These things are much better than you expect them to be, I was with Billy and Jay when they crawled over wet rocks recently and it surprised us all. Element are certainly a brand to keep an eye on for crawlers 👍
Ive had one of the trailrunners for 5 months. Love it, just recently put the ifs on the gatekeeper and swapped the trailrunner gor scx10.2 portal axles, still running stock electronics
I got my son the Trailwalker and it crawled phenomenally right out of the box. He was able to to run the same lines that I ran with my Gen 1 SCX10 with no problem. Team Associated built a rock solid and capable trail truck.
The only thing this beast needs aftermarket is bigger tires. Upgrading to 4.19 tires made all the difference in the world when it comes to it's crawling capabilities and for me personally, when I get my new Gladiator body painted I am going to step up again to 4.75s. Happy trailing!
idk i feel like with 4 runners youve either gotta keep the small ones or go to the biggest possible😂 like those on 44s just look so pretty and tacomas on 44s 😍
I've also thought about getting a gatekeeper and making it a bouncer but the width is a bit narrow and I'm not sure. But then I see this truck and I get ideas for a dessert runner. Ugh so many toys and not enough money. lol
AMAZING 🤯 A company that actually helps you out when they know your gonna have/want to change/upgrade their stock servo, by giving you the horn you will need!? 👏👏👏👏👏
So I believe the rest of the solid axle parts are in with the IFS if you look at the axles in the ifs those axles will actually go right into your solid axle housing what's crazy is you got all the parts within the truck
I wasn't sure if i was going to like it with those tiny tires but that lil truck straight from the box is a beast i can name a few more expensive rigs out there that couldn't compete with it straight outta the box
My local hobby shop has the orange version and it performs fairly well on their indoor comp crawler course which really surprised me as it looks like it it was more built for trail use. The only upgrade they did was wheels and tires. I looked at the gatekeeper many times but still unsure on it until I see 1 in person,lol
I really enjoyed this while I was eating my breakfast this morning! Looks like Element has a winner on its hands Phil! Definitely like the truck and the camera shots and angles you got of this on the trail. Gonna put this in my bucket list!👊🏼👍🏻⭐️🍻
you don't need to try Phil we all appreciate your efforts bud great truck and review I think the 1.9 will look better very interested to see the gatekeeper
another awesome video, maybe you could do a crawler meet one weekend if you have time off work, im sure alot of people (including myself) would love a little crawler meet.
I just bought a used crawler. Due to me unsure if I would enjoy it. After work or to escape the mind Fk. I can not believe how much getting out to the bush has had a profound effect on my mental stress
Really awesome looking truck, dude! Great work in the trail! 😃 That place seems pretty similar to were you gave food for the squirrels... Do you remember that? Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Samix makes some awesome brass parts for the element enduros...they’re scale rotors and brakes are awesome too....I have the original element enduro and a custom gatekeeper....
Cant believe I missed this vid...Omg that thing is beautiful and pretty scale! ...I still want that blue FJ lol 😏...and that F450...but that is super, super sharp! I'd mod the lug nuts off that thing, then shelf it so it wouldn't get dirty. 😎👍
Great vid, Element RC is lacking publicity compared to Axial and FTX here in the UK so great to see you reviewing some. Not a huge fan of the body, just lacks a bit of realism for me. It would be good to see what the Sendero HD goes like, probably the best looking vehicle in their lineup.
@@TomleyRC nice, I got one of those cheap 60 turn motors off amazon the other day to try and get an a959 to go fast on low rpm with high gearing but after finding out 2s is only going to give me around 6800 rpm I think iv'e over thought this 😅 I'm new with electric but having fun and definitely less hassle than Nitro's thanks for the vids Tom 👍
Hello! I’m starting to watch / love your videos and I just subscribed to you the other day. I had a question, it might be too personal, but do you do anything else besides TH-cam to be able to buy all of these rc cars? I’m completely jealous and want to do what you do.
He has a job and he puts all the money he gets out of youtube back into his channel and his spare cash also goes into youtube. Hes super committed to making great content
@@fordy19 thank you! Do you know what other job or jobs he has? It seems like it’s a great side hustle, or maybe it is a full time job, I’m not sure.. but I need something like that
Yes Lucas is correct... I have a full time job (Aircraft Electrician/Avionics). This is my Side Hustle and pays for itself... along with companies sending me products to review. It took about 2yrs to start getting anything out of it... so not an overnight thing 😎👍
I really love the IFS on the Element, and their Gearbox is top notch. The GEO I think wins on its performance. Tough choice, I’d probably get an Element if I could only chose 1
Hi, I'm thinking about getting this rig. They have a deal that comes with the 7.4v 3000mah battery combo. Do you happen to know what the run time would be with that battery? Do you have any battery suggestions for it? I plan on taking it hiking with me
Love the IFS, looks and performs great but that body is abominable with those windows all etched up , nothing at this price point should ever do that to windows IMO, thanks for a great run and unboxing video 👍👍💪💪👀👀
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Trailing is great,because you can just relax and have fun over a variety of terrain.
I go for hikes and bring it with me
These things are much better than you expect them to be, I was with Billy and Jay when they crawled over wet rocks recently and it surprised us all. Element are certainly a brand to keep an eye on for crawlers 👍
That is absolutely epic
Cheers dude
Just bought my Element Trail Runner...loving it....
Ive had one of the trailrunners for 5 months. Love it, just recently put the ifs on the gatekeeper and swapped the trailrunner gor scx10.2 portal axles, still running stock electronics
Gatekeeper with IFS sounds cool!
@@TomleyRC it is i saw a few vids of people with them and had to do it myself
I got my son the Trailwalker and it crawled phenomenally right out of the box. He was able to to run the same lines that I ran with my Gen 1 SCX10 with no problem. Team Associated built a rock solid and capable trail truck.
Great video.
Can't wait to see the Gatekeeper!
Me too!
Missed this one, so nice to see you back out on the trail!
Cheers dude... was a good trail. River bed needs more exploring!
Awesome! I also want a hoodie and some RC Trucks... come on Element get in touch 😉🤞🏻
The only thing this beast needs aftermarket is bigger tires. Upgrading to 4.19 tires made all the difference in the world when it comes to it's crawling capabilities and for me personally, when I get my new Gladiator body painted I am going to step up again to 4.75s. Happy trailing!
idk i feel like with 4 runners youve either gotta keep the small ones or go to the biggest possible😂 like those on 44s just look so pretty and tacomas on 44s 😍
I just can't get over the toy look of that body.
awesome waterfall climb man ^.^
thank for the info ^.^
The element trailwalker was my first crawler...love it very surprised by the smoothness of the vehicle and how capable it is.
I really like the 1.5" wheels, they feel way more scale than bigger ones
The piece with the two rectangular slots is a dual servo mount for is you convert back to straight axle
Cheers mate
@@TomleyRC no problem. I just converted my TRX4 to a flat rail low cg chassis. The build was really fun
Love the look of the Senduro, this is cool too.
I hope you remembered to tape them vent holes brother! My son and I ran our trx4's in the creek, and I forgot, lol never again will I forget
Haha... I always forget 😅
Definitely next car is going to be a crawler, so many to choose from that look brill, great vid Phil
I'm thinking about the element gatekeeper, kinda bouncer, kinda crawler, but that overdrive is sweet!
Yeah... it’s a bit of it all isn’t it
I've also thought about getting a gatekeeper and making it a bouncer but the width is a bit narrow and I'm not sure. But then I see this truck and I get ideas for a dessert runner.
Ugh so many toys and not enough money. lol
AMAZING 🤯 A company that actually helps you out when they know your gonna have/want to change/upgrade their stock servo, by giving you the horn you will need!? 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks for the review!
No probs dude
As you may gather i love trailing, thi does look a good rig and you did well on the camera
Really impressive, even with the smaller tires. Thanks for sharing!
Sweet truck. Great footage in the stream.
I built the Enduro chassis kit recently and it's absolutely brilliant 😁
So I believe the rest of the solid axle parts are in with the IFS if you look at the axles in the ifs those axles will actually go right into your solid axle housing what's crazy is you got all the parts within the truck
I wasn't sure if i was going to like it with those tiny tires but that lil truck straight from the box is a beast i can name a few more expensive rigs out there that couldn't compete with it straight outta the box
Nice video and what a great crawling spot.
looks a very capable rig, great location.
My local hobby shop has the orange version and it performs fairly well on their indoor comp crawler course which really surprised me as it looks like it it was more built for trail use. The only upgrade they did was wheels and tires. I looked at the gatekeeper many times but still unsure on it until I see 1 in person,lol
Hoping to get the Gatekeeper out this weekend 😎
Really smooth and seems to cope with anything?? Top Truck n vid 😎👍
I really enjoyed this while I was eating my breakfast this morning! Looks like Element has a winner on its hands Phil! Definitely like the truck and the camera shots and angles you got of this on the trail. Gonna put this in my bucket list!👊🏼👍🏻⭐️🍻
been wanting a gate keeper. can not wait for that video.
Sick man!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING R/C CRAWLER!!
enjoyed that relaxing trail run bud 👍 I like trail runs as I don't get as much damage 🤣
Haha... me too!
Great video yet again
Thanks mate
Beautiful I want to have one done like my 2004 Toyota 4 runner I use to own n this one looks like the newer model I want to get
you don't need to try Phil we all appreciate your efforts bud great truck and review I think the 1.9 will look better very interested to see the gatekeeper
another awesome video, maybe you could do a crawler meet one weekend if you have time off work, im sure alot of people (including myself) would love a little crawler meet.
lovely unboxing man love the rig
Looks so much better with a few stickers and front bumper👌🏻 might be one for my collection 😏
Was thinking about getting that rc
You should get a Gmade Komodo Double Cab, Gmade R1 and Traxxas TRX 6
That looks a nice trail truck!
I just bought a used crawler. Due to me unsure if I would enjoy it. After work or to escape the mind Fk. I can not believe how much getting out to the bush has had a profound effect on my mental stress
Yes, it’s such a good way to get away from all the crap life throws at you
What a truck 🤙👌
Wouldn't say its the best, but glad you enjoy it.
The best I’ve owned though 😎👌
I think I missed what your number 2 crawler is? I have a mn99s at the moment and this looks likely to be the next one for me to get.
Really awesome looking truck, dude! Great work in the trail! 😃
That place seems pretty similar to were you gave food for the squirrels... Do you remember that?
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Please don't let us wait too long with the Gatekeeper. Good presentation 👏 BTW
Super nice! Great video 👍🏻🍻
Looks good and great video. Only issue I could see was the ground clearance didn’t look great, but larger wheels / tyres could improve that.
Yeah... although seemed to do very well regardless. Full video will be out soon
IFS great for scale look, not necessarily offroadibility, but it does look great, i do like the fact they came out with an IFS kit
Samix makes some awesome brass parts for the element enduros...they’re scale rotors and brakes are awesome too....I have the original element enduro and a custom gatekeeper....
TRAILWALER IS THE BEST AMAZING
Get a sound unit in that beast, great video
Cool RC and review
Cant believe I missed this vid...Omg that thing is beautiful and pretty scale! ...I still want that blue FJ lol 😏...and that F450...but that is super, super sharp! I'd mod the lug nuts off that thing, then shelf it so it wouldn't get dirty. 😎👍
Nice trucks I have the little one was thinking about buying the enduro.bought redcat axe addition instead👍💥
Another great vid
You didn't say your number 2! Nice truck - and some great filming - thanks ! Any change we will see an RGT 136161jl soon?
Looks like a keeper then!
Great vid, Element RC is lacking publicity compared to Axial and FTX here in the UK so great to see you reviewing some. Not a huge fan of the body, just lacks a bit of realism for me. It would be good to see what the Sendero HD goes like, probably the best looking vehicle in their lineup.
Very well done. Nice to see something not from banggood. just wish it had clear windows.
It does have clear windows under the decals I believe... think they did the decals so you're not looking at the electronics etc.
Cheers
Beauties!
Limited turns on that motor, was the torque ok? It looked like it had some wheel speed but sounded like it was struggling.
Torque seemed pretty decent, it’s not really a heavy truck. I’ll be changing over to a Hobbywing Axe system... so plenty of torque to come!
@@TomleyRC nice, I got one of those cheap 60 turn motors off amazon the other day to try and get an a959 to go fast on low rpm with high gearing but after finding out 2s is only going to give me around 6800 rpm I think iv'e over thought this 😅 I'm new with electric but having fun and definitely less hassle than Nitro's thanks for the vids Tom 👍
What's number 2 in on the list???!!! 😆😆😆😆 You tease.
Haha... you’ll have to wait until the full video for that
Hello! I’m starting to watch / love your videos and I just subscribed to you the other day. I had a question, it might be too personal, but do you do anything else besides TH-cam to be able to buy all of these rc cars? I’m completely jealous and want to do what you do.
He has a job and he puts all the money he gets out of youtube back into his channel and his spare cash also goes into youtube. Hes super committed to making great content
@@fordy19 thank you! Do you know what other job or jobs he has? It seems like it’s a great side hustle, or maybe it is a full time job, I’m not sure.. but I need something like that
Yes Lucas is correct... I have a full time job (Aircraft Electrician/Avionics). This is my Side Hustle and pays for itself... along with companies sending me products to review. It took about 2yrs to start getting anything out of it... so not an overnight thing 😎👍
Nice. I’m half done building the gatekeeper at the moment. High quality stuff, but the instructions for the kit could use some improvement.
I built the only ifs with portals trail runner in the uk.
Sounds awesome!
That is pretty good performance is spot on Imo as you said looks it's okay but not the best
What in your own opinion is the better crawler elements enduro or the ftx geo 🤔
I really love the IFS on the Element, and their Gearbox is top notch. The GEO I think wins on its performance. Tough choice, I’d probably get an Element if I could only chose 1
Hi, I'm thinking about getting this rig. They have a deal that comes with the 7.4v 3000mah battery combo. Do you happen to know what the run time would be with that battery? Do you have any battery suggestions for it? I plan on taking it hiking with me
what do you mean run it in 3s ? I thought that only applied to the type of battery.
Do they sell the Trailrunner body separate? If so, will it fit over an Axial SCX10 chassis?
I know this is a “crawler” but I think with the IFS it would make a cool “Trophy truck” style truck!!!!??
witch battery pack are you using??
So what was number 2 on your list of crawlers ??
FTX Geo
What is your number 2???? I'm hoping its your RGT
these lok good, but i have my eyes on the carisma sca1e range rover at mo
Nice vehicle maybe trimming the rear bumper will be a good mod
You guys don't get the 4Runner or Tacoma over there in UK Land do you? Just the Hilux, I think
Wheels and tyres are just right if you ask me, to many cars come with ridiculous oversized tyres on them not true to life
Yes, I am thinking the alloy bead locks with class one tyres would be perfect, and very scale 👍
if the trx4 is your number 4, what's number 2?
Ouch! TRX4 Fourth, you must be in your Element mate.
Did you prefer this to the TRX 4 Sport?
Oh yeah the rgt 1/24 I have the red defender body
it is more better than TRX4 ? i'm getting xcited with this model
Pshould I get the trail runner or the Toyota Tacoma one?
So Capra 1, element 3, trx4 4. What's number 2?
Full trail video soon
I am buying the Enduro trailrunner, does it worth the price tag of $390?
Ftx Ravine at 2 ???
Awesomly capable rig. Shame the stock body is a bit naff..
Salut Tomley. If you care about making this a proper Toyota 4Runner, go to the Shapeways site. They've got some amazing 3d printed parts...
It is a pretty solid vehicle, might look a little better if they had licensed the Toyota body, but that keeps the cost down.
What’s the location, looks excellent?
I have a gate keeper.
Shop Tour?
Love the IFS, looks and performs great but that body is abominable with those windows all etched up , nothing at this price point should ever do that to windows IMO, thanks for a great run and unboxing video 👍👍💪💪👀👀
The Element TrailRunner body is supposed to imitate the 5th generation Toyota 4Runner