Jamma119 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 What are people views on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanveer Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 few of my friends are running the ftx punishe plus, the newer version. they are really slow stock with the stock can. pretty strong and durable though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal47 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Last year there was a punisher racing with us, was slow and didnt finish a single race I dont think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_roger_uk Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) The're good, but require a lot of work and money throwing at them to get them that way. Edited August 12, 2013 by Jolly_roger_uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prussian.guard Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Lol I've owned one for a year and its been bashed hard and you can't bash an hpi like it this is from someone who has owned both.if you buy one bin the engine and stick a 27 cy engine in it.only had to change the gear carrier which is needed,apart from that nothing's broken.its been jumped and cleared 20' at 2 meters in the air. They aren't really for racing if that's what you intend to do. Edited August 12, 2013 by prussian.guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldman Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 A good second hand one,with all the ify bits sorted may well be worth looking at,depends how much,i got one new,but would not do that again,im still running the stock motor with a jetpro pipe +a FG air filter,not the fastest car maybe,they can take a fair amount of knocks,i also have an FG Monster Beetle,that was not new,of the two,the FG is in my mind a better buy,but I do like my Punisher Plus Goldman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkpalmer Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 A good second hand one,with all the ify bits sorted may well be worth looking at,depends how much,i got one new,but would not do that again,im still running the stock motor with a jetpro pipe +a FG air filter,not the fastest car maybe,they can take a fair amount of knocks,i also have an FG Monster Beetle,that was not new,of the two,the FG is in my mind a better buy,but I do like my Punisher Plus Goldman What are the ify bits that need sorting out mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prussian.guard Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 What are the ify bits that need sorting out mate? The clutch bell carrier needs changing to an alloy one.the front c hubs break but can easily be fixed with a bit of metal and the engine mounting the clutch carrier bolts to will distort if over tightened causing the clutch bell to sit crooked and eventually snap.apart from that they are solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkpalmer Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The clutch bell carrier needs changing to an alloy one.the front c hubs break but can easily be fixed with a bit of metal and the engine mounting the clutch carrier bolts to will distort if over tightened causing the clutch bell to sit crooked and eventually snap.apart from that they are solid. I see, thanks mate. I just changed the front c hubs for new ones and new screw kit for them via seemed like a lot of slop going on with the wheels and old c hubs had the metal bracket done to them lol. The pinion, large gear and clutch bell makes an awful clangy noise, would alloy clutch carrier sort that out. The mesh on the cogs looks a little off by a good few mill. Mines the punisher pro (got it off richarddenton ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prussian.guard Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I see, thanks mate. I just changed the front c hubs for new ones and new screw kit for them via seemed like a lot of slop going on with the wheels and old c hubs had the metal bracket done to them lol. The pinion, large gear and clutch bell makes an awful clangy noise, would alloy clutch carrier sort that out. The mesh on the cogs looks a little off by a good few mill. Mines the punisher pro (got it off richarddenton ) The gears do rattle anyway.take your clutch carrier off and see if the plastic mounts on the inside are squashed where they have been over tightened.the gears should sit straight with each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkpalmer Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'll check it out tonight! It had alloy spacers between the clutch housing and clutch carrier (square plastic part). Do these have any issues with plastic diff housings and plastic engine mounts? They seem similar to fg's with the wheel squares and gear/clutch/engine mount setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prussian.guard Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I've had mine for a year and the engine mounts haven't been a problem apart from when I over tightened the one that holds the clutch bell housing I just packed it out with a couple of washers and its been fine since.ill get some vids up later of mine clearing 20' jumpinwith no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldman Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hi ify bits,my car was new,outa the box,servos,one failed all three wires of at circuit board,did resolder them on,so far ok,Lot of problems with RC gear,got flysky in the end,was due to an ignition coil problem,or put it this way,a new coil sorted it,plastic/nylon ends on some of the turnbuckle/rods whatever,fitted incorrectly,failling under power,rear wheel gave way because of this,the engine is not the best,theres a few who have put in CYs orZens, mine seemed to have been thrown togeather& not very well at that,theres a few posts on forum in regards to the punisher upgrades,the list is fairly long,ive done a few mods myself,i used cap heads in chubs,them things they use were rubbish,loctite on all the bolts I could find plus drive cup grubs screws that fell out. This was my first petrol,some of the things are sort of a must do on most makes,so I have read,but think the punisher I got was a real bad ass,its getting better,but now its a case of fix when required.as for alloy upgrades,well for bashing it will stick with the cheaper parts,not putting the money into it.My FG will get all that,just seems a better car all round. Goldman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkpalmer Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I went over some of the punisher last night and found (and fixed): Grub screw on some of the cups very loose, slop/movement in rear wheels (shimmed), few other screws/bolts a little loose. Took the clutch bell out and it's vented, clutch has 8k spring. I shimmed the drive gears to allign the mesh as it was a good few mill off. The gears are steel vented (lightweight?) and ratio isn't stock (I think the small gear is 35t(?) not sure what stock is 37t?). Mine has a "new" 26cc (losi 5t) with switchblade and I fitted my futaba 3pl and set all that up on the bench. Quite impressed with the build quality and size of the ftx destroyer shocks that came with it. Anybody know if an fg beetle shell would fit? Cheers Oh and if anybody has an alloy gear carrier for sale let me know please ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldman Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Think you can get a beetle shell to suit punisher,think freeprawn had some a while ago,i have FG beetle,will have a look tomoz,but don't think it will go on as is,will post what I find ok. Goldman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revorussell Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Had my one a few years now and it's been by far a better basher then my 5b and 5t, Plus they are as cheap as chips 2nd hand. great cars for the price imo, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkpalmer Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Think you can get a beetle shell to suit punisher,think freeprawn had some a while ago,i have FG beetle,will have a look tomoz,but don't think it will go on as is,will post what I find ok. Goldman Yeah bit pricey new tho (as is all ftx punisher parts lol). I'm sure an fg beetle would fit with higher shell mounts and some cutting on the shell, be good to know for sure tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkpalmer Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Had my one a few years now and it's been by far a better basher then my 5b and 5t, Plus they are as cheap as chips 2nd hand. great cars for the price imo, Hey mate, how you been? (Didn't we meet up down in Kent where I sold you some parts and had a little mini bash?) They do seem solid IMO but shame not many ppl do hopups for them and the ones a available are pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldman Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Had a look at fg shell,you would need to mod fixing posts back & front,i have jetpro pipe on,just looking at it,its going to need a chunk out of back,not impossible,but the freeprawn version may be better in the longrun,and you still need to get mod mounting posts to use that too,really depends if you want to spend some time doing it,like owt else could work out in the end.Has anyone else done one?,mabe a search on forum,or try in google,for pics etc. Goldman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkpalmer Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Had a look at fg shell,you would need to mod fixing posts back & front,i have jetpro pipe on,just looking at it,its going to need a chunk out of back,not impossible,but the freeprawn version may be better in the longrun,and you still need to get mod mounting posts to use that too,really depends if you want to spend some time doing it,like owt else could work out in the end.Has anyone else done one?,mabe a search on forum,or try in google,for pics etc. Goldman Thanks for checking mate! Just done a search and found toys4x4boys has/had a punisher with a fg beetle shell fitted. He used body posts mounted to spark plug cover and a long fg for front mount. Looks quite good IMO http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/89447-toys4x4boys-punisher-thread/page-13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norney hurtmore Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 FG Beetle shell on a punisher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti72 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 i had a punisher plus and they are strong but expensive to repair and parts aint as easy to find as fg / baja bitsive gone back to fg now more fun aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masa69 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Found mine to be fairly reliable although TBH theres not a lot left of the standard punisher. Always found nigel at freeprawn has spares if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norney hurtmore Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 The punisher is based on the the Nutech thunderbolt, the punisher 2 is the thunderbolt 2, Nutech are now on the thunderbolt 3 so will be interesting to see if the punisher gets the upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayo Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 On 14/08/2013 at 11:25, prussian.guard said: The clutch bell carrier needs changing to an alloy one.the front c hubs break but can easily be fixed with a bit of metal and the engine mounting the clutch carrier bolts to will distort if over tightened causing the clutch bell to sit crooked and eventually snap.apart from that they are solid. Hey mate, where did you get the alloy clutch bell mount from, please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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