BEST RC Under $300 - ZD Racing DBX 10 (Watch Before You Buy)

Is this the BEST RC for under $300 ? Today we unbox and review the brand new desert buggy from ZD-Racing, the DBX 10, a 4WD, brushless, 3s 1/10scale desert buggy!
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[@TheRcKiwis]

ZD Racing DBX 10 👉 bit.ly/3d2YIzJ USE DISCOUNT CODE: THERCKIWIS25 (Valid until 27/03/21 2359 CST)

[@captainflannel8558]

looks like a great ride but its gettin pretty obviuos that joe is breakin rc s before ambers turn on purpose just so she doesnt show him up with her supior driving skills lol

[@hsklar5941]

Where did you order the spares from? I'm having trouble finding any

[@Basherqueen]

That rig looks really beautiful! Great value for the money. Impressive that the Cage Body took it so well. 👍 Thanks for showing in great Detail 😘😘😘

[@teaganmorgan5016]

hi Kimberly 👋

[@kevinyuan5487]

very detailed unboxing / test review video! loving it! thanks!

[@TheCameltotem]

Just bought it, love it! Thanks for the great review!

[@vonvon6969]

Love your channel! Just purchased one of these. Your review helped me decide.

[@V8chump]

The laser nut is pretty awesome but I’m waiting for an rc like these that can take a little more punishment. Love the way this and the lasernut just sail over hard terrain

[@LitSFC]

My favorite part about you guys is that if you dont know something you don't act like you know what you're talking about. Love these videos guys keep it up.

[@TheRcKiwis]

Haha of course! We keep it 100% real here in TheRcKiwis! 🍻

[@RazzleDazzle040]

Just bought this rc yesterday, it should be delivered tomorrow. After seeing this video im happy to say im still new to rc racing, this being my 2nd car after i initially went for a smaller, brushed driftcar that costed half the price of this one, so it's all still new to me (but definitely a step up). Looking forward to my first brushless car :) It did take me a while to find an offroad car that i really liked, mainly because i dont like monstertrucks at all and prefer a more realistic look. My understanding is that in terms of capability a Rustler might have been a better allround offroad choice, but even a brushed version is still more expense than this rc car is (imho though the dbx10 looks way better). The Traxxas Slash was also an option, but again given the pricetag and the looks (and my concern when it comes to bashing) i had my doubts. Add the included LiPo & charger and it was a no-brainer really. If my new hobby survives the first year or so i might spend more bucks on a better car along the way :) But i do think i'll quickly order some a-arms and a better servo :D

[@specter6633]

The intro joe. Make it shoooooooorter

[@TheRcKiwis]

Just click the skip into button 😉

[@druscanam]

To resolve your rock raceer vs desert buggy dispite: Rock racer= front independent front suspension + live rear axel + cage buggy style Desert buggy= front independent suspension + rear independent suspension + cage buggy style. ZD DBX has front independent suspension plus rear independent suspension + cage buggy style therefore its a desert buggy not a rock racer. Also the DB in its name stands for "Desert Buggy" So it's pretty clear to me that Amber is correct with this point.

[@birdman316]

great review my friends! nice coverage of adjusting the steering "throw limit"! where are you guys from anyway? east coast usa here!

[@andrewlaw7476]

Loving the videos, looking to get into the hobby again after a long time. The brushless isn’t shipping to the uk at the moment 🤨 What’s the availability of the spares for these ZD RC’s ? Maybe go for a WL toys RC to start with. Keep up the good work guys and 1 new subscriber here 👍

[@SpeedMinion702]

Big whats up to the kiwis all the way from las vegas, i dig your videos, keep em coming.F1 starts this weekend.

[@TheRcKiwis]

What's up brotha! Glad you're enjoying the videos! Many more to come! 🍻

[@mehmetacembekiroglu]

Hello. Which one ends of the battery inputs? XT60 or EC5

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Apples are smaller, harder, and redder. Less fun eating, easier getting there. Roughly equal left to dispose of. Bonus points for apple, you can't irritate your eyes like an orange peel. O¿O I can't be the first to compare Apples to Oranges? Merry Christmas, Kiwis! I dig this segment of RC cars, rock-racer desert-buggy things like the FY-03, EAT04, DBX10, Lasernut - The best cars to put a panning servo and FPV camera into! Needs marshmallow-soft shocks and a tough cage, and I'm set! Thanks for the review!

[@tobiascaschera6851]

you 2 r great thanks for the advice

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

I ran a 5900kv and it rounded the wheel hex and crack the other wheel. Yes you can put 17mm with adapter and extensions. The wheel hex are to long and the nut doesn't secure tight, ends up falling off. The truck is very tough, I flipped it cart wheeled it and nothing broke. Tires ballooned badly. I'll be putting a post on Facebook ZD Racing Group of wheel options. From RC Cars and Music. A good tire to use are Redcat Racing Dukono tires, very good I hit 40mph on grass and street.

[@CodeAesthete]

Hi. Thanks for review! 1. Is it waterproof? 2. There are 3 versions: w/spare tire, wing and head up wheel. Do you think the last one is preferable? Does the car do head ups? 3. Has it got any traction control system?

[@chrisandrew3261]

Is it worth getting the brushed version and upgrade to brushless later? Any advice would be great:) Love the channel!

[@rodneydonnell9896]

Pretty good deal there!! You do a pretty good job wth the reviews and y'all are hilarious!!😂

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hey there! Glad you're enjoying the videos and have a laugh at the same time! Cheers 🍻

[@carvingfool]

Awesome videos y’all Where can we purchase parts for this car? Thx

[@badrfaraj1086]

You are awesome guys

[@rcdrives3882]

Good one, guys. Cheers

[@smithe68]

Awesome review! That Lasernut looks a lot bigger than the DBX 10, they are both 1/10th right? Again awesome review, thanks for sharing.

[@strexttp]

Super car 👌 nice video 🤩

[@ShannonGermany]

I got mine 6 weeks ago. It's really fun and keeps doing wheelies on tarmac but... One the second run it broke one of the rear driveshafts, then the Lipo died, yesterday the main gear detached, but luckily we found it. I ran into the same problem with the spare tire. But the attachment pieces of it are in the charger box 😁 And it's strange that your car is brushless but has the body panels of the brushed one 😂

[@jeremymiller2340]

Waiving the hand from upstate ny here guys, 1st love the honesty, not to many reviewers are, I can think of 7 total including you guys, fun and informative good stuff guys!!

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hey Jeremy! We always keep it real here on TheRcKiwis! Glad you're enjoying the content! Have an awesome week! Cheers 🍻

[@AlexandrEdamenko]

what would you choose for a beginner? wltoys104002 or dbx 10?

[@enaproduction9795]

Brushed and brushless version are same except motor and ESC ??

[@did3d523]

I have buy it! How to set the remote controle , to affect Channel 3 to LEds on/off. to set the throttle too sensible.. ? the manual is only a page...

[@tblk2186]

Love your videos guys!

[@TheRcKiwis]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏽

[@Truth12345]

Do they use the same monkey metal as in my pirates3? Drivecup wear in center diff is for example extremely high. Anyways thanks for the video.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

I said a month ago I'd never swap over all my rc stuff to ic3 connectors. A month later, EVERYTHING is ic3 connectors. 😳 They r soooo much better to attach than all other connectors! 👍 (& I've been soldering since 1979!)

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Yes they are wish they come with ic3or ic5..because more money to buy slodering iron and ic3

[@Mrf388]

great shirts and review.

[@SpeedSyko]

AWESOME!!!!!

[@louieiran5084]

Question, what type of tools you need for this?

[@wewsvideos6321]

Just curious what budget RC trucks will accept higher end upgrades from Losi, traxxas, and other vehicles?

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

To get the wheel on the back take the inner red/orange ring off the tire then it will go on with the supplied screw.

[@rmcseveney]

I really like that car. I'm a huge basher, I know you can't bash that but I bet it's good in the sand and loose dirt.

[@bugproductions9050]

Detached is a word. You were close!👌

[@TheRcKiwis]

😂😂🍻

[@bugproductions9050]

Im new to rc. Got a zd pirates 3. First thing a broke, A arm.

[@NabiL_Lam]

we miss you guys

[@nunocarneiro464]

I guess it isn't a good sign when they send you zip ties in the box 😂😂 For the money that looks decent

[@TheRcKiwis]

😂😂😂😂

[@domanater480]

Was between this and the ARRMA granite 3s but decided on the granite for the extra $30. Think it will be the better to car overall. This still looks great though

[@aldrichalexandre7592]

Awesome review , Which one is better the dbx 10 or the dbx 7? Thank you

[@TheRcKiwis]

Thank you! The DBX-07 for sure!

[@CSAFMedia]

Guys please review the FTX DR8...it's 6s ready and rated at 60 mph...might just destroy the Lasernut!

[@emanuel616]

You guys are awesome, thank you for your upload 👍👍👍

[@rohderacing2542]

Nice vid guys... (your aviators are crooked)

[@mikeovercash3991]

Not bad It did not catch on fire so that's is a plus and for three hundred bucks good deal

[@rajivk4705]

I sense the 100k sub soon!

[@matt79hz]

Compared to wltoys 124016 ?

[@rogerj.fugere3570]

Typhon Mega is possibly a better value. Plus the Typhon is a surprisingly good platform for upgrading.

[@blueitems1]

It's amaging!! Great review!!! I'd like to buy this RC car!! Thanks

[@mitchshuster66]

I take that back. The rock rider had some nice features this one does not have

[@rcbuilder111]

Hello my friend I have the same one and I was working on my last week and by mistake I lost my pinion gear and now I tried to order one but I don’t know which one it’s the size for the original pinion gear and I don’t want to order a higher one and blow my motor can you help me out and tell me what is the size if you know🙏🙏🙏🥹

[@77dxr]

Nice video review. Have been quite interested on it. Question: where did you find spare parts? That's one of the reasons I have been putting off in buying it.

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hi there! We contacted makerfire directly for parts, but they are posting the parts in their website too, should be up within the next few days. If a part that you want or need isn’t there, be sure to contact them and they will find the part for you. 🍻

[@SURCs]

Cool video. I‘ll order may DBX 10 now. Thanks. Did a great job. Losi v. DBX10 is gone be interesting

[@TheRcKiwis]

Make sure to use the discount code! 😁🍻

[@Fonzierc]

Very nice video guys totally agree with you on the servo it do it d it does look very slow,😔 . I'm waiting delivery on one of this 😁

[@sorilk4205]

I'll subscribe to your channel as I wanna watch more DBX-10 videos😃 I got one btw too🙌

[@Fonzierc]

@@sorilk4205 thank you very much i do appreciate it ☺️

[@TheRcKiwis]

Thank you 🙏🏽 Let us know how you go 😊

[@Fonzierc]

@@TheRcKiwis absolutely i will do keep up the great content 💪

[@RazzleDazzle040]

Pls tell me your thougths on the dbx10 after one year :) im awaiting my delivery as we speak. Still new to rc, only my 2nd car, my first was a brushed 1/16 driftcar (sg 1604).

[@tresparatodorc7400]

Thank you. Your the first how did a real first video about that DBX-10, I asket you. So really great! Thanks for that. I really love this car I have 3 Wltoys and start thinking to get some bigger Basher. So I have 3 Cars in my mind. 1.DBX10 2,Maverick Quantum Flux 3 VRX Cobra So right now all are similar price. The Cobra have cheap supera parts. Maverick Quantum need some CVD HD upgrade plus A arm upgras so at the 220€ you have to add other 70€ upgrades and batteries as it comes no battery. Same on Cobra less expensive upgrades about 50€ and price is 216€ And then this ZD racing how in my opinion is the best looking. Need some A Arms upgrade as it will breake for sure with my driving style. And I haven't seen A arms nowhere and no metal or hard plastic upgrades. So that's the main reason I don't buy it right now. And also it didn't do backflips like I wished. What do you think if you are in my shoes. Would you go for the Maverick Quantum? Did you testet it. It would be great a comparison video of cars in same price range like 220-300€ Chears and great work 👍👍👍👍

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hey there! Yes, makerfire will be posting the spare parts on their website any day now. The arms do break easily which is a shame, other than that it was a nice car to drive! Sorry we can’t comment on those RCs as we have never driven or owned them. Perhaps someday though! 🍻

[@tresparatodorc7400]

@@TheRcKiwis that will be be great. I think as soon thei are A arms are available I will order one of this. Hope you have opportunity to test the others. And do like some comparison videos in same size and price categories. That will be great. Great videos and can't wait to see next one.

[@deltazero3796]

Buy Traxxas Rustler.

[@tresparatodorc7400]

@@deltazero3796 it's 200€ more expensive here. That's the price I can buy 2 off this.. I'm sure Traxxas is better but also more expensive.

[@garybrooks2730]

is that USD or NZD

[@jimd1720]

Thanks for the video. You did'nt give the motor/pinion issue you had as a Con. Why? Why are you going head-to-head with the Lasernut? Why not the Losi DB PRO? Is this a closer match?

[@roxypda]

Great video! I almost bought one, $264 is amazing, but I have too many cars already, and 5 are ZD! Be great if RPM had arms for these (and them other ZD's). Love you guys!

[@TheRcKiwis]

Yes, anything would be better than the stock arms! 😁 cheers! 🍻

[@redvikinghobbies]

How easy is it to get ZD parts in the US? Not that popular over here but I'm interested.

[@TheRcKiwis]

Makerfire will have them up soon, they do free shipping to USA 😊

[@redvikinghobbies]

@@TheRcKiwis Thanks! Very interested in their stuff!

[@BigfootWeekly]

Awesome review!

[@TheRcKiwis]

Thank you! 😊

[@sorilk4205]

Hello guys! I do have the same rc car, I'm trying the DBX-10 already for 4 days and I do agree what you say. I don't like the servo but it's okey to start with the car. The battery I'll say that it's enought to be part of the rc pack. The design, is just amazing. But I have to say that I couldn't find that A arms front and rear that you broke, not even the supplier I bought the car from got them. I do have pretty much all the other spares but the arms if you could tell me where to buy them🙌 thanks for the review, I can't wait to see a video vs Losi Lasernut

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hey there! Makerfire will be posting them on their website within the next few days 😊🍻

[@wantsacobra]

looks ok but how will parts be ?🤔

[@TheRcKiwis]

You can order parts directly from Makerfire ;)

[@wantsacobra]

@@TheRcKiwis right on thanks !

[@Emily_xx5]

Hi,love the videos 🙂the intro is awesome

[@TheRcKiwis]

Glad you liked it! You are always so fast here!

[@Emily_xx5]

@@TheRcKiwis how did you get into rc cars

[@Emily_xx5]

@@TheRcKiwis congratulations on 15k subs

[@DLo-js1te]

Good looking truck!

[@jasonice1584]

Have been looking at this rc for a few weeks

[@fredfredrc]

Good job, very nice vidéo my friend

[@TheRcKiwis]

Thank you! 🙏🍻

[@hc-xd2sr]

구매하는데 2달걸림.. 잘보고 있음

[@johnellison3030]

Hello from the other New Zealand.

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hello!

[@johnellison3030]

@@TheRcKiwis I guess you know which other one I'm talking about. Cheers mate. 😂

[@stekeel6993]

Loving your videos

[@TheRcKiwis]

Cheers Ste!! 🍻

[@parasurveyor]

Finally another review. There is only one other. I'm really wanting to get this but dont want a dud.

[@johnymodem1326]

Great video guys. They do say that practice makes perfect and it looks like the soldering is getting there, Joe ;) I assume that the tires are foam filled? For the price it looks like the DBX10 offers great value and if you were someone looking for an off road buggy that wasn't a "Basher" it would be a great performer for the money. Just be careful not to use those "Aircraft" batteries that need the altitude to keep them cool, eh? Keep up the good work :)

[@TheRcKiwis]

😂😂 cheers mate! 🍻

[@johnymodem1326]

@@TheRcKiwis You're welcome :)

[@ArmanRC]

what a great suspension its have

[@troysrcchannel5659]

Joe don't use the wrong batteries in this one.lol

[@TheRcKiwis]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 no fireworks in this one! 🤣

[@stephenhogston7394]

Great review guy's look Very good value for the money shame about the A arm's the steering servo is dire but then so are most RTR servos it's a cost thing so big thumbs up from me

[@sassykat012283]

The detail on the car is very nice. I did like the tires but as far as speed it was ok.

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

Also add washers to each wheel to get ride of axle in and out play.

[@wildcardjoker]

Wanted the orange body but guess orange only comes in brushed. I’m in USA and ordered from Banggood but didn’t see many replacement parts there or eBay. Notice some showed spare tire and other a wing not sure which is coming should be here couple weeks

[@conwaywebb8686]

I have the same ESC and does not like 3s will go up in Flames if you run 3s for too long to S your fine 3s no way man

[@matthewfountain1446]

Joe to Amber It would be nice to see if you could have some nitros on your channel it would be awesome bro 😎 😎😎😎

[@TheRcKiwis]

One day I'm sure it will happen! 😁🍻

[@matthewfountain1446]

Anyway love to content you going guys double thumbs up

[@richardgooden3727]

Hello rc kiwis

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hello Richard! 👋

[@johnharris4738]

Right now it's available on Banggood for $185.99, with different tires though. There are more expensive versions also

[@main_manny3226]

Pretty sure thats the brushed version

[@rehan2118]

can you review a kangaroo pls

[@deltazero3796]

It lacks spare parts!!!! ZD R has no support for thisnone ec, it surely. is nice after swap from brushed to brushless, plastics are weak, hex screws easily get stripped. That's what I will say after 3days of owning it. And it's desert truck. 17:30 grab super glue and tire tape, fixed my left front like that 21:22 the wheels are not attached when car arrived, theybwere stored in plastic bag, screw to attach spare wheel is in bag with manual. And the zipties are standard :) BTW, 32T 48p works on this spur gear ,from Tamiya.

[@Rhoedision]

Everything worth Rc is hard earned money whanau loll..awesome

[@TheRcKiwis]

Sure is! Haha KiaOra brotha!

[@hc-xd2sr]

dbx07..Is released

[@zdmodelismo]

Aceita 4s com o esc original

[@sammylisasmith2104]

I have been watching for awhile con we see a nitro car or a truck

[@TheRcKiwis]

One day I’m sure we will 😊

[@pfizzlemeadow]

Love your reviews, however I must say... if you land like that with almost any RC it is going to break something! Lol

[@zdmodelismo]

O dbx10

[@DryerOutdoors]

Ok I have a few things to say. 1 if just getting into the hobby I’d have to agree on this purchase specially coming with battery and charger. 2. Im all honesty it performers better then some name brand RCs I’ve seen in person for around that price. 3. It honestly don’t look bad at all!! 4. Joe you think the UDR is bad fitting batteries into wait tell you get a Losi SBR. It’s not how much room for batteries BUT a heads up for you and amber. The genz battery leads are to short to plug into the car. Will have to solder longer leads or use your smart batteries😉. Ok and for the last one I about died laughing when hoe says this might not be for you if you have an xmaxx Kraton 8s or a Mojave. I have all 3 and I seriously couldn’t stop laugh cause I’d still buy something like that. To me it’s what puts a smile on your face at the end of the day 😊 Thank you joe & amber for another great review!!!

[@TheRcKiwis]

Very well said! Yes I’ve heard about those battery trays... yes you are absolutely right! What ever puts a big smile on your face is a great Rc! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊 Cheers Robert! 🍻

[@tylerdexter5492]

You guys should take a look at red cat rc they have good stuff for good deals and they don't get enough attention

[@tylerdexter5492]

Other wise great video looks like a good deal any chance rpm makes a arm's for the car would be a good upgrade for it if they did

[@TheRcKiwis]

We have the redcat Kaiju 😁 be sure to check out our videos with it!

[@tylerdexter5492]

O yeah I forget you guys have done a video on that my bad lol I own a lot of rc cars and a few of them are red cats and I can't complain I am a traxxas/arrma guy but red cats are really good for the price point

[@hortonsweeping]

I love Amber❤️

[@TheRcKiwis]

What about me 😢 (Joe)

[@lindsayskerman7761]

Looked at link company called MAKERFIRE that's so funny 😂😂😂 Another great video guys👍

[@brunovinicius6458]

where are you??

[@mstrong6081]

I've enjoyed the videos but you're getting brought from wltoys. How bout reviews from tamiya building the kit showing how to paint the shell

[@carlosrubio7455]

Subtítulos en spanish please