nitrosportsandrunner

i like redcats(duh)
but there are lots of good models made by companies.

so, this is a "post what you own" thread!

right now i have:

earthquake 8e
rs10
venom safari creeper
tamiya cc-01
axial ax10
losi strike(brushless)
volcano epx pro
rockslide 1/8 scale crawler
lightning epx pro
exceed mad speed drift car
brushless boat
and a soon to be finished brushless hpi savage

so, 5 redcats and 7 other makes.

and i hope to buy a aftershock 8e before the snow melts!

JTuepker1

Current stable of mine

Redcat Backdraft 8e Intermediate Class racer
Redcat RS10
Hot Bodies Ve8 Expert Class racer
Redcat Sumo


Coming soon

Traxxas Revo project truck. 1/16 rolling chassis is here. Ebay is awesome. 78 dollar winner.
Sumo brushless and lipo conversion

formula87

Hey you have a VE8 I was thinking of selling my Backdraft and getting one of those kits. I may keep it now since I found a stainless screw kit
http://www.rcscrewz.com/product_info...oducts_id/3663. What do you think between the 2 buggys what you loke and dislike...I would like to know because I am replaceing my Backdraft 8e (of which I have purchased many spare parts and have yet to use any) with a HB VE8 or an AE RCB8E Thanks

Oh and what I have is in my sig.

JTuepker1

Main difference is the adjustment and aftermarket available for the Ve8. The body is more streamline and more low profiled. Tons more stable in jumps and with the right tuning on the buggy this is just out right fast. Currently im running my Losi motor and esc in, the Tekin will go into it once i get the updated chassis. But i mean im running 3s 5200 mah turnigy lipo great balance only thing i want to play with is the mechanical optional brake but then again might not want the extra weight for racing.

The redcat is good intermediate class with some upgrade done. Still a little heavier than i want. But its just as solid, stands a little taller but the new shocks i will have a ton more adjustbility with the new shock towers i made. 3 adjustment on lower and upper to 9 upper and standard three lower.

But i still like them equally. I have actually had more run time on my Redcat that on the Ve8 just cause i really enjoying it with the Tekin R8 and T8 set up. Costly but amazing power.

Hope that helps you out. Ve8 is a very good race buggy. Wouldnt bash it as much as replacement parts are more costly. Hence the Redcat will live with my Losi motor and esc after i get my last few parts into the Ve8.

formula87

Thanks for the info. I was planning on running E buggy at my local dirt track with the Backdraft.... I have just been loosing screws and the stock shocks are not great and bendingthe CVDs od dogbones..........and the servo saver has been inconsistent......it is heavy but still fast (running stock motor and esc) I never really bashed it unless I swapped it back to the Earthquake 8e. I can spend the money to upgrade to alum stuff ie front hubs ect... and the stainless screw kit but would I just be better off with a true racing buggy kit.??? The parts are way cheaper in the Redcat.................. I have enough parts to build anotherbuggyalmost and about 5-6 diff cases and 3-4 full sets of extra diff gears and ring and pinions.............
You say you are upgradeing the chassis., have you broken the composite chassis yet? I am looking to sell my Backdraft and about $200 in parts to a guy at work but I may not............... Are you saying that the Redcat maybe more durable then the HB VE8 or the AE RC8Be....... as I tend to over shoot jumps at the track and wreck (a lot)and I can't remember how many times I have cartwheeled for days and just kept on going..........LOL
thanks If I need to PM you so I can pick your brain I can.

electricrc68

traxxas bandit xl-5.

mugwart

My Feedback: (3)

i have a volcano sv s30

Hack u 2

Trying to up load all my pics! Here is the Stable I can detail each car and up grades if anyone cares. Associated: GT2, Worlds Car (mid 90's) NTC3 ,T4 (2), SC10, T1, B4,18T, RC10LSO Traxxas: T Maxx 3.3, T Maxx 2.5, Slash Losi: 1/16 crawler, XXXT,XXXCR, XXXS Axial Scorpion, Trinity Next (2) Redcat: Sumo Monster Truck,Tornado (2) Ground Pounder Amzoil, XB, XB Pro, After Shock 3.5 (2) RS10 XT (2) On the way 1 of each all Lightning's, Shockwave. These are all personal vehicles I am a collector and love cars, many are boxed to be opened later and ran. Currently my favorite car from above is the Tornado, I drive 2 tanks a day.
Could not fit all pics so I will post some man caves as well.

Hack u 2

All right Im working on it I am a Tool. Trying to convert JPG to size that will load. Researching upload procedures now!

electricrc68

didn't work out too well.....all i see is [img][/img] etc. etc.

cswtornado

You need to put the links into the boxes ya know

Hack u 2

Best I could do

Dragonii

Redcat Shockwave w/ SH.18 and 2 speed tranny

Redcat Avalanche XP w/ HPI rubbicon body and HPI wheels

Tamiya DF02 chassis with lots of aluminum upgrades and EZRUN brushless system (still a work in progress)

Kyosho Outrage w/ 17 turn Endoplasma (brushed)

Hack u 2

My current racers are XXXS for vintage series Cuda body. Loaded with spectrum rec. 13.5 brushless LRP with Castle Creations Mamba Max AMBC transponder 3300mah battey (radio shack) geared at 20T. TC4 Spectrum rec Castle Creations side winder Brushless Novax 10.5 23T. T4 Novac GTB with 4.5 spectrum rec. tooth unknown ( cant remember) 2c lipo 5000mah. Tornado S30 all stock for now. I use the Spectrum DX3R for most races.

Hack u 2

Df02 is sweet!

Dragonii

Thanks.
It started out as a Monster XX from Target. I cracked the chassis and had to replace it, that led to changing more parts... before Iknew it there was pretty much nothing left from the original Monster XX truck. lol

It will be getting a Ford F150 Raptor body soon.

St33v3

My Feedback: (1)

I have 3 Traxxas and 1 Redcat

TRAXXAS
E-Revo 1/10 brushless
ERevo 1/16 brushless
Rally 1/16 brushless (not on the picture... need a new body)

REDCAT
Backdraft 8E brushless

Hack u 2

I like the look of the E-Revo wheels & tires

Torch39

Irun a Tornado S30 buggy.

Also Have a Double Horse 9098 Mini Heli. (lot of fun, just broke it lol).

If I can get money together next toy will be Proboat Shockwave 26 brushless boat with some Lipo batterys.