Crawler Canyon Quick(re)view: Cross EMO X2

[@petechipps9770]

If it puts a smile on your face at any point then it’s a thumbs up. That’s why we play with toy trucks. Great video sir as always

[@gerrysoldguyreview]

Thanks for keeping me company while doing yard work this past week!

[@mitsuman5555]

Love to see Cross getting attention. Hard to beat the sheer variety of different trucks they make, and some are so scale! That WT-4 rollback 🤤

[@ryanwashenesky5044]

That suspension style in the rear is called a watts link. They are nice because they keep the axle centered

[@Driver86421]

Another fine review. I do so appreciate something that goes beyond a recitation of the specs and a few carefully edited action shots. It's a good enough looking rig and seems to have a favorable smile per mile ratio. That said, I get a lot of enjoyment from building, tweaking, tuning and customizing my trucks, and this one appears to offer limited opportunity in that regard, putting it in a bit of a no-man's land for me. As an aside, it's baffling that this channel doesn't get more views and subscribers. Maybe most folks just like 10 minute feel-good commercials for the major manufacturers; who can say? But those of us who know, know. Keep up the good work!

[@CrawlerCanyon]

This one is available as a kit as well. It's nice that Cross does most of their rigs as both kits and RTRs.

[@rc_rewind]

the 880 is absolutely as programmable as a 1080! and it belongs in there because is has dual motor outputs, and a 775 requires both of them. i have a summit-based crawler running an 880, and a massive dewalt brushed (~860), and CEN colossus wheels. and that 880 is excellent for the job, once you get it set up.

[@bighossgaminghd8473]

I ripped out the same esc and motor from my cross rc Jt6 6x6 and put a fusion pro and a reefs servo in it lol I didn’t even bother running the stock RTR crap

[@JIPPERR_1]

1080 only runs 3s as well! So no wonder the motor felt sluggish. I'm toying with the idea of a emaxx based crawler (found a amazing deal couldnt pass it up) sounds like the 880 is the way to go. Running dual 550 motors here

[@Rc_impulse]

I’m planning to try this Esc out first experience it before trashin it completely. It’s programmable I don’t think canyon man checked well on this review/Esc and the manufacturer I believe included a pen drive for instructions. They should always include a basic 2 page booklet if nothing as the packaging and over all unbox is trash to add to it the lack of instructions

[@JIPPERR_1]

Theres a 6x6 version of this coming... i saw it on aly express 😮 EXTRA HUGE!

[@FaithSaraG]

The ESC will work with a Hobbywing programmer.

[@thepatriotrcchannel8693]

Great video. Loved the honest review with the struggle most people in the hobby get hung up on. A large majority in my opinion get caught up in a mentality that they are getting to be into a rock crawl comp with every rc they buy or review on KZbin. I'm looking to buy one and this video sums up perfectly what I was looking into for this rc. It's not a dedicated crawler. It can be a very kickass trail truck with capability to summit many of the obstacles I would face in the trails I frequently run. Planning on a 45kg servo and a fusion pro 2300kv.

[@jamiejck]

Great vid as always. Just wondering if the rear axle could move back a touch to center it in the wheel well and help it from falling over backwards?

[@dennychaput4689]

Wow Craig , I love watching your brain tic whilst giving this rig a thorough shakedown 😄

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Mr.C is Craig. Thanks for the reveal..

[@Andy_Yates]

@@JC-Nor-Cal Having actually met Mr Canyon, Craig is not the name I heard his neighbor call him. Perhaps he has many aliases and the one I heard just keeps the mystery going

[@Tyrells_Tiny_Trucks]

Awesome video. Thanks for keeping the interesing new rigs coming!

[@Ficellle]

I have this, and I love it fusionSE engine ALT foams Pitbull tires A 60/40 split it is exceptional despite its weight

[@brianmassey7563]

Watts linkage I think? I have that ESC...came on my other 775 equipped 1/8th scale rigs. It works well, like a 1080 but meant for dual motor originally I think. Cross says that's a 560 25t "or up". I've noticed a lot of the 1/8th scale rigs are coming with 5 slot motors which have very little to no drag brake. I have a Fusion Pro in my 1/8th scale Yikong and it does well at 1.5-12lbs. My very first crawler, the Leagendary Grando had that same wingus for the 2 speed linkage and it always needed adjustment to work. Maybe they went to the same vehicle chassis school as Redcat. Plug that hobbywing card in and make your adjustments like a 1080! We often do extreme hill climbs when trailing here in Mythigan, so yes, front weight still matters as does drag brake.

[@fsb4x4]

The packaging from Cross is quite impressive. Went through the same ordeal with my x3 wrecker. Although I am jealous that you got a desk pad... i only got the hex bits/drivers. 😅

[@CrawlerCanyon]

It's like they make the packaging up as they go. Which is apparently necessary, as the outer box itself is wafer thin. Why not just use a heavy duty box like everybody else?

[@MrCveedub]

Yeah I've bought two Cross RCs, the X3 Wrecker and the AT-4, when I saw that desk pad I felt let down lol

[@bighossgaminghd8473]

Did you order from toucan hobbies? I did and it came packaged like in the video and because it was over packed with the stuff they put in the box the body ended up getting a couple cracks in my JT6 6X6 body but they did fix the problem with a new body

[@fsb4x4]

@bighossgaminghd8473 i did. And it came in perfect. It didnt have the smaller pieces scattered about, it was mostly larger squares and rectangles.

[@MrCveedub]

@@bighossgaminghd8473 I ordered directly from CrossRC and the packaging was pretty normal

[@fuse557]

We need more 6X6 options, Cross RC, Traxxas, and that crappy amazon option is all we have. Whatever company makes an affordable 6X6 with one speed transmission and locked diffs will make bank!

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Axial did for about a month, then changed their minds. The Unimog is so rare it's almost as if it never happened at all.

[@FeralRC]

Yes! We all wanted this. The kid and I were just out with the Emo X3. Cross makes brass that mounts on top of the portal covers and that made a huge difference. We swapped in Super Swamper TSLs and it's 100x better. Also the manual is included on that small USB flash drive. I'm contemplating putting a spare Hobbywing Axe we have sitting around in our X3. Any thoughts on that?

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I've been trained for years to never plug a random flash drive into a personal computer. I doubt I'll be able to break myself of it. Hobbywing AXE will likely be perfect for this. That's what I use in my TRX-6, so we know the AXE will move weight without issue.

[@FeralRC]

@@CrawlerCanyon I keep an old Chromebook around for that reason. No network connection either. I've done my time in IT.

[@WingnutsRC]

That thing is awesome.I definitely need to get on board with cross RC and get them on my channel. This one in particular would be an awesome addition to my collection.Since I use a cherokee x j for my events

[@Andy_Yates]

I see the owl at a glance, but I wonder if it's meant to be a Chinese guardian lion like you might see outside palace doors or gates. The big scale stuff looks cool but doesn't have me running out to try it. The Cross XT-4 is on my stalk list for when it's back in stock. It's a 313 wheelbase kit that includes a cool looking (in the photos) hard body. I ordered the JT4 body from the Cross RC US site and it shipped from Wisconsin. Shipping was a little expensive but mine was packed similarly with all manner of materials. Definitely arrived safely though

[@The_RC_Family]

Hey Mr. C I thought I would chime in on this one as I have experience with the Hobbywing 880 and Mabuchi 775 motor. All the settings can be changed with the program card like the other 1080's etc. I have a series of videos on the Yikong 4083/Absima BronX that covers "all the things" I agree totally with everything you said. Not a crawler but capable of both to some degree if that is what you want. I chose to make mine more capable and then did the vanity things so now it's a fairly capable trail rig. I think these rigs (Yikong 4083 and the Cross Emo X2) share a similar parts bin. Parts upgraded. Portal weights 440g total Brass C Hubs Wheel weights (the sticky golf weight type) Servo upgrade DS3235 Motor ESC upgrade Fusion Pro Shock upgrade Desert Lizards 100mm (in droop config) Tyre/wheel/insert upgrade Proline Hyrax XL tyres, dual-stage foams (xl versions), and Fastrax 8 spoke 2.2s Repostioned battery mount for better weight bias. I hope this helps. Thank you again Mr. C another brilliant installment.

[@MrCveedub]

Watt's Linkage is what the rear cantilever is called, as far as I know

[@FaithSaraG]

Looks super cool! It's too big for me though. The only reason I don't have a Mashigan is that it's out of scale with the rest of the fleet. This is the same way.

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

I know this is a crawler show but i wish i could see you mob this rig around the yard for an hour or so..

[@LumpkinMumfins1]

Looks like a hoot for a canyon-defined “trail rig.” Would likely be a lot more fun in that category than a lot of the “Class 1” -type trail rigs that people run as well!

[@CrawlerCanyon]

If trailing were a thing I did, I would take a long look at this (or one of the variations.). Throw in a whopper 3S pack -- Ovonic 3S 8000s are like 25 bucks each-- and just drive into the woods.

[@Stinkyj6443]

And that watts link technology is over 100 years old

[@RCCinematic]

lol, “ snorkel was attached with just hope”!

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Awesome Unboxing and Review of a very cool RC

[@HenryN-we1yb]

Does running it on 4s do anything for the torquelessness?

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Great thumbnail.... Looks like a full sized rig. The tires are about as scale as iv seen.

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Mr.C your photography is gaining momentum. This is an excellent pic

[@mfnJOSH]

Last time i was at my local hobby town (oshkosh wi). They had all of these models on sale for like $350.

[@ka4172]

I am not a fan of 1:8 but i got a bargain 1:8 Tractionhobby Ford 150 Pro for 550 euro i cant withstand a fuill metal chassis,axels front rear dig ,two speed lights,2-4S ready,metal beadlocks and on i am addicted!Nice review of the EMO X2.

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Tools included. Now thats impressive..

[@craigpimlott204]

Have you seen the size of the FTX Kanyon it’s classed as 1/10th scale XL. It’s huge.

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

I do love it for what it is... This one works for me.

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Not for a crawler but for fun...

[@ShakermtHarry]

Buy one, just do it lol

[@AlphaPhaseSleep]

awesome truck, it craves after 550 axe pro ;))

[@CrawlerCanyon]

It really does. Finally! A second platform that can use the overkill of the AXE!

[@DavidKlosner-gg9oc]

I've got the X3 and it's an absolute moose. I've got a Mamba X and a HH Puller Pro v2 with the drag brake at 100% and she still rolls. You're gonna need to gear down to help with drag brake. They're just not set up to hold on a hill being that heavy.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Yeah. And the ~39:1 final is barely there for something in that 5-6lb range, this chonker needs probably a 60:1 low gear to give the poor motor some mechanical advantage.

[@Rc_impulse]

Do you ship your t shirts and hats outside the USA ? To India ?

[@SivartCustomRCs]

Possibly the esc is similar to Traxxas? May need to hold down the button till you get 5 blinky lights. That is the crawler aetting for Traxxas

[@Stinkyj6443]

Wow....definitely alot going on in there

[@MysticRiverRC]

Yup! I'm that guy with the lifted Cherokee 🤣

[@MrCveedub]

I've wanted the "cougar" for a long time but price wise it was too risky for me

[@Chuck-w4c]

The speed control noise doesn’t get filtered out by the microphone…the dog next door is barking at me

[@CrawlerCanyon]

With my tinnitus, it was hard to tell what was coming out of the ESC and what's just in my head. There were a couple of moments in the edit where it passed near camera 2 and that ESC absolutely screams. I wouldn't be able to live with it. Not as bad as an outrunner on a Castle, but bad enough.

[@joshuaspruce9209]

They're shifting the way they have it set up has been very intriguing to me and I don't know anybody who has enough knowledge or experience with them to know whether they're reliable that's why I haven't bought one really

[@joshuaspruce9209]

But I want one of their kids I don't want an RTR from them I have heard enough about their electronics to know I want a kit LOL

[@Tyrells_Tiny_Trucks]

Wish they made a truck on this platform thay somehow looked right with the 10th scales, like a 2-ton wrecker or flatbed.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Same. The 1/8 wrecker is the real oddball to me-- what are we supposed to tow with it? It would make a TRX-4 or Element look like a micro.

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

On Venting..... Could you just jam an ice pick through the tire in between tread on top n bottom to get them to breath yet not having to disassemble them...

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

If not an icepick how about a pointed tip of a hot wood burning kit tool.

[@awangnorisham6278]

even for rgt suzuki jimny have that drag break option...

[@kenc4s134]

Try and tire test the original rc4wd 1.9 mudslingers, I think it’s the oldest 1.9 scaler tire

[@Tyrells_Tiny_Trucks]

In my world the trail truck and crawler designations are certainly not so speperate. They're all mashed into a spectrum of sorts. Even the most dedicated crawler has to comfortably hike a mile or so to get to some of my spots. And the most scaled out, hardbody, leaf sprung trail trucks have to perform enough to have fun on the rocks and obstacles (except the flatbed and the tow rig).

[@mfnJOSH]

Cross rc is such a different flavor. They look so good, but everything is just a little..... different.

[@Rc_impulse]

Pls do a follow up on this guy! I just got one semi used open box. I like it. Also pls plug any HW program card and take all but two mins to go higher pwm adjust drag break I’d expect a more thorough and knowledge loaded review. I’m surprised you didn’t bother using a program card!! 😮 it has plenty of drag break. I watched this three times before bought my truck and I’m in love cause of the sheer size. You go fusion on this or keep stock a 1080 is a downgrade. Your other reviews are great this one is meh😂 Edit I took it out to the rocks and it failed drastically. I mean the Esc is trash no doubt and I was mistaken. I also slapped a 4s on it and things turned out dangerous. It over heated up a steep hill and rolled down. 😂 the snorkel took a beating like yours and the rest suspension “sway bar” popped out of place I managed to put it back in. I’m now going to do a run with the 1080 I swapped it with. What is the recommended upgrade motor Esc amongst these I have options Holmes hobby brushed 16T Fusion se 1200 kv or 1800 kv Fusion 1800kc pro a swap from another truck.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Oddly, you're the first person to say that the 880 gave this any drag brake at all.

[@Rc_impulse]

@@CrawlerCanyonI’ve edited my comment the 880 Esc is bad and o guess the motor has no torque to drag break even with a1080

[@khoun261]

That appears to be a wyatt's link in the rear

[@Team_ReVolt]

1:00:20 It must be one of the guys from Daft Punk 😎

[@me-rn7jx]

i would totally get into other scales if i had the funds but man having 90% 1/10th scale i cant justify buying that :( same for the scx6 too 😂 its a dream to own but also not i would end up spending thousands for just one rc

[@bighossgaminghd8473]

The manual is on that usb drive

[@lastcreations8845]

Watts link on the rear, but she is 4 link with triangulation so really not needed

[@fsb4x4]

The rear links dont have enough triangulation, so the watts link is still needed. I disconnected mine, had noticeable axle sway, and some axle steer.

[@Team_ReVolt]

Is that a Jeep?

[@fromfin90]

The 880 is a hobbywing 4s capable double motor ESC, great for things such as Summits and the like, its sadly awful at crawling, very poor low end resolution, but i hear its reasonable as 4s bashing on brushed

[@EddieDesigned]

I think that sticker is supposed to be a couger. Definitely looks like an owl!

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Gawd, I hope it's not a cougar. It's got a dang ol' horn sticking out of the middle of it's head.

[@JIPPERR_1]

I think you need to take this one for a long walk 👍 but put the 880 back in and program it and run 4s ok

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I can't physically withstand he PWM scream. It's the worst I've ever heard.

[@JIPPERR_1]

​@@CrawlerCanyonfair enough. Gotta have 4s some how though 🤔

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I can toss a Radiolink Cool 9030 in there and see what happens?

[@JIPPERR_1]

Ya good idea. I bet 4s would wake that motor up 👍

[@HVT03]

I love a nice looking Cherokee, but that thing is too big for me It needs the Injora full brass wheels, with the heaviest brass rings possible, and maybe even putting rocks under the hood to add weight 🤣

[@ShakermtHarry]

Lol now now it don't need THAT much weight

[@bighossgaminghd8473]

You must’ve got that from toucan hobby’s from china lol my cross rc JT6 6x6 was packaged the same way which was a bad thing because my body ended up getting cracks in it from being over packaged

[@ShakermtHarry]

Amazon seller

[@bighossgaminghd8473]

@@ShakermtHarryToucan hobbies sells on amazon,eBay,AliExpress and then their own website

[@machinedred]

Depeche mode . Hey maybe you could name him Depeche mode

[@RiceCrisp320]

Haha a vehicle that makes your hands look normal size😂

[@machinedred]

Deffo fusion it it'll be fine

[@CrawlerCanyon]

I definitely wouldn't try to task a 40A Fusion SE with hauling 12lbs around. Or any kind of 540 motor, really. Especially with this gearing.

[@machinedred]

@@CrawlerCanyon dude swap the pinion and spur the best you can and try it ,I've got a way over geared 8th rig on one and it loves it !