The Ecto R/C Rock Crawler Review

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3 жыл бұрын

How does the new Ecto trail truck hold up to the elements? Today we learn all about the new Ecto rock crawler as we review, drive and do some crawling with this Gatekeeper inspired platform. How does it go? Spoiler; me likey.
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@bigripper2048 3 жыл бұрын

top notch camera work on this one guys, really nice and crisp video, keep em' coming!!

@JacobusRC 3 жыл бұрын

Never knew that about the box being a scale backdrop, that’s unique 🤙🏽

@GeeShocker 3 жыл бұрын

That's what Element does with any of their boxes. RTRs, kits, even the IFS-kit box offers two arcade machines to build from. 👍👍👍

@JacobusRC 3 жыл бұрын

@@GeeShocker Sweet, might need to get one now

@davomontgomeryda3rd 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your vids & seeing your great reviews of the latest innovations & designs in the RC world… and I’m not even an RC enthusiast/ don’t currently own an RC, yet… 😉 Hey just a tip you & everybody probably already knows… but I also enjoy watching the scale model builds, and I see most of those guys use Tamiya’s Panel Line Accent for darkening their body/ panel lines, it seems to be much easier/ more forgiving to apply and may give you better results then the markers. … since its like a ink, or very thin paint, they just put a dab of it on and flows right down & around the panel lines, then they just wipe off any excess on the body with Goof-off or rubbing alcohol to leaves a nice clean consistent darkened panel line.. I think Tamiya offers it both Black & Brown.

@FerociousSniper Жыл бұрын

I have two 1/10 scale rigs. One is a heavily upgraded comp crawler, and the other is a stock trail truck that I plan on keeping stock. I've been wanting something that is already really capable, but that I can modify a little bit. I think this falls into that category.

@gadgetmantwincities 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett, great review!

@zonegamma8197 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for showing the truck. I really like my trx4 but i am opened to check other products

@henrywood5462 2 жыл бұрын

Man that yellow power wagon body looks AMAZING!!!

@alleskleinundzsamm 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch your reviews! I bought myself the Sendero HD recently - now thinking... hmm... should I have bought the Ecto instead?!?!? Ok - it is not really water-proof... So well made decision... :-P

@oscarmike131 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video by you guys. Thank your for motivating hobby enthusiast and the rc community

@ACeperienceRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great & informative review! 👍🏻👍🏻

@RobKingRC 2 жыл бұрын

I have this truck and love it!!! Awesome review!!!!!

@GeeShocker 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, especially like how you point out the spectrum. BUT, the FT-shocks aren't Kashima coated, they are bronze anodized.

@alantaylor353 3 жыл бұрын

Yip... It's all about that clearance Clarence.! Though if you'd ask Victor he'd say it was all about the vector, but what does he know.?

@user-sn1se8kh7z 2 жыл бұрын

Love the look of this truck

@adamadams6740 3 жыл бұрын

Cool truck,think the frame and suspension could make a cool trophy truck also

@RobbyRCPROBE 3 жыл бұрын

Wooow this truck is really a great crawler :).

@jamaicarctv9587 3 жыл бұрын

nice video man like the rig

@bootheelrc 2 жыл бұрын

Love this ride!!!

@edwincordero8 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thx.

@osbaldoiturrino6643 Жыл бұрын

I'm digging it looks all right 💯💯👍👍

@lamarcdesign Жыл бұрын

Matt's Offroad recover already has a RC. :D

@tonycoffee7335 3 жыл бұрын

I like it. And I get it... do you want it to drive well or look good.. I like the box background. Lol

@thejeepinrealtor5742 Жыл бұрын

I have the green body and I think it looks fantastic.

@ayebee1207 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna maybe build a station wagon body. Ghost Buster Ecto plasm.

@tanklesspolarstar 3 жыл бұрын

That thing is sick

@backwoods8175 2 жыл бұрын

I got one of these for a Christmas present this year and on day 3 of owning it the ESC fried and for $470 I expected it to be at least as good as axial. When I contacted the company about the problems I was having they honestly were not helpful just seeming snobby. Maybe someday they can put worthwhile Electronics in it but for now you're better off getting a kit version

@stevenbrooks7776 2 жыл бұрын

I used mine once, and decided go to a hobbywing 1080, cuz it works better, much better. I also put in a 35kg steering servo as it's much faster and stronger, being able to pop the tires out of cracks. In my humble opinion, this is probably the best rtr on the market. I only changed those out of personal preference. I'm am not gentle with my rigs, and in about 30 hard runs, the only part tha has failed has been the front bearings. Great rig!!

@LandenDenham 3 жыл бұрын

First, I still need to buy from you!

@thejeepinrealtor5742 Жыл бұрын

Just got this truck. Love it. But the Servo is already acting crazy (look at recent short lol) and Ive sent it to AE. I chose this over spending $80 more on the vanquish RTR which it nicer - but I just always wanted one of these since they came out! Wonder what the speed is with stick pinion and axe 550 3000? I love the wheel speed it has and the trailing speed - but would like some of that sensors FOC action!

@williamsteffes4912 3 жыл бұрын

Never clicked so fast 😂

@daniwarner2702 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@517rctrailcrawling 3 жыл бұрын

Man I need ✌️

@kregadeth5562 3 жыл бұрын

I think that thing is very cool

@jimmyv1753 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t most performance takes have to do with motor esc axles and gears. That doesn’t necessarily take away from realism but I do see what you mean with the body realism. Valid points there.

@kregadeth5562 3 жыл бұрын

What they are talking about in realism is how much hard molded plastic there is on the body. Like the traxxas trx4 defender is very real but it’s got a lot of weight up really high, so it’s performance leaves something to be desired. Higher center of gravity makes for a less stable truck, meaning less performance. Even if your motor and axles are great your heavy truck will still flip over. That’s all they meant. Yes for sure you are also right about the other things effecting performance, but this also does effect

@jimmyv1753 3 жыл бұрын

@@kregadeth5562 yeah they were talking body realism I got them but I was just saying that most of your performance upgrades have little to do with the body. I think your crawlers at least with decent power plants do a little better with a little extra weight. Nothing crazy but a few extra ounces can keep the tired on the ground to a point. Of course if you’re running a super tall crawler with the lifted look it does become a problem. At that point you’re knowingly sacrificing performance for looks. Which is cool too.

@jimmyv1753 3 жыл бұрын

@@kregadeth5562 maybe if I had finished reading your entire response before replying I would’ve realized I was just parroting what you already said. Sorry bout that 😂

@zekesrc3285 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely❤ truck

@geoffreywilliamson722 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening (well it is in the UK )love the first review quick question you don't recommend using the full size battery tray . As I don't run lipo batteries just NiMH batteries (long story which includes marital harmony) will standard stick batteries fit or am I going to have problems yours hopefully. Geoff

@AMain_Hobbies 3 жыл бұрын

Using those stick packs is ok but you might have some tire rub on the larger battery box with extreme flex/steering angles. Shouldn't be a problem other than that though. There are smaller NiMH packs available too and the SC480X ESC can handle down to a 5-cell NiMH pack, which could be really good; maybe something like this: www.amainhobbies.com/venom-power-hpi-baja-5b-5t-5-cell-6v-nimh-receiver-battery-pack-5000mah-vnr1506/p-qtqrt2tq7zxxactz -Brett

@geoffreywilliamson722 3 жыл бұрын

@@AMain_Hobbies thanks for prompt reply and very helpful suggestions you guys are the best 👍👍👍

@ivantay2307 3 жыл бұрын

Clean off the access paint using a suitable solvent. Just youtube gundam panel line technique.

@Phoenix-fu7ig 3 жыл бұрын

I’m watching this at 2am because this video came out 20 min ago

@lukereynolds3398 3 жыл бұрын

You need to do more scx24 vids I love them 💜💜💜

@zionjarman3610 Жыл бұрын

Looks like Matt's new rig

@Jstall7543 2 жыл бұрын

I Like it!

@The_RC_Dude 3 жыл бұрын

1:52 Brett, PLEASE tell me where I can get those sick miniature DH bikes shown on the trailer!

@AMain_Hobbies 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, those were 3D printed bike from Knight Customs. He unfortunately doesn't sell them anymore. Team Integy has these scale bikes: www.amainhobbies.com/team-integy-scale-mountain-bike-intc28345/p-qqzzq2uq7z2xactz -Brett

@jiminjams13 3 жыл бұрын

Please review onisiki raikiri lipo battery

@chefjack33 3 жыл бұрын

Like about $650 here in OZ

@CadillacDriver 3 жыл бұрын

Cool truck. However, I do prefer the steering servo to be on axle. Better geometry and lower COG.

@CadillacDriver 3 жыл бұрын

@@ethanissan5012 realism yes, but I prefer function over form. I'd rather sacrifice a little scale for a slight performance edge.

@james429 3 жыл бұрын

Help me understand how the front wheels can spin faster than the rears and not have the rears be dragging and skidding along?

@icebrew 3 жыл бұрын

the rear still gets more traction than the front also its only a little bit faster

@RACEABLE 3 жыл бұрын

Guys, keep a schedule: every Thursday a new video..i am waiting these like small Christmas..🙃😋♥️

@wemadetubers9391 2 жыл бұрын

I like rockCrawlers I like that Amy hobbies with that like sing the bikes in the back

@camiloculintas6976 3 жыл бұрын

next TRX6 please

@mihaiiancu9625 2 жыл бұрын

The trailing arm setup was used in the traxxas udr right?

@AMain_Hobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. The UDR features trailing arms, solid axle and locked differential, similar to this truck. -Brett

@stevekelley677 Жыл бұрын

Does it have IFS ?

@tyukikiquinchi7367 2 жыл бұрын

can i install that body to my sendero? can someone reply hehe thanks.

@AMain_Hobbies 2 жыл бұрын

That might work. You Ecto is a long wheelbase vehicle, so it may be a little long, or you may need to stretch your Sendero wheelbase. -Brett

@ChiefRickyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Its in the cart

@willeymunda 2 жыл бұрын

Ecto or Sendero HD for my 11 year old son who wants one for rock crawling?

@AMain_Hobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Shoot, tough call. There are a some little differences between the trucks but probably not enough for him to notice. I'd get whichever you think he will enjoy looking at more because drive wise, they're both darn good trucks. Some little differences: The Sendero HD uses a linked rear axle and has the more common 313mm wheelbase, which most aftermarket crawler bodies are made for. With the Ecto, it uses a rear trailing arm setup with a 325mm wheelbase. Some bodies are made for this length, but few. You could say the Sendero is more aftermarket friendly, but the Ecto is a little better at the "up and over." Either way you choose, your son wins! -Brett

@tubby23 3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how fast I clicked...

@bradcarpenter1881 2 жыл бұрын

Only 44k views?! What?!

@andhra_ruchulu10 3 жыл бұрын

Super car

@calpdal1 2 жыл бұрын

😎

@davidcalk4052 Жыл бұрын

It’s not equipped with cvd’s’s in the front it’s equipped with universals.

@NBC_NCO 3 жыл бұрын

The body is not long enough to match the wheel base.

@WillB.6759 2 жыл бұрын

Drop the J-concepts creep body on it. Looks great!!!

@bongofury3176 3 жыл бұрын

hmmmm...do I need another crawler?...Of course I do...so many rocks to conquer

@swashbuckler5539 2 жыл бұрын

Is it waterproof?

@AMain_Hobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Not waterproof, but some of the electronics are water-resistant, so you can get them wet but if submerged, they will fail. -Brett

@swashbuckler5539 2 жыл бұрын

@@AMain_Hobbies I believe I’ll get a marksman for my first crawler

@emilgabl9069 2 жыл бұрын

I was sold until he said, "electronics can get kind of wet..."

@platypus_guy8393 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes 1 view and 10 likes, makes sense

@moped121 3 жыл бұрын

I just spend all my money on a traxxas slash 4x4 vxl ultimate

@skrillx722 3 жыл бұрын

@fadeclan7492 3 жыл бұрын

8th comment 👍

@rcnoob4747 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Brent, I just wanted to tell you there Is a channel called arrma drunk and the guy who owns is absolutely hates you and loves to make fun of you, I have nothing against you I just wanted to bring this guy to your attention. Oh yea, and nice video

@AMain_Hobbies 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty funny! He impressively dishes one insult after the other for the full video, which is not easy to do. But he's not trouble or concern though. He's just wants attention. Thanks for looking out. -Brett

@DeRock401 3 жыл бұрын

I hate crawlers. But I love Brets videos. So I watch.

@Dakindbrew 3 жыл бұрын

meow!

@DirectX3 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone wants scale look and excellent crawler combos, get the Axial Capra. Pay a little extra but peace in mind down the road.

@CadillacDriver 3 жыл бұрын

The Capra looks scale? Uhhhh na.

@Lex-Rex 3 жыл бұрын

@@CadillacDriver When it comes to real life crawlers meaning over 42" tires and caged frame -- you bet it is scale.

@CadillacDriver 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lex-Rex so why was the Capra singled out? There are many like it on the market.

@Vrtuned 2 жыл бұрын

@@CadillacDriver you’re so obsessed with your toys looking real why not build a real rig instead of arguing on the computer about toys. Rc crawlers are fun but your level of trying to be “real” is cringe and flat out embarrassing. Plenty of 1:1 rigs to be had for less than 10k. Do whatever you want be keep your pretentious views to yourself you commented on the same video 10 times get a life leave these nice people alone

@ayebee1207 3 жыл бұрын

Looks yellow ugly. Fortunately Paint is cheap.