Thanks for mentioning the throttle delay. It wouldn't be as big of a deal if the delay was just a Tx\Rx thing, but it's somehow an ESC delay, and the ESC is usually the most costly thing to replace. Other RU-vidrs "forget" to mention the delay. They are probably too busy setting up the affiliate link 😂 Yeah, I'm cynical, it helps me get through the day. Nice channel and best of luck with it.
I really appreciate that, thank you. I try to point out faults with everything I review. Sometimes they aren't a big deal, sometimes they are really annoying things.
Actually that was the first version of that model. The 5 button press thing wasn't needed. It could run almost 50MPH on 3s out of the box. The second version is when the ESC button thing was needed.
Spent 3 hrs bashing this beast today with 2s and 3s....Run in tall grass like a rocket, jumps, mud, sand.... Awesome little car!!! Love love love it. A real beast with super high durability. Wish hyperGo will produce a 1/10 scale with crazy performances and comparable durability.
It's one of the very best small scale budget rc cars ever made. I wish it had better parts support, but it's really tough so it should last a long time if driven reasonably.
MJX is coming out with a tenth scale, there is a promo video on RU-vid. I didn't have a good time with my H14BM, screws fell out of the chassis and steering linkage even with LocTite. It needed a 25mm wheel extender, and handled better afterwards, but I returned it for a Granite BLX, but on the Granite you're gonna have to buy new diffs cuz they're plastic outer (ring?) gears that lasted me 5 weeks for the rear, 6 weeks for the front. I dunno about a 10th scale MJX, they have some issues with understanding how to properly scale, where the 16th scale truggies were better than the 14th scale (except their diffs on 16th sucked). And they're probably gonna do weird stuff like use deans connectors, which is absurd in a 10th scale or larger. The battery compartment is gonna be weird and proprietary, trying to force you into their battery packs, like Traxxas does. MJX need to bring more than just speed to the table with a 10th scale, it's gotta handle well and they're gonna have to do things like hold the hinge pins and a-arm pins in with screws instead of being pressure fit like the H14BM: my left rear pin had to be taped because the plastic got too loose and the pin just can fall out. It needs a screw to keep it tight.
@@Boogie_the_cat I had honestly the same issue and I temporarily solved as you did with tape and later making a small hole where I stuck a wltoys screw to lock the pin. During the last 2 runs (after I left my comment here) things got worse. The steering got loose/fluffy....I changed the tie rods with metal ones. Problem is still there. Now will try with a new servo but after this I will not invest further... It will run like it is till nothing else will get broken and when I will saved enough I will go for a Kraton 4s. Bigger investment but probably more reliable (at least I hope so).
That would be amazing, but they'll have to drastically change the appearance, I'm sure Arrma would sue them so fast making a 1/10 scale that looks exactly like the kraton. Hosim cuts it really close with their cars looking like rustlers and e-revos as well. But, I agree, it would be awesome to have a 1/10 Hypergo
Couldn't of picked the perfect time to get back into this hobby for me really nice to see these companies coming out with these nice built budget friendly RCs you really can't beat it for 200 bucks i used to be a really big Traxxas only guy owned a few back in the day but then you start breaking parts upgrading parts going through tires like a madman it gets pretty spendy lol.
Yep, now days everything about RC cars got better, faster, tougher and comparatively cheaper, except for the tire situation. With brushless motors, tires are to RC cars as toilet paper is to someone with stomach flu, you just go right through them.
I like how the 14210 comes with 2 bodies and have skids on the roof and spoiler on the rear to give the bodies more durability. Great performance all around. It must be a good car because this is the first video that the car didn't get REK'ed. Just avoid the skate park. ha ha Awesome video.
It's a good one, just remember to let off the throttle while landing from jumps before the wheels hit the ground. That's the number one way to blow a diff in any RC car.
I got the gantry pro if you press the gas button the first time let off press it a second time and hold it runs like an s2 with a 1500mah li-ion puts out a lot of Torque top wand as well I call it the turbo button I just found this out to it rips on highway all I done broke it down and put it back together to inspect it but this thing is a rocket only paid 76$ for it after taxes
I really like your videos, just 1 question, i put the car into a 100% power and it doesnt seem to go 50mph, do you know if there are any fixes to that, I bought 3s. keep up the great vids!
You probably have a V2, so in that case, turn it on with a 3s, press your ESC power button 5 times, that should put it in 3s mode and it should be very close to 50. Let me know how it goes, I may have missed a step in the process.
@sethspangler1500 I don't think they can do a larger scale version like a 1/10 or 1/8 scale because then they might find themselves in legal trouble with Arrma because of the similarities. I think the fact that they take inspiration from Arrma, but also stay out of their way is what keeps them safe.
Hi Rek. I’ve new to the hobby and new to your channel. I was thinking of getting either this or a WL car. I’ve read that you have to grease the diffs yourself on the WL124016/7 series. Can anybody tell me if this car requires the same ? Thanks. Paul, UK
My MJX was greased, but that doesn't guarantee they all will, but generally speaking yours likely would if you go that route which I would recommend over WLtoys. But also give a look at the new Arrma budget cars before you buy
Hi, thanks, great review and test. Can you please tell me, if it's got ''battery securuty shutt-off'' at 6,8 V fir S2 and/or 10,2 for S3 to prevent DEAD-DRAIN of the battery ? Thanks
@@Rek_Rc Thx for a quick reply🤗. I am a rookie in rc and just got 2x MJX 124010 ( crashed one already in concrete wall, waiting for parts ) and WLT 124017 is in the way. Thanks for info about shutoff, I'm cool now👍
Are there other body colours or types available than black and golden? Do the ones from other models fit? Problem is, my 4 year old buddy would looove one that's blue.
It doesn't come with any other body colors, I'm not sure if other bodies would fit on it. You might be able to find a clear replacement body that you can paint though.
Please can someone tell me if stock tyres are good for sand? I mean on the beach. Moreover, what about water? Do you think I can use on the snow or under rain? Last, do these car need particular mechanical maintenance? Thank you
Well, when you say "stock tires", the version you're seeing in this video comes with the all terrain and the paddle tires, and they are tremendously good in sand. Not that I recommend it, but there are numerous videos on RU-vid of people skimming this car right across deep enough water to submerge the car, but it just skims across on the surface because of the paddle tires. As far as maintenance, just keep it clean and dry after use, keep an ear out for your bearings, and the car will last as long as you want it to last. There is a newer version with a gyro stabilizer as well, but I'm not sure if that version includes the paddle tires or not. Snow and rain shouldn't be an issue for this car. Just try not to fully submerge it is all. Also be nice to the gears, as in don't be all over the throttle upon impact with the ground when landing a jump. It's all replaceable, but why do more work than you have to?
@@Rek_Rc thank you. My idea is not to submerge under water, just run on wet, during rainfall or near a lake or river. I'm still a bit undecided between this model or a crawler one. I know are 2 different things 😅
@@Trek_RC_PlusPlus crawlers are great too! Driving a crawler, navigating an obstacle is like solving a puzzle, the speed isn't high but the fun, and the challenge are very much there. Good crawler drivers impress me to no end because it's not a skill I possess. But if you want a cheap buy amazing crawler to start with, I did a couple videos on a WPL 24-C on the channel. Check it out and see when you think. Everyone loves them
Been waiting for this truck to be available in the US. Trucks been out for months still not available . Want it to beat on in my yard. My 6s trucks are just too big for my yard. Wish they would stop dragging their feet and make them available here.
@@Schmidt3850 try my link if you haven't already, maybe that will help. It's non affiliated, I get nothing from it. Just don't want you to think I'm trying to sell you something.
I don't know. I have been driving that car a lot but I haven't run into a diff issue yet. I'm sure I will soon with how hard I drive it though. I would try Amazon and just search that model, unless you've already done that.
@@johnlocke3481 on the earlier models you're absolutely right. My experience with recent variants from other companies has been much better though. The 1/14 scale has been problem free so far. But eventually with time, diffs give out if you're rough on them, which I am. But as long as they can be replaced without too much hassle, it doesn't bother me much unless they are breaking every few battery packs.
Hello! I'm not sure which car to buy... Which one do you think is the best? The HBX 16889A Pro or the MJX H16BM? Oh and one more thing. The h16bm is better then the "old" 16208. Right?? Thanks! this could be a cool video idea 👀👀
I'm reluctant to tell someone what to buy. But, I haven't experienced the HBX 16889A, I have experienced the MJX and I'll say that the MJX was incredibly durable and surprisingly fast for the size. Personally, if I were to buy a new RC right now that is below 1/10 scale, I would probably go with one of the 1/14 scale MJX cars or the new 1/12 scale HBX. They are both tough and fast and parts are easy to get for them. I really appreciate you commenting, I always enjoy talking about the RC hobby.
It's either going to be caused by the receiver or the ESC. If it's the receiver, that's an easy fix, just replace it. But if it's the ESC, you could replace it, which is also very easy, but if it's programmable you could try that and to be honest I haven't even looked into that for the MJX. There may be a program card for it but I don't know. I imagine that motor could tolerate up to a 60A ESC easily though. I find the delay to be slightly annoying but I forget about it as soon as the car takes off like a tiny rocket. I have considered putting a Wltoys ESC and receiver on mine though.
i dont have the car yet but waiting for it. Moneypit rc have a video where he talks about that the car got much faster after doing it. I think its in the manual. Seems like some peoples mjx is on the slower mode and some are on the faster mode when they get the rc@@Rek_Rc
@@t3floz yep I had looked into it and it turns out that not all of them are set to 3s mode by default. Mine was so that's why I hadn't looked into it. But yes, if you press the power button 5 times it does put it into 3s mode. Mine was able to run nearly 50 MPH out of the box so I didn't need to do that. But, you were right, it's a thing.
This var looks grear but seems to flip like crazy also the steering is sloppy from what I heard... Weak servo as well good you printed that out in the video
@@Rek_Rc dead servo out the box two replacement trucks were sent same issue idk if its a bad batch but have one coming from a different vendor will let u know how it goes
