ALL my TRX-4 upgrades! Where to SPEND vs. SAVE

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Intro: (0:00)
Skillshare sponsor: (0:48)
Backstory: (2:19)
Upgrades: (3:28)
Save vs. Spend Recap: (14:49)
Outro: (16:45)
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Traxxas TRX-4: amzn.to/2VdQ2xB
Yeah Racing metal axles - full set: bit.ly/39Yri4G
Yeah Racing metal axles (individually, no diff cover or skids): front: amzn.to/320H5vn and rear: amzn.to/3rYFnoY
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ESS One+ Sound System: bit.ly/2PTvL1D
35kg Steering Servo: amzn.to/3efOQCK
My Trick RC Attack Traxxas Defender DG-1 Light kit: bit.ly/3sM9DEU
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@RCGirl 3 жыл бұрын

To easily skip around the video, it's segmented into timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Skillshare sponsor: (0:48) Backstory: (2:19) Upgrades: (3:28) Save vs. Spend Recap: (14:49) Outro: (16:45)

@IllusionSector 3 жыл бұрын

13:30 Wait a sec, Hayley. The limb riser kit you linked to doesn't seem to include those cool looking scale hood mounts that you attached with double sided tape. Mind telling us where you got those? Thanks.

@IllusionSector 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I see; You cannibalized a pair of D-links. :-)

@RCGirl 3 жыл бұрын

@@IllusionSector haha yep those are just tow shackles without the shackle on it

@methujeraya 3 жыл бұрын

holy shit. ur car is pimped

@dennis3004psp 2 жыл бұрын

I have a TRX 6 Mamba x with 1900kv on 4s, because i only have 4s I use a Spektrum 5 Channel with Data from my esc. for drifting in snow and offroading i need front & mid/rear diff lock on its own rock light kit is a nice addon i also have the Steering servo Upgraded, im thinking to make the car 8,4V BEC ready i am now thinking about beadlock Rims with the original Tire, because weight and its looks very nice i also planning a street car build on the TRX 4 base because the F150 body.

@randyboyett9384 3 жыл бұрын

It’s rad to see a woman that understands and appreciates the rc hobby 👍

@adammorgan7874 2 жыл бұрын

Right!? My now ex wife always said it was a immature hobby. 🙄

@CaSSpEErr 2 жыл бұрын

@@adammorgan7874 did she become EX after she said that 😆😆😆

@adammorgan7874 2 жыл бұрын

😂 she did actually. 🤷🏻‍♂️ what can you do.

@user-ev8jc7uo1v 2 жыл бұрын

@@adammorgan7874 She was just salty

@pooljunki1 2 жыл бұрын

did you just assume her pro-noun

@jeremymacritchie8566 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the red defender because I like yours so much.

@RCGirl 3 жыл бұрын

😆🤙🏼

@jamesplymire5342 3 жыл бұрын

I just seen it in the comments but I was gonna mention the Ecopower Micro Servos. They are a great little servo.

@tractorcorleone 3 жыл бұрын

The engine sound of this crawler is very cool 😎👍😀

@kalebadams8277 3 жыл бұрын

For shift servos you need to get power hd tr4 micro servos there full metal and work wonderful

@gangsterHOTLINE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@BareFinn1986 2 жыл бұрын

Also they can handle 7.4V.

@soota6083 2 жыл бұрын

Noob question. What are shift servos?

@kalebadams8277 2 жыл бұрын

@@soota6083 the servo that takes it from 1st to 2nd kinda like the steering servo

@milesmeister2675 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is such a great video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. After much deliberation and driving of a colleagues TRX4, I pulled the plug. I'm usually a speed freak but I am looking forward to this coming and all the upgrades that can be achieved over time!

@GForceSS 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice for a TRX4. I followed most all your tips and my rigs are perfect for what I expect out of them. Stock motor lasted me three years with weekly river crossings.

@kimhammerum132 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience! I just got mine, and now I know what to do/expect in the future. Much appreciated and high quality content.

@catric69 3 жыл бұрын

I replaced one of mini servo with a EcoPower 640T for the 2 speed transmission. Great little unit!

@RCGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll check it out!

@markcole6475 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been upgrading my recent TRX4 Brown F150 high trail! Brass C knuckles , brass hubs , light kit , HW fusion pro 2300 kv , upgraded wheels and tires ( a little smaller ..imo the stock tires are too big) I love watching your upgrades and throughly impressed with your knowledge of the RC world.

@robsheaffer3525 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review of your upgrades over the years. Very helpful. Always enjoy your videos. Crawl on!

@mary-louderocher1711 3 жыл бұрын

I've changed all the tiny servo too TR-4 POWER HD THEY have been awesome and no modifications needed

@sloguyty5915 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a question about those! Are they waterproof and what voltage do they run at? I’d love to find some 7.4v waterproof mini servos!

@mary-louderocher1711 3 жыл бұрын

@@sloguyty5915 yes they are waterproof

@loose_unit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for being absolutely clear about which parts were sent, it makes everything so much more believable! I wish everyone was like this!

@allthingsmotorized1885 Жыл бұрын

these things are so reliable its mad, get rid of the traxxas electronics and went power hd micro servos, savox steering and hw axe motor and zero problems. broke the pin that connects the front portal to the shaft the other day after nearly weekly use from release, i measuered the other pin and it had worn down to 0.8mm where it contacts the gear. replaced pins and still going strong

@rcmikeklein5512 3 жыл бұрын

good job its nice to see someone put some value sense in the build to save others from unnecessary upgrades which is exactly what I am working on with the axial gladiator

@HoundStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video & helpful to hear your opinions after some time testing these out. My daughter and I like watching your videos and this gave her some new ideas for her TRX-4 sport kit that we just built. Cheers!

@gsheist 3 жыл бұрын

A really helpful summary! I love that you pointed out what’s a good value for the money in terms of improving performance. Your rig looks amazing!!

@johnr8856 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see all the upgrades and your thoughts in one video. Outstanding looking rig.

@mhouslay7281 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered (and now subscribed) to your channel. Wow, what a super clear, helpful and balanced review ! Really have appreciated that as I am just about to start on a Defender TRX-4 'journey'. So will now go and watch your earlier videos. Big thank you from Scotland.

@Tight_Lines_Uce 3 жыл бұрын

Love the content. Your upgrades gives me ideas to do my TRX4 Blazer. Thanks for sharing.

@matthewho826 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Perfect timing. Just got my TRX4 Defender last week and looking to upgrade and personalize it a bit

@jaydenmartin9968 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Been waiting for this!

@andyeve8 3 жыл бұрын

The rig is absolutely gorgeous. Your attention to detail make it look amazing.

@mauriceprudhomme5296 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said. Stock shocks can’t be beat.

@jamesmorrell2901 3 жыл бұрын

I agree: I have them on two other non-Traxxas vehicles.

@stevenslatter8789 3 жыл бұрын

I actually enjoy this video you are well detailed and very suggestive and don't push people to upgrade! I look forward to more videos!

@chrisslky7018 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas. I got a TRX4 Sport for my nephew. He doesn't use it much yet but need to keep in mind upgrades for the future. Cheers!

@BlueDually4x4 3 жыл бұрын

I think you covered everything really well.

@andyduncan9134 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very useful. Thanks. (About to start the TRX4 assembly kit with Defender body and will definitely be adding some of your upgrades to it as I go.)

@SandJ-Adventures 3 жыл бұрын

A really interesting video! We bought our TRX4 Defenders a year ago now and have used your thoughts and ideas when considering what i wanted to change or up-grade. We didn't go full metal axles, but much of your other ideas have been taken on board! So its great to hear that after 3 years your TRX4 is still going well on what you chose. We are well happy with ours - long may they, and your videos about them continue!

@loadsamtube 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video for a TRX-4 beginner like me.

@delboyo7379 Жыл бұрын

New to the hobby and just wanted to say a big thank you for your videos on the trx 4. I've just had the rig and your videos were awesome 👌

@PietroPizzi Жыл бұрын

Absolutely great video! I just started shortly with my daughter, she want one for her 10th birthday and I got her a TRX-4M. Now I learn the in-and-outs, so that we can develop our small one over time :). I think I watched ~50 RC Videos already, in the last couple of weeks, and I like your Channel and the "RC Review" most. Very friendly style :)! Keep going!

@Atlas.X9X 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks for sharing. I'm about to purchase my first crawler and this was a very useful video to help plan future upgrades.

@echobeefpv8530 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual !! I like your upgrades, good ideas for other 1/10th crawlers as well.

@jeffparryncc1701 3 жыл бұрын

Just brought a TRX4 Defender. Can't wait to get it rolling.

@RC4X4 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Time flies when your having fun. Mine is about three years old now. I put the orange and black body on and did home made interior.

@MarkDavidBlack 2 жыл бұрын

Just got my Defender yesterday! Super happy with it. Thanks for the video.

@chucksmith155 3 жыл бұрын

Hayley great video as always I could watch your videos over and over and not get tired of them

@dalethompson8981 3 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful can’t wait to get the blazer tr4!

@AdamSmith-mr8fi 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you for sharing. Awesome rig!

@petergee4104 Жыл бұрын

Great vid I agree with all you said you’ve done a great review on multiple items I’m new to crawling but not to Rc I think you’ve paved the road to getting the most out of a trx4 with the right upgrades thanks a lot

@Rafoam 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I absolutely concur with the conclusions! Like, literally!

@kevinzigler8503 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Just picked up my Defender yesterday. It was fun to buy since my last RC was purchased in 1989. thanks again for introducing to the TRX-4.

@4xELEKTRA Жыл бұрын

going buy my first one today. thank you for the great advice. i cant wait

@loum7008 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions thanks!!! I have a TRX4 Mercedes g500. I hike alot and really want to emphasize how awesome the cruise control is with the Hobbywing. In New England it's all hills. Being able to maintain the exact speed and easily drive one handed makes hiking really easy.

@terrymoser2073 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video lot of info as i enjoy watching

@lloyderc 3 жыл бұрын

You said moosh. Lol love it. Love your vids. Haven’t seen u in a while. I just ordered this truck. I’ll def be looking into your upgrades . Thank you ❤️

@channotpoling20 3 жыл бұрын

Great video RC girl as usual. Thanks 😊

@ChrisHirner 3 жыл бұрын

That motor esc combo has my buy it now instinct kicking in

@danthayer4770 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful video as I just got my trx4 defender yesterday.

@domirc5474 3 жыл бұрын

Another great work on your trx4 ! , the result is simply awesome !!😉👍

@mattiasrc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info, helps a lot. Thinking of getting a TRX-4 Bronco or Blazer.

@rcdrives3882 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid with some good info. Thanks :)

@JPGrc 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks for sharing 😀

@joweemac 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative Video, Thanks!!!!

@gsrider569 Жыл бұрын

Love this video, looking to get into crawling and decided the TRX 4 Defender as my first rig. Love your content and will really help me with this new hobby. Thank you!!

@Top-Jimmy Жыл бұрын

You wont regret it! Have fun!

@patricklavoie8719 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I'm not a TRX4 owner but I found your tips to be applicable in general.

@GulliJ 2 жыл бұрын

Tha k you for this return that could help a lot new TRX owners. For my opinion, this truck is very well born and extremely reliable in any use, that so rare to mark it bolded. He will be so much better with a lot of weight as low as possible No needed of anything over the wheel level, but axles,links,portal hub, wheel hex, ... In brass and it run so much realistically New shocks mount of longer shocks to 100mm could be good, not so hard to keep all whells on ground as often as possible And alloy beadlock wheels and tires 1.9' dependant on ground you want, stock tires are good for begin and sand surface But as soon as you drive on softer or rock or water, tires are made to excellence for these uses. Add a controller one hand wheel steering to be at top of confort. With cruise control you are so easy to fun. All other mods are not necessary but I prefer add lights, ESS dual sound, all metal accessories for looking, light don't forget, and tqi Bluetooth. Stock motor survives at all I try to kill him, including salt water and beach, just redo brushes. You could change but brushed motor are hard to kill. If rock crawling, it should be stay for years. That's it. My opinion From France 🇲🇫 Cheers

@ClevelandRips Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Love your channel!

@normanschmidt209 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video its helpful, I'm getting ready to buy another crawler and I like the looks of that one. Thanks

@RCCinematic 3 жыл бұрын

PowerHD for micro servos. Replaced my stock and haven’t had any problems yet. 1 year strong.

@Modded.Buildz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I ordered a TRX4 Defender yesterday and have already been considering what upgrades I should get ;-) Now I know what's necessary and what can wait, thanks to you! I think I'll start with the axles, as I really like them and it will add more weight 🤗

@johnmolands2326 3 жыл бұрын

Completly agree with you, mine is upgraded almost like yours exept the metal axles 😉

@88davidw 3 жыл бұрын

Very handy video. I agree with your spending/saving areas.

@MelloKingMal05 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a Sport model with some upgrades. This was really informative!

@seewell8168 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your experience, very useful!

@stevebracewell9675 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips,gives me a few ideas on upgrades

@rexp3137 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I plan to start modding one of my TRX4s or my TRX 6 soon. Thanks for the info.

@pedalandypedal 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, about to get the Bronco trx4. Thanks.

@CrawlerRuth 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a trx4 yet. But what you said will for the most part hold true for most scale rig. Love your channel.

@brandonp1371 3 жыл бұрын

For sure i love trx4 shocks I use them on my Gspeed lcg rig instead of the dlux fabs and I love there low and slow rebound.

@ferminl.castanedas8805 3 жыл бұрын

I like your channel. I'm learning a lot about the RC and fix it.

@Ghostrider-ko7sb 3 жыл бұрын

You Rock! Really great info on the RC world. Super knowledgeable, you know your stuff, no doubt about that. Very cool! 👍🏻

@OverManVoice 3 жыл бұрын

This was great as always!!!!

@cesarm1882 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video !!! thanks for the information and links 👍😀

@jmunozar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video!, definitely well worth the time watching it and great conclusions; thanks a lot for making this! :D

@gonzaloguerrero3110 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video it was really helpful thank you 😊

@theodored8390 3 жыл бұрын

Such a GREAT Video! Thanks!!!!

@arthurvanderkooij 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for the nice video. Love it 😍

@miguelepic 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por tus consejos, RC Girl , estoy aprendiendo mucho

@Jinx7red 3 ай бұрын

Got this last year from my friend for my birthday... Yes, super awesome friend! My first one and I am loving it! Very informative video! 😎

@frogswurld 2 жыл бұрын

Just getting back into RC's and this vid convinced me on the Traxxas TRX-4. Thanks.

@macr88 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for replacement shocks because the stock ones stick when it sits still for roughly 30 seconds. I added some grease on the o’ring under the shock shaft cap but it only helped slightly. Thanks for any help 👍

@joss67uk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and suggestions. I always try and keep my trucks as standard as I can but theres so many pretty, shiney things out there its not easy damnit *LOL* , on Ready To Runs I always ditch the steering servo and upgrade to metal gears if it hasnt got them.

@JPGrc 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience 👍

@warwickeioncampbell4737 3 жыл бұрын

Spend where needed and save up for the fancy longer lasting parts. I dont have one but it would be metal axles, servos (steering then micro servos) motor bead lock rims (opens up options) then accessories, added weight.

@ArmanRC 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull, 3 year but still look new, that steering servo still very expensive in my country sadly, great review rc girl🤗👍👍👍

@CoachDRC 3 жыл бұрын

Great information

@voodoostroker 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of good suggestions here 👍🏻

@n22pdf Жыл бұрын

Great channel and info subscribed 🤩👍🚴🏅I’m hoping to pick up a TRX4 high Cheyenne when it arrives in the Uk

@rc-daily 3 жыл бұрын

If you are looking to upgrade the tires look at the pro line krawlers and proline super swampers. Jconcepts land mines are Also another great tire. Another thing worth adding is the traxxas light kits are well worth the money. They aren't quite as bright as the my trick rc but everything is well thought out and made specifically for your specific truck. I've got a few of the traxxas light kits and light bars and ive never had an issue with any of the lights burning out or the wires.

@murraybaxter5144 Жыл бұрын

Great video, just bought a Defender today and looking at mods and appearances.

@Top-Jimmy Жыл бұрын

💯👍👍

@austin030703 3 жыл бұрын

I am sure already mentioned, i use tr-4 hd micro servo for my trx4 and trx6. Been great so far. Can get them on ebay/amazon/aliexpress

@LM-cx1tx 3 жыл бұрын

Love the upgrades👍👍👍

@danytremblay6168 3 жыл бұрын

As usual very nice informative video thanks. The traxxas light kit is really good!! I did bought the metal axel but I already got all the samix brass kit with faux disk brake and it would have been very heavy so I did not installed them and sold the metal axel. I've put so much mony on the body it's hard to belive ;)

@franklucke Жыл бұрын

Your videos are very nice and buy many of this parts. And I never think, that the parts are not good. Thank you for your videos 🙏🏻

@newportmike8519 Жыл бұрын

Very cool, informative vid. Thank you. How do you feel about replacing plastic links with stainless?

@byronwins1034 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. And I agree with all your decisions really. Trx4 is really a great truck out of the box. Other then a few small things. As you said I bought a nice Servo as I bought my truck ( having experience with many traxxas servos) . But other then that my first one is still a lot of fun pretty much stock.