The BEST 'Affordable' RC Crawler 2021 - FTX GEO
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- čas přidán 19. 10. 2021
- The FTX GEO is In My Opinion, the Best 'Affordable' RC Crawler you can buy (I don't like saying Cheap anymore). So many cool features, and very very capable. I prefer it to my Traxxas TRX4 Sport.
It's around £280 in the UK
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Big thank you for adding a US link. That crawling course you go to looks like a really good time. Thanks for showing this rig off as always!
Love the look of this truck. When my kanyon goes to the great crawler track in the sky it will be my next one
I'm impressed Phil. That climb out of the waterfall and up the ramp is really tricky to get right.
what a playground ! and it's nice seeing such a performance from a relatively affordable RTR crawler
still a bit above my budget for now
Tomley, I haven’t been much of a Scaler or crawler guy. But this FTX is looking really good. Thank you for a great video on this rig. Giving me some motivation for my Vaterra F-100. 🤟
i went for the Texan, at first i was not overly impressed but i have stretched the wheelbase and mounted rear shocks to an upright position and now its a great truck
I bought a red one around the start of September and have been driving and modifying it since, inner fenders, scale accessories and extra lights.
Absolutely fantastic truck, I'd recommend it to anyone.
Where do you buy the accessories from bro?
Awesome truck, Tomley! Great ride there! 😃
You know... Maybe with pan and tilt servos and a head tracker... I could crawl like that in FPV. 😬
Some day I'm going to try!
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Well for a straight out of the box rtr that is really capable and impressive. Thanks for the vid just need a comparison run vid of that and a trx4 sport.👍👍
Great review I shall definitely be buying one to add to the ftx collection 😁
It's certainly a very capable rig Phil,hopefully I'll be able to add this to my collection some day.
This is pretty nice! I think my next RC is going to be a crawler. Seems like it would be a lot of fun just going out finding good spots to go crawling. Money is always an issue when it comes to the hobby though. Well, at least for me it is so I really appreciate when you do the less expensive RC products so I can see what there is available and see what I can afford. Thanks again for such an amazing channel!🙏🏻
Money is the reason why iam not so into bashing 😄
I have a crawler for a little over a year now. Was hard to decide how much I wanted to invest. A least I bought a cheap Motor 😅
Crawling is really fun, but I think scale crawling is a bit better than just competition crawling
Just picked one up to run on our son Charlie's channel! Great video mate!
That track is AMAZING! I wish I had something even 10% as cool around here
Impressive! I'd guess the Geo is like an "evolved" Hi-Rock. I bought a Hi-Rock recently and IMHO it's a great trail truck with some scale looks whilst still having crawl capability. I also like the battleship grey colour. There's loads of new full size cars out there with a similar paint job, so perhaps it's a current fad? I've left the 4 links and Panhard bar on my Hi-Rock because, even though it's a trail crawler the massive amount of geometry-changing bump steer was annoying for me to see. Incidentally, the Panhard bar on the Hi-Rock has a turnbuckle in it and, rightly or wrongly, I get the full droop allowed by the stock shock absorbers. Thank, Phil!
That's a decent looking crawler, performs very well out of the box
I've just ordered one of these 😁 I'm into trail driving and light crawling, rather than serious crawling. I think it'll do well.
Wow coming out of that pipe is insane Bro.
In my humble opinion FTX (CML Distribution.. Hobao/Associated/Corally/Carisma/Hobbywing/3Racing & more) ) are pretty much the best RC brand/importer in the UK today.
They have a HUGE range, they release new stuff regularly, they're as durable as any other brand & their parts are cheap as chips & readily available.
I have 7 or 8 FTX's out of about 20 RCs & I love them.
Especially the DR8.! I've had it for 18 months, thrashed it regularly on 6S & I've only needed to replace the rear pin holder a couple of times.
Yes, they provide a nice range of stuff for all aspects of the hobby 😎👌
Yep FTX and RGT are the best bang for your buck for sure!
Hello Tomley RC! This place is great for RC cars ! Great ! 💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Agree with you again, this is gem of a crawler.
Great vid, Phil. GEO looks really cool. The lexan, though. That's a tough one for me.
I like RGT for the money but the parts support is sometimes difficult. You can walk into most hobby shops and get spares for a TRX4.
Ftx parts are just as available as a trx4
@@Martsmodelworkshop try as you might, you canny bad mouth Traxxas. Tired and tested, very well made and not much goes wrong with their mechanical parts. I’m excited to use the Geo and can see FTX are moving in the right direction but that’s coming off the back of some very unreliable mechanics in their previous outback models.
@@seansmithy5042 ..."tired and tested" .....hmm
Do you think that in the HB TOYS look alike we can fit the housing and the gears from the FTX GEO ?
This Rig Rocks Phi! Really ❤️ing this! ☕️🍻👊🏼
Not sure I'd buy one of these over my TRX4 Sport, but it's certainly a big step up for FTX. My son loves his Mauler, and this has some subtle mods now, but he's just watch this video and wants an upgrade!! 😬👍🏻
Not a chance I would take that over the Sport. If it was 300$ I might though!
Got mine in Blue, got 20% off from Align T-rex just after it came out, only thing I done to mine is Trim most of the Vertical edge trim off the fenders, looks ok and the tyres no longer catch and make that clicking noise now. Use supplied battery and a Lipo, runs very well. Most spares seem readily available from at least a couple of places in UK from what I have seen on Web.
Nice performer as long as it holds up durability wise.
Great looking rc!
I have ftx banzi and that is some drift machine thinking I want this as my next ftx crawler looks sick
8:52 👌😊. I can tell this did pretty good out there 👍
Nice capable truck there Mr Tomley.
You should put this against an FTX Kanyon.. I'd love to see that!
This looks really good, what do you recon on this or say the Double E E101-003 (the newer grey one 1/8, not older orange one.) They are both around the same price at the mo ? Been looking at one to buy and i like the detail the landy has.
Great review 👍, is the RGT desert fox better than the new FTX / RGT ex86100v2 RTR or the recently released FTX / RGT 136100v3 fd ? besides price what's the difference between the 3 and which one is the best one, easier to repair, find aftermarket parts, more durable?
I also have this vehicle and I agree 100%% I was absolutely shocked how well it performs, the upgrade and part availability is great too! (Online)
Aside from this, I got the small 1/16th Rgt 136161 for my son! Also phenomenal for the price. Awesome little crawler will be buying another for myself. Love your vids keep it up.
Nice! It’s certainly a decent crawler 👌
Yep, I really like mine. Sussex Model Centre didn't have a grey one, so I went for the bluey.
Got this exact ftx when out with my pals that have trx4’s was great was able to do most they did but struggled when it came to down grades would tip over were they wouldn’t and the only other issue was the main cv from the motor would pop off under hard loads still worth getting tho
Really nice Rig mate 👌 love the details , ive still got to say my Ftx Ravine is the best crawler for the price😛 but thats my opinion 😉 that a great course , need to find a course to go on 👍 great video as always 👍😎👍
Thanks for popping by Tony. Hope all is well 😎🙏
nice crawler and cool crawling brother
Cheers dude
Probably one of the best value for money rc crawlers👍
I wish you had reviewed and liked this when I asked for your opinion on it and the kanyon as stupidity I got the kanyon 😪😪😪 (just because of the size ) I used the kanyon once now sits in the boot of my Jag out the way lol great vid 👍👍👍👍👍
NO way I would take this over the trx4 sport, trx has portal axels and traxxas legendary part support, I can still walk into a hobby shop and buy off the shelf stuff for my 20 plus year old traxxas stuff. Good luck trying to buy Geo parts 5 years from now. Great video as always!
@@archiejay5012 preach it brother, LOL literally the most important thing I look for before purchasing an RC of any kind is part support say what you want about Traxxas but there is no company with a better track record of part support than Traxxas.
Portal axles suck how many portal axles do actually see in full scale rock crawling!and just more stuff to wear out and break on top of that Traxxas sucks nothing but over priced plastic that you have to put hundreds of dollars in to actually make any traxxas any good I had a first and only Traxxas I've owned was 4x4 slash brushless and spent so much money on it to make it any good I got rid of it just so I could say I don't own a Traxxas.what kind of rc company that sells there products for alot of money would use plastic cv axles on everything they make especially with brushless power the dumb asses even use them in that big ass piece of junk x Maxx there like a thousand dollar alot of power and use plastic cv axles wtf you spend 700-1,000 dollars on any rc and shouldn't have to upgrade a damn thing!!!
I’ve never had problems with my ftx had it for ages and I can still get parts from ftx
Ftx are a huge company in the UK I have a ftx car from 6 years ago and I can still get parts for it
If people really think Traxxas isn't over priced junk, they are being delusional. They are engineered to break/upgrade. Why do you think they have their own whole line of aluminum upgrades? It's business. All rc are pretty cheaply made and sold with an outrageous mark up but traxxas takes the cake! Axial is a very, very close second. No, I think axial takes the cake lol
I purchased the RGT version of this truck and it is a very good truck. But I think that the FTX version may have better quality control. Mine had minor issues such as the light bar and inner head lights didn't work out of the box, but, no biggie, the other lights do work. Also, I could not get the center caps to fit. The stock tires are pretty good, so I kept them and changed out the wheels and purchased Injora negative off-set wheels and brass wheel weights. I had to pull the front bumper out about 2 to 3 notches. End result, it's now in "Beast Mode"! I love the wider stance and its damn near unstoppable. Better than a Traxxas TRX4, meh I will shy away from that and stick with, I really like the RC and am glad that I have one. My truck is blue, so I went with black wheels with red center caps. I will say this in closing, this is a truck that the competition CANNOT sleep on, and it doesn't take a lot to improve its performance.
Really nice truck. Very capable.
I see some people getting angry... its a hobby, it should make you happy, not ready to fight. If ftx is your flavor then good on you.
Great crawler course!
Recommend you to try 1/28 RWD drift like DriftArt and BMRX, would love to know your thought on these drifter.
Nice rc crawler my friend👍
Just watched video. I’m from baldock so definitely be checking the Bedford club out. Thanks for such great videos. Mark udell
Hi. The one ftx I really thought you would have tested is the ftx gladius. Being the ftx embassador you have been unofficially nominated 😁. Would love to see it on your channel and see what you think.
Love that sherp in the shelf , where did you got it ?
Phil what camera are you using the part when you go trailing is sooooooooo gooood.
Great video (again!) I’m new to RC but think I’ve seen most of your videos now! Fantastic
How does this compare to the Texan?
It’s very similar… I think the GEO tyres give it the edge
hi Tom👋, i like RGT so much💚, i had all the model. actually 3 of them😉.
i think RGT is really better than axial scx10ii, and good price (260€ for my Crusher). but i sincerly think trx4 sport and element rc are better🤗.
just my user experience🤗,
have a nice day✌
Got the RGT ex86120, FTX is not available in our place. They are just all same same though. Really awesome crawler in all aspect especially the price👍😊👍
Same here, FTX isn't available in the US
The price though is right in the middle between the TRX4 sport and the TRX4 with the 2spd and lockers. I think I would just get the TRX4 for the parts support being so easily available
Hi, I see that the Absima 1:10 EP Crawler CR3.4 KHAMBA is on sale at the mo for £310. What would you say is the better car the FTX or the Abisma? I see that the FTX has more metal parts an lights etc but, the Abisma seems to have better driving features like the lockable diffs an two speed. really torn as a complete newb. Thanx for any advice!! Jonathan
Does it have metal gears? If not, which gears aren't metal and can you buy them? Also I'm curious why you prefer it over the Sport since the Sport has portals. It does look like it performs pretty well in the video tho
Hello mate… can you send me a link or details of what lipo battery I need for this car please and how to change it as I have no clue… thank you and great video
i have ftx outback hi rock, makes the same noise,i don't mind it,for the price it's so good ,love it,also mines grey same as yours 😀👌👍👍👍😎😎
It's because of u buddy I want one of them trucks now lol im hoping for a xmas present from the wife lol 😉🤣
Phil, how do you record your video? It's good.
Awsome dud
What lipo battery would you recommend for crawling?
is the stock shock absorbers are stiff and not that smooth? by the looks in the video it looks stiff
I got a trx4 discovery. I like this bosy shell. Will it fit a trx4? If so where could i get one?
Just wondering have you got any construction vehicles?
What are your thoughts on the ftx kanyon?
I can confirm that most the FTX / RGT Crawlers are pretty good out of the box! Would always recommend these.
I dont have a ftx but I have the rgt jimny and for 200 bucks its insane how good the quality is and it is very capable for its size.
Have to agree with the ftx with the exception of the kanyon great for size but not too good off road
Noice truck
This car is cool!! 👍👍👍
Wow nice 4wd
I think ftx ate under rated but I also think there going to take off big time soon awesome video of it buddy
Yes, they have a decent range of stuff 😎
My opinion "the best" crawler video you've done to date. And you got the name right first time (BRCC)
I really liked the teetering ramp at the end, the whole course if fantastic!
Cheers dude. Yeah, Beds club is really nice. And a friendly/welcoming environment for anyone
That thing looks good
I wonder what it would do switching to a brushless castle more and 3s lipo
I've never been into crawling but you and my friend are really convincing me otherwise. It looks mad peaceful and fun somehow...
Yes, it is pretty ‘chilled’… and a little more sociable than bashing as you can walk and talk at the same time without the worry of being taken out by a flying 8th Scale haha
Is it possible to get it unbuilt? or as a kit so you can build it yourself?
i just brough one myself and would like to have a go on this track. is this open to the public or is it on someones land?
I have this truck it's OK put axial axels on it and a less bent pan hard bar and it helped with the turning less Torque steer
I do not find the torque steer a problem with the reverse trans
I'm looking for a crawler or any RC that can pull a toddler in a wagon. Is there any option besides the SCX6?
agree it does look pretty good bud 😀👍
Yes, very nice 😎
Hi Phil, that’s a very capable crawler, i like it a lot……..buuuuuuuuuuuut…….. i just can’t stand the FJ Cruiser body, i don’t know why, I can’t really warm to it, buuuuuuuuut the gray is a nice colour for a change. Great video. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧🤩
Great review again. Hopefully get back to the club in the next month or so myself to tackle those new obstacles 🙂
This is very impressive 👏. But a truck is only as good as the company that's willing to support it. It's not just the parts It's the upgrade that are or aren't available. Your vid was right on, enjoyed it very much 👍
Yes, I agree.
Parts for all ftx cars are great and you can get parts from any hobby shop
@@thelancashirerider8868 Really well that's impressive. Traxxas is kinda leading the way for Parts availability among others.
@@ljaysperspective1775 i have a ftx that is 6 years old and pretty much every hobby shop sells parts for it ftx im not sure if you are british but in the uk ftx are quite a big company
@@thelancashirerider8868 I'm located in the US so some really good rc cars known elsewhere aren't available here. They flood the market with specific brands.
between ftx fj and yikong fj,which body shell is more thicker
Is it available for or in the U.S. ?
So would you go with this or the FTX Outback Texan/RGT Crusher? Banggood has the RGT for $350.
I'm thinking about getting the TRX4 Sport kit and build it myself. I have the HPI FJ Cruiser, and it's pretty decent after I upgraded the rims and tires and pulled the spare off the back. The guy I bought it from upgraded the steering servo with a cheap one, but apparently it's still way better than the garbage stock one.
I’d get this over the Texan (although the Texan is also very good). But I’d also recommend the TRX4 Kit if you have never built one before. It’s good quality
Awesome
Are this ftx same rgt fj?
FTX are fast becoming my favourite rc brand so affordable! And pretty darn good for what you pay! Thanks for your upload 🙏
How do I get FTX products in the US
I went for something more unusual looking, the JT4. That does look like a lot of fun too though.
Hi rock or geo? I need help deciding…
Great i was just stuck between the Rgt ex86010 and the rgt 18100,and now this aswell🤔
Looks pretty good, Actually the TRX4 sport is the more capable better crawling truck then the TRX4 with all that extra weight in it up height.
And they do make the battery tray reposition for the trx4 to run a shorty.
My Trx4 has a LCG battery tray and works like a dream 👍
Yes, I think the Sport is really good for the money. This thing just has the edge 😎
@@brandonreid4511 Yeah I run one also in my TRX4 sport and it runs great also.👍
is it better than Yikong?
Rgt good portal axle...nice trck...
I like it!