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Guys I went to see how the new FG 4WD is in real life.

Well , very dissapointing .

Here are the problems and shortcomings :

Too narrow and short . heavy as well . Cheap alloy chassis formed not machined .

Parts are not machined but most of them cast ( probably off shore somwherwe)

Front shafts look weak and cheap .

Looks kind of weird too in terms of proportion .

It is an okay basher but not a race machine like they call it at FG.

FG took so long to develop this model and what a poor job.

I don't think is worth the money at all .

The MCD is much better of a 4WD FOR SURE GUYS.:cool2::cool2:

They don't even give you an adj clutch or the new 4 bolt new engine

Too bad as their parts are easy to get but the product is just okay

Worth maybe 1400 bucks not 3000 selling or their 4500 LIST PRICE.

What a ripp off .

Clearly FG is riding on their name .

Merry xmas to you all .
 
not trying to bust your bubble or anything my friend has one a comp one fg mt,i don't know how you figure how its narrow and short when it clearly isnt,(my opinion) i think its far more advanced than the mcd,build quality and overall package.mcd are troublsome,friend had one of them too and said week enough,too many parts to break.
FG ONLY WAY TO GO after all u are a baja man arnt you.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!
 
Fg make all their own parts in their German factory, they do not cheap out by farming out manufacturing in asia, the comp is a fully spec'd race ready 4x4, the chassis is formed aluminum just like the HPI baja which is made in Taiwan. As yet there has not been one durability issue with the fg 4x4 which is more than can be said for MCD.
However everyone is entitled to their own personal opinion even if it's not based on fact.
 
dc2 typer man28 said:
not trying to bust your bubble or anything my friend has one a comp one fg mt,i don't know how you figure how its narrow and short when it clearly isnt,(my opinion) i think its far more advanced than the mcd,build quality and overall package.mcd are troublsome,friend had one of them too and said week enough,too many parts to break.
FG ONLY WAY TO GO after all u are a baja man arnt you.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!
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NEW 4x4 MCD is only $860 delivered....by the time you get to $4500... I could own 2 MCDs and hop both up with alloy parts..

FG hasnt changed thier design by much at all in 20 years...nice machines but the prices are outrageous.
 
The Baja comp with hydros is 2800 bucks, where 4500 comes from I don't know but that's 1700 difference! Fg's are expensive but so are fully equiped alloy harms and lauts the hurrax is cheaper but feedback so far is that they have their issues. I know you've owned pretty much everything hellya including fully spec'd fg's, and even though fg hasn't changed much you have to admit they are still BMW in the largescale world. Their 17yr old design is most cloned rc out there, and yes they could have designed something completely new for 4x4 rather than being lazy and modding the marder platform...maybe someone from porshe is fg's chief designer:clown:
mcd gouged buyers for as long as they could with their ridiculous prices for a roller until the 4x4 clones and clone hybrids took a huge chunk of their business.
If I could find an mcd baja1000 for 860 I'd buy one
 
mooman007uk said:
The Baja comp with hydros is 2800 bucks, where 4500 comes from I don't know but that's 1700 difference! Fg's are expensive but so are fully equiped alloy harms and lauts the hurrax is cheaper but feedback so far is that they have their issues. I know you've owned pretty much everything hellya including fully spec'd fg's, and even though fg hasn't changed much you have to admit they are still BMW in the largescale world. Their 17yr old design is most cloned rc out there, and yes they could have designed something completely new for 4x4 rather than being lazy and modding the marder platform...maybe someone from porshe is fg's chief designer:clown:
mcd gouged buyers for as long as they could with their ridiculous prices for a roller until the 4x4 clones and clone hybrids took a huge chunk of their business.
If I could find an mcd baja 1000 for 860 I'd buy one
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I just check from german its around 2000 euors shipped for a Baja comp thats far from $4500

http://www.rc-car-online-shop.de/cg..._4x4&wkid=28469&ls=e&nocache=1229834762-31839

I found you a baja 1000 but they are 850 GBP ($1265 US dollar :)

I found evo3 racerunners with 26cc engine for $998

I like FG My all alloy FG cost alot less than $4500...but its not 4x4
 
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You can get a MCD Race Runner evo 3 comp under a 1000 with a 26cc and custom paint on ebay new!!! I got one...I would also like a 4x4 fg when the price comes down....
 
Hi there

FG looks cheap and the list price is at 4500 However they sell for around
U$ 2500


I don't mean to upset anyone who owns FG , I own a LEOPPARD TOO.

Seeing both buggies I am sure the Plastic Leop. would outrun the 4WD FG Baja anyday .

Same width , Leo is much lighter and Longer too.

Sorry FG Did not do their homework this time .

When the MCD Alloy comes out next year it will run circles around the FG.

Those cast parts look like cheap imitations IMO. I own a Laut as well and its miles nicer than the FG.

Cleon makes it look like a cheap toy and it is priced high for what it is.

Leoppard and some alloy parts is much nicer than the new Baja 4wd.

I was hoping for a bit more from a big dog like FG .

They sub out alot of their parts for sure .

Some parts are cast some machined finish is poor too.

I wanted to get one of these that was my intention
 
what fg model are u talking about??
why don't you look at the thread i started "mcd 4x4 or fg mt 4x4 and see youself what people are deciding on there.
 
That's too bad to hear.:( First of all it is very frustrating but, there is nothing better then a good debate. Opinions are just that, opinions and without them this forum would not be informational. :blush::)
Now,
I think a couple people here have that model and did not speak of that at all. They only mentioned the opposite. They did mention that the only part they left plastic on the top of the front bulkhead breaks in bashing and the only upgrade has to be made up from another models alloy parts. What parts did you see they casted? I'm shocked that they used someone else's manufacturing in the alloy. Maybe the Baja comp owners can chime in with some better photos for us to see what your talking about.
Does anyone know what the cost would be if you lived in Germany?
I just ask because the HPI Baja is a small fortune for people out of the US, just wondered what the cheapest price would be in Germany?

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Easy, fg make 99% of their own parts, their factory has been expanded 5 times since they started, pay them a visit one day and you'll see everything from plastic injection molding to aluminum machining on their shop floor. They are like OCC just about everything now done in house.
If you got one of these i'm sure you'd be happier than with an MCD.

Hellya i seen that MCD at modelpsortUK, shame the baja isn't the same price as the race runner...if it were I'd get one sent to my mum's house there and she could bring it on her next visit to save me postage.
 
I think FG is an old disig. but it have provin ites relaibelity. thou I agrea on thy need a nwo disign I would like to see it longer and wider from the factory. By the way Elcon makes longer syspention armes for the FGs.
I like FGs, I think thy are of god quality. If I have the mony I will by it nohesitation.
 
Hello

Lots of cast parts .

Just see it in person.

its 17 inches wide , TOO NARROW for a race buggy.

Mcd has flaws too but over all it would be faster at the track no questions 100%

Personal choice for sure.

I would rather get the Leop and go to Elcon for alloy parts now you got a buggy .

Fg is riding the wave that is all.
 
I see what Dom is saying since I saw the same one in person.

Fg doesn't need to follow others since they have been in the market far longer than any other manufacturer. Guess what! They are still selling!! The parts are made in Germany. I'm sure their QC is better then most out their.

What we need to do is compare apples to apples, so 4wd to 4wd. To me the only ones you can compare is the FG 4wd to a MCD racerunner, Hurrax and lauterbacher Megacross 4wd. These are all 4WD aluminum buggies that come with engines.

Price wise in Canadian $$ at Advance Hobbies:
Baja 4WD with cable brakes was $3000 CASH
Hurrax - no idea, I think out west sells them.
Megacross 4WD with cable brakes - $4300 or so.

Keep im mind that shipping costs need to be included in stores so some items can be very expensive. For instance my Elcon Cleon cost an additional $450 just in taxes once it arrived into Canada!!

A few mention the stubby look of the FG. Well it's the wheels that do that! The diameter is larger. Put on a set of regular Leopard spikes and you will see. (Even the Leopard/Marder Race wheels are different from the Marder/Firehammer.)

The FG is a fully enclosed system using belt. The Megacross uses a belt but is open and seems ot have front CVD issues. The Hurrax I'm not too sure but either way parts support is limited.

Fg was very smart to market it this way. What competition do they really have?

Bottom line:
You buy it run it, bash it, race it, break it, replace parts, modify parts and enjoy every minute of it. That's what the hobby is all about. :clown::clown:
 
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Hello

Only if it was the 510 mm wheelbase and a bit wider . I would consider it for sure.
don't like the cast parts either .


Everyone has different expectations as well and when you see a harm product or the LB buggies there is a difference for sure .
 
In all honesty a don't think I've ever seen a broken FG cast part on any forums or heard any complaints, they are extremely durable.
Selwa you're right the only real competition is more costly...you can get the hurrax cheaper but it's unproven...is having reliabilty issues, parts are hard to get and hurrax after sales is appalling, about on par with nomadio.
You could go for a plastic race runner but I believe the baja would outhandle it...my 2wd baja handles superbly.
But of course this is only my opinion and everyone else is entitled to their's, that's why we are here. But i will add that reviews on the baja on various forums are excellent so far.
 
I don't like MCDs, I am a FG man. 2WD or 4WD, Plastic or Alloy. Their are Ford People and their are Chevy. Some like Farriers an the others like Lamborghini.
But the truth is, and a lot will agree with me, FG is the oldest car that is still sealing strongly till now. Let me put it this way, when FG releases a new car every one will be on his toes. And other manufactures too.
 
For all doubters of the fg 4x4 check out pwaicons latest vid, I hope, Pwaicon, you don't mind me posting your vid...it mentions another forum my apologies Mr mod, he's had it while with no belt problems at all and the thing handles and goes like a bastard, I believe it'll be 2 speed soon!...I'm pretty sure i have found my next rc after scrapping the mcdbaja1000 idea...too much negative feedback, by the time it's been upgraded it'll be as much as the fg and not handle as good...i'm starting to save from this point on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPb8Fkbh4_A
 
mooman007uk said:
For all doubters of the fg 4x4 check out pwaicons latest vid, I hope, Pwaicon, you don't mind me posting your vid...it mentions another forum my apologies Mr mod, he's had it while with no belt problems at all and the thing handles and goes like a bastard, I believe it'll be 2 speed soon!...I'm pretty sure i have found my next rc after scrapping the mcdbaja1000 idea...too much negative feedback, by the time it's been upgraded it'll be as much as the fg and not handle as good...i'm starting to save from this point on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPb8Fkbh4_A
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You'll have to forgive me friend,but seeing that FG 4x4 making a bunch of straight runs up a hill is a weak display handling.Can you show me where you were able to draw a comparison between the FG and the MCD in handling?I don't own any FG's but would really like to try one out and as far as I know,the FG 4x4 is still relatively new and unproven.Thanks.

Frank
 
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he's also got a vid up at milestone and there's a few on youtube... I just looked to see how it takes the jumps...good thru the air and plants when it lands, point and squirt thru the turns...
I've yet to see an mcd vid where they kick ass, 90% of the vids on youtube are on flat dirt tracks and the rest don't inspire me with the handling and i draw my conclusions from multi brand owners as far as durabilty goes. i was considering an mcd baja1000 as i said...but after all the feed back i've decided it's not for me. The mcd is also not really proven itself yet either cos they keep having to improve the faults from previous models...evo111 is their 3rd go at it....once they get their s#$t together i'll maybe look again.
 
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