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Talking Trucks Ep1. FTX Gladius: opinion, tips & upgrades.
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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2024
- The start of a new feature. A bit of chat about what we've been driving, buying or fixing.
The FTX Gladius is shaking up the European market with it's slight resemblance to a TRX4's running gear. We've been putting it through it's paces and seeing what it's made of and now it's time to start thinking about upgrades and what will work.
Please leave a comment about the video, the truck or your ideas. Thanks!
If you want to get hold of any of the products in the video, please visit your local model or hobby shop. Ours is Knowles Models in the UK and we love the service we get.
If you've not got a store near you, here are some recommended links for buying:
FTX Gladius:
makeitbuildit....
or
ebay.us/gyS7Xt
Pro-line Krawler tyres:
UK & Europe - makeitbuildit....
ebay.us/7FCw10
US - alnk.to/3cl8NGj
alnk.to/bis7w9K
Dual-stage foams:
s.click.aliexp...
US - alnk.to/6Tz3oQD
TRX4 brass - various parts:
s.click.aliexp...
US - alnk.to/fwqbsRC
TRX4 brass portal covers (outer):
s.click.aliexp...
Metal beadlock wheels:
s.click.aliexp...
(RC Pie will get a tiny commission from using these links which will help us to keep the channel going and let us get more RC stuff to show you.)
Very nice to see that some of the TRX parts fit especially the brass weighted stuff. Agree with keeping the battery where is for exact reasons. Looking forward to seeing more 👍
It's a real boost for the car. Once more people realise this, I suspect sales will go through the roof.
Glad you enjoyed! 😁
Definitely. We are getting a second one so I don't have to beg my daughter for a shot of hers 😂. Just waiting for my birthday so I have a good excuse to buy mine
@@DaddyDaughterRC-sw2zb Sounds like a good idea! It's making me reconsider what to keep as my go-to rigs. I didn't expect to like it as much as I do.. it just needs to look better.
@@rcpie yes definitely a impressive rig for the money as I originally was looking at the ftx geo for myself but after playing with this one I have changed my mind but the look is a bit 🤷♂️. Looking at some different shells or cosmetic modification to make our two look different from each other also as will be driving them together.
Cool Review, lots of usefull tips mods and info Share!
Thks my Friend 🐼👍🏻
Cheers, 🐼. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
You think it's a feature worth carrying on with?
For me the Brass is the best "feature" and is great that some "up-grades" to TRX4 can direct fit in a more "Cheap" rc!
@@pandacrawler6x6 Haha. I meant this type of video, not the upgrades! 🤣
Ahhh sorry (Lost in translation) ok ok!
I love, is always usefull and great to know the rcs and mods/up-grades we can made to then!
We have lots of CZcams Vids of Axial/Traxxas but if we search for RGT or FTX etc we have so low info about mods long terns Review etc 💪🏻🐻❄️🍻🐼👌🏻 so i Loved my Friend 🏆keep the Good Work
@@pandacrawler6x6 That's great to hear. Thanks again! 👍🏻🐼🤘🏻
Well you have helped me to pick my next truck
I love the vids keep up the good work
Thank you
Thanks a lot. Glad to have been of help. 😀
I'm at an UDI 1607/Porche and preparing a design for the 1608/VW (blue paint/first experiment). I will end up with 2 plastic bodies for each. I suggest a glue gun repair (inside) for your cracks as I use that a lot for wires and attaching other mods. I don't even drive much as it never stops with some tinkering.
I don't think it'd be the best way to fix a cracked body. Hot glue isn't flexible when dry and it's quite heavy. Fibre tape and flexible glue like ShooGoo or E6000 work well.
Great video, thankyou- good to know which bits can be upgraded or replaced with traxxas parts. Love my Gladius, and so far just done HW1080 esc change (massive improvement), steering servo replacement, winch and trx-4 diff cover/ skid plates. did quite a lot of changes to bodyshell by 3d printing wing mirrors, wipers, roll cage and scale accessories. Keep up the good work, really appreciate the Gladius content from you, RcDaddy and RuisRc adventures!
Thanks for the kind words.
I really like your roll cage. I wonder what sort of punishment it can take. 🤷🏼
I'm considering getting another body to paint up in a slightly more attractive way and a roll cage would certainly improve it. I wish I had a 3d printer for doing the other bits as they'd just set it off.
I use small 3s lipos on my crawlers (1600 and 1400mah) and i usually get over 2 hours runtime. The caveat is that i do run Fusion Se's in both and we we know brushless is much more efficient. My mate Rc Daddy did show me his trx4 brass, i was sort of amazed it fits. Great review mate 👌😊
Thanks! 👍🏻
In putting a Fusion SE in mine but I still want the longer run-times as I like the long drives. I don't really see any need to drop down to smaller packs, either.
Each to their own and what they want from their trucks. It's one of the great things with this hobby.
@@rcpie ahh Fusion is going in, awesome mate. It'll be soooo much better and smoother with a Fusion. Look forward to that
Nice informative video Mike. I’ve been thinking of trying brass on the front. Good to know other brands fit too.
Cheers, Phil. Glad it was useful. 👍🏻
Hi Mike great information there, what value for money they are😊 if I didn't have the Tracker😁😁
They've got to be the best value out there at the moment. Superb to drive too.
There is a clear poly carbonate body shell available
Surprisingly, there are two different bodies available for this car. The jeep and an LCG-style one. I'm contemplating getting one.
@@rcpie do you have a link to the body options?
@@ifonlyiwerebelgian Just Google FTX Gladius body and you'll find them.
@@rcpie ah yes. I just hadn't spotted the difference between the two. Shame there aren't any photos of the LCG body built up.
@@ifonlyiwerebelgian Yeah, I agree. I might get one to check it out.
Hi great videos do you know if the gladius can run on 3s lipos?
Thanks.
Yes, the 1040 ESC that's in the Gladius can handle 3S.
@@rcpie thanks mike keep up the good work brilliant videos thanks...joe