So much love for these. Off the back of your last review, bought the brushless truggy version and my 5 yr old loves it. We all do, in fact. Does pretty much everything our Big Rock and Vorteks can do and never seems to break. With bigger wheels, oil shocks and a 45c 2S, ours will do 30mph, according to my SkyRC. I’ve just noticed in the last couple of days the Truggy version of the PRO is starting to appear online. Price is up quite a bit from the “non PRO” brushless but still an awesome entry into RC for under £100.
Awesome Phil, I had a feeling this was going to be something special when I saw the spec. HBX are absolutely smashing it lately. I think for the price point this one is in a league of its own.
its in the same league as the MJX Hypergo 16207-16210. It has its advantages and it has its weaknesses. The point why i would say the HyperGo is the better of the 2 is: its 3s capable and it has a seperate Receiver, so you can integrate it in your fleet and use your own Remote Control. (I own 2 Hypergos and one 16889A Pro and i love them all :-)
Dang I shoulda waited a month lol. I put oil shocks on the last model, a cooling fan and can run a whole 3s pack no problem. So I'm pretty sure this one could handle 3s. I can hit double back flips on the littlest ramps with 3s. Great truck!!! BTW you're now #1 on my rc guy list. Kevin has been relegated. Lol
Just got one of these on ali express for a little under 68 quid before tax. I had a 96 quid one in my basket and the cheaper one came up underneath as a recommended so I swapped it in. Also got myself a Dumbo RC 350 for 55 at the same time (i know i can't use it with the ravage it's just in case I get the flavour back XD ) 147 quid after tax :)
just picked one of these up... I think the ESC is fried? not sure... It drives about 10 feet then stops. I have to pull the trigger 5-6 times then it'll move another 10 feet, stop and glitch out again...
Picked up an hbx 16980sa becasue it s like this . I think it s a newer model of this design . It’s really fast on 3s . I have a large church parking lot nearby and can really open it without stopping . Except when I turn too much sometimes she spins . I really like it but want something bigger now for more easy steering . Maybe something with a gyro . I do need some help with this being newer . I haven’t messed with the RC s since early 2000 s .
How do u charge it out the box without making it melt or over heat,as this happened with my first different car.I just plugged into wall by memory and didn’t have a special charger.Thanks
The tires look like a direct copy of the traxxas summit tires but there mounted backwards. Maybe they perform slightly better offroad flipped around the other way?
Looks freakishly similar to the NUOKE Ravage brushless and of course the brushed Bezgar 7 and its Haiboxing counter part. And the Blomiky. But you got me. I'll buy one. Just for the wheelie bar.
I have the original one of those and I love it! I have the brushless version. I need to try it with a lipo because the li ion they come with is kinda weak..
I buy the hbx 16889 after your scat park rewiuw for my 8 jears old boy the brushless and we are very happy withe the rc. Think I buy the pro for my. Thx 4 your rewiuws
You are some piece of works... I miss your infamous 'Kevin Talbot' impersonation Loved it!... wish i could replicate that vid where you flew the wheel off of the sped up rc and the wheel flew down the road... I hope your wife appreciates you as much as we do. Stay the same, enjoy your humor!! Peace buddy, keep up the comical personality and great vids! Love the 16889a Pro, can't cope with the bendable dog bones and lost pin cvd axles and coninuous breaking axles threads. Love my granite BLX 4x4 s. :-)
haha, thanks Dan. i'm glad you enjoy my humour! I try to add a little in here and there, and none is ever done negatively. The 16889A is one of my favourite mini bashers... but a 3s Arrma is 100% the way to go for some solid fun!
Phil! NOT HAPPY....! you're putting more money spending stuff my way. Stop it! only kidding, don't stop the excellent videos. But you have influenced my spending more than any other TH-camr out there. Good work! 👍🍺🇬🇧
Hey Phil. Great video, I got this awesome little powerhouse few days ago and even though it gives quite good time of driving,motor heats up and stops. (Yes i did install Dusty Motors dust cover to the body, get rid of most dirt while driving, so that might block air a bit) but any tips what cooling fan could work with this car? There was one heatsink installed to motor, when I purchased it. Thanks.
This thing is awesome, but there are 2 major things to criticize: 1) The tires... not "a littlebit to hard" its screams for traction all the time... almost "driftstyle like" (MJX 16208 tires are way better) 2) the ESC wires are connected wrong from factory almost everytime i get one in my hands!!! clearly to see in your video -> Change A B wires (blue orrange) and this thing flies!! (almost a bit faster than the Hypergos on 2S) -> 23/24MPH is way too slow... (32-35MPH should stand) and the "Punch" you meantion is almost doubled after correcting the wires.
Hey I need a better servo for this.. Have the tyers of hbx 903 and on Gras is the power of the stock servo not so good. Wich should I by not so expensive.?
Hello I just watched your video and got the HS18421, how do you feel between this one and the HBX16889? I just wonder should I get the HBX or just keep playing the old one🥲
Hi Thanks a lot for the review. How does this compare to the q901? Apart from oil shocks? Just like the look of the q901 a lot more but if they were both the same price do you recommend this one? Thanks a lot
Hi Ya. My sim has the 16890 or sg1602 truggy. I want to get this pro but do they do a pro in the truggy? Or is it a case of get truck and buy body and wing to convert?
Reely is, in my country, a reseller for ftx cars. They all go under the reely name plus some weird number. Reseller rebrand these products maybe for legal reason.
Another cracking video & review Phil, I have just ordered one of these from Bangood, looking forward to getting it, my very first order from them, what’s the delivery time ? Does anyone know ? Looks an Excellent spec, just a shame the transmitter wasn’t a little more compact.
Looks like a brushed version of the Blackzon Slayer. Same chassis. I think I have seen several brands similar. That brushless/lipo combo is a game changer for it though!
My son has the older brushless one, and is now on his third body shell. Awesome little truck, and great that Haiboxing seem to be listening to their customers, and have fitted oil shocks. 👍🏻
Hi, looking to purchase the HBX 16889A pro, before use should i pack the diff with grease? What else needs to be greased? What grease and oil for the shocks would you recommend? I'm new to this hobby, based in the UK, thanks!
got mine friday took it out for its first bash today it goes really well for such a small car. only two things ill be changing an thats to put hub extensions on it an a different wheel set
maan i have been grabbing sooo much footage of these scale brushless. i can't staaaaaahp! i'm have to a do a whole series just on the HBX brushless bashes!
Best unbreakable RC I've ever owned was the losi mini SCT 24 never ran any other batter than 3s apart from one front chick still even running original spur pinion and a 9 year old 3s pack lol
Wow this thing is awesome! I had my eye on the predecessor for a while now. Seems like I'll put that on my whish list. And, yes oil shocks and li-pos make a huge difference. Thanks for the video, mate.
Do like your little clips,,speed bro ,,,🤣🤣👍 but don't like the little rc cars ,,,,but nice vid all the Same,,,learning how crawl at moment,,on not over ,slow is fast, lol😁😉😁👍👍
Got the older version and think it's great, if you haven't got one guys get one to throw in your rc bag as a spare truck, or if you haven't got any rc get one it's a great first truck 👌🏻
Been using friction shocks, for over 1 year with this, had to wrap tape around the springs to make them harder, I swapped out the whole drive shafts front and rear to metal, including the drive cups, and bought a heat sink, for my 3s, worked full pack, and didn’t burn out, hit 70km/h on my truck, until the diffs ripped up, and had to spend more on new ones, this truck surely is one of a kind, should’ve waited a couple of years for this pro version 😞, spent like 200 dollars on this old version, could’ve saved a lot with the pro!!
Hey tomley, I got the bezgar 7 off amazon, which is an overpriced stock hbx16889, got bored with the brushed motor in it, so I decided I'd upgrade it all (yes I've paid more than what I would getting one off Ali, or banggood), but you should try this, it's loads of fun, I've put in a surpass hobby 35A esc with a 2435 4800kv motor (not a great fit, shaft size is too narrow, going to change the motor I think) and I upgraded the transmitter and receiver, the basic tx/rx were the biggest issue I had, just was a bit pants, I'm just running it on the stock 2s li-ion packs it came with, and it wheelies for days, I should be able to put a 3s through it too, but I don't know if that's just too stupid or not, loads of fun for a first car into the hobby, ohh, first thing I did was oil shocks too, I'd live to let you know how fast it currently goes on 2s, but I don't have a GPS unit, and I crashed it first run with an old phone on the back and broke the phone, so that's not happening now, you should do a world's fastest hbx 16889 to go with your fast wltoys
Looks like a tiny xmaxx,bet it's tougher though lol finally bit the bullet last week and bought an xmaxx,only run 2 lots of lipo's through it and the servo's already knackered,should've saved myself a grand and bought one of these😂
They are sooooo much fun I ended up buying 2 so can lend one out for visitors , with oil dampers and the green wtltoys buggy wheels(024?) they rock even more ,managed get them cheaper than the brushed in a bgood sale.Finding it is becoming a go to truck just for no worries fun.
16889 not durable easily breaks the body mount posts they are fragile. I broke them first day out on a quarter pipe doing back flips. Since then they have broken again.
I really appreciate these reviews of less expensive brands and vehicles. Name brand prices can scare newcomers away from the hobby.
So much love for these. Off the back of your last review, bought the brushless truggy version and my 5 yr old loves it. We all do, in fact. Does pretty much everything our Big Rock and Vorteks can do and never seems to break. With bigger wheels, oil shocks and a 45c 2S, ours will do 30mph, according to my SkyRC.
I’ve just noticed in the last couple of days the Truggy version of the PRO is starting to appear online. Price is up quite a bit from the “non PRO” brushless but still an awesome entry into RC for under £100.
Yes, they are awesome little things!
Awesome Phil, I had a feeling this was going to be something special when I saw the spec. HBX are absolutely smashing it lately. I think for the price point this one is in a league of its own.
its in the same league as the MJX Hypergo 16207-16210. It has its advantages and it has its weaknesses. The point why i would say the HyperGo is the better of the 2 is: its 3s capable and it has a seperate Receiver, so you can integrate it in your fleet and use your own Remote Control. (I own 2 Hypergos and one 16889A Pro and i love them all :-)
Dang I shoulda waited a month lol. I put oil shocks on the last model, a cooling fan and can run a whole 3s pack no problem. So I'm pretty sure this one could handle 3s. I can hit double back flips on the littlest ramps with 3s. Great truck!!! BTW you're now #1 on my rc guy list. Kevin has been relegated. Lol
Sounds insane! oh... and thanks for the promotion to top spot!.... Very much appreciated!
@@TomleyRC you deserve it 👍🍺
Kan ay have a rc car
Fan on motor or esc? Stock esc running 3s I presume? Thanks
@@MiddersTube motor. It would run hot about half way through a 3s pack but with the motor fan, no issues. Yes stock ESC.
Just got one of these on ali express for a little under 68 quid before tax. I had a 96 quid one in my basket and the cheaper one came up underneath as a recommended so I swapped it in. Also got myself a Dumbo RC 350 for 55 at the same time (i know i can't use it with the ravage it's just in case I get the flavour back XD ) 147 quid after tax :)
I'd like to see it run on 3s
She screams in 3s on the hbx 16980sa updated version of this pup .
Ordered this a week a go, can't wait for it to arrive. Going to review it and Phil bet me to it 👍💯⚡
Does this car have a low voltage cut off or alarm for the stock Lipo?
I go with 4s and its absolutly no problem. Only on hot days. 35 degree and more you csn not fully empty the batterie bevore it stops the esc
just picked one of these up... I think the ESC is fried? not sure... It drives about 10 feet then stops. I have to pull the trigger 5-6 times then it'll move another 10 feet, stop and glitch out again...
Picked up an hbx 16980sa becasue it s like this . I think it s a newer model of this design . It’s really fast on 3s . I have a large church parking lot nearby and can really open it without stopping . Except when I turn too much sometimes she spins . I really like it but want something bigger now for more easy steering . Maybe something with a gyro . I do need some help with this being newer . I haven’t messed with the RC s since early 2000 s .
How do u charge it out the box without making it melt or over heat,as this happened with my first different car.I just plugged into wall by memory and didn’t have a special charger.Thanks
I got a nuoke rebrand one and I love it. Put oil shocks on and it's an instant favorite
The tires look like a direct copy of the traxxas summit tires but there mounted backwards. Maybe they perform slightly better offroad flipped around the other way?
Yes they are pretty much the same
What a capable little guy. It looks slow cuz it’s small and stableish.
Looks freakishly similar to the NUOKE Ravage brushless and of course the brushed Bezgar 7 and its Haiboxing counter part. And the Blomiky. But you got me. I'll buy one. Just for the wheelie bar.
They all come out of the same factory in china just rebranded
@@RayRiv73 Yup
This is perfect for trips won't take up much space
I have the original one of those and I love it! I have the brushless version. I need to try it with a lipo because the li ion they come with is kinda weak..
I buy the hbx 16889 after your scat park rewiuw for my 8 jears old boy the brushless and we are very happy withe the rc. Think I buy the pro for my. Thx 4 your rewiuws
Hi! Does it have a low voltage cutoff?
You are some piece of works... I miss your infamous 'Kevin Talbot' impersonation Loved it!... wish i could replicate that vid where you flew the wheel off of the sped up rc and the wheel flew down the road... I hope your wife appreciates you as much as we do. Stay the same, enjoy your humor!! Peace buddy, keep up the comical personality and great vids! Love the 16889a Pro, can't cope with the bendable dog bones and lost pin cvd axles and coninuous breaking axles threads. Love my granite BLX 4x4 s. :-)
haha, thanks Dan. i'm glad you enjoy my humour! I try to add a little in here and there, and none is ever done negatively. The 16889A is one of my favourite mini bashers... but a 3s Arrma is 100% the way to go for some solid fun!
great work again, thank you
good to see a clear sensible practical review
cheers
Can I run it on 3s without burning it?
Phil! NOT HAPPY....! you're putting more money spending stuff my way. Stop it! only kidding, don't stop the excellent videos. But you have influenced my spending more than any other TH-camr out there. Good work! 👍🍺🇬🇧
Little cars are tough cause they’re so light
Phil bought a 5000 've motor for ftx tracer is this ok do not understand 've I know old video hope you get this tnx Phil
Hey Phil.
Great video, I got this awesome little powerhouse few days ago and even though it gives quite good time of driving,motor heats up and stops. (Yes i did install Dusty Motors dust cover to the body, get rid of most dirt while driving, so that might block air a bit) but any tips what cooling fan could work with this car? There was one heatsink installed to motor, when I purchased it. Thanks.
This thing is awesome, but there are 2 major things to criticize: 1) The tires... not "a littlebit to hard" its screams for traction all the time... almost "driftstyle like" (MJX 16208 tires are way better) 2) the ESC wires are connected wrong from factory almost everytime i get one in my hands!!! clearly to see in your video -> Change A B wires (blue orrange) and this thing flies!! (almost a bit faster than the Hypergos on 2S) -> 23/24MPH is way too slow... (32-35MPH should stand) and the "Punch" you meantion is almost doubled after correcting the wires.
uhm, wouldn't it go in the wrong direction if you do that? so forward is backward etc
@@uA_1905_hY you need to switch this on the remote too. the right little switch throttle reverse I think it's called.
@@user-lf8pd2ld2u I will try it later bro, thanks. I also didn't like the tires and put Remo P6973 tires on it, way better 👍🏼
Sounds like two giveaway’s!
And the winner
Carlo Bell!!!!!!!
Lol
Thanks man for these keep me busy videos
Tomley, where in the US is best to purchase the RC cars like this one or others you review. I am looking for my son. Thanks!
Can you buy extra batteries for this and where? Thanks
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Cool little video and truck of course looks like my little Traxxas Teton? I think it's name
im really tempted by one of these, but my only concern is how easy it will be to get spares
Hey I need a better servo for this.. Have the tyers of hbx 903 and on Gras is the power of the stock servo not so good. Wich should I by not so expensive.?
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now that looks pretty decent bud , nice video as always 👍
Been eyeing this one
Other than the oil filled shocks what is the difference between the pro and non-pro versions? Both appear to have same ESC and motors
Better esc, bigger motor
All metal transmission
Gearing etc
Does these esc have a tune
Hello I just watched your video and got the HS18421, how do you feel between this one and the HBX16889? I just wonder should I get the HBX or just keep playing the old one🥲
I HAVE ONE OF THESE RC TRUCK
Hi
Thanks a lot for the review.
How does this compare to the q901? Apart from oil shocks?
Just like the look of the q901 a lot more but if they were both the same price do you recommend this one?
Thanks a lot
I’d choose this over the 901… although both very good
@@TomleyRC thanks
This lil truck ain't for me but I loved the review. You get better w age my friend. Cheers!
Thanks Donald 😎👌
Hi Ya. My sim has the 16890 or sg1602 truggy. I want to get this pro but do they do a pro in the truggy? Or is it a case of get truck and buy body and wing to convert?
“GOULRC” has this exact truck on Amazon being sold? But it’s not called HBX and is branded as “goulrc” what’s that about?
Reely is, in my country, a reseller for ftx cars. They all go under the reely name plus some weird number. Reseller rebrand these products maybe for legal reason.
How slow can I make it go for a 5 year old?
Another cracking video & review Phil, I have just ordered one of these from Bangood, looking forward to getting it, my very first order from them, what’s the delivery time ? Does anyone know ?
Looks an Excellent spec, just a shame the transmitter wasn’t a little more compact.
Hey I just ordered one today, did yours arrive yet?
Anyone in the UK ever ordered off of nitrotek? What was the experience?
Oooo
Good video my friend
Kallie Spring
Ralphie is that you?
Ocie Hollow
can you drive two of them side by side different frequency?
Yes, 2.4ghz radios are different to the old school ones. You can drive lots of these all together 👍
@@TomleyRC Thank you for taking the time brother I really appreciate it
Looks like fun!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Just picked this up for my 6 year old, he's gonna lose it!
Damn !!! HBX is really encouraging people to enter affordable hobby grade rc !! They're pretty good !! Thanks for this man !
Yes… decent little truck
i got the rc car and when i drove it a wheel fell off now i cant find the parts for it. I just wasted 130 dollars
What would be a good replacement esc for this so I can use my own rx?
Looks like a brushed version of the Blackzon Slayer. Same chassis. I think I have seen several brands similar. That brushless/lipo combo is a game changer for it though!
yeah its the same i think lot companys use this chassis
i remember putting stickers on the peel off plastic, once.
My son has the older brushless one, and is now on his third body shell. Awesome little truck, and great that Haiboxing seem to be listening to their customers, and have fitted oil shocks. 👍🏻
Hey mate
You still happy with the non-brushless car?
Well...you sold me on it! Should be here within the week. Will be replacing my A979B as the lunch break parking lot basher.
Great video. Can you suggest any decent wheel upgrades? It's seems to be tough to find wheels at the right size. Thanks 👍
Hi, looking to purchase the HBX 16889A pro, before use should i pack the diff with grease? What else needs to be greased? What grease and oil for the shocks would you recommend? I'm new to this hobby, based in the UK, thanks!
Hello, what is the length of the schocks please? Does a 80mm shocks will fit ? Thank you
can this permanently run on a 3s? will it be harmful for the esc?? anyone??
Good question, I’m not sure
Where can I buy this? Thanks. Read the description and ordered 😊
Now they need to make 1/20 through 1/8 scale versions
got mine friday took it out for its first bash today it goes really well for such a small car. only two things ill be changing an thats to put hub extensions on it an a different wheel set
Can you leave a link please ? Thanks .
What spares should I buy when I order one??
maan i have been grabbing sooo much footage of these scale brushless. i can't staaaaaahp! i'm have to a do a whole series just on the HBX brushless bashes!
@kevintalbott can break it 😂
hahaha
@@filsdedieu100 hiw long do u reckon a li ion battery would charge its 1500 mah
@@calibre_mtb1731 about 2 hours
@@filsdedieu100 thx
@@calibre_mtb1731 With pleasure ; it also depends on your charger
3s capable? Maybe.. lol, awesome little truck, ordered one earlier today off banggood!
Whats about sparesparts?
Best unbreakable RC I've ever owned was the losi mini SCT 24 never ran any other batter than 3s apart from one front chick still even running original spur pinion and a 9 year old 3s pack lol
Can 16889a pro use a 3s? Anyone please tell me.
This car will absolutely handle 3s. I do it with both of mine every time I take them out
Wow this thing is awesome! I had my eye on the predecessor for a while now. Seems like I'll put that on my whish list. And, yes oil shocks and li-pos make a huge difference. Thanks for the video, mate.
Yes… makes a massive difference
What battery would you recommend to upgrade to which will fit and provide better performance/efficiency?
Wow I'm impressed with the new upgrades! Getting one!
Pretty fun little truck indeed, Tomley! 😃
It's definitely much better now! Great bashing and review!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Do like your little clips,,speed bro ,,,🤣🤣👍 but don't like the little rc cars
,,,,but nice vid all the Same,,,learning how crawl at moment,,on not over ,slow is fast, lol😁😉😁👍👍
Seems like it could stand for a few extra teeth on the pinion gear. Plenty of power from a stop.
55 likes, no dislikes ! Winning !
This looks oodles of fun, and awesome value for money, deffo now on the list.....
I think we got to about 110 before we had a party pooper haha
Got the older version and think it's great, if you haven't got one guys get one to throw in your rc bag as a spare truck, or if you haven't got any rc get one it's a great first truck 👌🏻
Yeah… perfect little Basher
Been using friction shocks, for over 1 year with this, had to wrap tape around the springs to make them harder, I swapped out the whole drive shafts front and rear to metal, including the drive cups, and bought a heat sink, for my 3s, worked full pack, and didn’t burn out, hit 70km/h on my truck, until the diffs ripped up, and had to spend more on new ones, this truck surely is one of a kind, should’ve waited a couple of years for this pro version 😞, spent like 200 dollars on this old version, could’ve saved a lot with the pro!!
You’ve still had fun though 😎
@@TomleyRC indeed, after spending alot of savings, it indeed is fun 😂
Hey tomley, I got the bezgar 7 off amazon, which is an overpriced stock hbx16889, got bored with the brushed motor in it, so I decided I'd upgrade it all (yes I've paid more than what I would getting one off Ali, or banggood), but you should try this, it's loads of fun, I've put in a surpass hobby 35A esc with a 2435 4800kv motor (not a great fit, shaft size is too narrow, going to change the motor I think) and I upgraded the transmitter and receiver, the basic tx/rx were the biggest issue I had, just was a bit pants, I'm just running it on the stock 2s li-ion packs it came with, and it wheelies for days, I should be able to put a 3s through it too, but I don't know if that's just too stupid or not, loads of fun for a first car into the hobby, ohh, first thing I did was oil shocks too, I'd live to let you know how fast it currently goes on 2s, but I don't have a GPS unit, and I crashed it first run with an old phone on the back and broke the phone, so that's not happening now, you should do a world's fastest hbx 16889 to go with your fast wltoys
Looks like a tiny xmaxx,bet it's tougher though lol finally bit the bullet last week and bought an xmaxx,only run 2 lots of lipo's through it and the servo's already knackered,should've saved myself a grand and bought one of these😂
They are sooooo much fun I ended up buying 2 so can lend one out for visitors , with oil dampers and the green wtltoys buggy wheels(024?) they rock even more ,managed get them cheaper than the brushed in a bgood sale.Finding it is becoming a go to truck just for no worries fun.
i was curious.. can beat finder... boyz n da club... YES although tidal version sounds a bit different than the end of yt vid. 😎
If you're thinking 9000kv also then we think a like
Bang Good has this video on their site. You are getting the notice you deserve, Sir!
CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON HOW YOU INSTALL A KILL SWITCH ON THE HBX16889APRO ?🙏🏻🙏🏻
Very Nice..is VIDÉO PERFECT..1 chot your table is oké..2 boff
They should make a bigger version
Beast of a tiny truck .... size don't matter lol thats what I say and I'm sticking with it ha ha ha
16889 not durable easily breaks the body mount posts they are fragile. I broke them first day out on a quarter pipe doing back flips. Since then they have broken again.
Whats a good fitting aftermarket metal gear waterproof servo for this monster truck? Thanks so much!