GMade R1 Rock Crawler on the Crawl/Review

Here's a running video/mini review of the GMade R1 Rock Buggy. This is being ran box stock from the ARTR version.
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GMade R1 Kit: bit.ly/2yg09tW
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This is the Gmade R1 Rock Crawler Buggy Kit with clear body panels to personalize your crawler. The GMADE R1 Rock Crawler Buggy Kit requires assembly, and requires electronics of your choice (servo, radio, receiver, speed control, motor and battery).
Gmade is known world-wide for their high quality and design innovation. The new Gmade R1 is loaded with high-tech well made features including: the transmission, the tube frame, the once piece portal axlethe G-transition shock, , the 4-link suspension, the GT beadlock wheels and the Bighorn Tires. All of these awesome features make for a super rugged crawler that can take on the toughest conditions. The included lexan body is clear, so you'll really be able to make the R1 Rock Buggy your own.
Requires:Radio: 2-Channel with 1 Servo
Radio Batteries: (8) AA size
Speed Control: Electronic speed control with On/Off switch
Motor: 540/550 size
Battery: 7.2V 6-cell stick pack with standard connector
Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for 6-cell battery
Misc. Items: Building and track equipment
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[@TheRCNetwork]

Here's the "Sunday Throwback" video deep in the archives at The RCNetwork. Enjoy!

[@rccrawleraddicts]

Is it Sunday already lol

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Pat! It was fun making this video

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for the idea!

[@asplenia]

Great review.. Thanks for the awesome footage! Asplenia.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Just going through some of my older vids and really like the GMade R1 crawl video I did in Holy Jim Canyon. Check it out!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks! I've only used a Mamba Monster / 2650 before, never had any issues with it. For racing though, I would choose the RX8/T8 from Tekin though. A lot more tunable with Hotwire. I guess the appropriate questions would be which buggy, what kind of track or just bashing.....

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks!

[@ferp4206]

I love holy Jim's canyon I used to go out there all the time as a kid

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice!

[@thebajanmexican]

your welcome ! i feel smart

[@SLASH2wDRIVER]

what 8th scale buggy motor and esc setup would you recommend? GREAT VIDS BY THE WAY!!!!

[@ernestzhang9470]

this thing is epic

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy!

[@TheRCNetwork]

I would go with the Mamba Monster. It's a bit easier to set up and pretty much no soldering except for the battery connector. The 2650 will have more top end speed while only on 4s, while the 2200 will have more torque, but will require 5s to match the speed of the 2650

[@ElectronicsTechnoMusic]

Que Pasada , Muy Bueno !! ;)

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks!

[@thebajanmexican]

can u use banana connectors to make interchangeable motors

[@Tugalife83]

Hi Richard. How did you solve the torque twist? im running a sensor motor 17.5t and im getting alot of torque twist every time I turn right.

[@TheRCNetwork]

+pedro silva I never did.....the 17.5t will be super fast for this..be careful not to burn up that motor

[@RingwraithRob]

Hi thanks for this review, this R1 is still available to buy now, would you recommend this as of 2019 or should I go for something else? I want a scale looking rock bouncer. Thanks 👍

[@danielkonrad1444]

Did you buy it already? I ordered one and wait for it to arrive in the next few days. Curious if it will be a good or bad choice.

[@RingwraithRob]

@@danielkonrad1444 Hi Daniel, I've decided to build one from scratch to help me learn at the same time. So far I've purchased the chassis, alloy suspension arms and shock brace. It looks cool and quite well built, only thing I'm thinking of changing are the standard screws as their all philips heads and I don't like that so much. I hope you like yours, are you going upload some footage of it?

[@ztwntyn8]

It doesn't look heavy enough to hook up sometimes. Or the tires aren't soft enough. Overall, I think it's pretty cool but the buggies with the motor over the axel seem much better balance or weight placement.

[@TheRCNetwork]

ztwntyn8 Yeah, that's why I ended up with some Pro-Line Chisels in the end on some Titus Beadlocks. Much better traction for the GMade

[@ztwntyn8]

Right on. I love the look of the GMade. Especially the front shock mounts and framework around that area behind the front wheels. Such a cool looking buggy.

[@jogarganera]

Noticed that the stock tires lack grip on both rocks and loose gravel. Great Vid though.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, a little bit too hard of a compound. I later tried the Pro-Line Chisels and they're a great upgrade

[@FivosPetroupoli]

So how does it hold up till now? I'm torn between this and some axial kit, but I like to differ and go with this ^^ Any breakages? the parts support kinda worries me.

[@TheRCNetwork]

The R1 is doing great. The two major downfalls of the kit are the Phillips hardware and how hard it is to work on ( like changing the motor out is a huge task!). It needs minimal upgrades to get it really tough. As for Axial kits, they are great, heavily supported in the aftermarket but do take hundreds of dollars to get them really tough.

[@FivosPetroupoli]

it's nice to see someone actually supporting it, it's really tiring to hear: better get a wraith or a scx10 and such.. not that I don't like them, I just don't want to go mainstream without a really really really good reason. I'll give this kit a shot :)

[@soloshooter5806]

Hello, is it possable to modify the stearing radious? or can i buy something to get more turning out of the front end? I am almost certain i will buy one of theese crawlers,i like the red one vs the black model. So which upgrades and all did you finally go with? and one last q.. is it copetition worthy?

[@TheRCNetwork]

If you really want to comp...I would say it will not do very well. I would look into an Axial XR10 if you can find one...or maybe a custom chassis. The R1 is a great looking crawler...but far from a comp rig. Steering angle.....there's not much you can do as far as parts.....

[@soloshooter5806]

xr10 is discontinued and i finally think im going to get the new vaterra accender k10 1972 chevy. a few mods and i should love it.The money piles up looking at new toys lol

[@aarondrew1316]

U should have made a playlist for the gmade r1

[@TheRCNetwork]

Very true...I only made a couple of R1 videos though

[@aarondrew1316]

Oh ok then wish u made more looks amazing

[@nickburkhardt9112]

I am years behind on the comments lol, but I'm looking into getting an R1.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Gosh, this was so long ago!

[@nickburkhardt9112]

@@TheRCNetwork yep, I'm looking to get an R1. You are my go to guy for reviews bud.

[@ryangarrett1975]

How fast does that go out of the box

[@TheRCNetwork]

Ryan Garrett It's only sold as a kit/roller version only with no electronics. I was running a 35t motor, which is a bit fast for a dedicated crawler. It'll go about walking speed

[@drongojonkins8945]

About 90mph on 7S dude.

[@cryborg73]

hello that motor mounts ?

[@TheRCNetwork]

cris tian ??

[@cryborg73]

motor 55t?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nope, a 45t Pro Tekin

[@SLASH2wDRIVER]

mostly bashing with occasional visits to the track

[@phil-good]

The more less power .... the better the grip ....

[@rcrockcrawler]

I love the R1. With a few mods it will crawl almost as good as a MOA.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJaldJZmaJigqZI

[@TheRCNetwork]

+RC Rock Crawler Yep, I just wish there was any type of aftermarket support for it, like Axial products