Cheap Red Bull F1 RC Car From Costco Good?

[@Chunky246]

That really looks good for the money and looks great for a toy grade RC. I would have been pretty happy with that as a kid.

[@rctrucks]

Yup, happy with it as a toy grade RC. With it in Costco, hopefully it hooks people to transition to hobby grade.

[@just.jose.youtube]

Totally! I'd go nuts over it if I had it as a kid (and I've always been more of an off-road type of vehicle).

[@Zeppy-v1]

I know you live in Washington and RC driver too. I was at the store and Saturday I wanted it.

[@Zeppy-v1]

Costco

[@robertomarzitelli4761]

Costco Canada ? I want that Shark Monster truck ❤

[@flyinfella]

I bought 3 and already took one apart for upgrades. Here is what I have found so far. It looks to have a 3 wire micro servo, but with a nonstandard plug on the end. I plan to swap out the plug and see if it will plug into a standard receiver. Getting at the rear diff and motor threw me for a loop at first. Very easy to remove the rearend from the car, but it took a while to figure out how to split the rear axel case apart. Turns out you have to remove the rear wheels. They are molded so well they look like one solid piece, but they aren't. If you take a small flathead screwdriver, you can pry out the center cap (where the fake captive nut is) Under that cap is a Phillips screw that holds on the wheel to what I believe is approx a 7mm hex. I haven't measured it yet. Then you can split the rear diff case, and you will find a 380 sized brushed motor, mounted 90° to the rear axel. It will probably take a 2s lipo. I plugged it directly into a 2s lipo that was a storage voltage, and it ran for at least 30 secconds before i unplugged it. My first plan is to just drop in a Hobbywing 1060 ESC, and I found a 800mah 2s lipo that fits in the original battery box from hobbyking. If the gears hold up to that, I'll try a more powerful brushed 380 sized motor next. As for suspension, it seems it would at least be pretty easy to modify the way the rear axel mounts to the chasis to allow it to pivot similar to the old tamiya F1 or pan car setup. As for the front, some small springs on the king pins is my best solution so far. Although there is a lot of play in the way the current front wheels are mounted. Hope this helps! Good luck with your modifications everyone!

[@rctrucks]

Great info!

[@tarikviaer-mcclymont5762]

Manz bringing upgrades to Austin

[@YELLTELL]

RESPECT

[@Thunderwolves-robotics]

@YELLTELL thanks! I haven't had time to get more progress done quite yet, unfortunately. But I will!

[@mlbdajoe5689]

yup remaking the entire stearing and suspension when im finished plan to upload it

[@Panster7]

Dude 50 for this just to put on a shelf is already worth it

[@evoben24]

I saw this at my Costco too and bought the Ferrari version. It’s worth it for how detailed it is.

[@aimarowenhuarte]

Got the same. I got a model ferrari (signed version) and it's worth it

[@bartobruintjes7056]

So you bought the wrong version.

[@bartobruintjes7056]

@@aimarowenhuarte Buy the car from the champ and not from a loser.

[@aimarowenhuarte]

@@bartobruintjes7056 at least mine is signed by a Ferrari driver.

[@evoben24]

Red Bull is a drinks company

[@MrKalrich]

Bought 3 for my 9, 6, 6 grandsons (me and they are really into F1. I tried one out and it’s a fantastic value!

[@deltazero3796]

Ok, now brushless it please >:)

[@rctrucks]

Haha! Thought about it.

[@anthonylim5120]

​@@rctrucks please do it for us! 😅

[@rctv9974]

I already did with my 1:12 raster f1 rc car,and it destroyed my gearbox.

[@muskokamike127]

Even if you just applied a little over voltage it'd be faster but you'd have to address the lack of suspension first.

[@tinyrcguy]

Yes!

[@curbdog808]

I have a soft spot in my heart for Costco RC’s. They aren’t really very good, but they were the gateway RC’s for my addiction. I am always on the lookout come November.

[@muskokamike127]

WAY back in the day when Tamiya built F1 r/c cars the front suspension was a simple spring in the pivot for the steering arm. The wheel hub had extended arms top and bottom and the top had a small spring in it. Might be a way to quickly add suspension on this. BUT it's the bones of a whole bunch of upgrades. Even if you just use the shell and mount it all on a flat FRP chassis it's worth the $50. You can't buy a body kit for that.

[@RC-Closer1313]

I’ve got a buddy that takes those better toy grade RC’s and puts a motor/esc/shocks ect… and actually makes them cool. That car looks like a great candidate for a few upgrades👍🏻

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

Does he have a channel?

[@RC-Closer1313]

@@ShannonSouthAfrica Test Driver RC is his channel.

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

@@RC-Closer1313 thanks

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

@@RC-Closer1313 found it. Great channel. Thanks bud

[@RC-Closer1313]

@@ShannonSouthAfrica NP

[@debravogel9878]

You had me at Costco ❤

[@daej312]

So some idiot bought a ton of these and you can’t find them. They are all on eBay for 2 and 3 times the price for no reason whatsoever

[@JamilmariamX]

Used? Hell no

[@cloudyview]

Plenty near me.. 🤷‍♂️

[@joaograca4657]

You're right, there's an idiot selling them for 120 bucks and he'll ship it for additional, I don't think so!!

[@tarikviaer-mcclymont5762]

Costco has them on the website as well

[@Douglas_Glenn_Harris58]

Just jealous

[@hashmatyusufzai8125]

I’m showing your video to my dad so he can buy it for me 😀

[@bighextacy]

It's definitely toy grade and for$50 even from Costco I wouldn't expect much with all the licensed logos on it. It's huge and at $50 it'll be an excellent display piece. The 1:18 diecast is more expensive than this expensive

[@mattcrittenden16]

I got one too. I love it. And it's perfect decor when not using it as an RC car.

[@subinxavier-c8w]

I own 2 I completely modified one of them and kept the other one stock. It's amazing, the tires however over time will start to shave away.

[@boduke9428]

That driving footage reminded me of the first driving video of the Primal Hellcat before they came to their senses and put suspension on it. At least this one has an excuse to drive like a Costco toy, lol. It's great to sit on a shelf and be pretty if you're into that. There's no way you'll ever grab that over any other car in the collection to go drive tho.

[@albertdelbosco9686]

Would been great if it had suspension

[@Cordova10-8]

Honestly, I'm disappointed it doesn't have at least a little bit for suspension. I could imagine this car not handling standard asphalt in front of most homes well. Otherwise it looks amazing, practically show quality.

[@mracer8]

At 12 mph. Suspension is a waste of money. Maybe a slightly faster can and batteries will be nice. But $50! A Kyosho mini z will cost you $140 at 1:18 and not much faster.

[@albertdelbosco9686]

@@mracer8 yea but u can always make it faster looks like u can trim the upper knuckles and put springs

[@CyberTerrorism]

Hahaha! I just bought this a month ago! Love it. Red Bull!!

[@toolavish]

Rc cars have been on my mind lately. Also a bug fan of F1. Costco is also great. This seems like the perfect trifecta. Will check em out. Even though this is toy grade, im very new to the rc world. Would this toy be a good candidate to customize and try to add suspension or is it just not worth the time/effort. I bet it would look good just as a model as well. Thanks for the content.

[@fubuh8r]

120mph scale speed, that's them just warming up the tires.

[@DaniMacYo]

That’s actually pretty cool and the model looks great.

[@aethersuperfluid]

I wonder if there’s anyway to replace the tires? I can see those tires degrading after a couple of uses

[@jessicadelaney9085]

These are cool to display only I've learned. I had to return one after a 30 minutes for bad steering. Now the redbull one just broke on us today. It no longer rolls and you can hear some grinding

[@Superb_Owl80]

I think it’d be fun to put some drift tires and a gyro in it and slide it around.

[@hkg_jojozero0142]

Idk if there is any way to modify to make it faster tho

[@M4XV1RSTAPPEN]

Can it go more than 300mph?

[@RoeVenturesLLC]

2:29 2.4 ghz impressive 4:31 put foams for faster times

[@marcelofuentesbres5340]

I bought one but it broke so i returned it and i am waiting for more to come back and buy a new one ! Pretty fun , mine did about 21kph whit is great for the price

[@tarikviaer-mcclymont5762]

Soft compound tires, you get two weeks, do they sell replacement tires

[@zi3ie]

You can actually remove the wheels, when I was driving it, a wheel fell off and I found out that if you remove the cap in the middle of the tire, you can remove it

[@justgrayyy105]

For toy grade R/C, this model looks fantastic

[@cheesenoodless8572]

Broke a rear tyer with in 30 seconds still works haha just got more camber hahah super fun

[@just.jose.youtube]

Looks amazing!! Totally worth it! I just wish they had put a driver in it, totally deserves it. Would love to see it modded to hobby grade. :p

[@rctrucks]

Modding it was in the back of my mind. 😁

[@uknowmyname007]

The Ali Express version has the driver in it

[@just.jose.youtube]

@@uknowmyname007 really? Got a link? Search words? :) 🙏

[@just.jose.youtube]

​@@uknowmyname007 Got a link for it? Search words? I went there and the only 1:10th I found was this exact model but much more expensive, 135€. Found some 1:12th ones, with drivers, with other liveries besides RB, for 50-60€.

[@dmedford5]

Whats the wheelbase? Wonder if that body would fit a real chassis.

[@JamesBond-hz2tn]

Self queen for sure👌

[@Slithh]

Self or shelf?

[@rayquazajdirr]

@@Slithhshe,f

[@albertdelbosco9686]

Is there any way to put suspension on it

[@davelong1139]

When charging should the light be green? Mine doesn't light up, but the lights green when not charging.

[@RCRoads]

Looks great and it's fairly large. 1/10 scale.... The body and rear tail light are worth $50 by themself. 🏆

[@3d_aeroworks]

We need to convert these to fpv with head tracking.. then 20 others all on the same track.. would make for some good laughs!

[@cicliolmo7152]

the details look pretty good. I would get one just to display in my office or in my home on the mantel.

[@truenopanda86]

That is pretty friggin sweet for a Toy-Grade. I dig it.

[@rctrucks]

Not too shabby right?!

[@kevinneal8128]

Pretty good natural poll at my closest Costco..the pallet looks like a jenga game with all red bull, no more Ferrari

[@bartobruintjes7056]

Buy the car from the champ and not from a loser.

[@SCARLEG_NISU]

Maisto is actually good brand and well known in Europe.I've several 1:18 diecast model of them👌🏽👍🏽

[@rctrucks]

Yup, when I worked in a hobby store, we sold the models, they were quality.

[@muskokamike127]

yes, they are much better than Burago. I had a bunch, bought some sold some.

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

I bought one of each before they all disappeared and put them away for Christmas...or until I break down and open them early under the guise of needing to make them brushless and modify them to accept a real servo...

[@Vatch69]

how to you adjust the wheels alignment? They are bugged 😢

[@ralphhowing3473]

Not bad for a toy grade car!

[@themeditationgroup6553]

Wow. a dream come true for me.

[@Flying-Fox19]

That's really cool, I would get one if its ever available here. I bet he is the only person to use an RC car as in my neighborhood, nobody plays with these. The young men play basketball, not with toys.

[@josephf2157]

Could you post the link for the speed meter that you were using? I'm interested in maybe purchasing one of those... Thank you in advance..Joey.✌️

[@MrBrian4109]

I got the Ferrari, very good detail and very good looking, just not very fast but a great first RC car

[@bartobruintjes7056]

Buy the car from the champ and not from a loser.

[@spockfpv]

Never been so disappointed at an RC cars top speed. Was expecting some much more.

[@derekc6425]

Looks awesome bud!🤩 There's a new F1 car by Serpent F190 too! Saw some on Facebook and it's 1/8 Scale. Are u going to review that too?

[@imranbecks]

Nice. I wouldn't mind a McLaren of this.

[@EricEsenwine]

i know! i want one too. I think they only have Red Bull and Ferrari though. I havent been able to find any other teams anywhere.

[@Mr-Clark]

Thanks for the review. A little slower than what I was expecting. But for $50 it's meh. I'd pay an extra $20 to to out at 20 mph.

[@pauldavis4287]

If you have 2 or 3 friends w cars, too…that’s fast enough!😃👍🏼

[@stephenpheonix6549]

Next video putting a brushless set up and servo in it? 💯👍🏼

[@cinemahumano]

it really bounces, still i love it, i´ll get the Charles'

[@bartobruintjes7056]

Buy the car from the champ and not from a loser.

[@GhostyBrick]

How do the tires hold up on it?

[@RaoVenu]

Do any of you know how long it takes for the rechargeable batteries to recharge? There is no indicator on the charger to indicate that it is done charging. Also, is it possible to buy replacement rechargeable batteries for the car

[@najeeshabazz4762]

Whats crazy is other stores are asking $80-$100 for the smaller 1/24 version.

[@rociolozano2040]

Did you get this in Virginia because that’s the exact Costco I go to?

[@rctrucks]

No, I’m 8hrs North. But we love visiting Virginia. 😄

[@samclingan1084]

Product meeting: let's build an F1 car - but make it really slow. Business partners: great idea boss!

[@mr.nickgaming5494]

My car drifts to the right when I try to drive straight but when I moved the steering trim all the way it still goes right and if I move it to the other side it practically does a 180. Any tips on how to fix it?

[@Llluuccaaa]

Can you add a lipo battery?

[@TheSparkThatDefinesUs]

For this price,size, detail, it would still be a great buy even if was just a toy and not a RC.

[@tarikviaer-mcclymont5762]

I got the Ferrari one. Im going to purchase the RedBull one as well

[@virattripathi14]

can you make it fast ? like any upgrade engine & so

[@rctrucks]

Gears look sketchy for an upgrade

[@fitness2go]

What about a slightly bigger battery?

[@PapaGiorgio220]

I just opened the one I bought for my son and the remote control loses connection after about 15 seconds. Its a bummer as my son was super excited to use it. Does anyone have any experience with the same issue or know of any way to troubleshoot? Thanks.

[@Alermemrx]

I have that same Rc car 😊😊😊

[@DB-zp9un]

So about what's expected for $50! Looks fun.

[@juliusgalicano3491]

I wish there's a COSTCO HERE I THE PHILIPPINES 😊

[@usamasaid2860]

The Cadillac from Forza Motorsport RC vehicles go exactly like this one , I bought the Tesla Roadster from a Costco but it’s for my kiddo for December but I’m not sure how it will go maybe the same who knows

[@zat-1-fury]

For what cheap rc cars usually are this actually looks like it would drive pretty well for a road rc race 😅

[@69wjbb]

how come i didn’t see that in costco here in Pacoima CA?

[@lyubolesiv6867]

Just both 2 for the boys

[@lauriewsmith1]

Does it have proportional steering?

[@Smags06]

Man I saw them on Sunday I should have picked them up I am going back Thursday to get them

[@tarikviaer-mcclymont5762]

Did you get them?

[@Apolaki-d4p]

Any idea if Maisto will be releasing other teams?

[@samirpatel7242]

perfect for entertaining dogs

[@ektaaamin6920]

I bought one but it came without a battery in the car (someone might have stolen it) could you possibly send me the battery info so I could find one on Amazon or something?

[@cjv29er]

FPV then press the F1 car sounds, please.

[@jjewels53]

They are not at any of the Costco’s in San Diego, nor are they on the Costco website or app. I even called their member services and they couldn’t find it.☹️

[@GruvenHaus]

A cinder block would drive well at that speed.

[@orlandoandfamilytv8950]

I’ll be at COTA for the f1 this year. Can’t wait. I did nascar earlier this year.

[@randylivengood3112]

Would really like a Lando Norris car!

[@kutumallugamer9574]

Is it available now?

[@masonh2764]

Mine is stuck turning left and won’t turn right no matter how I adjust it, any thoughts?

[@ParthIsFine_]

Locked up, try stepping off the brakes

[@parker73724]

Maybe video isn't showing it's flaws well but it almost looks good enough to use as a display model.

[@mikedisher30]

Is it too long it doesn’t look properly scaled

[@Djet444]

What’s the app he used for it called

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

Still faster than the Sauber car this year

[@polkatit]

So many people have sent me the link to this the past couple days. Thanks for reviewing. As an F1 and RC fan, its gonna be one to pick up even just if it just sits on the shelf.

[@rctrucks]

That’s what I was thinking when I bought it. Run it around for a video. Then put it on the shelf behind my computer in my office because it looks great.

[@paulpadilla5288]

​@toolbaggers aren't you a ray of sinshine.....lol

[@baheerzhakfar8490]

Just asking im just curious but is that real carbon fiber?

[@ammoisking]

Brushless + Lipo PLS!!!!

[@urgaynknowit]

It’s half the price of a losi micro b but goes the same speed. The losi does 13 mph out of the box

[@guymarotta2596]

Who makes it?

[@theawesomekanidogman9803]

how do you connect it to bluetooth?

[@fitness2go]

No bluetooth

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

Its almost as fast as my beloved Losi Micro B

[@nxprss8326]

How do you like the losi micro b?? I think I'm gonna buy 2 to race with against my brother..

[@Jmodderator]

A liquor store near me is flipping these for $79! It's outrageous LOL

[@blitzrc4713]

Maisto is a bizarre company they make fantastic models i regret not buying there 1/10 vw kombi from toyworld in Australia for 100 dollars (thought it was pricey was even MHz radio😂) there highly collectable now and hardly see them for sale i have always wished they'd step up to hobby grade electronics for the average consumer although im happy to modify them myself