Axial UTB18 Capra - 1/18 Scale Trail Buggy - Review, Crawl Footage & More!!
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- The new Axial UTB 18 Capra is here! In this video I provide my first impressions and driving impressions. I also compare the UTB18 Capra to a number of other various scale rigs to provide some perspective on its size. There's plenty of crawl footage, including an epic night crawl session along the beach under the full moon! Is the Capra the gateway drug that leads me to bigger scale crawlers? Watch to find out!
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Timestamps
Key features: 1:20
First impressions: 2:48
Size comparisons: 6:38
Driving impressions: 9:29
Crawl footage: 13:27
Final thoughts: 22:10
ive watched thousands of videos/reviews from phones,computers,rc etc etc.
But you are realy in my top on reviewing Rc. Simple, clear, indepth nd makes my choices allot easier.
Thanks!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
I bought the Losi Lasernut a few months ago, and they say it's a 10th scale, but when I got it it's much more of an 8th scale in reality. Much bigger than I expected, I like it a lot though, it's a blast!!! Another great video Adam, looks like a fun rig!!! Take care
I’m digging the bigger size. It’s do planted and capable. Super fun rig!
I love it yeah that was beautiful full moon the sounds of the waves on the beach yeah that’s what I’m talking about. 👍👍😎 As always appreciate you sharing, will catch on the next one
now that i've seen it compared to you for scale the $250 price point makes sense, i was under the impression it was only a little bit bigger than the trx4m but this thing is HUGE compared to that rig, i think you are essentially just paying for the articulation. the 10th scale servo is a good part though
It is big. A monstrosity compared to the scx24 and the trx4m. But it also feels very solid. It’s grown on me a lot and has quickly become one of my favorite rigs. I just put all of the axial mods on it and can’t wait to try it out!
Thanks for the excellent video as always. Just picked on up a few hours ago. So good. Can't really compare to my 1/24's. You've been my inspiration for most of their mods...
Love the UTB18. I have a full size Summit, many scx24's. I think this may become my new favorite. Back ordered the front brass, rear link riser & overdrive, but frankly, it's pretty damn good stock!
Hope I don't regret the upgrades. Have a TRX4 Bronco around the 20th. That should be good too.
Thank you! I am right there with you: loving the Capra. Except I broke an axle today after installing the first batch of mods. I did the full suite of axial upgrades plus bigger tires. The rig didn’t make it 10 minutes before I snapped the front axle shaft.
Mine should be in this week. Own the full size version and love it. Not bothered by the price or size, although I just saw the 1.9 came down a lot in price. My big complaint these days is the lack of kit form. I almost always feel robbed by RTR only options. I'll get this and in a weeks time, it will have all new electronics. Great review though, I can't wait to get mine! Lol, especially exited to see those crazy lights!
Thanks for watching! It seems that folks who have the big Capra aren’t flinching at the price of this one. Probably because you know the capabilities first hand. I hope you enjoy this one!
Thanks I just bought one on Amazon, Looks like I will like it! I will replace the steering for sure.
Nice review and footage. I don't typically run my RCs down to the battery cutoff but I've done that on all 5 packs I've ran through my Capra 1/18. Its great fun, I got some slightly bigger and wider 1.7 tires on 1.9 rims and love it even more now.
Thank you! What are you running for tires? I got some 1.9 wheels but the tires are comically big. I need to find a good balance
@@CapeCrawlers I'm using RC4WD BFGoodrich Krawler T/A 1.7 tires. They are 3.7 inches diameter compared to the stock of like 3.6, so they aren't much larger. I found the included foams were very stiff so I used some lighter ones from my old Temper Gen 2.
It's going to be interesting to see what develops in the 18th scale. I'd personally love a 1/18 element trail truck...
Yes indeed! It’s going to be an exciting few months ahead I think
I love mine… our the box is very impressive and performance is good… just needed a once over. I upgraded to 3s and Holmes torqumaster brxl mini esc in addition to Suspension tuning and some tire upgrade and your golden 😊
I'm going to save your comment because it's the blueprint I need for this build. Thank you!
Wow what a awesome spot, climbing up the rocky hill yeah
Wow that’s awesome, yeah love my night runs.
Nice video Adam. Glad u had fun with it. I am waiting on the upgrades to show up and going to be putting a Holmes Hobby revolver 380 and micro mamba x2 esc. Might end up doing the 4 ws later on. I did end up putting the proline 1.9 krawler g8 tires Plastic vanquish wheels. Thanks again for your video.
Thanks Kevin! How does it go with the 1.9’s on it? I’ve got some generic 1.9 hyrax clones waiting to go on now..
@@CapeCrawlers I like it so far. Hoping Rock Pirate Rc will make shock relocaters to lower the ride hight. Btw I ordered the upgrades on eBay. List is on scale builders Guilds review. Again thanks for all your 24 scale reviews. Been upgrading those as well.
I just bought one of these and man what a pain in the ass to set the drag brake! I am blown away coming from a trx4m!
Agreed. Drag bake function is lacking in stock form big time
I do love those axle housing, looking good out there
Love the vids Brotha. I just picked one up yesterday and have been enjoying it, purchased and waiting for all the treal upgrades coming soon!
Thank you! I am so in love with the Capra. It’s an amazing rig. I think you’ll find when you put upgrades on it the performance becomes unreal
1/10 capras are awesome. I love mine! Especially after tasteful mods of course. I really want this one though..
As good as this is I could imagine the 1.9 being an absolute beast!
Great review, nice camera work, glad you are having fun with the baby capra. Ha, if you love that, how much do you think you may love a 10th scale 4ws capra. I converted my original Capra to 4ws and its definitely one of my favourite rc's. I think you would be struck by its capabilities. Oh and of course you can upgrade until your hearts content. John
Thank you! My head would explode if I got my hands on a 1/10 4WS Capra I think. It will happen soon enough! Probably in the spring when the weather gets warm and the days get longer. I can better justify the 1/10 at that point.
I’ll be here watching for that, Accessories upgrades yeah
Got a bunch on the bench ready to go on!
Yeah what goes up must come down love it
Wicked Video Adam 🤙🏻🤙🏻.
I hope it does get you to go to 1/10 scale Crawlers cos you can see what all the hype is about. I started off in the drift scene but then the TRX4 came out so i took a chance and bought the kit that doesnt come with a body. Just the fact that i had to build it really appealed to me. I now have 4 1/10 Crawlers/Trail trucks, 3 SCX24’s, 1 Kyosho Mini z 4x4 and a drift car and can happily say that my Crawlers take first place over my drift car.
I honestly think you wont be disappointed 😉😉.
I do like the Capra but like u i think the wheels are shockingly ugly 😮😮.
Sorry for the massive essay 😂😂. Love the channel Bud 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤙🏻👍🏻
I’m moving towards the dark side.. that scx10 gladiator is calling my name! I just need to find more places to use the bigger scale rigs. That’s really the only thing holding me back at this point
@@CapeCrawlers yeah it is a really nice truck and the extra wheelbase you get with the Gladiator works a treat, or so i’ve heard 🤔🤔. Only Axial products i have are the 3 SCX24’s i have.
Awesome testing grounds I love it
Give it some time and upgrades I think you’ll love it once they come out with a better brushless set up too. Furitek says they’re already working on it.
The more I use it the more I love it as it is! I’ve got the whole suite of axial upgrades ready to put on it. I’m excited to see how it does after that. But it’s so much more capable than I’m used to already!
Yep gonna be adding one to my collection
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
If the car was advertised as 1/12th, would that have changed your opinion about being over priced? I haven’t put my hands on either, but it seems an extra $100 over the 1/18th Traxxas TRX4M doesn’t sound too bad for a much bigger and capable car. Or for the 1/10th Capra rtr, it’s almost double the price.
That’s an interesting question. Because it’s labeled 1/18, I think we subconsciously compare it to other 1/18’s in terms of price. I think labeling it a 1/12 would have made the price more justifiable because we would then compare it more to a 1/10. Then it would seem like a bargain!
A 1/10 Capra wheelbase is 12.5 , A 1/18 Capra wheelbase is 9.0, If you do the math it comes to 1/14 scale.
Makes total sense. Even 1/14 seems understated. Either way I love it.
hi, nice video. I was really hoping to see another review of this new creature, I have little time in the hobby, I started with a 1:10, but I fell in love with my scx24 c10 and got rid of the 1:10 to have 2 scx24 haha. but now I miss having a slightly more capable crawler on offroad... that's why I wanted to get to know the minicapra but the price kills me a bit.
Thanks for watching! The price is tough to swallow, but the more I use it the more I feel it’s justifiable. It’s just so fun and so capable. I don’t regret it at all.
It seems to fit between the 10th scale and scx24 quite nicely... I wonder if it's a geo metro sized body, or 4 door long bed... Seems 1:1 scale varies alot also...
It is a very interesting blend of the two scales: big scale feel and capabilities with small scale portability and versatility. The more I run it the more I like it!
I know you like to cover products from various manufacturers and do awesome builds, but could you do a video covering furitek electronics and motors? I’ve been really overwhelmed with the furitek stuff trying to figure out what motor I want, what electronics are compatible with certain size batteries, what the different components do, and so on. I haven’t found anyone do a good, full breakdown on all the furitek options and I feel like you would do a good job at explaining all of it.
I would love to do that! I’m building a good relationship with furitek as we speak. I will bring this idea to them to see if they will sponsor a video. It’s a capital intensive video because of all of the various motors, esc’s, etc. But I would do it even without their sponsorship; it’s a good idea and would benefit the community.
Awesome, I hope you get that sponsorship! With how good and informative your videos are, they would have a great advocate. Looking forward to the video.
1.55 wheels and tires, cant wait to see what you go with! Cheers adam
It’s a whole new world for me!
@@CapeCrawlers For sure bud! Ive got 10th scale trail trucks that i got back into the hobby with, and over the last couple yrs ive been using both 24 qnd 10th scale. So much fun depending on the weather here in wisconsin lol. Cheers
Hello, can you do a video cleaning the utb18? Thanks
Not all scale trucks will be the same size. When they say 1/18th scale, it is based on the original full size vehicle. You cannot compare the 1/18 Trail Buggy to a 1/18 Bronco let’s say, the real version are different sizes.
What platform would you recommend for trailing? The Capra U18 or TRX-4M.
For trailing probably the trx4m. The Capra is more at home doing some serious rock crawling. The traxxas does really good as a little trail truck
You should get into the 10 scale game, bro, it's hella fun!
I think it’s only a matter of time now. That scx10 gladiator is looking better and better…
@@CapeCrawlers I got the Gladiator, turned it into the Chevy Silverado. Lol
Did you know that you can take the bottom of the shocks?
Yes! That helps lower it a bit I found. I want to also take out the bumpstops.
Did this convince you to go 1/18? I think about what scale car will do it all! As in indoors and outdoors and I think it just might be 1/18
I like the size but it’s too big for my indoor course. But it’s very fun outside
What did you do about the drag brake.
I ended up replacing the electronics with Furitek components. Much better!
I like it
I do too!
I started with 10th scale then the 24s created indoor crawling . I'd get another 10th scale before I'd buy this .
I would probably feel the same but I’m working my way up the scale. I can see the benefits and appeal of the 1/10 now!
Your missing out
@@petroskaramichalakos5891 it's a little too big for inside this winter for me .
I see that it crawls good .
How do you like this I’m shrinking about getting one
I love it! It's one of my favorite rigs.
Nice I think I might get one but have you thought about getting the furitek aluminum chassis that looks like the stock one?
Nice but too many interrupting ads...
it's a jimny not Jimmy
It’s funny, I’ve lived my entire adult life, even spending many years in automobile sales, and I’ve always been saying Jimny it wrong! It wasn’t until yesterday when I was on the FMS website that I realized that I was the one who was wrong all these years 🤣
I have a feeling it's so big because they were trying to hurry up and put this out to compete with traxxas and didn't pay attention to the size
this the size a 1/18thscale monstermax would be
I agree!
It’s more of a 14 or 12th scale rather than a 18th scale
For sure! I would say 1/12 based on my comparisons
The fact it’s not an actual 1/18 scale is so disappointing!
It is a bummer, but once I accepted the size I have come to really love it!
There not too bad it seems
I was pleasantly surprised!
Not so impressive. Take it to a real spot that has more challenging obstacles. My Capra would eat that thing up. Nevada County
It's more of a 1/14 than a 1/18. Having four 1/10 scalers it easily won me over the more true to 1/18 scale TRX-4m. Ain't those lights epic at night? A few upgrades and it will be an apex crawling beast.
The lights are near automotive level brightness! I can’t wait to put some weight down low and up front. Very excited to see how it performs after some tuning