Cheap RC Car: Barely Reviewable

[@TomleyRC]

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[@iainscoines]

thanks for the chance💯❤‍🔥

[@shadyhazza]

goodies goodies yum yum

[@beaglebum]

I grew up with a Tamiya hornet. I had a major stroke 2 years ago causing disability. I love that he talks about models I can afford! Thank you for reigniting my interest in life again.

[@TomleyRC]

Sorry to hear that dude. I always try to cover the whole range from cheap to expensive. That way there is something for everyone

[@deltazero3796]

THAT HOODIE WITH TRAXXAS YOU'RE BLOCKED 😅😅😂😂😂😂

[@TomleyRC]

Straight from my ‘Twitter’ page 😅

[@deltazero3796]

@@TomleyRC Old but gold XD

[@Kur0taka]

If clipless can define a style of bike pedal that you clip into, it can also describe a body mounting system with a clip lol

[@davidf2281]

Exactly what I was thinking haha

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Its referring to the pedals that had a toe clip that went over your shoe locked your feet in that part was removed making it clipless

[@Wedgee]

Like L2 said, pedals had cages and straps over the pedals called “toe clips.” New pedals have integrated retention mechanisms and have disposed of the toe clips, making them “clipless.” The new body mount systems have replaced posts, not clips, so clipless seems wrong to me. Postless would be a more accurate description. Daily rant complete. Carry on. ✌️

[@ridermuhr8465]

@@Wedgeeno body clips so it does kinda make sense

[@Bash_TheStampede]

Racing the Micro B is so much fun. I’ve been getting out twice a month and racing it at the local Mini B/T Track. That’s a shame about the 1/20 MJX! It LOOKED awesome.

[@TomleyRC]

They drive great 🤘

[@ruuster83]

Yes, the outrunner 1806 in the 1/20 basher is mushy, but fast. When you just drive and ignore it, it drives 80% normally and i still enjoy it. I may have to do a RX and ESC swap to get better control, but its not plug and play like bigger RCs, there will be some soldering as the motor is going straight to a Circuit board

[@DasE30Cuz]

I was laughing so hard as you were launching that one against the wall. 😭😭😭 Now you need a metal pole to run into, that's a sound that is AWAYS funny.

[@supramanx1997]

I got my son one of those rigid pro's. You say those tires are crap, but in dirt grass and mud that little JJRC will flip itself from having TOO MUCH grip! 10$ for a set of oil shocks and that thing Rips!

[@cody41895]

Cheap pair of shocks and it’s great. I burnt up the ESC in mine. But it was so much better after replacing it with a 60amp ESC and new receiver/transmitter. And better servo after that went out.

[@stuartr8356]

Feel your pain on the body breakage, ouch! :( Another great vid & happy new year Phil; looking forward to another year exploring the hobby & emptying my pockets with amazing new kit :)

[@TomleyRC]

Haha.. hoping 2025 is gonna be as good for me as 2024 🤘

[@dazofthemoo1531]

Happy New Year Phil. I sincerely hope that you and yours have a Fantastic year. You'll hit a quarter mil subs for sure. Would like to see 300K. You've got a good vib happening, together with great info, variety and honest reviews, would be nice to see the subs sky-rocket.

[@debbiek8364]

have 4 kids and got 4 micro losis for Christmas, we have multiple other rcs the micros see the most use. you can build tracks out of cardboard for them. they are barrels of fun.

[@froshmasta]

hey @TomleyRC those SCY cars are total bargain monsters as you know. you can upgrade them with some short WLtoys oil shocks for about $10 and they're STILL the best fun-per-dollar bargain going ... but I've heard rumours that the newest brushless ones are actually coming with oil shocks now! I hope it's true! another great video, thanks for the content!

[@rcsmith5909]

If more people did what you did and shut the video down because the truck or car was subpar. We all win we get better RC cars at the end of the day. Thanks, Phil.👍🏼🔥😘

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome bashing and review, Phil! 😂 Those Suchiyu cars are strong as heck! But I agree, they need oil shocks!!! Happy new year! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, the one I had a while back was really good…. Well, after I put oil shocks on it

[@Del350K4]

Hopefully you'll be able to get that body repaired, Phil; I have great faith in your talents. Ans as for that terrible truck - first they ask us to put up with being forced to use their proprietary batteries, then they make the innards horribly inaccessible - and then to top it off they give us dreadful electronics! I don't understand why they imagine anyone would select their product, what features they think it can offer to offset all the disadvantages.

[@RoostedFilms]

Fiber tape and shoe goo have ya fixed up right quick. That little Losi buggy is really something, quick little bugger. Cheers dude

[@TomleyRC]

😇

[@muskokamike127]

for winter months, set up a little course in your garage or basement and have a hoot.

[@Trevinator1990]

was coming here to say the same thing. should be even stronger than before after that fix.

[@AlfaBmwKarma]

Ohhhhh nooooo!! Mate I'm absolutely gutted for you! I actually had my head in my hands and said ooohhhh nooooo! Out loud, one second I was laughing my head off, the next I felt like crying for you 😭. Fair play though Phil, loved the video, loved the Christmas Racetrack and it's title 😂. Brilliant work, sorry for your loss. 😮

[@zarccarsandothertoys.572]

Wow Phil, the thumbnail ia not fair to the JJRC whcih is a very good RC car. took mine out again today and itsaddens me to say that where driveability and control is concerned it beats all my MJX's by a mile!

[@Whiskers74]

You can borrow some of our weather we had today here in Sydney Australia if you want. The thermometer in the back yard only hit 52.2c, or 126f for those metrically challenged people.

[@ericrichard5237]

Last few years I've bought 6 Tamiya kits I always wanted. Then I buy cheap brushless rc's to use all the electronics batteries and sometimes shocks and wheels. Way cheaper than buying separately.

[@Johntriger]

If you want this thing for just the parts the Amazingone 1:20 scale truck is basically identical from what i can tell. Probably a bit cheaper than. The hypergo shell version. Rear mount for the shell that is also the rear shock mount exploded on mine so the body is not the best anyway. It is pretty quick, though.

[@ericrichard5237]

@Johntriger usually find the deal of the day, $50,60.

[@muskokamike127]

that's the thing about tamiya: for the price you pay you're not getting any value. I was going to buy a kit TT-01 Mustang, no radio, no battery, no bearings, no shocks, and a piss poor motor for $200 cdn. Saw a review and with stock motor you couldn't get 20 mph out of it. PASS. At this point Tamiya is just resting on their reputation. The value for $ is zero IMO. (and I've been building tamiya since the early 80's)

[@ericrichard5237]

@muskokamike127 I paid $95 for the candy green 'hopper. That was nice.

[@RobertRCSneek]

@@muskokamike127 I bought a kit for 90 euros, (subaru 2004 tt01e) with brushless combi, receiver, bearings, shock absorber and paint, I came to 220 euros, not bad for the money and I have a lot of fun building and that thing rips!!!, I value building boxes much more than an rtr version 😊

[@FrostyBoom38]

Oooffff the heartbreak in your countenance was palpable... Sorry about that lil crash, my friend! Great vid/ content as usual though!

[@createsomefun]

I actually enjoy driving rc cars with very little drag brake, which is almost always a setting that can be changed. It tends to allow for more control in corners, using it in a 5 foot space might not be ideal. You just have to remember to USE the brakes, push the trigger forward.

[@x3ko777]

You're the only RC channel I check with anticipation to see if you've made a new video, love your content. Your review of the wltoys with paddle tires got me into the hobby. Would love to hear your thoughts on the JJRC after you factor in the cost of adding oil shocks, slap on some paddle tires and take it to the beach. Pretty please with sand on top? I really love the look and price of that model.

[@TomleyRC]

Here’s the same chassis set up I reviewed back in 2023 & added oil shocks… along with paddle tyres 😇👌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn3YipeaoZV0mJYsi=FwVZWEXH8EJn96iS

[@x3ko777]

@TomleyRC thanks phil. I remember watching that video but just rewatched it again. So scy and jjrc use same platform. Cheers again

[@NBC_NCO]

Thats how I like my throttle. If I want to slow it down...I tap the reverse. I have a couple of RCs that are way yo aggressive on the slow down when letting off the throttle.

[@DiogeneDeSin0pe]

@10:14 I think I did see one at the local indoor 1/10 off-road track last week, it was handling it like a charm.

[@BradBurke-j7q]

I ran the Amazon version called “Amazingone” (that’s how it’s spelled) and the front shock tower completely separated from the chassis. It also broke the left rear shock mount. It’s fun for light ramps, but it’s not a true badger.

[@WorkInLight]

The BBC, Ball Bag Course? Too much? That's what she said. That Losi Micro B looks a great fun little car.

[@mentula3784]

You can get another 5mph out the mini b, they come at about 75% throttle available from the factory. It is changed via the controller

[@TomleyRC]

Oh okay… didn’t look in to it

[@Daneworkman-d8y]

I got my micro b two weeks ago and it’s awesome not often I get a Car Before You review it can’t wait for a brushless one

[@jhrubicon1470]

Stick a MJX gyro on it for straight line. Throttle control maybe a hobby wing 40amp esc

[@jessecuster3]

This MJX is really the JJRC C8811 and that one is great.

[@markrusk2870]

Love your truck in the back ground ….what is it, Toyota? Do a review on it. Keep up the great work…watch out Kev!!

[@BrettB-n1s]

Super fun video! And so many “that’s what she said” moments!

[@LofiAxlehopRC]

FMS 1/24 Colorado would be a perfect fit for that track .(its been my goto indoor basher for a year)

[@McRc73]

Hello Sergeant, Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

[@brucebaker0316]

Have you had a chance to do any more on that 1/4 scale that you broke? looking forward to seeing that run again.! I think it's awesome!.

[@50pAndie2pounds2]

"You can carry it in your hood" ....cough, bark , choke 😂😂😂😂😂 more excellent footage for your loyal Ball bags to soak up - Noice work Phil 😊👍- especially the indoor B.B.B.F 😂😂😂😂😂 Saved by the Losi 1/24th scale 🙌😊 , but , Dont break your other cars bodyshells with garbage friction dampers attatched to a fast toy 😢

[@TomleyRC]

The Losi was really good! I’ve got a couple, so maybe I need to race them

[@50pAndie2pounds2]

@TomleyRC I've got a Team Associated 1:28 sct- rear wheel drive - great fun down the hallway & with electrician tape drift tyres is loadsa fun when the weather is crap - Again 🙄 !!

[@50pAndie2pounds2]

@TomleyRC Brushless Mr .T ??

[@michaeldorich4485]

I really enjoyed this video. I was disappointed with the MJX based on the performance of their other cars. The Micro B look fantastic. I was at a carpet race and the Mini B's performed great. These should be no different. The JJRC basher has a lot of nice features and then they put on those crazy shocks. It looked like a lot of fun. I wonder if someone bought some cheap Amazon oil shocks how it would perform. (Hint, hint) This video turned to be a lot of fun except for the cracked body.

[@Remora_Rain]

That's about what I would expect from some Aliexpress junk. And also what I expected from the Micro-B ❤

[@TomleyRC]

Not all Aliexpress stuff is Junk 👌

[@philipgrobler7253]

After putting oil shocks on my JJRC/SCY Pro, the same as this one ezcept for the wheels and body, it controls the best of ally RC cars.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, I’ve had one in the past and did the same

[@BreretonRC]

Love your content Phil (Me and the youngster).....however the missus heard you swearing, now the lads banned from watching you 😢 P.s. I was torn on buying a Micro B and an FTX Utah Brushless......figured the Utah would get get more use in the garage over winter, so I hit the button on New Years day (Losi in the future 😊) And, I'm saving for a Mojave 4s (hopefully in stock around Feb / March) as much as I love it, I'm sick of fixing my Apache 😂 Take it easy and Happy New Year to you ✨️

[@gamedogrc]

Nice Vid. Its better than the cheapo I got on amazon a few vids back. I got ripped off😂😂

[@candyv4921]

Such a good video, it's a shame that the body got damaged 😢, I wouldn't ever imagine MJX making a basher that is "unreviewable" you should rafle it away or donate it to someone, I mean someone would enjoy any rc car even if it's not the best . And the small is so cool I wish I had one. 👍👍😎. You should also review the maverick atom again and up grade it.

[@TomleyRC]

I’ll certainly be giving it away to someone

[@my2vwillgapyou]

6:51 what kinda truck is that. That thing is sickkkk I can't place what it is tho

[@allscalerc]

Wow that was heartbreaking. That big black car is one of my favorites in your collection. 😪😪

[@Wedgee]

We race our Micro-Bs on a Mini-Z track with a couple of cardboard jumps tossed in. It’s another fun class for Mini-Z race days!✌️

[@sumnersherring]

I purchased the Amazon version (The JT20). It had the same exact issues. I ended up having to put in a new ESC and receiver (I already had a Dumbo rc transmitter). Took care of everything. That being said it didn't end up being a great value.

[@scottsherwood9665]

I really think you should check the Losi DB pro. It really is an amazing and really tough 1/10 scale desert buggy

[@Mikey23058]

Damned the crash with the Black car 😳 i was also like noooooo what happened and why 😅 looks like a cool car the Black one

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, I was pretty upset about that!

[@benwalker740]

Nice save with the losi. Has the silver truck got a jz in it?. HNY

[@Pablo668]

Bugger. We all have dud days I guess. That weather shot at the beginning, 'gosh it's nice out Ted' was the first thing I thought.

[@TomleyRC]

😅

[@FAKE-NAME]

Lol the losi chassis slap 😂 it's so tiny but still has the slap

[@S5UPERCHARGED]

Just come across a new UDI RC crawler. Wondering if you'd review it? UCX24 Pro, Looks pretty good, brushless outrunner with FOC, 2 speed, all metal gears, 4ws all for £100.

[@curtisknudson8966]

Where do I get that Hoodie!!! YES PLEASE!

[@TomleyRC]

Special order for ‘blocked’ people only 😅

[@iangriffiths9943]

I was looking at that little monster truck on ali glad i never gave in and got one

[@mehimrc1314]

Amazing video format apart from crashing into a relic, something crap, something good, something that could have been better 👍👌

[@TomleyRC]

I got halfway through the MjX video and realised it was not gonna cut it.. so had a quick switch up 😅

[@Naptime48]

I LOVE the idea of a losi 24 buggy but, I reckon I'll wait for a generic version (cheaper & actually availible!)

[@Naptime48]

& brushless

[@The94gtmoose]

Would you choose the Maverick Atom over the MJX? It has friction dampening too. But you can buy shocks for the atom that cost more than 50% of the cost of the car for the atom

[@TomleyRC]

Atom is really good value 👌

[@CrakKfoxx]

Nooooooo. I felt your pain. Also reminded me we haven't seen that black beast for a while. Future vids planned for that?... If you can face your shame ha ha

[@TomleyRC]

Hopefully an upgrade/repair video of the black beast in the spring… weather dependent

[@R3LOADlikesgames]

"this jump ramp is dangerous for this thing" *10 minutes later* still jumping the ramp and hits body. hahaha

[@makaibyrne]

How do you make the mini maxx 3s capable

[@craigknox8516]

I had high hopes for that little mjx due to my 16208 being so good 😕

[@jayford4685]

Find your self some methylene chloride (if the body is polycarbonate) use a small squeeze bottle with a small needle tip. Just a dab will do as MC is very thin but it will weld it back together

[@206beastman]

The micro b is gonna be a big deal i love mine. Furitek just came out with a plug and play brush less motor and esc combo.doublew the speed

[@woodrmp1]

Can you get parts for these MJX cars without too much hassle?

[@Hubblereach0]

Didn't derby city review the last one and upgrade it?

[@seetalunays]

That hoodie though😂😂

[@TomleyRC]

😅

[@wadevallbona5314]

When do we get more of that big black car now that it's damaged

[@Michael-hn8bo]

They have a similar throttle and receiver on the MJX 14th scale and its' driven me so bonkers I don't know how it's reviewed well at all. A $130 black friday special has led me to buying entirely new electronics and still the steering link is so weak I need to take it apart and look at what's going on. You can hold a tire and turn the servo without much resistance. I got a HBX 3100A and the Rlaarlo rally car in the meantime. Those are a blast and pretty durable for what they're good at getting into while frankenstein this MJX. I think I got a dud.

[@TomleyRC]

I have another Rlaarlo Rally car.. got the roller to put my own ‘spin’ on it

[@dazofthemoo1531]

I'm sorry, i think I've taken a wrong turn. I'm looking for the Ball Bag Bashing Facility (5:40) but i seem to have stumbled across some bloke playing with toy cars. Oh, well. Times are changing. Back in my day, you wanted your ball bag bashed,.... you got your... .... na, we still just bashed our RC's back then too. 💥🚙 🚗 🏎💨

[@TomleyRC]

Haha 😅

[@canuckchuck8836]

Oh no!!! Are there plastic welding specialists in the UK? They can do some amazing work if you can find one.

[@philipgrobler7253]

I was listening and not watching, and I thought you broke the JJRC/SCY. The sellter I bought mine from included a ser of oil shocks with the car for the same price so I just had to put them on.

[@deandaniels203]

Hi Tomley, I've been looking at the Trasped 1:64 scale alloy body RC car on AliExpress and KZbin and was wondering if you think there worth modding.

[@TomleyRC]

Anything can be modded. Depends on you ‘skill set’ and patience!

[@MittenpunKt]

I have the exact same issue with the throttle on my mjx hyper go 14209. Really soft brake and run in throttle. There has to be a way to sort it out

[@TomleyRC]

It can really mess up the control

[@createsomefun]

Drag brake setting. Most likely available in setup menu. But I actually like it. I don't change my other vehicles to have no drag brake, but I just learn how to use the brakes

[@jajbear10]

1:27 I got that same crazy deal I got the road Basher and the 16207

[@dez1969]

Absolutely gutted for you about the body mate... hopefully your long break has helped you recover!

[@TomleyRC]

Hopefully it’ll be okay. I’d love to get a different body for it, but it’s so rare than they are hard to find!

[@drewnewcomb2909]

Nice video man, those particular little MJX RCs seem to be junk. Hard pass, thank you for being honest as usual. Really want to get my son and I some of the Losi micros, they seem so awesome. Then the scy RC at the end - once fitted with oil shocks are pretty awesome as well. I built one into the rapid buggy with some other parts to run with my son when he plays with his Typhon Grom BLX and so far it's doing the job. The Grom is definitely more refined and quality but the little scy buggy keep up with it for the most part and let's us enjoy similar platforms together 😊

[@ericchristopher9037]

Phil that last car was awesome! Why not put some oil dampers in it and show us, and the manufacturer how awesome it can be? By the way, what car was that 1/1 scale Silver Ute you have in the garage? Love the show, mate. 🤓🇦🇺

[@TomleyRC]

If they’d have gone to the effort of putting them on it, I’d have 100% reviewed it 🤷🏼‍♂️ Toyota Hilux is my new toy, will do a video soon

[@Ayrton_Groesbeck]

0:57 subtle foreshadowing

[@16driver16]

I've heard that some of these new 1/20 bashers are alot better than the others, despite the only visible differences being body and sometimes tires.

[@PeterDenholm-w3u]

I m am thinking of buying a new 1/10 to 1/8 rc car. I was thinking of the mt 10 or the team corally syncro 4. I know that they are completly different but witch one would you recommend.

[@TomleyRC]

MT10 for bashing. Corally for dirt tracks and ‘light’ bashing

[@Benny_painter]

Still waiting to get a micro b they look so good! None in Aus yet and any I find online are insane postage so just gotta wait till they are here,... and 200 bucks sucks a bit for something so tiny bit what are ya gonna do when you want one!

[@rab..]

You won't be disappointed mate 👍👌

[@TomleyRC]

$200 AUD is about the same as what we pay in the UK… £99

[@leelindsay]

Just subscribed Phil 👍 watched a lot of your vids lately and spot on 👌 your place must be like Aladdin cave 😂🤣🫶

[@ARTilldawn]

Love that track design! 🤣

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@Californiadreamin159]

I wanna know more about your silver Ute Mr. Tomley

[@TomleyRC]

Coming soon 🤘

[@wordreet]

Never mind "don't wanna", you've already gone too thick mate! Love that tiny Losi!!!!!!!

[@TomleyRC]

The Losi’s perform so good!

[@claytondunlop5464]

whats the best free video editor????

[@mymom1824]

Being banned by worst name in radio control is a badge of honor.

[@klausknudsen106]

The broken body, a strip of gaffa on the inside, and some tire glue in the crack, works fine ;)

[@TomleyRC]

🤘

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

Ups.... As always you are honest in everything you do thank you

[@iainscoines]

Helll yeah brother!! losi looks cool lol hope you had a awesome holiday 💯❤‍🔥 in a LS George voice "you idiot lol" ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@TomleyRC]

Yes…. I needed LS George at that point!

[@cwatson42785]

I saw the traxxas shirt and I'm like wtf but then i saw the text at the bottom and all made sense 😂😂

[@adamwolfy4826]

Bought one before xmas, never actually been disapointed in an rc car i bought, it was complete 💩 its in bits after i stomped on the thing 🤦‍♂️ something very out of character for me but i was already having a bad day 😅

[@Rex_Stuph]

Oh that sucks about the oldie. Though, you can't be the champion of the Ali Express cheap and cheery if you don't review the bad ones too!

[@ninthislandrc]

I wonder if Traxxas will sue them for copying their paint scheme. 🤔

[@Prodicalson-q9n]

I wish Amazon UK would sell the losi micro b.

[@xavivalls5559]

I have the same problem with my MJX… Mantains the throttle down for 1 second more every time… anoying…😢

[@RedLionRC]

Dear so-called Mr. Tomley, I must respectfully disagree! I took my Micro B to the skatepark for a proper bashing session, and guess what? It’s still in one piece! The Micro B is an absolute beast of a vehicle! 🤠👌🏼

[@basherz_den]

As much as I enjoy traxxas cars.. I want that hoody!!

[@Simple_RC_Channel]

Nice video Sir, i like it

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you 🤘