Hosim 2845 1/16 Brushless 4WD RC Truck | Unbox | Test | Review

[@derekohio9871]

I am 49 this is my first real RC car as an adult, It came today, I am very pleased with it, It takes a beating. Fast enough to be fun. has enough power. I can launch it right out of the wheel barrow, it lands flat and takes off. I ordered two more batteries for it already.

[@RoadsideRC]

Awesome! Glad you are enjoying it. It really is such a good truck for the $$$!

[@derekohio9871]

It quit working. motor runs but car doesn't move. Is it worth fixing if I take it rc car store.

[@RoadsideRC]

No need to take to a store. Doubt they will have the parts. The manual has exploded diagrams and parts lists. Check for stripped gears or missing driveshafts.

[@al69420]

The song at 5:57 is using the same synthesizer sound that was used in Mac Miller - Loud That tripped me out haha. Nice video, I’m getting my dad this for Christmas.

[@RoadsideRC]

It is a great truck! I have had a great time with this truck!

[@livingfreeadventures6916]

I have one. Put a fan and heat sink on motor. Upgraded shocks to oiled. And I run 3s 11.1volt battery. Things a little ripper. 60+kmh. Tough too. Great value for the money.

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! I agree 100%!

[@joanpepe5454]

Good car for anyone into RC, not jut beginners. Keep up the good work

[@RoadsideRC]

thanks! It is a fun truck.

[@sammariti3686]

Nice video, very helpful, love your calm, down to earth manner. Thank you!

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad to help! Thank you for the kind words!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

I love my Q903s. For the money it’s pretty hard to beat! Great montage Troy!

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@daveshereduh]

Great little car to if you're interested in the hobby. That's the one I started with and I did put oil filled shocks on it as well as wheel extenders and proline Trenchers.

[@RoadsideRC]

I've always thought it was a great truck!

[@To68ny]

Do you know if this truck can handle a 3s lipo battery

[@daveshereduh]

@@To68ny I don't think so but if you try let me know how it worked.

[@BruceHubbell]

Yea I got this a few years ago .. just found it in my garage today… Nice video I see why I bought it great car … sturdy enough for me

[@RoadsideRC]

They really are quite good, especially for the $$$.

[@Charlieoil]

I just bought the Hosim 9156. My first RC car. Did not drive it yet, but your video is great.

[@RoadsideRC]

I hope you really like it!

[@codyvalnes2244]

Awesome review, I like that you really launched it and bashed it to show how well it takes the hits.

[@RoadsideRC]

If you think this was good - check out when I took it to the skatepark!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIK1famDoddjgtU

[@ohiovalleyboy8340]

Best bang for the buck!!! Parts are reasonable!! Great brushless starter for anyone!! Had one a year now.. !!

[@RoadsideRC]

Exactly! Thanks for the comment!

[@HaydadRC]

Nice overview and test!👍😊 Looks like lots of value for the money!

[@RoadsideRC]

That is exactly my thought!

[@paulmaldonado7039]

Got 2 of these, loads of fun!

[@RoadsideRC]

I agree - great vehicles!

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

Of coarse I would like to see a giveaway. I would love that for my granddaughter. Thanks for the reviews

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@ThunderBlitz234]

i just bought it and this video bribed my dad to give me money for it when he say the wheelie bar and the thing going up the tree

[@RoadsideRC]

Awesome! Did you see my Skatepark video with this truck also? That should have sold it for sure!

[@JonWatters-dg7ku]

I was thinking about buying one for my son. He is ready to upgrade his little small cars he has. He needs something for more bashing and a smaller budget

[@RoadsideRC]

Makes sense! I have had a blast with this truck.

[@zeblion8293]

And your video content is spot on

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@zeblion8293]

Heck yeah give aways are awesome

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@WoodsUnknown]

Love mine i have the red one and it came with paddle tires.

[@RoadsideRC]

Paddle tires!!!! I want paddle tires!

[@mikestranzl6873]

It is interesting, would be another great option to rip around with the grandkids, of course a give away would be awesome because ROADSIDERC ROCKS!

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@vinmangob8555]

I have one of these, great fun, take a beatin, Has so much power I melted the one rim off lol, after alot of use, need new rims now.

[@RoadsideRC]

Wow! That is crazy! Glad you enjoy it!

[@SpeedSyko]

WOW! COOL! FYI to all. I have five 1/6 Traxxas cars. 4 of them I bought years ago, put big tires on it bashed bthem bla bla. So I was wanting a very strong fun little car, so I bought a 1/16 revo, axle snapped within 39 seconds on flat low grass?! Mind you, my other old school ones bashed for year’s never broke a driveshaft. I compared The old version to the new one. They had beefier axles. What a coincidence they have after market shaft kit now. Bs!

[@RoadsideRC]

I had a LaTrax Rally for awhile. Just didn't seem like it was worth the $$$.

[@bikersoncall]

(EDIT info BELOW for danman) My issue with a wheelie monster is that I could care less about wheelies, I would prefer to put that power on the ground for much improved acceleration , but I guess most people get a thrill out of just wheelying around, so that's what the manufacturers build.. --------------------------------------- HD danman, I'm barred from 'replies' but can edit, so: Unfortunately a gear change won't be a good option, taller or shorter gears depending on which gears are being changed will just make it wheelie more or ruin the low end torque. The best option I can think of is shifting weight forward, though I'm guessing (since I don't have this car,) that will not be an easy option.

[@RoadsideRC]

I agree! That was my issue with the Arrma Outcast vs the Kraton. I found the Kraton much more enjoyable as it was not always on the rear whees!

[@bikersoncall]

@@RoadsideRC Yeah, I'll have to look at the Kraton, I had a really nice 1/8 scale track monster, I can't remember the name, one of the really popular pro level cars, no wheelies, just gone, right now......!!

[@hddanman7263]

Can you change the gearing to help that as a future upgrade? Im curious because i just bought this and might want to do that if possible in the future thank you

[@ShadeTree_RC]

i have a few rcs but would stay tuned in the hopes someone less fortunate won it .....beastly lil truck for the price brother

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@J2A61]

I just ordered one thanks for the video

[@RoadsideRC]

I hope you like it!

[@MightyistheRCGamer]

I ran mine on a 3s battery and it's not dead or even damaged in any way

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! I bet it was a blast!

[@edjunker]

It looks fun to just blast around with.

[@RoadsideRC]

That is right! Great budget-friendly, entry-level truck!

[@danielchandler4585]

Great review. Thanks

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

Looking for a rc with winter. Beside hovercraft in trying to build. Not sure like eachine eat04 or maybe this one. I'll want to put crossfire in it and I'll fpv it. Smaller might be better in my smaller areas I think.

[@RoadsideRC]

The only vehicles I have done FPV with so far has been my crawler (1/10 and slow) and a Losi Mini-B buggy (small scale, but driven on a smooth surface). Those were both fun. My only concern with doing FPV on this truck is how bouncy it will be - especially at speed. If you are driving on asphalt, it would be fine.

[@cindygigliotti3538]

5:12 that’s so awesome

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@billyb5057]

nice review its a good looking truck it goes well climbs trees jumps not so good crawling seems good *got our like👍Au👍always we fully view*

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes sir! Thank you!

[@Nate_B]

I have this it is AWESOME 👏

[@RoadsideRC]

I agree!

[@MetzRc84]

This reminds me a lot like the vatos brushless. Actually they look exactly alike

[@RoadsideRC]

I bet it's manufactured in the same place!

[@eReSRCCar]

Nice overview and good car👍👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@bigandcoolrcschool294]

Looks like a great truck!! Especially for the price!!

[@RoadsideRC]

I agree!

[@keithpiskur5878]

"I'm very curious if we'll have to put this wheelie bar to the test" 5-seconds into the test drive clips, pulls wheelie managed by reducing throttle before it backflipped.

[@RoadsideRC]

Ha! Yes!

[@michaelbaggsmusic]

I have jad mine for about a month now. Im a total noobie and have only had what I would call kid stuff. Nothing over $60 and pretty much from Sally world. Just for my kids. At least that has been my excuse. " mom how come daddy is always making sure those car thingies are okay? He never checks out the other toys. He's strange" Lol. The last one was also from Wal-Mart the burn out buggy. I was hooked and decided my kids needed a real rc so I researched and was overwhelmed. Wtf? 12 bazillion. I chose the hosim that you so wonderful checked out in this video. I am a boogie but I must say this thing should NOT still be working! It has showed me a shit ton of grace. Im talking full speed into a curb (stupid noooobie) lol. Where I actually thought, crap,there goes a $100 bucks. Pull the trigger and it wheelies off like a little angry demon. I cant think of the # of times ive though Yup, thats the end of that thing. WTF? okay now I'm dead set on breaking it, not like run it over or set it on fire. Just how far will it go under expected breaking circumstances? Maybe its becauae I dont really know any better but I hope the nezr one is this ruff. Full speed coming out of the local skate parks 6' wall with about 2 or 3 ' of of vert. I will so a video and share. I held my breath at 10' 12' oh crap at who knows how high and peaking in an arch from the launch compression. Should have been all over the cement park! Upside down and harder than I could ever throw it. Bam. Bounce.flip. right side up. Disbelief . trigger and off it went. Then id launch it out of the pool and it would get about 6 to 8' high, clear the skate park and land about 20 feet or more off into the bark. Landings arent right but Im learning. All that to say. Its tougher than I thought it would be. I have alor to learn so I am a followers now. Thanks.

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! Yes - I have been very happy with the durability. My guess it is due to the super-low weight. But honestly, some of it is design also. I have owned the LaTrax products...and they are junk compared to this. I also just took this truck to a skate park - video coming soon!

[@GreatLakesRC]

Awesome Troy! I almost bought this several times for another driveway basher but ended up not pulling the trigger. It seems just ok 👌

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes sir! Thanks!

[@garylau4790]

Do you know how this compares to the 1:10 x07? I can't decide between the two for my son. This one seems like it flips over less.

[@RoadsideRC]

I have not run the X07, but recently tested the X08. This smaller truck is certainly more durable, and depending on the type of driving is more forgiving. I suggest getting this one.

[@lloydgould7098]

Hey Troy I got the Q905 16th scale I was going through the wheel tightening process after several runs and noticed the metal axle going in to the wheel is lose but the wheel nut is tight what might it be. Maybe the axle bearing?

[@RoadsideRC]

Honestly, I am not sure based on your description. You will need to just take one part off at a time tonsee where the slop is coming from.

[@bikersoncall]

Good content, I might need this Truggy.. wish it was 1 : 10 scale though, the 1/10 they sell is sans brushless, I think it has two brushed motors, 9125 model I believe.

[@RoadsideRC]

I think you are correct.

[@bikersoncall]

@@RoadsideRC The main reason I got out of rc cars, was the constant rebuild issue, I could destroy a car in a few days , here in the silty desert muck... I went to rc planes for a couple years, no am looking at getting some cars/trucks again... lol, sure would like to find something brushless, 1:12 to 1:8 that didn't need to be disassembled every 3 days, I'd rather work on my motorcycle than those tiny little oily parts lol....

[@RoadsideRC]

I understand that! That is the exact reason why I do more crawling, drifting, and drag racing now. Those don't tend to break every time you take them out!

[@bikersoncall]

@@RoadsideRC Ha ha, yep, those are good options!

[@chrisstevensrcadventures9017]

Cool little truck how is the feel ? Troy did you already do the giveaway for the servos ?

[@RoadsideRC]

Handling was good as long as I was not at full throttle! :) Servo giveaway should be this week!

[@DIYwithBatteries]

Loved it wish me to have one 😍👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@toddleavitt3366]

So funny coincidence I was asked by Hosim to do a review on the same truck. I also threw in for the 1/10th scale Hosim truck and submitted the review with Amazon and it hasn’t gone through yet even tried to remove the videos to see if the review would go through. Any ideas?

[@RoadsideRC]

Not sure bud - good luck!

[@tooleyzrc1973]

The wheels ARE NOT hex less. They are inside the wheel hub itself. Look closely and you can see. You can pry them out with a little screwdriver.

[@RoadsideRC]

Ah! Thanks - that is more useful that way.

[@jrc-fabs1634]

Wow, super cool truck i have one but the bl motor and esc went bad

[@RoadsideRC]

Oh no! Just died, got wet - what happened?

[@luetimmons4036]

Was it easy to fix and work on?

[@jrc-fabs1634]

@@RoadsideRC I don’t know what happened to it, it just stopped working, I also never fixed it

[@nealeware9163]

G'day mate. Great video. I had to order a set of wheels for my 1/12 9156 and they had an offer where you could get one of these with the wheels so I am going to get one. As soon as I saw it had a brushless in it I thought I have to have one. My friend has spent over $500 AU on his monster truck to get it to compete with my Hosim 9156 ($185 AU). He just but a brushless in his so I think he has finally beat my Hosim 9156 but he is going to be pissed when he sees me with this Hosim 2845 and I still come in just over $500 AU and I've got two monster trucks and one that leaves his for dead Again. lol, It's like sibling rivalry.

[@RoadsideRC]

Ha! Awesome! Take it to him! In another video - I put this truck on 3S - and it took it! Really surprised me! Find yourself a super small 3S (

[@nealeware9163]

@@RoadsideRC Thanks mate. I am thinking of selling him my Hosim 9156 when I get the 2845 but I don't know. It would be like parting from one of my family members. I think I need to get a dog. Ah, but my wife wouldn't like the competition. The RCs are bad enough.

[@stephenblakey4913]

It shud take 3s though will likely flip, i have a hbx 16889a i run on 3s lipo on stock internals n it runs fine.

[@RoadsideRC]

I ran this truck on 3S at a Skatepark! It was CRAZY! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIK1famDoddjgtU

[@bikersoncall]

Why punish us with midroll adds, I never let any of them run if I can catch them, I doubt anyone else does either, put two adds up front and two at the end, I will let them run, and I encourage others to do the same. Most of us multi task, a midroll add can run from 3 or 4 mins to an hour plus, usually louder than the video itself, with subject matter we usually don't care about, when they come on we have to stop, run to the pc ,and shut it down. Midroll adds drive viewers to add free subscriptions and add free browsers, which diverts / eliminates the revenue stream away from content providers / channel owners.

[@RoadsideRC]

Interesting points! Honestly, I don't ever mess with the ad placement. That is an automatic thing from KZbin. I'll look though, as I do think I can go in and manually modify...for each video...1 by 1.... I do appreciate your feedback. Honestly, I believe I do similar where a mid-roll ad will tend to push me away. Thanks!

[@bikersoncall]

@@RoadsideRC Thanks man, I get some flak from some Content providers, they panic... But when they take the time to digest the msg, they usually get it as do you. I just got a comment from Simulation Channel Deluxe, it got it and right away deleted all his midrolls. No one lets those disruptive midroll adds run if they can get to the laptop or device soon enough to kill them, they can literally run for over an hour, problematic for some of us.. lol

[@jebrc]

i have the HBX 16889A brushless with oil shocks its a little monster too thanks for sharing Troy P.S they handle 3s just fine lol

[@RoadsideRC]

I will have to throw the 3S at this one!

[@luetimmons4036]

Will the 3s hook right up to this

[@rickrogers2649]

Looks like a really affordable way to have a brushless rig. I think anyone would be happy to win that in a giveaway. I know I would.

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! Thanks!

[@--emt]

Would like to have seen a speed run on pavement how fast does this go mph also is it 3s compatible?

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes, it will run on 3S. I have a skatepark video with this truck - just crazy.

[@--emt]

@@RoadsideRC looking for the fastest best RC truck available. Any links would be helpful new subscriber here . Thanks

[@--emt]

@@RoadsideRC is this better then the brushless Deerc, or LAEGENDARY trying to decide what's the best fastest basher

[@CRN8091]

Would this be any good for an 8 year olds first hobby grade rc?..

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes! Great choice!

[@ap4078]

Have you used it in sand? Looking to buy for a youth and saw a video on amazon of it being driven in sand.

[@RoadsideRC]

I have driven other vehicles in sand. This is lightweight enough, with large enough tires that I expect it will do very well.

[@thumperbangin2000]

Im ready to buy a 100$ rc but cant decide which is best

[@RoadsideRC]

This one right here is literally my favorite budget-entry small RC. I have put it through a lot and it keeps asking for more!

[@thumperbangin2000]

@@RoadsideRC thanks im on amazon and theres just a lot to choose from

[@realwolfie3136]

Are replacement parts hard to find for this RC

[@RoadsideRC]

You can sometimes find them on Amazon, otherwise you can email the company and they are good at helping provide parts. Example on Amazon: amzn.to/3IUyNbH

[@speedslidesandspeedrides1728]

@@RoadsideRC on the name xlh q901 you can get all the spare parts

[@hddanman7263]

Can anyone recommend a 2s and 3s battery for this lil guy thanks

[@RoadsideRC]

Just responded to your other post!

[@LesAdventuresdeschtisNomade]

cool 😎 🤩😍👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@bocahpluto6361]

Hai saya dari Indonesia👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@coreyhalverson2126]

Throw the 3s in it.

[@RoadsideRC]

I think I will when I take it to the skate park!

[@luetimmons4036]

Is this car strong enough to take a 3s with out burning the motor out

[@luetimmons4036]

@@RoadsideRC ?

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes! I did a Skatepark video with this truck on 3S! It was crazy!

[@Fortnitedad420]

I just pick one up came home an it a brushed motor yyyyyyy

[@RoadsideRC]

Oh no! Must be the wrong model!

[@Fortnitedad420]

@@RoadsideRC still a very nice rc truck I'll just have to do little up grade

[@donaldobersig7552]

$149 on Amazon

[@RoadsideRC]

Give it time. They frequently run specials down to $109 with free shipping.

[@DavidTinxLall1978]

💪👌

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@BullgearRCvideos]

Same as Leagendary branded rigs

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes, many of these appear to be manufactured in the same location.

[@BullgearRCvideos]

@@RoadsideRC the little 1/20 scale one is fun too, and scx24 bodies fit right on them

[@DARKGAMING-px2sk]

Hey will u fix my rc car please kitidos one

[@RoadsideRC]

I might be able to help, but would need to know more about what vehicle it is, and what is wrong with it?

[@DARKGAMING-px2sk]

@@RoadsideRC see I ordered it from Amazon but the only problem is where we connect the battery there is 1 wire which is out

[@RoadsideRC]

Sounds like you just need some soldering help. Anyone near you that can? I am in Tennessee.

[@DARKGAMING-px2sk]

@@RoadsideRC ok but I'm scared that after soldering it won't work think I'll return it

[@DARKGAMING-px2sk]

Thanks for helping 🥰

[@hayleythehunter]

These cars are garbage money pits. Brass pinon and alloy spur with no way to set gear mesh. Constantly shredding no matter what grease. I have a Q901, Q903, and a 9125. This is my 2nd summer with them, I spend more time replacing gears than playing with them. Wanted to love them, but the are faulty by design.

[@RoadsideRC]

Odd that you have had so much trouble. I have beaten this thing senseless and never had a single gear issue.

[@hayleythehunter]

@@RoadsideRC yeah they're absolute garbage I'm going to go ahead and make some real world videos of these so people can see the actual truth. I suppose lesson learned you get what you pay for I'm just going to buy a Traxxas

[@RoadsideRC]

@@hayleythehunter Here is my experience with these vehicles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIK1famDoddjgtU Sorry you have had a bad experience, mine has been GREAT