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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/16/2006 6:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		When you put your springs on are u making sure u don't put the clasp where the 2 shoes come together? That might be breaking your springs so easily. I have the traxxas 4146x and it has been workin fine. No breaks. I have even takin it off and put on another pair of clutch shoes.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/16/2006 6:47 AM   
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Well, I think I'm reaching a decision point on this car. Last weekend we took it out and had a blast climbing and jumping it over the big mound of snow in the middle of our court. Lots of flips and crashes and so on. But despite mostly landing in snow, a lot of things got tore up. I have so much to replace I'm not sure it's worth it any more.

- the rear shockproof mount bent in a whole bunch, busting off the wing mount (I see stronger ones are now available)
- a rear dog bone busted (possibly because of the bad angles introduced from the bent shockproof mount)
- I still need a 2-speed transfer case
- starter needs work
- I can't keep clutch springs in it. I've put three springs in it in the last couple weeks and each one lasts barely a couple minutes. I've tried two different name brand springs too. The LHS guy said the clutch shoes aren't in that bad of shape so I don't know why.

Maybe it's better to buy a used Traxxas or Mugen, something that'll stand up to moderate punishment better than this car.




edit: just went to Top Speed Toys website, and they don't carry spare parts anymore?

make sure you use the traxxas 4146x spring and keep the loop on the shoe not where it opens. i have it in all 3 of my redcats and they have been fine. also make sure you twist the ends on the spring together in oposite directions. clermontmotorsports.com is very reasonable on parts and he is getting a large order in any day.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/16/2006 8:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		I was careful to keep the spring hooks in the middle of the shoe. I can't recall which ones I bought but I'll write down that Traxxas number and see if I can get that exact one.

I checked out Clermont but they don't have many spares listed on their website. Plus they don't ship to Canada. Topspeedtoys was great, they were fast and great prices, it's too bad they quit the business. I would have thought that as more of these buggies got on the streets that there'd be more support, not less.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/16/2006 8:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		U could also try this spring it is alot cheaper than the Traxxas. The MIP spring is the replacement spring for the Traxxas. Here is a link for u.MIP spring I like the traxxas spring alot. The only thing is it is around 15 bucks and yu can't use the clutch that comes with it. I have not tried the MIP spring but a lot of people have.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/16/2006 5:17 PM   
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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/16/2006 8:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Your right my bad, 7 bucks is about right I was thinkin of the hpi A885 racing clutch. Thanks for the correction.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 4:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		When i first started my car today i could start it and put it on the ground and drive it but if i let go of the gas it would die and i tried different tuning's and know it still does the same thing but it dies sooner. Does anybody know what is going on.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 4:28 AM   
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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 4:33 AM   
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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 6:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		I recently just placed an order for a Tornado BB and I am a little concerned on what to expect since this will be my first nitro buggy. Should I go ahead and plan on getting the HPI clutchbell and a spring. Is there anything else that I need to worry about going out on me in a very short amount of time. I am really hoping for this car to last since I will try to not pound on it too bad at first. I am not looking to really modify it to increase performance yet! I have been doing a little reading on here for a while and I most say that ya'll are some very helpful people.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 7:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		get the clutch bell and clutch spring for sure, that should take care of it to make reliable. check out the sticky with the cluch bells and clutch spring, you want the 2 speed clutch bell.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 7:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		With those three parts I would be set? How long do you think they stock ones will last? I would like to have a little fun with it before I need to start taking it apart.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 7:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		alot of people strip their gears on their first couple of tanks and some poeple last a while, i would suggest changing them before you start it.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 7:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the help. Would I be better off ordering these parts online or going to down to my local shop and trying to pick them up there.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 7:24 AM   
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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 6:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		It also seems that the stock clutch burns up springs. How long can I expect these stock pieces to last. Is it worth the money to replace the clutch after I go through my first spring.

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/23/2006 8:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		i think it is just the clutch spring itself it aint the clutch that causes it to break the clutch spring is junk but i would replace the clutchbell and spring before even starting it

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/24/2006 12:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Sounds good. I will go check the shop on tuesday. I hope they are open by then.

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Himoto / Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/26/2006 11:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hello I own a tornado XL and I am just in the process of trying to break it in... I am really new and I am the manual is not very clear on how to break it in.... I dont want to break it and I really need help to get this baby up and running.... I have tried to break it in - just used one tank and it really isnt working......Any help would be very , very ,very much appreciated......Thanks!!!


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RE: "OFFICIAL" Himoto / Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/27/2006 12:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here is a link to a break in procedure. http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=397

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Himoto / Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/27/2006 1:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the link.....how can you tell if the piston is bottom dead center without taking the whole thing apart? thanks!

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/27/2006 1:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		check once, then when the piston is on the bottom make a mark on the flywheel so you will know when the piston is at the bottom. i hope this makes sense, for some reason i cant think of a better way to explain, LOL

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/27/2006 1:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		the link tells you how you can tell if the piston is bdc. heres how....

"After each run, make sure the piston is BDC (Bottom Dead Center) when the engine is cooling. You can do this simply by putting a mark on the back of the flywheel with a Sharpie or any type of permanent marker. The easiest way is to look through the exhaust (before you mount the header) and spin the engine until the piston is BDC. Then, mark the flywheel on the back so a starter box won’t wear off the mark. It is always good practice to make sure the piston is BDC after each run, and not just after break-in."

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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 12/30/2006 5:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		hi, can i put an engine more big on my tornado xp ???( 21 cpx engine for exemple)
it is compatible on py tornado???
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RE: "OFFICIAL"Redcat Racing 1/10th BUGGY - 1/1/2007 2:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		hey guys, i was able to start my car today and drive it around it kept dieing and then i did a little tuning and it worked perfectly. i ran it through a tank of gas and i filled it back up and when i tried to start it again fuel came out of back of the engine inbetween crankcase and the cooling head. i checked all the screws and everything was fine, i was thinking that maybe i flooded the engine and when i tried to start it with the shaft starter it may have had done something. also is their supposed to be a shim inbetween the cooling head and the crankcase. if anybody knows what is going on with my car please tell me.

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