Redcat Rampage V3 Monster Truck and Dunerunners
03-14-2010, 09:23 PM
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RE: Redcat Rampage V3 Monster Truck and Dunerunners
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Not many parts difference from V1 to V3 that I know of...despite numerous requests from many people the main dealer has been very vague on the improvements as you can see in this thread
differences I know of between the 1 and 3 are...dual steering servos, big pin diff cups, HY26cc engine (not CY), metal layshaft brake square, better foam in tires, bout it really...supposed to be suspension changes but this has yet to be confirmed, despite the new shipment being here for a few weeks now there has still been no actual confirmation of upgrades[
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as for the steel gears, there were definitely some duffer sets out there at first, i believe clubin got the first bad set just after I got mine[&:]...i managed to luck out it seems
I felt kinda bad after I dug up these himoto gears for rampage owners (it was mooky in the UK who I first saw with a set) mine were perfect but many other sets weren't...DDM must have had a few returns at first... but haven't heard of any complaints for many months so as clubin says i think they're sorted now...i reckon a batch must have snuck thru that weren't hardened
so a quick blow of my own trumpet.... 2 major rampage achilles heels fixed by moi. tracked down steel gears for all and discovered tempering diff cups solves the constant breakage issue many suffered...without these 2 band aids most rampMT's would be sitting unused and broken in the corner including mine...yep I'll take credit where it's due..and while i was doing this someone else higher up the chain sat around it seems and did nothing to address the issues ...hmmmm... and of course i was properly thanked by this individual...NOT
Not many parts difference from V1 to V3 that I know of...despite numerous requests from many people the main dealer has been very vague on the improvements as you can see in this thread
differences I know of between the 1 and 3 are...dual steering servos, big pin diff cups, HY26cc engine (not CY), metal layshaft brake square, better foam in tires, bout it really...supposed to be suspension changes but this has yet to be confirmed, despite the new shipment being here for a few weeks now there has still been no actual confirmation of upgrades[
]as for the steel gears, there were definitely some duffer sets out there at first, i believe clubin got the first bad set just after I got mine[&:]...i managed to luck out it seems
I felt kinda bad after I dug up these himoto gears for rampage owners (it was mooky in the UK who I first saw with a set) mine were perfect but many other sets weren't...DDM must have had a few returns at first... but haven't heard of any complaints for many months so as clubin says i think they're sorted now...i reckon a batch must have snuck thru that weren't hardened
so a quick blow of my own trumpet.... 2 major rampage achilles heels fixed by moi. tracked down steel gears for all and discovered tempering diff cups solves the constant breakage issue many suffered...without these 2 band aids most rampMT's would be sitting unused and broken in the corner including mine...yep I'll take credit where it's due..and while i was doing this someone else higher up the chain sat around it seems and did nothing to address the issues ...hmmmm... and of course i was properly thanked by this individual...NOT
Also, I am currently running the stock MT gears with Proline excavator tires and the gear ratio isn't right with this setup. Should I get the buggy steel gear set to fix this (29, 31, 25, 25 )?
03-14-2010, 10:25 PM
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Depending on what engine you run, if youve got a 29cc and up you can get by with the 29/31/25/25. Anything smaller and I would stick with 27/33/25/25 and lower
03-14-2010, 11:48 PM
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Depending on what engine you run, if youve got a 29cc and up you can get by with the 29/31/25/25. Anything smaller and I would stick with 27/33/25/25 and lower
Depending on what engine you run, if youve got a 29cc and up you can get by with the 29/31/25/25. Anything smaller and I would stick with 27/33/25/25 and lower
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the 27/33 are MCD but himoto do make these in steel...they don't show them on the website but if you email Colin there he can send you them. i run a ported 30.5 and vrc but still use 27/33 for the excavators...if you're into speed then go for the 29/31 but bottom end will suffer some...i use 29/33 for 5B size wheels and tires like the badlands/hostiles etc and 25/35 for paddles in sand
The upgrade kit parts are already installed as they were in the V2.
HY is a clone of a clone[&:] so can't see it being better than a CY.
The upgrade kit parts are already installed as they were in the V2.
HY is a clone of a clone[&:] so can't see it being better than a CY.
03-15-2010, 11:03 AM
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ORIGINAL: mooman007uk
the 27/33 are MCD but himoto do make these in steel...they don't show them on the website but if you email Colin there he can send you them. i run a ported 30.5 and vrc but still use 27/33 for the excavators...if you're into speed then go for the 29/31 but bottom end will suffer some...i use 29/33 for 5B size wheels and tires like the badlands/hostiles etc and 25/35 for paddles in sand
The upgrade kit parts are already installed as they were in the V2.
HY is a clone of a clone[&:] so can't see it being better than a CY.
the 27/33 are MCD but himoto do make these in steel...they don't show them on the website but if you email Colin there he can send you them. i run a ported 30.5 and vrc but still use 27/33 for the excavators...if you're into speed then go for the 29/31 but bottom end will suffer some...i use 29/33 for 5B size wheels and tires like the badlands/hostiles etc and 25/35 for paddles in sand
The upgrade kit parts are already installed as they were in the V2.
HY is a clone of a clone[&:] so can't see it being better than a CY.
Even if it isn't better than a CY and it is a 2 bolt, at the very least, you might be able to put an aftermarket head kit on it. I had a bought a head kit for my Firehammer MT before realizing I had a 3 bolt engine. That was quite disappointing.
03-15-2010, 04:09 PM
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Try getting a set of 23/26 MCD gears. For my Dune Runner, I am running 29/33/23/26. Good gear ratio with 5B tires/rims.
04-10-2010, 11:44 PM
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I am going tot experiment more with the gear! But here's a vid with the 25/35/25/25 gearing chopping down a hill...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YoHYCiNDHw[/youtube]
Hit a boulder somewhere going up and mashed up the hing pin holder...fixed that and finished running soon after...that's a tough beast!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utFX84tY3rY[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YoHYCiNDHw[/youtube]
Hit a boulder somewhere going up and mashed up the hing pin holder...fixed that and finished running soon after...that's a tough beast!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utFX84tY3rY[/youtube]
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I work in a Hobby Shop.
I've bashed the electric and some the nitro stuff from redcat. Their 8th scale Rockcrawler is cool.
Obviously they are billed as "entry level", so the price is low, and repairs are bound to be needed sooner than later.
We are seriously considering carying the redcat line of gassers.
What parts should we stock that are a must have for breakages, and what is the most common?
It seems like gears, dif parts, and drivecups/ dogbones are most common issues.
Perhaps swaping out the plastic gears for metal ones would be a wise move before offering the car for sale as a pre-emptive strike to eleminate the 30 minute buyer remorse syndrome?
I've bashed the electric and some the nitro stuff from redcat. Their 8th scale Rockcrawler is cool.
Obviously they are billed as "entry level", so the price is low, and repairs are bound to be needed sooner than later.
We are seriously considering carying the redcat line of gassers.
What parts should we stock that are a must have for breakages, and what is the most common?
It seems like gears, dif parts, and drivecups/ dogbones are most common issues.
Perhaps swaping out the plastic gears for metal ones would be a wise move before offering the car for sale as a pre-emptive strike to eleminate the 30 minute buyer remorse syndrome?
04-26-2010, 02:00 AM
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i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
04-26-2010, 02:50 AM
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yes, setting up the car with steel gears and a simple 8k clutch spring would help it actually finish a few tanks of fuel before parts would probably be needed.
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i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
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RE: Redcat Rampage V3 Monster Truck and Dunerunners
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About like those diff cups you had huh? Ive gotta ask how much is Nutech paying you guys? It seems like every thread out there a few certain people keep pushing Nutechs. Im sure Nutechs arent having ANY issues either eh? Ive seen countless threads of people with problems disappear on that forum. I know they are new, but why even come into a Redcat Specific thread and say that ****?
ORIGINAL: bentley marshall
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
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About like those diff cups you had huh? Ive gotta ask how much is Nutech paying you guys? It seems like every thread out there a few certain people keep pushing Nutechs. Im sure Nutechs arent having ANY issues either eh? Ive seen countless threads of people with problems disappear on that forum. I know they are new, but why even come into a Redcat Specific thread and say that ****?
ORIGINAL: bentley marshall
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
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That is 100% not true.
ORIGINAL: Obeast44
About like those diff cups you had huh? Ive gotta ask how much is Nutech paying you guys? It seems like every thread out there a few certain people keep pushing Nutechs. Im sure Nutechs arent having ANY issues either eh? Ive seen countless threads of people with problems disappear on that forum. I know they are new, but why even come into a Redcat Specific thread and say that ****?
ORIGINAL: bentley marshall
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
Bentley, I also understand wanting to further the brand you prefer, I get that, we all do to some degree. But please at least have some class and show a little respect, by not jumping into a Redcat specific thread and bashing them.
04-27-2010, 09:10 AM
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I've had my Dune Runner for over 6mos and haven't had any real problems. This is what I broke so far: the plastic gears (C+D), rear upper turnbuckle, the original body, rear spoiler, front left steer hub and that's it...[8D]
All cheap to replace and had my parts within a week.
I must be lucky, eh?
All cheap to replace and had my parts within a week.
I must be lucky, eh?
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About like those diff cups you had huh? Ive gotta ask how much is Nutech paying you guys? It seems like every thread out there a few certain people keep pushing Nutechs. Im sure Nutechs arent having ANY issues either eh? Ive seen countless threads of people with problems disappear on that forum. I know they are new, but why even come into a Redcat Specific thread and say that ****?
ORIGINAL: bentley marshall
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
" Ive gotta ask how much is Nutech paying you guys? ".
The answer is "NO". but you come to nutech froum to promote your redcat cars, May I know who pay for you to do that?
And I remember one guy asked me to sponsor him , but we did not offer to him, maybe he is angry now? post negative things to Nutech?
I don't want to bring problems between Redcat and Nutech on public, but please I do wish you not to insult Nutech again.
PS. If people praised Nutech and we all pay for them, I think i Must be a very rich man, because you can found more and more end users enjoy their Nutechs.
Thank You
Nutech Racing
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Hi Obeast 44,
'' Ive gotta ask how much is Nutech paying you guys? ''.
The answer is ''NO''. but you come to nutech froum to promote your redcat cars, May I know who pay for you to do that?
And I remember one guy asked me to sponsor him , but we did not offer to him, maybe he is angry now? post negative things to Nutech?
I don't want to bring problems between Redcat and Nutech on public, but please I do wish you not to insult Nutech again.
PS. If people praised Nutech and we all pay for them, I think i Must be a very rich man, because you can found more and more end users enjoy their Nutechs.
Thank You
Nutech Racing
ORIGINAL: Obeast44
About like those diff cups you had huh? Ive gotta ask how much is Nutech paying you guys? It seems like every thread out there a few certain people keep pushing Nutechs. Im sure Nutechs arent having ANY issues either eh? Ive seen countless threads of people with problems disappear on that forum. I know they are new, but why even come into a Redcat Specific thread and say that ****?
ORIGINAL: bentley marshall
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
'' Ive gotta ask how much is Nutech paying you guys? ''.
The answer is ''NO''. but you come to nutech froum to promote your redcat cars, May I know who pay for you to do that?
And I remember one guy asked me to sponsor him , but we did not offer to him, maybe he is angry now? post negative things to Nutech?
I don't want to bring problems between Redcat and Nutech on public, but please I do wish you not to insult Nutech again.
PS. If people praised Nutech and we all pay for them, I think i Must be a very rich man, because you can found more and more end users enjoy their Nutechs.
Thank You
Nutech Racing
04-28-2010, 02:08 AM
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Acutally its 100% true, albiet misleading after I have been told whats going on by someone that wishes to remain anonymous. Evidently they get put into a ''testers'' section thats not open to everyone, I wont even comment on that. So you can understand my perception of them disappearing. What I will say is this, and ive repeated it countless times. My Redcats have been nothing short of fantastic, yes they took work and money to get them reliable. With the vast amount of information compiled on what to do, its a pretty straight forward process. And for the price there isnt a better entry level 4wd largescale option out there. Nutechs arent even in the same price point, so comparisons would be moot. I will say I would love to snag a TB2 with the MT arms. Unfortunately the cost, and the fact that a few of the nutech regulars look down upon everyone from their make believe thrones turns me off to them.Redcat Vs Nutech...They are to completely different animals, even you should realize that.
Bentley, I also understand wanting to further the brand you prefer, I get that, we all do to some degree. But please at least have some class and show a little respect, by not jumping into a Redcat specific thread and bashing them.
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That is 100% not true.
ORIGINAL: Obeast44
About like those diff cups you had huh? Ive gotta ask how much is Nutech paying you guys? It seems like every thread out there a few certain people keep pushing Nutechs. Im sure Nutechs arent having ANY issues either eh? Ive seen countless threads of people with problems disappear on that forum. I know they are new, but why even come into a Redcat Specific thread and say that ****?
ORIGINAL: bentley marshall
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
i would stock & sell nutech cars .....you wont need to stock meny parts becouse they dont have the problems that redcats have
Bentley, I also understand wanting to further the brand you prefer, I get that, we all do to some degree. But please at least have some class and show a little respect, by not jumping into a Redcat specific thread and bashing them.
Here is a thread I started with a problem. As you can see it has not dissapeared. http://www.nutechracingforum.com/vb/...read.php?t=824
BTW - I owned a redcat v2 for over a year so I know what they need and or don't need to be 'reliable'.
04-28-2010, 07:37 AM
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I never said all of them Roccos, just some of them do. I have been told that they get moved to the testers section, because those issues were on tester vehicles.Once again, it looks like threads with issues were getting deleted. I never said you didnt know about Redcats, and I apologize to you. My last response where I quoted you wasnt aimed at you, it was aimed more so towards Bentley.
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I never said all of them Roccos, just some of them do. I have been told that they get moved to the testers section, because those issues were on tester vehicles.Once again, it looks like threads with issues were getting deleted. I never said you didnt know about Redcats, and I apologize to you. My last response where I quoted you wasnt aimed at you, it was aimed more so towards Bentley.
I never said all of them Roccos, just some of them do. I have been told that they get moved to the testers section, because those issues were on tester vehicles.Once again, it looks like threads with issues were getting deleted. I never said you didnt know about Redcats, and I apologize to you. My last response where I quoted you wasnt aimed at you, it was aimed more so towards Bentley.