Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
05-29-2008, 05:49 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: rcphanatik
Man, i love my redcat-but if you have heard that parts are hard to find- they are right. only a few websites sell them and you'll probably never find one at a hobbyshop. It is easiest just to but off of redcat or from [link=http://www.nitrodeals.com]Nitro Deals[/link]. but overall, i love the tornado. it truthfully has completely blown away my traxxas rustler. It is a great brand.
Man, i love my redcat-but if you have heard that parts are hard to find- they are right. only a few websites sell them and you'll probably never find one at a hobbyshop. It is easiest just to but off of redcat or from [link=http://www.nitrodeals.com]Nitro Deals[/link]. but overall, i love the tornado. it truthfully has completely blown away my traxxas rustler. It is a great brand.
05-29-2008, 05:56 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: Puretah
Thanks a lot!! Hey, one more question (well a few more if you don't mind).........Would you recommend the S30 over the BB?? Do I have to make these changes the the S30 also, as far as the clutch bell and the clutch spring?? Are other brands (Kyosho, Ofna, Team Associated) really any better than Redcat? I'll tell you the truth my damn Revo that I had was super fast/fun but it was always broke! I guess that comes with the RC world but I was repairing something everytime I took it out. I just want to do it right this time and get something that.......yes, I can repair because that's really where most of the fun is, but also I want to have a good time driving it! For the price Redcat seems like a good deal and a quality RC buggy. Forums like this one also help people like me and make a huge difference come time to make a purchase. Thanks again for the help!!! Have a good one!!!
Ty
Thanks a lot!! Hey, one more question (well a few more if you don't mind).........Would you recommend the S30 over the BB?? Do I have to make these changes the the S30 also, as far as the clutch bell and the clutch spring?? Are other brands (Kyosho, Ofna, Team Associated) really any better than Redcat? I'll tell you the truth my damn Revo that I had was super fast/fun but it was always broke! I guess that comes with the RC world but I was repairing something everytime I took it out. I just want to do it right this time and get something that.......yes, I can repair because that's really where most of the fun is, but also I want to have a good time driving it! For the price Redcat seems like a good deal and a quality RC buggy. Forums like this one also help people like me and make a huge difference come time to make a purchase. Thanks again for the help!!! Have a good one!!!
Ty
05-29-2008, 05:56 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: Surferbud2
ahhh i see now what was behind the big allen screw! thx!
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should be two ball head allen screws in the wheel hubs. The big allen screw is for tension the one behind that is the one you want. should be able to adjust the front one out until it's straight.
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Just received my Tornado BB and noticed that the left rear wheel as alot more toe-in than the right side (so much so that that it slightly rubs against the body). I looked, but didn't see any way to adjust it. Is it possible, it must be possible right? Thanks in advance for any help.
Just received my Tornado BB and noticed that the left rear wheel as alot more toe-in than the right side (so much so that that it slightly rubs against the body). I looked, but didn't see any way to adjust it. Is it possible, it must be possible right? Thanks in advance for any help.
05-29-2008, 09:28 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
holy shnikeys i just bough $200 worth of alluminum hope ups for my tornado bb....i am a sick puppy, a sick puppy 200 bucks in the hole
05-30-2008, 12:56 AM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: gokartingbob455
holy shnikeys i just bough $200 worth of alluminum hope ups for my tornado bb....i am a sick puppy, a sick puppy 200 bucks in the hole
holy shnikeys i just bough $200 worth of alluminum hope ups for my tornado bb....i am a sick puppy, a sick puppy 200 bucks in the hole
05-30-2008, 06:27 AM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
Yeah, I just matched up the one that had too much toe-in with the one that didn't have as much. Now that i know how the adjustments are made i can set it depending on what's in the manual or whatever handles best for me.
05-30-2008, 12:30 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
So do you need to make these mods to a new Tornado S30 or not (I just ordered one on ebay)?
Are these all the part I should order and install before running it?
HPI Clutch Bell 12mm 2-Speed Nitro 3 - 86039
HPI Aluminum Threaded Pinion Gear 17T Nitro 3 - 76977
HPI Pinion Gear 22Tx12mm Nitro 2-Speed Nitro 3 - 76982
Traxxas Clutch Shoes/Spring T-Maxx - 4146X
Are these all the part I should order and install before running it?
HPI Clutch Bell 12mm 2-Speed Nitro 3 - 86039
HPI Aluminum Threaded Pinion Gear 17T Nitro 3 - 76977
HPI Pinion Gear 22Tx12mm Nitro 2-Speed Nitro 3 - 76982
Traxxas Clutch Shoes/Spring T-Maxx - 4146X
05-30-2008, 02:56 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: Hibityhupla!
Thats not too bad. I put $2500 into my r40..lol
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holy shnikeys i just bough $200 worth of alluminum hope ups for my tornado bb....i am a sick puppy, a sick puppy 200 bucks in the hole
holy shnikeys i just bough $200 worth of alluminum hope ups for my tornado bb....i am a sick puppy, a sick puppy 200 bucks in the hole
sooner or later im getting a CEN Matrix and i bet i spend over $2000 on it by the time im 17 lol.
05-30-2008, 06:03 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: gokartingbob455
i dont own $2,500, not in the bank and my wallet combined.
sooner or later im getting a CEN Matrix and i bet i spend over $2000 on it by the time im 17 lol.
ORIGINAL: Hibityhupla!
Thats not too bad. I put $2500 into my r40..lol
ORIGINAL: gokartingbob455
holy shnikeys i just bough $200 worth of alluminum hope ups for my tornado bb....i am a sick puppy, a sick puppy 200 bucks in the hole
holy shnikeys i just bough $200 worth of alluminum hope ups for my tornado bb....i am a sick puppy, a sick puppy 200 bucks in the hole
sooner or later im getting a CEN Matrix and i bet i spend over $2000 on it by the time im 17 lol.
05-30-2008, 06:06 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: jbod
So do you need to make these mods to a new Tornado S30 or not (I just ordered one on ebay)?
Are these all the part I should order and install before running it?
HPI Clutch Bell 12mm 2-Speed Nitro 3 - 86039
HPI Aluminum Threaded Pinion Gear 17T Nitro 3 - 76977
HPI Pinion Gear 22Tx12mm Nitro 2-Speed Nitro 3 - 76982
Traxxas Clutch Shoes/Spring T-Maxx - 4146X
So do you need to make these mods to a new Tornado S30 or not (I just ordered one on ebay)?
Are these all the part I should order and install before running it?
HPI Clutch Bell 12mm 2-Speed Nitro 3 - 86039
HPI Aluminum Threaded Pinion Gear 17T Nitro 3 - 76977
HPI Pinion Gear 22Tx12mm Nitro 2-Speed Nitro 3 - 76982
Traxxas Clutch Shoes/Spring T-Maxx - 4146X
05-31-2008, 01:07 AM
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Hibityhupla! That thing belongs in a glass case that is siliconed shut. On another note I was planning on buying a tornado s30 and just seen a body I've never seen before I LOVE IT!!!!
05-31-2008, 02:45 AM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: Swamp3r
Hibityhupla! That thing belongs in a glass case that is siliconed shut. On another note I was planning on buying a tornado s30 and just seen a body I've never seen before I LOVE IT!!!!
Hibityhupla! That thing belongs in a glass case that is siliconed shut. On another note I was planning on buying a tornado s30 and just seen a body I've never seen before I LOVE IT!!!!
05-31-2008, 11:43 AM
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That r40 is rockin' man!
I wish i had one but i'll need to wait till i get out of my mom's house before i spend that much on an rc car.
I wish i had one but i'll need to wait till i get out of my mom's house before i spend that much on an rc car.
05-31-2008, 06:12 PM
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ORIGINAL: rcphanatik
That r40 is rockin' man!I wish i had one but i'll need to wait till i get out of my mom's house before i spend that much on an rc car.
That r40 is rockin' man!
I wish i had one but i'll need to wait till i get out of my mom's house before i spend that much on an rc car.
05-31-2008, 06:25 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: jbod
Can you give me a link to a good tranny from the same place ... so I can order the spring and a trany.
Can you give me a link to a good tranny from the same place ... so I can order the spring and a trany.
Traxxas clutch and spring(clutch shoes won't work) 4146x
redcat gear set 06034
05-31-2008, 07:31 PM
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i ran my tornado even though it's still front wheel drive, and it still doesn't have much power-it can't even rip off one of the front wheels from the ground. i have my engine tuned at what i thought was right, 2.5 turns on the lsn and hsn. did i tune it wrong or is it something else?
don't worry, i've got time before the right part gets here.
notice-when i was talking about the front wheel drive thing- i meant the rear center dogbone is busted
don't worry, i've got time before the right part gets here.
notice-when i was talking about the front wheel drive thing- i meant the rear center dogbone is busted
06-01-2008, 02:20 AM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
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Can you give me a link to a good tranny from the same place ... so I can order the spring and a trany.
Can you give me a link to a good tranny from the same place ... so I can order the spring and a trany.
06-01-2008, 02:32 AM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
ORIGINAL: rcphanatik
i ran my tornado even though it's still front wheel drive, and it still doesn't have much power-it can't even rip off one of the front wheels from the ground. i have my engine tuned at what i thought was right, 2.5 turns on the lsn and hsn. did i tune it wrong or is it something else?
don't worry, i've got time before the right part gets here.
notice-when i was talking about the front wheel drive thing- i meant the rear center dogbone is busted
i ran my tornado even though it's still front wheel drive, and it still doesn't have much power-it can't even rip off one of the front wheels from the ground. i have my engine tuned at what i thought was right, 2.5 turns on the lsn and hsn. did i tune it wrong or is it something else?
don't worry, i've got time before the right part gets here.
notice-when i was talking about the front wheel drive thing- i meant the rear center dogbone is busted
Edit I'm guessing you have very bad take off speed?
06-02-2008, 07:56 PM
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RE: Redcat Racing Tornado Thread
I m probably buying a tornado this week...
does most of the volcano parts fit the tornado???
what brand wheels and tires fit the tornado???
does most of the volcano parts fit the tornado???
what brand wheels and tires fit the tornado???
06-03-2008, 05:04 AM
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I m probably buying a tornado this week...
does most of the volcano parts fit the tornado???
what brand wheels and tires fit the tornado???
I m probably buying a tornado this week...
does most of the volcano parts fit the tornado???
what brand wheels and tires fit the tornado???