Introduction to the Remote Control Car Hobby FAST RC CARS

[@MarkSantaMaria]

Merry Christmas Everyone!

[@jonathanbrown4749]

And a very Merry R/C Christmas to you and the family! May you find everything you want under the Traxxmas tree and in your heart! This is the only R/C channel I'm subscribed to......🤔 great material! Thanks for the time, work and effort to edumacate lol those that are starting out or returning to the hobby ( returned 4 months ago, @12 vehicles currently )you definitely make a difference! I'll remember to smash that like button!

[@davidskaufel8977]

David skaufel

[@blakeestes1585]

Happy Kwanza!

[@ar-arnitro]

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 to you brotha

[@smitagarude9889]

Please give me car please give me car

[@bobtierney6946]

Mark, This is the best introduction to RC cars I have seen. I am an older RC car fanatic, getting into cars in 1996, at the age of 46. The only thing I'd add is that the owner's manual is the most important part of your car. Don't lose it or throw it away. Copy the parts explosions and keep them with your tool box, parts etc.. Also buying from a local hobby shop will give you hands-on help when you need it. That help is worth a few extra dollars over what you might save by going mail-order. Thanks again for this and all your videos.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Its the RC10T that got me into rc and have been since 1996 as well.

[@jim52970]

I'm 50 now :'( but mine was the Tamiya Subaru Brat in 82' at the age of 12. At it was a lot of money back then. And never looked back since then. Have an 1/18 scale dirt oval built in my back yard even for my losi sliders and other 1/18 scale stuff. Friends are like why does a grown man have so many toy cars? Until they see them run!!! LOL. Then they buy one and their wife hates me....

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

42 years ago, I started with 1/8th off-road .21 nitro car at age 13 and it was absolutely awesome. Later I received a Tamiya electrical on-road car for Christmas from my father corporate job company. RC models are much more affordable nowadays which is great. I think RC is much better for kids than computer games...

[@SuperZaxxon71]

Subbed. I’ve been thinking about getting back into RC cars after being out of the hobby for 30 + years. Been watching a lot of videos and you’re the first hobby-ist I’ve seen to suggest a RTR as the first model. When I ran them with my dad back in the day I found it intimidating trying to put them together. Felt like I needed an engineering degree. (They were Tamaya kits). Appreciate the video. 👍🏾

[@rccarnage580]

Awesome. My wee dude got me back into RC cars after 25 years

[@shawng7902]

Best excuse in the world. I love using it! Lol. It's probably more fun now than it was then

[@rccarnage580]

shawng7902 😆😆😆 it sure is 🚙🚘

[@brettcoyle2399]

I'm getting back into racing after 15yrs of active addiction now I'm so we and wanna start where I left off racing nitro cars and electric 15yrs ago just got to get up to speed with new products and tech

[@mikejurnak0324]

Started on my 40th birthday 3 months in now I have in order Slash4x4 fox edition, Arrma voltage,(4 son), Arrma Typhon 2s, and Rustler4x4 all on 2s Lipo LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE HOBBY!!! And your channel is really helpful

[@MrRickTic]

I work at a RadioShack in Newland NC that is a Redcat and Traxxas dealer

[@eunosmedia90]

Nice

[@mrpete3826]

Appreciated🙏 these vids are not easy to make but are most watched 👍 simple, well explained, easy to understand for beginners and advanced hobbyists 👏😀💯

[@VQDE_RobLee]

I really appreciate this video, I just told my neighbor about getting an hobby grade RC for her boys. She didn't listen not even 2 min they broke their Walmart rc from jumping the sidewalk.. I am building them a 2wd Slash from parts I have laying around.

[@ohcustomsr6311]

That’s awesome to hear man

[@user-dz2jv4in5z]

You’re giving two boys one rc car?

[@VQDE_RobLee]

@@user-dz2jv4in5z Yes.. I only have parts to build one Slash. I run HPI modified OBR Baja's (not child friendly) I figured instead of selling or giving away parts I would do a quick build for them.

[@user-dz2jv4in5z]

@@VQDE_RobLee It's really nice of you but they're gonna really fight over that thing!

[@echris9645]

I was number 2 on that list as a kid. First car was called Buggy Special from Radio Shack. I beat the snot out of that thing until it died. The thing lasted a good 5 years of abuse, not too shabby for a cheap toy grade rig.

[@Wangan280z]

Oh man i’ll never forget my first hobby grade, an hpi rs4 belt driven nitro, so much fun! I had wanted one ever since my dad had taken me when i was 5 to the local hobby shop, so i hounded him for years and when i turned 13 and started working on my own race go kart, he knew i was ready and bought me the hpi.

[@jim52970]

Pre load clips. Effectively makes the springs stiffer, thus raising ride height without buying stiffer springs. GREAT into video to the RC hobby!!! Well done Sir..

[@bpatrickbb]

Hey, I use to have a nitro Traxxas when i was younger and decided i wanted to buy a nice RC car again now that I can afford to splurge and already have everything else I want hahaha. After a lot of research, I was about to buy a new Arrma kraton 6s today but after watching your video on having 13 traxxas evos (wow) and buying some used i decided to see what people were selling. I ended up finding an old guy with an almost brand new (only ran it twice) kraton 6s with two 3s batteries and a fast charger that i bought for $400! Short story long, you saved me a lot of mula and earned yourself a new subscriber! Checking out the rest of your vids now

[@xampleman]

Patrick Bailey-Bonner congrats brother I’m a huge Arrma fanatic. I got a few of them for sure if u have any questions I highly suggest you come join our Facebook group Arrma Arrmy ! Kraton 6s is a mean machine man hang on and have fub

[@rcpete7055]

Three happy faces 19:30s that's what RC is about 👍😁

[@stevenbutcher8287]

Hobby grade r/c's are the way to go. Start them young, teach them how to fix them. The more car's together= more fun.

[@mikefontenot5313]

Your videos are what is fixing my urge to go play while I wait on parts

[@michaeladams615]

I was laughing a couple of times watching this video. Best moment of the video for me was the glance to the camera when he squeezed the trigger and nothing happened. 👍👍😁

[@PopExpo]

I hated rc cars as a child. They're always a disappointment. Never would do the things they were advertised to do. I'm 35 years old and finally bought a hobby grade rc for the first time and wow!! What a difference! This video totally nailed it. I'm pretty well aquatinted with the Hobby Shop, as I used to be into HO scale train layouts, but never really wandered into the RC section of the store until recently.

[@wolfboy20]

Honestly i think one of the only brands that had rc cars that did what was advertised was Tyco RC but even then, some of them didn't perform as advertised

[@shawng7902]

Funny to see this after Christmas. My nephew gets a $50-100 store RC car every xmas and birthday. It works a month, breaks and then its added to the pile. I stopped it and spent $350 on a slash. Showed my parents the exploded view and how you buy a $3-10 part and it's back on the road. It's a bigger initial investment. But once it needs a part and you find our RPM arms are $25 for all 4 it's really worth it. Since then we now have a rustler vxl 4x4 and an arrma senton. I see a mojave and a typhon before to long being added lol

[@shawng7902]

Lol. Commented a min into video. That's the exact slash I bought.

[@mitchellneilson2672]

My favorite one enjoyed watching you race with the kids very handsome group of young men so proud of a good dad God bless you all

[@savantelite]

Love to see you do a Shining Star Chassis build on the Slash 4x4. I'm kicking around a Sleeper Slash build with it. Out of the box spec body and rims and a beast underneath. Then still running my Traxxas TQi radio with all the telemetry installed. I love the idea of rolling into a new track and literally taking the sleeper slash out of its original plastic and box and ripping up the track and comp. Maybe even leave the price tag on the remote and body!

[@gasolinediesel972]

I got into the hobby around 2013 when traxxas still used black plastics and non id batteries. my first rc was the ford svt raptor slash

[@scotttaylor5013]

That Orange really pops. Merry Christmas!

[@MarkSantaMaria]

Thank you sir.. Merry Christmas!

[@lincolnevans5517]

I’m not even a new hobbyist but I just saw a cool looking slash and clicked

[@alexstrobel2670]

Merry Christmas. Nice beginner video. I love seeing people get into this hobby.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Some rc’s don’t have slipper clutches my TT-02 and CC-01 don’t have them. But the RC10T and Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL Tmaxx have them. Its needed for offroad cars to protect the drivetrains.

[@brakeme1]

Wow beautiful backdrop for the intro. Just wow!

[@wildcardjoker]

Great video nice to see those big smiles on your kids face enjoying themselves

[@rogerchevelle7231]

Great explanation video...nice choice on the slash..I have a small fleet of them with my 2 sons.

[@dynasty4851]

Thanks for the introduction. You have another subscriber.

[@TheLaxkev]

Great content piece. Really hoping that people getting in the hobby can watch this

[@bobtierney6946]

I came in 2nd to an RC10T in my first Novice race. I knew we had a spiritual connection some how. ROTFLOL!

[@rickbachman993]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS!! So Awesome to see Father and Sons Smiling and ripping up some asphalt! Making memories my friend ✌️🎄

[@seanmathis7971]

I’m new to the RC hobby and love it! Just bought a Traxxas Rustler 4x4 Vxl.. I have broke a few parts already but I love that I get to now customize with better parts! Thanks for your videos 🤙🏽

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Same i just Purchased my Rustler 4x4 VXL few days ago. Great rc have to admit though the Steering is off but ill realign it. With Alignment

[@joeykimball5705]

My friend just got the same truck, i got a slash 4x4 vxl theyre a lot of fun

[@elliottmiller3792]

I’ll be headed to Indy RC tomorrow for my first racing RC. Thanks for the info! Great channel

[@danielpassmore5026]

Hell yea bro. Have fun. Let guys know it’s your first time and people will help you out. No racing at Indy tomorrow But it’s open for practice. Have fun either way.

[@elliottmiller3792]

daniel passmore thanks!

[@rezzgoatrising1829]

Last part with you and your boys was beautiful. I’m definitely gonna buy couple of these models now. Awesome video. Happy Xmas and new year.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

We have so much fun just driving around

[@bigmusclerc5967]

I've been in the RC business for a pretty good while my first rc was a Tyco turbo Bandit love that RC

[@brettcoyle2399]

I remember the tyco RC cars wow where had time gone I had a few of them but hated them cause they were slow and took forever to charge lol thanks for bringing back good ol memories

[@jeremybethea4320]

Me too , loved my bandit 😎😎

[@ricksprings]

@@jeremybethea4320 9.6V of turbo power! 4 hour trickle charge & maybe 10 minutes driving! Mine was black & yellow

[@abrahamnunez8259]

Cool to watch your videos bcs I live in McKinney and live about 2 minutes from the Traxxas HQ

[@xpoorman70]

BEST VIDEO IN YOUR COLLECTION I'VE WATCHED! Thanks MARK!!

[@ghpjerry]

Great video, new to your channel, Sub'd now. @ 19:31 is what Christmas (life in general too) is all about...You with your boys smiling from ear to ear having fun together. RC is a family fun hobby, what a great way to stay engaged with your children. Here's to a great 2020!!

[@brettcoyle2399]

Yes family is best thing of Xmas and for me God as well, I finally got sober after meeting the love of my life I used for 20years of using and drinking but there's no love like a child's love

[@Martin-pu1ti]

Mark it will be good to show some close up shots by taking close shot videos and add in into your editing for the final video. Your subscribers or new to rc cannot see the things you are trying to explain. Example like you mention how to power up the car on the ESC…you can add in the power button and the red and green lights. Hope you can include those in your videos so it can make it much better to understand. Good Luck Mark!

[@adamnoga-styron7882]

is the rustler good to? the 2wd one

[@clarkgraves56]

Great video and great information as always!!! Thanks Mark and I hope that you and your family had a great Christmas

[@gavinehrleprosperie9688]

I recommend if you need a hobby store in the micknney area is Traxxas I went there last week ,and they had every thing I needed including a bit more to.

[@damonwheeler7538]

Wish I would have seen this video earlier. Thanks for the quick one over.

[@jamiefeatherstonify]

I like everyone of your videos and you helped me want and am close to buying my second RC.

[@sc10rs]

Great vid for this time of the year mark!! Well done! 😊🤙🇦🇺🍻

[@zevaneleven]

Great review of the slash 4x4 😂

[@aurorasfamilyproductions8484]

Haha the I was excited when they opened up a hobby lobby by my house. I thought it was going to be a giant hobby shop, I went in there and was pretty disappointed. Hobby lobby is pretty much like a Michael’s craft store haha

[@nathanduenas358]

Merry Christmas

[@eran_0138]

BEST VIDEO OUT THERE FOR STARTERS I REAPEAT!! Anyways thanks for putting in thought into the video Mark

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Very informative 💪💪🔥🔥👍👍

[@chrisarmstrong411]

Hey Mark I've recently been widowed but have always love rc New to the game,thanks for the video on beginners, helps alot Even more whould be great.need to get a h0bby,,

[@Michael-xp1bs]

Merry Christmas. Nice beginners video.

[@masongoode9690]

They are at heritage high school

[@captainronify]

Dude I always hit the like button. Love the channel. Merry Christmas Mark!

[@johnmiller4553]

MERRY CHRISTMAS BRO. 🎅🏼🎅🏼 GOT ME MY TEKNO ET 48.3 kit. With the full TEKIN Gen3 Combo 2000kv. Thanks to you an your Great videos steering me in GREAT DIRECTIONS in this Hobby. TEKNO . Awesome You Tube Channel🤙🤙

[@brettcoyle2399]

I'm getting back into hobby after 15yrs of break I really want to get back into racing nitros again I'm not a big fan of Traxxas but had a few rustlers nitro ones I ran at local tracks and buddy had a losi xxx MT nitro truck I think it wasfor me Traxxas is like smok in the vape market their most popular but they don't last very long and use lots of proprietary parts

[@robbryan3044]

Not new...but, "smashed the like" anyway. Merry Christmas to you, and your family. Race on!!! And, be no, Radio Shack doesn't exist anymore (ok, so, technically, the name exists online, but it's not the same...and, technically, there are "brick 'n mortar" locations, but they're really just 'licensed' names inside other businesses, such as inside Hobby Town).

[@tylermcneill]

🎉 Hi Mark ty from Canada

[@brettcoyle2399]

I'm new process of watching all ur vids especially beginner ones and car reviews I can't decide what 1 8th scale buggy I want to get for racing want a RTR but wouldn't mind doing a kit like I said I'm not new to hobby just getting back into it after 15yrs of active addiction. Now I'm sober and want to get back into the hobby drugs took from me my pride and joy now I have a fiance and 7yr old step daughter I claim as mine and want us to get into them but I'm gonna race at local tracks around state of Mississippi and or Tennessee

[@EJ-74]

I raced trucks 20yrs ago I mostly used a Losi XXX I also hed a Team Associate T3 truck all 2WD The most important thing I learned is how to set up shocks and slipper clutch The shocks are oil filled with many different pistons some had 2 holes up to 4-6 holes mabey even more I cant remember lol its very important to get your shocks right if ya want to be competitive Sliiper clutch is great for coming out of a curve and getting on the throttle fast with out spinning out especially with a 2WD and it keeps from breaking things as you explained I always set my trucks up to where the A arms were level that is very important People that think RC racing is a joke go out and try to be competitive and actually win LOL You want say such stupid sh!t anymore 😁 I won the 2003 dirt oval points championship at Coppers RC Tony Stewart was there for a couple days it was awesome I also won over 30 trophy's on off road tracks which is my favorite Love your vids You should do some on how to set up shocks etc for racing 👍✌️

[@cglerup]

Where are good bashing spots in collin county? I wasn't sure if I could bash im the park you were at so I've never brought my hoss or rustler there

[@junebug3058]

Merry Christmas mark to you and the family have a great Christmas

[@scottdashnaw2345]

I liked the old plug in slow chrgrs for the nimh..battery lives a long time...

[@MACguely]

Merry Christmas Great video.

[@talonvaughn6175]

People stop and ask me what I'm playing with, just from seeing the speed and the pulling wheelies after a massive crash. I tell them if they are new to go with Traxxas. Traxxas Stampede Slash or rustler. If they are older I tell them to just go ahead and get the vxl models and explain to them that they need the Traxxas ID chargers and batteries, I also tell them once they get a few months driving and are more comfortable with maintenance and lipo safety. Then move up to other brands and makes if something catches their eye. Usually people in their late 30 or 40s are speechless when I pull the body off and show them upgrades and tell them it has about 45mins of run time and can hit 60mph with a different gear.

[@dwebster27]

Great videos. I have a 2wd Traxxas Slash VXL and I’m running a 3S LiPo 5000 battery. When I hit full throttle, the front blows back and my truck slides down the road on its top. What have you done that will solve this issue? I have increased stiffness on my springs and added heavier shock oil, but to no avail. I have some stick on weights that I have not added yet. I don’t want to add weight unless I really have too. I figure the more weight the slower it will go and actually defeat the purpose. Can you help with this issue?

[@brettcoyle2399]

Im thinking either the losi 8ight nitro car or a team associated buggy for my first racer of getting back into hobby after 15yrs I'm gonna dive head first back into racing and hobby where I left off 15yrs ago

[@chestermaines]

hope everyone had a great christmas

[@BOOGiNS]

What packs and charger are you using to get an hour runtime and 20minute charges?

[@BK00099]

Crazy, I got married at that chapel in the background. Small world!

[@MarkSantaMaria]

Seriously!?! Thats nuts

[@rushisharma816]

Good video just curious do you have to do anything to traxxas models before playing such as breaking in? Or is it just charge the battery and ready to play even if it’s first use?

[@dianetmotors]

Just charge it and go unless you wanna change the drive mode which it will be in the instructions

[@stealthcon6975]

Lol don’t forget the square battery packs that u plug in an adapter that goes into the wall outlet lol and wait and hour or two to charge

[@neil9184]

it is a better deal to buy a random adapter on Amazon or eBay that fits your the chargers needs

[@dmvgrower9290]

Love the drag races awesome

[@stephanecasas1977]

Very Very goooooooooooooooooooooooooooddd videos i love you

[@norm1233]

You shoulda mentioned electric vehicles can come with RX/ESC combos or both separately so when upgrading they're aware. Good video Idk why I watched it I don't like electric anymore nor tenth scale anymore just gas 5th but great content. I'll definitely check you out now.

[@brettcoyle2399]

Sorry I comment Soo much I comment ad the video is playing so I don't forget to say everything I wanted or ask thanks man for all the info I always hit like and su bed after 3rd video of yours

[@jakejager]

Arrma is dope too, got me a Senton a few weeks ago and I love the thing... you know of any good bash places in the DFW area? I like going to skate parks but dealing with the kids that show up can be a pain...

[@jakejager]

@Ezra Redgwell what's that mean? It's flexible? Doesn't really help with bash locations...does help with bashing ;)

[@jakejager]

@Ezra Redgwell you must be thinking of a different model, mine has a plastic chassis and has taken some ugly chassis landings without problem. Flex is good, metal is not good on a basher as it does not flex. I've accidentally rammed poles and so far the bumper is really the only thing that suffers, does it's job. Had two landings on a curb and edge of skate ramp from pretty high which I thought broke it both times but no, it took it like a champ. Even on 3s 50c with 4300kv brushless. So far the Arrma Senton is a beast at bashing and parts are cheap if it does break ;) Wish I could find an old box track around here, that'd be dope!

[@jakejager]

@Ezra Redgwell no,, I bought the Senton Mega 4x4 and upgraded it. Have had it for almost 4 months now. I know the "monster trucks" tend to have metal chassis and I know there are thicker chassis out there for them but I tend to look for plastic ;) www.arrma-rc.com/rc-cars/2017/senton/mega/4x4 The Senton BLX 3s has exactly the same chassis as the mega, probably worth the extra $50 for brushless but I got my mega for $200 on sale so well worth the purchase and I'm having fun upgrading it since parts are easy to find and cheap. Especially since everything you need to go brushless is just the center shaft support. I'm running 2 & 3s with a GoolRC 60A esc and 4300kv motor on stock everything, except that shaft support which fits on the stock mega shaft quite easily. Love my wltoys 12428 too but that is a different experience than the Senton which so far, I absolutely love.

[@edgargarcia9530]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍Lolhaalol Mark i know that look frustrating sometimes dealing with esc/receiver stuff….. I enjoy all your videos 🔥🔥🔥🏎💨

[@danielboon8721]

How long does the brushed motor last? A year?

[@funyy88]

My slash 4x4 only lasts about 20-30 minutes and out of the box, the receiver range only goes to about 30ft. Any tips on fixing the range atleast? I know it should go farther.

[@cwatson42785]

Hey Mark or anyone else can you tell me what wheels and tires are on the slash in the top right of your thumbnail? Thanks!

[@brianmullenax5417]

Have you ever heard of the desert viper all-wheel drive twin motors my mom got that for me for Christmas one year from radio shack man that thing was fast I don't think it was quite as fast as the Traxxas I can't remember but I remember it was fast and the charger for the battery pack you hooked it to your actual battery in your vehicle it charged it in like 10 minutes

[@bldallas]

Great video!

[@motoclay]

Good vid mark

[@adamnoga-styron7882]

rustler any good?

[@jarenstevens9218]

I marched for 4 years on the parking lot you were in haha

[@tlfbshti364]

Hope you make some good ad revenue with that clickbait ass title... Jokes aside, awesome, awesome vid man! The hobby needs this kind of stuff, not just because of the holiday either! Cheers and merry christmas Mark, keep it up brother! I cant wait to see what you have in store for us in 2020!!!

[@TheEZGZ]

super helpful

[@Storyracing387]

I remember watching this 2yrs ago 😁

[@michaelross5674]

I keep going back and forth on what to get... I grew up having the cheaper rc cars like Tyco probably 100 to 200 dollar cars . i cant decide weather to get eletric or nitro i understand all the break in and things. I think it would be more fun for me to do the nitro im 42 . looking for another hobbie right now im breedeing snakes wife hates it so gonna try rc world .. What do you like better

[@Martin-pu1ti]

I love those Starbucks takeaway cups…I collect them. Every time there’s new cup, I make sure I’ll get ☝️

[@joshuar3632]

Great video. I'm on the low end of a 2wd traxxas rusty that I bought from pep boys for I cant remember. I have a great rc hobby store. Web site is terrible.

[@mitcheemouse227]

Thank so much it genuinely helped

[@bobtierney6946]

I will be recomending this to all NewBees

[@nbs.andrew]

0:02 is that a castle behind you broooooo

[@jamiefeatherstonify]

I’m gonna buy the Traxxas Rustler VXL 4X4

[@shawng7902]

I just bought one a week ago. It's a rocket!!

[@nikhilbhatt9114]

What’s the stock speed on NiMH??

[@talonvaughn6175]

Depends on what vehicle and motor. For a xl5 slash or rustler 2wd maybe 25-30 mph.