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RE: 80+ MPH?! I don't think so...
ok heres the engine.....ill get a list of mods and some ppictures up tonight.....here u go guys the best 1/10 scale engine i ever tested and used....note ive moded it with a lighter piston and larger heatsink... http://www.osengines.com/engines/osmg2104.html
Posted on: 1/21/2007 2:07 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5300041
RE: 80+ MPH?! I don't think so...
ok heres my true record......my very very very custom tornado xp was clocked in at 74.6 MPH by a TX highway patrol with a radar gun at graham's airfield...i have customized almost every part on the buggy....its a great rig!!!
Posted on: 1/21/2007 1:53 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5299993
RE: are the contrpllers good on redcats i dont think they are do you
Myself...every rig i own i have upgraded to futaba fm radios even on my clocked 74.6 mph redcat.....they are the best ive ever owned/tested....thats my opinion
Posted on: 1/21/2007 1:48 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5299966
RE: Steering and throttle trims not working!?
its all been fixed for a long time......i bought a fm futaba controller with a better steering servo......works like a charm....sence then i have entered my redcat in many races and also clocked it in at 74.5 mph........great custom rig!!!.....Thanks Guys!!!!
Posted on: 1/21/2007 1:46 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5299947
Compatible HPI (or other brand) Transmission?
Is there a Compatible HPI (or other brand) Transmission that will work with the .18 XP stock (or compatible HPI) clutch gear set that will bolt in a Tornado XP???? Because im just fed up with striped spur gears....lol...!
Posted on: 7/4/2006 7:39 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4463163
RE: help,911
ehroof is right get a new "moderate gear set"
Posted on: 3/20/2006 7:28 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4060116
RE: Performance Claims
Clocked Speeds so far: LIGHTNING - ChrisJ480 - 48 mph TORNADO XL - TORNADO XP - jeeperscreapers - 53.2 mph VOLCANO - HURICANE XL - HURICANE XP - jeeperscreapers - 62.7 mph
Posted on: 3/10/2006 10:57 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4018469
RE: Performance Claims
Stock estimte by himoto: LIGHTNING 50 mph TORNADO XL 50 mph TORNADO XP 55 mph VOLCANO 55 mph HURICANE XL 60 mph HURICANE XP 65 mph [u]ChrisJ480[/u] : Well i have the lighting the 1/10th on road car and mine running stock on 20% nitro tuned [u]hits 48 on the radar gun[/u]. im very happy with it but i ran it into a curb chassis is bent up and front steering arms broke dogbones bent so i think i need to order new parts. btw where are the aluminium parts the lady at redcat said they would be a vailable end of feb. but i dunno. i live in arizona like 30 min away from the wharehouse Hmmmm 48... thats sure close to 50... i wonder why some were laughing at Himoto's origional estimates?
Posted on: 3/9/2006 5:02 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4012643
RE: New Parts Pricing!
same here....3 days later...
Posted on: 3/8/2006 6:53 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4008993
RE: A NOTE ABOUT REDCAT SUPPORT
same here!!
Posted on: 3/7/2006 12:09 AM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4001792
RE: here is the roto start for .18 truck & buggy
yes!!!!!!! Thank You!!
Posted on: 3/6/2006 11:32 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4001634
RE: A NOTE ABOUT REDCAT SUPPORT
Thanks for listening to us Darin!
Posted on: 3/6/2006 11:29 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4001625
Check it out
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/redcattalk
Posted on: 3/6/2006 8:42 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4000709
RE: redcat, you shouldnt show that video on your webpage
totaly true!
Posted on: 3/6/2006 7:41 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4000396
RE: Performance Claims
OK HERE WE GO!: in the claim it says: With a powerful .18 Nitro Engine & 2 speed transmission the power is unstoppable and able to reach speeds in excess of 60 MPH+. that means THE ENGINE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DO THAT, ITS A TRICK SENTENCE, READ IT AGIAN>> THE ENGINE IS ABLE to. MODED alittle the car can go 60+ like say..hmm... add a high performance air filter and 25% nitro....... STOCK it goes 55mph.. MINE with ground and time measurements and my mods like a hp air filter, 30%, and more goes 65 mph. there you go.. also check the specs on the redcat tornado xp at the very bottem it says: Top Speed 90km/h (that = 55mph) good luck guys Stock estimte by himoto: LIGHTNING 50 mph TORNADO XL 50 mph TORNADO XP 55 mph VOLCANO 55 mph HURICANE XL 60 mph HURICANE XP 65 mph
Posted on: 3/6/2006 7:20 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3984469
RE: Performance Claims
exactly , thanks man!!
Posted on: 3/6/2006 7:17 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4000287
RE: redcat, you shouldnt show that video on your webpage
yeah, they shouldnt show crashes
Posted on: 3/6/2006 6:39 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4000124
RE: t-maxx 2.5 or revo2.5
revo... its cheaper a tower hobbies. im waiting for the revo 3.3 it comes out the 30th
Posted on: 3/6/2006 6:36 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4000111
RE: redcat, you shouldnt show that video on your webpage
i crashed my tornado alot, like end over end cartwheels, with out breaking it (just bending the frame), but i got lucky each time, now my Revo has never broken and it has be bashed to its limit and back, but no breakage....yet..because every rc will break sooner or later if its bashed hard!
Posted on: 3/6/2006 6:22 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4000068
RE: A NOTE ABOUT REDCAT SUPPORT
yeah, im co-owner for JBMODS - custom xmods and RC parts, and we check our orders every freakn day and send the product the day after we recieve the order! "thats rediculous and there really is NO excuse for it" like Xeller8 said!
Posted on: 3/6/2006 5:49 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3999938
RE: let me tell you how pissed i am
i agree it does sound like batterys, or Human Error! Like ehroof and Xeller8 said...it doesn't make ANY sense that the failsafe didn't work if the batteries in the car were good and the failsafe was hooked up properly. Who knows... I have a futaba 3pm-fm for my tornado xp and revo, and it has a voltage display, so when it drops to a point you need batteries, its pretty cool. Sorry man, that sucks about what happened! Good luck getting everything running!
Posted on: 3/6/2006 5:43 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3999903
RE: Tornado XP not shifting to 2nd gear
they are made plastic for a reason: The first reason would be a decrease in speed. A steel spur will weigh more than a plastic one. This translates to a higher rotating mass, which will take more effort from the motor to turn. This will result is a loss in torque and speed, and while it may not be dramatic it's something to consider. The second reason is much more important. The weakest link in the transmission will fail when it is overstressed. Although it can happen, it is very rare for a differential or transmission gear to fail first. This is due to physics and the properties of gears in motion. In reality, the plastic spur will strip first 95% of the time. It is much easier to replace a stripped spur than to take the transmission or differential apart and replace a gear. It's also possible that, without the plastic spur to give out first, the piston rod may become bent. Especially if the rest of the drivetrain is made up of metal gears. If you are having a problem with a large number of stripped spur gears, you need to examine how you are setting up your drivetrain. The first thing to check is your Pinion/Spur Gap. This is the most common cause for a stripped spur gear. Another thing to examine would the Slipper Clutch, as a nearly tightened slipper clutch can also result in a stripped spur gear. Also a little common sense helps as well. Don't land from a jump at full throttle as this can easily strip a spur gear. from (misbeahinrc .com)
Posted on: 3/5/2006 9:33 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3996349
RE: Redcat homepage
I called them, their closed, so i left a message saying that there is an error when you leave the homepage and hopfully they can fix it soon because me and many others need to order/look at parts....hopefully they will fix it soon!!!![:@]
Posted on: 3/4/2006 4:11 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3990802
RE: Redcat homepage
somebody email or call them and tell them that their dang site is messed up! i need to order some stuff!
Posted on: 3/4/2006 2:07 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3990458
RE: Redcat homepage
i wish they would fix it!
Posted on: 3/4/2006 1:04 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3990275
Broke...HELP!
Today i was driving my tornado xp and it hit a small bump and im guessing the clutch broke, it rolled to a stop and i pulled the throtle but it does not move, aslo the biggest gear in the transmission has its teath ripped off! did the clutch break or dit it just screw up the big gear? [u]What parts exactly should i order to fix it?[/u] thanks!!
Posted on: 3/4/2006 1:02 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3990261
RE: stress fractures
Buy a new set of wheels and eather clear coat them or paint them with krylon plastics spray paint it will make them last alittle longer. good luck man
Posted on: 3/3/2006 2:14 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3984615
RE: THE TRUE TOP SPEED OF REDCATS
yeah, i know what you mean... himoto was in a rc site last year and they said these speeds were "tested"... so who knows...?? USING 100 FEET MARKS AND A STOP WATCH MINE DID CLOCK IN AT APROX. 60 - 65 MPH (thats with 30% nitro, high performance air filter, no body, and warmed up.) i dont think anyone not even redcat knows exactly but i just gave the speeds himoto gives and they sound pretty reasonable....
Posted on: 3/3/2006 2:10 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3986322
THE TRUE TOP SPEED OF REDCATS
OK HERE IS THE TRUE SPEED! in the claim it says: With a powerful .18 Nitro Engine & 2 speed transmission the power is unstoppable and able to reach speeds in excess of 60 MPH+. that means THE ENGINE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DO THAT, ITS A TRICK SENTENCE, READ IT AGIAN>> THE ENGINE IS ABLE to. MODED alittle the car can go 60+ like say..hmm... add a high performance air filter and 25% nitro....... STOCK it goes 55mph.. MINE with ground and time measurements and my mods like a hp air filter, 30%, and more goes 65 mph. there you go.. also check the specs on the redcat tornado xp at the very bottem it says: Top Speed 90km/h (that = 55mph) good luck guys Stock: LIGHTNING 50 mph TORNADO XL 50 mph TORNADO XP 55 mph VOLCANO 55 mph HURICANE XL 60 mph HURICANE XP 65 mph
Posted on: 3/3/2006 12:08 AM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3984518
link for roto start for .18
hey, could some one give me a link from tower hobbies that is a roto start for the .18 engine for my tornado xp, i cant figure out which one it is?! thanks alot
Posted on: 3/1/2006 11:17 PM by Author "platinumchopper"
in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3979483
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