My ROVAN 1/5 scale Killed my WPL B-1 (Night Drive with FPV) And it rides a scooter :))

[@bradleypendleton202]

Awesome dude. Running a bit rich with all the smoke but its running amazing. Great video dude!!!!

[@hybrid32494]

this is 25:1 ratio, as close as I could get it with the terrible included fuel mixing bottle, LOL. these gas rcs are so easy to run compared to nitro, you don't have to be a nitro GURU, lol. Although both got their ups and downs too. thanks for watching!!

[@RCWORLD4x4MODEL]

Cool night drive !!!👍

[@hybrid32494]

thanks man!! I don't drive often, but when I do, it's at night and while crashing into random stuff on the road, ahahaha.

[@oldmannitro5766]

Great video my friend I need to get me some lights for sure

[@hybrid32494]

im about to stick about three times the lights I had on this one in this video and go for another run, never too much light, ahahaha.

[@garettbodel3002]

Oh yeah I wasn't ragging I love you videos keep them coming. I just wanted to say my piece about the WL p scale trucks. They have their place. Rock on bro

[@homer3705]

Looking good bro!!! Nice night run Isn't it fun destroying stuff.....

[@hybrid32494]

thanks bro!!! It was fun until I realized how badly destroyed the WPL was :(( I might repair it and destroy it again though, Have no choice at this point, I hate that WPL. The lights are great, BTW in a newer video I have coming out, I stuck on a huge work light on the front, for even more light!!!

[@homer3705]

Waiting for you to destroy it again or another rc....lol Keep it up!!!!

[@hybrid32494]

I don't know if I can come up with any other RC I disliked so much, I might have to repair this and drive over it again soon. Maybe I'll destroy an old RC plane I had which I crashed right away, hate it too, lol..

[@homer3705]

Lol

[@philthyco1]

She runs great bro and plenty of power for sure

[@hybrid32494]

yep bro!! that was not even full throttle. IT was about 75% of the speed I'd say. These things could really benefit from a front brake kit, that might be a future upgrade here. The brakes are terrific, but as you know with any 2WD it's limited at best.

[@philthyco1]

@@hybrid32494 I agree.. A disc set up would be sweet!!!!

[@hybrid32494]

I checked and a mechanical or hydraulic front disk set is like 60-80 bucks. Might consider getting it. Although I saw the On-road Rovan Rc 1/5 scale car already has standard front disc brakes included. Might just buy that for around 550-600 and call it a day eventually.

[@philthyco1]

@@hybrid32494 60 bucks is a steal!

[@hybrid32494]

my new Rc philosophy is to not spend money on these common electric brushless trucks or WPL style RC anymore. They are become very good deals lately and worth the money, but eventually I know I won't drive them at all, so mostly pointless. This new generation of cheap 1/5 gas rc is the way to go!!! or retro rc, Gotta love the old stuff.

[@YOVlogs]

Did u tune this thing or running on stock setting plz share u r carburettor settings

[@hybrid32494]

hello, its still running the same tune I had as during the break it. Its rich, as you can tell. About 1/4 turn richer than factory carb setting.

[@YOVlogs]

Nice wheelie

[@hybrid32494]

thanks!!

[@gorillabeartech4577]

Awesome man !

[@hybrid32494]

thanks bro!! I felt compelled to destroy the WPL B-1, hahaha. I might fix it back up and destroy it again, thats how much I hate it.

[@gorillabeartech4577]

@@hybrid32494 LOL..... Damn man I gotta dabble in the 1/7th, 1/6th and 1/5th scales at some point. I really do want to buy myself a Traxxas UDR or an Xmaxx. I've even wanted an XO-1 for pure speed runs but I don't know yet man..... Alot of money.... EXPENSIVE !.

[@hybrid32494]

dude, I would skip the overpriced Traxxas UDR and the Xmaxx, this Rovan style gas RC is a better deal and you'll have more fun than any electric rc. I used to have an XO-1 too, liked it, but then again it was just an onroad electric car for way too much money. You will never feel safe going over 50 anyway. This thing takes top speeds easy, the scale helps. These are the best value for your bucks I've ever seen.

[@gorillabeartech4577]

hybrid32494 Yeah I know what you mean man I have a big e Revo mamba monster that finally has mod 1 gears in it and it’s easily capable of 75-90 mph if I run it on 6S lipo. On 4S I’m sure I’d get my older speeds between 55 and 68 mph. I will easily break 70 now lol. Yeah man I know what you mean I do like nitro and gas but I also really like electric because of the less hassle of cleaning and maintenance. Motors can easily be rebuilt to. I dont know..... I may or may not get a true onroad. I’d like to have a touring car. My two mini 1/16 e Revo VXL’s are maxing 55 on two lipos in parallel 3S 2800 mah maybe 35-45C combined rating also. It’s insanity.

[@hybrid32494]

ye man, your mini e-revos are super quick, faster than mine. Unfortunately for me the parking lot pavement in many NYC parks is terrible, and driving a touring car is pointless. LOL. I loved the XO-1 they are much cheaper now too. those belated slick tires, OMG, so nice.

[@exploited4962]

What servo would you recommend for a touring car

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude!! depends how much you want to spend really. I generally use only only TOWER PRO servos for both the micro servos and standard size ones. Check out this one Tower Pro MG996R. IT's under 10 bucks, 15KG and .13 speed at 6V. Means it's quick, has all metal gears and high torque. Never broke a single one so far.

[@exploited4962]

It’s for a 1/10 touring car I purchased 6 tower pro servos and they all didn’t work do you recommend A different servo.

[@hybrid32494]

oh man, that's weird. I have never had any issue with those. Otherwise I don't really spend money on servos, just get any metal gear high torque and high speed servo. Don't spend too much either. I really like the stock traxxas 2075 servos BTW.

[@ray4493]

So was there any issue at all with the buggy? Like even anything minor?

[@hybrid32494]

hey man!! thanks for watching, No issues with this so far. I love it. I did notice a little bit of oil seepage though one of the top motor gaskets, but it seems to not be an issue. Many viewers have said the real HPI BAJA does the same thing. No big deal.

[@nomusicrc]

Came here for the Lincoln park music couldn’t hear it over the rc What else were you driving over a box of some kind

[@hybrid32494]

LOL, this was a perfectly edited linking park and RC sound video. This was my first ever BAJA btw, did you see how nice and RICH it was running! And the scooter wheel trick I did..

[@hybrid32494]

Also I drove over a cereal box there too.

[@stevej6824]

hybrid32494 next time you mix up some fuel go with a 30:1 ratio. It’ll really wake that thing up and still be reliable and keep its tune. I ran my HPI Baja 5B at 30:1 for years with no problems. You could go 32:1 but then it starts to get temperamental with the tuning.

[@hybrid32494]

I was going to go with 28:1 starting soon. Let me ask you this, which fuel mixing can or bottle do you use. The included one with this is pretty hit or miss and only good for 25:1. Need a better mixing style for sure.

[@stevej6824]

hybrid32494 I’ve got a KTM Motorcycle shop a couple blocks from my place. I bought a mixing ratio cup from them and that’s also where I got my 2 stroke oil. I used RockOil full synthetic. If you don’t have a dirtbike shop near you just google mixing ratio cup online and you should be able to find one for under $10 Summit Racing has the Pit Posse Motorsports ratio cup for $5.99 Not sure what total price would be after tax and shipping.

[@jordonhewitt9721]

What lights do you use

[@hybrid32494]

hey man, these were the basic 15 dollar led lights that rovan sells. you can get them on eBay or on their website. I saved you some time and found you the eBay link to these. www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Rovan-RC-Buggy-White-Led-Lights-Kit-With-Pods-Fit-HPI-Baja-SS-2-0-King-Motor/331895008654?epid=1275399975&hash=item4d467bed8e:g:tpcAAOSwySVaAxpK:sc:USPSFirstClass!10305!US!-1

[@YOVlogs]

This is so quick did u check the speed

[@hybrid32494]

hey man, I will be doing that soon, thanks for the idea.

[@gorillabeartech4577]

By the way..... I might get me an hpi Baja or a Rovan at some point but I'm not sure just yet. I'm eying the Xmaxx so far.

[@hybrid32494]

I wanted the X-maxx for a while too, but dude, am I happy I got this instead. It's cheaper, super solid, just like the 1200 HPI Baja. What I dislike about the high end Traxxas is the ridiculous battery specs they use, means they are expensive. I really am trying to stay within 3S range. I find that anything above 3S is a castle to run because usually you'll run two lipos together, so annoying for me. what do you think?

[@gorillabeartech4577]

hybrid32494 Well..... it’s different for everybody man.... I really enjoy traxxas but I HATE there damn Lipo batteries..... 25C rated 2S and 3S for darn near any scale below 1/6 ........ ridiculous. I’m having issues with my Traxxas E Revo VXL 1/16th scales in regards to my 1400 mah 25C 3S Traxxas lipos....... if I try to run them by themselves just one 1400 mah pack on one side the battery died right away..... come to figure out the vxl-3m esc is drawing too much amperage according to my local hobby shop employee man. He told me specifically to run both of the 1400 mah 3S 25C together using the parallel connector on lipo mode so that the batteries don’t die right away. He said because it’s such a small mah in each one that it’s causing issues because they are only 25C and also because of the fact that I’m geared alittle high at 31 pinion 45 spur. I’m no longer stock 28/50 gearing like both of them were before so therefore I’m putting a lot of strain on the esc and motor. For some reason know I’ve never really had this issue with the two Traxxas 2S 2200 mah 25C lipos because he said that there is less amperage being drawn and less demand on the motor and esc also because of a higher mah runtime. He said I wouldn’t have a problem running them individually or together in parallel because of that reason. Sucks that I can’t run a single 3S because Its hard for me to drop the damn lexon she’ll on top with the wiring sticking up from the rear. I don’t want to smash any of the wires down just to use the body. I contacted Max Amps and explained this issue with them through an email and explained that I want to partner with them and receive some lipos for my 1/10 rustlers, Bandit, Stampede 4wd, Slash’s and E Revos. Hopefully I can get a good batch for unboxing and review for you guys man. We already know that Max Amps is super expensive to begin with lol.

[@cffps7198]

I just got a Baja 5b I didn’t realize how loud 5th scale until I hear it in person also we listen to like the same music

[@hybrid32494]

hey man!!! Congrats!! did you pick the oil you will be using yet? IDK if you've seen my other vids on this one, I went through the whole process start to end. BTW if it's too loud you should consider getting that silencer I have on mine (makes it much quieter). You'll see and ear me talk about it in the other parts previous to this one.

[@cffps7198]

hybrid32494 Yea I might get a silencer I’m running Peak 2-Stroke oil it’s been working good for me I’m not to worried about performance engines i like to just have fun and use what I have

[@GrotrianSeiler]

You, my friend, are a maniac. Is this Rovan 2WD or 4WD? Maybe that's a stupid question, all buggies are 2WD.

[@hybrid32494]

hey man!! thanks for watching!! these are 2WD, they do make the gas models with 4WD, but they tend to be the short course style ones or the monster truck ones. OFcourse just for that slight design change their prices are significantly more. a 4WD Rovan is about double to triple the price of this, and yet their only main difference is chassis layout and 4WD.

[@stevej6824]

It’s a basher bashing things 👍

[@hybrid32494]

hey man!! Thats right, all these people were saying I never drive this ROVAN, well here it is. Since I hate that WPL B-1 I had to destroy it, although I dint think it would be that quick, lol.

[@gorillabeartech4577]

You can also add some Holy Water to it so that the demons can't chase it down 😂😉🙏💪👏👌👍✊👊🙌

[@hybrid32494]

ahahah, FUNNY. This thing is so big and has so many placed to where you can zip tie stuff I feel like it can hold onto anything I give it. Plus it's stable and never flips. I need to get it a good luck charm tho, maybe my Old Honda Keychain will work, ahaha.

[@gorillabeartech4577]

hybrid32494 LOL

[@Niglo2Mort]

Cette voiture pollue plus qu'une Prius 😆😆😆

[@hybrid32494]

I need google translate for this. lol.

[@93jake81]

Are you sure that's not a nitro? It smokes like one lol

[@hybrid32494]

hey man, !! This is a 2-stroke gas motor, they use premix fuel and oil so they smoke alot. Mine is running a bit rich because it's still new so I have my mix a little rich at this time, but eventually It will get a little leaner and less smoke. I love this smoke though, it smells great with the Oil I use, not at all like the nitro smoke.

[@93jake81]

@@hybrid32494 I know it's a gas motor I was just saying it smoked a lot like a nitro

[@hybrid32494]

oh ok, YES, in that case you're right man!!! I like that smoke, makes me feel like the RC is workin, lol. You can get a smokeless oil BTW, Ive seen it. The one I use is amongst the best and most common for these.

[@garettbodel3002]

The poor little wlp. The little scale trucks are cool. You're not too much younger than I am so you remember the old Ravel models you could do. The wpl's are trying to recapture that by at least letting you be able to have them move. Don't be mad at them because they don't go fast. And your painting and modeling skills aren't as good as some of the other people on the wlp group. They have their place. Just not for a Performance Truck guy like you. I'm not ragging on you I'm just saying. I bought ab24 just to make as a little dirt bike hauler for my son. Who probably never be able to experience how things are put together a Tamiya kit. Like I did when I was like 12 years old and took me like probably a week to put my frog together. Because everything's ready to run or almost built. That's the only reason I even bought it for him but we had a really good time putting it together even though I did most of it. But every time he wasn't right there next to me I would put it away and say we'll pick this up later. So he would see the process and how everything went. Granted he's five. But he can drive the shit out of it RC truck. Started out with a brush ECX Ruckus. Then threw a brushless in it. He can handle it. I got a great deal on a Yeti kit roller that had barely been touched. With some key upgrades. So I gave him my mt10e. And surprisingly the spur gear is still alive 6 months later. No Center diff just the school. Makes me feel proud that he can drive a truck without destroying gears. And adults can't do the same. And make no mistake he's a trigger Junkie.