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Eachine EC30 RTR 1/14 2.4g 4WD Brushed RC Car 1 Battery US$55.33 Delivered (~A$85.82) @ Banggood

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You may have seen the deal for the Eachine EC30B here which is basically a buggy version of the rightfully popular Flyhal FC600/HBX 16889a Pro 4WD brushless truck. Well this is the budget brushed version. It is slower and doesn't have some of the metal components or oil shocks of the EC30B but regardless it is still a well built and very durable little car, great for getting started particularly at this price.

I've written a review of it here: https://www.quadifyrc.com/rccarreviews/eachine-ec30-review-a…

And my review of the brushless EC30B version from the other thread (Presently US$85ish): https://www.quadifyrc.com/rccarreviews/eachine-ec30b-brushle…

Or you can compare with all of the other cars I have reviewed including the WL Toys 144001, 124019 etc here In short it is slower but much more durable and about double the battery life.

Apologies in advance if I've missed something, I've tried to copy the format of other posts. I'll try monitor this thread if anyone has any questions.

Edit 1: At the small premium they are asking for the extra batteries I'd go for it. They aren't the best in the world but you would not find anything more cost effective anywhere near this price

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  • ablqadir on 27/10/2022 - 21:58
    +7

    Welcome to the forum, nice to see to here. your reviews are very popular. I have learnt a lot from these

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 27/10/2022 - 22:18
      +2

      Cheers, glad they are of some help

  • shmahoo on 27/10/2022 - 22:11

    For a casual beginner would you recommend this over the EC30B ?

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 27/10/2022 - 22:22
      +4

      For a casual beginner to see if you like the hobby then yeah, the EC30. Hard for me to comment as I am biased towards the extra goodies on the EC30B

      • pitiek on 28/10/2022 - 10:58

        Hi QuadifyRC,

        We got the Flyhall FC600 and the front wheel axle got damaged from hitting a rock.

        Went to our local RC store and they have no parts to match. Do you know where can I source them?

        • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 11:14
          +2

          The part number, as per the manual, is m16015. If you search that you'll find a few options including ebay, amazon, aliexpress and others.

  • kingmoron on 27/10/2022 - 22:21

    Should i get the 3 battery or buy some separate?

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 27/10/2022 - 22:23
      +4

      I forgot to mention the batteries. At the premium they are asking (which is bugger all) I'd get the extras. They are not awesome batteries but are good enough and there is nothing that would come close to the price.

  • Fastjam on 27/10/2022 - 23:31

    Do U get a remote etc, ie no further costs and can zoom zoom once in hand ?

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 28/10/2022 - 06:56
      +1

      Yes, all included. You just need the AA batteries for the remote.

  • Jolo on 27/10/2022 - 23:36
    +1

    Hey Quad welcome to the forum! Have you got the WLToys 184016 on your list to review?

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 28/10/2022 - 06:57
      +2

      Yes I have. Juts waiting on a replacement shock (which is supposedly in the country) because one on the rear of my car was a front shock.

  • sqheaven on 28/10/2022 - 00:39
    +1

    Is it a good to buy it for a toddler who probably cannot operate it but follow it around lol

    I played all my childhood with remote controlled toys. More like a toy for me tbh

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 28/10/2022 - 06:58
      +8

      Hey mate, I have a 3.5 year old who blasts this around but as you can appreciate he's grown up around RC cars. He hasn't broken it yet!

      100% I use this reasoning with my wife.

    • THICKnSLOW on 28/10/2022 - 10:23

      How fast can your toddler run??

  • philsw on 28/10/2022 - 00:44

    Looking for a RC car for my young son.. I have a 6s arrma but want something not too crazy fast for him. Can you limit the speed on the remote with these? Thanks

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 28/10/2022 - 07:00
      +2

      Well it's definitely not a 6s Arrma! Yes it has throttle dual rate so you can limit top speed. Check out my review if you haven't already, it's all in there: https://www.quadifyrc.com/rccarreviews/eachine-ec30-review-a…

      • philsw on 28/10/2022 - 07:53

        Oops I did read your review but must have skimmed too fast over that bit! Thanks

  • matt-ozb on 28/10/2022 - 07:59

    Would be good if your website had your top recommendations .. eg what's the current best option for under $100, $200 and say $500.

    • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 09:45
      +1

      That would be very, very subjective since everyone's criteria for the "best" car is different. For example, the EC30B is probably the best value brushless car available at the moment, but it's certainly not "fast" compared to some more expensive options.

      You're better off deciding what type of car you want (what type of driving you're going to do - road, dirt etc) and narrowing down your options that way. Quadify has a deals/coupons section on his site which is good to keep an eye on, but you need to have an idea of the type of car you want.

  • jastreb on 28/10/2022 - 10:17

    What a weird looking drone!!!

  • aedeau on 28/10/2022 - 10:44

    This was coming out to $96 or something like that for me. Just had a play around and ended up getting the EC30b with 2 batteries delivered inc insurance and gst for $126.35 which I think is a better deal

    • fluke on 28/10/2022 - 10:47

      How'd you get it down to $126?

  • aedeau on 28/10/2022 - 10:56

    oh well, fail then

  • locky2912 on 28/10/2022 - 11:20

    Hey
    I bought the eachine ec30b from last post and bought the motor I'm new to this all and can't find a video on how to take it all apart and put it in any ideas?

    • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 11:31
      +1

      Ask on Quadify's HBX facebook forum. Someone there will be able to give you some tips. But it generally isn't hard.

      You could also search for HBX 16889a Pro or Flyhal FC600 videos since they should be very similar.

  • wasdw246 on 28/10/2022 - 11:23

    Is it possible to modify this to use something like a usb power bank for large capacity extended battery life?

    • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 11:29
      +1

      Nope. These cars need the high amp output that lipos provide. A powerbank wouldn't be able to output high amps safely. You'll find that you'll get good run time out of a decent size 2S lipo. You honestly won't want to drive constantly for long periods anyway, and swapping to another lipo takes 30 seconds.

  • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 11:52

    Thanks for the deal, Quadify. Can you tell me if the 144001 brushless upgrade motors like the Surpass 2440 4600KV or Racerstar 2445 3600KV motors would drop straight into the EC30B? I've got a couple of those lying around at home and wondering if they could be utilised there without needing to change anything else.

    Thanks

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 28/10/2022 - 12:11
      +1

      Yep either of those should drop in. Just so long as the stock motor coming out has m2.5 motor screws and a 2.3mm diameter motor shaft which I think it does?

      • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 12:13

        legend mate. Thanks

  • gnarkill on 28/10/2022 - 12:01

    Newbie question but how compatible are the parts on this with the 144001? I've just bought a second 144001 as the first went full speed into a curb head on. Most things are bent but I thought it could make a donor car. This deal does seem like better bang for buck. Also thanks for your reviews, it's a very helpful site.

    • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 12:05
      +1

      Quadify will be able to answer better than me, but I'd guess that not much will be compatible. Obviously you'd be able to use the wheels and you could probably swap out the motors but I would guess most of the suspension elements would be slightly different. I could be wrong, however.

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 28/10/2022 - 12:10
      +2

      Unfortunately nothing other than the wheels, battery and possibly the shocks.

  • sonivEX on 28/10/2022 - 12:17

    Hey OP, could you recommend a monster truck version of this, please? My son is all about those. I think it may be time to get him into the RC world! Thanks.

    • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 12:21
      +1

      Depends how much you want to spend. The HBX 16889a Pro would be the go but costs more than this.

      • sonivEX on 28/10/2022 - 12:23

        Thanks mate, I'll check it out. Don't have a budget in mind, never had a rc car in my life. I guess I'll try to keep it under $200 if possible.

        • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 13:22
          +1

          No worries. It will be under that. They're usually about $180, but there could be a black friday sale or something soon.

        • kiwijunglist on 29/10/2022 - 01:49
          +1

          Under or around $200 truck I would recommend

          1/16

          Hbx 16889a pro
          Flyhal fc600
          MJX hyper go brushless

          1/12

          Hbx901a
          Flyhal x03 (the new Banggood version)

      • BreezyPalms on 30/10/2022 - 06:08

        I saw the HBX16889a on eBay from an Australian seller a fair bit cheaper and with faster shipping compared to banggood - are there any risks buying from eBay vs banggood?

  • grimo82 on 28/10/2022 - 13:31

    anyone got experience with any of the cheap rock crawler stlye RC trucks?

  • Darkheartz on 28/10/2022 - 15:23

    @QuadifyRC with the extra batteries - do these fit simultaneously for extra runtime, or do you swap them out manually when 1 runs out?

    • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 15:29
      +1

      You swap them.

  • Manusdei on 28/10/2022 - 16:16

    Any recommendations for a good 1/10 short course truck for racing?

  • initiateit on 28/10/2022 - 16:41

    How does it compare to the 12427:

    https://au.banggood.com/WLtoys-12427-2_4G-1-or-12-4WD-Crawle…

    I find this thing decently fast but not durable at all.

    • wombat81 on 29/10/2022 - 05:44

      Should be more durable

  • efheichr on 28/10/2022 - 17:23

    Any recommendation for a reasonably priced SCT with good upgrade options? Looking for a best bang for buck truck and slowly upgrade it in future.

  • Low Punt on 28/10/2022 - 21:37

    What is a suitable truck for the beach? Soft and damp sand. Doesn't need to be fast.

    • wombat81 on 28/10/2022 - 23:14

      Beaches kill RC cars. Salt is no good.

    • kiwijunglist on 29/10/2022 - 01:50

      Buy paddle tires, put on truck = beach sand truck

  • shmahoo on 29/10/2022 - 10:45

    argh - I have US $55 exactly on a foreign currency mastercard, and I can't add more to it :(
    And I'd most likely go for the 2 battery option in any case

    • shmahoo on 02/11/2022 - 20:12

      update - I found some extra funding and pulled the trigger today !!
      Can't wait !!
      (I never had a remote controlled car when younger, I only could salivate while watching those privileged kids racing them on Saturday morning's The Early Bird Show)

      PS - RIP (I presume) Marty Monster !!

  • lemonozb on 29/10/2022 - 16:45

    thank you, QuadifyRC. Went through your review, nice post.

    I placed order for the one with 2 batteries, found $17 discount so final price is $80.

    • Low Punt on 29/10/2022 - 20:42

      Hi, where did you find the discount?

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 31/10/2022 - 06:57

      Nice one! Appreciate the feedback too. 2 battery is probably the sweet spot on this one.

  • henr on 29/10/2022 - 17:34

    Thank you OP! Got one with 3 batteries. After an extra allowance discount from BG and cashback totalled down to $84.50. How good!

    • Low Punt on 29/10/2022 - 20:43
      +1

      Whats the extra allowance discount?
      Which Cashback did you use?

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 31/10/2022 - 06:58

      A pleasure mate

  • BreezyPalms on 31/10/2022 - 19:21

    Hi OP thanks for posting - I ended up going for the HBX16889a Pro based on your review of how durable it is.

    Can you please recommend a charger for the LiPo
    Batteries? I note in your reviews you are not a fan of the usb ones supplied with these cars. Cheers!

  • p3t0r on 01/11/2022 - 22:28

    picked up a 2 battery deal for $75 (thanks to some extra allowance discount) delivered! thanks for the write up and review :) Son will love this for Christmas!

    • AssociatedQuadifyRC @ QuadifyRC Mods and Reviews on 02/11/2022 - 10:12

      Noice

      • 123NVY on 30/11/2022 - 10:37

        HI

        Could you help me with some guidance on purchasing a Brushless RC,
        Way too many to pick from , It gets hard to pick the right one after reading all the specs
        im after something like 1/10 size either 4wd or 2wd Brusless. I like the HBX16889a Pro but is there a next model or brand up from this
        IS HSP a good brand, Any reconemdations would be much appricated also if you know of any good sales on to point me in the right direction

        Cheers

  • shmahoo on 16/11/2022 - 17:01

    my car arrived today - can't wait to see how it goes !!

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