Vanquish Products VS4-10 Phoenix Straight Axle - RTR!
This is the Vanquish Products VS4-10 Phoenix Straight Axle RTR Rock Crawler. With their first entry in the RTR market Vanquish Products has created a must have vehicle packed with the high quality components you expect from this premium brand. Equipped with the sought after VFD Twin transmission and F10 Straight Axles this capable crawler is ready to hit the trail. Featuring a 6% OD (Over Drive) VFD gearset, powered by a 35T VM-1 Motor and VE-1 3S capable ESC, slow speed control and overall crawling performance is extremely impressive. Adding to the capability is the included full function digital 4-Channel VT-1 Transmitter. With multiple model memory and end point adjustment, this transmitter allows the VS4-10 Phoenix RTR to be equipped with an optional fully functioning front Dig and selectable Over Drive giving you next level crawling performance. Locating the axles is a set of stainless steel links providing precise suspension movements and the ability to withstand aggressive use. The drivetrain is equipped with machined ring and pinion gears, chromoly universal axle shafts, and chromoly 6-bolt spools for ultimate durability. With full ball bearings throughout, metal transmission gears and 32P spur/pinion gears the drivetrain provides smooth and reliable performance when tackling the toughest terrain.
The VS4-10 Phoenix RTR is equipped with features never before offered in a scale RTR of its kind. The VFD Twin incorporates Selectable Overdrive Shifting and 3-position dig readiness (servos not included) into one compact package. The molded F10 Straight Axles utilize a high clearance design to minimize the size of the pumpkin and maximize clearance around the C-hub and knuckle area. Connecting the VFD Twin to the F10 axles are the ISD10 driveshafts. The ISD10 driveshafts have machined CV Joint style joints at each end with molded splined shafts between them for smooth, quiet, and efficient performance. The large 8mm bore S8E shocks include a dual X-Ring cartridge and scale threaded caps with a sealed upper bleeder screw. S8E preload adjustment is a breeze with threaded shock bodies and collars. Overall this truck is absolutely packed with premium features and is one of the most equipped RTR crawlers available.
RTR Features:
- VT-1 Digital 4 Channel Transmitter: The VT-1 provides industry leading features and tuning capabilities in an RTR. With fifteen model memory, multi-channel endpoint and rate adjustment, digital screen, and multi-position switches for the 3rd and 4th channel this transmitter is packed with features and functions to suit your needs.
- VE-1 ESC: This 3S LiPo capable ESC uses a built in BEC to power the steering servo, plus any optional extras you add. Factory tuned for your VS4-10 Phoenix RTR, the VE-1 ESC purpose built to deliver outstanding brushed performance.
- VM-1 35T Brushed Motor: Made with a closed endbell design, the VM-1 motor is specifically tuned for the VS4-10 Phoenix RTR to provide trail torque with plenty of speed to conquer the roughest terrain with confidence.
- VS-1 Metal Gear Servo: For steering, the VS4-10 Phoenix is equipped with the Vanquish VS-1 servo and boasts 200oz-in of torque. Ready for all elements the VS-1 Servo is water resistant and durable with its metal gears and 25T output spline for industry standard servo horns.
- Officially Licensed Falken Wildpeak 1.9 Tires: Vanquish engineers spent more than a year developing their proprietary sticky "red" compound and paired with the Wildpeak tread the VS4-10 RTR is comp ready. A tire upgrade is unnecessary.
Features:
- Drivetrain:
- VFD Twin Transmission - Selectable Overdrive and Dig (Patent Pending)
- F10 Straight Axle Housings
- Offset Pumpkin Front Straight Axle
- Centered Pumpkin Rear Straight Axle
- Universal-style front axle shafts
- Double Shear Shock Mounts
- ISD10 Driveshafts
- VFD Twin Transmission:
- On the fly Selectable Overdrive
- Standard Overdrive 6.5%
- Selectable High Overdrive 33%
- Mechanical Overdrive Lockout to set Overdrive in Either 6% or 33% Positions
- Use Overdrive neutral position for 2WD (disengage front output)
- Dig with 3 Positions
- Mechanical Dig Lockout
- Compatible with 540 brushed and brushless motors (Fits most 540 brushed and brushless motors)
- Slipper Clutch
- Sintered Internal Gears
- Hardened Chromoly Shafts
- Molded VFD Twin Extended Skid Plate for Motor Protection
- Molded Battery and Electronic trays
- Full ball bearing transmission
- Sintered Shift arms with Brass pivot shift bushing
- Chromoly slide dogs for Overdrive and Dig shifting
- Scale Molded Transmission Housing
- Molded Bearing Plates
- Molded 6mm motor plate
- Molded Spur Gear Cover
- 32P 56T Spur and 13T Steel Pinion
- Silicone dust shields for shift arms (Transmission dust shield is not 100% element proof. Use access cover to regularly check the transmission for debris and add grease as needed.)
- F10 Straight Axles:
- Molded Axle housings
- Universal Style Axle Shafts
- 49 Degrees of Steering
- High Caster reinforced C-Hub
- High-Pinion Hypoid Machined Axle Gears (30/8)
- 6-Bolt Ring Gear and Spool
- 5mm Output shafts with M4 wheel nut
- One-Piece Molded Bearing Retainers
- Adjustable Lower Shock Mounting Position
- Scale removable third member
- Machined aluminum red anodized rear fill cap with molded install tool
- Chassis:
- Heavy Duty High Clearance Steel C-Channel Frame Rails
- Molded Front Inner Fenders with integrated LED mounts
- Phoenix Molded Rock sliders
- Phoenix High Clearance Bumpers
- Integrated battery tray and electronic mounting positions
- VFD Twin Overdrive and Dig servo mounts
- Stainless Steel links
- Molded inner fenders with front body hinge and scale radiator mount
- S8E Scale 90mm Shocks
- The Incision S8E Aluminum Scale Shocks feature a larger 8mm bore for increased dampening & longer seal life
- Dual molded X-Ring lower shock cartridge provides more sealing surfaces than standard O-rings
- Threaded shock bodies allow a wide spring preload range
- Scale shock cap with steel pivot ball and bleeder screw
- Offset lower shock pivot balls allow for greater flexibility for tuning shock angles
- Polished Shock shafts
- Phoenix Body:
- VRD1 Rear Cage
- 3-Piece Body Design
- Headlight and Tail Light buckets
- Molded Grille
- Hinged Design
- Hidden body clips with quick release front pivot pin
- Wheels and Tires:
- 1.9 Falken Wildpeak M/T RED Compound Tires
- 1.9 Incision KMC KM233 Hex Beadlock Wheels
Specifications:
- Scale: 1/10
- Width: 9.53in (242mm)
- Front/Rear Axle Width (Pin to Pin): 7.17in (182mm)
- Height: 9.53in (242mm)
- Wheelbase: 12.32in (313mm)
- Pinion Gear: 13T
- Spur Gear: 56T
- Front Ratio:
- Standard: 47.6:1
- High (33% OD): 31.8:1
- Rear Ratio: 50.8:1
- Axle Gear Ratio: 3.75:1
- RTR Weight: 5.9lbs (2.7kg)
- (1) Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix Straight Axle RTR Rock Crawler with:
- (1) VE-1 Brushed ESC
- (1) VM-1 35T Brushed Motor
- (1) VS-1 Steering Servo
- (1) VT-1 Digital 4-Channel Transmitter
- Product Manual
- (1) 2-3S LiPo Battery or (1) 6-Cell NiMH Battery with XT60 Connector
- Compatible Battery Charger
- (2) Standard size servos for Dig and Selectable Overdrive (Standard or Low Profile)
- (2) 24mm servo horns
This product was added to our catalog on February 8, 2023
My experience has mostly been with a TRX-4 sport that I've upgraded over time. By comparison the Vanquish has amazingly smooth shock movement and overall articulation. The transmission is a thing of beauty. Axle clearance is less for the vanquish at the pumpkin, but the smaller c-hub area provides more space near the wheel on the Vanquish.
The only "issue" I have is that this 1060 is not very smooth at low speeds, at least with the stock Tx (tested on 3S Lectron Pro pack). It's an RTR, so I don't consider this a huge deal. The Rx is like four channel or something and the remote is way above average.
Ya get what ya pay for with this one.
For an RTR it is just packed with features and is made of quality products. Hands down my favorite crawler.
Transmitter can help me dedicate a model # to my Phoenix so I don’t have to fiddle with dig shift servo endpoints every time I run the Phoenix. Outside of that it’s the best upper mid entry RTR rock Crawler deal on the plant !! Period !
And ready for all the upgrades known to mankind.
4.9 out of 5 rating