RE: 14 tooth clutch bell on monsoon
I'm looking for info on this as well. The largest extended bell available is the 12t. I want to convert to a standard short clutch bell that can be purchased from Exceed for $4.00, than I can go to a 14, 15t clutch bell. I have some ideas on how to do it, need to post some photos and get some feed back from others who have done it. Have you had any luck? Dusty
Posted on: 3/16/2009 9:24 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8583026

Exceed Brushless System, How's It Working?
I now have two Exceed brushless systems in two of my my 1/10th trucks. The systems are erratic with intermittent problems. There are many fail safe features that seem to be keeping the ESC from working properly. Some times it will not go in reverse other times it will not go at all or it goes from standing still to full throttle and shuts down again. I'm using 4000 & 5000 MAH NI MH batterys. I suspect one problem is the ESC overheating, has anybody tried the cooling fan option? I am thinking the motor is pretty simple and it must be the ESC that is causing all the trouble. Has anybody tried a different brand ESC with the stock motor? When it runs it runs well! Any words of wisdom? Dusty
Posted on: 3/16/2009 9:19 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8583015

Monsoon Clutch Bell conversion, short bell.
Looking for ideas on switching over from the extended clutch bell to a standard one. I'm sure some of you have done this I just cannot find the thread/information. After the switch what gearing are you running? I am thinking of making a plate to mount the engine, the plate would be slotted and held on with the original mounting holes using stand off's to mount the plate. I can poast photos later. Dusty
Posted on: 3/15/2009 9:05 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8579709

RE: Is Andy still with us?
Thanks guys, I will try to PM him. Dusty
Posted on: 3/13/2009 10:33 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8573577

RE: Viper Parts Availability Direct From Himoto?
Thanks guys, I'm going to put in an order with Himoto for some replacement and upgrade parts for my Red Cat and Exceed trucks. Thanks for the feed back! Dusty
Posted on: 3/11/2009 7:06 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8566001

RE: parts i got from redcat
Heads up guys on Nitro RCX, if you need something a specific color DO NOT expect to get the correct color!!! This has happened to me several times! Lot's of parts in stock and good price & delivery. They are expensive on the shipping though and if you have an order problem you have to take what you get and like it! NO SUPPORT, they are just not on here any longer! I'm going to try ordering from Himoto USA, things seem to be good over there. Dusty
Posted on: 3/10/2009 10:20 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8565105

Shock Spring color other then NEON!
Hey Himoto, is there anyway to get Alum. Oil filled shocks without those god awful NEON springs? The anodised blue is fantastic but that NEON yellow/ Green has to go. Can I order just black springs? Dusty
Posted on: 3/10/2009 5:12 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8563814

Viper Parts Availability Direct From Himoto?
How are things when ordering parts direct from Himoto? I have had ok luck with Exceed but Andy seems to be gone so there is no help with problems. I have a Volcano but Red Cat has totally messed up their web site again and the parts are much more than Exceed or Himoto when compairing the same part. So I am looking for other part options, here I can get parts for my Exceed and my Red Cat Trucks! What's the scoop? Dusty
Posted on: 3/10/2009 5:03 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8563790

Volcano S30 still available?
Nick, Is the S30 Volcano still going to be available? I am thinking of getting another Volcano and want the S&H motor with single speed. Whats the word? Dusty
Posted on: 3/10/2009 1:24 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8563160

Is Andy still with us?
Did we loose Andy? Sure need him! He has been of help in the past and the ONLY way to get order problems corrected. I have 4 Exceed RC trucks and without him I would think twice about again about buying more. Andy?
Posted on: 3/10/2009 12:29 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8563001

Order Problem, Wrong Body Color.
Andy, I ordered a "MT Red" (Dark Orange & Black) Truggy body and it showed up red. The one I received is PN 51C815-R I should have received PN 51C815-MTRED, this is the one listed on my paperwork. My reference number is 534581 Order date 3/2/2009 Name, Douglas Shepherd. How do you want to handle the exchange? Thanks, Dusty
Posted on: 3/10/2009 9:20 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8562525

RE: ****EXCEED-RC ORDER ISSUE*****
Andy, I ordered a "MT Red" (Dark Orange & Black) Truggy body and it showed up red. The one I received is PN 51C815-R I should have received PN 51C815-MTRED, this is the one listed on my paperwork. My reference number is 534581 Order date 3/2/2009 Name, Douglas Shepherd. How do you want to handle the exchange? Thanks, Dusty
Posted on: 3/9/2009 11:07 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8558981

RE: ****EXCEED-RC ORDER ISSUE*****
Andy, I ordered a "MT Red" (Dark Orange & Black) Truggy body and it showed up red. The one I received is PN 51C815-R I should have received PN 51C815-MTRED, this is the one listed on my paperwork. My reference number is 534581 Order date 3/2/2009 Name, Douglas Shepherd. How do you want to handle the exchange? Thanks, Dusty
Posted on: 3/6/2009 11:57 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8550140

RE: New Website Launched
I see your working on the site, hate to say it's really hard to work with right now but I guess you know that! I wanted to check out the S30 Volcano and possibly purchase one to replace the compleatly worn out one I already own. Will that truck be available still? In Silver/Blue hopefully? The S30 has the SH motor and upgraded exhaust correct? And the price? Thanks hope you get everything worked out soon, Dusty
Posted on: 3/2/2009 8:38 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8534789

RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread
Just a note on the 10 tooth, I'm running the monster truck wheels, thay are larger raising the gearing. I take my bell apart to clean and lube the breaings after about 5 times running the vehicle, a lot of grit gets in the nose of the bell. There is a thread on alternative clutch bell parts to run in here somewhere already. There are several different options for parts, just have to find the thread! Dusty
Posted on: 5/12/2008 6:31 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7487956

RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread
I had to re-shim my clutch bell, I did so before I blew out my gears. I also noticed the slots in the chassis are barely long enough to get the correct mesh. You may have to file out the slots a bit to close up the gap between gears. I am runing a 10 tooth clutch bell. If you run a bigger bell gear it may help with the problem but I like the 10 tooth bell. Dusty
Posted on: 5/12/2008 6:33 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7485826

RE: VX .21 Parts!!!
Andy, Thanks for the engine swap offer. My .21 is still running fine, so I will just run it untill it has problems rather than get parts. I do have a .18 small block that has low compression that needs to be replaced. How do we handle the logistics of an engine swap? Thanks, Dusty
Posted on: 5/5/2008 7:39 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7457409

Replacement Battalian Body?
Andy, Can I by a new OEM replacement body (painted) for my Battalian? Mine is getting pretty hacked up and I do not see where to order one online? I would like the wild yellow like in the link http://www.nitrorcx.com/wild-yellow-nitro-rc-truggy.html Thanks, Dusty
Posted on: 5/2/2008 9:38 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7447287

VX .21 Parts!!!
Is anybody out the a supplyer of VX .21 engine parts or know where to order them? I want to have some things on hand for when this thing blows! I run it hard and it gets pretty hot! I would like to have Piston, sleeve, pin, head gasket One way bearing Exhaust seal Carb seal Clutch bell bearings & bolt Also curious about the cost of these parts, any words of advise? Happy Motoring, Dusty
Posted on: 5/2/2008 9:33 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7447271

RE: ****EXCEED-RC ORDER ISSUE*****
andy, Do you know where I can get replacment parts for the VX .21? I have not been able to find any/ Dusty
Posted on: 5/2/2008 9:26 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7447242

RE: ****EXCEED-RC ORDER ISSUE*****
Andy, I ordered a 9 tooth clutch bell # 51C00-83008T and was sent a 10 tooth #51C00-83008. I really wanted the 9 tooth, how do you want to handle the exchange? Order # 14197398381157+11606+1614c677d88acb8866a4 I have another question, I want to order some replacment parts for the VX 2.1 but I cannot figure out how to enter the part numbers to order. I would like to order: Piston, sleeve & pin S005, S006 Head gasket S004 Exhaust gasket S016 Pull starter & one way bearing. Do these parts come as a set? S022 A clutch bell bearing, spacer & bolt S012, S013, S014 Hope you can help, Dusty
Posted on: 4/30/2008 3:19 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7440126

Order Problem For Andy.
Andy, I ordered a 9 tooth clutch bell # 51C00-83008T and was sent a 10 tooth #51C00-83008. I really wanted the 9 tooth, how do you want to handle the exchange? Order # 14197398381157+11606+1614c677d88acb8866a4 I have another question, I want to order some replacment parts for the VX 2.1 but I cannot figure out how to enter the part numbers to order. I would like to order: Piston, sleeve & pin S005, S006 Head gasket S004 Exhaust gasket S016 Pull starter & one way bearing. Do these parts come as a set? S022 A clutch bell bearing, spacer & bolt S012, S013, S014 Hope you can help, Dusty
Posted on: 4/28/2008 8:06 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7432424

Monsoon Ft sway Bar, Kit or not?
I am thinking of getting the ft. sway bar for my Monsoon,PN 85749. Question is it a kit including all the mounts & hardware or do I need to order all the parts seperatly? There is no photo or discription? Nick you out there??? Dusty
Posted on: 3/12/2008 1:13 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7213410

RE: you get what you pay for i guess..
Good to see you here Andy, I just boght a 1/8 Truggy, so far so good, except for that parked car I hit! Thanks for the tip on the slow speed screw, I'm still tuning my truck. It's been a little cold so a bit of a challange. Another coment, Exceed is almost identical. I have three now and they are good for the buck to get into the fun. Dusty
Posted on: 3/5/2008 8:23 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7181535

RE: New monsoon body and bumper!
Where did you grt the bumper? I want to add one to my Monsoon also. Do you have a part number? Dusty
Posted on: 3/4/2008 6:13 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7172071

RE: Thinking about going brushless....
Do not waste your time and money with low turn brushed motors. The new brushless technology is the way to go. A group of us here just went through this (low turn motors) and the gearing is way too tall and you will just fry the motors, (we went through the gearing thing as well) I meen melt the plastic bell right out of them! I wasted two Trinity motors this way! I went back to all stock for awhile and my truck runs just as good as a low turn motor running a 5000mha battery, stock motor and brush conditioner. And a new stock motor is $9.00. So, I went brushless, the Red Cat system is affordable ($120.00), durable, very fast and way more efficiant than a brushed system. On the batterys, get the highest MHA battery you are willing to put the money out for!!!! also, do not get them hot when charging them, this will take all the snap out of them.
Posted on: 3/1/2008 8:35 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7159970

RE: servo saver
Wow, loks like that part is just worn out! I wore mine out and replaced it on my turggy after a few months of running. I know for the 1/8 scale there is am ALU upgrade. If there is one available for the 1/10 that looks like the way to go to me. I will be making this upgrade to my Monsoon when the stock one looks like yours! A stock replacement is only a few bucks and your vehicle will turn great again! Dusty
Posted on: 3/1/2008 8:23 AM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7159935

RE: Red Cat Support GOOD!
Good points guys, all well taken. I have worked retail at parts departments and the expcetations of the custormers is sometimes pretty unbleavable especially if your getting 300 busted parts a day. There is a fine line between giving away the store and keeping a profitable business. It would be good PR in the case of a pull start, (something that did not break because one hit a parked car like me) to offer the guy one for cost plus shipping or a 50/50 deal. Hay pull starts can be faulty as well as people being too rough on them. Luckly my puller has been good so far... Hopefully we will all be up and running again soon rather than griping about parts!!! Cheers, Dusty
Posted on: 2/29/2008 6:50 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7157562

RE: Gear pitch on electric redcats?
I ended up using Tamiya drive gears on my 1/10th electrics. It worked fine although I think the pitch is different than stock because if one compairs the stock gear with the same tooth # in Tamiya the Tamiya is smaller. This worked out well for me because I came to the conclusion my truggy was geared much too tall, it works much better with the lower gearing. Nick has a good point about the motor moving around while tighting the mount screws. I put flat & lockwashers in there to stop the problem. FYI, I'm down to a 16 Tamiya running Volcano wheels, just a stock motor, 5000mah battery, do not forget the brush conditioner! It's a fun set up and is quite fast! Monster Truggy! Dusty
Posted on: 2/29/2008 3:03 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7156528

RE: Red Cat Support GOOD!
Well, I have had mixed experiences. See my thread "Red Cat Support NOT good!" I think the problem is when you just write to the support.com address they just assume your a bozo who busted your truck BUT when you address a problem here to the correct people for all to see the responce is much different. Contact Nick with an accurate account of your problem and he will do his best... Dusty
Posted on: 2/29/2008 2:15 PM by Author "DustyDoug" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7156319