Maverick Quantum2 MT Flux & Brushed RTR Bashers

Today we checkout the Quantum2 MT Monster Trucks from Maverick, an HPI Brand. The Quantum2 is a 1/10 scale, 4X4 basher with waterproof electronics, ultra-flexible plastics and great wheelie and backflip performance; available in 2S brushed or 3S brushless versions.
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[@furyss1tv184]

Forget the truck you're looking good man

[@DTGAMD]

true 👍

[@V8chump]

Brett looks mighty healthy these days! This channel is legendary. The videos are so thorough and professional

[@kyronrc]

man i miss the old HPI, every now an then they would release a legendary car... Nitro RS4, Savage, Baja, buggies and truggies. Good old nitro days!

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Nitro RS4 was my first nitro! Loved that car. -Brett

[@FEboats]

My r40 and hpi pro 2 is still sitting on the shelf in the original box. I stopped running them when HPi started having issues. Now it’s just rebranded Chinese junk.

[@OscarOliu]

I had t he quantum flux+ and honestly, one of the best RC trucks I ever owned. The center diff was extremely well balanced and you gunned it even at 4s it didn't get unstable. I still regret selling it.

[@theRCLlama]

Its like a basher mt10 with wider wheel base i dig it

[@gillian9178]

HPI should be congratulated on this new Quantum2 truck, it is night & day better than the old orininal Quantum. I still have an original Quantum Flux from a few years back & still run it now & again, but most are aware of the durability issues with that truck. I have had the new Quantum2 Flux in the best color green of coarse for a few months now, it is a fantastic budget truck. One of the most durable 1/10 trucks you can buy in my opinion, It also drives pretty good as well & easy to drive for newcomers with little or no rc driving experince. The new radio is also better than the old radio as well.

[@Basherqueen]

Basherqueen Approved ! 💪They trucks are absolutely AWESOME! Super tough and they drive really nice! Fast, Durable, cheap and easy to work on. The ULTIMATE 1/10 scale. Basherqueen already makes Upgrades for them, Aluminum Motor mount for extra BIG AIR. Also, a Carbon Fiber Center Brace is on the line. Thanks AMain Hobbies for bringing them to us, you won't regret that move! 😘

[@stevemcqueen7352]

Bruv you look good man , lost some weight, suits you, great vid 👍👌

[@jdnic1]

Wow, 5m stub axle is something i upgraded from my losi scte. Even the suspension setup looks similar. I see a lotof potential on this car.

[@moneyneeded9912]

holy moly, havnt seen a vid from u guys in awhile, you look hella good my guy! keep it up

[@FarmerFpv]

I've seen they are really popular on the Europe and UK KZbin basher channels. It does take a beating. Would make a perfect skatepark stunt truck.

[@ajlukelepuke]

You been working out bud? Keep up the good work 👏

[@johnwayne666]

😂

[@FarmerFpv]

@@johnwayne666 Someone is jealous of others getting compliments. Kinda like girls do.

[@mg90q61]

​@johnwayne666 why you laughing? He's lost some weight

[@ajlukelepuke]

@mg90q61 exactly. I'm 100% serious.

[@demoths]

No kidding. Brett looks like he's lost twenty pounds and ten years. Looking good

[@Hungrybird474]

Good job on getting lean bro . Looking healthy . Looks like a fun RC .

[@BurungBiru]

really surprise with your new look dude since long time not see your video.. keep up the good work dude!!

[@Hungrybird474]

This looks like a fun RC to me . IMHO , if they’re taken care of and cleaned up after every use whether it be a air compressor or leaf blower . I find it good to blow the dust off and use some wd 40 or silicone lube and keep them clean , somewhat clean . Especially the driveshafts .

[@VidJunkie63]

That looked like a LOT of fun running that around and pushing it through its paces! Thanks for sharing.

[@laserbeam1620]

That body post mount is a very good idea.

[@meirdeaph]

Yes! Im so glad they rehooked it up. It looks great i think an gonna be tons of fun and shouldn't take up too much space,there's room for one more 💯🤸‍♂️👍

[@napkinbandit5983]

Been watching ur vids fir for a long time..off topic..wanted to say ur looking good with the weight loss..keep up the awesome work

[@2WingSamebird24]

I’ve been trying to talk myself into buying this truck for about a month. If it came with a lipo I would’ve pulled the trigger. Or even another edition that came with a lipo for like $300 they would’ve nailed it. The truck is mint it needs to be marketed better it’s very underrated. Cool video.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

I understand people buying their first truck want a lipo, but now that I own 5 lipo batteries, I'm happy to not pay extra for a lipo that comes with the truck. Plus, they'd include a terrible USB lipo charger that takes 5 hours to charge a 3s 2000 mAh lipo (not exaggerating) and so you'd be paying for crap. If you wanna be in the hobby you need a decent balance charger anyway for safety fast charging and long-term reliability.

[@NONOOBZ4EVR]

Love how you can see the HPI logo in the tire tread! Also, you're looking great, Brett!

[@mhods4457]

Why don't you guys pay someone with a skid steer and a rock bucket to come in and clear all the large rocks from that dirt area? Wouldn't take long at all.

[@IntegraDIY]

They put those rocks there on purpose. It’s to show the trucks flipping and tumbling etc. more like a torture test. Usually people don’t run their RC’s into 8” tall rocks full speed, but for demonstration purposes it’s cool

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yeah, what IntegraDIY said. -Brett

[@squadmen5370]

@@AMain_Hobbies Which 3S Battery did you use in the truck?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

@@squadmen5370 This Gens 3S: www.amainhobbies.com/gens-ace-gtech-smart-3s-lipo-battery-60c-11.1v-5300mah-w-ec5-connector-gea533s60e5gt/p1502558 -Brett

[@squadmen5370]

@@AMain_Hobbies Got the truck today and when I put a (Zeee 3S Lipo 5200 MAH 11.1V 80C with XT60 Connector Hard Case Battery.) In the truck it would not turn on at all! Does that battery come in a version with the yellow XT 60 Connector? I see the connector is blue on that battery.

[@nemesis8664]

Mine has proven to be more agile and durable than any Traxxas or Arrma. And more fun to drive. It happens that people still have bad memories of the first versions in their heads, in addition to the fact that many are worshipers of their favorite brand and do not dare to try different and really good things. They only care that the model is expensive and large.

[@27Zangle]

First, you're looking healthy! Second, I've always felt the 38-42 range for speed to be the best of both worlds. Fast enough to have fun, but also slow enough to not worry about breaking many parts while having fun.

[@TheAurabell]

good video. truck seems solid af, like hoss/stampede only way cheaper. not bad HPI

[@V8chump]

I’m glad companies are starting to put solid plastic links on bashers. No need to buy spare rod ends AND rods, they’re lighter, and they should be even more durable

[@IntegraDIY]

Dang this guy lost a lot of weight. Awesome job, lift weights too 💪

[@UnrivaledPiercer]

"Basher Brands" need to stop. They're not selling because a lot of people don't even know what they are or who they are manufactured by. If they just said HPI on the box and then called it a "Basher Series" or something, it would be much better. There's honestly zero reason to change brands other than making the suits happy. It does nothing for the hobby itself. You can still sort and catalog your product by UPC and such without alienating and confusing the customer. I like HPI, I've owned quite a few, but there's no reason to rebrand.

[@jonathanwashington4244]

I love hpi Maverick 1:8 street car

[@OmarGreeneotraPedroVerde]

The only parts that have not been replaced and/or upgraded on my original POS Maverick Quantum Flux XT are the bodyshell, chassis and wheelie bar. It was a massive disappointment. Let's just say I'm skeptical. Good video as always.

[@88davidw]

Love AMain ❤

[@RACEABLE]

Beautiful for sure!

[@smitheshn6637]

Good job Amain... Thanks!

[@traviswilliams3209]

can you do a power system upgrade video? like generalized for all vehicles in synopsis but for the video do it to something like this, for example cram a 4s system in there and explain how it can be more fun but break a lot easier, the changes to suspension you should make etc

[@benjaminbarmore805]

Brett dude you are looking phenomenal!!! Good for you bro!

[@omega_rc]

Brotha you’ve lost mad weight and your glowing! Looking good 🤙🤙🤙

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

You guys should make a video with the Associated SR7, I saw that you guys have a few at the showroom. The lack of content from Associated and creators with that car is really frustrating. Associated still hasn’t published exploded views, manuals, part numbers, option parts, nothing. No videos of anyone driving it. I want to know if the Castle ESC that comes in that car can be programmed with Castle Link. I know it’s a Sidewinder 8th clone, but still.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Working on it now! -Brett

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Good review. Respect for full disclosure (your side) of the history from version 1. Sad reaction from HPI. Shameful even. Good on HPI / Maverick for improving, and offering version 2. This truck looks like an excellent entry model. Have a couple Maverick brand... they're no top-tier racer, but they're sturdy, and parts are plentiful.

[@ForestPettit-jb7jl]

I have this new version , couldn't believe it didn't break, it's a winner!

[@413RC]

The maverick quantum flux street bashers was unfortunately a letdown. Maybe with some better tuning it could keep up with a 3S infraction or similar models

[@FullOnRC]

Been on the fence about these for a while. Looks better than my initial thoughts. Only downside seems to be slipper rather than third diff.

[@just.jose.youtube]

Kinda newb here: what are the differences between having a slipper clutch vs the third differential?

[@FullOnRC]

@@just.jose.youtube 3rd diff just gives better overall handling. Doesn't impact an RC of this size too much. The version before this had three diffs so it is more to do with my own personal preference. After watching AMain Hobbies video. I must admit I want one more.

[@just.jose.youtube]

@@FullOnRC OK! Thanks! Ialso guess that a clutch will always divide power 50-50% for front ant rear axle... On the other hand, with a diff, some power may be lost on the axle with less traction, right?

[@FullOnRC]

@@just.jose.youtube Pretty much. There are all kinds of reasons why people prefer it TBH.. I think slipper clutches work best in 2wd to help power delivery to the two rear wheels. I had the Arrma 4s 4wd that had a slipper clutch and had nothing but problems with it. Probably one of the reasons their new 4s cars have a diff instead of the old slipper.

[@just.jose.youtube]

@@FullOnRC 🙏👍

[@dylanwhite6539]

Traxxas also does different servos. Brushed and BL2s models usually have the 2056 but vxl will have 2075.

[@kunkmiceter]

Cool looking truck for sure.

[@7badtothebone]

Nice air control!!

[@RandyandCyndi]

Looks great just might have to pick one up

[@NBC_NCO]

Fashion Bashion ... You all should trade, mark that, and put it on sweat shirts.

[@johnwayne666]

Just blk out the Wheels ....having them in color red ,green ,pink 😂.....whatever..just makes the car look super toyish......

[@igorbakowski7133]

amain can we have more nitro please

[@michaelgraham2943]

Yes Please 🙏

[@OCTEXRC]

Looking good Brett! I'm curious about the temps when running on 3s. Was it hot but not overheating?

[@laurahunt7511]

Fairly new to hobby , have seen quite a few reviewers on rc vehicles some i dont get , like the concrete skate park thing , to each is own, i cant see myself doing such , driving them hard like in this video is about as much as im willing to try!! Appreciate ya Amainhobbies..

[@angkorpeck]

I'm probably nit picking but that power button needs to be on the side of the ESC instead of on top of the receiver. It'll make life alot easier.

[@dylanwhite6539]

It’s really sad it took so long for the update, but at least they did it.

[@auxil47]

Are replacement parts easily available and is there a customer support center that I can rely on to help me should I need it, just asking.

[@fencer39]

gonna get 1 of these

[@stlrider4714]

Brett, great review, slimming down, looking lean and mean! Does the center driveshaft have any telescoping or spring load to keep from bending the center shaft under shock of landing? Hey, any chance you might be able to join us at RC Fest in IL at the end of July?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

No, I don't think so. The manual doesn't show anything in there either, other than the dogbone. You could probably add a spring or silicone o-rings. -Brett

[@andrewrc81]

To be honest i have Quantum MT FLUX V2 with oem hd parts. On tough bashing on 3s the only problem is the drivetrain. Plastic parts have good quality for 230€ i pay for this truck. If Quantum2 has tough drivetrain probably this car is the best bagdet 1/10 basher.

[@hughjanus5518]

Found my next basher. Less then 300 for a decent stunt truck.

[@RcOffroad9513]

They both leave alot to be desired on 2s...

[@lionelgard8897]

hi, what's your opinion abouth maverick Quantum Q2 brushed and jumpshot MT V2? one is 2WD and other 4WD but regarding quality and for first car? thx a lot and wish you a good day from France.

[@adamburma5200]

THIS is what happens when hpi actually makes their own car.

[@Ladysman_217]

For the price id wait for a Arrma sale and buy a 3s model

[@boduke9428]

This or a Omni Terminator? This seemed a little larger? I've not seen one of these in person but looks like it'd be a good comparison to the Rlaarlo. Speaking of which I've already seen the carbon rtr OT on Amazon for $212. Made me feel a little dirty for jumping on that pre sale price so quick, lol.

[@whatsintheboxx]

Still not very good looking and pretty slow aswell. Wouldn’t buy it but thanks for the video anyway. Love your channel 👍👍

[@charliesschroedinger]

RC Driver Online just reviewed this. His had an issue with QC during assembly with a gear not seated on the pinion and a screw that was way too long. Wondering if yours had the same issue and/or if you've heard any similar complaints 🤔

[@AMain_Hobbies]

No, that's a new one for us. -Brett

[@user-ip3du9nu4v]

can someone tell me the size of the battery compartment... I can't find any information anywhere. Thanks

[@coyotex850]

The truck itself seems great but parts for this seem to be non existent

[@user-sr8nx9bi4b]

don't no what's happened to hpi loved them years ago. this seems ok but prefer the bigger 6s models

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

Imagine building a crappy truck then getting mad when Amain shows how crappy it is

[@christopheranderson6931]

That....isn't what happened though? Like yikes haha you made some assumptions

[@oscarmike131]

Bro you lost a lot of weight! 👍🏼

[@harlyquin]

i think its fine to show the faults of a car to warn people, whats not ok is for brands to keep these things secret and waste peoples money

[@blakamin]

Honeycomb chassis holds dirt really badly, unfortunately.

[@IntegraDIY]

For being mostly plastic and steel parts, I think 275$ is a bit on the pricey side even for an RTR. Are there aluminum upgrades? Are the replacement parts east to find? I just think it’s worth more around $175 for the brushed and $199 for the brushless version.

[@christopheranderson6931]

It's cheaper than almost anything else on the market at the same scale, 4wd and brushless. The Arrma cars have more plastic than this (not that this is a bad thing)

[@IntegraDIY]

the quality of their products went into the toilet. Almost $300 for a Chinese toy like RC, all flexible plastic and steel parts that’ll rust easy. For a beginner looking for something nice, spend $200 more dollars, and find a second hand radio with a higher quality chassis and it’ll be money well spend.

[@christopheranderson6931]

You don't understand anything about the RC market lol. The vast majority of RCs are made overseas. Doesn't mean they're poor quality. These trucks hold up fine.

[@IntegraDIY]

@@christopheranderson6931 for a beginner, buy American or Japanese. I’ve only been into the hobby since 1996, I don’t know anything I’m new. 👍

[@AMain_Hobbies]

AMain Hobbies has all the replacement parts, plus aluminum upgrades: www.amainhobbies.com/maverick-quantum2-mt-flux-parts/c28877?fb=2640&lg=fb -Brett

[@markrusk2870]

Hey Brett, looking good…..losing some weight and growing some hair!

[@danielmiecz909]

Man could you imagine being the manufacturer being declined like that and then having a video being made on how ur car sucks

[@johnwayne666]

RC or Die

[@PopShot76]

I doubt HPI is happy with the title

[@fuse557]

I'll stick with my MT10.

[@christopheranderson6931]

I have the MT10 and plan to buy one of these too. The MT10 has weaker A arms than this does

[@DoubleClutchProductions]

Let's not pick up those car killing big rocks!

[@peteralbury7724]

😂

[@ninthislandrc]

Good video, but I have a feeling a lot of people are still going to be wary of Maverick. On another note, did you just wake up, throw on clothes, and go to work...forgetting to comb your hair?

[@FarmerFpv]

Why are you trying to act so cool and edgy in a KZbin comment section? That's just weird.

[@ninthislandrc]

@@FarmerFpv 1) I wasn't. 2) You, obviously, don't have, nor understand, "sense of humor"...it's called "making a joke". But, of you couldn't figure that out, that's ok...I promise I won't hold it against you. See...joke...sense of humor.

[@chrisricotta7063]

Always great videos 👍👍 I wouldn't waste my time or money on these cheap RC cars 👎👎

[@jeremymiller2340]

Water-resistant is a huge difference between waterproof these electronics are water resistant the electronics in this truck are not waterproof

[@fromthebackofmymind]

1st try. Suxs to have production run of a thousand and they sell just as poorly has full size electric vehicles.

[@BTTAAdventure]

❤❤❤😂

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Damn still has a slipper clutch. Pity.

[@zonegamma8197]

cool cheap truck

[@samuelwong4152]

i never believe in 1/10 monster truck, not durable in everyway

[@jguillermoii]

You lost a lot of weight.

[@craigconley2529]

No thanks.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I had one of those. What a piece of junk! I'll NEVER buy anything MAVERICK again. Even after upgrading it like a dummy it would break if you looked at it wrong. That was my experience

[@kjflyte5088]

Maverick still sucks.