Yea I love mine too, especially for the price. It's a trail rig, a Jimny that would never even do theose things in real life that people expect of it. A lot of people think these things should crawl huge rocks and have crazy articulation. It's not a competition rock crawler. For what it is it's awesome. Not to mention I've had zero issues with mine. The only negative I don't like is the wiring for the lights suck and always come out because they are too short haha.
@@anthonytuccillo6274 it could use some length, yeah! For what it is it's capable, much agreed. It grew on me over the days I spent preparing for the review, too. I found much to like about it, hence the 'good' video that goes in a set with this 'bad' video. It's an interesting machine. Cheers
These are my favorite informative videos. What stay away from. Everybody works hard for their money. Well almost everybody. In buying something that don’t work hurts. Really good details in this video.
Thanks, Dan. Keep in mind this is a 2-part video set though - don't miss the other perspective! It's linked at the end of this video. (Spoiler: it's actually pretty good for intended purpose. There's an article to go with it all too, that's here: rc-tnt.com/rc-crawler-reviews/rgt-136100v3-rock-cruiser-rc-4-v3/ ).
@Josey Wilds that was my initial impression, yeah. Still, it's growing on me and I think with some tinkering we may be able to get it performing better on the rocks. We'll see!
solid honest reviews.. you keep it simple n real.. you never go into things expecting unreasonable performance... but I sure appreciate that you show all aspects of a rigs crawling abilities.. that even in a trail truck.. is going to meet up with some rocks.. n I for one want a rig that can reasonably handle them!!! well done!!
Thanks Bill! Don't miss the first part of this(experimental) 2-part simultaneous-release - the car does have some redeeming qualities. Also, I think we can improve it on the cheap. More on that soon. Thanks for watching and for the encouraging message!
I got my v3 in the states off eBay for$200 even. Not disappointed with my purchase. It’s a class 1 truck and I drive it like a small tire truck. Also the v3 has all metal diff spools where the v2 has plastic diffs
Perfect. That's what it's intended to be, I think. Don't miss the accompanying 'Not Bad' video that goes with this one! Gives you the other side of the story. It's linked at the end of this video. (I also wrote an article to help round out the finer details of this thing: rc-tnt.com/rc-crawler-reviews/rgt-136100v3-rock-cruiser-rc-4-v3/ ). Cheers Paul.
I bought the Bronco version and have exactly the same problem with the servo. So really appreciate your review and especially the link to purchase a reasonable replacement servo! Thanks mate! 👍
This little rig is a great trail truck best budget truck , I own three and we run them weekly no issues, this is a whole different rig with a new set of tires
Nice one. I hear they're cheaper in other parts of the world - and there's a lot to like about them, as I discussed in the other part to this 2-part video. Glad you're enjoying yours :)
I have this same truck and my servo stripped out before the first battery had time to die. Lol. I like it overall but I don’t do rock crawling like this, just more trailing. Thanks for the vid.
Hi there mate... Greetings from Spain... Hard fan of your content over here👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Open question... Getting this V3 rgt at same price of v2 (around 130$)... In that case it will be worth it? My goal will be crawling.... In the same line of your already famous 6 problems course 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I have de option to go for same 120/130$ for one or another (v2 same gray as yours or v3 sames as yours)... Which road will be better to take?
Hey thanks - and I appreciate that. V2 probably better for crawling but not by a huge amount and the V3 is vastly better value if they're the same price. Bump up the V3 clearance and put more aggressive tires on it and now you're building something pretty epic
I was just checking out the other body for this, not sure if it is actually a different version as it is labeled as FD at the end, and they're still using a 6KG servo. The wheels and tires are different as well but not sure if anything else it.
Your review makes complete sense based on the price you paid, but it seems like they might be a lot more expensive in Australia than elsewhere. I just checked a couple sites and here in the US we can get them for $180 - $200 USD.
Nice! Well, the other video in this set shows off the good stuff and for that money it's not a bad deal at all! I think I did say that in this video, it just needed to be a bit cheaper. I'll try to pay more attention to the USA pricing in future videos! Thanks for the feedback :)
@@RCTNT hey, great pair of vids. My local hobby shop in the uk there’s only about 20GBP (35AUD) difference between V2 and V3. I paid £169 (295aud) for my v3 (which has given me lots of smiles). My servo went on the second pack, but my LHS sorted me out an upgrade minus the price of a straight replacement.
@@RCTNT I paid $100 for mine off of eBay, but Banggood usually has the average US prices (last time I checked it was around $200). Definitely see why you're not at a fan at that price point lol I liked the scale look and already had the V2 so now I just gotta get the v1 😂
Great follow-up. I bought mine for $127 off ebay USA shipped to me free in 3 days and my two year old grandson really enjoys driving it. So very different criteria for my consideration.
@@RCTNT It is interesting that prices for this model new on US ebay range from what I paid to well over $200. Definitely would've considered others at those higher prices.
@@lesdmess845 there are several vehicles I never would have bought if I wasn't doing RC-TNT, but then I'd not have discovered some real gems. And then I get to share them with you guys, so I guess that's a win even when it's a disappointment! (Though I expect we're going to end up liking this one a lot more after a few tweaks).
I have one and love it as a trail truck, but in England we can pick them up for £160, which is pretty good. I agree with you for you have to pay it’s not worth the money
Hey Adam, I've heard they can be had for a bit less here from some places. In that case it's a more compelling deal. There's also a lot to like about this thing - but that's in the other half of the review (part 1). Cheers :)
You know, the Pioneer really needed a few things done to improve it. For what this thing is, honestly, just an adapter to fit a higher turn 540 motor and a strong steering servo would be the main things this needs. Then drive it until the wheels fall off. There are some beaut 3.85" tires that might go well with it too. Yeah ok, you've convinced me. I'll get to it!
Interesting format for the review! I've never seen it before. I wish the algorythm finally figured out the amount of effort and great reviews you make here and put you out there with SBG and the other bigger RC channels! Body looks really good, if only behind those stickers it had no paint on the inside... I always wonder why don't they fit these type of stickers from the inside, allowing you to remove them, be able to see through, and work a bit on the scale looks of the vehicle. I was quite underwhelmed by its performance, but then again your six-problem course is quite demanding. Let's not forget the KnightRunner and MST Discovery didn't do well here, either. Speaking of which, I think it'd be great to have a bit of a ranking table for reference (maybe include some other facts as the tilting angle and other stuff as we commented a few months back, listed at the blog, for quick reference. For my money, I'd definitely get an MST with the "J4" body (also unlicensed, but almost an identical model to the current Jimny). Either the MST CMX or CFX chassis, depending whether you want a mid motor (CMX: cheaper, lower CoG), or a slightly costier, but more scale and detailed gearbox design (planetary gears and all!), and the CFX's layout allows for a deeper interior. I have the CMX and want to get a CFX. I really think you should give these two a try, Craig! even if after all you don't like the performance with the shorter wheelbase, all the MST platforms are quite modular and easy to change for other uses. The build options are endless! You can fit metal driveshafts, metal gears in the CMX gearbox (not recommended), open the diffs (I got my front axle open for more scale behaviour), lengthen the wheelbase up to 267mm (from 242mm) only changing the links, and a miriad of MST option parts. It would be great to have your take on these, especially a comparison between the CMX and CFX from you. Give it a shot, mate!
Thanks for the thoughts on this. I want to do something like you describe as a handy performance ranking along with a few other ideas I have too. That's all coming this year, hopefully. There's a heap to do! I love the MST stuff. Definitely need to get their vehicles here for testing and modding. I've built a set of cmx axles into a 1.9 Mini Comp Rig a few years back for someone and I really liked working with them. Everything was really high quality for the price and I suspect their vehicles would be similarly good quality. Glad you enjoyed these latest vids. I guess the algo will pick things up at some point or another. I'll just keep at it in the meantime :) you guys are worth it already and I'm having fun! Cheers
No worries! This video highlighted the parts of this car I wasn't a huge fan of - but there is another side to the coin, as I mentioned in the last ten seconds of the video. If you're interested in this car, don't miss the other video as linked at the end which shows the good side to it!
Like all the cheap stuff random ones failed right away. I have the same rig, but I got it for $105 US, They were dirt cheap for a month or so early spring. The servo is holding up excellent, it really does perform pretty well. I wedge it into roots and rocks and drive the rig often, sometimes daily. It’s all stock I just moved the shocks one position and put on some softer Axial 1.9s. Now I’m just going to add weight inside the lower part of the front bumper and on the axle, with some testing a light finger touch let it climb some really steep obstacles, just need a little weight. It will be nearly stock just tires and some weights in the front and quite capable!
I just love this thing, obviously I lucked out on the price, just happy it’s holding up. I want a little better low speed control, any 390 motors you would recommend? Cheers
I have no recommendation for a high turn 390 motor, not a 5-slot 390 motor. I've looked, they just don't seem to be out there. A 540 motor would work, or, if you want to go overboard on low speed control and make this one of the most special rigs you own, try this (select the Revolver V2 380 and the Sidewinder 4 & appropriate connectors for a total of under USD$130): holmeshobbies.com/sensorless-brushless-motor-combo.html
I have the TRX4 Defender and about to drop $178 on this RGT . Seeing how it performed in your review. I’ll save this money and buy the Traxxes TRX 6x6. Sure. It will cost more. But, you get what you paid for.
Don't miss the companion video to this one at the end, there is a good side to it also. That said, the trx6 is out of this world different to this one. I've got a review of it on the channel here - both the trx6 and the ultimate hauler, in fact. Search my Videos page for trx6, you'll find them :)
Have this car.....paid $199 US Better servo, steel, weighted wheels larger softer tires, and slower motor made it great.... It IS 1/10 scale, but it is a Jimny...which is very small.
Sounds like a decent upgrade path you've taken there. Nice one. We have Jimnys getting around here and they are small, yeah. I like that they've kept them pretty small overall just like the old sierra (or samurai in other markets) rather than beefing them up like the new mini compared to the old one!
Appreciate the reviews you do. Extremely informative. And your general demeanor and approach to each vehicle along with comparisons I find invaluable to someone that's is looking at getting into the hobby. Unfortunately even the entry level hobby grade stuff costs 75% of my monthly third world salary😭
Thank you kindly. I'm mindful of the disparity in costs and wages and standard of living around the world. I hope you have the opportunity at some point to grab something. If you're looking for a car for the lowest possible cost (at least, new) the WPL C24 with a planetary gearbox upgrade will total about AUD $50, give or take, and can provide many hours of fun with just that one change. I don't know if you have access to some kind of used market, but buying an older rig is how I did it for 20 years or so. Way cheaper than new if you can find local sellers. Reddit, Facebook, etc. - hopefully they're within reach!
I'll watch the other video next but so far this looks like a truck to avoid. Although I saw it recently selling for $240 Canadian ($263 Australian) at a shop which is a little more in line for what you are getting. Off to the next video!
The tires aren't too bad. It's the combination of the rig and the tires that leads to its capabilities - and its not that bad, honestly. This is the negative video. If you watch to the end you'll find the positive video for this rig 😊
Nice one. I think that's a fair price. I'm going to do a video on it in the next week or two with cheap or free upgrades to improve this thing on the rocks. I bet it has a bit of performance in it yet!
Right around $200 0n Amazon, the Pioneer is a way better truck around $325. Still better off with an Axial, Element, or Gen8 around the same price point because of parts availability.
RGT is pretty good on parts, I've found. What in particular can't you get for this one? And where are you in the world? It'd be good to know so I can reference that in future videos. Thanks!
@@RCTNT I'm in the USA. Back when I had an RGT Bowler and stripped out the diffs I found Redcat Everest 16 diffs fit right in and were all metal. The thing is for the price of the RGT in the USA you can very nearly get an Element, Axial, TRX4 sport with pretty much unlimited parts support. For the price of an Axial clone by RGT you can get the Redcat Gen8 and be far better off right out of the box. The price of the Pioneer for me to buy off ebay or Amazon makes zero sense when I can buy a TRX4 Sport or Axial Basecamp SCX10.3 that is simply next level to RGT. An 86100 runs right around the same as the Element Gatekeepr, Axial SCX10.2 Deadbolt/Honcho. I love the reviews you do, don't get that wrong! It's just for me in the USA with Traxxas/Axial/Element stuff in most every hobby shop it's not a real wise idea to buy a crawler nobody local has parts for. It made sense when the RGT Bowler was $129 shipped to me, but anything $300 and over it makes no sense.
@@carterhart5435 got it, that's quality info. Thanks for taking the time to explain that! Good to have your perspective, especially as most of my audience is in the USA! Appreciate it :)
Ah right! The closest RGT to that is probably the RGT Rock Cruiser V3, either the RC3: ruclips.net/video/Psj6Pwm7ZQA/видео.html Or the RC4: ruclips.net/video/4kGbux2WU_0/видео.html
@@RCTNT i think the boxer is a bit more like the pioneer since it is longer and uses different parts :) i would deeply appreciate you giving it a run on the 6 problems. Cheers
Fair point. Ok, I've found the HSP Boxer and the Boxer Pro in Australia. Which were you interested in checking out? The Boxer is about AUD$300 and the Pro is AUD$400.
I'm disappointed but hopeful, I think. We can eke some more performance from this thing. I cover a few of the finer points here, too, if you're interested: rc-tnt.com/rc-crawler-reviews/rgt-136100v3-rock-cruiser-rc-4-v3/ Thanks for watching :)
Wow.. lol. The truck is fine. Box stock cheap rtrs are never as good as this thing is. For 180$usd you sure had high expectations. Add a 20$ servo and a 50$ set of wheels and tires.
Thanks Mike. If you missed it, this is a two part review and you've just seen the negative side. Don't miss the other one! I think I had reasonable expectations, though. I tried to explain my thinking throughout but I also readily admit we're spoiled these days by just having amazing rigs for less money than ever before! Cheers
So many good things, but so many bad, and weird things!! And that price!!! It looks great, I love that colour, but A$400!!!! You've got to be kidding!!! 🤷🏻♂️
Apparently it isn't that much elsewhere - and remember, I paid $319 so others must surely be able to do the same with a bit of looking (I've heard in the comments that some can find it for under A$300, which is a much better value proposition). I think we can make it better with minimal cost, so we'll get to that soon.
@@RCTNT with the top heavy body, it's never going to be as good as the Pioneer, but it does look good. I've just finished rebuilding my Carisma Sca1e Coyote, and put another ISDT ESC70 speed controller in it. It's so smooth and quiet now. I can't wait to get out on the trails with it. 👍🏻
@@roblowrie1969 I'm looking forward to finding out how far we can go with it. Glad you're enjoying your Carisma, I'm looking forward to getting one on the channel here too :)
I found a bargain on eBay last week. I picked up 2 brand new FTX Paso (same as this RGT), missing bodies, for £140!!! Problem is, buying a stock body, with all the fittings is about £100, so I'm looking for one of 2 things. An alternative body to fit the 255mm wheelbase (rarer than unicorn 💩), or extending the wheelbase to open the choices! Of even, using the parts, and putting everything onto a longer set of FTX chassis rails, and make it longer?!! 🤷🏻♂️
Don't miss the other video! It's linked at the end of this one. Gives the other side of the coin to this one! (Spoiler: it isn't all bad, not at all. There's an article to go with it all too, that's here: rc-tnt.com/rc-crawler-reviews/rgt-136100v3-rock-cruiser-rc-4-v3/ ). Thanks for watching, Dave.
What would you class it as? Crawlers typically have at least some of these: high-turn motor, low gearing, locked diffs, live axles, 4 link suspension, servo on axle steering, bead lock wheels, sticky tires. This one checks all those boxes... (Also, if you watch the last half minute of this video you'll see I get to the other side of the coin.)
I got mine for $99 on eBay and I luv it. I replaced it with 35gram torque Injora servo on Amazon for $20…it’s amazing …. Most RTR crawler sux so the fun part upgrading it…also that particular crawler is for trail crawling….your course is for more advance lcg crawler so know the limit…it’s like testing a Nissan Sentra at LeMans and expect it to perform..LOL
Hey you got a great deal, that's awesome. I didn't get a great deal and it didn't live up to the price - I have tested most crawlers commercially available here and the performance to money was disappointing. However, there's a partner video to this one, linked at the end. My overall impression of this truck is that it's not bad at all. Has some issues, like most machines, but I like it on the whole. My course is a test ground for all crawlers. This way we can test everything and see how it compares on the same problems. I don't need it to perform, I just need to be consistent - then we can all see how they compare. Hopefully this is a useful resource for people! That's the idea anyway. Cheers for dropping by :)
@@RCTNT Good review dude no worries. The lighting and motor and esc awesome you can definitely do slow crawl out of the box and it has good articulation which you mentioned and hard body scale stuff. It’s all good we have different standards and interpretations so no worries! Cheers!
I love My V3! I use mine for FPV. Definitely not for extreme crawling like you said , but it is surprising capable!
It'd be great for that! Nice.
Yea I love mine too, especially for the price. It's a trail rig, a Jimny that would never even do theose things in real life that people expect of it. A lot of people think these things should crawl huge rocks and have crazy articulation. It's not a competition rock crawler. For what it is it's awesome. Not to mention I've had zero issues with mine. The only negative I don't like is the wiring for the lights suck and always come out because they are too short haha.
@@anthonytuccillo6274 it could use some length, yeah! For what it is it's capable, much agreed. It grew on me over the days I spent preparing for the review, too. I found much to like about it, hence the 'good' video that goes in a set with this 'bad' video. It's an interesting machine. Cheers
These are my favorite informative videos. What stay away from. Everybody works hard for their money. Well almost everybody. In buying something that don’t work hurts. Really good details in this video.
Thanks, Dan. Keep in mind this is a 2-part video set though - don't miss the other perspective! It's linked at the end of this video.
(Spoiler: it's actually pretty good for intended purpose. There's an article to go with it all too, that's here: rc-tnt.com/rc-crawler-reviews/rgt-136100v3-rock-cruiser-rc-4-v3/ ).
@Josey Wilds that was my initial impression, yeah. Still, it's growing on me and I think with some tinkering we may be able to get it performing better on the rocks. We'll see!
solid honest reviews.. you keep it simple n real.. you never go into things expecting unreasonable performance... but I sure appreciate that you show all aspects of a rigs crawling abilities.. that even in a trail truck.. is going to meet up with some rocks.. n I for one want a rig that can reasonably handle them!!! well done!!
Thanks Bill! Don't miss the first part of this(experimental) 2-part simultaneous-release - the car does have some redeeming qualities. Also, I think we can improve it on the cheap. More on that soon. Thanks for watching and for the encouraging message!
I got my v3 in the states off eBay for$200 even. Not disappointed with my purchase. It’s a class 1 truck and I drive it like a small tire truck. Also the v3 has all metal diff spools where the v2 has plastic diffs
Perfect. That's what it's intended to be, I think. Don't miss the accompanying 'Not Bad' video that goes with this one! Gives you the other side of the story. It's linked at the end of this video.
(I also wrote an article to help round out the finer details of this thing: rc-tnt.com/rc-crawler-reviews/rgt-136100v3-rock-cruiser-rc-4-v3/ ). Cheers Paul.
I love your videos and look forward to watching them and it's because of the detail and honesty you put into it..
Thanks Roy! Appreciate that, cheers.
I bought the Bronco version and have exactly the same problem with the servo. So really appreciate your review and especially the link to purchase a reasonable replacement servo!
Thanks mate! 👍
No worries at all! This is still a decent rig, once you deal with the minor shortcomings. Enjoy!
This little rig is a great trail truck best budget truck , I own three and we run them weekly no issues, this is a whole different rig with a new set of tires
Nice one. I hear they're cheaper in other parts of the world - and there's a lot to like about them, as I discussed in the other part to this 2-part video. Glad you're enjoying yours :)
I have this same truck and my servo stripped out before the first battery had time to die. Lol. I like it overall but I don’t do rock crawling like this, just more trailing. Thanks for the vid.
There's potential for it to be better but after driving it again recently I think this one is best used as a trail truck with mild crawling, yeah!
Hi there mate... Greetings from Spain... Hard fan of your content over here👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Open question... Getting this V3 rgt at same price of v2 (around 130$)... In that case it will be worth it?
My goal will be crawling.... In the same line of your already famous 6 problems course 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I have de option to go for same 120/130$ for one or another (v2 same gray as yours or v3 sames as yours)...
Which road will be better to take?
Hey thanks - and I appreciate that. V2 probably better for crawling but not by a huge amount and the V3 is vastly better value if they're the same price. Bump up the V3 clearance and put more aggressive tires on it and now you're building something pretty epic
I was just checking out the other body for this, not sure if it is actually a different version as it is labeled as FD at the end, and they're still using a 6KG servo. The wheels and tires are different as well but not sure if anything else it.
Yeah I'm not sure either, sorry. I assume you've checked RGT's website - try there, if not.
@@RCTNT It's not a huge deal if the servo is the main issue (truck is $199 USD on Amazon). I usually replace RTR servos anyway.
@MrCveedub front axles are weaker than ideal, also. I've snapped two of them since this video.
@@RCTNT Yikes!
@MrCveedub to be fair, it was copping a hard crawl both times. This is how rc used to be, much more often. Just means this is more of a trail rig 😎
Your review makes complete sense based on the price you paid, but it seems like they might be a lot more expensive in Australia than elsewhere. I just checked a couple sites and here in the US we can get them for $180 - $200 USD.
Nice! Well, the other video in this set shows off the good stuff and for that money it's not a bad deal at all! I think I did say that in this video, it just needed to be a bit cheaper.
I'll try to pay more attention to the USA pricing in future videos! Thanks for the feedback :)
@@RCTNT hey, great pair of vids. My local hobby shop in the uk there’s only about 20GBP (35AUD) difference between V2 and V3. I paid £169 (295aud) for my v3 (which has given me lots of smiles). My servo went on the second pack, but my LHS sorted me out an upgrade minus the price of a straight replacement.
@@jims8531 very nice! Glad you're enjoying it, at that price it's an easy decision!
@@RCTNT I paid $100 for mine off of eBay, but Banggood usually has the average US prices (last time I checked it was around $200). Definitely see why you're not at a fan at that price point lol I liked the scale look and already had the V2 so now I just gotta get the v1 😂
@@informalrc4660 such a bargain! At that price it'd be getting so much attention here! Funny how much difference that can make, heh.
Great follow-up. I bought mine for $127 off ebay USA shipped to me free in 3 days and my two year old grandson really enjoys driving it. So very different criteria for my consideration.
Wow! At that price it's positively a bargain! Nice one.
@@RCTNT It is interesting that prices for this model new on US ebay range from what I paid to well over $200. Definitely would've considered others at those higher prices.
@@lesdmess845 there are several vehicles I never would have bought if I wasn't doing RC-TNT, but then I'd not have discovered some real gems. And then I get to share them with you guys, so I guess that's a win even when it's a disappointment! (Though I expect we're going to end up liking this one a lot more after a few tweaks).
@@RCTNT A more enjoyable public service for sure!
@@lesdmess845 buy all the crawlers, make videos, something something... profit!
Still in the something something stage, so public service it is, haha
I have one and love it as a trail truck, but in England we can pick them up for £160, which is pretty good. I agree with you for you have to pay it’s not worth the money
Hey Adam, I've heard they can be had for a bit less here from some places. In that case it's a more compelling deal. There's also a lot to like about this thing - but that's in the other half of the review (part 1). Cheers :)
I’d love to see you do a vid of how you’d improve it, just like you did with the Pioneer.
You know, the Pioneer really needed a few things done to improve it. For what this thing is, honestly, just an adapter to fit a higher turn 540 motor and a strong steering servo would be the main things this needs. Then drive it until the wheels fall off.
There are some beaut 3.85" tires that might go well with it too.
Yeah ok, you've convinced me. I'll get to it!
I look forward to it :)
Good day, thank you for sharing this video, it help me a lot for choosing the right crawler.
No worries! Don't forget to check out the partner video to this one, linked at the end. This car isn't all bad :)
Interesting format for the review! I've never seen it before. I wish the algorythm finally figured out the amount of effort and great reviews you make here and put you out there with SBG and the other bigger RC channels!
Body looks really good, if only behind those stickers it had no paint on the inside... I always wonder why don't they fit these type of stickers from the inside, allowing you to remove them, be able to see through, and work a bit on the scale looks of the vehicle.
I was quite underwhelmed by its performance, but then again your six-problem course is quite demanding. Let's not forget the KnightRunner and MST Discovery didn't do well here, either.
Speaking of which, I think it'd be great to have a bit of a ranking table for reference (maybe include some other facts as the tilting angle and other stuff as we commented a few months back, listed at the blog, for quick reference.
For my money, I'd definitely get an MST with the "J4" body (also unlicensed, but almost an identical model to the current Jimny). Either the MST CMX or CFX chassis, depending whether you want a mid motor (CMX: cheaper, lower CoG), or a slightly costier, but more scale and detailed gearbox design (planetary gears and all!), and the CFX's layout allows for a deeper interior. I have the CMX and want to get a CFX.
I really think you should give these two a try, Craig! even if after all you don't like the performance with the shorter wheelbase, all the MST platforms are quite modular and easy to change for other uses. The build options are endless! You can fit metal driveshafts, metal gears in the CMX gearbox (not recommended), open the diffs (I got my front axle open for more scale behaviour), lengthen the wheelbase up to 267mm (from 242mm) only changing the links, and a miriad of MST option parts.
It would be great to have your take on these, especially a comparison between the CMX and CFX from you. Give it a shot, mate!
Thanks for the thoughts on this. I want to do something like you describe as a handy performance ranking along with a few other ideas I have too. That's all coming this year, hopefully. There's a heap to do!
I love the MST stuff. Definitely need to get their vehicles here for testing and modding. I've built a set of cmx axles into a 1.9 Mini Comp Rig a few years back for someone and I really liked working with them. Everything was really high quality for the price and I suspect their vehicles would be similarly good quality.
Glad you enjoyed these latest vids. I guess the algo will pick things up at some point or another. I'll just keep at it in the meantime :) you guys are worth it already and I'm having fun! Cheers
I am thinking the RGT might be a good indoor Rock Cruiser for winter. Here the V3 is 209.00 USD (Jan 2023) Thanks for the informative video
No worries! This video highlighted the parts of this car I wasn't a huge fan of - but there is another side to the coin, as I mentioned in the last ten seconds of the video. If you're interested in this car, don't miss the other video as linked at the end which shows the good side to it!
Like all the cheap stuff random ones failed right away.
I have the same rig, but I got it for $105 US, They were dirt cheap for a month or so early spring. The servo is holding up excellent, it really does perform pretty well. I wedge it into roots and rocks and drive the rig often, sometimes daily. It’s all stock I just moved the shocks one position and put on some softer Axial 1.9s.
Now I’m just going to add weight inside the lower part of the front bumper and on the axle, with some testing a light finger touch let it climb some really steep obstacles, just need a little weight. It will be nearly stock just tires and some weights in the front and quite capable!
I just love this thing, obviously I lucked out on the price, just happy it’s holding up. I want a little better low speed control, any 390 motors you would recommend? Cheers
That is very cool! Cheap start, fine tuning, much enjoyment! Perfect :)
I have no recommendation for a high turn 390 motor, not a 5-slot 390 motor. I've looked, they just don't seem to be out there.
A 540 motor would work, or, if you want to go overboard on low speed control and make this one of the most special rigs you own, try this (select the Revolver V2 380 and the Sidewinder 4 & appropriate connectors for a total of under USD$130):
holmeshobbies.com/sensorless-brushless-motor-combo.html
Really? Will a 540 bolt up? I might do that
Don't know for sure but I'd think so. It'll come down to can clearance but if you have one lying around it's probably worth a look!
I have the TRX4 Defender and about to drop $178 on this RGT . Seeing how it performed in your review. I’ll save this money and buy the Traxxes TRX 6x6. Sure. It will cost more. But, you get what you paid for.
Don't miss the companion video to this one at the end, there is a good side to it also.
That said, the trx6 is out of this world different to this one. I've got a review of it on the channel here - both the trx6 and the ultimate hauler, in fact. Search my Videos page for trx6, you'll find them :)
Have this car.....paid $199 US
Better servo, steel, weighted wheels larger softer tires, and slower motor made it great....
It IS 1/10 scale, but it is a Jimny...which is very small.
Sounds like a decent upgrade path you've taken there. Nice one.
We have Jimnys getting around here and they are small, yeah. I like that they've kept them pretty small overall just like the old sierra (or samurai in other markets) rather than beefing them up like the new mini compared to the old one!
Appreciate the reviews you do. Extremely informative. And your general demeanor and approach to each vehicle along with comparisons I find invaluable to someone that's is looking at getting into the hobby. Unfortunately even the entry level hobby grade stuff costs 75% of my monthly third world salary😭
Thank you kindly.
I'm mindful of the disparity in costs and wages and standard of living around the world. I hope you have the opportunity at some point to grab something.
If you're looking for a car for the lowest possible cost (at least, new) the WPL C24 with a planetary gearbox upgrade will total about AUD $50, give or take, and can provide many hours of fun with just that one change.
I don't know if you have access to some kind of used market, but buying an older rig is how I did it for 20 years or so. Way cheaper than new if you can find local sellers. Reddit, Facebook, etc. - hopefully they're within reach!
I paid 89 bucks delivered great little truck
How on earth did you manage that?! Sounds like an incredible deal! Is it still available at that price somewhere?
Ebay
Sure looks good though! Thank you for another fun and informative, thorough *RC-TNT* review, enjoyed boss!
No worries at all! It's a great little truck, all said. Has some issues but yeah, not bad :)
I enjoyed seeing you, good work👍😁🤝
I enjoyed reading your comment :) cheers
@@RCTNT 👍🎶🤝
I'll watch the other video next but so far this looks like a truck to avoid. Although I saw it recently selling for $240 Canadian ($263 Australian) at a shop which is a little more in line for what you are getting. Off to the next video!
We got off to a rocky start, me and this truck. But I think there's potential for it to be better. We'll see!
Great vid. i have the pioneer which is known ftx outback Hi Rock its good👍
Thanks, the Pioneer is great too. We've done quite a bit with it on the channel here :)
Hello from southeast Alaska
Hello from southeast Australia
It's not the truck it's the tires you can see how slick the tires off
The tires aren't too bad. It's the combination of the rig and the tires that leads to its capabilities - and its not that bad, honestly. This is the negative video. If you watch to the end you'll find the positive video for this rig 😊
I paid 180$ USD for V3 last year and even got 20$ refund for servo malfunction. Without spare wheel attached it is ok.
Nice one. I think that's a fair price.
I'm going to do a video on it in the next week or two with cheap or free upgrades to improve this thing on the rocks. I bet it has a bit of performance in it yet!
@@RCTNT yes please!
Right around $200 0n Amazon, the Pioneer is a way better truck around $325. Still better off with an Axial, Element, or Gen8 around the same price point because of parts availability.
RGT is pretty good on parts, I've found. What in particular can't you get for this one? And where are you in the world? It'd be good to know so I can reference that in future videos. Thanks!
@@RCTNT I'm in the USA. Back when I had an RGT Bowler and stripped out the diffs I found Redcat Everest 16 diffs fit right in and were all metal. The thing is for the price of the RGT in the USA you can very nearly get an Element, Axial, TRX4 sport with pretty much unlimited parts support. For the price of an Axial clone by RGT you can get the Redcat Gen8 and be far better off right out of the box. The price of the Pioneer for me to buy off ebay or Amazon makes zero sense when I can buy a TRX4 Sport or Axial Basecamp SCX10.3 that is simply next level to RGT. An 86100 runs right around the same as the Element Gatekeepr, Axial SCX10.2 Deadbolt/Honcho. I love the reviews you do, don't get that wrong! It's just for me in the USA with Traxxas/Axial/Element stuff in most every hobby shop it's not a real wise idea to buy a crawler nobody local has parts for. It made sense when the RGT Bowler was $129 shipped to me, but anything $300 and over it makes no sense.
@@carterhart5435 got it, that's quality info. Thanks for taking the time to explain that! Good to have your perspective, especially as most of my audience is in the USA! Appreciate it :)
Can u do the rgt boxer please
Happy to consider it - but I can't find that model. Do you have their EX86... number? Maybe I can find it that way. Thanks
@@RCTNT its the hsp/rgt 94706
Ah right! The closest RGT to that is probably the RGT Rock Cruiser V3, either the RC3: ruclips.net/video/Psj6Pwm7ZQA/видео.html
Or the RC4: ruclips.net/video/4kGbux2WU_0/видео.html
@@RCTNT i think the boxer is a bit more like the pioneer since it is longer and uses different parts :) i would deeply appreciate you giving it a run on the 6 problems. Cheers
Fair point. Ok, I've found the HSP Boxer and the Boxer Pro in Australia. Which were you interested in checking out?
The Boxer is about AUD$300 and the Pro is AUD$400.
I managed to pickup 3 of these for my boys for $85 each.
Wow really? That's unbelievable. Awesome!
@@RCTNT Yeah. They normally go for $200 on ebay in the US but I guess the seller was dumping them.
@@mdgeist472 his/her loss was your gain. Amazing find!
can you just buy the body?
Not sure. Look on RGT's website, maybe it'll have its own part number.
So.......... which video is your opinion?
I'm disappointed but hopeful, I think. We can eke some more performance from this thing. I cover a few of the finer points here, too, if you're interested: rc-tnt.com/rc-crawler-reviews/rgt-136100v3-rock-cruiser-rc-4-v3/
Thanks for watching :)
Wow.. lol. The truck is fine. Box stock cheap rtrs are never as good as this thing is. For 180$usd you sure had high expectations. Add a 20$ servo and a 50$ set of wheels and tires.
Thanks Mike. If you missed it, this is a two part review and you've just seen the negative side. Don't miss the other one!
I think I had reasonable expectations, though. I tried to explain my thinking throughout but I also readily admit we're spoiled these days by just having amazing rigs for less money than ever before! Cheers
you can get them for 250 au
That's a great deal for this one. At that price it's an excellent choice.
Why don't you drive it.
It does get used. You've gotta watch to the end, there's a flip side to this video. I published it at the same time.
So many good things, but so many bad, and weird things!! And that price!!! It looks great, I love that colour, but A$400!!!! You've got to be kidding!!! 🤷🏻♂️
Apparently it isn't that much elsewhere - and remember, I paid $319 so others must surely be able to do the same with a bit of looking (I've heard in the comments that some can find it for under A$300, which is a much better value proposition).
I think we can make it better with minimal cost, so we'll get to that soon.
@@RCTNT with the top heavy body, it's never going to be as good as the Pioneer, but it does look good.
I've just finished rebuilding my Carisma Sca1e Coyote, and put another ISDT ESC70 speed controller in it. It's so smooth and quiet now. I can't wait to get out on the trails with it. 👍🏻
@@roblowrie1969 I'm looking forward to finding out how far we can go with it. Glad you're enjoying your Carisma, I'm looking forward to getting one on the channel here too :)
@@RCTNT I'll keep an eye out for it. Thanks for the great content. 👍🏻
I found a bargain on eBay last week. I picked up 2 brand new FTX Paso (same as this RGT), missing bodies, for £140!!! Problem is, buying a stock body, with all the fittings is about £100, so I'm looking for one of 2 things. An alternative body to fit the 255mm wheelbase (rarer than unicorn 💩), or extending the wheelbase to open the choices!
Of even, using the parts, and putting everything onto a longer set of FTX chassis rails, and make it longer?!! 🤷🏻♂️
Such a disappointment. Thanks for the review.
Don't miss the other video! It's linked at the end of this one. Gives the other side of the coin to this one!
(Spoiler: it isn't all bad, not at all. There's an article to go with it all too, that's here: rc-tnt.com/rc-crawler-reviews/rgt-136100v3-rock-cruiser-rc-4-v3/ ). Thanks for watching, Dave.
Well it's not a rock crawler duhh!
What would you class it as? Crawlers typically have at least some of these: high-turn motor, low gearing, locked diffs, live axles, 4 link suspension, servo on axle steering, bead lock wheels, sticky tires.
This one checks all those boxes...
(Also, if you watch the last half minute of this video you'll see I get to the other side of the coin.)
Bad rc driver 🤣😂🤭
Thanks, and you :)
I got mine for $99 on eBay and I luv it. I replaced it with 35gram torque Injora servo on Amazon for $20…it’s amazing …. Most RTR crawler sux so the fun part upgrading it…also that particular crawler is for trail crawling….your course is for more advance lcg crawler so know the limit…it’s like testing a Nissan Sentra at LeMans and expect it to perform..LOL
Hey you got a great deal, that's awesome. I didn't get a great deal and it didn't live up to the price - I have tested most crawlers commercially available here and the performance to money was disappointing.
However, there's a partner video to this one, linked at the end. My overall impression of this truck is that it's not bad at all. Has some issues, like most machines, but I like it on the whole.
My course is a test ground for all crawlers. This way we can test everything and see how it compares on the same problems. I don't need it to perform, I just need to be consistent - then we can all see how they compare. Hopefully this is a useful resource for people! That's the idea anyway. Cheers for dropping by :)
@@RCTNT Good review dude no worries. The lighting and motor and esc awesome you can definitely do slow crawl out of the box and it has good articulation which you mentioned and hard body scale stuff. It’s all good we have different standards and interpretations so no worries! Cheers!
I'd like it to be slower but it's pretty good - my boy likes driving this one when we wheel together so that's a winner in my book!