Thats what I am talking about. Honesty! I used to buy things for the scx24 as soon as they come out. Now because of your videos. I wait and spend my money a little wiser. 🎉
So glad the vids help a bit. That’s the main reason I started this channel! Save people a little cash by putting out the truth. Obviously all of my recommendations won’t work for everyone but hopefully most do.
If people honestly have a size issue, honestly the FMS travel great with the included case and they are really capable rigs. If they want the smaller 1/24, get the Axial Deadbolt at $124 throw on a brass diff cover for a few extra bucks and you've got a much more capable rig than the Element.
Luck of the draw I guess. I bought the original e24 when they first came out & Soon as I upgraded to a 2s battery and larger tires I broke everything 😆
Another great honest review, much appreciated I was looking at one today and was thinking of going back to get it. But I can always count on your videos to help make the right decisions. Saving my money for an fcx24 when I can find one in Canada
I can appreciate the very honest review and sometimes it's good to bring these facts to light. It's not like this is an inexpensive hobby. I'm one of those guys that doesn't sell anything I don't need to. Thx for the vid.
I have a couple of Hobby Plus cr24, and they're decent enough for what they are, but they are so far behind my Scx24. I got them for like 30 bucks a piece from a banggood sale though, so at that price they were fine. With the upgrade electronics kit it's a lot better than stock, but again, nowhere near the Scx24.
After dropping the furitek trans and system in my enduro24, beadlocks and tires, i love it 10x more over my FMS and scx. plus, I have less in it after upgrades! Powerhobby makes a bunch of brass parts for it as well. Mine has brass axle housings. In stock form I absolutely hated it. But since upgrading, it's become by far my favorite small scale
You got a furitek system, rims, tires, etc in the enduro and it still costs less than an scx? That is surprising being that the enduro is only $40 less than an scx or fcx. I bet a bone stock $150 fcx24 smokes your enduro 24 modded fwiw
@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors My fcx and scx are both modded with furitek systems and other upgrades. And yes, the Enduro cost less than both before and after upgrades. And honestly, stock to stock, there isn't a huge difference between the Enduro or my FCX24 as far as performance wise on my course. The tires on the Enduro are a whole lot better than the fcx24. Don't get me wrong, the fcx is better, but it's not $70 better. I got my Enduro24 on sale last year. It was definitely worth $80 to me.
@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors So, someone who has a different opinion than you and whose opinion is based on their personal course and likes is smoking crack because it doesn't suit your opinion? Let me guess....you bought an fcx because everyone was doing it, have never even driven an Enduro24 and basing your opinion based on what you've heard others say? Sounds about right.
Great notice for people looking at these Element brand cars, I hope it keeps someone from buying these. I was on the fence of buying one of these or a SCX24 and just keep waiting, the FCX24 was released soon after and when I saw how much everyone liked them I bought one. I'm really glad I got my FCX24, it's my first crawler and I just use it casually when I'm bored but it's so good out of the box (mine isn't stock any longer) compared to the Element especially .
They would make a good starting point for a nice scale build with the divorced transfer set up. For a comp style truck I would go with a FCX or Caymen.
Well I’ve not seen any videos or social media anywhere till now. When I saw it it caught my attention but I have a team associated truck already & if it’s the same chassis I figured it would be a waste of money. I want the body though but not forth the $. Looks great with zero performance.
I have a ton of CR-24 for 30 - 50 bucks new. Well worth the money. Ordered 2 more for 29 4 days ago. Have 2 RGTs (=Element), worse than CR-24, front motor btw makes it IMPOSSIBLE to mount most scale bodies in those. CR-24 is perfect for Mini-Z scale bodies. People who say or write Enduro24 (= RGT) is good for scale projects do not know nothing and talk nonsense, CR-24 is the way to go. Many parts are compatible with FCX24. CR-24 have nice beadlocks which can be upgraded easily, RGT/Enduro has glued tires.
I have a cr24 that I got free with an amainhobbies order probably a yr ago and I’ve never ran it. I do think I like the layout of things a bit better on it by just looking at it lol
@@2fmrc First: I agree, I would not buy the Element for 100 bucks today (however, bought my first CR-24 as Amewi AMXRock for 100 bucks 4 years ago). You are so focussed on "crawl, crawl, crawl", sometimes compare apples with pears, letting those 1s trucks run on your SCX24 course... CR-24, however, is much better than RGT (Element), in performance and for using it as a base for a scale body. Better than SCX24 (and for sure FCX24). There is a reason why those are so popular (for 4 years now?). 30 - 50 bucks, perfect. Even the small radio can be used with a 10 bucks receiver. Nobody will ever tell it crawls well on 1s. But it has frame mounted servo and motor in center... so perfect for a small scale body, absoultely perfect (wheelbase matches Mini-Z 4x4 bodies etc.). SCX24 and FCX24: Servo on axle, what is not scale at all. FCX24 additionally super wide, strange dimentions, so nothing for a scale truck. And with extended wheelbase? Better use a Hobby Plus CR-18 for start. I suggest you take your CR-24, get a nice scale hardbody (Mini-Z 4x4), do a nice paint job, mount a ton of LEDs, check a nice lightcontroller, paint and modify the beadlock wheels or use small upgrade tires on 1.0 metal beadlicks, ... buy metal shafts of metal cross-members for plastic shafts, ... make a simple custom interior, a driver figure... and you will have a super nice small scale truck. Not a crawler, a scale truck.
@@donaldsneffe yeah I don’t get that much into trail trucks that the servo location matters to me. I know it does to some so it’ll work for some I’m sure. These trucks are made CHEAP though for sure and that’s what gets me. That’s why I dog them with releases like this. No matter what it’s being used for, scale trailing or crawling. It should be better. They can’t include bearings or some decent screws? If they are aimed at “scale” guys then they should give the thing a decent body and some accessories. Maybe an esc that will actually crawl without sounding like nails on a chalkboard. Then maybe I’ll give them some credit. Instead element just tries to find another cheap body they can toss on it for another grab at some money. I don’t have a problem with the cr24 because most of the time it’s offered at a price I feel is good for it. I personally wouldn’t give over $20-30 for one but they can usually be found for $75 or so new and that is a decent buy for the type of build you’re talking about. I had a mini z also and they are wayyyy overpriced for what they are lol. Same type of junk screws with aaa batteries to run it. I’ll take the good looking new bright from wal mart over one of those things and save $150 lol. They do look good though & the body is the only thing worth using on them. I’m just not giving element any credit on this one. It’s junk & all they wanna do is grab some quick cash off the popularity of the 1/24s. If they really wanted to offer a decent truck they’d design their own. As far as doing anything with my cr24…. It’ll just be my loaner for any kids that come to the house and wanna drive one. I’m not really interested in putting all that work into a truck to trail with. I like the scale trucks but something like the scx24 bronco is good enough for me and is way better straight out of the box with a good esc etc. Even a much better body than any of these. Plus it can actually run on my course. They all have their place in the hobby. Different offerings for different styles but they could do much better with some of their choices of parts if they actually cared.
@@2fmrc i think the FCX24 ist the very first of those smaller (1/18) trucks by FMS/RocHobby/EazyRC which comes with all ball bearings and hex screws. All others (BTW: Katana, LC80, Atlas 6x6 do have Hobby Plus CR-18 axles, which are nearly identical to the CR-24 axles, only longer end-piece, and identical central transmission) come with bushings and PH-screws... The FCX24 is the first one which goes in their "1/12 line" (Willy, Jimny, Beetle, Kübelwagen, and now the new Toyota FJ45) with ball bearings and 2-speed transmission. The receiver unit of the FCX24 is identical to the one of the 1/12 Jimny. For what it is and compared to the other FMS/RocHobby/EazyRC 1/18 trucks the FCX24 is sold way too cheap. But they obviously did it to be in the price range of the SCX24, and that's probably why they also call it "24" and not 1/18, as the Atlas 6x6. Target was clearly the SCX24 market.
I’d buy another FCX 24 power wagon , Before I would buy that. Just got my hardened steel Drive shafts for my FCX 24 power wagon, and my hardened steel ring and pinion gear with aluminum spools yeah. I also do have the hard steel gear set For the transmission lots of work to do now but I love it
All I've got left of my enduro24 is the frame, shock towers and 4runner body. I didn't like the gearing ratio, it was 2 fast that's why they give you 1s lipo. Now I'm just rebuilding it but with the scx24 axles and the furitek transmission and skid plate that they have for it which btw was a 100 bucks at amain.
If this truck was 80 bucks.. it might be good. I personally love the body... but it definitely lacks in a lot of ways. It is far more scale with the chassis mounted servo and transmission and transfer case... buttttttt. They should go the Mini Z route and put a super scale body on it.. then it would be worth the 110.
The angles of the motor is what's causing issues. The noise is what my FMS Atlas does. If they made it a mid motor, it would probably be better and have lower CG. What about throwing in a motor and ESC from a smaller one?
The only thing I use off the scx24 anymore is the rear axle and housing, front housing and driveshafts. Have you done a build with the fcx24 axles on an scx24 trans with brushed motor? For my driving, I’m guessing it’s gonna have to be a micro or just get an fcx24.
No I don’t think I have. I rarely run brushed motors. A couple of my more stock Scx24s (bronco,gladdy) still have brushed but that’s about it. I need to try it for science tho! Lol
No apologies needed Matt you're spot on as usual. I was actually thinking about their 1/10 scale RC Enduro ecto trail truck but now will have to do more research. What are your thoughts on their larger 1/10 scale crawler?
I haven’t owned the 1/10 version but know several who do or have and the 1/10 stuff seems to be solid. Nothing like their 1/24 offerings. I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up their 1/10 if I wanted one based on what I’ve seen and heard. I really wanted the Knightrunner just never ended up buying one lol
I purchased the Redcat Marksman after watching your videos, I really have enjoyed it. Your videos are great because there are a lot less surprises and disappointments. I knew what I was getting into and fixed the steering right off. I am hoping to run it more this weekend. It's capabilities surprised me. Any new mods on yours?
@@mikerainey3847 I've had a Sendero hd and ecto and both are excellent , the ecto is the more capable truck and thelonger wheelbase and rear sway bar makes for a really interesting crawling experience. Zero regrets owning element 1/10 scales , their 1/24s look a bit crap but that's largely because they aren't really an element product , just a rebrand.
I have the Gatekeeper which is the same thing with a different body. It’s very good. Probably my most capable 1/10 crawler. Don’t let this re-branded 1/24 put you off.
That's really to bad it sucks my element gatekeeper is good ya think they would have done a better job. I will agree on the rgt I have I don't like the Phillips screws but on the rgt 136161 I have done nothing except get rid of the stock electronics. Put a furitek and a fly sky and my wife and I have run them since Xmas. Ya just think they would have done more cause their 1/10 stuff is pretty good out of the box
@@2fmrc yeppers I agree with the no effort on the small stuff. The only reason I bought an rgt is because they were cheap and I thought I could get my wife into Rcs and it worked. With the furitek they are fun. We have not broke anything on them yet and they have the only oil filled shocks that don't leak.
It sux that element (ae) is using the reputation of the ecto10th scale to sell crap. I made the mistake of buying one of the original element 24's. Thx for the video
Man I’ve been looking trying to find that for you but can’t. That was sent to me by the people who make the Ox motor. Not sure if they even sell them anymore. I know they were on eBay for a bit. I like how it fits basically any wheelbase you put on it but the slick rails always let my trucks slide off the rails at times so it’s not the best solution really. These below are pretty good. Once you set them for your wheelbase you can glue the tabs in place if you don’t want them to come out. Or they are totally adjustable and hold the trucks well. The axles just fit in their slots well and don’t move. You can also get them customized! Lately I’ve just been using those foam blocks my dad found that are a perfect fit lol. Hope this helps some and sorry I took so long to get back. I’ve been trying to find the one you’re looking for and just forget to message back. amzn.to/3THF7ZC
@@2fmrc no worries man I just thought you didn’t see my other message. I truly appreciate you taking the time to write out a big response! I ordered two of those stands, they look like they’ll do great!! I’ve leaned heavily on your videos and these replies for my current build, you saved me a lot of dough haha. I nearly ordered the RCAWD axles but instead I’ve ordered the FMS axles!
@@loganbeard9423 nice! Hope you really like them. I haven’t had many issues with them. I did strip one of the ring and pinion gears but now they have those in metal also. No issues at all with the cvds on those though! That’s huge after all the troubles I had with dog bones and cvds on the scx24 axles.
@@loganbeard9423 the metal gear diff offered from FairRc and fms will unlock them. I actually locked mine by putting silicone ear plugs inside them instead of grease. There are some locked spools in metal on aliexpress. I’ve been waiting for those for about a month or so now lol
The hobby plus is a way better truck than rgt . Have to upgrade the rgts to make them decent... I always felt the axial and fms we're cheating a bit by being bigger (closer to 1/20)
The only reason I bought it was to put this video out and let people know it’s junk. If I can spend a little and save a lot for others I will. That’s the reason I started this channel. Companies shouldn’t be able to release things like this, send out a few free ones to get good reviews and make a bunch of sales off of that. So I’ll buy it and waste a little money to hopefully help someone make a better choice. If they were confident in their truck and actually cared about this scale they would send me one for review. But they know I’m gonna trash it if it’s junk so they won’t do that.
Honestly I wouldn’t mind if they went more scale route with those. They will perform sht but if they came with amazing scale bodies and accessory aftermarket it would make more sense and easier pass. If there was knight runner in 24 scale I’d be all over it with printing and scale junk even if it ran shit
To put this video out and save someone some money. Too much false info out there from some channels. That’s the only reason I bought it! Already sold it for cheap lol
Lol. Did they really try to trick people into think and they made a miniature ecto it looks just like the regular enduro that sucks. Please send it to me so I can have something for content. I don't have any kind of help and I work part time so it's been a struggle. Lol
Great electronics? The radio is junk. Mine either creeps froward or reverse. Talked to king fo Charlie at FMS. Same china garbage talk. Please send video, now send another. Broken English crap
I just want the body. I dig it. Great vid bro!!!🤘🤘🤘
It’s not as impressive in person lol
Thats what I am talking about. Honesty! I used to buy things for the scx24 as soon as they come out. Now because of your videos. I wait and spend my money a little wiser. 🎉
So glad the vids help a bit. That’s the main reason I started this channel! Save people a little cash by putting out the truth. Obviously all of my recommendations won’t work for everyone but hopefully most do.
So funny “not going to let them off Easy” you rock
If people honestly have a size issue, honestly the FMS travel great with the included case and they are really capable rigs. If they want the smaller 1/24, get the Axial Deadbolt at $124 throw on a brass diff cover for a few extra bucks and you've got a much more capable rig than the Element.
I’ve had mine for three years and never had problems with it. My buddy had a FMSand every time we went out he was breaking drive lines.
Luck of the draw I guess. I bought the original e24 when they first came out & Soon as I upgraded to a 2s battery and larger tires I broke everything 😆
Another great honest review, much appreciated I was looking at one today and was thinking of going back to get it. But I can always count on your videos to help make the right decisions. Saving my money for an fcx24 when I can find one in Canada
I was looking forward to a real unbiased test. Thank you for this video 👍😉
But this was not unbiased at all ;-)
@@donaldsneffe I know we all have favorite brands, but don't fool people by selling them dreams either, each vehicle has these flaws, it's all said 😁👍
@@orrc16 Yes, BTW: I would never buy this Element ;-)
I can appreciate the very honest review and sometimes it's good to bring these facts to light. It's not like this is an inexpensive hobby. I'm one of those guys that doesn't sell anything I don't need to. Thx for the vid.
I have a couple of Hobby Plus cr24, and they're decent enough for what they are, but they are so far behind my Scx24. I got them for like 30 bucks a piece from a banggood sale though, so at that price they were fine. With the upgrade electronics kit it's a lot better than stock, but again, nowhere near the Scx24.
I only want the Body. It's very cool.
1/10 Big fan of all enduro. At 1/24 I prefer the SCX24.
I feel regret and gratitude for Enduro24's honest review.
This is a good review.
After dropping the furitek trans and system in my enduro24, beadlocks and tires, i love it 10x more over my FMS and scx. plus, I have less in it after upgrades! Powerhobby makes a bunch of brass parts for it as well. Mine has brass axle housings. In stock form I absolutely hated it. But since upgrading, it's become by far my favorite small scale
You got a furitek system, rims, tires, etc in the enduro and it still costs less than an scx?
That is surprising being that the enduro is only $40 less than an scx or fcx.
I bet a bone stock $150 fcx24 smokes your enduro 24 modded fwiw
@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors My fcx and scx are both modded with furitek systems and other upgrades. And yes, the Enduro cost less than both before and after upgrades. And honestly, stock to stock, there isn't a huge difference between the Enduro or my FCX24 as far as performance wise on my course. The tires on the Enduro are a whole lot better than the fcx24. Don't get me wrong, the fcx is better, but it's not $70 better. I got my Enduro24 on sale last year. It was definitely worth $80 to me.
Anyone who says there wasnt much difference between an enduro 24 and an fcx24 stock hits the crack pipe before using them.
And hits it HARD.
LOL
@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors So, someone who has a different opinion than you and whose opinion is based on their personal course and likes is smoking crack because it doesn't suit your opinion? Let me guess....you bought an fcx because everyone was doing it, have never even driven an Enduro24 and basing your opinion based on what you've heard others say? Sounds about right.
I love mine for the backyard
Great notice for people looking at these Element brand cars, I hope it keeps someone from buying these. I was on the fence of buying one of these or a SCX24 and just keep waiting, the FCX24 was released soon after and when I saw how much everyone liked them I bought one. I'm really glad I got my FCX24, it's my first crawler and I just use it casually when I'm bored but it's so good out of the box (mine isn't stock any longer) compared to the Element especially .
They would make a good starting point for a nice scale build with the divorced transfer set up. For a comp style truck I would go with a FCX or Caymen.
No, they would not. Because of the front motor most (all) scale bodies will not fit. CR-24 however is perfect for small scale bodies
Well I’ve not seen any videos or social media anywhere till now. When I saw it it caught my attention but I have a team associated truck already & if it’s the same chassis I figured it would be a waste of money. I want the body though but not forth the $. Looks great with zero performance.
Excellent unboxing my friend 🤩👏
I have a ton of CR-24 for 30 - 50 bucks new. Well worth the money. Ordered 2 more for 29 4 days ago. Have 2 RGTs (=Element), worse than CR-24, front motor btw makes it IMPOSSIBLE to mount most scale bodies in those. CR-24 is perfect for Mini-Z scale bodies. People who say or write Enduro24 (= RGT) is good for scale projects do not know nothing and talk nonsense, CR-24 is the way to go. Many parts are compatible with FCX24.
CR-24 have nice beadlocks which can be upgraded easily, RGT/Enduro has glued tires.
I have a cr24 that I got free with an amainhobbies order probably a yr ago and I’ve never ran it. I do think I like the layout of things a bit better on it by just looking at it lol
@@2fmrc First: I agree, I would not buy the Element for 100 bucks today (however, bought my first CR-24 as Amewi AMXRock for 100 bucks 4 years ago).
You are so focussed on "crawl, crawl, crawl", sometimes compare apples with pears, letting those 1s trucks run on your SCX24 course...
CR-24, however, is much better than RGT (Element), in performance and for using it as a base for a scale body. Better than SCX24 (and for sure FCX24). There is a reason why those are so popular (for 4 years now?).
30 - 50 bucks, perfect. Even the small radio can be used with a 10 bucks receiver.
Nobody will ever tell it crawls well on 1s.
But it has frame mounted servo and motor in center... so perfect for a small scale body, absoultely perfect (wheelbase matches Mini-Z 4x4 bodies etc.).
SCX24 and FCX24: Servo on axle, what is not scale at all. FCX24 additionally super wide, strange dimentions, so nothing for a scale truck. And with extended wheelbase? Better use a Hobby Plus CR-18 for start.
I suggest you take your CR-24, get a nice scale hardbody (Mini-Z 4x4), do a nice paint job, mount a ton of LEDs, check a nice lightcontroller, paint and modify the beadlock wheels or use small upgrade tires on 1.0 metal beadlicks, ... buy metal shafts of metal cross-members for plastic shafts, ... make a simple custom interior, a driver figure... and you will have a super nice small scale truck. Not a crawler, a scale truck.
@@donaldsneffe yeah I don’t get that much into trail trucks that the servo location matters to me. I know it does to some so it’ll work for some I’m sure. These trucks are made CHEAP though for sure and that’s what gets me. That’s why I dog them with releases like this. No matter what it’s being used for, scale trailing or crawling. It should be better. They can’t include bearings or some decent screws? If they are aimed at “scale” guys then they should give the thing a decent body and some accessories. Maybe an esc that will actually crawl without sounding like nails on a chalkboard. Then maybe I’ll give them some credit. Instead element just tries to find another cheap body they can toss on it for another grab at some money. I don’t have a problem with the cr24 because most of the time it’s offered at a price I feel is good for it. I personally wouldn’t give over $20-30 for one but they can usually be found for $75 or so new and that is a decent buy for the type of build you’re talking about. I had a mini z also and they are wayyyy overpriced for what they are lol. Same type of junk screws with aaa batteries to run it. I’ll take the good looking new bright from wal mart over one of those things and save $150 lol. They do look good though & the body is the only thing worth using on them. I’m just not giving element any credit on this one. It’s junk & all they wanna do is grab some quick cash off the popularity of the 1/24s. If they really wanted to offer a decent truck they’d design their own.
As far as doing anything with my cr24…. It’ll just be my loaner for any kids that come to the house and wanna drive one. I’m not really interested in putting all that work into a truck to trail with. I like the scale trucks but something like the scx24 bronco is good enough for me and is way better straight out of the box with a good esc etc. Even a much better body than any of these. Plus it can actually run on my course. They all have their place in the hobby. Different offerings for different styles but they could do much better with some of their choices of parts if they actually cared.
@@2fmrc i think the FCX24 ist the very first of those smaller (1/18) trucks by FMS/RocHobby/EazyRC which comes with all ball bearings and hex screws. All others (BTW: Katana, LC80, Atlas 6x6 do have Hobby Plus CR-18 axles, which are nearly identical to the CR-24 axles, only longer end-piece, and identical central transmission) come with bushings and PH-screws...
The FCX24 is the first one which goes in their "1/12 line" (Willy, Jimny, Beetle, Kübelwagen, and now the new Toyota FJ45) with ball bearings and 2-speed transmission. The receiver unit of the FCX24 is identical to the one of the 1/12 Jimny. For what it is and compared to the other FMS/RocHobby/EazyRC 1/18 trucks the FCX24 is sold way too cheap.
But they obviously did it to be in the price range of the SCX24, and that's probably why they also call it "24" and not 1/18, as the Atlas 6x6. Target was clearly the SCX24 market.
Taking one for the team to get the truth out!
Imho the enduro 24 tarnishes the entire brand.
Cant lie, i dig the body🤙
It’s kinda ugly in person. I really thought I’d like it but it’s a definite no lol
Damn thats a real let down
... Although a '59 Caddie Endloader with blue flashers and a bunch of roof junk on a decent chassis would be a heck of an Ecto Crawler
I’d buy another FCX 24 power wagon , Before I would buy that. Just got my hardened steel Drive shafts for my FCX 24 power wagon, and my hardened steel ring and pinion gear with aluminum spools yeah. I also do have the hard steel gear set For the transmission lots of work to do now but I love it
Hello from southeast alaska Cool little truck bro
All I've got left of my enduro24 is the frame, shock towers and 4runner body. I didn't like the gearing ratio, it was 2 fast that's why they give you 1s lipo.
Now I'm just rebuilding it but with the scx24 axles and the furitek transmission and skid plate that they have for it which btw was a 100 bucks at amain.
If this truck was 80 bucks.. it might be good. I personally love the body... but it definitely lacks in a lot of ways. It is far more scale with the chassis mounted servo and transmission and transfer case... buttttttt. They should go the Mini Z route and put a super scale body on it.. then it would be worth the 110.
For sure! If it was decked out in a nice scale body with some accessories or something I could totally see the price fitting.
The angles of the motor is what's causing issues. The noise is what my FMS Atlas does. If they made it a mid motor, it would probably be better and have lower CG.
What about throwing in a motor and ESC from a smaller one?
Throw those Fcx24 axles on the enduro 24 bolts right up
The only thing I use off the scx24 anymore is the rear axle and housing, front housing and driveshafts. Have you done a build with the fcx24 axles on an scx24 trans with brushed motor? For my driving, I’m guessing it’s gonna have to be a micro or just get an fcx24.
No I don’t think I have. I rarely run brushed motors. A couple of my more stock Scx24s (bronco,gladdy) still have brushed but that’s about it. I need to try it for science tho! Lol
@@2fmrc
I didn’t think you had. I don’t think the 050 motors have enough low end torque without the gear reduction. Might still be fun to rip around.
No apologies needed Matt you're spot on as usual.
I was actually thinking about their 1/10 scale RC Enduro ecto trail truck but now will have to do more research. What are your thoughts on their larger 1/10 scale crawler?
I haven’t owned the 1/10 version but know several who do or have and the 1/10 stuff seems to be solid. Nothing like their 1/24 offerings. I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up their 1/10 if I wanted one based on what I’ve seen and heard. I really wanted the Knightrunner just never ended up buying one lol
I purchased the Redcat Marksman after watching your videos, I really have enjoyed it. Your videos are great because there are a lot less surprises and disappointments. I knew what I was getting into and fixed the steering right off. I am hoping to run it more this weekend. It's capabilities surprised me. Any new mods on yours?
@@mikerainey3847 I've had a Sendero hd and ecto and both are excellent , the ecto is the more capable truck and thelonger wheelbase and rear sway bar makes for a really interesting crawling experience. Zero regrets owning element 1/10 scales , their 1/24s look a bit crap but that's largely because they aren't really an element product , just a rebrand.
Thanks for the info guys!
I have the Gatekeeper which is the same thing with a different body. It’s very good. Probably my most capable 1/10 crawler. Don’t let this re-branded 1/24 put you off.
Good honest opinion 👌
I really want the echo body but I can't find it for the 24
That's really to bad it sucks my element gatekeeper is good ya think they would have done a better job. I will agree on the rgt I have I don't like the Phillips screws but on the rgt 136161 I have done nothing except get rid of the stock electronics. Put a furitek and a fly sky and my wife and I have run them since Xmas. Ya just think they would have done more cause their 1/10 stuff is pretty good out of the box
I agree. Their 1/10 stuff seems really good. They’ve just put zero effort into their 1/24 stuff
@@2fmrc yeppers I agree with the no effort on the small stuff. The only reason I bought an rgt is because they were cheap and I thought I could get my wife into Rcs and it worked. With the furitek they are fun. We have not broke anything on them yet and they have the only oil filled shocks that don't leak.
i wonder if you can just get the body?
Idk but the body isn’t very impressive in person either lol. That’s the one thing I thought I’d like about it but I was wrong.
It sux that element (ae) is using the reputation of the ecto10th scale to sell crap. I made the mistake of buying one of the original element 24's. Thx for the video
For an rtr, can’t touch the fcx24. I don’t even own one and can tell you that much. Have you tired to get more angle out of those cvds?
I know you do the screw swap but have you tried trimming the housings?
Element should just offer the 24th Ecto body. So people can just buy the body because its the only cool thing about it that I like
Yeah it’s not that cool in person really lol. I thought I’d like the body but no 😆
Hey bro can I get a link for the RC stand you have? I can’t find the video I saw it in but it had 2 metal rails that go the length of the truck.
Man I’ve been looking trying to find that for you but can’t. That was sent to me by the people who make the Ox motor. Not sure if they even sell them anymore. I know they were on eBay for a bit. I like how it fits basically any wheelbase you put on it but the slick rails always let my trucks slide off the rails at times so it’s not the best solution really. These below are pretty good. Once you set them for your wheelbase you can glue the tabs in place if you don’t want them to come out. Or they are totally adjustable and hold the trucks well. The axles just fit in their slots well and don’t move. You can also get them customized! Lately I’ve just been using those foam blocks my dad found that are a perfect fit lol. Hope this helps some and sorry I took so long to get back. I’ve been trying to find the one you’re looking for and just forget to message back.
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@@2fmrc no worries man I just thought you didn’t see my other message. I truly appreciate you taking the time to write out a big response! I ordered two of those stands, they look like they’ll do great!! I’ve leaned heavily on your videos and these replies for my current build, you saved me a lot of dough haha. I nearly ordered the RCAWD axles but instead I’ve ordered the FMS axles!
@@loganbeard9423 nice! Hope you really like them. I haven’t had many issues with them. I did strip one of the ring and pinion gears but now they have those in metal also. No issues at all with the cvds on those though! That’s huge after all the troubles I had with dog bones and cvds on the scx24 axles.
@@2fmrc nice! So with the metal gears do they not unlock the diff? I ordered everything but those because I didn’t wanna mess with that.
@@loganbeard9423 the metal gear diff offered from FairRc and fms will unlock them. I actually locked mine by putting silicone ear plugs inside them instead of grease. There are some locked spools in metal on aliexpress. I’ve been waiting for those for about a month or so now lol
ultra scale and runs like junk is the FMS katana. lol the only good thing i see is the body is kinda slick. haha
The hobby plus is a way better truck than rgt . Have to upgrade the rgts to make them decent... I always felt the axial and fms we're cheating a bit by being bigger (closer to 1/20)
Yeah I can't understand y element didn't make their own design. They're owned by team associated and they're better than that
You would think!
Lol😂bl bli bbbb blbl bllll 😂 Agree Element need to step there game up to compete with the big body 💪
And you bought it anyways!
The only reason I bought it was to put this video out and let people know it’s junk. If I can spend a little and save a lot for others I will. That’s the reason I started this channel. Companies shouldn’t be able to release things like this, send out a few free ones to get good reviews and make a bunch of sales off of that. So I’ll buy it and waste a little money to hopefully help someone make a better choice. If they were confident in their truck and actually cared about this scale they would send me one for review. But they know I’m gonna trash it if it’s junk so they won’t do that.
Fax machine slow crawling. You’re hysterical!!!
Also know your audience … younger followers don’t know what a fax machine is!!! Lol
Haha! Surely as popular as the old 80s-90s stuff is getting again they can figure out what a fax machine is 😆
People are fine with slow crawl until they actually get a truck that can really slow crawl, then the difference become apparent
Yep! Especially when you get a little resistance against one lol
Honestly I wouldn’t mind if they went more scale route with those. They will perform sht but if they came with amazing scale bodies and accessory aftermarket it would make more sense and easier pass.
If there was knight runner in 24 scale I’d be all over it with printing and scale junk even if it ran shit
I totally agree! I can sacrifice some performance for ultra scale looks.
The body's cool.. but that's about it, haha
I thought I’d like it. Not so much in person. It’s just a really odd shape and not what I thought it would be lol
I would actually say that thing has 0 slow crawl.. if you have to tap it to slow crawl that’s not even a real slow crawl
Don`t get why you would buy one if you don`t like it anyway
To put this video out and save someone some money. Too much false info out there from some channels. That’s the only reason I bought it! Already sold it for cheap lol
Lol stay away 1s crawlers 😂
Free fax machine 🤣🤣
Lol. Did they really try to trick people into think and they made a miniature ecto it looks just like the regular enduro that sucks. Please send it to me so I can have something for content. I don't have any kind of help and I work part time so it's been a struggle. Lol
I know I don't want one 😂
Good call that shit isn’t even worth 50 bucks fcx24 and scx24 all day
Expensive broken down prop for the course.
i have one of these and i hate it too. its my least favorite rc. i like my panda tetra 24 x3 way better
Great electronics? The radio is junk. Mine either creeps froward or reverse. Talked to king fo Charlie at FMS. Same china garbage talk. Please send video, now send another. Broken English crap
We all need to stop letting these company's get away with this crap.
Only reason I bough this thing and made this video. Seriously the only reason! To do my best to stop these companies from doing this crap!
@@2fmrc yeah if we all shed light on them maybe they will make some changes lol doubtful tho
It was just painful to watch it maybe good for a small child to start with though.