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pede_187 01-25-2008 05:36 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
Yes.

kuppler 01-25-2008 09:25 PM

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I just installed my new Shock towers.....
check out the pics....

pede_187 01-25-2008 09:27 PM

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Nice. Are they stronger than the plastic?

kuppler 01-25-2008 09:32 PM

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OMG... yes they are so much Stronger.......Just me but i think its a Good upgrade to do.... you do have to do a few small mods... but other then that.. its SWEET...

Macanan 01-25-2008 09:52 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
Your ready to bash now : } just as long as your tires hold up :D

kuppler 01-25-2008 10:19 PM

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ORIGINAL: Macanan

Your ready to bash now : } just as long as your tires hold up :D
[sm=punching.gif][sm=punching.gif]hey now.. heheheh yea well i would bash right now but its RAINING... [:'(][:'(][:'(][:'(][:'(]
maybe later this weekend or week....

truckenizer 01-25-2008 10:28 PM

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ORIGINAL: uncle everett

My suspension travel is crushing my dogbones. I've orderd the cvds, but they are too long and also get crushed. I've limited my suspension travel by putting spacers into my suspension, but would like full travel and am wondering if you can recomend shorted cvds? 08046 is the cvd I ordered, but they won't come even close to fitting in the rear.

Thanks
I don't have a nitro Volcano but I hope some experience with the brushless version can help:

I own an HSP Brontosaurus, it's basically a 1:10 Redcat Volcano EPX.
They are all from the same factory (according to my supplier who claimed he had been there).
I am running 3300kv brushless on 8.4V NiMH.

And I am also bending dogbones during jumps/crashes/cartwheels/half tube stunts etc.
Remedy: adjust the camber of both wheels just a lil more positive. It'll give a little more gap for suspension travel. I also stiffened up the springs with preloaders.
They helped because I bash instead of race.

Other problems:
- Aluminium propeller shaft (long shaft) was twisted broken at the joint between the ball head and the tube shaft. The pin simply spins off due to centrifugal force (i guess).
Damage: it ate a hole in my motor can. [:@]
Remedy: replaced the pin and secured it with epoxy.

- Servo saver always comes loose, so I locktite it, same as wheel nuts and motor mouting screws.

- Stock servo is too weak. During full throttle acceleration, steering would go out of alignment. So I changed it with a left over high torque servo from a previous 1:8 truggy. Tighten the servo saver a lil more and steering is smooth....but...servo saver is 'deforming', if that's the right word. - got to find a metal one.

- stock composite chassis is too soft, and bending even with the double deck design. My upper deck aluminum plate had gone all wavy so every now and then I'll have to flatten it.

- spur and pinion worn out fast due to dust/debris. I spray them with silicone dry lube.

- remember to locktite all screws on metals especially the grub screw in drive cups. I had bad experience.



ORIGINAL: ehroof

did you put a small piece of fuel tubing in each drive cup to take up the slack? you need to leave a little slack but you need to keep it even with 2 pieces of tubing
I don't understand, won't this limit the gap on both ends? I am new to RC and still have lots to learn. Pls help explain.



Thanks & just my 2 cents.

jrags 01-25-2008 10:31 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
how much do you have to use after run oil

jrags 01-25-2008 10:34 PM

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another question do tou tune your engine until the engine is clearly not running better then turn the screw 1/8 turn counter clockwise

ehroof 01-25-2008 11:08 PM

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ORIGINAL: ehroof

did you put a small piece of fuel tubing in each drive cup to take up the slack? you need to leave a little slack but you need to keep it even with 2 pieces of tubing


I don't understand, won't this limit the gap on both ends? I am new to RC and still have lots to learn. Pls help explain.



Thanks & just my 2 cents.

the reason that you may be bending dogbones is because there is too much "slop" in the dogbone and when you jump and hit the ground they bind and bend, the fuel tubing will take up the "slop" and they wont bind anymore, you can make them tight, there has to be a little play.

ehroof 01-25-2008 11:10 PM

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ORIGINAL: jrags

how much do you have to use after run oil

i use it at the end of every running day before i put my rc away

ehroof 01-25-2008 11:11 PM

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ORIGINAL: jrags

another question do tou tune your engine until the engine is clearly not running better then turn the screw 1/8 turn counter clockwise

pretty much, you lean until you dont see any difference then you richen it a little so yes, your right!!! :D

kutzie1793 01-27-2008 10:15 AM

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heyy does anyone know if trains&lanes in the easton area is open on sundays?

pede_187 01-27-2008 10:29 AM

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Try calling them at (610)253-8850

kutzie1793 01-27-2008 11:50 AM

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sorry my phones dead for a little while. does anyone know if they are or not?

jaybird84 01-27-2008 12:20 PM

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i have a volcano sv truck and was planing on changing the remote control because i herd it was junk what should i be looking for and does anyone have a suggestion on what to get?

jaybird84 01-27-2008 12:28 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
im also have the hardest time getting my volcano gas truck running right i thouhgt i knew what i was doing but the fine tuning is killing me can any one help? is there a way to set it back to factory to just get it back to normal i went to extreme on ajustments.

ben283 01-27-2008 02:11 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
my pullstart will not recoil

please help

kuppler 01-27-2008 02:20 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
the spring inside might of popped..
take the pull start off and take a look. its not hard to reset. almost anyone can do it..

Redharris 01-28-2008 02:12 AM

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ORIGINAL: kuppler

the spring inside might of popped..
take the pull start off and take a look. its not hard to reset. almost anyone can do it..
Just be aware that it may Pop out (SPROINNNG!) when you disassemble it. But it s not too hard to put back together if you have strong fingers.

jaybird84 01-28-2008 07:36 AM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
im also have the hardest time getting my volcano gas truck running right i thouhgt i knew what i was doing but the fine tuning is killing me can any one help? is there a way to set it back to factory to just get it back to normal i went to extreme on ajustments.

ehroof 01-28-2008 02:17 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
put the high needle to 2 1/2 out from closed and the low needle flush with the collar around the set screw. this setting should get you going then you can tune from there, here are a couple of tuning video's.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=oSmMzpZM_As

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BJFsJAxNoRg

nitrozach54 01-28-2008 03:21 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
i have the sv
can some 1 please show me with pictures and directions of how to set up my my throttle and brake servo?
im having trouble of where to set the arms and all
please help so i can run my truck

kutzie1793 01-28-2008 03:24 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 
has anyone ever taken the exhaust off, taken it apart, and found that baffle piece in the front half? does it hurt anything to take that out? and whats it sound like without it?

ehroof 01-28-2008 03:27 PM

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
 


ORIGINAL: kutzie1793

has anyone ever taken the exhaust off, taken it apart, and found that baffle piece in the front half? does it hurt anything to take that out? and whats it sound like without it?

you can take it out, it will sound a little louder. you wont hurt anything, you may just need to retune the engine.


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