Thanks man and you’re welcome!!

Awesome man!! 😃 Happy Father’s Day to you too!!

Awesome man!! Glad you like it as much as we do!!! 👍👍👍😃😃

Thanks! Anytime is good RC time lol

Nice! I need to do the same. What did you end up buying for your brushless motor and receiver/esc?

Awesome man!! Good luck!! I think you’ll be happy with the results!

​​​@@DerbyCityRC the link for the wheels are not working, i guess thats not good for you and for us viewers my friend. Awesome videos, keep em coming. Thanks

@rickybeau here’s an updated one bro. amzn.to/3wIUoDs Thanks!

Thanks Brad!! Yes definitely arguably the best budget platform out there. Especially bigger than 1/16 scale!

Thanks man! That’s awesome!!

Ya I was thinking about trying them on my mt10 as well. I need it to do backflips easier on 2s lol Thanks!!

Me too man they’re great! Mad Max is a beast for sure!!!

Thanks man! You bet!!

I know man!! Crazy good quality metal!

Thanks!!! Yup, can’t go wrong with these!!

Awesome!! My opinion is it’s the best first car, since it controls real nice it’s great to learn on them can upgrade it. Durable with parts availability!

Yes he’s pretty awesome!! 😃

Haha! Yup that was awesome. Thanks man!

Hah! Funny enough I’ve never seen that show, but I can see it fitting in lol!

Awesome man! Really appreciate that!

Thanks!!! Yes the new esc will have beefier voltage vessels!!

I appreciate that!!!

Thanks man!! It’s an unbeatable truck in its category!

Super cool!!!!!

Especially Bob the grumpy fence picket! He’s something else I tell you what! Yes hopefully more aftermarket sites will start carrying parts for these!

Ya they just dropped it without a warning as far as I could tell lol a little hint like a year ago and then boom! Yup just can’t beat that Hobbywing but that motor they put in the 2996a seems pretty solid! Gonna put a better esc in there and I bet that wakes it up a bit too!

That’s interesting. They should have the exact same wheelbase, as I t is the exact same platform. Are they listed differently? It’s definitely a bit wider because it has wider and bigger wheels than the 2995 though. Either way, both amazing trucks!!

@@DerbyCityRC I don’t have both to measure, but based on measurements on product listings there is a slight difference. Could just be tires! I wonder if the chassis part number is different between the two…

@aronjurmu6951 it could also be a misprint. Wheel size wouldn’t change the wheel base measurement but they could just be measuring by hand and just getting human error/deviation. However it’s always possible they changed something but I don’t think so as they’re identical looking (except they split the spur gear cover so it is now easier to access the motor pinion).

Ya I wish 3s was an option. Hopefully hbx will get more aftermarket backing soon!

Thanks!!

Thanks. Ya definitely one of the drawbacks is shipping time(usually about 2 weeks), but I’ve had Arrma parts on backorder before which can take even longer. To me that’s just part of the deal. It does definitely suck if your only car or two are down and could be a reason to consider spending more on a more local RC for sure. Luckily Amazon is starting to carry more and more parts for a lot of the Banggood cars.

Haha! Hope you agree!

Haha don’t mess with Max! Yes these are unbeatable cars for the money. Yes bezgar just rebrands, changes the body, and usually that’s it lol. Sometimes new electronics and sometimes not. Thanks for the compliments on the editing. Always trying to get better! New camera being thrown into the mix soon and hopefully new editing software. Thanks man!!!

@@DerbyCityRC Thanks for the info on Bezgar, was hoping HBX upgrades would work. I got a RC channel that I am not very active on but some similar content to yours. Nowhere near as good as yours though.

@playanddisplay3636 you’re welcome! I’ll check it out!!

They’re the best!

Absolutely! Thanks man!!

Haha! Well he was 6ft tall and I chopped him down to about 4.5ft. I guess I’d be grumpy too! Oh to walk a mile in Bob’s shoes!

Thanks!! I know I hate that that kit is out of stock. This one here is similar, but the esc is bigger and I don’t believe will mount in the cavity of the original. amzn.to/3NMUdNB

He is! Thanks!

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@@DerbyCityRC can you please recommend a decent upgrade ESC/servo for 16889 pro, Im going Dumbo RC?

@atamata237 I haven’t even done that yet in this car actually. I’ve heard good things about the Hobbywing quicrun esc which may be what I go with.

Awesome, man!!! Thanks!

Opoooh yaaaaa!!! 🤣😃😃

Awesome, glad you enjoy! Here’s my tutorial on the ramp building. Don’t judge too much, it’s an old video 🤣 : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idSppLyfuMmcZKM.html

Thanks! Yes they do swap over but you have to turn either the front, rear, or both body mount posts because they’re offset. No extra parts needed!

lol ya it’s been a while since I’ve done that 🤣

Hey man! Wow I’m surprised! Not a single drive train issue with any of these yet except the axle pin. Glad you like the car and videos though! Here it is. Comes with the center diff. Are the pinions ok where the shaft goes into them? haiboxing-hobby.com/products/haiboxing-1-12th-scale-rc-car-spare-parts-spur-gearmetal-with-center-drive-shaft-and-center-diff-metal-assembled-apply-to-2995-t2302

@@DerbyCityRC they seem ok but I don’t know if they stripped a little. The teeth seem fine though. I first tried it with the stock 550 motor and maybe it had a little too much torque. You happen to know how fast they deliver from haiboxing web page?

Gotcha. Well the pinions were on the same website if you think you need them. May be a good idea. It comes from China, so to Kentucky, it took close to 2 weeks for sure. It’s also been a while since I’ve needed to order from them. That’s the one down side to Chinese RCs is waiting for parts lol

Haha! What’s funny is that wasn’t even on purpose I was just looking for a pause to fill a quiet space in the video with “woman laughing” and I was like, yup that’s staying in there! 🤣🤣

Yes they are

Completely agree!!

Here it is! Yes it’s got 3 differentials!! amzn.to/3E0o6nE

Hi. Which fluid are in the shocks of the hbx 2996a? Can you please help? Why do you change the shocks? unfortunately these shock absorbers are not available in germany. there are probably many alternatives. but I don't know. Unfortunately, all the parts in your links are not available here. why not fill the original shock absorbers with another oil? Best regards!

Hahaha! Well hey atleast now you know! Thanks and super happy to have you here with us watching!! 😊

That’s great to know man, thanks!

Thanks!! No stopping in sight!

Oh nice! Where from??

@@DerbyCityRC aliexpress they’re usually $12 and change +tax i got them on sale ended up paying $10.74 total😎 great videos by the way nice vibe great info very educational. I learned about diffs maintenance on this one👍

@@DerbyCityRC dang i new it was too good to be true. I ordered 4tires and only got 2😝

Oh, dang 🤣 well that stinks! Atleast another set will still be slightly cheaper unless shipping runs it over

@@DerbyCityRC thats true 😅

Thanks! I have actually. They were good, but not as good as the ones in this video. Here it is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o7hhiKur3ZPQeoU.html

Thanks! Your videos have given me a couple ideas to try on my fc610. I've already done a brushless conversion, 3650 3900kv motor with a cheap 120a esc and Dumbo radio. I want to try heavier oil in the center diff and eventually try the oil shocks you have. I've replaced the stock oil shocks with the hbx metal oil shocks already. The next thing is figuring out a ramp that I can put in the trunk of my car.

Awesome!! I’m trying to design a foldable ramp that’s still a good size. Haven’t made it very far but I’m trying lol

Not sure I’ll get one of those since it seems to be the same as the one I already have with a different body.

@DerbyCityRC

I’ll try to help but not sure i understand. The wheels just spin out of control and won’t slow down? When do they start spinning? When the remote is turned on?

@@DerbyCityRC thank you so much for your response! No, I binded the transmitter and receiver correctly. When I have it in the air and when I give it throttle it works correctly forward and backwards. Steering works correctly as well. It’s when I put it on the ground the wheels just spin. Won’t go forward or reverse. It just spins in circles. Idk if I messed something up prior when I had the wrong pinion gear on. But, it did the same thing. Changed out the pinion gear to the correct size yesterday and it’s still doing the same thing. When I get home I’ll post a short video showing what it’s doing. Thank you again!!!!! Been messing with this thing since Xmas lol.

@asaelochoa7519 I’ll check out that video and hopefully I can help!

I think I may have found out what’s happening. When I put in on the ground the front wheels move forward and the back wheels go in reverse. That’s why it’s just spinning out front is working against the back. I may have flipped a differential? Maybe?

It’s been ordered for a while, just on backorder. Should ship out soon!

The stuff I used in this video was pretty awesome. I think it was 500k diff lube.

@@DerbyCityRC thank you for the info. i can by your video at random and loved all the details and info you give also the fact you add almost EVERYTHING (links) helps so much.

@DerbyCityRC

Very possible for the future!!

Good question! I definitely try to be careful with them, but I needed to do this 3s test and just made it happen. Actually my batteries do pretty well. I’ve got some similar to these that are about a year and a half old and still going.

Awesome!! This is what I use. Not sure it’s the best or not but definitely works. amzn.to/445VnJt.

Would love to show you my set up for 2995

Send me some pics or whatever you’ve got at derbycityrc@yahoo.com. I’d love to see it too!

Thanks man! It’s the 16t from hot racing. Seems to be out of stock everywhere!

@@DerbyCityRC thanks bro! Already have upgraded the tires

the 0.7 mod? wanna use my spectrum 3660 3200kv motor :)

@@feutastisch nope! .6 mod 👍

@@DerbyCityRC thanks bro

Haha! I have quite a few and only a handful of them don’t currently need repairs!

@@DerbyCityRC that's part of it. I will have two fixed hopefully this weekend. Rhen heading to turkey run

@wadevallbona5314 awesome!!

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Yup you gotta get on it!!! 🤣🤣

Man tell me about it!!

I picked up the 2995 and some bigger wheels. I plan on chasing my dog with it😆I'm looking at a 5900kv brushless with esc for later on. Love the videos!!

@charltonarmstrong9022 awesome!!! Should be fun!!! A 5900kv may cause cogging, especially with some bigger tires so just be mindful of that.

@@DerbyCityRC this thing is so much fun!!!! I got 5 inch tires and it wants to do wheelies, just not enough juice to keep it going😆 what do you mean cogging? Ok i just looked it up. Would i have to change gearing? Or battery size?i was looking at a 3s/4s battery, or would that not help?

Changing the gearing would help, but you would have to make your own adjustable motor mount. Smaller wheels would help to but that takes away the fun! Other than that I don’t know cuz I haven’t ran one with that high of kv rating lol

Wait! You mean the 903a control arms fit on the Holyton? All 4? So the axles swap too?? That’s amazing! I actually have found I like 80-100wt in my 1/16 shocks. Probably would work well in the stock 1/12 shocks too but I haven’t tried it.

@@DerbyCityRC y don't know if the axels as well but the shocks works perfect. Y sent you a mail with my car

Awesome! Sorry I’m slow at responding. Work has been insane but I’ll see your email shortly.

@@DerbyCityRC Don't worry. I understand. I have an Italian ice cream factory and shop here in Colombia(Bogota') so i'm busy as well😅

Sounds delicious!!!! 😃

Actually no. My 2995 came with a different one, which looks like the same one as the picture in the listing for the Flyhal, so you would need this guy unfortunately: amzn.to/3CFsojy

@@DerbyCityRC thanks for the information. I can't find an online manual for the 2996a, do you know the part numbers for it's esc and motor?

I’ll see if I can find those numbers for you shortly. Manual not in front of me at the moment. I do feel like it’s a good system, though a slightly better esc wouldn’t hurt in case you ever want to run 3s.

Glad you like the channel! I would honestly choose this one over the hyper go. Better durability and handling, plus bigger. If HyperGo decides to make a car with this chassis..MAN!! Thanks I rewatched that old video too and saw lol. The shoe goo worked great! Lol

@@DerbyCityRC one more...2995 w upgrades or 2996a?

@badtolz2122 well the 2995 with upgrades for sure, just costs a bit more. The 2996a with the tires and diff fluid is a great option though!! Which do you think you like more?

@DerbyCityRC undecided. Sorry for the ramble here.... The 2995 looks better IMO but seems slower and less capable out of the box. The 2996a isn't 3s which is a bit of a strike and currently costs $70 more or so to begin with. That "extra" 70 gets the 2995 several steps closer to being a better car already. I was looking at stuff in this range... mjx 16208-10 line, wltoys 144010, Rlaarlo 14005, Aarma Granite voltage 2wd brushed, several Hyoer Go models H16...,HBX 16890A, Crowell brushless buggy not sure model (about $170).... My only guage is videos like yours. I'm having a rough time narrowing it down to like 2. That would be a huge help. Upgradability, parts, durability, etc. I think we're looking for basher type but not insane stuff. "Responsible bashing"? Thanks again for your replies. Above and beyond, really. I am looking for 2 cars. One for 8yr old and one for myself... I'm 45. Can't break the bank in either car. 150ish tops maybe. Just looking to have fun and not go pro or anything like that.

Ya I hear ya! Have you seen my video of the best cars under $150? It’s here if not: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtR9pMZ31JfDYKc.html Also, I would add this to that same list: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbWKp7egvrvDqX0.html But yes the 2995 with upgrades is definitely my favorite, but yes much slower out of the box.

Aw that’s no fun! Max’s brother threw a stick at him on accident so that’s how his happened. They were both at fault as one threw it and one walked into the line of fire knowing his brother had a stick in hand. lol

Dang that’s sad to hear! Don’t be a stranger and come on back from time to time! Good luck to you as well!! Always appreciated!!

What are you watching on? Phone, tv?

Oh for sure lol and came out relatively ok lol

Does this one work? amzn.to/3TVmVin

Awesome! Ya I wanted this video to kind of compare with and without fluid. I’ll probably make a short showing the difference with and without the fluid in the Flyhal!

@@DerbyCityRC If i crack the body on the flyhall what replacement options do i have? Hbx 903? 2995?

Three main reasons really. First, landing in grass is less satisfying to me, I’d really prefer just dirt lol, plus with the lighter weight cars, the grass makes landing smoothly much harder. Second I don’t really have a good runway that leads to grass. A $20,000 driveway in my backyard might be in the future but certainly not this year. And the only place where that’s really possible currently with a concrete runway would be to land in my front yard which is tiny lol.

Yup! I explain that more closer to the end. I use 100 wt in my Kraton as well

@@DerbyCityRC oh yes just watched full vid 👍👍👍 whatever works is key …

Thats right!!! 👍👍

🤣 that would have shaken the ground when the ESC quit

For the size and weight of this truck, it’s a good weight to get a balance of center diff action and still have good throttle response. I have 500k in my 6s Kraton which is much heavier. 500 would still probably work pretty well though.

@DerbyCityRC what do you recommend for a mjx hypergo 1/16. I was going to put 500k in it.

Well the hyper go doesn’t have a center differential. If you’re going front and rear, I’d say maybe even 50k or less (if they even hood fluid). Going to thick in front or rear will affect cornering and steering.

Ok, thanks. My mt14 has a center diff, though.

Mine too. It feels like it’s already got a pretty thick fluid in it, but maybe it just feels that way cuz it’s new

You mean subtitles I put in that the kids sometimes say, or for language translation? If it’s language, it may just be that YT hasn’t added them yet as those are automatically put in.

@@DerbyCityRC i mean the auto sub from youtube. Thanks man

Hopefully they’ve been added now! You’re welcome!

@@DerbyCityRC Yes they are! 🤜👍

Oh nice!!

Haha! The ESC was barely warm when that happened. It just gave right up. I even gave it a good 1/2 hr to cool and then tried a 2s again with the same result!

@@DerbyCityRC poor guy faked his own death. He saw what you did to the others haha

Haha! You might be right. I’ll have to give it the tickle test to see if its faking it 🤣

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Well that’s odd! Thanks for coming back anyway and glad you like it!

I keep quite a bit in stock 🤣