MJX Hyper Go H16BM Review, Unboxing, Teardown, & Speed Test

[@VV-om8vv]

Really enjoyed this video thanks. My 3 year old heard your kid having fun and she came over and nearly watched the whole thing with me. Of course now she wants an RC car. Thank you.

[@MasterShake300]

Did you get one? :D

[@FezCaliph]

@@MasterShake300I guess not 😅

[@MasterShake300]

@@FezCaliph well I did. Saw it on Flash sale for $120, so I jumped on it.

[@FezCaliph]

@@MasterShake300 how has it been? Any major damage? For the price, the build quality looks good.

[@MasterShake300]

@@FezCaliph I haven't taken it out yet, it's a present for my son, but I can't wait to try it out. I'll check back with you after we've had some time with it. 👍

[@EJ-74]

RC's have come a long ways since my days of racing between 2000 - 2004. These little things are pretty dang cool 👍🏻

[@KentuckyRC]

They sure have! I hope it continues.

[@gregjohnson9305]

Was your battery about the size of a brick? 😂🤣😂🤣

[@EJ-74]

@@gregjohnson9305 Yep 😂

[@brucecampbellx]

I'm thinking on picking up two of these for my two little guys for Christmas. Heck, I may even get an extra for myself after watching this video. Excellent review loaded with great information. Also found the time spent with your son very touching and can totally relate. Such quality time. We grow up and still love our toys. Thanks for the video! Still recommend these in 2023? Greetings from Nova Scotia!

[@ianb.1603]

One of the things i love with these 1/14, 1/16 rc's is the many many replaceme t parts and upgrades and how easy they are to get and being affordable. Makes it worthwhile to get one these, because we all know that no matter how strong and durable they design these, we still find ways to break parts.

[@andyprice4696]

I just bought this truck for the same thing you’re doing. Dad and son spending time together. We have had other RC trucks but, none that go that great in grass. This one has more power than we need but looks really fun and durable

[@KentuckyRC]

It’s awesome. I think you and your son are going to love it!

[@PlumsRGood]

I actually found one used for $14 at bin store full of stuff!! Everything was still intact. Part of the shock was broken on the front right but easy repair. I’m actually fairly new to RC cars and this is more than enough for a starter for me personally. Also to note for anyone else, the reverse mechanism works as a brake before it actually reverses. And then it switches to reverse once it’s stopped for a second or two. I find it interesting. And the supplied battery is more than enough fun and speed for me. I’ll just use it till something breaks and just repair it. No complaints whatsoever.

[@KentuckyRC]

Wow! You got a killer deal!!

[@robertowens7771]

You should try it on 3s battery and hold on

[@robertowens7771]

Yes they are tough little trucks, I've hit curbs flipped it done multiple cart wheels ran into the bushes full speed, and crashed and slid on the top for quite a way but it still keeps on going, best truck I have purchased,small scale plenty of power

[@rangerdoc1029]

Are repair parts available?

[@zarccarsandothertoys.572]

2:51 - this design actually has a function on this truck, it helps to protect the sides of the body, I am going to add similar side bars/skirts to my HBX to protect the sides of the body.

[@KentuckyRC]

Good idea!

[@chuck8228]

remeber more grease .the more dirt attracts on parts where grease is

[@KentuckyRC]

Very true, but not so much on the enclosed diff.

[@chuck8228]

@@KentuckyRC correct

[@GioRCchannel]

Nice review, I bought the same one for my son and on 3’s I am at 44mph . Great hardy truck. My son is not easy on it and it’s going strong

[@KentuckyRC]

I’m glad you’re liking it. Awesome little truck.

[@superchargerone]

just found your channel. I like your content. About grease, you can actually cause the diff to overheat when you overpack with grease and with wrong weight of grease for high RPM applications. light amount of grease is all that is needed actually for most application otherwise excessive grease will increase drivetrain drag and motor heat and battery drain.

[@KentuckyRC]

Very good to know. Thanks for the tip!

[@monkeytrident]

Thanks for the info !

[@rangerdoc1029]

Truth. I work in the industrial HVAC industry & the #1 cause of bearing failure is overgreasing.

[@monkeytrident]

@Kentucky RC I got my hands on the Hyper Go 16207 Brushless, can you create a video on how to change the front and rear diffs from scratch, no one on youtube has done it yet, many thanks.

[@KentuckyRC]

Sure thing! Stay tuned.

[@isabelmaria6066]

Just bought this and its a fun lil truck. When i dont feel like getting out my Arrma Vortex this will be my go to

[@elbeezy382]

Kinda reminds me of a baby vorteks with that body

[@KentuckyRC]

I need to try the Vortex!

[@Bandito071]

I just bought a couple of these little guys. I think the price on them is going to increase fairly soon. They are built like tanks.

[@KentuckyRC]

You’re absolutely right! Not a bad idea to grab two of them.

[@KentuckyRC]

You’re absolutely right! Not a bad idea to grab two of them.

[@F.B.l]

@@KentuckyRCi Just orderd one. Hope it’s worth it

[@F.B.l]

@@KentuckyRCit’s $150 on Amazon rn

[@KentuckyRC]

@@F.B.l I think you’ll love it!

[@tmoss1900]

Nice video, good basic instructions on how to tear down and build quality commentary. I'm going to buy one of these now.

[@wardenbrosRC]

Great little helper! I hope he stays interested as long as possible.

[@KentuckyRC]

I hope so too!

[@FezCaliph]

Fantastic review! Also, love the father/son bonding 🙏🏽

[@ryebread904]

I got the mini revo brushed, just ordered this one just to see what the price range changes, Traxxas and Armma both are true scale cars that's why they are larger. I like the video I'll be doing a side by side comparison when it arrives.

[@KentuckyRC]

Thanks for watching! Let us know how it compares.

[@andresvillagomez75]

Which one do you prefer. I have the mini e revo How does this one compare

[@KentuckyRC]

@@andresvillagomez75 If I had to only choose one, I’d go with the HyperGo. It’s faster out of the box. The build quality is better. Two shells and extra parts provided. Included LiPo vs included NiMH. While the Traxxas does come with a few advantages, they’re not enough to outweigh the value of the HyperGo.

[@okcerx]

@@KentuckyRCwhat are the advantages of the 1/16 revo brushless. I have it now but want something more reliable

[@NeighberhoodRC]

I have one but it stop working ain’t have it for two weeks yet , the r30 receiver light keeps flashing red but the sec light doesn’t, car won’t turn or move at all help me please

[@Flydelcastro]

I just got mine yesterday and I love it! It’s my first RC too. Do you know of a battery upgrade that lasts a while that could fit in this?

[@KentuckyRC]

It’s awesome isn’t it!? This is a great one to get started with. Unfortunately I can’t give a recommendation on a specific battery. All of my 2S lipos are small. That battery compartment is pretty big though. I know it would hold a 2200mah with room to spare.

[@Flydelcastro]

Yeah this thing rips dude, I already tore it up pretty good but you can get literally every part for it on aliexpress for stupid cheap. But I’ll look into that type of battery you mentioned! Appreciate it

[@KentuckyRC]

@@Flydelcastro No problem! Thanks for dropping by!

[@juanespinoza8882]

U can go online and look for a exact same battery that’ll fit it at the same voltage 7.4v butt higher mAh the higher the mAh the more runtime

[@KentuckyRC]

@@juanespinoza8882 Good advice!

[@ElectricCreature]

Hello not sure you’ll see this but can I attach a DJI Osmo Action 3 camera to it?

[@lopieslopezpm]

Hello. Did you need to heat up the diffs to loosen up the screws? I see that the bottoms are plastic so I wasn't sure.

[@KentuckyRC]

I did not. I have a thick handle screw driver with a quality tip. I’m not sure what you’re working with but if you’re using a cheap thin handle, you’ll have a very difficult time.

[@alexw8762]

4wd has not been working on my HyperGo H16. Any recommendations? Seems like it works when it's held in the air but under the slightest bit of resistance one wheel turns.

[@ianb.1603]

Might have something to do with front diff. Any of these that I've had, come with the bare minimum grease. Could also be the centre shaft at the front or rear differential.

[@Warsonix]

I didnt had 2A battery for the remote in the bag with the usb charger ?

[@alanlaero]

Love that you put your son in your vids!

[@KentuckyRC]

I have fun with the little guy!

[@alanlaero]

@@KentuckyRC Same here with my 12yr old! like racing rc trucks together!😊 Love seeing great Dads! Keep it up, your kids can be your best little buddies❤

[@KentuckyRC]

@@alanlaero I look forward to the days of racing my son. :) I have a few cars, new in box, waiting for him when he gets old enough.

[@2007s197]

Glad to see ya greasing the diffs, I destroyed mine, running it as is out of the box, but it's back up full running, and I re-did the shocks and threw some 30 weight in them.

[@KentuckyRC]

Sorry that happened! I’d say you’re not the only one. That’s my only complaint on this truck. I’m glad you’re back in business though. With the torque this thing delivers, I think I’m going to pick up a couple spare diffs to be on the safe side.

[@2007s197]

@piercedforus No worries. Charge,bash, break, fix, repeat. That is the way of the rc driver I'd say, lol

[@KentuckyRC]

@@2007s197 Agreed!

[@allywilkeforsenate]

I use mine for running my dog and I hate working on them.Will definitely grease it before running.

[@chrisd0427]

$45 Canadian. Bought 2. Great video.

[@KentuckyRC]

Awesome deal! Thank you for watching!

[@squirts1]

45? Where?

I just got myself a 1:10 chinese RC pro car... Dude... I'm shocked, nothing to be jealous about any brand whatsoever

[@KentuckyRC]

Which one did you go with?

[@rodneyweaver6198]

Would you recommend the jetwood 1/14 all terrain buggy over this car in this video?

[@lina14399]

Can you show me how to replace broken front wheel.shaft from.wheel, i am.not able to seperate

[@lina14399]

thanks in advance

[@user-nu2pp5tc5q]

Well..I am beginning to think 3 cell is too much for it. Stripped a drive gear first..replaced that and after a few more runs, both the front and rear differentials sheered themselves in half. Oh, and all the usual places that sell the replacement diffs are out of stock..sit and wait now..

[@KentuckyRC]

Good to know! I’ve kept mine on 2S most of the time. 3S for speed runs only. I hope you can get some replacements soon!

[@Jerome.Bouchain]

Very nice video. Which lubricant would you suggest for the drive train?

[@jesseleon3623]

How long would the stock batteries give on running time?

[@KentuckyRC]

I’ll find out for you!

[@sabrinsheriff2111]

Hi i have a question how do u charge the hyper go h16bm i already have a charger called the RDX1min but the cable that comes with the car does not work with the charger, i have not been able to use the car for about 2 months now.

[@joeman205]

I have the same truck. How could I put a 4S battery in it? The esc doesn’t work with one in so could you recommend a new one?

[@jordancoleman2402]

Just picked one up on Amazon brushless for $127 wasn't holding my breath for that orice but damn i was surprised!!! Little thing rips on 3s and is close to bomb proof!!! My one complaint is the non-adjustable gear mesh. Having that option would open it for some crazy gearing and speed runs. And oh yeah the body clips are dog water.

[@KentuckyRC]

Good points! An adjustable gear mesh would have taken it to a new level. For the money, this little thing is hard to beat.

[@harpreetsinghnagi]

My son is looking for this car. I will buy one for me also. That will be super fun for father and son. Love this car ❤. Thanks for the geniun and amazing review. Much love from india bro

[@cwatson42785]

Your son is a cute little guy! Hope to have a little rc fetcher myself one day as well! Lol..... Truck looks really nice!

[@KentuckyRC]

Thanks. He’s a pretty awesome helper. Thanks for watching!

[@Boogie_the_cat]

This thing looks awesome, and actually durable enough to take the speeds it can achieve. I'm seriously considering putting in an order for one with the Angry Snail 3s battery. I got a cheap wltoys 144001 but i feel like that thing is going to break before long. I'm new to hobby grade, and get a little carried away with my turning and jumping, rolled it a half dozen times. This hyperGo looks to be actually built very well. Thanks for the helpful video. I've been doing text research, but i wanted to see what the KZbin folks had to say.

[@CHICO-bw8hs]

what is the range?

[@BennyB184]

how long do batteries last

[@ronsone8373]

Why isnt this listed at the mjx site? ,🤷

[@KentuckyRC]

Great question! I wish I had an answer. I purchased mine through Amazon.

[@elitewolfez7619]

I have a hosim HO7 and it’s the exact same setup just brushed in gonna try and get the drivetrain from that and put it in my hosim

[@kanisTech]

Dude this is a sick car but mines has a problem, It keeps on driving by its own. Is there a fix?

[@KentuckyRC]

That’s not good! If you haven’t done so already, play around with the trim and speed settings on the remote to try getting it to stop. Secondly, I would check all the connections to the motor, ESC & servo and see if any are loose. Disconnect and reconnect if possible. With the 2.4ghz band there shouldn’t be an issue with interference, but it’s not beyond the realm of possibility. Also, the remote itself may have something lodged in it preventing it from having a full swing necessary for the idle position. If it’s still not right, I’d open a support ticket with whoever you ordered it from and seek a return. Good luck!

[@kanisTech]

@@KentuckyRC Thank you i appreaciate it.

[@dito4lyfe]

But what about spare parts?

[@KentuckyRC]

Fortunately, parts are easily found all over Amazon and are readily available. Not as nice as driving to a local hobby shop if you’re in a hurry, but I guess that’s the trade off.

[@weekendwarriorfamily4084]

Does this come with a charger for the batteries?

[@KentuckyRC]

Yes

[@F.B.l]

How did yours not make it up the hill? My did on 70% power

[@KentuckyRC]

That hill is STEEP.

[@F.B.l]

@@KentuckyRC i would have to see it in person 🤣

[@ryancross8136]

A golden knight sticker would look good on it

[@KentuckyRC]

You’re not wrong.

[@averagecommentguy]

Can someone tell me how to turn the car off? I can only turn off the transmitter. :(

[@ahmedsgalaxy2148]

I hope one day I could get a rc car I really wanted a traxxas slash but its to expensive. I hope one day ill at least get this car. Nice vid man!!

[@zarccarsandothertoys.572]

13:09 - it looks a lot easier to control and run on 2s.

[@KentuckyRC]

It is easier for sure. I’ll occasionally do some speed runs on 3S, but the majority of the time I keep it on 2S. Taking bumps on 3S is hard on the little guy. lol

[@jerryhermann7233]

Please find a better place to mount your cam. Im getting dizzy. Its a double push for reverse. Then a doubble pull for forward. Its not cogging. Esc is setup fwd/rev then double pull for fwd

[@nanjammalpalanisamy-gc8rd]

Bro where did you get 3S battery

[@KentuckyRC]

Goldbat 2200mah from Amazon. It’s not a perfect fit though. I had to use a strap.

[@xzinx]

80$ during a sale 100$ minus 20$ on amazon cant beat that!!!

[@KentuckyRC]

Awesome deal!!

[@davidbernard6902]

What kind of grease do you recommend? I just got mine today.

[@KentuckyRC]

I’ve been having good luck with white lithium grease. Hope that helps!

[@davidbernard6902]

@@KentuckyRC just rewatched and just noticed u already mentioned that in the video. Thanks again

[@KentuckyRC]

@@davidbernard6902 Anytime!

[@Magneticitist]

The braking is def annoying but a smart enough controller should be able to get around that. Either way it's not as annoying as the gears getting destroyed by fast reversing too hard.

[@KentuckyRC]

Agreed

[@tp7848]

Yes, I toasted my son's...only has power to front wheels now. Is there a complete teardown vid available? I'm a noob at rc but I learn quick.

[@Magneticitist]

@@tp7848 This vid is the closest thing to a teardown I know of. I never took mine apart and instantly converted it for FPV but it seemed like you could get to the differential without too much trouble. Apparently it's a weak point for people running 3s a lot. I had to turn the damn thing down on my controller to like 50% throttle just to be able to drive around without darting off on 2s.

[@Mr.Wednesday.]

What’s with the Ak-47 fire @16:34? 🤣

[@KentuckyRC]

Software glitch in the editing process. Didn’t catch it until after the upload. My bad!

[@Mr.Wednesday.]

@@KentuckyRC I know I figured, was just joking around

[@padistedor457]

Does the ESC overheat?

[@KentuckyRC]

While I’ve never tested it with a thermometer, it has never given out even with multiple batteries on the hottest days in extreme conditions.

[@2WingSamebird24]

You can hit the esc button 5 times and it goes faster you know that right

[@jacobreyes-jh3qk]

Do you have to take it apart?

[@KentuckyRC]

Sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you. Technically, you don’t have to. But there’s a strong chance your diffs would wear out and require you to trash it, repair it, or return it. I rolled the dice on one of my RC’s and I was replacing the diffs about a week later.

[@FezCaliph]

lol I think it’s too light to do well in grass, especially uphill.

[@aliasangelalias]

Can you hose down the entire car with water after dirt runs?

[@YoutubeLokiþ]

Yo bro what kinda battery is that please answer fast

[@KentuckyRC]

The 3S battery I ran is a 2200mah 25c from Goldbat. HOWEVER, it’s actually too long for the chassis. It prevents the servo from turning as it should. I had to pull the battery back and kind of rest it on the shock tower then strap it down. Unfortunately it was the only one I had with me.

[@toddwilliams8117]

You got an awesome little helper

[@KentuckyRC]

Thank you. He’s awesome!

[@rareshiny1945]

Thank you your video convinced me to get one.

[@KentuckyRC]

Glad I could help!

[@abhishek7dbecks]

Who are they trying to rip off? 1:34

[@KentuckyRC]

Google Traxxas 83024-4

[@robertowens7771]

When it stops by it self and you still have steering but no motor spinning stop and recharge the battery

[@overfly_pt]

I really liked this very well built RC and the big companies that get ready 🤔 for the prices and quality of the products 👍 I loved the kid the care he took putting the car on the ground Congratulations Friend and I subscribe to your Channel and by the way Merry Christmas

[@KentuckyRC]

Thank you for watching! I do appreciate you.

[@Jxtian013]

Hi. Is this waterproof ?

[@KentuckyRC]

Not really. It’s water resistant. A mud puddle isn’t going to kill it. You can run it in light rain conditions. But don’t put it in a lake.

[@isaacbilodeau2879]

I feel like these might be the most direct competition to Traxxas and Arma, at least in the category of smaller scale bashers.

[@joelf3062]

I need assembling instructions some one make a video plz help

[@adamross4774]

Just found your channel, about to get into the hobby... this is probably going to be my first one hobby grade anyway... loved the vid... ... I felt that come to Jesus moment in the laundry room... And as a noob to the hobby... All that checked out to me, if I can see it the pros BETTER...

[@KentuckyRC]

This is a GREAT first car. I think you’ll love it. Thank you for watching!

[@allywilkeforsenate]

The rio off is buying a rc car that costs as much a as winter beater car I drive.

[@KentuckyRC]

This one is currently selling for $150. Not too bad.

[@allywilkeforsenate]

@@KentuckyRC thanks for making the video.I sank my Xmax in the lake and don’t have the money to buy another one.I use rc cars for training and exercise of my hunting dog.I mount a stuffed animal toy pig to the top and tie a piece of string to the back with boar scent applied and make a scent trail before I turn him loose.The dog lives chasing rc cars and has a blast.I want to save up the money and get the Xmaxx back and see if it can be resurrected.I hate cars that I have to upgrade or work on.I just want to drive it.Videos like yours are a great help for me to buy reliable cars.

[@The667tony]

I just ordered 4

[@KentuckyRC]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccceeeeee!

[@GioRCchannel]

Looks like the remote was at 75% not 100%

[@KentuckyRC]

It was at full throttle but it was crazy cold that day. I’ve heard that lipos don’t function well in cold temps but I’ve never tested that. I need to get out there soon and get a better speed run on this.

[@rbjoseph25]

Lol, I just ordered mine and 2 50c 3200mah 3s for it.... im gonna break some parts lol. I hope they don't start making metal upgrades like a arms and such. In my normal fashion, this is gonna get expensive... people say don't buy Chinese, support USA brands. But USA brands are built cheaper, amd less reliable these days. I'd love to support USA brands, but they need to step up the game.

[@KentuckyRC]

Agreed. Were you able to get those 3S batteries to fit? As far as upgrade potential, I haven’t looked into it yet but the Hyper Go is starting to be a pretty popular platform. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were some sweet upgrades out there already.

[@rbjoseph25]

@@KentuckyRC the batteries fit with a slight modification. The lip that the back of the stock battery slides under, cut it off. The stock battery is still secure in the rc. I let my 5 yr ikd use it with those. But those 3s batteries are wild. Gonna need some tires soon.

[@rbjoseph25]

@@KentuckyRC ps, I did end up breaking an a arm and a shock. Which was completely my fault. Considering the speed of the impact with the brick wall, im impressed that's all that broke. I do have full metal shocks and a arm kit coming. Which I'm starting to think the a arm kit was a bad idea. I haven't received it yet, but im considering not putting them on. They're pretty, but I feel they'll bend the first time something goes wrong.

[@doubledome2076]

Very cool video!! Little man in the red pants is the coolest!!😎 = NEW SUBSCRIBER ‼️👍👍🦾🦾

[@KentuckyRC]

Thank you so much!

[@That_guy_RC]

I came cuz I’m getting one and I watched this to see if it’s trash

[@jerryhermann7233]

Why is everyone so cought up with top speed. My grom is the perfect speed! My nephue, and brother have groms. We race them for hours! No breakage, they jump nice, and when we got them they wer a a very affordable prise. No hop ups needed! Well normal batteries. Spectrum batteries are fine, but you cant use your charger. Gotta use there charger. Add another $39 to its coust. There are better options out there. The defendant needs to go away like to antartica. Nothing else. Just drop him off there. We the people have had enough!

[@That_guy_RC]

Doesn’t seem thrash

[@MarshallPesso-k3p]

Sadye Mill

[@gregjohnson9305]

Let your kid play 😂🤣😂😂

[@cherandissanayake9530]

You do a shock upgrade for this car plz Sri

[@dover1966]

Why the depressing music

[@KentuckyRC]

You’re probably right. It was a bit much. :)

[@jeffarab4947]

Hahahaha it was nice but long

[@KentuckyRC]

@@jeffarab4947 I agree. lol

[@brianbiro9094]

LOVE MINE not a mdx, from Amazon THOUGH $150 takes a Thrashing NP I Leave the light ON I'm 68 better 2 C it 😀👍👍👊✌️🦅🇺🇸🦼

[@KentuckyRC]

That light is great!

[@teslaedison6236]

$120 today. Prime deal