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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/8/2008 2:18:55 AM

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i just ordered the 12 tooth clutch bell, any instructions on how to put it on,and now what do you think the top speed will go up to with the sh.28 motor? ( I know stock is about 34 mph )

You just remove the center bolt that holds the 10 tooth on and removed the bearings and shims on it and put them back on it the same way and set you gear mesh.

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I just picked up the jr 650 today at hobby town usa on sale for $ 33.99!

33.99 for that servo is a good price. Be sure to keep the reciept so if you ever have to warranty it.

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/8/2008 9:40:33 PM

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I'm new to this, how do you set the gear mesh and what kind of top speed should I expect, 45 or so?

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/8/2008 10:05:29 PM

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This is how you set the gear mesh, click on the picture then look to the lower right corner and click that to make it bigger

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/9/2008 5:24:46 PM

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Well Broke a Bell Crank And Ordered One From Redcat But Do To Me Not Giving The Right Card Number... DOHO.... It Never Showed But Nick Was Nice Enough To Point That Out To Me Thanks Nick, Was Kind Of Glad Though Do To Having Put On The Dirt Guards It Was Very Hard To Get To The Bell Crank Ajustment Nut, Did A Little Looking Around On Different Rigs And Found That The Kyosho 777 st-r SERVO SAVER assembly Looked Like It Would Do The Trick, Ended Up Working Well Ajustment Nut Is On Top Now, The Assembley Also Comes With A New Idler Which You Need Because You Have To Take Off Part Number 81062 Which Is What The Redcat Bell Crank And Idler Set On, The Kyosho Bell And Idler Blot Right To The Chassis I Did Have To Put A Shim Between The Bell And Chassis As Will As The Idler To Give Them The Right Hight, End Result In Picture Now I Need Some Nice Weather To Do A Track Test.

Part 81062 Removed.

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Picture Of New Bell Crank.

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Well Took The Monsoon To Work For A Little Lunch Time Fun Hillls Jumps And High Speed Runs And The New bell Crank Held Up Good Nice And Smooth, Rain This Weekend Here So May be hit The Track Next Weekend If no Rain.

Well Had No Rain Yeaterday day So Hit The Track And This Mod Still Needs A Little Work For It To Be Able To Handly The Track Road Running Is Ok But The Track Ouch, Ill Do A Little More And Let You All Know.

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/9/2008 6:47:38 PM

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thanks for the link.

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/13/2008 5:11:23 PM

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Hey guys, I have been looking at the team losi muggy. Its along the lines of what I want. A truggy that is good for more than just the track. I go to a track every now and again, but mostly I like to just bash. But I have been reading this thread and it seems like the Monsoon is a great buy. Now I can afford to send the extra money on the Muggy, but I was wondering is it really worth the extra money. Out of the box, no mods or hopups, would the Monsoon be a better value than the team Losi muggy. Just looking for soe openions here so I can make an educated buy. I have a Tmaxx and a Jato. I am happy with both, but after I bought them I looked around and found something I liked better and performed better. So I hope you guys can help me with some quality information. Thanks.

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/13/2008 5:14:03 PM

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the losi muggy is nice but for the money, the monsoon is a great buy, it will compete with the best of them out there for alot less money

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/13/2008 6:23:22 PM

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the losi muggy is nice but for the money, the monsoon is a great buy, it will compete with the best of them out there for alot less money

I agree, I am more impressed each time I have mine out!

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/13/2008 8:44:00 PM

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The muggy has problems eating clutch shoes and bells. Do a search on it and you will see. It is due to the weight, it is very heavy. My friend had one and would eat clutches and bearings everytime out. He had to make a brace from the front to rear shock towers to stiffen the chassis to fix it. It flexes so bad when you land off of a jump it tends to bind the clutch bell. Only other issue is that it does not turn very well as it comes with HUGE wheels and tires and I am sure Shlages62 can see now that the monsoon can turn on a dime! The muggy is a more complex truck then the monsoon and the monsoon can do everything a Muggy can do and some better. The only reason the muggy cost more is because it comes with a spektrum radio and servo's. You can buy that yourself and get better servos instead of the ones that come with the spektrum IMO.

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/14/2008 5:44:27 AM

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Ive got a Monsoon. I love it.
When I wanna Bash with it, I put on the Low Gear Clutch Bell and a set of AVALANCHE rims n Tires. That way I can save the Monsoon tires for the Track...

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/14/2008 12:26:13 PM

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Ive got a Monsoon. I love it.
When I wanna Bash with it, I put on the Low Gear Clutch Bell and a set of AVALANCHE rims n Tires. That way I can save the Monsoon tires for the Track...

You need to post some pictures of your Monsoon with the Avalanche wheels/tires on it. I would assume it has a wider stance then an actual Avalanche right??

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/15/2008 6:10:40 AM

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HEY DEREK..ILL ASK YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE OUT THERE...FOR WHAT SEEMS TO BE A REALLY REALLY HARD TO FIND PART!!
DO YOU HAVE A FRONT BODY POST MOUNT FOR THE MONSOON...MINE IS A PLASTIC ONE HERES A PIC

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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread - 3/15/2008 6:33:26 AM

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Actually it is only about a 1/8 to 1/4 inch wider Overall.
Although the Avalanche rims are Wider, They also have a Deeper Offset (About 1 1/2 in,,,,compared to the Monsoons 3/4 in.
The Avalanche rims add almost 1/2 in. of ground clearance too. Here are some pics with Avalanche Fronts and Monsoon Rears.

Heres a link to some Pics of my "SOON with all 4 AVY rims/tirs on. Did a little Non Track runnin today....heh heh...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7230102

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