RE: Nascar anyone?
How is this a step up from the EPX that comes with a brushless 3300KV 540 Novatek motor?
Posted on: 2/23/2012 8:57 PM by Author "dentonrcdriver" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Who actually races their Redcat at the local track?
I've taken the Caldera XB out to the track and it does about as well as a traxxas (which isn't saying much). The Caldera would do better with lighter weight shock oil. What comes in it is good for stability at high speed on hard surfaces but bounces too much when you are on a hard bumpy clay track. The Caldera also doesn't have the side bars which essecially make it an open wheel vehicle. SC trucks bounce off each other a lot and you would be at a disadvantage. But for 196 (which is what many dealers with their own web sites sell Calderas for) you get a lot of truck for you money.If you go with the roller you will get a much more tunable and better handling vehicle plus when you are at the track you will be able to find replacement parts much easier (either from the local shop or other racers). I have a Caldera XB, XE, Tornado ESC Pro, and Backdraft 8E. They are fun for racing around the park but when I go to the track I prefer my Losi 22TI just remembered, a guy at work has converted to racing only carpet (road racing with electrics) and is selling his Team Associated Buggies and Stadium truck. He didn't quote a price but did say he was selling them cheap. He also has electronics too. I suspect the electronics would be a tekin esc and novak motor. I'll get more details and if you want to know ask.If you decide to go with the caldera I can get you one at a good price with an upgraded servo (the servos that come with them are not suitable for racing)
Posted on: 2/22/2012 7:57 PM by Author "dentonrcdriver" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Changing gear ratios in Caldera 10e?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dads like rc too [quote]ORIGINAL: triumph 67 I am putting a 15t pinion in to see what happends but now i got a new hw 4000kv motor going in as well. [/quote]I have a 15t in my son's. Big difference from the 13t. Then swap the battery from a 7.2v to a 8.4v or 3s lipo and hang on! You won't believe how fast that truck will go! [/quote] I am suprised you didn't cook the 35A ESC that comes stock on it. What temp did it reach? On the other hand, The only 3S lipo packs I've seen that would fit in the limited space of the caldera are usually under 1000 MAH. I doubt you could get more than 5 min run time, which would explain why you didn't cook the ESC :-)
Posted on: 2/21/2012 8:36 PM by Author "dentonrcdriver" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: made mistake not buyin BL
Here is a Volcano EPX pro for 186.99. Less than upgrading your brushed system. http://www.texasrccarsandtrucks.com/product-p/volcanoepxpro1-10.htm
Posted on: 1/30/2012 6:03 PM by Author "dentonrcdriver" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: steering servo for my Backdraft 8e/Earthquake 8e
I just purchased a backdraft 8e and it as a 9KG server.. It is ok for bashing but if you are putting the hammer down on a track it doesnt feel responsive nor does it hold its line well. I don't know about the KG to Ounce conversion these servo manufacturers use but I found a 20KG servo that is suppose to be recommended for buggies. Based on what I have experienced with the 9KG in my BD I definately want more than a 10 or 11KG servo. Here is the link http://shrsl.com/?~1rhu
Posted on: 12/29/2011 9:44 PM by Author "dentonrcdriver" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Adjusting diffs
I just received a Backdraft 8e last night and notice the front diffs feel like they are locked, that is you turn one wheel and all the other three wheels follow and there is resistance when attempting to rotate the front tires independently of each other. The rear wheels are another story, wheels turn independently of each other with no resistance. I'll take it out to the track at lunch and see how it drives. Sounds like I need to redo my diffs with some of this heavy weight silicon I have on hand.
Posted on: 12/15/2011 11:07 AM by Author "dentonrcdriver" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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