How to Make Your RC Car Faster - Brushless Speed!

[@snuzum06]

This is actually a great video. Basically all you need to know in one video. When I want to learn something, it seems most RC videos only touch on a few key points and I have to watch another ten videos to get all the information I need.

[@HobbiesDirect]

Glad it was helpful! Feel free to watch another 10 of our videos though 😅

[@AceTheDoggo]

Nice

[@41stpilot]

dude what the hell! you're such an amazing teacher.....you dumb things down to a scenario based issue... definitely earned 4 thumbs up here

[@HobbiesDirect]

Glad you enjoyed and it helped! Cheers for watching :-)

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Oh wow 200 bucks for a brushed 2WD. I found the HBX Desert Truck 4x4 with fluid shocks, metal front/rear/center diff and all I've got to do now is slap in a brushless! Seems to be a great value so far for 100 bucks. However, im having some issues finding affordable motors that work, as im not sure what fits! This info definitely gave me a lot more than i knew so great work Jessie.

[@jjsnsns77]

Syc 16102 pro stock can get 50kmp and with 3s lipo you can get 80kmp, it only cost $80

[@jaoadjabir6820]

didnt know these things had a whole another community

[@SJHitch]

They have more than just that lol

[@dantastica8165]

Just got into this rc world and this video helped a lot

[@HobbiesDirect]

That's what its there for! :-) Welcome to the club haha

[@Electronzap]

Whole video was awesome. I like that there was a hidden camera in the car.

[@HobbiesDirect]

Thanks for watching!

[@seppevermander7646]

I have a pretty cheap rc car (Pirate shooter 2), and my ESC just gave out (The one at 0:53) I bought a brushless combo for it now and tommorow it shows up :) Now i know what to do, Thank you very much!

[@HobbiesDirect]

Awesome! Good luck 🙂

[@rossbyers1]

Thanks for spending the time to help us understand more.

[@HobbiesDirect]

No worries, that's what this channel is for!

[@Onlyfoolsandcourses.]

Couldn't have put it better.. this video explains exactly what I didn't know!

[@HobbiesDirect]

Noice! Glad it helped :-)

[@kooperduffy-k2b]

im only fourteen and this helped me mod my first rc car properly i used to rip the old motors out of my bigger but slow rc cars and put them in small ones and the amout of times ive have bit get catepulted out of the car when testing if if worked was crazey thankes for making it esye to follow and im aussie you got a new sub

[@HobbiesDirect]

Haha nice! That's the way!

[@CoreyWhite-nt2yu]

Just wanted to say thank you for this very teaching video...

[@HobbiesDirect]

You're welcome!

[@LassoKid7777]

for Gear Meshing use a cigarette paper between the gears tighten up remove paper and you have the perfect mesh, just one ciggie paper

[@HobbiesDirect]

That works for smaller pitch gears, but as you get to 0.8mod/32dp, that trick may cause binding. Good trick when it works though!

[@OnTarget100]

Great video. Thank you for the excellent information; it was explained very well.

[@HobbiesDirect]

Hope it was useful!

[@BiyanSlam]

amazing Bro❤😊

[@HobbiesDirect]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed 🙂

[@BerlsMcSquirrels]

What buggy is on the bench behind on the left side of the screen?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Custom built thing - started life as an HSP Drift Car and now is just a mass of carbon fibre and way too much power :-)

[@forgetfulLlama31]

MOAR FAST.. i need to get some custom decals made :) great vid, ta

[@HobbiesDirect]

MAXIMUM POWAAAAAAAHHH!! ...and you're welcome :-)

[@hoegger77]

great description, thank you!

[@HobbiesDirect]

You're very welcome!

[@LassoKid7777]

I had a hsp once brushless pro version used to spit out its own dogbones on acceleration,overpowered but bad plastic arms it got bullet proof once i upgraded to full alloy everything

[@FantomaS_-86]

Awesome video!!

[@HobbiesDirect]

Cheers, hope it helps!

[@FantomaS_-86]

@@HobbiesDirect yessir

[@pyroboyzz3471]

I have a 2840 4000kv brushless motor, could I just change the esc and the battery for a better speed or?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Yep! Just remember with great power comes great crashes.

[@Rodgedodgebodge]

What a guy ! replying 1day after a comment, was made. On a video from a year ago.

[@HobbiesDirect]

@@Rodgedodgebodge Haha aw, shucks.

[@pyroboyzz3471]

@@HobbiesDirect I found a 4370kv motor combo and a 60A esc with a 3s battery besides does anything else need to be changed? I don't think so?

[@HobbiesDirect]

@@pyroboyzz3471 The drivetrain might struggle, so maybe stock up on some spare parts. Electronically though, you're good to go!

[@peterbrady2165]

Why did you swap wires around in the new ESC. Dont they have to be in a certain order.

[@HobbiesDirect]

Watch the scene again :-) If the motor is spinning the wrong way, you can swap any two of the wires to reverse rotation. For sensored systems, this is done in the ESC programming.

[@yxx_chris_xxy]

Excellent video!!!

[@HobbiesDirect]

Thanks!

[@Greg....]

Im assuming a max10 combo is the newer version of the hobbywing sc10 combo i ran in 2008? The sc10 combo came with a 4000kv motor and the sc10 esc was 3s capable. It made a massive difference in the traxxas rustler i had back then over the xl5 and titen 12t it had stock. That rustler is no more. But the sc10 lives on in my sons bigfoot. Yes its older then my son, but has proven to be a quality product as its 14 years old and still goes hard.

[@HobbiesDirect]

This one seems to be like an updated "quicrun" Max10 that was around a few years ago. Same tuning parameters. Gotta say, for sensorless and comparatively high kv, the motor is super smooth and punchy with almost no cogging.

[@Greg....]

@HobbiesDirect the old sc10 had a tuning card and for old stuff was good. Im assuming the max 10 has the same if not better adjustability. Soft start on a rwd is nice, kind of like traction control but more like making the thing easier to not go too hard too soon on a thing if its just a hobby if you arent a full on into it racer.

[@RTmadnesstoo]

I think the 'sc' series became the 'SCT' series, the heavier duty 'Short Course Truck', which also explains it still being with us.

[@HobbiesDirect]

@@RTmadnesstoo That makes sense!

[@carmencorpuz4843]

I'm not sure if I could also upgrade the motor on the Road Rats brand RC what do u think?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Anything is possible, but it would likely require a bit of custom fabrication. Depends how good at making stuff you are :-)

[@danielemerick3067]

What brand is that black RC on the bottom left?

[@HobbiesDirect]

So glad you asked! It's a custom made thing based on an HSP Flying Fish drift car, with a bunch of carbon fibre heli parts.

[@danielemerick3067]

@@HobbiesDirect mf is cleen 🔥

[@HobbiesDirect]

Thanks! It has a search light that turns with the steering haha.

[@CHUBUBO74]

I have one of these with the stock electronics ( but running on a FlySky FS-GT3B 2.4Ghz 3ch Radio) and it has a bad pull the left. I have tried replacing all of the drivetrain but its still realy bad. I have also tried adjusting the set steering servo position.

[@HobbiesDirect]

Is it only at full throttle launches, or everywhere? High powered 2wd cars with no gyro can be tough to full-throttle launch in a straight line. Instead, try easing on the throttle :-)

[@CHUBUBO74]

@@HobbiesDirect Its everywere

[@CheeseCop-h3r]

I’m having problems finding pinion and spur gears for my Le Mans gold 13.5T motor. Kyosho is sold out.

[@RCFPVSTL]

Great Video.

[@HobbiesDirect]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnlouisdivinagracia776]

Hello! I've been following your channel since I can learn so many things. I have aquestion I buy rc helicopter last week but it didn't have a remote control. Can I buy any radio transmitter for my rc helicopter?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Only if it has enough channels to run the heli - and make sure it comes with a new receiver as well, it might be hard to match what is already there 🙂

[@can5projects563]

nice video hello from Australia new subscriber here

[@HobbiesDirect]

From an Aussie to an Aussie, welcome!

[@carstuffhouse731]

I got the Mercedes F1 W11 1:12 rc car. Will I be able to make this faster too?

[@HobbiesDirect]

You can make anything faster, but keep in mind the more power you have, the more you are stressing the drivetrain, and you don't want to break hard-to-find parts. Probably just go for a hot brushed motor in that one :-)

[@Lochlany]

Can you send a link to a maverick quantum rx flux motor that can go about 70 mph Anything faster then 50 really Or can you use any motor if it fits?

[@HobbiesDirect]

You can use any motor that fits, but the best and easiest way to get more speed in the Quantum+ chassis is to go big on the pinion gear; the stock car ratio is very conservative. Getting the car to handle at 60+mph is going to be the real challenge though haha.

[@blakamin]

You guys are awesome! Soooo much info in one place. What camera are you using for the onboard video?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Thanks! Just a little GoPro, it's been through a lot!

[@RTmadnesstoo]

Great video! That's a Horse of a Motor for a 2WD car. What Battery did you use?

[@HobbiesDirect]

And surprisingly smooth for non-sensored! We used that exact battery in the video; an NXE 5000mah 2s :-)

[@FahmiSani-q6l]

If we buy a brushless motor we need to change our esc to brushless esc to and we need to have fan for the esc right?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Yep! Brushless motors need to be controlled by a brushless ESC, and there's very few ESCs out there at can do both brushless and brushed. You don't technically *need* a fan, but you do need to stop the ESC overheating. If it's not getting to hot you might get away with not having a fan, but its not recommended.

[@glitchedenemy3806]

The next video you do should be on slipper clutches !

[@HobbiesDirect]

Great idea!

[@nrt_erny3848]

Could it possibly be possible to make the Rastar F1 W11 1/12 faster? I own one but it’s pretty slow and I’ve always wondered if it could be faster. Could you possibly try to make it faster with these techniques?

[@HobbiesDirect]

If you can get a faster motor to fit, then yes. This one would be too big though, and we don't want to destroy the toy-grade gearbox of the awesome looking Rastar!

[@Lucas-gz7eo]

would you recomend running a 3S in this setup?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Not without strengthening the gearbox and wheels, no. And it would likely run a bit hot. That said, you'd have a theoretical top speed of 90km/h+, which is very fun as long as you don't crash.

[@MrPenguin098]

What a great channel. I sub'd. Is Blinky available for purchase?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Blinky mode ESCs?

[@Yasermiami]

I have a rc car with a brushed 390 motor what equivalent motor i can buy brushless

[@HobbiesDirect]

Something around a 2845 size should work, but you'll need a new ESC as well :-)

[@TheBikeWizardAus]

What is the app and hardware you used in the video to measure the speed?

[@HobbiesDirect]

This one 🙂 hobbiesdirect.com.au/SkyRC-GSM020-GNSS-Bluetooth-Performance-Analyzer-SK-500023-02v The app is called "GNSS PA", it's made specifically for this module :-)

[@madazekry6471]

Does flysky 3 CH (FSGT3C) transmitter have a Gyro? Can I use it with 6 CH receiver (with GYRO)

[@HobbiesDirect]

Can't think of any AFHDS receivers that have built in gyro, and the transmitter couldn't control/adjust it anyway. You'd be best off installing a separate gyro :-)

[@thestarafresh]

I dunno what your talking about with the battery just doubling the voltage will double your speed ( half the life span tho

[@HobbiesDirect]

Except you *can't* double the voltage of a 7.4v 2S if the maximum voltage the system can handle is 11.1v 3S.

[@fife_01]

Hey i have a question which battery motor and esc do you reccomend for the overmax x hooligan?

[@HobbiesDirect]

There's not much info on that car out there, but looking at google you'd be pretty limited by space. It's likely the drivetrain wouldn't hold up to brushless power, so maybe just a Hobbywing 1060 ESC and whatever motor and battery physically fits :-)

[@fife_01]

@@HobbiesDirect alright thanks for help

[@tyee_time5995]

Can I use the same stuff you used In The video on my Traxxas slash?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Yep! Though we recommend going for a slightly bigger motor, like 3660 size and a maximum of 4000kv.

[@kempek11]

Huge favour. what would you recomend for a 5th scale baja? motor, esc, and battery. subbed and watching your vids. thanks for all the help so far

[@HobbiesDirect]

@@kempek11 Big things, like this hobbiesdirect.com.au/p/26365/hobbywing-ezrun-max5-v3-56113sl-800kv-brushless-200a-motor-and-esc-combo-38010600 and the highest capacity battery you can get.

[@Masterpanda653]

can you also do it with another car?

[@HobbiesDirect]

What car would you want to see upgraded?

[@Bccvvvvvv]

I’ve a 540 brushed motor in my my truck I want to get it faster any help bro thanks

[@HobbiesDirect]

You should be able to do exactly what we did in this video! :-D

[@RC.Car.007]

This is the best video ever for explaining about KV and power 😄😄

[@HobbiesDirect]

Nice! Glad it helped :-)

[@RC.Car.007]

Can you help me out please What brushless Waterproof Motor can go 100kmp and a good ESC that would go with it

[@HobbiesDirect]

@@RC.Car.007 In what car? 100km/h isn't too hard, but having a car that's drivable at the speed definitely is.

[@RC.Car.007]

I hsve a LRP 120803 S10 BLAST MT 2 BRUSHLESS RTR 2.4GHZ - 1/10 4WD ELECTRIC MONSTERTRUCK

[@RC.Car.007]

and my budget is only $230

[@moishygluck5635]

I have a wire that I think it’s for the steering, but I don’t know how to connect it to my esc

[@HobbiesDirect]

Steering will never be connected to the ESC, your servo wire goes into the receiver 🙂

[@moishygluck5635]

But my steering servo has five wires that comes out from it, and my new receiver I can only plug-in three wires

[@RocketNation-]

Is it compatible with off brand cars?

[@HobbiesDirect]

As long as it all plugs/bolts in, there's no reason why it shouldn't 🙂

[@RocketNation-]

Thank you@@HobbiesDirect

[@RocketNation-]

How fast does it tipicly go?@@HobbiesDirect

[@HobbiesDirect]

Depends entirely on the overall gearing of the car@@RocketNation-

[@RocketNation-]

Can this esc take a lot? Is the esc better in comparison to maba xlx2? Does it start up in flames?@@HobbiesDirect

[@waragainstmyself1159]

should i get a 4x4 senton or a 4x2 gorgon? both 1/10 scale

[@HobbiesDirect]

Senton is bigger and faster, with more option parts. Gorgon is cheaper, and drives completely different. Ultimately, they are two very different cars - just be careful to not diff out and blow the tyres off the Senton on it's first run!

[@DeLoreanmann-du5iw]

What if my cars already brushless outa the box and geared up but still kinda slow?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Higher voltage battery (if it can handle it) or higher kv motor?

[@jjsnsns77]

Syc 16102 pro stock can get 50kmp and with 3s lipo you can get 80kmp, it only cost $80

[@HobbiesDirect]

Nice!

[@BruceMyers-f3p]

Is that a 1/5 SCALE

[@HobbiesDirect]

The HSP Viper in the video is 1/10 scale 😀

[@lawrencecarter5917]

Thanks

[@HobbiesDirect]

Thanks for watching!

[@xerculae6767]

I want to do this on my Traxxas Slash, due to the limited power, however the ESC is meant for a size 3652 motor, can I use the ESC with a 550 Brushless motor?

[@HobbiesDirect]

You will need a brushless esc to run any brushless motor. If you already have the traxxas brushless ESC, it should be able to do it as long as you keep the kv down to about 3200. And if you haven't already, add a fan to the VXL-3S ESC :-)

[@xXDannySilvaXx]

If its anything like the RC I have itll probably have some cheap plastic axles that will break easily

[@1rod1realfishing81]

I got i 550 brushed size motor in a maverick phantom xb what can it fit?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Another 540-550 sized motor - so like a 3650 or 3660 brushless. Don't go too big though, the drivetrain was never designed for that level of power and it wouldn't take much to start breaking stuff.

[@glitchedenemy3806]

Is the 4000kv combo worth the upgrade on a viper brushless?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Honestly, the rebranded Hobbywing 3300kv 60A combo that the Viper BL comes with is really tough. The 4000kv is about 20% faster, so it's up to you. You could put the money towards an upgraded servo and wheels instead :-)

[@glitchedenemy3806]

@@HobbiesDirect I appreciate the reply. I’ve got upgraded servo and wheels and tyres already. Nowa the time to go faaaaster before I go to a xmaxx or something similar.

[@RTmadnesstoo]

You may get by replacing just the motor since both ESCs are 60A but I would play with the pinion gear first. Just be sure to check your motor temp after a full throttle run.

[@glitchedenemy3806]

@@RTmadnesstoo any thoughts on what pinion gear size/s you’d try?

[@RTmadnesstoo]

@@glitchedenemy3806 I'd just go up a tooth or two at a time while checking motor temps. Go up until it gets too hot after a long full throttle run or acceleration suffers then back off one tooth. Then you have pretty much maxed that motor combo out. 'Too hot' has been defined by many as 'you can't keep your finger on it for a 3 or 5 count'. Temp guns go on sale often so just watch for a good deal. You can buy incremental gear sets of 5 gears from places like Amazon which is cost effective. They may not be the best gears but when you find what you want you can buy a good hardened or chromed one as your 'trial' gear wears out. Probably be time for the other gear by then also. I've found the factory poly gears are best -and quietest -for those replacements. Just don't make big radical changes and you should be Fine. And Have Fun.

[@gamingwithneb._.8920]

Can i upgrade baja rc car 5ss speed and can i make it faster?

[@HobbiesDirect]

Yep! Change the gearing and if you like, bolt in a Zenoah 32cc engine :-)

[@gamingwithneb._.8920]

It an electric Baja. Is there anyway to upgrade the battery cuz I want speed and longer run time

[@martimmiranda5422]

I have a 1/10th scale 4x4 monster truck style rc with a brushed motor, i bought a 2s lipo since my nimh were dead, does anyone have a brushless motor and esc combo recommendation for around 150$ that could keep up with a slash 4x4 brushless?(velineon electronics)

[@HobbiesDirect]

Knowing nothing about your car, This would be pretty sweet: hobbiesdirect.com.au/Surpass-Rocket-V2-Supersonic-3600Kv-Brushless-Motor-w-80A-ESC-Combo-SUR-88341

[@Grimmance]

Used to be a computer repair tech, ALWAYS TAKE THE PHOTO, it is an important reference piece and can save you a lot of aggravation.

[@stillwaterbrave1975]

thanks

[@HobbiesDirect]

No worries!

[@Moggmodels23]

Hi my arrma outcast 6s is more faster in rewards and throttle its more slower why is this please comment please below

[@HobbiesDirect]

Watch this part again :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5mkoIdnj9h1e6s Recalibrate your ESC (the procedure is in your car's instructions), check your radio channel reverse settings, and make sure your motor wires are plugged in right.

[@SethTazbir]

Hi I just got a brand new rc car and it's dying quickly and it needs a new motor and new battery

[@HobbiesDirect]

Time for an upgrade!

[@MrWmaginn]

How would a comical car handle that much power? Probably badly, but it would be funny to watch.

[@HobbiesDirect]

Reckon the drivetrain would be fine, at least for a while. Handling would be questionable though haha

[@ripptorr]

mopowoa' baby

[@HobbiesDirect]

Mo' HRSPWRS

[@ringerdiggsycobbsy6254]

I have a comb motor in mine because it's brushless 😂😂😂😂

[@HobbiesDirect]

Ugggggghhhhh 🤣🤣

[@sonnybray07]

I run mine like 3 times a day

[@HobbiesDirect]

Nice!

[@sonnybray07]

@@HobbiesDirect I put your logo on the my car

[@HobbiesDirect]

@@sonnybray07 Even better 🙂

[@sonnybray07]

@@HobbiesDirect I think you are the best place to get parts and upgrades

[@HobbiesDirect]

@@sonnybray07 We certainly try to be!

[@corygoulette2303]

Wack

[@HobbiesDirect]

Word.

[@semajlovemyleneajellivut3954]

thanks