Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cheap crawler deserves big video! Today I look at a really cheap 1/10 crawler that is actually pretty good on paper. How's it shake out on the rocks?
BUY
Cross RC Demon KR4 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3OBsq2n
Or https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4EIvYeB
3 mods that'll make this epic:
INJORA Beadlock Wheels amzn.to/40JW2QI
INJORA Brass BL Rings amzn.to/4raqONA
HW Fusion SE 1800 amzn.to/4rb2M5h
Electronics Stuff I Like:
Conformal Coating (per 13:52) amzn.to/4rWian5
Cheap Soldering Iron https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4cpynfd
Nice Portable Soldering Iron amzn.to/3OYo6gJ
1mm 60/40 solder with flux core amzn.to/4u6LzMW
Wire tip cleaner (wet sponge sucks) amzn.to/4bkwpft
Heat shrink tube amzn.to/4l2u9g6
T Plug M/F Connectors amzn.to/3OK37yk
XT60 M/F Connectors amzn.to/4aWwncl
Nitto Electrical Tape nitto.com/au/en/products/construction/protection026
TESA fabric automotive tape amzn.to/47fCmI7
WATCH
Potential - RC Radio Video youtu.be/nJq1SyGSMAs
Redcat Ascent Fusion Overhaul youtu.be/o3qRo39Tg3w
Cross RC EMO AT4 youtu.be/moDtgCcDJtc
(the full-feature equiv. of this basic thing)
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Best RC Crawler? rc-tnt.com/manufacturer/multiple/what-is-the-best-rc-rock-crawler
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A Note on Sponsored Content:
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Clones & IP
4:00 Cross RC Demon KR4
5:41 Radio System
7:09 KR4 Inclusions
10:09 KR4 in Detail
17:57 Solder an Adapter
26:32 Powering Up
33:45 6-Problem Test
41:07 Conclusion
#rcreview, #crossrc, #rccrawler,
Cheap crawler deserves big video! Today I look at a really cheap 1/10 crawler that is actually pretty good on paper. How's it shake out on the rocks?
BUY
Cross RC Demon KR4 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3OBsq2n
Or https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4EIvYeB
3 mods that'll make this epic:
INJORA Beadlock Wheels amzn.to/40JW2QI
INJORA Brass BL Rings amzn.to/4raqONA
HW Fusion SE 1800 amzn.to/4rb2M5h
Electronics Stuff I Like:
Conformal Coating (per 13:52) amzn.to/4rWian5
Cheap Soldering Iron https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4cpynfd
Nice Portable Soldering Iron amzn.to/3OYo6gJ
1mm 60/40 solder with flux core amzn.to/4u6LzMW
Wire tip cleaner (wet sponge sucks) amzn.to/4bkwpft
Heat shrink tube amzn.to/4l2u9g6
T Plug M/F Connectors amzn.to/3OK37yk
XT60 M/F Connectors amzn.to/4aWwncl
Nitto Electrical Tape nitto.com/au/en/products/construction/protection026
TESA fabric automotive tape amzn.to/47fCmI7
WATCH
Potential - RC Radio Video youtu.be/nJq1SyGSMAs
Redcat Ascent Fusion Overhaul youtu.be/o3qRo39Tg3w
Cross RC EMO AT4 youtu.be/moDtgCcDJtc
(the full-feature equiv. of this basic thing)
LEARN
Best RC Car? rc-tnt.com/guides/best-rc-car
Best RC Crawler? rc-tnt.com/manufacturer/multiple/what-is-the-best-rc-rock-crawler
JOIN
Become a channel member for perks!
youtube.com/channel/UCRx09JE3sYu4AgWTHR9fNdg/join
FOLLOW
Website: rc-tnt.com
IG: instagram.com/rctrailandtech
BUY RC
AsiaTees: asiatees.com/shop-now?rc_pal=3736303730
Amazon: amzn.to/4ekNPbS
My Camera Gear: amzn.to/4nsLnUY
A Note on Sponsored Content:
While I am technically an 'influencer', I treat my role here as more like a journalist. Integrity is a core value of mine and I promise I will always present as honest and transparent a review as possible. I am prepared to burn bridges with a manufacturer or store before I compromise on this. Just wanted you to know.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Clones & IP
4:00 Cross RC Demon KR4
5:41 Radio System
7:09 KR4 Inclusions
10:09 KR4 in Detail
17:57 Solder an Adapter
26:32 Powering Up
33:45 6-Problem Test
41:07 Conclusion
#rcreview, #crossrc, #rccrawler,







![Best Value Upgrades for the Best Cheap 1.9 Comp Rig?
I throw some mods at the Coyote and test how it crawls compared to stock. Id like to comp with it this year - is this realistic? Lets find out!
BUY
Axial SCX10 III Coyote
RTR https://amzn.to/4aPhGJO
RTR+ https://amzn.to/4sHewOT
HobbyWing Fusion Pro Elite 2300kv https://amzn.to/4bv51vX
Yipin 70KG 7.4V servo https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3PWukwP
Priceys CC Shocks https://www.facebook.com/p/Priceys-Custom-Crawlers-100057753455776/
KYX Racing AR45P Portal Axle Housing https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4pcfsPp
296g (!) Portal Knuckles & Covers https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4p7oHsX
Extreme Route Lamprey 4.71 tires https://dluxfab.com/products/Extreme-Route-Lamprey-Tire-p590994508
INJORA Green Silicone Inners https://amzn.to/3MpEwOh
INJORA Alu Beadlock Wheels https://amzn.to/3NWcR8b
INJORA 12mm Hex Hubs https://amzn.to/3NWcR8b
SkyRC RC Corner Scale System https://amzn.to/3ZB53eJ
PROGRAMMING
7:20 Ive done a basic little tune
Heres how I programmed the Fusion Pro Elite for the Coyote:
1. Running Mode [1] F & R (RPM Matching)
2. LiPO Cells [1] Auto (This thing takes 2S to 4S, Im tuning for 3S)
3. Cutoff Voltage [2] Low
4. Thermal Protection [1] 105C/221F
5. Motor rotation [1] CCW
6. BEC Voltage [2] 7.4V
7. Drag Brake Force [9] Level 8 (Max)
8. Drag Brake Rate [9] Level 8 (Max)
9. Max. Rev. Force [4] 100%
10. Max. Brake Force [6] 60% (left at default; irrelevant)
11. RPM Decrease Rate [9] Level 9 (ie. do exactly what my finger tells you)
12. Punch [6] Level 5 (left at default; thats fine for this)
13. Neutral range [3] 8% (go lower for nice radios; I left at default)
14. AUX Ch. Function [2] Item 7 (Drag Brake Force) - not connected, 2ch only for comp rigs.
WATCH
Comparable Models Ive Reviewed:
Axial Base Camp https://youtu.be/eSTh36En-xM
Axial SCX10 Pro https://youtu.be/KohtmUOGObI
Element Ecto https://youtu.be/8SSpG3_ZTBQ
Redcat Ascent Fusion https://youtu.be/jPx5HSszdtI
Vanquish Stance https://youtu.be/rbtW89nfyHU
Vanquish VRD Carbon https://youtu.be/JlIJs7rPKUY
LEARN
Best RC Car? https://rc-tnt.com/guides/best-rc-car/
Best RC Crawler? https://rc-tnt.com/manufacturer/multiple/what-is-the-best-rc-rock-crawler/
JOIN
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BUY RC
AsiaTees: https://www.asiatees.com/shop-now?rc_pal=3736303730
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ekNPbS
My Camera Gear: https://amzn.to/4nsLnUY
A Note on Sponsored Content:
While I am technically an influencer, I treat my role here as more like a journalist. Integrity is a core value of mine and I promise I will always present as honest and transparent a review as possible. I am prepared to burn bridges with a manufacturer or store before I compromise on this. Just wanted you to know.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Axial Coyote Mods
6:45 Body Pins
7:54 6-Problem Course
14:27 Closing Thoughts
#rcreview, #axial, #axialcoyote, #scx10iii, Best Value Upgrades for the Best Cheap 1.9 Comp Rig?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ktPsyZyDsSc/mqdefault.jpg)


