Austar Comanche - 3 - 313mm chassis

[@semperatis]

Waiting on the delivery of one of these chassis,thanks for doing a video on it.

[@pesrealism]

Please make other video with this chassis.

[@RCMojoTV]

Will do

[@alexandertherrien2307]

Just got mine in yesterday, shocks were super stiff, after adding oil I removed the springs and it performs so much better now, I ordered some desert lizards for it

[@bamabiker750]

Hurrah for Sketchup! I use it for most everything; RC, woodworking, home improvement projects, etc. Not the best design tool non-architectural projects but it's free, easy to learn and use. I'm a big fan. The truck looks great but that trans is incredibly noisy. LOL Great video!!

[@RCMojoTV]

After some running it's lovely and quiet now, it needed a bit of oil on the CVs after an hour or so though

[@ozboy8144]

Awesome to see it getting out for a run I still need to get mine up and going as well. Was looking at thos Inexpensive chassis..😀 I also like thos 3D parts to mount the body you came up with.👍 That's what I was trying to figure out how I was going to mount it. Oh how I need a 3D printer

[@byknmikerc7153]

I actually built this same combo austar chassis and comanche hard body, this truck has 8 degree front camber for turning. my bearings have normal "slop" if you will, but the evident camber was an engineered addition.

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

How is it, that epoxy is needed for magnets, yet the flimsy paint wont come off with the glue?

[@snap_fit8686]

I read the cherokee pickup body is for 290mm wheelbase ?and austar chassis is 313mm ?

[@traxxasslash95]

Recently got one of these as well and found most of my slop to be in the front links and where the steering knuckle mounts to the axle housing. Also found that the stock strap just barely secures a 2s 5000mah hard case lipo.

[@RCMojoTV]

I found the straps fit my ROAR legal 5000 2S pack perfectly, but the slightly larger packs are a bit of a struggle.

[@teejholt]

Perfect set of videos for this project! Do you have a list of the fixings you used for the Suspension and Chassis Rails? Thanks! :D

[@RCMojoTV]

Did I not get around to listing them on Thingiverse... Woops... Well, as a quick off the top of my head list, it uses the M2.5 screws that come with the chassis to mount the aluminium tubes, in addition you'll need 8 long M3 screws, M3x20 or M3x25 for the cross braces with the magnets, 8 M3x6 or M3x8's to mount the mounts to the chassis and possibly 8 M3 nyloc nuts. That should be close enough, I'll have to check properly and update the Thing, I think there's more than one I need to add the fixing list too on there!

[@seanhamilton4175]

I'm thinking of getting one of these chassis so any more videos would be awesome :)

[@RCMojoTV]

There will be more, just need to plan the next upgrades and start sourcing parts

[@johnsalt19]

Hi mr mojo you aint got a link for the interior have you

[@RCMojoTV]

It comes with the hard body, you get a 2 seater with the Comanche, and a 4 seater with the Cherokee

[@johnsalt19]

@@RCMojoTV ok no worries thanks bit hard to find on their own lol

[@stewartyoung5780]

I had one of those noisy austar transmissions in one of my rigs, I found stripping it down and be I g very liberal with lm grease it quietens it down alot and runs smoother. Just a heads up as to what I found works. Great looking truck.

[@RCMojoTV]

I’ve been quite lucky with mine I think. The rear axle is just showing signs of not being completely happy with life, when it’s really bound up it makes the occasional click as the gears skip. Most probably due to the bearings giving up. Otherwise though all the noises have long since disappeared as the parts have run in, even after a 16 mile outing in thick sticky mud it ran perfectly, it’s so light and free running it only used 2 5000mAh 2S LiPos while others went though 6 or 7. It is about time it had a rebuild though, if the rear axle is starting to show signs I’m sure some of the other bearings will be getting a bit wobbly too. It’ll be interesting to see how it’s all held up

[@hardcoretam]

Is there much front end float on the axle? I noticed the original 10.2 has a panhard bar and 3 links due to the chassis mounted servo but this comes with 4 links instead

[@RCMojoTV]

It's as solid as any other good 4-link setup, but there is quite a bit of bump steer which the Panhard usually fixes so driving on the flat it likes to go anywhere but straight

[@erykvikings1652]

Nice, sorry iam German. I need the Magnet Holder, is an Print?

[@RCMojoTV]

It is indeed, www.thingiverse.com/thing:3847603

[@soenaryomuliadi]

Nice comparison! btw, does the austar kit has the same exact dimension in terms of parts such as axle and suspension etc.. as the cherokee scx10 kit? I would love to put cherokee body on it.

[@RCMojoTV]

The vast majority of models have a 313mm wheelbase, so as long as you can figure the body mounting you'll be good to go

[@snap_fit8686]

How do this chassis been doing ? Is it still holding on...(?)

[@RCMojoTV]

Still no problems to report! When I got it I was expecting things to fail after a few runs, but no, it just keeps on going

[@justinbarber8332]

What size and quantity of bearings will need to be purchased to replace the kits poor quality units? Also, have you noticed any other issues with the chassis so far?

[@RCMojoTV]

I've not been through it yet, and there's not manual. I would guess the axles will match up with SCX10-2 and the centre gearbox with the SCX10, Don't hold me to that though… As for issues, no, it's had an extended woodland run, 4-5 hours more or less non stop, and other than the drive shafts getting a bit squeaky it's running lovely.

[@codereddew1539]

Just picked up the Injora clone chassis for $150 without tires. Have spare parts from my SCX10 I to build the new chassis.

[@CentralVAracer]

After a year how has it held up for you? Worth trying just to have a spare cheap trailer? Thanks.

[@RCMojoTV]

After lots of running there hasn't been a major issue. It's mostly seen cross country use, climbing up and rolling down lots of hills, getting so caked in much the wheels wouldn't turn... Surprisingly while the bearings are a bit wobbly as is typical with the cheap kits, none of the have failed yet. As long as you keep in mind it is very cheap for what you get and keep an eye on things to catch bearings before they cause collateral damage, I think it's a brilliant value bit of kit.

[@putrazhafiano286]

please... where can I get a mount shock and fix the body...

[@RCMojoTV]

They will go up on Thingiverse when I have some time to take some nice pics and write up a description and instructions. If you've got a Thingiverse account you can follow me so you'll see when it's up www.thingiverse.com/Beige/

[@maxm1417]

Excellent review I just ordered the chassis and shock. Please share those 3d shock towers!

[@osbmxr]

good video. are these chassis good. are there any issues with them ?

[@RCMojoTV]

The plastic parts are a bit more flexible than axials and the attention to detail in the build isn't the best, other than that so far so good

[@geeboo27]

Awesome video!! I just got one of these chassis's and bodies. Do you have a link to the magnets you used?

[@christophercutajar4020]

Great videos. Please make an in depth review of that chassis.... I am torn apart on witch one i should buy the hg p407 or this!!

[@RCMojoTV]

There's a choice, they're both very different beasts. The P407 is a complicated bouncy duplication of a piece of history. The Austar is a fair copy of a modern scale trail chassis. What you really want is both ;)

[@christophercutajar4020]

@@RCMojoTV hahah that is what i have done i bought the p407 and hpi venture so yea life is complete

[@michaeldeering798]

be aware: I was using one of those X-car esc's and the capacitor popped and it started smoking on 2s lipo.

[@RCMojoTV]

It can happen, the QC isn't always the best at the very low end. I've had good experience with these ones though, I've got 3 or 4 which are often running for hours at a time

[@sonyblack7246]

Fantastict..👍

[@johnathanfrancis796]

Which FlySky controller are you using and nice rig.

[@nightrider1700]

His modded GT3B. Hes done afew vids on it

[@Jvani83]

Hello! Nice video, can you share all 3d printed parts?

[@RCMojoTV]

Ah yes, I meant to edit the descriptions with some links… www.thingiverse.com/thing:3847603 www.thingiverse.com/thing:3847614 They're still down a work in progress, but that's essentially just the info for fixings that's missing. As long as you've got some M3 screws and maybe a couple of nuts you'll be good to go.

[@massimilianopierini1597]

Hi, i'm looking to buy one of those cheap clones. Would you recommend it or better looking at something else?

[@RCMojoTV]

As long as you keep in mind how little you’re paying for a complete truck they’re really rather good. As soon as you start comparing them directly with an Enduro or SCX10.2 just the feel of the Chinese chassis just isn’t as good. Having said that I’ve had hours of fun with mine after tweaking the suspension and so far nothings broken

[@massimilianopierini1597]

@@RCMojoTV thank for your reply.

[@haydenagnew7522]

Were there any problems noticed about the car while you were putting it together and running. Like bad gearing, not smooth or not much flex/hard shocks. I have seen many reviews about this to say not to get. So what is your opinion on it, is it good, bad, potential and even amazing with a few upgrades. What would be the first upgrades you would do, can you please tell me, list them or even make a video. Thx for this vid, very nice

[@RCMojoTV]

It's seen a lot of running since the video, including a 16 mile non stop trek in rain and mud. So far nothing has broken, the front knuckles are still a bit wobbly, but they haven't fallen off yet! For upgrades I tend to only change what needs changing, the custom suspension setup made the truck a lot more supple. Otherwise working out the wobbly knuckles would be a good idea, I haven't looked into parts yet.

[@fpvstomper7020]

Nice video sir. I like your body brackets and made some. I just made a esc box to fit on the right side, fits great in the provided slot. Uploaded on thingiverse under kamlooper.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Brilliant!! Love the Body, and really want one for my SCX10 II. It currently has a Lexan Comanche Body. Nice, but never as nice as a Hardbody! Do you have those Body Mounts on Thingiverse? So I can get someone to print them for me... Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

BTW, those Tyres are actually better than you might think! They're knockoffs of Pro-Line Hyrax, a World Class RC Tyre!! 😋

[@RCMojoTV]

They're not up on Thingiverse yet, but they will end up on there. I need a bit of time to write the copy and take a couple of pics

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Quite all right! Not like I'm in a hurry... 😉 I've been following you for over 7 years now# I'm not going anywhere.