This RC Desert Buggy is INCREDIBLE and a MUST OWN in 2024! - AM-D12

Today we are taking a look at the brand new Rlaarlo AM-D12 Desert Buggy!
Rlaarlo have been changing it up and giving us some of their greatest creations in recent months and the AM-D12 looks like it could be the best the company has produced yet!
When looking for a cheap RC car you are looking for something that is cheap, reliable, fast and durable and I think this new AM-D12 by Rlaarlo ticks every box!
Get the AM-D12 Desert Buggy here: rlaarlo.com/products/rlaarlo-...
They are currently selling for $179.99 and if you use code AMD12 you will get an extra $20 off bringing the price down to $159.99 which is a great price for what you are getting.
First 500 Orders also get some free gifts including: Heatsink with Fan & Aluminum Upgrades.
0:00 Intro
1:36 What's in the box
2:48 Closer look at the Desert Buggy
3:23 Electronics
3:42 Chassis Features
4:42 Speed Test on 2s
5:47 Speed Test on 3s
7:23 Off Road Dirt Test
8:39 Final thoughts
I also reviewed the Rlaarlo 1/14 AM-X12 which you can check out here and that is one of the best cheap (Higher End) 1/14 RC Buggies you can buy!
Check that video out here: • This 100km/h+ Carbon F...
Cheers for watching and see you on the next one!
#AM-D12 #Amoril #RlaarloAMD12
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beyondRC © 2023

[@beyondRC]

Excellent Work Rlaarlo! Hope to see many new awesome cars from you guys in the future! Get yours here: rlaarlo.com/products/rlaarlo-am-d12?ref=9hkxRr9K&variant=43852257755379 💯😎👍

[@Gio-wn5oc]

Why is it 230

[@gillian9178]

The AM-D12 is a fabulous little buggy, I ordered the gold AM-D12 which is on the way to me. I have so many red/black cars, I wanted something different hence going for the gold one.

[@beyondRC]

You will love it 😎👍

[@rubenowitzv.3135]

Desert 🏜️ Buggy with an Attitude & 50 mph plus👀✨👍🏻

[@Moggmodels23]

Remember too take off the back wheel has it will add more weight to the car plus it will pull wheelies all day long in 3s. I've made a wing to go on the back of mine. You must do 😊😅😮

[@drivencrawlformancerc2925]

Please post some pics of the wing you’ve fabricated. I’ve been thinking about printing some out for mine as well.

[@mikeward6021]

even tho it took a month to be shipped in mail..this is for sure practically my favorite rc that i have

[@Travisb238]

They must be selling a lot of these, the price is up from $160 to $230!! To borrow one of your phrases, that's mental!

[@beyondRC]

HAHA

[@catcancrunch7260]

Excellent review, very fast, runs true, looks great, and not a bad price either! I'm impressed, thanks for your upload 🙏🐱👍

[@MinyakBubut]

I like your straight forward reviews... Respected every cars... These toys were made for fun seekers not to torture them & break every bones at the skate park.

[@beyondRC]

Much appreciated!

[@Top-Jimmy]

Exactly bro!

[@gogeardrives]

I actually use the skatepark to set up a track the skaters there often let me use half of the course with cones. They like watching me and friends race and lap around. Skateparks don’t have to be bashing sites all the time. Resist the urge to send it off a ramp. Rather do controlled transfers and jumps

[@Top-Jimmy]

@@gogeardrives Yep, Skate parks certainly have their place. That's why i really like my small scale cars, for that reason...We don't need 50 yards of straight or long sweeps as this can be done with the smaller scale stuff by utilising what's already in the environment as obstacles to race around. Be it a car park or a skate park, I really enjoy racing with my friends with these small rigs as its just as much fun to me as ripping it up with my big stuff. But, its harder to find potential courses for our Mojave's, Kratons etc. Personally, I'm actually finding that i'm enjoying the smaller scale stuff a lot more lately. Especially when it doesn't cost 100 bucks to fix an error after nearly every sesh. I'm in my early 60's and only picked up the hobby when covid hit. I had not done any RC car racing before but am an avid RC Yachts and speed boats guy. The hobby is for all ages and i can vouch that it really helps with my PTSD and anxiety in a huge way. RC cars, be it on road or offroad, i would find it hard now to live without. Thanks for reading, Take care.

[@beyondRC]

@@gogeardrives of course fun can still be had at skateparks and just because i am against them doesn't mean everyone else can't enjoy them. I'm not a fan of the destruction that can happen and the constant urge to launch them off the ramps! I know some channels do this style of torture testing but i dont find its an accurate way to test an RC car. I guess if you are chasing hundreds of thousands of views and have the budget to back it up then why not. As a father of two young boys when they see this type of video they think its acceptable to behave like and treat their possessions in this way. I like to teach my kids to respect what is given to them and not destroy it in a matter of minutes. We need to show the younger generation that this is not the correct way to behave just because the large channels are doing it. Its purely for views as youtube is one big business and if any large channels says they do it for the fun. Wrong its the money from all those views! Thanks for the replies!

[@julianweeks326]

looks like a good little car, ive never heard you sound so excited so that says a lot.

[@EdisonRCWorkshop]

Thank you for trusting RLAARLO again! Next, we will launch a new design chassis and wait and see!

[@beyondRC]

You guys are very welcome. Great job with this one. Handles well, fast on 3s and off road performance was also great. Keep up the good work. Maybe give us something larger? 1/10 would be ideal and a whole new platform.. do something new and exciting. Cheers guys

[@thedoomslayer14]

You should offer different body options for a specific model. Not just differents color and scheme but brand new design. Not all of us want to own 20 RC cars. I want to optimize one and have flexibility with it such as change the body and rims/tires for some street racing. But without a body that is fitting, it won’t look good. So yeah, having flexibility to change the body would be neat because the platform works great and can handle different terrains.

[@leaftye]

How about fixing your catalog so that the parts you say will fit will actually fit correctly? And for the parts that don't fit, get parts that do, for example, the metal tie rods you say fit on the AM-D12. Then when we buy your new models, we can trust that you'll do a good job of supporting it.

[@cyborgbadger1015]

I took the plunge and bought one!.

[@kopigangrc]

It rips.. for sure.. always good to hear your reviews 👍🏾 awesome video and review.

[@beyondRC]

Thank you much appreciated

[@rktter]

Great review! I have the yellow one coming my way after watching your and other reviews. I currently have 3 MJX's and have been impressed with them. Figured I'd give this one go 😎

[@NrnrbNdndndb]

What kind of Mjx's? You have from hyper go?

[@roblowrie1969]

That's my kind of car!! Love it. 😎👍🏻

[@RACEABLE]

Fast paced review!mate this is just great!kudos!

[@beyondRC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Top-Jimmy]

The only thing you need to do with this car that is a must, is put a set of hex extenders on all fours, Give it a wider plant. Re position the pinion because the cogging is shite (or swap it out completely) and its unreal. If you're a beginner and looking for a good starter, Just buy one and use as is..Its strong, fast and good value. Great car this one... Thanks for the upload mate!!

[@beyondRC]

Some great tips

[@cyborgbadger1015]

i'm gonna see about fitting some desert/truggy or whatever tyres to my FTX Vantage 2 after watching this. Once I've fixed the front suispension arm after wacking into a sapling off course.

[@spenn2007]

Ordered mine on Monday, cant wait to till it gets here!

[@s.o.sSavage]

Great video as always mate nice buggy by the look of it. Did make me smile when you said “a quick rip off! …..road” thanks again!

[@beyondRC]

Hahaha!! Cheers

[@bernardbrowne5205]

Absolutely, bro, I was won over by it for real

[@Lee.gRC27]

Great informative review 👍🏽 that speed is mad on 3s , no slouch for sure

[@anthonylim2428]

Got this one myself. Epic!

[@beyondRC]

awesome truck for the money! insanely fast for such a small car but remained nice and stable at the high speed!

[@Nerm78]

Woot! I need one!

[@Moggmodels23]

Hi mate great video I've just got mine coming this weekend can't wait hopefully should do some high speedsoon like 50mph or higher 😀

[@jrfishes]

Would love to hear what you get for speed as well. I don’t have a GPS but mine seems QUITE fast using a 3S battery!

[@fiftiesbinman2083]

mine has been delivered today and so glad i took the risk and ordered it on release.. looks like fun will be had... 😂😂😂

[@beyondRC]

You made a great choice

[@Casitascrawlers]

I’ve had mine out a few times & it’s a blast I managed to pull the front dog bone out of one side but I was able to get it back in after a bit of surgery. I was wondering how fast it is I’m starting to jump it now starting with small jumps I take it out with my Mojave & Fireteam so if I need to go real big I let the big boys do it. Especially the Fireteam you can just go huge with it. It’s a little ripper for sure & maybe one of the best values out there.

[@sy55legrc]

Mint that like!!! Looks the part and goes the part, be great on some bmx track bumps

[@beyondRC]

Defo mate!

[@electricnitrorc]

Looks great 👌

[@beyondRC]

sure does!!

[@bradkalman2353]

Everybody's trying to get me to go to a skate park and I say no I have put aside a few cars that I will take to skate park not most of them.

[@ronenborshevsky8144]

Great review! If I had to choose one, which one should it be? AM X12 or AM D12 ?

[@honda116969]

That's really cool it comes with hex hardware most of these have that stupid Phillips screws I hate that!

[@beyondRC]

me too!

[@smilez4milezsmilez4milez57]

I want one. I'm never let down with Rlaarlo products. Minus the the AK 917. I passed on that one. Other than that. I like their products. Cheers

[@beyondRC]

great things to come by the looks of it :)

[@smilez4milezsmilez4milez57]

@@beyondRC agree mate. Cheers

[@thedoomslayer14]

Thanks for your review. I have watched of all the reviews available on this model and the speed tests vary a lot ! Are review cars stronger than the one regular people buy ? I wonder…

[@beyondRC]

Dont think so as far as i know all the components are identical to the final production versions.

[@thedoomslayer14]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWYk3uiatWmbZo At around 3mn he says that he reached 25mph in 2S and 37mph in 3S. It is an insane difference… And he’s a legit guy like you so I don’t get it

[@beyondRC]

@@thedoomslayer14 Maybe his throttle dual rate was set to 75% on the transmitter. When I checked mine was set to 75% I had to wind it up to 100% and got my 53mph top speed on 3s

[@thedoomslayer14]

I thought about that but he said at the end of the video that he owns another one Rlaarlo and likes this transmitter. I hope he gets to answer us

[@maxbls16]

You released this right after Cleetus McFarland released his CanAm Maverick R video and the thumbnails are strikingly similar between this RC and the life size sxs

[@beyondRC]

I see that 😂👍😎

[@brentwhite1791]

Nice review! I’ve been hearing some mixed reviews on this one. However, since Rlarro only made it a 1/12 scale, I’m going to pass. Moving away from 1/12 and sticking to 1/10 and larger!

[@williamperri3437]

Gold def looks the best. Maybe this will replace my beloved Losi mini 8DB. Do you like this more than that Wltoys desert buggy?

[@beyondRC]

Yes mate absolutely! Quality wise it’s far ahead of the wltoys it’s closer to lc racing quality which is what wltoys are clones of 👌

[@garethsmith5535]

Great review as always!! 👍🏻Do you pay duty/VAT in UK when you buy direct from Rlaarlo?

[@beyondRC]

No :)

[@jeremymiller2340]

I still think that the Streetcar became more popular than they realized I don't believe they had such expectation that they would sell like they did. That said this company I do believe is up-and-coming though I do not own one that buggy right there definitely makes one want to raise an eyebrow and say this company is definitely on the upswing and rise no question

[@beyondRC]

Great things ahead hopefully. They do listen and make changes so we will see!

[@doubleaaaron]

Looks pretty nice. I think 2s is plenty for it in my opinion.

[@beyondRC]

Yeah I agree for everyday use! 😎👍

[@bradkalman2353]

It looks like they have two more lights on either side of the vehicle that aren't hooked up.

[@Ryndel]

Nice review. Which did you like more the mjx rock racer or the desert buggy?

[@beyondRC]

Both great options the rock racer/truggy (kraton lookalike) both excellent options.. oh its hard picking out the three.. this was totally awesome.. but so where they!!

[@Ryndel]

@@beyondRC thanks man!

[@jacobstanley2498]

What 3S LiPo batteries and charger should I get for my AMD-12. Which brand and MaH is best and fit best in Rlaarlo Amd-12? Its my first RC car!

[@beyondRC]

2200mah 3s 30-50c.

[@davidsimpson9071]

Is this a good choice for a first hobby grade RC?

[@beyondRC]

absolutely!

[@bradkalman2353]

I thought a lot of people like the AK 917.

[@anthonylim2428]

They do. So far, the record(unofficial) is 175mph.

[@beyondRC]

i liked it myself it was a failure on launch due to lies about shipping, no spares and stuff never making it to the owners. The chassis itself has proven to be capable but not without intensive money being spent on it.

[@johnwayne666]

🤠🤙🏼

[@khairulmuizrahim8418]

How the difference in size between mjx 14 scale cars?..hmmm I kinda like this, but saving all the funds for yikong tb7 😅

[@beyondRC]

definitely bigger and slightly more stable. MJX or Rlaarlo you cant go wrong!

[@retrothruster2539]

Just picked one up, great video/review!! I'm new so can someone quide me to an outfit for a good 3s battery and charger? I'm in the US. Thanks!!

[@user-ls7fn6zb6d]

Not had any luck with that brand

[@createinnerpeace3199]

How much was customs charge when it arrived to the UK ? Cheers.

[@beyondRC]

None

[@tmar352]

I have one its fun but the metal is weakest ive ever seen. Broke the front diff out drive cup and front axle back to back, in snow and dirt

[@bradkalman2353]

I would love one of those but I can't afford them.

[@beyondRC]

ah one day man..

[@bradkalman2353]

@@beyondRC not going to hold my breath. For that to happen.

[@smithyuk7312]

i have been looking at alot of rc reviews lately looking to get my first one soon the FTX zorro nitro version what im looking at main reason im looking at nitro is for run time HOWEVER i do like this beast and its cheaper how long would the battery last on this 2s ?

[@beyondRC]

didn't count if im honest. Its hard to give a run time when it comes to batteries as it depends on many factors including how throttle happy you are but it was definitely over 10 mins

[@smithyuk7312]

@@beyondRC ty for the reply i think its like 20 years ago i had a rc car the internet wasnt a thing then for me these days so spoilt for choice and easy to get parts buy the next weekend if i break it lol

[@davidb2272]

Is it worth buying this brand? Is it easy to get replacement parts?

[@saulodetarco5771]

Boa noite Esse é melhor do que o hyper go 14210. ?

[@aaronsk-5s]

how does this compare to the HBX 903a?

[@beyondRC]

903a is a monster truck this is a desert buggy. This is fast, durable and built well and better quality than HBX. Pick the 903a if looking to do more jumps, skateparks and stuff requiring more ground clearance.

[@daig1984]

Make them easily available in the uk! Don’t like waiting ages

[@beyondRC]

I believe radio-controlled.co.uk has them in stock in the UK 2-3 day delivery.

[@daig1984]

@@beyondRC do they have the hyper go v2? Cheers mate

[@paulhendricks7780]

What 3s battery are you using

[@jacobstanley2498]

fr I was wondering the same thing

[@grrfy]

Isnt this just a Wltoys with some upgrades added?At least the 917 an original product.

[@beyondRC]

I hear you mate. and yes it does have pretty much the same design and layout with some added extras. True about the 917 they tried something new although im sure that was based on an old xray chassis.. i might be wrong (wouldn't be a first) after doing my vids it went back in its box to be forgotten about. I then sold it for an incredibly low price as wanted it out my hair..

[@HOTBOXEDRC]

I baught one and out thr box the gear mesh wasn't set proper and within less then 2 minutes the spur gear was destroyed

[@beyondRC]

Thats a real shame it seems some QC issues still exist...

[@troymonroe9656]

I cancelled my 917 order. After that experience, I wouldn't even consider a purchsse of anything from them.

[@mrfailtrades]

first

[@rosscoe3005]

I would really like to race RC cars but i live in a city of nearly 3 million people and there are only 4 RC tracks. Two are offroad and two are not public.. The ones i can go to only race 1/10 and nothing else allowed.. Not a good hobby to get into,, Bashing in a paddock is as boring as hell.

[@demerica1]

the sing-songy way you end almost every sentence is grating on the ears.

[@beyondRC]

Solution: don’t watch…

[@demerica1]

i guess you told me. carry on your narration style as you've been then.

[@JayC133]

Pro tip: Press mute button, turn on subtitles and thank me later.

[@beyondRC]

Pro tip (from an actual pro) If you don’t like my vids don’t watch… with your 7 subscribers hehehe … with a channel that size everyone should take advice from you :)

[@Dominicforfun]

⁠the guy actually said to watch your video, only your way of speaking is annoying, but the way you replied is like an 8 year old school bully lol 😅

[@beyondRC]

im a bully for replying to someone who said to mute my vid and watch subtitles instead? hmm not sure dude. Creators are expected to take insults on the chin as soon as we reply with a comeback we are the bad ones... so much for speaking your mind.. same goes to you Dominic no one is forcing you to watch :) Dont like me then click away simple! @@Dominicforfun

[@badtolz2122]

Just move along then. If something annoys me, I generally don't watch or listen.

[@Dominicforfun]

@@beyondRC I don't watch your videos, I bumped into this video by mistake. But after seeing what tantrum you make over nothing and the fact that your voice is really annoying I'm blocking your channel even if the content might be intreasting. Now I'm waiting for your comeback that I have 10 subs and I should keep my mouth shut lol 😆

[@jamesfranko5098]

Nice review. Im not really into skateparks either

[@gordonscottrc2561]

Basically it's a wltoys 1/12 variant, rebranded.. what a rip off😂

[@beyondRC]

Not exactly. Firstly WLTOYS is a rip off of LC racing. Second WLTOYS quality is terrible compared to this. Quality all over and comparable to LC Racing. Saying its a WLTOYS is an insult..

[@gordonscottrc2561]

@@beyondRC free cars ehhh🤣

[@beyondRC]

@@gordonscottrc2561 free or not I’m not paid to say something is good when it’s not. I openly said their ak917 sucked and got huge backlash for it.. not here to lie to people. In comparison wltoys sucks compared to rlaarlo quality wise.

[@drivencrawlformancerc2925]

You be you my dude. Haters will always be jealous because they don’t want to put in the hard work. They want it all quick and easy and that’s why they are keyboard bully’s. I’d be stoked to have as many subs as you and one day I hope to get there as well and for anyone that feels to insult or whine or complain I’ll just stick to my guns and say “if you don’t have a solution to your problem then don’t say anything at all”. What haters say are simply words and and don’t cut my skin deep at all. You sir keep digging in doing what you do and do it well. Your an inspiration to many others and proof that being 100% can get you far without BS everyone just to be noticed. Thanks for all your great opinions and information on all the products you try out. 🤙🏼