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Forum: Redcat Racing Support

02-11-2013, 02:19 PM

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Nitro Vortex SS to Electric?

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Posted By RaveCrusader

Nitro Vortex SS to Electric?

Question..when we first got into the hobby with my son we started with Nitro's...since then we have purchased three electric RC's from redcat and do not use the Nitro Vortex or Shockwave much. Would...

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

01-26-2013, 09:48 PM

Replies: 1

Receiver help

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Posted By RaveCrusader

Receiver help

Need some help with my two nitro redcats and receiver issues. I have a nitro vortex ss which I crashed, nothing major and when I turned it over the steering no longer worked. After some investigation...

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

12-28-2012, 08:26 PM

Replies: 9

EPX Slow on charged battery

Views: 1,041

Posted By RaveCrusader

RE: EPX Slow on charged battery

Well I contacted Redcat and they are sending me a new ESC free of charge and it shipped out today. The more I deal with Redcat (I have 5 in the family) the more I love them.

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

12-26-2012, 02:40 PM

Replies: 9

EPX Slow on charged battery

Views: 1,041

Posted By RaveCrusader

RE: EPX Slow on charged battery

Well I am now guessing it was the ESC..after messing with it and using various batteries I got it going at what I thought was a decent speed..then after about 30 seconds the ESC starting smoking and...

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

12-26-2012, 08:35 AM

Replies: 9

EPX Slow on charged battery

Views: 1,041

Posted By RaveCrusader

RE: EPX Slow on charged battery

I adjusted the throttle trim and no affect on the speed. Even with throttle tim all the way up which should have the car going forward it was at a snails pace and giving it throttle had no affect...

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

12-26-2012, 08:04 AM

Replies: 9

EPX Slow on charged battery

Views: 1,041

Posted By RaveCrusader

EPX Slow on charged battery

Question for everyone..I bought my son an EPX and a couple extra batteries..I charged all of the batteries and have checked the voltage on all of them. When we put the batteries in the EPX the vehcle...

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

11-07-2012, 08:59 AM

Replies: 10

Shockwave Nitro Engine Help

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Posted By RaveCrusader

RE: Shockwave Nitro Engine Help

well I took it out yesterday and ran through a tank of gas on the pavement, no dirt, dust, etc. It ran perfect through an entire tank of gas. No issues and I could not be happier. I guess I will keep...

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

11-05-2012, 11:44 AM

Replies: 10

Shockwave Nitro Engine Help

Views: 1,827

Posted By RaveCrusader

RE: Shockwave Nitro Engine Help

thanks for the feedback, I enjoy this community is so active. Well that stinks..yea, the engine replacement program is not bad..and we mostly used it in dusty area (a series BMX ramps near our house,...

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

11-05-2012, 08:50 AM

Replies: 10

Shockwave Nitro Engine Help

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Posted By RaveCrusader

RE: Shockwave Nitro Engine Help

I did add fuel to it to top the tank off..it was about half full. My son also noticed when he would turn the rpm's would start to rise and the engine would regain some power then when he would go...

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

11-05-2012, 07:34 AM

Replies: 10

Shockwave Nitro Engine Help

Views: 1,827

Posted By RaveCrusader

Shockwave Nitro Engine Help

I took my two redcats out this weekend with my son for some backyard bashing. He has the shockwave which has worked great until this weekend. For some reason after warmup about halfway through a tank...

Forum: Redcat Racing Support

10-11-2012, 11:58 AM

Replies: 1

Who knew?

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Posted By RaveCrusader

Who knew?

Before buying a RedCat Vortex SS for me and a Shockwave for my son both nitro models I did a ton of research becuase I have never heard of the brand before. I saw a lot of negative comments out there...

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