Kukynas Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 This thread will be dedicated to MCD cars in general, why in general? because except few cosmetic (to me) changes cars shares most of the parts i.e. main chassis is always identical (except max version which is longer) and if it's not enough already than (as in my case I wasn't sure which to look at) there are conversion kits available i.e. XR5 to XS5 (cost ~160€) XR5 to RR5/W5 (cost ~320€) etc. so if you had enough playing with your on-roader just buy conversion kit (or just parts you think you need) and transform it into different car, not bad 😃 no, it's not new idea and other brands sharing same/similar concept but MCD in my opinion took it one step further and made design to simplify this conversion into as smallest amount of parts to swap as possible and top of that you are buying bit of great engineering which belongs to best on the market, yes some might argue these cars are expensive but if we compare them to cars from TLR or Losi they would be in same price bracket , same applies for spare or upgrade parts, if I consider cost of W5 SCT roller (990€) + brushless kit (135€) we aren't too far from cost of other competitive brands in same/similar setup such as DBXL-E but I doubt you can transfer your DBXL into 5ive-B for ~200€ but I might be wrong and for those who wish to choose better parts/upgrades from start your distributor should be able to order car specifically based on your needs so you don't pay twice for original parts and than for upgrades, all such cars are built to order in Turkey during the standard build process of all of their cars (like any other 1:1 car factory when you choose options) that's what my local distributor told me I'm currently waiting for price of my custom built car so will be able to tell you the difference later on that its for now but in all cases I'm hooked 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymarky Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Was looking at the XR5 rally at one point, it's still in my head Find the range a bit confusing though, the ARTR says it is complete https://www.modelsport.co.uk/mcd-racing-xr5-rally-competition-26cc-artr-painted-body-white/rc-car-products/425887 which is fine but there is also a ARTR without the painted body https://www.modelsport.co.uk/mcd-racing-xr5-rally-competition-26cc-artr/rc-car-products/422848 which suggests it is the same kit as the previous one but with a un-painted body. However, most other places that have it for sale say it also needs and engine, radio gear etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Both are specific models for UK market as RTR except one is with white (CW version) and second with clear body (C version) , if you don’t need motor and electronics you can have the roller for £890 directly from MCDracing.co.uk or custom version to your liking as said in my first post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Forgot to mention, in both UK version you might need to install motor and electronics by yourself as part of the kit but not 100% sure, just ask Modelsport if it’s packet or installed Edited September 5, 2019 by Kukynas Spellcheck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymarky Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Kukynas said: Both are specific models for UK market as RTR except one is with white (CW version) and second with clear body (C version) , if you don’t need motor and electronics you can have the roller for £890 directly from MCDracing.co.uk or custom version to your liking as said in my first post Yeah but with the roller version not having an engine or electrics I would have expected it to be quite a bit less than £890 Probably where my confusion is coming from, similarly priced but quite a difference in what you actually get. https://www.kingcobra.co.uk/MCD-XR5-Rally-Competition-Rolling-Chassis_p_2074.html £930 for the rolling chassis, against £999 for ARTR https://www.modelsport.co.uk/mcd-racing-xr5-rally-competition-26cc-artr/rc-car-products/422848 Edited September 5, 2019 by markymarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Of course coz it’s bundle so it’s cheaper then if you buy it separately but are you gonna sell that motor and radio for £100 if you won’t use it? Maybe it’s worth more, no idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymarky Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Kukynas said: Of course coz it’s bundle so it’s cheaper then if you buy it separately but are you gonna sell that motor and radio for £100 if you won’t use it? Maybe it’s worth more, no idea... If I get one I would get the white painted bodyshell version anyway, can't paint or sticker to save my life and maybe at a later date I would think about a brushless conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Haha, I have no issue with stickers or even paint job but I’m petrol rc car virgin so I would have to buy brushless kit straightaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I wouldn't consider the W5 ARTR anywhere near the 5ive T 2.0. It's nearly all plastic (plastic shocks on a 5th scale!?) and they are notoriously fragile cars. I know allot of people who race the W5 and they minimum they have is the Factory Spec, which with an engine and pipe is 2k minimum. It is the class leader in 5th scale SCT though but lets not pretend you don't get that without spending considerable amounts of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymarky Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 1 hour ago, mond said: I wouldn't consider the W5 ARTR anywhere near the 5ive T 2.0. It's nearly all plastic (plastic shocks on a 5th scale!?) and they are notoriously fragile cars. I know allot of people who race the W5 and they minimum they have is the Factory Spec, which with an engine and pipe is 2k minimum. It is the class leader in 5th scale SCT though but lets not pretend you don't get that without spending considerable amounts of money. After reading this saw this on YouTube I will admit though it isn't stock plastic parts by the look of it For me I was toying with the on-road/flat grass rally style rather than a true off-roader so the plastic parts hopefully wouldn't prove too much of an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 2 hours ago, mond said: I wouldn't consider the W5 ARTR anywhere near the 5ive T 2.0. It's nearly all plastic (plastic shocks on a 5th scale!?) and they are notoriously fragile cars. I know allot of people who race the W5 and they minimum they have is the Factory Spec, which with an engine and pipe is 2k minimum. It is the class leader in 5th scale SCT though but lets not pretend you don't get that without spending considerable amounts of money. did I said W5 is same or better than 5ive T 2.0? all brands have their own pros and cons, Losi might have better shocks in their RTR, MCD better drive train, do you believe anyone buying these cars will keep their cars in stock form? you always get what you pay for just choose your poison and I'm not pretending anything, if I get one It'll be factory team with further upgrades... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 If you’re going brushless then getting the petrol version is a waste of time, speak to rik from rossendale models (sister company to king cobra) he might discount the price of the fuel tank on the roller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 27 minutes ago, toddfg said: If you’re going brushless then getting the petrol version is a waste of time, speak to rik from rossendale models (sister company to king cobra) he might discount the price of the fuel tank on the roller are those yours? what's the one on right side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymarky Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 39 minutes ago, toddfg said: If you’re going brushless then getting the petrol version is a waste of time, speak to rik from rossendale models (sister company to king cobra) he might discount the price of the fuel tank on the roller I would prefer the petrol version to start off with and maybe convert it at a later date. So many ideas in my head at the moment, nothing is definite one way or the other about anything in particular right now 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 are those yours? what's the one on right side?Three on the right are, both outer are Mcd v4s, all brushless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I would prefer the petrol version to start off with and maybe convert it at a later date. So many ideas in my head at the moment, nothing is definite one way or the other about anything in particular right now [emoji23]Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, toddfg said: Three on the right are, both outer are Mcd v4s, all brushless Niiiiiice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 found that Chinese are selling alu upgrade parts for Rovan F5 (basically direct clone of XS5) for reasonable money so there's an option for aftermarket parts, wouldn't touch their drive train or shock upgrades but anything else like braces, base plates or holders seems to be fine... https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/F5-ES5-5FC-MCD-RC-CAR-PARTS/4683114_515060334/1.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148361.2.3e2a5e1a7KvnM1&origin=n&SortType=bestmatch_sort&g=y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 she's fekin' huge 🤣🤣🤣 more details hopefully over the weekend... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Nice, brushless conversion or petrol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 Brushless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kukynas Posted September 28, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2019 here she is, XR5 Max Pro with few upgrades, center diff (roller contains only solid bar) but not sure at which point I'm gonna use it and brushless kit this is my first large scale and I must admit I'm impressed from quality and finish of this car, of course it cost a lot of money but if I consider size of these parts and compare them to i.e. 1:8 scale it's not that expensive anymore but of course not cheap by any means Specs: https://www.rcmax.co.uk/product-page/mcd-xr5-max-factory-team-spec-1-4-scale-rally-car and this is the drive shaft system I was talking about earlier, wish more brands even in smaller scale jumps on the same technology train 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymarky Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) I was going to ask how much but now I see it I don't think I want to know 😊 Edited September 28, 2019 by markymarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 I bought it from RCfox, they have 5% discount at the mo and free delivery within Europe so after conversion from EUR cheaper than if you buy it in UK but yeah still a lot of bananas 🥴 this will be later converted to XS5 max and than to W5 max so 3in1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 forgot to mentioned, didn't have to wait for MCD to build it for me according to my earlier specs (factory team with upgrades), they just released new version (Max Pro) which already contains all of it (except for front chassis stiffener and center diff) so got an oportunity to buy it with discount, cheaper and faster, here's the link https://www.rcfox.de/M00525001-MCD-Racing-XR-5-Rally-Max-Pro-Rolling-Chassis_1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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