Cross RC has launched a 1:8 scale monster! The new Cross RC EMO X is available in a number of colours, yellow, blue, silver, and in addition to a package model for all you grasp builders. The EMO X is filled with options, locking entrance/rear Diffs, 2 velocity transmission, 2.2 wheels and tires, a full lighting system and far more. We right here at Big Squid RC didn’t maintain something again whereas we have been testing the Cross RC Emo X. So, how did it do? Read on to search out out!
From: Cross RC USA
Direct hyperlink: Cross RC USA – EMO X RTR
Review By: Jeremy Griffith
Photography By: Jeremy Griffith
Test Drivers: Jeremy Griffith
Specs:
RTR or Kit: RTR
Ages: 14+
2wd or 4WD: 4WD
Shaft or Belt: Shaft
Electric or Gas: Electric
Waterproof: Water Resistant
Scale: 1:8th
Diff: Powder metallurgy 4+2 gear dif.
Shocks: 16 mm aluminum alloy CNC
Wheelbase: 375mm
Motor: 560 25T brushed motor
Low voltage reduce off: sure
Radio: 2.4GHz 6 channel Radio
ESC: Hobbywing 880 BEEC7.4V
Servo: 25 Kg HV
Screws: Hex
Chassis: STEEL C-CHANNEL FRAME
Bearings: Yes
Tires: Cross RC Talon 136X55 R2.2 excessive efficiency crawler tires
Wheels: 2.2″ bead lock wheels
Part Number: CZREMOXRTRS
Street Price: $599.99
Run Time (measured by BSRC) 2hrs with a PitBull RC 3s 3400 MAH
Top Speed: 18MPH
Primary Competition: Axial Adventure, REDCAT Racing.
Build Quality: The EMO X got here out of the field Ready to rock! All the components and equipment have been put in, and the wheels nuts have been tight.
Set up notes: Not a lot to arrange on the EMO X, the distant is laid out the place it’s labeled what every channel controls. Plug in your battery, put in these physique clips and hit the paths.
Test Venues: Daniel Boone National Forest, Big Squid RC Farm.
Radio: The 6 channel Radio that comes with the RTR mannequin works nice. Having all of the channels labeled saves you plenty of frustration of determining what button does what.
Turning: Even with the EMO X’s bigger measurement, the steering servo is robust sufficient to show the large rig on a dime.
Crawling: We crawled the EMO X throughout! Its bigger scale permits you to hit new terrain and obstacles that you may’t do with a smaller scale rig. While within the water the Emo X by no means slipped, conserving its grip and weight down low. On the Dry rock and filth, you may hear the grip from the two.2 Talon tires. The portal axles did nice on the rock beds, and the 4-link suspension is on level with the rig. The shocks may be dialed in to the way you need the rig to deal with on any terrain. On Steep inclines the spare tire within the again may cause the rig to tip again, so watch out. Side hills with the EMO X labored out properly, the rig could be very versatile on the subject of crawling and trailing. Fun straightforward path rides or excessive rock crawling, the Cross RC EMO X is without doubt one of the high rigs you will get.
Running Video:
Broken components: One drivers facet mirror and a few path rash, is all our Cross RC EMO X acquired after we completed beating on it.
Best Mod: For being a bigger scale mods could also be restricted. That being stated a smoother Servo is all the time first mod.
Summary:
Time to bash: Hidden physique posts are superior; they do their job and maintain the rig scale by not seeing them. Downside is, they take some time to get the physique on and off, including time to pre path.
Workability: This is the place bigger scale rigs shine. Working on the Cross RC EMO X is simple contemplating the components are bigger. The entrance and rear locker servos are by the axles making them straightforward to take away if it’s worthwhile to exchange them. One half on the EMO X I wouldn’t wish to deal with is the transmission, there are plenty of gears in there, and I’ve a historical past of messing these up lol.
Car Show Rating: Full lights, mild bar with a number of modes make the EMO X stand out from different large-scale rigs. The EMO X additionally has molded bumpers, roll bar, facet mirrors, snorkel, grill with steel mesh, full shallow inside, all these components make the rig look extra like a 1.1 and fewer like a toy automotive. The sticker on the doorways are the one eye sore I’ve seen. Not that they’re ugly, however too massive and within the unsuitable spot. Having the title of the rig’s tires “Talon “massively on the door will trigger individuals to name the rig or ask for the rig by the unsuitable title.
Handling: The EMO X is a blast to only drive on the whole. Very few crawler rigs may be bashed onerous, then hit the paths and work completely high-quality. The larger gear is depraved quick on 3s and you will get some good airtime with the EMO X. While on the rocks the rig stayed planted and let the suspension do the work. On downward inclines the drag break is ready to maintain the heavy rig, and allow you to slowly make your method down. But if you wish to ship it, the EMO X can try this as properly.
Value: Coming in at 599.99 could appear excessive, however it’s a must to bear in mind it’s a bigger measurement. Cross RC is understood for making tremendous scale rigs which can be properly construct with good supplies. With the EMO X, now you can get your high quality in addition to reasonably priced.
Parts Availability: You may get fortunate and discover some components at a neighborhood store, however most of them will have to be purchased on-line.
Big Squid Rating: The Cross EMO X flat out delivers! From sturdiness to efficiency the EMO X can do all of it. It was a sensible play on Cross RC to not solely launch an RTR of the EMO X, however to supply it in a package as properly, getting each builders and runners within the rig. We stay up for seeing what Cross RC will provide you with subsequent. Until then, we’re going to maintain enjoying with the EMO X!
Unboxing Video