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04-05-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Painting New Shell

Roger that. Lexan paint, underside only :D

Thanks !
04-05-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By rootbeerslop

Painting New Shell

Got a new shell for my Caldera truck. What kind of paint should I use over the clear shell ?
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01-23-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,225
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: New tires for Caldera 10e?

I have the same problem. I got a few months out of it before I got a big gash in one. What I did find out today is that you Must buy the Rim and the Tire for Redcat, they don't sell the tire only. ...
11-27-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,597
Posted By rootbeerslop

CALDERA 10E - Differential Problem ??

I've been running this truck a few months on 2s Lipos, with only minor repairs and tweaks. So far so good. I've picked up spare gears / dogbones / shock / and cups to try and be prepared for minor...
10-09-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: CALDERA 10E - SHIM MAIN GEAR, GEAR MESH?

Very cool. I'm figuring out throttle control, heh. My dad has a long flat yard, so I can really scream across there.
I take it much easier when trying to climb hills / rocks.

Where's the best...
10-09-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: CALDERA 10E - SHIM MAIN GEAR, GEAR MESH?

Right on.

After running the 3s, did you just end up replacing it the gears now and then ? Or did you end up modifying it to help with the wear ?
I just ordered 2 of each gear. Everything else...
10-09-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: CALDERA 10E - SHIM MAIN GEAR, GEAR MESH?

Thanks ! This did help. Any recommendations for shimming the main / pinion gear ?

Will this help ? I'm down to try it :D
10-08-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By rootbeerslop

CALDERA 10E - SHIM MAIN GEAR, GEAR MESH?

Hey gang,

Got my Caldera back and the radio works great. Very happy to get some quality run time from it.
I tighten everything down after each battery, and Loc-tite'd the shock screws, so that...
10-03-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Sumo Hop Ups

Ok, took the motor out and it rolled fine. had a weak solder joint on the motor, so I fixed that. Took out the motor pinion and reattached that and tested just the front end first, and it seemed ok....
10-03-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Sumo Hop Ups

Will do. Pardon the noob-ness. Can you explain resetting the mesh of pinion and spur gear ? Thanks for your time ! I'll check it out now.
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10-03-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 866
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: what model do you want?

I think that's a fine idea !
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10-03-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Sumo Hop Ups

Ok, it only took about 30 minutes to do this after I got the first one figured out.

The only things I have questions about now are:

1. If you tighten down the arm screws, the shocks don't go...
10-03-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Sumo Hop Ups

Roger that :D I've got the first ones installed, and trying to get it back together, it's kindof a pain to get this through the bearing holes.
Other than that, yes 6 screws and taking some things...
10-03-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By rootbeerslop

Sumo Hop Ups

Is there a good reference for doing these hop ups? The motor was easy, I'd like to replace the bushings with bearings now.
Never done it, and didn't know if there was a video or some point of...
09-11-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,887
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: CALDERA 10E - UPGRADE RECOMMENDATIONS???

Good to know, thanks all !! I'll put up a new post after I get mine back to let you know how it is performing.
Hopefully it is just getting off to a rough start :D

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09-06-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,887
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: CALDERA 10E - UPGRADE RECOMMENDATIONS???

Thank you ! Much obliged !!
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09-04-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,238
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: ESC Upgrade for CALDERA 10e ?

It's about an hour away, but I have been in and bought some LiPo's from them. One guy is really cool and the other doesn't want to talk to me :D
I'm happy to give business to them once I figure out...
09-03-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,233
Posted By rootbeerslop

09-03-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,233
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Disappointed with your

You are arguing out of thin air... They could do more / they could do less... . WHAT?... They can do whatever the H3ll they want if the product works.
It wouldn't even BE an issue if this truck ran...
09-03-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,233
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Disappointed with your

I'm absolutely baffled how people can get on here and defend companies that try to take advantage of their customers.
Saying we're just "cheap" ***es that want the world on a platter, and it's our...
09-03-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,454
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: REDCAT Ground Pounder ESC ?

That might actually be a good idea :D
09-03-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,233
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Disappointed with your

<span style="font-size: medium; ">Of course it is... because you are not talking about the big picture... and you have the same arguments as earlier postings.
It's not about 5 bucks, it's about...
09-02-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,233
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Disappointed with your

I would agree with that. Work with me. - Send me a part and an envelope for the broken piece.
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09-02-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,233
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Disappointed with your

"Hugging" :D

I'm really really done with this thread now :D

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09-02-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,233
Posted By rootbeerslop

RE: Disappointed with your

No it's not... it's the same product.

Thanks again to Willig10, Tommygun, and TryingAgain !

You actually see the truth of this matter, and the rest of these guys can keep paying for broken...
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