Cheap $139 Crawler! Big Mods For $15??
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Remo Hobby 10275 1/10 RC Crawler is a fabulous, cheap all-rounder. Put it in the kids' hands and they'll have a blast with it, wet or dry - doesn't matter! It's tough where it matters, doesn't weigh much and is easy on the batteries.
However, as a crawler the picture isn't so rosy. The tires aren't bad for a super-cheap RTR 1/10 scale rig, but traction is elusive and in our review, the 10275 managed just 1 of 6 problems in our rock test.
We took it to the workbench to make a few adjustments. Today we'll look at our Stage 1 mods - done on a tight budget - and we'll see what difference it all made on the rocks.
Let's test!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Remo 10275 Mods
2:44 Rock Test
9:37 Radio Limitations
10:01 What's Next
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I really appreciate that you take the time to properly test and modify the "cheaper" RCs. This hobby should be about having fun and if it can be cheap while you're having fun then that's a big win. See you next week 🙂 Take care!!
Thanks Chris, my feeling also! Cheers
Buying cheap crawlers and optimizing them with free mods and cheap upgrades is my favourite part of this hobby 😎👌
Nice, I like that element too. Getting extra performance from this and the RGT Pioneer and actually the Phoenix Portal were all very satisfying!
Didn't have the " chops on the rocks"! Priceless! That put a smile on my face for the day! I can't wait to tell my crew something similar..if they don't have the chops...kick rocks! ( get lost) thanks man!
Lol glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks for that
Thanks for the rock mod tip, I've added one to every crawler I've had since this vid
Haha awesome. It's good for a laugh when you're on the trail with buddies too 😊
Perfect timing. Just got home from the cabin, sat down, and the one I was waiting for was just posted. 😁
Nice! Welcome home, hope you enjoy it :)
Wow. You really did good making it work a whole lot better! Great job as always! Have a wonderful weekend my friend 👍👍
Thanks, it was fun to see it do better! You too :)
Having watched your channel now for long enough, I should have expected that 55T 540. But I didn't. That was an unexpected turn (haha) of events. And it appears to have worked wonderfully. A trick to remember, for sure. Same with the three link and panhard. Should have expected it and didn't. It seems to have made a world of difference. As you said, not perfect, but a definite improvement.
Watching the truck trying Problem 2, I can't help but think, maybe the tires/foams are too firm? it didn't seem like the front tires were flexing and conforming to the rock surface very well, so it was like a hard rubber surface on a hard rock surface, no flex and no grip. All the problems, really. Maybe softer tires/foams could resolve some of that?
Adding the rock for weight up front seemed to help, which would indicate that more weight is called for. But what if just putting in softer foams would achieve the same goal? I'm reluctant to add weight if there's another way to achieve the same result, so maybe?
Thanks. Could be the case - I think they're plenty soft already and the truck doesn't weigh much. I guess we'll have to see where this goes next!
Interesting to see the progress you’ve made. I understand where you’re going with this but still think buying used if at all possible would be the better option. Useful for those who have already bought one of these. Definitely curious to see what you do to it next.
Thanks Scott, I feel used is better at this price, too. But, it's a thing that exists now so we'd better see how good we can reasonably make it!
@@RCTNT before it becomes a problem hehe
8:52 weight is always an issue with traction, even in full sized vehicles. I know many who own pickups with 2wd (silly fools) and they always get stuck in snow simply because all the weight of a pickup is over the front wheels. Many people throw in 6 or 8 concrete blocks in the back to gain traction. Increase the weight in the wheels to 250 or 300g and it'd be even betterer. (if the motor and esc can handle the load that is).
Thanks Mike, quite right. I try to present these videos as a bit of an experiment where we can learn together. I throw out preconceptions as much as practical so that when we try something new (like the rock on the front) there's a practical "ah-ha!" moment :)
Spoiler ahead: I'm in the process of editing the follow-up to this one and have each wheel +100g. Is better. I don't like adding rotational mass where I can add it to the axle instead, but on a tight, tight budget with this one, cheap INJORA wheels made sense as the next upgrade! Thanks for the thoughtful and insightful comment - completely agreed. Cheers!
@@RCTNT haha I loved the rock! Reminded me of the concrete blocks.
I hear you on the rotational mass. I think with the 540 motor though you have the power to overcome it. I know adding unsprung weight is an issue with performance vehicles but I think in this case, it's adding weight where needed. You add it to the body and that brings tip issues.
I'll be using ALL your tips when I receive my RBR/C all metal chassis car from bangood....maybe in September hahah (couldn't pass it up at $230 cdn delivered).
Oh nice! Enjoy that!
@@RCTNT it's funny you mentioned that. My early thoughts were injora wheel/tire combo, and axle-mounted servo as an upgrade. You could spend $110 to get the total to $250ish, and still be under the used market.
@@soundmindtv2911 that's pretty much the case here I think, yes! I'm still looking forward to seeing how far we can take this thing on how little money!
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Yes my Friend, You said the magic word "Weight". Loved this video. Good upgrade's. Still waiting for mine.. I will spend a little more on my one when i get it...lol. Looking forward to seeing what you do to it next. Big Thumbs' up my friend.👍👊
did you grab the last one? they're sold out now.
@@muskokamike127 Hi, Yes...lol..No there was 5 left when i ordered mine. And they only had it in the blue colour.. Should be back in stock soon..
Yep, definitely needs it. I try a light approach first usually, as adding weight immediately can hide other issues that may need fixing too. I figure we get this as nicely set up as possible then add weight to let it be everything it can be! Lol
@@RCTNT Yes, My friend. that's a good plan.
how long did it take as im in australia and
about to buy one
Are there any ways to put 550 size motors in there?) Maybe not even on the budget 😉 I put 3542 outrunner because it is the only motor I have this short, but I want to throw 3650 sensored in 🤩
It'd probably fit, yep. Though a stubby outrunner is not a bad choice at all, honestly.
An idea for a very affordable and good crawler/trail truck is the funtek outlaw it’s a team associated cr-12 copy
That sounds good-thanks for the tip!
@@RCTNT and I was doing some research on it and the team associated is a copy of the thunder tiger Kaiser xs they just put a bigger body on the cr12
Nice to know, thanks again. I always wanted a Thunder Tiger from back when they blew the hobby open with that monster 8th scale basher, whatever it was called. That was 10 or 15 years ago now.
If it comes down to budget, the ISDT ESC70 is only £20 or so. I ran my Carisma Sca1e Coyote out with my son and his friend, and once set up for the controller (I use my Dumbo transmitters on multiple cars), it runs perfectly, and runs/ crawls really well.
I've spent some time playing with the settings and I've got it running great on the terrain where I am.
Those mods seem to work really well. Just trial and error with some I guess. 👍🏻
Thanks Rob, I'd say you're on the money there. I have one of those here in a box, ready for our esc comparison. Just filmed the coyote 2.1 review too :) Cheers
@@RCTNT I look forward to watching that. I'm currently watching a part built kit on eBay, which is basically half price, so I may get another one!! 🤷🏻♂️😆
With that, and the Paso, I'll have crawlers everywhere!! 😁
Alas, there is no cure for that. I too have crawlers everywhere. Doctors are baffled.
@@RCTNT and it seems to be worldwide ! 😄
Weight in the front and better esc for better modulation & for that price not bad compared to its first time out it looked like junk.
I've noticed as I've spent more time on this planet that you can buy low and upgrade, or buy something better, and upgrade lol. This way your initial investment is low so you have more $$ to play with. There are some he's reviewed that are $100 more and are junk out of the box as well.
Step by step, we'll get it there!
can i adjust its wheelbase to 313mm?
Yes, but you'll need links and drive shaft to achieve this. Stretch the rear, not the front.
This thing is screaming for the Hobbywing 1080 or even the 1060 :)
I think even the 1625 would be better here than the stock unit! Haven't looked at the white paper for the 55T 540 but it'd be close. We still have a steering issue I haven't gone into detail on yet on video, but do mention it in the article. The radio system is holding it back a bit. Still have a video or two to do yet as we reach for the grail of at least 3... ...even just 2? problems successfully! We'll see!
@@RCTNT 1625, yes indeedy. Radiolink r4fgm receiver, with a gyro. Tiny little things are awesome 🤏
@@jeffparryncc1701 oh yeah? I'll have to look into that. Haven't had a Radiolink anything before. Thanks!
@@RCTNT Radiolink stuff has never ever let me down... :)
@@jeffparryncc1701 good to know!