SG 1602 Brushless Truggy Overview and Run.

[@TomleyRC]

Nice review dude. These little things are so much fun, and certainly one of the toughest 1/16 scales I've tested! Happy New Year

[@RunThatRC]

They are a good all arounder. I enjoy them. Have a great new year!

[@gundo1hundo913]

I agree! New to the rc game.. just bought these for my son an I.. can u upgrade the motor an all that as well for more speed?

[@etxkevin7452]

I just got mine in ($103 with two batteries from banggood) and this thing is awesome! So fast for a "toy"....too fast on poor traction surfaces. But it's easy to adjust from the remote, just turn the dial down to make it more controllable. This is the PERFECT truck for a first timer (speed turned to zero is very controllable for the first time user) and anyone just looking for a fun new toy! The quality is better than I expected too.

[@RunThatRC]

it's a fun Rc for sure.

[@ym22rr95]

Which controller do you have? You can not turn down speed with One of the reviewed controllers.

[@etxkevin7452]

@@ym22rr95 Uh, mine came with a controller with adjustable speed. Bought it from banggood. Sports 2.4 radio...throttle trim at the top.

[@ym22rr95]

@@etxkevin7452 ok, seems like they ship different controllers for same car. strange.

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Exact same as the Imex Shogun and Ninja. Amazing little trucks. Got my son's at Hobby Town.

[@RunThatRC]

Very cool!

[@nhansme]

Nice comparison 👍👍 I think these little trucks are getting very popular All the best for the new year bro ...!!!

[@RunThatRC]

Happy New Year!

[@ruthfeliciano4744]

Awesome video keep up the good👍. work I have a question what is better the hbx hailstorm or the hbx 16889 i don't know whitch one to buy??

[@RunThatRC]

I would go with the 16889. It's brushless and a little bigger than the Hailstorm as well.

[@ruthfeliciano4744]

Thanks but when i went to buy the 16889 it said that it cannot be sent to my address. 😩😭

[@chriswaggs1980]

I own the 1602 and it is super fun to bssh with!!........Great review

[@RunThatRC]

it is fun and tuff. still bash mine regularly.

[@AddyRCBuddy]

That RC looks like a lot of fun man. Sweet little rig. Nice review of it! :D

[@RunThatRC]

They are really fun rigs. I bring them everywhere.

[@mavisatakora7820]

I like it am going to get one on my birtday

[@RunThatRC]

great little basher

[@adopancia7445]

Nice one! Did you test with 3S batteries....? I mean, do you know if they handle it?

[@RunThatRC]

I haven't felt the need for more speed with this model so I haven't tried it. I have been told by some they do run 3s without issues.

[@chrisb75]

Is there any place I can find the binding procedure for these? I have the spare radio and plan on using that as you did.

[@RunThatRC]

I believe you just turn the truck on first then the transmitter. It auto binds everytime you turn it on and should just bind to other compatible tx.

[@deandaniels203]

Happy new year bro to you and your family from the UK.

[@RunThatRC]

Happy new year!

[@darrenlwf2630]

wonder if the SD1602 wing spoiler able to mount to the 16889?

[@RunThatRC]

I dont have them here with me atm but I believe they have different style shock towers and its doesnt have the mount for the wing. Not 100% sure though.

[@areli1051]

Hey man, should i buy this one, or Eachine EAT11 or HBX Hailstorm 18858? Thank you!

[@RunThatRC]

I would go with this one. It's brushless and very reliable.

[@areli1051]

@@RunThatRC thx!

[@roadstar499]

so would i have to change the brushless esc and use a different radio is i wanted a gyro system on this? or is there a gyro that is good and cheap that can be dropped into this car as is??? also are there metal shocks and adjustable linkage steering parts available... very nice detailed review sir...PS does it have ball bearings already???

[@RunThatRC]

full ball bearing rig out the box. Not 100% sure but a gyro between the steering servo and receiver port should work if the gyro has pots for adjustment on it for fine tuning.

[@El_Segundo88]

Which is better, xinlehong Q901 or this?

[@RunThatRC]

they are both good.

[@Donobansan]

Hi from Australia, liked vid. Can you help recommend if this sg1602 is good for grass or should I look to go for a bigger 1:10 scale Xinlehong 9125.

[@RunThatRC]

the bigger the better for grass for sure.

[@danieldrummond4301]

Hey man nice review! You mentioned a larger pinion gear upgrade for more speed. What would be the part number for the pinion gear? I have a 16889 Brushless.

[@beachinrc101]

These still sell like crazy I just got a brushed version with the red receiver & it runs off my 9125 xilnahong transmitter way better & it will run 4s no problems just a pain trying to fit batts in it I just made the 2 1000mah packs it came with into a 4s true 4s in series & it blows the bl doors off I know something has to break soner or later lol but it’s so lite it’s been taking it moter does get warm but haven’t got it past 165* even on a 1600mah 😂I posted a review on az showing it

[@RunThatRC]

Thats cool. Several people have told me about 3s and 4s running but I never gave it a try. I will one day when I get a small enough 3s or just 4s some like you did.

[@kristoberardi-eschke2489]

This RC is a lot of fun... I have 2. How do I convert the hubs to handle standard hex connections? I want more aggressive tires.

[@RunThatRC]

they have 12mm hexes. It is usually stuck on the wheels. I like running the ZP1001 wheels on it. Its a 12th scale crawler wheel and tire you can purchase cheap on banggood.

[@traybuk]

Saw you from banggood thanks so much

[@RCModSquad]

Looks nice! Also if you’re having range issues, check the antenna on the car to be sure it’s vertical. Nice slo-mo! 💯👍🏻👍🏻

[@RunThatRC]

No issues on mine. Just wanted to see what tx would bind and if they performed any differently. And the hbx protector tx just feels like it has a faster solid connection with a little bit more range. Nothing dramatically different the factory tx are fine. Tested it out just incase anyone with range issues watches the vid.

[@RCModSquad]

RunThatRC i agree. It’s the same reason I posted the comment. If someone it’s having range issues the antenna polarization could be a limiting factor. 😃 Cross polarization has a 20db loss. That’s huge.

[@juliuscaesar8801]

RC ModSquad so how can this cross polarization be corrected?

[@RCModSquad]

Rafael Rafael Rafael Rafael the antenna in the car needs to be upright. Some people will put a small hole in the body and run the antenna out. I’ve even seen people use a small straw or a coffee stir stick. If the cable is long enough you can run it to the front or back of the car and run it next to the shock tower.

[@nickl1659]

Note Never leave rc batteries plugged into the car when not in use the esc could fail and cause a fire.

[@RunThatRC]

good advice!

[@nick92065]

Nice review . Too bad mine lasted 4 runs before the spur gear got stripped.

[@RunThatRC]

Wow that sux. I beat the hell out of both of these till this day and still no issues with them. Even running bigger diameter tires with beadlock wheels. Wheelie beast for sure now.

[@a.hennig4719]

Does the 16889 pro version fit the body from the 1602 together with the spoiler ?

[@RunThatRC]

if they are both buggys i think so but i know the monster truck version has different shock mounting plates and body mount post locations.

[@Roobeer.]

ha ah I like the apex legends intro clip

[@jaguppal187]

awesome review - thanks for making up my mind lol

[@RunThatRC]

Glad to help!

[@stephenblakey4913]

Are these the same as the ftx tracer

[@RunThatRC]

it looks like it for sure but not sure what electronics they use.

[@babissj4]

Exactly the same but the tracer comes only brushed and cost 1 more car to upgrade in brushless.

[@johnboy4124]

i need help bad style mine works apart from forword and backwords chaged batteris in tranmitter charged the battery up for truggy binded them back up but ive only got stearing no forword or backword if i turn off the transmitter then back on agian then the moter revs up full speed but i dont have controll of the forword or backword only controll i have is stering what is the matter with it plz help p.s i have the brushless version

[@RunThatRC]

check to make sure your battery is charged correctly and you dont have a bad cell. If that's not the problem them its probably a bad esc receiver.

[@johnboy4124]

@@RunThatRC yerh esc knackered

[@JackOnly21]

Nice vidio, thanks I realy enjoy it

[@RunThatRC]

thanks for stopping by!

[@jeffbryner5355]

Where do you find parts for this when it breaks because it will?

[@RunThatRC]

you can find parts for this on Amazon and also HBX has a parts site. you can google hbx 16889 parts and you will find parts for this. I still have mine and fortunately for me nothing but the rear wing has been damaged. the truck runs perfectly still even after an empty pool bash and jump session. Crashing into a sidewalk at full speed or landing in just that perfect angle can break something for sure.

[@jeffbryner5355]

@@RunThatRC oh awesome! Bet my 10 year old son could break it for ya. He breaks everything. Thats why he has a slash that full rpm dang near lol!! I got him a slash because parts are everywhere lol

[@sibylledelerce8936]

Better than ht c601 brushed ?

[@RunThatRC]

definitely!

[@sibylledelerce8936]

@@RunThatRC thanks , but is it faster than wltoys 14401 ?

[@DarkAngel-dc3te]

@@sibylledelerce8936 no

[@PNRobo]

Hi SG 1601 have a plastic Drive Shaft with sreew on wheels is it posible to swap it for Metal Drive shaft ? I didnt find it nowhere ,any idea plz ?

[@RunThatRC]

i have no clue. but i run mine stock with 2s lipo 1500mah and its a really durable truck the way it is.

[@Custnam]

Hello. I just bought the SG 1602 and am looking for batteries. Can you tell me what the max size battery that will fit in MM? Would appreciate it. Also are the individual cells 14500 or 18650? Thanks

[@RunThatRC]

not sure max size. don't have the truck with me but i have been using the 2s 1500mah lipo batts the wltoys 144001 and a979b come with and get 25min runtimes.

[@cyc25ruffneck]

So let me get this straight. Are you insinuating that THAT transmitter will get you more range?!

[@RunThatRC]

Both the other transmitters did get me slightly more range. What I really noticed is that I had a more solid connection with the HBX protector tx. Kind of like it has better rates settings which made the truck respond quicker.

[@dudeman8622]

Mine seems to over heat looking for a heatsink but don't know to size

[@RunThatRC]

That doesn't sound normal for these trucks. They do run a little hot but shouldn't be an issue. Check to see if you have any over tightened moving parts. If you actually tighten the wheels on too much you can cause binding and will lead to a thermal cutoff to save the esc from being overloaded. make sure your steering and wheels move freely and are not binding. If you still want a heat sink a 370/380 size motor heatsink should work.

[@rcnightlife9611]

Kool. Subscribed. 👍😀

[@RunThatRC]

Thanks for the sub! welcome to the RTR Tribe!

[@etxkevin7452]

Anyone know of a better charger to get for these? I just ordered one with 2 batteries and 4 hr charge over USB seems a bit slow.

[@sonnyblack5253]

Do you know what length the shocks are.i wanna order a set before the truck arrives.

[@RunThatRC]

I actually don't know the specs sorry. I know they make oil shocks for this but i think its out of stock currently.

[@roadstar499]

are there parts and upgrades for this truck???

[@RunThatRC]

some parts I found on Amazon some on banggood. there are other sites that seem to have them but I haven't used them so I can only recommend these.

[@ajtorch1]

Can you share where upgrades are available? Thanks

[@RunThatRC]

banggood.com and ebay.com have oil shocks available for this but I'm not sure about other upgrades.

[@zakwanzawawi3172]

Compare with xinlehong q901 which better ??

[@RunThatRC]

unfortunately I don't own a q901 so I can't compare the two.

[@antoniosebastiao9276]

Does it have spares parts? and if it got, where can we check them? thanks

[@RunThatRC]

search the HBX 16889 truck. Its the same truck and those parts will work for this truck.

[@antoniosebastiao9276]

@@RunThatRC thanks !

[@audi1982]

SG1602 or the Q903?

[@RunThatRC]

no experience with the q903 but hear they are similarly spec'd and its also a good one according to others who reviewed that model.

[@Weeniemoto]

What’s the top speed of this beast

[@RunThatRC]

about 24mph out the box.

[@turfbike]

do these come complete with evrything ready to run including batteries,etc..?

[@RunThatRC]

only thing you will need are 3 AA batts for the transmitter. Everything else is included.

[@etxkevin7452]

Anyone know if you can get a clear (unpainted) body for this truggy?

[@RunThatRC]

not sure if they sell a clear body for this. Might have to mod a different brand body on it.

[@littledawsgaming4138]

does it come with the battery?

[@RunThatRC]

yes it does. All you need are AA batteries for the transmitter.

[@ontariodoublex2713]

Do they have metal differential upgrades

[@RunThatRC]

yes they actually do. I found it under the hbx 16889. its the same exact truck just branded different. here is the link to that. www.banggood.com/custlink/mKvmUWLrw2

[@VesuviusRC]

What is the size of the stock servo please?

[@RunThatRC]

It's a 17g servo. not sure the dimension but here's a link to the stock servo. www.banggood.com/custlink/m3vKkate6z

[@juliuscaesar8801]

Was about to order til I saw that the battery is built in. Can it somehow be replaced?

[@RunThatRC]

the battery is not built in. It's a 2s 1300mah li ion. You can fit a 2s 1500mah lipo from the WLToys 144001.

[@juliuscaesar8801]

RunThatRC on Banggood,, says battery is built in on the 1602.

[@RunThatRC]

@@juliuscaesar8801 they just say that so they can get away with shipping it with a battery. If they say separate battery they will be required to pay for special shipping. They say built is battery on most of these and they are surely not.

[@juliuscaesar8801]

RunThatRC got it...thank you.

[@cuongdiep9827]

How does this run in grass? Does it get stuck?

[@RunThatRC]

In really thick grass maybe it will get stuck. It's more for dirt or jumps and bashing around in general.

[@RichHair]

can i install a 2s or 3s? but how ? what do I need for that

[@RunThatRC]

I only tried 2s. A 1500mah 2s fits nice. Like the one found on the wltoys 144001. About 25 min run times. Get slightly bigger and better tires and this thing is a wheelie beast.

[@stephenblakey4913]

Will these run 3s lipo on the stock esc

[@RunThatRC]

I've heard of people doing so without issues. I haven't personally because they are fine with just a slightly bigger diameter tire upgrade.

[@Impossible_Feats]

Can you sent the link of best car for Rs 3500

[@RunThatRC]

Thats a hard one to answer. You need to know what kind of RC you are in to. Do you like racing, bashing, speed, jumps, crawling? I would need to know that before I can recommend a rc that you may enjoy.

[@Impossible_Feats]

@@RunThatRC speed and offroad

[@EricSmartguy]

This is a exact copy of the new FTX tracer

[@RunThatRC]

so the FTX is a copy of this if the ftx is newer. These go by different names but some are all the same under the lexan that's for sure.

[@donniemarks94]

The shocks are adjustable?

[@RunThatRC]

Unfortunately not. They are not oil fillable either. Just friction shocks. But you can purchase upgrades if you wish. I run it stock and it's fine for now but I want oil shocks on it for sure.

[@RayRiv73]

Can i put the 16889 body on the SG01 with just new body posts or will i need shock towers also?

[@RunThatRC]

probably new towers and body post to make it work.

[@sibylledelerce8936]

Metal originals gears ?

[@RunThatRC]

they are not metal gears but they are really strong and I haven't had one of mine break yet.