FTX Ravine: Free tyre modification.

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We at Bradypat RC recently purchased the FTX Ravine. Great rig for the money. We took some advice from THYC RC who commented on our unboxing video that taking the foams out of the tyres for improved grip. Bingo...bang on advice, better grip and less noise from the tyres. Check out our unboxing video and check out THYC RC channel, just follow the links below 👍
Massive thanks to THYC RC 👊
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@TomleyRC 4 жыл бұрын

I like FREE mods..... so does THYC, haha. Nice one!

@miyamotosan972 4 жыл бұрын

Hi phil!

@THYC 4 жыл бұрын

O yes, free mods are my forte 👊😊

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

The best!

@THYC 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help bud 👊😊 another free mod I done to my ftx Rockslide was to cable tie the battery on top on the front axle, it would climb up most things. There might be spare holes on the chassis to move your shocks forward giving you a lower ride for a better centre of gravity. All free and reversible if you change your mind 😊

@BradypatRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that mate. I will give it a go, thanks for your support 👍

@happyman8521 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Stay safe my friend.

@BradypatRC 2 жыл бұрын

No problem. You stay safe too and thanks for stopping by 👍🏻

@PopalongRC 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea to upgrade the tyres! We love our ravines! Just subscribed 👍

@wordreet 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, it makes a good difference. Rotate the opposite wheel to align the pin horizontally so it doesn't fall out, or stand the crawler on it's side. Oh, and I used a cordless drill/driver to undo the bead clamp screws. You can also use it to do 'em up part way if your careful. I eventually spent 60 on soft compound tires.

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i'm gonna get some new tyres, not sure what type yet. Thanks for watching and providing some advice bro 👍

@droningon825 3 жыл бұрын

looks a good rig. I myself would wrap lead soldiering wire around the wheels. With some tape holding in place an refit the wheels. Will drop down your center of gravity. Less tumbles an give more grip 10 to 30grams per wheel would make nice difference

@wordreet 3 жыл бұрын

Nice idea! 👍

@joseywilds3133 2 жыл бұрын

I’d just stick it on top the servos, less wear and tear on the motor/gears,

@009ADVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын

looking into picking one up maybe , they do seem pretty good 😃👍

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

They are good for the money 👍

@heady2008 3 жыл бұрын

It's such a light weight rig it doesn't need the foams. You could have saved some time by leaving the beadlock rim in place on one side

@JesseBMotors 4 жыл бұрын

Now spray the tires with WD40 and they will have more grip. Great video 👍

@BradypatRC 4 жыл бұрын

Roger that 👍

@DanN-hp9lj 3 жыл бұрын

I have some fast expensive rc's like the traxxas rustler 4×4 vxl for one but wanted to try a crawler without spending a fortune, this ridgerock is what I got! Its a great thing for $129....going to remove the foam too...thanks.

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching bro. A good crawler for the money, have fun 👍

@comeandtakeit5709 3 жыл бұрын

If you sealed the weep holes on the wheels and actually trapped a small amount of air in there it would help the “foam less” tires grip and perform even better than they are now.

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

Great bro, thanks for the advice I will try it 👍

@zoridor16 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input! How about the duration and quality of the variator? and the batteries? I had a bad experience with a hexfly charger ... (I hope I'm wrong) and the truth is that I am also skeptical that for $ 110 dollars I can get a lot of fun from stock, without having to replace any part quickly ... as with wl toys . .. I find it hard to believe that for what it costs the servos or variator (control receiver) are not defective .... if I wanted to place another transmitter and variator ... which would be a good option.

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching brother. Mine is still stock after 1 year and the servos are and transmitter are still going strong. I got a battery connector which is mini Tamiya to large Tamiya to run a 3000mh Nimh battery which gives me longer run time and adds more weight. I won’t be changing anything else until something breaks. If you are looking for a new transmitter then Flysky are pretty good. I’m keeping my stock transmitter as very happy with it 👍🏻

@jordanwilson3618 Жыл бұрын

I bought this car I haven't taken foam out but the tread running around the tire in the middle I cut all that out

@BradypatRC Жыл бұрын

Nice work bro, hope you have fun with that rig 👍🏻

@The_Falken 2 жыл бұрын

I just picked up the danchee ridgerock version of this. I'm surprised the beadlocks are actually functional! I thought they were for show.

@BradypatRC 2 жыл бұрын

They are both very similar rigs and great fun, check out what mine looks like now kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f-Bzitl8v7eZgas.html

@billiwhizz221 2 жыл бұрын

i have used hairbuns to replace the foams.seems loads better!

@BradypatRC 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they work wonders. Not long put some in mine. Thanks for stopping by, much appreciated 👍🏻

@billiwhizz221 2 жыл бұрын

quid each from poundland/pound stretcher etc

@roady1710 5 ай бұрын

I have an important question for you and I hope you can write me back I bought that body that you have along with another style they have its black they look great I ordered them but I just recently got a couple of of these and I forgot where I ordered these bodies can you please tell me where that would be great to get the different paint jobs...

@BradypatRC 5 ай бұрын

Search on the internet you will find what you need. 👍🏻

@TheMightyPooh420 3 жыл бұрын

turn those tyres inside out and score them lightly with a razor in a grid pattern. the more you score the more flex the tyre will have. just be careful to not cut all the way through. or you could use sandpaper to thin the inner walls for the same effect

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip bro 👍

@dominicchesterman2107 3 жыл бұрын

So why do they put foam in? Is it only for heavy rigs?

@BradypatRC 3 жыл бұрын

From what i can gather foams help keep tyre shape and different foams like soft or hard types simulate air. How true i'm not sure, i read that on the Pro line website. 👍

@hanger9uk665 2 жыл бұрын

Don't put thread lock on plastic, it eats into it, only on metal to metal, trust me I've learnt by experience!!

@beprcmenorca6208 2 жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful car, I have a small channel and I have a little of everything today I bought this, I have seen some advice to remove the foam, plumb the front axle or plumb the wheels any help thanks and I have subscribed.

@BradypatRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub buddy. All I have done is take the foam out the tires and added some solder wire around the inside of the wheels. I haven’t done anything with the axles as mine is running fine. I have since changed the body and put other crawler tires on. I have other videos on that on the channel. Please join our Facebook group and you can promos your channel and post up on your rc’s facebook.com/groups/1117959445247798/?exp=4a9f