It just looks so so good. I always feel like cleaning my Yeti after watching your videos.. I'm pretty sure it captures more dirt and debris than my dirtbike!
Great info!!! I can't lie... I thought that was a limited body or something. The Makita stickers look great on there. Just ordered the rock rey this morning and cannot wait to get it in. New to the hobby and this is my first big purchase. I have a couple other rigs including a crawler but I want speed. Thanks for the videos.
The RCNetwork Wow thank you Rich! I'm a long time subscriber and fan of your channel! You really inspired me to start my channel! Your Rock Rey looks amazing btw! Can't wait to see what's next my friend!
Thanks....just subscribed too. The Rock Rey has really impressed me so far...after upgrading it. Ran down a track record on lap times a couple weeks ago and racing again this weekend. Great to see new channels pop up and put out some good content. We need more! Have fun RCing!
The RCNetwork Rich, check out JEC Racing on FB! He makes stainless steel lower links for the RR. They are a work of art and indestructible! If you tell him who you are he'd probably send you some for free. Your popularity could help the guy sell some stuff!
I’m thinking to buy a used one locally in great shape besides the steering servo to use as a back yard adventurer and my designated snow machine in the yard. Looks awwome
I have an SSD aluminum third member coming for mine, comes with oversized bearings. Great video Sir. I really enjoy your videos because of your attention to detail, explaining what products you use and where to get them. thank you, really value your advice.
I just finished the install of that third member, the tolerances are extremely close. I used a 8MM or 5/16 socket I believe to softly tap the bearings into place. I tell ya I had one hell of a time getting the pinion out of the old housing.
Awesome rig. I am ordering the Losi Rock Rey as well as some of the upgrades you did. Can you post the links to the nuts and hubs you used as well as the other upgrades. I would appreciate it. I am new to the rock racer scene so any help would be appreciated.
Bill Laster I use the baking method. Put some aluminum foil on a baking sheet then bake at 320degrees for about ten minutes. Then with a pair of oven gloves you can push the tire off the rim.
I bought the rockrey when it first came out and regret it. My diff cups-1mm screws keep breaking. Now the car sits on the shelf now for over two years.
I installed aluminum diff cups in mine and never broke another one. The plastic cup allows the screw to pull out some and then the stress breaks it. Make sure you threadlock the screws in the aluminum diff cup. www.ebay.com/itm/124367306469?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=124367306469&targetid=1263104805526&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9010868&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263104805526&abcId=9300678&merchantid=108064385&gclid=CjwKCAiAs92MBhAXEiwAXTi2529qpv8kumBNgtKhFEmF6KIfbe4HfQFW7_4qyidtD19DKHjXJj1WbxoCQ5UQAvD_BwE
redline6871 if you value parts availability, forget this rig. for some reason, Horizon and it's retailers have a hard time keeping parts in Stock. You'll be waiting months in between breaks and the bearings are entirely too small and break with 3S power even if you use aftermarket bearings
redline6871 It's a great vehicle! Most parts are compatible with the Baja Rey and are readily available. But as with any newly released vehicle, not all parts are available at the start. Check out my other videos. This is a very durable rc, but I have replaced many parts with aftermarket upgrades. I've taken the vehicle through some bashing and it's held strong!
Bulletproof RC do you think I could use the Baja rey pinion and ring I know the gearing is different. If so I'll be switching front and rear ring and pinion to match.
Regular RC Gearing up the front and rear would cause the motor to heat up more and create more torque twist. You could gear down the pinion to 10tooth to help some though
Have you had any issues with your stock servo horn stripping? I've heard the plastic teeth may strip out on the stock horn. How is the stock servo itself? I'm seriously considering the Rock Rey. Also, does it matter what kind of Lipo pack you use? Does the wire orientation of the battery matter? Thanks!
My plastic horn was stripped out of the box. I bought a TLR for $15AUD and it's been A1 since then. Stock servo isn't very exciting but has been working fine. My RR has a lot of hours on it already. RR is a great truck and way better than a stock Yeti...there really isn't any comparison between the two trucks stock (the Yeti would just implode without 50% of its cost in custom parts to hold it together). The RR also goes great on 2S and is really fast on 3S. You really don't need 3S for rock bouncing.
Yeah I believe it's that horn (23T). It didn't just slide straight on so I had to gently but progressively tighten it down (so I'd make sure you line up the steering right as I'm not sure it'll want to come off easily). Mine has been rock solid since then. Jumping and crashes etc without a problem (I used some plastic horns I had lying around 'til I got the TLR horn and was going through a horn per battery).
Karel Schepp Here is a link to the wheels: m.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-2-2-Beadlock-Wheel-Rims-for-Wraith-1-10th-RC-Crawler-mat-Silver-/122146251631?hash=item1c707be36f%3Ag%3Ap9EAAOSwOyJX40XH&_trkparms=pageci%253A84429437-72cc-11e7-9b9c-74dbd1808566%257Cparentrq%253A842891ab15d0aa4156139a52fff645c2%257Ciid%253A8 The aluminum rear axle parts are by Losi and can be found on eBay as well.
cisco150 I haven’t owned the bomber so I can’t really recommend. The Yeti and RR would handle speed better for sure. And both hold their own on the rocks pretty well
Actually the RC in this video was upgraded to deans. I just removed the bracket that held the stock ec3 plug and soldered on a deans. Then just tuck the wires into the battery compartment when you close it up.
I have the lower and upper aluminum armed on my baja rey. be careful those plastic rod ends break easy and you have to call horizon to get more. they do not have a part number yet. also if you flip the lower arms it gives you slight more ride hight and makes it bottom out less.
Nick brookes I contacted him for the Aluminum ones and he said he does them in stainless steel for $65 shipped. Contact him and he will hook you up! Tell him BulletproofRC sent you! Here's a link to his FB page m.facebook.com/jecracing/photos/a.1718752665023427.1073741829.1714311705467523/1807929809439045/?type=3
I do like mine but the worst part of owning one is parts. when this breaks, you'll regret owning it because it takes months for parts to come in and there are some parts that aren't available. too soon to call this better than anything since it breaks just like the rest and leaves you without parts for months
SuperSmoovy Not sure what has broken on yours, but Check out my other videos. This vehicle is pretty durable out of the box! I have replaced the few parts that could break with aftermarket aluminum. There are a number of aftermarket parts available and more every day. I wouldn't waste time waiting on Losi plastic parts.
FYI, The 5/16th end of a 6 in 1 screwdriver fits the stock hubs from your knock off wheels. Check it out, I ran into the same problem, and came across that. It's thin walled and 5/16 which equals 8mm.
josh thumperluck I would go with JEC stainless steel lower trailing arms if I were you. They are indestructible! I don’t have the RC anymore to do videos, but if you pay close attention when disassembly, it pretty easy to reassemble with the new trailing arms. Here is a link to the JEC TA’s jecracing.com/products/trailing-arms-losi-rock-ray-stainless-steel?_pos=1&_sid=de5c5841f&_ss=r
caspar jenk Hard to beat the SCBE for all around bashing! But if bashing with some trail crawling is something your interested in the Rock Rey is a better choice
ignacio chapa At the time of this video there were no options for a tire mount. I used tyewraps to secure my tire. But Ebay sells aluminum spare tire mounts now. Here is a link. rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253693297733
Bulletproof RC thanks. By the way, I’m looking at that or an Axial rock racer. How does that do with actual crawling and articulation? I can only find videos of people going balls out with the Rock Rey. I already have an RC that I have to repair each time I take it out, I don’t want another. Was hoping that crawling would not put as much abuse on a RC as the name suggests but I also want to hit some flats with a little speed that a full blown crawler can’t do.
It just looks so so good. I always feel like cleaning my Yeti after watching your videos.. I'm pretty sure it captures more dirt and debris than my dirtbike!
JDM enduro
Lol! Yes it can be tedious to get them clean after a hard run. I'm stupid obsessive about keeping them clean 😉
Great info!!! I can't lie... I thought that was a limited body or something. The Makita stickers look great on there. Just ordered the rock rey this morning and cannot wait to get it in. New to the hobby and this is my first big purchase. I have a couple other rigs including a crawler but I want speed. Thanks for the videos.
super badass man. looks like a serious rig!
Great Video, BRC! I'm really starting to take a liking to my Rock Rey. It really performs.
The RCNetwork
Wow thank you Rich! I'm a long time subscriber and fan of your channel! You really inspired me to start my channel! Your Rock Rey looks amazing btw! Can't wait to see what's next my friend!
Thanks....just subscribed too. The Rock Rey has really impressed me so far...after upgrading it. Ran down a track record on lap times a couple weeks ago and racing again this weekend. Great to see new channels pop up and put out some good content. We need more! Have fun RCing!
The RCNetwork
Rich, check out JEC Racing on FB! He makes stainless steel lower links for the RR. They are a work of art and indestructible! If you tell him who you are he'd probably send you some for free. Your popularity could help the guy sell some stuff!
I’m thinking to buy a used one locally in great shape besides the steering servo to use as a back yard adventurer and my designated snow machine in the yard. Looks awwome
I have an SSD aluminum third member coming for mine, comes with oversized bearings. Great video Sir. I really enjoy your videos because of your attention to detail, explaining what products you use and where to get them. thank you, really value your advice.
Joe Nelson
Didn't know about that! Just ordered one myself! Thx for the info and for your support!
very welcome, glad I could help ya out.
Joe Nelson I can't find where to buy them. help me out with a link?
Rpp hobby, they are the only place I have been able to find it.
I just finished the install of that third member, the tolerances are extremely close. I used a 8MM or 5/16 socket I believe to softly tap the bearings into place. I tell ya I had one hell of a time getting the pinion out of the old housing.
great video. can't wait to see it perform.
Mayhem RC
Yes sir! Twill b soon!
Great video. Do you like the rock rey or the axial yeti more?
Awesome rig. I am ordering the Losi Rock Rey as well as some of the upgrades you did. Can you post the links to the nuts and hubs you used as well as the other upgrades. I would appreciate it. I am new to the rock racer scene so any help would be appreciated.
Hey again keith. Let me know how u are liking the rock rey. I am still tring to decide on getting one or just upgrade my yeti. thanks sir
😍😍 that thing looks so sick
Jaki
Thank u sir for the comment and support
I appreciated the video. How did you remove the stock tire from the rims? Mine appear to be glued on. Did you use acetone ? Thanks in advance.
Bill Laster I use the baking method. Put some aluminum foil on a baking sheet then bake at 320degrees for about ten minutes. Then with a pair of oven gloves you can push the tire off the rim.
Yup just Comp 225's as well, following parts of your setup!
Looks great I've missed a few of your other videos lately, I'll have to go back and catch up, so you think that rtr is a half decent rc!
corey kurtz
So far I'm really happy with it!
I bought the rockrey when it first came out and regret it. My diff cups-1mm screws keep breaking. Now the car sits on the shelf now for over two years.
I installed aluminum diff cups in mine and never broke another one. The plastic cup allows the screw to pull out some and then the stress breaks it. Make sure you threadlock the screws in the aluminum diff cup.
www.ebay.com/itm/124367306469?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=124367306469&targetid=1263104805526&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9010868&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263104805526&abcId=9300678&merchantid=108064385&gclid=CjwKCAiAs92MBhAXEiwAXTi2529qpv8kumBNgtKhFEmF6KIfbe4HfQFW7_4qyidtD19DKHjXJj1WbxoCQ5UQAvD_BwE
Great video I'm having a heck of a time deciding if I should do the yeti or the rock rey.
redline6871 if you value parts availability, forget this rig. for some reason, Horizon and it's retailers have a hard time keeping parts in Stock. You'll be waiting months in between breaks and the bearings are entirely too small and break with 3S power even if you use aftermarket bearings
redline6871
It's a great vehicle! Most parts are compatible with the Baja Rey and are readily available. But as with any newly released vehicle, not all parts are available at the start. Check out my other videos. This is a very durable rc, but I have replaced many parts with aftermarket upgrades. I've taken the vehicle through some bashing and it's held strong!
Bulletproof RC do you think I could use the Baja rey pinion and ring I know the gearing is different. If so I'll be switching front and rear ring and pinion to match.
Regular RC
Gearing up the front and rear would cause the motor to heat up more and create more torque twist. You could gear down the pinion to 10tooth to help some though
Bulletproof RC do you have a Instagram or anything I could message you on
Very nice bro.
Joe Strickland Sr
Thank you sir
Have you had any issues with your stock servo horn stripping? I've heard the plastic teeth may strip out on the stock horn. How is the stock servo itself? I'm seriously considering the Rock Rey.
Also, does it matter what kind of Lipo pack you use? Does the wire orientation of the battery matter?
Thanks!
My plastic horn was stripped out of the box. I bought a TLR for $15AUD and it's been A1 since then. Stock servo isn't very exciting but has been working fine. My RR has a lot of hours on it already. RR is a great truck and way better than a stock Yeti...there really isn't any comparison between the two trucks stock (the Yeti would just implode without 50% of its cost in custom parts to hold it together). The RR also goes great on 2S and is really fast on 3S. You really don't need 3S for rock bouncing.
BearBattered Bear What is the servo horn part number? Is it the TLR1555?
Yeah I believe it's that horn (23T). It didn't just slide straight on so I had to gently but progressively tighten it down (so I'd make sure you line up the steering right as I'm not sure it'll want to come off easily). Mine has been rock solid since then. Jumping and crashes etc without a problem (I used some plastic horns I had lying around 'til I got the TLR horn and was going through a horn per battery).
Mac Scott
I upgraded the servo horn to aluminum pretty quickly.
And yes the battery wired need to exit the battery from the end for best fittment.
nice man! where can i buy those wheels? :) and where can i get the alu hardware for the rear axle?
Karel Schepp
Here is a link to the wheels:
m.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-2-2-Beadlock-Wheel-Rims-for-Wraith-1-10th-RC-Crawler-mat-Silver-/122146251631?hash=item1c707be36f%3Ag%3Ap9EAAOSwOyJX40XH&_trkparms=pageci%253A84429437-72cc-11e7-9b9c-74dbd1808566%257Cparentrq%253A842891ab15d0aa4156139a52fff645c2%257Ciid%253A8
The aluminum rear axle parts are by Losi and can be found on eBay as well.
What u recommend the rock ray or the yeti or bomber for some rock crawling and some trail riding
cisco150
I haven’t owned the bomber so I can’t really recommend. The Yeti and RR would handle speed better for sure. And both hold their own on the rocks pretty well
are you familiar with Dean Connectors? is it possible to swap the battery and Rey to dean?
Actually the RC in this video was upgraded to deans. I just removed the bracket that held the stock ec3 plug and soldered on a deans. Then just tuck the wires into the battery compartment when you close it up.
@@krlaturn That's great! Thank you!
I have the lower and upper aluminum armed on my baja rey. be careful those plastic rod ends break easy and you have to call horizon to get more. they do not have a part number yet. also if you flip the lower arms it gives you slight more ride hight and makes it bottom out less.
Nick brookes
Thanks for the heads up bro! I have JEC Racing making me a stainless set of links.
Bulletproof RC if you could send me a link or something I would love to get my hands on those.
Nick brookes
I contacted him for the Aluminum ones and he said he does them in stainless steel for $65 shipped. Contact him and he will hook you up! Tell him BulletproofRC sent you!
Here's a link to his FB page
m.facebook.com/jecracing/photos/a.1718752665023427.1073741829.1714311705467523/1807929809439045/?type=3
Bulletproof RC Thanks man!
Nick brookes
You bet! Anytime bro!
I do like mine but the worst part of owning one is parts. when this breaks, you'll regret owning it because it takes months for parts to come in and there are some parts that aren't available. too soon to call this better than anything since it breaks just like the rest and leaves you without parts for months
SuperSmoovy
Not sure what has broken on yours, but Check out my other videos. This vehicle is pretty durable out of the box! I have replaced the few parts that could break with aftermarket aluminum. There are a number of aftermarket parts available and more every day. I wouldn't waste time waiting on Losi plastic parts.
SuperSmoovy I broke my rear pinion won't be in stock till august. I'm extremely irritated. They need to make more parts for sure!
Regular RC
Oh wow! Yes that is a part that needs to be available for sure!
FYI, The 5/16th end of a 6 in 1 screwdriver fits the stock hubs from your knock off wheels. Check it out, I ran into the same problem, and came across that. It's thin walled and 5/16 which equals 8mm.
Turner Gray do you have a link or pic of this 6 in 1 screwdriver?
@@asjackman www.amazon.com/Lutz-24006-6-in-One-Screwdriver-Red/dp/B004E6JWC8/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3T7CSTS3MQFHT&keywords=6%2Bin%2B1%2Bscrewdriver&qid=1551225953&s=gateway&sprefix=6%2Bin%2B1%2Bscrewdriver%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-10&th=1
Can You tell me how long is front suspension travel of Rock Rey in comparison to Baja Rey?
Shkieletor
Sorry, i no longer have the Baja Rey for comparison
how do i change the lower arms to gpm alloy make guide please
josh thumperluck I would go with JEC stainless steel lower trailing arms if I were you. They are indestructible! I don’t have the RC anymore to do videos, but if you pay close attention when disassembly, it pretty easy to reassemble with the new trailing arms. Here is a link to the JEC TA’s
jecracing.com/products/trailing-arms-losi-rock-ray-stainless-steel?_pos=1&_sid=de5c5841f&_ss=r
Do the supplied hardware work with the vanquish hubs?
Dan Howland
I am pretty sure the threads are different on Vanquish hubs if I remember correctly
Do you drive these cars?
How did you mount the spare?
kyle white
I used cable ties and mounted to the rear cage
sich one do you prefer for bashing losi ten scbe or rock rey
caspar jenk
Hard to beat the SCBE for all around bashing! But if bashing with some trail crawling is something your interested in the Rock Rey is a better choice
Good Afternoon, where bought those tires? Regards from Bolivia.
Javier Durán the tires are stock ones that came with the car new. The metal wheels were purchased from eBay
@@krlaturn Thanks i will buy in ebay.
Javier Durán
rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222893110256
@@krlaturnThanks thanks!! In aliexpress i found a motor of 1520kv 10S!!! to get 125 km/h with pinion 24T to your Losi. Regards
The whhhels
What wheel width did you choose 25mm or 35mm?
Cullen Colapietro I used 25mm.
@@krlaturn thanks!
@Bulletproof RC Are the foams cwr-3003 DW single stage standard foam?
Cullen Colapietro no they are cwr-3002 tall single stage
Overall i like my rock rey more then my yeti to be honest.
Where did you get the spare tire mount
ignacio chapa
At the time of this video there were no options for a tire mount. I used tyewraps to secure my tire. But Ebay sells aluminum spare tire mounts now. Here is a link.
rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253693297733
Bulletproof RC thanks.
By the way, I’m looking at that or an Axial rock racer. How does that do with actual crawling and articulation? I can only find videos of people going balls out with the Rock Rey. I already have an RC that I have to repair each time I take it out, I don’t want another. Was hoping that crawling would not put as much abuse on a RC as the name suggests but I also want to hit some flats with a little speed that a full blown crawler can’t do.
ignacio chapa
Check this out:
th-cam.com/video/48VOKZAiKaU/w-d-xo.html
ignacio chapa
Check this out as well
th-cam.com/video/QvYNaQBw55s/w-d-xo.html
Bulletproof RC thanks man, your review of the Rock Rey is why I’m even interested in it in the first place. Very informative
I can't decide if I should pick up a Rock Rey or keep throwing money at my Yeti.
Phil Robbins
That's a decision you need to make bro. I really like my Yeti but it's got a small fortune in it..
don't like the pizza cutting tires