Review: Hobby King Basher SaberTooth 1/8 Scale 4WD Truggy

[@Derryjones2]

I think you are the best reviewer of rc's .... you keep is simple and give your honest opinion........ and your not afraid to try out the entry level cars or plains.... keeping in mind that some people dont have(( unlimited )) funs to spend on one car,..... JUST bash it to peaces.........Sometimes less is more.

[@markarch3137]

Wow just wow....I stumbled on this one while browsing. I must say you do an awesome job in your videos. So well spoken and smooth. Great information you provide too. Keep up the good work. You sold me on this truggy!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you very much Mark, glad you liked it. :)

[@grbii916]

+Aussie RC Playground What do you think of bead-lock wheels, would you use them on the sabortooth?

[@glennbrowning2727]

This is awesome rig,I took mine out to the local track and it was running with the high dollar rigs.I was very impressed,but It pissed off a few of the fellas.Best $250 I ever spent.

[@duffyscourt]

Hey Aussie!!! just wanted to touch base and say thanks for the videos, I have been watching you for just over a year now, and was just getting into the hobby when I started. many many packs later...... I literally just found out I am Proline Racings newest fully sponsored driver!!! Received 2 contracts to go over and sign today , I will be racing SC10 4x4 and 2 wheel, as well as 2wd buggy..... so excited..wanted to share. I will send you the link when my team profile info/pic is up on their website. thanks again, lots of new kits latley!!! life has been good to someone. well deserved - Cheers

[@CafeRacer1975]

great review. So good that I actually went back and watched the whole advertisement before it.. I recommend everyone do that, he doesn't get paid much until you watch the entire ad.. Thanks for the review, I know what the kids are getting for Christmas this year!

[@PaulDoodes]

Agreed. Watching the commercials will help those who can be bothered to make a very clean professional video.

[@jayzworld31]

You should get a commission for this review because your review is what convinced me to buy a Sabertooth. I bought extra hinge pins and shock parts and had to replace a hinge pin after a high speed cartwheel. Other than a couple of other minor breakages (that were all my fault), I've been loving this truck. Thanks for your review and all of your reviews, I always wait to see what you are reviewing next, your reviews are the most informative and very well put together.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed the car. Good luck and happy bashing. :)

[@onlyifusayplz5407]

I was kinda hoping this video would be published soon, i've gotten interested in it. Thanks!

[@jeffhahn9306]

I love my sabertooth so much I made it 6s and it handles it like a champ

[@killeroffroadhobbyz]

I have been kicking around getting one of these after watching you videos of this truck and finally got one. Thanks for the videos and review it helped me make my mind up about it.

[@zedorda1337]

+KillerOffRoadHobbyz How are things going after getting it? I am also considering this and would love to know how it wears.

[@nataras3979]

If you guys are on the edge about buying this car trust me it's amazing. It's so durable my dad ran it to speed into a tree and it's fine. The tires are fine just turn down the st.dr on the remote But change the shocks

[@RcOffroad9513]

You can buy this rtr right now for 379 +32 shipping on ebay. Maybe not the best truggy but the price is right!✅

[@isist.3085]

I have this car now about to months and I can say nothing Bad about the performance but the drive shafts bend very easy. You can bend them straight but it is very irritating. So keep that in mind

[@marybrothers7718]

this gentleman is well spoken and nice videos. I don't like Hobby king. they have no phone number to call you, and no management. In the USA.

[@JustAWrench461]

Great video as usual Brother! I almost spit out a mouth full of coffee when you said it looked like a drunk unicorn threw up on the body. LOL That was hilarious! The real funny part is I can't think of a better way to describe it! I'm definitely going to have to add this one to my list. Thanks man! Have a great day!

[@Custnam]

I also have to agree that was a perfect way to describe the paint.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha. Thank you man. Sorry about the coffee... Just trying to keep it light with the odd joke thrown in. ;)

[@JustAWrench461]

Aussie RC Playground Your very welcome. Don't worry about the coffee. I needed that laugh. Keep up the good work Brother! :-)

[@RCUFOinterceptor]

I was waiting for this review. I am going to order it for my birthday. 👍🚗😎

[@MrMcMiniMidgetMan]

Biggest thing that puts me off is the Philips hardware! I know it's not really a biggie I guess but I just prefer hex. I might en up getting this truggy ya know! Thanks for the great review!

[@charliesponce]

Hi guys, need a bit of help with this rc. the guys at hk unfortunately can't help. I need the chassis for this rc? any chance you know where I could get it or what's compatible?

[@nervousgender]

excellent, through review. you hit on pretty much every detail a person could want to know.

[@bashersabertooth6315]

Thanks so much, really liked the review. Keep up the good work.

[@alexzuga7852]

I don't know about bashers but in racing diff oil is generally thicker in the front the a little less in the center and then a little less in the rear. Also with shocks I would run 50 in the front and 40 in the rear to get more traction and it won't go nose down in jumps (if it does). I really want to get one of these realllllllly bad now!

[@ricardovega766]

good afternoon. Could you give me more information about the specifications of this model, I'm interested. Thank you

[@jjeisenhard]

Great Review, I never thought of getting one, it might be on my list to get

[@bubzz86]

Thanks for that and great reviews 5stars

[@jcw1ll1s]

Nice vid Vas! Nice hobby king too. I thought hobby king was crap due to how cheap their prices are, but I was wrong ;)

[@elGa_tUrRo]

Where did you bought the shock upgraded shock shafts?? and.. Can you tell me the code of them ??

[@JorissenJan]

Hey I think the '' Shock Retainer Set - Nitro Circus Basher 1/8 Scale Monster Truck '' includes the eyelids from the shocks and they are the same. You have both vehicles, so maybe you can check? Have a good one.

[@fkfontaine]

Do you think its still a good buy today? I've got a 1/10 short course truck, looking to upgrade..

[@lindeezylo6095]

i am fairly new to rc and i watch the bushmaster 8e review and this i bought both of them lol ...thank you for the awesome review!

[@LifeofJonah]

mine looks a bit different with the red wire i dont have it i got yellow orange blue both sides my buggy seems to go faster foward i dont know if i should just try

[@gigglegretta1667]

cool

[@lachlandouglas6929]

you're so lucky your bmx and rc tracks are open to use. in my town the rc track is locked up and the bmx track is closed to rc's or you get a fine.. :'(

[@garythesnail1015]

I wanted this when I was younger

[@TheSiliconeslick]

can I get a link for the diff oil. I'm unclear with wt vs cst conversion.

[@Right-Turn_FPV]

Keep up the good work! I like your videos very much, I'll also going to put some oil in the diffs... My Sabertooth is still almost on stock except some LRP rear shocks and I'm going to install a front brace, btw thx @timrichieblue :) Keep up the good work and greets from Germany!

[@1989eol]

Just ordered this one. Hope it will be good. It's my 1st one, so I hope nothing brakes too fast.

[@taj6266]

Julian S. no matter what brand there always going to break

[@andrewturner4239]

A very good fast truck I'm running 1600 kV goes awsome

[@tonil6604]

wich size and specs you used from the badlands and where you buy them?

[@sergejnadazdin2234]

is it similar to the HoBao Hyper SS Truggy, and how fast can it go (in kilometers)?

[@grbii916]

How to install a front bumper on the Saber Tooth?

[@hamzoot2801]

I'm not sure if dampened means the oil is too thick but you do know that water is much thicker than oil

[@miguelayala817]

Would a 40mm motor be an easy swap? I couldn't judge wether there was enough space or not.

[@freger5387]

Plenty of space up to 42mm if i remember correctly

[@reidledgerwood736]

What brand of oil did you use, and was it cst or wt? My Hyper SSTe has the same problem (only grease in the diffs).

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I used Team Associated oil and it was CST. Cheers.

[@MatthewFant]

Make sure you get ahold of hobbyking for your royalty check, lol. Sold... The best part is, the price is right!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha. I wish... But this truggy deserves the praise, anyway. It's a very good RC and even more so when you look at how much it is.

[@RandolphRC]

Can you run this off of just one battery

[@hpiguysgarage1166]

Hey Vas, I really want this truggy! I really am liking it but how would you rate the waterproofing? I'm a little skeptical of waterproof electronics from Hobbyking, as I did previously own a Turnigy waterproof 1/10 combo that fried because it wasn't waterproofed correctly. How waterproof it it really?

[@FREEVERGO8]

You should make a saber vs Arrma talion review

[@fil1480]

I am looking into getting a bz-888. Which do you prefer the saber tooth or the 888? Your videos have been very helpful!

[@Right-Turn_FPV]

So you said 500k in the center and 100k WT front and rear. Which oil you´ve been using?

[@Right-Turn_FPV]

Because I´m wondering myself... I have 100k cst oil which comes in a jar instead a bottle... This would be equal to 3562 wt oil... If I´m using the online calculators. So is the diff oil now CST or WT ?

[@philipvandyke9925]

um what RC controller and receiver should i get for my 1/8 basher saber tooth all most ready to run

[@Cowboy4737]

Thanks a lot,Now I'm not sure if I want a Sabertooth or a Traxxas Slash lol. Great revue.

[@alejandrosoto4385]

hi.. what brands are better for you?

[@roberttruesdell6151]

Droop screws don’t set your ride height. They limit the down travel so your shocks don’t over extend when in the air

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Yes, that's true, but as a result, they also effect your ride hight. 😉

[@roberttruesdell6151]

No they don’t. The droop screws only come into play when shocks are extended not compressed.

[@derekhorst5620]

Hey vas just wondering if anyone can tell me if the sabertooth has a good steering radius..awesome review by the way..

[@kuskuskuskus6167]

Great review, very helpful !!! I bought basher Sabertooth and I have a problem with diff oil and shock oil. Please tell me what oil do you use in front diff, cetral diff and rear diff? On the video, you said that you have used (my english is average) 200000, 500000,200000 in units cSt?. Hobby King sells max 100000cSt oil? What oil do you suggest? What oil do you use to shock?

[@stevenmillar8810]

sos might be my screen but does it have plastic drive shafts?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

No, they are metal and very thick. :) I couldn't anyone in their right mind would have a 1/8 scale RC with plastic driveshafts. Oh wait, Traxxas do them... LOL.

[@flamehawk1895]

Aussie RC Playground this, the vkar bison or the JLB cheetah?

[@aaronfonseca6031]

flamehawk189 this.

[@jackfreemantle1461]

Vas have you made an adapter for the batteries?

[@b94cast]

Lol - drunk unicorn threw up all over it! 😋👍

[@Rex_Stuph]

Great review, mate. I will say, though, that I do feel the Badlands love, but only on 4WD's. They are a horrible RWD tyre for bashing or anything actually (particularly in narrow SCT size). Regarding the kit tyres, it's a thing where non-racer manufacturers try to emulate the look of top dollar racing gear for what ever reasons, without matching the compounds. A set of Proline mini pins would still bash somewhat better than the kit plastic rollers.

[@badlands366]

"They are a horrible rwd tyre" ? Put Badlands on a 2wd then take it to loose, loamy dirt or grass, this is what Badlands are meant for and excel at.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Badmuthatrucker666 I would have preferred a more versatile tire similar to the Badlands or Trenchers perhaps. Just something with a deeper tread pattern would have been nice. The "pro" looks is great, but that's not how the car has been marketed. Still, they're not completely useless, I've seen worse tires on RTRs with bigger price tags.

[@bashersabertooth6315]

Aussie RC Playground I have Trenchers on mine and they're good, but I think Badlands seem to balloon less...

[@lxndrskv]

Would this be a good first-timer model? I'm fairly experienced with planes and multicopters, but I don't have any major experience with cars.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Yes, this isn't a bad choice at all. You just need to install a simple 2ch radio, which I would assume you would have no trouble with.

[@lxndrskv]

Alright, thanks. Keep up the good work with your videos. :)

[@jackfreemantle1461]

What batteries do you use?

[@kobalov1]

(im new to this) how do you put oil in there?

[@Mroswaldo16]

I used 80wt on shocks and it feels smoother. But i think my truggy is heavier

[@marybrothers7718]

I also used my yaris, almost ran it over, and in was 71. but every one has a preference. God bless. I'm done

[@badlands366]

Great review with tons of useful information (I have the NC MT, shock shafts + hinge-pins anyone?) I've been subbed to you for a long time, and I feel this is your best review to date. Great work my brotha from down unda.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Bad Lands Thank you very much for your support. Hope you're enjoying your MT as much as I am. :)

[@Germanrcplayground]

Hey Vas. Great Review again. But you find the shock eyelids in the spareparts auf the Nitro Circus Mt. They are the same

[@AussieRCPlayground]

German RC Playground Thanks for the tip, buddy. :)

[@bashersabertooth6315]

Thanks for the videos German RC Playground!

[@Germanrcplayground]

No Problem

[@monsalai]

i sehr billigen Ihren Benutzernamen, ein Deutsch in ein anderes ! von der Art, wie ich sie in Amerika leben und eine Menge Leute sind , die die rasist Ideen, die alle Deutschen Nazis stecken und alle Nazis sind geman aber ich habe irgendwie daran gewöhnt

[@monsalai]

***** damn google translate (shh dont tell him i used google translate) ya i dont know german i do want to learn it though

[@chrissue4131]

How do you think this compares with the Arrma 3s and 4s vehicles?.

[@whynot7030]

getting one, looks good

[@andrelataste]

Have you replaced your servo yet? I am about to order the truggy and am considering a servo also from HK...

[@gjcarr2991]

New to RC..........great vid mate

[@goodyman112]

What batteries where you using when doing the speed runs ?

[@howaboutthat2167]

Hey vas. Excellent review it really helped me make up my mind. I have a idea for rc confidential. What do you think of the new axial yeti and yeti xl? The launch has me turning every cent I own to try and get one. Is this an rc yoy will get or be interested in?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Good question, I'll use it on the next episode. Cheers. :)

[@monsalai]

Aussie RC Playground as much as i want to i cant get anything larger than a 1/10th sct my only track is an indoor sct track so anything that size i just simply cant do even though i do love the idea of something that big

[@MartinPeterWhitney]

Great review! Wonder haw the ARRMA Typhon stacks up to it?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Martin Whitney Only time will tell...

[@greekrc4816]

you should buy axial yeti xl !! im sure you will love it!!!!!!!!

[@rcripper5802]

Very nice rc love that design on the RC truggy 👍 👍

[@danielcraig5330]

Hey mate, just purchased a sabertooth from hobbyking and wanting to upgrade the steering servo, just wondering what servo you would recommend. Also couldn’t help but notice you record your videos at the bmx track in mill park right around the corner from where I live :) love ya videos mate

[@DaneH64]

if you could respond that would be nice what radio and diff oil did you use? thanks

[@dalerobinson2326]

How do you find parts for the sabertooth

[@scotmcparland8435]

Hi Vas. Need your help PLEASE. $250 each. Hobbywing Berserker or Sabertooth? Mainly for durability. Both $250 today black Friday. I will be running 4S only on an RC outside track. I've watched all your videos on both and I'm not sure which one to get for the $250.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+scot mcparland Get the Berserker. Better shocks and better diffs. You’ll need tyres for both, so that cancels out, but the Berserker will out-handle the Sabertooth.

[@scotmcparland8435]

Aussie RC Playground Thank you for replying so quickly. I love your reviews and vids. Keep up the great work. You are helping many of us in the RC world.

[@austinn598]

What is the link to the upgraded shock shafts

[@gearheadred]

I like the shape of the body. Just wish it was available separately in clear.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

There's a good chance it will be. When I first bought the Basher MT, they didn't have the painted body in their inventory for weeks and now they have both the painted body the painted body and the clear. So maybe in time they will have this one in clear also.

[@mace2gorc872]

waiting for this to go on sale...whenever that is. but I really want this RC. holding out cause I spent over $500US on there last vehicle sale.

[@karog419]

Do you anywhere to get parts for the Sabertooth?

[@sergejnadazdin2234]

top speed?

[@novadjsau]

Great vid. your reviews are very helpful. I'm looking at buying my first electric RC And I can't decide between the Sabertooth or the Basher BZ-888. Which would you recommend?

[@dogedoge8304]

Sabertooth more durable

[@Yippeedee]

Does anyone know if the stickers are removable?

[@tommy23490]

Nice job on the video...

[@RCTrxMicros12]

Im thinking about getting this truggy, and as you said in your video you opened up the diffs and put oil in them. Was that hard and tedious to do, because i dont really want to take the car apart the day i get it.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

All three diffs come with only a little bit of grease in them, however, the car can be driven 'as is' without any problems. But if you want to put oil in the diffs, it's not hard to do and it should take you no more than a couple of hours to do all three of them.

[@RCTrxMicros12]

Thanks for the quick reply. Also, did you have to take basically everything apart on the car to access the diffs, and how has the durability been, and how have the diffs been holding up?

[@kylelang2755]

What brand of diff oil did you use ? I can't seem to find 100 000 diff oil or 500 000

[@sundell79]

+kyle lang 7000 fron 7000 and 3000 back

[@TrailAddict.]

What size badlands did you chose? I'm trying to find them on pro-line's site and there are so many xD

[@AussieRCPlayground]

3.8" with 1/2 offset, pre-mounted on Desperado wheels. Hope that helps...

[@TrailAddict.]

That helps a ton thanks man :)

[@curtisdavis716]

Is there a different way to bind your transmitter to a basher sabertooth ? Need to know asap

[@S4ylas]

I also want to know it as i have just one rc controller from wltoys a979-b 2.4ghz

[@andreasullivan9494]

It doesn’t come with a receiver or transmitter,provide your own

[@KingsizeMCG]

Can I run a 5000mAh 4S1P 14.8v 20C battery with sabertooth without modifications?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Not really. You'll need to rewire the ESC to have only one plug and not 2. Plus, the car would be unbalanced with only one battery on one side. What you can do is run 2 x 4S packs in parallel. Hobby King sell the wires needed to do that and you won't have to modify anything. Hope that helps.

[@LorePetter]

You don't need to rewire the esc: Take a stump of cable, solder on a male/female 4mm plug in each end and short one of the battery connectors on the esc when you want to run a single 4s pack. Take it out again when you want to use two 2s packs.

[@joshdunlop3834]

do you know what VOLTS the esc and motor are rated to? (can it run 6S)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+josh Dunlop ESC is 100amp only. So it will only run on 4S. Motor is also rated to 4S only. This car is a 6S type of vehicle, a good 4S system is all you need.

[@joshdunlop3834]

+Aussie RC Playground Do you think this car would be a better rc if I upgraded the motor and ESC and ran it on 6S

[@austinn598]

Lmao did i just hear “like a drunk unicorn threw up all over it” 😂😂

[@MultiZacb]

Have you tried the ftx vantage if so what did you think of it

[@ollilavikka8014]

I have it and i think that it is very good deal for the price and you can also get spares for it from hobbyking and the spares are just dirty cheap. Hope that helps

[@Mrtojo]

LOL unicorn hahaha epic

[@TrailAddict.]

Would the motor handle 6s if the I swapped the esc?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Not sure... I think you'll need to ask Hobby King about that one... Sorry buddy.

[@Xmoto16]

i dont think it would hurt the motor since its an 1875kv. Swap the esc, go 6s and gear up.

[@ocd5364]

What would be a good radio system for this vehicle for around $100?

[@gece8783]

If you want a cheaply priced, extremely good quality one, try the hobbyking GT2. 2ch tx, 3ch rx. about $20. I've used it, bought it year and a half ago, still works nicely

[@ocd5364]

Gandhar Chougule Thanks man

[@gece8783]

+Yes No No problem:)

[@TheRupes]

Hey what's a better Truggy, this or the Arrma Kraton?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+Rupsta Homedog The Kraton is better, but it's also double the price.

[@sundell79]

+Aussie RC Playground losi ?

[@nicotin45]

Has similar look with hobao hyper ss truggy

[@marybrothers7718]

sorry, with my condition I get mad way to easy, hope you fore give me have a good day.

[@xiongproductions7445]

just got one! on sale for 170 bucks!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Nice. Barging. 👍