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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/4/2008 12:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		Oh your definetly right, you should have been just fine at well over 100ft. You might have a faulty radio or servo. Check with redcat and maybe they'll help you out. But I would recommend just getting a better quality radio/servos. Futaba has a good radio with 2 servos for about $70. But still get a failsafe. They're only about $20 and worth every penny if it ever has to engage.

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/13/2008 1:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just to give everybody an update on my run away Tornado BB Buggy

Redcat was very easy to work with & sent me a RTM Tornado & the needed parts to repair & also a new radio & only asked me to send back what I didn't use.

I did install a fail safe this time so I should never have a run away again.

My hat is off to Redcat Racing & their staff.

Rock on Redcat Drivers!!!

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/13/2008 6:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		my car dies when i try to go full throttle
i think it might be the larger wheels
or the fuel mixture rich/lean which way do i turn the gold screw

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/13/2008 2:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		You can watch the screw, and when you see it turning and going down into the tube it making it leaner, when its getting closer to the top of the lil tube you'll making it richer. I think Clockwise is leaner counter clock wise is richer.

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/13/2008 2:15 PM   
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Just to give everybody an update on my run away Tornado BB Buggy

Redcat was very easy to work with & sent me a RTM Tornado & the needed parts to repair & also a new radio & only asked me to send back what I didn't use.

I did install a fail safe this time so I should never have a run away again.

My hat is off to Redcat Racing & their staff.

Rock on Redcat Drivers!!!

Mike

Feel very lucky!! I bought a BB eariler this year and on the 2nd tank of gas it just took off, and crashed into a shopping cart return Rack. I contacted them and NOTHING they didn't help me 1 bit. I still have a busted up BB.

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/14/2008 2:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		I actually used honey instead of vinegar.

I really had my poop in a group & never got upset or demanding & only asked what they could do to help me.

I even made a suggestion as to what would be the cheapest way to repair for both parties.

Most would be suprised how much better it works in life as opposed to being rude & demanding which gets you nowhere.

Very happy with Redcat Racing

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/14/2008 4:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		Does anyone know why the steering on the buggy would be slow to respond to the action on the controlled. Example..... I go to make a left and it seems to have a few seconds of delay and does not turn as quick or as much desired. It just seems sluggish...
I have already replaced the servo save. What and were are the other adjustments if any? Thank You

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/14/2008 6:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		Because it's made by RedCat & it's a piece of crap. Don't ask me how I know but I do.

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/14/2008 7:23 PM   
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Because it's made by RedCat & it's a piece of crap. Don't ask me how I know but I do.


Boy was that ever an intelligent post.

Let me guess your age jimmiejump 11 to 15 & pretty big for your britches??

Thats how you know!!

That is exactly the attitude that gets a person no where in times of need.

nuff said about that.


On a brighter note

rcarman

Email Redcatracing.com & ask for their assistance & be proffessional & I'm sure thet will have the solution.

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/14/2008 8:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		i had the same problem and i changed the whole servo and the controller and it works great. I reccomend a 9kg servo for more torque

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/14/2008 8:17 PM   
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/14/2008 11:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey guys, wanted to know what you think about this. I was wondering if it would be better to use a 2S 900mah 7.4v Lipo to power the servo's/receiver, rather than using the stock battery holder using 4 AA's? I have some Esky Lama Lipo's I was thinking about using. I was also going to get rid of the on/off switch and just wire a Dean connector right to the battery. That way I don't have to worry about the on/off switch acting up on me. Any good?

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/15/2008 12:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		Someone please explain because I'm not getting anything in the Exceed thread. I know that both RedCat and Exceed are very much a like that's why I'm asking. But for the .16 buggy, single speed, I'm looking for a replacement spur gear and on Nitrorcx.com I'm getting three different gears to choose from. Throttle gear, Diff gear and Spur gear. All are different teeth but look the same. What's the difference between them? More so with the Throttle gear and spur gear, they look the same. One's 47T and the other is 42T

http://www.nitrorcx.com/51c00-06032.html Throttle Gear

http://www.nitrorcx.com/51c00-06033.html Spur Gear

http://www.nitrorcx.com/51c00-05112.html Diff Gear

I can understand if the Throttle Gear and Spur Gear go together for the 2-speed Buggy and that the "spur gear" is only used with the single speed version but I'm getting no answers on this. Please help. Thanks, Joe

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/15/2008 5:23 AM   
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/15/2008 5:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		^ The 47T and 42T are definitely the 2-speed buggy gears, and 44T is the one you want for the single speed.

yep I just checked the redcatracing parts search and the single-speed 44T is 05112 which is the part number above.

(as far as differences - the 47T has a large hole in the middle to fit a one-way bearing. It won't sit on a 5mm shaft without it. And the 42T has a knob on the side for the centrifugal arm to engage against, which engages the second gear. The 44T has neither of these features, and instead has a slot in the center for a pin to prevent it spinning on the transmission shaft. It's not visible, but is here on the redcat picture)

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/15/2008 5:32 AM   
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Hey guys, wanted to know what you think about this. I was wondering if it would be better to use a 2S 900mah 7.4v Lipo to power the servo's/receiver, rather than using the stock battery holder using 4 AA's? I have some Esky Lama Lipo's I was thinking about using. I was also going to get rid of the on/off switch and just wire a Dean connector right to the battery. That way I don't have to worry about the on/off switch acting up on me. Any good?


That's pretty much the battery I'm using! it's great because it's half the size of 4xAAs or 5C rechargeable receiver packs, so it actually fits comfortably into the receiver box. Do ensure it gets unplugged after use, and don't dare let it go fully flat. (Though if you've already got Lipos then I guess you know the safety concerns with them.)

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/15/2008 2:29 PM   
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/15/2008 3:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey guys I need your help again. I posted another question as to what dogbones I need for my .16 buggy in the Exceed thread. There are 4 different lenghts to pick from and they dont say where they go. I'm just looking for the front/rear replacements. Not the dogbones for the out-drives from the trans to the diffs. Here's the link if you can help please. Thanks, Joe

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8237887/anchors_8247190/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8247190

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/21/2008 9:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		OK i need help and am not sure if this is where i need to post this. I just bought two tornados one is a bb and one is a s30.
I started breaking in the bb and the clutch bell turned blue is that normal??

di break in the s30 tha same way they came with two different manuals. I am a single mom trying to get this done for my son and my self b4 xmas. any help at all would be awesome.

I started the bb and the wheels just kept spinning it ran into my pool and broke the antenna that was the first time i started it. then i figured out thet there is a knob on the remote to stop the wheels from spinning. wow i was glad no one was around

it is about 22* here so is it ok to even do the break in?


Oh i deff want to get a starter this pull stupin any help on how to do that?

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/23/2008 9:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		ok i just got my tornado today and i did the first step in the break in, i was lookin at the carb and when i pull the breaks it closes all the way and stalls the engine. I am new to rc cars, i have messed around with nitro planes for a while, but they dont have brakes to worry about lol. any help would be great i am gettin ready to go do the second stage of break in and need the brakes to work so i can drive it. thanks for the help

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/23/2008 11:00 PM   
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ok i just got my tornado today and i did the first step in the break in, i was lookin at the carb and when i pull the breaks it closes all the way and stalls the engine. I am new to rc cars, i have messed around with nitro planes for a while, but they dont have brakes to worry about lol. any help would be great i am gettin ready to go do the second stage of break in and need the brakes to work so i can drive it. thanks for the help


What you need to do is adjust the idle screw. On the carb there should be a black screw that has a spring on it (I think). Turn this clockwise until it doesn't die when you break.

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/24/2008 1:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		Michelle, reading the Manual will help you for most of your break in, set up and fine tunning options. I find it a lot eaiser to go on YouTube and watch some video's on Nitro Engine Break In or even Fine Tuning. Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Squirrelod&view=videos

Anything you need to know about the engine, break in, or fine tunning can be learned from watching these videos. He has a 10 video series about engine break-in. You'll find it to be 100% useful. It's easier to see what someones talking about than reading it in a book. Good luck.

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/24/2008 9:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		can sum one put a link to the spur gears for the tornado bb, i stripped the gears and need new ones and want to get the upgraded clutch stuff on page one so if u can find them on towerhobbies i would appreciate it so i can save on shipping. really want to get it back running i had lots of fun just running it up and down the road

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/28/2008 3:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		hey guys will the fuel filter i have lower the performance?
also any one have the dx 2.0? if so and have the tornado buggy what do u recommend for trim settings?

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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread - 12/28/2008 4:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		having a fuel filter on your fuel line should have NO effect on your buggys performance. But I can't halp you with the DX2.0 question.

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