RE: my backdraft 8e!
leaking issues mainly, running a tekin motor in it i would have to pull them after 2 7 min quals and redo them. I did end up putting grease in them and that helped but didnt get the performance i needed hence the changed to another company. I did manage to keep it together for a few club races before stepping out with it for one major. It took 4th in the b main with it.
Posted on: 1/9/2012 12:55 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10900205

RE: my backdraft 8e!
Just rebuilt mine after running my Caster Racing all summer. i went a differernt route. I tossed in a 13.5 sensored motor and an 80 amp hobby wing esc. Running 3s lipo the thing is just as much nuts as it was on 4s and the 8th scale motors. I have retired my redcat due to diff issues. I now running the white associated grease in front and rear and the thicker black grease in the middle. My 3 year old is having a blast with it.
Posted on: 1/9/2012 11:38 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: my backdraft 8e!
Take your time and check screws first. Especially the lower shock screws lost a ton of them. Also check the hub screws.
Posted on: 1/5/2012 12:02 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10893197

RE: BackDraft8e body updates
to make the red brighter back it with white first. Then do the black. It will prevent the black from darkening the red to a maroon.
Posted on: 11/21/2011 12:53 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10822601

RE: BackDraft8e body updates
Mine are still holding, the buggy is now my backyard basher but when raced it held on fine. Makes turning on and off and checking temps simple and no dang clips to fuss with
Posted on: 11/18/2011 10:24 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10818199

RE: BackDraft8e body updates
In my opinion, lose the body mounts and get some velcro and mount the body to the side guard rails.
Posted on: 11/17/2011 10:46 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10816634

RE: Pretty cool new 1/10 scale 4wd buggy??
I just ordered this kit last week, upon arrival ill be doing a build up, Ill be using hte bfast diff kits, Mantisworx camber kit, gen ace lipos, Diggity Designs carbon fiber upper bracers, rcshox 2 stage pistons and will roll on the new AKA rebar tires super soft( 4 weeks waiting for these). This kit is my first 4wd 10th scale buggy, ran mainly on road till this summer, Picked up a cheaper basher buggy, then Got the Caster EX1.5 pro and that thing has been a dream, one broken part so far that was my fault(bad driving). Cant wait for this ride for the winter indoor.
Posted on: 9/14/2011 8:52 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Banana Connectors Changing Out ?
Yours lasted longer than mine did. I got one charge and it started smoking. I went with deans and a hobbyking charger. IT charges 4 battery up to 10 amp each so just a nice charger. I run 2 s in my 1/8th scale and saddles in my 1/10th scale. MY sc when my sponser release will also be a saddle pack so one charger for all three of my cars. Yeah deans are nice, found a place in St. Louis called Gateway electronics, they have a a connected called a power pull. Going to be switching this winter to them. Similiar to a deans but once connected it clicks and lock so no more bouncing deans off after 5 minutes in a ten minute main( happened this weekend forgot to use a ziptie).
Posted on: 8/24/2011 8:55 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: aftershock 8e shock ends
i used traxxas parts on my shocks. Had all 4 of the stock ends break in a single weekend.
Posted on: 8/19/2011 8:59 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Banana Connectors Changing Out ?
Ive personally used deans plugs for endless amount of years now. Never had trouble with them. Did have one come unsoldier but that was cause i sucked at soldiering.
Posted on: 8/18/2011 8:58 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Backdraft 8E - Steering Knuckle
Threadlock on the screw tighten it down then back it off till the part moves freely but doesnt wobble.
Posted on: 8/18/2011 8:57 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Best 1/10 4x4 buggy for pro racing with no budget?
http://casterracingusa.com/product.php?productid=858&cat=61&page=1 Sick set up and Mantisworks does alot of the other one off pieces for the items you would need. Also Caster Racing support forums are filled with top notch factory driver and helpful as most or if not more than others factory sites.
Posted on: 7/27/2011 8:48 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Can you turn down the throttle on an 8e?
you can but will have to purchase a reprogrammer. Hobbypartz.com has them for 17 bucks.
Posted on: 7/23/2011 3:00 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10635291

RE: My New Backdraft 8e (Earthquake 8e Convert)
If your looking for a body to fit it in buggy form the j concepts ve8 is nice fit.
Posted on: 7/20/2011 10:16 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10630474

RE: Help me tame my Aftershock 8E
had 2 motors do that and went with a tekin system and its was to much for that buggy. might try a 1700 kv motor or such in the redcat.
Posted on: 7/9/2011 6:37 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10613915

RE: Help me tame my Aftershock 8E
hows your gear mesh. Also check to make sure nothing is binding after you reassembled after diff work. I had done that and wore out the front outdrive shaft cup.
Posted on: 7/8/2011 12:20 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Help me tame my Aftershock 8E
buy used from the for sale portion of rc forums. This way you can get a few cheap and find out what works. Then once you know you can lay down for the new ones. But i have been picking up aka and panther tires this week and got some good proline caliber and holeshots last week. Big race this weekend going to see what my little blitz will handle.
Posted on: 7/8/2011 10:37 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10611912

RE: Esc from BD8e
ok ill just desoldier thier and make one single attachment. Update, i have done this and now working perfectly. So if anyone has an itch the 80amp esc will be able to run 2s with just a single connection. I shorted my wires down a bit < i hate having a wire mess. Blitz is up and running. Redcat is retired.
Posted on: 7/8/2011 10:30 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10611319

Esc from BD8e
is there a way to program this manually, i want to run it in my sc truck on 2s instead of the 4s setup
Posted on: 7/7/2011 7:20 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Would that fits the Backdraft 8E?
not those they are shorter than the stock ones. the stock ones are 145mm long and those are 132.
Posted on: 6/26/2011 2:32 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10593225

RE: fs-gt3b reverse controls....
RX8 you have to use the programmer and reverse the motor that way. simple click is all it take. The steering is just setting it to reverse via the controller. The tekin start up guide walks your through if you dont have the hotlink available.
Posted on: 6/24/2011 8:25 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "RC Car Radio Equipment"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10591106

RE: Earthquake 8e Extending wheelbase?
http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=5047&p_catid=108 26mm offset, they would slide on and drop the pin in like the redcats but instead of a rubber oring to lock it in, there is a set screw that you should locktite. Seems like it might help. Not to badly priced either.
Posted on: 6/24/2011 10:36 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Would that fits the Backdraft 8E?
the 6000 will fit in the backdraft, have some that fit nice and snug
Posted on: 6/22/2011 4:57 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10587404

RE: Backdraft 8E Motor and ESC
Find a tekin motor and esc and run 6s and check around for pinions and such, gearing will be your best friend to gain more speed also
Posted on: 6/19/2011 9:37 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Backdraft 8E: new paint and body
Believe that is the t bone racing front nylon bumper. I run their skid plates on my mine and love them.
Posted on: 6/16/2011 9:24 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10577067

RE: Backdraft 8E: new paint and body
Pretty much any buggy wheel will fit, tires all depends on what you are running on. Clay, loose dirt, hard pack groove, the choices are endless. If racing i suggest hitting the local track and talk to some of the racers they will offer up a suggestion or 2
Posted on: 6/11/2011 12:22 PM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Backdraft 8E: new paint and body
steve i would suggest to put duct tape down the side where it rides along the plastic guards other wise it seems to wear the paint off.
Posted on: 6/3/2011 11:33 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Backdraft 8E: new paint and body
Nice body, I just did an orange one myself for the gf using a gear stencil and white accents.
Posted on: 6/3/2011 8:19 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10554828

RE: top 1/8 buggies
Caster Racing EX1.5 pro nice solid buggy, love this thing. MP9e is a nice buggy , as well as the mugen eco.
Posted on: 5/28/2011 9:03 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10544963

RE: Tornado S30 Problem:
Channel one should be the steering servo and channel two is throttle.
Posted on: 5/28/2011 6:57 AM by Author "JTuepker1" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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