Am I the WORST 1/8 racer of all time?! (probably)

[@kyhonjan]

I have to say this video deserves an award if there was ever one in the RC industry. Its simple but effective, humble but engaging. I enjoyed every minute. So glad we have people like you who allow us to be engaged, informed and become enlightened. Great quality.

[@RSMPRC]

Agreed!

[@craigsharfenberg4517]

Dude, I just stumbled across your channel the other day, and I have to say. The fact that you used AJ Catanzaro as some comparison to RC is awesome. I ride dirt bikes for fun and do rc as well and my 1/8 E Buggy program was always rough too so this video smashed together flawlessly! Well done!

[@mikeglyder3716]

Got to have some positivity mane! Running 1/10 along with your videos has helped my program grow exponentially with driving rc period like you always tell us practice practice practice I believe you will get yourself where you wanna be. Hope to keep seeing more 1/8 videos!

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

We generally learn more from losing than winning. Your 1/8 struggles are great for you and your viewers. One of my favorite videos of yours!

[@DiscGolfAU]

Love the class you attended. Sounds like an Aussie teaching you! Thanks for the tips

[@baggszilla]

What a great video with a star studded cast. Hunter Lawrence, AJ Catanzaro! Unreal. Thanks Ryan.

[@BrewProof]

I run a piece of heatshrink over the center driveshaft on my 8ight-t for that very reason (the set screw backing out)

[@bransonreed9050]

Hey Ryan, I just wanna say thank you. I watched your RC Driving Lesson series and it helped a lot. I got 2nd and 3rd in my A-Mains from just using your tips. Thank you so much! Can you make one on driving with other cars on the track? Sometimes I get a little bit nervous. Thanks!

[@levihuffman3658]

I like these 1/8 scale vids, that’s all I’ve raced so far and it’s difficult, our track is bumpy and has good maintenance but low maintenance.

[@myzuc6385]

Your content and storytelling are pure genius. Keep pushing your creative boundaries!

[@df238]

New to the channel, appreciate your humility and great sense of humor, learned so much already. thanks, hoping to enter 10 scale soon. Thanks

[@ATSchaeffer]

Love your videos man! It’s funny you mentioned AJ, this year my brother is sponsoring him for the SX tour. “Royal Powersports.” Just ironic and how small this world is! Keep practicing with 1/8, you’ll get it!

[@stephenjones1270]

With the grub screws, I learnt that if you hold it really tight for about ten seconds it almost helps lock it in place

[@JBFromThe3]

i just got back into RCs now that i’m older and can afford it,came across your channel and love it! now my my all time favorite hobby riding involved in the vids! i’m hooked‼️great content‼️‼️

[@AC_Spooky]

Awesome video! Really enjoying the rc and mx combination, great work. Looking forward to the next one!

[@mooreaerialproductions6972]

Literally driving to my local track for a day of practice. Wondering about what I could focus on to improve and bam! You nailed it! Fundamentals.... needed this!

[@daveshank1921]

Adam Drake suggested using a mix of blue and red for the center cvd/uni.

[@jonhaas1231]

Outstanding video! Informative & entertaining. Thank you so much!

[@jaidenracing7890]

And Yet ANOTHER great video Ryan… Heres a friendly reminder that we really do appreciate your videos and always look forward to the next one!

[@daveshank1921]

Yes sir

[@alajeunesse254]

Love that overlap between the two sports. Everything that I do to try to improve my driving skills on the track comes from a lifetime of racing and learning in motocross. Looks like a great day was had and as soon as the fundamentals become natural and without thought the real fun begins!!

[@paulouellette9460]

Really great video, and great breakdown of all aspects of racing!! I really appreciate the struggles, and needing to keep myself in check with backing off a bit, and finding the smoother feel, and lines!! Awesome job my friend!!

[@NoLimitRC87]

Great video im only just starting to get into the racing scene and been watching alot of your videos lately keep it up my man

[@superstock9261]

Agree, back to fundamentals, focus on one area of improvement only and drive to the conditions not the conditions you wished for

[@truckerk]

This is a great video seeing an RC personality struggle, and learn. Just like everyone else. Not just showing the latest and greatest thing.

[@TheRacinJason]

Can never be all sunshine and rainbow, especially in nitro buggy!

[@truckerk]

@@TheRacinJason Sometimes KZbin seems like it is for some.

[@TheRacinJason]

@@truckerk you wanna show the good stuff, but the tough stuff is usually how you get to the good stuff and great days at the track

[@tristanstiles497]

Good video and thanks for the much needed reminder on advice. Now come to B&T raceway for the battle at b&t and bring that gas truck on March 25-27. 585 Brookemeade dr. Crestview, Fl.

[@craigfrazee902]

Truly awesome, engaging, and well thought out content! The parallels you draw from moto to RC and vice versa made this video impossible to stop watching. In particular, your point about focusing on the fundamentals of riding the bike and running the car smooth instead of getting lost in the setup sauce...any pro could jump on a clapped-out bike or poorly setup car and lay down faster laps than the average Joe on a perfect setup. Sometimes it really is the Indian that matters not the arrow. (can we still use that analogy?) Don't get me wrong, I love the latest and greatest gear just as much as the next guy but we can all do a better job of slowing down in practice and focusing on the quality of the laps. Thank you for taking the time to craft such high-quality rad content!

[@Storyracing387]

Great video and great advice! I as well, am hoping to step up my program. July is Wicked Weekend. Gainesville GA isn't too far of a drive from the Sunshine State......just saying 😁

[@kylethatcher5828]

This was a really well done video. honestly the topic doesn't even matter. it could be about sucking at folding towels, and it would still be a great and engaging video. well done!

[@texasturbo14]

Its crazy how many motocross riders are in to RC racing too. For me, RC its all the fun of motocross without the hospital trips hahaha

[@crat996s]

Your moto riding is looking good even if you aren't great at 1/8 scale RC..It's awesome seeing pros out there helping the little guys!

[@Kbunk_Youth_Football_Wrestling]

It amazes me how much improvement I get when I focus on "slow and smooth". As a newer driver it makes more difference than any fancy parts or piece of gear I've picked up....that and tires. :)

[@TheMoonDr]

A key to tire gluing is having the best CA glue...kinda obvious, but people think they need specific "tire glue" when in all reality it's just CA glue. The best CA glue on the market is Bob Smith Industries. You won't find a better glue and you won't have tire become deglued on you.

[@kevinmendesracehavenrc]

Thanks!

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Ayyy thank you for the support!

[@kirk5452]

Yeah, new to 1/8 ebuggy and already blew out every part imaginable. Ended a race with my whole motor and esc detached somehow... I use really good adhesion too

[@jaybee6695]

Try 3m double side mount tape, they make different strengths. I have had bad crashed over 60mph and not had any major movement of components. I use the 15 lb tape

[@TheRacinJason]

That's crazy! But 8th scale cars are crazy fast, gotta be super smooth and keep mistakes to a minimum to contend for wins.

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

i love the XXX-CR, great buggy.

[@ashermorales8276]

3:48 this is true. There’s a point where driving slow and taking it easy is harder to do and worse than just driving the thing and it’s very very noticeable with buggies not so much truggies since those things will drive fine over any surface

[@TheNamesArif]

exactly! I noticed that when warming up and rolling all the jump (because that's the first lap that day). screw it, drive more aggressive and it definitely got way better

[@roberttannenbaum6779]

Great vid cause I think a lot of us forgot about the fundamentals of the hobby cause we all want to go fast

[@Grizzman99]

Good way to pick up things. The two forms of racing have a lot in common. Good news is I’m terrible at both so at least I can say I’m consistent 😂 plus Jett teaching you to ride could never be a bad day. Kid is crazy talented.

[@robertmckendry8670]

May have nothing to do with it but as a stock racer you have spent so much time being as quick and smooth as you can with a finite amount of power, now you have more power than you can use a changing track surface to adjust to and a longer time to concentrate for. If you bump up to mod it might help

[@gigasipke]

Sweet, Hunter is a phenom, so naturally gifted (Jett equally if not more gifted). I love motocross and supercross as a spectator, and it's really the closest in format to RC racing so feel connected to it in that way.

[@RMH386]

that's why I got into rc. had a kid on the way, work in construction, single income home... couldn't afford to miss for an injury... so expensive rc instead of expensive dirt bikes and injuries 🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinmendesracehavenrc]

I was just thinking about it I didn't mean to sound like tlr cars suck they do not. It all comes down to your preference of vehicle and just taking your time learning the basics I really look up to you put on a good show and very good information. And as far as 1/10 scale off-road you are really good. Where I suck kind of a 10th scale off-road on carpet that's all that's close to me. But I shine when it comes to 1/8 scale off road. Don't get discouraged and I love the fact that you put all your shortcomings on video. And how you progress It's very inspirational

[@robertorivera5632]

Looking forward for more 1/8 scale racing on the channel

[@boostking101]

love your stuff man! Should be a yamaha in the back round, all though I will be cheering on hunter's brother jet this weekend in Indy!

[@bmxking6582]

Wait am I on ronnie macs channel? Jk new subscriber here. Thank you for all the content Ryan its been very helpful getting myself and my kids into RC. Braaaaaap!!!

[@spencerparedez5929]

Thanks for the video Ryan! You were my main motivation to get into RC and I got a 1/10 22 5.0. Now I’m thinking about getting a 1/8 XE but I’m a little worried about the price. I’ve heard it’s way more expensive is that true should I just stick with 1/10? Thanks for your feedback and all your great videos!

[@FattyMcBeardo]

Rode with Jett and AJ last Thursday at Dade City and then went to watch them at Daytona. Great video man, I love moto. Finally getting back into it after taking a break. I love Spyder, where do you usually ride? Tacks? Or trails?

[@RyanHarrisRC]

That ride was INSANE! I was riding with AJ and Cam, Hunter block passed me several times lol great experience all around! Oh and I’m a track guy. Tampa MX is my jam!

[@FattyMcBeardo]

@@RyanHarrisRC you where at Dade City for the ride night? There where so many people there haha. Track got so rutted and tore up people where flying everywhere. Very cool of them though. Only been to Tampa MX once, awesome looking track but I only made it 2 laps before landing on my head and making my brain bleed a little. Will be back for sure though. I'm around Hardrock, Spyder, and Waldo area so that's where I usually go. Maybe I'll see you around. I don't race RC, but built a scaled down MX track at my house to play on and use your videos to learn a bit. It's very helpful and much appreciated man.

[@Tegridy_Rc]

Really cool to be getting lessons with those guys!

[@ThatSwedishGuy]

And one important thing that is a key to be good at most things in life, we can see this in children learning something, or even at times in animals training. Enthusiasm and knowing the reward of it, get a taste of why we want to do this.

[@Therealdylanferreira]

Rad vid dude looking forward to the next one

[@MegaJhooper]

When I ran losi that exact set screw came out all the time. It was always a problem

[@Legrand033]

I’ve been waiting for a new upload! Thank u

[@Joe_Jenkins404]

Kind of thought I may have seen you at the palmetto classic last weekend… seen some familiar faces I’ve seen in your videos before

[@jamesmccabe8736]

Good work on your videos you did for AJ. You're not the worst I am

[@annapravechek7446]

I just got a 1-8 scale truck and haven’t used it yet because it’s winter.

[@johnsonnguyen2932]

Hey it’s me again lost another club race DNF, servo screw fell out the servo horn. No loctite. Club race before, spindle carrier broke. DNF. Same bro same.

[@ruinerradionetwork6882]

I feel ya on bad luck getting into a class. My first race back after 20 year absence I actually placed first. Go back next week for my second race and before the first heat I had a heart attack. And at a track you know well..SS hobbies in Tampa. Not listening to my wife I stayed and finished..well kinda.. place last in all heats and didn't make the A main. Went to the ER right after and had another heart attack. Then went downhill from there. Had open heart surgery that lead to me losing my left leg. Now I can't make it up driver stands being in a wheelchair. Only chance to race now is on-road since I can see from ground level. But with being on disability I can't afford that class if I want to be competitive. Even though I can't race at most tracks I'm still in the middle of a 1/8 scale buggy build. This is a way too addictive hobby.

[@jeremiahhogan8260]

Hey Ryan! i want to get into rc racing. i only have two tracks that are anywhere close to me. one is carpet and one is dirt. i might build a dirt track in my back yard. anyway I have two questions for you. do you prefer 2wd or 4wd? or which one would you recommend? and should I get a dirt buggy and just run it on carpet, get a carpet buggy and run it on dirt, or just spend more money and get both? thanks so much! have a good day!

[@greghovious4185]

You’re not the worst, I am. I’m a beginner and wow do I have a lot to learn.

[@ZangariRC]

Right angle wrench by hand and you don't need lock tight folks.

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

Looks like we're on the same 8th scale path...trying not to be so bad

[@josesandra1946]

Hey Ryan I like your honesty a lot that's why I like watching your channel you've taught me a lot and I appreciate you, just wanted to ask have you checked out JQ racing TV, he has a lot of great tips setups and the guy knows his stuff and how to prep an engine and a car especially on 1/8 scale buggy's the guy has a lot of races world titles and wins under his belt check him out doesn't hurt stay blessed and have a great rest of the week.

[@RyanHarrisRC]

He definitely makes some great 1/8 content!

[@josesandra1946]

@@RyanHarrisRC he sure does Ryan best of luck in your 1/8 scale buggy journey.

[@johnsonnguyen2932]

I’ve been struggling in 1/8 all this month, switching from losi to ae now, we’ll see if i can’t podium novice lmfao 🤣

[@anthonyscontractinginc.7638]

your resource for setups website doesnt work...

[@yeetcannon1693]

I can safely say clutch springs killed 1/8 scale for me. I'm sure they aren't even a concern now days but the trauma is real.

[@yeetcannon1693]

oh also clutch bearings :(

[@CJBarry55]

Hunter Lawrence SXE Champ on the channel this is great.

[@j0jokillz629]

That screw is notorious for coming out

[@victorvasquez8094]

Its part of 8th scale, takes a while to figure it all out.

[@-4rchibald]

Are you coming back to videos bud?

[@daveshank1921]

Wuz up? Just keep wheeling them cars good things will happen sooner or later.

[@waynerc2420]

Awesome good advise

[@maysonhicks114]

I love your vids

[@kirk5452]

the coral spring rc club is a bit too small but we do 1/8.. theyre terribly overpowered, the class just throws off my 1/10 driving

[@jaybee6695]

Mx riding boots on shelf? Fill us in!

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Alpinestars tech 10s! Had Tech 7s and blew out an ankle, so had to upgrade for the support!

[@jaybee6695]

@@RyanHarrisRC sweet!

[@stevenchristophercowen9646]

e-buggy pays the bills.

[@magnusrx7]

When I started 1/8 in the late 80's (with a serpent) you were glad if you had it running for five minutes 😁 If you ran all 30 minutes in a final you were on the podium! Race for fun, not for the win!

[@lcpeterbilt379]

no sorry its me.. im so bad my 1/8 ebuggy hasnt ever been on the track in compition.. race other stuff but that ebuggy full sends itself way to much

[@_jakebake]

It blows my mind that Losi cars still have issues with that rear diff cup.

[@RyanHarrisRC]

100% user error on my part, not the car!

[@rcbuggies57]

You sound incredibly similar to a guy that runs an architecture channel. Check out Stewart Hicks.

[@TheRacinJason]

Just running nitro?

[@daBONDi]

Get JQs Invisible Speed Courses!

[@manuenriquez9848]

I think is because of that moustache....

[@georgem.6136]

When racing are you running 100% D/R in the radio?

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Ranges between 90-100

[@brianlackie5093]

your right Ryan. you're mistake began with tlr.. I feel ya buddy, I like team losi cars, the double x cr is the rc car that caught my attention and I had to get one and I raced the double x 4 for 10 more years.... alot has changed, tlr scte trucks are good but the reason u suck at 8th scale is probably because you're still trying make a tlr car work.

[@kevinmendesracehavenrc]

Switch to a Mugen for Tekno RC and you won't look back bro. I don't mean to s*** on tlr8 scale buggies but they don't necessarily do the best unless you're Dakota fend

[@Deathdezine]

You would do better racing 1/8 electric. Wayyyy better then nitro. I wanna see you run ebuggy ot etruggy. You would do a lot better

[@krockbigkassalrc9601]

Tim juskiiiii.

[@seeker0587]

nah im the worst lol

[@levihuffman3658]

Thanks!