Full review and test of the Vanquish VS410 Phoenix portal axles with VFD Twin for best rc crawler of 2021 from Vanquish Products with this VS4-10 Pro Buy here for $499 at Amain - snp.link/400563ab
What I appreciate is the running video comparisons on the same terrain. Harley and SBG don't do that and their video and opinions suffer because of it. Your work is more valuable to me. Always well done.
This rig is like my dream rig and the fact that it's at an attainable price means I can actually buy one and slowly upgrade it over time into my dream crawler. Big thank you for this review
In my experience I find that overdrive only helps a little bit on the climbs... not nearly as much as I originally thought it would. So once upon a time when I broke my 30% overdrive gears in the portal up front, I replaced them by re-installing the stock 0% OD portal gears. What surprised me after the change and going from 30% to 0% overdrive was how much my steering was adversely affected. My rigs ability to turn sharp was gone! 🤔 I didn't realize until then just how much overdrive actually helps with a crawler's STEERING instead! When the front wheels spin faster they naturally create a much tighter turning radius. 😯🤗
On the 2022 List of builds, at the top actually. I still have to build the Ultra I bought to build in July for my B-day. ha ha. Went on a quest with another RC (shhh RYFT) build and ended up cloning it, and just now I am closing in on completing the resurrected RTR as a Portal Crawler. As for the Phoenix, I am excited by the Technical achievement of Shift on the Fly Overdrive, and Dig. Definitely be running the Predator Trencher, Not sure where I am going with Motor & ESC. Likely to stay with REEF's for my Steering and Winch Servos. Thx for the review, you always add good insight and I like your observations. Keep on Keeping On !
This was really interesting. I especially like the comparisons between the different vehicles, with different options and configurations. I think your thoughts on overdrive make sense, too. I'm a physics teacher, and I like the way you think about these things and describe them. A nice, experimental, scientific approach.
Hey thanks for the compliments. I was a software engineer in Silicon Valley and built my own start-up. An then now I'm a mountain bike reviewer/manager for a leading bike website
@@RCReviewChannel Oh, so cool! I'm a physics person, myself, and spent years writing software, so I recognize the type. :) Sounds like a very fun life.
Informative video. Thx. I would like to see a comparison video between a standard Phoenix and an upgraded version with VP machined axles. For me.a Vanquish has to have machined hardware, so it would be interesting to see if the budget molded plastic performs as well.
Neil's is Fantastic with his mods, it's well worth paying for the best hill climbing experience, this (Phoenix) crawler can beat (Axial) in a shootout, could be something!😃
Great content as always! I'd love to see more Phoenix based videos, details on mods and setups, how to get the most from the phoenix. I'd also like to see more flat rail content with details of those builds. Maybe even a flat rail Phoenix!
Think I am going to get this, looks great. Never had a crawler, only bashers , be nice to have something that isn't constantly broken. Been fun watching all your videos.
Portals: check! Vintage Toyota look: I love it! Affordable price: thank you! Switcheable overdrive: they read my mind! Stock performance: very impressive! 12 hours of building fun: Sold!
Ordered one last night on amain for $432 with taxes and shipping. I want to make it as capable as possible on the stock chassis. I love my trx4 but it's too heavy to be capable but it's scale and that's good for what it is
I think it would be super interesting and also very informative to take that phoenix and a stock trx4 sport (maybe with better electronics) to make things fair and do a head to head. I kinda feel like the sport would do everything this does for a lot cheaper. Might be wrong but I’d be curious to find out. Also the widening kit I wouldn’t say is stock if that’s an option they give u so maybe throw some cheap ones on the trx4 sport also and it probably outperforms the vanquish for less money🤔🤔🤔🤷♂️👍
You should really go out and do a build video of these newer rigs that's what a lot of us guys are looking for. We want to see what's inside it before we go and kick out $500. And you're unboxing video in this video didn't really cover it said there's a lot of plastic in the transmission but didn't say if it was the gears or whatnot all that stuff is important. Other than that keep up the good work
i really am digging the yellow and black color scheme ... i plan to buy my first vanquish truck soon .. will be talking with you for best motors and stuff
I feel od improves the chance of making over steep climb, but I noticed it improved my downhill, turning and stability during bashing. Fronts pull the rear tires so the rig straightens out and drives straight. Od does drain my batter faster than stock.
Did you have any issues with your Kit? Wrong parts, or parts, especially bearings, that have a way to loose fit? And spring retainers that didnt screw in properly?
Great content as always, Francis! The capability of the truck in stock form or with just a little mods looks really impressive. Are those Q-series LED lights on Neil's truck. They look insanely bright.
15 to 25 is a sweet spot for most rigs like in my trx 4 im running the ud in the rear and that is enough for sidehill and steep climbs but hey every rig is diffrent
@Rc Review or Anyone? What would you recommend for motor/esc if money is not a factor? The VERY best? Brushed and/or brushless that fits this vehicle. I just backordered one at AmainHobbies. I'd like to install the most powerful, quiet brushless option that will fit. Unfortunately I don't have a local hobby store. Closest is a couple hours by car. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
How did you assigned the options,... as the controller you use is the Flyby gs5 right and it only has 1 three switch. So where did you put the dig to have neutral???
Great video. I was thinking about getting one but I have a highly modified Ultra and just can’t justify it. My ultra is very similar to the yellow one as far as electronics and it has the dig in it as well. It is very heavy down low.
@@RCReviewChannel I’m very interested in getting this. Big purchase for me. So it’s awesome to have you go in great details about it. I will be able to purchase it with confidence. Much appreciated!
Yeah, i was wondering the same. How can he tell the difference? Feeling and durability are not the same 😄 Always take these claims with a grain of salt.
Hi there - does Neil have a channel or link?? I'd like to setup my Phoenix identically to his! I'm almost there....just need a few tips from him to complete it :)
What's screwed up people paid $499 for the first batch for this kit to be reduced to $399 few months later. I'm not very happy that vanquish did that to us. Least send earlier adopters some accessories or discount code on wheels.
Maybe 33% is too much OD? My TRX4 Sport with overdrive and underdrive is at 26% and I don't see a downside. My neighbor is doing a build with the same electronics. It will be great to check it out!!!
i am curious about the shocks leaking, i have the pro kit and i realize it takes some kind of vodoo magic to keep oil in them. i thought about flipping them upside down. any ideas?
Hey Francis, what is the exact setup on the yellow one ? I’m looking at buying some ottsix wheels for my phoenix portal and would love to know what Neil has used exactly. Thanks very much
Sir, can i use the stock Trx4 Servos for the DiG and OD? I have two trx4s, to save cost, i will just upgrade the servos on my two trx4s, and contemplating to install them for the Dig and OD of the Phoenix I’ve ordered. Thanks and more power -from Philippines 🇵🇭 And What pinion gear on the motor was used Sir?
Need some help with my Phoenix. Currently I’m running a HW 1080 with 13 turn 5 slot brushed motor with 17 tooth pinion. The control is good but there is not much In the way of top speed. Can u give me a brushless system that is under $200? I have never run brushless so I have no idea what KV would be best with what pinion size. Love you honest reviews. Thank you for the help
This is what I have, running just the stock 17t pinion snp.link/d24894a0. So awesome!!! 3s or 4s lipo battery. 4s like this makes it fly snp.link/e9d084c7
What is the cost of the build at the end for the blue one And then what is the end cost of build for the yellow one Truck is $500 Once complete what's the final price of build.
One of our vehicles has all Vanquish horns and the other has third party. We'll take photos as it is possible to use third party horns as long as they are flat and low profile.
Nice review. I will be getting one, just not sure in my wife will ask me to sell one. Tires, most of the folks getting a Vanquish product have tires, soooooo we can put the stock tires on a shelf queen. When might you review the Anti-foams?
Hey Francis - do you think VP will release a the Phoenix with their beautifully machined axles? I know they have the Origin Pro and Ultra available but i much prefer the looks of the Phoenix and really like the twin gearbox. It really floats my boat...
It's more expensive than most crawlers, because it is well-designed and has a lot of functions that other crawlers don't have. It has a dig unit, which allows the driver to lock up the rear wheels (good for descending steep hills, and super tight turns); it also has switchable a switchable overdrive unit (no other crawlers on the market has this function, and it makes turns tighter, and makes the truck more controllable going up steep inclines since the front wheels spin faster; it also allows the truck to switch between 4wd and rwd); despite the axles being plastic, there are also brass sleeves that go in to strengthen the axles and also add weight down low (another design that other crawlers don't have out of the box). As for the TRX-4, it really depends on what you are looking for in a crawler, but quality-wise, the Vanquish is definitely better even though they both are top quality vehicles.