I think your money is better spent elsewhere, at a minimum you're going to need to replace the ESC

@YARCWest replacing a ESC is the same as replacing the steering servo. Is this rc vehicle heavy or light weight ? I'm looking for a sturdy well built rc Jeep that doesn't cost a fortune. Most people replace the wheels, tires, servos & ESC anyways.

The body is heavy and is a hardbody, it is on the early SCX10.2 platform so there are upgrades available to it. If you're okay with replacing the ESC, Motor, Servo, Shock Towers, Shocks, fixing the front suspension to 3-link with pan hard (axle mounted wont work since there is not enough space), then I would say go for it, but you're going to put around +$150 into it. There is nothing wrong with the chassis and drive train, it is everything else that is a problem. In follow up videos I do some upgrades on it but it is still not near where I want it to be. It is okay for a light trail truck after those upgrades but seems like a money pit with all the stuff I still need to do with it. It is not terrible after all that, there are simply better trucks out there. Have you considered an Injora roller and putting one of their hardbodies on it? I can't vouch for how easy it would be but I know picking my own electronics would be light years better. I don't want to dissuade you but I would not recommend this truck unless you have the extra cash to fix it.

That's a great tip!

Thanks!

Awesome! I’ll check it out

This video is probably the closest I have. There are also shots of the Enduro12 alongside the R1011

Legend!

Yeah it’s a cool little spot, with shade!

Very cool Indeed ❤

Thanks!

Thanks, you too!

Since the track is still pretty rough, the Hammer Rey absolutely kills it on those spots at speed

haha! Thanks for checking it out!

You're welcome my Good Friend ❤!!! 🐻‍❄️🏁🐼

Thanks for checking it out!

Yeah it was a lot of fun!

All I can say is that I know some of them are

Thanks, I appreciate it! Hope you enjoy it!

It's getting there!

I agree

Thank you kindly!

It's a blast, man!

It really is!

Thanks, Dirk!

Thanks for the visit, Panda!

🐻‍❄️🍻🐼👌🏻 You're welcome my Friend! Cheers🎉

Thank you very much!

You're welcome my Good Friend ❤! Have a Good Weekend 🎉

Appreciate you checking them out!

Thanks 👍

Thanks, friend!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks, Dirk! That motor runs well in the truck

Thank you for your kind words

It’s a great truck!

Thanks!

Thanks, mate! I didn't intend on changing the motor but once I had it open I thought I may as well test it out.

My opinion, the Beluga for sure. The Beluga is based on the TRX4 platform so some parts should be interchangeable. The MN222 is based on the early SCX10.2 platform so there is a lot of parts availability. The Beluga has better electronics out of the box and it’s not even close. I do have my complaints about the Beluga though.

@@YARCWest Mn222 just got listed at my local marketplace and they are both exactly at 200usd range. But hey, your improvements made it more capable! Good video

Thanks! Appreciate you watching, I also have a series on both of the HB Toys Wilderness trucks

@@YARCWest what are the next upgrade path for your build? though it's really already capable

For the MN222, fix the suspension issue in the front, tune the shocks, upgrade wheels and tires once the wingnut issues is solved, install the winch and add some scale details.

Yeah that is a great deal! The Fusion SE is perfect for the Beluga. I have it in the R1011.

Thanks, friend!

I wasn't sure how much of it was the transmitter/ receiver but I was considering it a possibility. I'm currently running a HW 1080, I upgraded the shock towers and added Desert Lizards shocks. I get a lot more travel but now I'm getting tire rub on the passenger side because of the 4-link suspension with Chassis mounted servo. Tomorrow I'm going to pull out the motor and check the pinion gear as well, the motor seems to run really hot.

BTW, I saw your review this morning. Nice job!

@@YARCWest Yes, it is indeed a problem that the tire meets the shock when we turn. And when we change the motor, the gearbox will be damaged, it happened to my mn999 too. I think it should be changed to a reverse gearbox.

@@YARCWest thanks mate 🔥🔥

Yeah there doesn't seem to be any gear reduction so the truck goes way faster than it needs to

That is definitely something to look at. I'm waiting on some shock towers before I upgrade the shocks and actually take it out.

So I ran it for about 25 minutes, nothing too serious, and the motor was burn your skin hot. I definitely think you're correct. Even with the 1080 the slow crawl is not as good as you'd expect.

Thanks, man! I appreciate that! I also agree about the 1080 if you’re staying brushed. In retrospect I should have ran the tests with the body on. The weight of the body really show how poor the stock ESC is

Right on! It’s looks mean!

I got the mn128 with the new separate rx and esc. It's pretty agile on 1/12 and smaller tires but i doubt on the bigger 1/10 scale.

@@Huwaki65 it basically clone & simplified version of MST CFX, which is short 1/10 scale. If you use a bigger motor, esc & wheels it is pretty capable.

That’s interesting and a bit disappointing at the same time. I did see someone mention that MN normally stamps the chassis with their logo and this one is definitely not stamped. Thanks for checking out the video!

@@YARCWest seems like easier & cheap to sell if they rebrand from other company. I'm still interested though since Austar is using scx10 ii as the base.

I have the shock tower upgrade for the SCX10.2 on the way!

Thanks for watching, Dirk! I have the jumper removed on my 1060s :)

New tires are 4.7x1.9inch 118mmx46mm

Stock is 1.9inch 115x48mm

Thank you! 👍

You're welcome my Good Friend ❤ Cheers 🎉

Many many thanks!

You're welcome my Good Friend ❤ Have a Great weekend ❤