Watch my Capra UTB18 Blow Your Mind

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@Andy_Yates 10 ай бұрын

Another performer! Just like that Vanquish rtr, this made it look easy! Congrats on working with RCAWD too, that's really cool that they'll put up some support for your local scene. Hopefully the little UTB serves you well in future comps 💪

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy! I'm super excited to pit it against the big scary pro comp rigs. I really want to know how a bolt-on chassis like mine will do against such custom-built rigs. Gonna find out soon enough! And yeah, rcawd have been very receptive and in particular, *fast*. We last discussed gear ratios for new products on December 20, and on Jan 15 I had a manufacturing sample in my hand. Craaaazy fast!

@Andy_Yates 10 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT That's really fast turnaround! I'll definitely keep an out for them when I'm shopping parts. You know more than I do how the courses look, but from here at least, your UTB is checking a lot of boxes

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Oh, it's a killer. Wasn't sure when it was new, didn't know how far we could take it without having to spend heaps, but yes, it's a real performer now!

@davidconaway2830 10 ай бұрын

Oh man! Now I've just got to have that little rock crawler. Thank Craig! Seriously, thank you;-)

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

It's epic, you'll love it.

@royhopkins6197 10 ай бұрын

Hey Craig you have a awesome little crawler and congrats on the RCAWD sponsor to your club and the channel...

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@HellaNorCal916 10 ай бұрын

That thing is a beast! You can physically see the weight in the wheels pushing against the tire adding grip. It looks amazing seeing it work. 👍🏼

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, satisfying isn't it

@pocketfuloducks1062 10 ай бұрын

Impressive machine, excellent video crafting, and I’m totally intrigued by a Traxxas-free Traxxas

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

It'll be an interesting experiment!

@speckledjim_ 10 ай бұрын

I've done the exact same thing with the Outback tracker and boy what a simple and really effective improvement 👏

@jameswisecarver 10 ай бұрын

Way more capable now!! Great job!

@ezekielmcginn9706 10 ай бұрын

That was smooooooooooth. I've gotten my mini capra pretty tuned but that was mind blowing particularly given how many rigs have struggled with the problems. Nice job!

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm really happy with it :)

@Bandito071 10 ай бұрын

What a weapon. i installed the furitek bettle chassis on mine a while ago, those wheels and tyres look like the perfect addition to it.

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Try them, you'll like em!

@DurpVonFronz 10 ай бұрын

Very nice Craig! Heavy wheels has been my go to for a while now. Hands down the single best mod imo. Without weight you dont get traction. Awesome how this just crushed those lines like nothing. :)

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

I've enjoyed the incremental improvements, yeah. Satisfying!

@BrettB-n1s 10 ай бұрын

Impressive! And my ears thank you!

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Haha yes, good to have it quiet now!

@ewwevo 10 ай бұрын

Live stream of your next utb18 build would be sick!!

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to it!

@madsrcbuggy 10 ай бұрын

That machine looks so cool! I have an SCX24, and I also fitted some sort of plastic cage on it, I love that car so much more now, ha ha. That 18th scale definitely is cool, and I'm happy you fixed the noise issue... I heard of RCAWD, but for some reason haven't needed any of their parts yet, probably someday!

@michaeldorich4485 10 ай бұрын

I don't know if I've seen you so excited or positive about a crawler. It will be interesting to see how it performs in future meets. You definitely need different or more challenging problems for this crawler.

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. It dominated at our last local comp but ECCF is where we'll really see what it's made of. My course is designed to test 1/10 scale crawlers, but given the UTB18 out of the box couldn't do a lot of the problems, it's still been useful! But yes, need more rocks!

@rcarty419 10 ай бұрын

Those are Awsome! What a great product some nice weight that looks good. Bigger rigs in comps go carbon fiber is this not case for minis…there is def less place to add weight. Crazy how well it performed. Saved web site and sending it to hopefully get it printed.!

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Oh sweet, I hope you like it! My last mini (linked in Description) was CF and went really well. But I could get more brass on the outer ends of the front axles than I can on the UTB18 axles. I must design some hangers to see if I can get a bit more down low, as then I could remove some of the weight from the wheels. But in its present config, she's a beast alright!

@Fortes_RC_Adv 10 ай бұрын

Great crawler machine👍💪😉

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

Came up pretty alright for stock links, trans, axles and shafts, didn't it!

@rcarty419 8 ай бұрын

Got this printed up went together so easy with just a few longer screws which if your at this point in building mini comp rigs you prob have. Have some running vidoe with stock tires super impressive…. Was reading on the wrcca site and the cage doesn’t meet the specs for length…going to add something to lengthen….so I can run in comps with it. Have some HP rovers coming to run for wheels from Dlux. And some metal Beadlocks….couldnt jump in and buy these wheels for 100+. That looks like sick combo you have watched this video a few times but so nice !!! Even if I can’t get it comp legal I love it already.

@RCTNT 8 ай бұрын

You're kidding, it's not in spec?? Geez that's an oversight. I'll check that tomorrow and fix it immediately. (ah yep, 134mm long when it should be 172mm. Wow, easily fixed, but what an oversight!) Huge thanks for letting me know, I was going to test this at Nationals at the end of April and it would have been gutting to not be able to run it. I'll report back with an update. Glad you like it anyway! And thanks heaps for letting me know!!

@RCTNT 8 ай бұрын

Ok, I've designed a tail piece to address this that'll add 10.3g in filament and whatever 4x little screws weigh. It's not ideal, but with Nationals so close, there's no way I'm going to risk a brand new chassis design when I know this works! I've updated the page with the new part attached: rc-tnt.com/project/rc-tnt-ht-feather-chassis-for-utb18-v2-36/ Ed. Just fitted it to mine. She's still about 8mm too short. I'll just modify it and update this comment when done. It'll be a few hours, I'm really busy today! Update has been made and uploaded, but not tested. It should work, we'll soon see! Thanks again for catching this, I'm deeply grateful!!

@simonsays5979 2 ай бұрын

What are the advantages of replacing the stock shocks with better ones on the utb18

@RCTNT 2 ай бұрын

That's a great question. It's not worth replacing them IMO unless you get a dual spring setup that draws the sprung weight down, whilst allowing the same or even more travel when needed. Discussed here with the suspension master: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6TMhZ16m9OtmpY

@simonsays5979 2 ай бұрын

@RCTNT do you think new shocks push the body and frame up too far and raise the center of gravity higher?

@RCTNT 2 ай бұрын

Which new shocks? The ones I'm showing do the opposite of that. Some others are soft enough that they allow gravity to bring the body down a bit, but are lacking in support and travel. I'd say stick with the stock ones unless you change to something like what Pricey makes.

@simonsays5979 2 ай бұрын

@RCTNT i ordered some from rcawd that are 83mm which is 3mm longer than the stock ones. They got good reviews. Seem pretty basic, oil filled, aluminum casing with springs. They cost me 25 dollars and are already on their way. I guess worst case scenario, I wasted 25 dollars

@RCTNT 2 ай бұрын

@simonsays5979 funny, I was actually thinking of those when I answered. They're certainly not bad, but watch you have a nice soft spring so the body sits about as high as it used to, at most. Should improve your performance still, it just won't be as pronounced as a dual-spring setup per Pricey's boutique designs.

@lgrc6120 10 ай бұрын

What dates in April?

@RCTNT 10 ай бұрын

April 26-28 facebook.com/events/1562129734528622/

@Hilario-wu1jo 8 ай бұрын

Wish i could have one

@RCTNT 8 ай бұрын

I think these will be in production for a good while yet. Axial seems to have had a challenge keeping up with demand for both the car and upgrade parts. You'll get your chance, hopefully!

@Hilario-wu1jo 8 ай бұрын

Ah, ok. But even if it will be available i may not be be able to buy one because of finances. I have one cheap rc that i bought 19 years ago and it still runs, though, it is not an rc crawler that i used to dream and only watched videos of it on you tube. Here in the Philippines, only few people can afford such a luxury whoever get into that hobby. Anyways, thanks for your time on replying,...i watch most of your videos. Keep posting sir.

@RCTNT 8 ай бұрын

Then I am sorry we are so far apart. Thank you for watching along. Hopefully one day you get a chance to drive one!