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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/5/2007 2:31:57 AM   
retiredcutter


 

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Status: offline 		thanks again, I just ordered one from Tower Hobbies.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/5/2007 3:49:36 AM   
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/6/2007 11:13:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here is my Volcano STX (the one with wide stance). I did few more things to it since last time. If anyone asks - that thing flies around the corners without even lifting a tire.
So here is a list of mods in order of time of occurence
Traxxas clutch spring (LOL)
MT2 alum front and rear knuckles and c-hubs
MT2 Axles
MT2 Steering Assembly
Custom extended A-arms, linkages and dogbones
Volcano SV tires
HPI vented Clutchbell
Jaguar radio and servos (same as Team Associated only cheaper)
Custom painted E-Savage Baja TT body (the paint is a three tone kameleon - its a killer in different angles, picture doesn't give it a justice)
Traxxas T-MAXX 3.3 Shocks
Custom made front bumper with dual shocks (those are my stock Volcano shocks)
THS 1010R Tuned Pipe
AND ... OS .18 CV-RX Engine (not really on the truck yet - I am still waiting for it)
Can't wait to rip it all apart LOL
Tell me what you guys think


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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/7/2007 12:00:26 AM   
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/7/2007 12:22:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		****, that's cool, looking, lol. I love the green paint, those three tone paints are sweet, they make for killer computer tower cases too.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/7/2007 4:20:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		i am thinking of buying a nitro truck... i just dont know what to get... i saw the red cat and was wondering.. its much cheaper than the Traxxas T-Maxx 2.5 which is what i am thinking of getting... im just unsire of the Red Cat. I am not going to race or anything...just looking to play around... is the Red Cat realy an ok brand. I am wondering because its much cheaper..thanx

dayne

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/7/2007 6:19:05 AM   
retiredcutter


 

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Status: offline 		I bought my first Redcat Volcano SV in January, and positively loved it. I bought a Redcat Hurricane XP in March, and have had a blast with it! If you read this thread and any others too, to learn about R/C trucks and cars, there is a wealth of knowledge that is available. My buddies have Traxxas, and they spent a lot more than I did, and have had the same problems with, crash, fix and run. I am glad I went with Redcat!

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/7/2007 11:38:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		which model are you looking at? The earthquake and hurricane are there better models. Your not going to compare a tmaxx to a redcat volcano thats for sure. They are good starter cars.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/7/2007 3:02:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		Truthfully, the 1/10th scale cars are ok, but the 1/8th scale cars are up to par with everyone else, they hold up well to abuse (trust me about that, I beat the life out of mine on purpose so I can see what they will take) I have yet to break my Hurricane 1/8th buggy, I still haven't had a customer come back yet with a broken hurricane, I think the clutch bell on the Earthquake is a week point had a few people break those, but I think the originals were cast instead of machined, they looked brittle, but they look machined on some of the new ones. I'd take a Redcat 1/8th over a traxxas any day, less problems, we have people bring us cars to work on all the time and I would say 99 percent of them are T-Maxxes, matter of fact I have 4 of them lined up next to my work bench to repair and about 8-% of the time it's engine or easy start problems on the T-Maxx or any other traxxas car, crappy set up. Anyway 1/8th scale Redcat or even duracrap is the way to go.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/7/2007 3:24:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ive got a SV whats the best kind of fuel to use for it?Theres only one hobby shop in my area so I am hoping they have the right fuel.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/8/2007 3:07:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here is what some people on this form are useing for fuel.
There is a( search this form )on the bottom of the page to get more info of anything you want. good luck

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5715961/anchors_5716355/mpage_1/key_FUEL/anchor/tm.htm#5716355

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/16/2007 3:24:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		I live in London, ON, Canada and just picked up a Volcano STX (it's actually a Hi-Speed Tyrannosaurus but it's the same thing). Love it! The only thing is support is limited in Canada as far as I can tell. I emailed RedCatRacing about shipping parts about a week ago and they have not responded.

I know there are stores (including ebay) that will ship from the USA but waiting for the parts as they pass through snail mail and border customs is a drag.

Does anybody know of any dealers/contacts in Canada that support Redcat/Himoto/Hi-Speed? Preferably in Ontario?
It's a long shot but I might as well ask!

Much appreciated!
Mark

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/16/2007 11:01:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you can't find any dealers in Canad, we do ship to Canada and it takes about 2 to 3 days by air. There was a guy here named Himoto Canada or something like that, but I don't know his website or email address and I think he might have sold all his stuff out.

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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread - 5/16/2007 11:06:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		himoto racing canada, here is a link to him, maybe drop him pm or an email.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/community/profile.cfm?memid=40676

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