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Joined: 9/1/2007 From: bremerton,
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ORIGINAL: ridgerunner1
Hey all new to the redcat forum been wanting a truggy after running a guys jammin from work, I got a Tmaxx fixed up to race and a jato now the new monsoon the kid i got it from in town here had only ran less then a QT of fuel thru it picked it up for 200, now for the fun i always tear down my new rigs just to check them out going thru this froum i am getting some good tips, got to order some new servos and clean out the diffs and reoil other then that this thing looks very well built should hold up nicely, anyway keep up the good work in here I'll be in and out of here from time to time.
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Well got the monsoon all cleaned up and back together went with 5-7-3 for the diff oils, 40wt. in front shocks and 50wt. in the rear, put a 208 oz torque servro for streeing got dirt guards on the way from Amain, next need to pick up some new tires and wheels think i'll give the proline holeshots a try o and a new body also.
Took the monsoon out for a little spin in the street and wow runs really good next full warm day i need to give it a good tune and a little ajustments here and there and its ready, the ten tooth bell will work out good on the track by my house its on the small side but will have to get the 12 tooth for the larger tracks, all in all i am happy with this purchase.
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Joined: 1/22/2008 From: Souderton, PA, USA Status: offline
Informative thread guys!
I am thinking my next purchase will be a Monsoon or Exceed Battalian so the info is great!
I have a couple of questions; Will the bash bar from the VTX Truggy fit on the Monsoon? It sure looks like the front end is the same? I really would like the Monsoon to have a bash bar!
What is the deal with the amount of oil in the diffs? More or less oil has what effect on the performance of the diffs? How does this effect the center diff?
Overall sounds like a decent ride for the $$$ aside from some tuning and maintance, both expected with a vehicle like this.
Hope to join the club soon, Dusty
Did Red Cat make good on all the busted parts mentioned above? Such as the mis-shimed diffs?
Why is the sway bar on the back? Woulden't you think it should be on the front?
Well guys here are some pics and a rundown of everything I have done to my monsoon and have on it as of today the you guys can use for a setup and is for sale, PM me, this monsoon is FAST and has kept up with many other brand truggies the way it sits.
-Rebuilt SH.28 with 5 tanks through it, you cannot turn flywheel over by hand it is still so tight -Losi exhaust pipe -Cen Matrix differential gears upgrade with 10-30-3 diff fluids -14mm Big Bore shocks with 30wt oi (12mm are stock) -Dual disc brake setup front and rear -Front swaybar (does not come from factory with it) -1/2" hub extension by Ofna -Pro-line rims with Crimefighter tires 1/2" offset -Thicker steering plate -Spektrum 270 throttle and 590 steering servo, no receiver or radio -Rotostart backing plate -Cen Matrix body -Extra parts I have are 1 shock spring, 6 clutch bells (2-12 tooth and 4-10 tooth), 2 shock shafts, 2 hinge pins, one pullstart, and one rear dogbone.
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