RC ADVENTURES - Upgrading a GiANT! KRAKEN VEKTA.5 Class 1500 Unlimited Race Buggy

[@gregscott1231]

Top tip, if you wrap the treads with tape in the clockwise direction when you thread the cap on it won't unravel the tape.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Top Filming Tip - Dont look in the camera monitor when filming teflon tape.. everything looks backward.

[@justinmanship5431]

Also tightens the tape even further.

[@Stenzywow]

Me & my son watching you from france, all your videos are our dad and son moment ! please never stop your show , we love it !

[@TheRealRCSparks]

LET ME KNOW! WHERE ARE YOU WATCHiNG FROM?! I MEAN IT! I want 1000 People to let me know where you are tuning in from :)

[@thenewyorkhobbyist2931]

RCSparks Studio New york baby!

[@slimfunk2275]

RCSparks Studio DFW Texas 5th scale support!

[@policeswat64]

Bakersfield, Ca

[@dirt_unleashed2547]

RCSparks Studio Boise Idaho!

[@that_gti_guy]

Eagan Minnesota

[@detroitrcwurks998]

I'm a certified automotive technician for over 20 years with plenty of motor and transmission r & r work and I have to say watching this feels like another day in the shop, not so much fixing rc. huge 1/5 scale

[@RCKING1]

One of my favourite rigs!! I think I like RCs a lot because it's as fun fixing/ tuning rcs as driving them 👍🏼

[@DDMSteveB]

Thanks for the shoutout on the bits MEDiC! We're always stoked to see our products being used in your videos! Huge thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Reppin' DDM now and Forever!

[@chiccorocker]

Italian watching from Germany reporting from duty! The Vecta 5 looks awesome, it's gorgeous.

[@ghmakes7853]

Love the little comments & info-bites along the bottom - Extra humour is always appreciated :)

[@rohanjjoseph]

Hey Medic, Greetings from India. A little tip for next time you're working on shocks.... When applying Teflon tape, hold the shock so that the threads are facing you and wrap the tape clockwise round the threads. that way you will not have to hold it in place like you did in 12:51 of the video when you were reattaching the shock collar. This is a universal method of applying Teflon tape to any thread, be it metal, plastic or PVC. Keep up with the AWESOME VIDEOS!

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@cmwilfred]

Even after 3 years Still a joy to watch. Was working on my Kraken 🥰 while watching

[@towerscm33]

Great film session. Insanely sweet!! I love living vicariously through this online relationship we all have with you. Entertainment and community service all wrapped up in a kickass machine...Westford, MA USA

[@ItsJustFranko]

I actually just learned about shocks myself. Growing my rc skill everyday.

[@GreenRob1234]

First time poster on Vancouver island! I'm in drumheller every summer to visit family though. I broke an arm on my Vekta in the same place as yours. Big props to Kraken for their customer support!!! Also a shout out to Savox for great products and cs. Love the vids and am eagerly waiting for the big dirty 2017!

[@dmelfa1]

Watching it now from Australia!

[@jdub6872]

just saw my first 5th scale rc this past weekend while I was out of town, they're monstrous! video does not do them justice. love these technical updates medic!

[@bingus3582]

You should think about getting some rubber boots for where your dog bones meet the cups. Put grease inside the rubber boots and tip wrap them in place. Helps with 1/5 scale trucks from braking their dog bones.

[@ryanpettijohn5162]

Watching from Washington State, USA. My kids and I love RCSparks! Would love to bring our XCR1000 and brushless DBXL and come run with you guys at the Big Dirty!

[@EvanStormOfficial]

That thing is a monster!!

[@jasonwheadon7523]

I'm watching from Melbourne Australia. Thanks for showing us some wrenching. Always very interesting and informative.

[@bigmiketamayo2668]

I dig when you get technical.

[@AndysRC08]

Wow that sheer size Kraken Vekta is huge and my biggest rc that I own is a 1/8 E-Maxx

[@luisrivera8488]

HEY MEDIC I AM FROM FLORIDA AND LOOK FOWAR FOR YOUR VIDEOS THE KRAKEN IS NICE TRUCK I WILL LOCK FOR NEW VIDEOS

[@shembaxter7982]

I love the wrenching, don't have 5th scale but still learned something, great video. ☺

[@pepeparent9730]

Thx for being awsome !! I just cant get enough of those wrenching vids !!

[@chvfrk]

Cedar Vancouver Isl. B.C wow that truck is outrageous . been watching your channels for ever , great job !! was out your way this summer visiting a friend in Okatokes n tried to get aholda you for a Xmaxx bash session lol . maybe another time cheers EH

[@EVERYDAYRC]

Very nice tour of the Upgraded Vekta! Thanks for sharing!

[@derMusicSlasher]

This thing is a beast!! I always love watching and hearing (the engine sounds awesome) footage of it ;) Also, the shock refilling part was very helpful. I was always wondering how to refill them properly!

[@Mit0_]

its getting better and better...

[@420rc8]

that truck is so cool

[@patrick958]

Watching from the UK medic. Sweet setup!

[@cadenplays3513]

This truck is a monster, it's huge!!! I have a traxxas stampede and I thought my truck was big but now I see this truck and it's huge. By the way I'm watching from Florida

[@ryanlukens9280]

One little thing to add, you may need to reapply the oil to the pipe occasionally. If you ever look at the machines in a busy machine shop, they never rust. That’s because they get little drops of cutting oil on them constantly.

[@vincentgolden5352]

Love your videos thankyou for your time my friend.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Thank you for THIS!!! I LOVE it when you get into the mechanics and maintenance!! Carmine 🚂

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Dude, that thing is truly, a beast! 👀

[@Spoogitywoogums]

Whenever I clean out and change my shocks/oil, I put 90% rubbing alcohol in there and give it a few compressions. The alcohol dissolves the preexisting oil and cleans out the dirt really wel

[@britishrcplayground4929]

Nice pipe sound!!!!!

[@MoisFamilyTech]

I would even recommend some SpeedX or CorrosionX for the pipe to avoid rusting and even for other parts that require lubrication... This stuff is Amazing and I use it on Every single one of my RCs. :)

[@andrewrichey7374]

man i love this rig,maybe before winter i might be able to get me one. almost done with my grave digger all vanquish axles front and back and trailing arms and upper links,mip drive shafts,now i just need 6mm hubs for my super shafty transmissions. great video, and i am watching from manchester michigan.thank you for sharing

[@Nickwillfixit]

Looking good looking forward to see how it performs on your track. Kraken has the rear upper links with alloy heim joints in stock along with the front upper arm heim joints. They also have the front upper brace and alloy diff housing, not sure on stock levels, so I ordered the diff housing and front upper brace as stock goes quickly so bought these this time round and next the front upper heim joints, maybe the rear upper links and alloy heim joints at the same time.Vertigo performance have several VEKTA-5 parts in particular the rear lower links front mount's which I have, his stock must be short as most parts seem to be sold out, but hey go have a look Clayton is from your neck of the woods. I have his clutch pinion, front body mount post's, rear upper quick release body mounts, along with the gas tank quick release kit for the 5ive-T/VEKTA-5. Just been watching this video as laid up with my back and shoulder to painful to stand up to work on my fleet, and rain supposed to be coming in tonight. I am glad to have the Axis-RC VEKTA-5 rocket stand adapter as it makes it easy to work on as I have their knuckle joint also. Just wish they did one for my Dragon Hammer also hint hint Axis-RC.Where is Everet's MTXL has he got a KV5 yet or is he sticking to his 5ive-B to race in the buggy class. If you get enough VEKTA-5's are you going to have a separate class for them as it seems at the moment no one has decided where they fit.

[@stephaniezibert8200]

You are a very good Rc machine

[@pabloemilioescobargaviria4714]

Beautiful truck💪🏻😃greetings from Czech republic

[@derekdees2616]

watching from Oklahoma really like watching your builds

[@ubmbass]

Hi Medic, long time viewer, first time commenting, We have always really enjoyed your channel. My 6 kids and I watch it faithfully! I'm watching from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA I noticed you put your teflon tape on backwards. haha. btw, my kids are all girls and they love the show!

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Yeah - a note to myself.. do not stare at the camera monitor when putting on teflon tape.. haha ;) It makes the image backward when filming. Silly mistake on my part.. but thank you for letting me know! So glad to read that there are so many families that watch our show.. I do my best to keep it family friendly - but still edgy enough to be for adults too ;) AWESOME COMMENT! Love you guys :) Say hi to the family for us!!

[@sonorite2665]

RCSparks Studio You are such a nice guy

[@DDMSteveB]

Another Salt Laker!

[@jiffywaxjesus1951]

lol i always work on my rigs while watching your videos, rebuilding my sons losi mini rock crawler and getting marine grease in every crevasse lol

[@laneogden8471]

nice vid!!! this truck is cool. I just ordered my trailfinder 2 and was wondering if I should get 1.9s or 2.2s the tires I was thinking where the mud slingers or the mickey thompson baja claws. I am in a semi colder climate in British columbia. which tires do you recommend?? thanks

[@Quebekcrawler]

Stick to 1.55 on a TF2. 1.9 wouldn't work well with the small diff gears and 2.2s would make no sense. Congrats on the new truck! PitBull is coming out with new 1.55s and the Baja Claw also work very well

[@Quebekcrawler]

JC R.C. If you are running the small slingers I'd say it should rip pretty damn well! No arguments at all I understand your questioning, the tf2 is a very scale truck, smaller tires will keep it more stable on the rocks. The larger the tires the more axle wrap you will get.

[@kittrct8437]

Awesome video dude I'm from Santee California I have the stock VEKTA and I'm building a kit version to

[@paintendaveextremecollisio8057]

Awesome Video man! your Vekta 5 looks killer! Love my Kraken Vekta 5. from Muskoka Ontario thanks for sharing your Video..5TH Scale gas Rocks!!

[@paintendaveextremecollisio8057]

quick tip for you , another 5th scale gas brother BOTAJELL gave this tip, Is to get the RB 32 Carb manifold/ insolater from DDM, and replace the plastic one witch is Crap.. Man it really works! My Vekta 5 as i am running the same set up as your self , no more bottam end lag.. relly crisp bottam end and mid range.

[@DDMSteveB]

VEKTA Nation taking over!

[@joss67uk]

1/5 scale look great to work on, I love working on my 1/8 Hyper 7 buggy because of the bigger size. Now lets get serious,whens the ceremony for Jems SCX10 II unveiling and naming coming haha.

[@anthonycharles2351]

When you put plumbers tape on need to put it on same direction as nut winds on so nut don’t start unwinding tape as you start winding. What we do with rad valves anyway. Love the vector 5. Thinking about adding one to my Losi 5t s. It’s looks great. Will be watching. Great video buddy 😀😀😀👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@slimfunk2275]

I love these 5th scale videos Medic! Always helpful, and entertaining. keep it up! :)

[@mattromine9523]

thanks for the video was a nice night cap

[@wilwhite9360]

always a pleasure my friend I hope everything's going well I love all your upgrades there Aaron hello I'm having a hard time keeping up with you my friend I went ahead and pre-ordered the aluminum upper and lower front since you broke yours I figured I might as well go ahead and order a set while I was on Krakens website I also went ahead and ordered my my pipe and finally finally switched over to a futaba 4PX , thanks as always for all your help and those upgrades are killing me I can't wait to rip my , take care my friend and give everyone my best wishes always Wil 😎

[@RedbackRecordz]

Super sick truck! What a beast! Cheers from New Zealand

[@Warwick3511]

From New Zealand Planing my next round of mods for my Cmx . Mixing and matching parts. Stretching to 1/8th scale.

[@carlgray4160]

Great Video Thanks

[@taylorandsonsgarage]

watching from Fresno California

[@NJ23896]

WHAT A BEAST!!!

[@19Herofade92]

That monster rc makes my Ruckus look like a 1/16th scale!

[@jacobhenson3952]

I really enjoy watching you do this stuff. Great video keep it up.

[@ivanrubio3391]

Watching from Mexico

[@rc_action_]

I watched the whole thing! I love these kind of videos!

[@ShenRC]

So nice only wish I could drive one of those bad boys!

[@chestonresko9665]

ok i have a traxxas slash, right. so i use it in mud, dirt, grass, and everything in between. i use my truck a lot. would some aluminum a-arms be a good investment

[@johndavies8388]

try RPM plastic arms

[@trevorsweigart9315]

Cheston Resko Every aluminum part adds a weakspot somewhere else. Only part I have aluminum on most of my trucks is the bulkhead.

[@twomontess]

You are awesome! Made me order a new Vekta.5 and a new 10hp OBR

[@johndavies8388]

wollongong nsw australia love the vid thanks for the tips on the shocks have had a little trouble in the past on shock rebuilds

[@michaelthomas3262]

Monster-Kraken --- this is the right Name :D --- can`t wait to see it on the track

[@MikeCindyWhite]

That thing is insane!!! Awesome bro! Tuning in from Boston :)

[@isaaclane6689]

that is wicked!!!!

[@duckguy41]

i liked!! i always watch your vids to the end! there too good to ditch out of. bye the way...I am watching from Devon,Alberta, Canada. I'm just a few hours from you😁😁

[@dothislaterdontprocrastina1396]

I'm dying to see more wraith mudding and crawling also what do you guys think about mounting suspension to suspension links? instead of normal suspension mounts on axle. I use a chain to keep the body from flopping

[@markamd1]

Some very great tips & tricks in thsi vid mate. Loving those alloy A-Arms man! Keep up the awesome work :)

[@jespermollerupjensen2351]

love all your 5 scale stuff !!

[@Rockyhuynh2009]

FYI next time wrap your Teflon tape in the direction that you you would screw on which is to the right if you’re holding the shock right side up. 👍🏼

[@doug42780]

that thing is sick.

[@thebigfut]

To think I have always used some RTV ( liquid gasket ) on my things I know I'll be tearing apart later on so that it's enough to hold but still repairable.

[@1greydane]

What kind of wear do you expect to see between king pin and arm? Maybe they should have engineered a sacrificial bushing in the arms so they wear out instead of the hole in the arms. Just a thought.

[@timothycarlile562]

watching from California

[@andrewcampbell220]

Great show South St Paul, MN

[@kamymotesharei6417]

First and foremost I want to say that I really love your channel and really appreciate all the effort you put into making the videos, they are both educational and entertaining. But, you knew there was a "but" coming ;) I feel like you're holding back on how you really feel about the Kraken Vekta5! I remember how excited you were about the Losi 5T, declaring, "I love the Losi 5T". Along with that statement we saw tons of running videos, a good endorsement of a bone stock 1/5 scale RTR truck which you subsequently beat the crap out of before going into your upgrade video series. However, with the Vekta5 you've spent more time upgrading and fixing than running it! What I would love to hear from you is whether this truck is worth it? Would we be better off with a Losi 5T or a TLR 5B? Keeping in mind that most people don't have the budget for multiple 1/5 scale cars. I mean, I would hate to spend $1,500 plus on a truck and then realize that I have to immediately spend time and money on fixing and upgrading it. This is where the educational part of your video series comes in. The Vekta5 is a beautiful thing to look at standing still and that solid rear axel is amazing, but it seems like that's where the fairytale ends. It just seems too heavy, it breaks easily as a consequence, and and that rear end seems to be twerking its way into the twerking hall of fame every time I see a running video. Anyway, I think we would all appreciate your honest feedback, even if it comes at the expense of upsetting your sponsors and/or friends. In the meantime thanks for all that you do and keep up the good work.

[@MrNosajwhitey]

luv da Canadian way of saying heck

[@gregorybery5047]

cette vidéo est génial et qu'elle voiture 🚗 😍😍😍😉

[@andrewwilliams5844]

Looks great!

[@krashkingrc9715]

MONSTER IS A UNDERSTATEMENT the monsters big brother. haha what a huge machine can't wait to see it in action release the kranen

[@TheBlewzmann]

good video thanks need more like this. Good job as always Medic

[@TheAmericanUhate]

When are you going to do an FPV setup for a 5th scale to run your track with? That would be amazing. Could see if it's faster having the classic style or the FPV style with lap times too.

[@brandoshobbies5353]

man that's a monster for sure lol. bad to the bone bud. and i be watching your videos from Wyoming. love em keep em up

[@sovanndaily9194]

Great Job

[@havenkindle9066]

I'm still watching.

[@dantyler7028]

Hi from uk awesome bit of kit 👍👍👍👍

[@taylorandsonsgarage]

very nice love watching all you do !

[@browndog9402]

Watching from southern on, home of 5th scale racing. you need to come out here we have some amazing tracks. I need to get me one of those kraken trucks so i can get my pipe oiled. HAHA

[@trentjones3961]

Medic you need to get a rock bucket for your skid loader it makes track maintenance a lot easier and it gets rid of the rocks

[@kenzieloken7428]

I love your build videos creep it going 😊

[@00godlovesus]

colorful Colorado😀 I'm also thinking about getting a kraton or a Losi 5T it'll be my first Fifth Scale what would be any suggestions for a first time buyer! Thanks M

[@dougd12garage80]

kick ass machine

[@voododd666]

Really good video.

[@RcFunDrizzy]

awesome video 👍 like the upgrades

[@bucksrcworld8119]

Awesome video medic!!!

[@patflynn8550]

LOVE ur videos, BTW USA, and i love rc i have a traxxas stampede 2wd, a redcat racing lightning epx, and a Team Associated b4.2rs, again I LOVE ur VIDS KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!

[@patflynn8550]

Pennsylvania btw