I just picked up a 124017 model and damn im impressed. Its already been upgraded to a brushless motor and aftermarket metal upgrade parts are abundant over all the models. For a chinese cheapy they pack a punch
Just got mine 2 days ago, ordered 2 to 3 mo back, was worth the wait for the price this thing fun as all hell, it can go up steep surfaces got decent traction doesn't get stuck in absolute everything, its premuch a mini stampede
Thank you for the nice review, I have this model and been using it for a while now. In my side of the world (Dubai -UAE) I got it for 75 CA Dollars, and I can choose from different type of chargers from the seller. I agree with in all your points. Thx again
Great review I bought my wltoys one from banggood and had the option of charger I choose us of course i did put oil in the shocks and they leak so they need an upgrade first thing and it's a simple fix for a beginner at that. I wish it had the option some do with 1 to 3 batteries and lipo I'll be upgrading it to lipo as well and making the frame over from metal tube and side panels
I like it ! It faster then my lil bro’s traxxas ruslter awd , right about the charger and battery , one thing I wanted to add to it after owning it , I don’t like the turning slider , living in. The desert in Arizona USA , dirt get wound up in there and I blow it out with air , how ever it’s awesome for the price 👍🏽
Love your review! Its very thoroughly explained! I've been wanting to get this and do some research. This video really helps me. Definitely checking out the part 2!
Mine only cost 70 and the plug is American which is where I'm from. I also don't mind the Philips head screws, so not really many complaints from me, besides the shocks which can easily be replaced.
I just got one. This is more of a fast dessert Baja buggy than a rock crawler as the diffs are not locked. I also felt the rear shocks are too soft and bouncy and the front shocks don't rebound fully out of the box. I also didn't like flexing of the steering arms on the front steering knuckles because of the very soft plastic used. This buggy is for a kid who's going to abuse the hell out it without breaking a lot of parts. I paid only $72 for it so that wasn't too bad for a fast and durable buggy that's not really RC hobby grade. I myself wouldn't try to upgrade it, just run it as is with a couple of extra batteries.
Update 5/6/17: First of all I don't like the Phillips head screws. Hex head screws would of been a lot better. Second you'll need a JIS Phillips head screwdriver or not a very pointed end one for the screws. Third just snug up the screws by hand when tightening them, the screw heads pop off real easy. I popped one of the screw heads off already when trying to remove the cage and didn't get the cage off because I didn't have the right screwdriver at the time and the driver I had would just slip. I got 8 of the screws out but there was 2 left at the top of the buggy and my screwdriver would just slip. Upon putting the removed screws back on I tried to get one of the bottom screws a little bit tighter and then "snap". Also I would use a cordless screwdriver to carefully remove and partially drive the screws in because the screws have fine machine threads and most of them are around a 1/2in. long and very tight to turn so you'll spend a lot of time wrenching your hand to screw or unscrew them.
Thanks for the inputs and thoughts Gary. They are helpful for others reading through the comments! :) I had no issues with the screws on my unit, but that doesn't mean they are all good... some QC issues perhaps. Thanks for sharing!
try putting rubber washers in the rear springs. thats what I did and it helped so much type "wltoys cheapest suspension upgrade" youll see my video on it short
I know this is an old video but sorry I need to correct you on the charge rate of the power bricks. If you freeze at 6:28 when you're showing the ratings on the stickers it shows you the output of the charger. The output listed on the stickers is what determines what that power brick is capable of and how fast it will charge. One is 500mA and the other is 800mA. The 800mA charger will be faster since it outputs at a higher amperage. You need to remember that this power converter is used to convert the AC 110v current to DC 7.4v in this instance which is a lot lower and primarily used for more sensitive electronics. I'm no electronics Engineer but had a huge fascination for it since I was 8 years old and love all things gadgets.
These are great little rcs the shocks can be easily modded to hold oil just takes a few little rubber o rings and it hadles way better the spring preloads are ajustible ti the real issue and first upgrade i recommend is mettal diffs. Mine stipped the rear diff in 5mins on 2s so i will be getting the upgrade diffs as for steering upgradeing the knuckles to alloy takes allot of slop out! its basicly a twin hammers but more durable thanks to the flexible plastic 😊
just type "wltoys cheapest suspension upgrade" short vid on putting rubber washers in your rear springs car sits up higher and handles much better for cheap
thnx for the review im planning to start RC hoobying and trying to find my first car at at affordable price that i can also upgrade parts. ^_^ great review hope i can buy one soon
IT IS NOT WATERPROOF!!! 1 Receiver, 1 Battery and some soldering time later and you'll be good if it gets in water. Otherwise great introductory RC car. My first one ever. I'm hooked! Mine came with a 110V charger, from China. Go figure. I live in the U.S. Ordered it from "Tomtop" website $60. Delivery time 2-3 weeks from China. Same goes for parts.
Yes it does! The truck is completely stock here. I would definitely have the WLtoys over the Feiyue any day. But it is more expensive... you could use the money saved to help upgrade the Feiyue to a better electronics system, at which point it with out-perform the WLtoys. All comes down to personal taste! Hope that helps you a bit!
never seen this truck with the reinforcement plate in the front :O every truck on ebay is without the plate, is there a later model of this one where they have improved that bit??
I just ordered this from Gearbest.com and I just saw this awesome vid. now I cant wait for it to arrive in a month! woooooh! thanks for the review. made me feel good about my order.
Hey fanatik builds nice vid.....can i ask does it have a speed controller and steering controller cause i really need to know and trying to buy this....if u answer that will be great TQ...
hey i have the same car but there is an issue with the transmitter. the red led on it keeps continuously blinking even when i replace the batteries. Do u have any solution to it?
Hi mate! im looking to buy my first rc car. Something i can take to the country and also use on bichiman and grass. Do you think this is the one for me? or what else do you recommend? Also, i want something fast. Cheers, i hope you reply
Hi Drew, it all depends on your budget... is this the best car you can get? NO. Is it the best you can get for the money? Well that's harder to answer. Running on grass and similar terrain will really drain the battery on any RC car... but you will definitely not want to get one much smaller than this. The smaller you go, the more easily it will get stuck and bogged down in tall grass. 1/12 scale is good, but a 1/10 scale is my personal favorite. See if you can find something in that scale that would work for your price point... you may even have luck finding something used, but name-brand in a local classified site. My personal opinion would be to get a Traxxas, but they are pricey. It's all up to you! But hopefully that helps a bit in your decision!
And btw, is the traxxas this one? www.gearbest.com/rc-cars/pp_351314.html?currency=AUD&vip=760261&gclid=CjwKEAjwr_rIBRDJzq-Z-LC_2HgSJADoL57HX7UGfzhkI98dQmqEOXqCz_etaIrBZxYpGouAKs9YYxoCh63w_wcB If not which is it? cheers
Traxxas is a great name brand which has been around for a long time. They've got tons of spare and upgrade parts available, and are hugely popular (and tough) cars/trucks. I personally own a Traxxas Slash 4x4 and it is the best RC I've ever had! However it did cost ~$500 Cad. If you can see yourself spending that kind of money, I would highly recommend it! Here's a link to their website (I'm not associated with them at all) traxxas.com/products/models/electric/slash-4x4-tsm Cheers!
Amigo, você pode ter mencionado no seu vídeo, mais não falo inglês, então vou te fazer algumas perguntas. Tenho muit interesse nesse modelo, você indica? Ele é bom? E as engrenagens, são bem vedadas contra areia? Sabe informar se tem engrenagens de aço para reposição? O carrinho tem um bom motor, porém com engrenagens de plástico, elas suportam bem? Obrigado pela atenção!
Hard to say, but I think somewhere closer to a 6.5/10 or 7/10. This video was the first time I tried a "rating system" and it has some flaws... in the future I'm hoping to try a more factual rating system so it's not so subjective.
The wl toys that I have bought has metal gears, I have a 12428 for my child and a 12423 for me, both have all metal gears dif, so they upgrade this for free!!! At least on new cars, they are working super after a month of use, maybe 30 hours total each of them.
I am a little gun shy when it comes to ordering from websites other than amazon. Is GearBest really trustworthy? Is this car worth the hundred dollars? I am new to rc trucks and would like to buy a reliable car for under $150. Does this sound like the car for me?
I can understand the concern. I have never actually ordered from GearBest, I've only ever received their products for review. However, I do have a friend who has bought from them, and his experience was fine. The shipping time was a little over two weeks to Canada though if I recall correctly. I just looked on GearBest, and apparently this truck is on sale right now, and for $77cad, I'd say it is a pretty good deal. It's by far not the best RC out there, but for the money I'm pretty pleased. For any product, when you get right down to it, it's price vs performance vs reliability... and you can only pick 2 of the three. I would put this product more as a price-performance ... reliability is the question mark, but it did not break during my testing, and seems like the materials were reasonable. It's the electronics that will most likely die first. It is totally your decision, but I hope I have been of some help for you!
Thanks Bear! Haha, that was a present from my best friend for being a groomsman at his wedding. It's an Elk Ridge Ballistic. Spring assist. Nice knife, and now sharpened too!
Elk ridge is good! I've got the wltoys a959 with all metal upgrades including the pan,awesome little car,especially for the money! I also added the adapters and 1/10 scale wheels n tires. More ground clearance,traction and top speed. Last RC I had was back in 88,grasshopper. Man RC has come a long way!
Hey good to know, I'm still fairly new to knives, but it sure is amazing to have a nice sharp one! Ah yes, I contemplated reviewing an a959 a while back, sure are interesting little cars. My brothers got me into RC when I was young, and back then a tamiya TL-01 plus radio and everything was like $400-500 I think. It's crazy how much stuff has changed over time. Thanks for viewing and commenting, hope to hear from you again!
I got the 1/12. Scale but it cames with a cable that i conect to a regular phone charger ..!! Is that the way it should be ? or they forgot to send me de charger?? Thanks...!!
In my first run the truck was pulling wheelies with little effort. After charging the battery, the rear wheels had very little power to them. With very little pressure, I can stop them from spinning. I will assume that the gears are stripped in the differential. Anyone have answers?
Hi John, yes I am restoring it with my father. It's a '71 Triumph GT6... only 40k or so were made, so it's fairly rare these days. 2.0l straight 6, 100hp and about 2k lbs curb weight. SO rusty when we got it, but we are slowly making progress. Check out my channel for some videos on it... more to come too! Cheers!
The upgrade parts are extremely cheap in China. Alloy everything. Seriously... for literally "a few dollars" you can get alloy kits for the arms, hubs, links, buckles and gears. Also Oil filled alloy shocks, all metal driveshafts and metal gear sets.
essentially, as far as I have seen, this rig is structurally identical to the Vaterra Twin Hammers. This means that you should have no problem installing aftermarket parts for the Twin Hammers. look it up, and before y'all think the Twin Hammers is the clone, this is the clone of the Twin Hammers, at half the price, with the Vaterra model being $300, and this model being about $150. The only thin the Vaterra has as an advantage, is it will bind to my Spectrum DX4 transmitter.
I believe the Twin Hammers is 1/10 scale, and this is only 1/12... so not sure if the parts are interchangeable, however the build style and design is definitely extremely similar!
Final answer, NO. BUT WITH A COMPLETE OVERALL, metal parts, more power, speed. Yes. Reason. Current style just has POTENTIAL. REASON. After running a Armma Senton 6S that WLtoy got parked permanently. Cant really compare solid hobby grade to intro hobby grade, but the buggy has so much potential to be upgraded correctly by WLToys
Oh, just the controller! I looked on GearBest's website right now, but couldn't find just the controller by itself... it may not be available, but try checking some other sites. Sorry to not be of more help man.
Yes, the transmitter came with the car. I believe there are two different types of transmitters that can come with this... if yours is different, you may just have a different version. Hope that helps!
Lol. From further testing and research on this little model, I'm not quite sure that it IS waterproof... but that would be pretty bad, considering the advertising saying it is! More info in the next video. Thanks for commenting!
I agree. During my testing I had issues with the model cutting out after a while. Not sure if just heat overload protection, or something wrong, but whatever it was... very annoying!
You have charger with eu/us plug.... the car is 10/10 price-quality! It's better than any traxxas! It's unbreakable. I was testing the car throwing down from top of the house, maximum speed into wall.... you can't brake. It works perfectly after 1year. I think your video is not correct, your ratings are too low, do tests, internet searches.... after give critics...
Well just keep saving dude! I got my first hobby RC (tamiya tt-01) when I was about your age, lots of fun I can tell you! Still an entry level car, but you certainly get what you pay for. If you are considering this truck, it seems like a good deal. Cheers and thanks for commenting.
You're the first person to actually ask about part 2! Had it up shortly after this was posted, but there was a line of script where I said "ideal for kids" ... So with the new RUclips rules I took it down to be on the safe side. On the whole, it's a great little car but had battery issues likely related to an overheat protection. It'll be running full tilt, then just stop. Leave it for a while and it'll be fine again. Great little car that could be upgraded with proper RC grade components, but out of the box it's only what I'd call "entry level hobby grade".👍
@@FanatikBuilds Bummer they really move on lipo’s. There are videos for this buggy showing on 3s. Just in case your interested. They also have a larger version of it 1/10 scale on banggood but not any faster just bigger. Bummer really like this buggy but faster and bigger. Would be awesome upgrade!
We have a new review for GearBest today! Let me know what you think. Any ideas/questions you would like to see in the next video of it?
Hey bro i lost my manual, can you please send me a soft copy of your manual?
ishanka tharika ... send an email to: fanatikbuilds@gmail.com and I'll try to help you out when I get a second.
Thanks Bro. I will send you a mail
I have sent to you the mail mate
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I just picked up a 124017 model and damn im impressed. Its already been upgraded to a brushless motor and aftermarket metal upgrade parts are abundant over all the models. For a chinese cheapy they pack a punch
Just got mine 2 days ago, ordered 2 to 3 mo back, was worth the wait for the price this thing fun as all hell, it can go up steep surfaces got decent traction doesn't get stuck in absolute everything, its premuch a mini stampede
Thank you for the nice review, I have this model and been using it for a while now.
In my side of the world (Dubai -UAE) I got it for 75 CA Dollars, and I can choose from different type of chargers from the seller.
I agree with in all your points. Thx again
Thanks so much for the feedback! :) I appreciate it!
I know this is a long time from this! I have two of them and only had one problem, lock most screws. Thanks!
Your actually the only one that explains this really good
Wow! Best video. Explain every thing right on point. First talking aboug the charger... good job
Great review I bought my wltoys one from banggood and had the option of charger I choose us of course i did put oil in the shocks and they leak so they need an upgrade first thing and it's a simple fix for a beginner at that. I wish it had the option some do with 1 to 3 batteries and lipo I'll be upgrading it to lipo as well and making the frame over from metal tube and side panels
I like it ! It faster then my lil bro’s traxxas ruslter awd , right about the charger and battery , one thing I wanted to add to it after owning it , I don’t like the turning slider , living in. The desert in Arizona USA , dirt get wound up in there and I blow it out with air , how ever it’s awesome for the price 👍🏽
Love your review! Its very thoroughly explained! I've been wanting to get this and do some research. This video really helps me. Definitely checking out the part 2!
Thank you! Glad to help!
Mine only cost 70 and the plug is American which is where I'm from. I also don't mind the Philips head screws, so not really many complaints from me, besides the shocks which can easily be replaced.
I just got one. This is more of a fast dessert Baja buggy than a rock crawler as the diffs are not locked. I also felt the rear shocks are too soft and bouncy and the front shocks don't rebound fully out of the box. I also didn't like flexing of the steering arms on the front steering knuckles because of the very soft plastic used. This buggy is for a kid who's going to abuse the hell out it without breaking a lot of parts. I paid only $72 for it so that wasn't too bad for a fast and durable buggy that's not really RC hobby grade. I myself wouldn't try to upgrade it, just run it as is with a couple of extra batteries.
Update 5/6/17: First of all I don't like the Phillips head screws. Hex head screws would of been a lot better. Second you'll need a JIS Phillips head screwdriver or not a very pointed end one for the screws. Third just snug up the screws by hand when tightening them, the screw heads pop off real easy. I popped one of the screw heads off already when trying to remove the cage and didn't get the cage off because I didn't have the right screwdriver at the time and the driver I had would just slip. I got 8 of the screws out but there was 2 left at the top of the buggy and my screwdriver would just slip. Upon putting the removed screws back on I tried to get one of the bottom screws a little bit tighter and then "snap". Also I would use a cordless screwdriver to carefully remove and partially drive the screws in because the screws have fine machine threads and most of them are around a 1/2in. long and very tight to turn so you'll spend a lot of time wrenching your hand to screw or unscrew them.
Thanks for the inputs and thoughts Gary. They are helpful for others reading through the comments! :)
I had no issues with the screws on my unit, but that doesn't mean they are all good... some QC issues perhaps. Thanks for sharing!
try putting rubber washers in the rear springs. thats what I did and it helped so much type "wltoys cheapest suspension upgrade" youll see my video on it short
Great video buddy! And by far the most critique and informative. Thank you keep up the good work you got another subscriber
Thanks for the review I been eyeing one of those trucks off very cheap on the net
Thanks for commenting Mat!
I know this is an old video but sorry I need to correct you on the charge rate of the power bricks. If you freeze at 6:28 when you're showing the ratings on the stickers it shows you the output of the charger. The output listed on the stickers is what determines what that power brick is capable of and how fast it will charge. One is 500mA and the other is 800mA. The 800mA charger will be faster since it outputs at a higher amperage. You need to remember that this power converter is used to convert the AC 110v current to DC 7.4v in this instance which is a lot lower and primarily used for more sensitive electronics. I'm no electronics Engineer but had a huge fascination for it since I was 8 years old and love all things gadgets.
These are great little rcs the shocks can be easily modded to hold oil just takes a few little rubber o rings and it hadles way better the spring preloads are ajustible ti the real issue and first upgrade i recommend is mettal diffs. Mine stipped the rear diff in 5mins on 2s so i will be getting the upgrade diffs as for steering upgradeing the knuckles to alloy takes allot of slop out! its basicly a twin hammers but more durable thanks to the flexible plastic 😊
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and great advice!
Thanks and Oh i will be uploading my own videos and mods in this rc to if you ever wanna check them out editing 1 now 😊
just type "wltoys cheapest suspension upgrade" short vid on putting rubber washers in your rear springs car sits up higher and handles much better for cheap
great review made me laugh with the names
Glad to give you a chuckle! Thanks for commenting!
I got this for $100 in aus. very happy. lots of fun.
It's worth every penny and more I'd say.
Very nice and informative.
thnx for the review im planning to start RC hoobying and trying to find my first car at at affordable price that i can also upgrade parts. ^_^ great review hope i can buy one soon
Thanks for commenting. Happy New Years!
It's good, just yhe stock batteries are trash. Needs better batteries. Suggestions?
Looks pretty cool!
I have an off-road storm its awsom at handling and unbreakable because of the flexible plastic
Thanks this review was very helpful.
You're welcome Tyler! Glad to help, and thanks for letting me know!
IT IS NOT WATERPROOF!!! 1 Receiver, 1 Battery and some soldering time later and you'll be good if it gets in water. Otherwise great introductory RC car. My first one ever. I'm hooked! Mine came with a 110V charger, from China. Go figure. I live in the U.S. Ordered it from "Tomtop" website $60. Delivery time 2-3 weeks from China. Same goes for parts.
Does it come stock with LED lights? Which is better overall, Feiyue or WLtoys version?
Yes it does! The truck is completely stock here. I would definitely have the WLtoys over the Feiyue any day. But it is more expensive... you could use the money saved to help upgrade the Feiyue to a better electronics system, at which point it with out-perform the WLtoys. All comes down to personal taste! Hope that helps you a bit!
it ok. I think the WLtoys is just around $75 now. vs Feiyue which cost about the same too.
Wow, it's really come down in price! I hadn't noticed that... it's now a bit cheaper then the Feiyue... crazy. Definitely the WLtoys then, imho!
never seen this truck with the reinforcement plate in the front :O every truck on ebay is without the plate, is there a later model of this one where they have improved that bit??
I just ordered this from Gearbest.com and I just saw this awesome vid. now I cant wait for it to arrive in a month! woooooh! thanks for the review. made me feel good about my order.
Ranelle Ronquillo hopefully it arrived by now! I will order it tommorow cant wait!! Tell me how good it is ;)
Hey fanatik builds nice vid.....can i ask does it have a speed controller and steering controller cause i really need to know and trying to buy this....if u answer that will be great TQ...
Great review really well put together. Better check out some more recent stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Not into RCs anymore but I'm featuring a restomod build these days that you may still enjoy! Thanks for watching 👍
They are oil field shocks you just have to add oil
if anything this truck is good for beginners, like its relatively cheap, you can find replacement parts.
could you use this transmitter with a receiver off banggood or are they locked frequencies or something?
hey i have the same car but there is an issue with the transmitter. the red led on it keeps continuously blinking even when i replace the batteries. Do u have any solution to it?
How did you get the aluminum pad? Everywhere I see this model it doesn't come with a al. pad.
It comes.
Being you have both the wltoys and feiyue do you think the plastics, like arms and links are interchangeable?
Good question! I will have to take a look when I get a chance. Happy New Years!
Which one is better Rc rock crawler or Rc buggy ?
Hi mate! im looking to buy my first rc car. Something i can take to the country and also use on bichiman and grass. Do you think this is the one for me? or what else do you recommend? Also, i want something fast. Cheers, i hope you reply
Hi Drew, it all depends on your budget... is this the best car you can get? NO. Is it the best you can get for the money? Well that's harder to answer. Running on grass and similar terrain will really drain the battery on any RC car... but you will definitely not want to get one much smaller than this. The smaller you go, the more easily it will get stuck and bogged down in tall grass. 1/12 scale is good, but a 1/10 scale is my personal favorite. See if you can find something in that scale that would work for your price point... you may even have luck finding something used, but name-brand in a local classified site. My personal opinion would be to get a Traxxas, but they are pricey. It's all up to you! But hopefully that helps a bit in your decision!
Thanks for replying! Ill have a look at that one, If i need to spend a little extra im not fussed. With the Traxxas. Whats the go with spare parts?
And btw, is the traxxas this one? www.gearbest.com/rc-cars/pp_351314.html?currency=AUD&vip=760261&gclid=CjwKEAjwr_rIBRDJzq-Z-LC_2HgSJADoL57HX7UGfzhkI98dQmqEOXqCz_etaIrBZxYpGouAKs9YYxoCh63w_wcB If not which is it? cheers
Traxxas is a great name brand which has been around for a long time. They've got tons of spare and upgrade parts available, and are hugely popular (and tough) cars/trucks. I personally own a Traxxas Slash 4x4 and it is the best RC I've ever had! However it did cost ~$500 Cad. If you can see yourself spending that kind of money, I would highly recommend it! Here's a link to their website (I'm not associated with them at all) traxxas.com/products/models/electric/slash-4x4-tsm
Cheers!
Looks like the car for me! Time to save!
Amigo, você pode ter mencionado no seu vídeo, mais não falo inglês, então vou te fazer algumas perguntas. Tenho muit interesse nesse modelo, você indica? Ele é bom? E as engrenagens, são bem vedadas contra areia? Sabe informar se tem engrenagens de aço para reposição? O carrinho tem um bom motor, porém com engrenagens de plástico, elas suportam bem? Obrigado pela atenção!
Or you can get a hobby grade charger a good one and charge it for an hour or less if you do higher current
nice review man ! !
you can even stiffen the shocks
WLTOYS IS THE KING TOYS IN UAE
8.5 score for this one... hmm how much score for other Feiyue model
Hard to say, but I think somewhere closer to a 6.5/10 or 7/10. This video was the first time I tried a "rating system" and it has some flaws... in the future I'm hoping to try a more factual rating system so it's not so subjective.
The wl toys that I have bought has metal gears, I have a 12428 for my child and a 12423 for me, both have all metal gears dif, so they upgrade this for free!!! At least on new cars, they are working super after a month of use, maybe 30 hours total each of them.
Yes bro it's very nice bro how many rupees you buy it
how is the rc car holding up, thanks.
did you build metal part by yourself?
Thank you for the video. Don't you think it's the time to build the Crane that I showed you before?
Hey Sam! Lol, I had temporarily forgotten about that inquiry! You sponsoring that build? ;)
MrRcFanatik Sounds good to me man. Do you have an email to discuss details?
You can reach me at: mrrcfanatik@gmail.com ... looking forward to chatting a bit!
MrRcFanatik did you get my email?
Sorry Sam, I apologize for not getting back yet. Will try to find a moment later today.
I am a little gun shy when it comes to ordering from websites other than amazon. Is GearBest really trustworthy? Is this car worth the hundred dollars? I am new to rc trucks and would like to buy a reliable car for under $150. Does this sound like the car for me?
I can understand the concern. I have never actually ordered from GearBest, I've only ever received their products for review. However, I do have a friend who has bought from them, and his experience was fine. The shipping time was a little over two weeks to Canada though if I recall correctly. I just looked on GearBest, and apparently this truck is on sale right now, and for $77cad, I'd say it is a pretty good deal. It's by far not the best RC out there, but for the money I'm pretty pleased. For any product, when you get right down to it, it's price vs performance vs reliability... and you can only pick 2 of the three. I would put this product more as a price-performance ... reliability is the question mark, but it did not break during my testing, and seems like the materials were reasonable. It's the electronics that will most likely die first. It is totally your decision, but I hope I have been of some help for you!
Hi buddy.I need a remote. What should I do. Where will I get the remote can you tell me please
1st, love your review style! now I'm a knife collector so I got to ask, what kind of blade is that youre carrying?
Thanks Bear! Haha, that was a present from my best friend for being a groomsman at his wedding. It's an Elk Ridge Ballistic. Spring assist. Nice knife, and now sharpened too!
Elk ridge is good! I've got the wltoys a959 with all metal upgrades including the pan,awesome little car,especially for the money! I also added the adapters and 1/10 scale wheels n tires. More ground clearance,traction and top speed. Last RC I had was back in 88,grasshopper. Man RC has come a long way!
Hey good to know, I'm still fairly new to knives, but it sure is amazing to have a nice sharp one! Ah yes, I contemplated reviewing an a959 a while back, sure are interesting little cars. My brothers got me into RC when I was young, and back then a tamiya TL-01 plus radio and everything was like $400-500 I think. It's crazy how much stuff has changed over time. Thanks for viewing and commenting, hope to hear from you again!
Theyre almost too fast for their size! You should get one, all the 1/18 scale are the exact same platform. Just the body and wheels will differ.
We will have to see! Cheers!
I got the 1/12. Scale but it cames with a cable that i conect to a regular phone charger ..!!
Is that the way it should be ?
or they forgot to send me de charger??
Thanks...!!
Hmm, they may have updated the design. Not sure really, sorry!
hello, what is the mode button for ?? Thanks
Changing the suspension components will make this “basket” less durable. You’d be surprised how tough this little beast is out of the box.
In my first run the truck was pulling wheelies with little effort. After charging the battery, the rear wheels had very little power to them. With very little pressure, I can stop them from spinning. I will assume that the gears are stripped in the differential. Anyone have answers?
What is a road off RC car that has a far distance for under 100 dollars?
are you yourself working on the car in this video and what make is it ?
Hi John, yes I am restoring it with my father. It's a '71 Triumph GT6... only 40k or so were made, so it's fairly rare these days. 2.0l straight 6, 100hp and about 2k lbs curb weight. SO rusty when we got it, but we are slowly making progress. Check out my channel for some videos on it... more to come too! Cheers!
riverstrat .. cool stuff!
I did mine up a bit modified the roll cage different rear axle I think its better than the $200 I payed for the Yeti Jr :-/
Cool stuff, I think I saw a video of yours actually, but I'll have to check it out again when I have a sec! Thanks for watching man!
The upgrade parts are extremely cheap in China. Alloy everything. Seriously... for literally "a few dollars" you can get alloy kits for the arms, hubs, links, buckles and gears. Also Oil filled alloy shocks, all metal driveshafts and metal gear sets.
One time my r/c truck fell in my pool and it was fine after a day
“Please throw on the wrapper to danger the children” wtf lol
essentially, as far as I have seen, this rig is structurally identical to the Vaterra Twin Hammers. This means that you should have no problem installing aftermarket parts for the Twin Hammers. look it up, and before y'all think the Twin Hammers is the clone, this is the clone of the Twin Hammers, at half the price, with the Vaterra model being $300, and this model being about $150. The only thin the Vaterra has as an advantage, is it will bind to my Spectrum DX4 transmitter.
I believe the Twin Hammers is 1/10 scale, and this is only 1/12... so not sure if the parts are interchangeable, however the build style and design is definitely extremely similar!
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I bought one, and the grammer on the instruction manual is HORRIBLE "pull throttle to forward.turn"
Yes those Chinese guys sure know how to f*ck up a manual. Thank God for RUclips so other people can explain it a lot better.
I love bob!
shocks can be filled with oil
I orders two of these I know it a old video
one was the wltoys 12428 and b model come with lcd screen
Plastic drive shafts are better because if you crash your going to break 2 or 3 things instead of one
Final answer, NO. BUT WITH A COMPLETE OVERALL, metal parts, more power, speed. Yes. Reason. Current style just has POTENTIAL. REASON. After running a Armma Senton 6S that WLtoy got parked permanently. Cant really compare solid hobby grade to intro hobby grade, but the buggy has so much potential to be upgraded correctly by WLToys
hi friend. Where I find this remote control? How to implement...do you have a link? thanks man
Hi Marcos. Please check out the link in the description box!
Fanatik Builds thanks friend ;D but your remote controle is different. Just the Control :(
Oh, just the controller! I looked on GearBest's website right now, but couldn't find just the controller by itself... it may not be available, but try checking some other sites. Sorry to not be of more help man.
hi sorry my bad english...Did this transmitter come with the cart? Or did you buy separately?
Yes, the transmitter came with the car. I believe there are two different types of transmitters that can come with this... if yours is different, you may just have a different version. Hope that helps!
i heard it’s really good for its price of only 70$
Can you put a 1/10 scale body on it??
Can you do one of these videos for dune thunder rc truck
can I use 7.4v 2400 50c venom battery on this
please review xinlehong 9130
the suspension is oil fillable
No its gonna leak
Try "Bobs" 6x6 bother please
It looks identical to a veterra twin hammers
yeah bob is gr8 tho.
Hello my friend, how much did your car cost?
Hey Juan! Check out the link in the video description!
well the Dynamite BrushlessESC vaterra uses is underwateerproof XD
Lol. From further testing and research on this little model, I'm not quite sure that it IS waterproof... but that would be pretty bad, considering the advertising saying it is! More info in the next video. Thanks for commenting!
MrRcFanatik
no problem , only issie will be the plastic driveshats gears and maybe the gearcover under the chassi getting hung up on stuff
I agree. During my testing I had issues with the model cutting out after a while. Not sure if just heat overload protection, or something wrong, but whatever it was... very annoying!
MrRcFanatik
heh , its not a real twin hammers after all
No, but we knew that ;)
You have charger with eu/us plug.... the car is 10/10 price-quality! It's better than any traxxas! It's unbreakable. I was testing the car throwing down from top of the house, maximum speed into wall.... you can't brake. It works perfectly after 1year. I think your video is not correct, your ratings are too low, do tests, internet searches.... after give critics...
where can I get the converter
functional outshoots.
You could just get a b3 Lipo charger for $5 and charge that battery
i only have 1 tho the one u showed in the vid that u broke i want more im trying to learn more when im young im only 13 lol and cool vid
Well just keep saving dude! I got my first hobby RC (tamiya tt-01) when I was about your age, lots of fun I can tell you! Still an entry level car, but you certainly get what you pay for. If you are considering this truck, it seems like a good deal. Cheers and thanks for commenting.
Where's part 2 ?????
For 67 dollars US from ebay what do you want?
How fast does it go
No it is not waterproof, our esc got wet and stopped working
donde puedo conseguir un carro como el de tu vídeo amigo,gracias,y buen video
¡Hola! El enlace al modelo está en la descripción de video arriba! ¡Gracias por ver!
Gracias amigo, y buen coche!!!
¡Feliz año nuevo! :-)
It now sells for $58.00
2:44 ROFL :D
But you can't forget the feiyue has metal gears and this has plastic gears
For my remote has a screen and also my rims are different so maybe in your country it’s different that my country
It's likely there are newer versions of this model out now - Hard to believe this video is over 4 years old already! Cheers!
Part 2?
You're the first person to actually ask about part 2! Had it up shortly after this was posted, but there was a line of script where I said "ideal for kids" ... So with the new RUclips rules I took it down to be on the safe side. On the whole, it's a great little car but had battery issues likely related to an overheat protection. It'll be running full tilt, then just stop. Leave it for a while and it'll be fine again. Great little car that could be upgraded with proper RC grade components, but out of the box it's only what I'd call "entry level hobby grade".👍
Yup agreed I have one. Just wanted to see the 3s run others have done it successfully. Maybe it’s battery choice and c rating? Thanks
@@GreatgadgetsgearHmm, I'd also be interested to know! I'm afraid I never got into LiPos though, so won't be much help with that! 😕
@@FanatikBuilds
Bummer they really move on lipo’s. There are videos for this buggy showing on 3s. Just in case your interested. They also have a larger version of it 1/10 scale on banggood but not any faster just bigger. Bummer really like this buggy but faster and bigger. Would be awesome upgrade!
@@Greatgadgetsgear Cool, thanks for the info man! 👍
3:00 waterproof
I have 1 wltoys 12426 .its god .
which is better this or the feiyue 03?? anyone?
I'd go for this one, mainly due to the larger 540 motor. IMHO! :)