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The BEST CHEAP & DURABLE RC Car of ALL TIME?
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Күн бұрынToday we are taking a look at the FTX Tracer Brushless also commonly known as the HBX 16889a.
These little trucks are excellent for people looking to get into the hobby without having to spend a fortune on something they may only use a handful of times.
Cars like this are the ideal entry point for a lot of people who can then progress to something faster and more capable.
These trucks are also known for their insane durability and cheap parts!
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The shocks upgrade is definitely recommended as it will eliminate the bounce and make this little truck so much more enjoyable.
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See you on the next one!
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@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
Get yours here (UK Link): rochesterrc.uk/shop/ftx-tracer-1-16-4wd-brushless-monster-truck-rtr-yellow/link/beyondrc dont forget to use code: beyondRC for 5% off and Free Shipping! What a great way to get into the hobby. Its durable, cheap and parts are everywhere. Can you think of a better option? See you on the next one! 😎👍
@adrianpilbeam7403 Жыл бұрын
The Brushed FTX Tracer was a great little truck but this is something else. I was lucky enough to see these when they first came out and I was helping out at Rochester RC. Fantastic upgrade and they are pretty much bullet proof. Rochester RC have just got a bigger place too so loads of stock and brilliant, friendly staff who are always so helpful.
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to paying them a visit at the new location!
@roblowrie1969 Жыл бұрын
These are such brilliant little trucks. My son is still running his HBX16889, and is now on his 3rd shell. I upgraded the shocks, at the same time as I bought the truck, and they were wrapped up in the same package for him for Christmas a couple of years ago. He's still bashing the hell out of it, and apart from the shells, nothing else has broken. There are clear options out there, if you want to paint your own she'll, but I really like that yellow shell. Nice review mate. 😎👍🏻
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
cheers Rob
@waynefarmer6966 Жыл бұрын
Got a brushed for my boys 4th birthday and it's the best thing he's ever had - he's got the hang of it at top speed and loves it and he really gives it a bashing!!
@daig1984 Жыл бұрын
16889 pro comes with steel diffs steel centre drive shaft and oil shocks so does flyhal fc 600 got both and love them
@madsrcbuggy Жыл бұрын
Yeah, these are great! I have the orange HBX truggy style one, and it just recently, after two years, broke one of those plastic screws that hold the wheels. Very durable and great fun!
@Rek_Rc Жыл бұрын
Also imex makes a version and they really are great RC cars. They aren't super fast by brushless standards but they are so good otherwise that the speed doesn't matter at all. I took an imex version to a skatepark and beat on it for an hour and nothing broke. The motor loosened from it's mount but it was literally a 5 minute fix. Great RC cars! You can also run them on a small LOW C 3s lipo.
@SpeccyMan Жыл бұрын
I bought the blue one a few weeks ago. It's a little beast. I've already bought a few of the upgrades - metal CVDs for the front, metal cups and m4 nuts for the rear, a metal spur gear and a pinion. I will be adding the shocks very soon and another battery.
@BangForYourBuckRc Жыл бұрын
Agree Ricky my friend! These are awesome and tough and can handle some higher peered upgrades as well. I have the truggy version and love it! Great to see ftx are adding these to their stable! 👊🏼😎 Hope you have a great weekend brother!
@mauzz Жыл бұрын
Ive got 3 of them! diff versions, 1 upgraded to full metal. They are awesome worth every cent.
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
absolutely!
@Papa_Shorty Жыл бұрын
I’ve been considering one of these. The only thing I’m hesitant about is, the aftermarket in the US.
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
HBX16889 parts are available worldwide just maybe not local hobby stores
@richardsawyer5428 5 ай бұрын
I've got the Kanyon Mountain Rescue truck which I'm very impressed with. I'm really tempted by the Tracer too. I've just got to pick a time when there's not so many mountain bikers around.😊
@offsetrc Жыл бұрын
I have the blue one there qwiq fast to 2s and 3s and there fun 👍you can all so plug in a different set of lights underneath where the black part of the lights join 🤘first thing I did upgrade the shocks 👊
@chrisemptage1366 Жыл бұрын
I got the brushed version and I love it FTX is brilliant.
@KevMacG 8 ай бұрын
Nice wee review dude. I watched this after I ordered one for my kid. As soon as I finished the video, I placed an order for the upgraded shocks from Rochester RC using your code. They will be fitted before its first use. Thanks dude
@beyondRC 8 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@techno-idiot Жыл бұрын
totally agree with this review, it's a fantastic car purely for the amount of fun it brings. I have bigger, faster and more expensive cars that I can use but whenever I venture out with my son for a bit of a bash we nearly always end up choosing these to take. It takes me back to why I started with RC, to have fun ! Love your vids and please do keep doing the reviews of cheaper as well as expensive, cheers.
@chrisvda7277 Жыл бұрын
Excellent for a child but I think the team associated reflex models are a great cheap starter rc for an older kid or adult. Do an MT reflex now aswell.
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
I think i will definitely do the new MT version of reflex!
@daig1984 Жыл бұрын
Your right great rc’s especially if you get the Hobbywing 16bl30 esc and run 3s
@TheScorpionRMA Жыл бұрын
Been a while since commenting, but didn't stop watching 👍🏻 Great video, this little thing deserves all the praise it can get. It's just so damn tough and fun. And the size makes is easy to take with you, without feeling so small that it's not fun.
@snyperal Жыл бұрын
Great for a little blat in the street, a bit of a wood for a jump and a child with you to justify it, perfect.
@ITman3Dmain Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍👍👍
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 😎👍
@jayhow997 Жыл бұрын
I feel the same way about friction shocks. Theres a little place in hell for whoever decides that friction shocks should be put on an rc to maximise profits(probably a bit harsh 😂). Whats the saving for deciding to put plastic friction shocks on over plastic oil flled , pence . They can still sell the metal upgrade, people will still buy them. But for pennies they could supply a better car out the box. Whats it cost ftx for the friction shock £1 each when it could cost £1.25 for plastic oil filled and 10p to put some some oil in . Thats virtually nothing in the cost of the production build.
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
Not harsh at all.. I think they do this knowing we will spend out the extra on the upgrades which = even more profits..
@jayhow997 Жыл бұрын
@@beyondRC I think if the shocks where plastic oil filled as standard people would still buy the aluminium upgrades after a few weeks anyway but at least in the meantime the car would still be better out the box an more enjoyable, more likely to get hooked on the hobby and be willing to spend more money.
@UltimatePipGaming Жыл бұрын
My favourite cheap trucks are ftx tracer and mjx hyper go since there quite similar. By the way nice video:)
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@aidaningham7484 9 ай бұрын
Would you go for the FTX Tracer as a beginners car or for slightly more would you reccomend the HBX 2996A? I've been watching your videos but as someone who doesn't know too much about the RC scene its all going into one. Any advice welcome
@beyondRC 9 ай бұрын
either or both great choices. the 2996 will be better on grass and rough terrain as its bigger and has a higher ground clearance
@aidaningham7484 9 ай бұрын
@@beyondRC Thank you! I'm after something that will last, and that I'll probably look after a bit better than a lot of people do as I wouldn't want to smash it haha. One last thing I'd really like to ask, I've been doing so much comparing these last few days, and I think the 2996 is possibly a slightly better choice for me, but I've come across another truck called the Team Associated MT10 v2 and it has a centre diff like the 2996 and looks pretty similar, also a 1:10 scale but I cannot find any comparisons at all between the 2996 and the MT 10. Is that a truck your familiar with and are they similar or are they nothing alike as id have thought there would have been at least 1 video about the two.
@beyondRC 9 ай бұрын
@@aidaningham7484 the mt10 is great if budget allows it will be way better than the 2996 both build quality and performance. I have mt10 videos on my channel 👍
@aidaningham7484 9 ай бұрын
@@beyondRC I've just watched your video with the MT10, it does look more substantial, I'm currently trying to learn the technicalities on the batteries as some retailers are selling it with a lipo 2S and charger, but I don't believe the basic chargers have a storage mode and some people seem to say this is quite important. I'm slowly learning so thank you!
@Madprax 9 ай бұрын
Just get the HBX 16889 pro ... 😉best of all of these small trucks , less than 100 bucks.
@johnwayne666 Жыл бұрын
I will definitely purchase a few....🤠🤙🏻
@brandonpurdy7658 Жыл бұрын
I have the pro version. I would suggest anyone who buys one, you would be better off getting the pro version.
@zoridor16 3 ай бұрын
I love the car! I would like to buy 1 or a redcat volcan 16, I am very interested in knowing how many game cycles the stock Esc 2-1 will last without burning out... does it still have the same original electronics working in 2024? greetings friend! The car is economical but its price makes me doubt a little about the duration of the stock esc and servo.... :) I have hardly seen videos that talk about this car after 1 year of use, usually everyone focuses on talking about the car fresh out of the box
@juicebox2612 Жыл бұрын
I bought two haiboxing trucks. The first one stripped the gears after about 3 battery packs just playing around in the back yard. The second one is for my son haven’t even taken out of the box yet. Hoping it last longer than the first one but don’t have much hope for these trucks
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
that's a real shame. Lots of people including myself have had great success :/
@juicebox2612 Жыл бұрын
@@beyondRC I know I saw a ton of great reviews maybe I just had bad luck. I’m hoping for the best with the one I bought for my son I’m sure he will enjoy it! 🤞🏻
@catcancrunch7260 Жыл бұрын
Ok for a beginner, but those shocks ! Why ? Put a £10 on the price and have half decent oil shocks, thanks for your upload mate 👍🙏🐈
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
i think its done to make people spend out even more on upgrade parts.
@Alex-wr5qg Жыл бұрын
thinking the associated mt14 might be a better bet when it comes out as you get metal diffs and drive train, oil shocks, center diff , separarte esc and receiver and its a bit bigger and faster for about £90 more as this will cost around £150 to bring it upto the level of the hbx 16889a pro?
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
The new MT14 could be a great shout. I have asked for one to review so will compare it to the hbx/mjx/wltoys stuff :)
@Alex-wr5qg Жыл бұрын
@@beyondRC that would be good to see Ricky on a different note is there any chance you can get the yikong df7 as it looks like a great competitor to the the UDR and super baja ray 2.0 and Im surprised FTX haven ot looked at it for the Uk market also the HG crawlers look fantastic value and feature packed would be great to see some of the UK youtubers give some of these cars some coverage
@janindusupeshala5154 8 ай бұрын
this is the best rc review channel...🥰
@beyondRC 8 ай бұрын
Thanks man 😎👍
@danbrown6329 3 ай бұрын
What was that location? Looks good there
@beyondRC 3 ай бұрын
Galleywood common, Chelmsford UK
@davidroberts6085 11 ай бұрын
Do you think that the brushed version would be better for a 8 year old rather than the brushless version
@Ric007Mason Жыл бұрын
Surely the Pro is the best? All the upgrades and bigger motor. Just have to wait for it from china!
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
of course it is.. the pro is not available by FTX here in the uk only the normal brushless. HBX 16889A Pro brushless is the top spec one but of course a wait from china will be required (Which some people dislike). Cheers
@richardwhiting3216 11 ай бұрын
Good video, look like you are at coronation park. Was the off road area Danbury common.
@beyondRC 11 ай бұрын
Yep! Well spotted i live real close to there. Off road area was galleywood common
@joemurphy7617 8 ай бұрын
Could I get a link for the shocks plz
@stekeel6993 Жыл бұрын
My favourite over my Typhon
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
wow thats awesome
@aliasangelalias 10 ай бұрын
I live in America, where can I get this FTX Tracer Brushless HBX 16889a? ??
@Madprax 9 ай бұрын
if you live in the US , you can get the Eachine FLYHAL FC600 for around 100 bucks with 2 batteries. Same as HBX 16889 PRO , ( made by Hbx for Eachine ) but nice Truggy version , with a slighlty different kv motor ( 3000kv instead of 3800kv = less top speed but still enough in my opinion) 😉
@piergiorgioferrari Жыл бұрын
Hi man! What about HBX 16890A? Should be a new version of HBX 16889a. Which one is really better? Thanks
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
identical trucks one is a monster truck one is a truggy that really is the only difference..
@dollyrix8024 Жыл бұрын
Nice video ❤
@iamthetinkerman 8 ай бұрын
109 quid? you got robbed!
@beyondRC 8 ай бұрын
Was a free sample 😉👍
@mauriciobuitragoosorio230 Жыл бұрын
Men is compatible parts with redcat volcano 16?
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
yes
@ROCKET474 5 ай бұрын
mines covered in mud cus of britains shitty weather.
@beyondRC 5 ай бұрын
I feel that pain daily 😂😂
@marcgould8922 Жыл бұрын
Top gear speech lol 😂
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
coming up to 25k subs.. must be doing something right ;)
@eliflynn7282 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to get the pro a. Been saving up cause bills suck but I'm almost there.
@gimpman1357 Жыл бұрын
The WLToys 124008 is better and cheaper. D'Oh!
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
I have reviewed both and whilst the wltoys is a great little buggy spares availability is nowhere near as good as the HBX making the HBX a much better option IMO.. D’oh!
@gimpman1357 Жыл бұрын
@@beyondRC When you need parts just buy a second one and use the first one for parts.
@beyondRC Жыл бұрын
@@gimpman1357 seriously? Yeah that’s not how it usually works.. what if you need a particular part.. buy a whole new car.. break it again.. then need the same part? Order another one? Not the best idea 💡 the HBX/tracer has been rebranded so many times and available at so many local stores now I would never recommend the wltoys over the HBX.. but hey what do I know.. not like I know anything about RC 😎👍
@gimpman1357 Жыл бұрын
@@beyondRC You know more than me because you are a rc car expert. I have a few rc cars. I have several dozen drones, planes, helicopters and boats. Depending on price (if price under $150) I just buy a second one when one breaks. (Assuming I liked it in the first place) The bonus is you get a new one and also an extra battery and remote or case etc.
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