Brutal RC Buggy Test - Team Associated Reflex 14B Gama

The newest version of the Team Associated Reflex 14B is out and you can find it here: bit.ly/3GmqpTR It’s just like the previous version but with the new AE Gama style racing body covering the chassis. Well the ESC has been moved too. But it’s Greg hasn’t wheeled one of these in a long time and is excited for the opportunity to share it with you. In this video he’ll go over some of the buggies details and take it out for some harsh testing. In three locations actually. Is this mini buggy a racer or a pure basher. Watch the full video and let us know what you think!
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Reflex 14B Gama
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Type: 1/14 4x4 Off-road Buggy
Kit Style: Ready To Run
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[@williamperri3437]

Guys, I have the Gen 1 Reflex 14b and all I can say is it is still fun to play with after four or five years! The gen 1 only needs a wheel change if you decide to run it on street or dirt. This 2nd GEN looks a lot better out of the box for standard Bashing! This mini 14 scale when it came out it was so good they started race classes everywhere and team associated and other companies have a full line of upgrades. A lot of people that did not turn it into a full on club racer would just upgrade the ESC because there’s a tiny bit of lag, but for bashing I never noticed it. The thing jumps awesome and sounds really good. I love my set up so much that I bought 3 pairs of Losi mini 8 DB wheels before they stopped making them specifically for this RC. That combo is a match made in heaven and you get tons of run time out of those wheels. I haven’t ran the Losi buggy that came out a few years ago but I’d feel confident to say this is faster, more durable and better out the box. Very fast out the box! In fact, I’ve had probably over 50 RC’s anywhere from under $200-$1000 and this is one of my all-time favorite RC’s.

[@Rokstardad82]

Now we need Losi to bring back that mini 8 or a mini 22-4 👍

[@OBS4ever16]

They have the mini t...

[@williamperri3437]

@@OBS4ever16I love the mini T but this is way better. I bought the Mini 8 DB and the Truggy and like both but this is way better.

[@robertsanjuan5349]

Great review as always. Keep it going! Your channel (and RC) help me keep my sanity in this crazy world.

[@joseCalderon1976]

Absolutely. I ran into another insane person and this time it was at work. Insane people everywhere. Doing rc helps me calm down.

[@JasonGN2045]

Used to have the original version and it was pretty fun, but the esc (looks to be the same) was just a rebranded Hobbywing 16bl30 but wasn't programmable. Swapping it out for a programmable one made it much, much better. The tires on the original weren't great either. LC Racing buggy tires were a big improvement.

[@jeremyhicks6324]

I've been working on my losi mini from 10 years ago brings back good ole memories

[@blacksheeprc8113]

Looks like a lot of fun

[@Luke-en2tk]

Looks good fun offroad

[@ReadySetRC]

Another great review👍 I too was late to the part on this one.

[@stuartr8356]

I have an original 14b with the fighter body on it & it's a blast! Tough, great handling on dirt & road & pretty darn quick! I had upgraded a Kyosho Inferno half 8 to brushless & all sorts of hop-ups, but it doesn't get anywhere near this. It's not for comps, just great handling, quick & tough. Buy it without worry :)

[@jeremymiller2340]

Older video the first clearing of the jump was amazing ' that's like a selling point!!!! It looked like it simply glided very cool running video

[@Hobbies-and-Cars]

I go to R/C madness in enfield CT all the time! It’s really a great place

[@rcdriver]

RC Madness is absolutely awesome 👍

[@andrewharriger786]

Looks like a great car. I saw you race it at rc madness. I also saw myself in the video

[@carloswright]

I bought one three years ago. I feel like I need to preface by saying I have over 30 cars and bla bla bal.... The only thing that has ever failed on it was a center bearing. That killed the spur gear, but that's it. I have had it to the skatepark several times, the carpet track, my dirt track, and bashed it all over. Maybe I bought the unicorn, but this is the most durable car I have ever bought.

[@Sackmatters]

I’ve had two of these little guys and got rid of them. They just weren’t built good and I love associated. Opted to keep all of my mini 8eights. They are so much stronger and made with more quality parts in my opinion. Not to mention when you stuff vxl electronics in they they rip really good. Out of control on 3s and geared properly on 2s they’re an animal on track. I did enjoy the reflex while it was running. I started blowing bearings and having driveline issues and electronic issues in both. Fat Eddie bearings helped but it wasn’t enough.

[@albundy6284]

Agree, they are not as durable as I wish they would be. I'm going back to 1/10 scale. They are also a bit more difficult to work on due to their smaller size.

[@orlandomartinez4031]

Great video I’ll be looking for one at my hobby store .. what wheels and tires did you use at the track ??

[@GroundSwellRacing]

What were the carpet tires you used on this at RCMadness? I put my futaba receiver in mine and it completely changed the edginess with a little tuning.

[@Anon78788]

What esc speed control, motor, battery and charger would you recommend for this buggy?

[@twisterzman]

The fact that a TE took a beating without incident doesn't surprise me.. they've been building top shelf for years, regardless of scale Reminds me a LOT of my rc18t

[@rcdriver]

Loved my RC18’s. Racing them was so much fun, yup this buggy kind of reminds me of it.

[@twisterzman]

@@rcdriver I see a lot of similarities in them, Greg. I just pulled mine back out after watching this. Lot of flashbacks to carpet racing these, and the fun! Time to blow the dust off the old girl! ~Ron~

[@Ezduztube]

Hello! What type of battery would I need for this buggy??

[@jameswisecarver]

Radio gear seems to be an issue. Swap that and it's good to go. If you really wanna pep it up put in a 2445 5400 kv surpass motor with a 60a hobbywing bl esc, I'm also running a power hobby fan over the motor running it at 6k rpm. I run 6 minute races around 15 to 20 laps and the motor is barely warm. Anyone wanting to know about a good servo should look at the batan 135f its metal geared fast and durable. The car handles really really well, I'm running 85mm kyosho super sand tires on it and it doesnt miss a lick, 10k in front 10k in center 7k in rear unfortunately the diffs do have seals but no gasket so eventually the fluid does come out, about every 4 or 5 battery packs I crack it open and add more. Also hackfab makes some carbon fiber parts for it.

[@airtec87]

sounds like a steaming pile of _____

[@Fly2kill1]

Sounds like user error. Set the mush right and the spur gear will be fine.

[@jameswisecarver]

@@Fly2kill1 you are correct

[@Jose-Ramos-Jr]

Thats an awesome little buggy. What's the address of that bmx track?

[@one4all885]

LC racing makes the best minis. More stability, control, and durability due to higher quality parts.

[@Fly2kill1]

Did you ever do a speed run with it?

[@adamburma5200]

what battery are you u using pls let me know pls

[@unorec1983]

will it hold a shorty pac. thought about getting one and changing it to bullet connectors

[@rcdriver]

I actually wound up using the Spektrum 810 pack in it and switched to an IC plug. It sits perfectly up front in the tray then I put a screw in the battery strap right behind the pack so it wouldn’t slide around. If you’re referring to a standard 1/10 shorty pack then no, that won’t fit.

[@SBFlashlightGuy]

What do you think the top speed is?

[@777Ghostdog]

I got the truggy my wife got the buggy, nothing but problems. Terrible spur gears and bearings issues.

[@jerryritchie4041]

I just read on the web page that this car has three sealed differentials which is cool...

[@jameswisecarver]

They are sealed and keeps the dirt out very well however there is no gasket and they do slowly leak out

[@hirevinrs4]

Losi mini 8

[@nolanhunt2011]

I’ve got the truggy version and I absolutely HATE it

[@rcdriver]

Bummer. I did experience some hate on the carpet track. But in all fairness it’s not a carpet buggy. Once I hit the dirt, I was way more excited about it.

[@Sackmatters]

Losi needs to bring back their mini 8eights. I’ve got 4 of them and love them.

[@nolanhunt2011]

@@Sackmatters I know they where sooo much fun

[@nolanhunt2011]

@@rcdriver My problem was The diffs were ALWAYS messed up it was sooo annoying

[@williamperri3437]

@@nolanhunt2011I ran the Gen 1 well over 100x’s between 2018 and 2020 and never had to replace a differential. I replaced the spur gear 2 time, MAYBE 2x but I think it was only once. I immediately put the Mini 8DB wheels on it and it was AWESOME. Very fast out of the box hitting around 31mph. I really liked the way it jumps and the the motor/spur gear set up and adjustment.

[@danhazlett1064]

Not cheap for 1/14 scale one could buy a 1/10 scale for that price.

[@413RC]

Is it a racer or a basher? 🤓

[@rcdriver]

It’s a Rasher

[@desertfoxnelsonromel627]

Can you please recommend me what another better tires or wheel sets for the 14B Reflex for I don’t literally like its tires that came with it, it’s so ugly

[@Papa_Shorty]

I don't mean to pass judgment. I understand the frustration. To anyone that has the desire to destroy their RC vehicle in protest, PLEASE don't. We as a community are the creative ones. So let us be that. Instead of creating landfill material. We nourish creativity. Dissasemble and donate the appropriate parts to schools with tech classes. If one doesnt this can jumpstart one. If you dont want to do that give to a kid! How much joy can you bring if only to one kid. So I beg PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE turn this negative into a positive.

[@rcdriver]

What on earth are you talking about? I in no way set out to destroy this car. I had a great experience with the car and was super impressed with it’s speed, steering and durability.

[@Papa_Shorty]

@@rcdriver I’m so sorry. I posted this here by error. It was in reference to recent event and the reaction people are having to it. It is not in reference to this video or any at her you have made. I don’t mean to imply you have any involvement in the matter. I worded it poorly to begin with. It’s original intent is to better resolve current unhappiness with the community. Perhaps create a better solution.

[@philipjamesparsons]

Is there a small scale car that would actually perform well in circuit racing? I'm surprised this one does not. Great review though

[@albundy6284]

I have 4 of the old Reflex 14B models and the problem with them is 1) the motors burn out quickly and 2) the spur gear is plastic and gets out of mesh quickly and gets eaten up and 3) worst of all the mounting mechanism of the metal motor plate interfacing with the plastic body for holding the motor IN PLACE and setting the gear mesh is cheap terrible design, so it gets out of alignment, strips the body, strips the spur gear, and becomes impossible to fix. I get about 3 months of use out of a car and then it basically self destructs. They are cheap but good to learn on, just don't drive them too hot and do too hard or you will learn these lessons sooner rather than later. So many things on these brake I have 2 cars running, 2 parts cars, and half the time one of my two running cars needs to be repaired! Do yourself a favor and keep extra servo savers and strut tower braces on hand (or get a metal strut tower brace), as well as tires because the knobs shread in no time.

[@appleslider999]

🤩👍👍👍