Dude, I have watched thousands of RC videos and you are rapidly becoming my favourite RC channel. Your style of discovering and explaining lots of nuances that other channels would miss, then combined with showing running with different terrains and batteries.... simply awesomely useful reviews 👍

@meirdeaph

8 ай бұрын

Yup what he said 👏 channels totally awesome ❤

@RCTNT

8 ай бұрын

Aw shucks 😊

@Krapper515

7 ай бұрын

Same. This guy's got the formula

@joshgreen7601

7 ай бұрын

He's my favorite he's no bull and enjoyable to watch

I watch your channel mostly for your excellent analysis of crawlers, tires, etc, but watch your non crawlers because you make all of it interesting!

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow, that's a lot of good bits for not a lot of money. Aluminum shock caps? centre diff? heat sink on motor? 4S capable? Check, check, check, and check. Yup, it covers all the bases. Now why can't certain other big name brands do all that for not a lot of money? Looking at YOU, Traxxas. I've never been much of one for rally cars, but this one might get me to change my mind. That's not a high entry cost, and you get a lot for your money. This is the way to garner interest in a specific class like this, make it not just inexpensive to get into, but make the experience rewarding so that people don't get frustrated and walk away from it early. I think this is a winner on both fronts. That car looks FUN. Really, it just needs an upgraded radio and receiver that include a gyro along with some kind of protective mesh around the chassis to keep debris out but let the ESC and motor breathe, and it really will have it all. That plastic cover you came up with is very clever and looks like it should work pretty well, too. It's amazing what you can come up with in a pinch just with stuff you've got laying around, eh? Another great video, mate. One again establishing your dominance as the best RC channel on the 'tubes. Keep it coming!

@klappars

4 ай бұрын

Usually, when manufacturers make it look like they are giving you value for money, what you are actually getting is something that despite ticking the boxes on paper, is actually poorly designed, full of design flaws and is poor quality. I've learned in this hobby, very few products are good value for money, it's just not a cheap hobby. My experience comes from owning Maverick, FTX, Corally and Arrma products, all brands that people rave about but the reality is very different.

@RCTNT

4 ай бұрын

@klappars I gently disagree. I think the quality and design of models has been continuously improving, so now a cheaper model like this thing really delivers in most areas. Yes, it fills with grass and the radio might blow away in a stiff breeze, but overall it's amazing value. The Corally gears are stupid tough. Another example of improvements. Modern brushless systems can really punch and the gears in the corally models just take it. The performance of brushless models in particular is such that breakages are inevitable. The sheer power of these things is such that I'm constantly amazed they last as well as they do! There's always room for improvement, but I marvel regularly at just how much car you get for the money these days.

Those Tredz are belted too. I've seen the fabric covers work well on this chassis.

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

Quite right, I should have included that detail. I really like the tires. Dusty Motors Medium Plus is the mesh cover that fits this one, apparently.

I've had mine for almost a year. So far the stock radio was the only thing that has given any problems. After swapping radio system and adding a motor fan as a preventive this has been one of my favorite cars.

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

A fan seems like a good idea, as this motor sure gets toasty! Glad you're enjoying it.

I do like rally cars and this thing looks pretty awesome. Low price point and it seems decently outfitted with quality materials. Good job HPI. Thanks for the review! Take Care!

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, I think it'll be a good one with just a few little changes. Drifting around dirt corners is certainly fun

A quick tip for those of you who are maybe like me and like to keep your cars looking good.... I discovered not long ago that you can get BLACK masking tape (maybe known as decoraters tape in other countries). When ever I get a new car and am first exploring it's driving characteristics, often in the street outside my house, I'll spend 60 seconds protecting the edges of the body with some wide black masking tape. That way I'm not stressing about rolling it when I'm learning how hard it can corner at different speeds. Once I'm done, peel off the tape, and the body is still looking brand new.

@RCTNT

8 ай бұрын

That's a neat idea!

Nice to see another brand besides the main 2 getting their moment to shine, good straight ahead video. You just got a new sub.

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 Have a look on my channel, you'll see plenty of different brands here! Cheers

I'm glad to see you enjoying it, the way it powerslides and how the car leans through corners is very fun, probably my most enjoyable car, only the XV-01 comes close. I read that the Dusty cover medium plus is the correct size for it, I got one myself but since it's winter and snow I'm gonna mount it in spring and have tons of fun on gravel. I'm surprised the body didn't crack for you right behind the front wheels, looks like they improved it from when I bought it a year ago which is nice to see.

@RCTNT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the note on the Dusty Motors mesh cover size. That's a good idea, though for the asking price I may make my own!

I bought one of these recently, and its amazing value! I feel it runs best on 3s, as 4s overpowers it, and the shocks were leaking in the box, so I'm going to rebuild mine this week. After bashing around with some friends, both have now bought one, and we have huge fun at local bmx tracks and a local astro track. Buy one, they are great fun!

@RCTNT

3 ай бұрын

Fantastic! The value is so good, leaky shocks are forgiveable 🙂

@chaosfruitbat5970

3 ай бұрын

@@RCTNTyup, I can live with the shocks for the price :D

Great video, my man! Always well thought out. Thanks for the usual honesty and quality👍🏻

@RCTNT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks 😎

Listening to that thing on your basher track ws awesome, the bashes and bangs sounded like anti-lag! Absolutely brilliant 😁

@RCTNT

2 ай бұрын

It's such s fun car. The value is crazy!

And now I know I need a rally car!! Love it!! Great video as always‼️👍👍🦾🦾🤘🤘

Bodys hot an that spot you got to drive at makes it look even more awesome 🏜🏞 an what you made to keep out debree reminds me of a storm trooper 😀 an was great idea.looked like a birds nest in there until you cleaned it out 🐦 awesome video ❤

@RCTNT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, it was pretty shocking that first time!

I agree with the previously stated. You're channel is becoming one of my favorites for RC! Really great content. That is a really good deal for the money. It's looks awesome! To protect that sweet body, you might consider getting some of the RPM body protector plastic skids. Or, if you've got a 3D printer you could make your own and fasten them onto the body corners and tops.

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly, I will develop some sort of wheel well and once I'm happy with it, I'll give it away on rc-tnt.com Thanks!

I put a dusty motor M+ cover on it to keep most of the rubble out. Also added a dumbo rc gyro receiver and a 35 kg high speed servo and i reinforced the body with tape. I run it mainly on the road and have setup the shocks and diffs for that. This car rips on 4S.

@RCTNT

3 ай бұрын

That all sounds perfect, nice one!

interesting car, HPI makes some really random stuff these days. i'd say if you have a smooth pump track or mixed parking lot/gravel area this might be pretty fun but yeah the debris clogging the fans up and getting everywhere could brick this car pretty quickly. i'd maybe look into one of those nets that goes over the chassis they make for the Slash platform, but bigger. but yeah $300 is a freakin bargain, would be worth the RND to get it dialed in

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

There's a mesh (Medium Plus) from Dusty Motors that fits. Buuuut it's like AUD$60. Others here have suggested wheel arches, which I could design to print. I'm not sure how well that'd hold up to stones - even the styrene shield I had here only lasted one battery pack before losing those wings. I'm actually thinking of making a 'lid' with vents that fits over the chassis, sitting just inside it, and clipping or sticking on with one of a few options. Once I have it worked out I'll share with the class!

Sweet rig man! HPI makes some good stuff!!

Bought one for my son-in-law. It's awesome on or off road....and that was on 3S! 4S would be epic! Love the dirt deflector and hope you sell 3D files in the future.

@RCTNT

8 ай бұрын

Heh, I won't sell it but if you look on rc-tnt.com I have a downloads section where I give my designs away.

awesome review man.. it wouldnt be difficult to build inner fenders that cover the wheels rather than having the guards on the chassis (more realistic and it would let more air pass over the internals without debris from tires).. im definitely gonna get one after christmas

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

I'm liking it. Just need to get the martial right, as 3d printed plastics and styrene will both shatter from rocks, I'd expect. There will definitely be some good options though, it's a great idea, thank you.

I seen they have a drift truck too! That would be really cool! I might have to grab it. Great price! Thanks for the video!

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

There's a whole line of vehicles on this platform, yeah! They look sweet eh

@jasondemers8522

7 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT they do especially for the money!

Awesome video! Subbed

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you and welcome :D

Nice entry level rally car

I'm off today so I'm letting some of the comments slide without any of my typical off colour remarks but I'm going to say it seems like a really good bang for your bucks. This thing would SHINE on a true rally surface. A little bit of pavement, then some hard packed dirt, with some tight twisty parts and some long paved straights. oh, get a mulching bag for your lawn mower and get rid of those clippings you lazy sod! hahahah Oh, and piss on ya for your sunshine, we got a foot and a half of snow this past week!

@RCTNT

8 ай бұрын

Heh Ain't no mulching going on here, there's gravel and all sorts of metal and stuff in the ground. It's hell on mower blades.

@muskokamike127

7 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT ah, you need to rent one of those carts with the big vacuum on the back. Where'd all the metal come from? besides lost drive shafts? hehehe

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

@muskokamike127 there's demo waste on the property from previous people here, there's a lot of mess. I've cleaned up a lot too, but it's seemingly never ending!

@muskokamike127

7 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT I hear ya. I bought a nice little house out in the woods and there was a fire pit, seating area out front surrounded by pines. It was a mess, overgrown and unused by the previous owner. As I started cleaning it up I found out where the contractor dumped all the offcuts when they did the hardwood floors. What a freaking mess. I had to dig down a good 5" to get it all out, then went back into the woods and brought out 6 wheel barrows full of soil to fill it all back in. Tamp it down, throw down some grass seed and turned it back into a nice little spot again. When I sold it the R/E agent said they loved the fire pit area and when google earth did their drive by, I saw on the pics they'd set up some patio furniture around it.

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

@muskokamike127 very satisfying, by the sound of it 👌

I've had one of these since it was released in the UK I have to agree with you this is definitely a drivers car and is awesome fun and let's face it you will never find anything close to this for the price 👍👍

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

The value is legitimately excellent, yes!

I love your reviews , spot on and honest….no sponsoring to skew opinions and such! HPI has some pretty good RC rigs but some of their platforms appear to be copied designs compared to other popular rigs…granted this chassis reminds me of an Arrma line of bashers! I’d like to add its a reasonable price for what it is considering how expensive everything has gotten in the last few years…. Something to consider someday for sure.

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Some of my reviews are sponsored, but I'll always say when that's the case. That Hpi copies designs is news to me. Which models are like which others? Would love to know, seriously. But yes, for the money you can't really go wrong here. Cheers

@markcole6475

7 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT I guess copied was too harsh a word….mimic maybe is a better word? It just reminds me of an Arrma chassis but perhaps most of this style rc car are built similar from different manufactures.

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

@markcole6475 fair enough. After all, there are only so many ways to implement a plastic tub chassis, bell crank steering, mid mounted motor, shock towers, body mounts, etc etc.

There are lots of aluminium upgrades for it so you can swap out all the flimsy plastices for stronger,love the videos

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, good to know and I appreciate it!

YES! FINALLY!! Craig trying RC rallying!! I´m all over the moon for this!! I loved the vid, mate. Great review! The car looks like a solid contender. I already had my eye on it, and at that price (Euro and UK prices are similar) it´s an absolute steal! I´m a bit of a snob, and can´t get beyond the unlicensed body. I like my rally cars to look like the real ones, so I´m on the fence with it. I would rather get HPI´s WR8, maybe in nitro form, to have a bit of a special occassion one, given it´s also a 1/7ish scale. Also on the bigger scale you´ve got the new CEN Racing Puma, which looks amazing, but in close inspection, might not be as well sorted for actual rallying, and maybe more for tarmac. I can understand why we´ve talked about rallying for so long before you went with it. But this seemed like a perfect initiation for you, with a bigger scale it can overcome your area´s shortcomings (taller, rougher terrain, especially on 10th scalers) for a rally machine. But what I want to ask, Craig is, are you smitten by the rally bug? will you be trying maybe Tamiya´s classic XV01, or the newer XV02 with the ability to fit a center diff, or will you try the LC Racing PTG2R that I always want you to give a shot at? If I was nearer you, I´d buy one PTG2R and give it to you myself for all the joy, great videos and reviews you´ve brought to the community. The comments speak for themselves👏👏👏

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Jorge. Look, I 'get' rallying, but without more appropriate terrain, it's not for me yet. If I had the means to make a smooth track with some jumps, berms, curves, some tarmac, and then could just run it from some convenient central vantage point, then yes, I'm all in. But for where I live, just like my faster road cars, it's just not going to be driven as much as it should be!

@YoShImUrA53

7 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT Fair enough! I think we´ve discussed this at length previously. I was overexcited after all those convos to see if you enjoyed, and I think you did. I hope someday you are able to maybe work on a little course in your area and do more of this content which is some of my favorite RCing. Take care, bud!

That thing is HUUUUGE, it would be a fun paint project (if I could get a clear shell) Brushless out of the box too, I'd need bigger wheels for where I live, but looks like a killer deal to me. Shite radio, but we all have an extra receiver laying around for our radios. I''m checking out their site, they make some good looking stuff

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

It's pretty decent value eh!

@independentmind1977

7 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT oh it's killer! I just don't think it would do well with my terrain (lots of leafs, deadfall, etc. I I basically live in a forrest.)

A clay tennis court surface would be amazing

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

True, though the groundskeeper wouldn't be a fan!

@aorchotika

7 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT 😅

I wonder if a hand brake feature would be handy for a Rally car I like it it seems to perform & steer well. I have a few different areas where this car would just be a blast it just looks like a fun RC. 👍

@RCTNT

6 ай бұрын

Like the Infraction? That would be brilliant and I 100% agree!

It looks like a good car for the money and your design to keep the interior clean looked very good. In our parking lot series there is a 4WD short course class and a couple of guys ran 1/8 rally cars in that class. This might be good for that.

@RCTNT

8 ай бұрын

For sure, this isn't far off short course design. That's cool.

@michaeldorich4485

8 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT As I was thinking about the car and r/c rallying, it crossed my mind that the type of r/c rallying where you follow your car is a speeded up version of r/c crawling or trailing where you have following your crawler. Also, I have seen guys reinforce their car bodies with gorilla tape of some equivalent. I haven't tried it yet, but I think I will.

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

@michaeldorich4485 it pretty much is like that, yes. I've got gorilla tape under my Kraton 6S and it's held up well. I think I prefer dry wall tape and shoe goo, having done both methods on numerous cars over the years. But tape at least can be applied and immediately used, while shoe goo needs a day or two to cure.

recommend adding a foam or some breathable fabric over the ESC fan.

@RCTNT

Ай бұрын

That's a better solution, yes!

It would benefit it to ad a Hobbywing Max combo because the new ones are sensored & it seems like that’s perfect for a Rally car.

@RCTNT

6 ай бұрын

It already comes with one and I don't think that would change the car overly much. It would be nice to have sensored motor control but I think what it really needs is a dust shield, first and foremost!

Nice

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

U r

Maybe a little more shock travel

@RCTNT

8 ай бұрын

Lol there's quite a bit there eh!

This video is the one in about 5 or 6 I've seen of this RC that has convinced me that this is not a good RC for me. With as large and non-fitting that body is to the chassis, it created great gaps in it. It also is devoid of dust cover. Basically, those factors make it an outside debris vacuum cleaner. It also doesn't have any lights. If I get a rally RC, it will be much better fitted, protected, and hopefully lit...basically an MJX Hyper Go.

@RCTNT

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, and I agree with you on all but the MJX Hyper Go. That is, if you're considering something as big as this car. I've got a review for the Hyper Go on my channel too, and it's great on asphalt. Gravel though? Not really. Suspension is not at all tuned for that, the car is very light and the wheels are relatively small compared to typical gravel areas. All up, the hyper go is brilliant on the hard stuff but will be frustrating on gravel - at least, in my opinion. There are other rally platforms to look at if this car isn't doing it for you. I'll summon @yoshimura53 to reply here (thanks!!) with one or two other cars to consider if the HPI here takes your fancy!

@AllCoolThingsStoneMountain

5 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT I was referring more to the features this car lacks. That combined with it, too is a frugal choice, as well, makes it a true diamond in the rough. If only there was a true value that had it all...in 1/8 or bigger scale...

@RCTNT

5 ай бұрын

@AllCoolThingsStoneMountain ah, I see. There may be an option or two at that scale. Was it the MST WR8? I can't recall but there are a few larger rally cars I think, yeah. (A quick search shows the MST 531162 ARTR and the MST 531403 kit. There are probably others, too)

can't find the rally version here in the states....😢 How different are the other 2 versions? Seems like the muscle car might be close? Any thoughts?

@RCTNT

Ай бұрын

I don't know, as you and I only have the product pages to go by, but I'd be surprised if it was overly different. I'm expecting decent value across the entire line, if the rally car is consistent with the others.

@Razdawg22

Ай бұрын

@@RCTNT appreciate your time

I got one 2 weeks ago and have gone the "hair net" route ala team associated sc10 pro4. Your idea might be better! I did kill the spur on the first fun (on dirt) but have replaced it with a steel one since. My main issue though, has been the front diff bearing popping out and losing drive. Twice now. 😔

@RCTNT

6 ай бұрын

Oh, sorry to hear it. Do you mean the drive shaft to the front has been popping out? If so, maybe a couple of o-rings on the center diff end of the dogbone shaft will help it stay in the front cup. Hope you get it sorted somehow anyway! The hair net approach is better than my solution, I think. Mine has been chipping from rocks and it still doesn't keep a lot of stuff out. A net is probably the way to go.

@blakamin

6 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT the whole bearing and front cup pull out of the front diff. Not sure what to do yet. I bought some specialist hair nets from Amazon and they should arrive tomorrow. There's still the big hole from the steering tho

@RCTNT

6 ай бұрын

@blakamin ah OK! This can be fixed. The pinion gear affixes inside to the shaft with a counter sunk hex screw, I'm guessing? You've gotta degrease that sucker completely ($2 degreaser from your local auto store) and an old toothbrush. Get into those threads, remove all grease. Let it dry totally. Be very sure. Then, thread lock on the screw and tighten it up. Add grease to the gears and put it all back together. You didn't ask, but I hope that helps!

@blakamin

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yaaaaay! Also swapped to a Dumbo today with the gyro on... Wow. 👍

@RCTNT

5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah? Gyro helps a bit doesn't it! Enjoy 😊

I don't like how the shell rattles around all the while

@RCTNT

2 ай бұрын

Same. Thankfully, that's an easy fix: stick foam or even a nylon type washer under the body pins to better hold the body to the mounts, removing the vibration.

Any top speed runs in either 3S or 4S?

@RCTNT

3 күн бұрын

I haven't done that, sorry. I can, but it might be a little while before I am able to do it.

🍻

I bought the CEN racing ford puma rally car for £400. I’m starting to wish I got this instead and I’m sad 😵‍💫

@RCTNT

6 ай бұрын

This model has its weaknesses, but the power system is epic. What DJ you think of the CEN? I was considering looking at that. Sorry you're sad, I hope you can find things you like about the CEN and enjoy it!

@TidyRC

6 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT just joking bro it’s fine. The CEN racing puma is pretty cool although to make it really good u need to upgrade the servo straight away and also add a dumborc Tx with a gyro or it likes to spin a lot. Looks wise tho it’s awesome but considerably more than the maverick and only 3s max out the box. Something else I thought I’d let u know, the CEN has quite strange wheel and tire sizes. I can’t find any but the ones it comes with as replacements when they are worn. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@RCTNT

6 ай бұрын

@tidyt3656 that's interesting, thanks for all the detail. I've been looking at some of the CEN vehicles and I was wondering about the puma. (I get a lot of comments and if I don't know you I just take the comment at face value. I'm glad you were just joking, these cars are supposed to be fun and if you're already looking for replacement wheels, that tells me you've been enjoying yours!)

@TidyRC

6 ай бұрын

@@RCTNT 100% 🫡

Who does make the best Rally Car ???

@RCTNT

7 ай бұрын

I don't know, actually. Can anyone else comment who knows?

@RallyandTrail

3 ай бұрын

HPI Wr8 👍

@RCTNT

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I hear good things from another rally fan about this one, though crikey, it's not cheap!