RE: Earthquake 3.5 motor
no worries does your motor have compression and air leaks anywhere?? because they are known too have some occasional air leaks cause them to run for min or two then die out (not redcats fault though just part of a new car everything has its flaws part of mass production).... well feel free if ever have any questions to PM me been helping alot of the new members and what not and can even join us on facebook.com/kchobbie [quote]ORIGINAL: Toby2500 Believe it was bad from redcat just got the truck a week ago and have had nothing but problems with it getting it to run . Gotta send the motor out to redcat to get the problem resolved just trying to put something else into the truck for now and I figured as long as I was doing that might as well try something bigger and maybe leave it that way and keep the .21 that redcat sends back to me as a spare. I don't know these are my ideas and help or insight is appreciated [/quote]
Posted on: 4/18/2012 2:49 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Earthquake 3.5 motor
he is completely correct no reason to switch to bigger motor but they are very easy to swap beacue yes the .21 and .28 are big blocks so the motor mounts swap right over but also gotta think going to bigger motor means faster fuel consumption i know my aftershock has the .28 in it currently for demos but i also have a sirio .21 race motor i run in it at the track beacue their is about a 40 dollar diff between the two and question how did your .21 blow? [quote]ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner [quote]ORIGINAL: Toby2500 I just figured if I'm going to buy a new motor might as well try to go a little bigger and I always have to make sure I can beat the tmaxxes no problem. My buddy has got one I already beat him just figured why not go bigger it's better right [/quote] i see. well i think the .21 and .28 are both considered big blocks. I cant say how much it will take to make the .28 fit in the earthquake...but id bet it will take less work than any other upgrade. Of course, if you are worried about top speed...there is always alittle play with the gearing even on the stock .21 motor. drag racing nitros is cool...unlike electrics its more about setup. Your buddy can have an insane motor...but if he doesnt know how to tune it will it wont matter. Im assuming your buddy has a tmaxx or revo? Your earthquake is lighter to start with. less wieght means less power is needed. My buddy had a aftershock 3.5 and the speed blew me away. it could accelerate as fast as my brushless truck on 2s lipo...and had a higher top speed! [/quote]
Posted on: 4/18/2012 1:45 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Need help with a Tornado s30!
second this post start from scratch i know i do alot of rc repairs and tuning for people around my area and its usually have their settings mixed up cause most get confused and adjust the high speed also these are closed systems so like stated previously check for air leaks i have seen a few redcats where lid on tank cap doesnt shut all the way because of the o-ring is so snug it doesnt close completely unless puch it down all the way.... so clean up the car and go over it completely back to stock then adjust from their... [quote]ORIGINAL: carslover after you make an adjustment on either of the needles you have to run the car for a couple of minutes to let the changes take effect, i would take both needles back to stock and work from there, remember small movements are key [/quote]
Posted on: 4/18/2012 1:42 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Vortex SS gears
I second this post use plastic and also make sure of adjustments are correct on car not saying that its redcats fault but mistakes do happen where you purchase from but plastic is way easier and more forgiving whether its a engine part or chassis piece metal is great but tends to bend on way and not flex back like plastic... Double check motor position and the nut on spur gear when you replace to make sure all is withing spec no reason shouldnt last i run a .28 in aftershock 1/8 scale and launch it great distances on the SX practice track by my house and it has yet to strip out a spur or any other part for that fact [quote]ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner that models doesnt have steel spur gears availible. spur gears all strip at some point...happens to any model. But there are things that can cause a spur to strip. Landing from a jump with the throttle on is bad for nitros (since most dont have a slipper clutch) Metal spur gears are nice in some ways. But I have heard or people stripping the teeth off the pinion gear (gear on the engine) when running a metal spur gear. Again, if you land from a jump with the throttle on...somethings gotta give. [/quote]
Posted on: 4/18/2012 1:36 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
gonna have to convert to deans.... :/ beacue all the chargers are not gonna have the banana plugs they consider them chinese connectors in industry and fyi 10 bucks shipping to wooster their kash [quote]ORIGINAL: kashjeff [quote]ORIGINAL: xxturbowesxx Charger... had great luck with my fake b6 charger from amazon for $25-30. I use traxxas connectors with alligator clips to charge (i solder them to all my cars). I don't really understand the question about changing connectors on the car. [/quote] What I'm saying is that redcat racing uses 4mm banana plug from battery to esc. I can find 2s lipos with the stock plug. same as the two nimh I already have. Can't find a charger with the right plug. Thinking about possibly changing all connections to common ones like deans or traxxas. [/quote]
Posted on: 4/18/2012 1:19 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What are your HSN/LSN settings for Shockwave?
Thats what ifigured most you can do that with... to replace the dogbones that is... and that is oerfectly fine with me just easier to explain in voice than text can explain how to set up to optimal standards not just OE like said before if ever have any questions feel free to bug me either PM, email, or call be glad to help out fellow members and followers [quote]ORIGINAL: rcenth ok that sounds good, i'll have my rc with me on friday it will be easier for me to understand if i'm infront of it so i can call you then if that's ok btw i replaced the dogbone really easily, i removed the wheel and then the rod that's connected to the top knuckle i just took that off and there was enough room for the dogbone to slip in. [/quote]
Posted on: 4/11/2012 1:46 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What are your HSN/LSN settings for Shockwave?
Hey if can give me a call at 520-252-5221 I can help explain some basic set ups and a lot easier way to tune your car
Posted on: 4/11/2012 1:32 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
totally understood and very welcome for the info i know we get a lot of spare parts at times laying around so if ever need anything and on super tight budget be glad to work with you but totally understand the wife and baby part lol my life revolves the same way but get to justify business wise lol [quote]ORIGINAL: kashjeff Thanks again for all the info from everybody. Looks like it's not difficult to keep a post alive here. I've been watching this post and continuously reading through the forum. Learned A LOT so far. Unfortunatly My truck has been and is still down since my first post. Payday is tomorow. I'll be ordering a 10kgs metal gear servo, extra spur and pinion gears, and battery. Also looking into alumnm steering linkage and knuckles. Some of the stuff i read about batteries was i bit over my head and now is not a good time for me to be spending $100+ on a lipo and charger upgrade (3 month old daughter and DISGRUNTLED WIFE). Dealer who sold me the truck sells a 7.2v 5000mah battery with the stock plug so I'm gonna keep it simple for now. I don't wanna complicate things and cause myself more problems. There's a nice pile of gravel and dirt in the parking lot next to my house. truck goes airborn and lands in a soft patch of tall grass. I can hardly wait to get back to it. This forum has been a goldmine so far. You'll be hearing from me as soon as I break this thing again. More (endless) questions to follow. Thanks Jeff [/quote]
Posted on: 4/10/2012 2:10 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
: xxturbowesxx [quote]ORIGINAL: PetRock [quote]ORIGINAL: kchobbies ...your battery pic was a very low... can do. [quote]ORIGINAL: kchobbies ...car/truck lipos run a true 100C plus not 45C~90C... from the 12-volt power supply. None of the chargers on KCHobbies even go above 10a, nevermind 20 (most... give about 77% of the runtime of the KCHobbies one (5000mah vs 6500mah), but it only costs 23
Posted on: 4/9/2012 5:24 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
and also running a true 150C more power, more reserve [quote]ORIGINAL: PetRock [quote]ORIGINAL: kchobbies... has wires out the top or side you'd be OK. [quote]ORIGINAL: kchobbies Definitely do your... them as much money as other brands. [quote]ORIGINAL: kchobbies 3s depending on voltage doubles your power
Posted on: 4/9/2012 10:32 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
They can run a 3s without re wiring the fan makes no sense... 3s depending on voltage doubles your power output which kills plastic internals as well as will melt your motors down hence why people run diff fans on their cars and even heat sinks and coolers on the motors actually have a liquid cooling set up on one of our shops cars [quote]ORIGINAL: xxturbowesxx I am pretty set on trying one of these but had a few questions and thoughts. I scoured the internet for research on the Caldera(not much iout there) Seems if you loctite all the screws with ca glue its almost indestructible. Can handle 3s if you rewire the fan but really heard from anyone how it performs on 3s. Anyone here broken one or had any problems other than the servo? [/quote]
Posted on: 4/9/2012 8:50 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
You can run hard packs if know what size your getting the problem is your talking 2 and 3 cells which are bigger in general soft packs puncher easier that's why roar packs are usually hard definitely do your shopping on this your battery is your bloodline and for a 32 dollar price your gonna get a 32 dollar battery this is why hobby shops don't sell these kinda batteries and FYI I would convert banana plugs to deans connectors the things people don't understand is redcats are interchangeable with most US manufactures products like HPI but more Chinese made stuff you put on them can Make a good car into a lemon [quote]ORIGINAL: PetRock Hi Jeff, There are lots of battery options: I've had a great success with the Turningy Nano Tech line, soft-packs. You probably don't want a hard-case lipo because it won't fit sideways in the Caldera tray. If you want to stay on 2s these are a good deal , and if you'd like to try 3s I know these work and will fit (I own two). Both those links are from the US HobbyKing warehouse, so shipping should be cheap and fast. (in that pic the battery on the table is the same as the one in the battery tray: but the Caldera is on a stand the table battery looks small) For chargers... I don't really have a preference: I would spend 10 minutes reading the chargers people discuss on this URC forum. Almost all of them are available from HobbyParts or HobbyKing. [/quote]
Posted on: 4/9/2012 8:42 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
We run maxamps in all of our electric redcats and the stock esc can handle up to 12v 2s Lipo regardless of mah rating being that is your battery reserve in essence meaning the higher mah the longer you can run it that is if don't overheat your motor and esc and as long as your stock charger is Lipo you can't charge a Lipo with a nimh charger but even then without a balance and rapid charger take you all day to charge a battery currently running a twister xtg on a 6500mah 3s 11.1v Lipo on it the thing is with voltage that high your gonna want metal gears I guarantee won't drive far without upgrading we sell Lipo kits with charger from any price from 100 and up and can even custom make batteries to your spec and dimensions PM me if like a price and FYI redcat sells upgraded Argos for cheap called highfly's just gotta ask people sometimes [quote]ORIGINAL: kashjeff Thanks alot for all the input folks. you guys have cleared up a few things and answered a couple questions i hadn't asked yet. big thanks to petrock, i'm pretty sure i'll be ordering that D227F that you mentioned, I've found other comparable servos with prices starting at double and triple what that one goes for. I also like the idea of upgrading to a metal horn and was wondering if it's possible to change all steering linkage to metal. I thought about contacting redcat but read the warranty page first, yep there's no doubt that I was at fault with this one, I pulled the servo apart today and found the gears were completely mangled, missing a bunch of teeth and the middle one was actually busted. I don't have a servo saver, should i get one even with a metal gear servo? On to my next question. Batteries. I decided before I bought this that I'd need another battery to double my run time. LIPO is the obvious choice. I'm still foggy on whether I can charge a Lipo battery with the charger that came in the box. (One site sells a lipo with the same connector). Is there a site that sells a battery and charger combo for a decent price? There is chatter all over the web about these things. Some say that anything over 7.4 volts will fry the ESC. Others say the car will handle anything up to 11.1v What is safe? What do you guys run? The two ratings I've seen most commonly are voltage and mah. Higher numbers increase speed or runtime or both? Any and all Info/ideas/opinions are helpful. More (endless) questions to follow. Thanks. Jeff [/quote]
Posted on: 4/8/2012 11:51 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: help please with my tornado
as he said or all else fails upgraded it to the Team Infinity carb for the SH .18 [quote]ORIGINAL: wildbill1981 i lost my idle screw for my tornado s30 and they dont sell them at redcat which is just plain crazy...u would think they would sell them but they dont...anyone know where i can get one and is there someone who makes maybe one with a screw head that is bigger that sticks out....also is there a-arms i can buy that will make my buggy have a wider wheel base...thanx in advance [/quote]
Posted on: 4/3/2012 1:15 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
well congrats on the fun times with family glad you liked the truck and have put a set on few different cars they work all right just depends on where driving the car at as far as stop power and what not...
Posted on: 4/2/2012 1:38 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What are your HSN/LSN settings for Shockwave?
]ORIGINAL: Dads like rc too [quote]ORIGINAL: kchobbies no you can usually just un-bolt the top bolt
Posted on: 4/1/2012 9:19 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What are your HSN/LSN settings for Shockwave?
be like 3.50 for a set of 2 plus shipping
Posted on: 4/1/2012 8:59 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What are your HSN/LSN settings for Shockwave?
no you can usually just un-bolt the top bolt on the knuckle and replace them is how i do it and if dont mind me asking where ordering from i have quite a few on hand i can sell you... [quote]ORIGINAL: rcenth well i found out what the problem was with the steering, it was since the left dogbone is missing, must've fell off somewhere during a run. going to order the replacement and try to replace it, any tips on how to replace it? never done it before would i have to dissasemble the entire wheel or something? i'll have to take a good look at it, i didn't even know it was missing until somebody pointed it out [/quote]
Posted on: 4/1/2012 8:54 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What are your HSN/LSN settings for Shockwave?
just if have any questions at all or need some help just PM me or can log on too my site and contact me that way would be happy to help you out [quote]ORIGINAL: rcenth ok, got it! [/quote]
Posted on: 3/29/2012 11:28 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What are your HSN/LSN settings for Shockwave?
regardless... i live in arizona their really isnt a hot state i know you have alot of humidity in TX but that adds moisture into the equation just dont focus so much on temp as too as much as how it is running because usually when temp becomes a variable the car will also operate differently usually either running very lean which will run temps up or rich which will keep temps at a constant but you lack lots of response you wanna keep it a hair rich in heat and lean in cold from my experience but i may stand corrected [quote]ORIGINAL: rcenth ok is that regardless of weather conditions? what if it's burning hot outside, will that raise the temp of the engine if so, does it need to be adjusted to be brought back down? [/quote]
Posted on: 3/29/2012 11:24 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What are your HSN/LSN settings for Shockwave?
in general around same temp they actually recommend in that area for the fact that the rings and sleeve set best between those temps 200-215
Posted on: 3/29/2012 11:16 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Problems with the Redcat racing rampage XT
well first off the trucks are warrantied but usually any drivetrain isn't but visit this link in the future http://www.redcatracing.com/information/warranty.html sometimes you will have quality errors whether it be redcat or another NAME manufacture where most of the parts are made in the same place redcat is so don't get down cause somethings fail [quote]ORIGINAL: halo54 I picked up a Rampage XT on Saturday. I was happy until my 3rd tank of easy running on Sunday.. I was breaking the engine in and the truck suddenly stops... I found the drivetrain locked and as i turned the rear left wheel i can hear clicking... I took it back to the shop I bought it from and they changed the bearing and somehow freed the drivetrain.. I'm disappointed that after the second day of ownership and 3 tanks of easy running, compound problems.. How will it deal with regular runs.. i cant afford to buy parts after every run.. I would like to know what I should do from forum members and if you're here RedCat, i want to hear from you too.. [/quote]
Posted on: 3/29/2012 8:13 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: REDCAT LARGE SCALE Rampage OR XT?
well considering the rampage is the model and xt is a sub model gotta kind of be more specific cause the rampage xt, rampage xb, rampage mt, rampage xsc are all pretty much the same chassis and alot of the parts are interchangeable and really most of redcats products have stepped up big time over the years but comes down to how you drive them alot bash on them being redcat but for the price point they are great all the way around you really have to try hard to destroy them im in the process of making some vids of what it takes to brake these cars but their is alot of upgrades for them PM me for any questions or if interested in purchasing a truck or parts [quote]ORIGINAL: Whozenext Hello guys, Which one is better the Rampage or the XT? Durability, option parts? Thank for your help? Whoz. [/quote]
Posted on: 3/29/2012 8:07 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Battery dying ?
most of the chargers cut out cant really over charge a battery but like mike said if its new you need to run cycles on the battery for proper use discharge battery fully (which some chargers can do for you) then try to trickle charge if back up for first few uses then can start rampid charging them.. I see your in AZ if have any questions feel free to PM me Zap [quote]ORIGINAL: Zapbbx My son has a Red Cat Volcano truck. We charged the battery for 3-4 hours. We take the car out and it runs for a few minutes and then starts "jerking" and won't backup anymore. Is this a bad battery? Did my son leave it plugged in for too long and ruin it ? How do you test these batteries? Should I just get a new battery ? [/quote]
Posted on: 3/29/2012 8:00 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Caldera 10E XB bodies...
no the tornado's go over front shock tower as too the caldera goes under actually its 2-piece from nose to body they do sell one body for the caldera xb but not specified as to details i asked a rep to find out more info for you PM me though if would like anymore info thanks [quote]ORIGINAL: Chubby Amigo I just purchased a Redcat Caldera 10E XB buggy yesterday, 3 other guys that I work with bought Redcat also and one bought the buggy that I bought. I would like to put an alternate body on it but I can't seem to find any. One page I seen last night said it was possible to put a Tornado body on the the Caldera is this true? I would prefer to pick up a clear body to paint it myself but the Tornado's have some pretty sick bodies for sale. Honestly I just want mine to be different from the other guys I play with. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Chubby Amigo [/quote]
Posted on: 3/29/2012 7:55 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What are your HSN/LSN settings for Shockwave?
200-215 degrees F is best temperature for break in just got to remember that run around 20% nitro with one that has a higher oil content to lubricate properly during break in and also your leaning and fattening will affect temperatures in any motor during a run [quote]ORIGINAL: rcenth I got a temp. guage and I was wondering if you knew what temperature the engine should be at during break-in and when it's running normal, and if it gets a higher than a certain temp does that mean it should be retuned to lower the temp. I believe i read somewhere that weather conditions also have an influence, and out here in Texas it's already starting to get pretty hot, during summer it's going to be burning hot. So would the temp of the engine be higher than normal in this case, and if so would I keep it as it is and not try to lower it? <embed style="left: 0px; top: 0px; width: 0px; height: 0px; position: fixed; display: block; " type="application/rf-np-plugin" id="Siber_embed1"></embed> [/quote]
Posted on: 3/29/2012 7:46 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitrosteve22 I hate to ask but could someone refresh my memory as to what the factory LSN settings are on the sh.18 in the Caldera? Thanks.... Also what would be some good first upgrades? (Got new servo's just wondering what mods others are doing and such)... [/quote] The high speed setting is 2-1/2 turns out from closed and as far as low speed use a pinch test to find out correct fuel mixture basically pinch the fuel line at ideal and listen for how the idle either speeds up or down, if it speeds up for about 2 to 3 secs and then slows down it is set correctly, if it just looses RPM's rapidly then its too lean and have to adjust the screw counter clockwise which richens it and then try the test again and adjust accordingly and as fars as mods go i could stand corrected here but redcat does have lifetime warranties on motors you could always trade your in and get half price on a new bigger motor for it (which i could find out about if interested just pm me) but other than that can go to a steel spur gear, billet chassis components including 1 piece cnc motor mount and also cool heads for the sh .18
Posted on: 3/29/2012 7:14 AM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bluetheron Is there a center diff mod or option avalible for this? I'm nearly certain that I'm going to pick one up in the next month or so but I'd like to know whats availible for it. [/quote] their is alot of different options for parts on these trucks just have to ask a dealer they have access to hundreds of parts for them PM me if be interested in some prices and parts
Posted on: 3/28/2012 4:59 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
the great thing about the caldera is all the aftershock,backdraft,earthquake electric and gas versions are using the same chassis so alot of the parts interchange i know me being a dealer i can get any of the billet chassis components for these trucks makes them super sturdy as well (not that they aren't already)
Posted on: 3/28/2012 4:53 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: *Official* Caldera 10E Video, Picture And Discussion Thread
kchobbie.com has access to any of the redcat racing line up performance wise
Posted on: 3/28/2012 4:46 PM by Author "kchobbies" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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