grizz5

Cheers bro. Get out there and do it. It's a whole heap of fun

Hey guys - check out the new "WIDE" buggy tyres from VP Pro. They come in a set of four. Two standard size fronts and two new wide rears. Come in two models - 802 (normal track conditions) and 804 mini pins (blue groove conditions). Going to try them out this weekend. Hey, if they don't work any better than a standard set at least they look cool. Get some on the Redcats and go hard !!!! [>:]
Will let you know how they go. Later - grizz [8D]

grizz5

802 Wides work very well. Looked at the results from this weekends racing, and my best lap time with the "wides" was 2.5 sec faster than with the other two types of tyres I used during qualifying. Even at my lower level of competition this is a big difference. I didn't use them for the finals as track conditions were very dry and hard by then and nearly blue groove after a days racing. These conditions really suit the 804 model from VP. The 804 also comes in a wide now, so guess what I will be saving my pennies for next [8D]

grizz5

What's happening with all those Redcats out there guys ? Very quite on here the last week or so.

euphorik

I just got mine up and running again. I moved back to New York and right now after a good snowfall I am building a track in my backyard on the snow. Heres some pics of my buggy.

firebird78

wow look who the cat dragged in....I'm suprised your still using that radio system ( thats if you still are)....you musta got the only good one..lol..thay were recalled...anyways good to hear from ya...looks like ya had some fun with the buggy..havent ran in awhile hear with the weather...was nice today but had to go to my folks house and cut down a big honkin tree...kewl pics grizz like that buggy...yall take care

euphorik

No the Radio sucks big time. I just broke out my RC Again after about a year idle So a radio system is in the works. But for now, some thrashing around the neighborhood with thats radio isnt too bad.

grizz5

Hey euphorik - good to hear from you bro. Buggy looks in good shape, seeing it has had a bit of a rest.
Hmm, Hawaii sun to New York snow, that's a bit of a contrast []
Buggy thrashing in the snow - now that sounds like fun

TTR_EB4

Hey guys, hows everyone, havnt been on this forum in a while, as you all know i bought some Hobao's, a buggy and a truggy. and they have been nothing but trouble ever since i got them, im currently selling my old hyper 7 buggys and K8T truggy, so i can buy a new competitive buggy, i got offered a Caster Racing ZX-1R for a trade with my K8T, how are the ZX-1R's???

firebird78

never seen one personally...I do however know a guy that swears up and down they are top notch and are very competative...he has always been a straight up guy with me so I've no reason to doubt it

TTR_EB4

well i ended up selling my old cars and bought a Losi 8IGHT kit

this thing is crazy! way better suited for my driving style, and ive got a 4 second faster lap time on my first go with it!!! yay

firebird78

congrats on the new buggy

grizz5

Happy New Years guys. Best wishes for a safe and prosperous 09 - with lots of chances to burn some nitro

Cheers - Grizz [8D]

firebird78

yeah happy new year yall...burn some go juice and make some video

alexgassam

i have a ofna hyper 7 with a os 21 vg motor and i have a bump box for it the box works fine buts its not grabbing the teeth on the flywheel and it will on my friends box does anybody have a solution for this problem.and another thing does anyone know whats i would need to make it a pull start or a torque starter id greatly apperiate it

firebird78

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/11861

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/11558

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/7257

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/7258

grizz5

Hi Alex, You will probably find the bump box you have has been set up for another model of car. I am guessing it has four or more adjustable "stops" that can be moved around so your car sits directly over the rubber wheel that spins the fly wheel. These "stops" hold your car in place so it starts easily everytime.
Most boxes also have an adjustment screw that varies the amount of vertical movement that occurs when you push down to start the car. If this screw is set too high, the fly wheel on your car won't travel down far enough to contact the rubber wheel. Check these two things out first.
The other possible problem is that the ruber wheel is worn down and no longer touches the fly wheel, but this should be able to be solved by setting the screw I mentioned above so that the car travels down further when you push it down on the box.
I would perservere with the bump box. You don't want to get involved with pull starts (which always break) and roto starts. Both of these are nowhere near as effecient at starting your motor as the bump box, and both of them cause tremendous power loss due to one-way bearings and shafts turning while the motor is running, which saps horsepower away from the output of your motor. Good luck. Let us know how you get on [8D]

truggy-country

I was just wondering if any body had the Redcat racing 1/8 sandstorm buggy. i was thinking about getting one for the price but is it a good duriable buggy, right now i have the XTM Xt2 and this is a great rtr Buggy.

firebird78

sandstorm is an ultralight.....if you want a 1/8th redcat buggy go for the hurricane xp...they are on sale right now ($250 I think)....the xp is THE BEST rc in redcats lineup.....or you can wait for the hurricane xrb...the xrb will take redcat to the next level....I have himotos version of both the xp and xrb....you will be pleased with either of these 2 buggies

truggy-country

thanks i will probly go with the hurrican xp

zaintlouis

hey hows everyone doing cmon lets keep this thread alive again

chevyderek72

Doing good, how bout you?

dknottyhead

My Feedback: (5)

I'm waiting on my Backdraft 8e. It's officially indoor season here in Michigan and I'm a big redcat fan. The track is big enough to run 1/8 buggy and truggy. I can't wait to get the vehicle and dial it in. I've searched RCU/redcat for anyone with a race report on this beast, I guess I'll be the first. I understand some ppl see these as bashers only but any vehicle can be raced with a little tweaking. I love racing my Monsoon and with a little work done to the braking and tuning for the track it was more than game. Once I get the backdraft in my hands I'll know what it needs to keep up with the vets My first thought though is to switch out the shock towers for aluminum to eliminate flex, work on the diffs and toe. Our next race at "the barn" at washtenaw fairgrounds is Dec 5. I'll try to get some pics and results up assuming I get to run.

DAG

firebird78

hello Zaint....long time no see bro....how have you been?

I talked to Grizzy on gotech forum on rctech...he seems to be doing good...its the off season here in Kansas but I started racing a himoto rxb a few weeks before the end of the season, WHAT A BLAST...

anyways good to hear from ya...hope everything is well for you and urs...I'll be sure to tell Grizzy you popped in here...

Take care
Randy

zaintlouis

Randy, hey glad to know you're still around here. I think Griz had taken distributorship of Go tech Engines. feel so happy for him.

everythings ok still for us over here. hope same goes with you and your family. U know what my redcat still alive and kicking after so many long years of bashing. i still love that dam buggy and never ever plans to sell it lol. well i might pass it on to my son if i age hahaha. dam i got so busy with my monster truck crawler. i regret it a lot to leave this thread. this has become somewhat a home for me. anyway hope to hear from you again k? i have other news to tell you about

Jas the Ace

Hi team, thought I'd pop in and say g'day.
What's this I read about Grizz being a distributor??
Louis...I am like you and could not part with my r/c stuff, it would break my heart.
If I did sell up I would regret it.
Great to see you still very active firebird, well done mate and top job.
Anyway I have to go for now and I will be catching up with you lot on here over the christmas period.
Cheers guys.
Jason.