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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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!!

I think you covered everything really well.

I’m waiting to take my SCX10 ii to Moab in a few days can’t wait

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!!

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

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!

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!

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

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

Thanks for your video lot of info as i enjoy watching

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!

Great informative Video, Thanks!!!!

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 🤗

I look at my two rigs as trail queens, and when you said dolls for adults I LOL. They look to nice, and cost too much to be taken them for a roll. At least not yet.

Great video, agree with the brass you don’t need all of it for sure, Your Traxxas transmitter will bind up to 30 different traxxas models, get the Bluetooth module you can adjust all the settings change the multifunction knob to all different things like TSM, steering sensitivity etc, and with the Traxxas lighting kit I can change the lights high low and turn on off the head lights rock lights and roll bar lights,

Hello. I was offered one of them last night for cheap. It's only 1 year old and he's only used it 3 times and paid about £900 for loads of extras and only wants about £380 for it but I've got a cen genesis that he's wanted for years. It's barely run in. I bought it new and when I was running it in the pullstart snapped and I've still not fixed it about 15 years later. I have one but I never have time to do stuff like that. You can get carried away upgrading, I know I bought a t maxx and another in bits but the other is all custom parts made from aluminium instead of plastic Which looks mint but it's in bit's. I did build it once and found it's a drive shaft from complete so took it to bits again to upgrade the other because it's got an aftermarket racing engine and hand made tuned pipe on it and does about 90 mph. It's actually hard to keep it on 4 wheels on any terrain. Do you think I should buy or swap the genesis for the TRX? I really do like them and it will be nice to just switch on and go instead of getting the engine going even though that's half the fun and better sounding. Subbed for more cool videos. Do you have many r/c's? ❤️💛💚👍

Very good video! 😊👍🏼It is important to show others what they could potential do to upgrade their rigs with all the option parts out there. I have spent over £2,000 to upgrade my TRX-4 Defender in grey and it is weighing over 5kg. I think I might have overspent on the upgrades, as you suggested not everything is necessary and might have an adverse effect. I'm sure for those who have seen my channel would think I have spent way too much on my TRX-4, but we are all in this RC hobby and free to do whatever we want, which is the beauty of it. Your Defender looks great by the way, and I watching your channel has given me some ideas of what to do to my rig. I upgraded my motor to HobbyWing Fusion 2in1 1800kV after watching your video some months ago, and I love it since I had it fitted, so big thank you to you also! Keep these lovely videos coming!! 😃😎💪🏼👍🏼

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!

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

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! 😎

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.)

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

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

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!

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.

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

Great vid with some good info. Thanks :)

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

Just bought a trx 4 kit. Never been into scale rc before. But I’m addicted to that scale crawling. So much fun. I just hope to get the suspension to act like a real size rig.

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

Tr4 HD shift servos are the only option worth looking at. However I have mine on 8.5 volts and my stock servos have been fine.

As someone who just got the Defender, this was an amazingly useful video.

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.

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!

nice video. the trx4 is the best all around crawler. I have the trx4 sport and have bashed the crap out of it, very durable!

Trx4 Bronco here. Its durable and fun Thank for the trx4 video. 🚲💨

Glad I came across this video have a trx4 kit that's supposed to be delivered tomorrow

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.

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

I use the Power HD TR-4 micro servos in my TRX-4 Defender and they work great! Direct replacement, metal gearing and you can run 'em on 7.4V!

Yes! Been waiting for this!

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.

....and agreed, one of the most reliable and fun RC vehicles ever

Great video RC girl as usual. Thanks 😊

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

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

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

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

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.

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 ❤️

I just changed my radio so I can adjust end point adjustment on the micro servo’s

Thank you helps alot , I've just bought a trx4 defender.

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.

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

I just picked up a TRX-4 Bronco. Going to look into some brass hubs and a stronger steering servo!

Very informative thank you for sharing. Awesome rig!

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

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

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

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 🙏🏻

I can't wait to pick up some metal axles. Going with vitavon and get them custom colored to match my red defender.

I just got the 2021 bronco &i ordered wheels&a roof rack with led light bar,i also ordered the holmes hobbies 8t brushed motor,waitn for all my upgrades 2 come in !!

Shift servo hop up would be TR4 Power HD servos. I think they’re good up to 7.4v.

Hello, great vidoe. regarding the micro servos I have replaced them with PowerHD servo Mini 7.4V 2.6KG Waterproof that you can find on the popular chinese sites for a good price (15$ each)

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 👌

Great review, thanks for sharing 😀

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

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

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.

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.

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

"Don't be that person who runs it at full volume." LoL might have done that with my ESS One+ when I had my pinion geared too low and my transmission was way to loud.

NSDRC makes amazing servos and now has a micro servo I recommend that for a shift servo

I enjoyed your video it was really helpful thank you 😊

I appreciate you sharing your experience, very useful!

i have a custom defender on a chassis kit i think i could only have that truck and be happy it is so well done and fun

Lots of good suggestions here 👍🏻

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

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

I love my defender too, these things can't be beat, although I went for more scale than performance

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.

Such a GREAT Video! Thanks!!!!