Element RC Enduro Sendero Review

[@seavee2000]

I've seen several videos on this truck-all sales hype and twaddle,they really went for it big time with the "you tube professional sales team", yours is the first that seemed objective and honest,as are all your videos. I don't waste my time watching these others now....

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. That's why we started this channel. We could not find a single criticism/con of most vehicles at the time. Hopefully this will change.

[@paulwoolams4007]

"wish we had more play time"..lol yes champ dont we all..i play with mine straight after work till dark in my backyard and find it hard to put away...then the next day i watch videos during lunch that i took the night before lol i got it bad

[@RCReviewChannel]

Best comment for sure!!!

[@sprather84]

I thought that i was the only 1 lol New sub 4 sure‼💯

[@greggonzalez8279]

You’re not the only one brother!

[@Rare_Brad]

Great job. I really liked the answers you got from the representative. It was very refreshing to get straight, to the point answers, with no BS. Thanks for putting that video together and thanks to Element RC for giving us an awesome alternative.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Exactly. It was the lead Designer for the vehicle. He is so proud, happy and tired. I was going to summarize his answers but decided it was best to quote him directly. Good insight.

[@leorybrownoldestrckidintow6760]

I really enjoy your ,"Matter of Fact",Honest Opinion, almost Engineering Based reviews. As a retired engineer and RC hobbyist for near 40 years, I really appreciate your work. I do have one humble request when you compare the Enduro and TRX 4 scale trucks. Please use the exact type of tires, foams and wheels. Example, the Proline Hydrax 1.9 soft compound mounted on the type same of wheels. The reason for this request is, in my opinion, the most controlling factor of a trail/crawler truck's performance is the tires, foam and weight of the wheels.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Grew up competing in RC with my dad. Trained as an engineer and worked as a reviewer in another industry. In getting into crawling, I was a bit frustrated by the hype reviews and dismissive generalizations. So gave this channel a go. Glad it's getting traction.

[@leorybrownoldestrckidintow6760]

@@RCReviewChannel Thanks for your kind reply, It appears, you do have a very deep rooted background in RC. All of my crawlers are of the Axial brand to date. However, I am an Associated Guy. I may have to many RC's. But, as bad as I prefer the Endro to beat the high centered chassis off of the Traxxas TRX4, I know your comparison will be fair. I have yet to have an TRX4 to slaughter my SCX10 II with two speed trany and a Traxxas Villian boat motor, 23 turn, zero timing, 550 size. I can't wait to see if my next trail-crawler will be a Traxxas TRX4 or AE/Enduro brand. With full disclosure, of the 50 RC vehicles I own, their is one Traxxas 2wd Slash. I purchased it to Race a Slash Stock specific class at the not to local tract. Sorry, I type so much, but I love to talk about my hobby.

[@ace73pq]

Fair & honest review! That's something you can do when you pay for your truck... Thanks!

[@RCReviewChannel]

thank you. We tried to deliver some nuggets in there.

[@michaellenheiser3157]

Well done... People prefer honesty! Even the Lead Engineer on the truck. Just ordered my kit in builders version along with the hard plastic up grade parts from Element... On back order.

[@richardpichan6916]

Thank you very much for the work you put into your videos! I always refer to your reviews. The first two 1/10 scale crawlers I puchased were used. Redcat Gen7's upgraded with portal axles, LEDs, shocks & wheels. The Sendero my third purchase. Used again, but very clean fit with brass diff covers, brass axle c-hub and sterring block assy, frame braces w/shock hoops, low pro front bumper, aluminum wheels and utility bed. I appreciate the advice.

[@hauikanamu9641]

About the overdrive, actually its that the rear wheels spining slower than the front, instead of front faster than rear. I found the gear set up for the front never changes and stays stock 20T - 28T - 52T. To gain overdrive you have to change the rear gearing to slow down the wheel rotation. 20T - 26T - 54T. Just to add to the confusion. Sorry! BUT GREAT VIDEO GUYS. VERY INFORMATIVE AND TOUCHES ON ALL THE THINGS I WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS RIG. THANK YOU.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Wouldn't that be underdrive if it's the rear wheels? Our upgraded TRX4 has overdrive front and underdrive rear. 25% total difference in spin.

[@ReadySetRC]

Great review👍👍 Can't wait for the upgrades and head to head battle. Excellent info as always!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Much appreciated. We can't wait to tweak it and challenge it!

[@dirtberger4533]

Great video. Thanks love Team Associated. For 30 years. Can't wait to to get one, can't decide on kit or RTR.

[@GrumpyOldManRC]

As always, a great review. You are becoming my go to guy for all thing crawling/trail.👍👍Can't wait to see what you do to this next so I'll be able to follow along when I get mine around Christmas, or maybe a V2 model. I mentioned this in the teaser but the way you present is so easy on my almost deaf hearing that I hardly need the CC feature and that is a pleasant thing to me. At my age and with the way I've mistreated my ears since I was a child you are a treat. Keep 'em coming and I'll keep a watchin'!👍👍

[@CasperRc81]

I’d stick to the five pole brushed motor they have a rebuildable reedy 16t or the Holmes one. I personally love that style of motor omg I need one of these🤤

[@Alkaline7.62]

I am completely new to rc I have a friend who is really into rock crawling and want to do some trails with them so I’m going to pick this truck up for my first rig you can get them for $409 with a battery and charger I think that’s a good deal for a first time buyer thanks for the great reviews

[@ans05]

Awesome! Very cool you got a q&a! Picked up mine tonight :) Can't wait to run against my trx4 also!

[@mosteller2889]

How did it go?

[@billderas3420]

You absolutely hit the mark with this review. Should be a great challenge pending with the TRX-4 Sport...My current best overall performer crawler. Can hardly wait. Great job!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Sport vs. Sendero... the final countdown.

[@Burge13]

Hanging to see it go against stock trx4 sport. Love your work.

[@RCReviewChannel]

really appreciate it!

[@Evan_Moore61]

I’ve been into scale crawling coming up on one year, and it looks like I chose the right time to get into it! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the scale crawler hobby!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Your timing is very good.

[@NitroStarGT]

Great review, run highlights, and Q&A!

[@RCReviewChannel]

It kinda worked. :)

[@elRayRay]

Really liked your review. Especially the commentary during the running videos! Waaaay better than most running shots where it's just relatively generic lines and bad stock music.This truck is definitely on my map, but so is the VS4-10 Pro!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. Yeah, running video is best when there's commentary and insight.

[@calebunderwood2833]

Is this your favorite crawler out of all of them

[@JDMJDK]

On point as always! I can’t wait for this series to get going. One of these trucks will replace my trusty O.G. SCX10 Rubicon. Keep it up buddy! 🤙🏼🏁💯

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you!!!

[@1970scout800]

I can't wait for the challenge vid..thanks for the vids..I watched a ton of them before I bought the trx-4 bronco..I'm debating on the sendero..

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on. Good stable there.

[@williamammon4899]

Awesome review, GOOD JOB. mine on its way, should have it Tuesday. Order chevy body and COOL wheels and tires Excited to run it against my axcel Blazer, and Redcat scout. Axcel is definitely my favorite so far . Just started RC about 7 months ago. What a good time to start. SOOO MUCH FUN.

[@billtrimble4882]

Nice review. Liked the honesty from the manufacturer about the bumper. It’s on my list, but it’s getting longer and cash isn’t. Looking forward to the coming videos. Thanks

[@RCReviewChannel]

Love that candor. Designer had to get approval from upper management and they said it was ok to tell it like it is.

[@flatbedtrucker]

Very impressed !! what a machine right out of the 📦

[@Autocon609]

Aside from being a new subscriber, I'm also new to this hobby. I'm looking to purchase my first rig this weekend; I was thinking maybe a Redcat Gen 8, but this looks pretty good as well. Would you recommend this instead, or may there be something else I should look into?

[@fredwaldrop3810]

I've got a redcat Gen 8 and the Enduro . My advice get the Enduro Sendero.

[@davelopez5355]

@@fredwaldrop3810 Why not the Gen8? Having a hard time deciding between the 2 especially since Gen8 is $269.

[@fredwaldrop3810]

Excellent review, sir, you are in my opinion the Best reviewer out there, thank you!

[@2superblus]

I love your honest reviews.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, we're honestly stoked. We'll find some constructive criticism though so we can deliver some insight.

[@JoaoOliveira-qz3hc]

nice vid as usually! one question, how much does it weight and how is the weight balance out of the box in your opinion?

[@schof215]

Cool truck, but definitely wouldn't sell big at $500 bucks.....that's crazy. $350 is on the money for what you get here.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Agree with you and we're very happy about this. But some other company would have marketed it as: "hey upgraded, servo, motor, AND overdrive so it's a a steal at $500". :)

[@babyhands398]

Just took mine out yesterday, truck is awesome!

[@tomandrews5392]

Looks to be a very capable rc ...I do like the stock body the side I some what like the slab side Dodges , the cab looks Ford esk so does the grill , the rear looks Chevy inspired....I like it a non painted version would be nice I can see two tone and graphics on it ... tires look wide and very grippy....great video go push it and sed the full capabilities...

[@joedesalvo3316]

Staring at mine right now.... that front bumper does need to go... lol

[@jackymuta]

Awesome video,great looking truck

[@vincentmounsey]

I am getting this kit what would be a good motor and speed control and tires if you can help me with that pl

[@mosteller2889]

Anxiously awaiting your trx4 sport vs. Element rc video. Wanting to purchase one before the 4th. Can't decide between the two, which one do you think I should purchase?

[@felipe96150]

Cant wait for the comparison. Same tires!

[@ectoplasm6453]

that is wicked! looking even more likely to be my 2nd rig purchase after my Sport 😁

[@RCReviewChannel]

Finally, the Sport has a worthy challenger.

[@shannoncold]

Thanks for this video, also interested in the CFXw run and review....

[@chardigan6155]

AWESOME review!. . . .how's the torque twist in the rig?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Really not much. Pretty impressive. It is nicely damp and it seems to have good drive ratios. Maybe they're running the twist into the ground too which helps.

[@henkiepda]

better then traxxas sport? thanks

[@1967illya]

Interesting.. What can you tell us about the Torque Twist?

[@SJTYSKA]

I have only heard GREAT things about this truck. I picked one up thursday. I will admit there are alot of cool aspects to this release but I have to disagree that the truck was such great quality and that they could have sold for 500$. IMO the redcat gen8 is a much better bang for the buck. I own both and drive both. here are my gripes, the obvious bumpers are huge, I dont like how thin the body is and the way the two sections mate together leaves a gap towards the bottom, also the body bangs around like crazy because there is too much space between the body clip holes and the body , the frame is very thin and has way too much flex, the plastic parts feel very cheap , I mean for god sake the shock mounts can be bent 45 degrees with the slightest bit of pressure! It just doesnt feel like quality in my opinion. Dont get me wrong there are alot of cool features. The stock esc and motor and very smooth, the transmission is so quiet and I like the shocks with a lighter weight oil but there is just TOOOOOO much hype surrounding this truck and seams like everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of high praise. One more thing the option parts is great but not when you sell the truck with rubber shock towers and then sell a regular plastic shock tower as an upgrade when every other company gives you a decent plastic shock tower to begin with

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

KILLER looking forward to. 🖒. NC MOUNTAINS ❤.. 25k servo waterproof have two ! Banggood. One on my barrage gen2 .👌 !! Going to put the other on my EnDuro SenDero. Just I have one. Spair.

[@RCReviewChannel]

agreed!!!

[@3drc653]

Nice video, I've been looking for another crawler to add to my small collection.

[@romanlastname4133]

Dying to see the head to head with the trx4!!!!!!!!! Great review.

[@werescrewed3719]

I go to Linda Vista to crawl as well! Great video

[@RCReviewChannel]

No way man. Group crawl. We'll probably be out there this weekend for the TRX4 shootout.

[@werescrewed3719]

RC Review let me know and I’ll show up?

[@jaybenson2247]

Awesome review!

[@c9f2p1r2]

Hi, surely will be amazing. Greets from Florida. Keep up with the good vids. Carlos.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on Carlos. You find the rocks in Florida?

[@riverridgecrawlers9444]

Great video! She's a rock crawling beast!

[@RCReviewChannel]

like a spider!

[@trailcrawler2038]

Dang it! Now I feel bad about dropping the Pre-Order to get something else. O'well. Next month I guess.

[@RCReviewChannel]

What did you get? Hopefully not the 1/24 Deadbolt right?

[@trailcrawler2038]

@@RCReviewChannel Already have a modified 1/24 Deadbolt and quite enjoy it. I ended up getting a TRX4 Bronco that my LHS had in stock and then a week later ordered a Wraith as more of a crawler. Moving my Honcho to Trail Truck (as it should be) and Bronco as a detailed Scaler.

[@sprather84]

O boy this is looking good might have to be my next baby lol 👍🏻

[@asdrgy]

Can you review the enduro trail runner?

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

So what is better the seder or the trail runner im looking g to get onrr

[@CasperRc81]

I believe they make hop up parts made out of a harder material or composite line in there racing cars composite. If that’s that the case that’s huge weight savings on sprung weight and is super rigid.

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Have u done the trailealker

[@RenoLaringo]

Is it possible to mount difflocks on it ?

[@thegooniverse495]

Will 3s toast this thing? I don't see any manual for the electronics.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Absolutely. 3s approved.

[@ArielsSmartyPants]

No portals, they have to have their own class. Scx10 and vanquish vsx10 are the only competition for this.

[@sammygonzalez7627]

Please where did you get this Bumper ?

[@blackbirdrc8348]

What bumper is that in the video intro? Love those stinger type bumpers!

[@bigchungus-oj8zz]

Respect and trust your reviews. Keep them coming bro! Thanks. Subd

[@RCReviewChannel]

trust is something we value. thank you.

[@DaytonaJim78]

Good job love your content!

[@RCReviewChannel]

hard to organize our thoughts but we tried hard!

[@tonyromano6220]

Wow nice truck! I move to Savannah Georgia, not right area for crawling I am thinking! 😢😢

[@yoboo6167]

Another awesome review! ...i really want to order one of these, do you think its worth it? I was going to order a rc4wd tf2 with a 1st gen 4runner body to do a complete scale version of my 1:1... but man! This rig seems so amazing! Maybe a 4runner hard body on this? Or is that to top heavy? You rock bud, keep up the great work!

[@RCReviewChannel]

So far, absolutely worth it. We think everyone else will be dropping prices since they will lose sales to this compelling package.

[@zkgarage1939]

Can't wait for the TRX 4 Sport to go against the senduro

[@mangoboyz4209]

Thanks for sharing, always interesting

[@RCReviewChannel]

If we don't deliver insight and opinion, we're not adding value.

[@jj78rcclub]

This is on my wish list... On the bottom of some other crawlers that I had planned on getting first... Should I let it cheat and get a cut in line? Hahaha

[@wolfgangtropp4935]

Hello ! Can i drive the enduro sandero also with a NiMh -accu? I'm not a fan of lipos....

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, you can. You'll break our heart though. Have you seen our series on lipos? Very safe, powerful and light with good products.

[@wolfgangtropp4935]

@@RCReviewChannel Thanks for the fast answer! I have seen videos of burning lipos...so i don't want to charge a match...when you need a special case for carry yuor accus...i'm scared about lipos...

[@ace73pq]

If you have a cell phone or a tablet, you already use this kind of battery... If you follow some rules, they are safe... I saw cell phone explosions, even some electric car fires... Most of the time when something wrong happens, it's due to a human error...

[@TerraQuestRC]

@@wolfgangtropp4935 same here till about two years ago. Now, LiPo is my first choice unless I am looking for weight and it usually means an 8 cell. Just follow the rules of maintaining and charging, sure you will get a bad battery once in awhile, but if you are careful, the benefits are so much greater.

[@braddahdussifyoumuss596]

How huge are these shocks? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@dwaynebaker8733]

I think this is the new rtr king, climbs like a spider

[@RCReviewChannel]

We were going to use that in the video title 'climbs like a spider'

[@dwaynebaker8733]

@@RCReviewChannel she's a beast!!

[@operation11charlieinc]

Awesome job brother,,, like Always

[@stevepellissier6082]

i love your comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RCReviewChannel]

love your comments more

[@matthewj9175]

What was the after market bumper you put on it btw?

[@Shadowtotem1]

5 months later, did you find it ?just came here wondering same thing

[@dmvcode3gaming187]

What color is that on your trx 4 sport

[@stevellorensable]

what type of bumper is that and were do u get it

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah Racing for SCX10 II

[@tonyromano6220]

This is a Thunder Tiger company?

[@abelvelazco5450]

Element rc is a branch of team associated if i recall correctly

[@RCReviewChannel]

@@abelvelazco5450 correct. Parent company Associated Electric. Also owns Trinity, Reedy and FT

[@ace73pq]

Associated is owned by Thunder Tiger since 2005...

[@abelvelazco5450]

@@ace73pq yes it is. They are all in the same family tree.

[@braddahdussifyoumuss596]

Trx has no chance, finally an end to portal axles 🥳

[@zkgarage1939]

What are you talking about lol the sport would destroy that thing

[@braddahdussifyoumuss596]

Plague Doctor • 5 years ago you must be one of those guys who has brass on every inch of your truck🤦🏼‍♂️ you’ll learn one day, don’t worry I was all about portals and the super expensive trucks that don’t perform as good as straight axle trucks, it’s all a hype thing and if your down with it than hey that’s all you but one day you’ll see what it’s like to appreciate the simple things, and realize that portals only raise your center of gravity higher 🤣 there pointless and they also get hung up on every rock right on the portal knuckles. So sorry buddy you are 1000% wrong 🤙🏽 and the element enduro has stock over under with a super lcg chassis body is lighter than air and the steering link is behind the axle.... Trx4 is out numbered and with less parts🤣🤣🤣🤣🤮

[@TerraQuestRC]

Think its going to be a pretty close match, one will do better in some sections than the other. At the finish line though.. tough call. All this assuming that both rigs stay in one piece and as much controllable factors are in place, like tires, wheels and foams being the same. Matching the bumper approach and departure as close as possible should be considered as well.

[@zkgarage1939]

@@braddahdussifyoumuss596 no. Mines mostly stock. Just a couple upgrades lol. Why are you getting so pissy over a toy. You must be very childish on the crawler course. Have you ever heard of an opinion?

[@zkgarage1939]

@@braddahdussifyoumuss596 you won't do shit. You would probably take a shit on the crawler course before you go against me or him you pathetic loser.

[@rosscajayon8177]

I like my black windows instead of seeing wires

[@SJTYSKA]

would much rather have had a buying option that doesnt come with their radio, like a BND or Almost RTR, RATHER then the charger and battery option

[@RCReviewChannel]

They have two other packages of this vehicle

[@chrislane597]

awesome!

[@chrislane597]

real wana grab one of these

[@unc13buck]

No mention of how jumpy the throttle/reverse is, no mention of how rubbery and flexible the chassis and bumpers are (the rear is like string cheese) no mention of the basically non existant drag brake. Kind of suprising with how critical your reviews usually are.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Just the first 2 packs. Keep the suggestions coming and we'll look out for them since we'll be doing a ton of testing. Some tentative observations: - didn't notice the reverse jumpiness yet - chassis flex seems designed in since it crawls so well - body posts seem flimsy - tires are not vented but they leak a little air so they can go flat - servo horn is plastic but seems strong for now. - drag brake is pretty impressive actually

[@unc13buck]

@@RCReviewChannel fair enough on the drag brake, I didn't notice the jumper being at 50% my first run at full it's pretty decent! I also lost my steering servo within the first hour today.

[@stevewest7260]

I use to trust your reviews. No more, this truck out of the box, have to fix body ?? Got to be kidding me. I owned it for 1 hour then it was back at UPS.

[@RCReviewChannel]

What exactly is the problem? Can you clarify a little bit for the rest of us?

[@stevewest7260]

@@RCReviewChannel What to clarify? All ready said it out of the box have to fix the body. That is not value for dollar

[@shanenelson8449]

That means I payed way too much money for my truck’s I have the gen7 I payed 5 hundred dollars after taxes then I have the Everest 10 I payed 475 for it after taxes then I have the 5th scale it’s the clawback I payed 868 after taxes wow I payed way too much money for them and all of them broke on the first run the clawback keep burning up ESC and I went all teken in it the transmission’s went out of the other two can’t keep gears up in it so I went all Metal gears in them now they run but not to good at all there junk I went all Losi

[@skylarholly3217]

Is it just me or does it look like he is talking about someone else’s video and making it his

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's all ours. That's our local test track and we're able to run every vehicle through there. Check the rest of our channel for comparison videos.

[@fuse557]

Scout body??? Gen 8 seems to be in everyone's head.. lol

[@RCReviewChannel]

An unlicensed Scout 800 on that clear bidy

[@DarthCrumbie]

So everyone including yourself is raving about the servo and the motor and then you jump straight to wanting to upgrade. Why?

[@24blade00724]

I'm sorry but the body on that truck is to me is really ugly, it's enough for me to not buy it.

[@mikefarinella5268]

Why the ugly "Institutional Gray" color?

[@xxxxxx-rm2pn]

Nah, at $500 nobody would buy it

[@BTandKM111]

Maybe just start the show instead of "talking about what you will talk about?!". Just start the damn video. I ALREADY KNOW YOU TOOK IT OUT OF THE BOX AND THAT YOU ARE DOING A REVIEW. DUH

[@mosteller2889]

Did you know that you have the power of using the KZbin slider if you want? The world is at your judging finger tips

[@BTandKM111]

@@mosteller2889 It's a common mistake that happens too often here on KZbin. And everyone knows it.