RE: Redcat Monsoon Thread
I'm going to bring the ol Monsoon out of storage and fire her up again soon!. Mad Marty, you still have yours? Mine is completely stock except for the 12 T clutch bell. What top speed does it go with that? Anyone? I know stock is 32.4 from the review but no one has really given a number in this thread...
Posted on: 1/18/2012 6:49 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: NEW Vehicle Naming Contest
REDCAT TUMBLER
Posted on: 1/28/2010 5:58 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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Monsoon XP parts support. Attn NICK!
Hello, just wanted to know how long you will provide parts support for the Monsoon XP seeing as how the XTR has been introduced. I hope for a while but can you give me an idea of how this works? I just do not want to struggle looking for replacement parts.
Posted on: 5/18/2009 8:26 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: What is the largest battery you can put on a blade 400
LOL. This is so funny cause you guys actually took time to do those pics!
Posted on: 1/1/2009 9:38 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread
Wow. I have not been around in a while and here we are 23 pages later. I just wanted to update my experience with the monsoon. You got to keep all the metal parts coated with wd 40 as the surface rust can form on this truggy. The finish should be more corrosion resistant as my other rc stuff is fine. Also I had the needle for the idle speed have its tip break off during running locking the carb wide open throttle. I did quite a few burnouts before the truggy flipped on its lid and died out. Not the best feeling. I would recommend using a radio with end point adjustments to limit the travel of the servo to prevent excessive load on the idle speed needle during wide open throttle with the carb slide. Other than that and checking tightness of all screws and nuts and bolts...it with the 12 tooth is a nice rocket!
Posted on: 11/13/2008 7:07 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: TNX speed question
It's kinda weird the wide range of top speeds, even the acceleration graphs shown in various magazines for the same model. The 3.0 has a 37(radio control monster trucks summer 2004), 39 (rc driver jan 2005)or 42 mph (rc nitro sept 2005)top speed depending on which mag you read. Sometimes the accel graphs do not match the distance to time written and makes it really difficult to gauge performance. Does anyone else notice this? Either way the TNX 3.0 or 5.2 is quick!
Posted on: 6/1/2008 11:07 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Engine comparaison, need personnal experience!!!
Hey, why did Infinity go out of business? I have all 3 engines. The .21,.27 Infinity and the .28 SH. I find the Infinity engines to be quite good. The .27 has more midrange punch but top end between the .21 and .27 seem similar on the 2 Bazooka buggies. The .28 SH is also good but I am on my second engine prematurely due to the idle needle tip breaking off and causing the throttle to jam open causing a runaway. The .28 screams at the top end. I would say the SH revs higher but I cannot say it puts out more horsepower or torque due to the fact I have the SH on a truggy compared to the buggy. Tom
Posted on: 2/20/2008 3:20 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcat Monsoon Thread
Hey, how come you selling after all that work and postin? You should keep it!
Posted on: 2/17/2008 8:03 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: New Savage "XL" K5.9 Pics...
I would buy the XL if only it looked more aggressive and 'cooler'. The pudgy tire design and body do not do it justice. I've had a 25 RTR and currently have a 4.6 SS with 3 speed and wheelie bar and love the classic monster truck aggressive looks. Customers want and expect both performance and looks. Come on HPI you can do it!
Posted on: 2/13/2008 10:50 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Caught On Video: CP Pro Electrical Glitches
I had a bad servo which caused glitches. Also make sure the crystals are in place well on both the Tx and rx. Also make sure the transmitter batteries are strong...
Posted on: 2/2/2008 7:22 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
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RE: Can anyone NOT bash the walkera 60???
I have a 60 and 37 heli. The 60 did glitch and the hovering stability was not great. The metal frame is flimsy and bends easily and is prob the source of glitching. The 37 is much better on both counts. Mind you the brushed motor and speed controller offered on some of these helis suck real bad. I went brushless. The tail on both helis are leisurely in action as well. I now have a Dragonus SA which is absolutely killer in every performance aspect...very reponsive...but a little more money.
Posted on: 1/30/2008 7:57 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: Hurricane PRO SH .28 carb issue
On my monsoon the idle set screw tip broke off locking the engine wide open...I was really lucky not to smash it to a pulp but the engine was toast afterwards. I keep it doing a burnout for like a minute until it flipped onto the roof and died.
Posted on: 1/20/2008 8:46 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: WALKERA 37
Hey does anyone know for sure if the 37 is still being made by Walkera? I spoke with someone at RCANDME who said it is still being made. They are waiting for more 37s.
Posted on: 8/28/2007 7:23 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN BRAND NEW LI-PO'S AFTER LONG STORAGE, NO GOOD?
Thanks for the replies. Well it turns I out I stored them batteries and screwed them at the same time. I spoke with a Thunder Power guy and he said the storage voltage should be 3.8-3.9 volts a cell or approx 50% charge. Storing at 100% is what caused the batteries to swell. He also went on to say any swelling is no good and there a risk of fire at that point. Lesson learned...I was too busy running my monster trucks to pay attention...:(
Posted on: 8/27/2007 4:10 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN BRAND NEW LI-PO'S AFTER LONG STORAGE, NO GOOD?
I guess I want to know if any swelling of any kind is unacceptable...I don't mind tossing them instead of burning down my house but the swelling is slight but enough that I noticed. It would suck to throw away unused 'new' batteries...anyone have info?
Posted on: 8/26/2007 7:18 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN BRAND NEW LI-PO'S AFTER LONG STORAGE, NO GOOD?
room temperature in the kitchen with a whole bunch of other batteries...Does storing fully charged cause this? I've stored li-po's fully charged before and never had any issues.
Posted on: 8/26/2007 6:00 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN BRAND NEW LI-PO'S AFTER LONG STORAGE, NO GOOD?
Hey Guys, can someone advise me on this...I have a couple li-po batteries new but unused since Jan and I noticed today the are slightly swollen...are they garbage? The (3 cell) voltage is 12.2 volts. What causes a battery to swell aside from over discharge? Thanks Tom
Posted on: 8/26/2007 5:14 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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Redcat Monsoon Thread
I finally got the beast. I just wanted to post my initial experience. Pics will follow as soon as I can get them. Radio and servos: The radio is basic AM fare. It has a nice hard rubber steering wheel and the trigger is decent. It works quite nicely. The throttle servo is basic and also does a good job of braking. The steering servo on the other hand was no good. It had ok torque but refused to center. It glitched and turned on its own when I tried to accelerate. I had to swap out this servo as it was defective. I installed a servo from my Redcat buggy. I have contacted Redcat about this issue and will report on the servo performance as soon as I have a replacement on hand. Chassis and Suspension. Strong looking arms, both upper and lower. There is a little bit of play in the upper arms but nothing excessive. As the truggy came from the factory the front suspension was a little on the soft side and bottomed out on jumps. More preload is required up front than the back. Stiffer springs and heavier oil definitely would help on big air jumps. I dialed in more preload and that seemed to work. The suspension travel had pretty good range and there are plenty of suspension adjustments available. I should also mention that the suspension arms are longer and a all new design. No buggy arms here. The chassis and layout has also been stretched out to extend the wheelbase. Overall a good solid rehash of the buggy design. The monsoon has a slight rear weight bias. The wheel and tires that come on the Monsoon are low profile and dense foam inserts. The dished wheels are 17mm plastic chromed and look cool. Engine. SH .28 P3. I used lTrinity 25% fuel. Breakin went ok.It stalled a few time so my arm got a good work out on the pull starter but nothing unusual. The heat sink is massive in diameter compared to my other big blocks and I gouged my finger on the cylinder head pulling the pull starter. Ouch. The glow plug burned out after I started tuning it for performance. I put a OS# 8 plug in and it works good. The SH has been out two outings after breakin and I think it is just starting to come alive. I got good low end torque, its a bit soft in the midrange and pulls hard at the top end. I think more tanks need to be burned off so I can tune it more accurately. The carb adjustments are decent and precise. 1/8 of a turn makes a big change. This engine likes to rev high and the sound reminds me of a F1 car. She screams. Top speed is about the same as my revo 3.3. But boy it sure SOUNDS faster!! The exhaust is decent although the header bend could have been more gradual. It is slightly crimped. Clutch looks identical to buggy and should be durable. 3 shoe composite. Engagement was good. Not sure about the extended clutchbell and fewer teeth. I think the transmission gear is identical to the buggy so a lower tooth clutchbell is used to change gearing for the truggy wheels. I have not had any problems with this set up yet but I wonder how long it will last due to the lower number of teeth. No problems so far though. Diffs. All 3 diffs must be filled with silicone oil and the perfect weight I might add. Very little ballooning of the front tires and I even caught the front wheels coming off the ground a few inches!!! High marks to the monsoon in the diff department! I did have a couple of issues with the Monsoon truggy. One was the steering servo alreadty mentioned. The other was the fuel tank which had a crack at the seam and leaked fuel. I swapped that out with a tank from my buggy and have also contacted Redcat about that as well. I should also mention that a few screws backed out on me during the break in process but I guess I really should have gone over the truggy myself and checked for loose screws. The screws that backed out for me are: Right lower pivot ball screw, pull starter to engine screw and front diff / driveshaft set screw. Overall the Monsoon is a very good design. It is a thorough rethink of the Redcat buggy and not just a buggy with big wheels slapped on. It has a killer engine, corners decent with a slight push(understeer, probably due to the diffs crammed with oil!) and flies on jumps like any proper truggy should...easily and quite neutral. Positives:Killer Engine, Sound Chassis design, Wicked looking body, price! Negatives: Why the funky clutchbell? Defective gas tank and servo from new?Torn silicone exhaust gasket(header/engine) If redcat can influence the Quality Control at the factory and nudge it just a little bit higher, the Monsoon will be a true truggy contender at a outstanding price. Tom
Posted on: 8/10/2007 6:36 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: having a problem seeing the forum
I think something is wrong with your computer!
Posted on: 8/9/2007 8:44 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcats Monsoon Thread
A further detailed review of the monsoon is in the works... So far though I have been very impressed with the service I have received from Redcat Support and namely a person named Nick who is quick with responding to my emails and seems to be on the ball with regards to knowledge and customer service...
Posted on: 8/9/2007 8:41 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Where do you get most of your stuff?
A Hobby store that has good customer support and technical expertise deserves to get business. I personally do not mind paying a little more for parts and service. But when you pay more and get crap support and crap 'technical' expertise, it makes it difficult to justify paying more for less. That pretty much sums it up for the entire consumer industry.
Posted on: 8/7/2007 7:26 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Initial Impressions of MONSOON truggy.
I'm not absolute on this but the monsoon is not a c hub front suspension like my Jammin CRT. From what I see the upper and lower arm have a pillow ball and the knuckle/hub is one alloy piece...there is no c type piece to speak of...am I incorrect on this? My TNX and Savage do however use C Type suspension and I have never broken anything...well of course there was that time I was driving the TNX being chased by a pack of dogs and I got distracted and ran into a tree at full speed...and even at that it was only the lower control arm that broke. What I am trying to get at is I think the design and/or materials used is more important than the type of suspension used. I have both c type and pillow ball type front suspension and have broken suspension arms, bent driveshafts, even bent wheels...but never knuckles or hubs. I have not had any issues yet with the clutch and front suspension but will post as soon as the breakages occur...hopefully not. Please keep your experiences coming on how this truggy is... Tom
Posted on: 8/5/2007 10:52 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Initial Impressions of MONSOON truggy.
A quick glance shows no e clips. I would consider it a captured type but am not 100% sure. Check out some of the pics I posted of the rear and decide for yourself. By the way, the pieces that capture and support the hinge pins are alloy front and rear. Tom
Posted on: 8/2/2007 6:06 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Initial Impressions of MONSOON truggy.
Also you need a glow ignitor to start the engine. A 17mm deep socket wrench to remove and install the wheels, and various allen keys and screwdrivers to work on the truggy. Also a glow plug wrench . A extra glow plug or two is also good to have. I don't know what to recommend for spare parts yet as I have not broken anything...keep you posted on that.
Posted on: 7/31/2007 11:59 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Initial Impressions of MONSOON truggy.
Do a search on engine break in and tuning a engine after break in. Take your time and be patient and methodical...also learn about nitro fuel and its properties and nitro engine care. Also get in the habit of checking for screws or nuts and bolts backing out due to vibration. If you are just starting out in rc, I would recommend driving around on ashphalt for the first bit until you get used to the car and if you ever have screws fall out, you have a better chance of retrieving it! Screws that screw into metal should have loctite applied to CLEAN threads and screws that screw into plastic can use a little super glue. Loctite is not to be used on plastic as it reacts with the plastic and makes it brittle. Its the basics really that should be covered by the hobbyist so there are no hidden surprises.
Posted on: 7/31/2007 11:53 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Initial Impressions of MONSOON truggy.
Thanks. You know I never even thought about the wing but I think it would look better if the colour was more in line with the body colours. I do think the chrome dish wheels look wicked though...
Posted on: 7/31/2007 9:52 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Initial Impressions of MONSOON truggy.
Check it out! Not bad articulation eh?
Posted on: 7/30/2007 8:51 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Initial Impressions of MONSOON truggy.
more pics...
Posted on: 7/30/2007 8:48 PM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: WALKERA 37
Is that rc machine? If so I think it is just a modded stock 37 and not a walkera release. [quote]ORIGINAL: W37 Cepeda [b][b][/b]A NEW UPDATED OFFICIAL DRAGONFLY 37?[/b] I saw this bird on Ebay. Really looks aggresive! I like it, but I don't know if its official... It seems so, if true the[i] W37 [/i][b][/b]just become one of the top best Walkera Helis. [/quote]
Posted on: 7/28/2007 11:41 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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RE: WALKERA 37
Hey W37! Don't you think the 37 is way better than the 60? I hope they bring the 37 back in some form...
Posted on: 7/28/2007 11:36 AM by Author "tommie!" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
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