FMS FCX18 LC80 Best 1/18 Trail Truck? 2 Speed & Portals? What else?

[@gabrielbeach5426]

Finally FMS seems to be offering scale and performance that’s upgradable and that’s a big accomplishment.

[@2fmrc]

I agree! For a long time I’ve loved their scale bodies but it was hard to pick up the trucks because no upgrades were available. Now they are really stepping up!

[@gabrielbeach5426]

@@2fmrc it can be hard serving two masters, but it looks like they’ve got the right balance or at least heading in the right direction from the look of this release. By the way thanks for another in depth review. Keep it up!!!

[@reprieverc]

They've really done good on this release in my opinion. I really enjoy your reviews because you hold no punches

[@2fmrc]

I appreciate that. I think they did well also. I’m very excited about the future of this chassis setup! Hopefully more new bodies to come for it.

[@reprieverc]

@@2fmrc I'd like an El camino

[@kevinbowman4100]

Always enjoy your reviews and information. Fcx is coming up with some great ideas. You're awesome Matt.

[@stefan-norge]

Great review 👍🏻 Amazing 1:18 crawler. I have alteady ordered one. But the turn signals 🤪

[@jamesgreenwood6959]

turning on and off between 100 and 120 times per second. Our eye is unable to see this flickering of light but a camera lens can make it easy for you to see that flicker.

[@joshfowler197]

Ive thought that the K5 is closer to 1/18 due to the K5 being a short wheel base. Now FMS, please give us a atlas 6x6 with these same updates!

[@crashandcynder]

Was hoping for something more I'm scale with scx24 but I find this truck super interesting, I'm gonna hold off to see what other bodies they do with this new platform

[@havikhobbies]

I think they did really well with the body! The wheelbase and proportions look just right, its a little tall but thats an easy fix! I like that FMS is catching on that most people would rather spend a touch more up front to get full bearings and steering links that actually steer the truck!

[@TGrigry]

Man I bought 2 FCX24 K5s, one for me and one for my son after watching your vids, and I absolutely love them. I do believe I’ll be grabbing a couple of these as well. The K5s were our first hobby grade RCs, and I am now an addict.

[@2fmrc]

It’s definitely addicting! Glad you guys loved the k5s. I still love driving them.

[@AndyT0918]

I ordered the blue. I’m glad I did, looks amazing

[@2fmrc]

Nice! Hope you love it!

[@petertyson4036]

Let us know where to get food tires and brass for rims.

[@renercadventures]

Crazy unboxing I just love it, thanks for sharing 🥰👍

[@SivartCustomRCs]

Awesome job from FMS, great as a trail truck. I wouldn't use it as a crawler specific vehicle without over/under drive gearing.

[@Keyser_Soze739]

Hi there! Is there a 1/18 that you would recommend as a crawler?

[@matthewcopeland4441]

Happy with the release! Some of the claims of "revolutionary experience" is a little over the top haha, but the motor/trans and axles really make more sense in an 18 than a claimed 24 anyways. Next step-more metal gears!

[@2fmrc]

Yes! If we had all metal gears it would be unstoppable!

[@Gibsonlife573]

Awesome video brother this is a badass release the only negative thing that I see about it is plastic gears I don't like plastic gears when you put your stuff in holes and bad places like I do you're going to break them

[@168grhp]

Looks incredible. Great review.

[@MrJohney]

I like the scale of that one better than the blazer. But i like how you streched your blazer it looks the way it should have come out of the box

[@2fmrc]

Yeah that tiny little stretch makes the world of difference on them imo. I appreciate it

[@maxpaul11]

Awesome video! Lights look like there flashing because they are operating at a low frequency and camera can pick it up. Very good comparison to others box stock! I want one of these now! Pretty stinkin sweet!

[@Wall_Crawler_RC]

Nice review! Really good looking rig right there. The reason the lights flash on camera is because the frames per second on the camera do not match the frequency or Hertz of the lights. The lights actually flash on and off either 50 or 60 times per second. Our eyes just can't see it. The camera however can pick this up.

[@2fmrc]

That just blows my mind. Super cool though lol

[@Spoo76]

​@@2fmrcthe purpose of the flashing is to dim the LEDs for the low beam mode. Our eyes perceive it as dimmer lights. The camera can see the flashing that we can't

[@2fmrc]

@@Spoo76 it’s just odd cause I don’t think it’s ever done it before on my other trucks.

[@Spoo76]

@@2fmrc maybe they are flashing at a different frequency than the other RTR ESCs? Idk why that would be though.

[@bs119]

really appreciate the comparisons! subscribed! :)

[@2fmrc]

Really appreciate the sub!

[@SingleSpeedRC]

I really like this one. The FCX really needed some wheel base. My main minis I run are a stretched and widened scx24 deadbolt with furitek and a trailing armed FCX with the rainbow titanium 2FM RC chassis and honestly I don't know which is my favorite. I think the 2 speed is key for trailing with my little guy so FCX is usually my go to. Thank you for the honesty and thought and just the fact you don't just build em you run em! I'm probably 30-40% tinkering/building and the rest is running. So I love that you run your stuff hard and expect it to perform because I can relate.

[@2fmrc]

I try to get as much time as I can in with them. It’s hard when you have so many to cover but I feel like I can’t find the real issues until I run them hard and for a good bit. Really appreciate your comment and support.

[@Glowingtomato]

The body just isn't doing it for me but I do really like the chassis upgrades like the metal steering link and shocks. Knowing FMS they'll have some other options later.

[@jaystarmini]

Be nice now if they did a fj40 body next you could swap over

[@sigmatic2788]

It's their best looking one imo

[@CHINGONOMETRICOTE]

Saw an email from FMS and came here immediately

[@2fmrc]

Nice! Really appreciate ya checking it out!

[@franciscogrimmer9450]

I think mine arrived handicapped with a busted, clicking pinion gear in the rear. Gentle finger pressure on a rear tire stops them while the drive shaft keeps spinning. The fronts fight the finger much harder and when they stop, the front driveshaft stops. Basically 2wd.

[@Atlas_FPV]

If they make a pick up, I would buy it. I really want a mini TRX4 Sport with portals

[@WKNDER1]

The light flickering in a video becomes more obvious and apparent because the frames per second (FPS) recording of the camera is not aligned with the frequency of electricity. This is known as the 'strobe effect. you can try to reduce the flickering look by choosing a slower FPS if this bothers you.. but awesome stuff coming from FMS..

[@danielpaulson8838]

The lights actually are flashing. The analogous eye cannot detect it. The camera shooting individual stills does see it.

[@jamesgreenwood6959]

It seems they actually listen to the ppl.. was thinking the new scx24, but I'm def going for the new fcx18 Great video as always

[@2fmrc]

Don’t blame you a bit on that one. I feel like fms and fairrc both are very connected with all of us and it shows.

[@wivlle]

Matt, my broski!!! I just used your affiliate link and copped one (blue). I refrained from buying 2 of them. I started to feel bad that they are only being released in the e US first, and as supplies increase, they will have global availability 😢 Can’t wait😎 ☮️✌🏾 Bobby Lee

[@2fmrc]

Awesome! Hope you love it and I really appreciate ya using the link. Helps me keep funding the channel. Keep me updated on it!

[@nazrulyahya7867]

I was wondering the size of the fms land cruiser compared to wpl c54 land cruiser side by side

[@joshfowler197]

I think if FMS was to offer a retrofit chassis for all their old 1/18 for a decent price ($100-$130) a lot of people would buy.

[@2fmrc]

That’s a great idea!

[@johnnyhotshoe1292]

That's an awesome idea. I have a killer looking jeep body from the eazyrc Arizona, one of the most worthless pos rc I've ever bought. I would buy a modern chassis 100%

[@franciscogrimmer9450]

16:30 LEDs are either on or off, so dimming/low is accomplished by flushing them too quickly for your eye to see. Your camera is shooting faster shutter speed than your eyes because of the bright scene in daylight

[@mr.dillpickle]

That's sweet I have a Katana on the FCX 24 axles I almost put a 2 speed in it too

[@2fmrc]

Nice!

[@danon-theautisticmaker8112]

The body does absolutely nothing for me, but the guts of this thing - - - Dam! I want it! I wonder how soon there going to apply this kind of chassis to there other bodies. Like the Glacier. I snatch it up in a heart beat if they did this to a Glacier! Heck, I'm tempted to not wait for them - I'm thinking of getting this & do a complete gut swap with my Glacier. With the Glacier's long chassis, that thing would be so amazingly capable! & look dam good doing it!

[@2fmrc]

That would be sweet! I hope they start offering all of them with this setup.

[@jaystarmini]

Was gona get the mccue k5 but i think ill go with this instead. Have a acx24 gladiator, fcx24 power wagon and cr18p rock van so this i think would be a good one to add to it 😊

[@Mattwiistand]

Finally!! I bought the OG lc80 on sell and it sucked prefoamce wise so I sold it. I'll be picking this up!!

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I think this will be much better. Like I said it sits a bit higher so maybe more tipsy starught away but a much better base underneath to start upgrading imo. Plus the 2 speed is a blast!

[@Sol-hl2rj]

Agree with the wheels sticking out too much. FMS could offer a taller wheel that would clear the hub and gain a lot of positive offset by tucking the wheels more towards the center of the truck. This would make it much more scale looking. Less side stability, but we’d have a choice 🤙

[@franciscogrimmer9450]

If i go straight from forward to reverse on the remote, it just freezes. I have to let go of forward, pause, and then engage reverse. Normal?

[@andrewmendelson5207]

Lotta bang for the buck. And the cool thing is the clear glass is already available, along with a ton of other parts for the body. I have a heavily modded original and gotta say, hard not to pull the trigger on this.

[@2fmrc]

I agree! I really like this release.

[@jasons8573]

The lights flashing has something to do with the frames per second of the camera. i think something was said about that in some other video I've watched

[@danon-theautisticmaker8112]

Good vid! I'm sub'd & rung! I'm looking forward to ur next when you start doing the upgrades.

[@2fmrc]

Really appreciate that! Hopefully it’s coming very soon.

[@RedLakeArchery]

Ive seen that spot in different videos. Same truck also. You might have a friend in your area posting stuff.

[@aaronscott2278]

Recently sold a fzj80 Land Cruiser 1:1 scale sure miss it you just mess with RC or got any real size wheelers ? Amazing video man never disappoint with the new rigs stacking them baby

[@2fmrc]

I bet that one is definitely missed! Appreciate it 🙏

[@kilogee700]

Thank you this really helped me make my decision keep it up

[@2fmrc]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching & commenting!

[@johnsmith-oh2xo]

Hey the reason it's flashing on screen is your camera's frame rate is a higher frequency then the light's on the truck on low that's why they look like there flashing or flickering that's all....

[@chrstrly]

Bro.... Put some "Storm" fishing tackle adhesive weights on the wheel hubs.70 pieces in the pack. Easily does four wheels... $7 weight gain... Easy and cheap fix.

[@BigBeck82]

MAN I LOVE YOU DUDE. YOUR AWESOME

[@2fmrc]

No you’re awesome! Love you more brother

[@fwfefrtefdv4719]

Hi, would wish to see FMS lc80 Vs WPL c54 comparo how much difference, like your film made! Thanks

[@Dehztroyed]

So it's complete with a fcx24 chassis?? Just has an 18th scale body on and the number writing on the frame fcx18 doesn't mean anything but the body right? Like underneath is all fcx24 stuff right? Or is the chassis a little differt from the fcx24?

[@robertruiz5417]

Excellent video❤

[@AnySumptionBanter]

cool rig and good review. Its of interest how earlier this year it was about the 24th named scale. Now, it feels like its about the 18th scale. There is a capra 18 which is huge, a hobbyplus 18th which just seems stretched like this one. so, its all relative and named to a scale that is hot in the market.

[@trailwomanrc]

Nice! They really need to embrace the 18th scale and rebrand the 24s to 18. Axial offers different wheelbases in the scx24.

[@seniorxj2931]

The framerate on the camera is the same as the LEDs which is why they appear to blink on camera, fyi.

[@joshfowler197]

If they change all their 1/18 line to this chassis, it's game over for the others brands

[@2fmrc]

I agree!

[@Steven-c2h]

does it come with the tools to take it off?

[@keldonator]

I'd really love a detailed 1979 ford econoline body like this

[@2fmrc]

Oh yeah!

[@Aleksandrgunbin]

Where i can take trailer for crauler ?

[@mhizarci94]

Trx4m defender or this fsm lc80? It will be my first real rc car in the hobby

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

So yeah I'm buying one. It's everything I wanted to do to my V1 so yep gonna get it

[@Youboyg]

Which is a better buy mate? Furitek Fx118 or this FMS LC80? Tia❤ more power to your channel🙏❤️

[@joedavidjarvis7617]

Ive been patiently waiting

[@russellhall784]

When you cut a spring it vecomes stiffer. A coil spring is a straight one wound ,so a shorter bar is stiffer than a longer one .

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I actually made some shock mounts for that reason. Hopefully I’ll have a mod video up soon!

[@tmar352]

I cut my springs it's definitely not stiffer... it has more flex and softer now

[@jamesgreenwood6959]

light flickering in a video becomes more obvious and apparent because the frames per second (FPS) recording of the camera is not aligned with the frequency of electricity. This is known as the 'strobe effect' We can only see 30-60 fps

[@stephengutherz3126]

Hey Matt, great video! What connectors did they use on the battery?did they use the same speed control/ receiver? I can’t believe the speed of this this new truck!

[@2fmrc]

Same connection as before. Just has the 180 motor now.

[@jameslovasziii6917]

Hahaha I just searched for a video of this truck, and just got your notification lol

[@2fmrc]

Nice!

[@prob6999]

Can u also do the must do mods to the furitek wagon thanks matt

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I’ll try to get that one in this wk 🤘

[@ryano8613]

Frame rate on camera is matching up with the LED pulse width at moments and it looks like flashing but it's not

[@2fmrc]

Still trips me out 😆

[@hayleemoore9572]

Came here to say same thing pulse width matching shutter speed

[@vdel9036]

The review i was waiting for.😊 OK ! I order that Toy LC80. I have an idea how i'll modify the body to get a crawling machine.😉 I still don't own a brushless rig. Do you feel this FX18 driving at the same level ? FMS is killing the other brands as their rigs are OK for slow speed out of the box.

[@FireBlade57]

The lights flash because in bright light the shutter of the camera is faster then the LED frequency.

[@texavon6168]

How does this compare to the Furitek RTRs? I know that they aren't scale rigs compared to this.

[@2fmrc]

I would give the edge to the Furitek because it’s brushless. For looks I do prefer this though and the 2 speed is great for trailing.

[@texavon6168]

I agree, I'm not into the power wagon look, much prefer a Toyota any day.

[@S5UPERCHARGED]

I have the original lc80 and am looking into converting it to the fcx18. Can you confirm whether the chassis rails are the same? As long as i can fit the gearbox mount and transmission the rest should be easy

[@2fmrc]

No it’s an all new chassis from the original. I’m sure you could find somewhere to mount the shift servo but the transmission would probably be the hardest part. The skid is way different.

[@S5UPERCHARGED]

@@2fmrc OK maybe I'll just get some rails and fit the body, I usually replace all the stock stuff anyway 😅

[@HumlsHobbies]

Nice truck but i think not having the easy release body system does kind of suck! Other than that i like it!

[@2fmrc]

Yeah that would’ve been nice for sure! Luckily it’s only a few screws. I was afraid it would be like 6-8 lol

[@i_like_da_beans3252]

What tires are those ?

[@ReadySetRC]

Thanks for the video, got me to order👍

[@2fmrc]

Nice! Hope you love it!

[@erikacosta2803]

Another great video

[@2fmrc]

Really appreciate it!

[@mikemangiameli561]

That's awesome that was the rc I was thinking about getting. It's just down right sexy

[@mikemangiameli561]

Really glad you reviewed it wanted one and was looking at the Grey one I want that one instead

[@alfredosaugus705]

lc80 fans get all the love... fms please release the fj in the fcx24 platform.

[@2fmrc]

I hope! That would be sweet

[@VeeSneedles]

Is this the same size as the fms fcx 24 (which isnt a 24) lol

[@2fmrc]

Yes. It’s just extended a bit.

[@bevwilley2820]

I just ordered a yellow one😊

[@2fmrc]

Nice! Hope you love it. Keep me updated on it.

[@rcglock9608]

Lights flash in camera cus the framerate and lens flash also. We just can't c it

[@ortegabean]

Ok opinion… what’s best 18 coming out?

[@2fmrc]

For performance I think the Fury Wagon. For scale definitely this. I give the slight edge to the fury because it’s brushless out of the box and the 2 speed isn’t needed at that point which saves weight etc and helps performance imo.

[@Eagle1A]

It’s a great looking body.

[@2fmrc]

I really liked it. I kinda want clear windows now though lol

[@rcjoe406]

I always considered my 24 doug a 1/18 scale from the first run

[@2fmrc]

Yeah they are definitely larger than 1/24. Most are though lol

[@rcjoe406]

@@2fmrc definitely 💯

[@patrickkerns2022]

fms has advanced far more than traxxas .the high trail is just to old out dated .you would think traxxas would try to compete ..i guess they cant .2 speed and improve the constant rolling over maybe traxxas could keep up but fms is blowing them out of the water .now if fms would make this set up standard on all trucks that would be great.traxxas has really gone down hill stagnet i hope they stop being lazy and produce some better product..love the redcat great video thanks

[@Casitascrawlers]

Thanks for the great review I’ve got the Blazer & it’s impressive I’ve already added upgrades this looks like it would be a ton of fun I’m curious about the price so I’m headed to FMS site.

[@2fmrc]

$179. Definitely a solid buy

[@SleekHobbies88]

Nice kool truck.

[@willyjimmy8881]

Take both

[@smcarmel]

The lights flash on camera and not in real life because of the fps of the camera 🎥

[@jrmbtr]

I feel like they are just trolling at this point with the turn signals.

[@2fmrc]

😆 no doubt

[@StuNod-RC]

28:21 Matt was trolling us! It is funny that FMS has a turn signal only light setting.. seriously wtf!?!

[@360woodierc]

They should have called it the lc80 high trail.

[@das9384]

I was thinking about this one Toyota, but I bought a Suzuki Jimny 1/12 as the first RC model. Toyota will be second

[@JD-tl7ld]

I like the looks of everything under the hood, but the body is a meh for me. I don't care for that style at at all and would have preferred just about anything else. I hope something else comes along.

[@2fmrc]

I definitely think they’ll move forward with this chassis setup and new bodies. But I really don’t know.

[@rockdblock1034]

You’re comparing an FCX to an FCX. You did even use language to distinguish between the 24 and the 18. You just kept calling them both an FCX.

[@2fmrc]

Because they are both an fcx. Fcx18 and fcx24. I wasn’t really comparing them much besides saying they have the same axles and transmission

[@marrc-w9f]

Over priced twenty more dollars u can get a fury wagon brushless

[@2fmrc]

True. I feel like they are 2 totally different offerings though. That’s the main reason I didn’t compare them. The Furitek is more performance based with ok looks. This is more scale based with awesome looks but no brushless. Those two are definitely the best 1/18s out imo

[@marrc-w9f]

@@2fmrc for sure have a great day

[@RobertStanton-7440]

They say trx4m is1/18

[@ukarage]

Bought it, used it for 15mn. Shaft is broken. I don't know about other FMS models, but the FCX18 is garbage. At least the 0.8mm shafts holders are a shame. Bought metal one, I guess they will work, or another plastic piece will explode.

[@bretthataway7674]

This thing is really making me want to sell my 1/10 TRX 4 and get this😬

[@christopherbouman160]

Miliamp hour

[@REACTIVETERRAINRC]

Yes yes yes this is gonna be my next minicrawler 👍👍👍🛻🪨

[@2fmrc]

It’s pretty sweet for sure!

[@jimmyluffnan6413]

Good content, but you should really disclose all of your affiliate links. You do disclose some, but not others. Don't understand that. Be more transparent, nothing wrong with making money from your content if it's a disclosed affiliate link.

[@2fmrc]

I mean I’m supposed to constantly say this link that link,that link,that link etc is an affiliate? I’m an affiliate with multiple hobby shops etc so usually the links are all affiliates. It’s how I keep the channel going. Don’t mean they send it to me free or I always even get any kickback from it but I do get credit for people going to the site which helps lead to sometimes discounts on items or early viewings etc. I don’t try to hide any of that. Just not going to constantly list affiliates in every video. It gets old for me and definitely would for everyone else. Guess i need to run a disclaimer at the end of every video 😆