Top 5 RC Cars and Trucks of 2019 for RC Bashing! ~~~WLtoys 12428~~~ (runner up) Buy it at Amazon: amzn.to/2Lqt02z Our videos: ruclips.net/video/bTZMULGmuVU/видео.html ~~~Axial Yeti Jr Can Am~~~ Buy it at Amazon: amzn.to/363cL3k Buy it at Horizon Hobby: bit.ly/2YqVBKn Our Videos: ruclips.net/video/hkS1M_-O1Ro/видео.html ~~~DHK Maximus~~~ Buy it at Banggood: bit.ly/2Kg1S4H Our Videos: ruclips.net/video/C_5JFloJSWE/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/DLOko_VMB30/видео.html ~~~JLB Racing J3 Speed~~~ Buy it at Amazon: amzn.to/2qshbS3 Buy it at Banggood: bit.ly/2OX0Yh9 Our videos: ruclips.net/video/NPJgWJE0J64/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/R-V2Jt9cUPA/видео.html ~~~Kraton 4s or 6s~~~ Buy the Kraton 4s at Amazon: amzn.to/2Ru0pwY Buy the Kraton 4s at Horizon Hobby: bit.ly/2RrNYBZ Our Videos: ruclips.net/video/6UfLaT3XS_U/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/Bk78SSQqPgo/видео.html Buy the Kraton 6S at Amazon: amzn.to/36em0Om Buy the Kraton 6s at Horizon Hobby: bit.ly/36asg9B We have not featured the Kraton 6s on our channel...yet. ~~~Kraton 8s or Traxxas Xmaxx~~~ Buy the Kraton 8s at Amazon: amzn.to/2LvStYx Buy the Kraton 8s at Horizon Hobby: bit.ly/2sTlQxn Batteries for Kraton 8s: bit.ly/2QAwT8x Our Videos: ruclips.net/video/NGwVDBBXIRo/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/gLnOpTnKGc8/видео.html, and ruclips.net/video/XvCWQuysDFo/видео.html Buy the Traxxas Xmaxx at Amazon: amzn.to/2OYpePX Batteries for Traxxas Xmaxx: www.rcjuice.com/hobbystar-8000mah-14-8v-4s-100c-lipo-battery.html Our Videos: ruclips.net/video/NTpApJanRIU/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/QV6tEY8g0PI/видео.html, and ruclips.net/video/37WeBHb5AVc/видео.html OUR FAVORITE HOBBY GRADE CHARGER: amzn.to/2LrVTva Smaller and less expensive version of our favorite charger: amzn.to/2roaDUX Disclosure: This description box contains affiliate links.
Years ago I had great customer service from Traxxas I probably been out of the hobby for several years now that being said has Traxxas customer support declined ? I own both Traxxas and Arrma vehicles and am not biased to any brand.
So is there a definitive answer you could give on what ALL-Terrain RC car you would buy if your whole setup (battery and remote included) had to fall under $250? Some are telling me its worth buying a used one because there isnt much worth buying new in that price range. Especially because i would really like to keep it 1/10 scale or bigger. Id love your input?
I know I have been salty on you on your Kraton/ Xmaxx comparison. I have to to say I loved this video. There is too much hostility surrounding the hobby like you mentioned. You could not have said it better than you did. It’s about having FUN! Getting outdoors, with friends, or family, and enjoying the endless expanse of the hobby, land, sea, or air. Have a wonderful holiday season.
My favorite basher truck for this year is the MT8E by Redcat. I like it so much I got 2 of them the 4s older version and the newer BE6s version. Extremely durable and powerful.
Love ur choices for the #1 spot (both of ‘em) and the #2 spot! I agree tho...the Kraton 4s is the best basher on the market for the money. One of the best bashers of the year wasn’t on your list tho. The Arrma Granite BLX 4x4 is AMAZING! It’s def one of the best bashers I’ve drove over the last couple years in the 1/10 scale class! Also, the Traxxas Rustler VXL 4x4 is a great basher too. I wanna give an honorable mention to the Arrma Senton BLX 4x4. Even tho it’s a SCT, it’s a great truck too. I actually got it after the great review and speed test you guys done on it. I believe over the last year or so that Arrma has dethroned the mighty Traxxas as king of the ground vehicles! 👑
In 2020 give the Kraton 6s a try. I own the 4s and 6s. The 4s is a lot of fun, the 6s is violent! Your week with the 5th scale stuff was much appreciated. I've been wanting a Xmaxx for ever but after seeing it and the Kraton 8s together I've changed my mind. Both of those are just pushing too much mass around for my liking. Also, in 2020 you need to try a Traxxas TRX4 with the 2 speed transmission. In high gear it's one of the funniest trail trucks ever! Imagine a WLToys 14228 on the trail and then you get to some technical stuff, with the flip of a switch it instantly turns into a crawler. 2019 was a great year, keep up the great work!
With the wide price range of the RC you review it would be cool to see a three tier list: one for lower priced RC (under $200), one for mid-price (say $200-$400) and one for higher end ($400+). It could be three under $200, four from mid-range, and five from upper range. 12 RC in this case but you aren't forced to keep ones you like out of the list. I suspect ARRMA might have taken more spots if you weren't going for variety. Pretty well anything from the 3s or 4s line is great depending on the type of bashing one likes. I've an Outcast 4s and it's crazy fun. Backflip city off of small hop jumps. You both would have a blast with it. I've a 6s Kraton as well. Love the beast though it needs more space to bash. I wanted a Maximus but it wasn't on sale when I was looking so I got the Zombie. Another mad stunt truck though it doesn't have the rotation that the Outcast 4s does. The trouble with the DHK RC is the pinion inside the differential. The screw backs out and the gears shred. The screw needs blue loctite right away. But... good news is that DHK have upgraded gears and output drives so they last much longer.
Great list! I’m really happy to see both the X Maxx and Kraton 8S mentioned together. I really hope you keep them both and bash them both, and do a video in the future as to the long term durability of each!
I have been binge watching your videos and I completely agree with your assessment of the laxxis. It's crazy that laxxis would do the things that have happened. I watched a couple other channels and saw the same thing. I will be also boycotting the company that has caused so many awesome people problems. At first I was thinking you were just trying to sell stuff but after getting to know you guys now you are amazing people and I really enjoy all of your videos. I'm also jealous of Abby. She is an amazing woman.
Thank you very much for your kind words! Our complete goal in this hobby and with what we do is to help people enjoy the hobby and enjoy life. If we can help steer someone in the right direction, and avoid wasting money on the bad stuff, then I feel accomplished. I enjoy sharing experiences, especially positive ones. Thanks a lot for tuning in and watching our videos, and hanging out with us! 👍⚓😎
I'm glad your lady enjoys the hobby as you do. I got my girl into the hobby. She thought it was nuts buying the 4s maxx until she drove it and loved it. Now she has the kraton 4s. We have so much fun together!
Thanks for another great vid, think your list is spot on, about the only thing i would change would be, make 2 lists, a top 5 for over and under $500. One thing i have always appreciated about your channel is, you show these things breaking, you show what it takes to break it and please never stop that, i would much rather find out from you that something that costs $300+ breaks if it runs over a toothpick then find it out after i had spent the money. A video i think would be great to see is, a update on broken rc's, were you able to find parts? How hard was it to fix? And show it running post fix, if your into upgrading existing rc at all, like wider tires, bigger motors things like that, maybe a vid where something like the 12428 or the pirates 3 get some upgrades and are compared to ones in the same price range as the rc + upgrades to see how they stack up. As for ones to take a look at, i recently got a Arrma Big Rock, it can do 50mph+ is 1/10 scale, and is a blast to run
Man you guys have upgraded rc reviews on RUclips. Love watching you guys literally part of my daily routine. Let down the sails cause I'll be rc sailing for years to come!
Just exactly what I needed to watch after 10 hours getting home from the east coast. As always, you presented a bunch of good options across the price scale and focus was on what would put a smile on someone's face. Lots of really good options in there. Nice!
TOTALLY AGREE!!! Salute to the 12428!! Got the 'Canned -Ham ' 😉and the J3 Speed! I think I have a good trio!! GREAT choices, Saylors and thank you!! 💟👍😘
OMG.....I am getting one vehicle for Xmas and it's the WL Toys 12428!! So glad you had it on list!! Have a great Christmas!! And...the JLB Cheetah launch is classic!!!
Get yourselves some 14mm carbon fiber poles to supplement the Kraton 8s chassis stiffener red poles. Bashers are bending that chassis everywhere. A few upgrade companies are coming out with upgraded 8s chassis too. Besides that, Arrma made a very nice truggy. The Xmaxx is already legendary... I chose the Losi DBXLe 2.0... Can't wait to drive it!
I'm very happy with my Xinlehong toys 9125 car. A very small 1:10. Perfect for a beginner. Low and high speed. Was 60 bucks when I bought it, is 80 now. Still a perfect car to begin with. The reason I got into this was, when I was young I had a "real rc car"...I mean not one of those cheap once from the toy store. So when I found your channel, I looked for a car. I bought one first..that was 1:10, but it was way to big for my little yard, but the 9125 was perfect. Easy to drive and stuff. Then I allso bought a drone. Acctually, I bought many drones, but one "big" 8807HD. Now..the HD says nothing. There is no sd slot, and the video is choppy....But I have had so much fun with it. I crashed it a LOT...and it still works...tough as nails. I allso mounted an action camera on it...and it can lift that...just....no flips though...hehe...This allso after watching you guys...cost me 40 bucks, now it's 50. Still worth every pound...or buck...or KRONER. So thank you for your words of advice, showing us all theese drones, and trucks so we can make an informed decition....even us who are totaly beginner. Btw....buying a cheap inside drone before buying an outside one is gold. You learn to controll a drone. The basics are the same. I wish you a merry christmas with my "Y'all" video ruclips.net/video/1esl7eJ4QPQ/видео.html with my christmas santa drone.
Just curious if id be better off getting a traxxas rustler or erevo or an arma car? I just need something reliable and tough. So my dog can chase it around :) mayne throw it around a bit who knows 🤷♂️
WoW! I feel a little bit guilty. I've been unable to watch your videos for some time. (I'm back at it though) Anyways, the quality of your videos has increased so much, not that they were ever bad but I can see how much you guys have gotten better at editing, producing and all that stuff. Way to go !
You will have a ton of fun with it. A bit of an advice. Make sure you take the diifs out and lube them. For some reason the DBXL-E sometimes comes with dry diffs. Mine did and I've seen it in a few others as well.
I have the wltoys 12428 I believe it is the first 1 you through out there and it's freaking awesome. I've had it about a month and I'm ready to start upgrading on it it's very impressive
Wltoys 12428 was my first rc it was fun got me hooked on the hobby but I have to say it would not stop breaking rear drive shafts I got tired of replacing them just to have the new one break even tried aftermarket ones finally gave the car away and moved on to better quality rcs and more expensive of course not a cheap hobby but boy is it fun I'm 57 and feeling like a kid 😀
I’ve been in the hobby for a few now got my first plane yesterday you and your wife is the reason why I’m going to go fly today thank you for your videos
Just a quickie comment on the 12428. Buy the one that advertises 50KMH on the box. It's newer, and some of the parts seem to be beefed up. OK - going beyond quickie - I just bought the A979-B 1/18 RC truck, and broke it in literally 30 seconds just trimming the steering. If You're thinking about buying this one, plan on $50 to $100 more for an upgrade kit and aluminum chassis. This thing is tiny. My first thought was to send it back when I pulled it out of the box and saw how small it is, but I've got to see if it will really do 70kph, and if I can keep it in one piece for awhile.
Larry you must have missed our video of the A979B as ours also broke extremely quickly. These are the experiences that we do our very best to help you avoid. May I ask who turned you on to such a poorly made vehicle?
@@TheRcSaylors Yeah - I'm totally to blame. I usually research starting with you guys, but I sort of just went for this on a whim. You know I love to modify, and when I saw that the easy part would be replacing the plastic with aluminum, and the giveaway $50 price, I decided this could be my winter project. I'll send you pictures when it's done, and see if I can get my neighbor to clock it with his radar gun. P.S. Take this as a compliment. When You asked who turned me on to this, I honestly couldn't think of the name of any other RUclipsr's that I watch enough to quickly think of a name of. When I talk or think RUclips, 99% of the time, I'm talking or thinking about something from You guys.
Well that just means the world to us Larry! Thank you! I'm going to reply again shortly to your more recent comment so that its higher up in my comment feed 😉👍⚓😎
I was really interested in the kraton 6s but it is completely sold out everywhere. The 8s seems readily available. What are the reasons for this not being a first RCM car? I am an older adult, not a kid if that matters. Thank you
You guys are a beautiful couple and it's awesome to see you interested and so knowlagable in this hobby. I'm 33 and just getting me and my fiancee into it. Love the cars you showed and your advise. I look forward to seeing more of your hobby vids. You two are very likable people. God bless.
There are so many kraton 8s video's showing broken parts on the first run . Parts are expensive and the car is described as a money pit . The traxxas xmaxx 8s seems the more durable car for bashing and parts are cheaper . I'm yet to purchase my car of choice so I'm still in the research phase , forums,RUclips videos etc etc .
How about the Outcast 4s? I don't remember you guys reviewing that MT. I think I'd get the Kraton 4s if it had the Outcast tires and came with a beefier front bumper. For now I'm happy with my Arrma Granite 3s BLX.
@@TheRcSaylors thank you so much for replying! Sorry for commenting on so many of your videos lol! I just got so into rc in the past view days and i been looking at many of your videos and I really need one! Haven’t been this excited for a new hobby. I think I’ll be going with the Maximus!
@@TheRcSaylors good morning I really need help. So I received my banggood rc but i received the zombie 8e instead of my dhk Maximus. I’m really disappointed and I can’t seem to call or send in my proof. How can I deal with this issue? Thank you
Just curious, is there are reason why you don't buy/recommend any popular brand name R/Cs on a majority of your videos? (Traxxas, Arrma, Losi, HPI, Axial, etc) I never see you unboxing and reviewing the big name vehicles right when they come out. I always see WL Toys type vehicles on your channel...
I've got the wltoys and it is a absolute rock! I got other shocks and it drives like a king! Hope ya both didn't stop the channels and I can see ya kids doing this here!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Your both amazing and awesome.take care both of you more power to your channel. Rc life I'm only freshman in this hobby. Thanks for your all tips. I'm always busy being mechanic.here in Qatar about football stadium that be use in FIFA 2022 ..
I would agree that the WLToys are a great bang for the buck... but I couldn’t bring myself to buy the 12428. I have the big brother, the 10428-A (which is an absolute blast), and have a 144001 on the Christmas wish list, but when I saw that WLToys made a SCT based on that platform, I had to buy the 12423. Same base, but the wider body and lack of that upper frame/cage makes it less prone to rollover, which makes it much more enjoyable for my younger drivers. Great review guys, thanks once again for your honest opinions and your great content!
Great videos Saylors! Thanks for all the great videos this year. I do think I need to mention the "clicking" on the audio. Might be auto focus on the camera or something similar. I've only noticed it on the couch videos so it appears to be related to that setup. THANKS again and best wishes for Xmas!
I've I've been away from the hobby many many years I have a little bit more disposable income now. I was looking at the 5th scale stuff but also baja Super Rey by losi. Any experience with this one? I would basically be a beginner since I haven't messed with brushless or lipo
Have all the vehicles except Traxxas (still won't buy one). Can't believe you did. (I hold a grudge more than you). And it was not against me, but people on the net. Anyway I agree with your assessment(using big words). Keep rc'ing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We greatly appreciate that Steve. Main reason we did was to get into a broad opinion of the competition to other RCs on the market. Cant give an opinion on ot if we havent driven it. Keep in mind we can sell those nasty Ttaxxas vehicles after weve done our videos and get most of our money back 😉 BuBuye Slash!! 👍⚓😎
If you still have the ZD Racing pirate truck. They sell the truggy tires for ZD racing . There 155mm wide and don't break. Only 35-40 bucks. It makes that truck a whole lot of flat track fun. (It's not a good jumper as you probably realize). I put those tires on and it's one of my go to trucks for fun.
Looking for a mid priced basher, Maximus, vs Kraton s4 or s6, vs thunder tiger mt4-g3 1:8 Feedback from anyone with these trucks for durability, price of parts, and how stable and controllable they are in the air and with speed on the ground turning. I'm loving what I'm hearing about the build and value of the Maximus, how it drives and cheaper parts (I'm budget conscious somewhat) But is the Kraton 4s/6s just better all around? Thanks for the feedback
Thanks for the review! But I have to say that Traxxas have made more great rc's that should be mentioned in a top 5, regardless to how one feel about the company/brand as such. 😉 With that said, I do appreciate that you recommend cheeper options, Traxxas rc's are very expensive! But I belive the Slash 4x4 should be on a top 5 list, due to its versatility and durability. It is a really awesome rc and a great beginner rig. Imho.
I bought the WLTOYS for my grandson and the remote broke.. we don’t want to buy the same remote we’d like to upgrade it but we’re not sure what our best option is or what’s compatible with the car. Any advice what we should get?
I liked the blade 70s so much i bought it, been a while, i have 25 rc planes i built here right now, 10 drones one duratrax, did you ever do a video of the v950 wl toys heli, i have one on the way, Mery Christmas to you all, you all are graye, congratulations on your new little one, stay Safe and thanks for everything!
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
Everybody has their own opinion but for me here’s my all time durable and reliable RC. For best cheap bashing RC I would go for Haiboxing hailstorm 1/18 scaled Then for premium Kraton 6s. You can’t go wrong with those two if you want best reliable and bashing truck. These are my top 1 for cheap and premium RC.
Ive been wanting to get an rc car for just for fun purposes and originally looked at the traxxas slash a few years back but it was too expensive at the time, I've noticed it's about 30-50 cheaper than your recommendations, are these better cheaper/easier to fix alternatives? Basically im looking for something fairly idiot proof and easy to fix 👍
Good list. I agree with it ,my question is tho,,why never any redcat. ??? I'm not a redcat fanboy. But the 1/8 scale landslide xte an the. Flagship be6s. Are surprisingly durable vehicles.
Not their customer service, their law team. They actually tried to shut down our channel because we had a truck on our channel that sort of looked like one of theirs. They also tried to nail us for freedom of speech. Turns out, we did nothing wrong. Even RUclips stood by our side on this one.
@@TheRcSaylors Hmm, that's a pretty d*ck move by Traxxas and NOT cool to bully honest reviewers. If they're they're confident in their product, they wouldn't have to resort to these kind of tactics. Was leaning towards Traxxas, but will be taking a closer look at the Arrma Kraton 4S/6S... I don't support companies that pull stupid sh*t like this...Traxxas shame on you
We have a video on our channel where we talk about this a little more in depth if you are extremely interested, but you got the summary. They put out some decent trucks, but are a horrible company. Arrma has been killing it lately 😁👍😎⚓
Great video...would love *any* of those under ye olde Yule Tree! Speaking of the WLtoys 12428, there seems to be a new version of it available, the Wltoys 12428 Upgrade Version, which has many (all?) of the plastic gears replaced by metal gears. And it sells for the same amount...you just have to look for it. I've found it on, of all places, the Walmart website. Search for "Wltoys 12428 Upgrade Version" to find it.
There has been a "scratching" sound in the background in your videos taken in the house. It a pretty light sound but I just figured I'd let you know. Keep up the good work. Me and my son watch often.👍
It is the auto focus ring. I think with all the bashing we have done this year dirt has gotten stuck in there causing a grinding noise. We are going to try to fix it.
Top 5 RC Cars and Trucks of 2019 for RC Bashing!
~~~WLtoys 12428~~~ (runner up)
Buy it at Amazon: amzn.to/2Lqt02z
Our videos: ruclips.net/video/bTZMULGmuVU/видео.html
~~~Axial Yeti Jr Can Am~~~
Buy it at Amazon: amzn.to/363cL3k
Buy it at Horizon Hobby: bit.ly/2YqVBKn
Our Videos: ruclips.net/video/hkS1M_-O1Ro/видео.html
~~~DHK Maximus~~~
Buy it at Banggood: bit.ly/2Kg1S4H
Our Videos: ruclips.net/video/C_5JFloJSWE/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/DLOko_VMB30/видео.html
~~~JLB Racing J3 Speed~~~
Buy it at Amazon: amzn.to/2qshbS3
Buy it at Banggood: bit.ly/2OX0Yh9
Our videos: ruclips.net/video/NPJgWJE0J64/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/R-V2Jt9cUPA/видео.html
~~~Kraton 4s or 6s~~~
Buy the Kraton 4s at Amazon: amzn.to/2Ru0pwY
Buy the Kraton 4s at Horizon Hobby: bit.ly/2RrNYBZ
Our Videos: ruclips.net/video/6UfLaT3XS_U/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/Bk78SSQqPgo/видео.html
Buy the Kraton 6S at Amazon: amzn.to/36em0Om
Buy the Kraton 6s at Horizon Hobby: bit.ly/36asg9B
We have not featured the Kraton 6s on our channel...yet.
~~~Kraton 8s or Traxxas Xmaxx~~~
Buy the Kraton 8s at Amazon: amzn.to/2LvStYx
Buy the Kraton 8s at Horizon Hobby: bit.ly/2sTlQxn
Batteries for Kraton 8s: bit.ly/2QAwT8x
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Buy the Traxxas Xmaxx at Amazon: amzn.to/2OYpePX
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Keep up the good work love the videos you are the best rc RUclipsr and there is a lot of people. Love you guys.
When's the next time we're going to see Captain Popeye chasing a Drone?
I don’t see the 1/10 axial yeti on there lol.
Years ago I had great customer service from Traxxas I probably been out of the hobby for several years now that being said has Traxxas customer support declined ? I own both Traxxas and Arrma vehicles and am not biased to any brand.
So is there a definitive answer you could give on what ALL-Terrain RC car you would buy if your whole setup (battery and remote included) had to fall under $250?
Some are telling me its worth buying a used one because there isnt much worth buying new in that price range. Especially because i would really like to keep it 1/10 scale or bigger. Id love your input?
I must admit, I won’t buy or consider to buy any new RC, without watching your guys reviews!! Keep sharing,😎
I know I have been salty on you on your Kraton/ Xmaxx comparison. I have to to say I loved this video. There is too much hostility surrounding the hobby like you mentioned. You could not have said it better than you did. It’s about having FUN! Getting outdoors, with friends, or family, and enjoying the endless expanse of the hobby, land, sea, or air. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Saylors you guys are class act aces just great human beings
I would have to agree i can only hope to find a girlfriend that enjoys the nerdy shit I enjoy
My favorite basher truck for this year is the MT8E by Redcat. I like it so much I got 2 of them the 4s older version and the newer BE6s version. Extremely durable and powerful.
Love ur choices for the #1 spot (both of ‘em) and the #2 spot! I agree tho...the Kraton 4s is the best basher on the market for the money. One of the best bashers of the year wasn’t on your list tho. The Arrma Granite BLX 4x4 is AMAZING! It’s def one of the best bashers I’ve drove over the last couple years in the 1/10 scale class! Also, the Traxxas Rustler VXL 4x4 is a great basher too. I wanna give an honorable mention to the Arrma Senton BLX 4x4. Even tho it’s a SCT, it’s a great truck too. I actually got it after the great review and speed test you guys done on it. I believe over the last year or so that Arrma has dethroned the mighty Traxxas as king of the ground vehicles! 👑
In 2020 give the Kraton 6s a try. I own the 4s and 6s. The 4s is a lot of fun, the 6s is violent! Your week with the 5th scale stuff was much appreciated. I've been wanting a Xmaxx for ever but after seeing it and the Kraton 8s together I've changed my mind. Both of those are just pushing too much mass around for my liking. Also, in 2020 you need to try a Traxxas TRX4 with the 2 speed transmission. In high gear it's one of the funniest trail trucks ever! Imagine a WLToys 14228 on the trail and then you get to some technical stuff, with the flip of a switch it instantly turns into a crawler. 2019 was a great year, keep up the great work!
What happened with Traxxas?
With the wide price range of the RC you review it would be cool to see a three tier list: one for lower priced RC (under $200), one for mid-price (say $200-$400) and one for higher end ($400+). It could be three under $200, four from mid-range, and five from upper range. 12 RC in this case but you aren't forced to keep ones you like out of the list.
I suspect ARRMA might have taken more spots if you weren't going for variety. Pretty well anything from the 3s or 4s line is great depending on the type of bashing one likes.
I've an Outcast 4s and it's crazy fun. Backflip city off of small hop jumps. You both would have a blast with it. I've a 6s Kraton as well. Love the beast though it needs more space to bash.
I wanted a Maximus but it wasn't on sale when I was looking so I got the Zombie. Another mad stunt truck though it doesn't have the rotation that the Outcast 4s does. The trouble with the DHK RC is the pinion inside the differential. The screw backs out and the gears shred. The screw needs blue loctite right away. But... good news is that DHK have upgraded gears and output drives so they last much longer.
Great list! I’m really happy to see both the X Maxx and Kraton 8S mentioned together. I really hope you keep them both and bash them both, and do a video in the future as to the long term durability of each!
I have been binge watching your videos and I completely agree with your assessment of the laxxis. It's crazy that laxxis would do the things that have happened. I watched a couple other channels and saw the same thing. I will be also boycotting the company that has caused so many awesome people problems. At first I was thinking you were just trying to sell stuff but after getting to know you guys now you are amazing people and I really enjoy all of your videos. I'm also jealous of Abby. She is an amazing woman.
Thank you very much for your kind words! Our complete goal in this hobby and with what we do is to help people enjoy the hobby and enjoy life. If we can help steer someone in the right direction, and avoid wasting money on the bad stuff, then I feel accomplished. I enjoy sharing experiences, especially positive ones. Thanks a lot for tuning in and watching our videos, and hanging out with us! 👍⚓😎
@@TheRcSaylors thanks for the comment. You guys are awesome.
I'm glad your lady enjoys the hobby as you do. I got my girl into the hobby. She thought it was nuts buying the 4s maxx until she drove it and loved it. Now she has the kraton 4s. We have so much fun together!
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Thanks for another great vid, think your list is spot on, about the only thing i would change would be, make 2 lists, a top 5 for over and under $500. One thing i have always appreciated about your channel is, you show these things breaking, you show what it takes to break it and please never stop that, i would much rather find out from you that something that costs $300+ breaks if it runs over a toothpick then find it out after i had spent the money. A video i think would be great to see is, a update on broken rc's, were you able to find parts? How hard was it to fix? And show it running post fix, if your into upgrading existing rc at all, like wider tires, bigger motors things like that, maybe a vid where something like the 12428 or the pirates 3 get some upgrades and are compared to ones in the same price range as the rc + upgrades to see how they stack up. As for ones to take a look at, i recently got a Arrma Big Rock, it can do 50mph+ is 1/10 scale, and is a blast to run
You guys have had a ton of fun on your channel this year, and I’ve had a ton of fun watching!
I have a question so I'm thinking of getting a wltoys 12429 would that car be recommended from yall 🤔
Man you guys have upgraded rc reviews on RUclips. Love watching you guys literally part of my daily routine. Let down the sails cause I'll be rc sailing for years to come!
Love everything about this comment. Possibly comment of the month! 👍⚓😎❤❤👍⚓😎❤❤👍⚓😎
I've been waiting for one of these for SO LONG!!!! this is almost as awesome as budget truck week
Just exactly what I needed to watch after 10 hours getting home from the east coast. As always, you presented a bunch of good options across the price scale and focus was on what would put a smile on someone's face. Lots of really good options in there. Nice!
TOTALLY AGREE!!! Salute to the 12428!! Got the 'Canned -Ham ' 😉and the J3 Speed! I think I have a good trio!! GREAT choices, Saylors and thank you!! 💟👍😘
I was impressed with the Kraton 8S when I saw it in person. Heck of a vehicle!!! The 12428 is a blast to drive
OMG.....I am getting one vehicle for Xmas and it's the WL Toys 12428!! So glad you had it on list!! Have a great Christmas!! And...the JLB Cheetah launch is classic!!!
Maximus was my favorite of the bashers. That vehicle took a major beating on that video. 👍🙏⚓😀
Get yourselves some 14mm carbon fiber poles to supplement the Kraton 8s chassis stiffener red poles. Bashers are bending that chassis everywhere. A few upgrade companies are coming out with upgraded 8s chassis too. Besides that, Arrma made a very nice truggy. The Xmaxx is already legendary...
I chose the Losi DBXLe 2.0... Can't wait to drive it!
I'm very happy with my Xinlehong toys 9125 car. A very small 1:10. Perfect for a beginner. Low and high speed. Was 60 bucks when I bought it, is 80 now. Still a perfect car to begin with. The reason I got into this was, when I was young I had a "real rc car"...I mean not one of those cheap once from the toy store. So when I found your channel, I looked for a car. I bought one first..that was 1:10, but it was way to big for my little yard, but the 9125 was perfect. Easy to drive and stuff.
Then I allso bought a drone. Acctually, I bought many drones, but one "big" 8807HD. Now..the HD says nothing. There is no sd slot, and the video is choppy....But I have had so much fun with it. I crashed it a LOT...and it still works...tough as nails. I allso mounted an action camera on it...and it can lift that...just....no flips though...hehe...This allso after watching you guys...cost me 40 bucks, now it's 50. Still worth every pound...or buck...or KRONER.
So thank you for your words of advice, showing us all theese drones, and trucks so we can make an informed decition....even us who are totaly beginner. Btw....buying a cheap inside drone before buying an outside one is gold. You learn to controll a drone. The basics are the same.
I wish you a merry christmas with my "Y'all" video ruclips.net/video/1esl7eJ4QPQ/видео.html with my christmas santa drone.
o man i love the slow mo vids, and Abbies laugh is soooo much fun
The notorious /outcast 6s should have been on this list definitely!!! 💪
Awesome lists!Hmmm now i'm keen on saving up for my 1st 5th scale rc.
I love your channel keep up the good work!!
This year has been the craziest year of bashing.. okay not head bashing like 2020.
Just curious if id be better off getting a traxxas rustler or erevo or an arma car? I just need something reliable and tough. So my dog can chase it around :) mayne throw it around a bit who knows 🤷♂️
More Mavic Mini Please! I just got mine and would really like a video on it! Great Vid BTW
I have all my fun watching u guys. No need to buy just watch, I love them all for the most part
That's awesome Eric! We are very proud to have you join us in our RC fun! 👍⚓😎
You both are Awesome! really enjoying the videos of late. take care and is it to early to say Merry Christmas! :-)
Thank you very much!! Really glad you are enjoying your time with us 👍⚓😎
WoW! I feel a little bit guilty. I've been unable to watch your videos for some time. (I'm back at it though) Anyways, the quality of your videos has increased so much, not that they were ever bad but I can see how much you guys have gotten better at editing, producing and all that stuff. Way to go !
Yall need to add a Losi DBXL-E to your stable, I got mine this week and why did I wait so long it is a beast!
You will have a ton of fun with it.
A bit of an advice. Make sure you take the diifs out and lube them. For some reason the DBXL-E sometimes comes with dry diffs. Mine did and I've seen it in a few others as well.
I have the wltoys 12428 I believe it is the first 1 you through out there and it's freaking awesome. I've had it about a month and I'm ready to start upgrading on it it's very impressive
Great video!! I like you guys!! GO HAVE FUN!! Love it!!
Good morning! What a great list of non-airplane RC's. 😀✈👍
Wltoys 12428 was my first rc it was fun got me hooked on the hobby but I have to say it would not stop breaking rear drive shafts I got tired of replacing them just to have the new one break even tried aftermarket ones finally gave the car away and moved on to better quality rcs and more expensive of course not a cheap hobby but boy is it fun I'm 57 and feeling like a kid 😀
My favorite truck is the ARMOUR Outcast because it can standing backflip. Also it has a cool body and it is tough !
Very good choice cl33!! That is a sweet RC 👍⚓😎
Thst was a great video guys. Good choices, and kudos for putting both BIG RIG trucks on top. You practice what you preach, t's about the fun factor:)
I’ve been in the hobby for a few now got my first plane yesterday you and your wife is the reason why I’m going to go fly today thank you for your videos
What did you decide to buy? Best of luck! Let us know how it goes!
Just a quickie comment on the 12428. Buy the one that advertises 50KMH on the box.
It's newer, and some of the parts seem to be beefed up.
OK - going beyond quickie - I just bought the A979-B 1/18 RC truck, and broke it in literally 30 seconds just trimming the steering. If You're thinking about buying this one, plan on $50 to $100 more for an upgrade kit and aluminum chassis. This thing is tiny. My first thought was to send it back when I pulled it out of the box and saw how small it is, but I've got to see if it will really do 70kph, and if I can keep it in one piece for awhile.
Larry you must have missed our video of the A979B as ours also broke extremely quickly. These are the experiences that we do our very best to help you avoid. May I ask who turned you on to such a poorly made vehicle?
@@TheRcSaylors Yeah - I'm totally to blame. I usually research starting with you guys, but I sort of just went for this on a whim. You know I love to modify, and when I saw that the easy part would be replacing the plastic with aluminum, and the giveaway $50 price, I decided this could be my winter project. I'll send you pictures when it's done, and see if I can get my neighbor to clock it with his radar gun.
P.S. Take this as a compliment. When You asked who turned me on to this, I honestly couldn't think of the name of any other RUclipsr's that I watch enough to quickly think of a name of. When I talk or think RUclips, 99% of the time, I'm talking or thinking about something from You guys.
Well that just means the world to us Larry! Thank you! I'm going to reply again shortly to your more recent comment so that its higher up in my comment feed 😉👍⚓😎
Great review on a mixed price range and style of RC bashers. Well said regarding the X-Maxx versus Kraton 8s review.
I was really interested in the kraton 6s but it is completely sold out everywhere. The 8s seems readily available. What are the reasons for this not being a first RCM car? I am an older adult, not a kid if that matters. Thank you
Cost possibly?
Blake Hyslop my financial situation is not that limiting. So outside of that?
Wayne D not your financial situation I mean for everyone else. 😑 also the Xmaxx is most people’s first option over 8s kraton so possibly that?
Nice list :) I plan on getting the mini t soon.You should do a review on it
You guys are a beautiful couple and it's awesome to see you interested and so knowlagable in this hobby. I'm 33 and just getting me and my fiancee into it. Love the cars you showed and your advise. I look forward to seeing more of your hobby vids. You two are very likable people. God bless.
Y’all are awesome! Keep up the good work. 8s
There are so many kraton 8s video's showing broken parts on the first run . Parts are expensive and the car is described as a money pit . The traxxas xmaxx 8s seems the more durable car for bashing and parts are cheaper .
I'm yet to purchase my car of choice so I'm still in the research phase , forums,RUclips videos etc etc .
tredstone your spot on right
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How about the Outcast 4s? I don't remember you guys reviewing that MT. I think I'd get the Kraton 4s if it had the Outcast tires and came with a beefier front bumper. For now I'm happy with my Arrma Granite 3s BLX.
We had the OUtcast on the channel a few years ago! It is AWESOME!
Nice video I like bashing rc cars
Great vid and awesome info 👍👍 keep on keeping 👍👍
Nice video, the cars from banggood used to be so much cheaper. Now crazy expensive. Hoping just because of the pandemic 🤷🏻♂️
Yeah weve seen a bit of a price increase as well. Time will tell my friend 👍⚓😎
I can’t decide in the maximus or the kraton 4s. Any input?
Both extremely good options! We still have both and really like them both for slightly different reasons. You honestly can't go wrong either way 😁👍😎⚓
@@TheRcSaylors thank you so much for replying! Sorry for commenting on so many of your videos lol! I just got so into rc in the past view days and i been looking at many of your videos and I really need one! Haven’t been this excited for a new hobby. I think I’ll be going with the Maximus!
@@TheRcSaylors good morning I really need help. So I received my banggood rc but i received the zombie 8e instead of my dhk Maximus. I’m really disappointed and I can’t seem to call or send in my proof. How can I deal with this issue? Thank you
Just curious, is there are reason why you don't buy/recommend any popular brand name R/Cs on a majority of your videos? (Traxxas, Arrma, Losi, HPI, Axial, etc)
I never see you unboxing and reviewing the big name vehicles right when they come out.
I always see WL Toys type vehicles on your channel...
I've got the wltoys and it is a absolute rock! I got other shocks and it drives like a king!
Hope ya both didn't stop the channels and I can see ya kids doing this here!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Your both amazing and awesome.take care both of you more power to your channel. Rc life I'm only freshman in this hobby. Thanks for your all tips. I'm always busy being mechanic.here in Qatar about football stadium that be use in FIFA 2022 ..
Very nice review and thanks muchly for sharing...
Thanks a lot for tuning in 👍⚓😎
I won't them all ... Nice video!! NC❤ MOUNTAINS Backyard RC AND MORE. 🏞
Awesome picks Nate & Abby!!
Thanks Alan!! What an awesome year it has been 👍⚓😎
@@TheRcSaylors You're very welcome. It sure has & looking forward to what next year brings 😊
The x Maxx 8s it’s a killer truck , great video
I think the Notorious 6s is the best basher. But great list
I would agree that the WLToys are a great bang for the buck... but I couldn’t bring myself to buy the 12428.
I have the big brother, the 10428-A (which is an absolute blast), and have a 144001 on the Christmas wish list, but when I saw that WLToys made a SCT based on that platform, I had to buy the 12423. Same base, but the wider body and lack of that upper frame/cage makes it less prone to rollover, which makes it much more enjoyable for my younger drivers.
Great review guys, thanks once again for your honest opinions and your great content!
Great videos Saylors! Thanks for all the great videos this year. I do think I need to mention the "clicking" on the audio. Might be auto focus on the camera or something similar. I've only noticed it on the couch videos so it appears to be related to that setup. THANKS again and best wishes for Xmas!
I've I've been away from the hobby many many years I have a little bit more disposable income now. I was looking at the 5th scale stuff but also baja Super Rey by losi. Any experience with this one? I would basically be a beginner since I haven't messed with brushless or lipo
Rockin list, Saylors! I got the zd racing zmt-10 as a Christmas present last year due to your recommendation and I love it!
That's so awesome Scott!! Love that our recommendations come in handy. Have a great day!! 👍⚓😎
Have all the vehicles except Traxxas (still won't buy one). Can't believe you did. (I hold a grudge more than you). And it was not against me, but people on the net. Anyway I agree with your assessment(using big words). Keep rc'ing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When did you recdive your Kraton 8s? I ordered mine before they went into backorder, and still nothing from Horizon.
We greatly appreciate that Steve. Main reason we did was to get into a broad opinion of the competition to other RCs on the market. Cant give an opinion on ot if we havent driven it. Keep in mind we can sell those nasty Ttaxxas vehicles after weve done our videos and get most of our money back 😉 BuBuye Slash!! 👍⚓😎
@@TheRcSaylors Your reply is great, I'm still chuckling as I write this
If you still have the ZD Racing pirate truck. They sell the truggy tires for ZD racing . There 155mm wide and don't break. Only 35-40 bucks. It makes that truck a whole lot of flat track fun. (It's not a good jumper as you probably realize). I put those tires on and it's one of my go to trucks for fun.
Looking for a mid priced basher, Maximus, vs Kraton s4 or s6, vs thunder tiger mt4-g3 1:8
Feedback from anyone with these trucks for durability, price of parts, and how stable and controllable they are in the air and with speed on the ground turning.
I'm loving what I'm hearing about the build and value of the Maximus, how it drives and cheaper parts (I'm budget conscious somewhat)
But is the Kraton 4s/6s just better all around?
Thanks for the feedback
Thanks for the review!
But I have to say that Traxxas have made more great rc's that should be mentioned in a top 5, regardless to how one feel about the company/brand as such. 😉
With that said, I do appreciate that you recommend cheeper options, Traxxas rc's are very expensive!
But I belive the Slash 4x4 should be on a top 5 list, due to its versatility and durability.
It is a really awesome rc and a great beginner rig. Imho.
I bought the WLTOYS for my grandson and the remote broke.. we don’t want to buy the same remote we’d like to upgrade it but we’re not sure what our best option is or what’s compatible with the car. Any advice what we should get?
Great then enjoyed it very much
I liked the blade 70s so much i bought it, been a while, i have 25 rc planes i built here right now, 10 drones one duratrax, did you ever do a video of the v950 wl toys heli, i have one on the way, Mery Christmas to you all, you all are graye, congratulations on your new little one, stay Safe and thanks for everything!
Did you review the wltoys 144001?!! Best truck of the year at east in top 5
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
Review the legendary thunder 1:10 brushless please...
A959 a969 are my faves and you can get full metal kits and brushless kits for them too.👍😷👍
Been here sence day 1
You guys are so awesome
can you two review the Hobao hyper mt plus 2
I love rc cars and disc golf so you should play disc golf
You guys are awesome
Nice picks 👍👍👍
Thanks a lot Robert 👍⚓😎
Thank you, I am in complete agreement. Love my 52 rc's...RC 4 life
lol I love you guy's keep bringing this great content! Arrma Kraaaton lol
this is a good video for sure and the xmaxx wins all!!!!!! 2020 should be interesting....... hows yer FeiLun FT012 Speed Racing Boat doing?
Put a ramp at the bottom of the hill and try to land at the top
Whay whay whay Craytonnnn
Any opinions on the Arrma Mojave. I'm almost ready to get it. I think
Do it
Well this next years bouta hit you even harder 😂
My favorite experience is when you guys get a Tamiya lol.
Everybody has their own opinion but for me here’s my all time durable and reliable RC.
For best cheap bashing RC I would go for
Haiboxing hailstorm 1/18 scaled
Then for premium
Kraton 6s.
You can’t go wrong with those two if you want best reliable and bashing truck. These are my top 1 for cheap and premium RC.
Ive been wanting to get an rc car for just for fun purposes and originally looked at the traxxas slash a few years back but it was too expensive at the time, I've noticed it's about 30-50 cheaper than your recommendations, are these better cheaper/easier to fix alternatives? Basically im looking for something fairly idiot proof and easy to fix 👍
The slash is fast (if you get a brushless one) and are very easy to work on. Would recommend 10/10
Good list. I agree with it ,my question is tho,,why never any redcat. ??? I'm not a redcat fanboy. But the 1/8 scale landslide xte an the. Flagship be6s. Are surprisingly durable vehicles.
At 12:38 you say [Traxxas] "vehicle is a good one...company, not so much" It seems you've had some bad experiences with Traxxas customer service..
Not their customer service, their law team. They actually tried to shut down our channel because we had a truck on our channel that sort of looked like one of theirs. They also tried to nail us for freedom of speech. Turns out, we did nothing wrong. Even RUclips stood by our side on this one.
@@TheRcSaylors Hmm, that's a pretty d*ck move by Traxxas and NOT cool to bully honest reviewers. If they're they're confident in their product, they wouldn't have to resort to these kind of tactics. Was leaning towards Traxxas, but will be taking a closer look at the Arrma Kraton 4S/6S... I don't support companies that pull stupid sh*t like this...Traxxas shame on you
We have a video on our channel where we talk about this a little more in depth if you are extremely interested, but you got the summary. They put out some decent trucks, but are a horrible company. Arrma has been killing it lately 😁👍😎⚓
What do you think about the arrma 6s typhon
I had to get the WLtoys 12428 :)
Can you drive these on snow?
you should bash a Losi mini t 2.0
Great video...would love *any* of those under ye olde Yule Tree! Speaking of the WLtoys 12428, there seems to be a new version of it available, the Wltoys 12428 Upgrade Version, which has many (all?) of the plastic gears replaced by metal gears. And it sells for the same amount...you just have to look for it. I've found it on, of all places, the Walmart website. Search for "Wltoys 12428 Upgrade Version" to find it.
There has been a "scratching" sound in the background in your videos taken in the house. It a pretty light sound but I just figured I'd let you know.
Keep up the good work. Me and my son watch often.👍
It is the auto focus ring. I think with all the bashing we have done this year dirt has gotten stuck in there causing a grinding noise. We are going to try to fix it.
I almost wanted to diagnose it as that VERY SAME THING (the focus ring) but I didn't want to sound like a know it all 😉. Keep up the good work.