Full review and test- Rlaarlo's AM-D12 and Final Thoughts?

[@EdisonRCWorkshop]

have a good time! D12 has increased the shock absorber stroke and heightened the shock absorber bracket, all the tie rods have been thickened, and the swing arm has been thickened, especially the ESC has made the third algorithm upgrade! Give RLAARLO some more time, our R&D department is working on the chassis structure of a new small-scale model! Definitely worth the wait!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks for the feedback! That means a lot! its great to know that your involved in the comment section and listening to what folks got to say! im excited to see what you have instore for this new smalled scale model! I think an SCT truck or Trophy truck would be epic to see using this or a new platform. thank you so much for your comment!😃👍

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

How about a 1/12 sct or a trophy truck? Think most would this would be epic!

[@RoadsideRC]

That looks solid! Rlaarlo is making some good stuff!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

It sure is and they totally are Troy! would love to see a true crawler from them!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Looks awesome, Robby! I just got mine too and super excited to try it out as you make it look incredible! Sorry those horse flies are so bad. We’re having mosquito issues over here! I love that this has a slipper clutch! Center diff would be better, but that’s a huge step in the right direction 👍👍

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thank you buddy! Yes, mosquitoes 🦟 are bad here too! We call them our “state bird”😂 I agree 100% on the the center diff, but a slipper does the job very well so I can’t complain. It handles amazingly especially when most of the time there is almost always one or more wheels of the ground. Thanks for catching the video Evan and dropping a comment! You Rock🤘🏽😆

[@G9RCCar]

Nice review and RC car test. Well done, dude.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Super big thanks My Friend!😋

[@G9RCCar]

@@BangForYourBuckRc you're welcome friend

[@rccrawlingaddict207]

Nice rig and a lot faster than I expected. Nice run and review.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Agreed Friend! wasnt expecting that on 2s! Thanks for the comment!✌👍👊😃

[@RCBirds]

Nice looking and fast running. Great car Robby. These yellow annodised shocks🤩🤩🤩

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thank you Dirk! 👍🏻 Love those shocks too!

[@DanJr007_Collectibles]

Great video my friend 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing 🎉🎉🎉 Have a wonderful day 😊😊😊

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

I really appreciate that my friend! Thank you and you too!✌🏻😎👍🏻👋🏻

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks Bro! Really glad you liked it! 👍🏻👋🏻😎✌🏻

[@JF-RC]

Hi there Robby, oh wow! The Rlaarlo really moves ! 38mph, better than the advertised speed, awesome review and running. So glad in the UK, we don’t have to contend with horse flies so much 😊😊😊heard they can give a nasty bite. 😂 as always my good friend, a wonderful review and edit to do Rlaarlo proud. 😊😊😊 god bless to you and all the very best 😊😊

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thank you John. Your feedback is always welcome and very much appreciated. Yes this buggy is way better than I expected! Not trying to do any company proud, just want to keep it my findings honest and share. Consider yourself lucky not to be nuisanced by horse flies. We have something even worse; “Deer flies”…they’ve got friends and family they hang out with!😜 God bless you and yours my friend! Take care!

[@ThompsonRc]

Great review and runs Robby. I'm going to have to get one when i get a lil extra cash my transmission went out in my car so that comes first

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yes, you'll have to when you can! That sucks about your transmission! Sorry to hear!

[@AdventureTimeRC]

It moves pretty darn good great wheelies to

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thank you Brent! Handles great as well!👍🏻🍻😃

[@islandrc-duke1972]

cool rc and run,great review brother

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks so much for checking it out MR. Duke Sir!

[@ShenRC]

Nice showcase, brushless nice and fast!! Those body clips do fit loose I always lose them also!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thank you Steve! wish theyed go clipless or just tether them! I appreciate you watching!

[@Rangoli_rc]

What a great video! Nice backflips. I totally agree with you, I have no desire to run 3s

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks bud, I really appreciate that! It’s a really fun buggy. One of My favorites!👍🏻💯👊🏼😄

[@ChiefRickyRC]

Make us hella short course trucks! Theyre the most popular well most wanted i ageee! Cool video buddy! Im glad Bang For Your Buck RC Reviews got this and am keeping it real. Im watching gonna comment again at the end.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yesssss! Thank you Bud! That’s what we need more to say! SCT’s are da Bomb!

[@sparetimerc]

Hey Robby, the Rlaarlo AM-D12 is out of control, that thing is acting like it's a 1:8 scale vehicle. It got some speed, and it's taking everything you are dishing out. Awesome video. hope to see this RC out again. 🤣🤣👍👍👍👍

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Hey Al👋🏻! Thanks brother. Dude I am very impressed with this so far. It is pure, crazy fun on 2s. Just the perfect amount ! Glad I got it so far. Would be amazing if it were a 1/8 scale! Thank you for watching and commenting bro. Always appreciated! 👍🏻😎✌🏻❤️💯🍻

[@doubledome2076]

Glad they went brushless!! 38 is moving fast enough for fun. Great video‼️👍👍🦾🦾

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

100% agreed! Not only is the speed good, but the it’s very controllable too as well and super smooth! Thanks for your feedback my friend!🍻

[@doubledome2076]

@@BangForYourBuckRc I've got the hbx 2995A, which is brushed, been waiting for a brushless 1/12 like this- you sold one for them with this video brother‼️👍👍🦾🦾

[@HaydadRC]

Looks like a cross between the Lazernut and Helion Rock Rider. Solid test Robby, it seems like a solid rig!👍😊

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

It is so fun and smooth man! An awesome steed indeed! wish I had a nice Bmx track to put this on. It would be insane! thanks for the kind words my friend! Take care!

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

🇮🇪 top class monsters truck 🛻 driving brilliant sharing it's fantastic

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thank you John. That is so good to hear! I do really appreciate brother! Thanks for watching!😃👍🏻✌🏻🍻

[@torontorc4637]

Great video as usual bro. It definitely moves!! 👍🏽

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Haha! Definitely wasn’t expecting such solid performance! Thanks brother!

[@manta1121]

Nice video❗ good job my Friend 😉 And RC cars are so fast and tough! I was surprised.😲😲😲👍🎉

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks Man! Was very impressed with this car! So much fun!!😃 Have a great day!👋🏻✌🏻😊

[@manta1121]

@@BangForYourBuckRc 😊

[@Fonzierc]

Pretty cool little buggy !! It's also very similar to the ZD racing dbx10

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yessir, yes the DBX-10 as well! Those are awesome too!

[@Fonzierc]

@@BangForYourBuckRc yeah got one 😉

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

@@Fonzierc Awesome dude! I have the 1/16 version. I ❤️it!

[@RDsRCReviews]

This one looks really nice Robby! Rlaarlo makes some really good RC. I didn't even know this buggy existed. I don't really follow Rlaarlo much anymore since they completely stopped replying to my emails. They used to be very responsive. I guess I got turned off by the fact that they refuse to even respond. I guess I didn't make enough sales for them. LOL I don't mind buying stuff but it sucks when I was one of the first channels to review for them and now they won't even reply to me. Oh well. I'm glad they are continuing to make quality stuff. I know, I look like a big baby! HAHA Great job on this review as always. Very honest and thorough!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Dude, I remember. We were both one of the earlier reviewers of the Rlaarlo Brand.Think was was like one other guy who did the first review on their red 1/14 scale buggy,then you, and then me. Sia was the rep then, and she was awesome! Think she has made a lateral move in the company, and since then,it is now Marven who does the customer relations and Amazon sales. Contact now seems to be mostly through their group on FB. It’s all definitely changed. They’re definitely growing, improving their rc’s and still listening to customer feedback on their social media page. I really wanted to buy the 917 but, they were showing early hints of this desert buggy and I knew I wasn’t going to be able to purchase both. So I waited for this buggy and with no regrets. It’s more my style anyway😜! You definitely have a right to feel however you feel. I don’t and won’t hold any of that against you buddy! LoL!😜 it’s always great to hear from you bud! I look forward to seeing your next video. Love your new thumbnail as well!✌🏻😃

[@RDsRCReviews]

@@BangForYourBuckRc ahh I didn't realize that Sia is no longer working with support. That explains why no one answers lol

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

@@RDsRCReviews yessir! She definitely was a key component in that company!👍🏻

[@ThompsonRc]

I been waiting on this one didn't know they where on sale at Amazon

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yeah, Rlaarlo announced it on FB about a month ago!

[@makestuffbetter19]

Yes they need a short course truck! All sizes!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Amen! And right on brother! Thats what I wanted to hear! Thank you!👍👍👍

[@ChannelClosed1346]

Good review of a cool looking rv👌

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Sweet rig! Looks like it goes really well. Definitely they have taken a lot from the Lasernut and why not. I love mine ❤ thanks for the review bro 😎

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Very thankful for your awesome comment my Friend! Thanks for checking out the video!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@frias2287]

Cool💪🔥👍💯

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks 🙏🏻 Frias! I appreciate your support!👍🏻😎🍻

[@rc-dom-uk]

I really like the look of this . Great review 👍

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks buddy! Me too! Mini laser nut for sure comes to mind!

[@rcplaytime]

Love this rock racer/buggy,fast and tough 💪 brilliant 👍👍👍😀

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

2 for 2!😆 We like the same stuff!😀 Thanks for your very awesome comments my friend!👍🏻🍻

[@ivanluhi]

A SCT would be great, yes!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yessss! At least one person agrees with me! Right on Bro! Come on people! An SCT from Rlaarlo would be epic!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Something like this with solid locked axles and 4 wheel steer is what I would want. A rock crawler buggy

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Now that would be a totally different beast for a totally different game! I like the sound of that too Thad!

[@rcarty419]

Man great video! That thing is Awsome!!! Finally getting some nice weather!!! Real quality looking rig my man!!! How do you choose what to review...

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks brother, I very much appreciate that! Yes finally a good solid weekend weather wise to come! 🍻😎 To answer your question ; I’m quite often looking for deals on Amazon, ebay, Ali Express and Banggood. About every other month I try to be in a position to purchase an Rc . I try to keep my purchases under $150. Criteria is something that interests me and my interests,(pretty much any rc 😆) . There is more out there than people realize, so I search and research much of the new stuff coming out. I only purchase Rc’s that seems like they have a lot to offer fun wise. They have to have parts support and some kind of customer service. I usually will join the company’s social media pages and stay in the loop for special offers. Once in a great while I may get a product invite to try something for an Honest review. If I can’t do an honest review, I won’t do it at all. Most of the stuff I purchase, I am genuinely intrigued with from the beginning. If I’m wrong about the rc and it is lacking, I’ll call it out. About 98% of the stuff I buy ends up at least meeting my expectations. Some companies utilize one platform for many vehicles. In this case I usually buy one example to represent all the others. If one of my reviews helps a newcomer who may have limited funds get into the hobby without breaking their budget, then that makes me happy. Hope this answers your awesome question my friend! Hope you have an outstanding weekend My dude! 🙌🏼✨☀️🍻😝

[@rcarty419]

That’s super cool man!!! You don amazing reviews more companies should send you stuff!!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

@@rcarty419 Thanks bud! Really do appreciate that!❤️👊🏼😎🍻

[@alfredmcdaniels639]

I literally just got one of those today at my local bin store for $8

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

$8!!! You’d a man! That’s awesome Dude!💯👍🏻😎

[@4TVL4]

Thanks for sharing a really awesome video!!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thank you and your very welcome! Glad you liked it!👍🏻😎🍻✨

[@ErrythingPhroze]

Would love to see a sct from them!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yes! Another SCT fan! 👍🏻 Thanks for contributing!👊🏼😎

[@HellStoneRC]

The buggy looks awesome and very fast! Nice review! New sub here! Thumbs up! Cheers!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks so much again bro. This is right up there on my favorite list for this year!👍🏻

[@3TRCGarage]

This is one very cool RC and it takes some abuse.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yes it certainly does! Thank you for you for your great comment my friend!😎👍🏻

[@insanebmxthomas]

Really enjoyable vid. Ordered my first RC! It's stuck in customs right now 😂 I really think these Rlaarlo's sound pretty smooth or is that just on youtube? It's like they sound premium compared to the wltoys ones although i havent seen much on those. Thanks for the content dude!

[@insanebmxthomas]

Its basically a whine but a good whine 😅

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Congratulations! Did you get the AM D12 from Rlaarlo? Or one of there other cars or trucks? I’m really happy for you man, welcome to the hobby! I personally think that yes , even though that Rlaarlo borrows heavily from WLtoys, they are a bit more refined . Mostly in their chassis upgrades, suspension and power systems. I do think that they seem to apply grease where it is needed, while WL toys puts very little grease if any in their drivetrains. That in itself would make their cars sound and seem to run much smoother. Thank for the positive comment and for watching!😃😝

[@insanebmxthomas]

@@BangForYourBuckRc Awesome! Yeah, i got the red/gold AMD12, straight from Rlaarlo! Seems like the RC gods nudged that box straight into a delivery van after i left that comment. Got the car today and the first rip was very very fun. Even wet asphalt with this thing is just unadulterated fun! 😂And i got to save my friend's MJX drifter/infraction when it went off in the grass a couple times 😂 Thanks for the positive vibes keep it going dude!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

@@insanebmxthomas glad to help! Enjoy buddy!👍🏻😎✌🏼

[@ChiefRickyRC]

Its a badass rc tho 😎

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Glad you think so dude! I love it!👍🏻😎✌🏻

[@ChiefRickyRC]

Sway bars and gears are good also

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yessir! Love the pivot system on the sway bars as well! Wish I could of showed it better. Definitely helps with stability! Thanks brother!✌🏻😃👍🏻

[@ikichannelhiburan]

ulasan yang bagus temanku...

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!😎👍🏻✌🏻❤️

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

It definitely rips

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

surprised me too being only on 2s! I may Try 3s , but if I do I may strap that big Spare tire to the front of the rig!😆

[@Schmidt3850]

Can't find it on Amazon

[@jacobstanley2498]

I am new to RC cars. I just received my Rlaarlo and when i reduce the throttle switch... the car's reverse function no longer works. Cab anyone help and tell me how to fix this problem?

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Welcome to the hobby Jason! You wouldn’t know the model of the one that you purchased would you? Is it the one shown here on this video? If it’s the one in this video you may have adjusted the wrong dial. “Throttle spd” adjusts the spd you want your car to go if you were to hand your transmitter to a kid. Throttle D/R allows you to center neutral between forward and reverse. For instance; if you turn Th D/R all the way forward, you will only have fwd and no reverse. If you adjust more towards reverse you will slowly lose your forward and have more reverse input. I hope I helped if not just let me know! Good luck 👍🏻

[@jacobstanley2498]

I got the AM-D12 as shown in the video and I changed the bottom right dial that says "TH" labeled 100, 75, 50, 25 on the stock remote/radio that came with the car. When I change the dial it definitely increases or decreases the speed. In 100 or 75% its fast and can reverse. In 50 or 25% its much slower but reverse will not work. I hope I explained it good enough to understand. Maybe I am just turning down the wrong dial but that is the throttle "limiter" dial according to the manual.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

@@jacobstanley2498 you explained it perfectly. Top right dial should be set @ or ~ 0, and lower right dial will control throttle speed in %. I believe this controller you have bump reverse for the brake and “reverse again to engage reverse. Keep me posted. Not at home but at work so may not be instant reply. Will keep checking though! 👍🏻 Good luck

[@alanmtb9927]

Hello.. got one after seeing it in your channel. Quick question(noob), can the ride height be increased? Thanks!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yes! Glad you got one. They are super fun! You should of got some little grub screws in your spares kit. On bottom control arms towards the retaking pin. There is a tiny hole that you thread each grub screw into to your desired height. The tiny screws do come with instructions and diagram on how to do this. Just take your time and don’t lose those tiny screws!😂✌🏼hope this helps!

[@alanmtb9927]

@@BangForYourBuckRc I see, no need to move the shocks.. Thanks very much! More power to your channel!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

@@alanmtb9927 yes you can still fiddle with suspension position and geometry too, but that usually will affect handling in some -/+ way. Adjusting the droop screws will only affect ground clearance To bring the bottom of the car closer or further from the ground. Good luck and Take care brother!👊🏼😎✌🏼

[@alanmtb9927]

I see… I will not touch those then and will just follow your advice. Thanks again!! 🙏

[@jimmycopper1571]

Bro riarrio short course trucks rwhere I started so please make one

[@jimmycopper1571]

James

[@jimmycopper1571]

Riarrio it would be 🔥 if u made one ,short course...

[@jimmycopper1571]

Trucks 😬

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Are we like the only ones??😝

[@bradkalman2353]

That was 38 mph on 2s?

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yes sir!

[@Youboyg]

i hope Rlaarlo just needs to focus on durability.. the arms are weak.. brittle plastic parts.. 😢

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

My arms haven’t broke yet , but those turnbuckles pop off fairly easily in my experiences with it. I just snap them back on! Thanks for sharing your perspective! Something to watch for.👊🏼😎✌🏼

[@whitmanft]

what are the switches on controller for ?

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Those are all channel functions to their perspective number. If you wanted to switch things around, you would be able to do so by changing these dip switches. (I just leave them alone)

[@bosstee561]

38 mph on 2s are you kidding me.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

No Boss, not kidding. 2s 38mph👍🏻! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!😎👊🏼

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Tires look like fake pro line hyrax crawler tires

[@rccrawlingaddict207]

Hybrid Krawlers....I like'm.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

yeah, they got wicked grip too!

[@rufusyoungblood9274]

💭🤔Not worth the money totally overrated company The two I already have can go back free of charge

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Ouch, what happened ? That wasn’t my experience with either Am-x12 and Am-D12. I’m sorry to hear that man😞

[@fearless3geclipse]

3s 3s 3s 😅

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Yes it handles 3s!! Will be sharing that soon! I appreciate your comment! Buddy!👊🏼😎👍🏻

[@praetor47]

well, i'll got against the grain and say i'm very disappointed it's just a tiny bit more than a "reskin" of existing buggy (kinda like the original Losi Lasernut) whenever i see the Lasernut style, i think Ultra 4. Ultra 4 buggies/trucks are a very cool combination of "go fast" and crawling... this thing here cannot crawl :( longer swing arms, longer shocks, portals, smaller chassis tray.... something to make it at least look like an attempt was made to make this thing able to crawl (and no, i do not mean compete with full on crawlers, that's not the point) oh well... the search continues :(

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

How’s it going my friend! Sorry to hear that your disappointed with this one. So I take it that you have one one of these AM D12’s? I honestly have not tried any light duty crawling with this. Now you got me curious and I’m gonna try it. I don’t think it’s geared for it however. I have been using it as a rock bouncer and stump jumper and it works pretty well on terrain that requires steady movement, torque and wheel speed. This does pretty well considering at stuff like that. Much like a bomber, or Wendigo , but with out all that torque steer. Of course one thing to remember is that this is limited by independent suspension as well. So it’s not the best candidate for portals. As far as for its intended purpose, low to high speed thrashing in the sand, grass, skipping through fairly deep mud holes, jumping, landing and so and so… it does quite well. I do value and very much appreciate your comment however. Hopefully you find exactly what your looking fo brother!👍🏻😎🍻✌🏻

[@praetor47]

@@BangForYourBuckRc No, i don't have one, but it's easy to deduce based on the detailed upgrades list presented by EdisonRao in another comment :) Plus, it's basically a smaller Losi Lasernut, which sucks at crawling. while others (like the Bomber you mentioned) suck at speed portal boxes can be made for independent suspensions [take a look at Jordan Pellegrino's Lambroghini Ultra4 car, for example]. other measures can be taken to make it a better crawler (like the aforementioned smaller chassis tray) it's just sad, so very sad to see yet another Ultra4 body on yet another generic basher/buggy. imagine if there were NO rally RC cars available, and then companies started releasing generic street bashers that suck offrod with rally car bodies. that'd be pretty sad, right? well, that's the same thing here (and elsewhere... i think only the Vaterra [RIP] Twin Hammers was an attempt at a "proper" Ultra 4 RC car)

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

@@praetor47 I’m not doubting the portals on IFS, but to include that would raise the cost even more . @ it’s reg being $230 US. It’s already expensive. Rlaarlo on Amazon had been offering a $50 off coupon , which puts this (price wise anyway) where it should be. It’s got enough torque even with its larger diameter tires to blip over quite a bit of stuff. Low speed modulation isn’t quite crawler spec, but is better than I expected it to be. I don’t believe this is intended or advertised to be a rock hammer. It’s a desert buggy, which in real life , you don’t see tackling crawling with out some modification. I have however been telling Rlaarlo to make a true Crawler for a while now. I’m hoping more people will request it. Crossing my fingers😬! Think I’m gonna try crawling with this and will post a video on this. I’m sure others feel the same way you do. Thanks for the conversation brother. I do really appreciate it! 👊🏼😎👍🏻

[@praetor47]

@@BangForYourBuckRc yes, it's advertised as a desert truck... but it has the body of an actual Ultra 4 car :) (like the officially licensed Losi Lasernut, which this one is copying nearly 1:1... unfortunately a bit too much :/) a well made 1:12 or thereabouts offroad truck, like Rlaarlo's usually are, is not expensive at 200-250$. IS portals would make that significantly more, yes... but they're not required to make this a much better truck at crawling :) (un)lockable diffs. a rear solid axle. 2 speed... that's minimal effort as that's all stuff done by chinese manufacturers at roughly that price point in bigger vehicles than this one :) i don't appreciate the lack of effort, 'cause the offroad/crawling performance difference vs the X12 is barely noteworthy, if it's anything at all. why even bother with an Ultra4 body then?

[@CLAUDIOSRC9529]

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Thanks buddy!