Really surprised me that it took that 3s like it was made for it! Can't beat that deal. I've gotten my niece a couple of RCs so far and this one would be a great one to build her collection! Thanks for the video, oh and I think it will run faster than 30. I'll be waiting on that video when your GPS doesn't die out on ya! Lol
The front end locks when the brakes are slightly engaged. I didn’t figure out what it was until until I upgraded with transmitter/receiver/esc combo that’s 3s rated. I’ve definitely got to get larger tires with better traction because it just drifts over half throttle now.
Do you happen to have any contact information for the Altair company ?? I've looked all over the web for there info but can't find anything on or for them !!
@@hecker1484 They are sold on Amazon but the company is out of business from what I'm being told ! And I have talked the Amazon in on line chat ' email and on the phone and they have no contact information for Altair at all ! I asked Amazon if it's there company policy to sell products from a company that's out of business and they would not answer me ! Amazon acts all sweet and innocent but it's all about them basically stealing your money to sell you a product from a company that's out of business !
@ wish the transmitter/receiver/esc combo I used had a brand name since I can’t send links. Think it’s a 100 amp esc so it handles 3s no problem ( well except to the dif gears I’m replacing now ). I’ve installed a gyro on it and got everything to try and modify 16103 metal upgrade steering arms while I have it apart installing the difs and driveshaft.
@@Im4evergrateful70 nice so you seem like you know what you're talking about. If I plug a battery in the esc/receiver will flash when I give it throttle and then it starts getting hot under it but the motor doesn't do anything does that sound like the ESC is bad?
@ it’s going to be the esc. I think those were rated 30 amp? You should be able to easily replace it with one off a brushed Sonic or find an upgraded esc and use a different remote/receiver. If you go with the upgrade, make sure the receiver can handle the 3s batteries if you plan on using them. Some esc send more than 6 volts to the receiver when using 3s batteries and the receiver has to be able to handle the extra power.
I don’t think the diff’s are greased at all? I’m going to grease mine up when my new esc/remote combo I plan on using comes in. I ordered a 7CH 2.4GHz Transmitter & Receiver ESC Set Support 3S Lipo Battery for $28
@@alversum_08 with that RC you’ll have to trim the original screw mounts by the motor off some and possibly file a mm or so off the back of a steering knuckle. I used a small flat file and a pair of wire cutters, took about 10 or 15 minutes to get everything installed.
@@alversum_08 looks like the link didn’t post? I’m not sure what brand it is, but a search of ( 7CH 2.4GHz Transmitter & Receiver ESC Set Support 3S Lipo Battery Upgrade Parts For SCY16101Pro,16103Pro,SG116Pro,SG116 MAX,Q130 ) on Ali should pull up a remote, receiver and esc combo for around $30. There’s a blue one but it doesn’t come with the esc.
Nice one bro, big like 👍🏾
Big thanks
I appreciate you brother 🫡
Really surprised me that it took that 3s like it was made for it! Can't beat that deal. I've gotten my niece a couple of RCs so far and this one would be a great one to build her collection! Thanks for the video, oh and I think it will run faster than 30. I'll be waiting on that video when your GPS doesn't die out on ya! Lol
Yeah for the money 😊. You can't beat it 😮
Mine died 10 seconds after putting in a 3s 😅
The front end locks when the brakes are slightly engaged. I didn’t figure out what it was until until I upgraded with transmitter/receiver/esc combo that’s 3s rated. I’ve definitely got to get larger tires with better traction because it just drifts over half throttle now.
The single battery is still at that price, just ordered one. The duel battery is $199 now.
Nice I'm glad u got one
Do you happen to have any contact information for the Altair company ?? I've looked all over the web for there info but can't find anything on or for them !!
There on amazon
@@hecker1484
They are sold on Amazon but the company is out of business from what I'm being told ! And I have talked the Amazon in on line chat ' email and on the phone and they have no contact information for Altair at all !
I asked Amazon if it's there company policy to sell products from a company that's out of business and they would not answer me !
Amazon acts all sweet and innocent but it's all about them basically stealing your money to sell you a product from a company that's out of business !
@hecker1484
Altair is not on Amazon Altair is out of business !!
Does the 7.4 volt 1000 mah battery that come with the scout have a Dean's ( T ) contour on it ???
Yes
Finally burned the esc out on mine with the 3s battery, the front wheels definitely locks at random times as well.
Just burned out my esc with a 3s battery yester I believe. The wheels turn but no throttle
@ wish the transmitter/receiver/esc combo I used had a brand name since I can’t send links. Think it’s a 100 amp esc so it handles 3s no problem ( well except to the dif gears I’m replacing now ). I’ve installed a gyro on it and got everything to try and modify 16103 metal upgrade steering arms while I have it apart installing the difs and driveshaft.
@@Im4evergrateful70 nice so you seem like you know what you're talking about. If I plug a battery in the esc/receiver will flash when I give it throttle and then it starts getting hot under it but the motor doesn't do anything does that sound like the ESC is bad?
@ it’s going to be the esc. I think those were rated 30 amp? You should be able to easily replace it with one off a brushed Sonic or find an upgraded esc and use a different remote/receiver. If you go with the upgrade, make sure the receiver can handle the 3s batteries if you plan on using them. Some esc send more than 6 volts to the receiver when using 3s batteries and the receiver has to be able to handle the extra power.
@Im4evergrateful70 Okay thank you my ex are rated 50c discharge so they output a lot
Did you ever get to see how fast it actually is on 3s?
Damn, only one left on Amazon! Making me think about buying another 🤔😏 nah just kidding I'll leave it for someone else to score.
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@@dronesdogs3798 they are back up to $199.80 🫣🤯
I bought the last two
@@richardmarrero9571 nice
Just put this car on 3S. Something broke on it now. Either the rear diff or the motor failed.
I don’t think the diff’s are greased at all? I’m going to grease mine up when my new esc/remote combo I plan on using comes in. I ordered a 7CH 2.4GHz Transmitter & Receiver ESC Set Support 3S Lipo Battery for $28
@@Im4evergrateful70Which ESC or receiver did you ask for? What brand?
@@alversum_08 with that RC you’ll have to trim the original screw mounts by the motor off some and possibly file a mm or so off the back of a steering knuckle. I used a small flat file and a pair of wire cutters, took about 10 or 15 minutes to get everything installed.
@@alversum_08 looks like the link didn’t post? I’m not sure what brand it is, but a search of ( 7CH 2.4GHz Transmitter & Receiver ESC Set Support 3S Lipo Battery Upgrade Parts For SCY16101Pro,16103Pro,SG116Pro,SG116 MAX,Q130 ) on Ali should pull up a remote, receiver and esc combo for around $30. There’s a blue one but it doesn’t come with the esc.
Probably the esc the one on this car is trash. I believe the motor is a castle sidewinder which can take a beating