FREE Mods to Improve Performance & 1st Upgrades for FMS FCX18 LC80

I show you 3 Simple Free Mods you can do to your FMS FCX18 LC80 to improve performance straight out the box! Plus we're looking at the first upgrades.
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[Specification]
Body - Toyota LC80
Chassis - FMS FCX18
ESC - All-in-one 40amp ESC & Receiver
Motor - 180 Size Brushed Motor
Remote Control System - FMS 4 Channel 2.4Ghz
Servo - FMS 13g Metal Geared Servo
Battery - FMS 7.4v 2S 5C 900mAh Lipo Battery Pack
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[@Scott-fe5tf]

Nice video. Looking forward to doing these mods on mine. Really impressed with those tires! Thank you

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much, glad it was helpful. Check out their newer Swamp Claws too, they're even better imo. Got more videos in my Mini Crawlers playlist 👍

[@Elisplushies360woodierc]

Fantastic.Looks much better with the overland accessories and also articulates much easier with the suspension mod.👍🏼

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍 Yeah the extra weight of the wheels helps the suspension work more too. 👍

[@jmendoza3814]

Great video man nice mods. I have order my fcx18, Really excited to do the steering mods and lights.

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍 Awesome, hope you enjoy it, it's an awesome rig 👍

[@julianweeks326]

Love the look of it with all the accessories and the way it moves, very realistic 👌

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much, appreciate it. 👍 The extra weight of the wheels helps the suspension work more too. 👍

[@rcjono]

Great video mate! Thanks for the tips! 👌👌👌

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much mate 👍😁

[@AKKustomKrawlers]

Awesome krawl man!!! Also, thanks for the tips . 👍👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much and no problem 👍

[@failsworth655]

I have one of these arriving tomorrow. I'm definitely ordering those wheels for it with different tires because I like the look of the mud tires. I can't wait to mod it. I was at a hobby store today and the guy behind the counter had a built TRX4M with rear wheel steering. I went into the store to look at 1/10 crawlers and ended buying a FCX18.

[@DoURC]

Excellent, it's an awesome little rig, definitely one of the best value mini crawlers you can get right now, especially if you like a nice scale body. 👍😎 Hope you like it. I'd recommend the Injora Swamp Claws, really good on the rocks and awesome in the mud. 👍

[@failsworth655]

@@DoURC I already ordered. I got the same wheels with AT super s5 king trekker. It was kind of a package deal. I'm also looking at the injora 45mm shocks and drive shafts.

[@DoURC]

@failsworth655 Excellent, sounds like some nice upgrades there. I'd definitely try out the stock shocks before changing them. Once you add heavier wheels it does work the suspension more. 👍

[@failsworth655]

@@DoURC I got my FCX18 and this thing is so rad! Mine came with black links instead of silver. I'm not sure why. I wish they weren't black but I guess I can paint them whatever color I want now.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Love how the tires form to the rocks awesome

[@DoURC]

Yeah they're really good, nice bit of squish on them. Non vented too, so if you vented them would be even more. 👍

[@ryannacario7849]

@@DoURC I'm a complete newbie who got into RCs because I got myself and my son cheap supermarket toy store ones last Christmas, but how would one manage to 'vent' these tyres? I've been doing a bit of research and this and the TRX4M stood out the most. I'm looking for a mostly stock but maybe will look into mods and aftermarket parts once I get comfortable.

[@DoURC]

@ryannacario7849 There's two options really, either use wheels that are vented or put little pin holes in the tyres. You don't want to vent them if getting them wet though, as it'll ruin the foams. 👍 I've got a comparison video of the trx4m and fcx18 in my Mini Crawlers playlist. I'd also suggest considering the FMS FCX24 as well. 👍

[@janimaatta9889]

Looks great and upgrade is spot on! Are those 1.0 plus wheel all with -3,75mm offset? Does that pin pattern wear out soon in use?

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍 Yeah Injora 1.0 plus and all -3.75mm offset. Mine have been fine so far, only used them for a few months so not sure on longer term use. 👍

[@islandrc-duke1972]

awesome rc and greats mods and upgrades,cool crawling

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much mate, appreciate it. 👍

[@jakedeutscher]

i went with the TRX4m defender for my first crawler, definitely going to get this one next. Love the look of it

[@DoURC]

TRX4M is still a good rig, especially with upgrades. The FCX18 is really good, I'd say its got to be the best or one of the best mini crawlers available right now. 👍

[@jakedeutscher]

@@DoURC I can’t wait to have the both so I can compare!

[@DoURC]

@@jakedeutscher I've got a comparison video in my Mini Crawlers playlist if you haven't seen it already. 👍

[@Jay-ws7tv]

Hey any update? Did you get the FCX18

[@jakedeutscher]

@@Jay-ws7tv i got it, its pretty good man, but also kind of fragile

[@user-hs5gx7tj6b]

It perfroms incredibly well.

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😁

[@slip_fitter]

Gonna do the screw flip when I get home from work! Thanks! 😁

[@DoURC]

Awesome, it's such an easy mod to do. If you're feeling adventurous, the steering link mod is worth doing too. 👍

[@slip_fitter]

Yes that will be included also! @@DoURC

[@DoURC]

@@slip_fitter Awesome 👍😎

[@afdhalrcminiatur9131]

Very cool 👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😁

[@RabbiJesus]

Got my brass wheels and swamper tires in today. So much better than stock. I need to do these mods next.

[@DoURC]

Excellent, the Swampers are great aren't they and that extra low down weight of the brass wheels really helps. 👍

[@RabbiJesus]

@@DoURC I put brass portal covers up front. I think I’m done with weights at this point. I’m estimating it’s around 60/40 now.

[@RabbiJesus]

@@DoURC oh and my dad put those on his TRX4M high trail F150. Says it woke his truck up.

[@DoURC]

@@RabbiJesus Excellent 👍😎

[@iandobbs7823]

@@DoURC How do these tires compare to an Injora or scrambler tread replica tire? These look to hook great. I want my fcx 18 to be a nice trail rig with decent crawling. Will mod the suspension and add brass wheels as well. Just curious before i pull the trigger on tires.

[@Mk4duckerr.]

Firstly I love the build , mine will be here in a few days and I’m gonna do these mods. Where’s the best place to buy this scale accessories ?

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much, hope you like yours. 👍 Some I made, the barrel, spade etc are from FMS. If you use my discount code in description you can get $5 off. 👍

[@daviddoyle1017]

Great videos and Love the content. New to the RC world and was on the fence with this FCX18 or the FCX24, the TRX4M or the SCX24 gladiator. Which would you advise as best out of the box.?

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much, appreciate it. 👍 I would say either tje FCX24 or FCX18 tbh, both better out the box and have more features and better value for money. Only downside to the FCX18 is its not fully waterproof, but from my experience it's the power switch which is the issue. My favourite FCX24 is the Unimog. 👍 Got reviews of them all in my Reviews playlist and some comparisons between them all in Mini Crawlers playlist 👍

[@daviddoyle1017]

Great thanks. Is there a way to waterproof the switch as I think I'll go for the 1:18.

[@DoURC]

@daviddoyle1017 You could wrap it in something. I just deleted it and wrapped the wires together, so now it powers on when you connect the battery like the trx4m does. 👍 I've got a referral link in the description for FMS if you want to support the channel when you order it. Got discount codes etc too if they help. 👍

[@andrewrichey7374]

Heck yeah love the accessories, but where is the fishing pole how are you going to have lunch if you ain’t got no fishing pole😅

[@DoURC]

🤣🤣🤣 I knew I forgot something! 👍😁

[@adventurefixn]

Is your RH side steering knuckle where the steering link connects already broken? The plastic looks split but hard to tell.

[@DoURC]

No it's fine, was probably just scratches or dirt you could see. 👍

[@Vitorlean]

Mine arrived, but the car doesn't connect to the control. I connect the battery, then turn on the switch inside the engine, and then turn on the control and it doesn't connect. When I turn on the switch inside the car it even turns on the headlight and taillight but it goes off afterwards, but inside the motorcycle there is a red light flashing but it cannot pair with the control.

[@DoURC]

Turn on transmitter first then esc, if that doesn't work follow bind procedure in the manual. 👍

[@Vitorlean]

@@DoURC ok man ,i biding with manual and worked ,thanks 😍

[@fredbradick8404]

Is there a website that you know of that has different wheels and tires for that rig

[@DoURC]

Yeah, I'd check out Injora website, they've got a great selection of wheels and tyres. 👍

[@mikefortune1263]

Nice 👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍

[@borisviktory]

nice 👍

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much mate 👍😁

[@alanmtb9927]

Nice.. me likey!!

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍😁

[@-1-2-1-]

Where did you get those window stickers from??

[@DoURC]

Ebay, just search 18th scale crawler stickers 👍

[@lingsonfrancis-kv2ej]

Received mine yesterday, broke drive shaft today 😂

[@DoURC]

🤣 How'd you manage that? Did you get it jammed in against something and kept pushing it?

[@lingsonfrancis-kv2ej]

@DoURC no idea I was running it bit fast and hard on a grassland suddenly rear wheel stops working then I figured it out.. now waiting for injora metal 😁

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah that was a nice climb

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much mate 👍

[@IsaacWood69]

Were do you get the stickers for the car

[@DoURC]

Ebay, just search 18th scale crawler stickers 👍

[@loganhunt8999]

Do you use inserts ?

[@DoURC]

Do you mean silicone inserts or just foams? I haven't tried any silicone inserts yet but do use foams yes. 👍

[@jasontv3804]

Where do you get your window stickers

[@DoURC]

Ebay, if you search up 18th scale stickers you should find them. 👍

[@jasontv3804]

Thanks

[@Babulo1337]

what kind of tires are these?

[@DoURC]

I said it in the video, Injora Comp Pin tyres. 👍

[@Babulo1337]

Oh im sorry :D@@DoURC

[@DoURC]

@@Babulo1337 No worries 👍😁

[@vdel9036]

FMS made again a beautiful and capable scale crawler. Thanks for the tips.👍 How about the offset of the brass wheels ? The tires seem a little far outside the body.

[@janimaatta9889]

I was just wondering the same. I think that they are -3,75mm. Probably smaller offset might cause rubbing issues.

[@DoURC]

Yeah it's awesome isn't it. 👍 No worries 👍 Yeah they're -3.75mm, so widen the wheel track. 👍

[@DoURC]

Yeah -3.75mm. 👍

[@vdel9036]

@@DoURC Thank you for the value. I order the same wheels right now for my yellow FCX18.😉

[@DoURC]

@vdel9036 Awesome, hope you like them. 👍

[@jantjejansen]

The torque twist at 6:24 and 6:32 and lifting its front wheel at 8:29 is so annoying, it definitely needs more weight on the front.

[@DoURC]

Yeah it definitely needs some more front bias, considering the battery is up front it's still quite rear and top heavy. Spare wheel and body is the issue I think. But they're staying as is. 👍

[@myckeee]

injora 1.0 wheel, 55x20mm

[@DoURC]

Sorry, are you asking me or telling me? 🤔

[@myckeee]

@@DoURCi keep checking back on the video, sorry was just making a note to myself the wheel dimension you mentioned, great video i just got my fcx18!!!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Upgrade number 5: Remove the heavy body, which takes out the windows, spare tire, luggage rack, snorkel and bumpers. 😀Let's face it, that body and the luggage rack comically packed with everything including the "proverbial kitchen sink" is a detriment to performance because it makes it top heavy. Run it without the body as just a frame and you will be amazed. The 55 gallon drum always makes me laugh. Do you know how much those weigh when they're full? I know it's all "for realism" but *no one* is packing those, even on a National Geographic official expedition vehicle or the Camel Trophy. The 55 gallon drum is a garage accessory for static display but it got tossed into these vehicle accessory packages sold by Injora and the like. 😉

[@DoURC]

If all you're interested in is performance and you're going to remove the body, you may as well just spend another $20 and buy something like the brushless Hobbyplus CR18P Evo Pro. This is a scale crawler, so it's finding that happy medium between scale looks and performance imo. 👍 As for the barrel, for me it was just something to fill a space on the rack. As people started moaning about it, it's kind of become a running joke. 🤣😁