First Look: Prototype Furitek Cayman Pro SZK!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Note: this is the pre-production version and the final version will be more refined. Furitek has responded to my feedback and will incorporate it into the final production version 👍🏻 Timestamps Key features: 0:38 Performance tests: 6:11 Indoor course runs: 7:41 Rock crawling: 12:25 Rock crawling attempt two: 14:08 Final thoughts: 20:13

[@Gamyrc]

Very unfortunate seeing the servo fail like that. Will be talking it over with the guys at Furitek to see what can be done about that 🤔. As for tire rubs, the body is designed to be fully adjustable. It can be mounted as far forward or back as you like. It being heavier than a lexan body does give it the benefit of being able to adjust weight distribution of the vehicle depending where you instal it. Style, well, we always have to walk a fine line with bodies that resemble too much the real thing as we need to contend with licensing and also wanting to have something that is immediately distinguishable from everyone else's designs. When you see a Furitek vehicle you know it is Furitek. Too many companies just copy paste a design. Thats not to say we always get it right 😅. The larger lights up front were a design made to house the color changing bulbs which is a specific detail we wanted to highlight. Articulation can be increased by changing the shock location. We set the vehicle at its highest point from the factory as we expect most people to slap larger tires anyway so a droop setup from the factory wouldn't like those huge tires. But, it can all be accommodated with all those body and shock mounting locations, you just need to tinker with it ☺️. Great review though 👍. Props to you for hanging in there till the end! 😅

[@MrTommyBp]

I actually really like the look 🤷

[@chrissanderson211]

Never disappointed when improvements are needed…got to love an upgrade/tinkering video from Cape crawlers! 😄💪🏻

[@MitchellBolognaniRC]

Definitely value in it. But leaving so much room for improvement is a bit of a downfall. Good Servo, tires/inserts, and messing with the knuckles will run up the bill considerably. Final opinion, someone in R&D didn't play with it enough 😂. Awesome video Adam.

[@cornfieldcrawlers9907]

Thanks for the dedication to getting the video done! Glad I`m not the only one that killed their Cayman servo almost immediately. My Cayman has been apart more than it has ran. What I hate the most about it is the portal axles. They are no where near as precise as worm drive straight axles. Now that I have gotten my hands on some Mofo X15s and some Meus billet axles, I`ll likely never buy portals again. The current portals are too high geared and the lash is embarrassing. The overdrive options are lacking as well. With the extra width of the billet axels I can run larger tires and overcome the little bit of extra clearance portals have. Torque roll is vastly better with the worm drive axels as well. For all their faults the worm drive axles are just better at this scale. The nail in the coffin is the styling of the new Cayman, wow is it goofy looking! My dream RTR would have a Meus chassis and Furitek electronics.

[@clairetreasure8153]

Thanks Cape crawlers for this video i've been waiting on a video that covers the new Cayman pro SZK and this is perfect

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

That's alot of dough for the servo to go out so fast. I have the Furitek Cayman 6x6. My Son and Daughter bought it for me. I had to upgrade the plastic ring & pinions immediately. I upgraded the servo Immediately also, but at my choice, no failure there. I've noticed the higher gearing with that SCX24-based transmission. Also, the cheaper Furitek Lizard esc doesn't quite have the smooth transition from foc to regular drive. The Python Pro has a higher speed on its FOC too. So my next purchase for my 6x6 with be a Python Pro, I have one in my Fury Wagon and it's definitely worth it.

[@vdel9036]

Another beast...🥰 Don't you think there is a lack of flex, not only on the bench, but also on the rocks ? All link balls free enough ? Something else ? Thank you for this review. The weather is also getting cold, here in France.🥶

[@snörre23]

I thought the same, seen that also in another video. I think at this point manufacturers should take more time, let them test by many people and release it when its really RTR not another "project" to tinker with.

[@matthewcopeland4441]

I believe it needs soft springs - I'm thinking that Furitek put too heavy of springs from the factory.

[@Gamyrc]

The limited flex is because shocks are at their highest point from the factory, all the other shock mount locations increase articulation gradually as you move back 👍.

[@BrandViolation]

As a newbie I’d love to see what you’d choose to upgrade on this and make it as close to a 10/10 with aftermarket bits. I’m ready to pull the trigger on a 1/24 and upgrade as much as possible but don’t want to buy the wrong stuff and the hassle of uninstalling and returning, etc. Fantastic channel, thank you! Happy new year.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! I am going to start tweaking it soon. It won’t take much to sort it out. The production model may do that for me!

[@aladinsane5771]

Getting one of these with 1 " upgrade" i did to my other Cayman pro, it's going to be 4x4x4... Wheels/tires will be no problem, got plenty of those to change around and see what works best... Shame the servo gave up , not used to that with Furitek... Keep up the good work thou...

[@ryand4786]

It’s got a face for radio , but it wasn’t made to be pretty . Price sounds bad at first until you realize it costs more to buy a competitor and order a ton of upgrades to get it close to this thing. Bad servo , that’s an easy fix, most people swap out tires anyway. Not sure I could get used to a jumpy motor like that , but who knows. Great video man 👍

[@gregmancari4271]

I am sorry, but for almost $400 for a 1/24 scale it should not have any of the issues you spoke of. Furitek does have great electronics, but honestly that does not forgive a servo dying within 2 runs. Then you get to the steering angle! That is inexcusable imo for such a premium comp truck as they tout this one to be. I think personally, that this was a big miss for Furitek at the price point they have it at. A good servo upgrade would be very cheap for them and improve the geometry of that steering angle. Furitek must have hired the fail designers that JC Concepts didn’t want to hire, NONE of their design looks good to me.

[@snörre23]

And the stiff suspension.

[@joseaponte2829]

I like this setup.. Always like your videos on testing out this new crawlers. You got me involved on crawlers sense your trx4m bronco & defender. I always like to checkout and learn things. Thanks for another great video Adam.

[@rc_guy_miami]

Hey Adam, nice filming man!, I like that you are changing up the angles. The course is looking nice ❤

[@joseaponte2829]

I like your indoor course I want to learn how to build one like this...

[@jeffbissing2048]

Didn't we all watch the same video? Thanks for an honest review Cape Crawlers, I thought it was overall positive. My upgraded, more expensive ,FMS wagon is up for a challenge but not it's looks. Can't wait to receive the szx. Was the servo aSpringbok, they also have a Galaxy?

[@jeffbissing2048]

Received the SZX a few days ago and servo burned out in 15min, so this experience is not an isolated incident. :-( Thanks to this video, I was prepared with an upgrade. The rest of this vehicles performance is terrific.

[@2blackfox1]

Great video as always! Thank you. After watching, I have to ask if your Deadbolt with only the basic mods you showcased in an earlier video, compares as well for half the cost? Don’t get me wrong, I think there a lot of value as you noted, but I still have to ask if the Deadbolt couldn’t hold it’s own against this powerhouse?

[@power21100]

what radio protocol is the receiver using? I have the Radiomaster MT12 to try and bind it with.. i wished they stayed with the separate ESC/RX

[@matthewcopeland4441]

Appreciate your videos! Point of attention-believe this new SZK has CR18P axles, not FCX24 based? Not completely sold on the rig-has some good parts, but too much that isn't "great". Afraid the front of that angled skid is going to dig in, not sure there is enough gear reduction to give good torque down low, and other less than stellar points.

[@russellhall784]

You can put it on punch 1 and bring the throttle (first 3/4) curve right down and only have the last 1/4 with full punch

[@Jaybepr787]

Are those axles fcx24 or CR-18P? I was in the impression they were CR-18P.

[@matthewcopeland4441]

I believe that is correct-CR18P axles, not FCX24.

[@Jaybepr787]

I think they are CR18P, Furitek it’s working now with Hobby Plus, unfortunately. Me personally, I have six Cayman’s ( Standatd, Pro & 6x6) & one Gold Digger. Those are the RTR I have from Furitek, builds from them like 40. Of course none of the RTR’s have the Furi servo and most of them I upgraded the axle housings with Treal or RCAWD. But this new Cayman with CR18P and all in one Lizard Pro, still using plastic wheels and $5 servo is not calling me at all. I asked Tony Furitek (by the way very nice dude) why CR18P but he never replied to me. I just wait for the parts are available and I build my own like I always do. Well chassis , skid plate and links.

[@smithe68]

Definitely no good looks here but performance is pretty nice! It’s a bit unfortunate about the servo and steering angle. Look forward to seeing what you do with this one.

[@manuelpiston]

Probably nothing. he is to busy with the inferior scx24 and trx4ms

[@chuckstith1933]

Great videos. Just pre ordered this on Tuesday. Would love your opinion on wheels and tires? And maybe some treal 43mm shocks. Will this Cayman bind to the new Spektrum dx6c radio. Thanks for any advice and all the awesome how to videos. I'm also from the north east , Binghamton NY area.

[@chuckstith1933]

I might add I'm totally new to this. And just bought a Cayman pro two weeks ago.👍💪. Absolutely having a ball. 54 year old kid lol

[@trailhunterhochschiebenrun3684]

I planned to buy one of this. But after that review i will spend the money tune my FX-118. The FX-118 already get some RCAWD Alu axles and it works fine.

[@CraigWestley]

Love the videos and love the names of each vehicle that you give them just to add to great great videos keep up the great work thank you

[@BrettB-n1s]

Appreciate the honest review!

[@sammyboswelldirtybrc7580]

I don’t care for the looks of it and the reason it’s so jumpy is the scx24 transmission with the fms axles to high gear ratio but makes for lots of wheel speed if u can get its driving style down and getting it tuned with app makes a awesome rig 🔥😎👍

[@matthewwmullan]

I like the body. The wheelbase doesn't match tho. If the rear gets extended 12 to 14mm I think it would look much more balanced. But I don't know if that would negatively affect performance.

[@Gamyrc]

The body is fully adjustable. It has holes to move it back or forward as you like. It comes fully forward from the factory to get that 57/43 weight distribution but I prefer it centered.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Is the REEFS servo a direct fit or does it need a special mount? Thanks in advance. I’m thinking of ordering the Pro V2 and want to order a much better servo at the same time.

[@CapeCrawlers]

That would be a direct fit

[@zm6658]

my trx4m has so much slop - awesome to see that

[@loganjarrett1339]

What flex extentins do you use on the trx4m

[@jdsrcs8061]

The body looks like it was inspired from the Texoma Cut bodies.

[@Gamyrc]

Cut down Suzuki rock crawler chassis actually. Cant make exact due to licensing issues but close enough to resemble 😉.

[@ezmoney9261]

Damnit that body is growing on me at first I was like really can we get something other then a jeep of any kind no creeper power wagon or truck body from the 40s 😂😅 but this half cab thing is kinda working for me ..thanks Adam love n appreciate ur honest reviews

[@EricsRC]

Great content! Liked and subbed! What is the wheelbase? I didn't see it on the website.

[@figuecrazyrc9618]

Hiiii from Leominster Massachusetts great video 💪🏽

[@greggrube2948]

Great info 😀 Awesome video Adam 👍😁

[@2650josh]

What battery would be best for this?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I like the little spektrum 300mah 3s batteries

[@johnnydh544]

furitek missed out on some great marketing by not sending you one. super surprised. Still think the hp evo pro brushless is better. thanks for the great, objective content!

[@sallyharth2055]

Where do you get this I can’t find it 😢

[@CapeCrawlers]

They discontinued it. It’s been re-released as the cayman pro V2 with a different body

[@AnySumptionBanter]

You mentioned the motor twitch. Turn radius. Servo. Seems stuff ported over from other makers of fms and hp. Maybe kits for furitek would be best. Even the way to switch lights is odd. Not to mention how the links connect to skid where it isn't smooth. But no torque steer? Did you check for that on an incline? I enjoy your videos and my opinion has no relevance to my disappointment of the rig. This is why you do good by showing pros and cons for us.

[@CapeCrawlers]

The shocks do a good job controlling torque twist I felt. It felt pretty solid on inclines. Enough so that it certainly doesn’t stand out in my mind

[@carsandfunnys5750]

Unboxed mine today and it crawled fine for 5/10 min and then randomly started beeping I reset to factory updated firmware never abused unplugged let it sit for a min . The servo turns the lights work but no forward or backward and motor not even turning I can’t figure it out and I emailed them but who knows if I’ll even get a reply

[@carlinleneker-frisch976]

I had the same problem, its the remote, mine had a pinched wire

[@carsandfunnys5750]

@@carlinleneker-frisch976 thank u I’ll check this

[@kennethrobinson9008]

If the performance is there for the price, I can get behind the product. Seems like an all star team without direction.

[@simplymentalOG]

If not for the jeep styled grill, i'd say the body reassembled a bond bug, with an extra wheel up front 😉😂

[@Dakota-sz9ok]

What Battery is that

[@rcjoe406]

Cool for a newbie but for 400 im gonna pick and choose the best stuff from different sellers and unfortunately furitek is not one of them i cant get behind the pricing but im team brushed sooo 😮😅😊

[@ciborg86]

Great video as always. Looks nice, but I’ll stick to my custom builds.

[@manuelpiston]

So is basically a highly upgraded fcx24/18? I dig it.

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Having something like that, I don't think I'd change anything about it!

[@RCCrawlerz209]

@RuffCrawlers Nothing wrong with that

[@boiledtea479]

thats one fitting title lol also how come youve never had a cayman before? did you just not want to buy one or why

[@manuelpiston]

He is scx and trx4m fanboy

[@andrewrichey7374]

Super cool rig

[@boduke9428]

I like the way it looks. Best part about it is it's not Traxxas!

[@beng.6417]

Looks only a mother could love and oh, the price!!! But it's so good it's boring. I prefer to build and not buy but I get what Furitek is trying to do here. To me, it takes a bit of fun away from building my own. Great performer though and I'm sure it would be cheaper to buy than build one up.

[@JeepBully]

Mine came in with completely different portals (black ones) and not the brass that are narrower than the ones on yours. I have a good deal of slop in the steering and the driveline. They put the wrong wheels on it with hexes that are too long for any wheels, with only few threads exposed, so they tightened them so much it cut into the wheel and then they glued them to the hexes. So you cannot remove them at all without cutting the wheels off. What furitek sends people that aren’t KZbinrs are products with different parts and poor build quality. I’ve purchased a few of the newer furitek products and multiple different parts for them and they all have had bad manufacturing issues right out the box. Basically you’re getting temu/ali express/flea market build quality. Do not buy unless you can physically inspect their vehicles or products.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Holy cow, that is unfortunate! Are they helping you out with customer support at all?

[@danielsonsmith4480]

Got mine a little over a week ago and same issues. Bad esc, portals are junk and slipping, broken body and more. Not getting answers at the moment from furitek but buyers be warned. Hope they get back with me on and exchange or complete refund. What I got was unacceptable.

[@manuelpiston]

Love how the put the cheapest tires and wheels. Because they know we switching them immediately.

[@shanehall8447]

Hey i think it looks kinda cool…

[@KenMrKLC]

Servo is a bummer, not just that how about a aluminum servo horn at least? I cant stand the first thing you see on what is supposed to be a pro rig is plastic servo horn. Great video however

[@Brayrfd1192]

To me it looks good

[@HuffsTech]

So is the SZK actually coming out? Lol

[@shawnwaters2154]

I so want one but at the price they want for a rtr I'd rather build one myself

[@orangessmeel245]

I love the truck but it sounds like it has lots of problems. I think I am just going to buy a CR18p evo pro

[@brandonwynn9801]

I have the evo pro bl version and I'd buy 2 of them before I'd buy 1 of these. Bad thing is, after the kinks get worked out the v2 model will be even more expensive.

[@snörre23]

And that should not happen with a RTR performance rig at this time. I think they rush putting stuff out thats not ready for anything. Didn't even waste the time to watch the whole video, just skipped through.

[@orangessmeel245]

@@brandonwynn9801 yeah I just ordered one and now to wait till they come in stock to get mine delivered

[@OGMikey.]

For the price, you shouldn't have to upgrade parts IMO

[@user-bx8kb2ii8p]

Honestly, not impressed. Basically you'll buy the drivetrain for $400 and toss the rest in a bin. Plus, who wants their furitek to be an esc/receiver combo? Another strike if I can't change radios.

[@salemsalama202]

COUCOU DE LA FRANCE

[@Nfarer]

First

[@anon556]

Its also not good performance.

[@shockman8014]

I was unimpressed by the looks and performance too. Steering and modulation actually looks very bad.

[@anon556]

@@shockman8014 every furijunk RTR is the same. A good build list in search of better builders. They can't seem to make a full package without some part being horribly stupidly designed. They don't seem very competent beyond making ESC and motors.

[@PleasureAfterWorkRcCrawlers]

Seems this rig was build by clueless people just throwing high end parts together weather it works or not...not even close to the original Cayman Pro with the longer links in the back…sorry !

[@DustinRea]

I don't really like Furitek anything. This is the ugliest thing I've seen them make. Interesting to see none the less.

[@Friskee62]

TRX4M is better...my Hobby Plus Evo Pro is better.

[@seniorxj2931]

Hard Pass!

[@joec4750]

the ugliest mini crawler I’ve ever seen. Turning radius is horrible, wheels don’t even meet the normal standard. Jumpy throttle and no lock nuts on parts that should like the linkage. Overpriced. Quality assurance seems to be absent on yours. My math says waste of money.