I swapped the front and rear body posts to lower the front because the frame is in the way in stock form. Now the body is even lower. THE EVO IS A PRO! I watch this video a lot!
The Evo is a Pro! Looking forward to seeing the upgrades - I already got my hands on a brushless version (super fun) and am looking forward to upgrading it!
It’s nice to see more & more people getting the Evo eventually people will start modifying & adjusting it to wring out the most performance there is already a few people that have moved the drive shaft to the second position to help the torque twist which it definitely has I adjusted my shock position & & when I checked the the shocks not even a drop came out so I added oil & installed the free light kit that came with it. I got the Furitek brushless version & the day after I purchased mine they were sold out again I put mine on the wishlist & they sent me a email when they came in & I went right to the site & ordered it had a waited even just a few hrs I wouldn’t have got it.
The change is simple. Just get the correct axle housing that lets you put the ring from the diff on the opposite side and then move the drive shaft to the other output on the trans and you are good to go.
I think yeah it’ll be wide for class 2. The problem with the hobbyplus portal boxes is you need a decent offset wheel to clear the boxes or the 1.2 tires they come with. Something I’ll have to play around with. You could also swap to the regular width stub shafts. I was contemplating converting my fx118 to the evo chassis and body and getting a full 2 speed to try and set up a dig or overdrive trans. But adding all those parts up is almost as much as just getting the brushed truck. So I might just haha.
Great video Ken! This platform is awesome, really the best RTR on the market! Super excited to see what people start doing with them. IMO the brushed one is the way to go, 280 motor is great-the stock 130 in the Evo is underpowered. If anything, a 180 would reduce some weight and clear the front links.
the body is my fav part i ordered 5 of them for my lcg 1/18th scale build all injora prolly the cleanest body you can get IMO it comes just plain blue no stickers on it which is perfect you get the sticker sheet i just throw on the headlights and taillights and thats it
the evo is a pro! I got mine just before christmas but haven't had a chance to mess with it much yet due to holidays. I ordered the brass portal covers and aluminum knuckles and I couldn't agree more on the lack of bearings. about the only thing that was a miss for me on this thing.
I love the 2spd the Furg Wagon is only good to plop it down where your crawling with the Evo I can get from one spot to another with the Furitek you can have the best it’s fast & still has great slow spd modulation. Metal axles are the next thing on my list.
I'm looking around for getting in the field and I want to know: what is a comp rig? Competition, right? Been following you for a few weeks, love the videos!
First off... WELCOME to the community! And yes, Comp is short for Competition. You can learn all about the different classes and comp rules at RCMCCA.ORG
Good review Ken. Thanks! So with the surge in 1/18, how is that gonna work with comps? Are they gonna run with the 1/24th's or separate? How does the size of EVO Pro compare with say a Gladi wheel based 1/24th? Thanks! Evo is Pro
Thanks good sir. Rcmcca.org doesn’t care about “scale” only gate width. I have a video coming tomorrow or Monday comparing the evo pro to a bunch of rigs. ;)
@@TheShopMiniRCGreat! Look forward to it! I guess, more broadly, I was also thinking about folks that have built courses for their 1/24th's and whether the 1/18th's still "fit" on them and/or look good and not like a monster truck driving on a BMX race course....LOL!
They’re two very different minded rigs. Evo pro being oriented towards comp and killing lines. And the fcx18 being a trail/semi scale rig. I want to pick up both when I get the chance.
grouse vid ken u always cover what needs to b and a bit more without all the bullshit like other wankers i have painfully put up with in the past u r the go to man in the mini game by far love your work have my 3 sons watching your breakdowns always seem to b learning something from your vids many thanks jas and sons
They don’t do anything for the furitek brushless setup. All the settings for the furitek are in the app If you have the brushed version, you use those switches to adjust drag brake. The manual shows how. (I also thought I showed it in the video.)
The evo is a pro, and i just ordered mine. What vehicle is this based on? Or is it made up? I see wrangler taillights, but that front looks like an fj20 grill.
I bought 3 of these , having problems with 2 of them not shifting between gears properly. Looks like the plastic servo / horn for the transmission skips a tooth or two and then it won’t go into gear properly. Is a servo upgrade that has metal gears that would fit ?
People constantly change out the bodies in these things. From other RCs, to toys, we see people change them all the time. Just got to get creative with mounting them sometimes. ;)
@@TheShopMiniRC Thank you for your response man! Very kind of you to reply so quickly. One last question, what's the run time on the stock battery? Even just off the top of your head.
@@TheShopMiniRC Thanks, how are your drives acts holding up? I hear they are a weak point. Sorry for all the bother my friend but would you happen to know any sources/videos showing how to change them? I'm a newbie so I don't want to mess anything up.
@@nasaw7798 I had to replace em a few weeks ago. It’s an easy fix/upgrade. You probably don’t need a video for it. Just 1 screw on it. Worst case if you can’t get the shaft t slide out, unscrew your shock and it will let you axle drop down enough to slide the shaft out. Pretty easy!
Without the Fury Wagon, this truck would not exist in this form. Furitek helped influence Hobby Plus' design here. Also, there isnt THAT much different between the two other than the chassis. Also, the Hobby Plus brushless is MORE expensive than the FX118
i love your videos going into important details. I dislike this rig.. in fact, the last few rigs from hp. they are behind fms in quality and innovation. what would have been amazing is if they instead provided a kit allowing you to decide single or 2-speed, brushed or brushless;. and have already a fix for that torque twist as its been around for far too long in multiple rigs. too many negatives for me, mainly being lack of innovation. Its like how new laptops in 2023/24 put in new processor, but didn't fix the actual consumer issues, and still managed to remove some stuff consumers liked in previous models; just like cell phones lack innovation. But alas, this is exactly how capitalism has been working the past few years.
I hear yah. I think many companies leave things for the the customer to “fix”. It gets people to open up the truck. But I get it. ;) Thanks a ton for watching in spite of your disappointment in the truck.
@@TheShopMiniRC my opinion on the rigs is just that, my opinion. But, it doesn't take away anything from your videos which I enjoy watching. Thank you for making them as they are very helpful and enjoyable.
there are a ton of people who arent influencers that have already received it.. But yes, typically that IS how it works. Manufacturers send out samples to reviewers so they have time to shoot, edit and upload the videos. (hell most the time we dont even get them until like a day before the video should be posted lol.)
These have been out for a week and a half now. AsiaTees is the only one selling them at the moment. Helidirect hasn’t had their shipment yet. A few buddies of mine have them in hand and running.
I ordered mine off Helidirect, got it last week, and I’m a nobody… so yeah, they’re out there, but sold out quick… I’m sure more are on the way… The Evo Pro is amazing. Complements the FX118 perfectly. Both are highly capable, great values, and just different enough that you appreciate them both for what they are.
I swapped the front and rear body posts to lower the front because the frame is in the way in stock form. Now the body is even lower. THE EVO IS A PRO! I watch this video a lot!
Thanks a ton for the watches. That’s a good tip.
EVO is a Pro! Great video Ken! Man so close to pulling the trigger on this bad boy! Thank you for the detailed review!
Thanks a ton for watching good sir!!!
The Evo is a Pro!
Looking forward to seeing the upgrades - I already got my hands on a brushless version (super fun) and am looking forward to upgrading it!
How’s the slow speed modulation on the brushless?
Couldn't agree more! We can’t wait to upgrade it.
Great review, a lot of details shown 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you, we try to show as much as we can!
@@TheShopMiniRC Just great, very usefull.
Evo is a pro. Thanks for the details. it just got mine. This was very helpful
Thanks a ton for watching the whole video!!
It’s nice to see more & more people getting the Evo eventually people will start modifying & adjusting it to wring out the most performance there is already a few people that have moved the drive shaft to the second position to help the torque twist which it definitely has I adjusted my shock position & & when I checked the the shocks not even a drop came out so I added oil & installed the free light kit that came with it. I got the Furitek brushless version & the day after I purchased mine they were sold out again I put mine on the wishlist & they sent me a email when they came in & I went right to the site & ordered it had a waited even just a few hrs I wouldn’t have got it.
Do you have a link to vids from people which have chsnged to the 3. output?
Awesome info!
The change is simple. Just get the correct axle housing that lets you put the ring from the diff on the opposite side and then move the drive shaft to the other output on the trans and you are good to go.
Great, thanks! I'd love to see a tutorial on how to add the counter-rotating axle at some point. My new brushless evo is a pro!
as soon as we can get an axle housing to do it!
I stuck a 1mm piece of polycarbonate on skid plate to smooth it out a bit, it feels much better now no catching on things 👍
Good tip! Thanks for watching!
I think yeah it’ll be wide for class 2. The problem with the hobbyplus portal boxes is you need a decent offset wheel to clear the boxes or the 1.2 tires they come with. Something I’ll have to play around with. You could also swap to the regular width stub shafts. I was contemplating converting my fx118 to the evo chassis and body and getting a full 2 speed to try and set up a dig or overdrive trans. But adding all those parts up is almost as much as just getting the brushed truck. So I might just haha.
It would need to be class 2 or 3 as class 1 and 0 is an even more narrow gate width.
Great video Ken!
This platform is awesome, really the best RTR on the market! Super excited to see what people start doing with them.
IMO the brushed one is the way to go, 280 motor is great-the stock 130 in the Evo is underpowered. If anything, a 180 would reduce some weight and clear the front links.
very true!
the body is my fav part i ordered 5 of them for my lcg 1/18th scale build all injora prolly the cleanest body you can get IMO it comes just plain blue no stickers on it which is perfect you get the sticker sheet i just throw on the headlights and taillights and thats it
Right on!!! Def love the body.
@@TheShopMiniRC i think its the only tucked 1/18th scale body on the market the prolines are 1/24th and dont really fit 1/18th scale builds
Thank you for the video...
Thank you for the watch.
I got one last Friday! It`s great...
@@iamnoone6607 love it!
the evo is a pro! I got mine just before christmas but haven't had a chance to mess with it much yet due to holidays. I ordered the brass portal covers and aluminum knuckles and I couldn't agree more on the lack of bearings. about the only thing that was a miss for me on this thing.
Yep. Bearings would be nice.. but i get it. Make the thing accessible! (and they did)
How did you get it early
I love the 2spd the Furg Wagon is only good to plop it down where your crawling with the Evo I can get from one spot to another with the Furitek you can have the best it’s fast & still has great slow spd modulation. Metal axles are the next thing on my list.
Metal axles are nice!
I'm looking around for getting in the field and I want to know: what is a comp rig? Competition, right?
Been following you for a few weeks, love the videos!
First off... WELCOME to the community! And yes, Comp is short for Competition. You can learn all about the different classes and comp rules at RCMCCA.ORG
@@TheShopMiniRC Thank you for the warm welcome and for the detailed answer!
Awesome video😊
Thank you 😁 we love this thing.
Good review Ken. Thanks! So with the surge in 1/18, how is that gonna work with comps? Are they gonna run with the 1/24th's or separate?
How does the size of EVO Pro compare with say a Gladi wheel based 1/24th?
Thanks! Evo is Pro
Thanks good sir. Rcmcca.org doesn’t care about “scale” only gate width.
I have a video coming tomorrow or Monday comparing the evo pro to a bunch of rigs. ;)
@@TheShopMiniRCGreat! Look forward to it! I guess, more broadly, I was also thinking about folks that have built courses for their 1/24th's and whether the 1/18th's still "fit" on them and/or look good and not like a monster truck driving on a BMX race course....LOL!
Best out of box micro so far 💯
Pretty sure this comment is correct.
It is an excellent trail rig for sure
THANK YOU
thank YOU!
evo is a pro ... THANK YOU
No… Thank YOU. Thanks a ton for watching the whole thing.
I think I'll wait for the fcx18 K10 when it comes out
They’re two very different minded rigs. Evo pro being oriented towards comp and killing lines. And the fcx18 being a trail/semi scale rig. I want to pick up both when I get the chance.
The k10’is VERY large. Even if on fcx axles. It’s nearly a 1/16.
grouse vid ken u always cover what needs to b and a bit more without all the bullshit like other wankers i have painfully put up with in the past u r the go to man in the mini game by far love your work have my 3 sons watching your breakdowns always seem to b learning something from your vids many thanks jas and sons
Huge thanks good sir! Glad you learn something from my videos!
What you thing about the brushless version, good upgrade?
100%. It's the Furitek Venom and Lizard Pro in there... a FANTASTIC setup
I believe rcawd makes a set of high clearance links for the fury. that keep the skid nice and smooth like the stock ones. Found em on ebay🤙
link us!
Hi. The pro uses the same rear links as the Fury Wagon or are they longer? I’m thinking about buying the Pro chassis and use the Fury components.
Same.
What do the four red switches do on transmitter on the Cr18p evo pro I want to set drag break but don’t know what one
They don’t do anything for the furitek brushless setup. All the settings for the furitek are in the app
If you have the brushed version, you use those switches to adjust drag brake. The manual shows how. (I also thought I showed it in the video.)
Ordered😎
You’re gonna love it.
The evo is a pro, and i just ordered mine. What vehicle is this based on? Or is it made up? I see wrangler taillights, but that front looks like an fj20 grill.
It’s made up.
Do you think just the chassis will be available? Love to convert my fx118 to that chassis
I am sure at some point it will be.. just donno when.
Nice rc😊
Thanks for watching!
I bought 3 of these , having problems with 2 of them not shifting between gears properly. Looks like the plastic servo / horn for the transmission skips a tooth or two and then it won’t go into gear properly. Is a servo upgrade that has metal gears that would fit ?
you can try adjusting your endpoints and trim of channel 3.
try this ruclips.net/video/mZLpELSbraI/видео.htmlsi=0oOZ1U9ribmV9WeX
Also , is there a way to trim Chanel 3 ? Not having luck putting the horn in a perfect spot so it would shift properly between the 2 speeds .
try this ruclips.net/video/mZLpELSbraI/видео.htmlsi=0oOZ1U9ribmV9WeX
@@TheShopMiniRC yep that solved my problem. Thanks
@@pauldub5767 aweosme to hear!!!!
Hey guys, I'm just about to order this thing, just out of curiosity, where would I find any other bodies (for my son)?
People constantly change out the bodies in these things. From other RCs, to toys, we see people change them all the time. Just got to get creative with mounting them sometimes. ;)
@@TheShopMiniRC Thank you for your response man! Very kind of you to reply so quickly. One last question, what's the run time on the stock battery? Even just off the top of your head.
@@nasaw7798 it’s totally going to depend on how hard you are running. But maybe 20 min? You can always get a larger mAH battery.
@@TheShopMiniRC Thanks, how are your drives acts holding up? I hear they are a weak point. Sorry for all the bother my friend but would you happen to know any sources/videos showing how to change them? I'm a newbie so I don't want to mess anything up.
@@nasaw7798 I had to replace em a few weeks ago. It’s an easy fix/upgrade. You probably don’t need a video for it. Just 1 screw on it. Worst case if you can’t get the shaft t slide out, unscrew your shock and it will let you axle drop down enough to slide the shaft out. Pretty easy!
The EVO is a PRO👍🏻
Hell yah it is! Thanks a ton for watchin!
I’m in Australia and I ordered the brushless version which was hard to find it’s cost me$328 au
Ooof. It will be well worth the search and cost!!!
The Evo is a Pro!
Hell yah it is!!
Is there a brushless version with the venom not the fury wagon. I saw one on Jaysrc.
There is a brushless, a buddy of mine and I both have them. It’s amazing.
@@smithe68 I have the fury wagon and feel totally ripped by furitek after seeing this chassis
@@smithe68 and thanks for the confirmation I can't even buy the brushed version in Australia yet
@@lgrc6120 no problem and that’s a bummer!
Without the Fury Wagon, this truck would not exist in this form. Furitek helped influence Hobby Plus' design here.
Also, there isnt THAT much different between the two other than the chassis. Also, the Hobby Plus brushless is MORE expensive than the FX118
overdrive/ under?
Yep, video coming soon.
Evo is a pro.
Thanks a ton for watching the whole video!!!
The evo is pro, but toooooooo wide, I barely fit through a gate. Og axle stubs arrive soon
you can always just sand down the hex hubs or get some narrower ones. thats the quick and easy fix. (or positive offset wheels)
This was a good video until it started playing music. I would much rather hear the vehicle working.
sorry... many people want music... :-\ I will try to keep in mind to leave some running footage without music so you can hear the truck
Check your levels dude. Clipping audio every episode
Made some adjustments. We will see. There are a few more videos already shot that might clip a bit.
i love your videos going into important details.
I dislike this rig.. in fact, the last few rigs from hp. they are behind fms in quality and innovation. what would have been amazing is if they instead provided a kit allowing you to decide single or 2-speed, brushed or brushless;. and have already a fix for that torque twist as its been around for far too long in multiple rigs. too many negatives for me, mainly being lack of innovation. Its like how new laptops in 2023/24 put in new processor, but didn't fix the actual consumer issues, and still managed to remove some stuff consumers liked in previous models; just like cell phones lack innovation. But alas, this is exactly how capitalism has been working the past few years.
I hear yah. I think many companies leave things for the the customer to “fix”. It gets people to open up the truck. But I get it. ;)
Thanks a ton for watching in spite of your disappointment in the truck.
@@TheShopMiniRC my opinion on the rigs is just that, my opinion. But, it doesn't take away anything from your videos which I enjoy watching. Thank you for making them as they are very helpful and enjoyable.
@@AnySumptionBanter of course. And I totally understand you opinion and respect it. I appreciate your viewership and am happy to hear you enjoy them
everythng else feels like a toy compared to this truck.
It’s pretty good. The next level is the Cayman Pro V2
Fix your mic
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So the rc gets sent out to influencers Before is even available for purchase, Thank you hobby plus for making an awesome rig that I can't even buy 🤦
I have one, and many other people do as well. They were on preorder and went quick.
there are a ton of people who arent influencers that have already received it.. But yes, typically that IS how it works. Manufacturers send out samples to reviewers so they have time to shoot, edit and upload the videos. (hell most the time we dont even get them until like a day before the video should be posted lol.)
These have been out for a week and a half now. AsiaTees is the only one selling them at the moment. Helidirect hasn’t had their shipment yet. A few buddies of mine have them in hand and running.
I ordered mine off Helidirect, got it last week, and I’m a nobody… so yeah, they’re out there, but sold out quick… I’m sure more are on the way… The Evo Pro is amazing. Complements the FX118 perfectly. Both are highly capable, great values, and just different enough that you appreciate them both for what they are.
Would you prefer to watch reviews after you purchase?