Cheap But Awesome RC But Why? The New FTX Apache Brushless RTR

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Limited Budget doesn't have to mean limited quality & performance. In this video, we unbox the latest from FTX, the 4WD A****e budget RTR.
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@pbruteforce1 10 ай бұрын

The chassis and suspension arms look very similar to helion RC's that were sold through HobbyTown here in the States they had the dominus and the Invictus line of vehicles

@Sphyxx 9 ай бұрын

I have a slash 4x4 and a senton 4x4 might have to add this to the collection too 👍

@davidbradley9592 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely great video Gavin

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@davidbradley9592 10 ай бұрын

@@RCKickschannel definitely following along with this series as I said on Facebook I’m to figure out which one to get

@Pablo668 10 ай бұрын

It seems to be a pretty solid offering. I'm thinking with those speed tests you did, that light bar is catching air, just enough to get the front up so the front can catch even more air. Combine that with the torque forces from a fast start and then backflips.

@duncanmcgregor7946 10 ай бұрын

Great review Gavin and a nice truck from FTX especially when you look at the price of the Slash.

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@fab9114 5 ай бұрын

Great review I'm looking for this one but I also like the T2m pirate in green which is close

@SpeccyMan 10 ай бұрын

Late indeed. Such tardiness. I've had mine for a month. 😁 If you're going to run it on grass then fit the motor with a heatsink and fan combo as it does like to go into thermal shutdown mode, even on just 2S as I found out last weekend.

@mattigower1479 9 ай бұрын

That "weird sort of battery size", looks like it might be the right size to accept what is known as a "shorty pack". Shorty pack batteries are typically used for racing, but, might work very well in this application. They are usually around 4000 to 6000 mA rated, which would already be a bonus, but more to the point, they are typically rated at 120C or 130C, which should seriously brighten up the performance. Would be good to know if a shorty pack will fit, as they are also typically much lighter in weight, less weight means, goes faster. Great channel, keep it going.

@RCKickschannel 9 ай бұрын

Nope it won’t take shorty packs, I’ve tried.

@rc10t3 10 ай бұрын

Lipo bag seems good to me and a nice addition

@richchase1381 3 ай бұрын

Once u put a bashing batter 60c or higher battery it will shed the grass like a lawnmower lol

@paulrobinson9355 10 ай бұрын

I have the brushless Zorro and have had a play with the Apache - the Zorro is better in every way and not even taking into account it’s centre diff! I prefer the body styling in the Apache but that’s it! Looking forward to the next video 👍👍

@Luke-en2tk 10 ай бұрын

That's surprising with the Zorro brushless mostly based off an older platform, had a few ESC issues with them when running on 3s, I'm not sure I believe the claimed 80 amps. It looks like the Apache handles much better on the rough stuff as well

@paulmcnamara2908 10 ай бұрын

Looks as good as a Slash especially as price wise it's comparable to a Slash 2wd as has a few Slash 2wds I would choose this for sure. As only 2wd I own now is my Tamiya Blackfoot

@JoevsRc 10 ай бұрын

On the bottom side in the rear. What is the one Random screw that is sticking up? Looks like an afterthought.

@Cameron2874 10 ай бұрын

Would love to see you do a comparison between appache and Zorro

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

Coming soon

@JustLivingLife2222 10 ай бұрын

Great!

@SupersusSS606 7 ай бұрын

Waaaait a second🤔that’s the EXACT same chassis, control arms, and wheel knuckle as my very outdated Helion Invictus. Wonder if parts are interchangeable

@timmo3351 3 ай бұрын

Am thinking of getting one after quite a few years away from RC cars, what’s the general view of FTX from those that have owned them? Solid company? Decent spares/parts availability?

@RCKickschannel 3 ай бұрын

In the UK FTX is good for parts

@vinc.G.moucRC 10 ай бұрын

Why would it cog only on grass ? What the surface has to do with that ? Isn't it an electronic related issue ? Thanks for the vid' Gavin !

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

Resistance increases on grass

@Xandro_B20 10 ай бұрын

How I wish they put this body on the brushless Zorro chassis.

@shadyhazza 7 ай бұрын

pretty sure you meant mm not cm for battery size :) that odd aspect ratio looks like its for a shorty battery

@Luke-en2tk 10 ай бұрын

I think the radio is better than any Traxxas or any standard Spektrum RTR radio, it also has end point adjustments on it as well. You might get a little bit more range out it if you make sure the antenna wire is sticking up, I think it list 120m. The Zorro doesn't have Hobbywing electronics in it and aren't as smooth, the car is less durable with it being based off an older platform. This probably could have done with the 60amp ESC version like the Rival MT10 has and probably wouldn't cog in longer grass then. it would actually be really good for someone to test this theory. Not had too many suspension breakages, the servo is definitely on the weak side. The battery size is probably the weakest point as if you want a bigger hard case lipo you will need to go 2s. I would like to see how it runs on 2s, would it still cog 🤔

@pugs1377 10 ай бұрын

How dose it compare to an arrma senton? Not sure how it. Compares price wise over there tho.

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

I don’t have one yet and in the UK it would be 35-40% more expensive than the Apache

@pugs1377 10 ай бұрын

@@RCKickschannel wow, didn't think the price would be that much more. To get an ftx in the us it's around the same price as a senton.

@neilhawken2599 10 ай бұрын

Surely the arrma senton gives you much higher performance but much better value than a slash . I know you have to buy a battery and stuff but it would be good to have it in this competition/comparison

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

Yep it would be cool to get hold of a Senton to compare

@Luke-en2tk 10 ай бұрын

This is at the lower price point same as the Zorro brushless. For Arrma Senton money you also have the Associated Pro4 SC10 based off the Rival MT10 which I would say has surpassed the 3s range with it's centre diff and being even more durable

@jefftroxell4923 10 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure the battery tray is designed in a way that it can support shorty lipos and standard size lipos. I'm not a fan of having the servo horn exposed. There is too much risk to cause damage. Overall, it's a solid looking truck.

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

That’s what I was thinking but I tried a 2S shorty pack and it didn’t even fit. I’ll try and find out what will fit in the square battery part for the next video

@dominicchesterman2107 10 ай бұрын

I opted for brushed Zorro then stuck a cheap brushless system in it. About £150 all inc.

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

I like the brushed Zorro chassis and the way the rear suspension works

@wordreet 9 ай бұрын

Nope, not for me. This and the Zorro brushless are basically buggies, suspension wise. I much prefer the brushed Zorro's suspension, which is basically an Outlaw chassis. The trailing arm suspension with it's solid axle change the handling significantly. It allows the realistic look that the truck attains during acceleration, just like the full size trophy trucks. And you can upgrade to brushless with a good motor esc combo and save many ££££$$$$ at the same time.

@chrisvda7277 10 ай бұрын

Should have been faster than 33mph on 3s. I get about 37 out of the Ramraider and Rokatan. Battery must have been low.

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

Nope, a full charge

@Luke-en2tk 10 ай бұрын

Apache has smaller tyres than the Ramraider. The outside temperature can also play a part, a little warmer conditions and it might have gone a little faster

@chrisvda7277 10 ай бұрын

@RCKickschannel Wow that's surprising. Even the Rokatan hits about 37 with small tyres. Must be the temperature outside. I must say when I got the Ramraider the throttle duelrate on transmitter was set wrong out the box. Could be that.

@chrisvda7277 10 ай бұрын

@Luke-en2tk Yea but I bet the Apache has the bigger pinion to compensate. Ramraider has a 15 tooth and Rokatan a 17 tooth. I put the Rokatan 17 Tooth in my Ramraider and hits about 40 now.

@Luke-en2tk 10 ай бұрын

@@chrisvda7277ah ok I didn't realise that then yeah they should be very similar speeds. Does it cog more with the 17t pinion on the Ramraider?

@liamRC5487 10 ай бұрын

Just add tape or felt to the arches

@jspeedrc 6 ай бұрын

It's a 12years old rc with new body,,it's a 'reely new 1 or reely ratmax,ftx rotakan

@davidcohen6352 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like the drivetrain is binding somewhere.........

@RCKickschannel 10 ай бұрын

I went and had a look. When turning it by hand it feels OK, no tight spots and resistance feels normal. I will pop open a diff to check in one of the vids.

@IntegraDIY 10 ай бұрын

The native Indian hat in the thumbnail 😂😂😂🙌

@willpowerfpv3246 10 ай бұрын

*Headdress*

@roblowrie1969 10 ай бұрын

I have both versions of the Zorro, and was very interested in seeing how this performed. The issues you had with the Apache, seem to be the same throughout. Weak servos, underpowered (brushed), and coggy (brushless). The brushed version rolls over as soon as look at it, and the brushless wants to tuck the front end. Both my Zorro's now run Anti-Roll bars on the front and rear, the rear on the brushed is a scratch built one, using 3mm bar, drop links with a 90° offset, some 35mm hex head bolts, and some washers. This has transformed the handling. I like the look of the Zorro shell, but the Apache looks incredible. Will the Apache shell fit the Zorro, given that the Zorro uses the cage beneath the shell. I look forward to the next video. Cheers. 😎🤘🏻

@EighTeeNOFivE 10 ай бұрын

Does not look as good quality as ftx used to be? The Maverick Flux range looks better imo

@kotetsujin3493 10 ай бұрын

Rebranded fs racing

@nunocarneiro464 10 ай бұрын

Slash is overpriced and over-rated That ftx looks good The correction is also wrong 😅it's 25 mm Eletronics are a bit crappie but that's to be expected from a rtr particularly a budget one If you want to spend a bit more money get an arrma