Kyosho USA-1 VE Unboxing: this Thing is Insane and I Like It!

[@jeanvazquez1965]

Love the truck. I ordered my nitro version yesterday from Tower. Might even pull the trigger on the VE version just for bragging rights. I am so glad Kyosho and Tamiya are bringing back all the vintage kits, even if this newer version is different from the the original one, it still brings back nostalgia. I would like to see Tamiya bring back the Juggernaut.

[@junebugrc3015]

USA-1 brings back great childhood Monster truck memories Great looking RC 👍

[@metalsthelaw4238]

You can run 2s without any issue. In fact that’s my preferred setting for good scale driving.

[@DustyFingersRC]

I think that is what I would do, scale driving is more my bag.

[@Toys4Life]

Scale driving - well said - I get it and agree. Jumping 60 feet in the air is pointless.

[@davidh5429]

​@@Toys4LifeExactly, 80ft is where it's at.

[@RCRitterFPV]

why am I up at 3am watching this... looks legit.

[@Addicted_2RC]

Such an awesome RC!!! I absolutely love mine. The scale detail by Kyosho is top notch. It loves to wheelie on 4s. I haven’t ran it on anything other then 4s so far. My biggest issue out of the box was my wheel nuts. Even after retighten the wheel nuts they still came off then came the orange loctite. It popped off a couple of links on some bad crashes but I like that it popped off instead of breaking. Once I got the throttle control down… WOW what a blast!!! I can’t wait for the nitro version. Looking forward to your running videos 👊👊👍👍

[@DragonfireRC]

Great unboxing video. The shocks are great on these, I have never had mine leak. I don't like the short springs that they come with. I have upgraded to the optional longer springs. This rig will vibrate apart if you don't Loktite everything that you can. Those wheel nuts will fly off on your first run, LocTite everything before running it, save yourself the headache. Check your fail-safe, mine from the factory was set to full throttle at radio signal lost...very bad obviously. Mad Force platforms don't like jumping, it looks even worse with the new 5 link ones with the arms that pop off. My Mad Force Kruiser VE has the old bolted on arms, but the shocks still pop off on even moderate height landings. If that wheelie bar is the same diameter as mine, it will accept 8mm roller skate bearings, so you can easily add larger roller skate or roller blade wheels to the bar. I used 8mm bearings as spacers on the bar to position the wheels. Never broken the wheelie bar, it is quite well made. I have had mine for 10 years now, have tore it down and rebuilt it twice in that period to replace warn driveshafts etc... You will love driving it, it is a blast, take it easy with the jumping, makes a great trail truck. The differentials are 1/8th sealed buggy ones, get rid of the grease and put in some decent oil and away you go. Very easy to get to the diffs on these, maintenance is so easy compared to an independent suspension rig. Enjoy your new ride!!

[@BlueDually4x4]

I am all for more Kyosho stuff, but this is just a brushless version of the Mad Crusher that came out years ago. Bigger tires and you could get it with a nitro engine. Still a cool truck either way.

[@JDMJDK]

That’s a pan hard bar, it helps keep the axle centered side to side under the truck. 🤙🏼🏁

[@ShenRC]

That's awesome! I ran 2s and 3's in my foxx VE so I think you still may be able to with this USA 1, steering make sure if your steering gets kind of weak check the servo saver and tighten it up a little. I have to say the LMT always looked big and mean but next to the USA-1 the lmt looked kind of wimpy! LOL!! The USA -1 Looks sweet hope it works as good as it looks. This is one I would love to own even the nitro version I think would be cool with the 3 speed in it. Have fun running it.

[@teamsargentrc6399]

I am in love with that Body! Childhood Memories!

[@ReadySetRC]

That truck feels right at home of there Tony👍 The pre-release videos from Kyosho they got this thing going all out. I can't wait to see you run this at the new location💪

[@TankerT68]

Had to laugh when you checked the wheel nuts. I forgot to before my first run and lost one! Fun truck for sure.

[@chainsaw7887]

I need to add this one to my collection! Awesome rig!!

[@brianargo9306]

Being metal axle ends is cool! But we all know thats not the part that breaks. It's the ears on the Ceehub that breaks. That's the part that needs to be metal. But at least one half is a little more durable 👍 can't wait to see the running video. As a teenager the was my first real introduction to a hobby grade. I moved back to Fl. And lived with my aunt for a little while. Her husband had the original and I used to see how many of the neighbors trash cans I could Other than my preteen with the Taymia vanquish and frog

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

I've always liked the Kyosho Monster Truck. Glad to see them go to a more traditional 4-link. Having a mount that'll handle dual motors is really cool.

[@ChiefRickyRC]

Love it! We need more updated quality MT's

[@alexhardwick2855]

Stunning looking truck kyosho has made an awesome truck. Can't wait to see a run vid. Thanks for the vid 👍

[@MR.TOYBOX]

The Nitro Version has my interest. It also goes almost 15 mph faster out of the box than the brushless version. That was quite surprising.

[@Coyoterc1]

🔥 🔥 the lmt killer is here! Kyosho USA 1 is about to hurt feelings. Love it tony. Can’t wait for bash video. Let’s go! 🔥 🔥 look at those usa 1 big shocks compared to lmt little shocks. lmao

[@2040RC]

Nice car and video unboxing!! Thanks for sharing 😀

[@mattiasrc]

What a beauty, think i will get one as soon as they are in stock.

[@italianstln43]

thanks for the show the usa truck is amazing i just got the traxxas bigfoot so maybe mrs clause well bring USA to my house this christmas thx ccXrc

[@NoLimitRC87]

Looking forward to this 👍

[@primeakf11]

I like the truck, but I don't see a good reason to pick this over the LMT unless you just gotta have that body. It shares nothing with the legendary model from the 90s, and in the US Kyosho parts support is spotty at best. Plus it will be illegal under most RC monster truck racing rules.

[@Nun3zDanny3]

The nitro one fits the niche better

[@Livingandcooking]

It’s just fun!

[@KouroshKhamisy]

I have both luv both but for me 1, USA 2,lmt

[@georgewillis7399]

Awesome review man💯 Answered a lot of questions

[@bucksrcworld8119]

Seems like a skid plate to protect the chain drive and servo saver is a must to bash this too the moon. Truck is epic either way,

[@f.chrisliuzzo7889]

Thumb switch I’m gonna use for rear steer

[@andrewrichey7374]

Check the grub screws on the Drive shaft the output’s that’s attached to the pinion gears front and back You want to Loctite them , The Drive shafts are just dog bones

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah it’s a little weird steering set up, and the rods are thin but I never had a problem with it, I have three of these monster trucks no USA one one nitro, two electric The links pop off kind of easy but pop right back on the ball stud they are a Lotta fun

[@ChiefRickyRC]

I'd love if they sold this as a rtr without a expensive licensed gorgeous amazing body shell, so I could buy a few to have different style trucks

[@KurtsRCs]

Looks sweet congrats, can't wait to see some tricks and getting some air

[@sylvestesduncan9220]

Its christmas everyday😂😂. Got new toy.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah it was a great weekend, at backyard crawler Addicts we had our Halloween event awesome turn out got a new game, stick a little cup on your rig with a golf ball in it lose your ball you’re outIt was fun then rain all day Monday

[@crazyace2116]

That thing hasnt been updated sense it was released as a 2 motor brushed truck.

[@surfside75]

10:25.. What, WHAT!😱 That design is not right for bashing. Nice new monster truck for yr collection though👍 "It's Christmas everyday" 🤣😂

[@ryannnn_nelson]

that odd servo setup could go 4ws with a link to the back?

[@sinist3rfpv672]

Looks stout for the most part. Maybe if my vintage USA 1 project sells on eBay, I may have to go after this one.

[@jonspikes4935]

Think I'll go with the Nitro Version

[@davidpriest302]

Yep I jus got the nitro version myself. I’m 12 tanks into it and no problems. Definitely has more soul being nitro.

[@krashkingrc9715]

Very nice looks awesome but the new monster trucks definitely look wicked

[@roberthartmann782]

Kool looking truck!!!

[@benjaminhunt2395]

If I remember right when that chassis first came out it had two brushed motors in it

[@VIPERKING-nq6nd]

So you need to buy a battery?

[@VIPERKING-nq6nd]

Want one confused on the brushless or the nitro one?

[@rcwreck-creation]

Is it just me? I thought the drive shafts look kinda wimpy? The rest looks really sweet! 👍 I like how they made it a possible dual motor! 👌

[@lanceislateagain]

They're metal, they'll hold, they've done so since the original Mad Force trucks. The problem is that they aren't telescoping shafts. A hard landing can pop them right off. They won't break, but you'll have to pop off the lower links on the axle to put them back. I believe there's a telescoping driveshaft upgrade.

[@rcwreck-creation]

😂 “They’ll hold, but will pop out on a big landing.” That’s hilarious!

[@lanceislateagain]

@@rcwreck-creation I assumed you were talking about drive shaft *durability*.

[@jcwilliams1974]

Great looking truck, was looking at getting one myself

[@Rockatha]

Have they upgraded the Axles as the ones on the Foxx snap if you give it any kind of air? I see they have sorted the drive shafts so they don't pop out anymore

[@shawnclegg8801]

Do you know the part number for the light kit

[@captainflannel8558]

two motors be fun

[@nwirc]

Great video sir.. I'm just not sure on the steering linkage. Everything else seems really nice .

[@raquelsroom]

get some custom length x-duty mip driveshafts for it..i have on mine

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

Great overview. My LMT didn’t come with any tools at all 😂. It weight about same at LMT?

[@nick-dm3if]

Dude i want one so bad but i cant decide between this and the clodbuster fully custom with j concepts chassis and a losi lmt

[@VinydFPV]

I seen people breaking these on the internet but I know you have a clod usa‐1 so be careful bro! I'll probably get one after they work out a couple of the bugs

[@richiea591]

What other wheel/tire options are there for this truck!?

[@ed0c]

they can be setup 4 tire steering, (hence center servo horn)

[@CCxRC]

It is, but I wouldn’t run 4 steering off one servo. I’d want independent control like the real trucks have.

[@7Karatemasters]

So no 3-speed transmission for VE version. But you can make twin motor and twin esc as Kyosho showed at its official Japanese blog.

[@CCxRC]

Correct. Need the three speed transmission to get the speed from the nitro engine.

[@mdmahabuburrahaman7156]

nice truck

[@DustyFingersRC]

What a beast!

[@RuisRcAdventures]

Mate that looks like a freakin epic truck, gotta see if they are available here in the UK.

[@VinydFPV]

It does look f@$king badass!!

[@insanemadmanroom2299]

Dang man I been trying to get one and hear you got it dammmmmm man one bad to the bone truck

[@seansrcconstruction]

MSN that thing is sweet

[@S14AA]

5.47 wheely bar wheel hits body

[@andrewrichey7374]

They could’ve did that Whole marking on the inside

[@isiahanderson3001]

Plz run this truck need to see more

[@ChiefRickyRC]

Agreed 100%

[@Nun3zDanny3]

This one’s interesting. A lot of other solid axle trucks focus too much on being scale, vs this one which does not give a crap. Rc’s are always obnoxiously oversized when it comes to suspension and wheels, something this truck captures with solid axles that are wider that what the real one would be. The shocks also seem to be better for bashing vs some lateral ones

[@CCxRC]

You pretty muched summed it up :)

[@timonthornley8344]

Are the wheels 2.6 diameter? Looks good next to the lmt.

[@captainboose8788]

Yes

[@johnwayne666]

Looks good

[@S14AA]

That front steering L Linkage on mine is super sloppy

[@wesleylaflin857]

Bro nice

[@JuiceboxHobbies]

Man that’s is cool!

[@newwavecreationsrcuniverse1364]

Wich one do you like better.The kyosho monster truck or the losi Grave digger ?

[@rogerjean5403]

How much is it $$$?

[@ChiefRickyRC]

Why do this trucks driveshafts look thicker then #TomleyRC's? I need another coffee

[@ysl3252]

오 사야지~^^

[@douglas4092]

Should have went nitro metal body epic also

[@CCxRC]

Should have went nitro is not a statement I agree with. They race them at the No Limit World Finals and they are a complete headache. Can't keep them running at the line...and more work than I'm willing to put in when I have such a large fleet to maintain. I do get the draw. I was tempted. The sound is awesome and the multiple gears...

[@fumasrcs1886]

haha nice!

[@joshuasanford2631]

Send it to me when you are done with it...hahaha

[@CCxRC]

You won’t want it after I’m done with it! 😂

[@michaelgraham2943]

Should have gotten the Nitro. Electric has no soul.

[@ryano8613]

Wow you have no idea what anything is called lol. Ok

[@Blimpus]

You think with a body that nice, they wouldn't put holes in it! why Kyosho, why?

[@joseriverjr6720]

KYO33155

[@TheTankRC]

Looks good.