Don't apologize! Some of us appreciate the in depth review. I've been looking at this, the Hosim 2845, the WLToys 144001, and the Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo. With the more budget friendly RC cars being as good as they are, it's getting really hard to justify spending more on the Traxxas MERV. Thank you for your time and work that was involved publishing this video!
Hiya Mike and thank you so much for your kind words. Yes you are right concerning the quality in the budget brands. I've not been drawn towards the Traxxas brand since seeing someone who spent 2 times more than the ZD Racing BX-8E I was driving at the time and theirs was so slow, like a little toy. Not sure what it was but like most things, you don't pay more for higher speed, you pay for the brand name. I couldn't afford them when starting this channel so bought 2 x 144001. One for my son and one for myself. One of them is still running after hitting it against a 1000 walls and curbs. The second was the star that flew out of the 5th floor Hotel window. You can in most cases buy three 144001, have one standard, one brushless and one for spare parts and it's roughly the same prices as the brand names. 😉 Thanks again for the kind words and I wish you a lovely evening. 😊👍
Good morning John. The sound is normal. The “grinding” noise is the ring and pinion clicking together as the magnets in the motor pass from magnet to magnet. You can “cushion” the sound with grease. If the motor is adjustable you can decrease the lash, that will decrease the time the pinion has to build momentum, thereby decrease the noise. I’m not sure what battery you got but a LiPo with a higher C rating will get you wheelies. Oil filled shocks will help a lot. The type of plastic makes the difference. The more flex the less breakage. The size of the motor isn’t the problem, it’s the KV rating. Put the 2845 3930KV motor in using in the WLtoys 144001 in it and it will fly. 😃 I just ordered two of these and three different KV motors so if you want to follow along I’ll be doing a lot of comparisons between stock and the other motors. Have a fabulous day! Cheers!
Good morning buddy. Thank you for all that valuable information. It for sure was a little quieter and as I tear it apart I will get to know it. It was a fun little car like you said it would be! :-) Ill have a look at the motor in detail. I think an upgrade in battery will be the key for sure. I will be watching your channel with interest as I have a alot to learn about the motors, esc etc and you have it all! Have a great day! Stay safe! 😉😎
John Robinson thanks for the kind words and your support. I thought you would like it. It’s really a great entry car. You really should get a set of those paddle tires I used at the sand dunes. They are amazing in sand and snow. BTW: I ordered a brushless and brushed version to show the difference then I’ll mod the brushed version to see if it’s faster than the stock brushless. I plan to track the prices. If the stock brushless isn’t fast enough it may be cheaper overall to buy the brushed version and upgrade it. I won’t know until I try. We learn as we go. 😃
@@RCModSquad we most certainly do! I'm loving this hobby. Driving, breaking, fixing and learning! And then there is a whole world of more experienced people to learn from! 😊 I'll look for those tyres now! Thanks for the tip! Take care buddy! 😊
Thanks John. Just stripped mine and managed to get the diff open. No loctite on them just quite stiff. There is a reasonable amout of grease in there but I packed it out and greased everything else. Remo shocks and now it pulls so much better. Such a noticeable differance. Managed to smash my custom shell and the one that came with it. Also got my Tamiya Brat back on the road today which I have put a sport can in. Thanks for the video. By the way the car pulls wheelies now, hence braking the bodies. Also wd40 on the tyres for 5 mins. I am looking at other tyres for it but there isnt many videos of people doing this.
Hiya and all that sounds good with the grease etc. Not good about the shells. Wheelies though are always fun. What do you use wd-40 on the wheels for may I ask? 🤔
@@JohnRobinsonRC the tyres are quite firm I find. Soaking with wd40 softens them up loads. Try it. 24 hours is the max, some people soak thrm in a bag overnight, however if you do it too long the tyres can start to swell so I just sprayed them and massaged them and then left them for 5 or 10 mins then dryed them off. Quite a big difference in grip o tarmac and especially laminate type floors.
The revo shocks make a big differance on all surfaces although they do seem quite high mainanence as the shaft is alloy and does get bent on most outings although I do give it some hell at the skate park. Have you tried this on 3s. There are a few videos of people doing this. Im worried about longevity so have not attempted it.
One of the most freerolling,bombproof trucks I own along with the hbx 16889,not broke a thing,unlike various 144001's.Sound is perfectly normal for well meshed gears.
Hiya buddy and yes I have to agree. Nothing has broken on mine at all. It's amazing really how these cheaper cars manage to outperform much more expensive ones.
Yes.. 4 shocks in the back will be perfect for this RC as it is not oil filled and also gives extra support for the shock tower.. I did this to mine and it feels more solid and strong and also doesn't bottom out so easily.
Hiya Smithesh and thank you for confirming that. I'll see what I have laying around but think it would be best to have 4 similar shocks at the rear. Time to order me thinks. 😁 Have a lovely evening! 😊
Yes I agree. There isn't much you cannot fix when it does finally break however having a strong chassis and suspension uprights I think is the key to why its so durable. Great car and I hope more people buy them. 😁
Good morning RC cars FUN RC and yes there are a lot of things to like about it. I noticed there are a lot of people who love it as well. I'm still confused why it had only a 1000mAh battery but maybe my seller was swapping them out. Have an awesome day today! Kind regards, John. 😊
Thank you Jim! I expected to knock this one out in a day. Three days later still working on it! 😂😂😂 Fun though! 😊 I'll get to the direct comparisons ASAP. Stay safe! 😊
Nice video John! Looks like a nice car. You’re right, the 144 seems more hobby grade. But this looks like it’s close. Maybe with some aluminum upgrade parts and a higher KV motor it will change your mind? Have a great weekend!!
Good morning jjtsht, hope you are well? Yes you could upgrade some parts to metal and upgrade the motor but then if you do the same to the 144001 to make it a fair fight. Then the 144001 is still better value for money. I assume a lot of people are like me when looking for a budget entry level rc car. What's the best bang for your buck and I still lean towards the 144001. You get a lot of car for your money. But let's see what the head to head shows up as without doubt the Q903's diff and drive shafts are better quality. 😊 Have an awesome day today! 😁👍
Sir ive found the Tires that are wheelie heaven..on stock batts,, bang(ed)good, search 4pcs/lot rubber 1/10 buggy wheels,and make sure the rears are wider than the fronts..adds lil speed i think...clik buy and enjoy!! A set of 12mm hexs will be needed also!! Please try these..its a fact..Wheelies make Smiles!! 💪🏻😎
Hi John, mine i can flip from a standing start on anything but sand and really loose stuff. Maybe something is a little weak on yours. could be anything really esc, battery or motor. Take care Matey
Hiya Darren and thanks for the information. I'll for sure take a look and see if something obvious is happening. I need it to be 100% for the comparison video so no options but to check. Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊
Good morning David and thanks for your comment. Yes I agree, oil filled shocks would make the Q903 feel like a much better product and of course handle a lot better. Have a great day today and stay safe! Kind regards, John. 😊
Hey john! Great video as per! Q. Did you check the gear/diff lube inside the casing did you have to great the gears too? What is it with these cheap Chinese tucks & the lack of grease/lubrication? Is there a shortage we don’t know about 😂😂
Hi there. Hope you are well. No to be honest I haven't managed to get to it yet. It's on my list but I suspect as you wrote that it will be lacking grease. It's not a coincidence that they all lack grease. It's so the diffs wear out quickly and you are forced to buy new or upgrade. Anyway I will comment again when I have checked. Have a lovely weekend. Kindest regards, John. 😊
Yeah, I'm back again comparing these two cars. I've also come across the Hosim 9156 that looks like the big brother to the Hosim/Xinlehong Q903. Kind of like the Rustler 4x4 to the E-Revo. If there was someone I wish had a review of the Hosim 9156, it's you, John. I think HBX has a variant of it also, but I can't recall the 5 digit model number. It only comes as a brushed model, but pop a 3650 3500kv, 3900kv, or 4300kv brushless in it with a 60A ESC and I think it may be a Rustler 4x4 VXL killer at less than $200 USD. I should just pull the trigger on the WLToys 144001, do the brushless upgrade, and be done with it, but I like the look of the Hosim/Xinlehong Q903, Hosim 9156, E-Revo, and Rustler 4x4 so much better.
Evening! Oh do many cars and not enough cash to buy them all! I wish I could but budget doesn't stretch so far I'm afraid. I'll add it to my wish list though. 😂 Did you mean 144001 or 1 0 4 001?
Just another follow up. The Hosim version of the Q903 with the 2845 brushless motor just went on a Lightning deal on Amazon US for under $120 USD (normally $139.99) and an additional $10 coupon. I'll have it by Friday for less that $120, including tax. At that price, I couldn't say no.
@@JohnRobinsonRC, definitely the 144001. I'm looking for something at a smaller 1:12 size or under. That was why I preferred the E-Revo to the Rustler 4x4. The Hosim 9156 is about the limit on the high end of size.
Good morning Manuel and thanks for the comment. I will be honest straight away by telling you that I don't own a 16889 so it's hard for me to answer. Saying that I have come across several forum threads and videos and in my opinion I would buy the Q901 just because its appears to be better quality in all areas. I think you will be happier with the speed as well because it should be a little faster. Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊
Hello,nice video! I have a question...i want to buy q901 but im interested how much it can go without charging? And i will peobably buy a new battery and if you can recommend me a good one. Thanks
Hiya nok. Depending on how hard you drive your car it can last from 7-16 minutes. Maybe even longer. If you want longer driving time then either get another battery like what you have said or a battery with a higher mAh figure. The problem is that the Q901 does not have a lot of room for a larger battery. So I would just buy a second or third original battery. Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊👍
Hi there. Thank you for this video, it is very informative. I have just purchased one of these cars & think I will grease the diffs before use. Can you please recommend a grease type? Thanks in advance.
Good morning. Nice choice! 😉 Yes I use white lithium grease on all my cars and have done for around a year. Amazing grease and no negative effects and only positive including less noise and smoother running. 😊👍
Hiya and thanks for the comment. No I haven't yet actually. You have reminded me though so I will see what I can find and get some ordered. Thanks for reminding me. 😊 Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊
Hiya! Yes its the amazing insta360 One R and I love it. Just started using it a lot more. 2 videos next week will have footage taken with the 360 lens. So amazing and versatile! If you are looking for a 360 camera then this is the one to go for! If you need any questions answered then please just ask. 😊 www.insta360.com/sal/one_r?insrc=INRAL1H
@@JohnRobinsonRC .....Hi yes I do, the software that comes with thid red 360 camera, is it well enough to do all of your editing with just that software to have a complete video and does the software let you add music? Can it replace a program like Adobe creator? I dont expect it to be as advanced as creator but just for basic film editing tools. Cutting copying adding splicing and maybe some effects?
Hiya. Yes on the app you can do all of that. Change from 360 planet view to 2d and back. Cut. Colour correct. But its no editor as in you can add two videos together. Its advanced for the 360 camera but not as a stand alone editor.
Hiya and thanks for the comment. Unfortunately you cannot. I tried. 😁 The whole on the centre of the wheel on the 144001 is too small. 😔 Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊 👍
hello john I hope all is well with you. I recently bought this car as my first one as I'm wanting to get into the hobby. I was wondering is there anything I need to know regarding battery safety with this car? I've heard some horror stories with lithium polymer batteries and its frightened me a little!
Hiya and thanks for the comment and you are right to be concerned, however not worried. Follow a few simple steps like these. 1. Charge away from everything else. For example, do not charge on top of loads of news papers. Charge on a floor with nothing else around. 2. Do not charge if the battery is damaged or the charger is damaged. Not worth the risk. 3. If you can, buy a safety bag to store you batteries. They are worth the few pounds they cost. 4. When you aren't going to use for a while then make sure you discharge them to about 30%. Or buy a charger that has a "storage" setting. 5. And lastly. If you are still worried. Charge the battery in a metal box or bucket (without water 😂) as a little extra safety. Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊
Hiya. Yes you can increase run time by purchasing a battery with larger mAh. NOT volts or cells. So stay at 2s 7.4v but increase to 2000 or even 3000mAh battery as long at it fits. Any higher and you are carrying a lot more weight around that will then reduce running time. So sometimes it's better having 2 smaller batteries to have a longer running time. Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John.
I recently purchased a 2 to 1 connector for the batteries so I can run both the 1000mah batteries at the same time, I also ordered a 2 pack of 2000mah batteries that are taking a while to show up.
Hiya mate. Still not had the time I am afraid. So many new cars I'm afraid. I'll see if I can make a super quick video but unfortunately when it comes to diffs, nothing quick. 😂
I took the truck apart yesterday but could not open the diffs!. The screws seem super tight and I did not want to damage the screw heads. I just wonder if the screws were glued in good. Anyone???
Hi. I need some small wheels as q903. Could u tell me that outside diameter and thickness. These are can be fit for 12mm hex and 4mm center hole..? These can be fit 104001 ? Thanks.
Can u help get the best off-road RC truck ,car. Ect. I have been looking at Remo Smaxx , and Xinlehong Q903 because it has metal diffs, Drive cups,shafts ect. Also been Looking @ SG 1601 & HBX line which I see has to be upgraded for every part but the sell them in metal expect shock upgrade is needed it’s for my son..I have Arrma 1/8 scale so I’m new to this 1/16 scale. Please help
Good morning. To be honest out of the cars you mention I only own the Q903. I never recommend a product I have not tried myself so it's hard for me to answer your question. What I can say is that the Q903 is an awesome little truck with great speed and quality. It even went in the sea and after a lot of wd-40 it survived!
Good morning. To be honest out of the cars you mention I only own the Q903. I never recommend a product I have not tried myself so it's hard for me to answer your question. What I can say is that the Q903 is an awesome little truck with great speed and quality. It even went in the sea and after a lot of wd-40 it survived!
@@JohnRobinsonRC thank you for your time and information I enjoy Ir channel especially taking things apart to see what’s really in there? Much appreciated
Hello. There are no hex's on the Q901, Q902 or Q903. This means as long as you buy wheels and hex's with the same size, for example 12mm hex and wheels, then you can fit what you wish. Don't go smaller than 8mm though as the pins will not fit. 😉👌ibb.co/z5GmS9C
@@JohnRobinsonRC paid on nov 26th there ad on the purchase page states 1 week delivery yet they have not given me sany set date im ausuming it will be at least a week more because tracking has the order on the east coast of the us im in washington state.
Hiya Mike. Yes of course. This is the one I bought. I dont use it too much as I feel its a little under powered. www.banggood.com/custlink/DDvEHmBJyz But I will be ordering this one after christmas as the rechargable USB versions have more torque and thats what is needed on these cars. www.banggood.com/custlink/3KGyFzIek0 Have a lovely evening. 👍
Good video man! I'm looking for a budget truck, cuz I have the wltoys 144001 and that is the best dirt cheap buggy u can get! So I'm curious to see what you can find on truck section!
Good morning Isacco. Yes the 144001 it a great car but as I just wrote on another comment, the Q903 for sure has better and higher quality diffs and drive shafts so I recon the head to head may show up a few surprises! 😁 I'm going to have to get to the head to head video ASAP I think. 😂 😂 Have an awesome day today! Kind regards, John. 😊
Hiya Erika and welcome! Yes you can get parts for it on both Ebay and Aliexpress.com . Make sure you check Ebay first as you may be lucky and have a local suppliers but be warned, many sellers say they have the items in your country or in Europe for example and they are not, they are shipped from China anyway. So if you can wait then use Aliexpress and pay for their fasted shipping. Good luck and if you need any more help, please just ask. Have a great day. Kind regards, John.
Good morning. Sorry to say but I don't know a lot about this car I'm afraid. I haven't driven it very much at all and therefore not worked on it much or modded it at all. 🤔 I'll have a search on the groups and forums but not sure if I can find the info. Hopefully someone else can answer you htomid. Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊
@@JohnRobinsonRC thanks for the reply. Struggling to find the info on this myself hence why I thought I’d ask you as you seem to be a man in the know about a lot of Rc info. Looking to gear the pinion down 1 or 2 to compensate larger wheels.
@@htomid Hiya and yes I know quite a lot about the WLToys as thats what I have taken apart every video but the Q903 has been solid. No repairs required! 😉 Ill see what I can find! 😉👍🏻
@@htomid hiya. So sorry for the late reply but I have been looking and haven't found any information I am afraid. I also don't have different pinions to try unfortunately. I hope you find your answer. Kind regards, John.
Good morning Allen. I am assuming that you aren't talking about using the supplied charger? I recently tested the Imax b6 mini charger and so far have used it on all my 2s to 4s batteries and it's brilliant! It's hard for me to recommend anything else as I haven't tested anything else. 🤔😉 If you are interested I have put the link below. What I would say is, please use a lipo charging bag as they help prevent a fire and also make sure when you are using them to store them correctly. Once again in the storage bag. One last thing. Make sure you buy an original charger which I can confirm I did receive from this link. 😉 👍 Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊 www.banggood.com/custlink/GmGRVyZ4ju
Again I have just the original batteries from the manufacturers and they are fine so I would say to buy the original. I did buy 2 from this site and they seem really good. Check it out. www.ampow.com/ Be sure to select Europe or USA. Good luck! 😊
I actually picked up 3 brushless cars all sub £65 this week. Banggood is weird with its pricing. Udirc 1602, flyhal fc650 (which is a xlf f18) and now this. Sweet.
Hiya. Yes it does help. 😊 It's Strange as since then it hasn't broken at all. Perfect in fact so it must have been a big knock to push it inwards like that! 🤔
@@JohnRobinsonRC Yea, probably. It's a bit on the small side anyway. Rough terrain here so thinking of dropping any idea to make a small racing buggy and go 1/10 truggy / rock racer. Have crawlers already and i wouldn't find much time to go to flatter terrain anyway.
![ง้อ (ALRIGHT) - FOURTH [ TEASER ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ya6MBfo-Wvg/mqdefault.jpg)
![ออกพรรษาน้ำตาหล่น - แอน อรดี [OFFICIAL MV]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/PFZtOcY9ONA/mqdefault.jpg)
Don't apologize! Some of us appreciate the in depth review. I've been looking at this, the Hosim 2845, the WLToys 144001, and the Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo. With the more budget friendly RC cars being as good as they are, it's getting really hard to justify spending more on the Traxxas MERV. Thank you for your time and work that was involved publishing this video!
Hiya Mike and thank you so much for your kind words. Yes you are right concerning the quality in the budget brands. I've not been drawn towards the Traxxas brand since seeing someone who spent 2 times more than the ZD Racing BX-8E I was driving at the time and theirs was so slow, like a little toy. Not sure what it was but like most things, you don't pay more for higher speed, you pay for the brand name. I couldn't afford them when starting this channel so bought 2 x 144001. One for my son and one for myself. One of them is still running after hitting it against a 1000 walls and curbs. The second was the star that flew out of the 5th floor Hotel window. You can in most cases buy three 144001, have one standard, one brushless and one for spare parts and it's roughly the same prices as the brand names. 😉
Thanks again for the kind words and I wish you a lovely evening. 😊👍
Good morning John. The sound is normal. The “grinding” noise is the ring and pinion clicking together as the magnets in the motor pass from magnet to magnet. You can “cushion” the sound with grease. If the motor is adjustable you can decrease the lash, that will decrease the time the pinion has to build momentum, thereby decrease the noise.
I’m not sure what battery you got but a LiPo with a higher C rating will get you wheelies.
Oil filled shocks will help a lot. The type of plastic makes the difference. The more flex the less breakage.
The size of the motor isn’t the problem, it’s the KV rating. Put the 2845 3930KV motor in using in the WLtoys 144001 in it and it will fly. 😃
I just ordered two of these and three different KV motors so if you want to follow along I’ll be doing a lot of comparisons between stock and the other motors.
Have a fabulous day! Cheers!
Good morning buddy. Thank you for all that valuable information. It for sure was a little quieter and as I tear it apart I will get to know it. It was a fun little car like you said it would be! :-) Ill have a look at the motor in detail. I think an upgrade in battery will be the key for sure. I will be watching your channel with interest as I have a alot to learn about the motors, esc etc and you have it all! Have a great day! Stay safe! 😉😎
John Robinson thanks for the kind words and your support. I thought you would like it. It’s really a great entry car. You really should get a set of those paddle tires I used at the sand dunes. They are amazing in sand and snow.
BTW: I ordered a brushless and brushed version to show the difference then I’ll mod the brushed version to see if it’s faster than the stock brushless. I plan to track the prices. If the stock brushless isn’t fast enough it may be cheaper overall to buy the brushed version and upgrade it.
I won’t know until I try. We learn as we go. 😃
@@RCModSquad we most certainly do! I'm loving this hobby. Driving, breaking, fixing and learning! And then there is a whole world of more experienced people to learn from! 😊 I'll look for those tyres now! Thanks for the tip! Take care buddy! 😊
Thanks John. Just stripped mine and managed to get the diff open. No loctite on them just quite stiff. There is a reasonable amout of grease in there but I packed it out and greased everything else. Remo shocks and now it pulls so much better. Such a noticeable differance. Managed to smash my custom shell and the one that came with it. Also got my Tamiya Brat back on the road today which I have put a sport can in. Thanks for the video.
By the way the car pulls wheelies now, hence braking the bodies. Also wd40 on the tyres for 5 mins. I am looking at other tyres for it but there isnt many videos of people doing this.
Hiya and all that sounds good with the grease etc. Not good about the shells. Wheelies though are always fun. What do you use wd-40 on the wheels for may I ask? 🤔
@@JohnRobinsonRC the tyres are quite firm I find. Soaking with wd40 softens them up loads. Try it. 24 hours is the max, some people soak thrm in a bag overnight, however if you do it too long the tyres can start to swell so I just sprayed them and massaged them and then left them for 5 or 10 mins then dryed them off. Quite a big difference in grip o tarmac and especially laminate type floors.
The revo shocks make a big differance on all surfaces although they do seem quite high mainanence as the shaft is alloy and does get bent on most outings although I do give it some hell at the skate park.
Have you tried this on 3s. There are a few videos of people doing this. Im worried about longevity so have not attempted it.
Wow I haven't heard that one before. Thanks for the advice. I'll try it out! 😊 👍
Hiya. Yes I have heard of people having problems with running 3s so haven't done it myself but will take another look. Thanks. 😊
A great in depth review! Thanks for taking the time to do so. Have a great day! 👍🏻🍻
You too Robert! Take care! 😊
One of the most freerolling,bombproof trucks I own along with the hbx 16889,not broke a thing,unlike various 144001's.Sound is perfectly normal for well meshed gears.
Hiya buddy and yes I have to agree. Nothing has broken on mine at all. It's amazing really how these cheaper cars manage to outperform much more expensive ones.
Yes.. 4 shocks in the back will be perfect for this RC as it is not oil filled and also gives extra support for the shock tower.. I did this to mine and it feels more solid and strong and also doesn't bottom out so easily.
Hiya Smithesh and thank you for confirming that. I'll see what I have laying around but think it would be best to have 4 similar shocks at the rear. Time to order me thinks. 😁
Have a lovely evening! 😊
@@JohnRobinsonRC Yes go for similar shocks
Will do! Thanks again! 😊
@@JohnRobinsonRC This RC is very durable coz its light and soo much flexible
Yes I agree. There isn't much you cannot fix when it does finally break however having a strong chassis and suspension uprights I think is the key to why its so durable. Great car and I hope more people buy them. 😁
My first decent rc car ever ❣
Good morning RC cars FUN RC and yes there are a lot of things to like about it. I noticed there are a lot of people who love it as well. I'm still confused why it had only a 1000mAh battery but maybe my seller was swapping them out. Have an awesome day today! Kind regards, John. 😊
@@JohnRobinsonRC Yeah, mine also came with that little 1000mah battery, I guess they did everything they could to keep it under 100 bucks.
Yes I think you are right! 😊
Another corking video mate, quite like look of new car. After you've put it up against the 144001 I might consider treating myself.
Thank you Jim! I expected to knock this one out in a day. Three days later still working on it! 😂😂😂 Fun though! 😊 I'll get to the direct comparisons ASAP. Stay safe! 😊
Nice video John! Looks like a nice car. You’re right, the 144 seems more hobby grade. But this looks like it’s close. Maybe with some aluminum upgrade parts and a higher KV motor it will change your mind? Have a great weekend!!
Good morning jjtsht, hope you are well? Yes you could upgrade some parts to metal and upgrade the motor but then if you do the same to the 144001 to make it a fair fight. Then the 144001 is still better value for money. I assume a lot of people are like me when looking for a budget entry level rc car. What's the best bang for your buck and I still lean towards the 144001. You get a lot of car for your money. But let's see what the head to head shows up as without doubt the Q903's diff and drive shafts are better quality. 😊 Have an awesome day today! 😁👍
I will have to grease mine ! :-)
yeah for sure. Sorry I missed this comment for some reason... :-(
Sir ive found the Tires that are wheelie heaven..on stock batts,, bang(ed)good, search 4pcs/lot rubber 1/10 buggy wheels,and make sure the rears are wider than the fronts..adds lil speed i think...clik buy and enjoy!! A set of 12mm hexs will be needed also!! Please try these..its a fact..Wheelies make Smiles!! 💪🏻😎
Good morning! Wheelie heaven! 😊 I'll take a look. Thanks for sharing. Have a fantastic weekend! 😊 🎅🤶🎄
At first I was like, Its a review video, why so many unscrewing... then it slowly becoming oddly satisfying to watch.
Good morning @Vergyl and thank you. 😊 👍 Have an awesome day today! Kind regards, John. 😊 👍
Hi John, mine i can flip from a standing start on anything but sand and really loose stuff. Maybe something is a little weak on yours. could be anything really esc, battery or motor.
Take care Matey
Hiya Darren and thanks for the information. I'll for sure take a look and see if something obvious is happening. I need it to be 100% for the comparison video so no options but to check. Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊
The xinlehong needs oil filled shocks. Then it grips n rips. I also upgraded my battery to 2s 2200mah 35c.
Good morning David and thanks for your comment. Yes I agree, oil filled shocks would make the Q903 feel like a much better product and of course handle a lot better. Have a great day today and stay safe! Kind regards, John. 😊
Hi, which 2200 Lipo 2S do you use?
Zop power
Hey john! Great video as per! Q. Did you check the gear/diff lube inside the casing did you have to great the gears too? What is it with these cheap Chinese tucks & the lack of grease/lubrication? Is there a shortage we don’t know about 😂😂
Hi there. Hope you are well. No to be honest I haven't managed to get to it yet. It's on my list but I suspect as you wrote that it will be lacking grease. It's not a coincidence that they all lack grease. It's so the diffs wear out quickly and you are forced to buy new or upgrade. Anyway I will comment again when I have checked. Have a lovely weekend. Kindest regards, John. 😊
Yeah, I'm back again comparing these two cars. I've also come across the Hosim 9156 that looks like the big brother to the Hosim/Xinlehong Q903. Kind of like the Rustler 4x4 to the E-Revo. If there was someone I wish had a review of the Hosim 9156, it's you, John. I think HBX has a variant of it also, but I can't recall the 5 digit model number. It only comes as a brushed model, but pop a 3650 3500kv, 3900kv, or 4300kv brushless in it with a 60A ESC and I think it may be a Rustler 4x4 VXL killer at less than $200 USD. I should just pull the trigger on the WLToys 144001, do the brushless upgrade, and be done with it, but I like the look of the Hosim/Xinlehong Q903, Hosim 9156, E-Revo, and Rustler 4x4 so much better.
Evening! Oh do many cars and not enough cash to buy them all! I wish I could but budget doesn't stretch so far I'm afraid. I'll add it to my wish list though. 😂 Did you mean 144001 or 1 0 4 001?
Just another follow up. The Hosim version of the Q903 with the 2845 brushless motor just went on a Lightning deal on Amazon US for under $120 USD (normally $139.99) and an additional $10 coupon. I'll have it by Friday for less that $120, including tax. At that price, I couldn't say no.
Wow that's a great price. Dont blame you! 😉👍
@@JohnRobinsonRC, definitely the 144001. I'm looking for something at a smaller 1:12 size or under. That was why I preferred the E-Revo to the Rustler 4x4. The Hosim 9156 is about the limit on the high end of size.
Ah I see. Yes smaller means fast little bullet! Love it! 😊👍
I'm uncertain:
between the two which would you choose?
HBX 16889 RC Car 1:16 or Xinlehong Q901 RC Car 1:16?
Good morning Manuel and thanks for the comment. I will be honest straight away by telling you that I don't own a 16889 so it's hard for me to answer. Saying that I have come across several forum threads and videos and in my opinion I would buy the Q901 just because its appears to be better quality in all areas. I think you will be happier with the speed as well because it should be a little faster. Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊
Hello,nice video!
I have a question...i want to buy q901 but im interested how much it can go without charging? And i will peobably buy a new battery and if you can recommend me a good one. Thanks
Hiya nok. Depending on how hard you drive your car it can last from 7-16 minutes. Maybe even longer. If you want longer driving time then either get another battery like what you have said or a battery with a higher mAh figure. The problem is that the Q901 does not have a lot of room for a larger battery. So I would just buy a second or third original battery. Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊👍
Hi there. Thank you for this video, it is very informative. I have just purchased one of these cars & think I will grease the diffs before use. Can you please recommend a grease type?
Thanks in advance.
Good morning. Nice choice! 😉 Yes I use white lithium grease on all my cars and have done for around a year. Amazing grease and no negative effects and only positive including less noise and smoother running. 😊👍
Just got q905 should be here tomorrow I have a bezgar7 almost some car
Hiya John. That's cool. I did a search and couldn't find a q905? Where did you order from please?
Have you updated the q903 to oil shock absorbers already? Would be interesting to see the same comparison but with the oil shock absorbers.
Hiya and thanks for the comment. No I haven't yet actually. You have reminded me though so I will see what I can find and get some ordered. Thanks for reminding me. 😊 Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊
what camera is that? is that a 360 camera or something?? Can you share that link if you didnt already?
Hiya! Yes its the amazing insta360 One R and I love it. Just started using it a lot more. 2 videos next week will have footage taken with the 360 lens. So amazing and versatile! If you are looking for a 360 camera then this is the one to go for! If you need any questions answered then please just ask. 😊
www.insta360.com/sal/one_r?insrc=INRAL1H
@@JohnRobinsonRC ..... Thanks for the awesome info!
You are welcome. If you have any other questions then please just ask! 😊
@@JohnRobinsonRC .....Hi yes I do, the software that comes with thid red 360 camera, is it well enough to do all of your editing with just that software to have a complete video and does the software let you add music? Can it replace a program like Adobe creator? I dont expect it to be as advanced as creator but just for basic film editing tools. Cutting copying adding splicing and maybe some effects?
Hiya. Yes on the app you can do all of that. Change from 360 planet view to 2d and back. Cut. Colour correct. But its no editor as in you can add two videos together. Its advanced for the 360 camera but not as a stand alone editor.
Atleast ill be an exspert at rebuild videos and all mods😀😀
Good luck with that! 😁 👍🤞
Its a stock engine, battery & electronic?
Yes stock everything.
I love this Xinlehong brushless and i have it :-) Can we put the wheels of the 144001 on it? There is 12mm adapter on aliexpress .
Hiya and thanks for the comment. Unfortunately you cannot. I tried. 😁 The whole on the centre of the wheel on the 144001 is too small. 😔 Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊 👍
@@JohnRobinsonRC ; Thank you very much for this valuable information ;-)
You are welcome. Take care, stay safe and have a very MERRY Christmas!
@@JohnRobinsonRC i found ones that work!!!!! Arrma makes them - AR310816 12mm metal wheel hex set!
@@vintagepyro3692 And can we put the wheels on the 144001?
hello john I hope all is well with you. I recently bought this car as my first one as I'm wanting to get into the hobby. I was wondering is there anything I need to know regarding battery safety with this car? I've heard some horror stories with lithium polymer batteries and its frightened me a little!
Hiya and thanks for the comment and you are right to be concerned, however not worried. Follow a few simple steps like these.
1. Charge away from everything else. For example, do not charge on top of loads of news papers. Charge on a floor with nothing else around.
2. Do not charge if the battery is damaged or the charger is damaged. Not worth the risk.
3. If you can, buy a safety bag to store you batteries. They are worth the few pounds they cost.
4. When you aren't going to use for a while then make sure you discharge them to about 30%. Or buy a charger that has a "storage" setting.
5. And lastly. If you are still worried. Charge the battery in a metal box or bucket (without water 😂) as a little extra safety.
Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊
I have this q902 arrived yesterday. Do I have to disassemble that much to access/grease the diff gears?
Hey, I want to buy one of these but I want to make the battery last longer, HOW TO DO THIS? If you can help me that would be great!!
Hiya. Yes you can increase run time by purchasing a battery with larger mAh. NOT volts or cells. So stay at 2s 7.4v but increase to 2000 or even 3000mAh battery as long at it fits. Any higher and you are carrying a lot more weight around that will then reduce running time. So sometimes it's better having 2 smaller batteries to have a longer running time. Have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John.
I recently purchased a 2 to 1 connector for the batteries so I can run both the 1000mah batteries at the same time, I also ordered a 2 pack of 2000mah batteries that are taking a while to show up.
Hello John, were you able to open the differentials at the end??
Hiya mate. Still not had the time I am afraid. So many new cars I'm afraid. I'll see if I can make a super quick video but unfortunately when it comes to diffs, nothing quick. 😂
I took the truck apart yesterday but could not open the diffs!. The screws seem super tight and I did not want to damage the screw heads. I just wonder if the screws were glued in good. Anyone???
Hmmm. I will take a look ASAP. Been sick all weekend and still am now I'm afraid so please bear with me.
@@JohnRobinsonRC In that case, take it easy and rest well. It is only RC after all. Haha.
No no! It's RC after all and killing me to be in bed. 😳 I'll be better soon! 😊👍
Hi.
I need some small wheels as q903. Could u tell me that outside diameter and thickness. These are can be fit for 12mm hex and 4mm center hole..?
These can be fit 104001 ?
Thanks.
Can u help get the best off-road RC truck ,car. Ect. I have been looking at Remo Smaxx , and Xinlehong Q903 because it has metal diffs, Drive cups,shafts ect. Also been Looking @ SG 1601 & HBX line which I see has to be upgraded for every part but the sell them in metal expect shock upgrade is needed it’s for my son..I have Arrma 1/8 scale so I’m new to this 1/16 scale. Please help
Good morning. To be honest out of the cars you mention I only own the Q903. I never recommend a product I have not tried myself so it's hard for me to answer your question. What I can say is that the Q903 is an awesome little truck with great speed and quality. It even went in the sea and after a lot of wd-40 it survived!
Good morning. To be honest out of the cars you mention I only own the Q903. I never recommend a product I have not tried myself so it's hard for me to answer your question. What I can say is that the Q903 is an awesome little truck with great speed and quality. It even went in the sea and after a lot of wd-40 it survived!
@@JohnRobinsonRC thank you for your time and information I enjoy Ir channel especially taking things apart to see what’s really in there? Much appreciated
Thanks for your support my friend. Stay safe! 😊👍
Is the Hosim Q903 the same as the Xinlehong Q903?
Hiya. Honestly I do not know but I would say no. I don't own the Hosim so can't say for sure I am afraid. 🙄😕
Hi I need your help do you know the mm of the hex please reply:)
Hello. There are no hex's on the Q901, Q902 or Q903. This means as long as you buy wheels and hex's with the same size, for example 12mm hex and wheels, then you can fit what you wish. Don't go smaller than 8mm though as the pins will not fit. 😉👌ibb.co/z5GmS9C
Hey brother from the us were bought the Q903 as well black friday sale 7 day delivery Guareenteed yea! Im 12 days into still waiting???
Hiya James. When was your guaranteed delivery date?
@@JohnRobinsonRC paid on nov 26th there ad on the purchase page states 1 week delivery yet they have not given me sany set date im ausuming it will be at least a week more because tracking has the order on the east coast of the us im in washington state.
That's not good at all. What have they said when you contacted them?
Hey John can u send me link or name of that little eletric tool at 29:00 ?? Thanks bud love the vid!
Hiya Mike. Yes of course. This is the one I bought. I dont use it too much as I feel its a little under powered. www.banggood.com/custlink/DDvEHmBJyz But I will be ordering this one after christmas as the rechargable USB versions have more torque and thats what is needed on these cars. www.banggood.com/custlink/3KGyFzIek0 Have a lovely evening. 👍
@@JohnRobinsonRC Thanks for the fast reply bud! Ordering one from ebay as we speak!
Ah that's great! 😊 👍 Enjoy! They are great little tools no matter which one. 👌
Good video man! I'm looking for a budget truck, cuz I have the wltoys 144001 and that is the best dirt cheap buggy u can get! So I'm curious to see what you can find on truck section!
Good morning Isacco. Yes the 144001 it a great car but as I just wrote on another comment, the Q903 for sure has better and higher quality diffs and drive shafts so I recon the head to head may show up a few surprises! 😁 I'm going to have to get to the head to head video ASAP I think. 😂 😂 Have an awesome day today! Kind regards, John. 😊
Sir, please can you tell the size of a screw driver
Hi, can you get spare parts for the qn03? Nice vid btw
Hiya Erika and welcome! Yes you can get parts for it on both Ebay and Aliexpress.com . Make sure you check Ebay first as you may be lucky and have a local suppliers but be warned, many sellers say they have the items in your country or in Europe for example and they are not, they are shipped from China anyway. So if you can wait then use Aliexpress and pay for their fasted shipping. Good luck and if you need any more help, please just ask. Have a great day. Kind regards, John.
Any chance you know what mod the pinion is on these cars. Want to change mine and unsure what I need. M0.5 or M0.6 maybe ...
Good morning. Sorry to say but I don't know a lot about this car I'm afraid. I haven't driven it very much at all and therefore not worked on it much or modded it at all. 🤔 I'll have a search on the groups and forums but not sure if I can find the info. Hopefully someone else can answer you htomid. Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊
@@JohnRobinsonRC thanks for the reply. Struggling to find the info on this myself hence why I thought I’d ask you as you seem to be a man in the know about a lot of Rc info. Looking to gear the pinion down 1 or 2 to compensate larger wheels.
@@htomid Hiya and yes I know quite a lot about the WLToys as thats what I have taken apart every video but the Q903 has been solid. No repairs required! 😉 Ill see what I can find! 😉👍🏻
@@htomid hiya. So sorry for the late reply but I have been looking and haven't found any information I am afraid. I also don't have different pinions to try unfortunately. I hope you find your answer. Kind regards, John.
@@JohnRobinsonRC thanks for the reply. I’ve been informed that they are 0.6mod by a couple of sellers selling the pinions. Cheers.
Malta?
Malta, 😊👍
Any recommendations for a 2s batteries and how to charge them?
Good morning Allen. I am assuming that you aren't talking about using the supplied charger? I recently tested the Imax b6 mini charger and so far have used it on all my 2s to 4s batteries and it's brilliant! It's hard for me to recommend anything else as I haven't tested anything else. 🤔😉 If you are interested I have put the link below. What I would say is, please use a lipo charging bag as they help prevent a fire and also make sure when you are using them to store them correctly. Once again in the storage bag. One last thing. Make sure you buy an original charger which I can confirm I did receive from this link. 😉 👍 Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊 www.banggood.com/custlink/GmGRVyZ4ju
@@JohnRobinsonRC thank you for your response. How about battery brands? 2s lipo is enough for me. Thank you in advance.
Again I have just the original batteries from the manufacturers and they are fine so I would say to buy the original. I did buy 2 from this site and they seem really good. Check it out. www.ampow.com/ Be sure to select Europe or USA. Good luck! 😊
Is £55 a good price for this thing?
Hiya. Yes that's a bargain! 😊👍
@@JohnRobinsonRC well sweet I just bought it! £48 with some banggood points sprinkled on top!
I actually picked up 3 brushless cars all sub £65 this week. Banggood is weird with its pricing. Udirc 1602, flyhal fc650 (which is a xlf f18) and now this. Sweet.
Wow that's a great week of bargains. Let's hope it continues on! 😁👍😊
You can fit a faster motor and scy is almost thre same as xinlehong
6:29 What did you do, what did you fix?
Hiya. I took the controller apart as it had been pushed out of shape. At 6.29 I checked to see that the throttle was working which it was. 😊 👍
@@JohnRobinsonRC Ok, thanks, yeah
that trigger especially needs to be right,
and of course the shell should line up,lol.
Hiya. Yes it does help. 😊 It's Strange as since then it hasn't broken at all. Perfect in fact so it must have been a big knock to push it inwards like that! 🤔
Customise the 1440000001 to the hilt and then put bigger wheels on it. It's going to cost over double but .....
😁 Surely then it would be better to buy a more expensive buggy in the first place? 😉
@@JohnRobinsonRC Yea, probably. It's a bit on the small side anyway. Rough terrain here so thinking of dropping any idea to make a small racing buggy and go 1/10 truggy / rock racer. Have crawlers already and i wouldn't find much time to go to flatter terrain anyway.
That makes sense then. 1/10 rock racer would be cool! 😊 Have a great day! 😊