Which Hobby Plus CR18p EVO PRO should you invest in/buy???

[@MtOlympusRC]

If you like the EVO PRO you’ll love this custom SCX24. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGGpZ5uZf5Ksa8Usi=_Gd67jInCg2IJoFh

[@jkwinger]

Hey! It was great meeting you! That is a sweet crawl spot! Thanks for the shout out!!!

[@MtOlympusRC]

It was great to meet you as well! Hope to see you at some events!!!

[@allscalerc]

Great video. I ordered the Brushless Evo Pro. I just subscribed to your channel. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MtOlympusRC]

Thanks! I appreciate it. You will have loads of fun with that thing!

[@LJKRC420]

Love the crawlers! I'm working on an Evo purchase. Great information on the differences, thanks buddy! See you out crawlin!

[@MtOlympusRC]

Hopefully I helped in your decision! It’s an awesome crawler!

[@rippfpv]

I threw some comp pins and a lot weight up front 0 in the back and lowered the suspension on my brushless evo and it’s amazing

[@MtOlympusRC]

What did you use to add weight? There doesn’t seem to be too many options. (I am avoiding adding to the wheels.

[@rippfpv]

@@MtOlympusRC I did add to the wheels in the front but went to heavy 1.0 wheel with the dj crawler comp pins with the 2 stage inserts it’s the same as the stock set up then I did heavy wheel hex’s in the front and brass rc awd servo mount with linkage and links and drive shaft all metal with rc awd 20% overdrive gears in the front I’m mixing and matching from the fx118 and cr18p and the evo parts

[@MtOlympusRC]

You have to mix and match with the EVO PRO right now. There aren’t many option.

[@iamnoone6607]

Have you replaced your servo? If so, what kind?

[@MtOlympusRC]

I replaced it on the brushed version but not the brushless one. The brushless one comes with metals gears and is $15 at helidirect. The one I replaced the plastic gear one with is this one from injora and it’s been great. a.co/d/axVBW2b

[@EricsRC]

Have you found a solution forbthe horrid wheel slop?

[@MtOlympusRC]

In short no but I do adjust how I drive the Evo Pro. I was looking at the gears in the portals and they could have made them with a much tighter tolerance. I will be opening the transmission soon and I expect them to be sloppy as well. I guess you could replace the trans and the portals with a different one that is better. That may be worth looking into.

[@EricsRC]

@MtOlympusRC I actually just found on RCAWD a gear reduction kit. I ordered it and hopefully it will help.

[@MtOlympusRC]

@ let me know because if it does I’ll be getting one! Or two.

[@EricsRC]

@MtOlympusRC For sure! Hit me up in a week or 2!!

[@dakotanewman4443]

any performance difference probably comes down to the fact that the brushless version has the smallest and probably lightest brushless motor while the brushed version has a massive and heavy motor weighing down the front. also not sire how long youve had each one but the tires could have been ”broken in” differently.

[@MtOlympusRC]

I fully agree with the weight of the motors. I would say the tires were pretty close but the brushed ones were more broken in at the time of filming. My biggest complaint and difference is that the brushed motor hits the upper links and the servos that comes with the brushes has plastic gears.

[@dantrivett8435]

By moving the sprung weight to the front aslow as possible, not just adding more weight (brass) to the front

[@MtOlympusRC]

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[@MtOlympusRC]

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[@vdel9036]

I received mine (brushless version) today. I feel like a kid on Christmass.😄 Do you feel too much play in the transmission ? A 1/8 turn on the wheel on my truck. Not a big deal. Still looking for metal drive shafts. Do you have a link to find yours ?

[@MtOlympusRC]

I’ve got 1-1/4” of play from the portals to the motor. There is a lot of slop in just the portals alone. This is the one I got. It’s still shipping. (I’m a little nervous it won’t fit.) they are super back ordered. www.helidirect.com/products/hobbyplus-steel-u-joint-drive-shaft-set-for-cr-18-2pcs

[@vdel9036]

@@MtOlympusRC Many thanks.👍

[@brandonupchurch5015]

100% make sure you have your driveshafts phased right. These will walk the pins quickly if you dont. Also id throw some heat shrink over them ​@MtOlympusRC

[@MayhemandMirthRC]

Sweet video, great rigs 👍subbed 🤟

[@MtOlympusRC]

Sweet! Thank you! More vids on the way so. You’re not going to want to miss.

[@snörre23]

The big problem with these is the lack of aftermarket parts and even availability of spare parts. Many dealers (also in Europe where i am) sell the Cars but no spare parts, some list spare parts but nothing in stock. And this is August 2024.

[@MtOlympusRC]

I fully agree! A lot of people tell me that the fx118 parts are compatible and they are, I just want more options. There is clearly the market for aftermarket parts. My goal is to get a manufacturer on board to start producing stuff. I will have my 6 month review coming out soon and will go over the upgrades I’ve done to both of them.

[@dantrivett8435]

And overdrive the front portal gears

[@MtOlympusRC]

Do they make overdrive gears?

[@benswaner2361]

Hit me up if you want a scale hard body for your evo pro!

[@MtOlympusRC]

I’ve seen those bodies! They are clean!!! Have you showed the Micro Crawler Club Facebook group? I’ll bet it will get some interest there!!!

[@dantrivett8435]

And you want unsprung weight to lower the center of gravity

[@MtOlympusRC]

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[@dantrivett8435]

You have to get your weight to 60-40 front heavy

[@MtOlympusRC]

I’m shooting for 70-30 so I’m looking into options for adding weight up front. Do they make an over drive gear for the front?

[@Griffin283]

@@MtOlympusRCany fx118 parts should be compatible with this. Plenty of overdrive options as well as brass portal covers etc

[@MtOlympusRC]

@@Griffin283 I do forget to look at the fx118 parts but there are still loads more options for the TRX4m and scx24’s so that what I went with on my first build. I am currently building my Evo pro up so I will for sure have to keep in mind the fx118 upgrades.

[@Griffin283]

@@MtOlympusRC I’m right there with ya! Picked up a TRX4M as my first mini due to the massive aftermarket support. Now it doesn’t have a single Traxxas part😭 the Evo Pro Brushless is next

[@MtOlympusRC]

@@Griffin283 you won’t regret it!!! I’m working on the lizard body right now. I’m in the design phase of the livery on it.

[@wojin]

You lost me at the fast forward and anoying audio

[@MtOlympusRC]

Would you have rather seen the truck crash a bunch and lengthen the video?