What Will Make A BUDGET RC Car Even BETTER ?? FTX DR8

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[@alantaylor353]

I've had my DR8 for over 2 years now & I've driven it often & hard. It's been one of the most reliable, toughest & fun RCs I've ever had.!! I haven't even replaced a bearing yet & I live in the Scottish Highlands which may as well be under water.!! The drive train is especially bulletproof.! I've only recently chunked the motor & ESC but I can't blame the car for that, I've replaced it with an even bigger Rocket 4282 motor & another Hobbywing 150 ESC.!

[@HardcoreRC]

It doesnt surprise me you have got 2 good years or bashing out of it, it really is crazy how good these cars are and the low price point as well, bet its a little beast on that set up

[@mark-1rc502]

Do you need longer screws to cater for extra thickness of said parts

[@HardcoreRC]

You need a new M4 screw for the top plate, but don't recall changing the other screws out

[@mark-1rc502]

@@HardcoreRC Cool 👊 thanks for reply .👍

[@wolfiecrawlsrc58]

I keep forgetting I want one of these and keep spending on much more expensive rigs, not complaining about that. Love crcu parts, just had my own delivery, the parts are so awesome to look at I have not fitted them yet. Lol.

[@HardcoreRC]

LOL, i know only too well how that goes, i need to find more room for all our rigs now 😂 CRCU parts are very nice and such great quality as well

[@phillybrc]

Seriously love this RC! Especially after your mods. Great video guys, I wonder if it's available in Canada...

[@HardcoreRC]

It is a great RC, not sure if available in Canada but its also sold under FS Racing Atom 6s and Reely Raptor 6s

[@wayneweston123]

More I see this dr8 the more impressed I am with it . Great vid guys .

[@HardcoreRC]

It still amazes us every time we take it out, always have fun with it and dont want to tempt fiat but always get a full days running with it

[@grrfy]

DR8 is seriously underrated .Even tougher and faster now.

[@HardcoreRC]

Indeed, such a great car, and almost half the price of an Arrma as well

[@stebarrow]

Yeh the v2 out already got aluminium hinge brace fitted to rear a fancier chassis also dif motor mount

[@neilcurtis5744]

Great video I love my dr8. I'm going to be upgrading my tyrs and I was looking at these but after seeing the ballooning on them in this video I will go with a different set. And other recommendations

[@HardcoreRC]

The Badlands have always ballooned, always amazes me they dont go pop 😂 only other ones i would think of would be the Backflip LP's or Copperhead LP's from the Arrma 4s cars, the Backflip ones are great tires

[@RhinoCards793]

Amazing job Dave! I love your videos they deffently make me feel better when I'm struggling mentally like iam now so I really appreciate all you and your boys do! Much love brother 🙏 💙

[@HardcoreRC]

Thank you and so sorry to hear you are suffering currently, hopefully our videos cheer you up a bit, i know only too well how mental illness can keep wearing people down

[@RhinoCards793]

@@HardcoreRC your videos make a world of difference always so thank you so much. I' haven't been able to catch a live last bit I definitely miss them

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

The DR8 is an absolute beast and you showed that masterfully matey. Always brings a smile to my face when I take mine out. Best budget RC out there. Lee has done an awesome job with those upgrades. I've got the top plate and will deffinately be getting the other bits for it soon.

[@HardcoreRC]

Crazy how good this car is and for the price is sell at. Yes Lee has done a great job with the upgraded parts, only bit missing i think is the rear upper chassis brace mount

[@mossyhollow3732]

Just lots of running and fun with no drama or constant breaks. Impressive. 👍 So. Swing lessons on the second channel?

[@HardcoreRC]

For the price and size of this car and the way we treat it its amazing how it just keeps on going. Not sure about the swing lessons just yet 😂😂

[@mark-1rc502]

Nice job I like it , I need a set of them hex drivers mine keep stripping 😢

[@HardcoreRC]

Really liking the Hex drivers, so far working well and holding up well, the guy that sells them does racing etc and swears by them

[@EJ-74]

Awesome vid 👍🏻 Love the DR8 🔥

[@HardcoreRC]

Thanks, it really is a great RC, deffo a budget king

[@customrcupgrades2116]

Thanks David Send it big time

[@HardcoreRC]

Your welcome Lee, love this car. Thank you for the support and parts 👍

[@qrisemrc]

This is a great RC car. However, there is anxiety when running fast off-road, but it still looks thrilling.👍👍👍

[@HardcoreRC]

Thanks, yeah things can get broken when doing fast off road, but that adds to the thrill

[@ormyrc9959]

another great video you have inspired me to get 1 I've already ordered the parts from CRCU but can i ask what length m4 screw i need for the rear brace as i don't have any and need to order some thanks in advance and keep up the great work

[@HardcoreRC]

Thanks and hope you enjoy the DR8, it is one of our favorite cars. From memory its a 25mm M4 screw, but on not 100% sure, i tend to buy 40mm or 30mm ones and cut them down if they are too long, just saves having lots of different sizes

[@ormyrc9959]

Thank you I'll get some in I've got 2 builds going exb mojave and the dr8 so they will keep me busy keep them videos coming

[@TobyTeagan]

11:50 Ah come on David, everyone is unique and beautiful 😂😂👃

[@HardcoreRC]

Not a Knobbly Nobbly, they kill RC cars 😂

[@buzzbazringo9924]

Hi m8 what diff oils are you using in the dr8?

[@HardcoreRC]

Stock front and rear and put 300k in center

[@buzzbazringo9924]

@@HardcoreRC I’ve just put 200k in the centre and 10k in the front and back will this be ok?

[@buzzbazringo9924]

Are they 30mm wheel extenders?

[@HardcoreRC]

23mm extenders - link is in the description bit.ly/3O5CjUO

[@buzzbazringo9924]

@@HardcoreRC what size wheels are they 2.8?

[@HardcoreRC]

@@buzzbazringo9924 MX28

[@buzzbazringo9924]

@@HardcoreRC i put 3.8 on mine and it was cogging a lot

[@HardcoreRC]

@@buzzbazringo9924 3.8 way to big, probably why it was cogging

[@granada012000]

What wheels and tyres are on the DR8 ?

[@HardcoreRC]

Literally tells you what they are in the video ????

[@granada012000]

@@HardcoreRC literally, thanks 😏 I'll watch it again 😉

[@nicksullivan2212]

Hi Dave any tips on how I can get stuff sent from America keep coming up with won’t send to my country any ideas buddy🙏🙏🙏

[@HardcoreRC]

What are you trying to buy and get sent ? Horizon and Traxxas tend to stop sales outside of the USA for their cars, but you can normally buy parts

[@nicksullivan2212]

Yes it’s trying to get new cars it’s weird I had no problem before but now I keep saying don’t send your country about this with parts as well thanks forgetting back to me Dave👍👍

[@HardcoreRC]

@@nicksullivan2212 Have always had issues with cars when they were either Traxxas or Horizon, sometimes they would let the od one slip through - its Horizon and Traxxas that stop them doing it. Not had any issues on parts, but then its not been Traxxas or Horiozn parts i have been buying from them

[@mark-1rc502]

Oh 😅 how many MM were the extenders

[@HardcoreRC]

23mm

[@willeymunda]

Don’t you need to use longer screws when you fitted the thicker upgraded custom rc parts?

[@HardcoreRC]

You need a new M4 screw for the top plate to chassis brace as stock is M3 , but don't recall changing the other screws out

[@rcmadlabz2492]

Very nice!! I’m not a big fan of that style wheel extender, but hey… great job! 👍

[@HardcoreRC]

First time we have used wheel extenders, certainly made is handle round the corners etc well

[@neilcurtis5744]

I have got them on my dr8 and it makes a massive difference.

[@rcmadlabz2492]

@@neilcurtis5744 Myself, not on the DR8…but on other models……I have had bad luck with loose fitment on the stub axle and loosing the hex pin secured by the rubber o-ring.

[@neilcurtis5744]

@@rcmadlabz2492 there is also a grub screw that holds the pin in as well as the rubber ring. If you have a dr8 give them a go. They are only £7.00 worth a try

[@rcmadlabz2492]

@@neilcurtis5744 ahhhh!!! Yes, I don’t have the DR8..That axle end grub screw makes a big difference. (Lol, there are universal extenders of similar looking design on the market that when used on models that don’t have an axle end grub screw….they are 👎)

[@alexscott782]

any ideas what other body shells might fit on one of these ?

[@HardcoreRC]

Im not aware of any other body shells that would fit, although I'm sure you could make some fit with a bit of work, i like the stock body shell for the protection if gives and also the style, i do need to get some new panels though

[@alexscott782]

@@HardcoreRC I'm very tempted to get one of these but I just don't like the body lol 😂

[@Addicted_2RC]

Well that box definitely looks about the size of my Traxxas XRT box💭🤔 but timing wise I don't think that works since Traxxas lacks on Global launch shipping 😱😳 DR8 sure is impressive and with those upgrades it's even more bash worthy for sure. Great video Dave 👊👊👍 👍

[@HardcoreRC]

Thanks buddy, yeah this was actually filmed before the XRT was released so its not one of those, although we do have one on order

[@Addicted_2RC]

@@HardcoreRC I'm sure you do have one on order. Absolute blast and wow the handling is night and day different then the XMaxx!!! Might be a new RTR 👑!! I came to post a comment to tell you that there was a scammer in your comments again asking to text the above number to claim your prize. I deleted and removed about 15 of them for review. I took a screenshot and will send it to you so you can use it if need be. Have a great weekend Dave look forward to the live later today 👊👊👍👍

[@HardcoreRC]

@@Addicted_2RC Yes i do have the XRT on order and very excited about getting one. Thanks for the info on the scammer, i have been busy this morning clearing them out and hiding from the channel - bloody things, right pain the in the butt

[@malsmith2012]

Hey Dave just wondering what spring options there are for the DR8? I'm guessing there's plenty of springs out there that would fit so I was wondering are you aware of what fits and works best? Also I notice the standard servo saver/Bell crank is weak as and I was wondering what you've done to yours ( just tighten the collar up on the spring?) or are there any full aluminium steering assembly's like GPM make for the Arrma's etc? Thanks so much..

[@HardcoreRC]

To be honest havent touched the shocks or the servo saver, just put a better servos in. Only thing we have dont is fit some of the CRCU upgrades and put wider hex on. Im sure after 3rd party shock springs would fit, like arrma or tekno.

[@patrickfreeman3573]

Definitely thinking of investing in one of these.

[@HardcoreRC]

Really are great car, and good the CRCU also does some quality upgrades for them

[@patrickfreeman3573]

@HardcoreRC which would be better the team associated MC8 or the Dr8 I'm liking both?

[@HardcoreRC]

@@patrickfreeman3573 Did you mean the Team Associated MT8 ? then hands down the DR8, the MT8 has a lot of weak parts and issues

[@patrickfreeman3573]

@HardcoreRC Thanks, that's definitely made my mind up.

[@Sheldinator]

cool vid once again dude. support from one content creator to another. liked and already subscribed !

[@HardcoreRC]

Thank yo and glad you liked, already subbed to you as well 👍👍

[@Sheldinator]

@@HardcoreRC what really? Thats crazy ! I didnt even realise! Thanks dude. Been watching over your channel for a while but have been watching non stop for the last couple of weeks.!

[@HardcoreRC]

@@Sheldinator That's ok - i try to support others as much as i can as well, we all start from somewhere. Thank you for your support and for watching out videos

[@Sheldinator]

@@HardcoreRC weird cause it doesnt show you in the subscribed list. But thanks ! One day we will reach 1000 !. Been my dream for a looong time.😆

[@HardcoreRC]

@@Sheldinator Probably as I turned off public display for subs, but im 100% subbed

[@nitronixasd]

Reminds me of the Fireteam, that thing takes some serious gyp. This one is, umm, a lot less though. Hmmm!

[@HardcoreRC]

Yes similar in style to the Fireteam, this is a bit smaller though, but basically the same power system, great car for the price

[@joshchatwin8569]

Wish someone would make hpi truggy flux parts like this

[@HardcoreRC]

Think there used to be someone in Canada that did, but that was a few years ago now

[@TidyRC]

Where is this place?

[@HardcoreRC]

Up in Cambridgeshire - long ass drive

[@TidyRC]

Never met Alex. Seems like a nice geeza

[@HardcoreRC]

yeah he is a nice guy - not seen him for a while now

[@willeymunda]

Got to be an XRT in the box?

[@HardcoreRC]

XRT is on order but sadly not what was in the box

[@sambagogo777]

Jack's summary was spot-on because the DR8 is such a great RC! Although his driving to finish in last place left much to be desired, lol. Great video. Something often overlooked is just how incredibly bright the DR8's LED lights are - you can be using your RC for longer now the days are getting dark earlier as we approach winter. Those CustomRCupgrades parts sure look nice. Being a mere 'softcore' basher I've not upgraded mine to the same extent. The only major weak point is the rear lower suspension mount so I got the FTX aluminium upgrade part. The extended wheel hubs (cheap as chips off AliExpress) are a must-have for improved handling and stability on a greater range of surfaces. Leaving the spare wheel on can help protect the somewhat weak rear shock mount but I bought the FTX aluminium one anyway. Oh, and a trusty 25kg servo upgrade from Bangood livens up the steering.

[@HardcoreRC]

Yes i want happy about Jacks coming in last 😂 but he had fun and thats what counts. You are right the LED lights are very bright and its great they come with the lights, adds to the over all finish of the car as well. The FTX parts are all very good and for the lower end basher will be more than enough, although i did find that as the front FTX chassis brace only uses one screw to mount to the top plate that broke very easily as it pulled out the side of the stock top plate, the extra material and being 7075 on the CRCU would avoid that happening. Actually i think we dd change the servo over to the good old 25kg Banggood one as well

[@django2467]

Outcast 4s lp tyres would turn this into a flipping beast 😅

[@neilcurtis5744]

How much better are they and why. I'm looking at changing my ones and the ballooning is this video has put me off badlands

[@django2467]

@@neilcurtis5744 lighter and smaller than a traditional 3.8 wheel

[@HardcoreRC]

It likely would, but had them on another car, they are a bit bigger than the badlands though, but would balloon less

[@HardcoreRC]

Its a bit of a mix, the Backflip LP's are a bit bigger and heavier than the Badlands, but as you say the Badlands do balloon a lot easier, we just didnt want to over do it with the tire size to start with, but likely will be giving the Backflip LP's a go soon

[@neilcurtis5744]

@@HardcoreRC would the tyre size make the motor struggle or should be safe. And are they bigger ie taller or wider. Or both

[@joshchatwin8569]

Nice engine brother but the Taylor 35 has 10hp I would of gone for that

[@HardcoreRC]

I was looking at power from the Taylor 35 and no one could tell me what it was, also was twice the price of the OBR and so many people I knew were having issues with the 35, kept failing, wouldn't hold a tune etc it put me right off

[@RecklessRcuk]

Taylor doesn’t give any hp figures

[@HardcoreRC]

@@RecklessRcuk Probably why no one could tell me what they were 😂😂

[@joshchatwin8569]

@@RecklessRcuk he did when I emailed Mike and ask him Cuz was going to get the orb and the I ask Mike what hp is the Taylor 35 hp and he normally I wouldn't say but it's 10+ and then he said put it this way it's the best small block on the market atm

[@joshchatwin8569]

@@HardcoreRCyeah it is that's why I asked mike I'm a email and he said 10hp+ and told me they are re working the 35

[@momentarylapsofreason]

Think how insane it could be on 8s if it was built to handle it

[@HardcoreRC]

Dont give us ideas, well dont give Jack ideas 😂😂

[@TidyRC]

U still got this? We all need to meet up for a massive bash day. Been on the track non stop for months

[@HardcoreRC]

of course we still have it 😂

[@rchannel-gt]

First

[@HardcoreRC]

Woohoo - well done 👍

[@kylepawson]

Badgers xD

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

Shit. I don’t know if $580 is a budget car lol

[@HardcoreRC]

Likely depend where you are from, for a 1/8th Scale 6s car im not sure there is a cheaper one out there, this is almost half the price of a Arrma or Traxxas car of the same size and power in the UK and cheaper then the Arrma 4s cars

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

@@HardcoreRC it’s a bit of a joke. That truck would be completely budget friendly if it wasn’t for the fact that I can’t ship it here for under 80.

[@HardcoreRC]

@@Jobro_Ya_Know Have to factor in people all live in different countries, for us in the UK its pretty much half the price of an Arrma 6s car. Also factor in some cars are way cheaper in the USA than the UK, for example you can currently get an Arrma Fireteam for $399 yet in the UK that car costs us $730

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Mmmm...BEEFY!!

[@HardcoreRC]

I need to find a Beefy meme of little video clip to add 😂😂

[@shaunodriscoll]

In the box an rc car 😂

[@HardcoreRC]

Ok you guessed it 😂😂😂

[@shaunodriscoll]

😂😂 bloody clever me 😂😂

[@shaunodriscoll]

Think someone has hacked your account apparently I’ve won an arrma talion!

[@HardcoreRC]

@@shaunodriscoll Did you get an email or a post or something ?

[@shaunodriscoll]

@@HardcoreRC it was a msg asking me to pm you. I get a lot of them . Claire’s channel gets hit too. I hope not too many get taken in by these w*****s 🤷‍♂️

[@tobrc]

Trufflle shuffle 😂

[@HardcoreRC]

Did i say that ? sometimes don't know what comes out my mouth 😂

[@tobrc]

@@HardcoreRC Haha, no Dave. The dance from the Goonies clip you inserted is called truffle shuffle. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmbamZSIoNqcprc

[@HardcoreRC]

@@tobrc I have learnt something today - i just Googles video clip for chunky and it came up 😂😂

[@Hirthirthirt]

PLEEEASE....why again Hub-Extenders......one day people will stop making every car wider...and suck more

[@HardcoreRC]

Because the car actually handles better with the hub extenders , but i get some people may not like them

[@willeymunda]

is that @Hardcore_RC a scam

[@HardcoreRC]

Sorry yes its a scam, been busy clearing them out this morning