New guy in need of help - FTX any good?

[shahidali619]

Hello all 

 

Just wanted to really jump on and ask for some advice really.

 

I would like to get into RC, I've had a look and as much as I want to get into it I want to start off with a budget model, play with it, break it, upgrade it.

 

Just to get into the swing of things before I delve deeper. 

 

I was toying with the idea of the Maverick brand but the truggy I'd like is £200 for itself and I don't want to spend that money just yet 

 

So I've looked and came across the FTX which seems to tick all the boxes 

 

As far as I can see there arent really any common issues on them and parts do seems readily available, I think they are a clone of another RC brand HBX?

 

Just really wanted to ask; are their any common problems?

 

It seems like the brushless version is not available, well from what I can see, so how would the brush motor handle a lipo? 

 

Besides from upgrading to oil shocks are there any other mods worth doing?

 

And finally I am so torn between the truggy and the MT.  So I would love to see some pictures of what you guys have to help!

 

Thank you

[Kpowell911]

FTX are about the best youll get for your budget. Id definately look at @Jack Reacher’s pre owned one in for sales. Its a bargain

[Vanden Plas]

2 hours ago, shahidali619 said:

 

Hello all 

 

Just wanted to really jump on and ask for some advice really.

 

I would like to get into RC, I've had a look and as much as I want to get into it I want to start off with a budget model, play with it, break it, upgrade it.

 

I did exactly this with a ftx vantage which is very similar to the carnage, I have broken it and upgraded it and enjoyed the process. There are shed loads of spares available at reasonable prices and lots of hop-ups to upgrade as the plastic bits break. Can’t comment on the brushed running gear as I have the brushless version but the upgrade to brushless will cost you about £50 if you decide to do that. All in all I would say they are good value for money.

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if you want to have a look at what it is all about.
enjoy!

[Stormbringer]

I 2nd Kpowels coment Jacks FTX is a bargain most common breakables are sorted

[BaldyMan]

On 18/03/2022 at 19:55, shahidali619 said:

Hello all 

 

Just wanted to really jump on and ask for some advice really.

 

I would like to get into RC, I've had a look and as much as I want to get into it I want to start off with a budget model, play with it, break it, upgrade it.

 

Just to get into the swing of things before I delve deeper. 

 

I was toying with the idea of the Maverick brand but the truggy I'd like is £200 for itself and I don't want to spend that money just yet 

 

So I've looked and came across the FTX which seems to tick all the boxes 

 

As far as I can see there arent really any common issues on them and parts do seems readily available, I think they are a clone of another RC brand HBX?

 

Just really wanted to ask; are their any common problems?

 

It seems like the brushless version is not available, well from what I can see, so how would the brush motor handle a lipo? 

 

Besides from upgrading to oil shocks are there any other mods worth doing?

 

And finally I am so torn between the truggy and the MT.  So I would love to see some pictures of what you guys have to help!

 

Thank you

Maverick are owned by HPI who are currently having a bit of fall from grace. I've just put a Maverick Quantum Flux up for sale as I'm sick of repairing it.