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04-03-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,483
Posted By mattnday

RE: Redcat Quality ...........

I am sharing my experiencewith 4 Redcat Vehicles.

Out of the box I have had either defective or missing parts on all 4.

I am happy that you guys enjoy your vehicles.

Hell, that is the...
04-02-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,483
Posted By mattnday

Redcat Quality ...........

Maybe I am jsut jinxed but he quality of Redcat Vehicles is just not even close to that of my Traxxas vehicles.

I understand they are less expensive, but the QC and overall build is just...
03-17-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,950
Posted By mattnday

RE: twister xtg pro?

Not sure what it resembles most but I do know mine is arriving on Tuesday andi cant wait to give it a run.

It will be joining my Slash,Slash4x4, tornado(Hate this nitro), and my new brushless...
02-04-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 726
Posted By mattnday

RE: rotostart???

I just picked up 2 of the HPI backplates for mine and a buddie's Tornado. We always have our cordless drills so decided to forego the roto starter. Couldn't justify the added expense for 2 newbies...
02-03-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By mattnday

RE: What a rocky start

OK, got the screw out using a low torque drill and screw pull.


Now its on to getting electric start...........Off to the forums I go.
02-03-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By mattnday

What a rocky start

Ok, I have now replaced a flywheel, clutchbell, throttle gear and now I am staring at a new starter.

To top it all off somehow I stripped one of the screws that attached my motor.

I am like...
02-02-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By mattnday

RE: Tornado 1st Gear wont engage

unijoint came loose - i must not have got enough locktite in there

Thanks
02-02-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By mattnday

RE: Tornado 1st Gear wont engage

No, the throttle gears are spinning
02-02-2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By mattnday

Tornado 1st Gear wont engage

I have finaly got my steel clutch bell installed and a new HPI spring to go along with a new flywheel.

However, midway thorugh my first tank I rolled the car one time and it landed upright. It...
01-26-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By mattnday

RE: Question on Throttle Gear Bearing

seems to spin OK - I was just curious if they should be replaced every time you get a new gear
01-26-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By mattnday

RE: Question on Throttle Gear Bearing

OK, I got the bearing out and got it in the new gear - Is there any way to tell if it is bad and needs to be replaced?
01-26-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By mattnday

Question on Throttle Gear Bearing

I stripped the big gear on my 2 speed tornado and have now gone through the entire process of replacing the big gear, the cluth bell and spring and my flywheel. I am ready to reassemble except I...
01-26-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By mattnday

RE: Step by Step Post on Throttle Gear replacement

For those who want to find it a little easier and save a lot of tiem looking the link is



2 Speed Throttle Gear Change Instructions With Pictures
01-26-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By mattnday

Step by Step Post on Throttle Gear replacement

OK, I have read every page of this forum and now on the day when my parts arrive I cant find the post I am looking for that has the step by step instructions on how to replace a throttle gear.

...
01-26-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By mattnday

RE: flywheel replacement - -shaft nut question

Never Mind, found the answer

Thanks
01-26-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By mattnday

flywheel replacement - -shaft nut question

YIPPEE, I finally have got my parts in and am trying to get my car back together for the weekend.

My first question with many more to follow is the following:

I have removed the clutch...
01-23-2007, 12:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By mattnday

Huge Thanks to All About Fun Hobbies

First I would like to say that this forum is just awesome for a newbie like myself.

Secondly, I just want to give a public shout out to Wade at www.allaboutfunhobbies.com. Not only did he find...
01-17-2007, 11:29 PM
01-17-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By mattnday

I need RedCat Tornado Parts - Clermont is out of stock

I just broke my 47 tooth throttle gear, i need a 42 tooth to go with it, I need a new flywheel and a new clutchbell as mine came in oblong and is probably what trashed my gears and flywheel. i also...
01-15-2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,469
Posted By mattnday

RE: RedCat Tornado BB - Pull Start question - Update flywheel breaks during idle

Further update: Well, I guess I am just another victim in the REDCAT clutch bell and gear sweepstakes. It looks like the clutch bell was warped and that is what caused damage to my my gears. It...
01-15-2007, 11:12 PM
01-15-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,469
Posted By mattnday

RE: RedCat Tornado BB - Pull Start question - Update flywheel breaks during idle

Definately the flywheel, I couldn't figure out how to attach a picture. So I put the picture in my gallery. By 2 pieces what I meant is that the teeth that broke off the flywheel came off in 2 pieces.
01-15-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,469
Posted By mattnday

RE: RedCat Tornado BB - Pull Start question

Ok , first tank didn't go so well. It was blowing smoke and there was a light oil spray coming from the exhaust. IDLE was slightly rich but not bad. All was great until the RPM's skyrocketed. Turned...
01-15-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,118
Posted By mattnday

RE: break in on new motor

Honestly I am not sure. it was idleing great and then the RPM's skyrocketed. It was parked and just running at idle RPM's. It does not appear that there is any other damage. Although being a newbie I...
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