ECX Barrage - Icicle Creek

[@JCRC]

There's something you never get to see here - flowing water !!! Nice ride :) thanks for sharing :)

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks Joe! Yeah with the mountains and precipitation we have endless creeks, rivers and streams.

[@JCRC]

2KRCBACKROADS Just beautiful :)

[@philnrunt]

4 wheeling was my main hobby for 45 years, but now, with age and failing eyesight, I'm not able to go anymore and not kill everyone involved! I was looking for a decent 4WD RC that didn't go from 0 to 500 MPH as soon as you turned it on, and I found the Barrage. Then I found a fantastic group of excellent videos made by you and others showing it doing in miniature what we used to do in 1:1 scale! Thanks for the very entertaining videos and for the how to's. Looking forward to more!

[@2krcbackroads421]

So cool, happy to hear that you are enjoying the hobby! I'm into 4-wheelin' as well, so like you RC crawling and trailing really grabbed hold of me. Other than the gas engine...it pretty much mimics all that you do in the 1:1 world. Thanks for tunin' in...really appreciate it!

[@poppysrcandmodels]

Wow TK! Great video! I hope you had a lot of hot cocoa on hand to warm up with! I'm really diggin that truck, think I will adopt one for my collection! Lol!😉👍👍

[@2krcbackroads421]

Ha ha...three layers and a Cup-a-Joe waiting in the car! Such a great rig for the money. The only issue (not for me so far) is the servo...gears get stripped real quick. Easy fix though....and word on the street is Horizon Hobby is sending a replacement free of charge, no questions asked. Thanks for checkin' out the vid Jeff!

[@satorrotas]

Excellent , very good run , great video !!

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks Pascal!! All the best to you!

[@RcNickster709]

well that was some thing that I wondered about, was how well those tires would work.. good to know that you feel they are good. I have been thinking of getting another rig for a project I want to do.. the shorter wheelbase on this one and the fact that it gets such good press so far.. might be the one... thanks for sharing bud and another great crawl/trail.. look forward to that comparison video you are talking about.. thanks for sharing..☺🖒🖒

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks!!! I really appreciate that comment. The tires do very well in the wet, which is where I run most of the time. The ONLY issues I've had are in mud (they don't clean out real well). Mud is tough for any tire really. Overall, the rig is solid with the exception of the servo. I have had no issue with mine so far....but many others have. Thanks again for watching!

[@RcNickster709]

2KRCBACKROADS well when it comes to electronics it depends on how it's used.. if you are "Tough Trucking" it? then you need a good servo.. but for actual scale runs, a stock servo can be more than enough.. depending on water etc... but I also find a good servo is piece of mind some times too..

[@2krcbackroads421]

RcNickster Couldn't have said it better myself! Agree 100%.

[@TheMechnicalOwl]

Nice video, great scenery.

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks for having a look, appreciate it!! The mountain does provide a nice backdrop for the creek... Thanks again!

[@2krcbackroads421]

Watched your vid and subbed ya! Killer vid! Sounds like you like it...I did the same in removing the bump stops...tweaked a few other things as well.

[@rcdabbler]

Great video, bud! The Barrage is looking swell. I hope to get one of my trucks back in commission, soon, and out for a trail run. Icicle Creek, near Leavenworth? I went camping there with my wife, way back in '02, I think. It was late fall, and the temps never got above the low 50's. Had to keep a campfire going all day. I loved it, she hated it. Haha!

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks Man!! Really dig this rig. Yeah, this was a small tributary or little fork off Icicle creek. Cool spot for sure!! Maybe see you on the trails when temps get above 30....ha ha

[@rcdabbler]

2KRCBACKROADS I think my next outing is going to be somewhere around Anacortes. I like being by the water in the winter time, because it feels less like winter, especially if it's sunny☀️, like today! I watched your 2-Wraiths video, a little while ago, and remembered how nice it is up there.

[@2krcbackroads421]

RC Dabbler That's a great place to run. It does feel like you are on top of the world up when you run there. Would love to go back out sometime. Have fun!

[@midliferc1165]

Great run! Loved it!!! For those who mentioned it in other comments.. we got my boys each one for Christmas , ones servo went bad in 5 min, other is fine ... horizonsent a new one not the wires were/are to short. Sending me an extension also free Good rigs Great video

[@2krcbackroads421]

Hey, thanks Man, really appreciate that!!! ...and thanks for posting on the servo issue and what Horizon Hobby as done for you! Roll of the dice with the servo it seems....

[@midliferc1165]

2KRCBACKROADS .. I was reading your comments and thought I'd share.. great video!

[@2krcbackroads421]

Mid Life R/C And I appreciate it! It should be talked about...Thanks Man!

[@midliferc1165]

2KRCBACKROADS ...👍🏻👍🏻, now... about your rig... what did you use for the " whip antennas"... they look great!

[@2krcbackroads421]

Mid Life R/C Ha ha ha....thanks! They are Tamiya Scandia tractor antennas. They are fairly cheap depending on where you get them ($6-16) and easy to install. The antenna itself can be bent...but you can bend it back as well....it's thin wound wire. As long as you don't install it in an area that gets abused, you should be fine.

Excellent Video and great run 👍👍

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thank you so much!!

[@dirtydsrc]

So good. Great vid bud. The more I see the ECX Barrage the more i like it. :)

[@2krcbackroads421]

I'm tellin' ya...for the $$...you just can't beat it! The ONLY negative is the weak servo....I haven't had any issues with mine but many people have had issues. Thanks for stoppin' by!!

[@dirtydsrc]

Huummmmmm? I could see one of those in my future. :) Servo smervo. That gets pulled anyways. lol No prob bud. Always digged your vids. :)

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks Man! And I agree...the stock servo in a RTR is rarely good anyway. You'd love the rig.

[@dirtydsrc]

It's not even just the servo anymore . The 1/18 G ll, The Yeti Jr, all way under out fitted with what it really needs as far as electronics goes for these RC's. I'm diggin' it thought. :)

[@2krcbackroads421]

Yeah, I hear ya'....

[@jamiespence5320]

I've got one and the servo striped out on the first run. they are sending me a spektrum 6230 for free !! should be here tomorrow. great little rig while it worked.

[@2krcbackroads421]

It is a great rig for sure. Bummer about the servo, but HH sounds like they are making it right for you, which is what they should do. Thanks for watching...

[@pbtvproduktionen]

Cool and icy run! Nice video!

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thank you so much! It was a fun run....

[@scalerc4x4]

Cool video bro. 👍😀✌️

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks Man! All the best to you Tybo!

[@rcbulldog8698]

nice truck , I was thinking of purchasing one but I am going to wait until the Traxxas Defender comes out so I can compare them.

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks Man! The Barrage is a cool little rig... The Traxxas rig...looks cool for sure...I heard it was going to be around $500 though?

[@jaysummers6919]

another excellent video.

[@2krcbackroads421]

Appreciate that, thank you! Thanks for tunin' in!

[@FrankygoestoHobbywood]

a beautiful run..!

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks Man, appreciate that!

[@DirelectRC1]

Great vid man!

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thank you Sir!! Vids are tough in my neck of the woods these days....

[@rctrailrunner6131]

I'm sitting with this in it's box due to the fact we have little over 4 feet of snow everywhere, not to mention the low temps. I plan on changing the looks of my rig soon. will be recording it's changes. I'm hoping it comes out as good as it looks in my head. LOL

[@2krcbackroads421]

I feel your pain! ha ha ha. Curious to see what you do with the body...keep me posted! Thanks for watching!

[@rctrailrunner6131]

Just uploaded a video of what I did on the back.

[@pitstepRCChannel]

great video bro

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thank you so much! Always appreciate you stopping by my channel!

[@davidrcstudio2452]

awesome video! :)

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thank you very much! Thanks for stoppin' by and droppin' a comment.

[@TSully2013]

killer run bro

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thanks my brother from North!

[@TSully2013]

2KRCBACKROADS 1 day we will crawl together

[@2krcbackroads421]

TSully2013 For sure...

[@TSully2013]

2KRCBACKROADS where ya @ again brotha ? Sorry my bad lo

[@2krcbackroads421]

TSully2013 Seattle area... You're in Vancouver?

[@mad-manuvintageculture4500]

belle vidéo 👍 le barrage et top 👍

[@2krcbackroads421]

Appreciate that, thanks! Cool little rig. Have fun out there!

[@RCTeamAustria]

very beautiful =)

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thank you very much! Not as scenic as Austria...but close...ha ha

[@davidwile5109]

Hey Backroads, Another fun video. I think I have copied a half dozen of them so I can watch them when I am out of internet service. Unless you are running the Barrage in some highly aggressive activity, this thing will serve most folks quite well. The only weak link I have encountered is the steering servo which went bad on the second or third day I had it. Horizon sent me a non-standard servo which has only slightly more torque than the original, but it has been running just fine since then. For reasonably normal use, a high torque servo can be purchased for under $15 shipped to your door. Horizon is great, but a higher torque servo is likely to last a lot longer. Just do not let servo replacement affect one's decision to buy one. The Barrage is a great crawler at a great price. Best wishes, Dave Wile

[@2krcbackroads421]

Hi David, Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that. I agree with all that you have said. I've had no issues with my servo, but should it go on me, it's really a minor issue IMO. As you said $15...problem solved. Thanks for having a look, all the best!

[@nibss1330]

I have a question I got one too but when I try to go threw snow it won't go at all it gets stuck so easy

[@2krcbackroads421]

You are probably pushing too much snow with the front end and undercarriage. It helps to walk the path you want to take a few times to compact the snow a bit. Thanks for watching!

[@SkansmanRC]

Nice day for a trail ^^d

[@2krcbackroads421]

It was...anything above 20 degrees is a nice day this time of year. Thanks for tunin' in!

[@jerryrockets6257]

Awesome video!!! What camera was used to film this?

[@2krcbackroads421]

Thank you very much! I use a Gopro Hero 4 Session.

[@evanbob7963]

Quick question, which car do you prefer the ECX barrage or the 1/18 temper? I'm just wondering because I'm thinking about purchasing one or the other and can't decide thank you ! Btw love the video:)

[@2krcbackroads421]

Tough question as they are different rigs altogether. The Barrage is a scaler, meant to look like and mimic a full size rig. The Temper is a purpose built rig, designed to crawl. That said, I'll do my best to give you an answer. Let me start by saying I really dig both rigs, and happy with my purchase. Straight out of the box....I would go with the Barrage. You get a lot for your money with the Barrage and don't need to do a thing to it (just know that you could have an issue with the servo). With some tweaks, (new tires/wheels, wheel wideners, weighted front wheels, change of shock oil, shock spacers) I would give a slight edge to the Temper....in overall capability only. But to get the Temper to that point, you would need to throw ~$80-90 at it which puts it at ~$210 when compared to the Barrage at $179. Hope that helps....

[@evanbob7963]

2KRCBACKROADS Thank you, This has helped a lot :) looking forward to more great videos!!

[@2krcbackroads421]

You bet, and thank you....glad I could help.

[@evanbob7963]

2KRCBACKROADS I purchased the barrage yesterday and unfortunately I am having some issues with the servo ( it's not strong enough to turn the wheels when in a stopped motion) is there any replacement servos you recommend?

[@2krcbackroads421]

The tires have a lot of grip, and the servo is fairly weak. I have noticed that when sitting still on carpet/high traction surface while turning it really taxes the servo. When I'm out on the trails or rocks, I don't have the same issue (I'm still running the stock servo in my Barrage). In my custom rigs, I typically run Savox servos...but they are fairly spendy ($30-150)...but IMO they are some of the best you buy. I did receive feedback from others in the hobby and they said that some Tactic and HiTec servos do fairly well for budget priced servos. Keep in mind the Barrage is a really light rig, so you don't need something with a ton of torque... Hope that helps....

[@Dyloshi]

i recently got one myself ive been hering about servo issues mainly it dying or staying in one direction so does anyone know the spline teeth of the servo it has so if needed i can by a new servo and mount it with minimal issues im still new to the hobby

[@Dyloshi]

update: heard it usaully breaks in the first few days ive heard

[@2krcbackroads421]

I'm still running my stock servo, no issues so far. It sounds like it's a flip of the coin deal with the servo. Word on the street is Horizon Hobby is sending a replacement free of charge, no questions asked. I don't know much about the stock servo as I haven't taken the horn off, I would think there shoud be info online at Horizon Hobby or ECX. In my custom rigs, I typically run Savox servos...but they are fairly spendy ($30-150)...but IMO they are some of the best you buy. I did receive feedback from others in the hobby and they said that some Tactic and HiTec servos do fairly well for budget priced servos. Keep in mind the Barrage is a really light rig, so you don't need something with a ton of torque... Hope that helps....

[@Dyloshi]

Thanks

[@2krcbackroads421]

You bet! Thanks for watching!!