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.

The very best reviews online 👌, thanks for all your time and effort 🙏

Another great review! I haven't crawled in a while but all the good driving in this review made me want to get back out there!

Fun watching Francis .. ! Very enjoyable , and informative 👍 , ✌

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.

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. 😯🤗

Very interesting review, thank you both I ordered mine and hoping my setup will perform as I am expecting

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

Can’t wait I ordered mine today

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!

Looks fantastic!! Very interested in getting one, thanks for the detailed video as always!!

Great review gentleman. Appreciate your insight.

That Yellow truck looks soo cool 👌👌👌

Awesome video. Can't wait to see it up against the champion.

More people in the world need to be calm like you

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.

Finally just ordered mine.

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 !

Great trucks. Thanks for such a detailed show.

Oh yeah and the Phoenix is super awesome best purchase ever

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.

I Love you Guy's!! Most Excellent Review!!

Awesome video 👍

I had just purchased my second TRX4 when the Phoenix came out, I ordered the Phoenix

that was Great :o) Thanks guys!!

very good review thanks

GREAT VIDEO OF A AMAZING LOOKING TRUCK. LOVING THE PRICE POINT. THANKS FOR POSTING SIR 🇬🇧🇺🇸🕊️✌️👍

Nice video :) Thank you

def would like to try one in the future

That was pretty epic! Nice to see them running together and making those comparisons. Looks like a great rig for sure.

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!😃

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

Thanks for the informative video! What were the modifications in the yellow rig? Are those dravtech shocks, wheels weights etc?

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.

Hi What led lights are used on the yellow Phoenix thank you just ordered mine today after watching your vid today thank you guys great vid !!!!!

Quality kit , can tell 👌

I’d like to see how you set up the Flysky GT5 to work with all of the servo’s. Excellent video! This is a great kit and is a game changer.

That transmission is definitely a selling point with the dig feature included.

Great review, and the mods to the yellow one aren’t hard to achieve and made a big difference.

i would love to see the list of mood he did. what shocks he used ?

What motor and ESC is the yellow one running .... Great review I picked one up 2 days ago just happened to check vanquish's site

Do you have a parts list/part numbers for the yellow ones modifications?

Great video. The cherry on top would have been if you had the origin present. Nice work

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.

The trucks great and great review. On the bodyies, does it come with black decals for trim or did you guys paint that?

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.

I’m ready to see Josh with Harley Designs put a drag combo in one and run it in RWD to show the transmission durability

What’s the length and width of the Phoenix battery tray.

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!

Did you guys use normal size servos all around to clear the body? I saw maybe that Low Profile servos need to be used with the interior.

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???

Best crawler motor for this thing? I was thinking the fusion Pro?

Will a hobbywing fusion 2300kV fit on the vanquish phoenix?

I would really love to see list of moods on yellow one with links to it.

What amazing machines and great details on information, Neal what’s that color ?

Will this Chassis Work with the Killerbody LC70 Body.?

What does the yellow one weigh?

Just got my transmission together. I have almost 3mm play in the drag Axel for the rear 😳 how much is in yours? Maby take Axel apart and chim it up?

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?

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

Ha! Just asked for this!

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?

Would you do straight axel or portal now? I’m thinking of getting the straight axel rtr pheonix

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

Can we get a crawler reveiw of this vs toyzuki v2 on wich is best. That would be great.

Thanks for the awesome content, between the ultra and Phoenix portal which one do you recommend, why would I want to get one over the other? Thanks

I would like to buy this tree led front light. Could you let me know the link?

Hey Francis, Great video right there. Best out there regarding comparison! Just FYI: Your Amain link is not working anymore.

What droop setup is he running?

I would love to see a video on how to program all those servo’s on a Flysky GT5

Need to do a detailed build out of the yellow Vanquish what all did you do to it? That rig is sick, yo!

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?

@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.

Ok I don't have enough environmental situations to warrant 1000 crawler but man that neutral drop has me drooling 😋

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 :)

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

We've found that super big OD doesn't actually help in climbs due to weight transfer. Rear tires are doing most of the work.

What Motor/esc in the yellow one?

that specific servo horn might be a problem for me,as it is hard for me to get my hand on a vanquish product

Nice channel, good info. Very helpful. Question, because I'm very curious. You guys have Indonesian roots?

Great looking crawler! What’s your thoughts on the scx6 coming out?

Which ottsix dual stage foams are you using in the yellow truck?

Looks decent as far as portal equipped trucks go

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🤔🤔🤔🤷‍♂️👍

Can you send the links for the motor and esc combo and recommended three servos. Thank You 😊

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...

What headlights is he running in the yellow one? They are insane.

more pls =)

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

😉👍

Like to see these same test on slippery muddy ground.

Its a locked diff right. So will any one the tyres out spin while makig a though turn ?

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!!!

How did Neal mount the shocks exactly!?🤘🇺🇲 and what other cool modifications like that?

Are you guys going to a video Phoenix vs TRX4 vs element rc? Please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Can you please review the rancher ridgerock

Would still love a list or links to the components used on the two rigs. I’m an RTR guy 😂

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?

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.

Can see Neil’s mods and set up closer?