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Eachine EC30B RTR 1/14 2.4G 4WD Brushless RC Car 1 Battery US$80.39 (~A$125.42) Delivered @ Banggood

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Eachine EC30B RTR 1/14 2.4G 4WD Brushless RC Car 1 Battery US$80.39 (~A$125.42) Delivered @ BanggoodAffiliate
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Edit 2: Apparently the coupon allocation has been increased and the deal is back on.

Edit: now that coupon has expired the price is US$89.04 (~A$138.91) which is still a great price for a car like this.

Good looking RC car deal. This car is based on the popular HBX 16889a Pro monster truck (also the Flyhal FC600 truggy) with the same components and internals, but in a buggy setup. Expect it to be a super tough basher and super reliable. Note that this isn't the fastest out there (and apparently doesn't go the claimed 65km/h), but will still be plenty quick and this is a great price for a brushless car of this quality. These cars are much more robust than the popular WLToys 144001 etc, so a good option for kids etc. But it'll be stacks of fun for adults too. I love my Flyhal FC600. Would be a great xmas gift idea.

Quadify's full review: https://www.quadifyrc.com/rccarreviews/eachine-ec30b-brushle…

Note that a different motor to increase top speed is a cheap upgrade, if required.

There are also 2 and 3 battery options in the link.

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  • guidedlight on 09/10/2022 - 15:55
    +40

    Nice deal… we need some more RC stuff on OzBargain.

  • Cral42 on 09/10/2022 - 16:31

    Any recommendation for a decent cheap controller to go with this?
    Don't know anything about modern RC cars but the 9yr old wants one for Xmas.

    • t3chshopper on 09/10/2022 - 16:40
      +9

      It comes ready to run. You don't need to get anything else.

      • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 16:48

        Correct

  • t3chshopper on 09/10/2022 - 16:40
    +3

    If this is based on the HBX 16889a truck, it will be amazing. That truck is a beast. Solid suspension setup, great brushless motor – perfect entry into the RC world.

  • Keeno on 09/10/2022 - 16:48

    Can these been speed limited for younger kids?

    • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 16:50
      +1

      Yes. I hardly ever run my fc600 at full throttle trim. It's way too out of control at top power.

  • lilyesp on 09/10/2022 - 16:52

    How long does battery last roughly?

  • browser on 09/10/2022 - 17:09
    +3

    Brings back memories of Tamiya and Kyosho RC cars, and of course KO PROPO controller and servos.

    • tebbybabes on 10/10/2022 - 11:59

      I miss the building the most. A couple of buddies even wanted to buy kits but didn't feel like building them and said, they'd be happy to have me build them. Shame it never happened.

      Everything is RTR now isn't it?

      • wombat81 on 10/10/2022 - 12:10
        +1

        I believe a number of the Tamiya kits were re-released recently. But there plenty of RCs that come without electronics and require fit out before use.

        • tebbybabes on 10/10/2022 - 17:19

          Ooooh, I'll have to look into this. RCs were a pretty pricey hobby when I was a youth. I don't know why, but I get the impression that it's quite a bit more affordable to get into it now.

  • atlas on 09/10/2022 - 17:10
    +4

    Great car. My 4 yo son loves it and has already managed to break it several times. Luckily overnight parts from AliExpress!

    • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 17:55

      I find that surprising. What parts has he broken? Is it definitely the same car?

      • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 19:40

        I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume you're confusing this car with the wltoys 144001. Very similar looking car, but more fragile.

        • atlas on 10/10/2022 - 00:51

          Sorry I should have said we have the Flyhal FC600, not this new one which I do like the look of actually.

          I find the front axle drive shafts keep popping out, and the little pin that's held in by the spring also has a habit of working its way loose.

          Also managed to break the bit of the front suspension that the axle sits in, so have replaced that with a metal one now.

  • RedYorean on 09/10/2022 - 17:31

    It seems not bad, will ask my son to take a look.

  • Duff5000 on 09/10/2022 - 17:48

    ~35kmh looking at the reviews. That's pretty pedestrian compared to the brushed wltoys at ~55kmh

    • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 17:50
      +6

      35km/h is plenty fast for most applications and the brushed WLtoys electronics won't last anywhere near as long as these. Plus, you can drop in a bigger motor for 20-30 bucks if you really want to partake in some high speed crashes.

      For the record, My son and I both had WLToys 144001s. The brushed motor/ESC setup failed on both after a few months. We retired mine to a parts car for his, converted his to a brushless setup, and got a FC600 for me. The WLToys cars, while a lot of fun, and handle really well, are a lot more fragile than the HBX cars.

    • krisspy on 09/10/2022 - 18:06
      +1

      It's fun until parts start breaking under stress

      • Duff5000 on 09/10/2022 - 20:25

        Sure, the faster you go the more likely you are to break things. Not going to buy a car that goes 10kmh just because its safer though.

        Broke several bits on the 3 959b/979b wltoys we have but they go around twice the speed and are a blast to drive and cheap to fix.

        I haven't had anything fail on the 124018. Bent a $5 part that didn't make it undrivable. I have a car that goes the same speed as this EC30B and while its fine off-road, on road its just too slow IMO.

        Either way i thought its important to note what the actual speed is on these. Not saying it isn't a good deal, i upvoted it.

        • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 20:47

          All good mate. I welcome the comments.

  • metalhead on 09/10/2022 - 18:38
    +3

    Here's Captain Drone's review comparison between the WLToys 144010 and Eachine EC30B.

    Btw I am still tossing up between these two. I want the faster one, but then again the idea that one is possibly more durable than the other also appeals to me lol. Decisions.. decisions..

    • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 18:49
      +1

      If you're chasing speed and plan to drive mainly on paved surfaces a 144001 is a good choice, just be prepared to outlay ~$120 for a brushless upgrade at some stage. A brushless 144010 would be even better. If you're planning on doing plenty of dirt and off road driving, this would be better.

      • metalhead on 09/10/2022 - 19:13

        thanks @wombat81
        also, how many minutes is 1 battery run time approx ?

        • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 19:15
          +1

          It'll be around 15 min depending on what you're doing.

          • metalhead on 09/10/2022 - 20:00

            @wombat81: @wombat81 thanks mate. I have bit the bullet on this one.
            Just wondering if an aftermarket RC battery charger is a good idea ?

            • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 20:48
              +1

              @metalhead: Definitely is mate. I use a ISDT Q6 Nano personally. Just note that if you get one of those you'll need a 240v to 12v transformer for it, and you'll need an adapter to charge these batteries.

  • AMLagonda on 09/10/2022 - 18:55

    I wonder what is in the Diffs? grease or silicone, and if there is anything in the shocks…
    And how fast is the steering servo.

    No specs on anything, is this just a toy, the reviews say its well built.

    • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 19:13
      +2

      Diffs will be greased. Oil shocks. Servo is excellent. Read Quadify's review.

      This is an entry level, hobby grade car.

      • ps3udo on 10/10/2022 - 02:10
        +1

        Wanna get my 8yr old into the hobby, this would be a good intro to it?
        What monster truck would you recommend?

        • wombat81 on 10/10/2022 - 08:26
          +2

          Hbx 16889a Pro

  • DingoBlue on 09/10/2022 - 18:58
    +1

    Got one thank you.

    I spent MONTHS researching and deciding to buy the 14001 and as awesome as it is it just keeps breaking.

    Bought this immediately based on nothing but your recommendation lol.

    Anyone got a link for a front bumper?

    • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 19:14

      Wow. Pressure. Hope you like it.

    • Khunaus on 10/10/2022 - 13:48
      +1

      with this hobby a 3d printer is your friend….. saved my sons 144001 multiple times by 3d printing a part… back up and running in a hour or so..

      • wombat81 on 10/10/2022 - 13:55

        Yeah that is true. There are also often wing and bumper designs etc on Thingiverse to print.

        • ash7503 on 28/10/2022 - 07:54

          Which 4D printer model is suitable for positivity these parts? Thanks

          • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 11:36

            @ash7503: I'm not sure we have 4D printing technology just yet, but any 3D printer should be fine. If you want to print bigger items like body shells, you'll want one with a big enough bed to allow that. The cheaper printers tend to have small beds. I use a FlashForge Inventor 2 and it's fine.

  • maf101 on 09/10/2022 - 19:25

    $153.61 with 3 batteries. I hope the kid doesn't smash it.

    • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 19:38
      +4

      Sadly you can't have that attitude. Things will inevitably break, but it shouldn't be a regular issue with a car like this unless he drives it like a complete lunatic. It should be able to take a fair beating.

      • maf101 on 09/10/2022 - 22:58
        +1

        He's 12 and enjoys going to the RC park. We usually go home needing parts.

        • wombat81 on 10/10/2022 - 00:02

          Perhaps try to convince him to wind the throttle trim back a bit for a while…

  • wazman67 on 09/10/2022 - 19:49

    My kid has started getting into el-cheap RC cars, so this feels like a quality upgrade!

  • Lone star on 09/10/2022 - 19:49

    Thanks OP. My payment is $152.66 with 3 batteries. I hope I'll like it… hehehe

  • Motoxman1 on 09/10/2022 - 19:58

    Coupon seems to be expired

  • Sconnery87 on 09/10/2022 - 19:59

    I am a first time rc car buyer can i attach my go pro to it ?

    • wombat81 on 10/10/2022 - 13:42

      If you want but the video will be very bumpy depending on how good the image stabilisation is.

  • HitlersDad on 09/10/2022 - 20:08

    "coupon can only be used 50 times"

  • indigent on 09/10/2022 - 20:19

    thanks OP, bought for $149.76 here with 3 batteries, i instinctively uncheck banggood’s “insurance”.

  • hamwhisperer on 09/10/2022 - 20:32

    That seems cheap for (What people are claiming) is a pretty decent 'proper" RC car, instead of some cheap plastic Metro one (anyone old enough?)

    • DingoBlue on 09/10/2022 - 21:45

      Jet Hopper. Wasn’t cheap though. Around $100 in 1987 dollars. Probably more durable than this, at a tenth of the speed.

      • hamwhisperer on 10/10/2022 - 09:09

        Exactly I had the crap one, that chewed through 4x AAs - my mate had the silver one, which chewed through 8xAAs

  • kindra on 09/10/2022 - 20:40

    Should be marked as expired coupon says can only be used max 50 times.

    • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 20:49

      Thanks. I've updated it.

  • Lone star on 09/10/2022 - 21:03

    If I bought another same car in the future. Would I have have a control issue when running both at same time?

    • Duff5000 on 09/10/2022 - 21:21

      Nope, they don't work like that anymore. Just turn on one car and controller at a time, it will just work.

    • wombat81 on 09/10/2022 - 22:17

      No. No problem.

  • BrianLyDiles on 09/10/2022 - 22:54

    I bought an eachine drone a few years ago from Banggood, the batteries just bloated within 3-4 months and Banggood did not warrant them. I will stay away from them…

    • wombat81 on 10/10/2022 - 00:04
      +1

      Lipos are consumable and if you don't get into a good habit of storage charging them when not in use, they don't last long. Plus the included charger is pretty crappy and doesn't come with a storage function.

    • nigel deborah on 10/10/2022 - 07:43

      My understanding is that eachine is just a brand banggood uses to rebadge stuff they buy from other factories, they don't design the products themselves. So it's a case by case thing

      • wombat81 on 10/10/2022 - 08:25

        This is correct

  • LaTerrible on 10/10/2022 - 08:05
    +1

    Legend, even without the coupon this is a decent deal, bought

    I've been saving for a nitro rtr car, but couldn't pass this up, looking forward to tearing up the backyard with it at Christmas

  • jaypee06 on 10/10/2022 - 16:05

    You've got me going down a rabbit hole of rc cars. Any deals on the HBX 16889a Pro monster truck or Flyhal FC600 truggy that you mentioned?

    • wombat81 on 10/10/2022 - 16:08

      I haven't seen any recently, sadly.

  • Slinky0111 on 10/10/2022 - 18:03

    My mrs bought me this for fathers day and having a ball with it ! https://www.jaycar.com.au/1-12-scale-remote-control-high-spe… was on sale for $99. Can anyone comment on how the two compare ? Probably had around 25 hours of run time and the diff went :( took it back to jaycar and they replaced it.

    Worth the upgrade for the brushless motor ans the 4wd ?

    • wombat81 on 10/10/2022 - 22:03

      I haven't used the jaycar car, so can't really comment but I'd guess the internals a pretty low quality. Plastic gears? I'd say you'll find the performance of a car like this one will be considerably better. Plus all replacement parts are available. Lots of upgrades etc.

  • wombat81 on 12/10/2022 - 13:56
    +1

    Apparently more coupon allocation has been added and this deal is back on. Please let me know if that isn't the case.

    • HitlersDad on 12/10/2022 - 23:33
      +1

      Got one thanks

    • hamwhisperer on 13/10/2022 - 06:58

      I already have too many gadgets in the house, wife will kill me.

    • scandalous on 13/10/2022 - 16:16
      +1

      Yeah that worked. Thanks for updating as I missed out last time.

    • jaypee06 on 13/10/2022 - 16:21
      +1

      got one too, thanks. i think my little dachshund is gonna love chasing this

  • mrmollyzilla on 17/10/2022 - 16:59

    Thanks for posting… a 2-battery setup ended up at ~$121 because of some 'second purchase allowance' I could activate. Can't wait! I have this charger: https://www.toysrus.com.au/skyrc-imax-b6ac-v2-balance-charge…, will that work and do I need some kind of adapter to charge these batteries? Thanks!

    • wombat81 on 17/10/2022 - 17:23

      Yeah lots of people use those chargers. The lipos that come with this car have a Deans connector (aka t-plug).

  • metalhead on 19/10/2022 - 16:24

    Ordered on 9/10. Turned up today 19/10.
    Entire box is labelled Twister XB though.
    Nothing anywhere labelled Eachine E30B, though toy looks identical to Eachine E30B.

    • wombat81 on 19/10/2022 - 22:11

      Interesting. As long as the electronics look like the images I wouldn't be too worried. Eachine cars are all rebrands.

      • ssd01 on 28/10/2022 - 18:52

        So these are not real Eachine brand ? Even though its advertise as Eachine?

        • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 19:22

          Eachine doesn't manufacture RC cars. They just rebrand other models.

  • GimmeABargain on 28/10/2022 - 09:26

    Just wondering if I bought 2 of these would there be any issues of the transmitters / receivers having interference issues between the two cars, or can you put them on a different frequency to each other?

    • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 09:41
      +1

      Has already been asked above. It's not a problem. Turn on 1 car and transmitter first, wait for them to pair (almost instant). Then turn on the second.

      • GimmeABargain on 28/10/2022 - 09:51

        Thanks, sorry didn't see that post above.

  • ssd01 on 28/10/2022 - 16:00
    +1

    Thanks, OP,, nice one,, and came to 130.15 incle postage of AU$4.84 insurance 2.46

  • HitlersDad on 29/10/2022 - 09:15

    Ok this turned up last week. Is pretty good and the boy has had fun using it. Seems decent quality.
    We have a bigger property and the ground clearance on this thing is pretty low to be running over grass etc. Is there something anyone would recommend that is similar but with more ground clearance, like an off road type of one?

    • wombat81 on 29/10/2022 - 11:24

      HBX 16889a Pro and the Flyhal fc600 both have better clearance.

    • wombat81 on 29/10/2022 - 15:10

      But if you want to do lots of grass driving, a larger scale car like a HBX 901a would (1/10 scale) would be a good choice.

      • HitlersDad on 30/10/2022 - 09:39

        Thanks mate this is more suitable for the rough ground will look into it.

        • kiwijunglist on 13/11/2022 - 20:23

          Agree with wombat - go for the 901a (it's 1:12 not 1:10). You can also put 1/12" scale tyres (eg. the hbx 901a tyre set) on a 16689a pro / fc600 and improve the grass handling ability without too much bother as the cars don't have fairly low gearing so the cars are apparently ok with the larger wheels.

    • choofa on 02/11/2022 - 12:26
      +1

      Consider changing the wheels to larger size as per this review
      https://www.quadifyrc.com/rccarreviews/144001-124019-124018-…
      You can get them from Banggood for about $30 delivered
      [AU$26.74 27% OFF]4PCS Upgraded Larger Tires Wheels 12mm Hex for Wltoys 144001 144010 124017 124018 124019 RC Car Vehicles Model Parts RC Parts from Toys Hobbies and Robot on banggood https://banggood.onelink.me/zMT7/itctpa8w

  • RnO on 12/11/2022 - 22:55
    +1

    Awesome car indeed! Thanks for the deal wombat. I always look at R/C threads and think, how the hell did you manage destroy your car so quickly…. Well here I am!!! I hit the footpath at around half speed and at an angle and broke the front right suspension:( a replacement shock on Banggood is $25 plus postage. That's expensive considering the price of the car! Do you know of any replacement shocks that will fit and cost less?

    https://au-m.banggood.com/2PCS-Upgraded-Aluminum-Capped-Oil-…

    Reckon that'll fit? Cheers

    • wombat81 on 12/11/2022 - 23:55

      It probably will but I can't be 100% sure

      • RnO on 13/11/2022 - 07:16

        Cheers:)

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