I Made a Cheap Wobbly RC Car Go Way Faster Than It Should

[@Andykb-nz]

I love the senton jumps when you unleash "Max power"

[@DerbyCityRC]

Right! He did an even better one in our 4s outcast video. Completely leapfrogs me lol

[@themattlewisexperience]

Excellent vid!! I'm really enjoying the production you are putting into both the vehicles as well as the videos. Both entertaining and even educational. Keep up the amazing work!

[@themattlewisexperience]

And that wheelie bar 😂😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks man!! Really appreciate it!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Lol ya that did not go as planned 🤣

[@RC-Closer1313]

You make me laugh my ass off bro! I’m surprised you’re not over 100k subs… your content and the way you hook 🪝 your RC’s up makes this channel my number one channel!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha, thanks dude!! Awesome to hear and glad you enjoy! 😃

[@bradsrcsmore3848]

Very cool video!! Its awesome when you make it your own MONSTER! Love it!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! Yes this was a fun project. The challenges make it better!

[@SPGspeed88]

Those black plastic circles are called ga-ga pits. Its a recess game. We install them!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Oh cool!! Thanks for the info!! 😃

[@jjs13rj]

Everytime i work on my cars i put you guys on in background! Awesome vids love It!!!❤️‍🔥👊

[@DerbyCityRC]

That’s awesome man thanks!

[@richiesavino9653]

Dude I’ve said it before I’ll say it again you are a mad scientist ! Such awesome content I love it! Expensive cars cheap cars these crazy creations so good 🤘

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks, I really appreciate it!! Super glad you enjoy the videos!!

[@RACEABLE]

This video was a masterpiece!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks definitely a fun one to make!

[@ReactionRC]

Love the modding content!👍 Keep it coming!🤘 Hope you had a great holiday season my friend! Yeah what are those little pens, I hope there not putting peoples children in there! 😂😂 You just need a slight hill that's not noticable on camera, give ya a few mph.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! Someone commented that those are called ga-ga pens and they’re for a game! Probably still would have read 47! 🤣😡😡

[@pjpankratz8829]

Love the videos! You do a great job on making them and you look like you really enjoy it.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! I definitely do enjoy them!

[@jebrc]

Bar was planting the front tires lol put a lil up bend on that wheelie bar. Sweet rig bro.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya when I first made it, it was like 1/4” off the ground. But it quickly lowered lol. Should have bent it up an inch or two off the ground for sure! Thanks!

[@FeralRC]

What an emotional rollercoaster!

[@DerbyCityRC]

It was 😃😃🤣

[@HolyCannolis]

Epic video once again!! Love all the editing cuts. You Have To get another so you can hit the ramp at 50mph and absolutely send it:)

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! Ramp was the plan 🤣 I’ll have other projects like this 🤣

[@mitsuman5555]

Never know what kind of wacky stuff you’re gonna be up to. Fun video as usual!

[@mitsuman5555]

I like how over the course of the video it gradually turned into a convertible 😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Oh plenty more wackiness in the works lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

Lol it’s an evolution!

[@Top-Jimmy]

Great hack man!!! loved it!! 👍

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Your children are very well behaved if they wait for you to turn the throttle limiter up for them. Good job, sir. You manage to be a fun and effective parent. Not an easy balance to achieve. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! Definitely not always easy but I try 😃

[@69jonhill]

Again, a great vid. I love how you modded this rc. Motor won't fit? Cut some random plastic into strips until it does. Need a wheelie bar? Make one out of bits. 😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! Exactly those are the best mods!!

[@BriansRCStuff]

That thing is a certified ripper! Fun video. You might need to find a highway for those 50 mph plus speed run!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! I know man this is a pretty heavily populated city and I’m having trouble finding one 🤣

[@BriansRCStuff]

@@DerbyCityRC maybe look around using google earth for a good stretch… preferably curbless. 😁 I use a highway early Sunday mornings and an industrial area. We have a few school lots that are good for around 50.

[@EJ-74]

Awesome vid guys, That was fun to watch.... 😁

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! 😃

[@XurpleIsDead]

Wonderful editing!!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!!

[@shad0wscalek431]

I like all the trial and error. That was quite a project and I agree that it probably hit the 50mph mark before that tree jumped in front of it…

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! Those stinkin trees!! 🤣

[@joshlink2129]

Love your videos man., your channel was a big reason i got back into the hovby.,.now i have like 40 of em and it seems a never ending venture, as i just keep buying em

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks man and glad I helped bring you back!! It just wasn’t the same!! 😜

[@rasheemgreedyman8255]

You are too funny. I like how you built that H.BX. turn it into 3S brushes very nice.!!!💯💯😎😎💪🏿💪🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks bro! 🤜💥🤛 Us this video here was quite the wild ride lol

[@avolationindustries]

Outstanding. Stupendous. Top notch Vid, very entertaining. "Super impressed with this platform" *points to platform in a state of total disarray. Bahaha. No I am impressed with it too, you took that thing to the absolute limit alright. I bet you learned so much from doing it and the best part is we all did too. Nice work Evan!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks man!! Haha I know I love pointing to a pile of broken plastic and saying ya get this!! Cuz for real it was impressively durable!! Lol

[@101projects2]

Think your truck is trying to tell you it wants some TLC 😅 lit up like a🎄

[@DerbyCityRC]

Lol I knew I’d get a comment on that 🤣. So the airbag light is on cuz all my passenger seats are out of it to make room for all my tools. Lol Of course the tire light is only on cuz of my spare being low 🤣 And I think that’s it lol

[@101projects2]

@@DerbyCityRC If it steers and stops it's all good 👍 the rest is optional 😅

[@DerbyCityRC]

@101projects2 haha! Absolutely!

[@Rangoli_rc]

Epic! Well done sir🫡 I honestly can’t remember the last time I was entertained this much by a rc video. 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks dude!! Means a lot! 😃

[@Wackness]

RC Dr. Frankenstein! Awesome video 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha thanks!!! 😃

[@nilssonck2475]

Fun video! Love the fact that you also show your crashes, makes me feel less bad about my crashes :D Certainly with my own 3S upgrade on my HBX 2996a, first replacement parts on its way...

[@scaleworksRC]

I wanna take my 3100A out sooo bad but the weather sucks rn! HBX rocks though!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yup showing the crashes, atleast some of them, is important for showing what it can handle. A lot of cars would have broken just from all those tumbles let alone the first tree impact! The 2996a is a great truck!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes they do!

[@nilssonck2475]

@@DerbyCityRC yeah and even better with hobbywing esc + engine and adjusted bigger battery tray

[@DerbyCityRC]

@nilssonck2475 oh yes for sure! Lol I tried 3s on my stock 2996a and it burned up the esc in under a minute. Lol

[@Fast_Lane_RC]

Hi, loved the video, pure fun!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Awesome, thanks man!!

[@explorster]

The best RC videos on KZbin 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks man super awesome to hear!

[@trossbossinit]

Just in case you need any other 0.7 MOD pinions in the future, the Rlaarlo 17 and 27 tooth pinion gears are that size. 👍

[@jameswisecarver]

Wltoys also use that same pitch but rlaarlo uses better metal, theres also a 19t as well, that's the one I use on most of my stuff with that pitch

[@DerbyCityRC]

Nice thanks for the info!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya those pinions were for the A959. You’re right rlaarlo definitely used better materials for their LC/WL toys platform cars. Good info man, thanks!!

[@ekoyal_gemu4446]

Wow, you turned this thing into a rocket. Also, I got mine fairly recently, so they might have more bodies for it on temu.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Sweet good to know man!

[@MegaDeth859]

Man, that was a great video! Had me literally laughing my butt off 😅. Those TEMU cars are semi-decent.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Lol thanks! It was a fun one to make! Yes I’ve been super pleased with both Temu cars so far. Just wish this one was still available!

[@jacksonmay6765]

Fun video. Your video on the HBX 2997a convinced me to get one and it rocks thanks for all the vids and reviews.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! That’s awesome man glad you like it! One of my favorites for sure!

[@BriansRCStuff]

The 2297a is great… I am shooting for 60 mph on mine this weekend!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Cool! What are you using to do that?

[@BriansRCStuff]

@@DerbyCityRC 😁 Swapping out the stock F540 3800kv for a 5400kv 3650 running on a bigger and high performance 3s and a 120a ESC. I think at least 55 but hopefully 60 if it stays wheel side down.kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5iaYah7gLaqhK8si=mC2cbtN5xxh8L8WU Wet and windy out today.🙁

[@DerbyCityRC]

@BriansRCStuff sweet! I’ve got a speed buggy I’ll be bringing up to speed soon!

[@doubledome2076]

My calibrated speed eyes say at least 52mph 👍👁👁👍 it took a beating!! Great video‼️👍👍🦾🦾🤘🤘

[@DerbyCityRC]

I’m thinking around the same 😃 Thanks!!

[@scaleworksRC]

LOL you went full mad scientist on this one! 😆 RIP-a-roonie! 🌳💥🛻💨

[@DerbyCityRC]

Lol I felt like Doc Brown 🤯🔥🤣

[@jimreeves9510]

Awesome vids man. Keep it up!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!

[@samcook1054]

❤it sir you crack me up the baby part had me rolling! GR8FUL 4U

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha, glad you enjoy the vids 🤣🤣

[@Havingoneofthosedays-]

Fun build vid 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!

[@Cd68niou1]

Hey question I have an old hbx survivor mt with the two blue batteries you put into the sides lol, do you know any upgrades that would fit (motor, esc, etc) so that I can add deans t batteries

[@keithvanderyajt8727]

Awesome bro 😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha, thanks!! 😃🤣

[@israellopez-p4s]

That 1/10 scale hummer just came back up on Temu today

[@DerbyCityRC]

Dude it did!! Nice find, thanks! I’ll add it to the description 👍👍

[@SleekHobbies88]

Lol awesome run on that truck.

[@DerbyCityRC]

lol Thanks!

[@badtolz2122]

"If there was ever a time for stupid stuff" That's a shirt, man. I'd buy one.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Dude! Amazing idea! Consider it done! Give me a few days lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

Should it say “it’s right now” on the back or below the first sentence?

[@badtolz2122]

I'd say, however, you want to do it. Your simple logo on the front chest and quote on the back? I'm a fan of simple. I like the graphics etc on the back. Simple in the front. It could be like your site motto... not that you do stupid stuff, it just sounds fun. PG version of "Hold my beer" I think.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Cool man. I’ll work up a design or two. 😃

[@DerbyCityRC]

Two different shirts like this now available in the store: dertymerch.creator-spring.com Let me know what you think lol

[@MtbJai]

Your videos never disappoint, keep up the good work man 👍👊

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!!

[@ACRcustom]

You had to have hit that tree close to 50mph haha, it is impressive it wasn't wrecked more.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I agree 🤣 when i watch the runs that hit 46. The final few definitely seem faster lol

[@jngrccars89]

super when I hit the tree woooooooooo nice

[@DerbyCityRC]

lol wasn’t exactly the plan 🤣

[@SponczBop]

Please tell me what did you use to drill out that pinion ? I've snapped prob about 20 different drill bits trying to drill a hbx 16889 pinion

[@DerbyCityRC]

I used these: amzn.to/3tUHh0P Just basic cobalt bits. Went through like butter but I wouldn’t be surprised if hbx used better steel.

[@snuzum06]

You mod cars like me lol. I love it!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

🤣

[@mumpi139]

Really funny Video, i like your style!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!

[@wadevallbona5314]

It's always a struggle when you go to upgrade. I have Maxxine on 3s and she keeps popping driveshafts lol. I'm on number 3 now lol. One day!

[@DerbyCityRC]

It sure is lol Yes one day for sure!

[@The_RC_Family]

Hey DC RC great video mate, love yas

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! 😃

[@ryanwallace4188]

They have black-and-yellow on temu and with the temp app it's 108.00

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yup they literally just put it back on there today! Did my app link get you that discount? There’s a link in there but I’m not sure of the benefits. I know it used to have a coupon but it may have expired lol

[@kevincain6843]

This truck is back on Temu but not very many available. In yellow and black. $114.xx.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I know it happened the day I posted this video lol. It was $144 when I got it so that’s an awesome deal!

[@BobbyS-dg3zl]

Thanks for the amazing vids ❤❤

[@DerbyCityRC]

You’re welcome, super glad you like them!! 🔥❤️🔥

[@BobbyS-dg3zl]

@@DerbyCityRC ❤❤

[@mikev221]

Awesome video man! A lot of fun to watch. Keep it up I love it! 👍 The rc is out there brand new but I think I can't say where on this website for some reason 🤨

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! Can you just spell it instead of putting a link? Lol or put some periods between the letters lol

[@mikev221]

4rth attempt lol first is the first letter of the alphabet so we call it 1 12 9 5 24 16 18 5 19 19@@DerbyCityRC

[@mikev221]

5th attempt, second riddle First is someone you want fighting with you, second is the last letter of a space agency, last is a form of media@@DerbyCityRC

[@mikev221]

LOL I'm sorry man I couldn't do better 🤣🤣🤣 You need a good ally in a war against space-x over the control of the press.

[@DerbyCityRC]

🤣🤣

[@davidzimmerman2478]

Hosim Power, Hosim Speed, Hosim Tough, Hosim Fun

[@DerbyCityRC]

🤣🤣🚨🤣🤣

[@cds1223]

Yeah i was saying that looks like ovr 50.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I think so too lol Those tires impressed me a lot more than the rest of the truck they came off of.

[@Heizekel77]

That's how you do it! 🤓🤓

[@DerbyCityRC]

💪💪🔥🔥👍👍 😃

[@owen8538]

What charger you using .I got team orion love it

[@DerbyCityRC]

I’ve got a Common Sense RC, and a GT Power charger. Also have a Gens Ace charger on the way.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I’ve got a Common Sense RC, and a GT Power charger. Also have a Gens Ace charger on the way.

[@owen8538]

@@DerbyCityRC I like the look of the gt power an gens ace look nice :)

[@DerbyCityRC]

@owen8538 ya but it’s too tall for my charging drawer 😢🤣🤣

[@owen8538]

Do you know any charger that has 0-6amp charge plus upto 10a discharge team orion my favourite so far gr8 10amp discharge gr8 for recycle when battery s not in use fast discharge

[@shadyhazza]

there's a spur and 6 pinion set for the hsp flying fish that's so cheap and comes with grub screws, good steel and mod 0.6. for mod 0.7 there's a seller that can make them to order for very cheap in pom, alloy, steel or copper, from 15 to 27t with whatever bore you want. btw can you reverse that motor mount?

[@shadyhazza]

PowerWorld Store for those custom mod0.7 pinions

[@shadyhazza]

also, isn't it just old wltoys that use mod 0.7? what's the part number for the drivers?

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! No that mount was not reversible.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Cool man, thanks!

[@DerbyCityRC]

@shadyhazza yes WL toys was pretty much it, those were the pinions for the A959. Almost took the pinion from my 144001 but it was way too big. Which drivers are you talking about? The ones in the cabin or my impact driver? Lol

[@jagergerg9771]

I’m surprised that plastic spur gear held together, that really sucks wrecking it well.…onto another.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I know! Was very gentle on the trigger at first as I worried about it. Yup definitely did not want to hit that tree. It was a good run so was trying not to turn to fast but wasn’t fast enough.

[@Trdt4r]

I got one of these trucks. Mine has a different body on it but pretty sure it’s the same truck. You want it?

[@GSG-lc5zm]

Damn, what tape did you use on that esc? 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Dude right! It’s just cheap stuff Home Depot sells for their metallic looking stick on wall tiles. I’ve used it before and it actually didn’t work that well lol Was surprised but there’s better out there lol

[@Shnoofrc71]

Man I love stupid stuff mr Franken monster master 😂😂😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

🤣🤣thanks!!!

[@KahnabusX420]

It looks a lot like the Hosim X07. Except for where the motor mounts. I believe you have an X08, identical to the X07.

[@DerbyCityRC]

No it’s very different. I have both of those Hosim models. I also believe that if they were Hosim diffs and spur gears they would have shredded on the 3s tests lol Thanks for trying! 😃

[@KahnabusX420]

@DerbyCityRC Wasn't thinking about the crappy materials Hosim uses. Hey, How are you liking the MJX H14BM? I'm literally a tap away from ordering it.

[@DerbyCityRC]

@KahnabusX420 I do like it. I have the 14210 and the Bezgar version of the H14BM, which I have a coupon for so hold on! Lol Were there any other models you were considering instead?

[@KahnabusX420]

@DerbyCityRC not currently. I love the 14th or smaller. Don't need much room for them. I did however recently reacquire my JLB Cheetah, But to be honest, I like my TA 14MT more than all my other trucks, including my Hyper Go.

[@DerbyCityRC]

@KahnabusX420 Gotcha. Ya the bezgar version of the H14BM is a blast if you didn’t see that video. Just make sure this 10% actually makes it cheaper than what you were gonna order. Last time I checked it did. Obviously this is only if you want this one lol Check out the truck here: affiliate.bezgar.com/3RQYVf5 💰Coupon code (10% off anything on the Bezgar website): BGHBDDMNUQ2

[@williamfreeze3924]

Hi there love the video's but 1 ? do you own a Hosim XO8 and if so did you upgrade it and if so did you do a video on it ?

[@DerbyCityRC]

I have an x08 and did an initial review on it last year here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKawiGN4p8aGqKcsi=0mRCqoyr4eSo7CeB Never upgraded it though. The main thing with these are someone weak differential gears. Very fun truck though and parts are cheap.

[@williamfreeze3924]

@@DerbyCityRC oh ok can you give me some advice on what parts to get for the XO8 upgrades ????

[@DerbyCityRC]

@williamfreeze3924 the only upgrades I would do on that would be better gears/differentials, but I don’t know if they’re available 😥 I haven’t seen any but it’s been a while since I’ve checked.

[@israellopez-p4s]

I think it’s a version 2

[@dakotarc7420]

Seen a jjrc vary similar to that one on banggood

[@DerbyCityRC]

What type of body style was it?

[@dakotarc7420]

@@DerbyCityRC it is a hummer body. Jjrc Q121

[@DerbyCityRC]

@dakotarc7420 that’s a cool looking truck but it s not it. That one is a crawler. Thanks!!!

[@dakotarc7420]

@@DerbyCityRC ya I just checked the specs and noticed that it had a completely different chassis

[@DerbyCityRC]

All good, thanks for trying!

[@arq.andresfelipemoralesvar9593]

Man this video was sooo cool, as always 😊 btw I saw you using the DUMBORC, is that a x6pm-350? I use that model on my hypergo and just today I used it for the first time on my granite, it was very curious but with this controller I felt like I had increased the punch on the ESC, anyway man thanks for keeping sharing your projects, they’re always so fun to watch, blessings :)

[@lukedavis4213]

If you swapped the stock radio for the Dumbo then you likely will see more. I use the older X5 in a few RCs and there's always extra speed over the RTR radio 🤙🏼

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! Yes that’s the model. So good for so cheap, just basic is all! That’s awesome that it increased your punch!

[@DerbyCityRC]

That’s interesting. Maybe Arrma does it to secretly be easier on their diffs lol

[@arq.andresfelipemoralesvar9593]

@@lukedavis4213 absolutely! Seriously I felt like 2 more levels on punch higher, actually after todays run I blew my rear input gear lol. Already fixed it and I’ll decrease the punch 1 level tomorrow, gotta let the locktite to dry hahaha

[@arq.andresfelipemoralesvar9593]

@@DerbyCityRC are you using the gyro? I tried it on my MJX but it seems like it stressed the servo too much and stopped working before expected lol. Btw using the dumborc was so overpowered on 3S. My rear input gear ended up absolute toothless lol. Gotta get the punch lower maybe 1 or 2 levels, currently at lvl 4 on stock ESC.

[@lukerecore]

Oh dude I can't stand it when a tree jumps right in front of me. No respect now a days 😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

For real! Two different trees!! They must have planned this from the start!

[@lukerecore]

@DerbyCityRC Ya dude it was most definitely a setup.

[@mattster197]

That number might be a phone number for another country.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Possibly!!

[@mikedevereux5507]

Oops its blue and red body...and its from Fistone

[@bongofury3176]

tis an ex-Hummer. has ceased to be

[@DerbyCityRC]

It is no longer lol

[@woutervanwijk4369]

So you expected good geometry huh....? 🤣🤣🤣

[@DerbyCityRC]

Absolutely 🤣🤣

[@TheSermor5]

Your truck's speedometer is reading too much

[@DedicationRC]

Sent'er a Lil to hard there bud😅

[@DerbyCityRC]

Straight past the moon into RC heaven 🤣

[@DedicationRC]

@@DerbyCityRC golden🤣🤣

[@DerbyCityRC]

🤣

[@makestuffbetter19]

I hate to burst your bubble, but… the speedometer in a real car always reads a few mph slow because it keeps people from speeding so much… any gps whether on your phone or otherwise will show you 2-4 mph slower than your vehicle’s speedometer. So the little car didn’t actually hit 50mph. Great video tho! I love the little extras you put in to keep it entertaining.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Damn! Haha! You’re right on this. (Except for you meant to say they read a bit fast) However, it wasn’t necessarily that it was off on the actual speed, it was that there was a delay. When I accelerated, it took 3-4 seconds for the gps to catch up. When I got 42-43 on 3s. My clean 4s runs look a good bit faster to me so I’m still sticking with I think I got it. 🤣 I can dream! Anyway thanks man I’m glad you find the vids entertaining!

[@makestuffbetter19]

You can dream all you want. Yes I did meant to say they read fast. Lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

@makestuffbetter19 and dream I shall 🤣

[@Anonymous-q4z6g]

Ay man I only watch vids bcz I can't afford any rc car

[@JD-tl7ld]

Wow that dude can't drive. He flipped it over like 1000 times.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I knew it!! 🤣🤣🤣 hater alert!! 🚨🤣

[@JD-tl7ld]

@@DerbyCityRC Sorry, that was just a super funny line.

[@DerbyCityRC]

@JD-tl7ld someone had to do it lol

[@brokentoothstudio4929]

Turning junk RC's into more junk RC's

[@DerbyCityRC]

Some people just don’t like entertainment and that sounds like a lot of fun.

[@DerbyCityRC]

He even “disliked” the video in the first couple seconds. Why you even clicking? 🤣

[@Ps5bob]

Bro shut up man this Rc channel is awesome ❤❤

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks man!! 🔥🔥

[@Ps5bob]

@@DerbyCityRCit’s alr remember your channel is great ❤❤

[@mrzionist]

It's just a scratch. It'll buff out 🫠🙃

[@DerbyCityRC]

T’is but a flesh wound