Kpowell911 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ecx-ruckus-1-10th-4wd-monster-truck-brushless-with-avc/rc-car-products/394423Guessing thats the best shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 230 all in, with Spekky and AVC? That's a Billy bargain! And it's 4wd, a bonus, but added maintenance. These are fairly tough bashers though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) Apparantly so..... if ive got the right one. What does Active Vehicle Control actually do? Edited October 25, 2015 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 It's a cheat, it uses GPS to steer the car if it starts to veer off line. I've had a go with a Slash 4x4 that had it fitted, it's good, but not sure I'd use it, I prefer to tune the vehicle to drive correctly and to my tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 What the? Lol!Can you turn it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Yes, it can be turned off, and possibly tweak how much affect it has when it's switched on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Interesting... I've never seen the 4wd ruckus before, it's a completely different looking chassis to the 2wd, I wonder if it's just as tough?For bashing, I prefer 2WD MTs, personally, because of more slides, wheelies and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) It's a cheat, it uses GPS to steer the car if it starts to veer off line. I've had a go with a Slash 4x4 that had it fitted, it's good, but not sure I'd use it, I prefer to tune the vehicle to drive correctly and to my tastes. What the? Lol!Can you turn it offAVC is controlled using sensors in the rx not gps, had it my halix and it's useful for loose traction surfaces as helps keep it in a straight line etc sensitivity can be adjusted or switched off altogether. It's not something i'd really use though but handy for the kids.http://www.spektrumrc.com/Technology/AVC.aspx Edited October 25, 2015 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 AVC is controlled using sensors in the rx not gpsReally? The guy I was talking to said GPS. Should've researched myself instead of listening to him. It's still a cheat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie666uk Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I've got it on my blitz but I find I prefer it turned off tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Really? The guy I was talking to said GPS. Should've researched myself instead of listening to him. It's still a cheat though. Yep really no gps module in the rx and your right it is a cheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Yep really no gps module in the rx and your right it is a cheat.Is it using one of those gyros? I've no idea how they work, never looked in to it as I'm not interested in using them, they're also a cheat! AVC and gyros are banned from racing, which is totally correct as it's cheating if you're not controlling the car.How far off topic can we go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Oh, I'm sure we can take it further...What is MORE cheating, AVC or gyros?? Actually, to bring this back in-line, I've ordered some bearings, which mean I MIGHT be able to fit two modified Firestorm idler gears into the Jumpshot gearbox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) Do ECX do a 2wd Brushless 1:10th MT? Cant see one on modelsport? Edit: isnt this bargain of the century!?http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-carnage-1-10-4wd-brushless-truggy-rtr-waterproof/rc-car-products/40397 Edited October 25, 2015 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) No, because FTX Carnages are crap.They do a brushless 2WD Ruckus, but they aren't widely available.You could get a brushed one and convert to brushless?http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ecx-ruckus-1-10-2wd-monster-truck-green-black-rtr/rc-car-products/394425http://www.modelsport.co.uk/etronix-photon-2.1w-system-with-9.0t-4350kv-motor-45a-esc/rc-car-products/383632 Edited October 25, 2015 by Praet0r87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 This is what is putting me of regarding all these new brands. I'm not sure I trust ECX? I've had Traxxas and Hpi models since the 90s, I trust them.my shortlist isHPI Jumpshot MT and risk a brushless system.HPI Firestorm Flux. Love these things HPI Bullet Flux MTTraxxas stampede VXL BUT I've owned them all bar the Jumpshot, multiple times..... Hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 PMT is the only 2wd MT worthy of consideration, IMHO blows Traxxas offerings into next week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) It's almost 1/8th money by the time it's running though, with from what i can see questionable parts support?? I don't want to get into deep this time. I decided to sell up in 2013, and ended up with £4k in my PayPal.... I was shocked how much I had invested!! I just want a cheap knock about I can use every now and then. Max budget was £250..... lol.... Edited October 25, 2015 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Trust the ECX!Don't bother with the Jumpshot until the aluminium parts come around, my idler gear lasted half a battery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I'd be surprised if the parts support wasn't resolved in the near future, it's not like Proline are a new company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 UK parts support is sadly lacking.German parts support however is good, well priced and cheap delivery.Another plus is this: a truck that seldom breaks needs little part support. Front arms and spur gears are all you need to keep 'in', and front arms are debatable on 2s bashing, in my experience.Admittedly, it does, blow your budget somewhat with having to fit electrics, I'd rate a Hobbywing over a VXL any day of the week...Buy from Germany, stick the spares in with the order, combo from Rcmart will be with you in a week, customs free....et voilà, Mon Ami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 FTX Carnages are not to everybodys tastes but I think "Crap" is a bit too harsh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) FTX Carnages are not to everybodys tastes but I think "Crap" is a bit too harsh. Just going by what was said in the FTX Vs BSD thread over in "general electric", plus what I got from working at Tay Models, which sells FTX models. Edited October 25, 2015 by Praet0r87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) UK parts support is sadly lacking.German parts support however is good, well priced and cheap delivery.Another plus is this: a truck that seldom breaks needs little part support. Front arms and spur gears are all you need to keep 'in', and front arms are debatable on 2s bashing, in my experience.Admittedly, it does, blow your budget somewhat with having to fit electrics, I'd rate a Hobbywing over a VXL any day of the week...Buy from Germany, stick the spares in with the order, combo from Rcmart will be with you in a week, customs free....et voilà, Mon Ami I appreciate it's obviously a good truck, but in 2015, £339 for a 1/10th 2wd roller is absolutely ridiculous. That's pushing 8th scale money. Heck my VE8 with castle mmm and 2650kv motor, a 6s lipo and a charger was purchased brand new for a similar amount that it would take to get that 2wd 1/10th scale Mt running.I'm genuinely cannot believe they've sold a single one at that price!Powerstock shocks don't fill me with confidence either, they were awful on the Maxx series. Edited October 25, 2015 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Apparently Germany is the place to buy them, you can scrub approximately £100 off the UK price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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