idk if its just me but the stampede just looks weird kinda reminds of those $20 walmart rc cars the mini e revo is awsome you can buy upgrade part for every last piece of the car i personally have mine full upgraded running 24/45 gearing on 3s and it is so fun and fast
I was looking at TH-cam reviews and the 4x4 was only going like 30mph even tho it said it should go 65mph on the traxxas website so how fast dose your go
Love the Granite - was the first RC i bought for my son once we were getting back into RC, its almost bullet proof, takes so much abuse as you can see on our channel
Cheetah went up, it is over $300 now. All the rest still under. The little ERevo LOOKS cool, but how much REAL bashing can you do with it compared to the others ???
I have a question in regards to the Mini E-Revo when you mentioned the run time. Which batteries you recommend for skatepark bashing and good run time?
May i ask, what do you recommend for a monster truck where i am not looking for speed. Rather handling, durability etc. I want to slap a go pro on it, some flood lights and explore
This video has annoyed me...I've spent weeks saving up for a Typhon s3 and now I might have changed my mind and i might go for one of these...cheers Drift! 😉
@@DriftomaniacsRC just counted £400 in my piggy bank...Will be buying my first RC next week but this video has blown it wide open again. Great video btw 😎😜
Great video Rich - and great timing as I’ve been thinking of getting one for my boy (or as RC Dependant probably rightly calls it, another for me!). I had been looking at a Big a Rock - but swayed to the M-ERV as it’s probably a better option in my garden 👍
Good picks! I was looking for a truck in that price range recently and ended up getting a Redcat Caldera 10E. For $250 you get a 3421Kv brushless motor, 4x4, metal drivetrain, 3s capability (they come with a 60amp hobbywing esc now), and it comes with a charger and 3200mah 2s lipo. It's faster and more controllable than my Wltoys 144001 and that's just on 2s. I haven't got a 3s pack to try yet.
There are quite a few things that are negative about this truck such as no slipper clutch on the center diff, and weak plastic hubs that almost always break. With a few aluminum parts it gets much better. I did go the 3s route and honestly I wish I had gone with 2s. When I first bought it, they were still sending it out with the NiMH battery and the 35a esc. Going to the 3s blew the esc. Bought a 60a and all was good until the motor went bad. Upgraded the motor to a vicious 3300kv true 540 and changed to a 15t pinion. Suddenly the 60a esc turned into a jet afterburner and that crapped out. So now I currently have a 150a toro, the 540 and 15t pinion which puts it just shy of 65mph and it's too much power for the truck.
@@obsidiannightwolfe13 So I have had the Caldera for over a year now and it's been fun. It now rocks a 25kg Hexfly Servo, Hobbywing 10BL120 esc, and a cheap eBay 3660 can motor. It rips now. I really need a wheelie bar 🙂 Edit I forgot the MX28 Badlands tired 😁 Edit #2 I exclusively run the truck on a Zee 5200mah 3s lipo now. Edit #3 I forgot the motor cooling fans
@@lunra how do the badlands do? I currently have no front drive shaft and it really shows how horrible the traction is with stock tires when you run it in 2wd. Did you keep the stock pinion and spur setup?
@@obsidiannightwolfe13 I am still using the stock spur and a stock sized pinion. I love the tires, great traction. They are heavy but with the upgrades she handles them fine. I haven't noticed any wear but I run on dirt mostly. I did strip one of the hex adapters and I really like how Pro-Line makes them easily replaceable for a few dollars.
Richie, do you think it's worthwhile swapping the Spektrum radio that comes with the Granite for a Flysky GT3c? I bought it for another truck I have but I'm thinking I'll maybe use it with the Granite instead. Great video btw.
Mister J the Flysky would be a good choice I think although I don't own one I've just looked at and for the $'s it's not bad, although I have to say whilst people knock the latest one that comes with Arrmas it's doing okay on my monster powered infraction! So it's a personal preference thing, a lot of people say it's a horrible radio but it has more adjustment on it than the outgoing one. And horrible radio doesn't really tell me what they dislike, I've had people say that and then found out they've never used one!
@@DriftomaniacsRC That's pretty much why I'm in two minds about changing it over. I haven't had any noticeable issues with the Spektrum. Unlike the BLX 100 esc. I only did a few speed runs with mine due to all the skate parks shut due to the covid and it burnt out. horizon were great though and I have a replacement coming in the mail already. My other question would be have you had the same issue?
Every car on here is classed as a monster truck by the people that make them. Hence whilst you may think that one is a truggy the people that actually make them do not. I will always go by the definition the makers give them hope you understand that
@@DriftomaniacsRC but you know what I mean, right? I was hoping to see your top 5 monster trucks. Can I suppose that the LC Racing MT and the Team Associated MT10 would be on here instead of the truggies?
I loved my 80A one so I think the 120A one should be worth the wait, all the RC Companies are struggling with deliveries at the minute although the oddest of stuff arrives fast!
Bradley I've got a Landslide and whilst it might qualify on price, it only hit about 43 mph on 4S and hence it's not as fast as these 5 that's why it's not in
I have a Traxxas Stampede VXL and it's one of the best RC cars I've ever driven. You should check out my channel I've got loads of videos on it. Thank you
So mind made up - M-ERV it is - but wait - rip off Britain strikes! It’s actually the brushed edition I’ve seen on UK based sites for £300 - that’s a staggering $375! Seems the brushless edition isn’t available yet - and if they maintain the price differential it will be $450 when it does come out. Think I’ll wait for a visit stateside and pop one in my suitcase! Anyone got any experience with that? May not be any time soon, but maybe worth the wait!
Mini e revo looks awesome and would be my pick.
I like the Traxxas Mini E-Revo, cool rc car ! 👍
I got it ! Its awesome
@@cactuscat8009 Nice! 👍
You can have mine, I hate it
idk if its just me but the stampede just looks weird kinda reminds of those $20 walmart rc cars the mini e revo is awsome you can buy upgrade part for every last piece of the car i personally have mine full upgraded running 24/45 gearing on 3s and it is so fun and fast
I got my vxl stampede I love it.. keep up the great videos rich
I was looking at TH-cam reviews and the 4x4 was only going like 30mph even tho it said it should go 65mph on the traxxas website so how fast dose your go
Love the Granite - was the first RC i bought for my son once we were getting back into RC, its almost bullet proof, takes so much abuse as you can see on our channel
I like my Arrma Granite 👍👍👍
Yeah graniteeeeeeeeeeeee
I absolutely love my big rock!!! I've punished that truck and im just now swapping my suspension arms for rpm arms
In my experience,stock arms are more durable than rpm,on my Typhon anyways
Cheetah went up, it is over $300 now. All the rest still under.
The little ERevo LOOKS cool, but how much REAL bashing can you do with it compared to the others ???
What do you think is better a arrma senton 4x4 3s blx or a arrma typhon 4x4 3s blx
I'm not a big fan of 2 wheel drive monster trucks myself, but any of the models in this list are great. The one that surprised me is the mini e Revo.
Fair enough!
Are HPI 1/10 Scale truck still as bullet proof as they used to be (savage X 4.1)
yo, everything is out of stock on Amain XD
BLAME COVID NOT ME!!! :-)
The Merv is a GREAT rig! Takes tons of abuse! With RPM arms, a TBone chassis brace and 1/16 Summit driveshafts it becomes an absolute tank!
I have the Mini E-Revo vxl and it is amazing
I have a question in regards to the Mini E-Revo when you mentioned the run time. Which batteries you recommend for skatepark bashing and good run time?
I bought the big rock and never regretted buying it.
I think it handles better than the Granite at speed!
Cheetah 4s capable? What battery to not burn it up? Just ordered it.
Any 4S one is fine.
May i ask, what do you recommend for a monster truck where i am not looking for speed. Rather handling, durability etc. I want to slap a go pro on it, some flood lights and explore
This video has annoyed me...I've spent weeks saving up for a Typhon s3 and now I might have changed my mind and i might go for one of these...cheers Drift! 😉
Sorry!
@@DriftomaniacsRC just counted £400 in my piggy bank...Will be buying my first RC next week but this video has blown it wide open again.
Great video btw 😎😜
Cant go wrong with the Typhon S3 - just depends if you want buggy or Monster Truck
@@HardcoreRC just ordered it today. Will be here tomorrow. Cant wait
Arrma and Traxxxas.
My Arrma Granite 3s Blx should be here monday, It will be my first Arrma but I am sure it won't be the last.
Great video Rich - and great timing as I’ve been thinking of getting one for my boy (or as RC Dependant probably rightly calls it, another for me!). I had been looking at a Big a Rock - but swayed to the M-ERV as it’s probably a better option in my garden 👍
M-ERV is going to be the better option under current conditions and it's one of the best cars I've ever taken to the skatepark
Hey I just got into the hobby and enjoy seeing your cars I would love to send you a clip i made from one of my cars but im a rookie i do it for fun
Good video about that it will help people on what they are looking for
great info and video
id love to see you do a series of these on durability....nice work btw brother
Relearn how numbers and countdowns work. Sheesh
Good picks! I was looking for a truck in that price range recently and ended up getting a Redcat Caldera 10E. For $250 you get a 3421Kv brushless motor, 4x4, metal drivetrain, 3s capability (they come with a 60amp hobbywing esc now), and it comes with a charger and 3200mah 2s lipo. It's faster and more controllable than my Wltoys 144001 and that's just on 2s. I haven't got a 3s pack to try yet.
they also use some 1/8th scale Earthquake parts so it's pretty beefy
There are quite a few things that are negative about this truck such as no slipper clutch on the center diff, and weak plastic hubs that almost always break. With a few aluminum parts it gets much better. I did go the 3s route and honestly I wish I had gone with 2s.
When I first bought it, they were still sending it out with the NiMH battery and the 35a esc. Going to the 3s blew the esc. Bought a 60a and all was good until the motor went bad. Upgraded the motor to a vicious 3300kv true 540 and changed to a 15t pinion. Suddenly the 60a esc turned into a jet afterburner and that crapped out. So now I currently have a 150a toro, the 540 and 15t pinion which puts it just shy of 65mph and it's too much power for the truck.
@@obsidiannightwolfe13 So I have had the Caldera for over a year now and it's been fun. It now rocks a 25kg Hexfly Servo, Hobbywing 10BL120 esc, and a cheap eBay 3660 can motor. It rips now. I really need a wheelie bar 🙂
Edit I forgot the MX28 Badlands tired 😁
Edit #2 I exclusively run the truck on a Zee 5200mah 3s lipo now.
Edit #3 I forgot the motor cooling fans
@@lunra how do the badlands do? I currently have no front drive shaft and it really shows how horrible the traction is with stock tires when you run it in 2wd. Did you keep the stock pinion and spur setup?
@@obsidiannightwolfe13 I am still using the stock spur and a stock sized pinion. I love the tires, great traction. They are heavy but with the upgrades she handles them fine. I haven't noticed any wear but I run on dirt mostly. I did strip one of the hex adapters and I really like how Pro-Line makes them easily replaceable for a few dollars.
Loving this one thanks for sharing the list is pretty good price wise on point thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
Thank You 😊
Got my 3s granite this week! Seem to be working out some kinks tho...
I liked the video Very Much..! Once a make a video of Top 5 Racing Cars Like X01 for every budget.
Noted!
Richie, do you think it's worthwhile swapping the Spektrum radio that comes with the Granite for a Flysky GT3c? I bought it for another truck I have but I'm thinking I'll maybe use it with the Granite instead. Great video btw.
Mister J the Flysky would be a good choice I think although I don't own one I've just looked at and for the $'s it's not bad, although I have to say whilst people knock the latest one that comes with Arrmas it's doing okay on my monster powered infraction! So it's a personal preference thing, a lot of people say it's a horrible radio but it has more adjustment on it than the outgoing one. And horrible radio doesn't really tell me what they dislike, I've had people say that and then found out they've never used one!
@@DriftomaniacsRC That's pretty much why I'm in two minds about changing it over. I haven't had any noticeable issues with the Spektrum. Unlike the BLX 100 esc. I only did a few speed runs with mine due to all the skate parks shut due to the covid and it burnt out. horizon were great though and I have a replacement coming in the mail already. My other question would be have you had the same issue?
I have a lite hawk Baja
U should check that out also. It's pretty cheap now
Wasn’t expecting any truggies.... because they aren’t “monster trucks”. Smh
Every car on here is classed as a monster truck by the people that make them. Hence whilst you may think that one is a truggy the people that actually make them do not. I will always go by the definition the makers give them hope you understand that
@@DriftomaniacsRC but you know what I mean, right? I was hoping to see your top 5 monster trucks. Can I suppose that the LC Racing MT and the Team Associated MT10 would be on here instead of the truggies?
Cool list Rich. 👍🏻 But, unfortunately you can't use coupons for Traxxas or Arrma at Amain.
Thanks for the info
Do you have a video like this for the most bulletproof as opposed to the fastest? Good video.
Mike I am always looking for new ideas so I'll have a think
The stx2 radio is horrible
You ain't lying. Worst radio I've ever come across.
Dose the jbl come with a battery
Yes it does!
@@DriftomaniacsRC is it 2s or 3s
I order jlb cheetah 120a from banggood on 18th of last month. .still waiting cant wait....
Love the videos and your straightforward and informative
I loved my 80A one so I think the 120A one should be worth the wait, all the RC Companies are struggling with deliveries at the minute although the oddest of stuff arrives fast!
@@DriftomaniacsRC thank you....this will be my first brushless car...
Where would the redcat landslide place on a list?
Bradley I've got a Landslide and whilst it might qualify on price, it only hit about 43 mph on 4S and hence it's not as fast as these 5 that's why it's not in
I have a Traxxas Stampede VXL and it's one of the best RC cars I've ever driven. You should check out my channel I've got loads of videos on it. Thank you
So mind made up - M-ERV it is - but wait - rip off Britain strikes! It’s actually the brushed edition I’ve seen on UK based sites for £300 - that’s a staggering $375! Seems the brushless edition isn’t available yet - and if they maintain the price differential it will be $450 when it does come out. Think I’ll wait for a visit stateside and pop one in my suitcase! Anyone got any experience with that? May not be any time soon, but maybe worth the wait!
You could take it out the box and fit it in your case very easily, put the lipos in your hand luggage and you'd be good to go
Driftomaniacs Thank you for the advice (esp. on batteries) Rich 👍
Richie, something is going on with your camera man, gotta get that sorted!
The autofocus thing is driving me crazy, I''ve turned it on, off etc. Think it's time for a new camera. Might try just the iphone or the gopro.
You need to let the E rivo go no self respecting man will drive a 1/16th car
On amain you can't use the coupon on Arrma or Traxxas
thanks for the info my error! Doh!
I hate the stampede
disappointed he didn't show them
err....shelter in place....
Check out my mini E-Revo