RE: sh .18 vs. vx .18.....
Yeah I don't know what that was about. I believe the Sh.18 engine is very tough. The part he is saying about going rich to lean while idling seems a little out there, but then again could be unfortunate enough to get a bad engine.
Posted on: 6/2/2012 6:52 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Traxxas Shocks on Volcano S30
Yes good idea, would miss the 8 shocks though, it's a pretty cool feature of it. Maintenance is part of the hobby and think it's one of the good parts of it. I've dealt with restraightening shocks and leaks. I'll consider this tip.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 7:41 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcat and Houston hobby shops
Yes with my LHS it seems talking about Redcat or it's SH engine almost seems like I'm getting into a political discussion. I know Traxxas is everywhere and I use their tires on my Volcano S30 but never ran one of their kits myself. I'm here for the fun factor and reliability. I've put over 6 gallons through my SH.18 engine and just now things seem to be going downhill but all I believe needs to be changed is my exhaust manifold gasket which is a cheap easy fix. Never broke A-Arms, still the same steering servo, I've changed several spur gears including the very weak steel spur(stick to plastic people). This was my first RC in several years and it wasn't treated with kid gloves. I'll continue to support and buy Redcat just because of my positive experience. I do own a Savage X 4.6 now, but that doesn't mean I need to take sides one over the other. I always thought real men liked variety.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 4:40 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Shockwave Wheels
I don't own a Shockwave but a Volcano S30 and have replaced mine with Traxxas Talons. I don't believe the traction is better but the plastic is of a higher quality. Maybe check for something that fits the Bandit and see what you come up with.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 4:25 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: X 4.6 weaknesses
I've had my Savage for 3 weeks now, and with only 7 tanks through mine, it has held up. Done some cartwheels and jumps not beyond 6' high and the stock servo has held up.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 3:16 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Which Redcat?
Yes, grass isn't an issue for most Redcat MT's. I'm a nitro guy myself and have the Volcano S30, but the Caldera sounds like the best bet.
Posted on: 5/12/2012 9:49 AM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Tornado S30 Transmission/Differential Broken?
Great you got it going. Did you loctite all your other grub screws? The same thing can happen.
Posted on: 5/12/2012 9:44 AM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Tornado S30 Transmission/Differential Broken?
He's talking about the the gear in the transmission. The one you set the gear mesh with, it's in the middle of the buggy.
Posted on: 5/11/2012 5:52 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: screw came lose from shockwave not sure where it goes
To be sure, take off the fuel line and try starting it. It may run a few seconds without it on when there is fuel left.
Posted on: 4/20/2012 5:29 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: screw came lose from shockwave not sure where it goes
It should be ok but I would be more worried about leaving some fuel in the engine. Rust can occur quickly unfortunately. Also check your fuel lines to make sure that fuel inside hasn't turned to a gel.
Posted on: 4/20/2012 4:03 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: screw came lose from shockwave not sure where it goes
Good to hear you got it together. Send some pics of it running here. Thinking of buying a Shockwave myself soon.
Posted on: 4/14/2012 4:15 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: screw came lose from shockwave not sure where it goes
I've used smaller hex keys in that area. It's tricky and takes a while sometimes. Make sure they are of good quality, if you strip a screw it's tough to get it out. Was maybe going to mention try cleaning the hole with an engine cleaner if the air don't work.
Posted on: 4/14/2012 1:50 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: screw came lose from shockwave not sure where it goes
It will cause all kinds of tuning issues if you don't get it tight. Don't use more than 1 gasket. Possibly try to spray the hole with an air compressor or can of air. Even if a few grains of sand are in there, it will stop the screw in it's tracks.
Posted on: 4/14/2012 1:06 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: tornado S30 help...I broke something?
My best situation is putting it upside down and taking all the screws out. It can be done with just the 4 screws on the tranny. It is hard to get the dogbones in place that way, but can be done. If anyone has a better idea I'd like to know also.
Posted on: 3/17/2012 11:24 AM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: tornado S30 help...I broke something?
Yes, it doesn't have one. I'm too used to my one speed Volcano. It does sounds like a differential but it should still move even if that is the case unless it is both which would be unusual. I believe some gear along the line is stripped or stripping and won't engage fully under load when it's on the ground.
Posted on: 3/17/2012 9:08 AM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: tornado S30 help...I broke something?
Possibly, could be a very loose slipper clutch. Is that tightened down?
Posted on: 3/17/2012 6:53 AM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Tricks and Tips to keep your Redcats running!
It is Winter here so I haven't been out at all running mine, but I'm getting antsy. One other tip that is common is paint the dogbones a bright color so when you have a wicked tumble or landing you'll be able to see them easily. Colors I use are a hunter's orange, in the fall around here when there are brown leaves all over the place a bright lime green can help. I have found a lost front dogbone a month after losing it, so possibly the paint also prevents rust lol.
Posted on: 2/10/2012 4:19 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Anyone Own a Savage X?
I plan on making the plunge and getting a new Savage X 4.6. Will most likely go for the pull-start version at my lhs. Are there any spare parts that I should immediately purchase for this truck. I'm moving up from a Redcat Volcano and hope this will be impressive.
Posted on: 1/28/2012 4:14 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: New tires for Caldera 10e?
I have a Volcano S30 nitro, I agree that the traxxas talons work great for these models.
Posted on: 1/8/2012 10:54 AM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Tricks and Tips to keep your Redcats running!
I have the volcano S30. Something I found is that my battery pack inside my receiver box would cause the on-off switch housing to break after a hard roll or jump. I use a piece of styrofoam and mold it between the two to prevent any breakage.
Posted on: 1/6/2012 12:43 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Nitro Engine Troubleshooting and Tuning
Thought I'd revive this thread a bit. I got my Volcano s30 in the beginning of Summer, and had it tuned perfectly imo. I was using a medium temp plug after the initial stock one went out. Now that the temp here went from 95 to 65 I've used a hot plug and can't get a good tune everytime. I've read tempertaure doesn't affect tuning and some say it does. Went through 3 plugs in a day once trying to find the sweet spot, probably not a worst case scenario but still frustrating. My plugs that did went bad had the coils pushed in, not broken. So I was thinking too hard compression, or too rich, I did go seriously too lean once I think and had a dark brown on the edge around the end of the plug, it too had a squashed coil. Just want to know from some experienced folks out there that might have an answer. Trial and error learning is good, just can't spend a fortune on new plugs.
Posted on: 9/10/2011 2:00 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Love my S30!
That'll do it, around here we have boulders that they use as landscaping that I drive within a meter or so from. I did nick one and I mean just nick and it pulled the muffler off, probably could be heard from half mile away heh. Did read somewhere there is a liquid you can soak plastic parts in and it makes the pieces less brittle.
Posted on: 9/10/2011 1:26 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: tire won't come off
The removal of the drive cup is still a work in progress. The screw is out, have tried vice grips and pulling hard, just not hard enough evidently. Wanted to save the cup but maybe not now. Might actually put it on the vehicle and see if it breaks free when running around.
Posted on: 9/10/2011 1:05 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
Yeah they are great for that. I would like to find a gravel pit or such to bring mine to or something similar. My son has built a bmx track on land where he's at and can't wait to try it out with the truck.
Posted on: 9/10/2011 12:50 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Volcano S30 Questions
Watched the video, that has some wicked low end. A wheelie bar wouldn't even tame that, have to strap some lead weights to calm it down a bit lol.
Posted on: 9/10/2011 12:33 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Love my S30!
Yeah, I haven't broken a lower A arm in the front. What does this? Huge jumps or something?, I clear only a 7 foot pass at my longest and haven't busted anything. Just asking cause my parts vehicle came with 2 sets of these and did need to use them yet(2 months).
Posted on: 9/3/2011 4:28 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Volcano S30 Questions
Would a .21 SH work easier? or, would we still have to drill holes for the mounts?
Posted on: 9/3/2011 4:17 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Solid rubber street tires?
Spray some Silicone spray on your tires, you might drift like never before.
Posted on: 9/3/2011 4:13 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
I have had good times with my s30, I'm a park and construction zone basher, not a racer. Honestly , with no experience racing, I believe MY S30 would hold up 45-50 minutes.
Posted on: 9/3/2011 4:11 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: tire won't come off
I have a parts vehicle with a drive cup on the brake side of the transmission that I can't get off. The grub screw is out, nothing I do works. Hammer, brute force, it's set in there tight as hell. Wondering if a hot torch could do the job. Really a pain with this.
Posted on: 9/3/2011 4:03 PM by Author "lakesrunner" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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