6 Years with the HB ZP1001 – Is It Still Worth Buying in 2026?

After 6 years of ownership, I’m sharing my honest long-term review of the HB ZP1001 RC crawler. In this video, I’ll go through the modifications I’ve made, the free upgrades I’ve discovered, how the truck has held up over the years, and whether it’s still a great budget RC crawler today. Let me know if you have any questions. Which upgrade made the biggest difference to your HB ZP1001? Let me know in the comments! #HBZP1001 #RCCrawler #RCManiac #LongTermReview #RCMods #ScaleCrawler #BudgetCrawler #RC4x4 #RCAdventure #RockCrawler #RCCrawlerSriLanka #SriLankaHobby. Links to parts. 1.Rear Axle https://a.aliexpress.com/_mO1K5KF 2. Defender logo https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPDaGtl 3.Hood plates https://a.aliexpress.com/_msiML3d 4.Truck shell(body) https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMJPAaP 5.JX Servo PDI-2506MG 6.6KG Metal Gear Digital Coreless https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrscVax 6. Transmitter and the receiver Hotrc Hot Rc CT-6A CT6A CT 6A 4-9V 2.4GHz 6CH Transmitter F-06A F06A PWM Receiver For RC Model Car/Ship/Tank (CT600 CT-600) https://a.aliexpress.com/_mO5e6u3 7. ESC HobbyWing QuicRun 1060 60A Brushed Electronic Speed Controller ESC For 1:10 RC Car Waterproof https://a.aliexpress.com/_mr8LSJZ