My new toy FTX Viper :D

[Harrison916]

I've recently fried a traxxas e revo, lhs has suggested one of these, seemed heavy and reasonably well built....but not really heard good or bad things about ftx so was waiting for some reviews

[Chris-RcDrift]

I've recently fried a traxxas e revo, lhs has suggested one of these, seemed heavy and reasonably well built....but not really heard good or bad things about ftx so was waiting for some reviews

 

So far i haven't had any problems apart from the spoiler breaking but thats only cosmetic its a lot quicker now I have the BL system in it even though it wasnt the one I wanted to fit. I'll see during the week if i have time I'll take it out some where, were i'm able to jump it and see how it gets on. 

 

So far so good anyway

[Harrison916]

Just seen up loaded link from Czech Republic

Shows it against a traxxas I think....really tempted now as this is with the brushed motor

[Chris-RcDrift]

Bit of a wee update folks

 

My light kit came the day so thought i'd install it, heres some pixs!

 

 

 

 

[autobutcher]

The more I look at this the more I think it's a bargain, could be a great 2nd car for when the savvy is a bit ott.

[Harrison916]

Very nice...which light kit did you get...any links...prepping upgrades for an rc car I've not eve bought lol

[Chris-RcDrift]

The more I look at this the more I think it's a bargain, could be a great 2nd car for when the savvy is a bit ott.

See for the price I think its a steal, handles the BL setup I put in it rather well aswell

Edited March 24, 2014 by Chris-RcDrift

[Chris-RcDrift]

Very nice...which light kit did you get...any links...prepping upgrades for an rc car I've not eve bought lol

Ah it was off ebay from china, heres the link

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/140854339472?txnId=937164661004

Its quite good for the money

[joeylcfc]

Any updates? How is the durability etc?

[Chris-RcDrift]

Well folks, bit of an update on this thing,

 

Currently running this combo in it but cant remember what kv the motor is, its either 3400 or 3800, and with a 16T pinion if I remember correctly.

http://www.funshobby.com/index.php/powerplants/power-combo/pro-1-10-short-course-racing-motor-esc-combo-incl-ts-sc401v2-wp-sc-8.html

 

Also with these batteries, fits nicely so they do

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=17247e batteries

 

over all I am rather happy with it, Ive broke both A arms and the rear spoiler, A arms broke from a rather slight tap off a kerb and the other one was a tap off a wall, so some bits seem a wee bit weak.

 

with the power combo i have in it i haven't managed full throttle with it as its stupid fast, gonna go to a big car park at the weekend and see what it does might also strap my old Blackberry to it and put the gps app on it to see what speed i can get outta it.

 

haven't tried jumping it yet as i fear alot more parts might start to break but if i get a chance I'll give it ago lol

 

anyway so far so good, for the meantime anyway

[NOFX]

How're you getting on with it? If you boil the plastic bits it gives them a bit of flex so they don't snap so easy. I clipped a kerb with the back end of mine.That fuggered the rear cage :/ .I managed to fix it with a few bits of plastic & a bit of pipe.I went with the track star 120a ESC & 2300 kV motor. It's stupidly fast:) .it don't fly too well,but its good fun on loose dirt & the small jumps. I'm used to my brushless summmit, so I shouldn't be too hard on the viper.I'll hopefully take it out for a thrashing before the good weather sods off.I've gotta waterproof the receiver & servo ,as the esc's waterproof. I ripped the wing off nose diving it into a front flip.I think it looks better without it .

[everclear1984]

How's the Viper going? I've just picked up a brushless Sidewinder but haven't had chance to drive it yet. I took it out for all of 5 minutes before spinning into a car tyre and snapping the rear lower suspension mount and knuckle. I repaired it and took it out again, very excited to be able to finally use it... only to drive head on into a curb causing all sorts of damage! I will get to off road this thing eventually!! Lol

Alex, how are you finding the Sidewinder?

Edit - Just realised how old this thread is

Edited February 16, 2015 by everclear1984

[NOFX]

Hi. I've got the brush less viper. The plastic's brittle . I've got used to jumping it. I've just got to not push it too hard :/ .I'll not run it when it's cold. The plastic seems to break easier in the cold. Otherwise it's not bad.