Laegendary Thunder - 1/10 RTR Brushless Amazon Basher Under $300 - Full Review, Unboxing, Speed Run
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- We're back with another "Budget" Amazon basher. This time it's the Laegendary Thunder Brushless Monster Truck. Personally, I think this is a really good option for those looking to get into a 1/10 brushless basher without spending $500. Right now they are currently on sale for $250 completely RTR & replacement parts are becoming more available on amazon. I definitely had fun getting this thing dirty. What do you think of it? Leave a comment and lets chat!
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So, it's on sale right now on Amazon for $106! I don't have the loot. But I mean, for that price? Less than a similar 1/16th scale? Yes please. Same exact package your demoing here.
Post the link! I see it for $196
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This one? Oh snap! That is a steal! Even for just electronics!
I got the red white and blue one. Gears are not all metal. I chewed through the spur gear in the car and an extra it came with. All metal now and I'm a fan. Totally worth the 106
Its probably location limited but the only issue i have with this is parts taking forever to arrive from China and cant find them on amazon, i ordered arm holder and servo saver i broke crashing along with other stuff, its been like 2 weeks and stuff probably hasnt left China, lol, so tempted to buy a 2nd one at that $106 price, lol, fragile but a lot of fun while it runs, dont jump it on concrete, it bends rear axles way too easy.
Update, double search and i was able to find the catalog on amazon, a bit pricey because of international shipping but i pulled the trigger on the parts i needed and a stronger servo, lets hope they last until the metal ones arrive from china 😂 3S lipo also ordered from Aliexpress, 3300mah should work.
When I comes with a wheelie bar you know it's fire
Just picked up the sonic for my kid since it was so cheap and now I’m hooked. Very impressive for the money. I’ve been looking for videos to start throwing in some money for my latest hobby and thankfully came across your! Lots to learn now 😊
Happy to help!
Nice video! I’m happy to see some Laegendary truck’s finally getting some recognition!
I have thunder, Nitro and the 1/18 sting.
Ive had this truck for 2 years. I’ve tried a bunch of different set ups in it. Currently running a 3660 3300kv SH rocket with a 23t pinion and a 120a HW MAX10 SCT RTR. The thing is nuts.
I have yet to strip a spur gear even with all the upgrades.
Keep up the great videos dude! I love watching your stuff.
Yeah some people are putting Nitro kits into these.. so they're durable enough to handle the weight
Yeah..mod1 spur on the nitro..nice and beefy
I bought my laegendary nitro Short course truck for $94 brand new on Amazon. It came brushed but I threw in the Spektrum BLX 100 amp ESC and motor from the 3s line and this car is an absolute blast to drive. I'm completely floored for what you get for less than $100. These tires alone are worth 30+ so nice and supple. Top of that off with a roll cage and a really nice and strong polycarbonate body. For less than $100 you get amenities that are found in only $500 cars.
That $100 deal was crazy!
Ya dude I got mine for 97 bucks too!! Unreal! I wasn’t even planning on buying another rc but i couldn’t pass it up lol!
I got the brushed version. Just got done upgrading mine last night. What size did you motor you use?I installed the new Surpass Hobby Rocket Supersonic 3660 3600kv and a HW 120a Max10. Haven’t tried it yet. I’m going to this weekend. I Cant wait!!
$103 total for the Zorro this year. Lol same 120amp 6900kv about to try 3s
@@ChiefRickyRC link!?
@@MarcoL972 awesome..i cant wait for summer!
1/10 scale builds channel runs the heck out of these thunders with different tires , engines , etc. he goes all out on this platform lately .
Nice review!
After watching my kiddo thoroughly enjoy the Legend he just got, and seeing how it is built, I would not be afraid to grab one of these.
Thanks for watching! They aren’t a bad 1/10 truck for the price. Especially if you keep them on the ground and don’t jump them 35’ lol
Stretch the spring out and reinstall and servo saver will work perfectly.
That's sold as the FTX Carnage here in the UK...
VRX Racing are the OEM I think, they sell a few different versions.
(I've got the VRX Coyote which is a Blazer style short course truck with alloy chassis)
They've been available for a good few years (Leagendary are the latest to sell them) & it's a really solid truck for both newbies & seasoned enthusiasts.!
It comes brushed (£110) & brushless (£190) with a ton of alloy upgrades for them.!
FTX also sell the Banzai (1/10 on road), Bugsta (1/10 Truggy), Zorro brushless (SC truck with centre diff), Vantage (buggy) Zorro Nitro (a 1/10 actual Nitro Short Course Truck) & they all share the same DNA.
The weakest points are the diffs, they leak & can strip if the slipper clutch isnt set right.
They drive extremely well, they're fully adjustable & they track really well, they feel solid & predictable which inspires confidence, they're relatively durable too.
Parts arr readily available & are very cheap.
If you want aluminum upgrades try looking for the VRX Racing ones online, especially Aliexpress, they're pretty cheap.!!
I've got a few FTX RCs & I'd definitely recommend them.
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Great video mate.!! 👍 👍
Subbed & liked & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍 👍
Just noticed my front diff has stripped half a tooth, still drives OK, in case its related to the slipper clutch...is it because its too tight? I will order replacement "ring" gears for the differentials while still works, pretty cheap fix i think, not sure what the piece its called.
The front diffs always go first.
I've changed so many over the years.! 😂
It's to do with hard braking or so I've been told.
You can try turning your brake strength down on your ESC if you can do it.
Also, you want your slipper clutch to slip ever so slightly on full acceleration.
(it protects from shocks to the drivetrain when jumping too)
You'll hear it whine a little bit & you'll be able to tell that it's slipping under full acceleration.
You set the slipper clutch by putting a spanner or locking pliers on the little nut in front of it & behind the rear drive cup then pulling the car back or forth on the ground.
You want the car's tyres to just start to grip the ground as you move the car.
It's a little bit trial & error on that model, you'll probably have to do it a few times to get it right.
The idea is to have some slip in the clutch to protect the differentials.
But... If you don't mind wrenching & changing ring gears & pinions having the clutch tight gives a much more "direct" feel.
The diffs are made from powdered sintered metal which is just a weaker material so like I say, they are a bit of a weak spot on those models.
But they're pretty cheap & easy to get & they're easy enough to replace.!
I hope that helps you.
Have fun.!!!
Please stay safe out there mate & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍 👍
@@alantaylor353 great response man, im running stock braking, probably would be wise to drop it down a notch, lol, another question...while ordering i noticed the HSP diffs were identical...and ordered one just because, they were considerably cheaper than the VRX ones, i even saw full metal options for cheap, do they fit?
This was actually my first real-deal hobby grade truck a few years ago (when it first came out).
I was buying Amazon trucks just to get used to the hobby before I bought something nice. I will always remember when I threw that 3s battery in…it blew me away. I’ve been addicted to the hobby since.
After the Thunder, I bought:
Maxx (took forever from AMAIN, so I went to a local hobby shop and bought the ERevo)
ERevo
Typhon 6s
Vortek
Kaiju
Rival MT10
Felony
LMT Sunuva Digger
A custom MT10 with a drag motor (2s, coggs with 3s but flies)
Mad Van
Team Corally Dementor
Arrma Senton
Maverick Truggy (name escapes me)
And a bunch of WL Toys/ Amazon/Bang Good specials etc.
I definitely recommend getting a car like this to see if you want to get into the hobby. It’s a great introduction and they are very good at getting you parts quickly.
It’s easy to get addicted to this hobby! Lol
They have excellent customer service. They do and will answer the phone and credit you for any issues.
I have had this same one for a couple months now. Great beginner car, amazing speed, lots of fun. The servo saver is my biggest gripe, it has loosened up over time and the turning radius is fairly poor now. Decent durability, I have broken a few things, but I'm running 3S, so at that speed and weight you'll break a few things. As you said, replacement parts are becoming more available. The shell is the weakest part, both of mine tore up very quickly. I am looking to replace the remote too.
Absolutely! Maybe if they redesigned it or used a better material it would hold up.
Use shoe goo and thread tape for showers to preserve body shells. Cut the tape to fit, stick it to the inside and then spread the shoegoo over the tape until the body is covered. I do ALL my shells like that amd they last forever
Would you happen to know if the ESC can handle an 80c battery? I just bought a Thunder and aftermarket battery- still 7.4, 5200mah but 80c instead of the stock 30c. Ok to use or bad idea??
@@alanlo-557 Alan, It is ok to use the 80c battery. The c rating is just what the battery is capable of delivering without getting too hot. The higher c rating batteries get heavier because of the larger conductors and the like. Having a higher c rating does not make the motor and esc use more current for the given voltage, it just can handle more.
@@jimn6sxb644 it also seems "punchier" and maybe a tad faster (despite the extra weight of the heavier battery) but I'll have to run the stock vs 80c battery back-to-back to confirm that impression
That thing rips really good! Awesome review!
I can tell you I get pretty annoyed about my Arrma Big Rock breaking rear driveshafts (not covered under warranty) and it’s questionable build quality (wobble wheels out if the box/stripped or defective bolt, low end transmitter).
I would consider this if it has good parts availability and on sale. It tracks way better than my Big Rock above 40 mph!
I get annoyed about YOUR big rock? Lol mine break parts like that too
@@413RC that is what is so frustrating to me. They know it has common problems and they don’t fix the issues or stand behind their product. I bought it to have a bulletproof truck as my vintage stuff is fun but always need work. The big rock hasn’t been much better.😒
@@BriansRCStuff I know… I agree. But every rc does have its flaws and weak points and it’s limits as to how much bashing it can take. Some more than others unfortunately
Oh man I know exactly what your saying the very first time I ran my big rock barely 10 minutes of driving the rear drive shaft popped off. I popped it back in and 15 minutes later it happened again. Then the second time I ran it the steering servo completely stopped working. I mean I know all rc's have there flaws but for nearly 400 dollars I was very pissed off but mostly disappointed.
@@BriansRCStuffBuying a entry level rc and expecting a "bulletproof rc" is asking way too much. Also the wheel wobble and not tracking straight can be fixed by some shims and a new $25-$35 servo. For the money the big rock is a pretty decent basher but ofc at that money you need to do some mods and tweaking
Sweet video! Cool to see what the Blade is like. Great review thanks
Awesome video sir, per usual. This does look like a respectable offering from them. I’m genuinely impressed. Now I’m 41 yrs young, but I can’t for the life of me figure out what a “shabby” is…. Heard and used this saying for decades. 🤔🤔
LOLLLL! It’s not too shabby. So it’s still a little shabby 😂
Shabby like cool ya dig
Shabby means: trashy, uncared for, poor condition
Hey thanks for the great video. I have this car and love it, just ordered the 3s batteries you linked for it.
If i may ask where did you get your ramps from? I'm having a heck of a time finding curved ones -ty for any info.
Check FB marketplace in your area! I buy them used all the time. “Bike ramps” “jumps”
Good video and the dirt looks fun, ordered one yesterday,
Excellent review. I have one ordered. The thing that all brands can do 😅is have inventory of upgrade parts, preferably steel.
Any hobby class car should otherwise I consider them disposable or become rat rods
Wow! Awesome video. Can you share or direct me to servicing the bearings for these? I am new to this and want to make mine last longer. Just got the laegendary truck and love it!!! Thank you sir for your time and for posting the 3S battery.
Hey there! While I don’t know the exact bearing sizes you can either check the manual or get yourself a digital caliper for under $20 on amazon and measure them. They should be fairly normal sized bearings
I bought 2 of these this weekend at Big Lots, $39.99 each. I have no idea why they were there, but production date on boxes were both 1/24. Both boxes sealed, and everything inside in good order. My lucky day, I guess.
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...and here I am owning 3 of Laegendary rc's. I currently own the Sonic, the Tornado and surprisingly my favorite of all of them...the Triton!
also known as an FTX Carnage (they just released a new version of that) or VRX Sword
fyi, is a very tight fit upgrading the servo, any servo higher will rub on the center shaft. i used a couple of washers to move mine out slightly
lol i never noticed the body roll so much on the bugsta, same machine same size but less grippy tires. you can fit sway bars to these tho
oh and loose dirt 100% gets in the gears of these - upgrade to steel pinion and spur (I laughed when you said it comes with a spare spur - the pinion is also made of butter)
i dunno for sure but that "1/8" nitro looks like the 1/10 FTX Zorro, which is based on the VRX Octane, also FTX Outlaw
the brushless vrx cobra is probably a better deal than these, 215usd
Yea I have a bezgar blade same car. Everything is spot on with servo and dust getting in places. Spur gear on mine got stripped all of a sudden. But all in all fun car.
Also tried to upgrade the servo saver with aluminum and it won't fit correctly. How did you use the spacers exactly?
@@ampg8862 all of my stripped spurs are explainable, motor moves, rock gets in gear.
I've just run 8 battery packs thru my vantage on a plastic spur with steel pinion and its still going well, dusty as hell, but I used polymorph plastic to seal remaining gear cover gaps. I have a steel spur ready to go when it does die.
with the washers, I put them between the servo mount (4 screws) and the servo to move the servo away from the shaft.
the metal servo saver seems like an expensive upgrade I haven't bothered yet, instead I just removed the spring and glued one together seems to work okay. It doesn't seem to save servos anyhow, my 2nd hand bugsta came with a destroyed servo
@@ampg8862 also noticed someone had done away with that hellish e clip on a standard servo saver and replaced it with a snap ring on one of my 2nd hand cars. It isn't the only e-clip on these cars I might order some
Look up vrx racing and ftx racing same parts i have a cobra truggy. Same parts as that one. Just some you know.
I wish you could add lights to the car easier. Like actually fitting in the bumper. I also wish it had a rear bumper.
Nice!! These are great for the kids. Can’t wait to see your new blx unboxed n rippin!!!🤙👍🏻
Me too! I’m itching!!!
If you would let Laegendary know, I had mine out and broke the lower front suspension arm making a turn on asphalt. If they could beef these parts up it would be helpful. I only got to run the car less than 10 minutes out of the box. It did track great.
unfortunately Laegendary seems to be discontinuing this model
@@413RC thank you. I will say that their customer service is spot on! Very quick to answer and exceptionally helpful.
The wheelie bar is challenging to put on
Would a dust net help. I like that it's upgradeable with 3 wire electronics vs the hosim that has a combined reciever esc. Thank you for the in depth review
thanks for watching!
Thank you, i was going to ask about the price, still can't believe its that cheap and that good! Appreciate the info, gonna order it tomorrow, what a deal! 👍
I might pick up another if they are still $110!
@413RC Going to be ordering it soon. I'll let you know what I paid, Such an insane deal.
I saw a lot of reviews online saying that it broke after 5 mins
I just got mine today and ran around the grass, asphalt, and sand. It held up and it handles great and is a blast! I am going to upgrade the shock towers and axle pin retainers. I like it!
I have that I pick at swapmeet but it's hard to order parts it needs
This might be a silly question but do you think this is better than the hosim x07? His one seems to be more of a hobby grade then the x07
I would choose this over the Hosim x07. More hobby grade and easier to work on. I like the design much better
@@413RC awesome thank you! After watching a few more videos I decided that also so I appreciate you confirming that! The floating motor on the x07 is a bit questionable to say the least
@@brandonmerideth5450 exactly, that paired with the "monkey metal" they make the motor plate and gears out of is a recipe for disaster. Check eBay for these cars too, sometimes people sell them for cheap
If it's good for 3s is it good for 80c battery? I just bought one and bought spare batteries--
Still 5200 7.4v, but the aftermarket batteries I bought are 80c.
Thanks!
Edit: I watched this rest of the video. Thanks! Battery "C" parameter confuses me I think. You can buy an 11.1v 3s 50c Zeee or for $1 more you can buy the same with 80c. Wouldn't it make sense to spend the extra dollar??
There are so many cheap RC cars out there that take a beating. Like you said, just understand the limits, and they are so much fun. My only RC’s I haven’t broken are the HBX 1602 varieties I have. Even let kids bash them at the skate park. Never had either of them apart or repaired 🤷🏼♂️😂
I think that’s the biggest take away. Set your expectations appropriately! My next video is going to be on the MT10 Rival and DAMN that thing takes a beating
Nice looking truck.. question.. When you pointed out the gears grinding and clicking, Both my wltoys started that 104009 once I started jumping them a bit and breaking cvds.
How do you fix that noise? Both my 104009’s make the same sound now.
I would say fix check if your CVD’s are bent and are hitting something. Next I would check the differentials to see if the teeth are worn or possible the gears inside the differential are worn
I think the 3 postion switch is low,med and high speed?
That rig is ripping, bro!
It’s really not a bad option for the price!
how did yours hold up over time? I got one today and it broke it in about 5 minutes...i did a wheelie and it rolled backwards and one of the rear suspension assemblies ripped from the chassis and the whole wheel/shock went flying form the car...the part that broke seemed extremely weak..i'm just wondering if your's held up well and if you had to replace anything...I ordered a replacement car, but if you found that it's super fragile, I might just return it...I don't want to have to fix it all of the time...
Mine held up pretty well for light bashing and speed runs. It’s definitely not durable enough to send over houses or off skatepark jumps
Ok cool. I’ll give it another chance and just rip it around in dirt or at the beach. If it breaks again, oh well. Do you recommend a similar 1:10 that is more durable?
@@druunderwood the Arrma Gorgon with a brushless system is pretty fun. It’s 2WD though
I just ordered the sonic 1/16 truck . What is a good battery for it that will make if faster etc???
I have the 1/ 12 scale tornado from these guys.. ran it for about 2 packs.. still cant get the parts to fix it. it will get scrapped out here soon. Never took it from in front of the house!! Dont think I would ever buy another one. Wish you the best with it. Hope you can help them out.
Oh no! Which part broke? A lot of the budget amazon cars have interchangeable parts
@@413RC was the part the tire connects to. The metal cup/spindle part.It just bent. I dont have and ramps or anything. then it just took off with a mind of its own and I was only 5-10 ft from it...then the part was never in stock. THEN I went to the old web addy and was redirected to amazon. so I just gave up on the whole thing.
Well same with this car parts are limited cause always sold out. But I found an outlet that ya can get the parts for this car, they are on the site ali express. The parts say compatible but they are the actual parts
Hey man, the Tornado is a Xingelong or Hosim 9156 or 9155. Lots of parts are available for it. It can be prone to breaking, but it’s easy and cheap to fix. I have 3 of them. I converted one to brushless for me, and the others my kids bash around.
Its definitely not in the same league as the Thunder truck
I know that you made this video a while ago but i just recently bought one for the sale price of $167 on Amazon. Its well worth that price but i wouldn't pay any more than that bc of it having plastic suspension holders that i replaced with original and then jad to replace that with aluminum. Most budget friendly cars that ive been looking at, have metal front and back suspension holders. That was an extra $40 but also well worth that particular part. Also i dont even bash as hard as you do and they broke on me twice bc of it being so nose heavy on jumps. Ive learned to control it now and its great! Thanks for the video but it definitely needs aluminum, brass, or some kind of metal fir the suspension holders and thats my only complaint so far. Thanks again!
I totally agree. I try to keep my expectations fair based on the price and what you’re getting for that price. I never expect budget bashers to be able to handle massive jumps
@@413RC hi, glad to see you are still around, is your car still alive? like the guy above i just ordered on Amazon, with international shipping it came to about 189usd...is Amazon getting rid of them? there are very few videos about them and most seems to be from a 2-3 years ago, would you recommend to cancel and go for the Hosim X08? that seems more popular/recent, and probably quite more solid, but they seem to have an issue with drag brake from about 1 year ago and im reading mix comments about it being fixed or not, this Thunder seems to be slightly bigger (truck version) and fits the big batteries, which one would you recommend? With shipping, and extra batteries i would end up paying about the same, thanks.
@@402Racing Depending on what you plan doing with your RC I dont really like the X08 due to the motor mount and cheap chinesiusm metals they use. Have you looked at the Arrma Gorgon or Arrma Boost lineup? They are around the same price and you get the part availability that comes with buying a name brand. Check out my Gorgon video if you haven't already
@@413RC i have not, availability its kind of an issue here (Mexico), my plans with it are basically what you did, light bashing on different surfaces, no crazy jumping. I'll take a look into those others just for research, btw i own a Hosim 1/16 truck and i like how solid it is, but it ended up feeling a bit small, i own another 1/18 wltoys so i wanted something that feels big and more "planted" to the ground. My ultimate dream RC is the Redcat Vigilante that is 1/5, anyway, thanks for repliying man.
Nice truck, 1st time I saw a video where the driver did not want to jump over the moon
Lol! Not every truck can handle that! I try to test vehicles within their limits lol
I have had this truck for 9 months. I can say do not do anything extreme with it. it breaks very easy. I have replaced so many parts. And after market parts that are quality are non existent. I have finally decided to trash the truck and now just have used it for the esc and motor on a amoril buggy.
Hello good afternoon! very good video!! Can I have a double 3S battery?
My nitro was great until the frame broke. I wish I could get part to fix it right.
FTX parts fit
I bought a legend about 2 weeks ago looking at there parts list some parts are out of stock or I don’t see them make me think of returning it. The car runs nicely.
Dont do it. The parts you get from them are junk and probably worse then the original parts. I do not bash this truck at all cause it can not handle it.
Fms transmitter is perfect
How do you know that it can't take bigger jumps with out trying?
It can take bigger jumps. I tried in my back yard after filming and it took them like a champ!!!
@@413RC cool thanks for the info
This vs the Legend. Thoughts?
What the difference when you run 1 battery or 2 together?
Ive been seeing alot more of this brand, How does this brand stack up to big brands like arma, traxxas, losi, associated?
They’re a few steps behind but a great alternative for a completely RTR brushless 1/10 at this price point
They’re a few steps behind but a great alternative for a completely RTR brushless 1/10 at this price point
I just saw this same truck for $40 at my local Big Lots. I almost bought it but I dont really need any more RCs especially junk ones.
@@tonberryhunter $40 is a steal even for just the electronics. I put the brushless motor in my Gorgon
My remote no longer binds after 1 use. I've tried resetting it a 100xs, even purchased a new remote. Sometimes I can get it to run without the remote and then it stops once I hit the throttle 🤷🏻♂️
I would say upgrade to a dumbo rc RX/TX amzn.to/3kCOAFR
Can a different remote be bought and used for this one or will it only work with the one that it comes with?
You can buy a different remote and receiver
That car is 219 on A-zon right now! Soooo tempting!
That’s a crazy deal!
That must be the brushless version
@@tooleyzrc1973 brushless the best dummy
Cool little first time buy, or just a cool little grab and bash truck, my only input, sealed diffs should be a must and adjustable servo saver, also different shock placement they seem a bit to exposed out front, I didn't see how they fit into the arm's but if they are just out front then they should try to set them in-between the middle of the arm's more just so they don't break their mounts, also it might be over kill but if they put good aluminum body shocks on their rigs people will pay the difference without a complaint, it's just worth it to have longer usage oh put shock boots on as well, that's something I wish I had when I started out, but other than that it seems like a solid little basher, just make sure spares get to us in decent time, glad to see these Amazon makers stepping their game up a bit, not every hobby grade rc has to be 350 to 400 dollars for a good bare bones rc, it just has to work and hold together at a good value.
awesome input! I will definitely let them know! I agree with all of those changes. After the video I was sending it 15-20ft high in the air in my back yard and its still kicking!
i just got my thunder and it runs great. i have a question for you rc guys. i want to thro a 3s battery in it but they recommend a c rating of 30. laegendary is the only ones i see with a 3s battery with a 30c rating that still has that 5200 capacity. but i see plenty of 80c batterys that i can get two for the price of one laegendary battery. do they just say use 30c or is there a real reason not to go past 30?
C rating has to do with the “punch” a battery has. I don’t think you would have any issue going higher than 30C. Just watch your motor and ESC temps
Batteries deliver the power you ask of them. A higher c rating is just the current the battery can deliver without over heating and harming itself. The motor and esc will ask for and receive the same power with both batteries. You just don't want to ask for more than the battery can deliver.
Much different than the brushed version a spur gear is that spur plastic? i think sooo.. no led lights... looks like a crappy remote...
Thanks for watching :)
That's a bad sign when they send a extra spur lol. Nice review 👌
lol! luckily I haven't had to swap it out yet. when talking with laegendary it sounds like they are more so adding extra parts to add value to their amazon listings and not because they assume its going to break
I have that car it's cool but mines don't wheely how do you switch the drive motions
Are you running 3S or 2S?
Whoever raked and stripped that field for tonights game was so upset lol
They don’t use the fields often lol
That roughly $300 why wouldn’t you go with Arma or Traxxas? You could almost get a four-wheel-drive Traxxas/for that price
What kind of thicker oil would you recommend for the oil filled shocks?
TYi
Nothing crazy, something like 50wt
what type of shock oil would you advise
I’m not sure what is in it but probably 60wt would help. Maybe a stiffer spring or just better shocks overall
@@413RC thx also have you looked at the aluminum upgrade parts if so would you advise any
Where did you get the ramps
I check fb marketplace often. Or you can buy them new here: amzn.to/3WKfGIk
I actually have 3 Of these cars, I upgraded 2 of them with better tires , the metal frame, 80a hobby wing escort an a 3650-3800kv redcat racing motor an a red cat racing 3650-4370 brushless motor,upgraded the shocks, an the one I kept original is still working great, I've went to a metal spur gear, an went through a couple pinion gears but that's the hobby, all around good car, I have over 31 r\c vehicles an boats, I'd say this car is about a 6 an a half out of 10. Until ya upgrade it then I'd say a good low 8
I think 6.5 is a great assessment. Thanks for watching and great info
Where did you find parts/upgrades?
6.5 is about right. It’s about a 9 when you assess the value of being 100% RTR with battery.
So is that a 50 amp hw esc? Thanks
@@roadstar499 50amp ESC yes
209 price today. Wonder if it will drop lower
It has. 50 percent less
2s 31mph, 3s 46mph lipo battery 13:43
How long do you leave it on charge?
Hi! I would recommend upgrading your charger to something more hobby grade. You have more control over how your charger and discharge batteries and it’s much safer
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What be around the same price better better in your opinion
For $200? I like the Gorgon. Or check fb marketplace for used Arrma 3S vehicles. Sometimes with battery for around 200-250. Vendetta is $200
Mine is defected, it's unresponsive to the remote and it immediately drove across the street when I turned it on
Amazon buy? Return it
@@413RC Just did
Do you have any thoughts about the $100.00 Laegendary tool kit that's sold on Amazon ?
link? I'll check it out
@@413RC Sorry but I don't know how to add a link, but I found it easily on a Amazon search.
I feel like my rear tire aims in is that normal?
It's called "toe" and it helps cars drive better in a straight line. some cars you can adjust it on while others it is stationary
@413RC I jumped it and the rear frame or a arm broke
yh my uncle has this one and it is pretty cool
It’s really not bas for the price
That’s cool
I thought so too!
Anything fast and reliable is okay with me.
What is 3s?
A battery that has 3 cells
Does anyone know the wheel hex size on this rc?
@@josephlawrence6873 12MM
have them make a 6s 1/8 scale rc car
I don’t think that’s going to happen lol
They are really receptive to feedback and super fast getting back to you if you need parts.
Is it a true 1/10 scale
I’d say so. Maybe slightly smaller
@@413RCCan you give the measurements by inch
@@ninzpy unfortuantely I sold this car a while back. Did you check Amazon for dimensions?
EVERYONE BIGLOTS had nor 3:55 40!
The shock towers are weak
I agree
I only paid 40 for mine at big lots lol
@@Jameskelvin89 I wish I could find these at big lots. I’d buy them all
@413RC I got 2 and could not be any happier. As soon as I tested the first one I went right back and bought the other lol
@@Jameskelvin89 $40 for a brushless system alone is killer
I just brought one from save lot for 40 dollars
Slick deal!
Wow
What state are you in?
@@peteralbury7724 I have none near me ):
There’s no way at all that it is 1/10 the size of a real truck. Maybe 1/1000
something similar to that but not exactly that...
BIG LOTS HAS THEM FOR 40-50$!!!!
@@DylanIsDedd I need to go scoop them!!!
Big lots the furniture store?
@@peteralbury7724 my big lots didn’t have any
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well don't expect much with a cheap Chinese rc car lol
it actually performed really well
Fmd
Awesome video!
Look up vrx racing and ftx racing same parts i have a cobra truggy. Same parts as that one. Just some you know.
Look up vrx racing and ftx racing same parts i have a cobra truggy. Same parts as that one. Just some you know.
Thank you for this comment I just got one and now know where to find parts.