I Try Every Available RGT Rescuer Mod!
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- RGT hit it out of the park with their EX86190 Rescuer. It's just a pearler of a trail rig. We loved it in our initial review and subsequent testing - even mudded it good and proper and it didn't miss a beat!
Now, it's time to bolt on every mod RGT makes for this wonderful beastie. Some for looks, some for performance. The cost is certainly lower than other big brand equivalents. But is the value there?
Let's test!
Previous EX86190 goodness:
- Initial Review: • Can a Cheaper Rig Beat...
- Rock Test: • RGT Rescuer vs Rock Te...
- Wet River Run: • RGT Rescuer EX86190 FP...
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This was a good video for sure. I like when you keep some of the more fiddly parts in. Professionally done but still keeps a personal touch. Was good to see you go for a quick trail run. The 6 problem course is good but not everything has to conquer it. Admittedly I am more of a trail truck fan so I might be a bit biased.
Thanks Scott! I share your preference for trail beauties, though some performance doesn't hurt :)
I absolutely loved the look of this truck when you first reviewed it, but the interior and accessories really complete the look and bring it to a new level. I love this truck!
Take care!
Thanks Chris. It's a needed upgrade for a scale runner like this! Cheers
Love mine as well! It’s very capable.. Compared to my also loved TRX4, the RGT Rescuer has even more scale appearance when driving, gotta love the body and details too. I’ve added smaller diameter tires, lights from GRC and running HW1080 and Noble NB4 for more channels/control. Looking into the Fusion SE.. It’s charming, capable, scale, good looking and great fun to drive. Well done to RGT! A worthwhile addition to any scale crawler enthusiast. Thanks for showing off the upgrades! I’ll stick to round and square ad on lights though..
I should populate those vent level driving lights and the ones in the bumper. I guess next we need to give it better wheels and tires maybe. See how far we can get it on the rocks.
Just a little appreciation of your reviews - both on YT and your blog. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!! That was not necessary for you to do, but very much appreciated. Thank you 🙏😊
As much as I appreciate and enjoy RGT for their unique rigs, features and their excellent value I just cannot get on board with the price of this model. It's just too close to TRX4 prices here in the United States and parts are always 2-4 weeks out coming from China vs 2 days for TRX4 parts. I'll keep banging around my low price high value RGTs (including the Challenger) and remain clear of the Rescuer unless that price drops down under $350 shipped. Excellent content as always and I appreciate all you do! You've been a huge influence to my son and I in our hobby.
Very much understandable. I think the value proposition for USA residents is going to be different to EU and Asia-Pacific hobbyists. For one thing, Chinese stuff is physically closer to us. For another, we don't have the trade friction between USA and China (though it isn't all smooth sailing). But the big deal for USA folks is that Traxxas and Horizon brands are all USA-based. USA is the big market, so breaking into that from elsewhere is no small task for RGT and co!
Thanks for the kind words, too. I appreciate you guys and I'm really glad to be bringing you some value. Cheers!
I've also received a few light bars from RGT with faulty LEDs. That's too common.
@@RCTNTa few RGT models have landed on Amazon in the US with next day delivery. Parts are still coming from China. If I have time and capital I'd consider becoming a RGT distributor but I know how unlikely that is being that Chinese business is heavily controlled by the government. Maybe an unofficial distributor but what a headache that would be. Barely profitable either.
All fair points.
Looks really good with the driver and interior.
It sure needed it!
10:32 Now your 6 problems are for all out rock crawlers, here's an idea (yeah I'm full of em alright) how about a trail truck crawler course? Sand, "logs", muck, inclines, etc? That way you can test the combo vehicles that aren't built for rock crawling but for something like an average joe would do off road.
Rope bridges, tight turns, medium rocks, stuff like that?
That is a cool idea. I'll add it to the list! I like it, thanks
@@RCTNT winter project! It's funny seeing you in a toque now that we're shedding ours. Just went for a 2 hr drive on my motorcycle and had to peel off a flannel shirt under the leather as I was too hot....
I can't believe you don't have more views. I share your videos a lot. Your energy and passion for the hobby really sparks my own interest even more. I respect what you do, and enjoy every upload. Thank you.
Gee, username checks out there. Thanks, my friend. Appreciate the support and encouragement!
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
The interior really ties the whole vehicle together.
You knew that was coming, right?
I have to say, that has really come together nicely. What a nice package. So maybe it's not a dedicated hardcore crawler. That's okay, isn't it? Not everything is, not everything should be. I'm cool with that. As usual, lovely video, thank you for sharing.
Thank you and I agree! It's a lovely car
I am rarely accused of being like most people, but I do enjoy the “mucking around” that occasionally happens. Great looking truck, too!
Nice to know, thank you!
It's definitely difficult to climb a rock in a pure state. But it's a really good RC car to play lightly.👍👍👍
I have a video dedicated to the rock test, linked in the description here. I love this car for trails, it's so fun! Cheers :)
It will do the 6 problem course no problem put the 1800 Fusion SE a decent servo and and better tires. But the light system doesn't support 7.4 volts just a heads up love my black RGT rescuer it's a beast
With those three changes, yes I think it'd have a decent chance of finishing 4 problems of the 6. Don't know we'd get problem 4 and 6 tho!
For what it is, it's brilliant though. Glad you're enjoying it!
I bought one and it's first trail run was alongside a Carisma SCA 1E Range Rover. I was not inpressed. It really struggled on anything steepI. My solution was to loose weight. I attacked it with my Drimmel. Shortened the rear removed the roof roof rack, most the roof and windows. Turned it into more of a pickup. The path of weight reduction changed it completely. 100% improvement in all areas. Shame I can't post a pic ✌️❤️🙏
Fair enough. Sounds like a reasonable improvement. I found it to be okay in most areas for crawling, given its obvious trail bias. Certainly it did better than the SCA-1E Coyote 2.1 on my test track here, but size of tires could influence that too.
In any case, it sounds like the weight chops you made were a real improvement. Glad you got a satisfactory outcome from it!
@@RCTNT in fairness my Range Rover is not standard. A lot of your suggested mods and a couple of my own. 😁
Nice, nice!
Great video.
I might get one.. Id definitely buy this before the Intruder.. because of the diff locks and available brass upgrades
Thanks. This is a better crawler out of the box, but I'll see what we can do with the Intruder soon too 😊
The rescuer has a beautiful scale. Look to it. And it was more fun watching your trail run it then doing your six problem course.
An appropriate setting for any vehicle that highlights its strengths will be best to watch, I guess. Makes sense, doesn't it! Cheers
Love these rigs, had mine since September last year . I put 80wt shock oil in the rear .
Ah, that's a smart move. I think I'll do something like that too. Needs a little more preload with this extra weight, too!
Nice to see ya out enjoying the hobby I’m missing 2 brands from my collection a RGT & a RC4WD there’s some very nice RGT’s I’ve been looking at a new model the options are amazing some have all metal parts & some have carbon frames. The prices aren’t too bad also. I’m off for 2 days so my batteries are charged & can’t wait to get out & relax out on the trails with the Crawlers. Got the new 1/24th FMS Blazer & new Axial Bronco I picked up on sale & did some upgrades that really helped it. I will get a RGT for sure. 👍
Oh wow you're all over it! Have fun then!
Great Rig, not a mad performer as you said.
Craig, take it to the spot near 2 Beans and a farm, performs very well over there! Kept along very well my my Capra.
Absolutely! That's where the mud run was filmed, as linked in the description. It goes well on the rocks there too :)
Just got it today.. beautyfull scale truck.. Just wheels change 110mm and go.
Thanx to your input..💪💪 subscribed
Nice! Enjoy and welcome :)
Hey nice video! From Sydney, NSW. Watched ur video on the hpi jumpshot sc v2 and made me want to get a jumpshot, so i got the better one. I just got a Hpi jumpshot sc flux and the car stop running and everything was fine then i checked the motor. It has fallen down sorta and the spurs werent connecting properly to make it run properly and then fixed it by re tightening. I WAS SO SCARED THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG! Anyways love to support a local youtube channel KEEP IT UP MATE!
Nice one, Ethan. You want to make sure you've got good mesh there with the spur and pinion gears. A little play, but less than a mm if you can manage it! Have fun!
Hi there, if you check the droop of the Axel's you will find it isn't very much compared to the TRX4. Increasing the droop makes it much better everywhere. Cheers Neale
You could be right, there. I'd expect more droop would make it worse on trail driving, but maybe not. I'll look look into it, thanks.
For me one of the best 4x4 RC scale we can buy now!
I'm a fan :)
@@RCTNT Me To! The Wife RGT have got some wheels brass and tires and some "mods" in the Shocks an now is a totaly diferente RC Crawler, a huge improvement in performance, Love my TRX6 but have a blast of fun whit the RGT and competing in our Crawler Championship (Ok i'm in the "last" ones in the chart) have lots of fun and learn a lot!
That's awesome! My first season of crawl comps saw me coming last all through, too. Super fun. Glad you're having a blast!
@@RCTNT Indeed! The TRX6 have already participated in two races and is in 10th of about 23 pilots, the RGT participated for the first time in the last race a few weeks ago and is in 18th overall both in the Semi Pro Class
Nice!
In my opinion the best looking crawler/trial vehicle on the market today....i adore mine. Good vid bro thanks i have 90% what you have on yours on mine👍🏻
Oh nice. Yeah it's a ripper, this one! Glad you're enjoying yours!
Love your vids mate. I ended up buying a rgt tracer for my first rig, would love to see one on the 6 stage course
Thanks! I've considered the Tracer for a while. I may do it. Glad you're enjoying it!
Yep, I wish I was wrestling with a model, too, lol 🤣😂,,looks really good now, she is now a light crawler, proper mud, traily beautiful beast lol.😇😁👍
This guy gets it
looking good man, cool little rig 🤘
Thanks, I'm a fan :)
Yep, am finally going to get one, with lights kit, they have gone down in price over here in uk £336 not bad hey, I was going to get an ftx dr8 6s for same price, but ftx tracker/ rgt recuser is for me 👌👌
Very good, I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Glad it's come down a bit. Brilliant machine, have fun!
That is a good looking RC.
It sure is!
Awesome little thing! Love it! I kinda want something like this, but perhaps a replica of something more modified for clearance and approach angles etc.
This one goes pretty good for what it is though eh
@@RCTNT yeah I'm still trying to figure out what to go for with a 'pride and joy' build... Whether to go with a more mudrunner-esque 6 or 8 wheeler, or whether to go with something like this. It is hypnotically beautiful!
I'm captivated by the multi axle rigs. Rugged and still quite capable. If I could only have one crawler for ever, the BC8 Mammoth is a very serious contender. That, and the BRX01. Tough choice, that would be.
@@RCTNT yeah the BC8 is gorgeous, and I love the D & E class vehicles on mudrunner. I quite often run them bare to just watch the suspension working 🤪 I watched a vid of a fella who trimmed the BC8's nose for a better approach angle and it's absolutely mad how capable it is! Are there any other respectable 8x8's out there?
@doodlepugg in order of price, there's the HG-P801, which may be unbeatable value, the Cross RC MC8 (I've built the RC4WD equivalent, the Beast II, though the MC6/8 is probably more durable), Cross RC DC-8 (nearly bought it twice, must... resist!) - these are all here:
www.crossrc.us/product-category/military-trucks/
And there's this very cool looking JD Models trials truck I haven't pulled the trigger on yet too:
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mNexwUa
I've fitted the cut down BC8 bar on mine and it made a great difference:
ua-cam.com/video/2LBQxMNOcDs/v-deo.htmlsi=Wi_AogMsucB3a5rg
And lastly there's this scratch-built (lol obviously) monstrosity:
ua-cam.com/video/zZeA7sSA5O8/v-deo.htmlsi=2-xHRhsefoaAhRY8
The beast of RGT..lovely
Is it okay if I blame you 4 buying more of these RC vehicles because you're reviews are so good and informative😂 when my wife asks?
Haha sure, go for it
I found that if you lengthen the shocks by unscrewing the bottom to get more droop the rig is much better on rough terrain
That's interesting. Do you mean unscrewing the rod end on the bottom of the shaft by a mm or two? That's the only way I can think of to lengthen them.
Removing all preload on the shocks would obviously help too... Thanks for sharing your experience here!
Thats a lovely trail truck. Didn't you end up getting the Toyota badges to fit on the grill and 3d emblem? I swear I shared a link for you a while back. That would be the icing on the cake for this model! Looking forward to more adventures with it!
Oh yeah, I forgot about them! Thanks :)
I must say that your videos on this car were the last drop and I have literally just 5 Minutes ago ordered one (as FTX Outback Tracker). On question regarding the updates - with all the weight added - have you considered upgrading the motor to something like Hobbywing Fusion Pro 2300kv or similar?
Heh, sorry about that! (not sorry, it's a great car)
You totally could do that, though go with the cheaper Fusion se 1800kv and stock gearing, it'll be more manageable when crawling and still plenty fast in 2nd gear.
The stock motor is good and running on 2s I think the truck is excellent as it is. I'd spend the money on a punchy servo before changing the power system - but there's nothing wrong with swapping to a Fusion if you want!
@@RCTNT your advice is much appreciated :) thank you
@matusknives happy to help. Enjoy the car!
Where do you buy the portal axle outer upgrades in Australia ?
We have a RGT Pioneer do you know if these will fit ?
I shared the links in the description to where I got mine. If there's a store in Australia who has imported them already, you may find them on ebay. Hobbies Direct in Geelong carries RGT parts, but I don't know how big their range currently is.
Rescuer portal outers won't fit the straight axled Pioneer - no portals on that rig!
Hi Craig - I am your subscriber and I like your videos a lot. After watching your videos I ordered a Rgt ex86190 Instead of trx4, from Asiatees and it is on it's way. Can you suggest any body upgrades for this model and how good are the metal gears in this car compare to trx4?
Oh nice! I really hope you enjoy it!
The gears probably aren't as strong as the Traxxas ones, but I can't say for sure as I haven't broken them yet and I've driven it heaps. So there's a good sign.
The body is fairly complete already. Mainly it wants what I showed in this video: those light bars populated and an interior. I'm really happy with mine now and it gets used. Still think it's one of the more fun trail rigs available today!
I’d love to see a Holden Adventra body. Is there anyway we can make that happen?
Might be a little too obscure to see it in the wild, but a 3d printed negative could be used to build a plaster mold that could then be used with a vacuum former and a sheet of polycarbonate. But that's not on my personal to do list. Cool idea tho!
Lookin' good.!!
Thanks, they've done a great job with it!
8:28 driving begins..
This one wasn't really a driving one was it. See the wet river run for a 95% driving video :)
Theres a conversion kit for the TRX4 to fit this body and bumpers
You can even buy a clear version of this body. That would be cool to do. I've added a link to that in the parts list on the description here.
Hey bud I cannot find how to adjust the EPA for the shift and diff lock servos. Is this possible? On my RGT, the rear diff lock servo specifically has hardly any throw out of the box. My rear locker constantly unlocks when engaged. I think I need to adjust the endpoints. I know you mentioned it being possible in your writeup on this platform. But I cannot find the info in any of the literature given with the truck. Huge fan please help! Thanks!
G'day, I am pretty sure there's no epa for channels other than 1 and 2. For the rear locker, you will need to engage the locker (whichever servo direction pushes the cable toward the rear axle), then disconnect the power. Now loosen the screw securing the shifter cable, push it through a bit until you have solid locker engagement. Might take some wriggling. When you're happy, tighten the screw. Power up and test engagement and disengagement. Watch closely as you do it and consider moving the cable a little further, or a little bit back, whatever gets it to the best point for both positions.
That's pretty much the only option with this radio, but it's not a bad option. You should only need to do it once. Good luck!
@@RCTNT I really really appreciate your help. Thank you so much. And thanks for all you do for the hobby. I’ve watched your channel since the start. Congrats on your growth. Wishing you more and more success.
@thecustomshopinc.6883 thanks for that! Appreciate it 🙏all the best with getting that locker adjusted. Happy trails!
What is the best and perfect adventure kit?
This, TRX4 and Cross RC EMO AT4 are all great choices. I have reviews for these on my channel.
hi i have thar rgt86190 i wondering a beadlock wheel will fit in the front brass
The stock beadlock wheel can fit brass behind it on the axle, yes. You can also swap the wheels and that will work too.
The steering wheel is on the wrong side.. id definitely change that
Easier said than done with polycarbonate molding but doable, for sure!
@@RCTNTjust got one today finally I need new gearbox gears for it tho I got it second hand very cheap but needs attention to the gearbox do you know where to grab them at all?
Have you identified which gears are bad? It's possible, likely, even, that it's just the spur gear you need.
I found this spur gear:
a.aliexpress.com/_mqAEbwm
Pinion:
a.aliexpress.com/_mt6pXyw
If it's one of the transmission gears:
a.aliexpress.com/_mLtSSJy
It could also be that it just isn't engaging properly between gears, in which case these might be what you need:
a.aliexpress.com/_msvvaEw
Really, you want to pull it apart and inspect the gears. It's unusual to blow these gears, honestly. See if you can find which one/s are broken.
"don't want too much weight in the rear" that's what HE said!
HA!!! (___Y___)
I was picturing exactly and only YOU when I mentioned wrestling with models. That was a Muskoka Mike-inspired editing pause in this video. And you went and picked on this instead. Can't win! Lol
@@RCTNT sorry, can't get em all! I'm off my game, :-(
Great video. Quick question. I’m tempted to buy one of these, but the uk ftx version doesn’t come with a battery. I’ve got some 5000 mah nimh batteries, but they are quite long. Do you think they will fit in the battery tray? Thanks
The maximum battery dimensions for the tray in the RGT Rescuer (EX86190) are approximately 135mm in length, 47mm in width, and 26mm in height. You may be get away with higher then this, depending on body interior clearance on the underside.
@@RCTNT thanks. From the look of it there’s also room to run the battery rotated 90 degrees. So sitting across the body.
There's lots of room in a car like this, yep. You can get creative in how you customise it, including battery mounts.
@@RCTNT I just need to decide between this and the FMS FCX10 k5 now!
I like the radio on the FMS more, and their 2-speed transmission seems a bit nicer. But for all other aspects of the car, including performance, the RGT is the better vehicle I think. But it's close, they are both great cars.
if someone can shine some light for my issue it will be great.I am considering either buying the rgt rescuer or the trx4 defender.rgt is 369USD on asiatees and the trx4 is 499 on rcmart and the fms fcx10 for 399.which one is the better option.cheers
I've got videos about all of these. They're all premium vehicles. The TRX4 has the best quality running gear and tires. The RGT has the best electronics and if all are left stock, probably the best performance (though it's close with the TRX4). The FMS has the nicest radio system, but it's also limiting in that the receiver is an all-in-one unit.
Suggest you look at the crawl videos of the RGT and fms here to assess capability. The stock trx4 Bronco also, as I don't have the defender in stock form on video.
If money is no object, buy the TRX4 and expect to replace the servo.
Else the RGT represents great value - just be ready to waterproof that receiver.
If you buy the FMS, it needs a few mods for durability and performance, IMO. Video on that coming soon.
@@RCTNT Oh thanks alot for the help.I reckon I'll get the RGT then.
New Sub geat vid. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you and welcome!
FTX Outback tracker?
Yes
Rgt👍👍👍
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Nice sharing my friend 👏💯👍
I subscribe ✌️
Great! Thank you and welcome :)
keep the monkeying around in, if we don't want to see it we can fast forward....nice to see things more "natural". (just my 2.2 cents, used to be 2 cents, but inflation and all lol)
Where are you living that its only 10%!?
@@RCTNT The gov't says (with tongue in cheek) that inflation is only 4.5% even though they added a carbon tax on everything that has increased gasoline alone by 15%....so I averaged it out hehe
I think you were being generous. I call shenanigans on the world financial system!
@@RCTNT well that goes without saying!