Associated Reflex 14b x Quicrun 16BL30 Should Be ILLEGAL!

In this episode, I add a Hobbywing Quicrun 16bl30 brushless esc to the Reflex 14b so I can run 3s, take it on some speed runs, then to the dirt track.
I have some more heavy-duty parts inbound so make sure you don't miss those upgrades.
Stay well,
Bris

[@malibumafia1967]

Bro, that Kevin Talbott impression had me 💀🤣😂

[@RCRoads]

Awesome video. You really sold me on the 14b. It just looks so well designed and easy to work on. Again, awesome video for sure. 👍🏆

[@bigbristv]

It is a good rig once you know how to set that gear mesh. Thanks! 😊

[@lskdjhfa]

That rooftop track needs some carpet!

[@bigbristv]

I know right? 😁

[@josesandra1946]

Whats good BIGBRIS, I knew that little buggy was going to fly, you said I'm going to use a 3s, those little wheels or going to balloon and that buggy is going to be a little rocket "NICE"😄 I think that was a cool little project.. P.S. don't stop the BASH and the FUN stay blessed My brother 😀

[@bigbristv]

Thanks!

[@mzondi1970]

I got the one with the yellow paint it's such a nice paying job I bought one like yours so I didn't tear up the original agama model

[@bigbristv]

I'm going to pick that body set up, too. Need it to get the stickers for the white wing 😮

[@joseywilds3133]

Let it rip potato chip, woke that one up! Good stuff sir! Happy RCing my friend

[@bigbristv]

😁👍

[@cwrcwr7432]

Good stuff as always my friend!!

[@bigbristv]

Thanks!

[@benf1111]

Last time i was into RC was when nitro was king and before the electric revolution. Im thinking about jumping back in with one of these little guys to compliment my Muggy.

[@bigbristv]

You do that and I'll get a nitro. Deal? 😁😆

[@benf1111]

@bigbristv deal sir.

[@bigbristv]

@@benf1111 Deal.

[@benf1111]

@@bigbristv you in NYC? That's so cool you've got a course nearby.

[@bigbristv]

@benf1111 yup, in Manhattan.

[@frederickgrassie3383]

I think these 1/18 size are going to be just what the doctor ordered for alot of people. My typhon grom is right up my alley! I'll be looking into that one you have!!😊

[@bigbristv]

Yup, seems there has been a shift to smaller rcs. I think the plethora of small-scale RCs on, say, Momazon, has dictated what some of the longer standing companies are producing.

[@frederickgrassie3383]

@@bigbristv I am looking to buy one today, RTR, woth radio and battery! Love your video's.

[@bigbristv]

It's an excellent RC so far. Comes out of the box set up really nicely. You'll see. Enjoy yours brother!

[@frederickgrassie3383]

@@bigbristv just ordered! But, how did you install a fan? Size? Did it plug into a receiver port? Thank you.

[@bigbristv]

It's a 25mm fan that I stuck with tape between the servo and motor (where the receiver was). It's plugged into the receiver's aux port.

[@FEboats]

Maybe the 14 truggy wheels and tires would help it backflip. Not that I’d be backflipping an associated or anything.

[@bigbristv]

You know, I got it out there and suddenly I wanted to drive responsibly. This seems like a grown man's little buggy. And as such I will be doing further upgrades 😁

[@modzilla74]

Hope the new gears make it bulletproof!

[@bigbristv]

So do I bro, so do I. They come in tomorrow so here's to hoping!

[@ruuster83]

i wonder how the drivetrain will hold 3s, some guys have issues w the 14MT spur gear , but its not the same as the T and B spur

[@bigbristv]

I'm already having issues due to the way it mounts in. Been looking for a solution. About to open her up again right now...

[@NUeB_RCFPV]

I just found that TA releases a *new* Reflex 14B kit in May - can't wait to get my hands on one and add decent electronics & metal gears! Btw where do you get the uprades from? Can't find metal gears so far.

[@bigbristv]

Got the parts from Amain. Either direct from the site of their ebay store.

[@FEboats]

This is the new version

[@NUeB_RCFPV]

@@FEboats Yes, but RTR. I prefer the *kit* version.

[@NUeB_RCFPV]

@@bigbristv Thanks, pal! 🙂 Any source for metal diffs too yet?

[@bigbristv]

@NUeB_RCFPV I'm not sure if you're looking for the internal gears to be metal but the ones I ordered are the ring and pinion gears in metal.

[@mmqz2640]

What up bigbristv!! I have the same esc in my grom. It burned out in the first 2 weeks. Keep your receipt and package label. Just incase / warranty.

[@bigbristv]

Oh man, thanks for the heads up. What motor were you running? What voltage?

[@mmqz2640]

​​@@bigbristvi was running it on my granite grom, quicrun 2435 4500kv on the stock battery. 2s 1400 30c

[@bigbristv]

Maybe it was the larger tires? Hope you were able to get it sorted out man, that's unfortunate.

[@ruuster83]

how is it NOT a HW 16bl30!? its identical on the outside, except color.

[@andresvillagomez75]

Yeah exactly the same thing lol. Except for the heat sink and name…l I never noticed until now

[@bigbristv]

Bro, I KNOW! I looked up the dimensions to compare before I ordered it to make sure it would fit. Exactly the same. But when I put them side by side...😶🫨🫢😅

[@bigbristv]

I think HW does these rebrands but limits stuff, maybe due to cost or whatever. Same thing with Spektrum escs.

[@user-fn7zd8pl7w]

Speed runs in the city😂😂😂😂

[@bigbristv]

In traffic! 🤪 jus wildin!

[@user-fn7zd8pl7w]

@@bigbristv Gotta have big boy skills to keep it in one piece, not much room for error.

[@bigbristv]

That's a fact! 💯

[@InstrumentvanVrede]

Too small, my 1/10th buggy is almost too small.

[@bigbristv]

I feel you bro

[@michaelturner7420]

Awesome, little buggy, Cani ask what have you changed from stock, Really quick now,

[@bigbristv]

Only change from stock that contributed to speed was the Hobbywing esc allowing me to run 3S. Amazing, right?

[@michaelturner7420]

@@bigbristv thanks. So 3s is the battery? So need 1 of them as well? I race 1/8th buggy. But saw the a few weeks ago. Looks cool for the back garden racing, Cheers,

[@bigbristv]

Yes, it comes with an 1800mah 2s lipo (for the rtr version) so going up to 3s and then more mah an c gives it punch!