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04-27-2009, 08:53 PM
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to whom it may concern,
plz watch what you buy when your buying a redcat racing truck...have had it about a week now and already has broken more times than i can count.....ive spent more time fixing this thing more than i have drove it...very dissappointed in this truck
if anybody else has these problems pls feel free to post
plz watch what you buy when your buying a redcat racing truck...have had it about a week now and already has broken more times than i can count.....ive spent more time fixing this thing more than i have drove it...very dissappointed in this truck
if anybody else has these problems pls feel free to post
04-27-2009, 10:01 PM
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You get what you pay for - personally I'd avoid those vehicles (and the other many brand names they're sold under) and stick to the more established brands.
In this hobby, it's generally worth paying a bit more to avoid lots of headaches down the line.
In this hobby, it's generally worth paying a bit more to avoid lots of headaches down the line.
04-27-2009, 10:27 PM
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i thought i would give it a try seeing how everybody was saying there such a great company and all and then i got screwed now i have a tmaxx on the way
04-27-2009, 10:33 PM
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The T-maxx is a tried and true truck, with great parts support at most any hobby shop. Lot of hop up parts are also available from various different companies.
Also consider the HPI Savage, an excellent basher.
Also consider the HPI Savage, an excellent basher.
04-27-2009, 10:44 PM
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There are tons of posts saying to stay away from redcat.... You will notice that all the posts praising them are from the same handfull of people..... 
04-28-2009, 12:15 AM
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For that matter you can find tons of posts saying to stay away from the t-maxx too.
Honestly, I think redcat makes some good stuff. Unfortunately they all have problems at some time or another.
Honestly, I think redcat makes some good stuff. Unfortunately they all have problems at some time or another.
04-28-2009, 07:24 AM
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For that matter you can find tons of posts saying to stay away from the t-maxx too.
Honestly, I think redcat makes some good stuff. Unfortunately they all have problems at some time or another.
For that matter you can find tons of posts saying to stay away from the t-maxx too.
Honestly, I think redcat makes some good stuff. Unfortunately they all have problems at some time or another.
04-28-2009, 08:40 PM
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i thought i would give it a try seeing how everybody was saying there such a great company and all and then i got screwed now i have a tmaxx on the way
i thought i would give it a try seeing how everybody was saying there such a great company and all and then i got screwed now i have a tmaxx on the way
You can draw your own conclusion.
04-28-2009, 08:45 PM
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Part of it is that when you search for RC cars online - Exceed/Himoto and all their rebrands pop up everywhere including ebay. Even in ads on RCU, it's very easy for a newer hobbyist to think of them as the most logical option. And the price always looks good compared to HPI, Traxxas, Losi, etc. The key is to see why the price is lower.
It's especially dangerous for newer people because they get worthless manuals, worthless tools, worthless break in instructions, and often zero parts support locally. Not to mention that few higher end parts houses make hop ups for these vehicles
All that said, there is a time and place for buying these things. I've owned a few just to mess with, but I knew full well what I was buying when I did it. If you absolutely NEED a cheap RTR, go for it. If you can afford to do better, by all means do.
It's especially dangerous for newer people because they get worthless manuals, worthless tools, worthless break in instructions, and often zero parts support locally. Not to mention that few higher end parts houses make hop ups for these vehicles
All that said, there is a time and place for buying these things. I've owned a few just to mess with, but I knew full well what I was buying when I did it. If you absolutely NEED a cheap RTR, go for it. If you can afford to do better, by all means do.
04-28-2009, 09:22 PM
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Just an observation I've made is most of those people who think these cheapie cars are great are either Canadian or Australian.
You can draw your own conclusion.
Just an observation I've made is most of those people who think these cheapie cars are great are either Canadian or Australian.
You can draw your own conclusion.
04-29-2009, 05:55 AM
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For that matter you can find tons of posts saying to stay away from the t-maxx too.
Honestly, I think redcat makes some good stuff. Unfortunately they all have problems at some time or another.
For that matter you can find tons of posts saying to stay away from the t-maxx too.
Honestly, I think redcat makes some good stuff. Unfortunately they all have problems at some time or another.
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That's funny, but I'm not laughing at you. My first car was a Redcat. I now have an Associated and it's WAY better. I am waiting on a tranny for my Redcat. Once I get it working again, I am not going to drive it. Why? you ask... Because i don't want it to break again. Ha Ha Ha.
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Sure, it's just that these bargain brand have problems much more frequently.
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For that matter you can find tons of posts saying to stay away from the t-maxx too.
Honestly, I think redcat makes some good stuff. Unfortunately they all have problems at some time or another.
For that matter you can find tons of posts saying to stay away from the t-maxx too.
Honestly, I think redcat makes some good stuff. Unfortunately they all have problems at some time or another.
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Most people who ask about these entry level rcs get told the same ie part support and weak parts thats why most advise new guys to get a branded rc so hopups and problems are easliy sorted etc live and learn i guess
If you dont want breakages go for the savage you cant go wrong with one for bashing and jumping
If you dont want breakages go for the savage you cant go wrong with one for bashing and jumping
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I hate RedCat Racing and Exceed RC. Don't buy any of there stuff, get your self a good entry level vehicle. Stampede, Rustler, Bandit, E-maxx, slash ect, ect. I always suggest Traxxas stuff to people, they are awesome beginner vehicles, and good for experienced rc'ers. Also, every where that you go in America that has a hobby shop will more than likely have Traxxas.
I work in a hobby shop, and hate it when people bring in the RedCat, and Exceed cars.
I work in a hobby shop, and hate it when people bring in the RedCat, and Exceed cars.
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I work in a hobby shop, and hate it when people bring in the RedCat, and Exceed cars.
I work in a hobby shop, and hate it when people bring in the RedCat, and Exceed cars.
You can get parts for the redcat and exceed r/c's, you just have to order most of them. How do you think any company got started? They have to build a customer base, and then hobby shops start picking up their parts and models when there is a demand for them. They are good models for people to learn on. They learn how to operate and fix things and then they can get the best out of a better brand when they step up.
For the money, I think the redcat and himoto are ok as long as you dont expect it to win races and jump 20ft without breaking. They have an SH engine, and although it is the cheap SH engine, i still found the one i worked with for a buddy to be very easy to start and tune, despite not having a proper break in. It was actually a fun little truck to drive.
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well put..........there's nothing more dissatisfying than going into a hobby shop for help and people not wanting to give you the time of day just because your equipment is not to their liking. It might not turn me off of the hobby, but I can tell you I'd never return to that hobby shop.
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i gotta put in my two cents. i got this car off a buddy cuz it was broken and i love a new chance at trying to fix something. after fixing it provisionally i did some research and figured that their cars do what their supposed to. sure they might have weaker parts or whatever but i think an experienced driver would have no trouble. i'm very new to this so i break parts all the time but whatev i'm still learning to drive. i like it overall.
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You're right about learning to drive. I sometimes wonder that if my first car were not a Redcat, but a nice one, it would have still been beat up bad. I learned a lot with that car. Now I can drive w/o running into stuff all the time. Things never break anymore (knock on wood). And I drove my Redcat car in my garage tonight. I think back to when I first started and I remember thinking how I couldn't keep it from hitting curbs. Now I drive in around in my garage and barely hit anything. Just controled dognuts everywhere.
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You're right about learning to drive. I sometimes wonder that if my first car were not a Redcat, but a nice one, it would have still been beat up bad. I learned a lot with that car. Now I can drive w/o running into stuff all the time. Things never break anymore (knock on wood). And I drove my Redcat car in my garage tonight. I think back to when I first started and I remember thinking how I couldn't keep it from hitting curbs. Now I drive in around in my garage and barely hit anything. Just controled dognuts everywhere.
You're right about learning to drive. I sometimes wonder that if my first car were not a Redcat, but a nice one, it would have still been beat up bad. I learned a lot with that car. Now I can drive w/o running into stuff all the time. Things never break anymore (knock on wood). And I drove my Redcat car in my garage tonight. I think back to when I first started and I remember thinking how I couldn't keep it from hitting curbs. Now I drive in around in my garage and barely hit anything. Just controled dognuts everywhere.
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See this is what happens when you have no idea of the hole story. I said I hate when people bring the crap in. I always help them, you have no idea how many hours I have spent matching parts with other manufacters to make sure that the people get what they need.
Thats the kind of attitude that will turn people away from the hobby all together. If they bring one of those in and are needing help and the hobby shop frowns on helping them with it, then they are likely to just forget the hobby all together. The basic mechanics and principles of all the nitro r/c's are pretty much the same, except with differences in the design and parts quality. Why not be supportive and try to help them out with it. Maybe next time they will come to you for a reccomendation on a vehicle.
You can get parts for the redcat and exceed r/c's, you just have to order most of them. How do you think any company got started? They have to build a customer base, and then hobby shops start picking up their parts and models when there is a demand for them. They are good models for people to learn on. They learn how to operate and fix things and then they can get the best out of a better brand when they step up.
For the money, I think the redcat and himoto are ok as long as you dont expect it to win races and jump 20ft without breaking. They have an SH engine, and although it is the cheap SH engine, i still found the one i worked with for a buddy to be very easy to start and tune, despite not having a proper break in. It was actually a fun little truck to drive.
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well put..........there's nothing more dissatisfying than going into a hobby shop for help and people not wanting to give you the time of day just because your equipment is not to their liking. It might not turn me off of the hobby, but I can tell you I'd never return to that hobby shop.
well put..........there's nothing more dissatisfying than going into a hobby shop for help and people not wanting to give you the time of day just because your equipment is not to their liking. It might not turn me off of the hobby, but I can tell you I'd never return to that hobby shop.
ORIGINAL: Shaun1414
I work in a hobby shop, and hate it when people bring in the RedCat, and Exceed cars.
I work in a hobby shop, and hate it when people bring in the RedCat, and Exceed cars.
You can get parts for the redcat and exceed r/c's, you just have to order most of them. How do you think any company got started? They have to build a customer base, and then hobby shops start picking up their parts and models when there is a demand for them. They are good models for people to learn on. They learn how to operate and fix things and then they can get the best out of a better brand when they step up.
For the money, I think the redcat and himoto are ok as long as you dont expect it to win races and jump 20ft without breaking. They have an SH engine, and although it is the cheap SH engine, i still found the one i worked with for a buddy to be very easy to start and tune, despite not having a proper break in. It was actually a fun little truck to drive.
Eric
Most hobby shops can't get Red Cat parts, most hobby shops have 2 dealer account, 1 with Horizon Hobby, and 1 with Great Planes. Red Cat isn't sold through either one, though there is talk of RedCat being picked up by Great Planes, and that would be great if they were.
I'm just saying for the same amount of money you can go get a Losi, Traxxas, or AE inc. vehicle and be able to find parts at any hobby shop in America.
Yes, the principle is the same, but the parts are very very cheap. For instance the flywheels on the RedCats are molded pot metal, and are very week.
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Thats the kind of attitude that will turn people away from the hobby all together. If they bring one of those in and are needing help and the hobby shop frowns on helping them with it, then they are likely to just forget the hobby all together. The basic mechanics and principles of all the nitro r/c's are pretty much the same, except with differences in the design and parts quality. Why not be supportive and try to help them out with it. Maybe next time they will come to you for a reccomendation on a vehicle.
You can get parts for the redcat and exceed r/c's, you just have to order most of them. How do you think any company got started? They have to build a customer base, and then hobby shops start picking up their parts and models when there is a demand for them. They are good models for people to learn on. They learn how to operate and fix things and then they can get the best out of a better brand when they step up.
For the money, I think the redcat and himoto are ok as long as you dont expect it to win races and jump 20ft without breaking. They have an SH engine, and although it is the cheap SH engine, i still found the one i worked with for a buddy to be very easy to start and tune, despite not having a proper break in. It was actually a fun little truck to drive.
Eric
You can get parts for the redcat and exceed r/c's, you just have to order most of them. How do you think any company got started? They have to build a customer base, and then hobby shops start picking up their parts and models when there is a demand for them. They are good models for people to learn on. They learn how to operate and fix things and then they can get the best out of a better brand when they step up.
For the money, I think the redcat and himoto are ok as long as you dont expect it to win races and jump 20ft without breaking. They have an SH engine, and although it is the cheap SH engine, i still found the one i worked with for a buddy to be very easy to start and tune, despite not having a proper break in. It was actually a fun little truck to drive.
Eric
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I purchased a redcat landslide 3 weeks ago...I have already put 120 bucks in repairs in it. I haven't even been able to drive it yet. Im new to this rc stuff and good god almighty am I angry. It's back in the hobby shop for the 13th time. What a mistake I have made. Everytime I go to the hobby shop the guys laugh at me because I am literally there all the time. Its been through about a half gallon of 20% nitro and Im ready to beat the f&%k out of it with a bat. I guess I should have bought a traxxas. When I get it out of the shop...Im going to be afraid to drive it. Evertime i get it to go something else happens. Somebody kill me.