Great follow-up video. I need to associate costs with issues to see if this kit makes good dollar sense. My takeaway from the video is that one should just purchase an Axial kit. Always appreciative of your thoughts and recommendations 👍
We are loving our Enduro, thanks for update s. We used carbon kite rods running insides of the top right and left sides of bed all the way to the front grill, shoe goo them in. To support the bed dropping. Also did what you recommend to. It Really helps.
Try changing the motor polarity to the esc now forward is too sensitive. Then adjust with your dual rate. This method worked well with my barrage2 in getting a better forward start up. Too vent the tires cut two 1/8” holes in the center of the tire 180* apart from each other. I’ve done this on five sets and never tore a tire even proline g8 compound. If you vent the wheels to close the vents just cover hole with gray silicone. Most these mods are standard. Great video
Can you tell me more about the front bumper? I just brought this truck and like the look of that bumper. I've only run it once and have already had issues with the bumper. Thanks
Great video. Applicable to the TrailWalker too, apart from the thin Lexan and obtrusive bumpers, which AE addressed. I'm wondering if reports of problems with the drivetrain have reached your ears. Those driveshaft angles are steep compared to the competition. Cheers...
Hi how are you? I wanted to ask you a question. I understand that they are the ones who know, I bought an element enduro Kit, and I want to put a 35t engine on it, I would like to know, which pinion I would have to place to have the best performance. Thanks a lot
@@mangoboyz4209 for sure bro, I have a volcano, a gen 8 and an Everest 10 I love them oh, the only thing they're missing is a hand so I could high five them when I'm done driving them! Please check out my channel if you get a second I think you would like it
Gen7 is cheap but is really not at the same level. It won't turn and it hangs up with huge axles. Gen8 is good but is hindered by a weak drivetrain. Check our channel as we've produced 20+ videos about it.
You don't have to replace your esc. To fix the reverse being to sensitive is adjust your throttle forward till you hear your motor singing then back it off just a touch then your forward will be more responsive and your reverse will be more shuttle. Still running my stock esc on 3s just fine no sensitive reverse. Happy crawling everyone.
Francis you should do battle the sendero and gen 8 against each other. Trx-4 sport being the overall winner for now, removing it from the equation could be a fun alternative 😁
My Gatekeeper just quit working I suspect the Reciever quit. It still makes a beep noise when I plug the battery in. No light on the receiver but lights on the ESc.
Hi, love the channel, bought one! Great truck but What does reversing the motor wires & reversing the channel actually do? I don’t want to buy a 1080 straight away.👍
I do have to note about #4... On REAL Trucks, the Chassis flexes MORE than that! 😉 We're going for Scale realism, right? OK, for non Scale, total performance, you have a good point. Other Tips - VALUABLE!! Good as always. Carmine ✈🚂🚙
You stated that scx10-2 upgrade parts also fit on this rig.,do you know if one of the Aluminum scx10-2 motor/skid plates would work? I have a Trailwalker but already changed to a Comanche body with Axial body post. Some axial bumpers and Hyrax 1.9 tires. I swapped the motors leads and changed the setting on the controller. It’s not a complete fit but it helps.
Was excited about this release, but not into RTR's. Slider kit version seems a bit overpriced, and it's a bit messed up how they sell 'hard parts' separately, over 100 bucks for the lot. Already built the axial cherokee kit, and the trx4 sport kit. The pre-built PACK is a miss for me. Maybe GOM next? Might just wait for the next kit to be released from whoever. Trx4 sport kit was the most satisfying build, if traxxas ever makes a new straight axle kit with a new body they would already have my money.
My enduro sendero after two runs the front diff.locked up,then it started to move but both front wheels wobbled with a loud noise and metal shaving coming out of the front diff (Taking it back to the shop I purchased it from as it is less then one week old,and I don't what to avoid any warranty) Disappointed so far with this product
Replace the stock servo if you do alot of rock crawling on larger rocks The servo is fine for trailing and some rock crawling use. "If installing an aftermarket bumper" Take off the rear bumper and install it on the front (flipped) for a better approach angle 😆👍 Tire lug modification Cut the stock tire treads for amazing traction in all weather! Cut every other lug on both sides - 👍 I used small diagonal wire cutters
Excellent Review. I agree with everything you stated.......But “kind of jerky” the reverse, it is a pain in the ass and has to be replaced. Truth be told...with Reedy on their side I have to ask, why are they shipping them out like this. Traxxas and Axial are so smooth in forward and reverse. Love the vids. Keep up the good work.
Disappointed after buying the Kit version that I had to buy another $80-90 of the "hard" plastic parts to replace flexy ones. Hoping 3rd party companies come out with improved parts soon. Thinking that my next kit purchase will start with a "V" and end with an "h". ;)
:) version 1.0 of the Element RC for sure. Hope they fix that in later releases. The first Vanquish was not quite dialed with the $900 price and sharp bumpers and bendy chassis. But this new Pro model is version 2.0 with $750 price, awesome bumpers and tuned details. We're intrigued.
@@RCReviewChannel is that a challenge 😂😂😂. Im super busy at work dout I have it done to soon. Excitment always helps tho. I am heading home soon and its already delivered in my box. ✌✌👊👊
This is much better. Low CG and overdrive gears help. The tires are better too here. The unimog has a very short wheelbase so it can't quite get the front wheel over some steep perches.
Can't argue with the man hardly. I will say once i started chunking up the lugs on my unimogs stock tires they got way, way more grip. I love them now. I put some metal bead locks on mine, aluminum sliders, lower CG battery tray and servo relocation mount along with a 1300mah 3s gensace pack it makes a completely different rig. Battery now sits flat and centered. Also sits lower than the motor now. Body is heavy, mine is over a pound fully built. That's most of your higher CG alone is in the body.
@@RCReviewChannel I know this is old, but I purchased these tires with my kit, and they rub the lower links when in reverse. Is there an easy way to fix it?
Basically what hes saying is your better off buying an scx102 raw builders kit. Add your own electronics, motor, reciver, wheels, tires, and body. I can't believe he said it's one of the best vehicles of the year but at the same time hes saying replace all these crap parts with axial parts lol. Sorry!!
Here are the 12 best tings about it. Groundbreaking: czcams.com/video/3KzCX1LHvE4/video.html The six things we found here are minor. Just tweaks. We have the Element RC builders kit now and it doesn't have these issues. And it's a much, much better platform than the SCX10.2 Builders.
@@RCReviewChannel spending 350 bucks then having to buy a new esc is not minor but I get it. Didnt know it already has a builders kit. I race and I'm an ae guy myself so I'm actually hoping this Element Brand takes off.
@@steveblanchard7293 I have the trx4 sport and its almost boring how well it performs. My only complaint is the stock servo is a bit weak on the rocks and the bumpers hang up a bit but those are small issues.
So basically just replace everything on the $350 truck with better parts from an older less expensive truck and then it will be “ok”. Lol what a load of crap. This truck is basically just a dumb guy tax on newb crawlers.
Seems like most of the issues are RTR related, thankfully I ordered the kit. Chassis stiffeners are on hand! Thanks for the video!👍🏼
Exactly!!!!! We just got our kit too.
Will report back.
Great follow-up video. I need to associate costs with issues to see if this kit makes good dollar sense. My takeaway from the video is that one should just purchase an Axial kit.
Always appreciative of your thoughts and recommendations
👍
We are loving our Enduro, thanks for update s. We used carbon kite rods running insides of the top right and left sides of bed all the way to the front grill, shoe goo them in. To support the bed dropping. Also did what you recommend to. It Really helps.
it's got huge upside
This video just sold an Enduro. I've been looking at this one for awhile.
Try changing the motor polarity to the esc now forward is too sensitive. Then adjust with your dual rate. This method worked well with my barrage2 in getting a better forward start up. Too vent the tires cut two 1/8” holes in the center of the tire 180* apart from each other. I’ve done this on five sets and never tore a tire even proline g8 compound. If you vent the wheels to close the vents just cover hole with gray silicone. Most these mods are standard. Great video
eric rush exactly, no need to buy a whole new esc
Can you tell me more about the front bumper? I just brought this truck and like the look of that bumper. I've only run it once and have already had issues with the bumper. Thanks
That's a really nice looking Truck. Great Vid 👍👍👍👍👍
Great video. Applicable to the TrailWalker too, apart from the thin Lexan and obtrusive bumpers, which AE addressed. I'm wondering if reports of problems with the drivetrain have reached your ears. Those driveshaft angles are steep compared to the competition. Cheers...
once I put the senduro on my digital transmitter it actually had a tighter turn radius then my trx4
Hi how are you? I wanted to ask you a question. I understand that they are the ones who know, I bought an element enduro Kit, and I want to put a 35t engine on it, I would like to know, which pinion I would have to place to have the best performance. Thanks a lot
I am sure this is probably a good rig but it seems like the Redcat gen 7 or 8 is a much better value in my opinion
I agree. ..I'm a redcat guy like you
@@mangoboyz4209 for sure bro, I have a volcano, a gen 8 and an Everest 10 I love them oh, the only thing they're missing is a hand so I could high five them when I'm done driving them! Please check out my channel if you get a second I think you would like it
Gen7 is cheap but is really not at the same level. It won't turn and it hangs up with huge axles.
Gen8 is good but is hindered by a weak drivetrain. Check our channel as we've produced 20+ videos about it.
@@mangoboyz4209 me 2
If you were to overdrive your redcat the value would equalize.
Great information as usual...
It's not our worst work :) Insightful but hopefully still respectful.
I Bought one the other day. Out the box the truck is a blast to drive. It’s some flaws but overall a great package.
One of the best for sure!!! And the flaws are easy. The drivetrain and suspension are best in class
Excellent videos!! High quality information Sir thank you!!
I just got the enduro trailwalker. For the price, its excellent
You don't have to replace your esc. To fix the reverse being to sensitive is adjust your throttle forward till you hear your motor singing then back it off just a touch then your forward will be more responsive and your reverse will be more shuttle. Still running my stock esc on 3s just fine no sensitive reverse. Happy crawling everyone.
good option if it works.
HA HA take your photos before, love it. your little comments are great.
I know this is a old video but I'm wondering why my ecto has a very bad camber issue help me by the way I'm running full droop
Francis you should do battle the sendero and gen 8 against each other. Trx-4 sport being the overall winner for now, removing it from the equation could be a fun alternative 😁
Agreed. I’ll do one with body and without. Identical tires
My Gatekeeper just quit working I suspect the Reciever quit. It still makes a beep noise when I plug the battery in. No light on the receiver but lights on the ESc.
As always, the best! Thank you for the great information and advise!
Insight and honesty is what we strive for. And we can't stress enough that this is a great truck with just a few bugs.
So as a crawler what’s your opinion?
Hi, nice Video.
this is a good vehicle.
what can i do about the torq twist?
and when you turn the steering fully, it wobbles
Hi, love the channel, bought one! Great truck but What does reversing the motor wires & reversing the channel actually do? I don’t want to buy a 1080 straight away.👍
Should I do it ? Reverse the motor ?
So I got a YEAH racing stinger bumper for my enduro as well. Did you have to drill holes to get the screws to fit properly?
for you the best crawler is the redcat g8? thanks
I do have to note about #4...
On REAL Trucks, the Chassis flexes MORE than that! 😉 We're going for Scale realism, right?
OK, for non Scale, total performance, you have a good point.
Other Tips - VALUABLE!!
Good as always.
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
For some reason I go through plastic transmission gears . seems to happen when a wheel gets bound up, machined gears on the way.😀
Great review..I lik very much!
What about the Gen8 pack? It has portal axles and a similar price?
You stated that scx10-2 upgrade parts also fit on this rig.,do you know if one of the Aluminum scx10-2 motor/skid plates would work? I have a Trailwalker but already changed to a Comanche body with Axial body post. Some axial bumpers and Hyrax 1.9 tires. I swapped the motors leads and changed the setting on the controller. It’s not a complete fit but it helps.
I bought the builders kit and the bump steer and torque twist is terrible. Any solution to fix that? I'm running a hardbody.
Was excited about this release, but not into RTR's. Slider kit version seems a bit overpriced, and it's a bit messed up how they sell 'hard parts' separately, over 100 bucks for the lot.
Already built the axial cherokee kit, and the trx4 sport kit. The pre-built PACK is a miss for me. Maybe GOM next? Might just wait for the next kit to be released from whoever.
Trx4 sport kit was the most satisfying build, if traxxas ever makes a new straight axle kit with a new body they would already have my money.
My enduro sendero after two runs the front diff.locked up,then it started to move but both front wheels wobbled with a loud noise and metal shaving coming out of the front diff (Taking it back to the shop I purchased it from as it is less then one week old,and I don't what to avoid any warranty) Disappointed so far with this product
Will the 11% over drive help increase the turning radius as well as help in climbing? Always enjoy your videos.
donald ellis yes it sure does
Body post’s can’t be more flexible than axial’s. I bought the kit and hard parts, one piece lexan shell and the HW1080, 16t radon rebuildable
:) Ok, we'll keep looking.
Niiiiice build btw. We have the Axe 540 and 550 on hand for our kit. We'll try both.
Don't know if it is dum? Is it class 2 crawler?
Can I replace the body with Pro-Line or SCX10 body?
Replace the stock servo if you do alot of rock crawling on larger rocks
The servo is fine for trailing and some rock crawling use.
"If installing an aftermarket bumper"
Take off the rear bumper and install it on the front (flipped) for a better approach angle 😆👍
Tire lug modification
Cut the stock tire treads for amazing traction in all weather! Cut every other lug on both sides - 👍
I used small diagonal wire cutters
We’re gonna try it too with a 10amp BEC, both 6v and 7v
Excellent Review. I agree with everything you stated.......But “kind of jerky” the reverse, it is a pain in the ass and has to be replaced. Truth be told...with Reedy on their side I have to ask, why are they shipping them out like this. Traxxas and Axial are so smooth in forward and reverse. Love the vids. Keep up the good work.
Agreed. It's Version 1.0 and I'm sure they will fix this. We just put a Hobbywing on ours and it's oh so good!!!!!!!
Great reviews, thank you. Right to the point!
Hey what kind of front bumper is this? Greetingz from Germany ✌️
yeahracing meint er
Danke dir
Have the n°4 problem in builder kit?
why does your rear suspension look higher then the front?
Would you chose the Gen8 or this truck as your only trail/crawler? I had a TRX4 before, wanna try a new rig.
Thanks, love your channel!
Take the Element. I wish I had
Disappointed after buying the Kit version that I had to buy another $80-90 of the "hard" plastic parts to replace flexy ones. Hoping 3rd party companies come out with improved parts soon. Thinking that my next kit purchase will start with a "V" and end with an "h". ;)
:) version 1.0 of the Element RC for sure. Hope they fix that in later releases.
The first Vanquish was not quite dialed with the $900 price and sharp bumpers and bendy chassis.
But this new Pro model is version 2.0 with $750 price, awesome bumpers and tuned details. We're intrigued.
My kit will be in today wahooo.
Same. Let's race to build!!
@@RCReviewChannel is that a challenge 😂😂😂. Im super busy at work dout I have it done to soon. Excitment always helps tho. I am heading home soon and its already delivered in my box. ✌✌👊👊
Has anyone Reversed or flip the motor
Ya, the reverse is on the stock ESC is nuts.
We know it. Just doesn't make sense how it's so different from forward.
Sounds like this kit needs a V2!
best comment. take your photos first.
In that sweeeet box garage studio
How does this truck compare to the axial unimog as far as rock climbing ability
This is much better. Low CG and overdrive gears help. The tires are better too here. The unimog has a very short wheelbase so it can't quite get the front wheel over some steep perches.
@@RCReviewChannel awsome thanks for the advice keep up the good work love your reviews
Can't argue with the man hardly. I will say once i started chunking up the lugs on my unimogs stock tires they got way, way more grip. I love them now.
I put some metal bead locks on mine, aluminum sliders, lower CG battery tray and servo relocation mount along with a 1300mah 3s gensace pack it makes a completely different rig. Battery now sits flat and centered. Also sits lower than the motor now. Body is heavy, mine is over a pound fully built. That's most of your higher CG alone is in the body.
sounds like the best thing to do is replace the sendero with a gen8 - too many issues
What wheels are those? Same tires?
The wheels are Proline beadlocks. The tires are Proline Hyrax.
@@RCReviewChannel I know this is old, but I purchased these tires with my kit, and they rub the lower links when in reverse. Is there an easy way to fix it?
Thanks for sharing. ...I think redcat more impressive. ..
Redcat Gen8? It's a little better value but it does have some bugs and the drivetrain is not strong. czcams.com/video/fV0Iv3eJB58/video.html
Basically what hes saying is your better off buying an scx102 raw builders kit. Add your own electronics, motor, reciver, wheels, tires, and body. I can't believe he said it's one of the best vehicles of the year but at the same time hes saying replace all these crap parts with axial parts lol. Sorry!!
Here are the 12 best tings about it. Groundbreaking: czcams.com/video/3KzCX1LHvE4/video.html
The six things we found here are minor. Just tweaks.
We have the Element RC builders kit now and it doesn't have these issues. And it's a much, much better platform than the SCX10.2 Builders.
@@RCReviewChannel spending 350 bucks then having to buy a new esc is not minor but I get it. Didnt know it already has a builders kit. I race and I'm an ae guy myself so I'm actually hoping this Element Brand takes off.
sleepy jaguar Disagree. Reverse in esc is bad. Plain and simple. Reedy should have known better. Yes it helps but still pretty bad when you trim it.
sleepy jaguar New transmitter only? No new esc? Fixed it?
sleepy jaguar Thank You.
👍🏼
It needs a rear bumper. Looks terrible without. At least one attached to the body!
Got one now. Vanquish plastic works great.
"take your pictures before" lok
what front bumper is on there?? Also, "noodley" lmao
Yeah Racing ftw!
Or just buy a trx4 sport tougher and out performs the enduro
@@steveblanchard7293 I have the trx4 sport and its almost boring how well it performs. My only complaint is the stock servo is a bit weak on the rocks and the bumpers hang up a bit but those are small issues.
Other than the overdrive gears there's nothing new
Now i see why people talk shit about this guy...
Um never actually put holes in your rc tires... smh!😂
#1 way to fix: purchase a trx4 sport
LOL, I know right, please check out my channel if you get a second
Hey now. :) We can't disagree.
These are easy fixes though. And The Element RC Builder's kit is pretty darn dialed.
So basically just replace everything on the $350 truck with better parts from an older less expensive truck and then it will be “ok”. Lol what a load of crap. This truck is basically just a dumb guy tax on newb crawlers.
So basically the Enduro is junk and buy a better truck
So just buy a scx10 problem solved.element rc crawler is junk