Used to have the original version and it was pretty fun, but the esc (looks to be the same) was just a rebranded Hobbywing 16bl30 but wasn't programmable. Swapping it out for a programmable one made it much, much better. The tires on the original weren't great either. LC Racing buggy tires were a big improvement.
I bought one three years ago. I feel like I need to preface by saying I have over 30 cars and bla bla bal.... The only thing that has ever failed on it was a center bearing. That killed the spur gear, but that's it. I have had it to the skatepark several times, the carpet track, my dirt track, and bashed it all over. Maybe I bought the unicorn, but this is the most durable car I have ever bought.
I have an original 14b with the fighter body on it & it's a blast! Tough, great handling on dirt & road & pretty darn quick! I had upgraded a Kyosho Inferno half 8 to brushless & all sorts of hop-ups, but it doesn't get anywhere near this. It's not for comps, just great handling, quick & tough. Buy it without worry :)
I’ve had two of these little guys and got rid of them. They just weren’t built good and I love associated. Opted to keep all of my mini 8eights. They are so much stronger and made with more quality parts in my opinion. Not to mention when you stuff vxl electronics in they they rip really good. Out of control on 3s and geared properly on 2s they’re an animal on track. I did enjoy the reflex while it was running. I started blowing bearings and having driveline issues and electronic issues in both. Fat Eddie bearings helped but it wasn’t enough.
Agree, they are not as durable as I wish they would be. I'm going back to 1/10 scale. They are also a bit more difficult to work on due to their smaller size.
Radio gear seems to be an issue. Swap that and it's good to go. If you really wanna pep it up put in a 2445 5400 kv surpass motor with a 60a hobbywing bl esc, I'm also running a power hobby fan over the motor running it at 6k rpm. I run 6 minute races around 15 to 20 laps and the motor is barely warm. Anyone wanting to know about a good servo should look at the batan 135f its metal geared fast and durable. The car handles really really well, I'm running 85mm kyosho super sand tires on it and it doesnt miss a lick, 10k in front 10k in center 7k in rear unfortunately the diffs do have seals but no gasket so eventually the fluid does come out, about every 4 or 5 battery packs I crack it open and add more. Also hackfab makes some carbon fiber parts for it.
The fact that a TE took a beating without incident doesn't surprise me.. they've been building top shelf for years, regardless of scale Reminds me a LOT of my rc18t
@@rcdriver I see a lot of similarities in them, Greg. I just pulled mine back out after watching this. Lot of flashbacks to carpet racing these, and the fun! Time to blow the dust off the old girl! ~Ron~
What were the carpet tires you used on this at RCMadness? I put my futaba receiver in mine and it completely changed the edginess with a little tuning.
I actually wound up using the Spektrum 810 pack in it and switched to an IC plug. It sits perfectly up front in the tray then I put a screw in the battery strap right behind the pack so it wouldn’t slide around. If you’re referring to a standard 1/10 shorty pack then no, that won’t fit.
I have 4 of the old Reflex 14B models and the problem with them is 1) the motors burn out quickly and 2) the spur gear is plastic and gets out of mesh quickly and gets eaten up and 3) worst of all the mounting mechanism of the metal motor plate interfacing with the plastic body for holding the motor IN PLACE and setting the gear mesh is cheap terrible design, so it gets out of alignment, strips the body, strips the spur gear, and becomes impossible to fix. I get about 3 months of use out of a car and then it basically self destructs. They are cheap but good to learn on, just don't drive them too hot and do too hard or you will learn these lessons sooner rather than later. So many things on these brake I have 2 cars running, 2 parts cars, and half the time one of my two running cars needs to be repaired! Do yourself a favor and keep extra servo savers and strut tower braces on hand (or get a metal strut tower brace), as well as tires because the knobs shread in no time.
I don't mean to pass judgment. I understand the frustration. To anyone that has the desire to destroy their RC vehicle in protest, PLEASE don't. We as a community are the creative ones. So let us be that. Instead of creating landfill material. We nourish creativity. Dissasemble and donate the appropriate parts to schools with tech classes. If one doesnt this can jumpstart one. If you dont want to do that give to a kid! How much joy can you bring if only to one kid. So I beg PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE turn this negative into a positive.
What on earth are you talking about? I in no way set out to destroy this car. I had a great experience with the car and was super impressed with it’s speed, steering and durability.
@@rcdriver I’m so sorry. I posted this here by error. It was in reference to recent event and the reaction people are having to it. It is not in reference to this video or any at her you have made. I don’t mean to imply you have any involvement in the matter. I worded it poorly to begin with. It’s original intent is to better resolve current unhappiness with the community. Perhaps create a better solution.
Can you please recommend me what another better tires or wheel sets for the 14B Reflex for I don’t literally like its tires that came with it, it’s so ugly
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Used to have the original version and it was pretty fun, but the esc (looks to be the same) was just a rebranded Hobbywing 16bl30 but wasn't programmable. Swapping it out for a programmable one made it much, much better. The tires on the original weren't great either. LC Racing buggy tires were a big improvement.
Great review as always. Keep it going! Your channel (and RC) help me keep my sanity in this crazy world.
Absolutely. I ran into another insane person and this time it was at work. Insane people everywhere. Doing rc helps me calm down.
Now we need Losi to bring back that mini 8 or a mini 22-4 👍
They have the mini t...
I've been working on my losi mini from 10 years ago brings back good ole memories
I go to R/C madness in enfield CT all the time! It’s really a great place
RC Madness is absolutely awesome 👍
I bought one three years ago. I feel like I need to preface by saying I have over 30 cars and bla bla bal.... The only thing that has ever failed on it was a center bearing. That killed the spur gear, but that's it. I have had it to the skatepark several times, the carpet track, my dirt track, and bashed it all over. Maybe I bought the unicorn, but this is the most durable car I have ever bought.
Older video the first clearing of the jump was amazing ' that's like a selling point!!!! It looked like it simply glided very cool running video
Gonna get the kit seems like i could make a great outdoor little basher with proper electronics could be kool
I have an original 14b with the fighter body on it & it's a blast! Tough, great handling on dirt & road & pretty darn quick! I had upgraded a Kyosho Inferno half 8 to brushless & all sorts of hop-ups, but it doesn't get anywhere near this. It's not for comps, just great handling, quick & tough. Buy it without worry :)
I’ve had two of these little guys and got rid of them. They just weren’t built good and I love associated. Opted to keep all of my mini 8eights. They are so much stronger and made with more quality parts in my opinion. Not to mention when you stuff vxl electronics in they they rip really good. Out of control on 3s and geared properly on 2s they’re an animal on track. I did enjoy the reflex while it was running. I started blowing bearings and having driveline issues and electronic issues in both. Fat Eddie bearings helped but it wasn’t enough.
Agree, they are not as durable as I wish they would be. I'm going back to 1/10 scale. They are also a bit more difficult to work on due to their smaller size.
Looks good fun offroad
Radio gear seems to be an issue. Swap that and it's good to go. If you really wanna pep it up put in a 2445 5400 kv surpass motor with a 60a hobbywing bl esc, I'm also running a power hobby fan over the motor running it at 6k rpm. I run 6 minute races around 15 to 20 laps and the motor is barely warm. Anyone wanting to know about a good servo should look at the batan 135f its metal geared fast and durable. The car handles really really well, I'm running 85mm kyosho super sand tires on it and it doesnt miss a lick, 10k in front 10k in center 7k in rear unfortunately the diffs do have seals but no gasket so eventually the fluid does come out, about every 4 or 5 battery packs I crack it open and add more. Also hackfab makes some carbon fiber parts for it.
sounds like a steaming pile of _____
Sounds like user error. Set the mush right and the spur gear will be fine.
@@Fly2kill1 you are correct
Another great review👍 I too was late to the part on this one.
The fact that a TE took a beating without incident doesn't surprise me.. they've been building top shelf for years, regardless of scale
Reminds me a LOT of my rc18t
Loved my RC18’s. Racing them was so much fun, yup this buggy kind of reminds me of it.
@@rcdriver I see a lot of similarities in them, Greg. I just pulled mine back out after watching this. Lot of flashbacks to carpet racing these, and the fun! Time to blow the dust off the old girl!
~Ron~
Looks like a lot of fun
Great video I’ll be looking for one at my hobby store .. what wheels and tires did you use at the track ??
LC racing makes the best minis. More stability, control, and durability due to higher quality parts.
What were the carpet tires you used on this at RCMadness? I put my futaba receiver in mine and it completely changed the edginess with a little tuning.
Looks like a great car. I saw you race it at rc madness. I also saw myself in the video
It's ace I've got one ❤
Thats an awesome little buggy. What's the address of that bmx track?
Hello! What type of battery would I need for this buggy??
what battery are you u using pls let me know pls
What esc speed control, motor, battery and charger would you recommend for this buggy?
What do you think the top speed is?
will it hold a shorty pac. thought about getting one and changing it to bullet connectors
I actually wound up using the Spektrum 810 pack in it and switched to an IC plug. It sits perfectly up front in the tray then I put a screw in the battery strap right behind the pack so it wouldn’t slide around. If you’re referring to a standard 1/10 shorty pack then no, that won’t fit.
I got the truggy my wife got the buggy, nothing but problems. Terrible spur gears and bearings issues.
I just read on the web page that this car has three sealed differentials which is cool...
They are sealed and keeps the dirt out very well however there is no gasket and they do slowly leak out
Is it a racer or a basher? 🤓
It’s a Rasher
Not cheap for 1/14 scale one could buy a 1/10 scale for that price.
I have 4 of the old Reflex 14B models and the problem with them is 1) the motors burn out quickly and 2) the spur gear is plastic and gets out of mesh quickly and gets eaten up and 3) worst of all the mounting mechanism of the metal motor plate interfacing with the plastic body for holding the motor IN PLACE and setting the gear mesh is cheap terrible design, so it gets out of alignment, strips the body, strips the spur gear, and becomes impossible to fix. I get about 3 months of use out of a car and then it basically self destructs. They are cheap but good to learn on, just don't drive them too hot and do too hard or you will learn these lessons sooner rather than later. So many things on these brake I have 2 cars running, 2 parts cars, and half the time one of my two running cars needs to be repaired! Do yourself a favor and keep extra servo savers and strut tower braces on hand (or get a metal strut tower brace), as well as tires because the knobs shread in no time.
I don't mean to pass judgment. I understand the frustration. To anyone that has the desire to destroy their RC vehicle in protest, PLEASE don't. We as a community are the creative ones. So let us be that. Instead of creating landfill material. We nourish creativity. Dissasemble and donate the appropriate parts to schools with tech classes. If one doesnt this can jumpstart one. If you dont want to do that give to a kid! How much joy can you bring if only to one kid. So I beg PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE turn this negative into a positive.
What on earth are you talking about? I in no way set out to destroy this car. I had a great experience with the car and was super impressed with it’s speed, steering and durability.
@@rcdriver I’m so sorry. I posted this here by error. It was in reference to recent event and the reaction people are having to it.
It is not in reference to this video or any at her you have made. I don’t mean to imply you have any involvement in the matter. I worded it poorly to begin with.
It’s original intent is to better resolve current unhappiness with the community. Perhaps create a better solution.
Losi mini 8
Is there a small scale car that would actually perform well in circuit racing? I'm surprised this one does not. Great review though
Can you please recommend me what another better tires or wheel sets for the 14B Reflex for I don’t literally like its tires that came with it, it’s so ugly
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