(Absima CR3.4 Sherpa) 2 speed, Locking diffs, portal axles! Any Good? Yi Kong Racing YK4101 Pro.

[@whendeathdeclareswar7458]

I think people are hating on this because its out there comfort zone...its not a scx, trx or a gen, has all them features and more.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, I mean time will tell, but the build quality looks really good on this. It's sold all over Europe, so although it seems hard to get spares at the moment, I think it may not be long before they are readily available.

[@thomaskehrer7152]

I think it is too late and to little. There is no new invention in it and there is to little price difference to give it try... It seems there's no spares on the market and I guess no one really want's 500€ sitting on the shelf because some special parts gave up...

[@EVILRC]

Great use of your garden, love it and all the camera angles is looking real good! 👌

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you

[@whendeathdeclareswar7458]

OK I got to say that rear axle being a front axle as well is near perfect. What you could do (I might do this now with my TRX4 axle) is set up a 4WS system but lock the rear axle to normal mode via them short arms, so if you do want to have 4WS while on track, you can remove 2 arms and connect your rear servo...

[@semperatis]

If that's a 1060 clone esc,try removing the fwd/brake/rev jumper,that should put the 100% drag brake on.

[@TomleyRC]

I'll give it a try, cheers dude

[@donaldsneffe]

It is sold as AMEWI AMXRock RCX10P here in Europe for much less and already quite popular. There is a version with lock diffs and 2speed and a cheaper one without. Similar to TRX4 and TRX4 Sport. It is available at many EU shops (d-m-t.at, Tamico.de, etc. etc.) and there are already many threads about this in forums (e.g. rockcrawler.de). One of the few trucks that is much cheaper in EU than in China (a further example is the Reely Free Men).

[@jbirdmax]

Nice track. Nice garden. Those soft tires look to actually be really good. Might want to keep those on for bashing and then use the future upgrades for crawling and display. Just a thought.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. I'm going to spray the orange locking rings black...or grey, should improve the look!

[@jbirdmax]

Tomley RC indeed. Definitely worth the effort.

[@jacksrccars347]

It's the same colour as an NHS prosthetic leg . But looks really capable

[@TomleyRC]

😂

[@danielemulazzi1615]

Spettacolare... bel video... ciao dall'Italia

[@davidpiper3652]

Three hundred and fifty quid! Might have to wait this one out.

[@667Gurba]

Doesn't look too bad. I certainly like the locker buttons on this over the switch on the TRX. Steering radius doesn't look as good as the TRX-4 though.

[@TomleyRC]

I think I may have had the steering 'Dual Rate' on 75%... I was messing with it today and realised. Anyway, it's good this thing... but worth $500? Not sure?

[@brsrc759]

That yellow would probably look great if you paint the inside of the body black

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, good idea!

[@flatbedtrucker]

I give them a thumbs up for doing the 2 speed and locking diffs, if that’s a hobby wing esc it should have 100% drag brake nice review man be safe🤙

[@TomleyRC]

I think it's the little tab... apparently needs removing to put it to crawler mode. I've not tried it yet

[@amrc192]

Love the unboxing I like that truck might get one

[@catch2224]

You say the transmission has metal gears but mine has plastic gears which i found out when the centre gear in the transfer case turned to powder because the manufacturer failed to lubricate . My solution if this works is to drill a small hole in the top of the case and using a syringe put 100wt shock oil inside then plug the hole with a grub screw . Ebay sells a few spares but not a replacement gear box . If anyone buys this crawler and can afford the price get two you will need them .

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, I thought they were, but looked yesterday and noticed they were not metal.

[@catch2224]

@@TomleyRC Just got my second one today in olive green and put 100wt shock oil inside to see if my fix works . Then brought a third one in grey today for a replacement gear box for my blue one with 2.2 inch bead lock rims , mud slinger tires , 110mm piggyback internal spring shocks . A land cruiser ute with a 12 inch lift kit my dream 4×4 .

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful truck, dude! 😃 Runs nicely! But that price... Ouch! 😬 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. Yeah, not the cheapest!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Very nice unboxing and a Nice Rig. Am surprised it didn't come with lights. It crawled well but it will be a Amazing Trail Rig. Abit to expensive for me being a budget kind of Guy lol 😂 great video , keep safe and well. 👍Oh I've done that paint Job on my short course Body if you get a Chance Mate👍😁👍

[@TomleyRC]

I'll check it out Tony.... get caught up making videos and often miss stuff or don't get time. You know what it's like 😎.. stay safe mate

[@Del350K4]

Good - now we have an alternative to the redoubtable TRX-4. Given a decent body and some less gaudy wheels, this truck looks like a worthy addition to the marketplace. I´m puzzled by the steering link which has an integral shock absorber and by the fact that the manufacturers include a conventional link as an alternative.

[@TomleyRC]

It's got potential, but we need to see spares availability I guess to make it viable. I think the steering 'strut' would work well on a fast buggy to absorb some shock in a crash... but on this...???? not sure!

[@Del350K4]

@@TomleyRC If we didn´t already have the servo saver it would be a bit more understandable, too...

[@MrsRabbit8]

I like the cable operated difs. Where can I get cables similar? (For different application). That pee yellow is no good. Some great features actually, altogether, surprising! 500 bucks... definitely want to see extensive testing, long and hard! Thank you!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

great review and nice RC

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@islandrc-duke1972]

@@TomleyRC your welcome my friend

[@themountain59]

Its a very capable trail rig and you can get it for 400$ ....so thats traxxasTRX sport area with extra 2gears and locks front and rear . I dont think you find a better offer for a trailrig in the moment ;)

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah you have a point, I think the issue is spares availability.

[@themountain59]

@@TomleyRC After the momentary lockdown it will get better ;)

[@panzadeviborarc9613]

Great truck snd video bro!!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks 👍

[@nerdgizmo4620]

Definitely got a sweet body!

[@fromfin90]

how about spare parts, hopups/upgrades, longevity an edit, the 1060 esc is fine, but check your jumper settings, if it is on crawling, F/R and not F/B/R, if that helps, also check for slipper clutch if it got one, might help tightening it. Not bad for the money perhaps, call me suspicious, wat quality are the gears and bearings?

[@wordreet]

It's really not a bad price. Tamiya has better scale details, but not so much tech stuff. And just as a by the way, after you receive your alternative wheels, you could try and dye those horrible orange bead locks in some boiling water and Dylon fabric dye!

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

Looking sweet,, Nice crawling with 👍💯 NC MOUNTAINS 🏞backyard RC AND MORE.

[@RCModSquad]

Good morning 🌞😃☀️ Great review my friend. It is kinda mustard-ish. 😂 I wonder if a little weathered look would help? It’s a bit of a steep price but when you actually consider all the stuff that’s on it I really don’t think it’s overpriced. Have a fabulous day and be safe out there. 💯👍🏻👍🏻

[@czechnolike]

Great video considering our quarantine. I guess the question is, what would resell for more? The trx4 or this thing?

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate.... oh... the TRX4 100%

[@czechnolike]

@@TomleyRC Yeah, that's what I think too. Kind of makes the decision for you if you consider resale. Like buying a Toyota or a Peugeot...

[@audi1982]

Is this a clone of the Absima Sherpa or a rebrand?

[@krgoodjohn]

Nice "quick course" would love to see you run a stock trx4 over the same course for comparison. Looks to be decent competition for the trx4 though phil

[@TomleyRC]

I keep thinking about buying a TRX4.... maybe I should start looking!

[@krgoodjohn]

@@TomleyRC i am so close now to ordering the RGT EX 86010 JK (not the more common CJ) once i have saved enough to cover the cost of my car insurance which is due next month.... Going for the white one, and do a police theme for the build as i think it suits.. Will PM you picks Phil from my Facebook account

[@krgoodjohn]

@@TomleyRC scratch that, i forgot we already had that discussion. 😢

[@blackwolfrc]

Nice truck

[@danielemulazzi7309]

Modello bellissimo... Gran video

[@vannakrcofficial]

Nice job

[@jonlaird5082]

Good review and video 😎👍. The thing looks cool but the gray axels,gray/oranges wheels and mustard body ruined it imo. Plus for $500 you can get other vehicles with better parts support.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, price is steep, and time will tell on it's longevity, but with a bit of a tweak to the look...I think I may enjoy this one!

[@powlo1382]

Another great video, although it does have a very good spec I'd rather spend that sort of money on a know brand with all the back up that comes with them

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, worth looking at what else is about

[@julianhumphrey4843]

$500, im glad you reviewed it so i dont buy it lol

[@just.jose.youtube]

Let's resuscitate this video! xD Tomley, in the description you mention "full metal gears". Any idea if the gearbox gears were actually metal? The Absimas have plastic ones. Metal is an hop-up I believe. Maybe Yikong sells them already with metal ones...

[@holkerholker7920]

Nice do you thing this would be a good upgrade from a wpl

[@thomaskehrer7152]

Just from the looks of it, it seems they just didn't finish the paint job. Adding some white paint from the inside would make the color look brighter. Or you might go with a black colour from the inside to make the yellow darker. Anyway: For that price it should be perfect right away and I don't see any spare parts on Banggood. So this car might be even a "dead end"... (especially when I think about my experience with the banggood customer service in the last four months... I wouldn't buy anything from banggood at the moment)

[@themountain59]

Banggood...well...me neither . You can get the exact same car from AMEWI ;)

[@the_rc_addict7209]

i'm not really impressed with it to be honest, the wheels remind me off a short course truck and the rubber on the wheels look kind of shiny which to me means its not that grippy at all. I would go for a Carisma scale rc crawler which retails between £220 to £280 which comes with a realistic Range Rover or Coyote body. Some features are impressive but overall i guess something is missing or its not quiet right in what its supposed to do. great reviews though, kept it my man thumbs up

[@TomleyRC]

It's certainly been let down with the cheap wheels and bad colour... lets see how it fairs over the next few months

[@AzTurboMini]

@@TomleyRC it's been a few months. Have you done your tire, body swap and put any time on the rig? 😀

[@TomleyRC]

No body or wheels yet. New wheels wouldn’t fit over the portals, and the hard body is too narrow. But given it a good run kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqjcYZWbfdyEgs0

[@darkcrawleruk]

Hi Phil. You going to get the 1/6 Jeep at some point?

[@jonlaird5082]

I was thinking the same thing,lol. But in all honesty,it looks like those cheap RGT crawler chassis with just a 1/6 jeep body. Still looks nice though

[@darkcrawleruk]

Jon Laird upgrade!!

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, have one on the way. The RGT Crawlers Jon are pretty good... same as the FTX, not all that bad. The Jeep needs leafs though... not sure that would be an easy mod!

[@jonlaird5082]

@@TomleyRC can't wait to see your review on it and I def agree,it will look better with leaf springs. I wasn't bad mouthing the rgt/ftx chassis as I heard they're decent for the price. I was just stating that it looks like those chassis with just the jeep body on it is all.

[@jdsrcs8061]

Not a bad rig, over priced for sure. To bad the body does not have a hobby grade look to it, it looks like a dollar store special, to bad the styling is cool.

[@봉곡아재]

nice video 👍👍😛😝

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@monument4852]

you was right how much !!!!

[@stephaniekent8483]

my heng long tanks a the best crawlers ive had :)

[@fpstanker19]

which tanks do you have?

[@stephaniekent8483]

@@fpstanker19 Tiger 1 Sherman and Challenger, they go pretty good but not real rock crawlers as such as you know, but fun :)

[@RatBoraFTW]

where can you buy spare parts? have looked at banggood but found none unfortunately

[@holkerholker7920]

I'm sorry I haven't commented in a while as I have lots of schoolwork

[@TomleyRC]

No worries dude

[@jacobridesbikesmate467]

Can’t believe my Rec car has broke

[@craiga6557]

It's nice with lots of features but the price is just not competitive when you can get a lot of excellent cars for that money

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, like I mentioned, its TRX4, SCX10 money....

[@themountain59]

@@TomleyRC ...and it walks all over that two cars :D

[@fnglert]

.... I want one.

[@dankeplace]

Hey if possible, can you tell me what pitch the pinion is, I think it is a mod 1 but my pinion can be removed from my last can so I need to order a new pinion. T.I.A

[@trentsimons7575]

hey mate did you end up putting the killerbody shell on the chassis? if so have you got a video as i want to do that to mine also but dont want to spend lots and the shell doesnt work. thanks

[@ezzatezzani9860]

This model have overdrive mode?

[@claytondunlop248]

Expensive but wow totally worth it

[@mickd8188]

Maybe bangood is more suited to European market. Just checked your link and I can get a trx4 defender at my local hobby shop in for the same money. I see what they were trying to create but it does look toy grade. Even though it's clearly not. The geometry at the rear with 4 link and panhard is weird also. This company can't even send the truck with the drag brake set correctly. These Chinese knock offs all appear to just be trying to mimic something else not develop and learn. Sorry Phil it just sounded like you were trying to justify and make excuses for this vehicle. Cheers

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, I've noticed that pricing is better suited for us in the UK/Europe. The £ is pretty weak, and we also often get stung with higher taxes etc. As for this thing, well it's hard to give it a full detailed review when it initially arrives, but you can rest assured that it will be back ofter some more testing. I agree, there are certainly some cost cutting with this chinese companies, but this is a decent truck even with the odd bits on it, and for comparison I've hand my Axial Capra out today on the same track, and it wasn't any better, yes, the Capra is the better crawler overall...but there was no massive difference on this simple course. In fact, the Capra was not able to get over some of the stuff quite as smooth, but I'll put that down to the crap tyres I have on it.

[@jasonreed9635]

Only issue I have with it is parts availability and aftermarket support. Trx4 has an abundance of support, That doesn't. Not a fan boy but that is the market they are trying to get in

[@TomleyRC]

Yes correct, although generally parts come a few months after... but time will tell!

[@franciscofernandez1831]

Habría que mejorar suspención

[@TheDiegobean]

Good luck getting any parts lol.

[@Spicks96]

Hmmmm good effort but at £350 i would at least expect a branded motor and a Hobbywing 1080 with program card. It is too close to TRX money. £250- £275 max. Nice review though.... Awful colour . What are the small onboard cams?

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

Must've seen your video mate up to $700 now.

[@TomleyRC]

Showing $428 at the moment :)

[@thedumpydustman6088]

If hadnt already subbed I certainly "wood" subscribe! Ha! Ha! 😁👍

[@TomleyRC]

😎👌

[@rajivk4705]

There are so many chineese brands nowadays that you dnt know wht to choose

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, lots about

[@drakunusrcmaniac8708]

In Germany you can buy this one under Amewi AMXrock rcx10P for currently €350! Pretty decent car... and by the way.. All the brands let produce in Asia LOL

[@دندوننءالغربيههء]

Hey Tomley How are you I want to ask about something? What Do you Think about The middle east Dubai Qatar Saudia Arabia?

[@TomleyRC]

Love Dubai & Abu Dhabi.....my Father Inlaw works/lives in Abu Dhabi.

[@ka4172]

Way to fast i put a 12 tooth pinion on with some grinding at the motor mout.The servo work way smoother than they doo on my TRX4 Defender.Have anyone try to change a diff lock servo? thats terribel how the shiftservos fixed in the TRX4! I crawl many obstacles easyer with front locked an rear open on the yikong.Now i have many extreme runs done and no breakage except a splashed reciever because the RC box is not realy waterproof (same as the box on my TRX4 ha ha)! The transmitter runs two full days on near empty batterys! i like the c hubs on the yikong way better ground clearance than Red Cat,Traxxas,Axial. Even tthe servosaver on the Yikong save from impacts of many roll down the hills .The body can be easy flip over and the battery was changed in no time.I have many water runs done and only some drops inside axel and portal drive. The frame is aluminium and the shocks are sealed spring inside version so no rust like on the other brands after many waterruns !I like the Yikong very much (Land Cruiser body with clear windows) but if it comes to "hard core" crawling my Brushless TRX4 Sport (acis six,castle Mamba Micro on 2S) rulez the trail.If you in the USA the other brands (red Cat,Traxxas,Axial) are way better in support and prize .If Axial release the SCX 3 a bit faster i had bought the Axial.

[@ragsixracing]

Nice ugly truck. Love the individual diff lock buttons. Looks like a beast. Dye those axles black😁. Can't wait to see what body you put on it👍

[@jrc-fabs1634]

It’s so annoying how it makes the ringing sound

[@lowrider181]

Yeah it's the pulse width modulator. If you get a programmable esc you can increase the frequency to remove the sound

[@ragsixracing]

There are ways to deaden that frequency, both physically and electronically

[@ragsixracing]

The cameras mic sitting about 2 inches from the motor doesn't help either haha

[@gazman15678]

I can get a SCX10 RTR for that price. Banggood so over priced

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, not always the best price...but like I said, it's worth looking at what else you can get for the money.

[@thomaskehrer7152]

@@TomleyRC Considering the price and the support with spare parts and options, I would go with the TRX4 Sport Kit version. If it's not about portals I'd say "Reely Free Men" or "Carisma Coyote"

[@Terry12345]

That's stupid expensive.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, not cheap!

[@tonybornfleth9700]

litterally almost do everything the same as Talbots channel like camera angles n shots. the beginning is almost the same how go over the truck n details.

[@TomleyRC]

It's a review of an RC Car... I'm open to suggestions on how to not make it look similar to another RC Review channel.... 😅

[@tonybornfleth9700]

@@TomleyRCLMAO! So desperate for self satisfaction you gota go reading through old comments......

[@brennanwoods845]

£500 for a crawler must be good

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

I dont understand there is so much capital in these rc carsvand truck.yet no american company makes them .everything that has to do with good rc vehicles is european or asian.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, mainly to cut overheads... cheap labour etc. Shame really as I expect people would pay more if they were made in the US etc...

[@Ufo2__energy_freedom]

I know it's crazy, we just make weapons everything else is Asia.huh

[@mariuspriceputu8081]

amewi rock rcx 10

[@muskokamike127]

I can't believe these crawlers with multi link suspensions with metal tubes and plastic ends. Those are a major weak point and I've seen in other videos where they break. Sintered metal would be infinitely stronger and the added weight would be negligible.

[@Vok250]

Oof. That colour looks toy grade! Not acceptable at that price! You can get the TRX-4, SCX10 version III, or Gen8 for that price! Heck, here in Canada those are actually cheaper! Doesn't look like it performs like the competition. A TRX4 or SCX10.iii would have completed your course for a joke! And without that loud ESC whine!

[@the_rc_addict7209]

yeah it seems like this truck is not really for the course of crawling and going over obstacles, and the yellow color body and ugly grey axles makes it even worse in my eyes (ugly), i do like the diff locking option though.

[@Bulten1973]

ugly wheels but other than that i like it. nice test track!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Willy

[@thiagoandes2951]

Tires look plastic

[@TomleyRC]

They're not to bad

[@jeffbryner5355]

Traxxas is over priced and proud of there junk so i would compare it to traxxas

[@thomasgross8289]

Lol junk? I've beat my trx4 sport up for over a year and its still going and it hangs decently with 1k comp rigs

[@jeffbryner5355]

@@thomasgross8289 how many times it break on you. My kids beat there slash up too and it breaks and u fix it then it breaks again so on and so on. My associated products run circles around traxxas durability. Traxxas is proud of there junk and u pay out the ass for them. Rock crawling isnt that hard on a vehicle not like racing or jumping. Atleast it wasnt with the crawling i have done with a buddys scx10. I bet u could get a axial for the same price traxxas wants for the trx4 and be a hell of alot more durable

[@thomasgross8289]

@@jeffbryner5355 it never broke once and crswling can be hard on the drive line when hanging up in rocks etc. I also had a 2wd slash and at first i used to tear it up almost every time out but i learned how to throttle control and it did a LOT better...personally i wouldn't call it a basher least not the 3wd. Axial scx10 II parts are little better than redcats. Started off with a redcat gen7 sport upgraded with axial scx10 II parts and they were little difrence in durability. Finally started using scx10 aftermarket parts and it got better. But all bs aside thr trx4 sport is as close as you are going to get to bulletproof rtr. Extremely worth the money

[@jeffbryner5355]

@@thomasgross8289 well i am glad its been good for u. I have had better luck with associated products for racing and bashing then i have with our traxxas stuff. I just feel there are better out there for the money. I mean 550 for a traxxas max with that horrible vxl system. Thats alot. I could buy a associated rival for 299 then spend the extra 250 i save on a mamba x combo and run 6s instead of 4s and be way faster and can tune alot more with the castle link. The good thing about traxxas is everyone carries part for when they break cause oh they are going to break haha.

[@simonyoung6120]

Just buy a TRX-4 is cheaper and better looking. and you can get parts.

[@TomleyRC]

I don't like giving Traxxas my money 🤓

[@themountain59]

@@TomleyRC ...and actually its not true ....try to buy a 2gear f+r lock TRX4 for that price ....you find a used one ...if you lucky ;)

[@coleh7085]

Bad channel stop hailing on kev