The Cheap 60MPH 6s RC Car you've probably never heard of! FTX DR8 Desert Racer.

[@sj257257]

I got one last autumn. Very little info on them. Really impressed with mine. Only managed to break the rear pin holder so far. Replacement is about £3.50 but I got the ali one you mentioned. Took a big high speed cartwheel to break it. I've put thicker diff fluid in and done a tweak to give more steering lock. Great bit of kit and just over half the price of my Maxx. I find radio range lacking for its speed, something I would like to upgrade.

[@gonzodetroitify]

What was the steering tweak that’s the real key to this truck or did u dremel 🤔😉

[@TomleyRC]

This information is really good... I don't get to use all my stuff as much as others, so really good to see some feedback from long term ownership.

[@sj257257]

@@gonzodetroitify I'll try to decribe it. The link from the servo to the saver hits the ali steering plate (FTX9517) . It's the plastic ball end outer hitting. I have put a nut between the servo saver arm (FTX9564) and the ball end. This lifts the plastic ball end outer by around 2-3mm. That is just enough to give you a little more lock without making the link much weaker. I assumed it was a cheap plastic part of the servo saver (FTX 9564) that I would replace if it couldn't handle the extra force. So far (circa 150 mins run time), so good. Hope that helps.

[@sj257257]

@@TomleyRC you were spot on with the mention of the ali pin brace as a good upgrade.It is a beast.

[@gonzodetroitify]

@@sj257257 had to do this same move you speak of with a dhk maximus

[@CSAFMedia]

Thanks to this channel a month ago I took a leap of faith an ordered a FTX DR8 from a UK seller I didn't know. Exactly 30 days later, the DR8 arrived here at my door on US soil. I'm a buggy guy, so looked hard at the Losi Lasernut, but kept coming back to the DR8 for it's superior build quality and value. The quality of reviews on this channel are outstanding and lead me to my purchase decision.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks for the kind words dude. Glad you got one, they are so good for the price!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

How is it a year on dude?

[@rc_daddo5434]

Love my DR8, had it since July and haven’t stopped taking out when I can. Great value, super strong and the speed is wow! Cheap on parts why no one is screaming out about these is beyond me. Nice video

[@Hirthirthirt]

The car is brilliant

[@carltondixon8539]

I love your channel. You give so much insight into the rc hobby. What impressed the most is that you review the cheap rc cars especially the smaller I love those little rc keep up the good work

[@rcnation7418]

Brilliant vehicle,I have one myself, run at 6s and it was a massive upgrade from my 1/10 brushed redcat racing for sure!!! Great vid

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it’s a beast!

[@PopalongRC]

we have been running these for a while now and have got 55mph on a icy race so we know there is more to come. these are great cars

[@terrymaplesden113]

Just wanted to say great video! As a amateur with a keen interest I went over this video several times whilst going over different brands of rc cars that caught my interest. Along with reading up, this video in particular has certainly helped me on making my decision! Just waiting on delivery now. Thanks 👍🏼

[@TomleyRC]

No problem Terry. Thanks for watching, and glad it was helpful

[@richardutting975]

One of my favourite RCs. We call it Belter. Tough as can be too - rollcages are so much better than shells. Lights are cool and it has real character. Really cheap parts and I've had no trouble with diffs. Love it

[@kevinj5293]

I have owned the dr8 when they first come out very impressed it's a monster on 6s strong fast electrics very good what you get for the money is fantastic not as expensive as the other big boy brands and just as good. I took a gamble when they come out could not find any videos on the ftx dr8 there is now as have a few videos on my channel of the dr8 and now keep seeing them appear 👍I got this as like the desert buggy look haven't looked back very pleased.

[@TomleyRC]

Good to know people are enjoying them 😎

[@highflying82]

Thought might find u here kev ..lol .. u need to bring yours to our dirt track mate .. I'm sure it would draw plenty of interest

[@roblowrie1969]

My mate loves this truck, and having seen it run now, I now know why!!! Awesome!! 👍🏻

[@sharkey9]

From the looks of it, seems as if the suspension is superb and totally spot-on right out of the box.

[@ianmartinez2826]

I am a big tan of your vids i have alway wanted every rc you have ever owned but i cant afford them but keep up the good work and dont give up on your dreams

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@ianmartinez2826]

No problem and sorry i meant big fan not tan

[@Indy64738]

I might have missed something but the battery cables looked to me in series, not in parallel, two 2S batteries in series makes 4S... great video, and crazy truck!!!

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah they are in series. So you either need a single 4s/6s with the shorting link or 2 x 2s or 3s

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Thank you for the video. You were going to show us the thumb trick you had for the transmitter wheel. Cheers 🇦🇺

[@ericwood2790]

The 6s really set that buggy on fire, usually the off brands don’t peak my interest for one reason or another but this one definitely gets my attention especially with the 6s setup . Great review Phil

[@TTTray13467]

The esc is just a surpass hobby one it only costs about 50 bucks to replace it. I’ve heard that is you run it on lower c count it will not have problems

[@philhumber1534]

I literally saw this last night and then you pop up with the review 👍😀, it does look brill ,I love these desert buggy shells

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@Del350K4]

I loved the wheelie @ 14:31 - I´d very much like to see an assemblage of all the best bits from your montages each year. It might also serve to persuade people to watch all the way to the end of your videos - those who cop out are missing so much superb footage!

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it snuck then little wheelie in didn’t it lol. If I had enough time I’d throw a ‘monster montage’ video together. I’m not sure I have the space on my laptop to get all the footage lol

[@Del350K4]

@@TomleyRC ...and there´s the risk that I´d be the only viewer!

[@RCModSquad]

That really is an impressive looking buggy!

[@MarkJones-re3po]

After watching this and your other video, i went and got one today. Got it running on 6s and wow... Its an animal. I just hope it doesn't make my kyosho madvan and neo 3.0 nitro redundant, because the power is addictive. Thanks for making me skint! 😂👍

[@drroomba5045]

Really enjoyed your video. Great spot you found. Thanks

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you 😎

[@hewittrc8843]

Hey man I laughed at the box joke! 🤣 Great review and run as always, watching from Michigan USA. 🤘

[@TomleyRC]

Haha cheers

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

Can't wait to see 4s and 6s speed runs on the gps, both on grass and on tarmac.... Would also like to see this on the beach i so what one now.... Darn you Phil ! (Love ya Brother ! )

[@TomleyRC]

haha... Speed runs coming! (Weathers not the best at the mo... way to cold for the poor lipos!)

[@bodgeandbashrc3468]

The included XT90's are a nice touch 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Yes agree... all my big batteries are XT90

[@techspeedrc]

Known in Germany as the Reely Raptor, where it has a much bigger following. I have had one for some time, as the FS Racing Atom.

[@slick2500]

There are a few differences between the Atom, Raptor and the DR8 iirc the DR8 has a different servo mount.

[@keithhogan7135]

I also have the Atom/Reely Raptor. Great desert buggy

[@cwatson42785]

Wish I could find them here online in the US. Always wanted one

[@Appel007]

Is the reely raptor still worth it? Can get one now for 333 euro.

[@catcancrunch7260]

This cud b on the hit list! I have a couple ov ftx and seriously rate them great value for the money

[@user-rv8wb1nl1b]

ot me one from Kings Lynn models for 328 DELIVERED NEXT DAY ! It amazes me how it much value is in it !

[@Kleinduimpje1991]

I have this car already 2 years ;) i love it!. But you need to upgrade the springs for Arrma springs and the shock oil thinner

[@filipefpvrccar421]

Super car, good review 👍👌😉

[@MCsCreations]

Wow! Pretty amazing car, dude!!! 😮 Looks fantastic! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@FortekNine]

That thing is crazy on 6S 👍

[@richchase1381]

I want this now lol 😂 I been looking at it I have the ftx banzi and I love it it drifts like a beast

[@mjrprojects9476]

Tomley, I am on a quest to find an RC car whcih you have not reviewed! It seems everytime my eye gets caught on an RC Car, no matter how obscure, and I search it up on google, your videos always show up. 🤣🤣😂😂 Anyways, thanks again for another excellent review!

[@classicvwbugs]

Not in the states this one? Can't seem to find it.

[@classicvwbugs]

Ah found the FS racing clone on GoodBang! =)

[@josePHisthebest4]

can you elaborate on how to make the single outlet adaptor please? Thank you.

[@Cameron2874]

Cant decide between the dr8 or the mt10. Both look epic machines

[@oushhhhhhh9253]

My dad got me into these as a child but nitro , I now have a 9 year old son Iv just got him into it , with his Brushless Outlaw I bought him for Christmas , Iv now got my eye on one of these for my self 😎

[@TomleyRC]

I’m just editing another video with this… I’m sure you’ll want one even more after seeing how it performs 😅

[@oushhhhhhh9253]

@@TomleyRC does it lift up mate like the outlaw ? I find it so much fun on the back wheels

[@TomleyRC]

@@oushhhhhhh9253 It’s pretty stable. It only lifts the front wheels on tarmac on a hot day when there is lots of grip

[@Basherqueen]

I love the platform and did crazy crazy things with it. Another video this week.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, I watched some of your videos Kimberly. I also see you do some Carbon bits for it 😎👌

[@robsrcinsanity1220]

Looks incredible!!! 👍🍻

[@TomleyRC]

I was very impressed!

[@gillian9178]

Funnily enough i have been looking at the DR8 over the last couple of weeks on KZbin. Trying to decide whether i should get one myself, looking for something a bit different & cheaper than the usual Arrma's that i often go for. To many nice trucks around, decisions, decisions to make. DR8 is a nice looking Dessert Racer, thanks for making this vid.

[@Boycey_UK]

This is my next rc for sure it looks fantastic 😁😁 and for the price I think you would struggle to beat it, great showcase and review 🥇🥇

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Seems absolutely ridiculous!!! I love it! So stable!!!🤘🏻👍🏻😂👊🏼

[@aaronsrcchannel8912]

Woooow that is quick I've got the outlaw brushless and I thought that was quick

[@009ADVENTURES]

I do like the dr8, maybe one day.. great bash bud 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@ErPirataRc]

Nice manufacturer rc car👌👍👍

[@steveblanchard7293]

Looks fantastic

[@justinjones5281]

Force Rc 100 amp lineup is great and the 6s lineup is pretty much top of the line. Fs racing is the true brand name. They are of best quality in my opinion. I’d wanna see the 1/5 scale😎💯

[@joshchatwin8179]

Looks awesome for a FTX

[@Rockatha]

I would love to see a comparison video with the Losi Lasernut.

[@jdsrcs8061]

It is tough looking rig!!! I like the knock brand stickers!!!! Hahahahahahaha PRICELESS!!! Great vid Sir Tomley!!!$🤘🤘🤘

[@ianholdsworth920]

1:03 That was funny. I know this because I thought the same thing and I’m a comedy genius 😂😂

[@TomleyRC]

Hahaha

[@ukradiocontrol9693]

I do love ftx having the bugsta and carnage

[@TomleyRC]

Affordable fun!

[@paulcucit2786]

And the Vantage and Outlaw too! Love them both

[@shades360]

Very impressive for a budget truck

[@classicvwbugs]

Budget?

[@nathanstock7368]

I wouldn't consider it budget presay, but its definitely cheaper than some of those better known name brand buggy's.

[@nathanstock7368]

Looks Completely SICK🤟 still though, I'm gonna get one sometime and add it to my rc collection.

[@VallonesRCHobby]

@@nathanstock7368 Yeah I am tempted to get the FS version off of banggood. But it is over 500 bucks.

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

They do a blue one..... Yum ! Think this will be big scale future purchase.....

[@TomleyRC]

You won't regret it :)

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

@Alan Taylor it will be a long term savings project, funds are tight.

[@j20062006]

Nice rc, here in the USA it is an associated db8, but is like $700-$800. The closest thing we have atm in USA is a Discontinued Thunder Tiger 6s 1/8th buggy for $350ish, but parts are hard to come by. Id get the thunder tiger if parts were avail.

[@anthonypowers]

Yeah it's basically non existent is the USA, costing as much as a losi 1/6 scale at times

[@sharkusd]

Thanks man in have waiting this review for many time

[@TomleyRC]

No probs dude

[@perspectivemeditation7648]

oh yes Tomley we want more of the cheap gems

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, I like an affordable RC

[@perspectivemeditation7648]

@@TomleyRC the big names are shweet, but the thrill of picking out a gem in a haystack of unreliables is such a different and rewarding feeling. knowing you got more bang for your 200 quid than anyone else is awesome!

[@richchase1381]

Speed on that is mental

[@irony13black]

Great video! Tad out of my price range though! Where is this park, I want to take my RCs there?

[@davidturner2365]

It’s in Lincoln behind moorland avenue

[@265Gunner]

Important question, what is that wicked looking truck behind you, the orange one and where oh where can I get one. Seen it sat there in most of your videos and I've been trying to find out what it is. I want one lol.

[@TomleyRC]

It’s an FG Modellsport Sportsline truck

[@christopherbautista6998]

Wow surprisingly good out of the box! Much better than the ZD Racing DBX10?

[@TomleyRC]

I was meant to get a DBX10.... seems to be stuck somewhere between China & the UK

[@rexracer7192]

I've got 2s Losi 22s- sct running 70-72 mph with a 70amp fuze esc, and a 3300kv fuze motor. The battery is a gens ace redline 8200mah, 130c 2s, it's gotta be the fastest 2s I've ever operated.

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

I had seen one other video on this baby.. really interesting rig . For the buck.. It's KILLER... Just waiting on my WPL. I keep checking for it anytime..👊

[@TomleyRC]

Hopefully some WPL content coming soon 😎

[@johnwayne666]

60 mph..... now we're talking....🤘🏼🤠

[@fumasrcs1886]

nice vid!👍

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you

[@carlorc6385]

Brilliant car were is that park you are trying the car out, I live in Hertfordshire

[@TomleyRC]

Lincoln.... a couple of hrs away

[@carlorc6385]

@@TomleyRC ok thanks but that’s a bit too far. I am new to RC, just purchased a Maverick Strada MT brushless and very happy, enjoying your videos keep up the good work

[@PakWahyu]

really nice video🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@panzadeviborarc9613]

Really nice car Bro!! Wow

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Awesome RC,cool run

[@MrMonero]

Damn that thing is nuts 🥜

[@smashrc8481]

They need to do a truggy version!

[@techspeedrc]

FS Racing, the manufacturer, does make the Leopard truggy and Sharks truck. Whether we will see them in the UK is a different matter.

[@seanandersen5752]

@@techspeedrc yer I seen that shark it looks good but only one video of it in German, it's an old force rc epidemic and muckraker. Not sure why they won't sell them in the UK.

[@marioskalogeropoulos7054]

MY LOCAL H/SHOP HAS THE FTX CARNAGE TRUGGY 4WD 1/10 RTR WITH 2S LIPO ,TX AND CHARGER FOR 285EU OR 330$ U CAN PUT A 3S IN IT!

[@moesgarage1638]

Those wheels and tire look exactly like the udr ones

[@1982james111]

I wonder if the udr body could be mounted somehow 🤔 a cheaper way to get the udr look considering there £899 😱

[@VinnesRC]

@@1982james111 I don't think it would have a UDR look, because it won't drive like one. I have the UDR, and there is no other rc that drives like it.

[@donuttime2507]

Looks a great rig. Would love to see it on sand or gravel 😎

[@TomleyRC]

Yes that would be cool

[@davidcorcoran193]

Awesome looking car

[@stevehatton2888]

I’ve just bought one of these on the strength of your reviews. What I can’t find is your thumb controller fix for the transmitter. Are you able to enlighten me please.

[@crunchchannel9391]

this guy always looked fermiliar, now i remember he looks like FDR

[@philhumber1534]

When did you manage to film it ? Yesterday/today where I am it's like Narnia outside,had about 5inch of Snow and it's bloody freezing.

[@TomleyRC]

No Snow in Lincoln.... we seem to be in a little bubble 😅

[@pokemystic2095]

Sorry that im so late love your vids btw❤️❤️❤️💕💕

[@FullOnRC]

This still looks like a decent rig after all these years.

[@DavidMees54321GO]

Great review videos, good work!! Have a question, after giving the dr8 some airtime at a local skatepark, I need a new steering servo, my pal mentioned you have recommended one but I can't find the post anywhere, links would be useful, thanks!!!

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

Yes please !

[@elchevinit]

How much room for lipos? I’ve got some spare 6s 16000mah wondering if I could make them fit!

[@TomleyRC]

Quite a bit of room, I’ve had 2 large 3s Lipos in there on top of each other

[@gillian9178]

Where do you find the link to the upgrade matal hinge pin holder/bracket.

[@TomleyRC]

You’ll need to find your nearest stockist. Link in the description

[@lockymods8686]

You should get a ftx ravine it’s the best crawler I have ever used/seen and extremely durable and cheap compared to anything like it and generally better with 4 wheel steering and two motors

[@TomleyRC]

Got one, have a couple of videos of it 😎👌

[@harryb4852]

whereabouts are you based tryna find them dirt jumps

[@TomleyRC]

Lincolnshire

[@stanworth100]

I was waiting for a review on the ftx dr8 and how it hold up

[@brianargo9306]

When u pulled it out of the box! I was thinking the same thing! 😂😂 how is that going to run 60mph? Lol.. and then when u said it! 😂😂

[@wordhomiegdog]

What camera do you use for the close ups? The quality is great.

[@TomleyRC]

Sony ZV1 👍

[@craigsmith9843]

i got one and its a tank.running it on two 3s 65c batts.no probs with it so far.had to change the wiring arrangement to accomodate the two batts.

[@kingcraig2008]

What run time do you get with your two battery set up?

[@gfdtjkitsxn7775]

Do they make a short course version?

[@TomleyRC]

Not not this size

[@allenfertgus354]

Whats the tires that come with that? Are they any good? I like the tread pattern.

[@TomleyRC]

They seem really grippy...a little hard, but seems ok

[@allenfertgus354]

Oh ok cool. Are they unbranded?

[@richardutting975]

@@allenfertgus354 yep. I like them a lot as all-rounders. For softer ground i use Mojave tyres which are the same size

[@neontetra1000]

If someone makes a 1/8 clone of the Losi rock Rey I’m all over it!.

[@CaptainCarling]

What run time did you get out of the 6s battery?

[@MCsCreations]

BTW, did you reviewed the ZD Racing DBX 10 already?

[@TomleyRC]

It’s currently somewhere between China & the UK 😅

[@MCsCreations]

@@TomleyRC Oh! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@fromfin90]

would be tempted to make it into a U4 trail/rock buggy, slower but still with speed., very pretty

[@BlackMetalRC85]

i had the reely raptor, the cars are not bad!

[@andrzej812]

Can you compare the quality of workmanship and parts to the Arrma, what's your opinion, thanks

[@northernlightsrc8994]

Is there a rgt version ? I noticed ftx and rgt have similar

[@keifer242]

Hi, I just got this buggy and out of the box the roof panel is damaged. Sent pictures to dealer but said he coudnt notice anything.Has this happened to you.Also small batttery tray. Cant fit 2×3s lipo on it.What do you run.

[@Appel007]

I just ordered the Reely raptor version of it. Can you help me to get the lipo's for it? I only see 2 and 3S lipo's for sale with a XT60 connector. What should i buy for it? thx!

[@Appel007]

Hi, can you help me with the following. Im a bit confused about the difference diff oil. Can you recommend me about which diffoil i need to use? I see alot of dofferent 10k 100k etc. Thx!