I bought one of the inexpensive transmissions from Amazon and was amazed at how close it was to my Vanquish. I liked how you showed the SAE vs metric deal. I hadn't measured that. It's cool that someone tried to put out a decent one, with the shims and all. Mine was noisy till I ran it for a bit, now it's smooth as ice.

I've got 3 of these in rig I ran for 6 months and no issues so far

Id have to say the machining of the aluminum even looks better from amazon than vanquish

I added this to my cart, then came on to search install and reviews and your video came up first. I'll take that as a sign lol.

Great video as always. 💯

I have three of those transmissions. I have not had a single problem.

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

That’s good news. Thanks!

Nice presentation bud. I may just pick one for a project. Thanks 👍🇨🇱

Awesome video excellent comparison looking good

Great Find Brother!

I have two of them with no complaints

Love your vids bro. You got some killer toys.

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hello! Enjoy your funny yet informative videos, especially this comparison on 3 speeds transmissions. I am curious if you've done a follow up video on reliability of the two in this video? Thanks again! See you in next video.

The bolt in bearing seat is smart. I hate to purchase stolen patents but it may need to happen.

Guess I'll have to get one of these for my Capra.

I've been waiting for you to do this trans I only have this one and was curious how it compared

My sons scx10 2 clone has that same trans without the dig and it's been great for a while now! I'd bet it'll work just as good as the vanquish. Plus it comes pre-assembled

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

I did have to grease it but otherwise it’s in Thor now

@rc-daily

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExocagedRC yeah they send them all dry for whatever reason. But it doesn't take much to pop them open!

@TheNamesArif

2 жыл бұрын

@@rc-daily probably cuz it's cheaper and it really isn't much of a big deal

@mrcrazyg777

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNamesArif I could be wrong but I'm guessing it's something to do with shipping because grease could be considered hazardous but Idk

Just matter if time before they copyed their dig Iam shore it will wear out do to softer metals but i think I am gonna try it aleast .in one hand hate copy's in another aleast you can try to see if it is for you without dishing out money up front .keep up great work and have great day.

Funny I just ordered of of these cheapo boxes to see what there like. I’ve also ordered a vp one to. My guess would be the vp one will be better on tolerances and machine work.

Wow that’s super cool

What alot of people dont realize about the production world is you can only hold the patent for a certain item for a year until it has to be renewed. Most companies dont renew. So any overseas company can then by the blueprints and manufacturer the same piece for a fraction of the cost. LOGISTICS AT WORK

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

That’s interesting. I knew it expired but thought it was a longer duration on them.

@bobzilla9p0

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExocagedRC IT is longer in the USA. 20 years. renewals might be short after the initial 20 years, but by that time a lot of products are obsolete. And yes I deal with filing for patents in my career.

Wow, for the exception of a few holes it’s a carbon copy. Nicely done brother.💯

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah maybe the alloys are different?

@brianellison3525

2 жыл бұрын

Biggest diff I noticed was the tolerances in metric scale vs SAE. I know Vanquish likes to use SAE a lot, like the 4-40 screws instead of the 3 mills. Makes ya wonder if the manufacturer just thought it better to use one scale all throughout.

It’s funny how people in the Amazon reviews swear that this isn’t a copy of the Vanquish tranny when this video shows that it’s almost an exact copy.

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s very VERY close.

It's because vanquish hired a company to make that part and the company also sells it. You pay double to have the vanquish name.

@TheNamesArif

2 жыл бұрын

Is that true? the double is because vanquish is the one to design and develop it. when you just copy it's twice as easier

@andrewbrown8927

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNamesArif yes it happens with a lot of parts. They design it and then send it to a company that can manufacture the part.

@scalecrawlerfabshop4457

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewbrown8927 You have no idea what you are talking about. Vanquish is a full machine shop with dozens of CNC’s right in Sacramento, CA….

@andrewbrown8927

2 жыл бұрын

@@scalecrawlerfabshop4457 there is always some person like you in the comment section that believes they know everything when in reality you don't have a clue what your talking about. They outsource work everyday whether you like it or not.

This looks like it would line up with the StealthX transmission but needing longer screws and some good spacers. What do you think?

For the slop of the arm, drill a hole in the silver shaft, tap it to a. Screw size, add a screw and washer. That will tighten the slop

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. I may do that but for now it’s in Thor as you see it here

@urdonercjeremyburris7541

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExocagedRC ya I know. It was a suggestion I saw on Instagram that someone else did

I have that trans in my gen7 and some how cracked all 4 mounts on the case and had to go aluminum

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

This case is aluminum

Big fan of the channel! Would a 550 motor Fi this trans? Will it be too long?

You just helped that knock-off some serious sales. Hahaha Good video as always Buddy.

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah probably, I got all the Vanquish links in the description as well. I found another SMT trans on eBay so I got that ordered so that Vanquish will get used somewhere.

@tomlucasrccrawlers9108

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExocagedRC Cool. I've thought about the Vanquish trans/dig for my BC8 Mammoth(yes. Right?!). Figure it'd be way stronger than stock. Just not sure it's be geared low enough. Seen some 8x8 Truck Trial rigs with front/rear and side-to-side dig.

That’s my guess

be cool if it was a 2 speed with dig, selectable 2wd/4wd, even traxxas needs a set up like this. 2 speed with dig, selectable 2wd/4wd without modifications to the chassis, transmission swap, modifications to the drive shafts. but seen videos where they did that on trx4, but no servo. manually switch. that be a pain cause rock crawlers ain't always in 4wd neither regular rc non rock crawlin 4wd trucks

I’m sold! I’m trying this out on my new rig

@PhilBender612

2 жыл бұрын

Its only about 20 bucks difference for the real Vanquish, plus your getting better quality aluminum that wont wear out and I doubt there's a warranty on the china brand. Just some thing to consider...

@La_motavation

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilBender612 but that’s just the dig unit This comes with the trans too so it’s a steal!!

was there a follow up to this vid?

Looking forward too much Enjoyed this . So that three geared transmission. Will drop in just about anything. Axial or enduro ? Man my UMG10 ll would look really good with dig. And duel winches. Front and rear. Servo winch to the rear. I’d make it cool recovery Rig And four wheel steer imagine that 👌👍

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much yeah. Same bolt pattern

@patrickholton9765

Жыл бұрын

​@@ExocagedRCwill it drop into a redcat gen8?

Interesting video. I want to build a Thor.

@brianellison3525

2 жыл бұрын

Build a Jake, Thor's been done, All good man, it's just cool you want to build. Low CG is king.

Looks like an axial deadbolt gearbox, but with an added dig.

what spur and pinion would you recommend with stock capra axels with this 3 gear

I was looking at this but I can’t find the specs on the gears just in case I had to replace anything. Will scx10 gears fit? If the dig messed up you could put the vanquish one on and be good.

Not bad for 60 bucks man

What's a good servo to use with this trans and a hobbywing fusion motory current one hits the motor case

Idk if I want dig? I think just 4 wheel steering would be fine. Do people run 4 WSing & dig?

I just ordered this for my scx 10. I have a Jeep rubicon body coming I hope I don’t have to trim a lot off the body. Also what size servo horn will I need, or will a regular sized horn work ok? If I need a servo horn would you link one? Great video man, I always research before I buy anything and this tranny seems legit, thank you for this video!!👍🏻

You know, I’m honestly torn on all imported the “chanquish” parts. Because part of me says IP theft IS THEFT, but also I’m a total cheapskate. Like if they have to reverse engineer it anyway and put the parts into production why not put a little tiny bit more effort in and make a similar product that’s their own design?

@ryano8613

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget... In some cases they steal from we the consumer because a lot of these expensive parts we buy are the same. They pay pennies and brand it and sell it at 200% margin or MORE. most times when you buy (not always) name brand hi price, you are being ripped off. Soooooo. Who is the thief? They are all marketing scammers and don't care. We should just buy cheapest possible.

@jnmwtkns

2 жыл бұрын

As long as it is different in anyway. Its not considered IP . I am personally glad there are lower cost options I have been priced out of completing projects due to a very limited budget. When it comes to the essentials always buy name brand for costumer support alone. I have been running knock offs for just about everything else and if I didnt tell no ones notices anyway.

You didn't putt the shim back in on the rod on the Amazon trans

How is it holding up!! So far

Only thing is you can't run a 550 mtr unless you move the servo mount back.

😁👍 today

I had purchased that transmission for my scx10 iii but sadly it wont work because the dig unit hits the link mount.

@scottloersch555

2 жыл бұрын

Make a custom skid plate with a old cutting board

@exocaged rc will this fit in a redcat gen 7 pro with a stock motor

I don't like buying knock offs but vanquish stuff is to costly I looked at 1 axle from them it was 300 dollars where I could get a front and rear for half the price.

Hi there great channel. One quick question will that transmission work in a SCX 10 II with the standard gray transmission. If I fit it will I need to change anything else like the rear prop shaft? And will the standard spur gear fit in that transmission?

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

It should bolt in. You may have to make adjustments to the shafts and clearances for the dig unit and all.

@jockpenny01

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExocagedRC buy adjustments do you mean I will have to replace the safts or what.?

To use the three stage dig on this transmission would the GT5 transmitter be a good option ? or can U do a vid on how you would set it up in the new rig 🙏😁 cheers & hi from NZ 👍

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man yeah the GT5 would be good on the toggle switch. Ch4 I think it is.

@mojaverc1585

2 жыл бұрын

I used a stock remote out of an element for 3 position and it works just fine too

So dummy question and I own that if I have a 32p pinion I will need to change that to the 48p pinion correct. I’m new to all this so just trying to get a better understanding

@ExocagedRC

Жыл бұрын

yep you'll need a 48p pinion

Is there less slop when the its in 4wd on the hurtz?

Anyone know if one of these or one like it will wrk in axail ryft

So could I replace the Amazon dig unit with the vanquish one? Or does the shaft size keep it from being a direct swap. I have the Amazon dig transmission, but I wouldn’t mind to upgrade to the vanquish unit.

@ExocagedRC

10 ай бұрын

I think it’s a direct swap

Way cheaper on aliexpress , iv run one for months

Like i told my son a million times more expensive doesnt always mean better! You dont have to spend a ton of money for a name because thats all your paying for is the name

@WasNiksIsNiksWordtNiks

2 жыл бұрын

@Steve Vento We all know that Vanquish makes them theirselves in Cali though.

I am building a lcg cheater rig and am running ar 44s axles can anyone please recommend a transmission besides the stealth x where I can get overdrive in the front please help

The inside the gearbox is that metal or plastic?

Hey exocaged I know this is a older video but I was wondering if this would be something that is possible to be installed in a basecamp

@Honoluluairsoft

Жыл бұрын

Or if not do you know of any other alternatives

Is it machined or cast, couldn't hear well when I was watching. I assume gear and bearing quality are your variables. You can drop 80 on bearings without blinking. Another patent lost to over seas.

Would this work for the ecto?

Would this fit in a scx10 3?

It could be they are the same.

Amazon's great because you can order the cheap knockoff stuff and if it's absolutely garbage you can return it.

Made in the same factory?

Look same superficially but the other has higher cost of manufacturing... the other more savings in costs

Anyone have a fix for the spur gear wobble on this transmission ?

@ExocagedRC

Жыл бұрын

How much wobble? I have two of them and they seem to be ok for me

Anyone know what overdrive gears (size) works with this gearbox? I just ordered one and I want to add overdrive in the front thank you

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

No od available for this trans. Gotta be in the axles.

@cesarurrutia6128

2 жыл бұрын

Exocaged RC ok thanks, keep up the top work🍻👍🇦🇺

I run amzon trinmission 6s metal is not soft lol 😆 1yr strong 6s crawler / ass hauler lol

do you think you can put it in a Redcat gen8 v2? 😃

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

With mods sure

Will this fit or bolt into a axial wraith?

@ExocagedRC

Жыл бұрын

It’s got the old 3-gear bolt pattern

What gold hex driver is that nice content

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

Bowhouse RC makes it

@meanf1502

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Would there be any way to fit this into a trx4 bronco?

@chadzigler

Жыл бұрын

my trx4 bronco chassis had to be modified for the scx10 transmission plate to work. plus, scx10 chassis gear box, need 1/4 inch spacers for both sides. plus scx10 be single speed there unless you get 2 speed scx10, but be a pain for the dig. servos unless you get a micro servo and mount. might or might not work since 2 speed with dig needs a longer chassis and drive shaft work, angled downward to the front or rear. mine is turned around, angled and pointed downward towards the front so it be smooth for free roll in 2wd, rear pull, 4wd all pull, dig, rear pull, front locked for doughnuts and burnouts

Wow...so much for only 60 dollars?!

I know some things from Vanquish are made in USA. Is that the case with their hertz dig unit? That would justify the extra for me. Heck, plastic 3 gears can be found used for $10

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

About $50 for a complete SMT 3-gear trans on eBay. I ordered that last night.

@alexcalley1928

2 жыл бұрын

All of VP's aluminum is machined in California at their shop.

@jonthomas8487

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexcalley1928 except Incision branded items though

Got the link?

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/2YcMxgC

I baught a 20 dollar Amazon 3 gear transmission and it lasted half of 1 battery...lol I knew better but had to see for myself

But if your not hard on stuff that shouldn’t matter

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

True. I always drive courteously and slow.

My friend what size of pinion gear I should use

@ExocagedRC

10 ай бұрын

start with a 16t

@anmwolfrc159

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

Where is the link?

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

In the description

Will this fit a scx 10 iii?

@ExocagedRC

Жыл бұрын

if you use the Bowhouse 3-gear adapter it will

How long did it last ?

@ExocagedRC

Жыл бұрын

still works perfectly

How long did shipping take?

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

About 4 days.

@iconone5

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExocagedRC was it on prime? The one shown is not in the USA.

@iconone5

2 жыл бұрын

Update! It took about 12 days to receive the trans from non prime shipping from Australia.

Will this go into a Capra?

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if there is room for the servo in that chassis

@stabbyjosh7931

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have done it. But you will have to shim it on one side, so the motor clears the rear link mount. You can buy a skid, or just fill the stock skid with JB and re-drill.

@Jimmy2Horses

2 жыл бұрын

With a Vader skid, yes.

How many teeth does the spur have ?

Its like a $20 difference I think. I rather support the American based co. for a better product always. And you are correct with softer metals. I have experienced that my self with china brand parts. They DO wear out quicker. I buy the real stuff.

@dsrjerfe

2 жыл бұрын

The vanquish dig unit is $88. The $60 unit in the video is the entire transmission and dig unit. So its more like a $190 difference if you bought a 3 gear vanquish trans and vanquish dig.

@Spagyr

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah 20 dollar difference is incorrect.

@bragilbe12

2 жыл бұрын

If you want the whole trans, the vanquish is about $170 while the amazon is $61

Pardon my ignorance, what is a "dig" in this case?

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

It locked the rear driveshaft and let’s the front drive and pull the truck around. Usually for very tight turns

@jacobrjager

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExocagedRC so it allows you to make it a front wheel drive vehicle on the fly?

Its like all the luxury fashion brands like (D&G) let do assembel there clothes in China,and sells them way overpriced in europe or the states.

Im going to take a wild guess here and say they're both made in China.

@bobzilla9p0

2 жыл бұрын

Vanquish has CNC operations in California. I believe all of there stuff is made in the USA. I don't mind the China sourced stuff, but I wish more people would realize when they straight up steal IP. They scanned the Vanquish unit, swapped hardware to metric, and started popping out copies.

You should get your nails done

@ExocagedRC

2 жыл бұрын

I’m a mechanic, forklifts and all kinds of industrial machinery. It’s hard to keep my hands clean at all.

Imposter

An exact carbon copy replica knock off - all depends on how well a person follows their morals of right and wrong. Personally... things like this are flat out theft. Taking the time, thought, and engineering effort of one person and simply copying it to make a quick buck.

@blindj

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, it is stealing the design. It's shitty and unfortunately unstoppable. That being said I'm sure corners are cut, like materials and tolerances but for a lot of people saving the money plays a huge role in the decision made on which one to purchase especially if the cheaper version works well. I myself buy cheaper beadlocks ( treal brand ). None of them are clones of vanquish products that i own And I have had zero issues using them.

@TheNamesArif

2 жыл бұрын

If you got no issues with money, go ahead and buy the original. It's not really on you as a customer and vanquish has every right to sue that company

@blindj

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNamesArif They can sue all they want However nothing would ever come of it because China doesn't follow our copyright laws. I agree with you as a customer especially one with limited pockets we have to shop accordingly.

@HighhScore

2 жыл бұрын

If thats what it takes to make them realize their prices are outright ridiculous then by all means.

@blindj

2 жыл бұрын

@@HighhScore precision machining cost money and so does design work. I thought some 3D printed parts were ridiculous until I started designing some of my own parts. Designing at least for me in CAD is a skill that I thought would be much easier. I am good with computers however when I started playing around in CAD I realized why design work is so expensive it takes a lot of time. That being said I can't afford vanquish parts all the time. I don't like spending crazy money on beadlock wheels when I can get something that works just as well for 1/3 the price. If no one purchased the bank wish products they would rethink their pricing I assume but they have a die-hard fan group that are willing to pay whatever they ask I'm just not part of that fan group.

I wouldn't support design copiers.

@keldonator

4 ай бұрын

You use a microwave and cell phone, maybe a toilet, door, everything around you is someone else's idea before it was made into what it is now that you use.

so promoting stealing of intellectual Property...

Will that fit an scx10?

@bobzilla9p0

2 жыл бұрын

It is a direct copy of the gen1 SCX10.

@gabrielpichardo1492

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobzilla9p0 thanks 😊