HPI Venture FJ Cruiser RC Crawler Unboxing & First Look!

[@TheMongooseHUN]

I think this is the best and most detailed video in this subject. Professional work in every aspect (camera setting, unboxing, details). Thank you so much!

[@TyeStrongman]

I got the venture yesterday and took it out for its first run so I’ve watched this twice now

[@BTandKM111]

Nice video. Lots of info and no bullshit.

[@theibault]

Great overview Matt. Excited to see you run it.

[@RCOverloadYT]

+Theibault thanks buddy! Im beyond pumped to see how well it works, but of course it started to rain today.... hopefully tomorow? Lol

[@theibault]

Ain't that how it always goes? Lol, I hope you get a chance soon.-Omar

[@escape150]

Excellent review. I was going to buy a Traxxas TRX-4 but I think I’ll get this instead. Looks just as good. You did a great job explaining everything. All your reviews are great 👍🏻

[@RCOverloadYT]

+escape150 thank you very much, i try to provide as much info as i can for everyone. Rather have you guys know what your getting out of a vehicle before you even open the box.

[@WakeyRC444eYupLad]

Excellent detailed unboxing and overview.

[@RCOverloadYT]

+Wakey Wakey R C thank you!

[@kinslersrccustoms6945]

I like how slow you can run it and it rides nice even in the cold

[@RCPlayGround]

A really cool video ~ Have a great weekend ~

[@damedcamera]

Great coverage man. Very well edited too. Great work! This truck might go on the list lol

[@fastkrt10]

Nice video as always. Love all the great information you put out there. Looks like this is going to be a great rc out of the box. Can't wait to see it run and not to forget the ecx barrage!

[@RCOverloadYT]

+Kenny Talsma thank you! Hopefully this week ill have some running footage of each!

[@souledoutrc8174]

Bro nice breakdown and information on this rig. I can't wait to see a running video to see how it performs and you did an awesome job with all the information thanks for taking the time.

[@RCOverloadYT]

+Souledout RC thanks so much man! Hopefully tomorow ill take it out... of course it starts raining today.... :(

[@souledoutrc8174]

RC Overload lol that's frustrating.

[@yananshouse1401]

8:33 my Drift car has that problem haha 😂

[@escape150]

I’m glad they also include the NIMH battery. I’m probably in the minority of people not using lipo batteries but I had a couple lipo batteries catch fire 🔥 on me and one swelled up so I run strictly with NIMH batteries now. The Lipos scare me

[@3R45U5]

What are you doing with you LiPos, dude? I am doing FPV quadcopter racing and we fly softpack-LiPos around at over 60mph and crash a lot and in the two years I have never seen a LiPo explode on me. 🤔

[@sb4pro]

Your not the only one bud I had a Lipo burn my rc10t4 to the ground . I swore off Lipo ever since . I just run 7 cell nimh instead

[@TyeStrongman]

escape150 I’ve had the same issue

[@joellofquist2537]

Lipos are safe if you know how to maintain them and properly care for them

[@ZarckarooVlogs]

Its my dream to have one. 🥺

[@marcstevenmontejo9646]

Hi kuya zarck

[@ll4114]

funny how everyone is complaining about the small shit. its not like we're going to keep it stock. everyones going to be upgrading and doing different shit to it once you get it just like any other crawler. i think this will be a great competition to the 10.2 and trx 4. its simple and has forward mounted motor. battery position and plastic links will be moved and upgraded. just like every other rig.

[@marxnex71]

How have I missed this channel?! Loving what I'm seeing. Very informative and slick looking. Great job. Looking forward to many more videos. (Subbed) Regards. Mark

[@RCOverloadYT]

Thanks so much mark! more videos soon i promise...been holding out lately due to weather and family priorities.

[@jahmenrcbuildingasone4254]

One lucky dude brother this is a dream machine. What a awesome time for a unboxing FRIDAY THE 13th if you believe in that sort of thing. All of your videos for the past month or so,have been made differently. Huge improvement it really shows thanks for.your time. ✌

[@RCOverloadYT]

+Jahmen RC thank you so much for that Jahmen! It really dose mean a lot!

[@lockerflo3159]

Nice video I’m thinking about to get one, looks so awesome

[@polepositionrc9860]

Awesome! Can't wait to see what you do with yours :)

[@jankarlsson5358]

Nice video on a nice car 😊But honestly, I am very glad that it was delayed. I now have my TRX 4 and I'm so happy about it.😆👍

[@duffmaned]

I hope they come out with a after market battery strap for all those out there like me that only have hard lipo packs.

[@headmazta]

How do you reset the esc? Forward doesn't work anymore. Only reverse. Motors are ok in both directions. Esc is just flashing when throttling. Pls help. Thanks

[@Wooskii1]

wish it had portal boxes like the Traxxas, but I love the drivetrain layout!- front engine/ mid transfer case

[@EdibleOutdoors]

Did you talk about the locking diffs?

[@awe_rc8380]

Nice rig.. good review man!

[@PFinkoloTL87]

I gave a thumbs up. But: You unfortunately didn't talk about the diffs other than a sentence at the beginning. How are they lockable?

[@DannyRc]

awesome video :)

[@rossgross3709]

nice job ... please update us on your run .

[@jacintheblackburn9044]

Why this crawler is not available anywhere anymore?

[@darinsroka8234]

Is there any parts support for this truck yet?

[@imemovengeance]

It looks great! Will there be a build series with it coming?

[@RCOverloadYT]

+Outdoor Life i just finished doing one on my ECX barrage. As of right now i dont really have a big project in the works. Just more or less gonna show a few different parts on a bunch of vehicles this winter.

[@fjbowski]

Does the new venture have the same steering degree as the 10.2?

[@asplenia]

Good Job! Asplenia.

[@spursgt]

How fast does it go?

[@escape150]

I was wondering if you will be getting the Redcat Everest Pro Gen 7 and doing a review on it. I’ve heard good things about it

[@RCOverloadYT]

+escape150 i honestly would love too maybe in the near future i might.

[@kambamcradic8755]

I have gen7 PRO they're both great for price for RTR. The great thing is I was able to switch out my axles out for aluminum SCX10.2 axles because the Redcat pumpkins hang up pretty good and I added 120m 1.9 Mickey Thompson TTC'S for extra clearance other than the hang up on the front end and the unlicensed body the Redcat Rock's!!! But I will have this one also I'm a huge HPI FAN.

[@kevensun]

Wouldn't happen to have a TRX-4 to do performance comparisons do you? This would have been my first rig but the TRX-4 caught my attention at my LHS and had a sooner release drop, I ended up getting it. I love it but it's complexity loses to simplicity IMO. Might have to have two rigs now.

[@nerdmaster49444]

So for the near $400 price tag we'll get nearly waterproof electronics and ooooo a esc that has a special crawler edition? Great that they also include bumpers. I'm not ripping on your video, I'm ripping on HPI. They waited so long to release this truck and I still don't see anything so unique and special about it that justifies the near $400 price tag. For a basic crawler out of the box that Redcat looks like it's the better buy - even the cheap version. This is not the HPI that we grew up with, and I doubt it ever will be again. I will give the vid a like though, great job on it.

[@techtitanuk5609]

Can I ask what batt life is like please

[@TrichbeeT]

Honestly, id take this over Trx4, but I'd take any axial over both of them. Well good to see hpi and trx releasing new rc's

[@viviansusvilla7536]

I like it

[@joss67uk]

I love the look of this truck, just nice and simple. The lower profile transmission and forward motor would make installing a full interior much easier. Its got so much potential,well done HPI.....

[@RCOverloadYT]

+joss67uk i agree. Im already getting ideas to make this look epic... now... just to find the wallet. Lmao

[@leonardwheeler4789]

Hiya, Great video ! Watched it with great interest. My question, what type of steering servo would you recommend as most people are saying the stock is pretty poorly supplied. Thanks again, your comments are great. I’m hoping to purchase this model for Xmas ?

[@SnarkyRC]

Hitec make solid servos. I have the 7954SH for mine

[@ShenRC]

cool it looks great! How tall are those tires?

[@RCOverloadYT]

+shenlonco i think i listed the tire specs in the description? Maybe lol

[@Madz_1912]

The fj cruiser is a new version of a 40 sieries land cruiser

[@toddbertram6556]

The scale version is nothing like the full size mainly in that the real rig is IFS. Scale version is more like the 80 series cruiser, which is the best off the shelf 4x4 in the world.

[@maxx3543]

geiles Teil nuce Video 👍

[@fatherdaughterandsonfishing]

Just watched the unboxing of this on rc sparks site he had all metal links on his how come yours are plastic

[@RCOverloadYT]

+Jason Scriven very interesting..... im gonna half to take a look at that. I was told no option parts were available for it yet..... thanks for letting me know, i appriceat it. Gonna go look into this a bit more.

[@3R45U5]

kit has metal links, rtr plastics afaik. maybe its also to do with these being pre production stuff. early TRX-4 also had plastic gears in the trans while the proper production stuff had sintered metal ones.

[@ngvids9178]

You like rc crawling way too much but i cant complain becuse it is still an rc.

[@RCOverloadYT]

+ecx life hahaha honestly i love flying more then anything lately. But yes crawling is definitely one of my more favorite things in rc

[@ngvids9178]

RC Overload ya you do love your helicopters

[@humblerc841]

looks good but i don't like the battery position.

[@RCOverloadYT]

+humble rc i agree. Hopefully someone will come up with a better setup for it.

[@balengjah]

I have wolf pack battery

[@maxvandervoet9749]

scx10 ii or this HPI Venture?

[@maxvandervoet9749]

Im new to crawling and its between the Venture, Ascender, or scx10 ii. what would you suggest

[@ycumlo2838]

👍👍

[@CarlosMartinez-sh3ef]

Dude is it me or does this guy look like a combination of DJ Qualls and Topher Grace?

[@EliKazmaier]

awesome truck coooulldd use a better body but that is my thought

[@robertortega32]

It seems to be a decent crawler but I don’t know if I can trust the HPi brand anymore

[@imemovengeance]

Theres not really an aftermarket for it.

[@rcmctool2918]

Over priced at $399... Before spending $399 for the FJ... I would buy the Redcat Everest Gen7 Pro at $279...... 8^)

[@jimw7527]

Noice

[@RCOverloadYT]

+WAYNEBRO'S RC N STUFF agreed! Lol

[@monchitoscalecrawling5035]

Looks good!

[@balengjah]

I used my sister ipad

[@Bangbangboom51]

Negative Points: 1. Seems no CVD on front axles. Using regular dogbone-drivecup combo which is weaker and way limited steering angles. 2. Super Weak Steering servo for a scale truck of 2017, must be at least 6kg-9kg of torque. 3. Besides the limited battery size that will fit, Battery position is so noob. Everyone will want to move it upfront or middle position for best performance. 4. Body have no internal or external bracing. the $270 Redcat Everest Gen7 have a better more durable body design, albeit uglier looking. :D 5. Cheap Plastic links which is very flexy and soft. They could have used some regular metal or chrome steering links even thin ones and it will still be stiffer and durable than those cheap plastic links. Also using a 3 link setup instead of a true 4 link setup.

[@androot69]

All is pretty but it's f... electric. Even prius has engine...

[@eemeli6706]

Its an rc