Rock Test for FTX Trooper / RGT Intruder EX86020

We had a look at it on the table and it looked very pretty.
We had a look at it on the trail and it looked very pretty but slightly disappointing.
But what will it be like on the rocks?
I got the rocks back out onto the lawn and set the Intruder to the task. I wasn't expecting it to do very well after the trail run but I still hoped that it might surprise me... let's see!
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[@pandacrawler6x6]

A very cool and Beautifull RGT in awesome Action 🎉!!!

[@rcpie]

Thanks Panda🐼. It's a lovely car and it was a surprisingly good run.

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Indeed my Friend ❤! Panda Wife are looking for one of that

[@psjoinery6]

It's doing better than I expected on the rocks in stock form Mike 👍 I watched RC TNT test of the new Vanquish H10 buggy thing the other night. It was hopeless on his 6 problem rock course. This Intruder would run rings around it.

[@rcpie]

It was quite a surprise just how badly that thing did. It looked like it should be quite capable if a bit of a strange and pointless design mix. Those axles though! 🤤

[@roblowrie1969]

It did remarkably well bone stock from the box. A really nice truck. I have one, but the wife would kill me!! 😂

[@rcpie]

You'd better cover it in mud as soon as it arrives! 🤣

[@roblowrie1969]

@@rcpie 😆

[@roblowrie1969]

@@rcpie I'm in hospital at the moment as it is!! I don't want to be back again that soon!! 😆

[@rcpie]

No, you'd better walk a careful mine for the time being! Best wishes for your recovery / treatment. 🤞🏻

[@roblowrie1969]

@@rcpie thank you. 👍🏻

[@ramkaer]

Excellent video and test :) And a nice looking car.

[@rcpie]

Thanks a lot. Yes, it's lovely, isn't it?

[@psjoinery6]

I take back what I said about RC TNT. I didn't realise he'd tested the Intruder. Absolutely hopeless on his 6 problems lol. But I stand by what I ( and he ) said about the Vanquish 😂

[@rcpie]

Yeah, a pair of bad'uns! 🤣 It's a hell of a course, though.

[@papalel]

Surprisingly, good performance out of the box. I am still hesitant to get one since I already have the upgraded Pro Runner. From where i come from, it is the same price as the Pro Runner but with less features. Btw, nice review.

[@rcpie]

Thanks a lot. It was very surprising and I suspect that with a little bit of work it could perform a lot better. Watch this space..

[@papalel]

@@rcpie I will, thanks for your hard work.

[@rcpie]

You're very welcome! 😁

[@Anglian-Rc]

Looks a fun rig!!. Question did you ever compare the tracker to the trx4?

[@rcpie]

Yeah, it seems quite fun. We'll see how serious it can be. I've driven the Tracker with loads of TRX4s and it compares very well. Better at some things, worse at others but always close. The only thing that's significant is the approach and departure angles being worse. I'd have a Tracker, though.

[@Anglian-Rc]

@rcpie Good to know thank you. I love the look of both I do love a defender but toyota is a very close second 😆

[@psjoinery6]

I drove my Tracker when new and stock, against a TRX4 in classic Bronco body. They're so similar in build but on the day, I think my Tracker came out on top, especially when climbing a steep slope with unlocked diffs. Ok, tyre choice comes into it. But the TRX4 owner had a close look at both side by side and said he was impressed with the build quality. For the price, it's unbeatable IMO. I have only broken a front prop shaft, but I have driven it hard with minimal cleaning and maintenance. The few upgrades I've done have made it even better. I love it.

[@Anglian-Rc]

@@psjoinery6 Thank you for the reply. It's made me really interested in the tracker now. Can you get metal upgrades for it? That would be awesome 👌

[@rcpie]

@anglian-rc There are brass diff and portal covers available. They're not needed until you put a loaf of scale stuff on the roof and then they're a godsend! Honestly, nothing else really needs upgrading but a better ESC is always a good start.