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FTX DR8 Desert Racer 6S Brushless – FTX5495
Brand: FTX
Part No: FTX5495
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1× Voltz LiPo Charge Sack Bag - Medium 22cm x 18cm
2× Overlander XT90 to Female Deans T Connector
2× Overlander 5000mAh 3S 11.1v 35C LiPo Battery - Overlander Supersport - XT90 Connector
1× eTronix Powerpal 3.0 AC/DC Performance Charger/Discharger - 80W 10A
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Description
The FTX DR8 Desert Racer (FTX5495) brings big speed and rugged scale styling together for high-adrenaline off-road running. Powered by a 6S-compatible Hobbywing 150A brushless ESC and a 4274 2000kv motor, the DR8 is capable of reaching speeds of up to 100kph when space allows. To keep everything composed at pace, it sits on a heavy-duty 3mm aluminium chassis with front and rear bracing, 5mm aluminium shock towers and reinforced moulded suspension components.
A sealed 4WD drivetrain with oil-filled, metal-geared differentials and spiral-tooth gears feeds a hardened steel spur gear for near bulletproof transmission strength. Fully adjustable pivot ball suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars and big-bore, threaded aluminium shocks deliver race-like handling across mixed terrain. The classic desert buggy-inspired moulded tubular roll cage, printed lexan panels, spare wheel and detailed interior are finished with super-bright front and rear LED light bars for authentic looks day or night.
Key Features
- 2.4GHz radio system
- Waterproof 15kg metal geared servo
- Hobbywing 150Amp brushless ESC w/XT90
- 2000kv 4-pole brushless motor
- Scale moulded tubular roll cage, spare tyre & interior
- Super bright front & rear LED light bars
- Pivot ball suspension
- Heavy-duty front CVD driveshafts
- Big bore aluminium-threaded oil filled shock absorbers
- Front and rear anti-roll bars
- 3mm aluminium chassis with side guards
- 3-differential shaft drive transmission
- Heavy-duty steel gears
- Spiral-tooth diff gears
- Metal front and rear pivot blocks
- Ball bearings
- Block tread tyres mounted on scale wheels
Specifications
- Length: 540mm
- Width: 340mm
- Height: 220mm
- Wheelbase: 360mm
Required To Complete
- 4S or 6S battery (XT90) & suitable charger
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Get ready to enter the speed arena with the DR8 Desert Racer from FTX! Big, brutal and fast the DR8 is sure to capture the attention of electric powered brushless fans looking for a fast performer with the added bonus of some scale realism.
Featuring the leading 6S compatible Hobbywing speed control and 4274 2000kv brushless motor, the true test will be finding enough space to unleash the DR8 to its full potential of up to 100kph!
At these speeds a solid base is required and the DR8 features heavy-duty materials and a proven design, with 3mm heavy-duty aluminum front and rear braced main chassis, 5mm thick front and rear aluminium shock towers and reinforced moulded suspension components all standard to help soak up any high speed tumbles.
The 4wd drivetrain features sealed oil filled metal-geared differentials coupled with spiral toothed output gear and pinion and is finished off with a hardened steel spur gear for a near bulletproof transmission.
Fully adjustable pivot ball suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars and big bore adjustable oil filled shock absorbers all contribute to provide race like handling and adjustability for different terrains.
The DR8 is topped off with a classic, desert buggy inspired moulded tubular roll cage frame with printed lexan panels and spare wheel. A detailed interior driver cockpit, painted fire extinguishers are all rounded off with super bright front and rear LED light bars.
All that you have to do is decide if you want 4S or 6S power. Just make sure you can handle it!
FTX DR8 Desert Racer Features:
- 2.4ghz Radio system
- Waterproof 15kg metal geared servo
- Hobbywing 150Amp brushless ESC w/XT90
- 2000kv 4-pole brushless motor
- Scale moulded tubular roll cage, spare tyre & interior
- Super bright front & rear LED light bars
- Pivot ball suspension
- Heavy-duty Front CVD driveshafts
- Big bore aluminium-threaded oil filled shock absorbers
- Front and rear anti-roll bars
- 3mm aluminium chassis with side guards
- 3-differential shaft drive transmission
- Heavy-duty steel gears
- Spiral-tooth diff gears
- Metal front and rear pivot blocks
- Ball bearings
- Block tread tyres mounted on scale wheels
- Requires 4S or 6S battery (XT90) & charger
FTX DR8 Desert Racer Specifications:
- Length: 540mm
- Width: 340 mm
- Height: 220mm
- Wheelbase: 360mm
Key Info:
- Brand: FTX
- Part No: FTX5495
- Build Level: Assembled (RTR)
- Vehicle Type: Buggy
- Power Source: Electric - Brushless
- Surface Type: Off Road
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Customer Reviews
Thank you Andy for all your help and advice, I have used Wheelspin models before there service is so good,
The most sorted out of the box car of the dozen I own, even at 2 or 3x the price. Damping and diff weights all spot on. Lots of metal parts. Stonking motor and a 150A ESC. Very good build quality. Lights are great. Motor runs cool even with much larger pinion. Absolutely belting RC car - I’d be delighted with it if it were 700 let alone 350.
Questions & Answers
This would be the biggest runtime C5050
These are a bit specialist - they take an SC wheel with a 17mm hex. Something like PL2770-03 looks like it should work
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