RE: Anybody do any running lately??
Got my Vulcan 1/16 in today... Gonna run it while the Tornado is down.
Posted on: 4/18/2007 12:54 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: To all of you dealers out there!
Ordered parts direct from redcat and also from clermontmotorsports Both gave great service... clermontmotorsports shipping was faster for me.
Posted on: 4/18/2007 3:40 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Anybody do any running lately??
So I forgot to change out my batt's and I watched my car travel at top speed again into a curb in the same lot as before.... Blew out my gas tank and bent the frame a bit... not too bad but I have to wait on a new tank now... guess that give me time to recharge the batt's!
Posted on: 4/18/2007 3:36 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: For anyone and everyone
I am fulfilling a dream planted by my father. My parents divorced when I was young and I would see my father on weekends or whenever. He always talked about us getting RC airplanes, he would take me to hobby shops and air shows.. Well like most things it never happened and then my father died from complications after triple bypass. Now 34 years old... Working a great job and able to save and spend a bit more now I have decided to go back and accomplish many things that I missed out on growing up. Newest car bought last night Vulcan 1/16 nitro
Posted on: 4/16/2007 9:07 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: what kind of fuel you using
TRAXXAS 20%
Posted on: 4/15/2007 12:58 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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Identify this part?
On the CLERMONT MOTOR SPORTS site they had 3 listings for front arms so I got all 3. Two match what I already had and were replaced. But, I was left with this one. Where does it go? Also Question? I ordered a set of dog bones for the FWD but they are too short any one know what size to order?
Posted on: 4/11/2007 11:32 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: 80+ MPH?! I don't think so...
I have noticed many cheap cars sold at local retailers (wally world) like to use the phrase " 50 mph scale " That would be about 10 mph?
Posted on: 4/11/2007 11:24 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Tornado vs Curb! top Speed!
Question........... Took a closer look at the car today after I was having trouble going straight. The glue on my rear tire is gone and the wheel is slipping causing the nascar like action.. What is a good glue to use to fix this? Any type of prep for the wheel first? -ash
Posted on: 4/11/2007 1:44 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Tornado vs Curb! top Speed!
Update! Been awake since 4 pm yesterday worked all night but couldnt sleep waitin on parts... Feelin a bit like Dr Frankenstein puttin this bad boy back together... Runs great but I left it 2 wd and it is only good for doughnuts right now in the dirt... Little thing will kick up some dirt! Have to give in to sleep now be up for work about 5pm... Next 2 days off will be a blast! -ash
Posted on: 4/10/2007 12:12 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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Interchangable shocks?
I noticed today that one of my shocks is bent and another looks like its blown out or something. My LHS has only Traxxas stuff. Do any of there shocks match the Tornado BB shocks? -ash
Posted on: 4/8/2007 3:31 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Wanted Owners Manual
awesome thanks.
Posted on: 4/7/2007 1:59 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Wanted Owners Manual
What I need is the breakdown of parts... Not sure what all the names are for them. ie... Grub screws and such. If you could that would be great. ashman197229 at aol.com
Posted on: 4/7/2007 12:08 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Upgrading Transmitter Question
I changed my transmitter and receiver but kept the old servos and it works fine... Going to save them in case old ones go bad. On this type of model do you have to use a matching receiver? Or can you adjust it to work with any receiver? -ash
Posted on: 4/7/2007 12:05 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: New body - new pics
Looks nice
Posted on: 4/6/2007 7:34 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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Wanted Owners Manual
Someone at my work tossed out my owners manual for my Tornado BB... Would anyone be willing to sell theirs or give it away? even a photo copy would be nice. Is there a way to d/l it ? I just got home from work and have not really looked but thought I would ask. -ash
Posted on: 4/5/2007 7:41 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: are you beginner.all i can say is Practice at driving
The recent destruction of my tornado after just one week... Now I sit impatient and going nutz wanting to hit the dirt.. I put some nitro in it and sat on the deck just to let it go thru a tank... You start to appreciate that smell. I will promise you that when my parts get here and I fix it up... My tornado will not come within a mile of any curbs... Lesson learned!
Posted on: 4/5/2007 7:36 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Electronics Problem
use your ebay order number... if you bought on ebay thats what I used.
Posted on: 4/4/2007 3:08 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Electronics Problem
Update.... Redcat Racing guys are great. They contacted me today to let me know that I can get a credit to make up for the Items I have to replace. That is great customer service!
Posted on: 4/4/2007 2:42 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Tornado vs Curb! top Speed!
Just placed my order for parts... cant wait to get it going again.
Posted on: 4/4/2007 9:36 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: location of redcat racers
West Columbia South Carolina
Posted on: 4/4/2007 9:35 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Wrecked Redcats
Ok here is a repost... where is the best place to buy parts? Also what part are interchangeable with other brands? -ash
Posted on: 4/4/2007 12:06 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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Tornado vs Curb! top Speed!
This is what happens when you misjudge the distance of a curb at top speed! [&o]
Posted on: 4/3/2007 12:04 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Electronics Problem
Changed out my receiver and control... Fixed the glitch! Mine will go about 200 yards at least and have not had a problem other than my driving. I can control it across a wal mart parking lot. It is super fast!!!!! Just upgrade... Takes 5 mins for a novice like me... It's well worth it. What is the top speed? I really think mine is about 50mph... If it had wings it would fly! -ash
Posted on: 4/3/2007 12:01 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Electronics Problem
update.... Changed the crystals... no luck... then changed the transmitter and receiver... and bingo I got a working set... I guess the crystal, receiver were fried or something... I used new battery's... So I don't think its my fault... waiting to hear back from Redcat for a credit or some type. Car is running great got about 15 mins of run time trying to break in the engine... Then I lost my throttle spring... Replaced it the next day with a spring from a ballpoint pen! Forgot to charge my glow plug ignitor... Oh what fun it is being a newbie[8|] -ash
Posted on: 3/31/2007 9:32 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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Spring replacement tip
Spring replacement in a pinch... Lost my throttle spring last night while testing my engine. Today I needed a replacement... used a spring from a ballpoint pen. Works Great! -ash
Posted on: 3/31/2007 5:28 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Electronics Problem
Whats up... Update!!!! Think I figured out what is wrong. I went ahead and bought a new transmitter and receiver ( after reading the forums seen a few that suggested to change them out for better experience ) and it seems to work. I swapped out crystals to check that and no luck. Changed the battery cradle, receiver and transmitter... seems to be working its been about 10 min's now. Only problem it that I now have 72 mhz for aircraft only. So I will have to buy news one. Total I have spent about $50.00 to get to this point. Hope toi get some dirt time tomorrow after picking up some crystals... any clue how much they cost? whats a good feq to get. -ash
Posted on: 3/30/2007 1:06 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: radio/controller/transmitter/wat ever u want to call it
I can sell my Stock Brand new Controller for a Tornado BB... Sell it cheap.... Must pay with pay pal.
Posted on: 3/28/2007 10:19 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Electronics Problem
Still trying to figure this out.... This slow start is really starting to kill me... All I want to do is hear that whinning engine and get some dirt time...[:(] Redcat suggested that I replace the battery pack/ cradle.. Have not had a chance to get to RS to do that yet. I just bought a new Fatuba attack II on ebay it comes with 2 servos and transmitter and 72 mhz crystals. When you replace a controller do have to change the transmitter with it? Or just changing the crystals all I need to do? Should I change everything out or stick with the stock servos and transmitter... Is there anything that I need to watch out for while doing this? Thanks -ash
Posted on: 3/28/2007 10:16 PM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5632481

Starter Questions
Okay so I am new to this... Something that I have wanted to do for sometime. I bought a Torando BB off ebay from Redcat Racing. The car was cheap so dont knock it if you dont like it. Question is this. What is a good fuel to use? I found something called starter fuel. Is this stuff legit of just a gimick? Thanks -ash
Posted on: 3/26/2007 2:09 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Got it running again but....
I had the spring pop off the first time I tried to start mine... The pully seems to be in bit of a bad spot. Had to make a run to buy a super small Hex... That thing is tiny!
Posted on: 3/26/2007 2:03 AM by Author "groovetrippin" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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