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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/7/2006 11:25:14 AM   
nelsonrc


 

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Status: offline 		Hello all Im new to the site here and was just noticing all the info, feed back, and questions. My name is Danny and am in the process of building a track in Las Vegas NV and am a dealer for the Red Cat Racing line of R/C cars and trucks. Having been in the industry since 1985 as racer at National level competition, I was very pleased when I got to see and test these products. I am proud to say that these cars and trucks are very versatile for what ever you may do with them. Hobbyist or racer this is an awesome product and the pricing is untouchable. There are a few things that I am working on for upgraded parts and I will post up here as soon as I get them in production. I saw that someone asked about getting parts (suspension arms, steering blocks, ect. I carry and can order parts and have them usually within a couple days. So if you need parts or cars/trucks/buggys you can e-mail me

dannycbrvegas@yahoo.com or 702-336-1542.

I am also working on some instruction videos/DVD's on the Basics for First Timers R/C with Repair/Maintinance and a Performance Set-Up for your Red Cat Racing _________________ (Tornado, or Volcano, ect.
If anyone has any suggestions for parts or something that has been a problem for them please contact me and I will add it to my list. Thankyou Danny Nelson

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/9/2006 3:41:58 AM   
trubeginner


 

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Status: offline 		Hey, i am just getting started and just bought my first car, the Tornado XP. When I start it the wheels just start spinning at full speed and I I don't seem to have any control from my radio. This is probably a very elementary problem but I would appreciate any assistance or advice. Thanks.

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/9/2006 5:04:44 AM   
ScottHarp


 

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Status: offline 		A few things:

Is your radio on? It must be for proper control.

If radio is on, you will need to center your servo. Take off the horn, the thing the arms are attached to. Turn on transmitter and set throttle trim to the center, then turn on you car. Now re-install the control arm.

Now remove the air filter and look in the carb, how far open is the slide with the radio on and you ARE NOT SQUEEZING THE TRIGGER. You should only see about 1/8!QUOT! of gap. If you see more than this you need to unscrew the idle screw some. This screw is the little one in the front on the carb.

If these things do not work and you need further assistance, feel free to e-mail me.

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/9/2006 11:48:35 PM   
Xeller8


 

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Status: offline 		My brother has a powersports dealership and has recently expanded into the world of gas powered R/C cars and trucks with the Redcat line....although they seem to be a pretty decent car for the money...the one thing I would like to give a heads up about is the controllers that are included with them....

Yeah...it is nice to buy a 1/8 Hurricane XP ( I now have one) for almost HALF of what you can buy the Kyoshos that these were copied from and they they say these Redcats are "ready to run"...but...I have to say...the controllers that come with them are merely a token gesture to be able to make the statement "ready to run"...as far as I can tell they are JUNK....this is not a slam...just a fact....we had tons of problems with my nephews (he also has the 1/8 Hurricane XP) and a friend of his has one of the trucks and his controller doesn't work AT ALL...I myself...well...I haven't even tried mine yet...I am going to go get a better controller before I even begin my break in and attempt to tune it...

I would like to reassure everyone who is buying these buggies that they are a pretty darn good car for the money...but I feel the first thing anyone should do is to go get a quality controller first and foremost....I don't think it will be possible to get these things dialed in to top performance properly without a good radio controller...it's highly possible that the included controllers could be at the root of many of the problems I have read about...

Just my opinion...do with it what you will!

< Message edited by Xeller8 -- 1/9/2006 11:54:01 PM >

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/10/2006 1:56:24 AM   
Chubbysdad


 

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Status: offline 		What are you opinions of the hurricaines. I am also a dealer and want to get one. I agree with you on the controllers. I am getting one of those new spectrum controllers so I dont have to deal with frequencies either.
How do the hurricaines run? I have 2 volcanoes now and only sold them and the tornado's. I have had 2 bad controllers already also.

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/10/2006 2:05:05 AM   
trpastor


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Xeller

Thank you for the info. I don't know that this is much different than any RTR really (ofna etc). Although for those reading this at a later date - the smartech's seemed to be much worse a year ago (I saw threads saying they would go about 30ft before they would go out of range) than what they were at the end of 2005 when I got mine. I can take mine at least 130ft before it starts to cut out (maybe further but I know for sure that far). I think as these cars became more popular the electronics got a little better. This may happen on the Himoto's too.

I just got my 1/8 Himoto Torpeda Pro (same as the redcat hurricane XP) and it looks great! I'll post some pics soon and hopefully will have time to break it in tomorrow and give some feedback.

BTW this one comes with the FM radio which may be a little better? I'll let you know on that - although I wasn't sure I was planning on using the radio that came with it anyway


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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/10/2006 4:47:08 PM   
Xeller8


 

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Well...like I stated in my previous post...we really haven't run one long enough to make a full evaluation...and I am not even going to bother with MINE until I get a good controller....however...they look like they are built fairly well so I am anxious to get one up and running for a thorough test!


"trpastor"...

You are correct sir....most "ready to run" machines come with pretty cheap controllers...like I said...pretty much just a token gesture to back up their statement of "ready to run"...

I am curious...what is a good controller to pick up at a reasonable price?...I've never bought seperate controllers before...the only other R/C I have is a Kyosho buggy (electric) and it came with the controller..( which has been surprisingly dependable..probably because it is a Futaba)....so I really don't know what I'm doing when it comes to buying the electronics....do the controllers come with the receiver or is EVERYTHING sold seperately?....also....am I safe in assuming I could use the existing servos and just change out the controller and receiver?

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/10/2006 7:15:59 PM   
Chubbysdad


 

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Status: offline 		You can buy just a controller but some do come with servo's and receiver. I am in the process of getting one of those spektum controllers, and then I wont have to worry about frequencies.

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/10/2006 7:27:41 PM   
trpastor


 

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Status: offline 		Most of the name brand ones are going to get you going a lot better than the RTR ones especially on these no name ones. They do come with receiver and sometimes servos in cluded but you don't have to get one with servos. They will work just fine.

FM is usually stronger than AM. Unless you're racing I don't think you would need to invest in anything too rich. I would learn as you go and get what fits your budget. Then at least you will know what you're paying for when you buy an expensive one.

I'd also looked used on ebay or in the classifieds as the radio/recievers usually go for about 1/2 once used.

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/10/2006 8:26:33 PM   
Xeller8


 

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Status: offline 		Well....I could budget for just about anything....but for now just starting out I am thinking in the range of 150-200 dollars...is that too cheap??...will I get anything GOOD in that price range?

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/10/2006 11:26:47 PM   
trpastor


 

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Status: offline 		Oh yeah! You can get all but close to the best for that much I would think. I'm made do with cheaper personally.

If you go with something like HiTec you should be able to get one that you can program in several of your cars. So you can switch frequencies without changing crystals.

I would go to the radio forum here and ask them what they would recommend in that price range - and then check for it on ebay if you're willing to buy used.


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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/11/2006 12:30:49 AM   
Chubbysdad


 

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Status: offline 		Just got the spektrum on ebay for 177 and it goes for 249 in stores. Brand new sealed.

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RE: OFFICIAL Redcat Racing TRUCK thread - 1/11/2006 1:41:35 AM   
Xeller8


 

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ORIGINAL: chubbysdad

Just got the