Nitro Powered 4wd RC Truck With 2-Speed & Reverse! Kyosho Nitro Tracker Readyset Review | RC Driver

[@adamferoli]

I wish companies would bring back nitro. I think it's more exciting than electric. Need some nitro monster trucks on the market!

[@TheSphongleface]

Just ordered another large nitro engine and 200$ worth of top fuel last night 👌 Going into a savage ofcourse!

[@TestECull]

Kyosho's your man, dog. Mad Crusher is amazing; I've got one and I love it to death!

[@MangoJim90]

One month in this awesome hobby....bought nitro buggy (pilotage) and ThunderTiger S18 (just ressurect him)....love them all))) so cool

[@Tier3Myers]

Go to nitrotek. They still got plenty for sale

[@gavinwavy9132]

Old comment but the usa1 looks amazing

[@liamtablet7]

Nitros making a comeback baby! This seems like a great little truck. I love it

[@redbeardrc1452]

Kudos for showcasing a nitro on your channel Greg! I remember when nitro ruled the RC world. Before brushless motors and lipo batteries, you couldn't touch the speed and power of a nitro RC with anything electric! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BASSstarlet]

MOAR nitro vehicles please! It looks as a cheap nitro car, more focused as an entry level "light" basher.

[@AlexBongRCFunLand]

Kyosho do have QRC reverse series years ago. It’s always good and welcome Kyosho to produce more this series as it is really fun and save us to run around to rescue stucked trucks at the field.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Glad to see kyosho is keeping Nitro models up to date.

[@110alpine6]

It is very hard to see manufacturers releasing "new"(not the new-body-only kind of new) RTR nitro vehicles these years. Hope Kyosho can keep on.

[@nhansme]

First proper review on KZbin on this truck and thank you for this great video 👍👍👍 At a time nitro hobby is slowly dying I was super excited when I saw kyosho had released this model and bought it straight away. No disappointment what so ever. Huge thank to Kyosho for this little beauty.

[@reloadingish]

Nice to see some nitro, I am still rocking my MGT from the early 2000's

[@fahhad17]

kyosho is the finest rc company in the world! they are like toyota, they sale all over the world! their quality and price is un matched , all rc i own from kyosho. plane , heli , nitro inferno mp9..... kyosho is life .... electric anything i dont even consider hobby grade :)

[@Zeiss120]

Keep it up with the content man, because I'm here to consume it

[@thomasteigen2793]

I love the nitro part of this hobby the most. ❤️

[@longboardguy]

Great review. Looks like a very cool little truck. I just sold my Neo 3.0 nitro buggy. But I might have to pick this one up as my only nitro. Reverse is always handy. And it’s a great easy size! It’s got a cool sound to it also. Love the ease of use of this truck

[@benjaminhunt2395]

Nice truck makes me think about pulling my old nitro trucks out

[@iriakdelgado1879]

I have had this truck for a few months, I like it a lot,love the 2 speed and reverse

[@6thsun25]

can u find easily spare parts?

[@iriakdelgado1879]

@@6thsun25 I found my spare parts on eBay easy

[@frankm334]

i read somewhere that spur gear easily tripped? how about yours

[@iriakdelgado1879]

@@frankm334 mine is fine, I have heard that if a small rock gets in there it can happen, I have never seen pictures for proof so I can't confirm that

[@GrotrianSeiler]

It was great to watch this video. Don't give up on nitro. It's lost all its popularity but still way fun. Can't wait for the weather to pick up a little bit. Not much else to do these days.

[@DasE30Cuz]

This makes me want to get my old T-MAXX running.

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

You find the nicest run sites , very nice track to test at

[@RobertNES816]

This is way better then the Original Kyosho Nitro Tracker MT haha. I had that truck back in the late 90's and it was lucky to do 25mph with the stock .12 engine lol. It had a plastic chassis and a drum brake. It was my first nitro powered RC and I used to hell out of it!

[@theirishaxe9405]

I can't believe I've never heard of this 🤨 awesome 👍👍👍

[@markgreene9330]

Hi my friend , I love watching your videos and love the hobby as well . I've got 3 R.C. trucks and I love them , as a new sub , I can't wait to see some more great videos ... Keep up the good work ....

[@sylvainster30]

Awesome! I can finally get something similar to my old Kyosho Wild Dodge Ram! Nitro is really something else ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@longboardguy]

sylvainster30 now that was a cool old truck always wanted that one. The blue body with white stripes down the center

[@mdfishman1959]

Yes nitro! Gotta love the sound and smell! Far superior in fun than an electric!

[@dr34m3r_]

👎🏾 I beg to differ. May be more 'rewarding' but superior and fun is purely opinionated...

[@nickwoodruff3321]

I’m not sure I could say which I think is more “fun”. I absolutely love my nitros, especially the 1/8 scales, but they can get tedious occasionally. Electric is very convenient and low maintenance, not to mention powerful with brushless and Lipos and whatnot. I find myself using my electric models more often just due to time limitations from my job, but they do get kind of bland after some time. I run my nitros to change things up when I have time. That and when I get nostalgic over the smell haha

[@ajkr32]

Awesome little truck! Seems pretty quick for a .15!

[@marcalampi5036]

2 speed tranny's help. That's not a high revving engine. 2 speed helps torque at the Wheels and top speed

[@bradleypendleton202]

Awesome dude, I love the nitros

[@copperknob1971]

I’ve got this on my wish list 😁

[@masonrcw9034]

This thing is a mixture of the monster beetle and a dbx. I kinda like it.

[@nelc2399]

I thinking whether to buy this as I am a beginner. This will be my first RC and also nitro to begin with instead of boring electric.

[@zoridor16]

wonderful kit! Why is it more difficult to find Kyosho spare parts compared to Tamiya? greetings

[@philliplyn2692]

Really like this truck can't go wrong with the price just get upgraded parts it's a win win 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

[@mitymike]

Damn that's pretty cool I think all it needs is an upgraded header and a little bit bigger tuned pipe, it'll give it more power in the lower to mid rpm range much better for bashing

[@waltwalt9632]

Should have put a big block on it at least a .21 still going to get it tho

[@marcalampi5036]

Too much engine for that kit

[@waltwalt9632]

@@marcalampi5036 hell nah a Os .21 tm would be perfect

[@CoreyWhite-dr1xh]

What engine does kyosho nitro comes with, and should I get another engine to upgrade and what is the best most powerful fastest engine to consider to bolt in easy swap...

[@claytondunlop248]

Wow sweet truck cant wait till i get a rc of my own

[@briancurren7033]

Kyosho still rocking the air leaky primer fuel tanks

[@RcInparadise]

Looks and sounds like a lot of fun. it sounds just like my v one s. that kyosho pipe talk about a parts bin truck.

[@rcdriver]

Nicolas Hidalgo I had a V-One S. Wish I still had it.

[@mitymike]

Yeah I think that pipe design was used in cars from the early nineties

[@deplorable113]

Thanks for the nice video!!!

[@ajojoseph6052]

The most irritating thing from Kyosho RTR is the use of Philips head screws. Just can’t understand why Kyosho cant offer regular Hex hardware. How much more will it cost?

[@verdman54]

Nice truck.. I have the kyosho stadium force-15, it hauls ass on grass and lifts off the ground like a monster truck!

[@BlueDually4x4]

I'm okay with just sticking with Philips head hardware, two HPIs, a few Tamyias and my Koysho all have Philips head and never had a problem striping out a screw.

[@marcalampi5036]

Great to hear. Problem with hex bolts is it's easier to over torque them. I believe that's why the Phillips screw's plus they are cap head smoother on the bottom chassis

[@CoreyWhite-dr1xh]

It's one for sale right now for 200 , I thought it was a good deal, only problem is it's a hour away from me so I would have to pay tow truck, couple hundreds just to go get it like it's a real truck, cause I work to much to be able to go, so do you think paying 200 then paying another 250 to go get it is a good deal, or where else could I look and find all types of used running rc vehicles for good price and sale because the stores is not the same price wise....

[@DomVito87]

The people that disliked this video can't tune a nitro engine lol.

[@413RC]

Cool looking truck!

[@leomerino3906]

Purchased this truck and noticing a lot of fuel on the chassy is that what you experienced

[@Sakatatata]

Hi mate, great video. HELP HERE PLEASE 🙏😫😫 I bought my kyosho nitro tracker like an year ago and ever since it was only a pain in the neck. Always some problem that prevents me from having fun. Always ripping the gearbox sprockets. And now engine tuning. I wish I can use it the way you do in the video.😥 2 days ago I went back to it and can't get it to idle. It stops all the time. I thought it might need a carby adjust but I can't find the default settings for the low and high speed needles. I did a full carb cleaning to check for dirt or obstructions bit the carb is fine, even the Orings are mint. Can you help me with some info about the tuning? Thank you

[@jdsrcs8061]

Now that is a t-wrench!!!! Looks cool!!! What are the specs on the wheels and tires. I didn't see any info on their website.

[@blackwolfrc]

You didn’t talk much about glow plugs or fuel. I don’t know much about nitro RC but want one to try and you give out great info. 👍

[@rcdriver]

BlackWolf RC True, I’ll work on a nitro basics video as soon as I can.

[@blackwolfrc]

RCDriver_Online thanks it’s good to see Big Time KZbinrs respond to normal people

[@rcdriver]

BlackWolf RC I want to and I try to. But it all gets pretty overwhelming. Especially when I do this after my other jobs.

[@marcalampi5036]

Always make sure 18% oil in fuel. I'd go with straight caster oils. Caster synthetic oil blend is typical however and they are very good. I believe synthetic oils cool engine better but I'm not sure if that's actually true but I've heard that said. I do feel straight caster oils are better like Byron race fuels

[@blanchard899]

@@marcalampi5036 Byron is great fuel. Unfortunately they went out of business so I had to start using the vp fuels master basher. 20 percent nitro and 14 percent oil. Easy to tune with this stuff. I’ve been impressed with this fuel. Can’t go wrong with vp. It’s as good as Byron fuel

[@danielmajeski3307]

Hey I just got mine today and I’m have trouble taking off the battery compartment idk what to do

[@rcdriver]

Take the clip off and slide the lid toward the front of the truck while lifting it up. You have to wiggle the lid a little too. It’s a very snug fit where it keys into the back of the battery box.

[@danielmajeski3307]

RCDriver_Online yup just figured it out now I can avoid that happening to my exhaust gasket? You said yours blew out?

[@salleslucas]

Hello mate, really nice video, it helped me decide which nitro car to get, I was almost purchasing the Inferno Neo 3.0 and after your video, I changed my mind and backorder this one instead :) I have two questions I'm hoping you can help me out with, 1st, can you please put a link or full description for the batteries you're using? I would like to get some rechargeable for the receiver as well. 2nd I ordered Byron Originals 30% RACE 3000 Gen2 but I'm wondering if I should change to a 20% version. This will be my second Nitro RC car, I had a Kyosho back in 2000 and now a Traxxas Maxx, so, I'm bit outdated on the Nitro cars. Thanks!

[@salleslucas]

about the battery, I found this one: www.ebay.com/itm/Life-1300mah-6-6V-hcam8411-Rx-battery/193453692837?hash=item2d0abd17a5:g:FskAAOSwF7xesvkq

[@marcalampi5036]

I'd stick with 20 percent. If more powerful engine then maybe 30. It won't make huge difference. Engine won't last as long on 30. Runs out of fuel faster too. Run time's deminished.

[@ianbrabant7197]

Holy cow man that thing is awesome I like it. I may look into getting one in the future. Nice. I have a question if you could help me. I just got a Arrma Granite 4x4 Brusheda few months ago. I am thinking of upgrading to brushless but before that I want to get a steering servo just in case it happens to break do you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it? Thank you

[@TheWright1]

Hello Greg I know this video was released a long time ago and I watched it then and again now. I am thinking of finally buying my first nitro to have something different from the rest of my collection. In all honesty would you recommend this or the Traxxas T-Maxx Classic for a beginner at nitro. Thanks for all you do!

[@TheWheels1965]

Great Video. Question on my 1/8 monster truck electric should i have "sway bars" on or not! I just bash around not to hard! cheers

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Awesome RC

[@toddbertram6556]

Good looking rig let's see what it's made of.

[@Backyardwrenching1243]

Cool vid. Could you do a video comparing some of the different offerings for 2.8 or 3.8 belted rc tires?

[@RallyandTrail]

Looks great 👍🏻 I'd buy one if they weren't so pricey

[@Tacodog23]

RC Bro $350 isn’t that bad compared to some vehicles

[@RallyandTrail]

I know what your saying dude but I the UK the kyosho is £350 .In comparison I can get a1/8 buggy Hobao Hyper 7 TQ2 £249 or a 1/8 hobao truggy for £289 . 👍🏻

[@Tacodog23]

RC Bro oh ok

[@BASSstarlet]

@@RallyandTrail Minutes before i've read your comment, i saw at the Modelsport.co.uk the price. £349/€370 is way too much for us Europeans!

[@Tacodog23]

I read the description which links are affiliate links I’m gonna use those links because I think this might be my first nitro this thing is epic!

[@rcdriver]

Kneeco Rodriguez Thanks, they are, it helps us out. GoPro’s get expensive when you smash into them without the warranty. lol

[@varqtube]

Super nice truck! Is the cassis large enough to upgrade to a .21 engine? And does the trans have adjustment for a larger tooth count clutch bell? I love the look of this truck, but would love to make it scary fast if I buy one. 👍

[@zafosinferno888]

do you think the gears and gearbox could handle a .18 HPI engine?

[@rcdriver]

It seems like it could. My plan is just to put a tuned pipe on it and leave the stock engine.

[@zafosinferno888]

@@rcdriver i just checked for tuning gears, there are two variants for the gearbox system, one plastic the other metal, dunno how strong they are though A .18 would be cool since there is so much variety to choose from. Please share once you upgrade it :)

[@marcalampi5036]

Pretty sure yes. Hpi is a small block 18. Even OS used to have small block 18 and 15s they did used to have bib block 15s back in the day. I think that hpi 18 is not a bad choice

[@lancealdringuinto8153]

What was the music @14:02?

[@NeaHaunts]

How fast does it go?

[@marcalampi5036]

My question is does this truck come with a center differencial ?

[@danieldelahaye8502]

No.

[@danielmajeski3307]

What nitro percent and oil percent where you using

[@rcdriver]

Master Basher 20% Nitro/ 14% Oil

[@blaqkyellow]

Does it take 12mm wheels?

[@MrSteveESQ]

What a great looking truck & typically Kyosho. Said it on the last Kyosho you had on the channel, Philips head hardware would put me off it, but that's just me.

[@BlueDually4x4]

Which is weird to me, never had any problems with the Philips head hardware on my Kyosho or HPI and a friend has striped out nearly all the hex head stuff on his Axial.

[@josefastboats5874]

@@BlueDually4x4 i hate the hex stuff. I’m always stripping it on my rock crawlers.... I would give my vote to Star Bit hardware. That’s the one I’ve found to not strip at all.

[@marcalampi5036]

You can always put your own hex screws or hex bolts

[@LawrenceTimme]

I was thinking of buying one of these last summer but the Philips head screw put me off completely 😔

[@simoneosci3493]

Help needed. Bought it following this nice review, mine to is leaking from the exhausts, any solutions ? Thanks in advance to anyone whit ideas 💡:)

[@countryboyforlife2921]

is it oil leaking out? then that’s normal

[@holynonsense4228]

Hey man! Does the transmission has 2 speed forward plus reverse? Or only 1 speed forward with reverse?

[@marcalampi5036]

Most likely 2 speed reverse too but I wouldn't go too fast backwards

[@jacksonyu6065]

Wait, nitro RC vehicles usually don't have reverse?

[@ELValenin]

They need an extra gearbox for that - a nitro motor can only turn one way unlike an electric motor

[@carlinearly4958]

If one wanted to increase the performance at some point, would there be reasonable upgrade engines that would fit in the truck? I looked around quickly and options seem very limited.

[@rcdriver]

Carlin Early The options for aftermarket .15’s have certainly dwindled. Looks like Novarossi might have one that could work in the chassis. A tuned pipe should also give the engine a small bump in performance. THS looks like they have a pipe that might fit, the 1010R.

[@paulclancy2404]

I wonder if could use a bump box even tho it's a mt , than could use .21

[@varqtube]

@@rcdriver I checked the Novarossi engines on Amainhobbies, will a .28 in that model fit in this chassis? Or will it only fit a .21 maximum. Thanks.

[@marcalampi5036]

For the guy wanting to put in a 28 engine even a 21, I wouldn't recommend that. Too much power. You'd have to get hardened steel Ring and pinion gears 2 set's. That's what I did Year's ago. They are expensive. They were 70 dollars a piece time's 2 set's. Plus upgraded more powerful engine which is get maybe 18. Or more powerful 15 engine. Can get 2 chamber tuned pipe. Also CVC pipe adjusts if they still have those they were great. Also higher nitro fuel or convert to diesel with Davis diesel head more torque. Still decent horse power. Forget superchargers. Get multi port 15 like a 5 port. Rear exhaust engine probably will have slide valve more responsive bottom end. Ops Nova Rossi or OS TZ type engine. There are more powerful side exhaust rotary carb engine's. Also get a Dremel with cutting tools to Port your own engine and stay with same timing on cylinder sleeve. Just round the corners smooth. Don't raise or lower intake port's nor exhaust Port. Be easy with the Dremel tool. It's kinda like a dentist drill. Be prudent, and wise with your engine. Always stay on Rich side of engine tuning. Never store truck or car with fuel still in fuel tank. Good air cleaners and in line fuel filter too. Glue your tires to rims. I'm an old nitro guy. Tons of nitro experience. I recommend OS engine's because good power AND idle tuning. They are durable reliable tuneable and powerful. Don't be afraid to spend money on a good engine. Also HPI makes good engines too. Not to mention Italian engine's. English and German engine's are not bad but (OS engine's) are almost never a wrong or bad engine choice.

[@marcalampi5036]

Also yes a starter box will work.

[@leomerino3906]

Are parts easy to find for this guy?

[@Journeyman1642]

Whitestone New York!

[@thomashoyle4249]

Is this any good would you recommend for a mid beginner

[@keefbrown]

Yes - it’s a solid truck

[@307_Scoot]

Did you do a engine break in before the running footage?

[@rcdriver]

307_ SCOOT Yes, the engine was broken in for a tank before the startup shown. Then broken in some more at the track before moving on to the action.

[@NawTainonNawTainon]

how to tune ?

[@leomerino3906]

What new gasket did you use?

[@yenny527]

Stock gaskets are Kyosho 97024

[@xxCusco]

If only it was 2wd. It could really fit in with the resurgence of gas truck. We need a modernized 2wd 1/10 nitro truck!!!!

[@rcdriver]

2WD Nitro Stadium truck was such a fun class.

[@xxCusco]

I never got the chance to race it. There's a bunch of folks that want to run them again, I'm just hesitant buying old equipment. If they made a new kit, that would be awesome.

[@marcalampi5036]

I believe if you remove front shaft dog bone you will have 2 wheel drive. If there's a center differencial you'll have to lock the center differencial you can use super glue to do that it works well. However I'd stick to the 4 wheel drive They have better traction turn quicker and they are quicker up to speed. Superior in general. They tend to not be as fast because of extra weight however More drive power engine power will get speed up. I'd recommend leaving 4 wheel drive

[@venturelyfe]

Nice

[@jeffgould5367]

Did you have to break in the engine or was broken in from the factory?

[@rcdriver]

Jeff Gould I ran a few tanks through it to break it in. It is not broken in from the factory.

[@Luis-ic3bm]

What do you mean by break I’m

[@Luis-ic3bm]

In I mean

[@marcalampi5036]

Nitro engine s like these are lapped engine's. To get maximum power and engine Life they should first be run in richer fuel tank b

[@javi8431]

Have to get one sounds a lot stronger then the traxxss

[@jj78rcclub]

How fast is it?

[@varqtube]

I'd like to see a speed run, as well.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

To me Kyosho makes better Nitro models then Tamiya. But then Tamiya electrics seem slightly more interesting. But both are excellent rc’s.

[@BOBO-qx2vg]

I purchased one after I saw your video,but was not lucky as you are???at the first tank I noticed they engine was leaking a lot!! continued my breaking on the fifth tank lost second gear,so I remove the engine I checked the clutch bell and lot of play clutch bell bearing burn and dry it because of that I burn one the spur gear p/n: nt015 and is back order across Canada and USA,and the engine is leaking from the and crankshaft bearing .I tried to contact kyosho no success !! They never returned my call or email! So next time you do a review put some cons in it!!!🤔🤔🤔

[@Nathan-qt2zi]

Not everyone gets the same problems

[@nicholassalapoutis2829]

too bad it's cold here in Canada

[@blaqkyellow]

Is the carburetor 2 or 3 needle? High and idle? No low speed needle?

[@yenny527]

High speed needle, low speed needle, and idle adjustment screw

[@abhaygopalnistala7951]

1st comment

[@mikekopisz1227]

I'd drop an OS21tm in it with a THS 1045 and send it!

[@TestECull]

Need moar nitro! Also that truck is crying for an OS 18CV-RX swap. On the gasket...blah on that. I don't run gaskets at all on my engines. Just cinch it down tight let the castor seal it off all's good.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

But much as i think Kyosho is i still think Traxxas Revo 3. Or Tmaxx 3.3 would be better. But then those cost Over $500 for $350 for the Kyosho nitro tracker not bad.

[@LBizzyRC]

Looks like hpi bullet with a 2speed

[@cffps7198]

hmm this or a losi 8ight rtr

[@yenny527]

Kyosho may be more fun as a basher due to 2 gear shifting sound, reverse and maybe lighter to carry. Losi may be more stable/planted and tougher being a 1/8 scale, cons are plastic shocks and non adjustable turnbuckles; but can be used on the popular 1/8 scale tracks. Can also pick the one you think looks better. Your choice

[@jeramyneal2746]

There is nothing wrong with philips head hardware people.

[@Nathan-qt2zi]

It's not as good as hex

[@TubsOnWheels101]

Good f*cking luck getting spare parts, though. I can't find any spare or upgrade parts.

[@1Stunna2323]

A nitro car what’s that?

[@rcdriver]

1Stunna2323 For those who like engines. 😁

[@MentalRetard74]

It runs on a special type of gasoline

[@paulclancy2404]

It takes common sence maintenance and effort , If your born after 1990 dont even think about it lol jk

[@stevewest7260]

350 getting hosed

[@stevewest7260]

Just looking at the turnbuckles so thin. Doesn't look durable.

[@mutosanrc1933]

Nitro now adays is shit. Its smelly its loud and just afull. And it harms enviroment more than electrics. Performance wise it also cant keep up anymore with electric motors. Maintenance is higher and it needs more oil and grease.

[@Mw3Unsqy]

It’s bad I got mine broken in the mail

[@TheSphongleface]

Weak! Probably great for beginners.

[@savinitout14]

Extremely under powered

[@jondilly1974]

Love the look of it, but I will take a hard pass on nitro. 👍🏻

[@rcdriver]

jondilly1974 Nitro isn’t for everyone.