Man, I wish I had found this sooner! I just did a review/unboxing and that reverse setting was making me crazy! Super helpful video.
@bassflyer Жыл бұрын
My newer transmitter doesn’t have the dip-switches…😢
@nielsjuhr5942 жыл бұрын
The "free reverse" had me cracking up. I guess most really don't read instructions/manual especially since it explains it on page 11. Appreciate you answering questions and keeping us well informed.
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I never read the manual. Figured it out after the first run though!
@nielsjuhr5942 жыл бұрын
@@2fmrc I was not having the forward brake reverse feature. Kept messing with the dials only to have it zip across the floor in reverse. Figured there was some reading of the manual in my immediate future lol. Glad I found it.
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
@@nielsjuhr594 haha! I’ve had that happen before!
@William-McCueRC2 жыл бұрын
keeping the driveshafts in phase was suuuper important on my FMS atlas. this thing is similar in terms of driveshafts and especially with how fast it gets them spinning keeping them in phase is a great idea thanks for showing that. Congrats on 10k subs! you definitely deserve it!!
@chaicracker2 жыл бұрын
Can you elaborate on the driveshaft in phase orientation? During RC research I encountered the opposite information for high speed driving. That the shafts should not be lined up as to reduce drive shaft vibrations during high speed, which the FCX24 does very much of that high speed :D
@DFDuck552 жыл бұрын
Another thing you might try to weaken the shock springs is to heat the springs with a torch to take some of the temper out of them. We used this "cheat" on a 1:1 Chevy Monte Carlo stockcar race car. The rules said that everything had to be "factory stock" which meant we couldn't cut the springs or put any fancy racing shocks on it. But by weakening the springs we got the car to "squat" for a lower ride height lower center of gravity. We would weaken the "center" area of the spring, leaving the top and bottom parts alone. The race techs never spotted it because we would paint the weakened area black. As the saying goes in racing circles; "If you're not cheating, you're not trying."
@connorclark85412 жыл бұрын
Your only cheating if you get caught
@SoCalCrawlers Жыл бұрын
@@connorclark8541lol, said no good lead fish stuffing fisherman 😅
@jimbo42032 жыл бұрын
Haven't got mine yet but bang for the buck wise , the Fms outperforms a scx24 with 149 dollars worth of upgrades, i cant wait to start moding it already
@acrccrawlers95482 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info on this little guy. I am waiting for a yellow I ordered I will stretched the wheelbase, weather the body and I will be making a wood bed just like rea ones back in the days. 👍
@animalpix132 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!!! I thought it was the ESC causing abrupt over powered reverse ...
@jdsrcs80612 жыл бұрын
Wheel and tire combo looks killer!!!!!
@andrewrichey73742 жыл бұрын
Green slime works real good inside these kind of shocks, Just use a toothpick just a little Dab will do yeah😁 and lubricate the inside of the cylinder been working great for me
@andrewholzschuster4272 жыл бұрын
Hey man I have one these awesome trucks and I’m thinking of getting an axial deadbolt body to mount on the truck, any tips…?? Also I’m looking around for some good tires with rims and foams that come together and that go straight on to the truck, what are those wheels on the red fcx truck in the back because I love the way they look!! Love the vids they help so much!!
@DArealCHAZZ2 жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is but I like it.. especially the 2 speed transmission And portals are cool, better if they were metal gears.. but we will get to the upgrades 😆. Alright everyone have a great day and a great crawl.
@andrewrichey73742 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you sharing got one coming I ordered the red one through your link I appreciate that,
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the support! Let me know if you have any questions when you get it. Also keep me updated on how you like it. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I am.
@andrewrichey73742 жыл бұрын
I have both types of rims the lightweight ones and with the brass ring
@hellofromsoutheastalaskarc75172 жыл бұрын
Hello from southeast alaska I hope your day is going well bro
@billythekidrcs17692 жыл бұрын
Awesome man I need to get one man I just don't have the money right now.....lol but man its looks like a awesome rig tho ....great video man
@AnySumptionBanter Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great videos. I literally just got it this morning and revisiting this. One thing I noticed is the servo wire isn't long enough. Do you know how to flip the esc? is it glued on? Was hoping for a how to. Thank you.
@prob69992 жыл бұрын
I have had bad experiences cutting the springs on my 24, it works for ride height in the back but when you do it to the front the body will separate from the wheels too far when trying to crawl upwards
@4sixrc1432 жыл бұрын
Man can’t wait for the next video.
@Mikupigeon2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions here, I am gonna cut the springs as well. btw, CH3 is a 3 positions toggle switch but this truck has 2 gears (left is slow, right is fast). Do you know what the middle position is really for? I couldn't find the answer in the manual. thanks.
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
The middle is actually like a neutral on both of mine. It’ll freecoast and not pull at all with any throttle given.
@UpperLeftRC2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 10k!
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Really appreciate it
@andrewrichey73742 жыл бұрын
I’m hoping the Treal rims will work on this rig
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
Which Treal wheels do you have? I put a set of the type b wheels on mine. Just barely clears the portal but it seems like they will work.
@TheCraigwallace7362 жыл бұрын
Mine got stripped gears in portals 6min after running. Get a email saying we will respond within 4 business days. Lol. That's FMS. So could be 2 weeks to get free metal replacements if they do. This is where I feel like it's a great truck but dang. 6min. Now 2 weeks to drive it again. Hope axial is up to something on beating it.
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that sucks! Take the gear out,flip it over and cut a notch in it for the pin in the axle. Or you can heat a small flat head up a tiny bit and slowly push it down into the gear to make the slot for the pin. Once I did that I put a rubber o ring from a ball end off some Scx24 links between the outer bearing and the gear. That keeps the gear pressed against the pin in the axle tighter and helps keep it from slipping. That held me over until I got my metal gears I had ordered.
@adamr86282 жыл бұрын
Can you remove the portals completely and still drive it? I wasn't sure if there is that option, or could be an option in the future
@_hotwheels_community_24892 жыл бұрын
I have question my on off switch is messing up , is it hard to replace ? Thank you
@TheShopMiniRC2 жыл бұрын
Killin it. Glad I am not the only one thinking this new platform has potential. I just wish it was a TAD smaller (at least 1/20). But yeah, so fun… we need some aftermarket support and I think this will take off. (No, not more than the scx, but def a good second place )
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I wouldn’t mind it coming out of the box a bit smaller. I mean we stretch and widen the scx24 to the same size a lot of the time BUT we have the option. With this thing you just going big no matter what lol
@tjrick Жыл бұрын
I noticed that I can get more speed if I crank up the throttle trim, but then the car will never come to a stop. How can I set the right throttle ranges?
@dawsonbrooks5071 Жыл бұрын
hey my remote is different and doesnt have all those tiny switches do u have an idea of why my remote might be different and how to fix the reverse double tap with the other model
@willyjimmy88812 жыл бұрын
How to switch forward reverse? Mine with brake on it brakes after reverse, so if i reverse it's 2 clicks to go forward. 😅
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
For crawling you want to switch the switch 1,3 & 4 on the transmitter at the top to the up position. That will give you drag brake and forward/reverse with no brake in between.
@deanodoc12572 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely notch that gear out and use a bigger pin.
@whatisthis9222 жыл бұрын
May be a dumb question buy how much grease is a dab in Each portal axle gear set
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
It don’t take much. They are plastic gears so really don’t have to have it but it don’t hurt. I usually put just a little on the end of my Allen tool and wipe it across them. It’ll work in when you start running it.
@bassflyer Жыл бұрын
Just got mine in the mail yesterday! But my transmitter doesn’t have the dip-switches…. How can I change the reverse to one- click?
@2fmrc Жыл бұрын
Check out this vid. Should show you how to program everything you need. FMS Smasher V2 with Updated Transmitter! How To Set Drag Brake and Throttle kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWSkqml4l86hbcU
@ChupacabraOffroad2 жыл бұрын
Can't get over the stock body. What mounts would you recommend to use a Deadbolt or JK body to this?
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
I’d probably make some magnet mounts honestly
@tehKLN2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, what size are the wheel nuts? Are they the same size as on the SCX24?
@andrewrichey73742 жыл бұрын
I don’t wanna add up what’s invested, I just want to play and have fun yeah
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I never have a clue what I have in one. Hate to even guess usually lol
@ShanGamer1981 Жыл бұрын
Helpful video new sub 👍
@2fmrc Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it! Let me know if ya need anything.
@ShanGamer1981 Жыл бұрын
@@2fmrc whats the name of the battery connector it uses?
@2fmrc Жыл бұрын
@@ShanGamer1981 jst ds 2.0
@ronsaathoff15612 жыл бұрын
You didn’t like them when you broke the portal. Now you love them. I want one but just wondered what changed with your frame of mind ,are you now a paid spokesperson for them ? Is that what changed
@ronsaathoff15612 жыл бұрын
Not trying to be critical. I like watching
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
No I loved it out of the box. Check my first video before any issues or I had any dealings with them at all. I was a little bummed when I thought I stripped the gear but it actually didn’t really strip. I also was worried about parts support but they did exactly what they said they would do and had parts available exactly when they said they would so I can’t ask for much more than that. I’ve bought several axial products (ryft especially) that had back ordered parts for months after release. At least they did what they told me and had parts quick. Now hopefully they offer the upgrades this month like they said. If so the scx24 is gonna be playing catch up soon! It’s just that good! Way more fun to me with this 2 speed. I’d rather drive my almost completely stock fcx24 than my $800 Scx24 that I just built. I really don’t even care about driving it! That’s gotta say something lol. I’m not a paid spokesperson for them at all. They are sending me one free truck and I didn’t wanna say no because I’m gonna give it away on the channel. Ive spent thousands and thousands on Scx24 stuff so I’m not really gonna sell out for a $160 truck! Not worth it lol. I became an affiliate with fairrrc because why not? I’ve been an affiliate with amazon and amain for a long time. If amain had the parts for these then I’d probably be linking them there but for now all we have is fairrc 🤷🏻♂️. I’m hoping they’ll give me a discount code because in the end I’d prefer to save everyone a little money on their orders. People also don’t see the insane amount of stuff that I get sent that never even gets brought up on the channel because I don’t really think it’s that great or I don’t personally run it.
@mikemangiameli5612 жыл бұрын
my boss just had a baby boy and he has the same name as your son🎉
@2fmrc2 жыл бұрын
Love it!!! Tell them congrats!
@mikemangiameli5612 жыл бұрын
@@2fmrc can do.
@smokedonions Жыл бұрын
If someone tells me about a type-o, I say that I fat-fingered the keys - First time I've heard someone else say that.
@mikemangiameli5612 жыл бұрын
I'm flipping a coin scx24 or fcx 24 lol
@jdsrcs80612 жыл бұрын
Scx24 first!!! Then get a couple more Scx24s, then a FCX24!!!
@mikemangiameli5612 жыл бұрын
@@jdsrcs8061 lol
@jdsrcs80612 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha, the nice thing with the Scx24 is the product support. There is so much out there to mod them. The Fcx24 doesn't have that yet. Hopefully it will. That's my 2cent bro!!!!👍👍👍
@mikemangiameli5612 жыл бұрын
@@jdsrcs8061 I have two scx24 s it's a toss up between the bronco or the fcx24 lol
@prob69992 жыл бұрын
@@mikemangiameli561 I only have one scx 24 when you start to put the same amount of money for upgrades as you did for the whole thing and it’s always having a problem here and there and you can’t take it out that’s when you buy the fcx or spend more money on the scx