Lol at get a second. I got the bug with the TRX4 Defender, i've got 4 trucks, two cars and four drones (Love my Bebop 2) in the stable now (Why did i buy that TRX4 Sport ??? lol) Enjoy your vids, keep it up 👍🚗🛩
Biggest mistake I see from my friend who just got into the hobby - He bought an Xmaxx for his first RC car and bought the Traxxas charger and four batteries. Nothing wrong with going big but he spent about 2k dollars on the Xmaxx, charger, batteries and had the hobby shop install the light light kit, Okay so he went big and ran it 3 times, he called me and said "Mike my tires have flat spots and the truck is practically brand new!" I asked him well do you keep it on the ground or do you have a stand that you put it on keeping the tires off the ground? He said he just keeps it on floor. I explained to him that the Xmaxx is a heavy truck and all hobby cars should be elevated so the tires are not touching the floor. He said okay how do I fix this? I said your best bet is to go buy a 20 dollar stand and get some nice new Proline tires (he couldn't just replace the foam the rubber was flat from sitting so long). We went to the hobby shop and I showed him which tires to get he asked can you put these on? I said yes but it is really easy, he said he didn't have any tools, that is another mistake get a nice set of tools! So he has new tires and he goes to use the truck a few weeks later and he calls me and says that 2 of his LIPO batteries will not charge... I tell him bring them over and I will hook them up to my Venom charger and see what the issue is, I get the batteries and they are dead and won't charge I asked him how he was storing the batteries he said in his garage in the truck. The other 2 4S Lipos that were not in the truck took a charge but were already puffy. I said you keep these in the truck? He said Yes, I said after you use it do you put them into storage mode, he said what is that? I said dude did you even unplug the batteries after you were done he said no as a matter of fact he never even turned off the truck. He just put it away. So he had to get new batteries and I made him get a LIPO bag, tools, and taught him how to care for the Truck, I really think people think some of these are like the kind of crap you buy at Target despite them spending thousands. I told him to subscribe to this channel and others and learn about the hobby. So a big mistake is just buying the biggest and best and not having a clue WTF you are doing!
Your friend was obviously new to the hobby and there is nothing wrong with that. However, I am not at all surprised that he struggled with Traxxas. Traxxas is an absolutely garbage company that sells cheap overpriced dog shit products made in china. I mean their products are DESIGNED to fail ASAP so that their aftermarket parts service could make the big bucks. For 2k you could buy a race legal, well equipped, light and agile buggy that would last you a lifetime.
Holy moly lol is your friend wealthy or something? Just bought a $500 TRX4 and I’ve had it for a week and I still can’t justify the money I paid for. I like it and keeping it but still. Never ending learning
@@verynick lol I also bought a TRX-4 and it’s so much fun wish I bought it sooner! It’s not my first I also have a TA SC6.2 Race truck that’s also fun but that’s more for the track and my Traxxas is for fun bashing and crawling!…
Another outstanding vid, I would add "Do not allow other's to run your R/C especially if it is the only one you have. I've seen it. More fun when you break it yourself 🤣
My first entry into RC world was a big mistake. I got the wrong kind of truck and I got rid of it after burning the motor out and decided RC wasn't for me. Until I got my hands on a crawler, a Danchee Ridgerock. I was hooked! I don't need speed. I just needed something easier to control and maneuverable. That led to a TRX4 Sport and an SCX10 II. I got those used in a trade, so I am not sinking a lot of cash into this. I have some friends who have crawlers and we're getting together to have some fun. I am trying to learn as much as I can and make good decisions on upgrades. Thanks for a helpful video.
I really enjoy your videos. They are not loud with bad lighting. They are professional and to the point. I’m a newbie. My advice. Don’t buy a used truck unless you know exactly how they should go together. I bought an SCX10. Cost me another $150 to make right. Could you please make some videos about picking lines and tips for new drivers.
Personally, I've always done a lot of research on my next RC car. I check out the pros and cons and see if the cons outweigh the pros, the second thing I do is check availability of parts. After those two then I either research something else or purchase the car I've researched. I would much rather wait until winter is over than to have a car that is broken, or can't find parts for, or have to buy another because I can't keep the thing working all summer long. Yeah, a little research can be tedious, but will save your ass. My first RC was a nitro. I know mechanical very well and not that great with electronics. I knew I would have no problem keeping it running and be able to fix it. I learned a lot of electrical because of the servos and the Nihm battery used in it. I then got a Summit after I felt a little more comfortable with the electronics and how to diagnose problems. Also a lot of what made me go after the nitro I did was because I knew I wasn't going to run it in the city or on streets. I would be in the woods. Hense why my nitro was a monster truck. After my skills improved, I then started to run it in wet and muddy conditions which isn't a great idea with nitro and is why I picked a Summit as my second. Then with the various terrains I encountered and wanted to run on came different RCs. Needless to say, you say the research is a mistake as it's number 1 on your list, I personally feel like it's very far from a mistake. I can only assume you are talking a year or more on "taking to much time" my research can actually last a month or more. I can honestly say I've not made a mistake on purchases for myself. I have made a purchase error with my neices though. The RCs I got for them were too fast and too fragile. I wasn't expecting either as it was a good brand and a "trainer" RC. The two were the Latrax Teton and the Prerunner. The neices would loose focus when they wrecked and keep the throttle pinned. A lot of times burning the tiny motor out. The replacement motors were only $10 but every second run they'd do it. I should have got the Stampede, Slash, Rustler, or the Bandit for them. The Teton and Prerunner are just as fast as any of those 4 on a MUCH smaller battery but less durable than the 4. The biggest part of the mistake was that the batteries they took would only give like 5 minute run times (give or take a minute or two).
Really solid advice, I recently got into crawling and I can admit i made some of those mistakes. After several months now i can even say i have taken some of my Aluminum upgrades off of my first crawler to regain some lost performance.
Investing in a good charger is vital to all RC enthusiasts. It’s not even on the radar for most newbie’s, it’s just not a very exciting topic for most of us to talk about. Take the time to fully understand your Lipo batteries and how to take care of them and how to use them properly. It will save you a bunch of money in batteries alone. It may even prevent you from burning down your house, seriously! Yes, I know that a good charger can be fairly costly, but believe me, you will quickly realize just how important a good quality charger is. Take the time to fully understand your batteries, you will be glad you did. Thanks for another great video 👍
Number 2 is a lesson I had to learn only once if ur gonna spend hard earned money on parts or trucks buy the good stuff if u go cheap because it’s cheaper u WILL spend 2 times the amount that you would if u had just bought the name brand stuff
I got a scx24 as my first rc car i now have a Traxxas rustler and a Traxxas hoss I am 14 trying to get a job so I can afford this hobby wish I just stuck with crawlers and maby a slash
When I first got my entry crawler, I didn’t know that my tires had foam and were also ventilated. When I took it in water, the foam got ruined and the tires stay low. Lesson learned!
Very good points mentioned in the video! Being a newbie myself, I was getting nervous till the end - but finally, by pure luck I seem to have avoided all these mistakes (at leats until now) ;-) Thanks again for another great RC vid!
My two bits, use your knowledge and experience from real vehicles and apply it to your driving. For me I love off roading and going camping, and I have two crawlers, sx10, and a trx4 defender. What I learned from off roading greatly improved my rc experience and skills
Great list...except for two major "problems". First, items 1 and 10 sorta-kinda contradict each other...One says to take your time, thinking about things, to make sure you pick correctly. But, the other says to not waste your time thinking too much, and pick/buy quickly. As for the second "problem", there's something seriously important missing from the list: quality tools. Mentioned throughout the list, at least a few times, is that people will break parts, and that they should have replacement parts on-hand. However, not only is having quality tools not mentioned...but having tools, period, isn't even mentioned. If parts are going to get broken (and we all KNOW that happens), might as well have a set of quality tools (such as MIP) on-hand, ready to be used. Sure, you can spend 1/3 to 1/2 the price on some tools. However, if you go through 4-5 sets in the same period of time you'd have gone through one set of quality tools (again, MIP highly recommended), then you haven't saved any money...you've wasted money. The point is, not buying quality tools is a BIG MISTAKE.
Robb Ryan I understand what you’re saying, but I think what he means for 10 is to do your research and don’t just jump on the first thing you see as soon as you see it. For 1 I think he means to do research, but don’t overthink your research and spend more time than necessary on it. I know I’ve spent more time on research than necessary, and after I realize it I can’t figure out why I needed to spend that much time researching.
These good rc cars to heard a lot of bore dork tires about them and a lot of good things just want an opinion from an owner who had one for more then 3 months
Great advice, I would change one thing. Choose the right battery for the application. A 700mah 20c may work fine for a brushed, light, low speed crawler but would not be ideal for brushless 1/10 Short course truck. .... bringing us back to your advice on doing your research. Great video for people starting out 👍
Thank you so much, really useful stuff. Have been sitting on the fence but ordered a TRX-4 Sport assembly kit plus additional bits this afternoon, thanks to you guys and what I have learnt from this great channel.
All GREAT advice but #7 is one of the best. I have yet to look on YT and not find answers. Some are contradictory but even those help. I learned years ago in 1:1 cars #5. Bling don't do a thing........for performance. #4 I also learned in 1:1 cars. I can take a lower performance car and outrun a higher performance car because I could drive better, plus I was a little more of a risk taker. #2 is also transferable. More performance parts for a small block Chevy than a Rambler. #1 Many of my friends in all my hobbies would wait for a sale or just a slightly better model, MAYBE and all that time I'm having a ball shooting, fishing or just generally playing with my slightly older models of whatever toy and gaining valuable experience so IF they EVER did join in, I blew them away. I think you were very spot on👌👌👍👍👍
Note, I'm very new to the hobby. My kit is literally (in the proper use) getting here today. Sooooo, didn't spend a $100 on a charger, but DID by one recommended here. 😁 ProTek Prodigy 680. Did get a 4100mah battery, but a 3s and small (again ProTek, 3s 120c). Sticking with stock TRX Sport tires (for now) since SOMEBODY (ahem) says they're good 😁. Did over spend on wheel, SSD Beadlocks, but they luck soooooooooo good. Great advice, I'd add find someone local to physically see what they do and why. Like a good LHS, I got lucky and found guys that were honest about parts. Only thing they tried to up sell me on was a servo. Gonna use an Amazon special (Annimos 20kg) and save the other $130.
Yes, you are good! We have the Protek Prodigy 680. Going strong for 2 years now. We have better ones now too like the Hobbymate Duo. 3s is perfect. TRX stock tires are the best stocker by far. When you are ready to upgrade your tires for free, check here. th-cam.com/video/7WHEKxrRDqU/w-d-xo.html SSD beadlocks are perfect.
I'd say buy what you want the first time I wanted a 2.2 wraith and it wasn't in stock so I settled for my vaterra suburban and I still want a 2.2 wraith lol, and I've spent way more upgrading it to perform like the wraith would out of the box
My newbie mistakes that I wanna share was 1. I did not buy the better performing car. It might sound like you would spend more right off the bat when you start in this hobby but, you will become better fairly quickly compared to driving a difficult to drive car. If the learning curve is not that steep then the better. You will save yourself from spending more for another car because you started off with a bad one. 2. Would be buy the car that has support in terms of parts availability (more of a should do rather than a mistake).
Finally bought me a Trx4 Bronco. I made the most dumb mistake yesterday evening. I wanted to play for a few minutes so i inserted a lipo but mixed up the plus and minus. So within seconds a perfectly new traxxas esc with only 10minutes running time was smoked. In all those years never made that mistake. Now waiting for my new hobbywing 1080.
I’d say once you have the 2 or 3 that your considering? Compare the value of them, not the price? I wound up going with a less expensive rig because it had more value than the other.
This channel’s name was chosen based on verbiage from one of your videos the way you said damp action sounded cool.😆 Wonderful upload, and as always we learn watching your content. 🤘🏼🤓👍🏼 Good stuff
thank you, I have been braking and fixing my redcat Everest sport gen 7 , and it is still down lol, but always if your on hiking trails watch out for mt. lions they closed the trails where I crawl at due to others that seen them as well, but that's Texas where I live. I was almost prey said the parks and rec. guy my Everest 16 sounded like dinner. to her.
Hi Sir, do you have top mistakes related to gearing? To prevent worn-out gears or improve the gear life span. (for example: bevel pinion gear in the front diff., I had worn out one and now, maybe my current gear already had it again. When I reverse the RC car, it has a noisy cracking gear noise). Thanks in advance Sir. Stay safe, healthy & God bless always...:)
I have a traxxas xmaxx. We run 3s and 4s batteries. The 4's have a punch on speed but are costly. They are 14.8v batteries 5000mah. Would a 5s be better if made?
I literally did the first thing you said I really wanted a crawler and covid-19 hit so for my birthday I bought a Traxxas slash because the few crawlers I wanted were out of stock
I also suggest building from KIT at least once. I used to only mess with RTR stuff. Once I did kit build I was than able to start working on all my other RCs. Fixed a few that were sitting on shelf. Paying others to fix it not always worth it.
Yes, get hooked with RTR and then get to the next level with a kit. RTRs give newies a chance to crawl, wrench, have fun, repeat. By the time they get on kit, they have a bit of experience wrenching and have some idea what they want to customize and what option parts to get.
1.) Choosing a car based on looks instead of durability (Like the classic Tamiya Avante) 2.) Getting into the hobby without having a job, business, or source of steady income 3.) Getting a cheap soldering iron that doesn’t get hot enough 4.) Getting the Traxxas Stinger motor 5.) Assembling your car without using a tray underneath to catch small parts that fall off 6.) Getting a car with an exposed transmission that lacks a gear cover 7.) Getting paint that is not water-soluble 8.) Getting an obscure no-name car that lacks any aftermarket upgrades 9.) Masking off a paint job using scotch tape instead of masking tape
Really agree with number 2. See a lot of folks trying to do it with very limited funds. If every break is a financial strain it loses its appeal really fast. I first got into the hobby as a kid with a paper route. My parents got really tired of driving me to the hobby shop and most of the time I was asking for money too. It’s way more fun as a grownup with a job. Just don’t want to spend so much the wife gets mad! 😁
@@jasonbecker4997 “don’t want to spend so much the wife gets mad” 10.) Getting married Oh, wait a minute. That’s a mistake regardless of whether you’re into RC or not.
I am beginner and recently bought a stamped vxl .. but i am very confused about batteries.. lipos are powerful yet dangerous and nimh are underpowered but safe... And i dont have enough time to look after lipos...
Hi newbie here... This video suits me perfect timing... as I am on schedule to buy my first crawler and I'm a lot confused about what should I have to buy for upgrade.thanks a lot
Yap!! Do some homework!! First. Then!! Bust out the the old camera phone!! Three years ago. Fy03 eagle eagle, First ! Still run it ! Upgraded servo, 390 airplane motor brushed 3s , . Now today made a servo winch for my EnDuro SenDero with the my old traxxas ESC!! With a redcat RTR servo
I bought a Tamiya CR-01 for my first crawler. Since I couldn't find what I wanted I just built my own shock mounts. Made other vehicles parts fit and just created my own unique crawler. It has problems but it's mine and their isn't another one like it. So buying odd isn't always a bad thing.
Im starting in the next weeks and I choose a Tamiya Chassis CC-02 with the Land Rover 90 body (I wanna a Camel Trophy Borneo 87 replica). I think is the best option for me. Completely beginner and I live in the mountains. Trails, some rocky areas, small streams, hills. Also, with the kit I will buy a set of tires, the metal bearings, a waterproof servo and the HobbyWing 1080 ESC and some pinions I also seen the carbon drive shaft, are quite expensive? Worth it? You think my option is ok?
Hey , love your reviews and advice . Have a Question got myself a 1/16 Fayee FY004a have gotten the drive train upgrades... But the stock tires are ok But like you mentioned " Tires " one of the best upgrades. SO what do you recommend for this 6x6 in the Tire/rim department.. Cheers from Cold Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
1) no money don’t start this hobby..yes this is very ex hobby 2) don’t get rtr if you plan to have this hobby for long term 3) don’t start if you don’t like wrenching
Just three weeks ago I purchased a holyton product it is four-wheel drive off the road a 2.4GHz radio system and I like the opinion anybody out there that can tell me if I made a good buy with that particular RC. It came with two batteries and it has headlights for night driving. I purchased on Amazon I have a 3 year warranty total price of the RC $89. Thank you
I grabbed the TRX chassis as my first crawler bc I wanted the features (2 speed + selectable differentials) and with a body off amain for $50~ you get it together for less than the full TRX4. I over-researched for like 2 weeks straight on forums, youtube, etc. Sport is a solid value, I just wasn't a huge fan of the body and wanted the TRX4 features. Traxxas, put out a body-less sport kit!
1.Buy the right vehicle for your local terrain. 2. Spend some decent money on a proven kit/brand. Yes the cheaper cars are ok but just save that extra 100 and buy something decent that can be repaired. 3. If you are bashing ignore aluminium arms and stuff like that. They will bend an damage more important components on your rc. 4. Maintenance. If you maintain your rc's properly they will rarely let you down when you are out and about. Love the videos as ever rc review. I bought my Trx-4 sport because of your videos. It's my most used rc currently. I never thought of it before I bought one but the woods and hills 2km from my house are excellent for crawling. I don't have to load up the car and drive anywhere, I can just walk out my front door. Thanks again 😎😎😎
Damn that last "Mistake" ... I am literally that guy, sitting here for months and thinking about buying trx-4 bronco, and I am just not able to just go for it ... damn
hahaha, the bronco is a really good choise, for me the weak point is : the servo. think buying one but otherwise it's a really good vehicule (i have the trx-4 kit)
Go see some being used in person if you have a local spot that people run them. Ask questions of those who have experience, knowing that their personal preferences may not match yours.
Yup, don't crawl solo forever. Join a group and learn from others. Really cool how you can connect with different people if share the same interest for something like RC
Dont buy a expensive rc car. Start off with a cheaper one because I see alot of people buy expensive cars and either dont use it or take care of it and have to end up spending more money.
Another piece of advice..... Get a 2nd car for backup. Cause there is nothing worse than having no car when the inevitable breakage occurs.
Lol at get a second. I got the bug with the TRX4 Defender, i've got 4 trucks, two cars and four drones (Love my Bebop 2) in the stable now (Why did i buy that TRX4 Sport ??? lol) Enjoy your vids, keep it up 👍🚗🛩
Also good to have that 2nd car so you can drive with your kid. 👍🏻
@@bryanlarsen2330 Definately. Me and my boy go whenever we get the chance, also don't forget the grandkids !! lol
Sell me your sport? Serious inquiry Lol
@@FinMcMurder That'd be like chopping my leg off !!!! lol
Biggest mistake I see from my friend who just got into the hobby - He bought an Xmaxx for his first RC car and bought the Traxxas charger and four batteries. Nothing wrong with going big but he spent about 2k dollars on the Xmaxx, charger, batteries and had the hobby shop install the light light kit, Okay so he went big and ran it 3 times, he called me and said "Mike my tires have flat spots and the truck is practically brand new!" I asked him well do you keep it on the ground or do you have a stand that you put it on keeping the tires off the ground? He said he just keeps it on floor. I explained to him that the Xmaxx is a heavy truck and all hobby cars should be elevated so the tires are not touching the floor. He said okay how do I fix this? I said your best bet is to go buy a 20 dollar stand and get some nice new Proline tires (he couldn't just replace the foam the rubber was flat from sitting so long). We went to the hobby shop and I showed him which tires to get he asked can you put these on? I said yes but it is really easy, he said he didn't have any tools, that is another mistake get a nice set of tools! So he has new tires and he goes to use the truck a few weeks later and he calls me and says that 2 of his LIPO batteries will not charge... I tell him bring them over and I will hook them up to my Venom charger and see what the issue is, I get the batteries and they are dead and won't charge I asked him how he was storing the batteries he said in his garage in the truck. The other 2 4S Lipos that were not in the truck took a charge but were already puffy. I said you keep these in the truck? He said Yes, I said after you use it do you put them into storage mode, he said what is that? I said dude did you even unplug the batteries after you were done he said no as a matter of fact he never even turned off the truck. He just put it away. So he had to get new batteries and I made him get a LIPO bag, tools, and taught him how to care for the Truck, I really think people think some of these are like the kind of crap you buy at Target despite them spending thousands. I told him to subscribe to this channel and others and learn about the hobby.
So a big mistake is just buying the biggest and best and not having a clue WTF you are doing!
Your friend was obviously new to the hobby and there is nothing wrong with that. However, I am not at all surprised that he struggled with Traxxas. Traxxas is an absolutely garbage company that sells cheap overpriced dog shit products made in china. I mean their products are DESIGNED to fail ASAP so that their aftermarket parts service could make the big bucks. For 2k you could buy a race legal, well equipped, light and agile buggy that would last you a lifetime.
Holy moly lol is your friend wealthy or something? Just bought a $500 TRX4 and I’ve had it for a week and I still can’t justify the money I paid for. I like it and keeping it but still. Never ending learning
@@verynick lol I also bought a TRX-4 and it’s so much fun wish I bought it sooner! It’s not my first I also have a TA SC6.2 Race truck that’s also fun but that’s more for the track and my Traxxas is for fun bashing and crawling!…
Another outstanding vid, I would add "Do not allow other's to run your R/C especially if it is the only one you have. I've seen it. More fun when you break it yourself 🤣
Correct. Get a second car for friends.
NUMBER 1... don’t play with Kevin Talbot! He’s a bad influence 🤣 need a second job now!!
Claire’s RC’s Lmao
Well said, thank you.
He bashes & smashes a lot of 'em cos he doesn't pay for em !!!
Claire’s RC’s hahaha, good one Claire. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️
lol agreed
My first entry into RC world was a big mistake. I got the wrong kind of truck and I got rid of it after burning the motor out and decided RC wasn't for me. Until I got my hands on a crawler, a Danchee Ridgerock. I was hooked! I don't need speed. I just needed something easier to control and maneuverable. That led to a TRX4 Sport and an SCX10 II. I got those used in a trade, so I am not sinking a lot of cash into this. I have some friends who have crawlers and we're getting together to have some fun. I am trying to learn as much as I can and make good decisions on upgrades. Thanks for a helpful video.
I really enjoy your videos. They are not loud with bad lighting. They are professional and to the point. I’m a newbie. My advice. Don’t buy a used truck unless you know exactly how they should go together. I bought an SCX10. Cost me another $150 to make right. Could you please make some videos about picking lines and tips for new drivers.
Bradley Hegwood That’s a great idea for a video. Do it Francis!👍🏻
@@bryanlarsen2330 I second the video on "Picking Lines and other driving tips". I ssked "The Google" and didn't find anything useful for RC.
Personally, I've always done a lot of research on my next RC car. I check out the pros and cons and see if the cons outweigh the pros, the second thing I do is check availability of parts. After those two then I either research something else or purchase the car I've researched. I would much rather wait until winter is over than to have a car that is broken, or can't find parts for, or have to buy another because I can't keep the thing working all summer long. Yeah, a little research can be tedious, but will save your ass. My first RC was a nitro. I know mechanical very well and not that great with electronics. I knew I would have no problem keeping it running and be able to fix it. I learned a lot of electrical because of the servos and the Nihm battery used in it. I then got a Summit after I felt a little more comfortable with the electronics and how to diagnose problems. Also a lot of what made me go after the nitro I did was because I knew I wasn't going to run it in the city or on streets. I would be in the woods. Hense why my nitro was a monster truck. After my skills improved, I then started to run it in wet and muddy conditions which isn't a great idea with nitro and is why I picked a Summit as my second. Then with the various terrains I encountered and wanted to run on came different RCs. Needless to say, you say the research is a mistake as it's number 1 on your list, I personally feel like it's very far from a mistake. I can only assume you are talking a year or more on "taking to much time" my research can actually last a month or more. I can honestly say I've not made a mistake on purchases for myself. I have made a purchase error with my neices though. The RCs I got for them were too fast and too fragile. I wasn't expecting either as it was a good brand and a "trainer" RC. The two were the Latrax Teton and the Prerunner. The neices would loose focus when they wrecked and keep the throttle pinned. A lot of times burning the tiny motor out. The replacement motors were only $10 but every second run they'd do it. I should have got the Stampede, Slash, Rustler, or the Bandit for them. The Teton and Prerunner are just as fast as any of those 4 on a MUCH smaller battery but less durable than the 4. The biggest part of the mistake was that the batteries they took would only give like 5 minute run times (give or take a minute or two).
Really solid advice, I recently got into crawling and I can admit i made some of those mistakes. After several months now i can even say i have taken some of my Aluminum upgrades off of my first crawler to regain some lost performance.
We can relate!!!
1: Buying your first RC from Banggood
quilty as charged
Some are actually pretty cool lol.
stuff k989
No get an arrma 3s blx car.
/ amazon
Investing in a good charger is vital to all RC enthusiasts. It’s not even on the radar for most newbie’s, it’s just not a very exciting topic for most of us to talk about. Take the time to fully understand your Lipo batteries and how to take care of them and how to use them properly. It will save you a bunch of money in batteries alone. It may even prevent you from burning down your house, seriously! Yes, I know that a good charger can be fairly costly, but believe me, you will quickly realize just how important a good quality charger is. Take the time to fully understand your batteries, you will be glad you did.
Thanks for another great video 👍
Number 2 is a lesson I had to learn only once if ur gonna spend hard earned money on parts or trucks buy the good stuff if u go cheap because it’s cheaper u WILL spend 2 times the amount that you would if u had just bought the name brand stuff
Number 1 is totally true. Just go out and have fun with your first RC, just do it!
I got a scx24 as my first rc car i now have a Traxxas rustler and a Traxxas hoss I am 14 trying to get a job so I can afford this hobby wish I just stuck with crawlers and maby a slash
When I first got my entry crawler, I didn’t know that my tires had foam and were also ventilated. When I took it in water, the foam got ruined and the tires stay low. Lesson learned!
happened to us too. The bad part is when you don't realize it for a long time. Performance suffers for sure.
I had a college professor that is this man's twin in looks and mannerisms.
Very good points mentioned in the video! Being a newbie myself, I was getting nervous till the end - but finally, by pure luck I seem to have avoided all these mistakes (at leats until now) ;-) Thanks again for another great RC vid!
Binge watched videos for weeks before I bought my trx sport thanks to you brother🚐
Did the EXACT same thing 😂.
Way better than binge-watching Netflix!!!!! :)
@@RCReviewChannel Aside from the misses being completely disinterested! Haha! Why I have headphones I guess.
True that
Totally true, have been binge watching crawler vids for the last month, keep coming back here though, really useful stuff
My two bits, use your knowledge and experience from real vehicles and apply it to your driving. For me I love off roading and going camping, and I have two crawlers, sx10, and a trx4 defender. What I learned from off roading greatly improved my rc experience and skills
Great advices, specially the number 1, it happened to me, now I just "regret" to not have started a bit earlier,
thanks!
Great list...except for two major "problems". First, items 1 and 10 sorta-kinda contradict each other...One says to take your time, thinking about things, to make sure you pick correctly. But, the other says to not waste your time thinking too much, and pick/buy quickly.
As for the second "problem", there's something seriously important missing from the list: quality tools. Mentioned throughout the list, at least a few times, is that people will break parts, and that they should have replacement parts on-hand. However, not only is having quality tools not mentioned...but having tools, period, isn't even mentioned. If parts are going to get broken (and we all KNOW that happens), might as well have a set of quality tools (such as MIP) on-hand, ready to be used. Sure, you can spend 1/3 to 1/2 the price on some tools. However, if you go through 4-5 sets in the same period of time you'd have gone through one set of quality tools (again, MIP highly recommended), then you haven't saved any money...you've wasted money.
The point is, not buying quality tools is a BIG MISTAKE.
Robb Ryan I understand what you’re saying, but I think what he means for 10 is to do your research and don’t just jump on the first thing you see as soon as you see it. For 1 I think he means to do research, but don’t overthink your research and spend more time than necessary on it. I know I’ve spent more time on research than necessary, and after I realize it I can’t figure out why I needed to spend that much time researching.
I think Kevin Talbot has proven over and over again, the TRX4 is capable of just about any style of driving!
Yeah sure try racing a trx4 at a track 😂
Ha
@@harrysrcchannel5651 They do amazing up until about 4 MPH.
These good rc cars to heard a lot of bore dork tires about them and a lot of good things just want an opinion from an owner who had one for more then 3 months
Great advice, I would change one thing. Choose the right battery for the application. A 700mah 20c may work fine for a brushed, light, low speed crawler but would not be ideal for brushless 1/10 Short course truck. .... bringing us back to your advice on doing your research. Great video for people starting out 👍
Thank you so much, really useful stuff. Have been sitting on the fence but ordered a TRX-4 Sport assembly kit plus additional bits this afternoon, thanks to you guys and what I have learnt from this great channel.
All GREAT advice but #7 is one of the best. I have yet to look on YT and not find answers. Some are contradictory but even those help.
I learned years ago in 1:1 cars #5. Bling don't do a thing........for performance.
#4 I also learned in 1:1 cars. I can take a lower performance car and outrun a higher performance car because I could drive better, plus I was a little more of a risk taker.
#2 is also transferable. More performance parts for a small block Chevy than a Rambler.
#1 Many of my friends in all my hobbies would wait for a sale or just a slightly better model, MAYBE and all that time I'm having a ball shooting, fishing or just generally playing with my slightly older models of whatever toy and gaining valuable experience so IF they EVER did join in, I blew them away.
I think you were very spot on👌👌👍👍👍
Good video to help people not go the wrong route and get turned off by the hobby. Good job brother!
Thanks buddy!
Is an element enduro good for my first truck? As I'm 14 and would love to get into crawling.
Note, I'm very new to the hobby. My kit is literally (in the proper use) getting here today.
Sooooo, didn't spend a $100 on a charger, but DID by one recommended here. 😁 ProTek Prodigy 680. Did get a 4100mah battery, but a 3s and small (again ProTek, 3s 120c). Sticking with stock TRX Sport tires (for now) since SOMEBODY (ahem) says they're good 😁. Did over spend on wheel, SSD Beadlocks, but they luck soooooooooo good.
Great advice, I'd add find someone local to physically see what they do and why. Like a good LHS, I got lucky and found guys that were honest about parts. Only thing they tried to up sell me on was a servo. Gonna use an Amazon special (Annimos 20kg) and save the other $130.
Yes, you are good! We have the Protek Prodigy 680. Going strong for 2 years now. We have better ones now too like the Hobbymate Duo. 3s is perfect. TRX stock tires are the best stocker by far. When you are ready to upgrade your tires for free, check here. th-cam.com/video/7WHEKxrRDqU/w-d-xo.html
SSD beadlocks are perfect.
Forgot that I also got Pro Line dual stage foams.
Great job! All great points, but #1 is the bottom line. Who needs call that time, money & patience laying around😂
Well done Sir!!! Thank you!!
I'd say buy what you want the first time I wanted a 2.2 wraith and it wasn't in stock so I settled for my vaterra suburban and I still want a 2.2 wraith lol, and I've spent way more upgrading it to perform like the wraith would out of the box
Yup. Do research and then listen to your emotions too. Otherwise, you'll be always wondering and have to spend twice.
I did 1 number for years haha Finally got my trx-4 sunset bronco yesterday.
My newbie mistakes that I wanna share was 1. I did not buy the better performing car. It might sound like you would spend more right off the bat when you start in this hobby but, you will become better fairly quickly compared to driving a difficult to drive car. If the learning curve is not that steep then the better. You will save yourself from spending more for another car because you started off with a bad one. 2. Would be buy the car that has support in terms of parts availability (more of a should do rather than a mistake).
Great advice, especially batteries. A 5000Mah for my Defender is overkill !
Imagine putting X-Maxx 8s electronics in a TRX-4
@@RandomPotatoProductions it doesn't fit
@@RC-ty5ym I know just wondering
hahaha, put some wings on the sides as well lol 👍🛩🚗
7600 in my Tactical (hiking trail crawls)
Finally bought me a Trx4 Bronco. I made the most dumb mistake yesterday evening. I wanted to play for a few minutes so i inserted a lipo but mixed up the plus and minus. So within seconds a perfectly new traxxas esc with only 10minutes running time was smoked. In all those years never made that mistake. Now waiting for my new hobbywing 1080.
arrrrgh. sorry to hear. Get it warrantied or replaced at discount.
Awesome tips, great appreciated
I’d say once you have the 2 or 3 that your considering? Compare the value of them, not the price? I wound up going with a less expensive rig because it had more value than the other.
This channel’s name was chosen based on verbiage from one of your videos the way you said damp action sounded cool.😆 Wonderful upload, and as always we learn watching your content. 🤘🏼🤓👍🏼 Good stuff
Hi. Can make videos for wpl?
thank you, I have been braking and fixing my redcat Everest sport gen 7 , and it is still down lol, but always if your on hiking trails watch out for mt. lions they closed the trails where I crawl at due to others that seen them as well, but that's Texas where I live. I was almost prey said the parks and rec. guy my Everest 16 sounded like dinner. to her.
Hi Sir, do you have top mistakes related to gearing? To prevent worn-out gears or improve the gear life span. (for example: bevel pinion gear in the front diff., I had worn out one and now, maybe my current gear already had it again. When I reverse the RC car, it has a noisy cracking gear noise). Thanks in advance Sir. Stay safe, healthy & God bless always...:)
I have a traxxas xmaxx. We run 3s and 4s batteries. The 4's have a punch on speed but are costly. They are 14.8v batteries 5000mah. Would a 5s be better if made?
I literally did the first thing you said I really wanted a crawler and covid-19 hit so for my birthday I bought a Traxxas slash because the few crawlers I wanted were out of stock
dont build something so pretty you're afraid to scratch it so ya gotta buy something else to scratch
Great advice. Thanks!
Thank you for all the great information.
I also suggest building from KIT at least once. I used to only mess with RTR stuff. Once I did kit build I was than able to start working on all my other RCs. Fixed a few that were sitting on shelf. Paying others to fix it not always worth it.
Yes, get hooked with RTR and then get to the next level with a kit. RTRs give newies a chance to crawl, wrench, have fun, repeat. By the time they get on kit, they have a bit of experience wrenching and have some idea what they want to customize and what option parts to get.
1.) Choosing a car based on looks instead of durability (Like the classic Tamiya Avante)
2.) Getting into the hobby without having a job, business, or source of steady income
3.) Getting a cheap soldering iron that doesn’t get hot enough
4.) Getting the Traxxas Stinger motor
5.) Assembling your car without using a tray underneath to catch small parts that fall off
6.) Getting a car with an exposed transmission that lacks a gear cover
7.) Getting paint that is not water-soluble
8.) Getting an obscure no-name car that lacks any aftermarket upgrades
9.) Masking off a paint job using scotch tape instead of masking tape
Really agree with number 2.
See a lot of folks trying to do it with very limited funds. If every break is a financial strain it loses its appeal really fast.
I first got into the hobby as a kid with a paper route. My parents got really tired of driving me to the hobby shop and most of the time I was asking for money too.
It’s way more fun as a grownup with a job.
Just don’t want to spend so much the wife gets mad! 😁
@@jasonbecker4997 “don’t want to spend so much the wife gets mad”
10.) Getting married
Oh, wait a minute. That’s a mistake regardless of whether you’re into RC or not.
I am beginner and recently bought a stamped vxl .. but i am very confused about batteries.. lipos are powerful yet dangerous and nimh are underpowered but safe... And i dont have enough time to look after lipos...
Hi newbie here... This video suits me perfect timing... as I am on schedule to buy my first crawler and I'm a lot confused about what should I have to buy for upgrade.thanks a lot
Makes us happy to help, especially new enthusiasts.
Yap!! Do some homework!! First. Then!! Bust out the the old camera phone!! Three years ago. Fy03 eagle eagle, First ! Still run it ! Upgraded servo, 390 airplane motor brushed 3s , . Now today made a servo winch for my EnDuro SenDero with the my old traxxas ESC!! With a redcat RTR servo
I bought a Tamiya CR-01 for my first crawler. Since I couldn't find what I wanted I just built my own shock mounts. Made other vehicles parts fit and just created my own unique crawler. It has problems but it's mine and their isn't another one like it. So buying odd isn't always a bad thing.
Mike J probably did it on purpose just to have a reason to put in the hobbywing 1080 everybody is raving about, lol
Hello I have a Traxxas ez peak charger with a 5000 mah LiPo 2cell battery is it a good battery and charger?
Im starting in the next weeks and I choose a Tamiya Chassis CC-02 with the Land Rover 90 body (I wanna a Camel Trophy Borneo 87 replica). I think is the best option for me. Completely beginner and I live in the mountains. Trails, some rocky areas, small streams, hills.
Also, with the kit I will buy a set of tires, the metal bearings, a waterproof servo and the HobbyWing 1080 ESC and some pinions
I also seen the carbon drive shaft, are quite expensive? Worth it?
You think my option is ok?
right on. keep us posted.
Dude! THANK YOU!!!
Great list!
Hey , love your reviews and advice .
Have a Question got myself a 1/16 Fayee FY004a have gotten the drive train upgrades... But the stock tires are ok But like you mentioned " Tires " one of the best upgrades.
SO what do you recommend for this 6x6 in the Tire/rim department..
Cheers from Cold Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
1) no money don’t start this hobby..yes this is very ex hobby
2) don’t get rtr if you plan to have this hobby for long term
3) don’t start if you don’t like wrenching
Which is best for speed and off road the Q902 or the Q903??
Great video, dude! 😃
What u said are all on point!
What is the number that you have to watch out for on upgrading the Li-Po batteries so you don't burn up your rc car? Volts or MaH or something else❓🐸
Buy some really good tools - especially the smaller you get in scale. I can recommend Arrowmax honeycomb hex and nut drivers...
Nice tips for a beginner like me.
The number one rule is not easy to follow when you are in midlife crisis ...😁
You can do it!!!!
#1. Buying a used Nitro T-Maxx with missing parts. But hey, I’m still here 😂
I'm a total newbie, what about winter crawling? how cold can you go without stuff breaking? Im in Northern Canada its -10 to -25c for 6 months.
My TRX-4 survived a long New Hampshire winter without any issues. I think if you’re willing to go outside, the truck could handle it
Use Traxxas for best results. And they have a new Traxx system for tractor tread for snow and mud.
@@RCReviewChannel thanks bro
@@rreynolds9056 thanks, I'm Scottish, we are outside people LOL
Just three weeks ago I purchased a holyton product it is four-wheel drive off the road a 2.4GHz radio system and I like the opinion anybody out there that can tell me if I made a good buy with that particular RC. It came with two batteries and it has headlights for night driving. I purchased on Amazon I have a 3 year warranty total price of the RC $89.
Thank you
Good advice thanks.
Do you really like the trx4 sport over trx4 chassis? I want to get a kit and need to bite that bullet!
I grabbed the TRX chassis as my first crawler bc I wanted the features (2 speed + selectable differentials) and with a body off amain for $50~ you get it together for less than the full TRX4. I over-researched for like 2 weeks straight on forums, youtube, etc. Sport is a solid value, I just wasn't a huge fan of the body and wanted the TRX4 features. Traxxas, put out a body-less sport kit!
Pretty bling parts, you crawl for about 45 minutes, it looks beaten up anyways. :)
This guy is like master sifu of crawler wkwk
GOOD TALK MAN!!!!
let's talk.
What's your favorite on this list? What can you add to help out our newbie hobbyists
buying cheap stuff i learn it the hard way 200$ is not enough for A RC car
Buying the wrong truck, and blinging out with aluminum parts. (although I got my fair share of aluminum on my Scout) lol
Just narrow down choices to 2 and just make a decision. And buy a kit, you'll know your rig better.
1.Buy the right vehicle for your local terrain.
2. Spend some decent money on a proven kit/brand. Yes the cheaper cars are ok but just save that extra 100 and buy something decent that can be repaired.
3. If you are bashing ignore aluminium arms and stuff like that. They will bend an damage more important components on your rc.
4. Maintenance. If you maintain your rc's properly they will rarely let you down when you are out and about.
Love the videos as ever rc review. I bought my Trx-4 sport because of your videos. It's my most used rc currently. I never thought of it before I bought one but the woods and hills 2km from my house are excellent for crawling. I don't have to load up the car and drive anywhere, I can just walk out my front door.
Thanks again 😎😎😎
Good video
Please make part 2😊
Yup 👍🏼
Damn that last "Mistake" ... I am literally that guy, sitting here for months and thinking about buying trx-4 bronco, and I am just not able to just go for it ... damn
hahaha, the bronco is a really good choise, for me the weak point is : the servo. think buying one but otherwise it's a really good vehicule (i have the trx-4 kit)
The worst mistake is getting involved in RC in the first place........this addiction is destroying lives.......😭
Your a good man.
I just got my first hobby grade rc but the skidplate is cracked plz help me :( (gp toys s920 extreme)
Good list.
Anither thing, Do NOT leave Lipos at a low voltage for too long. They will puff up, and you will not be able to use it.
Yeah the #10 mistake was funny I hope ppl know the difference in rc's 🤣
Stay calm and crawl on
Go see some being used in person if you have a local spot that people run them. Ask questions of those who have experience, knowing that their personal preferences may not match yours.
Yup, don't crawl solo forever. Join a group and learn from others. Really cool how you can connect with different people if share the same interest for something like RC
#5 I wish :)
Number 1 for me...
I wanna get a capra kit but is so expensive
I got a 7800 mAh and it does great
What kind of vehicle?
Dont buy a expensive rc car. Start off with a cheaper one because I see alot of people buy expensive cars and either dont use it or take care of it and have to end up spending more money.
I like no. 1 ☺️
Our favorite too.
Beware, it's an addicting hobby. I'm up to 23 rigs. No regrets.
Lol, bought a 4s 8000mah for my p4de when I first got it. Sits on the shelf.... thing is a brick.
Such a cool story. We tried to use our massive battery for months... on our Defender. It's better as a paperweight :)
I’m on steep soil with large rocks imbedded in the soil that is steep
Amen!
Oh man. #1 just kicked my shin
Just buy everything and put brass on it!!!💯💯💯
brass in pocket
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Spending too much on the truck before you know the ability of it
Don't impulse buy. I have 15 cars ranging from a few microRS4s to a Mugen MX4R.. 11 of them all shelve queens and the other 4 are rarely driven.