MXKID98

hey guys i was just wondering if red cat makes pretty good begginer cars.. i was looking at the Rockslide RS10 rock crawler

john01374

They are not bad. I use to think they where junk but I bought a Vortex EXP and it's been a great truck so far. I've had it a couple of months now.

MXKID98

alright cool thanks.. do you know of a good website to get parts for them by any chance?

breezerboat

The best thing to do is RESEARCH.

sheograth

Their cars are decent at best. Personally I wouldn't recommend the for a new user mainly because of lackluster initial quality and nearly non-existent local parts support. You'd be best off buying something from a major brand like HPI, Traxxas, Losi, Associated, etc. That way, you can get advice and support from pretty much any RC hobby shop around.

The Mad Modder

Personally I wouldn't get the rs10. It uses 380 size motors which are rather small for 1/10 vehicle, much less a crawler.

nitroade

Stick with a name brand for the parts support. I had a Redcat and I ran it for a month at most and then I was frustrated with trying to get parts for it. Sold it for next to nothing. If you want a crawler, I'd suggest the Axial.

dakotanut

I have a Volcano S30. I just ordered parts 2 days ago and got them today. I ordered parts on Monday and got them in 2 days. Not to bad. If you go to the Redcat Racing support forum here there is a lot of support there. Many authorized dealers also. They have their Pros and Cons just like any other manufacturer. I hope this helps.

cockerpunk

i just bought a tornado EPX pro, im very happy with it so far. i have not yet broken anything so i can't say much about the service but the car rocks. im very pleased so far.

zeo 1

exceed forza aka tornado :d happy with this little buggy :d

Joey Joe

i bought a rampage xb buggy gas 1/5 an ive yet to be able to use it!!! the car took offf first run an crash bad, turns out the speed survo are cheap an dont work right, got that fix an repaired an the next day it all most burn my house down cause battery an charger malfuntioned, 3rd day steering failed!!!!! they are all junk!!!!

378

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I wouldn't get one as a beginner either. I know firsthand how random offbrands like Redcat can be. Six years ago CEN was the off-brand on everyone's lips. I bought one. Got six years out of it but the engine blew up two gallons in and the drive gears are fragile.

electricrc68

thats why you get a charger other than the stock one.....

s7jstep1

A lot of people don't like but in my own opinion, they are good for the money. A good place to get parts (and the cars) is mainstreamrc.com. The owner of that site is my lhs owner and he carries a full stock of parts at good prices. Like I said, a lot of people don't like redcat, but everybody has their own opinions and bad luck stories for any truck so just keep that in mind. To get a rtr buggy out the door for under $200 is pretty good. Or to get a 4x4 gasser for under $600.

Joey Joe

ya well im new at this an they should have told me the stock charger on a 600 dollar toy could burn my house down!!!!!! ya think.............