Team Associated Apex2 Hoonicorn RTR 1/10 Electric 4WD Touring w/2.4GHz Radio
About this part
Features:
- Apex2 with licensed 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonigan
- Hoonicorn and officially licensed American Racing VF503 Wheels
- Injection molded brake calipers and rotors
- 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system
- Reedy brushed speed control and 3-slot brushed motor
- Water-resistant, enclosed receiver box
- Steel dog bones and drive axles
- Sealed front and rear gear differentials
- Adjustable hook and loop battery straps
- Full metal ball bearings
- Aluminum motor plate
- Adjustable shock mounting locations
- Bleeder screws included on shock caps
- Bolt-on steering plates
- Molded one-piece tie rods and steering links
- Adjustable body post height locations
- Steel 25T servo horn
- G10 shock towers and G10 main chassis
- "Shorty" battery box
- POM-filled injection molded pivot balls
Drive: 4WD
- (4) AA batteries for the transmitter
- NiMH or LiPo Shorty battery with High Current T-Plug
- Charger for battery
Reviews4.3 · 6 reviews
Looks really nice rolling, the scale body details look outstanding, and it drives well (to someone with very little on-road RC experience). Price seems high for a brushed car, guess we are paying for the license. I suggest checking the car over when you get it. Mine had an o-ring wedged into the center drive cups and the shocks were low on oil. Two of the bleeder cap screws seemed to have been over tightened on assembly. I'm not rating the assembly, we've all been hung over. With fresh 30wt in the shocks and a rejigged set of dog bones the car is fun to drive, noticeably different to the Traxxas 4TEC I compared it to. The gearing seems low to me, I assume it's to facilitate sliding and spinning the tires. The stock pinion is 20 tooth and the option parts list up to 32ish, some room to adjust. As with other TA RTRs I've tried, the drivetrain is shockingly smooth and quiet. Seems to hold it's weight low, it's a dense car. Fun to corner with, just fun to drive in general. Seems like it could be upgraded to brushless with no drivetrain issues.
Beautiful car and surprisingly quick for a brushed motor and the suspension makes the car very maneuverable.
I'm giving this purchase only 1 star due to the fact that it doesn't work. But please read my reason. Had throttle for a moment. And then nothing. However, upon contacting amain for assistance, they have made it better. The customer service is excellent. They are sending me parts to fix my car and get me drifting. Super polite. I could not ask for a better experience with a customer service. With that being said, I'll give this at least a 4-star rating.
Stunning replica of the real thing and fun to drive. This is a solid ride out the box but it does have grease in the diffs instead of oil as the manual would have you think. I also added their optional sway bars. And the stock tires are pretty good as well. They give the car a good amount of grip and slide.
Product was great. No issues with shipping. Husband loved it!!
Six reviews, mostly five-star, praise the Apex2 Hoonicorn's scale body detail, looks, and fun handling, with reviewers noting it is quick for a brushed motor and grips and slides well on the stock tires. One reviewer felt the price was high for a brushed car. Assembly and setup issues were raised: one car had an o-ring in the centre drive cups, low shock oil, and over-tightened bleeder screws, and another found grease rather than oil in the diffs as the manual describes. One reviewer reported a throttle failure on arrival, which the seller resolved with replacement parts and praised for customer service. Gearing was described as low by one reviewer. Reviews are few and mostly brief.
- + Scale body detail and looks
- + Fun, maneuverable handling
- + Quick for a brushed motor
- + Good grip and slide on stock tires
- − High price for a brushed car
- − Assembly and setup faults on arrival
- − Diff grease instead of oil per manual
- − Throttle failure in one unit