Yeah..screw all that wrenching, no way its fun enough for that noise.

[@ExocagedRC]

lol well, its fun to drive and the way it performs is pretty awesome. All mechanical things need maintenance.

[@hammerhome7879]

Silicone or urethane sealant before you drive it.

[@ExocagedRC]

When I do the update video I’ll do that.

[@hammerhome7879]

You do not simply apply it to the outside , you hold the tube on an angle against the inside slot on the inner casing. This sandwiches it in between the casings when you screw them together, then wipe off the excess once it's screwed together. Been doing it for 30 years , no dirt problems.

[@Nickwillfixit]

Silicone sealant where the plastic housing mates, what fluid in the front and center or have they filled with grease, glad the 5th scale's run fluid not grease, I use Fast Eddy extremely sticky grease in the housing. too much grease will work against the action like there is a binding somewhere. Yet another issue which would have caused premature wear almost as bad as weak parts, so breakages aside they could have done better taken large scale builds into consideration, both should have been 5th scale built as 5th scale, I have six up and running all gas was going to buy either the Super Baja Rey or the UDR but both are having breakage issues now this. Me now am going to but the Kraken-RC VEKTA-5 Trophy Truck I have their Ultra-4 VEKTA-5 and love it, it is as good as my LOSI 5ive-T better than my DBXL, Dragon Hammer, and my HPI Baja 5B and 5SC just.

[@ExocagedRC]

You do like the big ones!! Yeah I’ll seal up the seams with something. My Buddy just got the SBR and has brutalized it with no breakages as of yet. What are you hearing people breaking on it? It may be my next truck so I’m interested for sure.

[@Nickwillfixit]

The front arms, steering links, driveshafts, suspension rear upper links the axle mount twice now have heard this as with driveshafts. It is a real shame as I was going to get the LOSI, as thought the knowledge they gained from the 5ive-T and B would have been a lesson learnt, Traxxas well they did one 5th scale a Monster Gas Buggy good on paper again too many weak area's and never bothered to develop it, again shame as I really wanted a Electric one but did not fancy the Axial Yeti XL or the DBXL-E I have the DBXL Gas and was disappointed with it, it took far more upgrades right off the bat than any of my other 5th scale, all my 5th scale are heavily modified where required no bling, my most heavily modded are my two Baja's and my 5ive-T which to date are my most heavily used, but my Dragon Hammer and VEKTA-5 are running a close second and this summer will surpass the others then the Kraken Trophy truck will be the most used so I am already collecting the required upgrades for the design as per the Ultra 4, roll on the summer fed up with a major strip down and clean every time I use them so a few have not turned a wheel yet this year due to the newer ones in my stable becoming firm favorites.

[@ExocagedRC]

Wow, my buddy beats on his SBR like he hates it and nothing has broke at all. I tried a Losi 5ive T and it was a money pit so I sold it at a loss but was glad to get it out of my way.

[@bilbobaggins9743]

"there's a really big DIFFerence!" (see what I did there?)

[@ExocagedRC]

LoL

[@trappedsol]

Lmao really? You wanna play in the dirt, but not get dirty? 🤣

[@ExocagedRC]

LoL no problem getting dirty but this is inside the axles after 3 batteries. It’s a bit much.

[@556andy]

I wish I could afford an rc car

[@ExocagedRC]

Set your mind to it and make it happen.

[@556andy]

Ill try and save up some money thanks

[@AngryTurds]

I would have left it in there, spray with brakeclean. 😊 I an sooo lazy.

[@ajallen2526]

stuart booth - I wouldn't even bother entering the hobby if I were you. There's more maintenance than driving.

[@efrennna8988]

I’m so lazy and rich if I saw any wear in the tires or anywhere on the rc I’ll hire somebody to go and buy a new rc for me I’ve had 16 xmaxx’s

[@rushgush]

maybe just some duct tape over the seems of the case

[@Clickbaiters]

Oh boy, get ready for the Traxxas fanboys chirping and telling you that sand in the diffs is your fault since you shouldn't be driving this dersert truck in.....sand......

[@ExocagedRC]

LoL

[@thatsmyrc]

Lol that’s a good one

[@isaaclyonsf1]

xXG.L.HXx, lol

[@lordsnowy4638]

I was waiting for an arrma fanboy like you to cry about traxxas fanboys crying lol

[@Clickbaiters]

Lord Snowy Hahaha! Didn't take long for the butthurt to reveal itself. I love trolling Traxxas fangirls.

[@rushgush]

sand and salt water is the worst enemy for rcs. sand will grind any metal away, bearings, spurs etc.. i would never run anything in sand

[@quadflopper1012]

what did you expect, i'm sure you got a 2wd slash lying around somewhere so you know, traxxas couldn't even come up with a way to keep dirt and sand out of the pinion spurgear on their 2wd vehicles why would you think this truck would be any different. i've always thought it was a howl the way they brag about their vehicles being water proof, you'd think making one dirt proof would be easier. its funny i never had a problem with dirt infiltration on my 80's vintage rc vehicles like my old ultima pro 's and rc10's, traxxas could make things sealed if they wanted to, they just don't give a shit!!!

[@ExocagedRC]

It’s just one of those things can be addressed by traxxas or the user. Yeah nothing is waterproof or sand proof when it comes to the mechanical stuff.

[@TheLionking82]

This is mega mega shit. Sand in Gear, no go.

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah it sucked. I’m about due to open it up again to check and seal it up.

[@jeffkinsey3801]

Toy grade....

[@wesleyclark8098]

Traxxas is cheap!!!!! They always have been i was thinking about buying this but i for 800 in total naw

[@ExocagedRC]

This is a very nice truck. The reason you see me tearing stuff apart is because I drive the heck out of them. You’ve seen my video of this thing on 8s with TP motor doing a wheelie on the water right? The body on this thing is cheap that I agree with but the truck is awesome.

[@kirkleaman6863]

Wesley Clark traxxas is not cheap quality is better than most of the Rc out the trust me I have a lot of them arrma,Losi hpi vaterra I think traxxas are very well put together 🤙🏻

[@SebastianLong]

I don't understand Arrma RC people, always trying to trigger fans of Traxxas. Sounds like jealousy. It's always Arrma people too. I personally like all RCs, except for the store bought (been there, done that). It's like watching automotive racing videos. Personally the arguments annoy me. What happened to enjoying the hobby?

[@ExocagedRC]

I enjoy it quite a bit and currently own no Arrma trucks. Traxxas has stepped up quite a bit with their recent models. But I have a lot of different brands including my newest truck Tamiya Super Clodbuster and it turned out awesome I need to get video of it.

[@rc4life315]

Arrma over traxxas

[@ExocagedRC]

Arrma is pretty darn good for sure

[@nealedmondson3191]

What were you expecting lol its a traxxas vehicle. Traxxas sucks.

[@ExocagedRC]

Actually Traxxas isn't so bad, they aren't tekno or losi but they are using beefy stuff on the newer models.

[@ajallen2526]

Exocaged RC - Exactly! It doesn't get any better than Traxxas for bashing. Cheap, readily available parts, endless hop-ups, and lots of versatility.