You make valid points but the weight segment felt like a really weak argument. Its hard to argue "only 2 pounds difference" when in reality the infraction is 63% heavier. Context is everything.
Weight is important to keep the car stable controllable. Light weight will make it out of control and feel like a cheap toy. I prefer heavy cars of course provide it have the right setup
Cool video and some useful info since i might be buying a 2nd one i had a Ford GT model before i traded it away with a couple other cars for an X-Maxx. But this time i might get another brushed one and mod it into a VXL one or get a VXL one from the start. I currently have an XO-1 and a Rlaarlo AK-917 carbon chassis version.
Considering you have a huge battery in it, that likely adds almost another pound, but gives you no more voltage, only longevity. A stock 3s 5000mah battery is MORE than enough, especially if you’re doing speed runs. I have NO idea why you’d have that big battery in there, if you were complaining about weight. You’re not gonna go any faster with 6700mah of 11.1v than you will with 5000mah of 11.1v. Besides that, I’ll agree with the rock issue.
I don't know if you reply to comments often but I had a question I can't really seem to find online. I was looking at buying a 4 Tec 2.0 but one of the common criticisms I've seemed to find is that the rear wheel offset isn't standard without using the stock wheels. From what I can tell from your video (I don't currently know a lot about the car so I may be wrong) you aren't using the stock wheels but it seems like your front and rear track width is the same? From my understanding the 4 Tec 1.0 had the same offset front and rear, but the 2.0 doesn't. I've seen one video on CZcams of someone removing the rear hex's and adding wider hexes from a Stampede, but apparently that doesn't give enough width to allow standard touring wheels on the rear. I can't really see a lot of people commenting on the issue but I guess that's because this chassis isn't raced, and if it is, it seems to be with stock setups. I'm just curious what my wheel and tire options would be before I buy one, so I managed to find this "issue" before I bought anything thankfully. What did you do to the rear of your car to widen it if I may ask?
I never understood the people who can "drive" straight vs the people who actually can drive turn left to go right tyoe of people. Just saying. Pedal down let off when loose then back on power. Eh more driver skill in turning left to go right. Just saying.
I've seen this car crack 110 with the stock setup its got plenty of power on 3s
You make valid points but the weight segment felt like a really weak argument. Its hard to argue "only 2 pounds difference" when in reality the infraction is 63% heavier. Context is everything.
I had a nitro 4tec probably 12-15 years ago. Back then they were still using a metal chassis.
Same
Weight is important to keep the car stable controllable. Light weight will make it out of control and feel like a cheap toy. I prefer heavy cars of course provide it have the right setup
Nice vid, can’t wait to see that 3s infraction rip around.
Nice i 2 4-tecs Nitro and the 2.0 Brushless very cool new sub here
Awesome vid. Had the Ford GT a while back!!
Thanks ✊
Cool video and some useful info since i might be buying a 2nd one i had a Ford GT model before i traded it away with a couple other cars for an X-Maxx. But this time i might get another brushed one and mod it into a VXL one or get a VXL one from the start. I currently have an XO-1 and a Rlaarlo AK-917 carbon chassis version.
Great video. I just subscribed to your channel. 👍👍👍👍
Damm just picked up a 4tec 2.0 for 130 plus 30$ in shipping 160 vxl motor let’s see how it goes subscribed
The RS4 sport is even worse with the pebbles. It was almost undrivable
What tires are you using? Can you keep it straight using the stock tires? I've seen some just spin in circles when it's up to speed...
rock problem can be resolved with dust guards and dirt guards. the evxl combo is stupid hugenand unecessary big in my opinion.
The 4tec is meant as a box stock class for onroad racing, not speed runs. So you know...
Considering you have a huge battery in it, that likely adds almost another pound, but gives you no more voltage, only longevity. A stock 3s 5000mah battery is MORE than enough, especially if you’re doing speed runs. I have NO idea why you’d have that big battery in there, if you were complaining about weight. You’re not gonna go any faster with 6700mah of 11.1v than you will with 5000mah of 11.1v.
Besides that, I’ll agree with the rock issue.
Take the battery out and weigh it. The total weight all depends on the battery so take that out of the equation.
I don't know if you reply to comments often but I had a question I can't really seem to find online. I was looking at buying a 4 Tec 2.0 but one of the common criticisms I've seemed to find is that the rear wheel offset isn't standard without using the stock wheels. From what I can tell from your video (I don't currently know a lot about the car so I may be wrong) you aren't using the stock wheels but it seems like your front and rear track width is the same? From my understanding the 4 Tec 1.0 had the same offset front and rear, but the 2.0 doesn't. I've seen one video on CZcams of someone removing the rear hex's and adding wider hexes from a Stampede, but apparently that doesn't give enough width to allow standard touring wheels on the rear. I can't really see a lot of people commenting on the issue but I guess that's because this chassis isn't raced, and if it is, it seems to be with stock setups. I'm just curious what my wheel and tire options would be before I buy one, so I managed to find this "issue" before I bought anything thankfully. What did you do to the rear of your car to widen it if I may ask?
This is the foxbody guy
I hit 90 and still had some left. Stock internals, 48t/41t. No mod1 necessary.
Hey, why stop at just 90? If ya ain't got any proof, just say 190, 290, etc., 🤨 or let's see some video for these outrageous claims my friend!
What body is that you did the power was on?
I had a 4Tec but, I ended up selling it. I prefer the Kyosho Fazer MK2 kit chassis.
I recently bought the 4tec 2.0 mustang ! So far, im loving it stock ! I got some run of it on my channel :)
I run mine with a castle 5700kv and mamba x esc it rips and does not get warm
Hello brother video good 👍
Thanks 🙏
Those 3500kv motors get hot in general I had one in my raptor r it ran hot so much I got rid of it
The RS4 Sport 3 has the same problem with rocks...
I have the supra where did you find the bodies you have
I found this one on horizon hobby
Over the years? 20? 30 years?
My hpi loves rocks i call it a crackhead constantly fuggin my steering up i hava idea 4 that tho n it will work ...... I hope 😂
Traxxas transmitter or horrible they use some kind of grease that makes the trigger and steering sticky not smooth.
I have the snapon edition 4tec and every time I take it out rocks end up locking up the servo. Doesn’t take much just a little pebble
Same thing happened on my last outing…🤦♂️
My arrma vendetta is 10lb
No they are 5.8lbs definitely not 10lbs
I never understood the people who can "drive" straight vs the people who actually can drive turn left to go right tyoe of people. Just saying. Pedal down let off when loose then back on power. Eh more driver skill in turning left to go right. Just saying.
You run the 4-tec? I thought they were for the shelf!