Element RC Gatekeeper RC Rock Crawler Review - We're gonna need a few mods
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 พ.ย. 2020
- Test run review of the Element RC Gatekeeper Builder's kit and check out its new suspension and body. Element RC Gatekeeper - snp.link/9d3cfc7a
Element RC Trailrunner - snp.link/7d084ae2
Element RC Trailwalker - snp.link/2fd48c9f
Element RC Enduro 24 - snp.link/87696f09
Element RC Sendero rtr - snp.link/75ceb9a2
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Great review! Definitely not something we are used to. It seems fun to drive and those laughs were gold
I really appreciate how honest you are in your reviews.
Right, we started this channel because all we saw were positive, glowing reviews on every single RC Crawler.
We're seeing the same thing thing here on all the other channels that were given this kit for free.
@@RCReviewChannel Agree. I see that also and why I follow your reviews. Keep up the great work!
The gatekeeper is proof, portal axles are NOT needed! 👍
The "hard plastic" is the same as AE's team/FT carbon fiber/plastic mix they've done in team & factory team kits for years. It's basically carbon infused plastic. (Retired AE sponsored racer)
That thing looks like a blast.
Great review by the way! Love your content.👍👍👍
Much appreciated!
Nice review. This is a gem waiting to be polished! I think it deserves a sensored brushless system and a better radio. High COG - just something to be adjusted, I'd take that anti roll bar off too... Then a motor gear for crawling and another one for bashing. Ideal project!
yeah, we're using the highest quality motor that is highly programmable. Not sure a radio will help it any. Definitely need some body and chassis tuning. Might be better with a different body
@@RCReviewChannel The million dollar question is THIS or the Axial Capra?
I'm a bit disappointed you never ran through the new features of this chassis kit... ie the new design aluminium inserts for shock towers with multiple mounting locations and the aluminium adjustable panhard mount for different ride height steering geometry. This kit is a great platform for a number of different truck builds if someone doesn't want a tube type body.
A pre-runner or desert truck with trailing arms and ifs by adding the ifs kit to it would be awesome.
Cheers 👍
Thx for the review. Now i know my next kit project.
Neat option! Maybe someday. It’s more appealing than a lot of the kits out there.
good to have choices. This one though is not dialed out of the box
I wish this had transmission with counter rotating outputs. Then it would be on top of list. Overdrive reduce some traction when I drive on snow. Winter is my favorite when crawling.
Great review. Thoughts on performance of this vs the SCX-3 LWB Gladiator? Thinking of using the IFS in the front to replace the broken bits??
Cool rc wish they would make a sendero with portal option with the upgraded parts like the gatekeeper.
Great vid. I like the color choice. What color and brand paint is that?
I'm trying to decide between the Capra, TRX4 Sport, Wraith Spawn, Ryft, or buying a Bomber before they're gone...............then I started watching RC Review videos. The Element Gatekeep shot to the front of the line. Still researching though. I need to buy once and be happy for a long time.
Very nice reviev, I like it, nice car :) maybe on my car trailer with trx4 defender :)
Great review! Any chance of a Gatekeeper, Capra, Lasernut comparison?
You should get an Everest-10 and mod it through a series, cheap and awesome platform...
Agreed
Everest 10 is a awesome vehicle and for the price can't be beat.
Yes please!!!
I second this thought
Cool
Did you think about doing the ifs kit for the front
Were you up at Linda Vista the other day?
Good insightful review FC. Lets me know that the Gatekeeper is probably not my thing.
But, would certainly space the wheels outward and lower things overall to address the tippy issue.
Strange that the receiver box wasn't mounted to the chassis to make it useable. Guessing that the 3D printer guys will easily tackle that issue.
agreed!!!!!
the long battery holder is for the back, need to trim the sides.
mounts to rear shock tower cross brace
scale points,
high cg....
think I'm pulling for weight reasons.
Thanks for the review and run time. How wide would you go on the hexes? 3mm, 6mm? I think widening and lowering its stance will help quite a bit.
We'll start at 3mm and then go 6mm
What ESC are you using?
Great review 👍 You say "very interesting built, well done" but mention also some mistakes and missing parts. I built some Tamiya Cars and a TeamAE Kit, which were perfect quality in my opinion. Do you think it could be a bit disappointing building this one as my first Rock Racer/Crawler? Or is it "well done" as you said.
Would you say that the element gatekeeper is essentially the same thing as the element ecto RTR
I forgot to tell you, I found pre-sleeved axles for the Element Enduro platform from Beeftubes. Couldn't locate full metal ones so I went with these. They offer them in both kinds of plastic, though I don't know why anyone would want brass-lined soft plastic axles. Guess I'll use these while I wait for full metal versions. Price is about 58$ each and only sold pre-installed. Are those the J Concepts tires?
yup, scorpios
I’m surprise U didn’t use the hobbywing 2 in 1 motor/esc combo to save space/ convenience. Also, what are those rims? The body color looks good btw👍. Keep up the great vids sir.
Looks like SSD Assassins.
In the video Francis says it are SSD rims. At 6:32 he talks about the rims and tires.
the hobbywing 2 in 1 is good for the space issue indeed. Not enough punch though for a rock racer
Way too slow of a system for this type of rc. I have the fusion in my enduro it's real slow but awesome for crawling. I put the mamba 2280kv in my gatekeeper and that's still way too slow.
Much better crawler than a rock racer.
Got a wendigo build kit instead. Better built imo. Looks better imo. And is less expensive.
Is there enough room for a MambaX?
Capra vs Gatekeeper vs Lasernut!!
May I ask your opinion Rtr Gatekeeper or Rtr Capra?
Capra for comp crawling and this for more of bashing and fast stuff like ultra4 but it cas also do crawling it’s just not as good as the capra
What esc & motor would you recommend?
Always a brushed Holmes Trailmaster and Hobbywing 1080 for a $70 banger system.
Hobbywing 1080 esc - snp.link/5681e238
Holmes motor - snp.link/baf1cc11
Yep
It’s like a Capra, only not as good. Great review as always 😊
Just AS good as capra, if not better. I had a capra with aluminum axles, made into a comp crawler. STOCK gatekeeper goes everywhere my capra did, but faster.
@@themountain59 because they aren't even close to the same thing smart guy. I see you a lot talking shit on things you dont know.
The Capra is more oriented towards comp crawling whereas this is oriented towards rock racing and Ultra4 stuff like the Bomber.
Honestly love your review. I have a gatekeeper that I have the stock body and some brass upgrades and I can tell you now this thing Can crawl like a champion. Wheel weights and a brass diff cover with some steel bead locks are all you need to make this thing capable, add a better motor esc combo and it just gets better. All on all pretty sick rig lots of things you can do to make it work but definitely need some upgrades to make it less of a racer and more of a crawler
Sir kailan po kaya ako makakaita ng wpl review sa channel nyo?Nakita ko kasi yung d12😁
Can you 4 link the front and run capra axles.
I can't wait for upgrades to start coming out, I've been looking everyday for them lmao. I just want some metal trailing arms. I put a mamba x 2280kv in mine and it's still not enough power I'm probably going to order the 2800kv soon. I also went with the 12 percent overdrive, sucks I finished mine and its been raining so I dont want to drive my new rig in mud and rain lol.
Finished my build today. I have Mamba X 2850KV with 6.5 overdrive and 17t pinion to start. Feels like a good balance of speed. My other rigs are brushed with ~1400KV equivalent, so this definitely has more punch and top speed.
@@nielsmeer I was surprised how slow the 2280 was because I have a axe 2700kv in my trx4 and it does like 25mph its insane lol. My mamba 2280 is like the same speed as my brushed 16turn reedy radon motor. I'm going to bump the pinion way up and see if that does it for me. I'm using a 18 right now and on 3s the motor barley gets warm so I know it can handle a way bigger pinion.
@@stpbasss3773 Gearing has a big effect. With an 18t and 2200kv motor and 4.75” tires, you should be just over 8 MPH on 3S. Mine with 17t and 4.19 tires and 2850KV is also around 8MPH. I also have a 20T ready to go in, that would bump to about 9.5 MPH. Sticking with 17t and switching to 4.75 tires would bump to 10.5 MPH. Combining 4.75, 2850KV and 20t would be around 12 MPH. Most crawlers are in the 40-60:1 range for overall drive ratio, so ~10MPH max is normal.
@@nielsmeer I just ordered a used 3800kv castle slate to swap it out with, it's the same one I use in my bomber and I love it. I will probably sell the 2280 now or maybe put it in my sendero. You can never have too much electronics anyways lmao.
Agreed. I picked up a 3300KV as well in case the 2850 was too slow. Tried Gatekeeper with 4.75 tires today and went back & forth with my Capra. Much quicker than the Capra, but low speed modulation with Holmes BRXL ESC and Crawlmaster Pro in my Capra is much better than brushless in the Gatekeeper. Fine for me as Capra is better crawler and Gatekeeper is better rock racer.
hi!!! Gatekeeper vs Capra?? :P
From your experience, what is the best crawler today? (and the second best?)
1) TRX4 Sport 2) TRX4
@@Guy-em4ck Thanks!
Axial Capra any day!
The reason it was cogging was because you don’t have the sensor wire connected. So I think that cheap radio would have actually worked
it blows the trailrunner away climbing rtr but its nose gets in the way alot
I'd lower the body, widen the stance and maybe throw some 2.2's on it
yup!!
Puller pro always sound like a revolver?
No, we have a new camera with a very sensitive microphone
We need someone to throw this cage on a tekno eb410 with prostar sct chassis😎
RC named Gatekeeper? it only means one thing.. it'll break down and block access to other RC's lol
We can only await for the keymaster to come out
@@rcuntamed1982 Ghost Busters FTW!
Looks like the front was too bouncy with the 11% overdrive. Probably better tyres, no anti roll bar and 6% it will perform better
Its like an ultra4 car....KOH stuff
Yeti is better! But good video as always
It’s one of those rock bouncer things that they fire up crazy steep climbs. Fun to watch in full size with the engine sound and twisting metal. In rc though, it’s a bit rubbish.
i think you my be right. Good on competition hillclimbs mostly.
i because IT but I don't have the money for it😭super cool video
It is a little Rock bouncer
Wenn it came out I thought it was cool and I wanted one, but performance really sucks on it. That’s a big no from me
Its the high class wltoys10428💙😂
ahh, the 10428. The iconic WL Toys buggy.
Having 3 element RC's I'm a fan! But this just isn't doing it for me.
Looks like a really nice kit but, I'm just not feeling it. Lol
It's. a really odd one. No cohesive design vision to start with.
Mods that I would make are:
1) buy a nice trash can
2) toss this in it
3) go to the hobby store and get a TRX4
😆
Yeah coz traxxas has a much better U4 tube style truck... ?!
And buy a Traxxas 😂😂😂
Having both, I disagree.
It's a fail rear twist wrong and manny other problems my scx10 ii puts it to shame all day everyday
It doesn't seem to fit into crawling at all, yes you can bash it up the rock face but no handling, that just what I'm seeing,
It's an Element enduro... its totally made for crawling, just poorly tuned in this footage.
Cheers 👍
Take off that rear sway bar...itd crawl mmmuuuccchhhhh better
Axial bomber vs gatekeeper, lol.😂
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