DasHex Z2 1/24 MOA rig kit. How To!

I finally decided to take the leap and pay the $200 for this thing. Completely blind on it due to there not being much info out there. Hope this build helps someone who may be considering this moa rig. I think it’s going to be a little beast with some work. Even though I was not happy at first 😆.
You can pick this kit up here
www.aliexpress.com/i/10050014...
You will also need the esc
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
And my servo of choice for this build was the emax ES08MAII just because I got a 4 pack for $21 lol
RGBZONE 4Pcs ES08MA II 12g Mini Metal Gear Analog Servo Shockproof Stable Machine Compatible for RC Model www.amazon.com/dp/B07RRWYXL9/...
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[@rickgranados7844]

Good for you. Tough job. The company owes you royalties.

[@DerekLed]

Always appreciate a new video!

[@peterbennett4948]

Great job Matt and a cool rig, looking forward to the next vid 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@kennethcartman473]

Looking forward to seeing it running more.

[@monkfry]

Damnit, why did I have to find this channel. . Hell Yes!!

[@_.Mike.__]

Looks like a good starting point for a build 👍

[@covecityboys]

Ain’t watched the video yet but from the thumbnail I wanted to say you have my attention!!!

[@marc9164]

I have one, the front gears bound up and the rear motor burned up. Not for aggressive outdoor crawling... good sofa crawler. Wait until you have to find a home for the ESC... LOL

[@2fmrc]

I stashed it between all the rails in the center. It wasn’t too bad. My big receiver was a different story lol. Need a micro receiver for it but probably not putting money into this one. I kinda figure it’ll be fun while it last lol

[@rhm9178]

🖐️🤠 greetings Matt....... This is why we love your channel 💞 You dive 👣 in the deep end and 🏊 swim! My type of living life bro 🌊 🏄 hanging 👣 ten! Your living life! 🤽 Enjoy the adventure 😊 Remember.......glass half full......not half empty! I always need to check my attitude & remember it. Your blessed bro AND your sharing your blessing! 🤝 Thank you! Very much appreciated! Cheers from 🇬🇧

[@TeamBoogie]

Amazing work! Now I want one lol

[@rekik66]

I saw the one video as well. That thing performed well. Instantly wanted one! Haha. Can’t wait to watch your follow up video on this. I definitely respect your word in this game.

[@ryanbigelow6606]

the little tiny brass spacer looks like they go between the ball ends on the outer end of the upper joints...sick little rig, i want one

[@bcoletay]

Still amazing work sir. 🤙

[@alexchapman5872]

Looks like it does alot better with the other tires

[@DerekLed]

Looking forward to a tune up lol

[@sevenhawkshealing3553]

That looks awesome (if the axles hold together)!

[@sevenhawkshealing3553]

Thanks for the build help.

[@sitlos.]

That price seems ok.... a shit ton of brass and it looks fairly well machined. Some good tires and a few tweaks and upgrades and it might be the best little crawler U will own bar none. Now u need a nice cage body or nicely bent aluminum. Lol. ✌️

[@renercadventures]

Cool stuffs😍👍

[@WoodsUnknown]

Put the tires from the b17 betty on it then she will go places and I find if you put fishing weights in the tires they make a great weight source.

[@peterspruit235]

Hey Matt, I know the struggle you went trhough, got mine last month and it felth like building this thing three times...lol You had quite some extra parts left ! Make sure you locktide all screws, I lost some in my little crawl adventures and there very hard to come by...

[@2fmrc]

Will do! I appreciate it. Yeah I always seem to get sent extra parts with everything I buy 😂. They must know I’m gonna need them. Or maybe I skip a step or two here and there but it still runs lol

[@79SRB]

Got my kit tonight, it came assembled. But i bet not well. Could you recommend some electronics please ?

[@adamintheoutdoors2119]

Rc4wd should totally make one and name it the bully 1/24

[@2fmrc]

Love to see that!

[@chatsworth90]

Maybe you can acquire a Hot Racing rock racer chassis and do a head to head review. The rock racer chassis is a 1/4 of the price and seems like it would yeild similar performance using more of the scx24 original parts.

[@2fmrc]

That thing is just ugly imo. Plus this is motor on axle. Totally different from the scx24 honestly. The best cage for the scx24 is definitely any of the tube chassis from gamyrc. Lightweight and performance all in one!

[@jacqueslandry47]

Did you try fitting Scx24 tires on it?

[@jhawk1985]

My idea... about a month ago i had the money... all the parts ready to order.... but i was going to take the axles from this kit and make a custom scx24 with a set of goblin chassis rails. Talked myself into just building a custom scx24 part by part using goblin chassis plates

[@2fmrc]

That thought has crossed my mind many times lol. Now I have it in hand so who knows what will happen 😂

[@jhawk1985]

@@2fmrc I think it would be one sick little crawler build for sure. Hopefully we will get to see you build a custom axle scx24 👍

[@ryanfredrickson832]

Matt you are the man! All you need to put anything together is a couple of pictures! But seriously, well done! That looks like quite a 🧩 puzzle. I might be interested in one of these if they came with some sort instructions. I'm thinking about an orlando hunter, Have you built one of the O hunter before?

[@2fmrc]

I appreciate it lol. I haven’t built the orlandoo before but I do have one. I think the pinion is loose on it but it’s so small I haven’t even tackled fixing it yet 😂. Talk about small!! Those things are tiny!!

[@ryanfredrickson832]

@@2fmrc the O Hunter Is so small! I have wanted to pick one up but intimidated by its small size. And the fact im pretty new "hobby grade rc world. If you're short on video ideas. I would love to see a little of footage, And your opinion on these tiny trucks

[@2fmrc]

@@ryanfredrickson832 I’m actually going to be posting just a flat running vid of this thing soon. I’m just going to unleash it on my course and talk a bit about it!

[@ryanfredrickson832]

@@2fmrc that's great! I like watching most all your stuff. I'll be curious to see how one of these little guys actually perform. I'm sure on that scale, they will be a challenge to drive over what a 24th scale can easily climb. I'll look forward to seeing what you have to share 👍

[@DoRC]

Looks like fun! You might want to go back and put blue loctite on everything otherwise something's going to fall apart on you.

[@2fmrc]

I always do loctite on my 1/10s but never used any on my 1/24s. They don’t get as much abuse I guess lol

[@echobeefpv8530]

200$ with no instructions = no bueno !! Even the cheapest stuff from China has to have instructions, or I won't buy it. I really appreciate the video, and your hard work to make this go, and it looks like fair quality material ( except the tires ), but I can buy a Deadbolt and mod it up pretty well at that price. My biggest reason is if you receive this, and it's a dud, do you even have a chance at warranty ? Or are you stuck with 200$ in parts ? Thanks Matt, good info for sure !!

[@Frank-st7ku]

Yeah that concerns me too, kinda weird theres no manual to be honest...

[@Spagyr]

Any chance you can measure the wheelbase?

[@Kreasy]

It’s a mini bully 2. The only thing I wonder is when those stock motors burn out are they replaceable, and is the esc able to dig?

[@2fmrc]

I really haven’t ran mine much but I’m sure I could find a way to replace the motors. I am running dig on the rear with mine. I think I can get it set up with front dig also but haven’t messed with it enough. I have front dig on my bully and never really use it lol

[@Kreasy]

@@2fmrc I was really thinking about doing a highly modified scx24 but that kit is very intriguing put some real tires and adjust the weight distribution and it could be amazing

[@geneschindler9537]

Good luck I would be lost ✌

[@rickgranados7844]

So what is the final verdict on the axles and motors? Is the Rocksra’s a better choice for axles?

[@2fmrc]

I would think the rocksta is a better choice honestly. Haven’t ran this one much. Everything is pretty cheaply made on it. I have the rocksta and run 3s on it lol. Not a ton of run time on it yet either but it’s pretty decent out of the box with some tires. Gonna get to work on a custom build with it soon hopefully!

[@rickgranados7844]

@@2fmrc ok thank you. I appreciate all you do for the hobby

[@ScutuRC]

Are the tires that horrible or is the vehicle too light and gets no grip?

[@2fmrc]

No the tires are a garbage compound. Too hard. Soon as I switched to some mudslingers it was a different little beast.

[@catrc7525]

Hello New friend RC !! 🚂🙏🙏

[@OlmanEg]

So.... A year later, how is it holding up? Just purchased a kit my self, and now seeing your video.

[@2fmrc]

I honestly haven’t ran it much at all. It seems kinda weak but I haven’t broke anything on it. Definitely haven’t put it through much though. The motors are just a little weak for my preference.

[@OlmanEg]

@@2fmrc i am going brushless on it, so thats not biggy. Just kinda wondering about the gears durability, and axles. Thanks for your time!👍

[@2fmrc]

@@OlmanEg I think the axles will pop pretty quick. All seems pretty weak so I just kinda put it on the shelf lol

[@OlmanEg]

@@2fmrc i figure I will have to end up remaking most of the gears, and the axles. Hoping of corse to not have to.

[@andrewupsidedown]

I jus want the axles . I assume I have to buy the kit jus to get the axles

[@2fmrc]

As far as I know.... yes 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@luisfernandezgomez6153]

Awesome 🤯 What motor did you use?

[@2fmrc]

Just the ones that come with it

[@luisfernandezgomez6153]

@@2fmrc thanks 👍🏼

[@beekerbeeker5779]

What is that? where is that from? how do I get one? Please help me so i can get one price a? Thanks so much love your vids!!!

[@2fmrc]

I appreciate that! It’s the Dashex Z2 crawler. You can get them from alieexpress or eBay usually. A little overpriced for what it is honestly. It’s just a kit basically (comes with motors but no esc) then you have yo buy the esc separate. www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001433956120.html

[@beekerbeeker5779]

@@2fmrc I did find that post and its NLA no longer available

[@2fmrc]

@@beekerbeeker5779 hmmmm yeah everywhere I’m looking it’s out of stock. It’ll probably be back eventually. Not sure. Honestly I wouldn’t spend the money on it again. I don’t have a clue where to get parts if it broke etc. Not much support for it.

[@beekerbeeker5779]

@@2fmrc kinda want into match with my bully2 what did it cost if I may ask

[@gibsonlife573]

Who does this

[@nekrosantenabu6577]

Good car, maybe, soft tyres...

[@kieranb1275]

Looks pretty cool but not sure about the price

[@2fmrc]

Yeah it’s a bit steep for what ya get in my opinion. Kinda why I picked it up though. That way there would be more info out there on it.

[@kieranb1275]

Yeah really appreciate that

[@modzilla74]

Wow those tires seem horrible.

[@backyardscaler]

Crazy there’s no instructions

[@think2cre81]

It doesn't look like a Chevrolet lol

[@szarvadyjazon]

You can't find info about it because the chinese give no crap about selling it to you. It's made for other chinese, but it doesn't mean it's not worth making. They didnt really make an effort to sell it to you, yet you bought it, therefore it's your responsibility to figure our how it works.

[@2fmrc]

They do put it on eBay and aliexpress etc for sale though don’t they? So apparently they wanna sell it. Why not put a little effort into it? Because they don’t care like you said. That’s why it’ll stay a small unheard of 1/24 instead of being something amazing. Would you rather make a few dollars with no effort or make a lot with a little effort? I would much rather go all in if I’m gonna bother but that’s just me. I got it built either way so it really don’t matter. I just don’t expect much in the way of support when it breaks. Another missed opportunity to make money (selling replacement parts) someone needs a lesson in how to run a business imo 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@take-care]

If u can’t figure it out don’t buy it. Not rocket science…. It’s a 1/24th moa rc car……! Not asking you to send it to space. Looks straight forward…. I’m only ten mins in…. But I can see how not knowing could confuse people! Think that’s a builders kit not a rtr

[@take-care]

Yeah stick to ready to run…. Like watching someone do watch repair an had never opened a watch before

[@2fmrc]

@@take-care not a big deal to me but I get asked by people how to take a motor out. Think they can figure this out? This thing is junk anyway. Not worth the 10 mins it takes to build it 😆

[@take-care]

Kinda why iv passed on it they look very cheap an a waste of money go 1/10 scale moa or not at all!

[@2fmrc]

@@take-care yeah I agree. My Bully rtr needed some work out of the box but it’s been pretty solid since. Have you checked out the Basher Rocksta? Think they are discontinued now but it’s pretty decent for an rtr moa 1/24. I modded one a bit and it was pretty capable.

[@take-care]

@@2fmrc yeah I don’t know that brand I own a few bergs an a few xr10s an scalers for days… I know the OG bully was a basket case not sure about the bully 2 iv yet to see one. I have micros as well an minis.. I enjoy playing with the desk crawlers but… not the same as 1/10 scale or 1/12 scale I have been looking at these but they look cheap an not worth the price. I paid 200$ for my xr10 as a kit. Don’t think the juice is worth the squeeze. Iv seen cheaper plastic rigs I’d waste money on before one of these like any of the fms rigs… At least people make parts for them an can do a simple search for parts unlike this thing. But if u bought one an your happy then my opinion means nothing…

[@whoboo7]

Not worth the money in my mind

[@2fmrc]

It’s a pretty capable little rig with some new tires but still not really worth it to me either. Maybe if I didn’t have so many capable scx24s then yeah but I’d have a hard time spending the money on it again.

[@whoboo7]

@@2fmrc love the channel btw. Like your honesty when it comes to rc!

[@2fmrc]

@@whoboo7 really appreciate it! I don’t know all that much but I’ll try my best to be honest about stuff