Great video Gav, thank you for not using thumbnail with huge "CHEAP RC CAR" like other channels do, you tell it honestly which i have huge respect for :)

I think these Banggood RC's are Bang on (pardon the pun) for the money for entry level with a great starter pack to get people into the Hobby 👍 another great review Gav

I received mine today I was super satisfied with all the details, I haven't tried it yet, thanks for the review 👍

I got my 8yo son an HBX16889 for Christmas last year, and I'm seriously thinking of getting one of these for him this year, as he's got the hang of driving the little 1/16th scale truck. Good honest review, thank you. 👍🏻

@Gridges_

2 жыл бұрын

I got that 2 years ago, I’m thinking on getting this as well

Thank you for make the BRUSHED version review while everyone else take spotlight for brushless version. Looking forward for upgrade video and hopefully you are doing for beginner, stage by stage video. Subscribed!

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

Nice review Gavin.

Really good to see a review on the brushed version when everyone else is doing the brushless. Nice to get an informed choice.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

It’s easy to forget not everyone has large budgets or even want to invest that amount in an RC to play with now and again. I like the idea of finding a good starting base RTR that will get you going but is worth some upgrades down the line when money or RC interest increases. Some people don’t want to have a full RC hobby but enjoy a run ever few weeks when the suns out. I’m going to upgrade this and fit some better but still budget brushless electronics and servo. A kind of stage two for an owner who wants a little more but still has a limited budget. Video coming soon.

@RC3DPrintAdventure

3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel I'll look forward to seeing that upgrade video. Thanks.

Thank's for the good review Gavin my wife has a Losi db pro & I have a brushless upgraded Axial Bomber we love them both 😉👍

Cool video and report Gavin!

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. More to come with this one

wow i love your video 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

I have the same one (absima desert buggy). I equipped it with a brushless motor. I later upgraded the drivetrain with the BL options. + I like the look of it - it's narrow and tips over easily.

That rim style is standard on every short course truck sold. Traxxas pioneered that design to fit bigger beefier bearing carriers and c-blocks on their 4x4 slash, when they released the 2wd slash.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

So I hear. It’s such a funny thing to see but I get why it’s a thing. I’ve never had a truck with wheels like this before. I would still swap them out for a better quality set once I’ve used up the tyres.

@roblapouple7552

Жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel better quality lol ... All the tyres for short course trucks use these type tyre wheel. Yea the tyres are cheap but u got what u paid for. No point paying $80 for tyres on a $100 car ...

Hi Gav, thanks for another interesting video! Thats a cool car, esp for the price. Its great you can upgrade from the base model like you suggested. Just one thing, its sometimes really hard to see detail on cars when they are on the bench there infront of you. You will be talking about an aspect of the vehicle and we just cant see it because it blends in with whats behind... It almost needs a white back ground for contrast. Maybe something for your new studio.... Thanks again. Matt Gauranga :-)

I ran a 5900kv and it rounded the wheel hex and crack the other wheel. Yes you can put 17mm with adapter and extensions. The wheel hex are to long and the nut doesn't secure tight, ends up falling off. The truck is very tough, I flipped it cart wheeled it and nothing broke. Tires ballooned badly. I'll be putting a post on Facebook ZD Racing Group of wheel options. From RC Cars and Music. A good tire to use are Redcat Racing Dukono tires, very good I hit 40mph on grass and street.

Hey Gavin, great video. Weird tyre formation and not what you could call an asymmetrical system, but they look cool! It drives really well over the rough terrain as was the footage!

I like this car 👌

Looks nice in dark red, doesn't suffer from the radical Xtreme! lightning and flames paintjobs too many bodies have these days.

Don't waist your money the brushed one. The brushless model has tons of upgrades. I got the brushed truck and put a brushless system in. Stripped out the ring and pinion on the first run. Pot metal straight cut gears vrs helical cut steel in the brushless. The brushless has so many better parts! Do your research before buying this. Different shocks, radio, chassis, ring and pinion, spur gear the list is long.

my arrma senton has wheels a bit like that with a smaller diameter rim on the outside and larger on the inside but it helps with handling and steering clearance

Nice review. Just had to get it as it was just too good a deal to miss. Just bought it for $169AUD (91.16GBP)!

Wow, I really like the look of that buggy, and for the price it seems a decent enough spec. Hmm, tempting....

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Im going to upgrade it in an upcoming video and then give it a harder workout to see if it can hold up.

You could get a lipo alarm pretty cheap if you want to run lipo.

Great video, looks like an awesome car.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Taking the price into account, so far it looks like a good starter buggy for a part-time RC person who doesn't want to spend £400 or someone who just doesn't have that level of money to blow. I'm going to upgrade it soon on a budget and then push it a little harder to see if it can take more power and more abuse. Basically replicating what someone might do after a while when a little more money becomes available. It will be interesting to see if it can be a solid starter platform for people. After a good few hours of hard running, I will open up the driveline and see how things are holding up.

@colincarr6797

3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel Brilliant. Just ordered one. Will follow your upgrade path with interest. I just LOVE the looks of this car. Out of interest what spares did you order?

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@colincarr6797 No extra parts for this one yet. I ordered a bunch for my WLToys buggy. Upgrades coming soon 👍🏻

Just ordered this one. First rc car since I was like 10. Looks like it will be good to learn on and upgrade etc..

@RCKickschannel

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I’m about to fit a budget ESC and motor in mine

U can get a carbonfiber chassis for it to. Also if u get bored of it u can change it into a buggy or a truggy vrx has the same chassis

What's not to like for that price point 👍🏻👍🏻

I love zd racing product, they are so great budget rc

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a budget upgrade video coming for it soon

@ArmanRC

3 жыл бұрын

Great🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Nice buggy. Even proline and louise tires have the different profiles on the inside of all their shortcourse tires

@roblapouple7552

Жыл бұрын

Lot you tubers have no idea what they are talking about

How goes it .traxas slash tires are same way makes tire selection bit harder but i have prolines like that to Have great day

KT has just done a review of the ZD Racing brushless.

Nice. I got my hands on tamiya opel v8 coupe DTM that is unassembled.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Nice find Ben

Get the new studio done!

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Nope not yet. Still on hold for IKEA stock to come back in. Fingers crossed the next studio step forward will be in the next few weeks. UK lockdown is coming to an end so fingers crossed the missing stock comes back in so Incan place the order.

I prefer this tire. they totally change the car.

The wheels are very much like Traxxas Slash wheels. Short course trucks from several manufacturers have the same system.

@philippshobbyecke

2 жыл бұрын

The aarma Senton got the same wheels and i ve seen Videos off the losi baja rey which got the same.

Can you use 2s lipo battery without problems for dbx 10 brushed?

The wheels are standard short course and are normal

Hi, Eu sou brasileiro, este é o melhor inbox que encontrei deste modelo, você respondeu praticamente todas as dúvidas básicas que tive sobre ele portanto irei compra-lo para mim e meu filho. Muito muito obrigado, me tornei inscrito. Se puder futuramente gostaria de pedir um vídeo sobre limpeza e atualização inicial para que eu possa aprender. Boa noite. Victo Kauê Belém-PA BRASIL.

I own this car as an identical version of Absima. Absima's model number is ADB 1.4. What can I say, as a fun buggy it's awesome. the suspension, as you said, is good and it's really fun to drive around even in the stock brushed version. The tires are really strange. I would like to swap them, but I need a few recommendations what would go well with it.

@roblapouple7552

Жыл бұрын

The tyres are not strange ... It's just ignorance on what you chose to buy.

@ulrichkrenn3989

Жыл бұрын

the red absima has even bigger wheels as the green/orange. 110 vs. 128.

Is the radio unit built into the esc or is it a separate unit?

I had some RC cars as a kid and loved them. Looking to get something for my 7 year old who loves building lego models. How does this compare to something like a midnight pumpkin? What would you recommend?

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

The Midnight pumpkin body is lovely looking but it can crack. My son has one and it’s taken a good bashing. From a driving point of view, this buggy drives so much better while the charm of the Lunchbox and Pumpkin is the bouncing around slightly out of control with the front wheels in the air. I think you would like driving this buggy more than the Tamiya but your 7 year old will probably like the pumpkin. Let your 7 year old decide and I think you will be happy.

That buggy looks sexier than my Losi Rockrey

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a good looking buggy

Hi Gav - great review! do you think you are able to remove the stickers on this?

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! :)

What is it for 2s lipo battery you have on video?

Great review. One thing I do not understand is that not all the versions of this truck will deliver to the uk. The brushless without a spoiler delivers to the uk, with a spoiler it does not, so strange.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Only thing I can think of is the warehouse locations are different for the stock versions due to production locations or production times. Apart from that I can’t see why it would be that way.

This car have cut of lipo??? For change ni-mh batteri for a lipo

Thank you! I’ve been waiting for something specifically on the brushed model, I don’t wanna spend the extra for brushless lol

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

It’s still worth a look and you can upgrade at a later date if you wish or just enjoy it as is.

@roblapouple7552

Жыл бұрын

Brushless motors use a lot less power don't get so hot don't wear out as fast .. and so the battery lasts longer. Brushed is crude. You don't have to full throttle if the speed is too fast.

I bought that it’s very hard to find replacement parts it’s fun but parts available is tough compared to other brands.

@tm5123

3 жыл бұрын

You're probably meant to just buy another as parts, hence the cheap price ;D

@CUFBOOMER

3 жыл бұрын

What I meant was the maker of the rc doesn’t have this model on its website to order replacement parts had to go to a outside rc company in Hong Kong to get the part I needed.☹️

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

LOL I have done that with the Tamiya Last week, no joke.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

I picked up a load of parts at the same time to cover most bases. I think the parts bill was only £25! You don’t purchase parts trees so it’s easy to just order front and rear arms, diffs and diff houses, pivot pins and things like that. I agree you have to guarantee on availability but I can say that about loads of manufactures currently.

Interested to see how it goes round the BGRAT.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thats todays video ) This and a few others.

Received mine yesterday, OMG, it’s so slow! WTF 8 to 10pm? 🤦‍♂️ Oh well that brushless esc/motor combo I bought recently so gonna come in handy!

@RCKickschannel

Жыл бұрын

That doesn’t sound right, it should be faster than that.

@wordreet

Жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel That’s what I thunk

@wordreet

Жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel But I am trying different options before having to replace the RX ESC and motor. A nearly new 500mah Overlander battery pack gave the same result, and I noticed that the steering effects the motor's power badly, plus the front wheels only slowly to me trying to straighten up after a turn. The whole thing becomes gutless after about a minute. I even tried a 7 cell Nimh with broadly similar results, and just a little more speed. I think I'll have to make a complaint to ZD Racing.

What's the max speed on the stock battery

Wish you at least googled why the tires are like that, its standard short course truck wheel setup. Used by short course bashers and competitive trucks. Allows for bigger knuckles in the middle of the wheel

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry my mistake. If you look at the upgrade versions it doesn’t have this design.

I'd be interested in the upgraded version vs the Losi Lasernut.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

From what I’ve seen the Lasernut is really good but super expensive at £478! The top of the line DBX10 is £215 brushless so still well under half price. The scale is also not the same. I guess it comes down to your budget availability but is the Lasernut twice as good?

Did you review the HG P407 already? Very interested in your take.....

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I will get one on the show when I get the Tamiya version on the show to compare. At some point for sure.

they are sct wheels and tyres used on most 1/10 short course truck

@roblapouple7552

Жыл бұрын

Yea lot people just want make you tube videos for views .. too bad if they know what they are talking about so long as they get views and free stuff.

Gavin "Now don't take them to skate parks and jump them twenty thirty foot in the air..." Kevin Talbot "Watch this!"

The only thing holding people back is that you can’t get parts OR you won’t be able to in a year when the company disappears.

@darkiee69

3 жыл бұрын

And what makes you believe that they will disappear? ZD racing have been around for a while, just like WL Toys.

@unclebob8419

3 жыл бұрын

Cheap and it takes a long time to get parts. I imagine that most of these RC cars direct from China break and then get put in the cupboard never to be used again and because they're cheap, they break easily.

@darkiee69

3 жыл бұрын

@@unclebob8419 WL Toys have a big range of spares and hop ups, and the same seems to be true for ZD Racing.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yep part shipping times could be an issue. I picked up a load of extra parts for my WLToys for £25 to cover most bases. Parts are so cheap you can get a nice parts bin going for very little money.

the wheels are short course truck wheels like on most of the big brand trophy trucks and the short course stuff

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a strange design that I’ve not seen before.

@cosworth34677

3 жыл бұрын

I hate it it limits your wheel choices because you have to worry about the hub and hub carrier being to tall and not a lot scale looking choices

Hello. What's the most durable, cost effective skate park basher for the long run? (Cost over time that factors in replacing parts and availability of those parts)

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Xmaxx, Arrma Vorteks, something like that

Would you be interested in reviewing running my arrma kraton exb at some point on your video

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

I hope when budgets improve to add a few cars like that on the show.

@richardmartin3063

3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel yeah they aren’t cheap but the best rc fun I’ve ever had

I have a vintage clodbuster and it hasn't run in years it had the old resistor type speed controller and I want to upgrade it esc but I have 65t brushed motors on it and spare 80t motors but all the esc I see say for 55t brushed motors are there any esc that can work with these motors or will I to change the motors too

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

A low turn motor will draw more current than a high turn motor, but will output more power creating equivalent efficiencies. The decrease in run time is from the lower resistance of the windings allowing more current draw from the battery, thus draining the battery quicker

@heavyhans2296

3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel I understand that but can I use an esc that is rated for 55t motors, when the motors I have are 65t and 80t motors and do you know of any esc that are capable of running 2- 65t motors or 2- 80t motors, I haven't been able to find anything that say they have that kind of ratings only 55t brushed motor

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@heavyhans2296 www.timetunnelmodels.com/live/catalog/hobbywing-quicrun-0880-dual-motor-brushed-waterproof-suits-clodbusterbull-headwild-dagger-chassis-p-66913.html

@heavyhans2296

3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel thanks alot very appreciated, keep up the great rc content on your KZread channel

@roblapouple7552

Жыл бұрын

Low turn motors are far less efficient than higher turn motors .. they simply achieve more revs at a lower voltage and drain more power. Higher turn motors or lower kv motors can make just as much power but need more voltage to do do. But it's more efficient as makes less heat draws less amps to create the power. More turn motors can handle higher voltage than low turn motors kv is just how many rpm the motor makes per 1 volt .

How is it in the long run after using a 2s lipo? I'm tempted to buy a 4,500mah lipo for this but my main concern is frying up the electronics while running it.

@RCKickschannel

2 жыл бұрын

I have a brushless esc and motor to go into this on the show soon. I can't really say how long the electronics will last but it's easy to upgrade. Video soon.

@carmasterjil2695

2 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel will check that out, thank you for the reply

hi, Can using lipo battery destroy the ESC? or does the lipo battery run down and get ruined? thanks

@RCKickschannel

6 ай бұрын

Depends on what ESC you are talking about. Do you have a model number and name?

@mikelo76

6 ай бұрын

ESC of Brushed version. thanks

@marresjepie1887

5 ай бұрын

Won’t destroy the esc, but wíll destroy the LIPo due to the risk of deep-discharging the LiPo. The Absima version has somewhat higher quality electronics with a 3s lipo compatible esc that actually hàs a setting (via a jumper) for LiPo, ànd a separate receiver.

Wondering if it's worth getting and at some point upgrading? Still brushed??

@RCKickschannel

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but I have the brushless ESC and motor sitting on the box lol

@chrisandrew3261

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you:)

Question does the car come with the battery or do you have to buy the battery separately?

@RCKickschannel

Жыл бұрын

Comes with them as it’s an RTR 👍🏻 You also get a USB slow charger

@BGJACKHRNER

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks 🙏

How does this compare to the FTX Outlaw?

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I haven’t had one in so I can’t say.

Hi, I'm a noob when it comes to the RC world so please forgive me if this is a stupid Q, me and my son bought this and then burnt the engine out 3 days later ha ha my fault I stuck a 7.4V 80C 5200mAh 2S in it which I think ran it to hot for too long but it was great up until that point. I was looking to upgrade it to brushless so new motor which I think I now have my head round regarding KV and T but when I'm looking at a new ESC I'm getting totally confused with the sensor ports the lights plug into I've been on this for days now and its driving me crazy do you know of a good priced brushed combo set or an ESC that would have the sensor (lighting) ports or do they all come with these ports but they just don't show them in the pictures.. Thanks for any help.

@RCKickschannel

2 жыл бұрын

Take a look at the HobbyWing ESC and motor combos. Fantastic quality and as much power as you would ever need

@roblapouple7552

Жыл бұрын

It prob be fine if u didn't full throttle all the time thru long grass ..

@roblapouple7552

Жыл бұрын

Lol he has no clue about sensor ports for lights because there is no such thing. Lights don't plug into the esc. Sensor ports on ESC are only to plug into compatible motors that have sensor ports. Light generally plug into the receiver if it has spare channels. If this care comes with a combined esc reciever then u will need a new receiver and new controller as well as esc.

top speed?

Hey. Do you know if this car has reverse mode? I can't find it 🥺

@RCKickschannel

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does

@iissaamc

2 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel what battery is the best for this car? Thank you.

This is indeed a good looking buggy and the price point makes it very tempting. Have you done anything else to it than attaching the wheels? I have a WLtoys 10248 unpainted and repainted to my liking and converted to a crawler. Changing the motor and electronics revealed the big downside of these cheaper cars; the quality of the screws and of the plastic you screw them in is really a big big disappointment if you're used to Tamiya, Traxxas, Kyosho and MST standards... This made me decide never to put any of my hard earned money again in one of those cheap cars. I like building and working on them to much and the poor quality of the used materials rook almost all of the pleasure out of it. That's just for me, I can see them getting young people into the driving part of the hobby, which is a good thing on it's own.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Nope nothing but drive it in its stock form. The WLToys are best when left stock and just enjoy them as is and not mess about with them too much. This being a 1/10th upgrading the electronics would be fine but like you say, dismantling them too much will start to show issues with screw quality. That said you can purchase any issue parts for little money vs an expensive full parts tree. I wouldn’t say a Tamiya TT02B would be any stronger than this buggy but the plastics precision and finish are better. It’s pointless comparing a Tamiya to this as you can’t get a tamiya buggy, ESC, servo, battery, trans and receiver plus slow charger for £150. If anything it’s more like £250+ It all comes down to your own needs and budget. For me I think you are getting a total bargain for the money but obviously it’s not a Tamiya or Kyosho but it fits a different purpose. 👍🏻

This or the 1:12 WL Toys Baja buggy you tried the other week

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

This being a 1/10th can handle rough terrain a bit better and it has the benefit of taking normal electronics. The quality is close between the two so apart from the size difference, it’s a close call. Road and gravel the WLToys, fields and rough stuff this.

Can you upgrade it to metal chassis

@RCKickschannel

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I don’t know

@THe_Business_man

Жыл бұрын

Can you try that in a future vid?

Is this sponsored? I’ve never heard of Banggood so I looked them up. Some good requires and some not so great ones as well. Then someone said they send everyone free stuff if you give a good review.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I was sent this for review for free. Banggood is massive and I’ve been purchasing from them personally for about three years now. Banggood have no stipulation as to what you say about a product. If it’s junk you can say it junk. Banggood don’t take it personally as the products are not made by them.

I wish i have that rc but were poor

@RCKickschannel

2 жыл бұрын

Well I hope you get the chance to own one as its one of my fav budget buggies. I'm about to upgrade the electronics to brushless.

It's an extra £20 for shipping, what is the custom charges please? I'd like to know the all in cost.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

I take it you are in the UK Steve? Shipping changes all the time on Banggood as I’ve seen it go up and down randomly. Import tax is 20% so £27.40 ish

@stevetoomey1666

3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel Yep, in the UK, thanks for the help & info. Regards Steve...

Bonjour , la carrosserie peut se changer ?

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Non, cela ne peut pas être changé par rapport à ce que je peux voir.

Rckicks I'll trade you my Losi Lasernut for that Associated rc10 on the wall.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry it’s not for sale or swap

@JeepsCafe

3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel darn, at least i tried lol.

It's not really weird. It's standard short course truck wheels and tyres ... Too much Tamiya ...

Can it be upgraded 😊

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

For sure, especially the electronics with no issues at all. I will be doing this on the show.

Waterproof or not?

@RCKickschannel

Жыл бұрын

I can’t remember now, sorry.

Feiyue offers a 2s brushless 1/12 Rally Truck for only $130.

it's really slow tho.....I'd say spend $50 more and get the brushless version!

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Im doing an upgrade video for it soon 👍🏻

@TheMroleh47

3 жыл бұрын

@@RCKickschannel Woww, looking forward to see that upgrade. Please make stage by stage upgrade video bro!

While it is good to see a cheap way of getting new people into the hobby we can only blame ourselfs when the likes of kyosho, tamiya etc disappear.

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

I think that’s more the board of directors, management and the MD vs the customers fault when a business goes under don’t you think?

I'm not a big RTR fan

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with a builder kit 👍🏻 Unless it’s the Cat XLS 😜🤣

Not for me

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Nope it’s not for everyone that’s for sure.

Meh, sounds like a toy

@RCKickschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Toy money but you get a bit more for your money but you can’t expect a XMAXX that’s for sure.

😅 zd racing DBX 10 brushless ,It's not worth it for $300 because. Put another $100 you can buy a really good RC car, like the Traxxas Rustler.... I don't say this is not a good car. it's a nice car but that kind of money is too expensive for Chinese car... I would rather go fo r Traxxas Rustler for that money... 😊