You can get some more steering lock on the FCX18 if you switch the hub carrier screws to the back of the carrier as the screw head hits the steering hub on full lock.
that's a hard choice for sure. Out the box the rock van will out perform the FMS LC80. Hard plastic body on FMS and polycarbonate type shell on the HP. They have different variations of the rock van so make sure your looking at the CR18P EVO version. That version has portal axles and the 2 speed with full metal gear drivetrain(FMS LC80 is plastic gears in the gearbox).
@@RunThatRC that makes a lot of sense, than I wonder between the rock van and the trail hunter. I’m after a lexan body either way but it seems less common in this scale segment, aside from some designs that are not even remotely close to scale like the red cat ascent. Of course you can upgrade the lc80 but than you can upgrade the van, which is always going to out perform it because of that top heavy abs scale body.
FCX18 in the mail. First order of business is to learn how to get rid of that deafening whine. Horrendous. Second is to lower it back down to earth a bit
I love these kinds of comparisons. Both great trucks, but the Rock van is more my style though! Well done comparo!
I like both models. I'm a yota guy but who doesn't like a 4x4 van!
Real cool video nice scale filming of those killer little rigs!!!
I appreciate it!
I'm in love with the Rock van, i put some metal gears & bigger tires
Performs so good!
Great videos man! i'm thinking of buying one of the fms lc80's.
Go for it! They are fun.
You can get some more steering lock on the FCX18 if you switch the hub carrier screws to the back of the carrier as the screw head hits the steering hub on full lock.
I have that done on the fcx18 and fcx24. It does give you more steering but the Rock Van still has more steering angle imo.
Can’t decide between these two, which has a lower center of gravity and is better for rock crawling in general?
that's a hard choice for sure. Out the box the rock van will out perform the FMS LC80. Hard plastic body on FMS and polycarbonate type shell on the HP. They have different variations of the rock van so make sure your looking at the CR18P EVO version. That version has portal axles and the 2 speed with full metal gear drivetrain(FMS LC80 is plastic gears in the gearbox).
@@RunThatRC that makes a lot of sense, than I wonder between the rock van and the trail hunter. I’m after a lexan body either way but it seems less common in this scale segment, aside from some designs that are not even remotely close to scale like the red cat ascent. Of course you can upgrade the lc80 but than you can upgrade the van, which is always going to out perform it because of that top heavy abs scale body.
both great trucks but did you see the trailer for the new Hobbyplus CR-18P EVO PRO ? looks seriously good...
hobby plus coming out with some cool rigs lately.
Awesome video brother 😎. Nice rigs
Thanks 👍
Fcx18 is a good rig once you put good tires on it.
tires make a huge difference that's for sure.
The CR18 is a beast
these 18th scale rigs are getting good thats for sure.
FCX18 in the mail. First order of business is to learn how to get rid of that deafening whine. Horrendous. Second is to lower it back down to earth a bit