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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 2/29/2008 4:37 AM

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nice one fer a family site....ya gotta remember that

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 2/29/2008 4:37 AM

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wow you want to know how he makes out? you can try it with him if you really wanna know how but i bet you just cant tell unless you do it. lmfao man i just had to do it

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 2/29/2008 5:57 PM

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bro, let me know how you make out, that pm should explain it pretty good

Bro send me the pm too because my lightning isnt shifting to second either.

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 3/11/2008 3:00 AM

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Eddie do you think you can send me the pm about the car shifting into 2nd gear because mine isnt.

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 3/11/2008 3:05 AM

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turn shift screw clockwise to make it shift at higher rpm's and counterclockwise to make it shift at lower rpm's. it really depends on what its doing, is it stuck in first or second? does it take off slow? if so it stuck in second and you can try to turn the shifter screw clockwise.

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 3/11/2008 3:39 AM

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it takes off normally but it just stays in first and when it gets to the point its sopposed to shift into second it just turns off

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 3/11/2008 3:40 AM

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sorry bout that mwr..I got sidetracked..lol...wanted to try it before I posted..lol...then got busy playin with my hurricanes bro

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 3/11/2008 3:48 AM

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it takes off normally but it just stays in first and when it gets to the point its sopposed to shift into second it just turns off

sounds like you need to richen the high needle a little

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 4/4/2008 5:18 AM

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Well the engine on my lightining finally gave out

I am gonna do the redcat engine replacement. I wanted to get the infinity motor that came with my volcano pro but I can't seem to find it one the redcat website. I looks like they have a sh .18 and a vertex .18 so I was hoping someone could make a suggestion as to which one to get thanks so much!

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 4/4/2008 5:21 AM

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diff go with the sh bro....better engine

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 4/23/2008 3:14 AM

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Hey fellas, are these lightning VX cars still pretty popular? I just aquired one today and I was wondering if all the hop ups and support are still availiable. Does Redcat still have this engine replacement I read about?
I have had a few RC cars and trucks in my life and I still have a few including a Revo 3.3 and I am concerned about how the radio box is on this thing. I think it's pretty stupid how they stuffed 4 AAs, a switch, and the RX in this box. Have any of you made modifications to make this stuff better accessible? I looked on ebay for parts and I could not find any.

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 4/23/2008 3:43 AM

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the car is pretty nice...I use a 5 cell hump pack and it works great...I cut the wires to the switch to clean the box up some to also allow for a failsafe..it all fits...other then that mine is bone stock with the vx.16...well except fer the body..lol...I just havent sent the .16 in fer a sh.18 yet..lol...I have a hard enuff time kee[ing tires on it the way it is...

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 4/24/2008 3:18 AM

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Hey firebird, do you know what the factory settings are for this VX.16 engine for my lightning? Also, could you tell me what hump pack you used to replace the 4 AAs. What about cutting the wires on the switch? Do you have any pics?

Is there any chance I could look to you for assistance with my car?

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/10/2008 6:26 PM

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i pretty much just got this lightning im not new to nitro so i usually dont have any problems but this thing is giving me all kinds of problems. i broke the car in everything was good while breaking it in so the next day im driving it and it acts like its about to stall when it hits hi speeds so i figured its to lean but i didnt richen it out i just shut it off and figured id do it the next day i run it so i go out the next day and the engine soounds ok when i start it then like 10 secs later it acts like it wants to stall so i give it some gas and it doesnt stall but it sounds terrible its just running so bad the settings are all back to factory except the idol screw but there is a 1mm opening in the carb like it should be. i tried to drive it on the road when it was running really bad and it had no power at all top speed was like 5 mph so i shut it off fearing somthing would mess up in the motor. also most of the time when i take the glow ignighter out it stalls but i dont think the plug is bad ive checked it and it seems to work fine. i really dont understand what happened cause from what i can see all the settings are correct it will start up fine evey time but it just idols crappy and will hardly stay running and this is the most important part i think when i hit the gas a little bit the engine revs high for like a few seconds ive never heard that with my other cars maybe i just got lucky but idk it just revs high like i floored it for a second but i only hit the gas the tinyest little bit... can anyone help. i might have to make a video to better show you guys whats happening

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/16/2008 12:55 AM

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Hey firebird, do you know what the factory settings are for this VX.16 engine for my lightning? Also, could you tell me what hump pack you used to replace the 4 AAs. What about cutting the wires on the switch? Do you have any pics?

Is there any chance I could look to you for assistance with my car?

Thanks.

Rob

sorry Rob I havent been on much lately....the hump pack I use is a venom 1600...I just cut the battery wires up close to the switch this helps clean the box up..Sorry I do not know the factory settings on the vx.16 I do know that if you have your idle set to 1mm open, your high spd needle at 3 turns from all the way in and your low spd needle flush with the collar you should be able to get it running and then fine tune it...and as for your last question I'd be glad to help you if I can...I just have alotta things going on and im not on much

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/16/2008 1:02 AM

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i got my lightning and it ran fine for the whole break-in process now it runs like crap i thought it was a air leak somwhere but i checked the o-rings on the hsn and lsn there fine it might be a glowplug but i dont think that would make it run the way it does this is not my first nitro rc so i know all the settings are correct somthing is just wrong with it i rev it a little bit and the rpm's go up high then the come back down very slowly and it always wants to stall i cant even drive it ive tried everything i need some help heres a short video of what it does http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zofk_c1Duic

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/16/2008 5:30 AM

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I just purchased a Lightning with the Vx.16 and during the first tank of the break in i noticed a burning smell .I turned off the car and inspected it.There were black peices of what it looked to be plastic comming from the back of the clutch bell.I removed some of the melted debris but some still remains,the next day I started up the car and it ran fine with the exception of not being able to adjust the idle correctly.Any information on what got melted and what I should do ?

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/17/2008 1:04 AM

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shouldnt be anything plastic in the clutch bell

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/17/2008 6:06 AM

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Pull the engine out CobyZ and then remove the 2 speed clutch bell and check the clutch that is underneath the clutch bell. If the clutch is ok, then check the 2 spur gears on the 2 speed transmission and make sure those are ok as well. Don't worry about breaking anything as the Lightning is pretty easy to work with and put back together if you pay attention to what you are doing.

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/18/2008 6:35 PM

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Alright, I took the engine apart and removed the clutch bell. Inside the cluth bell I found a melted black platic piece that had a spring attached to it.The black piece and spring look to be the only broken part.Anyone one can tell me what that part is and if they sell it in metal?

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/19/2008 3:41 AM

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The broken piece is called a clutch shoe of which the Lightning uses a two shoe clutch setup. You can find replacement parts on Redcats homepage or any online website that sells two clutch shoe setups. Below are some links of the clutch shoes you can use:
http://www.redcatracing.com/itemdetail_part.asp?partno=02045 OR
http://www.rcplanet.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TRA4146&CartID=5

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/22/2008 12:14 AM

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i just got my new lightning for a grad gift and broke it in yesterday but every time i hit the brake it shuts the engine off im alittle confused anyone got andy suggestions

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/22/2008 12:45 AM

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Adjust your idle abit at a time till you find that sweet spot.

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 5/27/2008 1:59 AM

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thanks swamp3r no im cruising again, just have an oddball question why doesn't the stock body say lightning anywhere on it???

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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Lighting VX Thread - 6/1/2008 1:51 AM

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im having problems with my 2spped the car is running great but its not shifting at all dont know what to do tried playing with the shift screw to no avail any advice

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