5 MUST DO Upgrades on Maverick Quantum RX 4s Flux!
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- This is the Maverick Quantum RX Flux!
This thing is 1/8 scale, it's priced under £300 or $300 and is 4s ready and straight out the box.
It performs great but it does have some minor issues and things that could really do with Upgrading.
I've had this a couple months now and it has become one of my favourite RC cars of all time but I have made a few changes to make it even better!
Today we are going to take a Look at 5 Must do upgrades on the Maverick Quantum RX Flux!
1) Steering Servo I used:
KST X20 4208 - kstservos.com/...
X20 3005 (Alternative) - kstservos.com/...
2) Rubber Sealed Bearings Required:
1x 5x8
2x 5x10x4
2x 5x11x4
4x 6x12x4
10x 12x8x4
Get the Full Kit here (UK) : www.rcbearings...
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3) Team Corally 1/8 Body Clips and Retainers:
Part no: C-00180-614
4) Body Reinforcement
Black Gorilla Tape - www.google.com...
Drywall Tape / Shoe Goo Method - • How To Make Your RC BO...
5) Gyro / Dumbo RC X6 with Gyro
Get the DumboRC Here - uk.banggood.co...
Do you own the Maverick Quantum RX FLUX?
What mods have you done to improve performance?
See you on the next one!
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Weather has been terrible in the UK which means things almost come to a stand still when it comes to filming and creating content. But its the perfect opportunity to do a video like this! The Quantum RX Flux is a great rally car but does require some upgrades as soon as you get it out the box! Do you own one? What changes/upgraded have you made? Make sure you are subscribed as the next couple months will certainly be very exciting. The New Rlaarlo speed car is on the way along with some other cool cars and banggood specials so stay tuned! See you on the next one 💯😎👍
Dust cover, almost a must if you dont enjoy spending 15 mins cleaning the car after every run. The Arrma Big Rock 3S one fits very well.
I've upgraded to a PowerHobby 209 servo, Graupner X8E radio, aluminum chassis braces, 19t pinion, shimed the diffs, 50k front and 30k rear diff fluid and wheels and tires. It was awesome out of the box, but definitely much better now!!!! I highly recommend the Quantum Flux RX, it's been so much fun!!!!
Sounds great! Great choices!
Just got the blue one for my B-day last month. Lovin' it so far. So far I installed a X6FG receiver and replaced the slow servo. I like to paint on E6000 adhesive to reinforce body and used self adhesive foam washers on inside for holes. Clips are harder to get on, but none have popped off during bashing, plus body doesn't rattle. Will look into bearings next.
Great idea. Bearings are a must if running in wet conditions. Metal ones wont last one run :/
Slightly longer bolts in the pillow ball caps help too, I’ve pulled a few out now
This thing Rips! You got this hit right on the spot! Especially with the servo!
Great upgrade. Thanks for showing.
No problem 👍
Great video (as always), thanks. I’ve just ordered one from Jadlam RC (great deal on eBay) Also ordered the bearing kit and Dumbo controller with gyro. Can’t wait to give it a run. Just need to find my gorilla tape too…
I think the servo upgrade is overpriced and overkill for most people, I think a decent brushed servo for $50 or less will work fine, like an EcoBoost servo. The bearing upgrade is right for some people, the body clip retainers are a good idea (and some will just convert to Velcro, like on race buggies). Gorilla tape works great for backing and reinforcing bodies, much less involved, less expensive, and a lot easier than the ShooGoo and drywall tape method. I use Gorilla tape on all my cars, and my HBX 16889 body shells (which take a beating) look perfect. You can also add some tape to the outside of the body where the car slides along on, to protect the paint and body further (replace that exterior tape as needed). Gyro is good too, I use the same DumboRC X6 on my brushless 144001.
Of course which is why i mentioned this in the video. Its what i had available as i was doing a promo video for them so made sense. Same performance can probably be had for less money. Appreciate the feedback :)
The black gorilla tape is what I’ve always used too. Like the way it stops all the body shell rattle too
Awesome stuff and easy to work with. Might not look great but very strong!
The RX Flux has been a blast, and the servo and radio are certainly the weak points. I got a Flysky gt5 and just needed a $10 receiver, the servo I got from aliexpress is the ds3225sg which is strong and really fast for $25, I use it on all my 1/10 whenever I need an upgrade. With 3s the RX Flux is controllable fun, 4s it's pretty wild and free lol.
I really want one of these - if it has sealed bearings I’d already own one. I just don’t have the time to open one up the day I get it as I’d 100% be running it through the same conditions you did.
Yep such a shame it comes with metal shielded bearings out the box.. considering its a rally car not sure why they went down this route. took me a whole evening to change over all the bearings.
i love mine the main thing i didnt enjoy with it was pretty much using 1/10 shocks on a 1/8 car just abit to much sag all around so i fitted a set i had spare from my absima 1/8 scale truggy maybe abit long but changed the way the car drove huge and yea i have a gyro in mine makes the driving experience that much more fun on the loose surfaces
Nice job mate, thanks for your upload 👍🙏🐈
Cheers mate
i love my rx flux but i will agree the body is a weak point. i have reinforce mine with standard black duck tape and it seems to hold up well
Just picked one up on market place for 125 quid nearly new condition, can't wait too give it a bash wanted an hpi wr8 but with an 250 budget saw this thaught why not.
Hi Beyond RC I have just recently bought this Mav flux rally car 4s & was happy with the value of this car in this cash hungry RC World & recently had seen your reviews on this car & thought I'm getting one of these Then when my parcel had arrived got a battery charged reinforced the bodyshell shoe goo & dry wall tape for the flexible rubber effect from the glue whe it n dries / Tape is great to helps to toughen & flex with out splitting Anyway I took my flux over the cricket pitch on smooth grass I noticed when driving the car seemed to be all over the place so I brought the car back & noticed that the rear wheels when accelerating where working & the front wheels wernt I don't no if you have had this issue or heard about it so I contacted the model shop where I purchased it & explained the situation they were happy to get a new one over to me hope to have loads of fun with this car & although I like the bodyshell I would like maverick to do more body options be good to see some group B rally style options like the carisma aud sport quottro ect also a dust cover would have been plus & wanted to you do you the carisma audi quattro sport s1 & the hpi suburu if so can you do a rally review also there is the team associated rally car would be good to see a shoot out & review on all of the rally car anyway thanks for another great review & will be Looking to upgrades & another body that will fit or customise one cheers to another review rally style TN RC
I added buggy tires to mines and its now a wheelie monster 😂😂😅
Bet that is impressive!
Currently trying to install sway bars on mine. To much body roll for Me
Niice! Yeah I have been thinking the same bud. Did it help?
Hope you pulled it off. I'm very interested.
I've literally have just got the Arrma Kraton 4s v2 and it is huge and so fast but a great video
I have heard its a great truck!
Just bought the bearing kit. I love the Maverick. My mod was to put a Touareg bodyshell from LLmodels on it. It takes a bit of fitting - especially at the front. But it looks so Dakar now!
Awesome!
Is there a video anywhere on how to change the bearings?
cool rc and upgrades
Thanks man!
I have the blue one still sat in the box
get it put and try it!!
@@beyondRC I'm going to get it out ive watched a few videos now they look very good for the price
I now know the true meaning of insanity....mjx hyper go brushless 16208.
Great truck!
You should put it on the beach… they go really well on the beach…. Ahem….
Haha!! That was a great vid you both had loads of fun
I really want one
I got this one for my birthday and I will apply your suggested upgrades do you have any more upgrades I should do?
Are there any skirt kits or dust/water covers you can get for these? They look like they suck up every bit of debris outside when you run these.
Hi, great video. Have you got a video on how to change the bearings over?
Thank you Sir
Great job! - Did your body reinforce mod take away that awful body rattling sound this car is known for? Or does something else cause that? Its really annoying with it flapping around like an old woman's landing gear. This is stopping me from buying one as the body is garbage, BUT the paint job is excellent.
sadly not. Still hear the rattle :/
@@beyondRC I've been thinking... I know that you have one, Do you know if the Subaru WR8 Flux body fits it mate? Or, Which other bodys would fit?
Doesn't matter if I have to drill seperate body holes...
I'd really appreciate your time to find this out bud.. Cheers mate
@300-PRC I strengthened my Blue body with dry wall tape, then shoe goo and then sealed it with 2 coats of Black flex seal spray. it's built like a tank and does not rattle. Raised the body posts and that also helped alot, thanks to a previous members post. Increasing the shock oil wt should also help scraping, my next task.
@@Rob702Life-qq1nx Thanks buddy, That is genius! I ended up ordering a blue one 2 days ago and it will be here tomorrow morning. I'm seriously considering grabbing the green one as well. Down here in Australia, we are seeing a literal price hike of 50 -100% markup on RC in general. Things are selling very quick and because our government is shy of dealing with China, We and they for that matter are suffering big time...but there is of course a lot worse off so I should be grateful I guess. You reckon its worth me buying another before they go?? Are they pretty good?, or hang out and see whats gonna happen with this stupid war which has potential to stop all of our imports..Everyone could be greatly affected potentially when it comes to everyday items we would normal take for granted. Im an old fart mate and addicted to my RC cars and boats since retirement.
Thanks champ! Appreciate your advice here. Take care, God bless you and yours. 👍
I used black duct tape on the inside of my Blue Body.... REALLY made ALL the difference....Much more sturdy feeling and eliminated the body rattle. Highly recommend taking the time to line with black duct tape or similar!
Where did you find the 2) Rubber Sealed Bearings Required:
1x 5x8?
and which thickness?
In the parts list they are not listed, and as replacement parts also not listed on the hpi website for this model. But maybe i have overlocked something. Thank
I know this is old but if anyone wonders it is 5×8×2.5mm
Do you have to pair this new dumbo combo
“So i did small little changes on this car” -changes the whole car basically-
The steering is a bit of a broblem cause when i drive at winter all that snow packs in beetween them moving parts and The steering doesnt Work other way
Simple mate... Change out to a DUMBORC X6 6CH
The receiver has a built in adjustable Gyro and is a must have for this car... It really does improve overall performance. Also Throw the stock servo in the bin and get a faster/stronger servo.
Reinforce the body and you have a beast of a rally car with a lot of potential to upgrade further.
All the best, Take care man.
Metal shielded bearings are going to be the same annoying bugbear that friction shocks are!! Why?!! Just why?!! For the few pence difference between metal shielded or rubber shielded, surely the manufacturer's want their products to last more than one run in wet conditions?!! 🤔🤷🏻♂️
Not sure why they went down the metal shielded route considering its a rally car made to be used in wet/damp conditions and features water proof electronics haha! Dont make sense apart from money saving. Bearings are only a bit more expensive though so not sure what they were thinking.. Odd by Maverick/HPI
My mistake, my maverick quantum flux R race / drift truck came with gyro so i obviously thought that my maverick quantum flux Rx flux did aswell as it has the gyro buton on the maverick radio
hmmmm you sure?... Dont think so...
As far as Gyros for this car.....I'm planning to either get another Traxxas TSM RX, and use my TQi TX, or just get a Sky RC Gyro...... Haven't decided yet........ But, I definitely want to run a Gyro with this car.....It has a lot of power!
@@natestapp5573 flysky GT3C radio and receiver with gyro
Appreciated your comment, thank you for another alternative@@user-vb3dg3pb6s .
I did end up buying a Traxxas TQi TX with a TSM rx. I haven't installed it yet. It's sitting over there on the desk ATM, but I plan to install soon. I feel like this Rally Car's potential is going to be unlocked with the TSM (gyro).
If you need a gyro on a 4x4 or AWD off-road car then your not a good driver. Only reason a gyro should ever be needed is for stabilization in helicopters and to assist with drifting rwd 10th scale and smaller. Practice practice practice and leave the electronics assistant behind
ever heard of TSM (Traxxas stability management), Arrma AVC (active vehicle control) some of the largest RC companies in the world are including gyros with their models. Even my Xmaxx had a gyro out the box. Its a great technology. It can be turned off. Does not mean you are a bad driver if you use it.. some people like the extra assistance..
Wrong and weird opinion but ok 😂😂😂
takes it from a cheap car to a high price car. might as well just buy a better one to start with
You missed the point. Move on dude 😎
@@beyondRCI'm 'Entitled' to my 'opinion' also, stop telling me to go away/ move on from a public domain! Hypocrite much?
@@blameusa7082 have a great day. Thanks for stopping by 😁👍
Bearings are cheap, servos can be cheap, radio comes down to personal preference so maybe not essential anyway. Gorilla tape isn't expensive and there's also alternative brands.