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Old 02-18-2017, 07:57 AM
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mazpr
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So far I am enjoying my Blackout Pro SC.

Installed front chassis brace, lower skid plate, few mods to the chassis for water to drain out. Swapped a few bolts for longer length and secure fit. Installed plastic mud guards on shell, to protect the chassis from debris, and gorilla tape to the body, more durable.
Have done massive jumps, covered it in mud, and still running strong.
Had a small glitch with the ESC, contacted RedCat, they sent me a brand new brushless speed controller, free shipping. Had the part at my door in less than 5 days. The original ESC still works, it just every now and then lags a little, Redcat was not sure, and just sent me a new one.

This truck really shines with 1/8th buggy tires, need to get the 17mm adapters and shorter wheel spacers from 1/10th on road (and open the center hole to make it fit in the wheel axle.

I would say the weakest link is the cvds/dog bones, and are they over priced. Red Cat Tornado dog bones costs 6 dollar a pair, while Blackout are about 15 to 20 dollars, almost the same price as 1/5th Baja 5B dog bones.