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FS Racing Marauder 1/10 4WD RC Buggy 2.4GHz £69.63 @ Gearbest

Found 4th May 2017

Looks a good spec for the money, I think this is the older version without slip diffs and less waterproof, but you can get uprated parts.

Main Features:
1/10 size, portable and general for most fittings.
Can be played on ground, grass land and sand land.
With roll cage, easy and fast to install gadget and change battery.
With lamp on the truck, offering great convenience for night.
Orbicular structure makes direction change more flexible and smooth.
With long bar, the tyre can be adjusted to a large angle.
With a piece of external tyre in case of emergency.
With independent shockproof system, it can prevent damages caused by the vibration effectively.
Independent suspension frame system, effectively reduce the friction causing from the vibration.
Specification

General
\x09Brand: FS
Type: Desert Truck
Drive Type: 4 WD

Primary Technical Info
\x09Remote Control: 2.4GHz Wireless Remote Control

Dimension and Weight
\x09Product weight: 2.450 kg
Package weight: 4.641 kg
Product size (L x W x H): 50.00 x 31.00 x 18.50 cm / 19.69 x 12.2 x 7.28 inches
Package size (L x W x H): 61.50 x 30.00 x 22.50 cm / 24.21 x 11.81 x 8.86 inches

Package Contents
\x09Package Contents: 1 x RC Truck, 1 x ESC, 1 x Motor, 1 x Servo, 1 x Transmitter, 1 x 5000mA Battery, 1 x 1800mA Battery, 1 x EU PLUG Charger

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Original Poster

4th May 2017

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Edited by: "Roger_Irrelevant" 4th May 2017

4th May 2017

Looks like a good deal. What makes you think it is the old version?

4th May 2017

Great deal. One of the questions in the Q&A section states that this is the FS-53910 model which has the brushed motor. Only the version with the US plug is currently in stock though.

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4th May 2017

Bob1980
Looks like a good deal. What makes you think it is the old version?

Later in the results you see an almost identical one but it's about £200+, it has a different model number that when you Google it goes on about waterproofing and slip diffs etc. Also the ESC? or Radio cover looks different (no wire coming out of the top)

Edited by: "Roger_Irrelevant" 4th May 2017

4th May 2017

Heat, always wanted one of these when I was a kid, maybe one day I will get 1!

5th May 2017

Bougth this one yesterday the minute it dropped in price....great specs for the money

5th May 2017

5000mah battery and 1800mah battery What?

5th May 2017

Just get a nitro car. A proper rc car.

5th May 2017

I picked up a second hand (£100) one that had been upgraded. Something about brushless, suspension and diffs. I don't really know about them, I just bought it for me and my kids to have some fun with...
It's very quick and hard for the kids to control. They are getting better at it and love every moment.
You will need a few more batteries to make it worth while taking out.
Like I did say, I don't know much about these so this is more of a comment from a noob

5th May 2017

CouldntThinkOfAUsername
Just get a nitro car. A proper rc car.

Nitro just sounds good, brushless electric can't be matched for speed and torque. Same with the Tesla situation, a tesla p100d can outperform supercars

Original Poster

5th May 2017

CouldntThinkOfAUsername
Just get a nitro car. A proper rc car.

For £69 all in? Do Tell. (_;)

5th May 2017

Lots of kit for the money.

5th May 2017

tezray
5000mah battery and 1800mah battery What?

if it has 2 batteries, one will be for transmitter, one for car

5th May 2017

Is this just a case of buying a US to UK adapter? And could someone advise if Gearbest are reputable please.

5th May 2017

looks great! I've just placed an order, wasn't looking for one but used to have a few cars as a kid. this'll bring back memories.

5th May 2017

Spruggs
Is this just a case of buying a US to UK adapter? And could someone … Is this just a case of buying a US to UK adapter? And could someone advise if Gearbest are reputable please.

I bought my current phone from them and more than happy with the service. Even when I had an issue the support was great albeit a message a day so not particularly quick.

5th May 2017

Only online retailer where you enter a discount code and the price more than doubles. oO

5th May 2017

Looks good. i assume remote control unit comes with this?

5th May 2017

I went with one of these for £54.00 off fleabay
https://www.banggood.com/WLtoys-12428-2_4G-112-4WD-Crawler-RC-Car-With-LED-Light-p-1046285.html
wacked in a more powerful s2 battery and it really does fly.
plastics really good so durable.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282274692707
takes a beating, its 1/12 but imo well worth it, it cocks a front wheel up on acceleration also, and power difts, check the vids. a more powerful battery for £8 just makes this serious fun.
even has a 540 motor same as he hornet mentioned below.

Edited by: "sgtbarton" 7th May 2017

5th May 2017

Oos now

6th May 2017

Aww memories - a Schumacher rc car. I could not afford team losi. I think the parents sold mine off cheap

Original Poster

6th May 2017

ashman33
Aww memories - a Schumacher rc car. I could not afford team losi. I think … Aww memories - a Schumacher rc car. I could not afford team losi. I think the parents sold mine off cheap

I had a Tamiya Hornet, was surprised they've now started making them again!

modelsport.co.uk/tam…349

6th May 2017

BAD company to order from.
They spend ages processing orders and then when they do send them out you're even lucky if you receive it.
My first order never turned up and I mistakenly decided to try them again, wish I hadn't, because a week after placing the order its still processing.

6th May 2017

I have grave digger from tyco, its 1:6 scale but without transmitter or battery, honestly i can't even test if it works. What should i do to it ? How much should i sell it for if worth anything

Original Poster

6th May 2017

DJ888
BAD company to order from.They spend ages processing orders and then when … BAD company to order from.They spend ages processing orders and then when they do send them out you're even lucky if you receive it.My first order never turned up and I mistakenly decided to try them again, wish I hadn't, because a week after placing the order its still processing.

Bullocks. I've ordered plenty of stuff from them and never had a problem, everything is tracked. Pay with PayPal if you're worried about stuff not turning up.

Granted you don't get a realistic guarantee but I'm happy for that given the brilliant prices, and not had a 'quality' issue with anything I've bought. (Phones, torches, RC models).

Edited by: "Roger_Irrelevant" 6th May 2017

6th May 2017

Roger_Irrelevant
I had a Tamiya Hornet, was surprised they've now started making them … I had a Tamiya Hornet, was surprised they've now started making them again!https://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-the-hornet/rc-car-products/20349

Oh that is amazing. Just tried to find a Terra Scorcher but no joy!

7th May 2017

I ordered twice from them without a problem, but then on the third time they sent me a DOA item. When raising this with them they offered me just 10% of the value of the item to just go away. After raising a case with Paypal, I finally go the original cost refunded (5 months later!) and this was minus the cost of sending it back to China recorded delivery. Everything that people say about Gearbest is true. Do yourself a favour and avoid them.

Roger_Irrelevant
Bullocks. I've ordered plenty of stuff from them and never had a problem, … Bullocks. I've ordered plenty of stuff from them and never had a problem, everything is tracked. Pay with PayPal if you're worried about stuff not turning up.Granted you don't get a realistic guarantee but I'm happy for that given the brilliant prices, and not had a 'quality' issue with anything I've bought. (Phones, torches, RC models).

16th May 2017

Mines arrived, seems the charger has gone pop already got warm when charging the battery which is the norm I think unplugged it and put the other battery on overnight and its stone cold and showing 4.8V as is the charger output, it does come with 2 batteries for the car, one is a 3600mah and the other a plane one with nothing on it at all. Will buy a cheapish charger off amazon or similar to see whats what. The car itself seems pretty decent quality for the money and certainly good enough for my sons birthday

Original Poster

16th May 2017

Bradmax57
Mines arrived, seems the charger has gone pop already got warm when … Mines arrived, seems the charger has gone pop already got warm when charging the battery which is the norm I think unplugged it and put the other battery on overnight and its stone cold and showing 4.8V as is the charger output, it does come with 2 batteries for the car, one is a 3600mah and the other a plane one with nothing on it at all. Will buy a cheapish charger off amazon or similar to see whats what. The car itself seems pretty decent quality for the money and certainly good enough for my sons birthday

Got mine too, though possibly the charger is duff too because the car struggles to move or steer despite being on charge for a day.

Great car though so am gonna persevere.

18th May 2017

mine arrived yesterday. likewise the charger on mine seems to be faulty but I've bought a better one from Amazon along with a lipo battery. hopefully will be good now. car otherwise looks great and appears well built.

18th May 2017

rmax1
mine arrived yesterday. likewise the charger on mine seems to be faulty … mine arrived yesterday. likewise the charger on mine seems to be faulty but I've bought a better one from Amazon along with a lipo battery. hopefully will be good now. car otherwise looks great and appears well built.

I didn't realise you could put a lipo battery in, can you show what you bought?

18th May 2017

yeah you can upgrade to lipo. there's some videos on YouTube about this car upgraded to lipo. apparently 2s lipo is fine but 3s can make to motor burn out. I went for this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06Y5HWZ86/ref=mp_s_a_1_36?ie=UTF8&qid=1495144711&sr=8-36&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=2s+lipo+battery

and to charge it I bought an IMAX b6. I'm just waiting for some deans connectors to come tomorrow so I can try my lipo battery. on the ESC there's a jumper to set it up for a lipo battery so just be sure to change that and should run great.

Edited by: "rmax1" 20th May 2017

Original Poster

18th May 2017

The issue with the supplied charger is that it's 120V, so when it receives 240V it doesn't like it and outputs 4.8V. No Biggie as it's only a trickle charger and Gearbest gave me a couple of dollars back.

For now until I get some proper dual channel charger/discharger with display I've just bought a SkyRC eN3 one.

Overall I'm, err I mean the Son, is very happy indeed with it.

Original Poster

18th May 2017

Bradmax57
I didn't realise you could put a lipo battery in, can you show what you … I didn't realise you could put a lipo battery in, can you show what you bought?

Will do tomorrow, look on YouTube (something like Aussie RC) there's some dude who's put a 4s Lipo setup in, looks a bit too wild for me (flips over with the power) but another video shows 3d and looks great.

Edited by: "Roger_Irrelevant" 18th May 2017

18th May 2017

Roger_Irrelevant
The issue with the supplied charger is that it's 120V, so when it … The issue with the supplied charger is that it's 120V, so when it receives 240V it doesn't like it and outputs 4.8V. No Biggie as it's only a trickle charger and Gearbest gave me a couple of dollars back. :)For now until I get some proper dual channel charger/discharger with display I've just bought a SkyRC eN3 one.Overall I'm, err I mean the Son, is very happy indeed with it.

Ah I never thought of the 120v bit, but even so mine was on over night and nothing in the battery at all

18th May 2017

quick question, on the lipo batteries why are there two leads? I'm guessing some adapter needed to connect to the car but wonder what the other is for?

19th May 2017

Bradmax57
quick question, on the lipo batteries why are there two leads? I'm … quick question, on the lipo batteries why are there two leads? I'm guessing some adapter needed to connect to the car but wonder what the other is for?

the other one is for charging. it lets the charger check voltages of individual cells and keep them all balanced.

24th May 2017

rmax1
yeah you can upgrade to lipo. there's some videos on YouTube about this … yeah you can upgrade to lipo. there's some videos on YouTube about this car upgraded to lipo. apparently 2s lipo is fine but 3s can make to motor burn out. I went for this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06Y5HWZ86/ref=mp_s_a_1_36?ie=UTF8&qid=1495144711&sr=8-36&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=2s+lipo+batteryand to charge it I bought an IMAX b6. I'm just waiting for some deans connectors to come tomorrow so I can try my lipo battery. on the ESC there's a jumper to set it up for a lipo battery so just be sure to change that and should run great.

Any idea on what mAh rating I should be getting?

25th May 2017

higher the mah the longer the car runs so I went for the 5200 which makes it go for about half an hour.

Original Poster

25th May 2017

rmax1
higher the mah the longer the car runs so I went for the 5200 which makes … higher the mah the longer the car runs so I went for the 5200 which makes it go for about half an hour.

Think my next purchase is this brushless motor and 60A ESC combo for it:

m.banggood.com/Rac…tml

FS Racing Marauder 1/10 4WD RC Buggy 2.4GHz £69.63 @ Gearbest

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