HG-101 Cheap Brushless upgrade. Short Course RC Truck. Better than a Slash?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- This HG101 1/10 Budget Short Course truck arrived a bit of a disappointment, I've now added a $35 Brushless set up and it's a bit of a monster! And I've not tried a 3s yet! This would certainly give a Slash a run for it's money now! (Not in build quality though!)
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This had a fair few problems out the box, and even after I had fixed it, it was still a disappointment. How about a Budget Brushless SCT vs Slash, or Vs Arrma Senton 3s BLX? I'll fix it and then put a 3s in it.
Thumbs up for the way your budget brushless conversion has transformed this truck : )
Cheers dude...need a bigger space for 3s!
Tomley you're just determined to make it a puddle of plastic aren't ya!
kidding aside, even with the Atomik brushed motor I'd mentioned (less torque) I don't think the dogbones are near strong enough for the size+weight of the wheels, it really didn't see anything big jump or hard landing, and that chassis tongue cracking.... dang, who are they kidding?!
hey buddy!!, I got this same brushless system, you know that already, but with the higher 4800 KV motor. Im surprised yours is still only 43 KPH with the 3900 KV. IS the system getting hot? seems like the pinion is too small. What pinion size is that?
I think I need a bit more space to run it. I think it has a bit more in it
Yea it has to have more. Cus I have a 3300kv brushless an 45 amp esc pushing my tmaxx I converted an it'll pull the wheels off the ground n does about 20 im thinking havent strapped my phone to it to see how fast it is
Pretty nice transformation. Those cheap bl systems are great 👍
For the money it's good 👍
Looks Cool, and its brushless now. Very awesome brother
Nice video dude 😉 this is not a bad car
Thanks for sharing. Not a bad 1:10 rc car for the money as long as spares become available
I think there's some hope for it, if they use less brittle plastics in their injection machines and make those dogbones 3X tougher. that's what's cool about videos like this, if the manufacturer cares they can SEE what happens to the product IRL when a consumer loads in what might make it compete.
@@modelnutty6503 Or there's another more practical solution. Just spray all plastics around the car with Wd40 leave it to soak for 24 hrs and then wipe the excess. That should give more flex to the plastic parts
@@redditchrc960 I do that to every rc I get
And probably much more reliable too, great job
Yes...just not built for that speed. A bit more work needed!
If only it would have come that way
Yes, if only. shame really, some HG stuff is really good.
Nice lots of speed 👍🏻
😁man that thing cracks like glass!
Yeah...not very soft plastic! 3s is going to destroy it lol!
Nice driving big thumbs up my friend XD
Not bad for 1 handed 👍
Awesome video bro! I really thought this would be good with a bl system because it's so similar to the slash!! But never mind 😂 tbh i don't like traxxas as a company.......... I just got annoyed with wasting my time on rigs like this! But there's plenty more competition around now so i haven't had to buy traxxas for a few years now 😂 looking forward to the senton video man!!! 👌👍
Cheers dude...just finished the Senton Vid. Hopefully have it up in a few days
Awesome video very nice rig and bash session great job thumbs up 👍
Cheers dude...amazing what a cheap brushless can do
the stock brushed ESC might have run the Atomik 19d 05 motor I'd mentioned pretty well with 2S input. SCT's are usually 24-28 mph top speed and good quick acceleration. the plastics and dogbones are for sure the real problems with this model. brushed motor mentioned would likely want a smaller pinion, giving up some top speed for quicker acceleration. I hope they see to improve their product.
MR BRusshless why do you post the same comment on all RC video's?..It is obvious that you don't really watch them lol..This truck is #garbage and you would know that if you really watched the video lol
The Arrma Senton is the one am getting next year mate, this isn't a bad truck maybe softer surface it would be ok, Kirbs aren't good for any cars lol 😂 great upgrades and a fantastic video my friend 👍😊👍oh the link for the battery is not there 😁
Cheers Tony...oh and cheers for the heads up on the missing link!
great video got my sub!
Cheers dude
Some softer springs would help maybe. Seemed stiff. Your not driving hard enough if you dont break something. 👍
Yeah, far too stiff! Front wheels lift on cornering.
Awesome intro man..
Cheers dude
This truck seems great after a brushless conversion ! Maybe too cheap plastic?
Yeah, a bit brittle
Just because it has a Slash style body and rims doesn't mean its a copy, the actual rig had nothing to do with a Slash, that chassis and every part on it is completely different than a Slash lol.
triangleswinger RC I’m sure I say that at the begging of the video 😉👍
@@TomleyRC it wasn't for you lol, it was for all the comments I read of people saying that😀.
oh...haha. Any reference I use to the Slash is a bit mild click bait and fuel. Get people arguing 🔥🤘
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Yeah it looks like a money pit good video tho fun to watch👍👍💣💣
I'll throw a few more things at it....then maybe think of a fun way to destroy it!
@@TomleyRC lol thats always the fun option👍👍💣💣
Like#75 It’s like most rc you get something to tinker with this one is still worth a few mods to bring it up to grade not exactly traxxas territory but not a bad truck nonetheless!
It's not bad now i've fixed a few of the issues. Just hope I can get a replacement Dog bone/driveshaft
Tomley RC Garage if you can’t find one try wltoys some of their trucks look similar maybe they might fit. They have some metal parts too. Still crap but might work! Love the vids!!
We literally just got that battery
Nice test. Well, I would break every Tamiya I have if I ran it into a curb.
Yeah, or even a small bump in the road haha. My brushless Stadium Blitzer would break if you looked at it funny 😂
Yes trash cans break bearing carriers every time. Lol. Parts come in the mail today though
lol overkill... the 550 with stator ring (increases torque but lowers RPM), might have gained a little taking the ring off, but an "Atomik" 19d modified brushed motor may have been pretty darn happy in there for 13-14 bucks. they'll spin about 30k rpm, roughly 4200kv equivalent. less torque than a strong brushless, still a lot of bang for the buck. not impressed by the truck itself with its soft dogbones and brittle rims, it's a cheepo. we've all seen some cheepo's that have really been pretty good and tough too, this one just isn't. good review and modification effort on your part that showed the truth about it. not like it had any long high hard launching to spin the wheels up and hit the ground for stopping force to shear that dogbone, they're just that soft or weak unfortunately. in the 1st video we saw how sloppily it was slapped together, with pinion and spur only half face and badly meshed "RTR"?!
IF the manufacturer cares and watched these videos, you showed them a lot, really.
Like i said it's nothing but #garbage
I didn't update, but after pulling it apart and rebuilding, it turned out to be missing a bearing for the spur mount! So the spur was just flapping around in the wind! A quick fix and the mesh was much better! Still got no better top speed, just a little quicker off the mark...and then the ESC died lol!
not bad but not better then the traxxas slash IMO but awesome stuff thx for sharing bro
Tag you are it!
Yeah...nowhere near the quality of a Slash.... I had to try and get 'Traxxas Slash' in the description/title though. (Click Click 😜)
careful there Tomley, Traxxas been known to go lawyer on anything mentioning their products, even though these videos do show there's no comparing.
Anything is better than traxxas
3 wheel drive...nice! front left axle missing at 1:45.
Yeah, that's after the run 😉👍
Gut
That is a 100% traxxas clone. I bet the parts are interchangeable.
Uh this is interesting never seen this brand always been happy with are slash’s
Yeah...it's not really near the quality of a slash...but still fun (now)
it's the "IF's" lol, if they used better plastics, if they made stronger dogbones, if they dropped the pan some for lower CG, using shorter shocks, or just softer springs with tubing stops inside the shock bodies to get it sitting lower (as the tubing drags a little inside the shock bodies to give some friction damping). "IF" they played some good games I do think this product can be greatly improved without much if any real expense added to the manufacturing process. that 550 motor with its stator ring.... BOO! they can swap it for a cheap 20t 540 can motor and 4-5 tooth smaller pinion (note), might push it 30-35 kph and be acceptable as RTR. (note) = if its 32 pitch (tougher!) then 3 tooth smaller pinion, if 48 pitch then 4-6 tooth smaller pinion. your videos DO show the manufacturer needs to step up their product quality+performance!
(I'm trying to help them with typing details about "how to")
Doesn't HG have replacement parts?
Not sure this one has
will it fit a slash? are the motors the same size?
Yes, the motor should fit a slash
just measure the length of the dogbone...look under HSP...they're just rebranded or they make different length . when you epoxy it back. put a layer of fiberglass or Ducttape..so it curse to the plastic..just use hurrican brackets for extra skid plate ect. Just paint it black,....
The arrma has PLASTIC bevel and ring gears to the differentials....those things arnt going
to last.lol
It's plenty fast for bashing. Did you even programmed the ESC?? They usually come set on LOW from the factory.lol You can always gear it up if you want more speed.
That's what i have to do on all my 1/8 brushless coversion. the stock nitro are only 15T pinon...even the TT was 15T stock...You have to install 18T to get up into the 50 mph range.
it helps if you install a bigger motor. Mine are bigger than the RTR.lol
I personally like the Kings motor 1/7 ( up graded version of the HPI apache) $350 RTR.
it's beefier than the arrma kraton...The KM has a 4mm thick ( it's the same size wheelbase)
chassis....It's bigger than a slash.
You can even get the roller version for $275..install your own motor/esc combo.
It's a beast on 4082 or 4092 ( it'll mount on 550 size mount)
Mr tg wat receiver did u use as dint mention it in vid lol
I use just whatever I have on the shelf spare, can't remember on this...might have been a FlySky GT series
Is that a yes see actually any good it hasn't burn up I want to invest in a couple budget brushless setup but I'm worried I'm going to get done in by the smoking esc's of Doom I've had with the past cheap ones I have bought I think the one was a gool RC
Sorry is that brushless ESC actually any good want to invest in some budget ones that will last would appreciate your update thank you
Traxxas strong 💪😃👍
What is full speed this car ?
About 50km/h
how do you get parts
christopher meshell Good question, but I’ve not found any
Yes, shame on you.
The youtube police will defiantly prosecute for this one!!
haha...yeah, they'll be coming for me 🚔🚓🚔🚓
5000mah x 60c / 1000 = 300amps
I still think the feuyi is better
Yes it is
that truck definitely isn't worth what gearbest is asking for it but you should have known that from the listing, there's no real product specs and the big giveaway is that there's no images of the truck with the body off. however in all fairness i have to say, if i subjected my slash to some of the kind of curb hits that truck suffered my slash would break too. why don't you find some dirt and use the truck the way it was meant to be used, no rc vehicle should ever have to slam into a cement curb, curbs are for full size vehicles not rc's!
Quadflopper101 This was just a quick test of the Brushless, shame the dog bone broke. I had lined up a BMX track (my next video is my Senton on the same track), but now need to fix this before a proper run. It will see some Mud...just not sure when now.
Pretty cool! I've always said you get what you pay for. ;)
Yeah, not anywhere near a quality product....but fun ;)
@@TomleyRC Really, fun is all that it should be about anyways. Cheers bud, have a great weekend.
Not with Arrma lol, 299$ usually doesn't get you a 4x4 brushless rig besides redcat
triangleswinger RC My BLX Senton Video will be up this week...best $299 I’ve spent 😉👍
@@TomleyRC I plan on getting one too, I'll be sure to watch your videos in the senton the new king of the SCT.
That cheap truck is going to snap under the power of that motor
It broke hitting the curb...so not sure how long it would have lasted otherwise :)
I guess if this helps someone get into the hobby cheaper - then perhaps that is good?
Yeah...all RC's (well most) can be fun.
Where is front left bone????
Did you watch the video? 😜
Sorry, i wrote this comment at 1:12 and close the video. 5 minutes later, I've opened the video and you tell, it vas broken.
Can you run this esc and motor on 3s?
Yes, I have a 3s Running video of it on the channel. 👍
You should put Traxxas slash parts on it
I think I'm going to just bash until it completely dies!
It's a nice truck you know
How it shares nothing with a Slash besides the look of the body and wheels that's it, listen to the very beginning of the video again.
1st Phil.. ohh sad. It got broken. So no proper testing.
I'll fix it and get it out on the field with a 3s!
Or bash it in the dirt
Clickbait AF.
The Brushless power really was only $35! Add that to a $100 SCT....Cheap Brushless RC truck 😂👍
@@TomleyRC Not funny
@@TomleyRC not even funny
Every part is basically a rip off of the slash 4x4. Even if I didn't own one it would be pretty obvious. But looks like an alright budget vehicle if you want a slash 4x4 but can't afford one
Only the body and rims anyone who owns a Slash 4x4 know the rest is completely different the chassis and parts are nothing like a Slash, it's literally just the body and wheels.
@@stpbasss3773 the body, wheels, tires, bumpers, chasis, battery hold down, and motor plate are all the same
@@srtallday3655 no they aren't lmao he even says it at the beginning, oh wow the battery strap looks similar, the chassis and shafts and towers and arms and diffs and pretty much every single part is different.
@@srtallday3655 like I said the only things that look the same are cosmetic, bumper battery strap body wheels, all the parts that actually make up this rig are completely different.
#garbage
All your comments go in to my 'likely Spam' folder for review. The TH-cam filter is on to you 😆#garbagecomments
lmao, good ol gulag/scrootoob SJW filterings (not!)
@@TomleyRC This thing is straight up #trash period.