Warning! Custom Capra - RC Speedy

Diving into a full custom Axial Capra build starting with a chassis from RC Speedy. But, was it worth the $300+ for what I received?
Chassis:
RC Speedy: bit.ly/38oKyrX
Axles:
Vanquish Capra Front Axle (Clear): bit.ly/38CnztV
Vanquish Capra Rear Axle (Clear): bit.ly/3niFDNN
Vanquish Capra Servo Mount (Clear): bit.ly/3ldgR0K
Vanquish Capra Rear Axle Shafts: bit.ly/2U4OB4s
Vanquish Capra/SCX10-3 Stub Shafts: bit.ly/2I8LE0x
Vanquish AR44 30/8 Gear Set: bit.ly/3p9LKpd
Vanquish AR44 Spool: bit.ly/359mwza
Incision Capra/SCX10-3 Portal OD Gear Set: bit.ly/3penyCi
Incision Capra/SCX10-3 Portal Std Gear Set: bit.ly/2GN1Fsk
Capra Bearings Kit: bit.ly/3eFr17J
Transmission/Shafts:
Vanquish Products 3 Gear Transmission: bit.ly/2Z2IwYa
UCFab Skid Plate: bit.ly/3eGhOMx
Incision Driveshafts: bit.ly/3ldK9fB
Protek 32p Pinions: bit.ly/3aiZoPQ
Suspension:
Incision 90mm Scale Shocks: bit.ly/35bmsPy
Incision 80mm Scale Shocks: bit.ly/2XmuH7A
Incision Shock Pivot Balls: bit.ly/3etTFYe
Wheels/Tires
Pitbull 2.2 Braven Berserkers: bit.ly/2U7BpvJ
Vanquish 2.2 Beadlocks: bit.ly/3dvJGBT
Vanquish 475 Hubs: bit.ly/3cMfOj8
Electronics
Holmes Puller Pro 540 2700KV: bit.ly/3eEkSaD
Castle Mamba X: bit.ly/2yRwnMU
Vanquish 25t 20mm Servo Horn: bit.ly/2U8bUuw
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[@scalebuildersguild]

WAIT THESE AREN'T FOR THE MOON? REFUND PLS.

[@themountain59]

LOL

[@Toodles77]

U ass!!! Lol

[@YensR]

some of those welds, I dunno... But crucially, those shockmounts, both angle and ride height, how does this get past prototype stage? (or even the cad stage)

[@datsun4x]

Yeah, the close up on the front showed serious gaps in the joints. For $300 I understand not doing a bidrsmouth cut on the tubing, but wasn't even lined up well for the weld

[@baxrok2.]

They call it a 'moon buggy' because if you raise the ride height another inch or two you'll be on the moon! lol Laughable really.

[@DR.ELEKTRIK]

Still cheaper than the super shafty chassis! $500?...C'mon!!

[@STP_RIDGELINE]

I’d rather buy a tube chassis from you!!! that chassis is not worth the money at all poorly design with not that much thought process put into it

[@WestDesertShooter]

I’m really interested in getting one for my Capra. Shock mounts make me hesitate, I don’t have a tig to change it. I really like the moon buggy look. I’d definitely like to get that skid, trans and dig setup on mine now

[@WasNiksIsNiksWordtNiks]

You could always braze with a torch.

[@davidhazelden2054]

No I wouldn’t spend that sort money when for bit more can get normal kit m8

[@slimfatpat]

You can try running the shocks upside down might help with the binding also lower the cg. Just a suggestion. Nice vid. Keep it up.

[@lowslowcrawlers1304]

I like my low and slow capra just how it is

[@Slaters_RC]

I would put some shock hoops front and rear so you can fix the shock angle and lower the ride height.

[@sj257257]

I had a similar thought. Or maybe a CNC ali part that bolts into the existing mount and gives shock mount options higher and forward.

[@soflorclife6970]

Looks really good but definitely sitting too high like you said. I’m sure you’ll iron all that out tho. Sure is a Nice rig dude 💯

[@mishmasta]

Just FYI, certain grades of stainless are ferromagnetic, and they aren't necessarily "low grades". 304SS is generally considered a fairly high grade of stainless, but magnets stick to it readily. Cold working (e.g. bending) and welding stainless can also affect its magnetic qualities.

[@Firewlkre]

I would never buy it stainless is too top heavy for a full tube chassis imo. I'd just buy another bomber, much better rig all around.

[@fernandocabral6193]

It's not worth the money to me at all

[@bobcatm3462]

80mm shocks all around... Add a 1-1.5 in h nose hoop to finish the moonbuggy chassis, looks chopped, then move front tab to that extension plenty of shock clearance. Kill 3 birds and then have a dialed custom rig. Thanks for the honest review of an awesome custom chassis

[@bikeracr]

they did move the front shock mount's on the R2VFD like yours, I just ordered the A1 (Titanium chassis ) the shock mount's are in the same place as the stock Capra 1.9

[@celticdrones9592]

I went to you website. Buliding the Ibex goat. What a fun chassis

[@Toodles77]

Those white cerakoted wheels are dope! Ok so RC Speedy moon buggy or super shafty chupa Capra??? I know the rc speedy is 400 grams where chupa is like 257, lighter than plastic Capra chassis

[@TheTankRC]

Cool stuff, You forgot to do your end screen...

[@chrisstrobel3439]

I would have cut my losses and sent it back .. less than sexy welds and way too high ride height not worth it for me at any price. I dig big time UCFabs Moonbuggy but they are unobtainium. For pure performance I still in 2021 dig my 2.2 MOA comp crawler I built copying Samu Sarka’s rig, to me it’s like the Moonbuggy of the RC world.

[@JXZ2]

Why didn't you have a customer cage built by a American. There's a few real great builders. Find them on Facebook, ask around.

[@RenoLaringo]

Putting so much into a custom built chassis deserves getting something a bit better thought out in my opinion. If these issues are not adressed by the manufacturer, I would consider this cage just hip ... At best! Ok it looks beautiful, that I won't say otherwise..... 300$ saved in my pocket is not bad either.

[@RichieD088]

No .... You worked hard ; disappointments along the way of this build , I feel it .., and you couldn't achieve correct geometry and you are putting all of your know- how" into the build .. What power train support gear , and wheelbase did the Designer mathematically apply to his design to complete his own build ? At is point if you like the look , maybe weld up your own with similar look ! , you've done it before , didn't you buy a new welder not too long ago ?.. Jig it up ! build it correct , you know we'll all watch .. A lot of work .. lol

[@scottmichael7178]

honestly seems like they didnt plan out their design with the shocks and electronics tray very well, it looks like the injora buggy, but about 10x the costy lol. Thats a lot of money for a chasis imo, not worth it to me. Also you got your driveshafts backwards. Why do rc guys do that ?

[@Streetysuperduper]

Magnet tells the tale. That is NOT stainless tubing. Period. Manufacturer is lying so you’d review it on camera.

[@wilsonrich2370]

Ride height too high??? Maybe it cuz they built a “capra based chassis” off of a capra that is *designed* to run 1.9 wheels and tires. I bet that would fix that issue. But. The shock mount issue, that sucks. I hope that can be fixed.

[@_carefulcole_4517]

I would probably never buy that.

[@ekpauly]

The truck is definitely too high COG, and when you raise the shock mounts it looks like the front of the chassis is going to hit the links. I don’t know, good review but with your skills and resources, you could build something way better and probably for le$$.

[@johngrant1337]

That a high cost for a crawler at the price of $1000.00 plus . To have a crawler with design problem. To high of price for a shelf Queen.

[@BeauLeonard]

It looks like the front axle is too far forward in reference to the chassis which would resolve the front shock binding issue.

[@rccrawlingaddict207]

Just so there is no confusion.......nobody has ever been to the moon! $449....on the webpage now. I would build my own pipe chassis just for the fun.

[@user-nk4ot4zh9o]

May I ask, is this about building a dedicated crawler or a nice trail truck. The stock capra is heavy up above already. How does more metal weight on top make it better?

[@D1Rk379]

For the amount of time/effort, yes. Pay american wages to build that chassis, and for that price i'd guess your paying around a $5-7hr labor rate, not including machine time/costs, and material costs.

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Absolutely not. Sits up way too high. I'd spend the extra money and go with an aluminum tuber from BGR.

[@Luisargueta1997]

i can build you something that i could say that’s better i have a facebook group Mexifab

[@ajosepi1976]

A $100 chassis can have some issues that I have to fix and I don't mind, but a $300 chassis should be better than that.

[@joshuacollins9855]

After spending an extra 300 on a chassis it better work great i would not buy this even though it is cool as a fan

[@MAYERMAKES]

ääh custom chassi, nice, canquish transmission, vanquish axle... is there even anything left that makes this a capra? feels much like a ship of theseus

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It’s a Capra based, meaning the chassis is made to drop onto a stock Capra, the axles are made for a Capra, the links, the skid, etc etc.

[@hondofourfivetwo9347]

No not for me mainly because I’m poor and a little because I’m a cheapskate 😂

[@TheAmericanUhate]

I want to start a business building custom tube chassis & body's for rc crawlers.

[@Yourfriendwasmagnificent]

Nope, it sits way too high and you shouldn't have to fix their design faults.

[@devongarcia53]

Flip your shock upside down should clear and move weight lower

[@andyrichey1192]

Cut the shock tab, and re-set, already gone this far, might as well make it right.

[@Toodles77]

It seem like they changed the shock mount a lil but not sure it’s enough

[@genenelson5781]

I’m looking at the R2 version on the RC Speedy Capra chassis. Do you know if they corrected the front shock hookups on this version to correct the problem of the binding on the front shocks. Thanks for a great channel and it was nice meeting you at Axialfest West last July.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I believe they have made changes. There are still a lot of people who have shock tab failures from poor welds though.

[@treavonbrooks78tb]

Will u sell it and do they have something like that for the bomber

[@WasNiksIsNiksWordtNiks]

Some very high grade stainless materials are magnetic btw. Steels like Duplex or 1.4418, stainless 430 etc are all magnetic 😉

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’m aware that some are, but a very very small amount and definitely not what is commonly used in most RC production.

[@Sflhunter]

What a crap shock setup on that omg. I can’t believe a company would go through all of that and then not test if you can actually flex at least they could’ve made some shock hoops you can adjust

[@bigmiketamayo2668]

I’d rather pay that much for a masterclass video set from you. ✊🏽

[@3000gtalex]

From an actual welders standpoint this is not a ridiculous price stainless tube this small is expensive not to mention the equipment to weld it. You say cold welding... no such thing he’s just not adding filler this is typical for thin wall tubing, it’s not weaker. Also 400 series stainless grabs a magnet 300 doesn’t this is likely 304 which is a higher quality. Not sure what the magnet test was about

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

"Cold TIG" is what I'm referring to, which seems to be a common "feature" advertised on overseas machines and shown in numerous videos. I had never heard of it and had to look it up as the welds generally looked more like laser welds to me at first.

[@Vanquishfanboy]

It’s funny seeing this video now days. When you say you don’t like droop but 90% of buggies today are running droop including the jimmys

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

The thing I like about the pricey shocks is that they don’t use full droop. I still have the uptravel. Because I still do not like full droop.

[@Vanquishfanboy]

@@HarleyDesignsInc very true. That’s why I run pricey shocks on all of my buggies now. I used to run all dlux and still do, just not in my buggies

[@600tian5]

Hardly a Capra except those links lol

[@bmxgod2013]

Tbh it’s ugly but if you like it’s that’s you

[@jamesharrison5004]

Stainless steel has very weak magnetism.

[@stephenr6427]

Turn the front shock round ie upside down

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

If I were to compete, I'd definitely consider it. Looks well made. .... I'm STILL upset about being BOOTED from the Friday Live Feed for an inappropriate comment - WITHOUT A WARNING!! 😠😠

[@ryano8613]

Chit happens. Especially when on this channel or on rcc

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@ryano8613 Chit may happen.... But I've been subbed to, and have talked with, Josh and Nicole since early 2012!!! 😠 I'm a bit beyond butthurt about it.

[@shamblershamfam3597]

Sorry... ugly chassis/ cage.

[@abc123def98]

When money is no hinderance...

[@tabarnakdecris6917]

Hi is these build made in china?

[@TT-yg2np]

So not a CAPRA at all....... Why not just call it a custom crawler like it is.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

All the parts are made for a Capra. Taking a stock Capra you could get here by just upgrading over time.

[@Boss-dr2zk]

For 300$ its pretty ugly

[@faithfamilyfriendsforever6777]

Not when ya can make your own.

[@pedrolahoz]

Lets see how it maneuvers

[@robbryan3044]

In general, I'd say $300 on a custom tube chassis IS worth it. However, in regards to this specific chassis, I'd say NO. First, there seems to be way too many problems with the design. Yes, you can fix them...but, having paid that much, there shouldn't be problems needing "fixing". It's poorly designed. Second, there's a serious question about the actual metal used in the construction of the chassis. Based on your "magnet test", I don't know if it's just a seriously inferior-quality SS, or whether it's not even SS. For all you know, it could be nothing more than hardened aluminum, or something similar. Personally, I would NOT buy it.

[@TCnML]

I like monster trucks

[@alphamale1568]

Run the shocks upside down.

[@bergcrawler1]

The wheels look really good.

[@toddbertram6556]

A good deal of stainless tubing does have a small amount of magnetism. The basic answer to your question is, no. In that there is maybe $20 of stainless tubing used. A halfway decent home a fabricator could make this chassis for $25 If all of these stainless tubing is not of the same variety I sure hope it was welded with 312 stainless rod. The over all build looks gorgeous, but the chassis is not worth $300 by any means

[@GrimJerr]

Holy Budget buster that's gorgeous

[@imthejaybird]

I don’t really like the look of that chassis. I think the binding may be a product of front axle placement. If you were to run shorter links, it should bring the shocks back into proper alignment. However, yes, it sits way too high for my liking. I’d like to see shock hoops with the potential to make adjustments based on axle placement. As it sits, no... I wouldn’t buy one.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

This is a stock replacement chassis, these are stock links, so this is exactly how it’s supposed to be placed.

[@imthejaybird]

@@HarleyDesignsInc That’s right, I remember you saying that now. Then I guess I see no reason why it would be built that way...

[@Sflhunter]

Weld on your own 🖖🏻🖖🏻

[@KevinRCMan]

Its a nice looking chassis but few of those welds that I seen and the shock mounting positions you mentioned, it really takes away the justification of a 300+ dollar purchase. Still everything you priced out in the description comes to be over two grand as it is. So that thing better perform immaculately.

[@mikes2876]

Looks like it's welded with silicon bronze. Which makes the welds look that way. The price point is right for the materials used, and skill, but just not for everyone.

[@billderas3420]

Or...Vanquish should come out with a viable chassis kit. Then...I'd bite because all the other Vanquish components used would be my choices.

[@KTMcaptain]

I'm running a Puller Pro 2700kv standard mamba x on 4s with my capra. I have zero issues with the gearing, but I do use the aux input to adjust my max power which limits the throttle and rescales it so that at full throttle it'll only get 20% in one mode or 100% in the other. Significantly increases how smooth it is to crawl so I treat it like a high and low range. Now my trx6 in low with a puller pro 3500kv standard doesn't need this power reduction in order to be smooth, but I honestly prefer the electronic high low to the mechanical one.

[@paulmatlock5969]

It really seems like your side body panels are reversed. The curved part of the side panel seems like it should be in the front. The bolt pattern would obviously dictate the layout though. Like the build though. any plans for 4WS?

[@paulmatlock5969]

It also looks, based on the shock mounts, that it was designed for shorter lower links...lower links may just need a bent.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It was designed for a stock capra, so the links are supposed to be this length. The design was just not completed properly, likely it was built at full extension and suspension travel was not compensated for. Shortening the wheelbase would make this sub-12" wheelbase and that's just not acceptable.

[@addamwright1733]

I just spent $25 (and free shipping!) on a brand new Integy crawler tube chassis and with all the $$ it is going to take to turn that into a crawler is less then what you spent on this chassis. I don't see where the extra $350 would make me happier at all. I know the Integy is not built as well and doesn't have some of the features your has but so brazing and zip ties will fix all that :)

[@porkbunassassin2295]

We get it, you hate it 😂

[@jamesknoll2424]

I’ve built my own chassis so probably not, however if I was going to sell my chassis I’d ask 300 for it probably more if If I were to build a few more for production purposes.

[@chrism.7048]

The ride height looks absurdly high, and it looks like the shock mounts shouldn’t have made it past the prototype phase. Curious what you’ll end up doing with it, but outside of the value of fixing it for the sake of KZbin videos, it doesn’t seem worth owning.

[@bobzRc]

I’m sure glad I did not go with this chassis. I hope you do a review on the chupa Capra fro super shafty. That would be super 😎

[@longrifle.]

Stainless chassis, bit too top heavy, ride height a bit too high for me. The ft shock mounts are definitely a deal breaker for that money. Fixing it, you could do shock hoops that would fix ride height and shock positioning. OR since you have the tools and skill TIG up the holes, build up the top of the front tab with weld .100 Then redrill the holes at the popper angle.

[@timhunter1678]

Absolutely 💯 👎

[@Chibs_Creationz]

"Maks daddy custom bits" on Facebook builds a WAY better custom chassis and truggy cages. i wouldn't bother with rc speedy

[@michaelbrenneman7619]

Have you tried flipping the shock upside down so that the shock cap doesn't hit the mount? I like doing this for LCG, too. May help to get the articulation that you are looking for before you start getting into cutting on your 300.oo custom gold plated chassis! J/K. Beautiful build!

[@lsswaptheworld9092]

I don't think it'd be for me. If I wanted a capra I'd buy a capra. I'm a scale trail truck kinda guy. I like custom roll cages though.

[@tommyhammel]

Sits a little high

[@josh_rit8045]

Finally a normal video lol.

[@scottleonard6651]

Adding my comment really late here. But my first thought on the shock mounts came after noticing that the mount is not square to the shock. It is parallel to the frame rail. If it was rotated 10 - 15 degrees until it was square to the shock, I think you'd be ok without losing travel height by going shorter. It looks great. I can't wait to find your video that shows your solution and shows it running!

[@BlueDually4x4]

You could get a starter flux core MIG welder, a spool of wire, gloves and a helmet for a hundred less dollars. Flux core welds will need a little more clean up with a grinder after, but you could learn to build your own chassis for less money. $300 for a chassis that needs work out of the box to get working properly is on the steep side. Honestly the shock mounts front and rear look like they finished the chassis and forgot to put them on.

[@Screwfly1]

Honestly, looks like everything forward of the A pillar should be re-engineered. I'd be pretty pissed to spend that kind of money and get that. Digging the wheel tire combo though.

[@TerraQuestRC]

first impression without even watching 10 seconds.. GMade R1? Oh wait, nope. But CG is pretty high, guess SS for the rollovers.

[@JeffryJForan]

If you're going to cut off the front shock mounts why not do the rear too and reposition them to keep the 90 mm shocks and get the ride height lower? 🤔🤔🤔

[@ngvmotors8334]

What do you guys think of the carbon fiber chassis from Banggood that cost $369.99?

[@scottoblander9419]

Worth it if the shock mounts were correct. Also if there are no interferences with the stock capra skid plate. Not everyone can tig weld in there garage, so the shock mounts must be corrected,

[@rcmindset2876]

Cut the mounts and make your own. You can so why not? It’s a custom build so customize it! It will be a good video.

[@ferp420]

i am interested in what you think about those tires ive been tryin to break my set in all summer there still no match for my china cloned austar superswampers that were on the rig before and almost bald atleast in the hot dry rock of johnson valley for the $100 those brazerkers cost i dont see them being 5 times better but ive only used them on dry rock im hoping they work better in the cold and wet the brazerker iron sides in 4.19 on the cc01 kick but i have no idea why the braven brazerkers arent workin

[@deanpotter5137]

You have two choices for the front shock dilemma. Cut and move the top shock mounts, or cut and shorten the four link by about 1/2 inch. That would decrease the shock angle.

[@AnOutcastsMind]

I definitely have some buyers remorse, but I went with ar44s and 90mm shocks and I’m pretty happy with the stance and ride height however I had similar issues with my Vader 3 gear skid, overall I’m happy with it but definitely agree with the points you raised

[@offroad1911]

Glad I came across this video. It answers my thoughts of staying with flat rail chassis trucks.

[@joepatrykus4251]

Thanks for sharing this build. Can you list the part number for the hot racing steering knuckles? Do you need the cap as well?