Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
03-31-2008, 10:57 PM
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ORIGINAL: Erick88
Just what you guys want I'm sure...but...here goes.....
I'm new to nitro cars and am looking for something just to mess around with in gravel parking lots/fields etc...probably wouldn't be racing it. Don't want to spend too much but I don't want junk either. As far as redcat goes, I'm looking at the tornado BB for $152 from an ebay seller or a shockwave for about 115...not a huge difference. There's also the exceed RC entry level 1/10 buggy for 119 and finally, the CEN MG16 (don't really want a truck but I saw one at my LHS and it looks RUGGED). CEN is the most expensive at 180 and I'm not sure the quality is that much better than redcat? And of course all of the hobby shop guys tell me to get traxxas but they seem way overpriced.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
Just what you guys want I'm sure...but...here goes.....
I'm new to nitro cars and am looking for something just to mess around with in gravel parking lots/fields etc...probably wouldn't be racing it. Don't want to spend too much but I don't want junk either. As far as redcat goes, I'm looking at the tornado BB for $152 from an ebay seller or a shockwave for about 115...not a huge difference. There's also the exceed RC entry level 1/10 buggy for 119 and finally, the CEN MG16 (don't really want a truck but I saw one at my LHS and it looks RUGGED). CEN is the most expensive at 180 and I'm not sure the quality is that much better than redcat? And of course all of the hobby shop guys tell me to get traxxas but they seem way overpriced.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
03-31-2008, 10:59 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: ldgasp
anyone have "other than Redcat" rims and tires on their buggy. im looking to get an aftermarket set but i am unsure what to get.
anyone have "other than Redcat" rims and tires on their buggy. im looking to get an aftermarket set but i am unsure what to get.
03-31-2008, 11:01 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: Hibityhupla!
This will work. Found it on ebay. already put it one of my cars.------ TSAIS 1/10 REAR-EXHAUST PIPE FITS HPI RS4 E1020R --- just cut and paste..
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Hey guys im new to this forum, i really need some help. I just got my tornado bb, i want to kno if there is anyway i can put a rear exhaust on it. I would reallly like it, i dont know if it is possible though. Also, any recommendations of things to upgrade/replace?
Hey guys im new to this forum, i really need some help. I just got my tornado bb, i want to kno if there is anyway i can put a rear exhaust on it. I would reallly like it, i dont know if it is possible though. Also, any recommendations of things to upgrade/replace?
03-31-2008, 11:01 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: daveschutt
i have not posted things on the redcat thread in a while because i have been waiting for my new SH .18 engine to come in and i broke it in. Does anybody know what the best settings are to run in this engine? thanks.
i have not posted things on the redcat thread in a while because i have been waiting for my new SH .18 engine to come in and i broke it in. Does anybody know what the best settings are to run in this engine? thanks.
03-31-2008, 11:08 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
So are you sure the tsais exhaust would work with my tornado bb? Also what will i need to do to make it fit? Do i need to change anything?
03-31-2008, 11:11 PM
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I have been into nitro RC since 2003, prior to that I was in electric racing since I was a kid. I have had buggys and trucks ranging from an old COX bandito to an HPI Savage X K4.6. I absolutley love this hobby, and never more than since I got into nitro. I recently sold off most of my Nitro stuff to finance a 52" Gas powered RC boat. I recently found a Redcat Shockwave on E-bay, New for an excellent price. I broke it in and started to adjust adjust it in. At first I was wondering if it would have decent top end with an SH .16. The buggy looks to be made very nice, and thank god I found Everett Motorsports for parts. I have ran about an 1/8th of a gallon through it since break in. You know...If I was to compare it to the Traxxas Rustler pro .15, I would say it could give the rustler a run for its money. Since I have been dialing in the engine, I was pretty impressed by its top end speed, expeccialy for the price. The first thing I would recommend though is to change the wheel oil lite bushings to Ball Bearings. This is a must, like I was saying I have only put an 1/8th of a gallon through and the bushings are already showing signs of wearing out, the wheels are getting a little bit sloppy, but again, ball bearings will take care of that. Next what you will want to do is figure out how to make a stiffner for the rear shock tower. I rolled the buggy in my yard a little bit hard and the shock towers bent downward. It was easy to straighten out. Don't worry, there is hope, plus enough room on the rear to secure a support block for it. I am going to work on one and will let you all know how it goes. Next, I did notice that the throttle linkage will interfere with the pull starter cord if the body is off. If you slightly bend the rod, it takes care of it. The other way around it is to go with the 70111 power starter. All in all, I am very happy with the buggy and there appears there are parts available, not through my local hobby store yet, but with some time and more people purchasing Redcat products, I think they will be well on their way to be up their with the big boys like HPI, Traxxas, Associated and Losi. On a side note.. I just put about $150.00 towards spare parts for the future and to upgrade the buggy to the two speed. I am also curious to see what it will take for this baby to beat out a traxxas Jato. Any thoughts or experience would be great.
I also was wondering if the buggy could take a traxxas 3.3 engine or an OS .18.
My overall 1st impression of Redcat products is great. I have not broke a thing on it, the engine went through the break in procedure excellent, and the engine is coming to life more and more. It is faster than I expected.
I have been into nitro RC since 2003, prior to that I was in electric racing since I was a kid. I have had buggys and trucks ranging from an old COX bandito to an HPI Savage X K4.6. I absolutley love this hobby, and never more than since I got into nitro. I recently sold off most of my Nitro stuff to finance a 52" Gas powered RC boat. I recently found a Redcat Shockwave on E-bay, New for an excellent price. I broke it in and started to adjust adjust it in. At first I was wondering if it would have decent top end with an SH .16. The buggy looks to be made very nice, and thank god I found Everett Motorsports for parts. I have ran about an 1/8th of a gallon through it since break in. You know...If I was to compare it to the Traxxas Rustler pro .15, I would say it could give the rustler a run for its money. Since I have been dialing in the engine, I was pretty impressed by its top end speed, expeccialy for the price. The first thing I would recommend though is to change the wheel oil lite bushings to Ball Bearings. This is a must, like I was saying I have only put an 1/8th of a gallon through and the bushings are already showing signs of wearing out, the wheels are getting a little bit sloppy, but again, ball bearings will take care of that. Next what you will want to do is figure out how to make a stiffner for the rear shock tower. I rolled the buggy in my yard a little bit hard and the shock towers bent downward. It was easy to straighten out. Don't worry, there is hope, plus enough room on the rear to secure a support block for it. I am going to work on one and will let you all know how it goes. Next, I did notice that the throttle linkage will interfere with the pull starter cord if the body is off. If you slightly bend the rod, it takes care of it. The other way around it is to go with the 70111 power starter. All in all, I am very happy with the buggy and there appears there are parts available, not through my local hobby store yet, but with some time and more people purchasing Redcat products, I think they will be well on their way to be up their with the big boys like HPI, Traxxas, Associated and Losi. On a side note.. I just put about $150.00 towards spare parts for the future and to upgrade the buggy to the two speed. I am also curious to see what it will take for this baby to beat out a traxxas Jato. Any thoughts or experience would be great.
I also was wondering if the buggy could take a traxxas 3.3 engine or an OS .18.
My overall 1st impression of Redcat products is great. I have not broke a thing on it, the engine went through the break in procedure excellent, and the engine is coming to life more and more. It is faster than I expected.
03-31-2008, 11:13 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: redcatracing18
So are you sure the tsais exhaust would work with my tornado bb? Also what will i need to do to make it fit? Do i need to change anything?
So are you sure the tsais exhaust would work with my tornado bb? Also what will i need to do to make it fit? Do i need to change anything?
03-31-2008, 11:16 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
i have a pic of a car with the tsais rear exhaust in my gallery listed under "smaretch w/nos and supercharger. Take a look and you can see how it fits..
03-31-2008, 11:21 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
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Hey hibityhupla what would i have to do to get the tsais exhaust to fit my tornado bb?
Hey hibityhupla what would i have to do to get the tsais exhaust to fit my tornado bb?
03-31-2008, 11:21 PM
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Oh wow, it looks nice, i like it...well i need to find one like that but a lot cheaper, probly like....idk 40-45 dollars. You know anywhere i can find one like that for that price?
03-31-2008, 11:24 PM
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not sure...I'll do some looking. That's the only rear exhaust I've tried so far.. Not bad for only starting with nitro a year ago...lol
03-31-2008, 11:25 PM
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yea, i agree. Thx alot for the help, i'll have to remember you for any other questions, u know alot for only a years experience
03-31-2008, 11:25 PM
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Also any suggestions on what performance parts i should get for it?
Also any suggestions on what performance parts i should get for it?
03-31-2008, 11:26 PM
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yea, i agree. Thx alot for the help, i'll have to remember you for any other questions, u know alot for only a years experience
yea, i agree. Thx alot for the help, i'll have to remember you for any other questions, u know alot for only a years experience
03-31-2008, 11:34 PM
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lol, u have learned alot, im just a beginner kinda, but i know the basics. Im mainly looking for things that will help my tornado be more reliable, and also i want a lil more power, and lil speed too. what do u suggest i do to meet that?
03-31-2008, 11:53 PM
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lol, u have learned alot, im just a beginner kinda, but i know the basics. Im mainly looking for things that will help my tornado be more reliable, and also i want a lil more power, and lil speed too. what do u suggest i do to meet that?
lol, u have learned alot, im just a beginner kinda, but i know the basics. Im mainly looking for things that will help my tornado be more reliable, and also i want a lil more power, and lil speed too. what do u suggest i do to meet that?
04-01-2008, 08:28 AM
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Alright cool thanks. This will probably be my main car for a long time, just because its a really good car overall. Yea it has its problems here and there, but some cars you will spend more time worrying about something breaking than having fun with it. I am for sure changing the clutch bell, etc and may get extras but yea, the os 18cv-rx will give higher top speed and also more power?
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does anyone no what tires to use on tornado other then redcat tires
Idgasp--- the best tires to run on the tornado are the dirt hawgs...[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDU13&P=7]http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDU13&P=7[/link]
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What is the cheapest thing i can do to my tornado bb to add a lil more hp? also, would i be able to put bigger wheels on my tornado to add a lil speed?
04-02-2008, 03:22 AM
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Alright cool thanks. This will probably be my main car for a long time, just because its a really good car overall. Yea it has its problems here and there, but some cars you will spend more time worrying about something breaking than having fun with it. I am for sure changing the clutch bell, etc and may get extras but yea, the os 18cv-rx will give higher top speed and also more power?
Alright cool thanks. This will probably be my main car for a long time, just because its a really good car overall. Yea it has its problems here and there, but some cars you will spend more time worrying about something breaking than having fun with it. I am for sure changing the clutch bell, etc and may get extras but yea, the os 18cv-rx will give higher top speed and also more power?
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I gotta quick ?, I hve Tornado BB, I've ranabout 10-11 tanks though it. I had to completely rebuild it after the first day of getting it, my bro crashed it at full speed. I replaced the chassis, gas tank shocks front wheels, front diff. has a alumin, custom buit stock tower, then I have a complete rear assemby, thats includes anothere diff, upper and lower arms hubs, and hexs.
Now I am going to seel it on ebay, with all this extra, How much should I ask for it. Thanks JEff
Now I am going to seel it on ebay, with all this extra, How much should I ask for it. Thanks JEff
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http://www.redcatracing.com/itemdeta...?partno=02023S Is this a good clutch bell to replace the plastic one that comes stock with the tornado bb? If not leave me links to the best things to get for my tranny. Also i need to kno what to tune my engine to to get the top performance i can with it.