markbt73 5316 Posted December 13, 2021 Has anybody else seen this ridiculous little thing? I think I'm in love... https://www.cenracingusa.com/products/8910 175mm wheelbase, same as WW2. There is a "long" wheelbase option of 210mm as well, that version comes with a new-style Suzuki Jimny body. But I dig the Fiat, personally. Chassis design looks good, similar to the old HPI Wheely King, only smaller. Full bearings (even on the wheelie bar), solid axles, 4 link suspension, and apparently has a 4WD conversion available, though I couldn't find a part number or price. Comes as a kit, too! Kit version is only $129. I think I found what I'm buying myself for a birthday gift... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted December 13, 2021 This looks amazing. Great value too, available in the UK at £150, RTR. Reviews seem good, but I'd be a little worried about part support in the UK. I wonder how it compares to the GF01 or WR02? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted December 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Nikko85 said: I wonder how it compares to the GF01 or WR02? I'll let you know. I just ordered one. That might be the fastest I've ever gone from finding out a thing exists to buying said thing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted December 14, 2021 6 hours ago, markbt73 said: I'll let you know. I just ordered one. That might be the fastest I've ever gone from finding out a thing exists to buying said thing. Awesome. I'm not in the market for another monster truck - but it may go on the future list. I really like that scale - all my Tamiyas are 170 - 180 mm wheelbase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted December 17, 2021 I have it's bigger brother the CEN HL150 solid axle monster truck. It's 275mm wheelbase, although I am in the middle of modding it upto 300-320mm as it just wheelies far too much imo. I have already added 20mm wheel hex wideners, mounted the servo onto the front axle as the steering is vague at best in stock form. It's a great truck, shocks are a bit iffy as it comes with 8 but the springs are far too stiff imo. I got mines off eBay for £125 with free postage as it was an unwanted gift, was brand new in box with transmitter etc. They retail at around £280 or so. "Wheelspin Models" seem to have a good range of parts for these lot, as does "Make it Build it" 👍 James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted January 18, 2022 **** it, I've told myself that I don't need any more cars - I really don't. Then I see this https://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/product/cen-q-series-fiat-abarth-595-solid-axle-rtr-truck/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2dOH-Lq79QIVC5ftCh3oxwn4EAQYASABEgKo9vD_BwE CEN racing 595 for £77 RTR. I've not ordered, I'm hoping everyone who sees this buys one so the temptation goes. It does look like a great little racer - although with the QD and GF01 monster truck I really don't need any more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted January 18, 2022 I need to do a full report on mine - I've run it a couple of times now. Stock tires are awful, they have this waxy greasy feel that won't wash off. So I used the wheels and inserts and stretched some Lunchbox tires on - they fit fine, and don't need glue. Steering is laughable; they have it set up so you can add 4 wheel steering if you want, but the linkage has like 4 bellcranks in it, and all of them add a little slop. It's so sloppy I can't actually tell if there's bump-steer or not. I'm going to move the servo onto the front axle to fix it; never liked 4WS much anyway. Suspension is great! Very plush, smooth shocks, plenty of travel, and it's way more stable than a WR-02. You can do J-turns at speed without flipping it over. In fact, the only time I got it upside-down so far was popping a wheelie too abruptly and overcoming the wheelie bar, it flipped over backwards. But the wheelie bad is adjustable, and I had it set on the shortest/highest setting, so moving it out might help. But all in all, it's a good quality kit and a fun vehicle to drive. For that price, I'd say go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted February 6, 2022 I've made a very important discovery about this silly little Fiat - it doesn't want to be a monster truck at all. It wants to be a gasser. See what I mean? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2830 Posted February 7, 2022 5 hours ago, markbt73 said: I've made a very important discovery about this silly little Fiat - it doesn't want to be a monster truck at all. It wants to be a gasser. See what I mean? Love it! Now it just needs a 6S Lipo and a video to show it in action Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2830 Posted February 7, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 1:11 AM, Nikko85 said: **** it, I've told myself that I don't need any more cars - I really don't. Then I see this https://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/product/cen-q-series-fiat-abarth-595-solid-axle-rtr-truck/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2dOH-Lq79QIVC5ftCh3oxwn4EAQYASABEgKo9vD_BwE CEN racing 595 for £77 RTR. I've not ordered, I'm hoping everyone who sees this buys one so the temptation goes. It does look like a great little racer - although with the QD and GF01 monster truck I really don't need any more! What is this word "need" that you keep using? How can you turn down the 175mm wheelbase? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted February 7, 2022 That does look fun. Glad stock pumpkin tyres fit - that makes it even more tempting. Glad roll overs aren't an issue, that's my one issue with the QD and GF01, on loose surfaces they are a dream, but give them dry, high grip concrete and you really need to slow before cornering. It does look amazing, but I think I've found another project to use up my last shell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
