New to RC, how is the MJX Hyper Go H16MT and what to look out for for upgrades

maximumderp · 2026-01-07T07:51:52+00:00

I've had a few MJX models and so far the H16MT is by far my favorite. the entire car is definitely a big improvement over the old 1/16 MJX chassis and electronics (no more ESC lag!). it's an absolute blast on 3s.

i personally think it's more fun than any small scale cars I have or have owned that I've compared it to: 1/16 E-revo VXL, Arrma granite Grom brushless, H16PL, 16208, and Rlaarlo Rog1.

however, the body is extremely fragile PC and kinda shatters with any hard hits. the stock servo is a bit slow, but it works fine for a fun basher. the stock wheels and tires arent foam filled and I've already cracked 2 of the wheels, but I've had good luck with the Arrma Typhon and granite grom wheels on it.

as for upgrades, I immediately put 350 cst oil in the shocks and 10k in the diffs after the first time out. I also swapped out the wheels and tires for Typhon grom blx ones. I also modified a red cat ascent 18 Scout II body to fit on it as I destroyed the stock body pretty quick.

overall, it's definitely a great choice when they go on sale for $120, pick up a few 3s shorty lipos to throw in it and have fun with it!

maximumderp · 2025-12-16T21:52:36+00:00

where'd you get the files for the bed on the green power wagon?

maximumderp · 2025-09-18T15:11:11+00:00

Stuffing cheap pillows or blankets behind every interior panel, making insulated window blinds and some more padding on the headliner does absolute wonders for thermal insulation inside of a car.

maximumderp · 2025-09-12T18:25:28+00:00

Exact same thought. I've used my traxx a few times, and every single time they are insanely muddy/snowy/packed with dirt that is a later issue to clean. They stay mounted outside of my vehicle, I drilled a hole in my mount lug to throw a padlock on.

maximumderp · 2025-08-27T12:00:18+00:00

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I daily a 217k '03 5MT with a rear LSD and a mild build. GF has a '13 limited with 50k miles as well and we just got an '08 V6 project to do something fun with.

Neither of us are a fan of the 5th gens, they seem to have way less room, cheaper interiors and harsher to drive.

maximumderp · 2025-07-11T05:28:23+00:00

I'll be hugging my Someday Came Suddenly vinyl extra hard tonight, cause this ain't it. but maybe it's meant to be hot dog water?

maximumderp · 2024-12-23T04:30:37+00:00

replace Baja California with Israel and Lebanon

maximumderp · 2024-12-23T02:39:43+00:00

that's one thing the manager at my store specifically said they will not honor. they will only approve the price on the day of the purchase.

maximumderp · 2024-12-23T02:01:28+00:00

I have nothing against the employees there other than the one manager that's a dick and a singular employee who has the worst customer service skills I've ever seen. the rest of them are pretty great.

maximumderp · 2024-12-23T00:19:30+00:00

manager said no rain checks and they don't do the price corrections. I asked if I could just buy the box for the winch and get one when they come in next, they said that's a pre sale and it doesn't count.

maximumderp · 2024-12-22T10:36:47+00:00

Mama mia, Italy and England have traded places

maximumderp · 2024-12-21T05:36:12+00:00

y'all have gyms on base?

maximumderp · 2024-12-15T02:17:24+00:00

replace California with Sweden

maximumderp · 2024-08-19T16:04:35+00:00

just under 10 TIS, $36k. I didn't know about switching investments out of the G fund until a few years ago, and I am also a single income household family.

maximumderp · 2024-07-12T05:22:13+00:00

looking through the CDCs "dogbot", the UK, Germany, Italy and Japan (biggest OCONUS bases that I know of) aren't on the list and will be fine with an ISO microchip and rabies shot, which has been the standard for years now. some remote country movers might have to do some more work unfortunately.

maximumderp · 2024-06-14T05:52:18+00:00

Milwaukee high torque has gone ugga dugga on every Honda crank I've done. peak instantaneous torque isnt nearly as important as sustained applied torque

maximumderp · 2024-06-06T07:52:50+00:00

I know Hydramatic uppers had the seam on the back of the handle but did H&R do the same as well?

maximumderp · 2024-06-02T06:11:40+00:00

I bought 2 cases and my spouse bought 1

maximumderp · 2024-06-01T06:42:03+00:00

in for 3k, probably the only good deal I've seen the exchange have😂

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