tomr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, bertberr said: Yeah I saw the truggy one on BG but can't see the SCT version - the BL Zorro type as opposed to the trophy truck one (Blast) anywhere? Found it on aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33002998740.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Good man! So, approx 160 quid, then I guess you'd need to account for Vat etc at approx 30 quid, so 190 all in? 40-45 less than FTX version at MS, hmmm... not sure thats enough of a saving? I'd pay the extra I think from MS were I in the market for one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 22 hours ago, capri-boy said: Chinese / English translation issues - depends how hard you look - some call it a Blast, some a Cobra Blast. VRX RH820 - I'd not linked it originally as the price makes a mockery of the FTX . They also list it as a 1/8 but it's clearly the same rig. http://www.vrx-racing.com/en/detail.php?id=142 As for the FTX hate, yes they have niggles - all RC do - the plastic chassis being a common one throughout but easily and usually cheaply rectified. There's a 2 piece all alu, or alu/carbon chassis for this too. Fwiw i've beat on an upgraded outlaw for a long time with no recurring issues. EDIT - upgrade options UPGRADE options via aliexpress Thise upgrade options will they work on the sct ? Must be the same chassis etc to keep costs down ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 13 hours ago, tomr said: Found it on aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33002998740.html Nice find that 👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 14 hours ago, bertberr said: Good man! So, approx 160 quid, then I guess you'd need to account for Vat etc at approx 30 quid, so 190 all in? 40-45 less than FTX version at MS, hmmm... not sure thats enough of a saving? I'd pay the extra I think from MS were I in the market for one. Yeah the extra charges are a killer 🤯 I noticed the aliexpress version comes with a 3s vs the 2s in the FTX ...both smallish mah though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 9 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: Thise upgrade options will they work on the sct ? Must be the same chassis etc to keep costs down ? They should.... but I've not had one in hand yet nor a good look at manuals. As above, for £40 difference I'd prob buy the FTX and support a UK store - my local will no doubt have one to have a look at and they always do a good cash price - there is a lot of margin in the uk retail price though so as mentioned earlier I'd hope to see a bit of a price drop - UK retail being what it is at the moment though who knows if that'll happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I’ve got the SC bug after buying the Associated Pro4 so might just pick one of these up from Modelsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Not the world's biggest SC fan so might get the Truggy and hit MS up for spares/upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 Someone buy this before I lose willpower: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FTX-Zorro-1-10-Trophy-Truck-EP-Brushless-4WD-RTR-Rolling-Chassis-Only-FTX5557WO-/144233559037?hash=item2194fd73fd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Warranty return? Bit odd that its being sold sans electrics, i mean they've only just come out. Do wonder what they're like though, bit sceptical atm simply because its an FTX... but this is prob the way to try it out - stick in some decent elecs from the parts box and some better rubber, and go give it some stick - and see how long it lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 21 hours ago, bertberr said: Warranty return? Bit odd that its being sold sans electrics, i mean they've only just come out. Do wonder what they're like though, bit sceptical atm simply because its an FTX... but this is prob the way to try it out - stick in some decent elecs from the parts box and some better rubber, and go give it some stick - and see how long it lasts. More like they've taken the electrics out to fulfill someone elses warranty claim. Marginally dissapointed I didn't buy it, have a glut on 1:10 electrics doing nowt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeman999 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I've just got hold of one of these and I've broken it after 10 minutes of fun. The rear wheel came off, as the nut came lose. I have now lost the hex piece that goes on before the wheel and holds the bearing in and makes sure the wheel turns (also snapped the front bumper mount and lost a body clip) Where can I get this spare hex part? I can't seem to find it listed or what its called, but it's essential, as the wheel doesn't turn without it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Weeman999 said: I've just got hold of one of these and I've broken it after 10 minutes of fun. The rear wheel came off, as the nut came lose. I have now lost the hex piece that goes on before the wheel and holds the bearing in and makes sure the wheel turns (also snapped the front bumper mount and lost a body clip) Where can I get this spare hex part? I can't seem to find it listed or what its called, but it's essential, as the wheel doesn't turn without it Do they look like these https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/ftx-wheel-hex-12mm-vantage-carnage-hooligan-4--365764 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeman999 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 On 30/01/2022 at 15:50, tomr said: Do they look like these https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/ftx-wheel-hex-12mm-vantage-carnage-hooligan-4--365764 Yeah just like that, I actually found some on eBay and waiting for the post to arrive today, I'm hoping the carnage ones fit the zorro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 03/02/2022 at 10:52, Weeman999 said: Yeah just like that, I actually found some on eBay and waiting for the post to arrive today, I'm hoping the carnage ones fit the zorro Hey Do you still have the manual for yours? Can't find one online and my used one came without.... finally broke something so just need to check part numbers. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu 57 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 20/03/2022 at 15:44, capri-boy said: Hey Do you still have the manual for yours? Can't find one online and my used one came without.... finally broke something so just need to check part numbers. thanks I have the manual if you need one.... also I replaced the plastics with some Ali ones... they are much better and have a grub screw to hold the pin in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu 57 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Stu 57 said: I have the manual if you need one.... also I replaced the plastics with some Ali ones... they are much better and have a grub screw to hold the pin in Oh and I also replace the front chasie with this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154793670981?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338792760&toolid=10029&customid=CjwKCAiAvaGRBhBlEiwAiY-yMN5nwzx0glKkd0xmkn75krC47gWRO6EMCI4sFsJKraXWjhuefvJNZRoCTLEQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaGRBhBlEiwAiY-yMN5nwzx0glKkd0xmkn75krC47gWRO6EMCI4sFsJKraXWjhuefvJNZRoCTLEQAvD_BwE much better than the plastic... i put some longer screws though bumper mound and used bolts and washers to beef it up... works much better as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 Cheers, I have the alu chassis already, but front is plastic - it's holding up ok. I've had all the FTX 1/10 range so quite used to where the weaker points are. Love the zorro but being as I have a tekno sct and a FTX outlaw I may have had my fun and move it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu 57 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Anyone running S3 in the Zorro... I got to say mine runs well on S2, but I am tempted to go S3.... interested in getting feedback from anyone who has done it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain .R Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Does anyone have a spare manual for this .as I'm after some parts need the numbers . Even a photo copy of the manual will do . Cheers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Try emailing CML? It’s not listed on there site, but it must exist! https://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/manuals?brand=FTX&page=3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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