Primal RC 1/5 Scale Challenger 8S Speed Run!

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Today we did some speed runs with the Primal RC Challenger to see what it can do! Although the car was never intended for speed runs, it can still easily achieve 60+ mph when properly set up! We still think the car has more speed in it, but at 30lbs and 2WD its pretty impressive!

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

This design is incredible. I'm not rich enough to dive into the V1, but very excited to see where this goes with updates. Good on y'all for keeping it 2WD.

[@losttractionrc]

Best 2wd onroad basher in the market!! Can't go wrong with the Primal Challenger. Love mine!

[@mooremaceo]

I'm definitely buying and keeping extra tires on hand!

[@MJWCBW]

A lot of folks in this comment section sound a bit naive. Car is huge, fast and clearly handles well. Yall ain’t see the drifting?? And it’s only on 8s it’s got way more juice if need be

[@IamSecond-no1cx]

Very awesome!!! Can’t wait to get mine on the road!!

[@cyclonerc1625]

Good looking car. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@hybrid32494]

Hey Primal RC! Epic burnout there at the end!

[@jotarcyt]

what a insane car

[@DevonRegan]

Shouldn’t some of this testing be happening before selling to customers?

[@PrimalRC]

We are always testing 😁

[@DevonRegan]

I get that but based on watching other channels it seems like this was rushed to market

[@Jesus-ql1pt]

I waited from 4th July ordered min just got it last week so they did plenty of testing on it

[@RubenVieira-EXKRC]

awsome rig and nice run great video👌✌👍 subded👍💪

[@CoachD386]

Definitely should’ve gone with QS8 connectors, those EC5s are no bueno. Nice passes 👍🏾💯!

[@modzilla74]

Curb stop burnout....yaaay!!....ha. that line lock is working mint.

[@PrimalRC]

Line lock works but car can still slide forward slowly unless you put a lot of weight in the front.

[@modzilla74]

@@PrimalRC so it's useless!?.... Cool idea, bad execution.

[@TheAmericanUhate]

​@@modzilla74 Let's see your car that you created. Oh, you haven't made shit 👌

[@driftinparadise143]

We need a Supra😍😍😍

[@FoundryRC]

good stuff guys 🍻

[@PrimalRC]

Thanks Gary, you need the green one 😀

[@FoundryRC]

@@PrimalRC I’m working on it. lol

[@mattyofpv]

what about them front lower control arms exocaged had issues n design jus dont look strong

[@datmothafacker2576]

I dont know man, they slapped that curb pretty good. I’ve seen arrmas not come back from that 🎉

[@PrimalRC]

The plastic parts on this car are there for a reason. We would much rather break a small cheap part vs an expensive aluminum arm or carbon chassis. Replacement ball ends are $22 for a pack of 10 🥰 They can be upgraded to aluminum, but then there is a risk of damaging something more expensive.

[@Jesus-ql1pt]

@@mattyofpv they are a little iffy but look just don’t crash ur car keep it on the road,,, look I’m telling everyone this car is going to be like the raminator what version are we up to,, 4? There going to listen to feedback and come up with a better way for the front end, trust me

[@bigjay369369]

Is that the motor/esc combo that comes with the car? If not what setup is that?

[@PrimalRC]

That is what comes with the electric RTR car, we just put faster gearing in it for this video

[@AllInRc1971]

Soon, guys, soon. I decided to buy Joe Collins original ExoBouncer instead and still wound up spending another $1600 with you guys to finish it. Next month.

[@paintendaveextremecollisio8057]

Super cool👍

[@spenn2007]

It's not a shelf queen, it's a garage shelf BBQ queen. When the boys come over for a bbq, you show this off and then crash into the curb out of the front of your home because you had too many beers 🤣🤣🤣

[@PrimalRC]

Don't drink and drive

[@michielpoortvliet3003]

Yeah that kinda sounds like me

[@stephanez8036]

now that was a controled speed run !

[@TRAVELER197]

This car needs to be 4wd, it's too big and squirrelly for 2wd!

[@PrimalRC]

It's 2wd to give the driving experience of the real V8 powered Challenger

[@christhibeault3205]

Curious as to why you would do a challenger when they are now discontinued. Obviously this was in the works before the car was discontinued, I get that. But I really don't understand why you would build a challenger when there are so many other more popular vehicles out there that are still in production.

[@PrimalRC]

The Challenger is timeless and iconic! We built this to give enthusiasts an epic 1/5th scale!

[@devils_advocate5311]

Any plans for Sinamon Stick as a color option?

[@PrimalRC]

At this time we only have the colors listed, we do have clear bodies that you can paint yourself any color.

[@shamus813]

Take that damn banana off the splitter

[@PrimalRC]

Its removable and a black bumper guard is included in the box too!

[@PC_TV_73]

Almost bought one last week, but the only color the store had in stock was black. I’m still tempted, what I really want is a hellcat Durango rc but this will do for now.

[@PrimalRC]

Hi, PrimalRc has all colors in stock right now.

[@PC_TV_73]

@@PrimalRC in the store or online because in the store, they only had black last week. I wanted to pick it up in person and not ship it.

[@PC_TV_73]

The store in Rockland County anyway, and they have short hours they’re only open till 4 o’clock every day Monday through Friday but at least it’s close enough to me only a half hour drive usually everything cool is super far lol

[@PrimalRC]

@@PC_TV_73 We are located in Nyack New York and are open monday-friday 10am-4pm and most certainly have all colors available now in stock. find out address on primalrc.com or email [e-mail] for further assistance. :)

[@kirra77]

Lots of UH and UM’s chief….😊

[@daev255]

Would any other 1/5 rc body fit on the chassis?

[@PrimalRC]

Yes, almost any 1/5th body can fit with some custom mods. The wheelbase is adjustable to fit a wide range of other bodys!

[@JasonGunn418]

I agree this will make a GREAT SHELF KUEEN. Yea a $2300.00, Shelf Kueen. You did 2 runs and the motor is already hot? Your fist mistake was using hobbywing jonk. Put a castle in this car, with the proper motor. But I don't see a 3 digit speed in this $2300.00 item.

[@PrimalRC]

It's only hot because we did that long tire melting, destroying burnout

[@kjflyte5088]

Waiting on the Taylor motor gas upgrade..

[@PrimalRC]

We already sell them with that option.

[@kjflyte5088]

Not a very tight turning radius huh?

[@PrimalRC]

It's turns very tight but we had the DR turned down for the speed run

[@theStirp]

It needs camber adjustable

[@PrimalRC]

It has adjustable camber

[@P_double_H]

Add a Cison V8 OHV to it.

[@peterago1082]

no such geariing combination the fastest combination is 50/24 for this car, recheck your speed with correct combination, other combinations are 50/24,51/23, 52/22, 53/21, 54/20, 55/19, Primal rc dragster gear sets are the same for primal rc challenger

[@PrimalRC]

This is correct the gas Challenger because they share the transmission with the Dragsters, although the Challenger has a differential instead of the Dragster's spool. But the Electric Challenger (in this video) uses any mod 1.5 pinions for electric motors and has a sliding motor mount. This allows for a wide range of gearing options.

[@peterago1082]

@@PrimalRC didnt know that, so does the poster have the maximum gear ratio for top end??

[@Lussuosoclothing]

Watch at 2:22 it doesn’t steer it pushes

[@PrimalRC]

A 2WD car needs some understeer for easier handling, without that it takes even more skill to drive ❤

[@monsterrc9168]

Honestly glad I canceled both my pre orders and went with a yankee and an MCD can’t beat that level of performance and reliability. The body is neat and I will be ordering one soon to make a replica monster challenger on my MCD. May require a custom chassis but 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@patrickfrensdorff7485]

a car that size can easily do a 12s to 16s

[@PrimalRC]

I'm sure it could.

[@patrickfrensdorff7485]

it is not even getting to half its speed. It could do...

[@PrimalRC]

That was full speed for 8S

[@robcanthandlestupidy9249]

Handling looks too RISKY, NOT WORTH RISK FOR 3G

[@PrimalRC]

Handling is just fine if you drive it scale, at Primal RC we try to make RC cars feel and drive like the real ones.

[@nutsnbolts4601]

That thing has no balls what’s going on with that thing it much be the motor u need more power 😂 there’s guys on 2 s doing 80 mph imagine 8s

[@PrimalRC]

I don't know about that, 330 scale MPH is fast enough for me for a Challenger.

[@ander.reformatudo]

Que auto sem graça

[@PrimalRC]

Dull?? This car can be set up for drag racing, on road racing, drifting, speed runs, burnouts, this car does a little of everything and looks more detailed then most 1/5 scales and comes gas or electric. What more do you want? 😂

[@ander.reformatudo]

Então é versátil l ' más prefiro a configuração à gás...

[@PrimalRC]

@@ander.reformatudo My good sir, you can get it with the zenoah 32cc OR you can go with the beautiful taylorrc 35cc engine ;)