It’s pretty good, it’s had about 6 packs through it now. Decently fast, light, and rugged. I’ve done a lot of jumps, and I’ve not broken anything yet. The servo saver works well. The speed isn’t slow, but it isn’t brushless. This is a tough review for me, only because of the price tag. Had this been closer to the $200 range, it would make more sense. At close to the $300 mark, it’s entering a market of very capable name brand brushless vehicles. It’s fun, but honestly they should’ve released it for $300 with a brushless motor. I find myself going back to my brushless FCX24 instead. Battery life is about 15 minutes running it hard. The 50% mode is a good speed for kids.
Experience:
It’s an awkward size for me, it’s a bit too big for in the house, yet a little small for what I’d want to do outdoors. My grass is a little thick, and it cannot transition from the concrete to the grass, or traverse the thick grass. Conversely, my modded FCX24 smasher can make the transition to the grass, and it glides right over the grass. It’s also a good size for inside.
Pro:
Fun!
My kids love the truck too.
Body is rugged, flipped it many times and barely any scuffs.
Oil filled shocks work great.
Plenty of aftermarket parts already available.
Lights look cool
Cons:
Tires are not foam filled.
Brushed motor.
Completely open diffs, makes doing tricks difficult.
No battery tray adjustments
Analog servo
Awkward size
Price tag
Conclusion:
I really like the way the truck looks, and it’s a very stable rig. Unfortunately, the high price tag, mixed with the brushed components and bouncy tires, land it far from the performance of other rigs that are at the $300 mark. It sits between the FCX24 and the E-Revo VXL, and I think those are better buys. This truck is still good, so it gets 4 stars. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for a TLR tuned model with a CF frame and brushless motor support.