The BEST Hobby in the World, Radio Control! Element Trailrunner 4x4

[@TomleyRC]

I've left the Automatically placed Ads in this Video... it's for a follow up (comparison) Video I'm making on Ad Revenue and Sponsorships etc... (Apologies, there are a lot of Ads!)

[@christiansrcs7789]

You get money for the rc cars so no complaining about the ads 😂 and I love that you take it in water

[@SeeJayAre]

Nothing wrong with a few ads, we know where the money’s going…

[@nitronick3569]

Bro don’t be rude to Kevin tobalt he is a nice guy and he got me into the hobby

[@christiansrcs7789]

@@nitronick3569 ok?????......

[@mcbreezy1rc226]

It is the best hobby in the world! I used to be a drug addict. When I finally quit it left me with a lot of time and left me feeling empty not having anything to fill that time. I discovered videos from people like you and it really gave me a drive for something. I'm looking to start a hobby shop and start races. I love it!

[@TomleyRC]

Awesome story dude. Glad you are on the mend!

[@ct6892]

No worries about the adds! The vids are well worth the wait! Awesome content, I think I'm addicted to crawlers/ trail trucks because of the places they make you go. You have so much fun driving your rc by the time you look around your surroundings are beautiful and relaxing!!

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, exactly that... you can just go out and forget about everything around you 😎

[@grrfy]

@@TomleyRC i have started to collect litter and stuff when I go trail trucking, can't do that with faster stuff and makes me feel a bit better,gives the UMG 6x6 a job to do

[@itsalexplayz2782]

There’s something about the RC hobby, so many nice people properly down to earth guys

[@Eddiee757]

Apart from rcsparks

[@mattiasrc]

For sure runs smooth and quiet.

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Hi bro thanks for popping over to my video 🙏 yet again you found another Amazing spot 😛 that was really tough terrain you put her through and I think she done fantastic 👍definitely in the Top 3 , thought you were going to say FTX RAVINE 🤭 You said the other one, need to check that video out 👍Brilliant Video as always Mate 👍really enjoyed every minute 👍😎👍😁👍

[@TomleyRC]

No probs Tony. The Ravine is in my top 10 for sure 😎👌

[@TonysRcTechboom]

@@TomleyRC 👍😁👍 ill be doing a test run with my Ravine on my next Vid. Carnt find that ftx you mentioned. Have you got the link mate ? 😁

[@idophotosuk]

love the subtle Element RC hoodie at the end ha ha

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@WarrantyVoids]

Great video. Yer lines were perfectly fine!

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@BlvlWmpower]

Element is so underrated! So true, so true.

[@dexterbeattie7884]

Awesome scenery!!! That riverbed needs more trail trucks.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes it does!

[@redvikinghobbies]

Thank you! Isn't that the beefiest suspension you've seen on any crawler? Top ten for sure and will be for awhile. Great car!!! Great job! Loved your Vorteks bash as well!

[@FreedomYak]

What a great day of wheelin’. Love the rainy bit at the end. That is quite a bit more capable than I expected. That IFS seems to work well.

[@paulmcnamara16]

Always love the with music bit at the end!

[@aaronsherwood4835]

Nice run love those river trails I have one by my house its a blast.

[@getrc3866]

When I started RC cars I thought it was going to be a lazy mans hobby but have never walked so far in my life lol

[@TomleyRC]

Haha true!

[@LeoGnarleyardo]

Looks like a really smooth rig. 👌

[@TomleyRC]

Yes it is

[@ButchiRC]

That 4x4 is a smooth operator! I have the scx24, ordered from USA, and i am loving it! Hobby grade is really amazing!

[@panzadeviborarc9613]

Great video, the place looks nice!! This truck is beautiful!! Have a nice weekend Bro!!

[@markreynolds1280]

Truck looks really capable, great video 👍

[@markomitrovic3372]

Is this a new camera or why is the quality of the picture so good? Nice video mate👍😁

[@TomleyRC]

I was able to use a decent frame rate as the Sun was nice abs bright... so always comes out well in the right conditions.

[@itsalexplayz2782]

Yeah good job on the camera work Tomley! Looks lovely!

[@MCsCreations]

That's a pretty amazing spot, Tomley! Really fantastic find! 😃 That truck is great... Runs so smooth! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@ipperurc5216]

Very nice crawling! I have Element RC Enduro Trailwalker and I just love it!

[@allenbennett8275]

That's a great truck and really awesome video!

[@grrfy]

you are welcome to some of the water here today.

[@SevenWelt]

nice Video👍 🎥

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@009ADVENTURES]

very enjoyable video bud, looked like a great adventure 😀👍

[@filsdedieu100]

Nice car , thank you :D

[@TomleyRC]

No worries dude

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Great stress relief and solitude

[@MauzyrockRC]

capable rig, awesome locale

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, very good for its size!

[@Taino_RC]

Not enough like buttons for this vid! Thank you and keep them coming!

[@SouthsideRC]

This little truck looks solid. Only add-on I’d get are some wheel wells.

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

Nice to see you doing some trail driving, love the drag brake on the car, question for you Element trail or FTX Texan which is better

[@TomleyRC]

The element for me... but the new Geo would be just ahead of this one.

[@bobbjorkner7140]

this was on sale for 299 USD, so i recently picked one up. excited after i saw your video of the upgraded KnightRunner, I'm going to put my old VXL 3s system in it and see how it does.

[@North49RC]

That is a smooth trail rig. I was gonna ask about the aftermarket scene, but looking at how it performs for what it is designed for... no aftermarket needed.

[@TomleyRC]

It performs really well, and it’s only got small wheels! It’ll be even better with some 1.9s & a nice smooth brushless set up

[@North49RC]

@@TomleyRC I would say it has some scalability and the tires it has on it makes it more true to scale. And for a trail truck, top shelf.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Great video and RC

[@TheFlood69]

Making me want to take my Enduro out... but its pouring with rain today :'(

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

I really love this video! Great job Phil!👊🏼👍🏻 I too understand what you mean when your filming, that it not always easy to pick the best line when your making sure the image your filming is in your camera.🤪! It happens to me with all of them. I drive way better without the camera stick in my hand! This truck is awesome by the way! Great run!!!!🍻cheers!

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... not always easy lol

[@jaycarbs859]

you know what Tomley, you're all right mate. There is just one thing I have a problem with... Traxxas is a company I really do not care for at all. I do love my Traxxas vehicles but I would probably say I love my Arrmas more... But!!!! when it comes to crawlers!! Mate!! You are completely not being honest when you put that truck higher up on the capability list than a Trx4!!! There is no way on Gods green earth. I think you know that in your heart too my friend. you are a builder of many kits so you know that the quality of a Trx4 is on a completely different level my friend. Performance of your Sport would be better too. Anyhow, cheers...

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... number 4 on ‘My’ list. Side by side the TRX4 would beat the Trailrunner in a crawling comp, but enjoyment wise, price, exclusivity of the IFS, gearbox etc... the Trailrunner sits higher for me. I’m sure the TRX4 is number 1 on a lot of peoples lists... but we all know there are better crawlers out there 😎👍

[@jaycarbs859]

@@TomleyRC ☯️👊👍

[@B.K._BerndK.]

Nice 👍🏻 😍 👌🏻

[@Rockatha]

You need to get a Gmade Komodo Double Cab as I'm pretty sure that it will go straight in at your number 2 spot.

[@Chr.youn_g]

That thing is amazing how much is it

[@TomleyRC]

About 300 I think

[@Chr.youn_g]

@@TomleyRC pounds or dollars

[@Indy64738]

Great video pal!! I still don’t get how you manage to get such amazing images driving one hand…😎😎😎

[@wordreet]

I'm just trying to find out what trail crawlers my mates from work are running before I make a choice. Some of the 1/12th ish ones are surprisingly capable, but I prefer 1/10th.

[@TomleyRC]

Lots to choose from!

[@wordreet]

@@TomleyRC Well yes and no, I won't be buying anything that didn't get a thumbs up from Tomley RC! . Unless I want to. 😏 Still waiting for my Kei Truck though.

[@B.D.TRX4]

does that front center hang up on many things?

[@TomleyRC]

Not really... and even when it does, the skid plate easily slides over most stuff

[@jeremymiller2340]

Did you tape them tires lol!😎

[@TomleyRC]

Nope 😅

[@juu57857]

Is this the first IFS?

[@TomleyRC]

Might be

[@sharkusd]

Really nice video

[@simonblackwell7906]

Cool video thanks 😊. Time to mod my cc-01 fj cruiser.

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

Did you pick your mirror up the second time?! I thought it popped off again when you were Austin Powers-ing in the rocks...

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... both mirrors back where they belong 😅

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

@@TomleyRC Phew! You know when you realise somebody didn't shut a door or something in a movie, and it's now out of shot, and you can't stop wondering about it... that. 🥴🤓

[@skdzgameplays2078]

Is that Lincoln quarry? Had no idea you were so local. Haven't been down there in ages. Was overgrown last time down that way...

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

I havebthe trailwalker and i must say.. I was shocked at the capability of the truck.I did mount 1.9 on aluminum wheels. These truck s are well worth the price

[@branwenwashere]

its a rad truck but careful, I have a river run video up with my and my bro inlaw and his went up in flames at the ESC, he never got submerged even, just from splash. Called Team Associated to see if they would help out on the reedy esc and they said the trucks not made to go in water despite it saying waterproof and despite the fact the commercial video shows it driving in water lol. We put a castle micro x crawler esc and motor in it, trucks so light it really liked it!

[@TomleyRC]

That’s a shame... mine seemed ok, maybe I was lucky!

[@branwenwashere]

@@TomleyRC Ive only read about it online a couple times, most people have a great experience with it. I think its a really great vehicle just figured if you ever tip fully in the water maybe heed the warning :P but who knows could of had a freak thing haha!

[@SeeJayAre]

I wish I liked crawling more… I’ve owned a trx4, gen 8, and a couple scx24, I just don’t use them much.

[@rcpete7055]

The white makes it look like it's blank and not been painted yet.. But the electronics are good? 😊

[@moritz6807]

I think it is a Nice Crawler for the Price, isn't IT?

[@moritz6807]

Yes!

[@andreRC88]

That truck is another thing really got some much flex capacity is mental wish could get but too much I can afford 😞but really love the way he go great trail 👍

[@Kalmar5567]

Would you happen to know the max speed on the trailrunner?

[@richardkaber5466]

Hey I started out in rc with aircraft boats and submarines wich is fun but I've always liked trucks that you trust like an attack dog have you ever tried the planes or submarines,I even made an rc blimp one time that later became like 3 days famous at a Kansas city Royals game at least on local news I love the crawlers though

[@benjamin3769]

I know this is such an old video, but would you say this is still in your top 3? I'm looking at a good Trail Runner and this is one of my top contenders. Thanks!

[@TomleyRC]

There's been a few new ones since this. The IFS 2 that is on the Zuul is far superior. However, that has trailing arms, so not quite as capable. The Utron is good, but ugly lol

[@benjamin3769]

@@TomleyRC agreed, the Ultron is hideous but I watched your video on it and I it looks super capable. I think I’ve watched more of your videos than anyone else and I usually get cheesed off because I see the really awesome RCs THAT ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE UK! lol it’s all good! Keep the videos coming!

[@benjamin3769]

@@TomleyRC oh yeah, and you don’t bash the crap out of them too 🤣

[@TomleyRC]

@@benjamin3769 haha.. I try to keep it as ‘real’ as possible

[@kinoryder5865]

whens the giverway happening

[@TomleyRC]

At 50k

[@jasonice1584]

This is my favorite thing to do I take my redcat gen8 v2 at least 3 times a week walking

[@TomleyRC]

It’s always nice to just go out and enjoy the hobby!

[@jasonice1584]

@@TomleyRC yes sir started out wanting to bash and being disabled I don't do too much but after getting a crawler for my birthday I'm hooked

[@rcchallenge8626]

Use a Bluetooth tripod then you’ll be able to pick your lines better for the 1s that main about them 😂

[@timmerz8569]

My kinda wheelin there

[@benlait3696]

Relaxing video I love the sound of nature and a trail truck. I'm looking forward to my Gatekeeper kit arriving. My Sandero HD is awesome but wanted something I can bash around a little more. I'm very tempted to purchase the IFS kit to try out on them.

[@TomleyRC]

Hoping to get the Garekeeper out soon. Cheers for watching 😎👌

[@grrfy]

@@TomleyRC james may voice..." The Dacia Sandero?"

[@johnp3390]

You need to bring an RC garbage truck in there to do a clean up

[@rcplaytime]

It looks capable but the body looks awful,(is what my girlfriend tells me)prefer the more scale look,good video 👍

[@glennjthompson332]

Good testing!! but, not great, upgrades, for shocks,clearance, and big tire's, for larger crawling area's (B+) needs improvement soon, nicely done.

[@grahammarkhorn]

Great vid and obv a very capable bit of kit.....But its so ugly. Looking forward to the gatekeeper.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... got a new body for it already!

[@northeastrc2725]

This is a realy good car but still not sure on the body

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