10 Options Almost Every Ready To Run RC Car Or Truck Needs | RC Driver
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- We have been working hard on lots of vehicle reviews, to give you as much info as you need about new products coming out. But what’s just as important is giving you the information you need for the next steps in your hobby. We love teaching here on the RC Driver channel and in this video, 10 Options Almost Every Ready To Run RC Car Or Truck Needs, we’re going to give you the basics on Options and Upgrades you should consider looking into if you own a ready to run RC car. Do you think your RTR needs to go to the next level? Greg goes over 10 areas of the car and delivers tips to help guide you in the right direction if you feel your machine needs to be improved.
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I think I will stick with replacing parts as they break. As a newbie, I'm having tons of fun now with the stock parts. Love the video thou, great suggestions.
thats what im doing
Same here! As a newbie, I'm more than satisfied with the performance of an Arrma BLX (3S). Will not upgrade until something breaks or wears out.
I agree. I’ve got a Typhon 3s BLX. Fun and easy to wrench on….. it’s plastic driveshafts don’t suck. Just make sure the screw is tight. Seriously fast vehicle
Hi I have a Traxxas Maxx 1 year now only bought extra batteries do I can run the piss out of it tall fields street hill climb Snow jumps it's GREAT
After being into RC’s for a few years, I agree fully. You hit the nail on the head. Great info and video. Thanks.
Thanks. Hoping this helps new people grow into the hobby. Thanks for watching!
Great list for sharing to the RC noobs! I would add a tool kit though. A spare screw kit, and front/rear bearing carriers.
I bought a couple used SCTs and am just getting back into racing. I love to tinker, just like on my dirtbike. So glad RC has endless options.
yeah, i did my upgrades for my RTR in the order:
-most importantly the charger and battery, ofc
1. driveshafts (steel ones, ofc)
2.metal gearbox gears
3. better servo
4. oil shocks
5. better electronics
6. better tires
that is the order i did it in.
Well for me I want upgrade body then motor and esc and server with radio
Do you think that good?
@@toy_9045 i would reccomend getting a FM (full metal) drivetrain before any motor upgrade.
Not all rtr's are all crap! And yes they need bigger batteries! I have 4 rtr's abd have no problems with them! Upgrading is up to you! Its the best way to get to know your r.c. car or truck!
Whoa!!!!!
Getting a new body isn't really like getting a new vehicle. No.
BUT if ya get a hard body, not a Lexan shell type, you can spend LOTS and LOTS on cool mods, lights, super detailing with paint, weathering, and use up all your receiver chanels
Add a winch!! A remote controlled unit. Put your lights on 2 circuits, normal and off-road. Or......
Go out on a limb. Get a sound system. They make a few good ones.
If you do go with a body shell only, try to get one that you can install an interior. Nothing cooler than a super detailed and painted interior!!! Ya know, add dash lights, a dim some light to show off your handiwork. Add some seat belts or harness. . If ya have a SUV like a Cherrokee or Bronco, the back seat and storage area is made for cool stuff.
Don't omit the roof rack!!! Stick some more off road lights up there too. And fuel cans, tools, tarps( spray painted paper towels), High Lift Jack, spare tire? meh? Mine would be too big. Hey, not racing DAKAR, or BAJA. Put a cooler and grill up there.
I have Cherokee 1/10 I think? Or 1/12 by Pro Line with a full interior. It looks like they are going n a 3 month camping trip. Even have Coleman Lanterns( Lego's,) LOL fishing poles, skate board, and more. All snuggled down under a cargo net with Bungee cords.
Sorry. Didn't mean to rant. Or rave. Whatever. I just want em to look as scale and realistic as possible.
Don't get me started on MOAs. Motor On Axle. How crappy is that.? Even a servo. No. Just no.
Like always good job and thanks for taking the time out of your busy day thanks gus
Great topic that needs more attention. RTR RCs are great to get you going but often lack so much. I prefer kits myself so that I can build it how I want!
Excellent list. I am sure it will help many of people getting into the hobby, or others who just did not know.
Well said! Thanks for watching!
I threw a twin turbo on mine first. Then I re-upholstered the interior with dingle ball accents (extra 10 horsepower), and last, I added a horn that plays "La Cucaracha"!
Yeah I did the same but quad turbos
Show off @@hacknestYT
@@roobzruckers7626 nah that's my daily to the park my weekend car has 12 turbos v40
@@hacknestYT Surely not?! How fast does it go?!
Thanks for the lessons. I’m new to rc, I’m starting a club for the youth in my community and your videos are very helpful.❤
Great information once again 👍 I think you covered it all and some 😎
I've been out of it for a few years and just ordered a revo 3.3 and I have so much stuff coming for it I'll probably have all the parts before I even get the truck 🤦. Pumped I found your vids tho
Dx5c is a great start in hobby radios.
Nice list, well said.
Love the vid
The first 2 upgrades on the brushed rustler line should be berrings and rpm front bumper
Proline Dirt Hawgs are the best general bashing all terrain tire ...In my opinion
Once worn in they work in wet or dry conditions dirt or street
Please Proline bring back the Dirt Hawg line !!!
I'm totally agree !!
HI, great videos, thanks and keep them coming. If I were going to buy a RC8b3.1e but we're never going to race should I just buy the RC8b2e RTR or is the team kit still worth it in the long run. Thanks
This man speaks the truth!
Great info,only 1 to add,stainless screws
Cool Vid! Good information. 👍👍👍👍👍
Great video, cheers
This vid helped alot as i have a ready to run rc but didnt know what I should upgrade
Awesome! You're exactly the type of person we were trying to help with this video. Thanks for watching!!
I’m now looking into buying my 11 year old son his first rc off road electric model and this video has helped a lot with info that I needed but didn’t realise I needed! Now just to choose a suitable model! Thank you
What did you get him?
@@roonimaka9365 the small
WL toys on-road car, was about £40
WL toys cars are great. Have you gotten any upgrade or new cars since then?
Man check into a Maxx Traxxas it Is I great one to start with if you can afford one it has slow for him to learn with and can take a beating.
Great tips.
I would also recommend a bearing kit as well. Replace stock bushings that come with RTR kits
A senior citizens discount would be nice lol just getting into hobby didn't realize how expensive it could be.
Liked before Watchin‼️🤣🖤
I like your videos you're the best
Personally, I would not add the body as one of the most needed modif on a RTR... more a "replace if it break" thing to me on a starter kit... my 2c, great vid.
William O'Leary
HRP finally....finally has the Savage X 4.6 back in stock after years of not putting one out. At least here in the States.
Chris from HRP is a man of his work and after email after email after email he let me know they will be back in stock as soon as Friday. And Bam! the Legend is back!
I bought it immediately and can wait to break it in and get after it
Sorry, just wanted to share
I'm still getting my tires wet 😆 but I do want to upgrade my vehicles. I have a ECX Amp Crush and Arrma Granite MEGA. I already put a brushless 120a system in he granite 2/3 lipo then dried my input shafts ...lol I want to just bash wit my Granite and Street race the Crush. What upgrades should I make on both of those??
Lights Sound Telemetry and body armor including metal bumpers.
Those items have to be addressed before anything else.
It's an expensive hobby yet very rewarding.
Especially if you don't do anything you don't see on the real thing.
I just wanted to do it this way this time, that 1800 milliamp lipo battery at the beginning of the video will that fit in a Tamiya? Have you ever wondered why a ready-to-run (RTR) comes with a manual and a exploded view? From my experience I was terrified to buy a kit because I had no idea what I was getting into so I bought an RTR which is ready to run but also stands for ready to rebuild😁.... just my opinion I could be wrong.
Coolvideo
I think, after about 20 years or so the TWO or THREE biggest upgrades are, 1- Tires, 2- Steering Servo and saver, 3- battery or batteries ( my EMAXX EATS em 2 at a time. A good TX- RX is a good idea too.
I have 1/10 scale hsp truck can I conver it into drift rc by changing tyre and body shell
Whats the best place to find parts for the redcat volcano that are compatible
I'm trying to find some help on an issue and I'm fairly new to RC cars. I purchased a RTR pirate 2d and it was working fine i powered it down took battery out and went on vacation. When I came back I charged battery up and was ready to start it up. I turned on ESC/motor and the transmitter. But now when I drive the turning knobs on the transmitter make it throttle forward and backward and the throttle on transmitter makes it turn and go forward or reverse. I ordered a high quality futaba to replace the receiver and transmitter, but I was wondering if anyone else ever had this experience and if these are the correct parts to replace
Got a notorious 6s coming, feels like most of this doesn't apply to that car.. but i guess thats a good thing. got a nice servo coming too tho :P
Regarding the body, my approach is one for display and one for bashing with.
Can you do a review on the exceed terrain 10 short course truck plz
Also will the new battery fit?
Max Amp, Love em, Own a couple, But WOW The price!!!!
Best thing every car needs... SPARE PARTS dont be me waiting for an esc
What is a good charger that is cheep and it works with a traxxas stampede
For a slash going big bore or after market shocks is worth it
Does anyone know a body that can fit the ARRMA senton mega? (327mm wheelbase)
Great vid guy's. What would ppl suggest as hop ups/upgrades for a dhk maximus?
Shroomsta aluminum gearboxes
Shroomsta i have a DHK Zombie 8e and the first thing i would upgrade would be the steering servo as well as the pinion to a 17t i now get abot 70kph with the stock 3 cell lipo from my car with the changes.
@@sammcshane1555 Cheers mate, the maximus runs on 4s and gets bout 70kph stock I've even seen them get to & over the alleged 80kph that's on the box! Dhk are making some awesome stuff.
We're planning some work on ours. The truck has been good so far. We're just going with a new body, tires, servo and maybe a pinion change to start.
Is their any way I can get one of your stickers to put on my RC please
2 different lipo batteries (1 for speed, 1 for bashing) TBR or RPM bumpers, a backup set of tires & WD-40 all plastics.... that will definitely increase life of your first RTR vehicle before you have to do any serious first time upgrades. 💯👍🏽
I see you drive a traxxass.
@@obsidiannightwolfe13 never owned one personally *sad to say* 🤪👎
So, basically what your saying is don't buy a RTR car unless you want to mod them.
I'm working on a LDRC. I'm starting with the gyro.
Good video.
Do you know of a website that sells 1:18 parts and accessories?
when upgrading to a better servo, a bec is also needed right?
Depends, some ESCs have becs but if your esc doesn’t a bec then yes it needs a bec
Proline power strokes might be good for racing but for bashing Traxxas GTR XX shocks are the best. Designed for revo used on lots of popular rcs spares and tuning parts are endless. The Erevo shows they can jump over houses no problem. Be tuned for 100mph +. Proline powerstrokes in the PROLINE PRO MT threads on forums sufferd badly from popped shocks. Ive had two sets of original powerstrokes and always shocked how puny they look. Put the money to Slash GTR shocks. Or buy cheap X01 / Erevo watever shocks plus XX rear shock bodies and XX shock shafts. Convert them. Remove any limiters add extra long rear shock parts.
Ok I'll pull the trigger here mini cam packages that using the gyro fitted or four function atleast mini receiver transmitter to send video from said. Tenth scale using exotek metal pan and if need full cages working on eight scale
Thanks. Do ESC themselves add power or just enable it to take more power from a larger battery?
The esc is the gateway of the power. It can only allow its rating basically. The battery holds the power potential.
I’ve seen a few comments about soaking the plastic suspension parts in WD40. I am new to R/C, could you explain this trick for me please? Thank you.
The idea is that the WD-40 makes the plastic more flexible and resistant to snapping. From my experience, it doesn't really work well to make any significant difference. If you want suspension parts with better flexibility, you're better off buying RPM parts. The company RPM makes upgrade suspension parts for a variety of vehicles that use a more flexible and durable formulation of plastic compared to most stock parts.
In England a DRAG SLASH is something TOTALLY DIFFERENT! LOL😂
Has anyone ran a 3S 11.1V 7000mAh 100C lipo on a stock rusty vxl or a 3S 11.1V 8000mah 100c... will the ESC handle it
Ye the esc will be just fine keep an eye on the temperature tho
You don’t want aluminum arms because when you are bashing and you take a hard hit the arms won’t break but the stuff on top of it will
Yup, they bend, which is far worse!
Depends on the application.
Just saying. Sometimes i prefer parts that bend when bashing because i can keep running.
@@brunopt2406 but they are heavier
@@dootslayer1402 True on some stuff it will make the cars a lot heavier which make them easier to brake.
For the suspention arms use plastic and just soak them in wd40 for a day they last forever
I learned that trick from Kevin Talbot. I barely remembered the last time a broke an A-arm, until a few weeks ago when I crashes into a grinding rail and bent the pin for the arm too.
Never heard of that WD40 trick. New to R/C, could you explain, please?
@@meademorgan6614 he is talking about spraying ur chassis and all plastic a arms personally I don’t do this
Sor my english its bad. Ihad problem . ihad esc ori pangolin. Ichage anather rrciver fly sky gtb. When esc had input from bat esc light on and bling . then i plug esc cab to reciver light esc is off and light on revver not on and blink. So i plug off esc cab from reciver esc blink again.. Itest reciver wit bat not esc cab thry work normal on and was bind. Has solusion or myesc was broke??must change??
Sorry, its a bit hard to understand. Try starting from the beginning and bind your radio and receiver. Then reset your ESC to the factory instructions.
Tip, just replace everything that makes RTR an RTR
Basically, upgrade everything.
Lol yup
Except the actual car itself
Great, informative video... You mentioned tires and rims. 2.0, 2.2, 3.0, etc.? - do you have a video on how to determine what tire sizes fit on what rims that fit on what vehicle. What do you go by? Anything would be helpful... to this day I still find it confusing!
What are you confused about?
I may be able to help.
@@chrisoconnor3119 Thanks for the response. That was some time ago and I think I've got it figured out now. Thanks though.
@@chrisoconnor3119
Do you think you can help me out on what spare parts I should be prepared to buy for my granite? I'm new to the rc world had it for 2days now I'm satisfied running on 2s just trying to stay on top of things
@@day146 sure! I have been doing rc's for 30 years. Whatever you want to know about i will try to help.
What is your concern? 2s is quite powerful and my sons are 6 and 18 years old and they only use 2s....1/10 scale cars only need 2s usually.
@@day146 i would buy a set of bearings for your model should be the same very first thing. ARRMA be as rings are kinds crappy in my opinion so either change them out as you go on routine maintenancea few at a time or replace the entire set at once. Keep a set of bearings for your rc on hand, so if you do upgrade your whole cars bearings at once buy a second set to have on hand. This way when something breaks...when its apart you can swap new bearings in that corner you have apart. Just get a set that is inexpensive(fast eddies or Boca bearings are some suggestions) because some of the bearings will wear out kinda fast and this kills your fun, speed, and battery. Also have a set of spare front a arms maybe the hubs that hold the bearings for the axles.
Have plenty of battery packs to keep the fun going. Keep an eye on temperature of motor and speed controller during your run. Maybe buy different size pinions to make it faster or slower depending on temps. A cheap harbor freight or some other cheap lazer tepm gun is a good investment for your electronics.
Heat is your enemy in this game.
How can I get moisture out of a hard case lipo?
Leave the pack in uncooked rice
hello Rcdriver,
I have a Absima atc 2.4 with a brushed motor, but I want to get new motor. My question is can my rc car run a brushless motor?
We don't have that car here in the US. But by the looks of it, with the aluminum center shaft and steel dogbones, the signs indicate a mild brushless system should be fine.
RCDriver_Online Do I have to buy other parts for it to work or not?
@@berenddegroot7320 if you buy a brushless motor you will need a new esc too.
ive snapped the middle of my frame twice lol
So basically rebuild the entire car… Got it!
All of my drive shafts on my RC came stock with aluminum
Sweet, what kind of R/C are you driving?
Alot by wltoys has good ready to run
Metal drive shafts
Metal suspension
Metal most of the body
Need grease and oil in drive train
Need good driver
#1. Battery
what is the best one for 40 dollars and has 2wd and 4wd
Don’t think there are 40 dollar rc cars
There are $40 RC cars and trucks on amazon. They have $10 RC cars and trucks too. As of right now Amazon was a 4wd RC truck for $32.89 with a 5% off coupon.
RCbright
Me: bought an RC car and replacing every single piece after watching this vid
"#4 tires" *me reads it as I need 4 tires* 🤦
What? You dumb
Better get a kit..😀
Not necessarily. Didn't say you had to replace everything as soon as you get an RTR. But as you grow into your RTR, this video shows what to look for and gives you ideas on what to do.
Hehehe..just kidding..if ur going into this for long term and serious about it better spend money once than twice..
Ditch that traxxas esc as fast as you can!
BigFatCone the brushless motors are not bad but the Escs are unexceptionable.
BigFatCone yeah. I don’t run their esc’s or batteries.
There’s a reason traxxas is #1. If they sold shit products no one would buy them. But I suppose haters make them famous
*GO DRIVE SOMETHING*
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Mine was 2s max, came with 2s lipo's 2600mah, I guarantee your statement was wrong.
What u mean my rtr nimh battery isn’t the best battery ever?!? I’m confused the box said it was soooo powerful!! 😂 😆
That's it STEVO! Only Energizer D-cells for you from now on! LOL!!
RCDriver_Online energizer I wish, I can only afford the free Harbor Freight 😂
*laughs in nicad*
Ready for a sad example? My 1st RC was a Arrma Typhon 3S. Now 3 years later nothing on RC is original, and so far have over $2800 in this $349 RC. So that being said, whatever RC you get, think 2x that money in Moderate upgrades, and 4x the money if taking it above and beyond. On a high note, im certain I have the best Typhon at the tracks thou. Just keep in mind RC gets EXPENSIVEA and fast.
I just buy Traxxas charger and batteries because there easy to operate.
What I understand is in summary "With a ready to run RC car you have to change every parts of the car"... a bit discouraging. :/
Daang bro! So get an rc kit instead!
Not necessarily. Didn't say you had to replace everything as soon as you get an RTR. But as you grow into your RTR, this video shows what to look for and gives you ideas on what to do.
#1 should be tools
OMG Better Endpoints? The TX either has Endpoint adjustment or not, there is no such thing as better adjustment. Better shock oil? It has different weights ok, but better??? Aluminium suspension arms are a bad idea 90% of the time. Caster blocks, gear/diff housing ok, but the arms? Crashing your RC with aluminium arms, destroys either your diff housing or breaks you chassi, thats expensive and takes a lot longer to repair than simply replacing an arm.
I would just buy a kit and throw in my electronics and be done with it. Way cheaper in the long haul.
Battery, battery, servo, radio, just tell people to dont buy rtr.... 🤣 i got a zd racing 1/8 is a chinese cheap brand but it does work fine.... but in all honesty i will upgrade the control, and servo everything else seems ok
If you have to do all of this to your brand new car you bought the wrong car lol
Hey i have both of thos trucks on the table in my garage. I bought them for my nephew and son. Guess what there both junk. U want a good rtr look at the pro sc10!! Done and done. Thats all u need
Damn, so a cheap ready to drive for like $300 will probably end up being like $1k at the end? I'm just guessing as a rookie. Hehe.
No not neccesarily, my losi 8ight e rtr, it was 499 and the servo was junk for a 1/8 scale buggy. Just depends which rtr you get.
Meh, instead of commenting my list, I’ll make a vid sometime
TLDR: Buy a kit?
But at this point you might as well build your own car
I disagree. If you are buying an RTR, be ready to live with most, if not all, of these issues. When you buy an RTR, the whole point is to save money. You're paying for the cheapest possible versions of all the various components; paying again to buy all these things again is a waste of money. Besides, the vehicle itself is the cheapest possible version it can be... If you throw in a better motor, esc, battery, servo, radio, shocks and faster gears, etc., the vehicle becomes the weak link... now you're blowing diffs, bending chassis plates, breaking plastic components and waring out drive line components, and you've bought everything you need to get a high end kit going. Certain items will ware out eventually anyway, so when that happens, by all means, buy better ones.... Like tires... DON'T buy the stock ones again, TRUST ME... but what does a decent set of shocks cost? At least $100... what does a good set wheels cost? Close to $100... what does a motor/esc combo cost? $150 to $250 or more... What does a decent transmitter cost? $200... what does a nice lipo battery cost? $75... What does a decent servo cost? $75... What does a decent charger cost? $100... You can't seriously tell people they should buy all this and more for their $200 or $300 RTR... that's silly... if you're considering buying all these upgrades, you should be looking at a higher end kit... for example, if your looking at a Traxxas Slash 4x4, and you are thinking about getting all these upgrades, forget it... get a Tekno 410b or Losi SCTE.
This hobby can send you to the poor house. I want to buy a kit and build my own sct but cannot justify $400+ for a box full of injection molded plastic. Then you have to buy motor and esc...tires and wheels, body...i mean jesus christ....i just built a bad ass ar15 that costs about half of an rc build and the gun is mostly machined steel...its ridiculous.
There’s a lot of Tire manufacturers????
There’s a lot of body manufacturers???
🤭🤭🤭
so basically don't buy a cheap RTR in the first place
Not necessarily. Didn't say you had to replace everything as soon as you get an RTR. But as you grow into your RTR, this video shows what to look for and gives you ideas on what to do.