Originally Posted by
ixlr8nz
Really the FGX represents everything that is slowly destroying TC.
High cost - The kit is cheap but how many parts do you need to make it fast and reliable?
Complicated design - Many adjustments which just make the fast faster and the slow slower.
Glad we don't allow in NZ and won't be anytime soon by the looks of things.
Mike
I initially thought the same. But here we have 7 new drivers (who joined f1 mainly because of the FGX).
We also resisted the temptation for any upgrades and have been running it stock. No breakage issues. Just basic epoxy reinforcement.
5mm ride height, 1mm droop, diff oil in the shocks, shock oil in the diff. That will basically give you good runs.
So an FGX is $100 here (with rubber tires) versus Tamiya F104 v2 ($300 basic, $500USD hop uped).
It is the Tamiya v2 that will kill the hobby. Expensive, overpriced and weak link suspension. And that link setup stuff can get complicated as well.