Hey man, new here, can't stop watching your videos. Just bought my First car is a 16890a. Upgraded the wheels and have modeled it after this one basically. I destroyed the rear diff and the spur gear. Do you think I was just punching it too hard? I haven't put it through nearly as much. Now waiting on parts. Love how you include the kiddos in everything! Keep up the influencing.

I am running the Surpass hobby 35A ESC and 2440 4600kv motor and since last week I am running 1/16 Louise ST Pioneer and I love then. They are about 10mm bigger in diameter as the original and I can notice the extra top speed. The grip is great, had to turn down the punch level to avoid backflips at little throttle. Great little truck!

my 16889a pro just got delivered today! yeeeewwwwwww! cheers for the nice vids mate.

You have some of the best videos out there, and your comment sections are pure gold for information. Thank you for the time you take to answer questions! I have the Flyhal FC600, do you know if the 15mm wheel spacers and the mid size tires you showed will work for it?

I run mine on the seamingly useless tires that came on the 2995 with wheel spacers kinda the perfect balance of air control with no heat issues . Love your content brutha keep it up and happy new year 🤙

I am a huge fan of HBX. I took your recommendation and got a 2995. It rips as is. I love the way it handles. I did get bigger tires and a brushless HW set up. The same one you got. My car came with oil filled shocks. I already blew one apart. I am going to play with it more as is, before I swap the motor. I may use the 550 and esc transmitter from the 2995 in my Wltoy 12427. I have a dynamite 550 in it now. Thanks for the videos!! Keep bashing!!

Size of the tyres ?

I appreciate you putting links to parts for this truck. Some other channels i follow dont do that and its pretty annoying when you ask them questions they dont even answer but want you to sub and buy their merch smh

1:15 Would be nice to see the broken things, before you replace it. Just so we know what to look out for!

Took 5 of these beasts with me to grandma’s house to have the nephews try and brake them at the skate park around the corner. Had to wait till sun went down because darn skate boarders were using the park… can you imagine?!? Skaters using the skatepark? Anyway, 5 16889A pros with different bodies ordered to help differentiate at dusk till super dark with headlights running. All upsized 1:10 scale wheels, couple had 15mm spacers the others we did not put spacers. Added two heat sinks to aid in non stop action and just keep swapping fresh batteries. After about 90 minutes of trying to destroy these trucks with five kids from 13 to 20 years old, the worse issues we had: 1. Batteries falling out often as we beat them senseless 2. Two trucks have some body breakage on the front end 3. One trucks ESC came loose from the two sides tape and was slipping between the steaming arm and chassis to restrict steering, nothing three small zip ties couldn’t fix in a minute. 90 minutes of launching these things from 3’ to 15’ flipping in the air to land in the bottom of a 10’ half pipe… some were really bad falls… one of which caused the Esc to break loose as noted. Otherwise they are all just fine and ready for more!!!!!

It is a NUTs strong truck that Is bulletproof!!! I have the same tires as the first set you had on and love it. Its almost like running my Traxxas Hoss only a mini version 😁 Next hint for everyone, use the original tires and wheels on a 18859 or a Eachine EAT 10 I did and LOVE IT!

Use hot glue for the ESC. It works great sticks fast and you can peel it off.

Cool RC and awesome bashing, cool flips, have a great weekend brother

You're videos are great and very informative! Hope you could make a video with the medium tire and spacers installed in it to check it's performance. 🙂

Number plate tape is great for the esc

I'm eyeing that MT10. Looking forward to the review 🤘

First tease of the mt10……this is gonna be good!

I wasn't even into RC cars until I came across your videos. (Your edits are so clean and entertaining I'm not sure if I watch because of the cars or because of your talent in front of and behind the camera.) Anyway, I watched this video and bought this car. After a couple of runs, I'm just wondering - is there any post drive maintenance I should be doing?

YUP - That is the problem with my HBX 16889A PRO - The rear diff cups on mine are LONGER than the ones on your HBX 16889A PRO! Damn!

Great video, I really like the way you edit your video's.

I use umber plate double sided tape on my esc i guess it will be called registration plate tape in your country works a treat👍

great vid! the editing is awesome. keep up the content!

you sir got me on the taste, damn that looks fun

Hello . I looked for a video comparing 16889 and 16103, but I couldn't find it. At less than $100, the 1/16 model, 16889 and 16103 look good, but it's my first time, so I can't tell which one is good or bad. What would be good to compare with the specs alone? Thank you. 감사합니다.

Shoe goo or CA glue instead of tape. It can be removed by soaking in acetone. I’ve only removed broken ESC’s so I don’t know if acetone is safe for working ESC’s. Not as convenient as tape, but it holds. It’s the only thing that would hold on my Arrma Granite.

Mate i like you pace alot! Cheers!

Bro, love your videos, bought hyper go and 16889a pro cause of u!!! Wanna get bigger tires for pro, stock suck!!!

Those little hbx trucks are mighty little units. Might have to pick me up one after I finish my mt10 project. Speaking of, I should have the hex hub extensions video up in 2 Mondays. Got a shock/ suspension tips video for this Sunday, and next Friday is a diff service video. That following Monday, is hub and chassis mods. But if you'd like, I can give you the part number now, but keep in mind, the HR hubs have to be drilled to the correct axles stub size and then bolt right up. Or you can wait for more info from the video. I don't mind either way.

Clean surfaces with acetone before applying your tape. That’s why it isn’t sticking well… too much dirt/debris in there. Little truck is a monster!

Try put 12tpinion with large wheels

For the ESC try 3m VHB tape. It needs an hour or so to cure but nothing sticks better.

brand new to the hobby, what size spacers do you recommend for switching to the medium sized tires? Thanks!

Hi has anyone found a better battery that fit s right in

You really make some good content! Subscribed!

I think the mid-sized tires would work best. More air control with not as much strain on the motor, I wonder if they will perform better with the wheel spacer like you mentioned. Excellent video as always sir! Thank you

Hello my new friend 😊❤️ I'm really interesting in world of rc do you recommend this new A pro version than normal brushless version? I'm seeing the difference shock and metal gear.

I still gotta order this! Sent back the regular version a few months ago... I loved it but there was something wrong with it that I couldn't fix no matter how many times I took it apart. Can't remember what the problem was! 😂 My girl keeps asking me what I want for my birthday and I'm trying to decide between this, the 18th scale hbx pro version, or possibly the 901a HBX. Something tells me to go with this since I loved it so much and I'm going to get the upgraded shocks, gears and brushless but I'm also thinking the 18th scale version will be brutally tough at the skatepark but as far as just looks that desert buggy looks the best. You probably made the right choice with the Rival MT over the Redcat but I just am absolutely in love with my Redcat because it's brutally tough and handle so well but with the Rival you'll get a Center differential... and if you go back and look at the killer off-road hobby KZfaq channel and how much brutality he put the Helion Avenge through it does seem pretty awesome. I actually had the Helion Avenge a few years ago when it first came out but got rid of it too soon because I had so many RCs. The Helion Avenge became the Rival Mt but the Helion body looked a lot better. It would be a pretty fair assessment from years of research to say that the Rival MT is the king but the Redcat A arma are tougher but the Granite is the fastest out the box.

there's also a fairly similar truck on bang good for i think 30 bucks less. Same brushless motor esc/receiver, chassis... but it's a stadium truck

I'm trying to figure out an alternative solution for those front dogbone / axle pins. I've already started ordering packs of 400 thumbtacks for 3 bucks which I heat up the pin and pull it out of the plastic then trim the pin to length. I was experimenting with making a pin that would lock in place without the need for those springs as I've been losing a pin about every time I tumble this thing a few times. I'm using trimmed down nails for wheel hex pins. Fun little truck for sure at the skatepark, in tall grass I was desiring a bit more though and ordered an Mt10 after debating between the Granite. This hobby ended up being more fun than I anticipated, makes for a good duo with RC drifting, which was my first RC / build. :)

damn. today the new front tire flew off. the screw that holds the tire on axle came lose and the small metal bar is gone. its rather bad that the tire screw isnt secured somehow. did you paste your thread with light locktite to stop it from unscrewing itself?

Hey, man. I'm glad that i found your channel. It will be my first RC and i definitely decided to buy the 16889a PRO. Can you give me an advise: better to order with 3 batteries or better to get with one battery and buy a few other aftermarket batteries, in that case do i need another charger?

So I just mounted exactly the same big tires. Now the crash damping servo arm is giving in because the turning of the wheels requires to much force. How did you overcome that? Did you change the servo arm for a stiff one or are you still using the spring loaded crash damping servo arm that was originally in the car?

I think the medium tyres would be best. It's great to see how durable these cheap HBXs are, even with the extra strain of the large tyres. Your son not join you bashing today? :-(

Hello truck takes some hits

Apparently shoe goo is great to stick down the esc (from what I've read). Got a 16889a pro this week as a first RC.

Whats the black thing that keeps coming off the truck in multiple videos?

Best channel I’ve seen.

Thank you! Love the info! I’ve seen some aluminum alloy parts from China that include: Front Steering Cup, Rear Hub Carrier, Front Upper Arm, Front Lower Arm, Rear Lower Arm and Steering Bellcrank Set. What are your thoughts on swapping the plastic pieces out for those on the 16889a Pro?

Hi, friend. I have a problem with my hbx16889a pro, I bought it new and when I raise the car and give gas and release with the car in hand, or raised it makes a noise as if they were bearings or the transmission shafts were short and then it has looseness . the car is new, do you know if this is normal? I hope I have explained myself well, a strong greeting, you are the best!!!

Hey! So I bought this truck recently BECAUSE of your videos. Love it so far, but am super green to this hobby. I wanted to try the wheels you’ve suggested, but need a little help with what size wheel spacers and what adapters I may need. Any advice??

Cool, sehr schöne jumps brou, heißes Rc car, dicken fetten daumen nach oben für dein Video 🏎💨💨👍👍👏👏

I purchased the adapters and wheel/tire for mine and I have a phillips head screw holding the stock wheel/tire combo on. Did you change out the axles previously?

What king of grease do you use for the differentials and geatbox? Thx

Do u have a tutorial video on how to replace it with that bigger tyres?

For the type of use you give it, the bigger tires with a motor heatsink and fan looks like the best combo. The only question is where to plug in the fan since the esc as no connections left...

I really like the bigger tires! But if its gonna over heat the motor and electronics than the slightly smaller tires would be best. Those tires seam to help it fly better though. I guess you may have to take Micks advice in the movie “Rocky”- “pick the one in the middle!” 😂😆💪🏼🇺🇸

if you put in bigger tires, you need to put in a larger motor because it could overheat. Same thing for the over-gearing. Am I right?

Hi.. We need the 12mm weehl spacers? Thx 4 your help. This week we get our hbx 16889 pro..

So....2 things...I lost the little screw that goes on end of drive shaft that holds drive gear I place. Any idea where I could order one? Does not come with gear itself or if you order a new drive shaft. Also, I keep stripping the drive gear because there is just too much play back and forth with drive shaft. Like it does not fit up tight to differential. Any ideas on how to fix that problem?

Team Associated MT10, that's been on my wish list of proper grown up Rc's cars to get for sooo many months maybe 1 day, also I was convinced Rubbage (prevent body rubbage) wasn't a word.....turns out it is..😅

Hi we have today get the teyers of the hbx 903 an put tehm on the hbx16889 brushless but not the pro version.. Very fast and funny to drive but every 5 min the motor stop because in getting to hot.. Is the hbx16889 pro better for the bigger weahls

When you relevant that little pin for axle, where do you get those pins?

Hi, i was checking out the spacers required for the tire replacement, but i dont know which size to order, 15mm are the right ones? Thanks

do you know if the original wheels will work with the spacers?

Would you recommend this truck over the one you pulled the bigger tyres off

Thanks all your videos I'm assume about to buy haiboxing HBX 16889a pro what lipo 3's are you using in your truck and the size and name of the tires you upgraded to?..

Did you ever try this set up with 3s? If so can you provide a link please? Thanks dude

Are the spacers easy to install? When I do finally order a 16889A Pro, I'll probably order those 1/10 tires you linked (unless you can recommend a different set that is as or more budget friendly) and the spacers. If the spacers involve much more than just removing the stock wheels and screwing them on, it might be over my current knowledge LOL. I would probably install the factory 1/16 tires on my daughter's 18858 1/18. I wonder if those 903 tires would break my son's base model 16889? If I'm not mistaken, the 16889 is the same as 16889A, the "A" has a brushless motor as an upgrade? Meaning 16889A Pro (brushless & metal drivetrain) > 16889A (brushless + plastic drivetrain) > 16889 (brushed + plastic drivetrain)

Did you use the 12mm spacers?

I think a little softer springs wouls be better to prevent too much rebound. 80wt should be more than enough for that little truck.

Try blue tack

Hi got a question im having trouble with my build 16890 after changing to metal parts the wheels are wobbling what to do? How will it fit like plastic parts do

Great video! Love the 16889a Pro, We got the Remo P6973 tires from Aliexpress for 20 bucks. They work great for where we run it, lots more grip, it wheelies on the sealed parking lot now. I don't think they would work for your needs though, the tires aren't big so you wouldn't get any help in the air control department. Congrats on the Rival. We just got a Granite 3S BLX when Amazon had a sale on it for 300.

Hey I got a 16889a pro and am looking for a slightly larger tire, i am looking to make it easier on short grass. any suggestions? also i've read i'm supposed to change the gear ratio if i put very large tires on, not exactly sure what that means or what part i'd be looking for. any help is greatly appreciated

Great video! Thanks for showing some wheel n tire options. Thinking about getting this truck, myself, and an increase in tire size seems the right move from the get go. Quick question that I can't seem to find an answer on: does the ESC have low voltage cutoff? THX!

Dude, your a fantastic KZfaqr! Question, I saw in other videos you have added a heat sink to the motor. Does it help adequately to keep the heat down with the big 1/10 tires? How long can these guys run without having to worry about the heat bro. Your experience?

Hello friend, the differentials of this car have 2 pinions, unlike other cars that have 4? it's possible?

Every time I order a pinion gear for my Hbx pro they keep sending me the pinion gear that fits on the brushed motor which has a smaller hole on it. Can you please send me the link to get the right pinion gear

link to second set of tires? the MT ones

Another great video... I just got mine and am waiting for my charger before I charge up a 3S to run this truck in! I was going to try some different tyres, ordered some bigger ones, when I chanced upon your clip! Question is, do you think this truck runs faster on bigger tyres? I can't wait to find out on mine...

I have the fc 600 version of this and was wondering what your digestion would be for a faster motor. (Trying to create a monster lol)I'm new to the hobby so the more of a direct fit the better.

What dogbones are you using for the spacer conversion?

Ps i did 2s 2200 thanks

If only they sold this brand in the UK without having to wait a month for shipping

Will these same tires and spacers fit on the jjrc q117?

The link for you battery says unavailable… any other recommendation??

Where can I get the axel pins at thank you

did you use the 15mm injora spacers?

aiye

Do the bigger wheels increase the top speed?

very good video. Do you have the link for the shock oil?

Olá Amigo! Eu tenho um hbx 16890, gostaria de saber se posso usar uma bateria 3s nele? E qual é a as medidas das rodas big que vc colocou como eu as encontro tem algum link para me indicar?? Desde já obrigado 🙏🏾

Can anybody help for me? My pro has a problem. The Back suspension is too soft. And it’s still soft if I roll all the way in the spring it won’t come up all the way up. I need a stronger spring. Can anybody send me a link where can I buy a pair. From banggood or Aliexpres? Thank you.

Re: hbx 2995 ; do you know if it's been rebranded or anything, it's not available on aliexpress anymore. (Amazon is very expensive to ship to New Zealand)... Looking for something that runs better on grass playing fields and parks.

Is it waterproof?

How much run time on the upgraded battery?

Did you figure out what oil weight works best for this truck. Im about to order some losi oil.

What size is the pin in the front drive shaft? I lost mine and dont know what to replace it whit.

Awesome vid!! What did you use for the mentioned wheel spacer on the larger wheels?

Is there any other of the same brand batteries that will work, I am in Australia and the link won't deliver the batteries, and the battery companies warehouse here doesn't list that particular battery either