got buggy for great deal
10-07-2007, 06:49 PM
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My friend had an exceed buggy and he blew his engine real quick. Buggy is like brand new i got it with everything except a motor for $50. I think thats great considering it looks like it did when it came out the box. All im doing is swapping the motor back and forth between that and my tsunami. I'll just buy and tornado body and tailwing and secretly say its a redcat lol.
10-07-2007, 08:40 PM
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RE: got buggy for great deal
You could buy another motor or I can tell you where to buy a great motor for cheap. That you will have to PM me on because I dont want the secret to get out!!!
10-08-2007, 05:21 PM
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RE: got buggy for great deal
umm, my neighbor sold it to me without the motor. I already took the clutchbell, clutch shoes and spring off his old motor, im sure he'd give it to me if i asked. He didnt use after run oil or filter oil so after a few runs after break in it screwed up. anything i could do with it other then rebuild it?
10-08-2007, 05:27 PM
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RE: got buggy for great deal
redcat will take it even though its from exceed? i know they're identical motors but i thought you might acually have to have a redcat vehicle bought from a redcat dealer. but if they'll take it i'll send it in and get the .18 SH
10-08-2007, 06:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: BackYardRacer
redcat will take it even though its from exceed? i know they're identical motors but i thought you might acually have to have a redcat vehicle bought from a redcat dealer. but if they'll take it i'll send it in and get the .18 SH
redcat will take it even though its from exceed? i know they're identical motors but i thought you might acually have to have a redcat vehicle bought from a redcat dealer. but if they'll take it i'll send it in and get the .18 SH
they wont do it, you need the original packing slip or reciept from your redcat dealer.
10-08-2007, 06:59 PM
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lol if i had the money i'd be all over that idea! Put that motor in then change it to a singe speed. But im planning on fixing up the buggy a little and start bringing it to the track see how it does.
10-08-2007, 07:04 PM
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RE: got buggy for great deal
I'll do that. It certainly ran good at my house today. It blew away my tsunami by alot. More durable, jumped better, faster. But i love my tsunami still. Its a champ
10-08-2007, 07:17 PM
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put the single speed setup, you will like the tsunami better, i do, it makes a big difference.
http://www.clermontmotorsports.com/s...iff-kit/Detail
video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykac2ThyrgU
http://www.clermontmotorsports.com/s...iff-kit/Detail
video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykac2ThyrgU
10-08-2007, 07:25 PM
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RE: got buggy for great deal
If you do decide to send me the motor, I'll check it out, if it turns out to be nothing more than a simple problem, I'll just fix it, tune it up and send it back to ya no charge, if it's something like the piston and sleeve needs to be replaced I'll throw you a couple bones or give you store credit for it, which ever works best for you.
10-08-2007, 07:49 PM
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RE: got buggy for great deal
ORIGINAL: BackYardRacer
My friend had an exceed buggy and he blew his engine real quick. Buggy is like brand new i got it with everything except a motor for $50. I think thats great considering it looks like it did when it came out the box. All im doing is swapping the motor back and forth between that and my tsunami. I'll just buy and tornado body and tailwing and secretly say its a redcat lol.
My friend had an exceed buggy and he blew his engine real quick. Buggy is like brand new i got it with everything except a motor for $50. I think thats great considering it looks like it did when it came out the box. All im doing is swapping the motor back and forth between that and my tsunami. I'll just buy and tornado body and tailwing and secretly say its a redcat lol.
if the engine is shot, just pick up a new piston and sleeve and rebuild it, its a good thing to know how to do, its the cheapest way to get you up and going.
http://www.redcatracing.com/itemdeta...sp?partno=r005
10-08-2007, 08:13 PM
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RE: got buggy for great deal
Acually i have an exceed infinity truck that im about to finally fix and sell. It only needs an exuast and 4 axles. It has the single speed set up. Think i could take the gear box and clutchbell and swap them out onto my tsunami. Then put the 2 speed in the infinity and sell it on ebay. If you think it will work i may do that. But im assuming the tsunami single speed will be just like my infinity was.
10-08-2007, 08:23 PM
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if its the same setup as the volcano truck, its not as good as the clermont single speed. the 2 speed should fit in the buggy with no problem from the tsunami.
10-08-2007, 09:54 PM
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RE: got buggy for great deal
Ehroof,
I was messing around with the shift points on the tsunami to see how it would be just in first gear. I will have to say that I am very pleased in just using the single speed. It winds out alot higher and uses more of the motors available rpm's. It runs cooler if it does not shift and I think the top speed is even faster. When it shifts to second it still pulls good but does not seem to rev like it should and motor starts to run a little on the hot side. Just being in first its a rocket. My son said he likes it much better. I may just have to take the second gear out. Less rotating mass, better accelleration.
I was messing around with the shift points on the tsunami to see how it would be just in first gear. I will have to say that I am very pleased in just using the single speed. It winds out alot higher and uses more of the motors available rpm's. It runs cooler if it does not shift and I think the top speed is even faster. When it shifts to second it still pulls good but does not seem to rev like it should and motor starts to run a little on the hot side. Just being in first its a rocket. My son said he likes it much better. I may just have to take the second gear out. Less rotating mass, better accelleration.
10-09-2007, 02:32 PM
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RE: got buggy for great deal
thats what i was saying about my buggy. making it stay in 1st gear makes it scream! I just run around the yard and jump it anyways i dont need all that 2nd gear top speed.
10-09-2007, 02:54 PM
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Ehroof,
I was messing around with the shift points on the tsunami to see how it would be just in first gear. I will have to say that I am very pleased in just using the single speed. It winds out alot higher and uses more of the motors available rpm's. It runs cooler if it does not shift and I think the top speed is even faster. When it shifts to second it still pulls good but does not seem to rev like it should and motor starts to run a little on the hot side. Just being in first its a rocket. My son said he likes it much better. I may just have to take the second gear out. Less rotating mass, better accelleration.
Ehroof,
I was messing around with the shift points on the tsunami to see how it would be just in first gear. I will have to say that I am very pleased in just using the single speed. It winds out alot higher and uses more of the motors available rpm's. It runs cooler if it does not shift and I think the top speed is even faster. When it shifts to second it still pulls good but does not seem to rev like it should and motor starts to run a little on the hot side. Just being in first its a rocket. My son said he likes it much better. I may just have to take the second gear out. Less rotating mass, better accelleration.
the stock second gear is too tall, thats why i put the clermont single speed setup in it, i am much happier with it. I got my avalanche today too, lol, i will be making a post and taking some pictures in a little while.
