Why So Much HYPE over this $20 Tiny RC Car?

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3 жыл бұрын

It's only about $20, I've seen so many posts about these Little Tiny RC Cars, I had to try one for myself! You may not have seen all the hype.. but believe me... it really has been strange! Speed Test... Bash... my thoughts! Is it REALLY any good?
This one looks similar, but currently cheaper: www.banggood.com/custlink/3GD...
What Cheap RC Car I'd spend my money on! s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AgKekN
What I use to do my Speed Tests:
www.banggood.com/SKYRC-GSM020...
Where I bought mine:
www.modelsport.co.uk/product/...
Another option:
www.banggood.com/Zingo-Racing...
And another
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Something better for similar money:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3838994449...
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@TomleyRC 2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes I know... speed testing it on block paving was not great... I may have got an extra 1 MPH on a smooth surface lol. This one looks similar.. but even cheaper (at the moment its $15): www.banggood.com/custlink/3GDhzcgVrt

@spankthemonkey3437 2 жыл бұрын

@Tomley RC do you remember the original little x-mod race cars from radio shack in early 2000s

@dinh71 3 жыл бұрын

This thing cost more than anyone would realize! I bought one from Walmart last fall, and it started up my rc addiction again....and it's worse this time! Since the time I got this, I've accumulated 11 additional vehicles, which includes: Arrma Granite, Slash Ultimate, Redcat Gen8V2, Axial Wrangler JLU, Traxxas TRX4 Defender. See how costly that $15 toy had become! Lol

@kotlinbear1874 3 жыл бұрын

That's cool! I got into RC cars this year thanks to cheap RC cars (mainly from Revell and Carrera), including the Revell Flic Flac, which is similar to this car. I now own four WLToys cars and an Axial 1:24. Arrma Typhon next year maybe!

@thelongboarddude95 Жыл бұрын

Same here! Picked up a similar indoor car. Now I'm thinking back to the days I had a Savage X. I already see myself going down this rabbit hole again 😄

@freshram192 Жыл бұрын

The one you bought at Walmart is it this same one or close to this one as far as performance?

@williambragg6890 3 жыл бұрын

I got 2 for my little lads on his birthday. A buggy and a monster truck for 30£. he loves them when I let him have a go

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

To be fair... my Daughters been playing with it this morning. Keeps them happy 👌

@deontreharris 2 жыл бұрын

I can hear you accent in this comment

@masedog0042 3 жыл бұрын

They’re at Walmart for 14.95. Cheapest I’ve seen and they have blue and green

@answerace 2 жыл бұрын

I eyed one up for a few weeks. Finally got one. I love it, kids loved it, cats loved it. Now I have 5 other RC cars. It sparked my hobby I had when I was a kid and now my kids are enjoying.

@jteixeira8725 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you getting them from ? Walmart hasn’t had them thx

@richurbanskates 3 жыл бұрын

Bought one a month or so ago, fell in love with how wild it can get! Money well spent!!

@trevorc6793 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomley, thanks for the honest opinion. Can you re-confirm what the 'Something better for similar money' is please. the link is broken. Cheers

@craigzilla100 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one years ago from Walmart for $15 and I was BLOWN away how amazing it was.

@aaron8891 3 жыл бұрын

Micro RC's are so hot right now. Im really surprised more hobby grade companies have not taken advantage of the market. I absolutely loved the Losi micro 1/36 cars they used to make. They were probably one of the best micros ever made. Ahh those were the days... maybe one day someone will make a decent one.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Losi... converted it to Brushless, it was animal!

@aaron8891 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC I actually still have my losi's but are largely just shelf queens now. Unfortunately parts are very hard to find. Fingers crossed for a micro 2.0!

@notflanders4967 2 жыл бұрын

@@aaron8891 man I wish I could pick one of these up!

@SoloRenegade 2 жыл бұрын

Mini-Zs were fun, and popular when Fast and the Furious came out

@coyster530 2 жыл бұрын

Me too I've got a losi mini t

@markcloudchaser874 3 жыл бұрын

Watching these make me feel younger lol, I've just turned 38yrs old today, I would love any RC car. Anyway Good Job 👍💯 can't wait to see the other car's review. 👊

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 42 mate 😅👌

@farmoboy83 3 жыл бұрын

Who decided adults cannot have toys?! I have two motorbikes and like playmobil more than my 3 years old daughter lol. Not ashamed at all, we should play even when at old age

@ledistortioniste2758 3 жыл бұрын

@@farmoboy83 mate.. i'm 35 and i just bought my first RC ever, glad i did buy this scx10. sometime going back and play as a kid helps continue with adulthood things. stay young man, growing up is boring haha

@vapeurdepisse 2 жыл бұрын

@@farmoboy83 I'm 38 too but Playmobil?? Come on LOL that's taking it too far. I hope your wife doesn't play Barbie at least???

@farmoboy83 2 жыл бұрын

@@vapeurdepisse nothing like having kids to bring old good memories. Relax, it's better than smoking, alcohol abuse or other "grownup" toys lol

@Artistlife4ever 2 жыл бұрын

I bought two last year and I love them, super fast for the size and handles well. Great for stunts .😎😎

@palm_tree7103 3 жыл бұрын

I actually bought mines a few weeks ago. I saw it at Walmart for $15 honestly the best $15 I’ve ever spent. And there’s even a bigger version that’s $30. It goes up to 20 mph it’s essentially the same thing but it looks a lot more like the classic rc buggy with those flat rc buggy wheels and everything. And the big one has proportional steering.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard the Walmart one is better than this

@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 2 жыл бұрын

Had something back in the early 90’s called a “Fast Traxx”…was a really cool neon yellow batmobile looking thing with tank tracks instead of wheels…thing was awesome

@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC Жыл бұрын

I actually remember that

@jamesniedjalski3929 3 жыл бұрын

Got mine from Walmart years back, still runs, and me and my cat live playing with it. Best $16 I ever spent.. on year 4 with it. Gotta admit, I stitched the rear body mount around to give that rear spring some actual "suspension" and it changed the game on this lil rig !!! If I could do pics of show what I did Fuk it I'm off to go get another !!!

@bzigazwee 2 жыл бұрын

this is exactly what i was thinking watching this "why doesnt he quick mod it to allow the suspension to work"

@4cubedracing 3 жыл бұрын

Nice honest review (as always). I think I might indirectly be the reason you've got one of those eBay specials. I posted on FB after buying one, then Sharky bought one and then he told me you had one on the way too!

@PocketOperatorGuy Жыл бұрын

I bought one of these at Wal-Mart. The one I bought came with a ramp. It has the same remote and lo/hi speed option. I removed the stock 70mah battery (upgraded it to a Lipo 200mah) and upgraded the motor from an old drone I had. It has an extended body and higher back tires as well. It has improved the speed significantly. I think it almost doubled the speed.

@MtnXfreeride 2 жыл бұрын

The airhog foam tire rc car is a lot of fun inside. Huge ramps, big drops, flips etc

@dmonhuntr75 3 жыл бұрын

Where I live in Canada they sold those at Costco. Now Costco sells an upgraded version with proportional steering , working rear suspension, and extra softer tires. It's a bit larger too. I bought my kids each one for Christmas. They are much better, since you can actually control them LoL. $24 CDN.

@RCModSquad 3 жыл бұрын

Not too bad and really portable. I bought two for $14 but I haven’t opened them yet. 😃 Have a great day and be safe out there!

@Manly 3 жыл бұрын

I had an older version, the Shift24. It’s fun & worth the price. The only downside here is the battery capacity. If you can upgrade the battery to a higher capacity battery at least 1000mAh that will run enough time to enjoy!

@modelnutty6503 3 жыл бұрын

there's room to pop slightly larger 1S in there anyway.

@reverserestorations26 3 жыл бұрын

I have one. Mine is branded Litehawk but it's identical to what you reviewed. The Litehawk version has no high and low range (but the transmitter is identical and has an indentation for the high low switch) it also doesn't have the lights. The only thing that impressed me is the power. It's virtually undriveable. It generally just does donuts or flips over backwards. After about three charges it stopped taking a charge well. It still works sometimes maybe one charge attempt out of five. A new battery is $7 but I don't think I'll bother trying to fix it.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah... not worth fixing

@bustincue4u299 3 жыл бұрын

I got my 4 year old nephew one of these about 4 months ago. I still works and charges fine. For 20 bucks he has a ball with it while I’m out with my senton it gives him something to do.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... my Daughter (4) has been playing with it this morning, cheap fun for the kids

@GhostRyderFPV 3 жыл бұрын

Good uncle right there! Keeps him interested and part of the group, while you rock the big boy toy. Maybe he'll get a hand-me-down Senton one day? ô¿ô

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bashing and review, Tomley! 😃 It seems too small for FPV, but... Could be interesting to explore inside the house. I'm going to think about it. 🤔 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@DustyFingersRC 3 жыл бұрын

Another good honest overview. 👍🏼

@Hamzamakesfunvideos 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING! Tomley, I was wondering to buy this for myslef as well! 😁

@skybugproductions7527 3 жыл бұрын

I have three of them that me and the grandkids play with all the time, they LOVE them. $14.99 at Walmart.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah my little girl likes it

@kickingforchrist 3 жыл бұрын

I had a similar rc car based on that chassis. When it broke I transferred it's electronics into a Coke Can car and gave it proportional throttle. It was good rip!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@jeremymiller2340 3 жыл бұрын

"indoor rainy day rc " we all need one of those!!!!

@geargrinder7714 3 жыл бұрын

I have an Xmaxx for that

@skeeverblock6592 3 жыл бұрын

hey dude! love ur vids! before you completely give up on small rc's, try out the Power Craze Shift 24. EVERYTHING is proportional, and it's suspension is actually decent.

@dontbotheruncledanny3913 3 жыл бұрын

Look like that little truck does better indoors and keep up the good work👍👍👍👍

@Fonzierc 3 жыл бұрын

Still pretty cool fun !! I have a few little baja's 1/32 scale they are dirt cheap only around £10

@grrfy 3 жыл бұрын

I am just waiting for a couple of the trucks offered as an alternative, have heard good things about them ,thought would be a nice size for a garden truck and a loaner for visitors,sturdy and cheap.

@kydawg1684 3 жыл бұрын

Good fun.... you need to try the Power Craze Shift 24, it has proportional steering and speed. Steering is sensitive... but a fun $20.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... I’ve seen them ones 👍

@justdan7591 2 жыл бұрын

I have one and love it. It is great fun in the gravel and pebbles as a rock crawler.

@roblowrie1969 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, for the first time in ages, I think I'll save my pennies with this one!! Nice video though. Just goes to show, you pay your money, and take your choice. 👍🏻

@1deadly187 2 жыл бұрын

I modded mine with a different rear body mount and a body from a different tiny car so the rear suspension would actually work. The way they mounted the body renders the rear suspension useless and is a design flaw..

@markknight4687 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool good for when u can’t get out or a sneaky rc in ya suitcase for when ya have to work away lol can really see it’s potential around the corridors of the premier inn 😂👍

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... good shout!

@dominicchesterman2107 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see next video. Had this colourful truck on watch but can't find anything about it so didn't buy. Looks very similar to your world's greatest rc truck. 🤔

@ChiefRickyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Ordering that rc rn too thanks looks fun inside

@bipantera 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Tomley you are one on my favourite tuber for RC. I saw that you give some better alternative in your comments so I wonder if you also can suggest a couple of cars for my son and me based on needs. Thanks for your work

@roberto3262 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. It would be faster on a smooth surface, I'm sure.

@joshuaboiii 3 жыл бұрын

Another video... why only one.... :D no really awesome video man :D

@frasersteen 3 жыл бұрын

Looking trim there bud. good work.

@MikeLaRock88 2 жыл бұрын

Put an fpv camera on it and its like the Tiny whoop of rc cars

@Hamzamakesfunvideos 3 жыл бұрын

Now.... I HAVE THE R/C POWER CRAZE SOUL DESERT GREEN!!! YAAAAYYYYY!!!!

@mkendall8393 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody hell. A top speed run that increased mass by twice due to the added gps that also functioned as a brick on top of the vehicle, over a cobblestone road that wasn’t smooth in any way. And you only achieved 16-17mph. Big surprise. Just an FYI several other reviewers turned 23+mph top speeds on this with the proper conditions (smooth surface, radar gun, full charge on batt).

@andersandersen6295 2 жыл бұрын

You are a typical american failure. it says up to 25 km/h on the package, guess how 16 mph translates to kmh?

@thewalkingrob8840 Жыл бұрын

It wasn't mph

@Marcos0ne Жыл бұрын

Good top speed but terrible torque

@rcaddictionqld1920 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed long time ago ...not for the give always...best rc channel on KZfaq..

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Legend

@scottrobinson9666 2 жыл бұрын

My son got one for his birthday and I had to put a winch on it just like my hbx devastator. Lighter leash for the win on 1/24 scale winches

@83KJack 2 жыл бұрын

time to get out the ole tech deck collection... perfect ramps for this thing. skate park turned RC park. doin it

@chadedwards5908 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tomley, so funny I have 2 of those fully proportional steering, fully proportional throttle! they're great little things they are fast mine came with extra set of tires for performance soft tires and I got them at Walmart as well about $25 they got a couple other models as well cool vehicle!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Proportional steering makes all the difference! Sounds like they are a good buy!

@terencemeadmore6697 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought 2 little revell buggies off Amazon cost 10 quid each they're amazing and take a beating

@ChiefRickyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom I just put a new OEM esc and new 2845 racestar 5900kv in one of my Q901's(i got 40mph so far from 1000mah OEM battery and has way more left for speed but loses range and I can't figure out. The range dropped to maybe 50' away from the transmitter? My other rc's are still fine, sorry about all the edits lol

@baconcamp2499 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fun little indoor RC, might have to pick one up.. I can't stop staring and drooling with jealousy over your 1/10 Hoonicorn v1 though. That is my grail RC. You lucky dog you🤘

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

It’s 1/7 😎👌

@Mbee16 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the info! The link for the monster truck at the end does not seem to work. Do you perhaps have a manufacturer / model number?

@beefboss_hd7944 3 жыл бұрын

hi tomley i just wanted to tell you that im ordering one of your hoodies right now because they look epic:)

@rogierd7408 2 жыл бұрын

What's the big car you compare it to, in the end of the video? Thanks for the great videos!

@adamyardley8589 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@96rincon 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone remember Xmods? Miss those. Really quick, awesome bodies.

@tremainedogan6181 2 жыл бұрын

i have 2 of them us mod pop the tires out to the edge of the rim so it wont flip. and it makes it wide for turning it

@bigsmoke1811 3 жыл бұрын

I've had one for a bit now and I bash it about as hard as it can and there's still nothing wrong with it they seem to be pretty durable. Or at least mine is

@Ferrari255GTO 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, got any number 9's lately?

@Hamzamakesfunvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's durable

@bigsmoke1811 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ferrari255GTO I got 2 number 9's, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, 2 number 45's one with cheese and a large soda

@Ferrari255GTO 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigsmoke1811 nice, it's a classic

@bigsmoke1811 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ferrari255GTO yes

@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim 2 жыл бұрын

can we have a look at those mini pickup hondas in the background ?

@Nomad_za 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching Kevin Talbot and this video popped up. I subscribed too!

@TomleyRC 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Cameron

@rc-fannl7364 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen the Absima brand for a while. They used to make Team C stuff, which were some pretty decent quality 1/10 RC buggies for instance.

@alanobrien4079 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work one of my favorite channels

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😎🤟

@alanobrien4079 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC Just getting into the hobby on a budget and your channel really helps me see what I can have some real fun with and not break the bank

@brandonreid4511 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen or heard of this little truck myself but it looks pretty darn cool for 20$ 👍👍

@nerdepreacher7787 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up two, for the price they are pretty fun. I honestly think half the fun of these little things is having very little control over what happens.

@ucitymetalhead 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you could pop the shell off and put a 1/18th scale atv top on it?

@vapeurdepisse Жыл бұрын

Got one from Costco 5 years ago and it's still working

@Mr4fksake 2 жыл бұрын

What is the larger truck in this video as the link doesn't work !!

@quincollins9677 2 жыл бұрын

I had one till it broke it was still many hours of fun and definitely worth the money I wish it just had a little more battery life .

@benjimandover8072 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for reviewing this little rc...its a fun car and they are cheap enough to have spares... I did however ask... the rc saylors to review it...and he said I will never review trash on my channel...🤷‍♂️

@durkadann2943 3 жыл бұрын

these are a blast.

@batmarbles9664 2 жыл бұрын

Great channel!

@justinleland7461 3 жыл бұрын

Ha even though different branding it's still called Soul Desert 2 that's funny lol. Yup at Walmart its called Power Craze on the box and says 17mph, I paid 15 USD for mine in store. Also bought the Power Craze Dune 24 for $30. The Dune has a much better controller, with proportional throttle AND steering. The Dune also has taillights and turn signals and comes with an extra set of "softer" tires. There's some good cheap fun to be had with the Dune 24

@midjelly8837 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting into rc cars myself. I have my first one and it can flip and keep going. One side can go faster than the other LOL

@aussierc900 3 жыл бұрын

That is sick it can backflip

@charlesmainprize5818 3 жыл бұрын

yes definitly need it

@mattupshall4516 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job fella

@acrock21 2 жыл бұрын

yeah these little trucks are awesome. i think they are epic for learning how to use throttle control for steering. doing 180s and 360s ... its not the best outside on rocks in grass uneven ground is not the best for it... but on smoother surfaces driveway undamaged concrete or indoors its it great ... its awesome on wood floors ... my CAT LOVES THIS THING!!! the only down side to the design is first off the steering could be more controlled... its just click steering... the wheels need to be removable... because hair gets caught in the axel ... and its can be difficult to remove ... i used a serrated knife and cut at the hair until i can work it out... it is easy to take apart completely. the motor gets hair in it so its good that its relatively easy to disassemble.my controller did break that was a bummer ... i think one way they could make it better is to give it a removable battery that maybe stores in the body or cockpit of the vehicle... that and the removeable wheels. i tried bigger cars but my cat did not like it ... it was scared... so that is one thing about the micro car.

@dellcoc 2 жыл бұрын

I added an FPV camera to it. It's awesome.

@ben2687 Жыл бұрын

It's impressive how fast that is.

@justinjones5281 3 жыл бұрын

20 charges later still working. Kids play bash up dirby at the park. Ages 2-12 have enjoyed these

@miltbuiltrcMBRC 2 жыл бұрын

They're awesome I have three the brand is power- craze

@StephenBrewer89 3 жыл бұрын

What was the truck you got for 30 at the end of the video? And how do you like it?

@NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC 3 жыл бұрын

Lol i have seen this in Walmart. I read the Box too cool cool 👉💯👍

@Staffros 3 жыл бұрын

This is just a rebranded version i bought from bangood for 13 dollars like a year ago. they even have a buggy version with foam tires thats even faster, and the suspension works much better on the buggy.

@dirtypigdog 3 жыл бұрын

Fun trick with these, the tyres off the Tamiya jnr monster trucks fit and if you fabricate body mounts you have fully mobile 1/32 Tamiya monster truck.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds funny 😄

@dirtypigdog 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC I’ll post a vid on your fb page..

@hobbykinghorton6201 3 жыл бұрын

Try the hpi q32 same size all proportional and you can change gears in it and toe in out on the front

@AcidAngel501 3 жыл бұрын

i have two and love em

@joeyf1379 3 жыл бұрын

The one from Walmart in the US comes with a much better transmitter with proportional steering and throttle

@mikeupton5406 3 жыл бұрын

Chibbs the cat, and myself still having a good time with the 1604 . The body conversion worked out great I swap it between the Hoonigan body and the CEN Fiat body. Chibbs can chew on Hoonigan but not the poor man's Ferrari.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome! I’ve got the CEN body out of storage, just need to make it fit 👌

@JurassicJordan808 3 жыл бұрын

I had one got it for 15.00 at my local Walmart. A friend wanted it and paid me 30 for it. I loved it and went and bought the bigger version of it.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Good deal!

@JurassicJordan808 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC also I tried your fb link and it isn't working on this post :(

@maximilian45332 2 жыл бұрын

hi there. thanks for the video btw. can i have another link with the ebay one or full name to look up on aliexpress or else to get one? thanks

@derricksazrc3411 3 жыл бұрын

Wow your gps is as big as the car lol. I ordered one of those gps 2 months ago and they can’t seem to get it to me. I want it so bad lol. Christians RCS just did a little review on the same car. That is so cool that you did one in the same week.