Axial Yeti XL KIT Version - Full Review
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- čas přidán 5. 03. 2015
- Here's my full review of the Axial Yeti XL KIT Version. I go over positives and negatives of the kit and how the electronics I chose worked out.
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Here's where I got it and some info from Axial Racing:
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Here's where I got the Xtreme Racing Panels and some info from Xtreme Racing:
www.xtremercracing.com/YETI_XL...
www.xtremercracing.com/Product...
Check out my build thread at RCCrawler for detailed photos during the build:
www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-...
Axial has done it again! They raised the bar even on themselves offering a Yeti XL KIT version to the already Epic Yeti XL RTR! This 1/8th (It seems like 1/6th scale, no joke!) scale Rock Racer will start life as a box of parts and will morph into a scale desert monster buggy ready to take on almost any terrain. With the included upgrades over thr RTR version, The Yeti XL KIT version will be the hit of any RC collection!
Now in kit form, the Yeti™ XL monster buggy kit is a skillfully engineered truck with a solid rear axle and independent front suspension. Its distinct aesthetic and technical elements were inspired by full-size desert trucks. Its strategically engineered design supplies bashing stamina while delivering a high level of technical rock racing abilities without compromise in either category. This kit version will accept standard 1/8th scale brushless 4-pole systems and most industry standard stick packs. Precision Icon Vehicle Dynamics aluminum shocks are standard equipment and deliver smooth suspension movement for consistent handling. We've also included a rear sway bar (medium, 3.4mm), 3mm aluminum lower link plates, aluminum 17mm hex hubs and nuts, adjustable steel turnbuckles, and officially licensed 3.8 Falken WildPeak M/T tires in our S30 compound.
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Nicely done. Good point to mention about the motor reversing! That stumped me for while and was quite frustrating.
Scale 4x4 R/C Yep......had me for a good couple of hours!
The body and cage looks great 👍🏻 thanks for making this. Really keen on a truck like this still undecided. 🧐
Thanks for watching! The XL has been discontinued, so might be hard to find them
Was thinking about getting this or one of the proline kits, I just love how big this thing is, reminds me of my summit, go anywhere.
***** Keep in mind all the PL kits are 2wd.......
Nice review. Thanks for all the helpful info!
EVERYDAY RC Anytime, ERC!
Great review rich! I think I may have to make some room for this kit :)
South Coast rc Make lots of room! lol It's huge!
Wow can't wait to see how you're going to upgrade this Beast! I'll have to follow you on that Build Thread:)
Stellar lupus Thanks SL. I just started filming and upgrading today. Should have the first video out next week, depending on editing
The RCNetwork Nice! Looking forward to it:)
Great info, T-bone bumpers has came out with upgrade for the Yeti XL.
mtctookie25 I've ran the TBone bumpers on a couple of vehicles.......but wouldn't run them on a sclae type of vehicle.
The RCNetwork Ok bro, i was just saying!
I actually ran into the same exact problem with the body mount, snapped mine right off. Just finished installing new HR front shock tower and body mount, they are fantastic! The only issue is the shock cap hitting the actual shock arm on the tower, kinda limits placement of the shock but otherwise great. Looking forward to the reviews on more of the HR stuff that i'm wanting to add myself lol.
Gradymanzx Yeah, I think it's the weird angle the body mount is to the shock tower......Yeah, I noticed the HR shock tower has a ton of mounting options for the upper shock mount, but there issues with the cap clearing.....There's three videos in the series for the HR parts
OMG! really love this build! I might actuality get one now... thanks
The XL is a blast to work on and drive.
+The RCNetwork Yeah! Love your channel! You just gained a sub!
+element studios Nice! I appreciate it....
A tip, use Rustoleum brand plastic spray paint is flexible and resists chipping better.
are those proline screw on body posts ?
Check out my review of the Yeti XL KIT Version. See my opinion after 5 packs
***** Thanks MTBARCTTL!
The RCNetwork what are the best lipo batteries for the yeti xl? Pls help
Very nice looking RC (-: idk why but I feel a nitro yeti would be super cool !
XtremeRC Thanks Xtreme!
Nice vid! Where is the mini 8ight-t video? Hope u will shoot some
***** The Mini 8ight T is on the back burner for now,,.,..
Too bad Axial discontinued the Yeti and Yeti XL.... such a good model and even avaible as kit! That's something I want to see from more RC manufacturers!
I can't agree more. They both had their issues, but so damn scale!
Great job man looks killer. Did u use stock diff fluid ?
Nate Holt It was built to the manual specs. My only additions were the Xtreme Racing panels and the PL body mounts
Looks Great! What shock oil did you use. I am wondering if the ICON shocks are better then what I have a my yeti XL. Oh yeah I bought some of those HR upgrades for mine and good luck. I hate that they do not come with instructions or even gives us a website to go to.
importnites187 I built it bone stock from the manual specs. Thanks for the info on the HR parts. I'm interested to see how the piggy back caps will be installed. I do plan to make install videos on some of the more complicated parts
Hey Rich,
Would it be fair to say that the Yeti XL is really a cross platform vehicle. Meaning that it is a rock crawler by design, but most of us will drive and use it as a buggy (and bashing). Therefore, there will be some imperfections as a buggy and as a rock crawler. From what I have seen Axial has done an excellent job of covering both areas pretty well? I personally am getting the kit to bash and to add too the range of different scale and designed vehicles that I have in my collection.
Thanks again for your excellent review. Keep up the excellent work, I look forward to your new posts each day.
Garszy
Garszy Thansk Garszy. Yeah, the Yeti's are really made with two types of driving in mind and I've seen them go both ways. Of course, more aftermarket parts will be supported with the 380 sized Yeti, as the 480 is a bit higher priced (Less people will own them) I'm really addicted to driving them and making them different. I believe the Yeti series is the next big thing (Like the Slash 4x4 was a few years back)
Is the Tekin esc waterproofed?
have you had any issue with your truck I feel like my falls apart so easy I can't take it out for a run without something breaking
+Joes66gto NO, not at all. I have had to replace the rear driveshaft, but that's about it. I have upgraded it quite a bit though
Hi Rich, I been having my eye on this kit for a while. I love all of the carbon fiber upgrades available for this. I'm about done now with my 1/10 brushless E-Revo build, and I can't decide between getting this kit, or the 8s Traxxas Xmaxx for the next addition. What would you get between those two choices??
Honestly, the XMaxx is very over rated. If you want something that's unique, get the Yeti XL. It's large and very scale looking. The kit version will include upgrades it needs to survive the power. I ran mine on 4s only and it was plenty of power....I can only imagine 6s. The XMaxx needed 8s to try and keep up with others
The RCNetwork Thanks for the response! I will order my kit tonight. :)
I had to dremel the control arms because they fit so tight in the skid plate that the awkwardness of the fit actually threw off the diff case when I screwed it down which caused binding in the diff. My kit isn't going together as easy as it should. I should've bought the RTR and added better parts. It takes up a lot of time. The plastics seem rubbery and everything seems to be off by a fraction of a millimeter. Enough to make things difficult when building it. I hope it runs good after all this work. Great videos thanks.
That doesn't sound right.......My XL went together great. Some of the plastics are a bit more pliable, to prevent breaking (items like arms and such) It's always better to build a kit - you have the knowledge if something goes wrong and you control the QC on loctite, grease, oil, etc
+The RCNetwork I have the newest version with no shims for the diffs. There is zero tolerance with the parts. Very tight fitting parts. I agree with you I like knowing the truck also but I mainly wanted to use my own electronics plus have the better parts of the kit. It's just taking a lot longer than I thought. Lol and a shitload of parts that don't seem to end.
The XL is a fun buggy. You'll look back and appreciate it!
+The RCNetwork lol I hope so. I've had hundreds of rc vehicles over the years and the design of the yeti is just awesome. Thanks for the videos
That looks killer mate! I just bought a secondhand Xl and my 1st run 6s standard electrics I noticed a bad clicking noise front diff? Hows yours going with the powerhouse you have it?
No clicking on mine.....May want to see if it needs to be shimmed
Hello. Do u think a hobbywing max 8 with a 2250 kv motor is good for that car? I bought one and want a good but not overpriced combo.
Thanks
It should do okay. watch the temps and gear a bit conservative to start
Would you still recommend getting this in 2017 or any other rocker racer of this size?
The XL is pretty much the only one of that size....It's still a great buggy though
The RCNetwork allright thanks! hopefully I might get this soon.
Have you jumped your Yeti XL at all? I have taken my Yeti XL out 3 times and all 3 times I've broken the rear driveshaft coupler when jumping it and not very high at all. I like the truck but 3 bashes and 3 breaks is not a good start and taking the rear axle apart to fix it is getting old to! Thanks for the video.
+KillerOffRoadHobbyz Check out my running video - This was box stock on an XL KIT Version: czcams.com/video/nLJH9Ai9_yU/video.html I def. jumped it! I also drove it, not bashed it......
The RCNetwork Thanks!
its been 11 mounths do you still like it ? how is it holding up ? I'm getting ready to buy the kit
+Lorne Hutton The XL is just beast! lots of fun to drive and it just performs!
You can reverse brushless by swapping any two of the 3 wires to motor.
That is correct for Sensorless, but not for sensored that I’m running. You do have to go into the programming and change the motor rotation.
Ahhh I was using the KK board/naza days brushless part of brain. LOL!
a silly question... does the kit contain all the screws that are needed to install the eletronics(esc, motor,servo), or do you have to provide that? since there is nowhere near me in a 1000mile range one single Rc shop that could provide any kind of support in Axial parts(or screws that fit in that matter), it would be painfull for me to get the kit and all the electronics, but miss buying the couple of screws needed for the install and wait 3 weeks long for them to get to me from overseas! Thanks in advance Rich!
You should get all the screws needed - having built this long ago and a terrible memory (sometimes) I would plan to have these on hand:
Screw for your servo horn into the Servo (Usually comes with the servo)
Screws to bolt the motor to the motor plate - Most kits do not include these
Thank you Rich!
Decide to get the 1/10 yeti instead, i hope i will be happy with it anyway!
Jeff Holmström The 1/10th is really the sweet spot for most. The XL is just ginormous!
What battery you use in this? Can put a 6-8 s lipo in there?
+Ionut Costache-Bobescu This is the kit version, so depending on your electronics you choose......In mine, I only run 4s (Tekin Truggy Motor/RX8Gen2. The XL has two battery compartments that fit approx a 5000mah 2s Lipo in each - Or a 3000mah 3s Lipo in each
sure is a cool looking truck
Sleepy .Time Thanks ST!
I don't want to be a pain in the ass but did you have any issues getting the screws in the bottom of the chassis through the bulk head? I appreciate the help.I heard somewhere that there's a trick to screwing the chassis to the front end.
That was the absolute worst part......screws going through the bottom into the "bat wing" looking top plate? It was horrible. I ended up switching it out for the Hot Racing top plate (it was expensive) which was much easier to screw in. Not much of a trick - just got to line up the plastic tub from the top plate to where the screw coming from underneath
+The RCNetwork hey what I did was put the 2 screws through that metal piece on the top and screwed it down to the bulk head with the two screws for the steering and it went right together. Lol this kit is a serious pain in the ass. Every step seems like a problem almost. I had an unfinished diff cup in my kit that I had to dremel out and the control arms had to be dremeled also because they fit so tight in the bulk head. A lot of extra work. Definitely not a kit for beginners.
+The RCNetwork I think I underestimated the kit. Its definitely in need of some aftermarket parts. Like literally 3/4 of the Truck lol. Thanks for the help.
AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Szabi ESz Thanks, the XL is probably in the top 10 RC's to date that I own
Hey do you need to purchase supplies such as tire glue and shock oil
They are not listed in the needed section on axials website
Zach Hughen shock oil is supplied, Tire glue never is
The RCNetwork thx good to know was about to buy shock oil
Is there anything other than the electronics, tire glue, and paint that will be needed
I've got like 5 cars but this will be my first kit
A pinion gear - Mod 1 Pinion - 5mm bore - Teeth depends on your motor/voltage. A good set of tools
is a pinion not included
is a pinion not included and what would you recommend for 2200kv
Awesome video.
Once again my Wallet hates you. Lol
Cody Johnson Thanks, and sorry, Cody.....
xD even tough the wires are thick they look flimsy when compared with my 5b wires : P
lacucaracha111111 Yeah, they're Novak Super Silicon wires. It's what my local shop had in stock and I actually like them