Rival MT8 First Run (Team Associated)

[@roystewart4033]

little random parts from my rc cars ps 46tooth/16tooth pinion or 17t it fits just looking for the pinion the one i had the grub screw whole stripp but im building a hot was wicked fast ima go 3150kv 4s im running

[@Basherqueen]

Amazing run and bashing session! Looks very controllable, I love it! Thanks for sharing! 🙏👍😘

[@willwrk4gunz]

Can't wait for your hop parts for the mt8 👍🏼

[@BEASTMODERC]

It was me that said something about the differentials. And I said that my servo went out today well I came home and threw a different radio and receiver in it and what do you know everything works perfect again. I absolutely love the truck I do know a couple people that have broken the rear turn buckles. But they put the Kaiju ones on and they’re good to go. This thing is a complete different animal on 6S though

[@bsbigrcadventures2089]

I would love to have somewhere like that to play that was a clean landing that is 3 videos I’ve watched an all brock in the same place 🤔👍👍

[@GreatLakesRC]

Awesome first run! That double front flip was pretty cool 👍 Truck seems to drive pretty well on 4s, 6s is gonna be insane 😜

[@toddbertram6556]

That looks like a sick place to run. The elevation change is perfect. Awesome.

[@longboardguy]

Great video it ran great the truck is looking good on 4S. I want one. But I’ll hold off for now. I just ordered myself a Erevo 2.0 in solar flare after watching all your videos haha. And I snagged two black edition Erevo bodies for it also!

[@youtubeuser5424]

Would you mind making a video on the ESC programming?

[@BrothrBob]

I love the location you tested the vechicle, great jumps & the dirt trails are awesome to run rc.

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

My warranty replacement parts should be here next week. Ready to give it another go and really hoping it holds up!

[@cwatson42785]

What broke on yours?

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

@@cwatson42785 steering rack. And 5 rounded hexes so far lol. Have to replace the entire assemble in using servo saver etc at once. Can’t get just the rack. Came in today. Hope to have time to fix it up tonight!

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

Warranty parts in. Servo saver cranked down. Redcat v2 upper arms in rear. Much much better. I have $427 invested (plus tax) in this rig. Another hundred (maybe a JX servo and some skids when they come out 🤷🏼‍♂️) if it puts it at 527 I’d be very happy with the value!

[@cwatson42785]

@@thejeepinrealtor5742 Not bad but wasn't it over 500$ for the rc alone? Im confused lol. I would've gotten it but I got a upgraded kaiju v1 so with it being so similar I passed. I don't think the aluminum chassis is really necessary. But with all that being said I'm talking about if you didn't own either it's a great option for sure. Keep me posted how it holds up. Good luck the mods help brotha 🍻

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

@@cwatson42785 I pre ordered on an awesome Black Friday sale! Should have mentioned that. Would be $100 higher if bought now etc. Still not bad if you look at other 1/8 trucks with upgrades. $600-$650 for a nice 6s 1/8 truck with weak parts replaced is not a bad deal either!

[@Dr.Colors]

Awesome bashing spot you have!

[@ReadySetRC]

Great run! Felt the same way, so much different than a Kaiju. Thought it was me so much delayed response on the radio.

[@RazorRC]

Definitely half the problem is the radio.

[@ReadySetRC]

@@RazorRC Took it out for another run today with the stock radio system. Combination of my bad driving and the delay in the radio took out the steering rack on a bad tumble. Futaba to the rescue😊

[@RazorRC]

@@ReadySetRC sorry to hear about the break, hope you're able to find parts in stock

[@paulclancy2404]

@@RazorRC razor have a question, I just watched your reviews on reflex 14 . I like the big bashing too but the little guys are easy to use at work lol 😆. I know there's going be no diff oil , im buikding a little course mostly not on dirt tho . What weight oil think i should use 10k in all 3 ? What guys use at the tracks . I use the mini ts but other than ball diff in one I just drive them .

[@paulclancy2404]

Same with reflex remote you right about that and the esc in your reflex review i probably throw this remote in a mini t or a tamiya and I already have a hw 30amp esc such a delayed response. Mt8 like your saying has the lower center of gravity so I imagine handles great compared. You were right on point about the maxx lol thing is worse handling basher ever but I think guys like us are used to racing crossover to bashing . The metal chassis design will always be best for performance

[@gillian9178]

I think this is the 3rd MT8 that I have seen break the rear turnbuckle first time out, seems they need to address this problem the same as Redcat had to do with the later Kaiju model.

[@RazorRC]

I broke them on my OG Redcat too, just went to Tekno and never looked back.

[@cwatson42785]

@@RazorRC Hey Razor do you have a part number for what tekno turnbuckles? I'd like to switch to them too

[@garyjordan3121]

Keep it up ,great vids ,you send those things and definitely helps us consumers when we decide to throw some cabbage down.Good stuff.

[@trailheadjunkie]

I love that park. I take all my basher trucks there often

[@johngantner9314]

i got mine fri after pre ordering Jan 11th. Love driving it. havent rolled it yet. would you have a suggestion on. basher body i could paint up for it? Nice video Thankyou

[@vitodambra72]

Worth all of the $509, love mine, my Favorite, RC currently! Just got my Sledge so i guess i will see which one i will like better. Great video Razor😉👍🏼💯

[@silvanthiele931]

Sledge 100%

[@vitodambra72]

@@silvanthiele931 hmmm you might be right 🙄🤪😜

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

Tightening the servo saver is why my steering rack broke I think. It tightened a lot with just a small adjustment

[@ayougo]

Self inflicted

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

@@ayougo k 😂

[@ayougo]

@@thejeepinrealtor5742 Ive mutilated the truck too. Ive Split the rear arms and bent rear outer hinge pins. I’ve managed to also fracture a lower d block wheelie bar cap.

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

@@ayougo I’m determined to make it reliable and good! It’s a fantastic size and looks great. I’m not going to use off or sends and flips though until I see what parts everyone else breaks haha

[@artsol8125]

Looks good. Now I need a comparison. Ti a Maxx v2 or a Kaiju EXT, even the Sketer?? Whatcha think?

[@gonzodetroitify]

This was soo dialled in💯 From the get go you could tell this is what it’s meant to be like really 💥💥 And the bashing was top noTCh too🤩 defo a Grand show was put on here Razor💎😎 🤤🤤on the 6s run maybe with the same tune as he was supple as you need 🤔 WOW and then you swap the radio N servo 😁😁😁 oh boy

[@patmarcus172]

Great bash session. So pleased you managed to do this running video. I understand the Kaiju links is a cheap upgrade but if you could post the URLS for them and the Tekno alternatives (if Ive understood correctly) that would be super helpful. Kaiju parts can be hard to come by in the UK but Tekno bits are much more widely available. Assume you swapped out the Deans connector for an EC5 as planned ? You mentioned very light diff weights for front and rear, what would you reccomend for the centre ?

[@RazorRC]

I just put a link for the Tekno parts in the description. 👍. I’m going to try 100k in the center if it’s not full.

[@patmarcus172]

@@RazorRC not sure the Tekno link saved. I don’t see it.

[@RazorRC]

@@patmarcus172 sorry about that, should be fixed now

[@patmarcus172]

@@RazorRC no problem. Saw you put the answer in the new, mt8 tuning video !

[@therchotspot]

Check the diffs, I had nothing in mine. Great video. Had the same issue in my video with the links

[@chassisslappers4381]

Nothing in my diffs either

[@TEKonTECH]

That was a Clean but HARD landing my guy. Sending it to the moon, expect broken things 👍🏾 You totally ignored how it BOUNCED off the ground like a basketball 🏀😂

[@69jonhill]

Was thinking about this truck, as alternative to the Kronos. Can it take two, 2s batteries? 👊🏻🍻

[@twrecks116]

Moves on 4s! Looks like a Descent Truck! 👍👍😎

[@RazorRC]

lots of fun

[@SnoriRC]

Hi Razor - did you ever do the end point video? I cannot set mine on the MT8. Thanks dude and great channel.

[@BEASTMODERC]

Razor I have a question. What do the numbers correlate one through five on the program card I can’t find any info on them. I’m pretty sure one is the running mode and I think 4 is your punch mode but I don’t know what the other ones are

[@kspectre21]

Pity about the break but lucky those Kaiju parts fit and you could carry on. Seems to do pretty well and the tyres perform better than I was expecting, I'd like to see how they handle looser surfaces though.

[@rcsmith5909]

Have a question about the brakes 🤔25% on 4s and lower on 6s? Is that because the whole system has more power on 6? Great vid 👌👍

[@RazorRC]

Yup, power will be higher on 6S, and brakes will be too. So you don’t need as strong of a brake setting.

[@rcsmith5909]

Thankyou. Im building a kraton 6s Exb. Its my first Arrma. Any tips things to look out for? It really seems like you know what you're talking about . Any help would be greatly appreciated. First build also. Thanks Razor 👍👊

[@dajaduke1936]

Thanks for the video. Really have been thinking about purchasing this truck but I think I am gonna go with a sledge. Are you thinking about buying a new traxxas sledge ? Would like to see a review. Thanks

[@RazorRC]

Im planning to get one 👍

[@philipbrits2984]

Hi Razor! Been waiting for this. Would you say the handling character of this is better than the mt10. I know the power would be more but as a handling standpoint which do you think is the better handling one?

[@RazorRC]

Yeah I like the way the MT8 drives a little more. The alloy chassis helps a lot.

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Overall, do you think this is a better option than most other 4s-6s trucks out right now, or what others do u think compare favorably to this truck... I like AE, for race vehicles, but this in my mind isn't really an AE... does look like a decent truck with a good servo, radio swap, and some Lundsfords and fluids before ever using it...lol Do you think out of the box, that the MT10, or Aarma 4s or 6s trucks might be a better option to just buy it, and run it... ? Kinda looking for something we can run on the same 4s packs that an Ebuggy uses...

[@RazorRC]

This or a Corally Sketer would work well on 4S, I use the same packs as my Ebuggy on both. I think an Arrma 6S would feel too slow on 4S.

[@valuerc2664]

Amazing driving like always. Looks like on 4s it has plenty of power. Hey razor, can you finish the review and setup recommendation for xmaxx. I just got one used for 450$ with hobbywing electronics, I would like to see your setup

[@RazorRC]

Not sure when I’ll get to it, all I did was put stiffer springs on the rear, use a slightly smaller spur gear, and run 45wt oil in the back.

[@sofloflow]

$450 for an Xmaxx is a steal!

[@valuerc2664]

@@sofloflow definitely a good deal, I was not planning to spend that much money, but I couldn't pass

[@sofloflow]

@@valuerc2664 heck thats Maxx pricing, cant blame ya! Enjoy it!

[@jerryvolpini7987]

AE is pretty late to the show and nothing that separates the MT8 from the crowd. The plastic used in this (and the MT10) does appear to be a bit fragile but it still seems like a good truck and price is very competitive. Personally, I'd spend $80-$100 more and get the Kraton, though.

[@Pyrodavey]

Mt10 is absolutely solid

[@smart3k]

It's a cool truck, parts are bloody expensive though from what i've seen!

[@cwatson42785]

Welcome to team associated lol

[@joseCalderon1976]

Nice truck. IMHO if you already have a Kaiju or a Kaiju EXT don't bother. Not enough differences between the vehicles when it comes to bashing and sending it. Maybe around the track the MT8 would sweep the floor with the Kaiju, but TBH I'm not much of a racer. More of a basher. I guess if you don't have either, get the MT8. It looks like it's going to have the same weaknesses as the Kaiju and hopefully the metal chassis holds up on the MT8 and it doesn't bend like most stock chassis due when jumping high. I would still wait a bit and see a few more big jumps and see what happens. If the chassis bends, then that would make the MT8 WORSE than the Kaiju. MHO. Great driving as usual bud!

[@cwatson42785]

Yeah that's the reason I didn't grab one as well. It's definitely too similar to a kaiju so doesn't warrant the 500$ purchase. And like you said the chassis wasn't an issue on the kaiju so isn't necessarily an upgrade and In the long-term might be a downgrade

[@--emt]

Was this on 4s or 6s this bash?

[@erickt94c]

If you don’t mind can anyone use this bash spot?

[@roystewart4033]

they have 2 different reedy program card ones 18$ other is 50$ holler at me ill share tips . did you know that redcat landslide xte shock fits perfecton redcat mt10

[@BMfins]

I’m still amazed at how much of a beating modern bash rc cars can handle. My associates b74.1 would not walk away from that lol. So is this truck a Kiju clone?

[@vivos71]

Not a Kaiju clone, just contracted out to the same manufacturing company, but with some extra design input from AE. Think of it as a Kaiju half-brother or cousin.

[@RazorRC]

@@vivos71 I agree!

[@BASSstarlet]

8:37 dog would love to play with MT8! :p

[@Mrf388]

bash king. :)

[@jbrc1322]

You did land it clean. That break is unjustified. Thanks for the video. Too bad about the brittle turnbuckles- the rest of the truck looks good.

[@philthyco1]

Turnbuckle cost under $10

[@greatwhitenorthrc509]

It’s not very convincing !!! I was excited for this truck but I dunno , was hoping for a standard wheel base 1/8 scale truck , hate these short trucks !!