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[Garry]

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Get ready for some serious off road truggy action with the Brushless Edition FTX Carnage. Taking backyard bashing to a new level, the Carnage Brushless boasts some amazing features for the ultimate ‘Ready-to-Run’ experience.

Etronix provide crystal free 2.4ghz control with the EX2 Sport radio. In addition the Etronix Photon sensorless brushless system is installed to provide some low maintenance, high performance speed and power.

Instead of using a NiMh battery, FTX decided to include a Voltz hardcase LiPo battery to get the very best from the Photon system, but with safety in mind included is a balance charger and LiPo charge sack. Infact all you need to add is AA batteries for the transmitter.

The 4wd shaft drivetrain features metal diff gears and front universal driveshafts, while an integrated slipper helps protect the drive from possible damage. With adjustable turn- buckles all round and large bore oil filled shock absorbers the Carnage is raring to go.

In addition if you want to tune and upgrade your Carnage, FTX provide a wide range of car- bon and aluminium upgrades that will bring your ride up to a whole new pro level.







Features:

    Ready to run
    Etronix EX2 Sport 2.4ghz radio
    Etronix 60Amp Photon sensorless brushless speed control
    Etronix 3930KV sensorless brushless motor
    Etronix Pocket Balance charger
    Voltz 2700mah 7.4v 25c LiPo Hard cased
    Big bore oil filled adjustable shocks
    Gearbox metal crown & pinion gear
    Front universal driveshafts
    Adjustable wheelbase
    Adjustable turnbuckles
    Fully adjustable suspension including, droop, [*]camber, toe-in, wheelbase etc
    Slipper for drivetrain damage protection
    Voltz LiPo charge sack
    Race designed low profile pre-painted bodyshell
    Chassis accepts NiMh or LiPo battery
    3kg steering servo
    Moulded tub chassis body
    4wd shaft drive with slipper system
    Unique gearbox design for low CG
    Lightweight high impact arms
    Wide range of option parts available


Specification

    Length: 415mm
    Width: 328mm
    Heigh: 156mm
    Wheelbase: 290/295mm
    Tyre: ø 120 x 60mm
    Gear Ratio: 11.2:1





FTX5543 FTX Carnage 1/10 4WD Brushless Truggy RTR £209.99

Source: CML

[Juggernaut jimz]

i'm liking the look of that. there 1/18 is stupidly fast so wonder if this would be the same

[Garry]

Probably not silly fast with that motor and ESC but enough to make it fun to drive.

[martleeds]

I like it, it looks quite funky

[danny boy]

i like that, it looks so coool

[Si Coe]

There is a buggy version too, called the Vantage.

Prices are amazing - RRP is £99 for the brushed/NiMH/27mhz version, and £199 for the brushless/LiPo/2.4ghz version. Even better still shops are already quoting prices around £90 and £180 respectively.

[carlcurtis83]

Si Coe, on 01 July 2011 - 02:41 PM, said:

There is a buggy version too, called the Vantage.

Prices are amazing - RRP is £99 for the brushed/NiMH/27mhz version, and £199 for the brushless/LiPo/2.4ghz version. Even better still shops are already quoting prices around £90 and £180 respectively.

Yep there is, I posted it a few days ago HERE

[Stumungous]

Where'd they take the pictures, Teletubbyland?

[Jumper]

I think it looks cool. Wonder if you could put 11.1V lipos in it...........................

[Jumper]

http://www.cmldistri...atId=0000000285 all the option  part you could ever need for it can be found here

[Danielhoyle666]

Hi guys, ive owned the brushless carnage now for about 3months,
Yes its fast, yes it wheelies and is pretty fun,
BUT and there is a big but...
As much as i have enjoyed it, its seriously fragile.
It breaks every time i use it.
I have sunk so much money in to it, it caught fire,
Had to replace motor and esc,
Nearly all the small parts have broken,  more than once.
Really thinking of changing it to a traxxas, or like wise,
Battery life from the 2700's is quite poor, ok but need upgrading!
All in all a cheap car to buy, bbut you will pay out a large price one way or another,
Ive spent within the region of about £300 on replacement and upgrade parts,
Its just not built for hard / fun / fast bashing,
I honestly believe its seriously over powered, they have used the brushed parts for the brushless,
So the torque just destroys everything, spurs, diffs, front cvd's, tires etc,
It is fast! But it isnt strong, if your on a budget and can drive steady, its ok,
But even on flat tarmac i can manage to break quite a bit,
Hope this helps, cheers