Hi there, hope you’re keeping well. That is one tough Jimny! The FTX model certainly has shown us how capable this machine is and you’ve effectively demonstrated, that in capable hands, scale like driving in tough terrain is truly possible. Nice video. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. 😉😊😉

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you too! Yeah, this little truck is really fun. It's so short and manoeuvrable and has a fair bit of punch for a crawler. It's not the best at fine control from 0mph, but it's just right for a trail truck. 😎👍

That FTX really did well. Glad you included more footage of the run. The video didn't seem long at all. All the edits were smooth and crisp. The music was cool and matched the pace The rig put on a great performance. It does seem to be a lot of fun in that little 380 package. Too bad there aren't as many options for that size of motor. Great choice on the wheel and tire combo. They look fantastic with those slingers. Not only did the pairing do great in the mud and on the rocks, they looked awesome churning and splashing in the water. I loved the water crossing shot at the "falls" about the 1:55 mark. looking forward to see what else you do to this rig. Stay safe and stay tiny. Steve

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't tried Mud Slingers before this, but they're great! I agree they look cool churning through the water and mud, too. I quite fancy some larger ones on something... 😎👍

What a little beast! Loved the first song after your intro. Awesome muddy mess Steve😁

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was really enjoying the songs too. And the mud! Though the patches where it's like fine silt are pretty inescapable... 😎👍

Love it 🤙what a little weapon this rig is now 🤗 great work champ keep them coming 🤙🤙

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude! 😎👍

@wezzers8278

2 жыл бұрын

btw pinion and spur are 0.5 mod not 48dp :-( trying to source some options for them as we speak, motor shaft is 2.3mm ;-)

Nice footage 👍🔥😎

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😎👍

cool rc and great off-road run

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! It's a fun little rig. 😎👍

Nice. It's fun to drive a RC through the water!😍🤩🥰👍

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

It really is! 😎👍

Awesome video. Been wanting to get a pair of these trucks for my boys. They love driving mine, but they need their own. 👍👍

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Sounds like a plan to me... 😎

This vídeo made me buy a 600 euros rc crawler. Damm good vídeo dammmit!!!!

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha, you're welcome! Hope you have a great time with it - what did you get?! 😎👍

Très belle vidéo ✌️

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Merci! 😎👍

Looks great in slooooomoooooo Stevo I liked how you sank back into your hole at the end ;) I imagine that’s where you live until Ant and Tez bring you scraps to eat and cars to film. A clump of turf on your head that suddenly pops up out of the ground. Please say its just like I imagine!

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

I can't deny it...

Great video lokks so realistic 🔵🔵🔵👍👍👍😀😀😀🔵🔵🔵

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really like the body on this truck, it's impressive. 😀

complimenti per il video molto bello!!

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

Жыл бұрын

Grazie mille! 😎👍

Nice video. It looks like even though it has a smaller 390 motor, it still has enough power to spool up those grippy tyres in some mud. I fancy one of these as a cheap, but fun project as they look a lot of fun to drive. If i had one i'd probably do these mods. Inner wheel wells 1080 ESC Heavyweight metal beadlocks + stock tyres Softer spring shocks (maybe run full droop) as stock ones look a little stiff, for how light it is Clear windows - maybe remove stickers and then use tamiya paint remover to clear the lexan? Although it's frustrating at the lack of gearing and motor options it's not the end all. I feel the smaller 390 motor kinda replicates the smaller engine in the Jimny. You can always change the skid plate as well i think and put in an Axial 3 speed, to use a 540 motor, but it makes them a little more top heavy, and one side in particular. Then there was the issue on older Outbacks where the extra torque from the 540 motor would break axle and prop / drive shafts in high torque situations.

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's an ideal set of mods, I reckon. I added wheel wells and a 1060, personally, plus heavy steel beadlocks. The tyres were just what I had and worked well (especially in mud), but they're not quite right for it on rocks or sidehilling. The suspension is a little odd - yeah the truck is light, but some of the issue is the stock setup doesn't leave much travel - it's mostly bouncing because it's bottoming out, I realised. The shock hoops have alternative holes though, so I've lowered the top mountings and taken off the spring preload to let it sag back into it. It's a bit more supple now. It could really do with clear windows, true, though clear shells are pretty cheap so spraying another one might be easier. I've actually broken my shell ahead of the front wheels with a couple of really bad falls, unfortunately, so this Jimny is awaiting a fix currently (though I might put a hard body on it instead...). I genuinely expected the little motor to be an issue, but I honestly have never wanted for more torque or wheelspeed from it. As you said, it's a light truck - it just doesn't seem to matter. It goes really well. Whether it still will if I put a big heavy hardbody on it is another matter, but that remains to be seen!

Fantastic video mate, very well filmed & edited 👏 What did you use as waterproofing ?

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! It's all waterproof as stock bar the receiver - I wrapped that in a heavy-duty latex glove and ziptied it shut. I've done this on a few trucks now and not had any problems so far. 👍

Thanks for the info! got the blue version for my lad, really impressed with it. Couple of things I wanted though was a bit more speed - your info on the motors is a great help about the 390 with less turns as i have been searching & so far nothing has been found. Also would you know about anything that can be done about the torque twist, seems to suffer quite badly. It wants to climb no problem but lifts up really badly!

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Are you using the stock battery? Put a 3S lipo in there (the esc is capable - just move the little jumper to set the voltage cutouff) and it's pretty nippy. If anything, I was looking to slow mine down! As for the torque twist, it's not a problem I've had with this, to be honest. I did have that issue with the FTX Geo, but going to a slower motor pretty much negated it. Maybe a bit of weight in the front / some steel beadlocks will smooth over the problem a little bit? Help keep the front end down. Otherwise you'd probably have to resort to fitting an antiroll bar, but that would require some custom work.

@timjoyce8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@rccrawlersmid-wales645 Hi, appreciate the reply 👍 - that's great news about the 3s, was not under the impression they ran them. Will put a 3s in for him now! Currently using voltz 4000 2s lipo's i think they are - been really good batteries even after we destroyed our carnage & bugsta brushless cars with them in! 😄. I already got him better tyres & steel beadlocks - guess i need to tweak the springs and have a mess - crawling is good but when we try the incline to see how steep an angle we can get it suffers from one front tyre lifting badly yet my trx4 sport will do many more degrees steeper and id say negligible twist. Was looking about an anti roll bar but unable to see anything that is made for them and wouldn't know where to start to try and get one to modify to suit. Is the suspension worth upgrading on them?

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

@@timjoyce8047 Sorry for the slow reply on this! I haven't done much to the suspension on mine, to be honest - but I haven't had any big issues with torque twist either. I'll have to look for that next time. Is everything in the drivetrain spinning freely? And the shocks are moving freely without sticking? Worth making sure it's not just getting bound up. I did think mine was overdamped and put in thinner oil for quicker responses. My first impression is the shocks aren't that bad - probably not the first thing I'd upgrade, anyway - but smoother ones with springs you can change are always good!

If you already upgrade the motor please share to us how to upgrade it

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't put it in yet, but once I do (and film it) I'll put all the info in the description. Thanks for watching! 😎👍

Subbed, I take it 1.9 RCWD Wheels and Mudslinger tyres? Great Vid.

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! They are Mudslingers, yes, though the wheels came on a Boom Racing D90. Pretty similar to the usual RC4WD steel wagon wheels, though. 👍

@RCAdventurers

2 жыл бұрын

@@rccrawlersmid-wales645 thanks for replying mate

wot make and OD are those tyres? nice video

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

4 ай бұрын

To be honest I can't remember... I got them off eBay some years back and they were cheap. They're Mudslinger knock-offs though, and were either 90 or 95mm tall.

Which tyres and Rims are you using please?

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

They're Mud Slingers (cheap eBay copies) about 95mm tall. The wheels are just unbranded steel beadlocks too - again, lots of cheap ones on eBay! 👍

What size of tires did you use?

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

They're 1.9in wheels with 95mm tall tyres. 👍

Its a 2mm shaft not 2.3mm on mine and 22t pinion if it was a 2.3mm id have a redcat rockslide rs10's 45t 390 in it i am running a dynamite 37t 380 right now seems to have a little more torque than stock 25t but if you confirm its .05 mod ill try to get some gears in orderto run a titan 390 or redcat 390 but stock shaft is definitely only 2mm

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, well I have to check exactly what size the motor shaft is on my one, and double-check with CML on that. I'll let you know if I hear anything! So the stock motor is 25t? Thanks for the info! I'll check out those other motors as well.

@wezzers8278

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, the stock Paso motor is a 2.3mm shaft Just took it out of stock and checked) 25turn and the pitch of the gears is .5mod

did you can change the battery ? if so what did you put in ?

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

I did - I've used 2S and 3S lipo in it, but prefer 3S.

@masonclimbs8363

2 жыл бұрын

awesome 👍 what are the V and Mah? Looking to get a new one for mine , i’m new to RC and this is my first Crawler so but of a newbie 😁

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

@@masonclimbs8363 2S is 7.4V and 3S is 11.1V, so it'll run faster on 3S (almost too fast!) And have punchier acceleration. As for mAh, that's up to you - depends how long you want to drive. I have a 2700mAh 3S that'll run it for around 2hrs, and a little 1400 would probably do an hour quite easily. These trucks are light and have small motors, so they don't need huge batteries really. 👍

@masonclimbs8363

2 жыл бұрын

@@rccrawlersmid-wales645 That’s great thanks , that’s really helpful. One last thing, i’ve noticed today that when i accelerate hard there is a clicking. is this normal ?

@masonclimbs8363

2 жыл бұрын

i just got it today as well 👍

The speed controller in this car really is !$%!!. Especially for my daughter that is new to RC crawling. And lets not even talk about reverse speed control!!!! What ESC would turn this otherwise great little car into a real gem? I would like to change the ESC and radio maybe something from hobbywing and a Dumborc X6 with receiver with integrated LED functions. Can anyone out there tell me what ESC will make a difference and give better throttle control?

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

I put a 1060 hobbywing in mine and it helped a little with control, but I think the real problem is it's just too fast! It's tricky to gear down too, but I've recently discovered the motor is a 25t, so a replacement 380 with a higher wind (I've just ordered a 37t Dynamite) should slow it down and make modulating it easier. A 1080 hobbywing would certainly help you too, I think, especially as you can reduce the power in reverse. 👍

What tires are those?

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

They're Mud Slingers - or at least, cheap eBay copies, anyway. They're on 1.9in wheels and around 95mm tall.

Cool video, you have to subscribe right away

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, much appreciated! 😎👍

Great watching with interest I’m doing a FTX build challenge on KZread using the jimny with a fellow KZread channel . Once again great production

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, that's a good idea! 😎👍

Which wheel are they

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

Just cheap unbranded steel 1.9in beadlocks.

What size tires and rims?

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

They're 1.9in wheels with 95mm tall tyres. 👍

@freddyadikusuma

2 жыл бұрын

@@rccrawlersmid-wales645 Looking for 95 mm tires where to share purchase link?

10 minutes is a long time

@JF-RC

2 жыл бұрын

Not really, when it’s to show how good the FTX model is.

@rccrawlersmid-wales645

2 жыл бұрын

O... kay... thanks? 🙃

@wezzers8278

2 жыл бұрын

i watched it three times 😂😂

@user-oh7fl2sj4u

2 жыл бұрын

@@wezzers8278 I watched in chunks