What do you think of the HBX 903? A good option for a beginner? 2022 is going to be a great year so be sure to subscribe if you haven't already! Happy New Year!! See you in 2022!
@@beyondRC nice teaser for the 901a. Can’t wait to see that. Ours continues to wow me, every time I drive it. Just wish the battery tray were bigger to add some more weight. It was a toss up today at The skatepark between the 901a and the LC Racing EMBT. This time the LC won the toss and it and the 1/16 hbx pro took an absolute beating. Both delivered double backflips. Both went home with nothing broken, in spite of some truly terrible landings. That HBX flexi plastic is little short of miraculous.
I have the old version had it about 5 years and never broke anything on it except the cheap 5 wire servo they used to come with even the plastic drive shafts are still good very good car for price
I've just ordered the 901A myself. After a bit of research (and owning other HBX products) I'm already certain it's going to be a superb all rounder and a great start to 2022. Really looking forward to seeing your take when it's ready 👍
I have to say, I would buy a Haiboxing car over a WL Toys car at the moment. It's good to see a company being honest about their car, but a shame they still use friction shocks, still. Like yours, my sons 16889 is still going strong, although, he's on his 3rd body, having beaten the living hell out of the first 2. Spare parts are readily available, if you can wait for them from China, but touch wood, all I've had go wrong, have been a few bent driveshafts. They've been upgraded to CVDs both front and rear, after a bit of modifications to the rear ones. Great looking car, and ripe to upgrade. Happy New Year, Ricky. 👍🏻
I am disappointed with Wltoys as you know Rob! False speed claims, bad quality control etc. HBX are storming ahead with very solid releases and if I was wltoys I would be worried this year as I think they will take over the cheap/budget market. Happy new year mate!
I just had mine apart to grease the diffs. It has metal gears throughout including the spur. Also the motor mount has holes for a larger 14t pinion if you want a bit more speed.
I've got one and I think it's great. The size is a big step up over the 1/16 models. The wide stance and big wheels are awesome and make it very stable. Usual excellent HBX build quality, should stand up to most 'normal' abuse easily. Not the fastest truck in the world but good pick up for a 390 and the handling is great. For the money I think it's top notch. Great review 👍 (run the led wiring under the bumper loop though so it doesn't get pinched in the springs - the manual shows this)
Hello mate Thanks for the video you are very honest and I like its good to see English people like Talbot Tomley and your good self doing good RC reviews thanks again keep safe big up the UK
Appreciate that thanks David. I am not one of those youtubers who will say something is good when its not just because the car was free. Any companies I work with are told before hand I will only be honest in my vid and if the product is bad I will let people know.
Great video and HBX make some great little entry cars and there also great if you’ve been into the hobby for a while aswell. Atm I find myself going to my 16889 above all my bigger cars as you can throw them in a rucksack get a couple of small 1500mah 2s batteries and take it anywhere. The wheels they use are excellent for bashing and the Rd. The only moan I have is maybe charge us a bit more to start with and include oil filled shocks? Look forward to more great content off you in this new year best wishes bro 👍😎
Happy new year mate! The 16889 is a great little truck! Oil shocks should be a standard feature its pointless including friction shocks as most will upgrade these instantly!!
Is there any way you can make a video about repairing on the wheels? My nephew recently rammed it against a wall and one of the wheels broke off along with the screw that holds it in place. Half of the screw is still inside the cross shaped housing. Please let me know. Thanks!
I just received on amazon 2 of those trucks same box different color made by Yoncher same image even, 137 dollars for two, came with 4 1500 mah batteries bonus battery for holidays I expect.
Another great video Ricky so which one do you prefer, this one or the flyhal I know the flyhal lied about top speed but they both do around 17 and the flyhal has oil shocks how do they compare in size side by side are they similar, the flyhal has a bigger motor so would it be easy to change pinion gear for better speed and how do they compare on price . HAPPY NEW YEAR .
@BeyondRC If u are the one to choose with no other options of course, between the FLYHAL FC610 and this HBX903 which one will you pick. Just for some who does not know that they are almost the same.
Question, does the remote control has the ability to use the brakes? The box says something like that but the only 2 options i see is reverse or forward.
This IMO is a "beginner" beginner RC. The absence of oil shocks is a no-no in my eyes nowadays, perhaps only there to reduce the price (and any decent driver will upgrade them anyway in a month). I would get the 16889a Pro instead, or then the 901a, which you keep teasing constantly :-) If the 901a platform gets a monster truck body and higher ground clearance, I would be instantly sold!
I'm not sure why they dont just include them to begin with for slightly more money or just include them for the same price they really dont cost a lot! 901a should be the next video out so stay tuned!
www.modelsport.co.uk/product/blackzon-smyter-drive-shaft-set-front-rear--1347514 took seconds on google ;) Blackzon have used the same design for their trucks and are identical Cheers
Hello! I would like to buy this cart! I am satisfied with a durable and reliable electronics. What a Wl toys Rc car with a 540 engine and failing the first time of use... how decent is the quality of the variator and batteries.
I tried a 1600mah 2s 30c. No real performance gain maybe slightly. Changing out to a small brushless would be best bet for any real upgrade in power. 😎👍
Yes. Other channels have already tried this and it adds 2-3mph. I've even seen one channel run it on 3s and it seemed fine but that may shorten the life of some components.
For me honestly i would prefer 16889 instead of this..the chasis shape is quite ugly for this model.hbx should built a truck with more power when they increase the size, not use the same motor with 1/16 scale..they should use 540 motor with this 1/12 size or maybe it's more like 1/14 scale.overall still can't beat 16889 or hosim q901,902 and 903.
Just my two cents. I bash 15ft heigh jumps with my arrma Kraton 6s and in my opinion this has a lot of similar characteristics to that vehicle. I think this thing will eat jumps up.
What age group is it for ? not a good beginners car for a adult ? I would really like to meet those who buy this level of RC and say it's really good, I ran a group of 50 rc bashers in the south east, some of the new members that we met had what you call entry level rc cars that they thought were the nuts? once in the group and them coming to race bash and so on they soon realised there entry level rc cars were not up to the job, many people are not realistic in how much a good rc car will cost? I meet many in the park and they always ask that question of how much is your rc car, I get told most of the time £100/200 lol when there looking at £600 price rc car, the first 2 nitro cars I bought were from HBX from a hobby shop in Bromley and the gave me nothing but trouble trying to get them to run properly lol, at the time I was lucky that the guys at Sussex model Centre swap a Thunder tiger EB4 S2 buggy for both of them, I had so much fun with that buggy with no running issues, best to spend a bit more and be really happy, Brands I run to date are, Kyosho, Losi, Arrma, corally , Tean Durango ,anf Tekno racing .
I think it could be a decent adults beginner car but not without its limitations. Yes it wont compare to the Higher end stuff but not everyone wants to spend £300-500 or more on their first RC car so these budget models are great to see if they like the hobby then move up to something higher quality and more expensive. Not having oil shocks and featuring primarily plastic components might be off putting to some but as mentioned in the video with those parts and even a brushless conversion I can see it being a good option and still under £150 all in.
Another great video Ricky so which one do you prefer, this one or the flyhal I know the flyhal lied about top speed but they both do around 17 and the flyhal has oil shocks how do they compare in size side by side are they similar, the flyhal has a bigger motor so would it be easy to change pinion gear for better speed and how do they compare on price . HAPPY NEW YEAR .
I preferred this over the Flyhal but the Flyhal does offer more for the money and its cheaper. That said HBX are a very good brand and either this or the Flyhal would be great options! The 901a which is coming soon is awesome and better than both of these trucks but its also a bit more expensive!
What do you think of the HBX 903? A good option for a beginner? 2022 is going to be a great year so be sure to subscribe if you haven't already! Happy New Year!! See you in 2022!
mate! I think I figured out the top speed claims from all these manuf. Its DOWNHILL top speed. 🤣🤣🤣
Hahahaha! I think your right 😎🤣🤣🤣
Did you get a chance to try it with a 2S lipo and how’d it do ?
Yes I did. I switched to a 1600mah 2s lipo and performance was pretty much the same worked just fine
@@beyondRC nice teaser for the 901a. Can’t wait to see that. Ours continues to wow me, every time I drive it. Just wish the battery tray were bigger to add some more weight. It was a toss up today at The skatepark between the 901a and the LC Racing EMBT. This time the LC won the toss and it and the 1/16 hbx pro took an absolute beating. Both delivered double backflips. Both went home with nothing broken, in spite of some truly terrible landings. That HBX flexi plastic is little short of miraculous.
I have the old version had it about 5 years and never broke anything on it except the cheap 5 wire servo they used to come with even the plastic drive shafts are still good very good car for price
I've just ordered the 901A myself. After a bit of research (and owning other HBX products) I'm already certain it's going to be a superb all rounder and a great start to 2022. Really looking forward to seeing your take when it's ready 👍
That vid will be along soon! It is awesome!
I have to say, I would buy a Haiboxing car over a WL Toys car at the moment. It's good to see a company being honest about their car, but a shame they still use friction shocks, still.
Like yours, my sons 16889 is still going strong, although, he's on his 3rd body, having beaten the living hell out of the first 2.
Spare parts are readily available, if you can wait for them from China, but touch wood, all I've had go wrong, have been a few bent driveshafts. They've been upgraded to CVDs both front and rear, after a bit of modifications to the rear ones.
Great looking car, and ripe to upgrade.
Happy New Year, Ricky. 👍🏻
I am disappointed with Wltoys as you know Rob! False speed claims, bad quality control etc. HBX are storming ahead with very solid releases and if I was wltoys I would be worried this year as I think they will take over the cheap/budget market. Happy new year mate!
Been waiting for this video! Awesome content as always keep up the great work mate all the best for 2022
Thanks Brett! Happy new year :)
Nice video and review as allways. This model Look good for beginners.
At the moment I’m so happy with my vrx cobra. Happy new year!!!
I just had mine apart to grease the diffs. It has metal gears throughout including the spur. Also the motor mount has holes for a larger 14t pinion if you want a bit more speed.
Good to know! Thanks!
I've got one and I think it's great. The size is a big step up over the 1/16 models. The wide stance and big wheels are awesome and make it very stable. Usual excellent HBX build quality, should stand up to most 'normal' abuse easily. Not the fastest truck in the world but good pick up for a 390 and the handling is great. For the money I think it's top notch. Great review 👍
(run the led wiring under the bumper loop though so it doesn't get pinched in the springs - the manual shows this)
Its an awesome little truck for the money! I see.. Who reads the Manual 😜
@@beyondRC Haha lol just me apparently 😂
Cool video, I did a video on the Hbx 903, I tried to jump over my Corvette with it, didn't work out so good LOL
👍Nice video , Had not heard of the Vanguard yet, but it looks almost similar to my Reely core Z even the remote
Great Video BRC! Looks like a good beginners Basher! Puts up with a bit of stick? Hope you have warmed up now lol roll on summer indeed lol
Can definitely take some abuse that's for sure. Summer needs so hurry up.. well that one week of sun we get every year in the UK 😂😜
Hello mate
Thanks for the video you are very honest and I like its good to see English people like Talbot Tomley and your good self doing good RC reviews thanks again keep safe big up the UK
Appreciate that thanks David. I am not one of those youtubers who will say something is good when its not just because the car was free. Any companies I work with are told before hand I will only be honest in my vid and if the product is bad I will let people know.
Great video and HBX make some great little entry cars and there also great if you’ve been into the hobby for a while aswell. Atm I find myself going to my 16889 above all my bigger cars as you can throw them in a rucksack get a couple of small 1500mah 2s batteries and take it anywhere. The wheels they use are excellent for bashing and the Rd. The only moan I have is maybe charge us a bit more to start with and include oil filled shocks? Look forward to more great content off you in this new year best wishes bro 👍😎
Happy new year mate! The 16889 is a great little truck! Oil shocks should be a standard feature its pointless including friction shocks as most will upgrade these instantly!!
@@beyondRC Too True 🍻 to a good year ahead 😎
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My son got one. But his leds don’t run while driving. But blink when turning on and syncing the controller. Any tips as to why?
Is there any way you can make a video about repairing on the wheels? My nephew recently rammed it against a wall and one of the wheels broke off along with the screw that holds it in place. Half of the screw is still inside the cross shaped housing. Please let me know. Thanks!
Recommendations for Oil Filled shocks?
Just a question, when you say fully proportional does the rc having a speed selector (for example speed 1 and speed 2) count as being proportional?
proportional steering and throttle dude
I just received on amazon 2 of those trucks same box different color made by Yoncher same image even, 137 dollars for two, came with 4 1500 mah batteries bonus battery for holidays I expect.
Another great video Ricky so which one do you prefer, this one or the flyhal I know the flyhal lied about top speed but they both do around 17 and the flyhal has oil shocks how do they compare in size side by side are they similar, the flyhal has a bigger motor so would it be easy to change pinion gear for better speed and how do they compare on price . HAPPY NEW YEAR .
@BeyondRC
If u are the one to choose with no other options of course, between the FLYHAL FC610 and this HBX903 which one will you pick. Just for some who does not know that they are almost the same.
FC610 it features more metal components over the 903 which everything is plastic
Hi does 2996a use same parts as these
Is it true that the hbx90a is the pro version of the hbx903? Do they have exactly the same chassis?
Meant to ask you, does the 903 lid fit on the 901a and vice versa ?
Question, does the remote control has the ability to use the brakes? The box says something like that but the only 2 options i see is reverse or forward.
Yes it does 👍
Compare or compared to the Flyhal fc610?
You get more for the money with the Flyhal fc610! If I had to choose I would say Flyhal and I prefer the look of that one!
This IMO is a "beginner" beginner RC. The absence of oil shocks is a no-no in my eyes nowadays, perhaps only there to reduce the price (and any decent driver will upgrade them anyway in a month). I would get the 16889a Pro instead, or then the 901a, which you keep teasing constantly :-) If the 901a platform gets a monster truck body and higher ground clearance, I would be instantly sold!
I'm not sure why they dont just include them to begin with for slightly more money or just include them for the same price they really dont cost a lot! 901a should be the next video out so stay tuned!
I’m really struggling to find replacement drive shafts for these. Anyone know where I can get them? Thanks 🙏
www.modelsport.co.uk/product/blackzon-smyter-drive-shaft-set-front-rear--1347514
took seconds on google ;)
Blackzon have used the same design for their trucks and are identical
Cheers
This one compared to 16889, which one is better?
both very solid trucks. Also check out the flyhal fc610 on my channel
Hello! I would like to buy this cart! I am satisfied with a durable and reliable electronics. What a Wl toys Rc car with a 540 engine and failing the first time of use... how decent is the quality of the variator and batteries.
Would it be safe running a 2s lipo for a bit more power instead of changing to a brushless system?
Loving the vids, keep it up 👌
I tried a 1600mah 2s 30c. No real performance gain maybe slightly. Changing out to a small brushless would be best bet for any real upgrade in power. 😎👍
Ok cool, good to know 👍
Yes. Other channels have already tried this and it adds 2-3mph. I've even seen one channel run it on 3s and it seemed fine but that may shorten the life of some components.
@@beyondRC go on. Give it a try on 3S. You know you want to, even if you can’t be seen to be recommending it.
For me honestly i would prefer 16889 instead of this..the chasis shape is quite ugly for this model.hbx should built a truck with more power when they increase the size, not use the same motor with 1/16 scale..they should use 540 motor with this 1/12 size or maybe it's more like 1/14 scale.overall still can't beat 16889 or hosim q901,902 and 903.
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Cool. Buuuuut I at ~85 Euro, I still don't think it beats either the legendary 144001 or the slower, but very durable hbx 16889a (or pro).
The 144001 is very difficult to beat but for anyone who doesn't quite like the wltoys it's another solid option 😏👍😎
Just my two cents. I bash 15ft heigh jumps with my arrma Kraton 6s and in my opinion this has a lot of similar characteristics to that vehicle. I think this thing will eat jumps up.
If only it had the power to reach 15ft! Maybe with a brushless system 🤣👍😎
@@beyondRC That is absolutely true. It will take the jumps it can do well though. Maybe 1ft 🤣
@@beyondRC Because of this video, I am going to buy this truck for my daughter. Thanks for putting this video out there 😊👍
@@shogun1 No worries! Thats awesome she will love it
just upgrade the Motor to brushless system and it would be better (:
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nice cheap truck,but those fiction shocks are not really my taste, also it feels underpowered.
It is underpowered and the shocks are terrible but its still a decent option for beginners!
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What age group is it for ? not a good beginners car for a adult ? I would really like to meet those who buy this level of RC and say it's really good, I ran a group of 50 rc bashers in the south east, some of the new members that we met had what you call entry level rc cars that they thought were the nuts? once in the group and them coming to race bash and so on they soon realised there entry level rc cars were not up to the job, many people are not realistic in how much a good rc car will cost? I meet many in the park and they always ask that question of how much is your rc car, I get told most of the time £100/200 lol when there looking at £600 price rc car, the first 2 nitro cars I bought were from HBX from a hobby shop in Bromley and the gave me nothing but trouble trying to get them to run properly lol, at the time I was lucky that the guys at Sussex model Centre swap a Thunder tiger EB4 S2 buggy for both of them, I had so much fun with that buggy with no running issues, best to spend a bit more and be really happy, Brands I run to date are, Kyosho, Losi, Arrma, corally , Tean Durango ,anf Tekno racing .
I think it could be a decent adults beginner car but not without its limitations. Yes it wont compare to the Higher end stuff but not everyone wants to spend £300-500 or more on their first RC car so these budget models are great to see if they like the hobby then move up to something higher quality and more expensive. Not having oil shocks and featuring primarily plastic components might be off putting to some but as mentioned in the video with those parts and even a brushless conversion I can see it being a good option and still under £150 all in.
To much plastic. ....😕 A plastic centre drive shaft. .... 😨
I agree but its nice the upgrades are available :/
Another great video Ricky so which one do you prefer, this one or the flyhal I know the flyhal lied about top speed but they both do around 17 and the flyhal has oil shocks how do they compare in size side by side are they similar, the flyhal has a bigger motor so would it be easy to change pinion gear for better speed and how do they compare on price . HAPPY NEW YEAR .
I preferred this over the Flyhal but the Flyhal does offer more for the money and its cheaper. That said HBX are a very good brand and either this or the Flyhal would be great options! The 901a which is coming soon is awesome and better than both of these trucks but its also a bit more expensive!