Element Sendero HD: Do These Things First!

Wondering about Sendero HD upgrades or fixes? This RTR RC crawler, for my money, is one of the best rock crawlers available today out of the box. After initial testing, here's the low-down on the best value upgrades and fixes for this already stellar rig!

Body post info: You want any 5mm diameter post that's 57mm to 68mm long. You'll trim it to 57mm or so length, so anything longer than that is fine as you can cut it. I have precisely 42mm of body post above the bracket, to the very top.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Stage 1 Mods
2:27 Problem 1
3:02 Problem 2
3:32 Problem 3
4:00 Problem 4
4:15 Problem 5
4:55 Problem 6
5:58 Conclusion

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[gxtxRCcrawling]

did these stage 1 to it and bought 3 2200 3 S LiPo as you sugested and mini packs so the balance stays ok comming up with some videos alredy have a 1/12 mn99s but his is someting else man :D

[jeremymiller]

I have two trx4's, this element sendaro, has had my eye for a while now, looks very capable that wheel rub before them mods is horrible, nice little fix!

[markwillis]

Hey mate we're did you get the longer body posts from?. It is proving hard to find these style of body posts in Sydney.

[brooklyn_paisan]

The body post should they be aluminum or plastic? Thank you!
Excellent videos!
Thank you for pointing out those small changes (stage 1) I would've definitely overlooked those little changes 😂 especially being out of the Hobby for over 20 years.
So much has changed. I ordered a Element Sedona last night after watching ur videos on the Truck. Can't wait to see what stage 2 is gonna be? But ur so right about being outside and just chilling and getting so caught up in the hobby climbing rocks putting new parts on the truck and looking to see what you can do to make the truck perform even better.

[pbbbht]

Awesome video with some dead simple and brilliant solutions...
Completely off-topic, but who makes your hat? I need one before it starts cooling off here in the States and I like that one a lot.

[dominic]

I've heard that these trucks are one of the best what is your opinion. Dom from Bathurst nsw

[rinntinnglen]

The body post you used is there a part number or length that you can recommend

[stevemdelacruz]

Did u just trim the body at the fender wellz?

[paulschryer]

✳️GMADE (GS02F) HAS A 2-SPEED (OPTIONAL)...AND AN OVERDRIVE IN 1ST GEAR 😲 WITH A 14.3% OVERDRIVE RATIO !!! LICK MY TIRES TRAXXAS !!!! 🤣
...AND THAT IS STOCK
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[MrDevo]

hello from the UK! so a few years down the line and im ready for a new crawler. Ive got the titanium version in a basket, would you still recommend this model or in your opinion has anything surpassed it at this price level?

[thecustomshopinc.]

Just picked up my sendero hd. Thank you so much for this guide 🔥🔥🔥

[brianterrell]

Got the same wheels on my Rock Pirates power wagon comp rig. Good wheels.

[shokyTV]

2nd day driving this brand new rig after carrying out said Stage 1 mods - so smooth! Even at full tilt I have zero tyre rub. I thought my TRX4 was fun (it is) but this is a quality piece of kit!! - Stage 2, stage 2!!

[philippestacker]

Hello merci pour vos vidéos ! J'apprends beaucoup c'est cool.
j'ai suivi vos modifications sur mon sendero c'est top !👌 J'ai hâte de visionner les prochaines vidéos sur les améliorations que vous allez apporter à votre Sendero.

[mxsty]

Should I get the gen 8 v2 in purple or the senduro hd?

[abbycortez]

This video made me order one today haha
Ordered 3 in total including trx4 sport and scx10 iii gladiator

[sammygonzalez]

I really enjoy watching your videos, your always looking to improve your vehicles 👍

[zSotelo]

I’m so new to this hobby and would love to do these to my truck, but I have no idea how you did it 😂

[thor_]

It looks somewhat cheap compared with gmade gs02f BOM or buffalo. Maybe the wheels are better but still. Have they improved the body thickness? Element often use thin fragile bodies. Gmade has thick polycarbonate with hidden body mounts. I almost bought element gatekeeper but decided to go for gmade buffalo instead. I'm really glad I went for gmade. There's almost nothing I would want to change on the gs02f design if I could redesign it myself.

[shokyTV]

Fantastic and informative videos! I like how you intelligently disect individual elements(no pun) of each crawler and look to improve upon them. Very practical advice. Any advice for me on how to disguise a Sendero HD to look like my TRX4 Sport, so my wife doesn't think I bought another crawler? haha.
Keep up the great work - subscribed - looking forward to more great content!