Rlaarlo Omni Terminator 1/12 Monster truck test and review - key weaknesses and upgrades

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[@RCReviewChannel]

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[@-xirx-]

Thank you for doing this truck. I've just started out and not really into crawling (yet perhaps!) but i have been watching loads of your videos, especially all your RC for beginners series. Super helpful so cheers from 🇬🇧! 🤙

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on my good man. Glad it was helpful.

[@jimiwith2eyes]

The carbon model has 6 pieces of carbon! 4 cover the lower arms the other 2 are the centre support beams! You not only get a 540 size motor but a 65amp ESC along with the 6 channel transmitter with gyro adjustable via the transmitter! Also it you get helical steel gears in the difs & larger pinion gears! if that's not worth the extra $50 nothing is 🤔 p.s the weak points are the threaded screws holding the top of the shocks, the centre diff leaks & the rear scuff plate falls off! I've been informed these weaknesses will be addressed 😉pss your shock adjusters are screwed halfway down..................................🙄

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very very good info, thank you very much! That will help me and all the viewers on this channel.

[@1GDFELLA]

Think we can run a bit longer screw through top shock mount using a nut on backside. As far as center Diff what can be used to help stop the leak maybe an alternative gasket or some sort of seal around the closure, not good if the diff fluid leaks out dirt and water are getting in also, lastly maybe thread lock bottom scuff plate screws, thanks for the pointers

[@sambo6591]

Have The address the problems yet

[@jimiwith2eyes]

@@sambo6591It seems so..............🙃

[@Danielxperez14]

I’m getting mine tomorow so hopefully they addressed the issues, snagged the carbon on sale for 212$!

[@RedLakeArchery]

I like how you left some of the edits in the video. Shows the realizm

[@RCReviewChannel]

I just noticed that, thank you. I edited them out now, but at least you got to see the creative process.

[@SupraTompan]

This was the best review so far. Regards from Sweden.

[@rafaelochoa9776]

The terminator and the buggy from RIAARIO will be my first rc vehicles. Bought some upgrades for the buggy. Bought the carbon fiber truck but want to order the green and black shell and some upgrades for it as well

[@RCReviewChannel]

It really is a good option. Glad you’re getting on board. Make sure to use the links in our description.

[@1GDFELLA]

Just ordered one last night for $250 carbon model. Good price for what ya get Nice review just Subbed as well!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thanks for the sub!

[@friendlydemon7942]

what do you think of it so far ? is it durable ?

[@1GDFELLA]

@@friendlydemon7942 oh absolutely it is a hell of a unit and very well designed very fun have had no issues and needs no mods whatsoever just charge and run it. Worth every penny

[@friendlydemon7942]

@@1GDFELLA thank you for the reply I appreciate it

[@1GDFELLA]

@@friendlydemon7942 no problem !

[@gillian9178]

The only carbon there is on the carbon version is carbon stiffner inserts in the A-arms & carbon centre braces. The motor in the carbon version does not have a higher kv motor, it is lower 2650kv - 3650 size motor that come with 24t pinion + 27t speed pinion. The green bodied aluminum version comes with 3100kv - 2852 size motor & 16t pinion + 19t pinion. Im waiting on my carbon omni Terminater that I ordered to be delivered.

[@boduke9428]

Gonna be waiting a while. I ordered the same. I didn't realize it was a pre-sale and shipments weren't scheduled till March 18th. I paid for expedited shipping and was expecting it this week, lol.

[@znelson7083]

​@@boduke9428how is everyone else getting the car before the 18th?

[@boduke9428]

@@znelson7083 they got free ones to test early for sponsored reviews.

[@gillian9178]

@@znelson7083 These are cars that Rlarrlo sent out free to KZbin reviewers

[@Hungrybird474]

It’s pretty sweet imho . I messed up the first pinion gear so put in the extra one . My bad but it was smooth and silent . I didn’t use the paper method but meshed by feel and sound seems to work better for me to go as tight as possible with battery in and slowly accelerate until the sound is right and tighten down and worked the best . I had it loose one time and that pinion was toast , and spur . Servo has to be loosened form the bottom to get them cf center supports out , sheesh . Other than that it’s been great . Should have left it alone but I’ll get it right

[@danielemulazzi1615]

Wow... finalmente una novità da Trarlo...bel video ciao dall'Italia

[@Casitascrawlers]

I appreciate the review I’m just about to order the Carbon one I’ve seen pretty much every video but most are on the Brushed version. I already have the D12 or whatever it’s called it’s the one you had next to this one.

[@rafaelochoa9776]

Oh nice. I just got the d12 for my son and ordered the black terminator for myself. In actually had 2 buggy’s but returned one when I saw the terminator on the site. Did you do any upgrades to the d12?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad it was helpful! Make sure to use the link in our description

[@jparker785]

Center diff is very nice!

[@RCReviewChannel]

It really is!

[@OnDrums77]

Got mine today. Rode it through some snow and as it melted it acted funny. It acted as if I adjusted the throttle trim and the car kept moving forward after I let go of the throttle. Made me nervous because it was 15 minutes on the first battery. Don’t know if I should’ve just bought the upgraded carbon model for $250.

[@RCReviewChannel]

That's wild, something's not right there! Maybe calibrate the ESC or recenter the throttle trim

[@OnDrums77]

The throttle trim was centered. Moving it forward or back would only move it forward or reversed. Once it dries out it was fine. But what would I do to calibrate the esc? Once I saw the colonization of the carbon model I liked the idea of adjusting things. The reverse on this car is very slow and very underpowered when I lower the power for friends to drive it. I’ve never had something this beefy. I had a Traxxas slash for years but it was cheaper to buy this than replace all the parts and upgrade to brushless. But I’m newer to it as a full hobby knowing all the parts and options. Do you have a video to watch on esc adjustments

[@woutervanwijk4369]

Other weaknesses are: ESC isn't programmable. It brakes way too aggressively so it would be nice to tune them down a bit. And the way the shocks are mounted. Those screws are definitely going to bend or even break.

[@RCReviewChannel]

That is very very good info, thank you.

[@viniciusbrito7512]

awesome review and outstanding basher! I will get one soon... as soon as my wife is distracted with something else.... :-D

[@RCReviewChannel]

Enjoy it. Make sure you use the links in our description.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I really don't like putting any of my RC vehicles through the water on purpose. I'll just watch other people do it. Thanks for the review.

[@DaveKoko]

It’s not really about the carbon fiber, it’s the other upgrades that come right out the box. The transmitter alone is worth it for the extra 50$. But then you have the gears, receiver, telemetry, bigger motor, bigger esc,and on and on. Like I said for an extra 50 bucks it’s a no-brainer.

[@Xxnonymuz]

I agree so I got both 😂

[@paulmaldonado7039]

Amazon sells it for $169.00,is there a cheaper price somewhere else?? Vegas Paul here 😅

[@RCplamodel]

Thank you for sharing a good video with a nice car! 💯👍👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you too!

[@rcjoe406]

Be nice to see how the new traxxas mini maxx will compare to all these budget trucks 😊

[@davidclymer2207]

Nice review! I like what I see, but I think they should have built it around a 1/10 size 3650 motor instead of a 1/16 sized one. It's really cool to see them offer it as a roller, but like you said, the options in this motor size are pretty limited. When Rlaarlo hit the market with that mini Maxx monster truck, I thought they were going to be just another Banggood/Amazon type vehicle. But their recent releases show that there really is a passion behind their cars.

[@zipppiz]

Just buy the carbon version for bigger motor

[@OnDrums77]

Rlaarlo must’ve told him they need to dump the alloy version because that carbon version is a no brainer and is constantly on sale for $220 on Amazon.

[@Cap_Med]

Nice video as usual , i have a simple request , can you make Video one day to show all Your RC collections 😁 ..i know is not easy , but i wish ..

[@MrShaw83]

My truck doesn't drive straight, it veers to the right. Is it damaged out of the box, or can I make some adjustments?

[@MarcMcKinley-f3m]

NICE REVIEW! I'm new to RC trucks (I fly RC planes) and I'm considering a few 3S trucks. I want to get the best bang for my buck but I don't mind spending a little more if the value is there. I've really been looking at the RIAARIO Omni Terminator but I also like ARRMA Granite, ARRMA Big Rock and Rival MT10. What is your sugestion in the 3S truck class?

[@Casitascrawlers]

After an extremely long wait I just received my carbon version I also got the aluminum anodized 17 mm wheel hubs as well I’m wondering what wheels to put on it I see pictures of it with the 17mm hubs with Rlaarlo wheels on it so apparently they have wheels that fit but I checked the website & none of the wheels say 17mm so I’m not sure if I’ll buy an aftermarket wheelset I may just try the wheels off my Rustler.

[@Casitascrawlers]

@@CSL33 I’ll inspect closer but I didn’t see anything.

[@ElectricianAl]

@@Casitascrawlersit’s an adapter to 17 mm. People were saying the wheels pop off easy but even with the adapters you still need to put thread lock on the threads (from what I’ve researched).

[@boduke9428]

I have a trx6 and scx6 but much prefer bashers. I wish they'd ship these already. I didn't realize it was a pre sale and was expecting delivery to all us regular folk this week. I much prefer an Arrma launch. Announce one week and deliver the next. Also the carbon version has a gyro and better transmitter.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Oh, let me know when you get them!

[@boduke9428]

@@RCReviewChannel the website says March 18th will be the first deliveries. You have to click the shipping info link for that. It didn't mention anywhere along the ordering process that it'd be a month before deliveries started. It even offered expedited shipping for $10 extra (which I paid thinking it guaranteed I'd get it this week). My fault. I'm just used to Arrma. They announce and don't sell until it's ready to ship.

[@Prince_Pig]

I can't be the only one who noticed this hand gesture 0:34 🤣 nice review Francis.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Ha ha, I just noticed that. I actually don’t know what that gesture means. I think I was channeling rock paper scissors.

[@RevelationRC]

I like it❤ I spent more money on my grom and it's not as capable. I want one

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, this one is really capable backstock and it has a lot outside

[@guillaumepliez1427]

Hi, the Roller isn't cheap ...meaby better than MJX , but smaller too !

[@Sam-nz2zs]

What’s stock shock oil

[@RCReviewChannel]

It feels like a 60 or 70 weight oil. I’ll do another video on it after I open it up.

[@Sam-nz2zs]

@@RCReviewChannel does the manual not say about shock oil? And what about diff oil does it say what to use?

[@tyrelljohnson1238]

So I would say I moved the esc pretty easily and I’m getting a bigger battery tm

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very cool. Where did you end up putting the ESC and how does it stay in place?

[@robertshelton2605]

Any news on the MK-07?

[@tomasborovian]

Compare mjx hyper go 10208 v2

[@joeytravis1953]

What better battery options are there with out relocating the ecu

[@aknmtbr]

Is this being advertised as water proof?

[@johnoliverio8729]

How long is the factory battery run-time?

[@alphakid7771]

So its not waterproof ?

[@owen8538]

I wanna see 1 8 scale 6s out next

[@andrew4403]

The carbon version has a bigger motor not bigger higher KV

[@adamantiumcards8931]

What are the battery size options for this not moving anything? Anything out there that would fit bigger than 2200?

[@jonm2884]

When mine arrives I'm just going to stack two 2200 batteries on top of each other and run them in parallel, got some zeee power 120C flight batteries from a plane, so 3S 4400mAH 120c ought to be plenty of power and run time. Plus I will put them at the back and the esc in the front to address the weight balance issue.

[@kristopherdonaldson9569]

Since you have a AM-D12 as well, how does the Omni body set on the D12? Just super curious 🤔.

[@Xxnonymuz]

It can’t,.well not set (in terms of literally placing it on top) but doesn’t fit, I don’t own the am-d12 but if it’s anything like the Wltoys model then only the front end of the truck lifts/opens via body clip where as the Omni terminator has a 4 body clip system holding it down. Definitely could probably Frankenstein the fit since both vehicles are 1:12 scale

[@kristopherdonaldson9569]

I have pictures in the Rlaarlo 1/14 and 1/12 scale owners group on Facebook.

[@Mr.Titanium1911]

Diff gear materials aren’t clear. Which version gets the CNC steel gears? What is the wheel hex size?

[@gillian9178]

The carbon version comes with cnc chrome steel spiral cut input diff gears & chrome steel spur gear. The aluminum version comes with alloy metal straight cut input gears & alloy spur gear. Hexes are 12mm.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you very much. Very helpful

[@terryrccrazy6993]

Nice review, thanks

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

I wanted to hate on Rlaarlo but I got one for my 3 year old, the little x-maxx look alike, and dangit if he hasn't been able to break it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

What’s impressive about them is how they improve their medically with each model release. They’re a lot like fms

[@rafaelochoa9776]

what battery do you recommend for it?

[@philote09]

At around 4:10 you mention the word "weight". Do you happen to have the chance to actually put the truck on a scale and let us know the weight? In my eyes, that's always a better indication of size than all the individual sizes such as length etc.

[@RCReviewChannel]

I have detailed weights and weight distribution. Will publish it shortly.

[@philote09]

@@RCReviewChannel Have you had the chance to put it on a scale? I would so much appreciate if you could let me know the weight...

[@flat-out]

How does this stack against my Rival MT10?

[@znelson7083]

I'd love to see a durability on both of those I'd imagine it'd be really close.

[@RCReviewChannel]

They really are close. I would say this has better value, especially with the free Lipo battery. This is a little space, constrained, and not as easy to upgrade as the mt10

[@Breakaway_RC]

Looks good 👍🏼

[@RCReviewChannel]

It does!

[@abduljhon4736]

In time 2:18 what merk n type?

[@natephill7041]

Are you Filipino?

[@timmerz8569]

Associated 14th scales all used center diff and have for years

[@RCReviewChannel]

Good to know. I do have a reflex car from team associated and it ran pretty good.

[@howintesting940]

The Mid diff is redundant. It is only effective in crawlers, not offroads. Similar for carbon fiber chassis, useless on offroads, but useful on on-roads - lighter but just a little bit less strong than metal.

[@subrosanj1748]

What type of connector is the battery/esc?

[@robinkesterlives]

Looks like XT60 in the video but on the website it shows a Deans connector. So not sure now. Maybe this version has XT60 and the carbon fiber has Deans?

[@boduke9428]

I was wondering the same. Gonna go ahead and order some decent batteries for it. I had saw somewhere they were XT60 also.

[@polowong8558]

anyone ordered to Europe ? and do you pay extra tax ?

[@RCReviewChannel]

good question.

[@norsefalconer]

So, this or a Gorgon?

[@norsefalconer]

Also, what weight shock oil would you recommend in the Terminator?

[@RCReviewChannel]

I would say this one. The Gorgon is really for folks on a very tight budget. The shock oil feels like a 60 or 70 weight.

[@norsefalconer]

​@@RCReviewChannelThanks!

[@boduke9428]

Both. I don't know anyone who has a Gorgon and doesn't love it. Get the blue Gorgon without the nimh battery and charger for $139 and use that extra money for a decent brushless combo. I have a bunch of 4s, 6s, and 8s Arrma and Traxxas bashers and play with the Gorgon as much or more than any of them.

[@norsefalconer]

​@@boduke9428 Appreciate the owner feedback. Thanks!

[@OGRadRC]

Nice 👍🏾💯

[@RCReviewChannel]

Big up

[@PrinceAlbert408]

Linda Vista!

[@alexsandoval9743]

It’s a 45 amp esc, it’s the standard in every single rlaarlo…

[@viniciusbrito7512]

3s battery for planes should fit in there.

[@RCReviewChannel]

That is a great suggestion, thank you. I will look into that right now as those airplane batteries do come in odd sizes.

[@crazyvg2005]

Best 2oo bucks I've spent!

[@porscheguy19]

You know what happened... a Chinese company was totally going to call it the "Predator"... and they even etched the Predator on the bottom of the truck. But then someone with a little more knowledge of English... at the last minute explained that the word has a double meaning in our culture. So they wisely renamed it the "Terminator".

[@Casitascrawlers]

So I’m getting the carbon one & I’ll just turn the gyro way down it’s mostly the color for me the black one is bad A$$ 👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

Great choice, my good man!

[@RedLakeArchery]

They make it tough for big jumps and the average person will probably beat the machine. Myself I dont beat my gear.. I push it but no beating. Money is tight.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very very good point. I am a tester, so I do try to break it!

[@timmerz8569]

Rlaarlo cloned lc racing not wltoys .... Wl toys also cloned lc racing

[@RCReviewChannel]

Good to know, thank you.

[@georgepace1145]

Yeah mate the carbon fiber model is way better. Better motor ESC controller with gyro and spiral cut differentials. Way better 😅

[@jameswisecarver]

Someone didnt do his homework.

[@RonielIrvingtie231YT]

You are wrong it's not 1/12 rc terminator car

[@lesabre1972]

I like watching your show in all but I am not into the exposed wheel fast car I like the hard body crawling and trail rigs.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you for that

[@mollyokeefe3004]

"promosm" 🤔

[@bongofury3176]

whohooo ...feed me now

[@RCReviewChannel]

Buy , buy!

[@Schmidt3850]

Your review of this truck is amateur.

[@RonielIrvingtie231YT]

it's 1/10 rc car

[@RockyMtBashers]

Hard pass

[@rmb1]

12th scale worthless

[@RCReviewChannel]

It doesn’t sound like it’s for you but I think a lot of folks will be very happy with it and its size.

[@JesseBlum]

I was just comparing all the name brands myself. ARRMA 1/10 Granite 4X4 V3 3S BLX is on sale for $329.99 omg like who pays for that? The rlarrlo omni terminator non carbon edition is better than that!