Traxxas Will HATE This Fake TRX4

This is a Fake, Knockoff, Lookalike Traxxas TRX4, I'm sure they'll tell me to change the title! It's a HB Toys 1001/2/3. It's got a 2 Speed Gearbox, Portal Axles, Hobbywing ESC... drives pretty good!
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[@michaelramsey82]

Perfect occasion to use the "blue blue is my truck" song and you didn't use it...

[@TomleyRC]

oh s**t....... what a wasted opportunity! Please all use this comment to give me some abuse haha

[@viniciusbrito7512]

indeed! mwaaauauauaaa!

[@deezrcz]

@@TomleyRCya done goofed haha

[@MCsCreations]

It could be worse. He could've said "under pressure" and not used a bit of the music.

[@robinkesterlives]

Someone should get Allen, he needs to know what's happened.

[@alantaylor353]

I recently got an Absima Bronx, it's 8th scale, 4S capable, more detailed, more capable & has a full function light kit & it cost £499 compared to the Traxxas Bronco at £620..... I've had a TRX4 & the Absima (Yikong) is every bit as well engineered & built, if not even better in places. I've had the 10th scale Absima Sherpa (Yikong Jeep) for almost 3 years & it's been used often & hard.. It's still 95% original. I've replaced the gears with hardened steel ones, a few bearings, top hats & steering knuckle (that I broke hitting a rock doing about 25mph)... I don't care about "licensing" or "taxes".. Other RC manufacturers can lower their prices, so can Traxxas, Losi & Axial.! Team Associated/Element can do it, so it's not "an American manufacturer" thing... It's a bloody GREED THING.!!! ... ... ... Cheers for another great video Phil... You're doing a top job fella.!! As always.. Stay safe out there mate & best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙏 ♥ 📻 🎮 🔋 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚔 🚕 🚖 🚗 🚘 🚙 🚚 🚛 🚜 🏎️ 🏍️ 🚤 🛥️ ✈️ 🛩️ 🚁

[@keithhogan7135]

Got the same yikong stuff. Nice quality

[@VermontScaleCustoms]

That was a classic Tomley review. Great to see companies bringing more quality features to these trucks.

[@lukedavis4213]

Well I ordered on based off of this review, in this colour. Arrived, changed the wheels and tyres to weighted alloy beadlocks and deepwoods and it's just as capable as my actual TRX4s! I'm going to say it's my favourite rig at the moment...I have some custom vinyl coming taking on the Beluga name/theme. Mine has a different motor and is equal to the TRX4 2 speed in terms of speed and power. Put a TRX4 front locker in, fits fine! Those indicators though....hate them. Need to investigate the wiring to change the radio. May take the transmitter apart and see if there's any other channels I can solder a switch to...

[@lukedavis4213]

Oh, and it cost me £158, so 1/4 of the Traxxas! Going to stick a 1200 Fusion in it eventually...it also runs rather nicely on 3S 👌🏼

[@dougie336]

Are the parts cross compatible with TRX4 parts? Only problem I can see is getting parts might be difficult for these

[@timmyjackson6918]

I too wanted to find the Duratraxs CR Deepwoods for this rig. When it comes in, but none were available!

[@MrCADU267]

and truth !! You are absolutely sure they are the same!!! and even in terms of performance, they are beautiful and at a very affordable price. If you have any plastic parts, just exchange them for an aluminum one.

[@RCscaletrails]

Any idea if other bodies can be fitted to this?

[@somethingbrutal666]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate all the different types of music phil puts in his videos? Seriously love it.

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you. I spend a fair bit of time sorting through music, so it's nice to see people notice it

[@somethingbrutal666]

@@TomleyRC we notice. You're all aces.

[@sambagogo777]

Encouraging progress from a cheaper brand. It's only matter of time until Chinese firms making RCs in China start seriously rivalling the quality of Traxxas RCs made in China.

[@choyphillips1888]

Haiboxing is really good for the price

[@1WattMicahwave]

What is happening with the knock-offs is that they are made in the traxxas factory but a small percentage are sold under different brands without the knowledge of traxxas (until now)

[@musmaki4109]

Good for the price sounds like making an excuse. It means it’s not just good

[@choyphillips1888]

@@musmaki4109 would I take a Maxx over the 903a... yes! But they're 5x the cost. I buy haiboxing for my kids. They never break! Good 4x4, and damn fast for what it is. Metal axles and shocks... crazy for $140 bucks

[@mankind8088]

The DEERC 9200 never breaks as well. Rebuild kits and or a spare parts package is never over $50......... a brushed 12T $20, bigger pinion gear $5(if you keep it brushed), 80/120amp ESC, Brushless motor and 20kg servo combo for $100. Install it and hit 45/50mph on 2s, 55mph+ on 3s with less than $200 invested car included. All I know is I have spent less than most people spend on a set of Traxxass🔋🔋and I wipe the floor with my Banggood setup🛻💥💥 😭🤣😂🤣😭😂😭😂😭

[@johnnyhotshoe1292]

I agree 100% about the turn signals. I immediately disconnect them. Nothing worse than trying to hit good line and your damn blinkers are going crazy 🤪

[@RCscaletrails]

Any idea if other bodies can be fitted to this?

[@thriftest]

Anyone with motor plate wobbly - you can carefully drill and put a set screw either side of the motor plate in the plastic mount, snug them up when the motor is in place and it doesnt wobble. Also, i havent tried but reportedly replacing the skid plate and motor mount with trx parts 8290 and 8238 also works.

[@user-nl9ri6sx3p]

I’ve been wanting to see the review of this truck for a long time now. Thanks Tomley

[@maeldomain]

These are the ones who build HB toys (HuangBo) ZP1001. Considering they definitely step up their game. They deserve recognition on what they do!

[@nemesis8664]

Nice looking rig, love the baby blue color on it. Also seems to be very capable out of the box and with lights installed. All that for just half the price of a TRX-4, sweet! Thanks Phil, for the time and dedication you put on every single of your videos. Keep it up!

[@carlcallycharlycardi]

They are around £160 now mi e was £156👌 I just kept thinking surely not and it won’t arrive but🤷‍♂️

[@tomaskonkol8894]

im waiting for my to be delivered. Cost me £147.

[@kenrodriguez9645]

The wheelbase is 324mm on a TRX4 and 310mm on the Wilderness. I’m thinking Springs/Shocks, Wheels/Tires should fit, as well as any scale accessories like trailers lights ladders Jerry cans etc. but the big question is geometry-related upgrades like upper and lower control arms. 14mm is a decent amount of difference where 1-2mm count in geometry. MAYBE if the UCA/LCA are the adjustable screw in rod end types that control pinion angle. Aftermarket Driveshafts from a TRX4 should be ok. Big question mark or anything steering other than the servo. (Like drag link, pittman arm, or tie rod). Also not sure how 1:1 the knuckles are.

[@meticulous_rc]

Absolutely loved the ending lol keep up the great content brother

[@TomleyRC]

That's what she said....

[@kenrodriguez9645]

The big big big question is whether Traxxas TRX4 bodies fit on it. And if they don’t, how nice it would be if someone could 3D print us post adapters so that they would fit 😬😬😬

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome ride and review, Phil! 😃 It seems to perform pretty well indeed! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@bugsy742]

I love seeing your nice comments popping up on random channels I watch 👍🤝

[@MCsCreations]

@@bugsy742 Hey, dude! Thanks! 🖖😃 I can say exactly the same about you!

[@TechWizMaster]

Certainly IF you can get this for anywhere bellow half a TRX it's a good platform to start with for sure and you can always upgrade it! Loved the video thanks! 😌

[@lancephelps4871]

I have looked at this truck a few times. Thanks for this review!

[@MrtipRC]

Lol I know Traxxas is pissed , soon as I saw the radio I died laughing 😂

[@TomleyRC]

me too haha

[@glennjthompson332]

Not close enough!🙄Traxxas has the real one.

[@DTW-bx2vy]

Traxxas has alot of real things, mostly fan boys 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EJ-74]

That remote though 🤣😂🤣😂 Had me rolling 🤣😂

[@TomleyRC]

haha

[@alantaylor353]

I'm sure Traxxas won't mind! 😉 😉 😂 😂 😂... After all, they're known for their laid back attitude... Anything that makes the RC hobby better for everyone is good by them.. Traxxas fully understand that not everybody has their own house they can remortgage to but the latest Traxxas release.!... That's why they're totally chill with smaller manufacturers doing things like this... .... .... I said with a straight face before collapsing in stitches.! 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@robinkesterlives]

lol, I could barely read it without giggling out loud :D

[@faiqcreates]

but if its a chinese brand they cant do much

[@Sparroh]

I finally got mine!! It’s amazing, great video

[@timearlmountainsiderc6519]

It looks nice , and seemed to perform not bad . Great video as normal thank you .

[@TassyBudgies]

Thanks mate for your great videos, as a veteran I too used to find happiness in RC Hobby, hopefully I can get into it again soon, Bret.

[@stuartmarshall7099]

Do it Bret!

[@mraltoid19]

Thank you, I'm more interested in the knock offs...I like upgrading them. Reminds me of the HB1001

[@fellers1983]

This is the hb r1001! My son has this except in red.. it's a great little machine especially for the price

[@lifeisgood7377]

I’ve had mine for about 2 weeks. Also got the blue one. I love it. For the price, I prefer it over the Traxxas. The wheel hexes kept stripping, so I replaced with metal.

[@dalydc5]

Is it waterproof

[@lifeisgood7377]

@@dalydc5 well I ran it thru water with no issues, so I would assume so.

[@Latimerias_trailncrawl]

How's it now? Still good? Thinking to buy this for my first 1/10th

[@Sp3ktral22]

Is it still running well? tempted by one of these? @@lifeisgood7377

[@fellers1983]

I have the exact one for my son.. it's actually pretty darn cool and for half the cost.. we love it.. it is literally a copy of the trx4..! Everything works great on it!

[@AWRCStudio]

When I came across this Rc. All I can think is how long before Traxxas takes action 😂 Awesome video review tomley 👊🏾😎🤙🏾

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, although they don't do too well with Chinese manufacturers

[@johnwindsor9069]

Don't see what they can do really. Traxxas cars are already made in China. Possibly Chinese manufacturers are allowed to copy if its in same country, IDK? Everybody was upset when the Tamiya Bruiser clones came out, vowed to never buy them, those are still around.

[@1WattMicahwave]

I smell lawsuit

[@davidhiscock1969]

​@@TomleyRC as Top gear mentioned with regards BMW losing in China with the Mini copy

[@johnwindsor9069]

@@bardor Which is part of China.....

[@53rdcards]

I can confirm that TRX4 parts do fit this truck, i got one, ordered some aftermarket brass diff covers, they bolted right on no problems, i assume that everything else likely will do the same, but i'd test as you go.

[@dougie336]

What about linkages & driveshafts? The wheel base is slightly different so I'm guessing those things aren't the same?

[@aaronbrenkus9126]

I love that Clip of ALAN!! makes me chuckle every time.

[@bishopscastlerc]

Thanks for doing a review on this truck an I sent you the photo of it to see if you do a review an you did it has really helped so I think I will be getting one now thanks

[@GhostRyderFPV]

The _Ocean_ didn't make me Salty, the _Navy_ did. (so there)

[@sebastianf1734]

At First, nice Channel. I love the vids. Can you Confirm that the motor is a little Bit wobbely in the Mount? Anyway do you know if some trx4 parts will fit, Like Drive shaft and some Accessoires?

[@khairulmuizrahim8418]

Saw this in my local hobbyshop last month, the price only 1/3 of the traxxas, this would be good time to start jumping into crawling i guess

[@captainchaos3053]

I kinda like it. For a knock off its well executed. Would be interesting to see how long the charger would take (theoretically 4hrs) and if it does fully charge it. How long before its getting modified?

[@TechWizMaster]

That is indeed very close looking to a TRX but I'm sure everything on it is cheaper...the plastics and metals used are probably lower grade throughout...I rather pay a bit more for the real deal.

[@rcplaytime]

Looks and performs pretty decent, I'm sure they've copied the defender also ,i think it's great for people to get these with this cost of living crisis 👍👍👍

[@stephenpheonix6549]

Great review Phil thanks! I’ve been looking at these as they’re 1/3rd the price of a TRX4 in Australia too! They will probably take lots of TRX4 upgrades. Can you do a review on the Emo X?

[@RCManiacs]

That looked pretty decent! I really like the Bronco-body 👌🏻

[@MichaelSmith-ew1ws]

How compatible are trx4 parts with it?

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Phil this is right up my alley ! ( “that’s what she said”)😂😅 I do like my HB toys truck that I have currently, zp1009 which I’ve upgraded to oil-filled shocks and did your mod to the steering . The little truck does pretty well, but this Baluga is on another level. Not only is it bigger but actually comes with oil shocks, as well as a 1060 esc! Think I’m going to get this one , but wait for a holiday sale or a flash sale on it before I do. Do you think it’s as good as the RGT rock cruiser? Your thoughts eagerly awaited! Thanks man!👊🏼👍🏻😎

[@rcgoodtimes6657]

Edit** Have you seen the HG 411 that just happens to be called called the TX4? 😂 I saw the Beluga on Ali Ex last week and considered buying it, great to see a review! Everything is so expensive lately it would be nice to have a break in the hobby dept

[@fellers1983]

I got this for my son.. it is a pretty sweet little rig..

[@matthewcopeland4441]

I am very impressed at just how close that is to it's "competitor" haha.

[@domislegit1]

would trx4 upgrade parts work on this?

[@misterskippy2u]

6:21 "A bit wet and slippery today..." I could hear Michael Scott saying, "That's what she said!".

[@dexterbeattie7884]

Great video! That Baby Blue Beluga look's very nice.😃

[@TomleyRC]

Beluga.... what a name to choose haha

[@mikemangiameli561]

The hand must be back from holiday 😅😅 nice truck

[@caststhrowsbladespews]

I'd love to know if you upgrade it with the money saved, would it be comparable or better than a TRX4?

[@lestervillalon4648]

Can i use lipo 3s 11.1v on hb r1001? Or it is limited to lipo 2s use?

[@EJ-74]

Not bad considering the price difference! 👍🏻

[@brentwhite1791]

Looks great to me! Nice review as always. I know I appreciate your reviews 👍🏻😁 Besides, not everyone can afford to pay the high price of a Traxxas (Made in Taiwan, btw, I called them and asked)!

[@PlanBreels]

Is it really made in Taiwan ? Just wanna know please mention where is this HB r1001 made in

[@martinsabathy3336]

If the most aftermarket parts fit this could be an absolutely killer truck... And be honest who drives his trx4 stock 😉i see so much potential on this truck 😬😬💪💪

[@athruf4931]

All my trx4s are 99% stock. Only thing I've done is beadlocks. And modified canyons

[@eliobakhos8740]

mn its a good crawler for its price ? and is it waterproof?

[@christopherdiamond8212]

Hi there big fan of your content, was wondering if you could recommend a super quiet brushless, drift car,thanks chris

[@carlcallycharlycardi]

Hi Phil do you know where I can order the uptated / slightly thicker motor plate to eliminate the play it has🤔

[@lukedavis4213]

If you find one I'd like to get one too! Shimmed mine with some card for now which works but won't be too good in the wet!

[@carlcallycharlycardi]

@@lukedavis4213 I used some Wpl axle shims and electrical tape😬

[@leenhamoen4171]

Hope you read this i cannot find out how to setup the end point of the steering !?! 😅 could you help out is there a button combo or something else ... because the wheels now rub on full steer so i just want to set it to a little less steering angle... I dont want to upgrade the controller and reviever just for this because of the light system that is actually really really nice

[@leenhamoen4171]

Add on ... when the lights are on you can push setup and highbeam will turn on

[@guitarjjoe1]

Hi Phil! Do the diffs come locked or open? Great review, and I was just looking at this one and the yikong yk 4083 bronco.

[@DTW-bx2vy]

This vehicle has full time locked front & rear differentials just like every single crawler should have straight out the box.

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

The Baloga! Lol love it!

[@TimCollie]

I came back to look at the FTX Fury Outback 2.0 review again and I saw this - for the price which would be more fun for someone new to crawling?

[@donniemarks94]

I bought my TRX-4 bronco last summer and after taxes it was $580 but definitely worth every penny, this clone looks pretty good for the money but my favorite cheaper crawler/trail truck is the red cat gen8

[@ClassicSteelRC]

Awesome rig for the price! Definitely worth noting for one of my sons. 🤔

[@williamperri3437]

Jeez, this thing looks awesome!

[@myfccs]

Any ideas on whether the trx4 defender body would work with this?

[@lukedavis4213]

No, unless you change the wheelbase and strut towers...can't fit normal posts as the clipless body mount is part of the fenders the same as the Traxxas clipless system 👍🏽

[@davidcarter9144]

Just got mine. Went for the red one. So far so good.

[@wheelsdownrc6348]

If you listen in between battery changes, you can actually hear Traxxas drawing up the lawsuit papers😂😂🤙…

[@buysncharge]

The lawyers are free reign to pursue lawsuits. Lawyers decide. They made a deal.

[@zappedcustomdesigns788]

i just love your personality

[@sasquatchfoote8235]

Do the brass TRX4 parts fit the axles?

[@trejodaniel]

Very nice for a knock off. Do you know if the body will fit a Traxxas TRX4 2021 Bronco?

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

who is suing first Ford or Traxxas?? Seems a bit too top heavy it falls over more than my Losi Promoto bike lol

[@ire1llc]

Thanks for the review ! I ordered it and will compare to the trx4 bronco 😊. Do you know if it accept 3s battery ?

[@lukedavis4213]

Ran 3S in mine, runs the same as my TRX4...jumps the same, handles the same....just works really well!

[@MagnifiedGiant]

Nice video. Interesting truck for the price. It is roughly half the price of a TRX4 in Canada. Might have to grab one.

[@unpackingsam]

i got one but water got into the receiver and now the steering is not working 😢

[@slottygw2wvw842]

The day traxxas folds is the day the hobby gets back in the hands of hobbyists not cease and desist and lawyers

[@TheAurabell]

wow ! I never seen a company copy their transmitter 😅😅

[@mankind8088]

Traxxass who 😭🤣😂😂🤣😭😂😭

[@LiquidSSSnake]

Probably the work of the CEO of arrma secretly copying traxxas through the loophole for revenge. 😂

[@TheAurabell]

@@LiquidSSSnake i like it, lol

[@Luke-en2tk]

Be good to see some of the Absima ones which now come with a Hobbywing 1080 in some of them and have locking diffs as well, I think the original manufacture is Yikong

[@TomleyRC]

I wish more companies would use 1080's as there stock ones

[@Luke-en2tk]

​@@TomleyRCI think it's only happened because Hobbywing now have the G2 1080. Hobbywing seem to keep their own latest products for themselves, which makes a lot of sense. We should start to see more I think

[@Luke-en2tk]

It's the Absima Sherpa CR3.4 Pro which comes a Hobbywing 1080, not a cheap vehicle though but you do get a lot for your money

[@carlcallycharlycardi]

Ordering one tonight after 2nd time I’ve watched the review from yourself , most other reviews are Indonesian etc👌

[@gromlooper2243]

Question is can you use traxxas parts on this??

[@LEORedSun]

$243 Aliexpress. No, it's not just not bad. It's an incredible deal for what you are getting. I think this is going to be my next R/C car.

[@OldeSchoolRcUk]

Looks pretty good value for money and fun tbh

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, surprised me

[@Sparroh]

He says quite often they don’t perform all that great 😂. Lol. I gotta stop buying them lol. Awesome video. Best on the tube

[@donnanhuggler8451]

It’s absolutely beautiful where you live , wow!

[@Isuzu_Paul]

Even has traxxas styled tires. I like it, i own a trx4 bronco (1979). Bought it second hand with 3 micro crawlers for 300 USD. I prefer my axial deadbolt that i converted to a hardbody trail rig. Must grind traxxas's gears knowing someone out there put out something just like their product for 1/2 the price that has alot of potential.

[@2Geek2bChic]

Are the diffs fully locked?

[@Atlas_FPV]

If the aftermarket parts from the TRX4 fit it then this could be a great option.

[@kokomoman]

I’d be interested in knowing if Traxxas parts are compatible, because I have no clue where to buy spare parts for a knock off

[@STRIMIX]

So does it have drag brakes or no?

[@Lee.gRC27]

This has definitely caught my interest,, excellent value easily upgraded, I'd unplug the indicator lights

[@lukedavis4213]

Unfortunately they're a single 4 pole plug for each corner, I'd imagine you can isolate which of the 3 lives is the indicator though...seems they share a negative

[@LukaSidorov-vi1ju]

you should try fitting on trx 4 upgrades and seeing if they fit or make it perform better.

[@wilsrecreations450]

TRX4 is great. Wilderness is not that bad, so you say. I find it perfect for a noobie on a tight budget. Thanks for yet another great video.

[@mrguy7837]

I just bought one but even tho it has metal gears the metal is poor quality lot of bubbles the metal snapped on a tiny load but its a good car i would recommend it

[@Cobbtech]

"Chassis mounted servo", compared to the ones that float above the car lol

[@TomleyRC]

'Axle Mounted Servo'.... ;)

[@Sparroh]

Do you like this or the rgt cj 1/10 better?

[@peterrobinson7187]

LoL every time - "Alan"! 😄

[@TomleyRC]

haha

[@davidswartz5307]

Hello again from Suwannee Florida Mr. Tomley.....Looks like another one that passed the T.T.T....😊

[@TomleyRC]

Hello Florida... yes, this surprised me for sure

[@Bandito071]

Allan !! Cracks me up every time.. Im a child.

[@jameswisecarver]

0815 here in arkansas USA! Mornin Phil! Thanks for the video ole top it's a pretty good lookin unit and I dont owe traxxas nothin if anything they owe me so if I wanna run a carbon copy instead of the overpriced real deal, then I'm gonna. Traxxas does no one any favors, if they did they would quit it with their junk servos. Buy a traxxas in the morning ordering a servo in the evening. Salty? Yep.

[@brickhead145]

can some one try if this boy fit with traxxas chasis

[@FarmerFpv]

It's like the TRX4 sport with the Bronco body. The latch cage in the body is identical to my TRX4 Bronco. Traxxas is going to make Googoo Gaga baby noises and then cry foul play. lol Greta Thundergnome: How Dare You! 😂😂

[@TomleyRC]

haha... yeah, I can see their rage from here

[@Slikx666]

It'll be interesting to see how quick compared to a TRX4 it breaks, but I'm not paying for that experiment. 😆 And I've just finished my 3rd SCX24 custom, cheap parts from china and it looks good. Just need the batteries and off it goes. 😀

[@RACEABLE]

If parts availability is there , then this is a nice choice!

[@viniciusbrito7512]

Pretty cool! should be awesome with a few upgrades...