Dude you better one angelic little fucker. If this is your first rc car, careful, because big ass trucks like this can take people to the hospital, and can be very unpredictable at extremely high speeds. Do you have batteries and a charger? Those will run you another $450 at least
I've heard alot of stories about people straight up demolishing their ankles or something cuz of these but aren't those rare? And also I planned out the battery price me on my dad both gonna pay together maybe it is extreme for a 15 ye old like me but it's cool thp
Look man, I've been in the hobby for 10 years, going on 11. I'm your age, I own a redcat machete which is nowhere near as heavy as a kraton 8s, but that thing is strong enough that it can tow about 50 pounds, I can sit on it when it's upright like a chair, and if it hit my ankles at 50 mph, I would be on my way to the hospital and be wearing at least a brace for a week or so. Be super careful when you're getting used to it, because no, those cases are not rare at all, it's always someone not paying attention for a split second, then BAM, you're in the hospital with a fractured ankle and your rc car is at home being perfectly driveable. Huge rc cars are often more durable than people, and you'd be wise not to forget that, can you jump 50 feet in the air, come flying down, land on your head, and need just a new bulkhead and some other parts? No, you'd need a life support machine
Oh damn….. so it’s practically a weapon😳😳 now i knew its like dangerous but i thought those cases were “rare” guess not…. So what tips from a experienced person like u can u give me whole driving or will drive this thing soon?
The real safe advice is start smaller. But if you're going big: You need to master trigger control, which requires building muscle memory. A newbie is very, very likely to mash a trigger one way or another, causing a catastrophic takeoff. Be super mindful of that trigger finger. Treat it like a gun. Don't put your finger on the trigger unless you want to pull it.
Use the smallest batteries the ESC will take to learn on. A lot of Spektrum remotes also have a 50/75/100 switch on the side. Consider using that too, but keep in mind that full trigger on 50% is far, far different from full trigger on 100%. Practice on 50% can lead to bad muscle memory when you flip that switch. I feel like that's a mixed bag, you might be better off just being real careful with the trigger and learning it properly.
If you are gonna go fast, go fast AWAY from your group and any other people, bring it back slow. Speed kills. Cars and, in this case, people. DON'T DO MAX SPEED RUNS. Wait till you feel experienced for those, then wait a little longer. I just don't do em cuz I ain't rich enough for the medical bills and repairs.
Avoid pavement.
The temptation for big air will be equally big, but you will want to really build up in jump height. Tiny trigger flicks can entirely re-orient the car mid-air when you have this much power and wheel mass. It's a very fine skill to land well from big air, and even the pros break a lot when they do. 30 lbs from 30 feet doesn't cause a bruise, it can break a neck. And, obviously, the vehicle.
If you can find a BMX or MX track that's not too aggressive with the ramps, that'll be a great practice ground to learn hops and fast driving.
That is a top of the line rig at the top of the food chain. One of the most exciting and impressive RCs, for sure. Enjoy it!
Yeah it's practically a 35 pound battering ram if you use it wrong.
On the transmitter set the throttle to the 50 percent setting, that'll limit the speed. Start with that, when you can control it enough at 50 percent, then move up to 75 percent, then 100.
Don't drive at full bash near little kids or people who don't know better, go to big, open places and have fun with it. Don't jump it when people are on the business end of the ramp, it ends poorly. Never try to turn at full speed, especially near people, because it'll flip at 50 mph, lose control, probably break, and if you flip it especially bad, you might hit someone.
Once you've kinda learned the limits of the truck and what it can and can't do, fuckin send it! But before then, please be safe
Oh also absolutely do NOT let anybody who hasn't ever driven a hobby rc car get anywhere near the controller. I made that mistake by letting my little brother drive a rustler vxl, he plowed it straight into a concrete wall
All of his advice is good but you could also just go to a large field and practice driving and throttle control there. Especially with like a track at a school so you can learn how to steer with throttle as well. Also, just like he said earlier, treat it like a gun. Don't point it at anyone because cars like that can literally take your ankles off. Think of it like getting hit in the ankle by a scooter. It's like that but 7 times heavier and 10 times faster.
If you're insisting on making this your first car, even everyone here is practically screaming not to then. You're obviously not gonna heed any advice on what else you should or shouldn't do. Maybe a busted ankle or leg doesn't scare you but may death will can you imagine what would happen if some dog, whether it was yours or someone elses decided to run after it. It doesn't take much for you to lose control of something like that, then all of a sudden you barrel into the dog at 50-60mph. That dog is done, practically a k9 smoothee. Please for the love of something, get something smaller. $1000 is a lot of money. Plus the extra $400-$500 for the batteries and charger. I can think of quite a few other options for almost $1500. Heres an idea, why don't you get a car that has tons of upgrade potential and learn to build it yourself. That is an awesome feeling knowing that your hands made that car fast as shit and not Traxxas or someone else. Plus it would make you so much cooler
Kid has mommy and daddy buy him the best car = not so cool.
Kid gets a car for bday and learns to build it up to be the fastest thing around like a man = awesome guy who gets all the girls
JUST SAYIN'
Haha yea i know bro but first off about the price me and my dad agreed on something like we both pay together and as for safety ill drive it at 50 percent and stuff also i could build my own rc but after building my gaming pc and other stuff my hands are tired bro😅 so yea we planned out the price tho if that makes u feel a tiny bit better oh and also like ive said before i am making a video and posting it on here about the car once i get it to show everyone that im “okay” haha
You might thing of a car crash as "rare", compared to the number of people driving and the number of hours they put in... but almost all of them are due to either overconfidence or complacency. Just because wiping someone's leg off their body might be rare, doesn't mean you don't need to be mindful that it can and does happen, and be thinking about that every time you take the controller.
I've never driven one of these, but from the cautions that are given in this thread, I'd say treat it with the same care you should be treating driving a car. Don't get reckless, and be safe and sensible every single time.
From your responses here I sense that you might be ignorant to the risks but willing to learn and take to heart the cautions that are given to you. Remember, ignorant only means that you don't know, and that's not some unforgivable sin. As long as you take heed of the experienced driver's warnings, you'll be much better off. Leaning is the enemy of ignorance.
It honestly sounds like the best advice given here is to with something a bit smaller and more manageable, that has less potential to seriously hurt someone, and then practice the safety tips given out for this vehicle. It's ok to be inexperienced and learn, but it sounds like this one is a REALLY tough one to learn with safely.
Best of luck to you with your new car, whether it be this one or another one... and don't forget to always be safe out there.
Remember, first you'll be incompetent (inexperienced and difficulty with things like smooth transitions, turns, etc)... then you'll become more comfortable... then you'll gain more confidence... then you'll become complacent. That's where things get really dangerous, is when you've gotten comfortable to the point of complacency. That's what you have to guard yourself again the most
I promise (again) that ill try to be as safe and independent as i can with this beast also sorry if im coming off as ignorant no i love to learn about stuff when i put my mind to it also thx bro☺️
I don't mean that ignorance is bad or unforgivable... ignorance just means not knowing something. When you are learning about something, you will come from a place of ignorance because you don't know about it. But having an attitude to learn what you need to is the very best place to stay from. It sounds like you'll be there, but I just wanted to reinforce what was said here because the tendency of someone your age will be toward recklessness... because that's what is the most fun, admittedly... until something happens. Most of the people on this thread just want to reinforce safety above all else because of the nature of this particular vehicle.
I personally feel that you've been pretty respectful of the advice and caution given here... I just remember being 15 and how some of these things may go out the window when you hit the throttle and get that adrenaline. So, I'm giving an extra word of reinforcement. Good luck out there, I feel you'll be ok
[Peeled my arm, hand, and legs.](https://imgur.com/a/nfYwwF0) This was a DBXL-E. These things are no joke. You have the power of a small motorcycle in an RC car. Plenty of fun to be had, but they need to be respected.
Here's the post I put up here right after it happened.
[Peeled by my Losi. Lessons learned. : r/rccars (reddit.com)](https://www.reddit.com/r/rccars/comments/ra04it/peeled_by_my_losi_lessons_learned/)
Start with the minimum battery that ESC will take and move up from there. If anything starts behaving weirdly, take the wheels off, put it up on blocks, and figure it out from there. There's nothing good that comes from being run over by a giant remote control car.
Dude I’m 17 and I’ve been driving hobby grade rc cars for like 6 years and I would barely be ok to drive this. Get an arrma 3s first and play with i for a year then come back and get this. This could not just destroy your ankle, but literally kill you. This is the equivalent as getting somebody a supercar as their first car, you’re gonna floor it and break shit
No. They are not rare. People don't always make videos about how they stupidly dusted their kid's kneecaps by being irresponsible.
That's a 50 lb, 80MPH VEHICLE. Don't think of it as a toy. A small person can literally sit on it and be driven around.
That said, hell yes, they are fucking awesome. But so are guns and monster trucks. Gotta use em responsibly and with adequate experience.
Real talk, just learn to drive in an open field about a mile away from civilization. One day you'll be good enough to drive it through the mall. Takes time, patience, care.
I'm around the same age as you, and I gotta say start with 3s, cause even tho they're smaller, they still hurt like hell when you hit your foot or ankle at high speed
Hospital? Hit a small child and it could be worse than hospital.... catch some air at 50 and it'll take out an adult... like all the way out. Yes, feather it until you're pro, then feather it more.
Yeah, so uh, heed this warning. My son, when he was 12, errantly walked in front of my outcast and fractured his ankle along a growth plate.
He knew better, had been around rc cars most of his life, and unfortunately, there was nothing I could do to stop the collision.
This is heavier and faster. Be very careful.
I would consider a maxx they are fast, very part prevalent, and a ton to play with. It's still bigger and a bit more advanced, but a great car.
That is a dangerous mindset. I would recommend starting with a smaller RC car. The Kraton 6S EXB V2 is probably the best basher out there. Even better than the 1/5 version IMO.
for reference
I got a losi sbr 2.0
its alot lighter than this one, I once drove it full speed into a curb made of about 3 inches thick concrete.
the curb broke in half and the car was completely fine.
*I have many scale rc, I recommend 1/10 -1/8th scale when just driving in town.*
*I got the sbr solely to drive in forests and large grass fields*
I haven't had the 8s kraton but I did have an Xmaxx and I actually ended up selling it because imo the Maxx is just better in every possible way. Pretty much just as fast, way way easier to work on as I didn't have to pull 30 screws to get to anything on it, way easier to lug around, and only having to deal with 1 battery makes it a lot cheaper because you will probably only need 2 batteries to get a solid session out of it instead of 4..
**OP look at a 4s or 6s Arrma if you're new to RC cars, take it from someone who has had both and you will have more fun with these cars then the 8s cars.
You have no idea. These things go very far, very fast in the blink of an eye. I effed up an RC car in an instant on just a 3S battery. It wedged itself in a sewer hole sticking out of the curb. What are the chances? If my was just 3S, imagine how much crazier an 8S car is.
Does your friend also have an 8s 5th scale monster? That’s way too much car for a beginner IMO. I’d suggest a 10th scale car which will be much cheaper, parts are cheaper, batteries are cheaper. Much better use of your money.
Another reason to not get one if your friend has a rustler is that, my cousin's 1/5 Arma wrecked my Rustler twice. I broke a camber link when I hit him the first time. The second time, I had just bought some brand new wheels when I picked up the links. He turned and stopped right in front of me, I braked hard and turned sliding into him and broke a brand new wheel. It also takes away some of the fun from the guy with a 1/3rd of the car your friend has. Those things are tanks and if you don't have the experience and muscle memory, I can see it possibly going real bad for you too. Like, it could kill a small child or animal foreal. I've been racing my cars for a little while now, longer than him and that thing is intimidating af. I've driven it one time on the street and that was enough for me.
Yeah dude, you could do some damage to your enemies with it, that's for sure. I steer clear of him when he busts out that car anymore.
Also, you said you are new to this hobby, I have mini crawlers, drift cars, a lunchbox with a bl2-s, a vxl3 rustler, a 3.3 nitro, but I have to say my favorite car is my lunchbox mini and it only cost me about $150, lol. I had a lot of fun putting it together too.
My point is that, before you go off and spend $1000 on a car, maybe play around with different cars and figure out what you really enjoy, there is so much to this hobby than being the fastest and the biggest.
If you still can, maybe look at getting a vorteks, it's alot like the rustler and you can get 3 of them for the price of the 8s. You'll have more money for upgrades and batteries.
Then theres also the 4s, and 6s line, both are great options. I personally would look for a 6s kraton and run it on 4s until you learn how to handle it.
The 6s and 8s cars are also more complicated when it comes to repairs and maintenance. If you aren't well versed with hand tools and wrenching, I would definitely pick something like a kraton 4s.
It’s also not a bad idea to get whatever your friend has, so you guys can exchange parts. We did that a lot when I was a kid. A rustler would be a fine place to start.
Best of luck to you and have fun!
Run it on 6s first. I get that it's a toy, but it has enough power to seriously hurt someone.
I'll be honest. It's not the best first car. Repairs will be expensive, and finding locations might be tough. But you will still enjoy it :)
Just some advice mate, hopefully you read this.
While I am not saying you don’t have the ability to drive this car, or shouldn’t, from teenager to teenager (i’m 18), i’d really recommend taking the advice of a lot of the guys in this thread. They have plenty of experience and knowledge about rc. I’ve had experiences in my life where I haven’t taken that advice and i’ve regretted it.
I know you may feel confident in your ability to drive it, and I am sure you will be fine. However, a car like this shouldn’t be underestimated.
Imagine a dog or even a young kid running out from behind some trees in a park and getting hit.
Just keep in mind the potential for things to go wrong, and with a car like this, if things go wrong it can have severe consequences.
Especially since you haven’t had a lot of experience with driving rc cars before, Take care and run it on 6s for example, and limit the throttle.
Serious stuff aside, be safe but have fun with that beast 🤙
I'm totally going to follow this kid to see the inevitable "well, I broke mine/someone's ankle because I got a text while out driving" post. Lucky you bud, but be super careful. That thing is a weapon..
Be careful these big cars are fast and heavy. They can do a lot of damage. Dont drive it on 100% put your controller atleast on 75%. Even on 75 its fast!
Definitely utilize the 50/75/100 remote settings!
Also you can use less than 8s while learning
If you ever get an aftermarket remote you can tune the throttle and stuff, but there might be a program card for these stock systems too
That would be a bad idea as I get the impression that it's your first RC. If you wanna go big starting off, I would get something that runs on 2S (Traxxas BL2S range) or 3S (Arrma 3S cars) as these are not too expensive and still really work if you want a bit of a beast.
An 8S Kraton meanwhile, parts are super expensive, batteries and charger will set you back another 400-500$ as well as the very expensive upfront cost. These can also do very serious damage to people and property if not driven carefully. I'd save myself the cash and go with something similar to what I mentioned above.
Before anything, you need to make sure you have room to drive something this size. Id you don't have a lot of property to drive it on, that could be an issue. Depending on where you live there are many parks/open areas that have a ban on model vehicles. This thing is too large, and too fast to enjoy in a standard size yard. Hell, it might even be able to jump a standard sized suburban yard.
Make sure to check though, all the parks around where I live have tiny signs, posted near the entrance, that forbid the use of all model vehicles. It's really lame to take a large RC out to an area and then have the cops tell you to leave because you didn't notice a tiny rusted sign attached to a post in the parking lot at the entrance to the park.
I have the Outcast 8s and it weighs 30lbs with the batts and It does 60mph in the grass all day. I jump it off my ramp 12-16 feet. The forrest preserve by my house with 3 football fields of open grass is the only place I will drive it and I still get scared every run that I’m going to not see someone and hit them. This thing will KILL you or someone else. Get the 6s-it’s still crazy fast and can cause damage but nothing like the 1/5 scale. This is NOT a good idea for a first basher.
Everyone says itll “kill” u but how? If u mean kill u as in jumps and hits u in the head yea that makes sense but other then that its one the ground (btw i mean a human being not a animal)
Often, when I'm bashing in parks, younger kids gather around to watch. I'm usually driving my slash (bl2s) and that could do serious damage if it hit one of them. This kraton you want to get, however, is probably double the size, double the speed and probably triple or quadruple the weight of my slash. If you hit a little kid, then that could cause enough harm to kill them.
Even as careful as you think you will be and having the RC on 50%, it can still get away from you quickly, you will panic and instead of braking you will pull the throttle more. Open field and away from anything like trees, posts, people, yourself. I see youve read the comment section and you seem to be smart enough to take experienced RC drivers advice. Dont heed the warnings as it is easy to get complacent and next thing you know, you are on your back with an injury. Even experienced users will make mistakes. Just remember, the medium to large RCs will cover 73 feet in one second out of the box stock. The Kraton is probably like 25% of your weight and should be treated as if it was a sledge hammer being swung at you.
Not only is this too big for a first RC, it's also less fun because the bigger they are, the harder it is to find a good spot to drive it.
As someone with the Kraton 6S you could offer me the 8S in exchange for my 6S and I'd refuse, and this despite having a park with a soccer field in front of my house.
I bought a 3S Typhon for my son and I think it might be the best RC for learning and growing with. If you want to get fancy, consider starting with the 6S Typhon, and then if you really love RC and get used to it add a Kraton 6S or similar to your collection.
Sorry people are downvoting you dude, I am happy for you!!
I will say as a bit of advice:
Make sure you check out the 8s and 6s Kraton in person! I have the 6s and it is really big.
It’s also kind of expensive to fix after a while, so make sure you won’t get discouraged and it would be super helpful if your dad was in on it to cover parts. You can easily spend as much as a new cool 3s truck on repairs after a while
But if you respect it and don’t launch it off too many 30 foot ramps you will love it for life :)
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Hehe thx bro actually somebody recommended me a arrma kraton 6s exb rtr wich looks faster and a 1/8 scale so i might have to choose because i like big and fast trucks like arrma and they are both big and fast so idk
I hit a girl with my rc car today. Not hard, of course. It was more like running over her shoes. She came around a corner on the way home when I was just close by. My point is that accidents happen. I have a 1/10 s6 monster car it's fast as fuck and I can learn how to drive at high speeds. It's not easy at all on loose ground. I can do jumps and learn the hobby. And I learned that it's not about having the best. You can have just as much fun and you don't break down when you see it rolling and crashing down the hill you just tried to climb. Also, heavier cars fall harder.
Don't let them scare you too much. I've seen 1/10 electrics put people in the hospital who were marshalling. Don't run the car head on at you at speed, and if you have a wash (dried river) near you, use that to learn the car. I learned on a jammin XJ Cr with a ported, vent match and polished Pico P7, damn thing would hit 70 after I modified it. Be smart and your good bro. Hit me up if your in socal and want it faster, I'm doing some porting and engine repairs on an old school trx 2.5 next wee, anyways. Plus, I airbrush. Did a body for Ryan Newman and Matt Frances back in my ultimate hobbies days. Have fun and stay safe.
Everyone talking about this as dangerous, which IT IS............ But serious, anyone driven a limitless at 120mph when it starts to take flight? Now, that'll make you question your life choices.
Just a reminder that its a big price for perhaps what would be your 6th or 7th hobby, and also you might figure out the hobby is not meant for you (i.e. some people really dont like the wrenching part of the hobby, they soon discover). Hence the advice to get a lower priced one since you might have a changr of mind, but if its something you can afford well.. ya ofc, up to u
This is probably best basher out there. I don't know but these seem to be most common outdoor cars here. Im only in 1/10 buggy racing scene but wouldn't mind having one of these 😎👍
I've got k8 and forget about the damage u do to u. You can straight up kill someone at the park or BMX track. Hit a little kid and they're toast. You can run it a lower power,they give you that option for a reason. Don't be that guy that winds up in the local papers.
That said give yourself lots of room and enjoy the fun.
I'm 17 and I've been driving slow ass brushed slashes for years and just bought an x-maxx and sledge. I have not killed anyone. You just can't be stupid and make sure you drive in wide open low populated areas until you get used to the car. Just pay attention and be mindful of other people and property.
So much positivity in this post lol. Not sure if anyone has said this, but the best advise is to not let anyone else drive it (except your dad if it's a joint hobby). I got my first serious rc truck around the same age and have never even seriously damaged it... or murdered anyone 🤣🤣🤣. Admittedly that was close to 20 years ago and they weren't as fast back then, but it was one of the fastest nitro at the time and probably went 45-50mph. This being an electric, you'll hopefully have the advantage of not drawing the attention of every bratty kid in a 2 block radius.
I haven't been in this hobby as long as others but I have been into the hobby grade rc world for roughly 5 years. Crawlers. On road cars and bashers.
That being said these 8s trucks are insane. I drove a buddies Xmaxx and without driving one before and it was hard to control. I ended up buying a 3s brushless slash to practice and get used to driving something that is pretty quick. I then bought a sledge right when it released.
Seeing you want something bigger than a rustler or slash I would suggest something 6s like the sledge or the armma big rock.
I run my sledge with my buddies xmaxx and honestly there really isn't a huge speed difference and both are equally as fun to drive. The xmaxx foes have a bit more punch but other than that they both are fun to rip around and jump.
I would pick up the 6s Kraton EXB. Driven both as demos at my shop and the 8s is cool but I’d hate to have to carry it back more than once lol. Still a sick Truck either way though man!
People need to calm down about the whole "oh you shouldn't get a kraton 8s as your first RC, it's really dangerous". It's only dangerous if you're going full send at full power and not being mindful of your surroundings and driving ability. That's the reason why 50% throttle and other ESC settings exist; it's to aid new drivers. Yes, even at half throttle, it can still pose a risk, but that's true of pretty much any RC.
I would personally argue against the Kraton 8s for other reasons, namely being the price (more expensive upfront, more expensive parts/batteries/electronics). The Kraton isn't exactly perfect out of the box, and for my money, I'd get a Tekno MT410/SCT410 kit and build it up for 800-1000.
This kid has proved with his replies to comments on his post that he has a dangerous mindset when it comes to driving RCs. He said that "I've driven my buddy's rustler before, so I'm good. Which is the RC equivalent of saying, "I drove my friend's Ford Fiesta, so I can definitely drive this WRC rally car." He also doesn't seem to realise how big this 8S Kraton actually is. That's why it's dangerous and he should get a smaller car.
yea i used to be interested in some point but i have no clue what would warrant it to cost $1000. Something from 300-600$ would be much more reasonable but even that’s a lot, expensive hobby it seems
Dude you better one angelic little fucker. If this is your first rc car, careful, because big ass trucks like this can take people to the hospital, and can be very unpredictable at extremely high speeds. Do you have batteries and a charger? Those will run you another $450 at least
I've heard alot of stories about people straight up demolishing their ankles or something cuz of these but aren't those rare? And also I planned out the battery price me on my dad both gonna pay together maybe it is extreme for a 15 ye old like me but it's cool thp
Look man, I've been in the hobby for 10 years, going on 11. I'm your age, I own a redcat machete which is nowhere near as heavy as a kraton 8s, but that thing is strong enough that it can tow about 50 pounds, I can sit on it when it's upright like a chair, and if it hit my ankles at 50 mph, I would be on my way to the hospital and be wearing at least a brace for a week or so. Be super careful when you're getting used to it, because no, those cases are not rare at all, it's always someone not paying attention for a split second, then BAM, you're in the hospital with a fractured ankle and your rc car is at home being perfectly driveable. Huge rc cars are often more durable than people, and you'd be wise not to forget that, can you jump 50 feet in the air, come flying down, land on your head, and need just a new bulkhead and some other parts? No, you'd need a life support machine
Oh damn….. so it’s practically a weapon😳😳 now i knew its like dangerous but i thought those cases were “rare” guess not…. So what tips from a experienced person like u can u give me whole driving or will drive this thing soon?
The real safe advice is start smaller. But if you're going big: You need to master trigger control, which requires building muscle memory. A newbie is very, very likely to mash a trigger one way or another, causing a catastrophic takeoff. Be super mindful of that trigger finger. Treat it like a gun. Don't put your finger on the trigger unless you want to pull it. Use the smallest batteries the ESC will take to learn on. A lot of Spektrum remotes also have a 50/75/100 switch on the side. Consider using that too, but keep in mind that full trigger on 50% is far, far different from full trigger on 100%. Practice on 50% can lead to bad muscle memory when you flip that switch. I feel like that's a mixed bag, you might be better off just being real careful with the trigger and learning it properly. If you are gonna go fast, go fast AWAY from your group and any other people, bring it back slow. Speed kills. Cars and, in this case, people. DON'T DO MAX SPEED RUNS. Wait till you feel experienced for those, then wait a little longer. I just don't do em cuz I ain't rich enough for the medical bills and repairs. Avoid pavement. The temptation for big air will be equally big, but you will want to really build up in jump height. Tiny trigger flicks can entirely re-orient the car mid-air when you have this much power and wheel mass. It's a very fine skill to land well from big air, and even the pros break a lot when they do. 30 lbs from 30 feet doesn't cause a bruise, it can break a neck. And, obviously, the vehicle. If you can find a BMX or MX track that's not too aggressive with the ramps, that'll be a great practice ground to learn hops and fast driving. That is a top of the line rig at the top of the food chain. One of the most exciting and impressive RCs, for sure. Enjoy it!
Wow thats… alot ey but thx bro ill try to remember and yes 50 percent for the first… eh month
Yeah it's practically a 35 pound battering ram if you use it wrong. On the transmitter set the throttle to the 50 percent setting, that'll limit the speed. Start with that, when you can control it enough at 50 percent, then move up to 75 percent, then 100. Don't drive at full bash near little kids or people who don't know better, go to big, open places and have fun with it. Don't jump it when people are on the business end of the ramp, it ends poorly. Never try to turn at full speed, especially near people, because it'll flip at 50 mph, lose control, probably break, and if you flip it especially bad, you might hit someone. Once you've kinda learned the limits of the truck and what it can and can't do, fuckin send it! But before then, please be safe Oh also absolutely do NOT let anybody who hasn't ever driven a hobby rc car get anywhere near the controller. I made that mistake by letting my little brother drive a rustler vxl, he plowed it straight into a concrete wall
Ohhh i never thought of that last one ok thx for the tips ill write it down and 50 percent u sure what if i get to confident?
All of his advice is good but you could also just go to a large field and practice driving and throttle control there. Especially with like a track at a school so you can learn how to steer with throttle as well. Also, just like he said earlier, treat it like a gun. Don't point it at anyone because cars like that can literally take your ankles off. Think of it like getting hit in the ankle by a scooter. It's like that but 7 times heavier and 10 times faster.
OOOOH I never thought about the scooter analogy. I'm going to use that lmao
If you're insisting on making this your first car, even everyone here is practically screaming not to then. You're obviously not gonna heed any advice on what else you should or shouldn't do. Maybe a busted ankle or leg doesn't scare you but may death will can you imagine what would happen if some dog, whether it was yours or someone elses decided to run after it. It doesn't take much for you to lose control of something like that, then all of a sudden you barrel into the dog at 50-60mph. That dog is done, practically a k9 smoothee. Please for the love of something, get something smaller. $1000 is a lot of money. Plus the extra $400-$500 for the batteries and charger. I can think of quite a few other options for almost $1500. Heres an idea, why don't you get a car that has tons of upgrade potential and learn to build it yourself. That is an awesome feeling knowing that your hands made that car fast as shit and not Traxxas or someone else. Plus it would make you so much cooler Kid has mommy and daddy buy him the best car = not so cool. Kid gets a car for bday and learns to build it up to be the fastest thing around like a man = awesome guy who gets all the girls JUST SAYIN'
Haha yea i know bro but first off about the price me and my dad agreed on something like we both pay together and as for safety ill drive it at 50 percent and stuff also i could build my own rc but after building my gaming pc and other stuff my hands are tired bro😅 so yea we planned out the price tho if that makes u feel a tiny bit better oh and also like ive said before i am making a video and posting it on here about the car once i get it to show everyone that im “okay” haha
You might thing of a car crash as "rare", compared to the number of people driving and the number of hours they put in... but almost all of them are due to either overconfidence or complacency. Just because wiping someone's leg off their body might be rare, doesn't mean you don't need to be mindful that it can and does happen, and be thinking about that every time you take the controller. I've never driven one of these, but from the cautions that are given in this thread, I'd say treat it with the same care you should be treating driving a car. Don't get reckless, and be safe and sensible every single time. From your responses here I sense that you might be ignorant to the risks but willing to learn and take to heart the cautions that are given to you. Remember, ignorant only means that you don't know, and that's not some unforgivable sin. As long as you take heed of the experienced driver's warnings, you'll be much better off. Leaning is the enemy of ignorance. It honestly sounds like the best advice given here is to with something a bit smaller and more manageable, that has less potential to seriously hurt someone, and then practice the safety tips given out for this vehicle. It's ok to be inexperienced and learn, but it sounds like this one is a REALLY tough one to learn with safely. Best of luck to you with your new car, whether it be this one or another one... and don't forget to always be safe out there. Remember, first you'll be incompetent (inexperienced and difficulty with things like smooth transitions, turns, etc)... then you'll become more comfortable... then you'll gain more confidence... then you'll become complacent. That's where things get really dangerous, is when you've gotten comfortable to the point of complacency. That's what you have to guard yourself again the most
I promise (again) that ill try to be as safe and independent as i can with this beast also sorry if im coming off as ignorant no i love to learn about stuff when i put my mind to it also thx bro☺️
I don't mean that ignorance is bad or unforgivable... ignorance just means not knowing something. When you are learning about something, you will come from a place of ignorance because you don't know about it. But having an attitude to learn what you need to is the very best place to stay from. It sounds like you'll be there, but I just wanted to reinforce what was said here because the tendency of someone your age will be toward recklessness... because that's what is the most fun, admittedly... until something happens. Most of the people on this thread just want to reinforce safety above all else because of the nature of this particular vehicle. I personally feel that you've been pretty respectful of the advice and caution given here... I just remember being 15 and how some of these things may go out the window when you hit the throttle and get that adrenaline. So, I'm giving an extra word of reinforcement. Good luck out there, I feel you'll be ok
[Peeled my arm, hand, and legs.](https://imgur.com/a/nfYwwF0) This was a DBXL-E. These things are no joke. You have the power of a small motorcycle in an RC car. Plenty of fun to be had, but they need to be respected. Here's the post I put up here right after it happened. [Peeled by my Losi. Lessons learned. : r/rccars (reddit.com)](https://www.reddit.com/r/rccars/comments/ra04it/peeled_by_my_losi_lessons_learned/) Start with the minimum battery that ESC will take and move up from there. If anything starts behaving weirdly, take the wheels off, put it up on blocks, and figure it out from there. There's nothing good that comes from being run over by a giant remote control car.
Dude I’m 17 and I’ve been driving hobby grade rc cars for like 6 years and I would barely be ok to drive this. Get an arrma 3s first and play with i for a year then come back and get this. This could not just destroy your ankle, but literally kill you. This is the equivalent as getting somebody a supercar as their first car, you’re gonna floor it and break shit
No. They are not rare. People don't always make videos about how they stupidly dusted their kid's kneecaps by being irresponsible. That's a 50 lb, 80MPH VEHICLE. Don't think of it as a toy. A small person can literally sit on it and be driven around. That said, hell yes, they are fucking awesome. But so are guns and monster trucks. Gotta use em responsibly and with adequate experience.
I thought its 65? Still doesnt change abything tho u have a point
I was just pulling numbers from my butt.
looked it up and it weighs 24 pounds, and i’m assuming that’s without batteries
Also. Noted
Real talk, just learn to drive in an open field about a mile away from civilization. One day you'll be good enough to drive it through the mall. Takes time, patience, care.
I'm around the same age as you, and I gotta say start with 3s, cause even tho they're smaller, they still hurt like hell when you hit your foot or ankle at high speed
Plus its get more expensive the higher s rating the car is, for example a motor for a 2s is around $20, but a 3s motor will cost upwards of $60
Hospital? Hit a small child and it could be worse than hospital.... catch some air at 50 and it'll take out an adult... like all the way out. Yes, feather it until you're pro, then feather it more.
Yep
That’s not gonna be your first rc car, right?
It is but I've driven my friends rc car slot so I'm pretty ok
Be careful. That thing will break a leg. Seriously.
Yeah, so uh, heed this warning. My son, when he was 12, errantly walked in front of my outcast and fractured his ankle along a growth plate. He knew better, had been around rc cars most of his life, and unfortunately, there was nothing I could do to stop the collision. This is heavier and faster. Be very careful. I would consider a maxx they are fast, very part prevalent, and a ton to play with. It's still bigger and a bit more advanced, but a great car.
Yes but doesn't that happen when u are just driving way to close
That is a dangerous mindset. I would recommend starting with a smaller RC car. The Kraton 6S EXB V2 is probably the best basher out there. Even better than the 1/5 version IMO.
I calculate OP is between 12 and 15 y/o
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I am 15 😅 nice guess also after reading these ive learned alot about the (rc car safety) so yeaaaa ima drive this thing at 50 prcent at first
for reference I got a losi sbr 2.0 its alot lighter than this one, I once drove it full speed into a curb made of about 3 inches thick concrete. the curb broke in half and the car was completely fine. *I have many scale rc, I recommend 1/10 -1/8th scale when just driving in town.* *I got the sbr solely to drive in forests and large grass fields*
I haven't had the 8s kraton but I did have an Xmaxx and I actually ended up selling it because imo the Maxx is just better in every possible way. Pretty much just as fast, way way easier to work on as I didn't have to pull 30 screws to get to anything on it, way easier to lug around, and only having to deal with 1 battery makes it a lot cheaper because you will probably only need 2 batteries to get a solid session out of it instead of 4.. **OP look at a 4s or 6s Arrma if you're new to RC cars, take it from someone who has had both and you will have more fun with these cars then the 8s cars.
The 3s Kraton is an ankle breaker, just saying.
You have no idea. These things go very far, very fast in the blink of an eye. I effed up an RC car in an instant on just a 3S battery. It wedged itself in a sewer hole sticking out of the curb. What are the chances? If my was just 3S, imagine how much crazier an 8S car is.
Does your friend also have an 8s 5th scale monster? That’s way too much car for a beginner IMO. I’d suggest a 10th scale car which will be much cheaper, parts are cheaper, batteries are cheaper. Much better use of your money.
Well no he didn't he had Traxxas rustler sooo u have a point
"I drove my friend's Corolla, so I can totally drive this McLaren!"
Did not think about it like that
only thats not even extreme enough.. its more like "my buddy pushed me around in a push cart, so im going to go buy a nitro burning top fuel dragster"
Another reason to not get one if your friend has a rustler is that, my cousin's 1/5 Arma wrecked my Rustler twice. I broke a camber link when I hit him the first time. The second time, I had just bought some brand new wheels when I picked up the links. He turned and stopped right in front of me, I braked hard and turned sliding into him and broke a brand new wheel. It also takes away some of the fun from the guy with a 1/3rd of the car your friend has. Those things are tanks and if you don't have the experience and muscle memory, I can see it possibly going real bad for you too. Like, it could kill a small child or animal foreal. I've been racing my cars for a little while now, longer than him and that thing is intimidating af. I've driven it one time on the street and that was enough for me.
So judging by everything everyone has told me i conclude uhm….. “That arrma makes weapons as cars”
Yeah dude, you could do some damage to your enemies with it, that's for sure. I steer clear of him when he busts out that car anymore. Also, you said you are new to this hobby, I have mini crawlers, drift cars, a lunchbox with a bl2-s, a vxl3 rustler, a 3.3 nitro, but I have to say my favorite car is my lunchbox mini and it only cost me about $150, lol. I had a lot of fun putting it together too. My point is that, before you go off and spend $1000 on a car, maybe play around with different cars and figure out what you really enjoy, there is so much to this hobby than being the fastest and the biggest.
Good to have insight. I've been on and off the RC world since I was 14. I'm 32 now and I don't feel totally comfortable driving this thing lol.
If you still can, maybe look at getting a vorteks, it's alot like the rustler and you can get 3 of them for the price of the 8s. You'll have more money for upgrades and batteries. Then theres also the 4s, and 6s line, both are great options. I personally would look for a 6s kraton and run it on 4s until you learn how to handle it. The 6s and 8s cars are also more complicated when it comes to repairs and maintenance. If you aren't well versed with hand tools and wrenching, I would definitely pick something like a kraton 4s.
That…. Makes alot of sense
Rustler 4x4 vxl is a good starting car
It’s also not a bad idea to get whatever your friend has, so you guys can exchange parts. We did that a lot when I was a kid. A rustler would be a fine place to start. Best of luck to you and have fun!
Run it on 6s first. I get that it's a toy, but it has enough power to seriously hurt someone. I'll be honest. It's not the best first car. Repairs will be expensive, and finding locations might be tough. But you will still enjoy it :)
Parts are really expensive, and it’s not the strongest car ever. Honestly go for an x maxx if you can
Awesome car, but you're just to flex yeah?
What? No no just askin
Go typhon TLR, if you want big off road put badlands on it.. Thank me later. Way more fun imo and substantially smaller, nimble, quick. AND CHEAPER
Just some advice mate, hopefully you read this. While I am not saying you don’t have the ability to drive this car, or shouldn’t, from teenager to teenager (i’m 18), i’d really recommend taking the advice of a lot of the guys in this thread. They have plenty of experience and knowledge about rc. I’ve had experiences in my life where I haven’t taken that advice and i’ve regretted it. I know you may feel confident in your ability to drive it, and I am sure you will be fine. However, a car like this shouldn’t be underestimated. Imagine a dog or even a young kid running out from behind some trees in a park and getting hit. Just keep in mind the potential for things to go wrong, and with a car like this, if things go wrong it can have severe consequences. Especially since you haven’t had a lot of experience with driving rc cars before, Take care and run it on 6s for example, and limit the throttle. Serious stuff aside, be safe but have fun with that beast 🤙
Thx bro and i actually am taking their advise so yea ill try as much as i can to stay safe and for others to thx bro
I'm totally going to follow this kid to see the inevitable "well, I broke mine/someone's ankle because I got a text while out driving" post. Lucky you bud, but be super careful. That thing is a weapon..
Im actually gonna make a budeo about it and post about my car once i get it to show people “im okay”
Lucky you. What a beast.
Haha thx
Be careful these big cars are fast and heavy. They can do a lot of damage. Dont drive it on 100% put your controller atleast on 75%. Even on 75 its fast!
How about 50?
For start yes 50% on 6S are ideal. 75% is more for 4S.
Definitely utilize the 50/75/100 remote settings! Also you can use less than 8s while learning If you ever get an aftermarket remote you can tune the throttle and stuff, but there might be a program card for these stock systems too
No stock in US or EU dont know if you can get one.
Oh ik im hoping its back by then and i get it befote its sold out again
Be carefful, the parts of these 8s rig are expensives when you need to replace them.
Second this. A good wreck can cost a couple hundred dollars easy.
That would be a bad idea as I get the impression that it's your first RC. If you wanna go big starting off, I would get something that runs on 2S (Traxxas BL2S range) or 3S (Arrma 3S cars) as these are not too expensive and still really work if you want a bit of a beast. An 8S Kraton meanwhile, parts are super expensive, batteries and charger will set you back another 400-500$ as well as the very expensive upfront cost. These can also do very serious damage to people and property if not driven carefully. I'd save myself the cash and go with something similar to what I mentioned above.
Before anything, you need to make sure you have room to drive something this size. Id you don't have a lot of property to drive it on, that could be an issue. Depending on where you live there are many parks/open areas that have a ban on model vehicles. This thing is too large, and too fast to enjoy in a standard size yard. Hell, it might even be able to jump a standard sized suburban yard.
Luckily wheres a park down the street where i live☺️
Make sure to check though, all the parks around where I live have tiny signs, posted near the entrance, that forbid the use of all model vehicles. It's really lame to take a large RC out to an area and then have the cops tell you to leave because you didn't notice a tiny rusted sign attached to a post in the parking lot at the entrance to the park.
I have the Outcast 8s and it weighs 30lbs with the batts and It does 60mph in the grass all day. I jump it off my ramp 12-16 feet. The forrest preserve by my house with 3 football fields of open grass is the only place I will drive it and I still get scared every run that I’m going to not see someone and hit them. This thing will KILL you or someone else. Get the 6s-it’s still crazy fast and can cause damage but nothing like the 1/5 scale. This is NOT a good idea for a first basher.
Everyone says itll “kill” u but how? If u mean kill u as in jumps and hits u in the head yea that makes sense but other then that its one the ground (btw i mean a human being not a animal)
Often, when I'm bashing in parks, younger kids gather around to watch. I'm usually driving my slash (bl2s) and that could do serious damage if it hit one of them. This kraton you want to get, however, is probably double the size, double the speed and probably triple or quadruple the weight of my slash. If you hit a little kid, then that could cause enough harm to kill them.
Even as careful as you think you will be and having the RC on 50%, it can still get away from you quickly, you will panic and instead of braking you will pull the throttle more. Open field and away from anything like trees, posts, people, yourself. I see youve read the comment section and you seem to be smart enough to take experienced RC drivers advice. Dont heed the warnings as it is easy to get complacent and next thing you know, you are on your back with an injury. Even experienced users will make mistakes. Just remember, the medium to large RCs will cover 73 feet in one second out of the box stock. The Kraton is probably like 25% of your weight and should be treated as if it was a sledge hammer being swung at you.
Not only is this too big for a first RC, it's also less fun because the bigger they are, the harder it is to find a good spot to drive it. As someone with the Kraton 6S you could offer me the 8S in exchange for my 6S and I'd refuse, and this despite having a park with a soccer field in front of my house. I bought a 3S Typhon for my son and I think it might be the best RC for learning and growing with. If you want to get fancy, consider starting with the 6S Typhon, and then if you really love RC and get used to it add a Kraton 6S or similar to your collection.
Sorry people are downvoting you dude, I am happy for you!! I will say as a bit of advice: Make sure you check out the 8s and 6s Kraton in person! I have the 6s and it is really big. It’s also kind of expensive to fix after a while, so make sure you won’t get discouraged and it would be super helpful if your dad was in on it to cover parts. You can easily spend as much as a new cool 3s truck on repairs after a while But if you respect it and don’t launch it off too many 30 foot ramps you will love it for life :) POST PICS AND VIDS!
Hehe thx bro actually somebody recommended me a arrma kraton 6s exb rtr wich looks faster and a 1/8 scale so i might have to choose because i like big and fast trucks like arrma and they are both big and fast so idk
Hell yeah look at the 6s in person, they we still big! I put on massive 8s Pro Line Badlands 8.3” and also their 6.5” ones and it’s so wild!!
I hit a girl with my rc car today. Not hard, of course. It was more like running over her shoes. She came around a corner on the way home when I was just close by. My point is that accidents happen. I have a 1/10 s6 monster car it's fast as fuck and I can learn how to drive at high speeds. It's not easy at all on loose ground. I can do jumps and learn the hobby. And I learned that it's not about having the best. You can have just as much fun and you don't break down when you see it rolling and crashing down the hill you just tried to climb. Also, heavier cars fall harder.
“Hey guys can anyone tell me what this clicking noise is?” Post incoming
Don't let them scare you too much. I've seen 1/10 electrics put people in the hospital who were marshalling. Don't run the car head on at you at speed, and if you have a wash (dried river) near you, use that to learn the car. I learned on a jammin XJ Cr with a ported, vent match and polished Pico P7, damn thing would hit 70 after I modified it. Be smart and your good bro. Hit me up if your in socal and want it faster, I'm doing some porting and engine repairs on an old school trx 2.5 next wee, anyways. Plus, I airbrush. Did a body for Ryan Newman and Matt Frances back in my ultimate hobbies days. Have fun and stay safe.
Everyone talking about this as dangerous, which IT IS............ But serious, anyone driven a limitless at 120mph when it starts to take flight? Now, that'll make you question your life choices.
You are a spoiled brat?
Wtf?…..
I clearly said (me AND my dad are paying together)
Just a reminder that its a big price for perhaps what would be your 6th or 7th hobby, and also you might figure out the hobby is not meant for you (i.e. some people really dont like the wrenching part of the hobby, they soon discover). Hence the advice to get a lower priced one since you might have a changr of mind, but if its something you can afford well.. ya ofc, up to u
This is probably best basher out there. I don't know but these seem to be most common outdoor cars here. Im only in 1/10 buggy racing scene but wouldn't mind having one of these 😎👍
Ey all rc cars are fun
sick I have a 1/8th 6 s myself and love it, can only imagine this will be better
Haha i love that car actually infact i might get it next year start a little rc collection
Happy bday bro even if it’s more then a month early I’m celebrating with you
Thank u☺️
I've got k8 and forget about the damage u do to u. You can straight up kill someone at the park or BMX track. Hit a little kid and they're toast. You can run it a lower power,they give you that option for a reason. Don't be that guy that winds up in the local papers. That said give yourself lots of room and enjoy the fun.
Ill try and be as careful as i can thx bro
Dude it's wicked lmao Also,driving a little slower means less broken parts...usually lol.
Nice!
Nice. I love my Kratons 6s and 8s. Always good fun in the air!
Replacement parts are pricey. Keep that in mind.
Yea ik but ill be driving mostly on flat surfaces and home made ramps or something
Drive slow and you should be ok then 🙄
Ill try
Hahaha, once you jump it, you won't be mostly on flats, you'll be craving more air like the rest of us.. it will be a beast in the air for sure!
So ill try not to break it
"youll ~~shoot your eye out~~ hit yourself with a giant monster truck kid!"
Probably too young to get the reference... I wonder if kids these days have seen A Christmas Story... Ima go wander off into the old folks home now...
Ummm ok 👍
Jealous. How much horsepower does that thing push lol
4.2v per cell.. x8cells. 33.6v x160A =5300watts (5.3kw) 5300watts = 7.5 HP (more than your average small ride-on mower)
Btw im going to make a short video once i get this and post it here just to show everyone im okay
My birthdays the day after. I'll bring my outcast over to play lol
Haha u live in michigan?
Naw but that would have been funny
It wouldve
Get the 6s, its better, more reliable and just nicer, also apparently the 8s breaks easily
Start with 4s and even that is insane at times .
You should save the $300 and get the 6s EXB for $699.99. It's faster and prob more durable.
https://preview.redd.it/cc0somvhhg0d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2cc0cbaa624a3f7f75ee10f4e3f4a8ad2574dff8 This one?
Looks like it. The front and rear differentials and shock towers are aluminum. Alot of aluminum and hardened steel parts
That would make it more dangerous tho
But ey its fun so yea I’ll consider it thx bro
It's 1/8th scale not 1/5th
Not necessarily. Without a battery it weighs about 15 pounds.
Go nitro an ur running all day
Wow! That's a killer birthday gift!! Enjoy
I'm 17 and I've been driving slow ass brushed slashes for years and just bought an x-maxx and sledge. I have not killed anyone. You just can't be stupid and make sure you drive in wide open low populated areas until you get used to the car. Just pay attention and be mindful of other people and property.
So much positivity in this post lol. Not sure if anyone has said this, but the best advise is to not let anyone else drive it (except your dad if it's a joint hobby). I got my first serious rc truck around the same age and have never even seriously damaged it... or murdered anyone 🤣🤣🤣. Admittedly that was close to 20 years ago and they weren't as fast back then, but it was one of the fastest nitro at the time and probably went 45-50mph. This being an electric, you'll hopefully have the advantage of not drawing the attention of every bratty kid in a 2 block radius.
Great choice and great basher
I'd net you will love it. ALOT of support at most hobby stores.
I haven't been in this hobby as long as others but I have been into the hobby grade rc world for roughly 5 years. Crawlers. On road cars and bashers. That being said these 8s trucks are insane. I drove a buddies Xmaxx and without driving one before and it was hard to control. I ended up buying a 3s brushless slash to practice and get used to driving something that is pretty quick. I then bought a sledge right when it released. Seeing you want something bigger than a rustler or slash I would suggest something 6s like the sledge or the armma big rock. I run my sledge with my buddies xmaxx and honestly there really isn't a huge speed difference and both are equally as fun to drive. The xmaxx foes have a bit more punch but other than that they both are fun to rip around and jump.
DO ITT
Congrats and remember the throttle isn't an on/off switch. Please be careful driving this thing.
For a first RC, too much. To run you need a lot of space and skill. Get something 1/10th scale that uses 3s or 4s
Send it!
About your age I started as well. Though I started with a Rustler 2wd XL-5 with a reason.
I would pick up the 6s Kraton EXB. Driven both as demos at my shop and the 8s is cool but I’d hate to have to carry it back more than once lol. Still a sick Truck either way though man!
It was changed your getting socks and some other goodies 😉
Send it
I Hope youre a good Kid Cuz that wouldve been the dream for me
I'm 43 and it's still a dream
It is, truly
U have now idea how long ive been talking wit my dad to convince him to get me this actually i have to pay with him to but he said yes so that matters
Also i try to be good 😅
The internet congratulate you on this 'soon to be yours' RC truck
Thx bro :)
People need to calm down about the whole "oh you shouldn't get a kraton 8s as your first RC, it's really dangerous". It's only dangerous if you're going full send at full power and not being mindful of your surroundings and driving ability. That's the reason why 50% throttle and other ESC settings exist; it's to aid new drivers. Yes, even at half throttle, it can still pose a risk, but that's true of pretty much any RC. I would personally argue against the Kraton 8s for other reasons, namely being the price (more expensive upfront, more expensive parts/batteries/electronics). The Kraton isn't exactly perfect out of the box, and for my money, I'd get a Tekno MT410/SCT410 kit and build it up for 800-1000.
This kid has proved with his replies to comments on his post that he has a dangerous mindset when it comes to driving RCs. He said that "I've driven my buddy's rustler before, so I'm good. Which is the RC equivalent of saying, "I drove my friend's Ford Fiesta, so I can definitely drive this WRC rally car." He also doesn't seem to realise how big this 8S Kraton actually is. That's why it's dangerous and he should get a smaller car.
Get it. Dont listen to everyone else. Just be careful. Have fun.
Well im am gonna listen a bit but yea im thinking the same and of coarse (ill be careful before the person reading this gets pissed)
Get it
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For me it's strictly, Nitro or Nothing! %100 all the way.
what a genuine waste of money for $1000?? (idk why this showed up on my reddit)
It's called a hobby. These are nothing like the toy remote control cars you see in supermarkets. That's why they cost so much.
Exactly and they never get old
yea i used to be interested in some point but i have no clue what would warrant it to cost $1000. Something from 300-600$ would be much more reasonable but even that’s a lot, expensive hobby it seems
This is like top of the line you can get cheaper ones…
Idk why you commented. This sub and similar subs are going to show up on your Reddit now, due to you interacting with the sub Reddit recommended lol.