TRX-4 vs. Element RC - best rc crawler shootout - short version
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You guys are the only RC channel I trust. The rest are just advertisers for RC companies. Keep up the honest reviews.
I kind've agree.
Seems alot of channels get stuff for free.
I reviewed two of 3Brothers RC ACIS SIX staggered 6-pole non-sensored motors....I talk to Tom for quite some time before the release of his motors....I told him regardless if you give them to me or I buy them(I'm bought the two i tested)...I'm giving an honest review...by the way , the ACIS 3000kv in a 2-speed rig is awesome power by a Sidewinder 4 or a Mamba X.
Same with Jason , the owner of Boom Racing....he sent me some new tires a few years ago. I tested those. That's now his flagship tire....they are good...but they are ugly. Hahaha.
I'm not a fan of Medic/Sparks RC...he's hot gotten so far out there...he's been given thousands and thousands of dollars in rc stuff and nobody can relate to his videos anymore. Many years ago I use to follow him...not anymore.
He's still a fun guy...just can't relate to most his builds.
You should get on to BCRC and see his review on the enduro, it’s 2 parts and they are long but wow
I can’t believe they sent the truck out that way.
Tom Lucas I feel the same way about RCSparks. I attribute much of my initial discovery of Scale trucks & crawling to that channel, back in 2013/14, but, after awhile, the content moved out of my range of interests, and the presentation of it began to seem insincere(with the exception of his divulging his personal health struggles).
Francis. Wow! You played that well. Had me on the edge of my seat all the way through. Great head-to-head review.
Great informative video! Thanks. I just bought the Element today, waiting now for the battery to charge...
Love both, I have a trx4 Defender that I like a lot, always a challenge driving with it, even fully upgraded. So, my heart opt for Element Enduro, that will be my next rc, I really like his look! Great informative video.
Great info Thanks!!
Great review as always 👍🏼
Great review. I just bought the Element RC after returning to crawling after about five years. May have to check out the TRX4Sport as well.
Your going to want to try the TRX4 Sport. Just did the kit this year. Its pretty cool. Had an Axial SCX10.2 first. I am planning on trying the Enduro!
Amazing job brother like Always,,,Good info 👍🤙
I have both the trx4 bronco & sport in red. The bronco is fully built& lifted.love it. The sport with power stroke shock upgrade on 10w oil performs great. And the sport body last longer. Love your review your very into detail. Bought my short after your review. I'm not disappointed
That is our ultimate objective. Connect enthusiasts with the right vehicles!
A few months ago the redcat gen8 was getting a lot of praise. I would love to see a gen8 vs enduro sendero vid. Thanks for your hard work in producing this content, my family and I love it!!!
We will do it! Same, matched bodies too since the stock Redcat body has no chance against a body weighing 1/3 its weight.
nice channel! Im looking now for my first crawler :)
nice review, it will guide us, tks
Great job brother man, just ordered the sport kit for my sons 8th Birthday. Thanks for helping me make a well informed purchase!
that is our key objective - informed purchase ftw
Makes me feel more assured about having purchased the Sport Unassembled kit, although I will likely not get around to building it until this winter.
Did you build it?
No one is more in-depth when it comes to reviews amazing job out guy👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Yeah, this is just a 10 minute edit of our 30 minute novel. Thanks bud!!
I think I'm gonna get the sendero after this video..I want 2 crawlers when I have company..another killer video!!..thanks
1970scout800 get it. I love mine. Bought the kit. Has a Castle Mamba X with 2850kv and a Shift Rc servo
A helpful video! I'm still trying to decide between the Element Enduro V2 Builders Kit, or a Traxxas TRX4 Sport kit for my next RC. One big concern for me is parts availability. Certainly lots of after market parts available for the TRX4!
Trx4 sport keeps his throne 👑 Element seems a good add to the collection, but probably going for vs410 pro instead. Good video 👍
Next up TRX4 Sport vs Vanquish Pro kit????
Well because of your review's I have both of these trucks. Their was no pressure watching this review, I was a winner either way! Lol
Isn't that the truth? We hobbyists are the winners since we have two great options here.
need to put up the vs4-10 pro up against the trx4 sport
Have you reviewed the Element Sendero HD, i was wondering if it was as waterproof as a traxxas trx4 sport?
Very curious to see how the Sendero HD holds up in the same shootout.
It seems a bit more sorted... Updated ESC and servo along with some better stock features like new body, smaller front bumper and apparently generally stiffer plastics too!
I'd hope that it can give the TRX a better run for its money! Especially considering the appealing RTR price. That might tip the scales when it comes to overall points! Hmmmmm....
You bought the enduro straight from the team associated webpage?
Nice review.
Alot of guys probably think you're a little bias toward the Traxxas...but I have both the TRX4 and the Element. I've been really deep into both of them...and I agree with you. The Sport , even tho it has less features is a better rig...not by much...but it is.
I think if the Element had the better/harder plastic installed at the factory, the tire foams were softer, radio had 50/50 instead of the 70/30(front/rear), and the body was just a little thickers...then the Element would be the winner....but it's extremely close.
Agreed
Correct. We really wanted the Element RC to beat the old TRX4. But then we realized it is a Version 1.0 product of a new crawler company and it was good to give the TRX4 a run. Can't wait for version 2.0 though.
Dang, had to watch until the end. I almost thought there was a new champ...
have you ran the gen 8 with a lighter body? curious if would make a significant difference . although is beautiful
We've run it a bit with no body! (because no body posts) but we'll try it soon with an identical body to the Element RC and do a shootout.
@@RCReviewChannel this I wanna see!! I'm guessing the scout wins. I have all three and I've had more issues with the element in the first 5 battery packs than I had with either of the other 2. Looking forward to see if you run into some of the problems I've had. Keep up the great work. Love to see you guys keep growing!
How did you front mount the battery? I've seen a few options.
I just strap it with velcro on top of the front rails. Using the Bronco front tray is a possibility as well.
hey i just got into rc crawling and i got the axial scx10 ii rtr rubicon...you think i could rock a bigger tire without losing performance?
For sure. What you want is a 1.9 Hyrax tire or Proline KM2. The key is to get a tire that is about 4.7 inches in diameter. Lots of options out there too but this is a start. Your current tire is about 4.3 inches in diameter. Always use a 1.9 inch wheel as the base.
@@RCReviewChannel Aloha from Maui, HI... i ve been watching all your vids lol can't get enough...ive been thinking about purchasing another rig...marlin crawler or enduro? what you think?
Please review the double e 1/8 scale land rover defender. Thanks in advance
who makes that? how much?
Brand: Double e
Model: 101-003 1/8 scale
Price: 199$
@@RCReviewChannel brand: double e
MODEL: 101-003
its look amazing but the performance i dont i it can crawl, its a 1/8 scale defender.
nice video..where can i buy that front bumper to element sendero???
I have an element and was able to use a yeah racing axial bumper. Any axial scx10 ii bumper should fit.
Scalerfab have some nice bumpers.
Yesterday I ordered a Element RC I hope it does well ...are you going to upgrade the ESC and motor? I seen in other video they changed ESC to a Hobbywing 1080 for better control...
Nger
Yes, we've changed the ESC to 1080 and the difference is mind-blowing. Especially the reverse is now smooth as butter.
@@RCReviewChannel yep did the same, was night and day. Best 42$ you can spend.
Question: I was just wondering if the rock sliders are the same as the Axail Jeep .....this is my first entry into brushed motors I ordered the 1080 . Want to try first before removing...
Can you make review to micro crawlers like Orlandoo? 😁
That is a possibility. We're looking into lower cost rc's at the moment.
Im so glad i went and got a trx4 this year it does so much better then my rc4wd TF2 ugh for half the cost.
Yeah, that's why we haven't reviewed the TF2 yet. So pricey and not much innovation.
The TF2 is sort of in its own niche, and geared towards those who prefer modeling & detailing. I know some guys have wheeled them up mountain trails, but they will not perform as efficiently as a modern, lexan-bodied, 1.9 wheeled truck. I have an RC4WD Gelande II and wouldn’t dare take it on a lengthy, technical(rocky) trail.
I really was rooting for the element to be the batter performer. but its hard to argue with the steering radius. plus i don't think you mentioned the portal clearance as an advantage of the trx, while having comparable or better cg to the element.
they both awesome
I'm a little confused you just complained about throttle modulation and said the only way to fix it was to change the controller and then in the next segment you're saying the controller is better on the element then the Traxxas can you explain that?
Problem with the speed modulation is with the ESC. The transmitter and receiver seem OK
@@RCReviewChannel thank you for the reply helps clear it up for me
I have the TRX4 blazer and the Enduro HD. Both trucks are amazing! But the TRX4 is a little ( and I do mean LITTLE) better in EVERY aspect... It crawls better, it is bashable, tighter turning radius, MUCH better body, better parts availability... It's just a better rig. And I hate Traxxas, but they nailed the TRX4. Credit where credit is due.
I want to buy one of the two. But soon as I do they will release a 2.0
an update on these will be so cool!!!
why the repost?
This is the 10 minute version of the 30 minute saga
I would buy the element RC enduro over the trx4 sport
What's in third place
We'll run the Element RC against the Redcat Gen8 with identical bodies and see.
My element rc steering a lot more, is oem kit I made 90cm in right turn and 105 in left.... I think you don't have modified the epa of steering servo
Vs4-10?
www.vanquishproducts.com/vs4-10-pro-black-anodized-origin-halfcab/
I have both trucks and it really feels like with the same esc, motor, tires and wheels the Element just barely edges out the Traxxas. That's not what this video is about but I'd buy an Element over the Traxxas after owning both. Traxxas is BEEFCAKE though.
we already seen this
Sorry wasn't able to clarify. This is a 10 minute version of the 33 minute novel.
Sendero 1.1 with a better body and new bumpers then maybe it will be the new king?
and hard plastic for all chassis braces and new ESC for modulation. We're building one now.
@@RCReviewChannel but for $350 you shouldn't have to buy all those extras.
That was close Francis....
Having not wheeled either (obvious by now reasons), I don't have a Horse in this race.
I'm warming up to the TRX-4 *Sport,* due to its NON exorbitant price and its Performance.
The Original TRX-4 really almost priced a lot of People out of the Hobby, because it literally RAISED the Price Points of the Competition!! 😡😭
BUT, the Sport really put things back into perspective. I would LOVE a Sport Kit... Sadly that can't happen. I just want to see what all the hoopla is all about.
Don't discount the Element just yet! Associated, as I said before, is a Company that calculates the Market, the Drivers, TH-cam Channels and Hobby Shops. They will start "fixing the bugs" and shock the RC World, like they've done so many times before!
Hopefully starting with that Paper Thin Body and noodly Frame Spars!! 😳
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Every time I see a TRX4 Sport, the tires are grinding on the body. Doesn’t that bug anyone else? The Element body looks way better IMO. Sticking with my Gen 8 for now though
that is very easy to fix by raising the adjustable body mounts one or two positions.
@@RCReviewChannel but rasing the mount, ¿is there a chance to affect the performance? Low center gravity. Because i dont like too the tires grinding the body, but i don't want to affect the perfect performance it has raising the body mounts, so ??? Help
By by, this is enough
This may sound weird but I think the trx4 is better built. Seems like everything goes together with each other and has a usable function WITH NO OD. The element which sucks for me cause I started out years ago with AE. It seems like a well built home built rig. Everything is floppy and flexible. The servo is stronger but .180 is still bad. I’m not slamming the element but you hear from them it’s our first one. Well so is the trx4 sport and it’s even has a 1/5” shorter wheelbase than the first defender model. When I got my defender first two weeks it hit the shelves I was like dang look at the diff covers appears to be similar in size to the ar44’s. The drive shafts seem to mimic the WB8’s as well. Then you drive it and realize with a different body they knocked it out of the park. The element same story looks similar but then it’s floppy all over. Idk like em both and great review.
We believe you may be correct here. This is an edit of a 30 minute video we had so we didn't want to change the content. But our latest experience is TRX4 has the edge on quality.
Didn’t see already see this video?
Dezfan yeah it’s a reupload
It does say in the description 'This is the short version of the best rc shootout'. :)
The Old Rogue who reads those? 🤣
Dezfan lol
Sorry. 10 minute version indeed of the 30 minute novel.
Enduro Sendero has very bad steering because of soft panhard bar mount on the frame. Make better mount and problem is solved.
I made until you said build and materials was a tie.
You can't honestly say that the element is built with the same quality and materials as the trx4.
Its flimsy AF
You are right brother.
Quality is a no contest win to Traxxas.
For us so far, only the body is flimsy. Shocks are legit and the drivetrain is very good.
TRX4 may have the edge since it's stood the test of time and is pretty much bulletproof.
Did you just put a 45 dollar overdrive ahead of the portal axles the trx4 actually comes with? Lol
One of the best things about the TRX4 is the portals, and it's also one of the worst things about it. The number one thing most folks (competitive and amateur alike) try to do is lower their center of gravity. The portals actually run directly counter to this goal since they raise your CG. Don't get me wrong, ground clearance is usually high on the list as well so it's not all bad, but there ARE drawbacks to portals. Overdrive has NO drawbacks unless you intend to drive around on a hard surface with sticky tires, in which case why did you buy a crawler? The TRX4 is limited in top end fully modified form, in part because the only way to counter the portals is to add weight, which, in most cases, is a bad idea. One of the best things about this hobby is the variety of rigs, builds, people, and opinions it brings to the table. To each his own, but I for one agree with Overdrive being better than Portals.
Both factory servos didn't last more than 4 battery packs. The factory wheels on the Enduro would go flat constantly. Very annoying. Along with the terrible tire quality. The Enduro has all plastic transmission. Trx internals are all metal. The factory esc dominates on the Traxxas. Needing a remote, replacing the electronics, makes the Traxxas have the win. Plus the aftermarket parts for Traxxas is never-ending. I have faith the Enduro with get better with time as parts come out. But the downfalls make an easy choice for trx. (Let's just not even mention the portals 😁)
The esc in the trx is much better imo. The reverse in the element is way to touchy. I'd replace it right away it just because of the reverse.
Gonna be hard to beat trx-4 over All
Rrrrright?
Trx4 sport for the win!
Heck ya!
And the winner is .. TRAXXAS.. ding ding ding ding. The Element looks better though. I have my TRX 4 sport all done up on my channel and the Enduro looks better out of the box. . . :(
Correct!!! The Element RC body is getting torn up though on ours since it's so thin!
Hey man. I like your reviews. I like the content, but for god's sake please decorate your damn review room! Everytime I come here (note I have not subscribed) I say to myself "I like this dude and what he has to say", but for the love of god please get with the times and print a poster or family portrait, or even better...something RC related. I will subscribe when you do. In the meantime keep up the good work.
Will do for sure!!!!!!
Sorry, but these crawlers are not the best in my opinion, the gen 8 with a few mods, like these have is an all around better truck, I own thetrx-4, and the gen 8, now the trx-4 is my shelf queen. But again that's my opinion, everybody has there own, that's why these channels are up, go watch aussirc's review, guarantee you won't be that excited to pick the enduro up after you watch that.
Dwayne Baker gen8 is a great rig but sorry can’t compare to the trx4 we love our gen8 and can’t agree more that it’s a dope platform but the sport is king
Gen 8 looks awfully nice, a lot of bang for your buck. TRX 4 is better for crawling. Gets where the RedCat can't on every crawl .
We've made about 20 videos on the Gen 8 so we know it well. We'll compare it to the Element RC with identical bodies for a cage match.
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