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03 December 2019

Redcat Racing Pit Stop How-to Nitro Series: Maintenance and Cleaning

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in Daily Daft, Radio Control Cars & Trucks, RC Zone


Redcat Racing Pit Stop How-to Nitro Series: Maintenance and Cleaning

In this routine maintenance and cleaning segment of the redcat racing Pitstop how to rc nitro video series, you will learn how to maintain and clean your nitro rc cars, trucks, and buggies. These hobby grade nitro rc vehicles are so much fun and we believe if you’re into radio control cars and trucks, whether it be rc racing or rc bashing, knowledge about rc cars and how to work on them make it that much more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Redcat Racing and we are reminding you to have fun, and don’t forget your Redcat!  Check out the entire line of Redcat Racing RC.

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14 September 2016

Check Out The New Team Redcat TR-MT8E BE6S

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in Radio Control Cars & Trucks, RC Zone

The TRMT8E BE6S is an upgraded version of the TRMT8E, offered by Team Redcat. The TRMT8E BE6S is ready to run out of the box, just add two 2S LIPO batteries or two 3S LIPO batteries.

TR-MT8 BE6S Main

As if the TRMT8E wasn’t fast enough, Team Redcat locked it in a basement, mistreated it, and pumped it full of steroids. The TRMT8E BE6S
is the result of their madness! A crazy powerful, super fast, and
beefed up dose of adrenalin! With upgraded steel cased center
differential, aluminum gear box, aluminum quick release battery
retention unit, aluminum adjustable motor mount, machined spiral bevel
gears, metal bevel gear case, larger diff outdrives, aluminum big bore
shocks, steel pivot ball suspension, aluminum rear wing uprights, low
profile all terrain monster truck tires, 5mm shock towers, waterproof
Savox metal gear steering servo, and 6S waterproof 150a Hobbywing Max 8
ESC, this beast is ready to be let loose! Be careful! He may bite.

TR-MT8 BE6S Chassis

 

Specifications:

  • Scale: 1/8
  • Vehicle Type: Monster Truck
  • Motor Type: 2200kv Electric Brushless
  • Speed Control: Hobbywing Waterproof 150A 6S
  • Steering Servo: 208 oz.-in. Metal Gear Savox Waterproof
  • Forward & Reverse
  • Length: 560mm
  • Width: 440mm
  • Wheelbase: 350mm
  • Ground Clearance: 88mm
  • Shocks: Aluminum Body Oil Filled Adjustable
  • LED Lights: 4x Front Facing
  • Battery: Not Included – Requires Qty 2 LIPO 2s – or – 2 LIPO 3s Batteries with T Plugs & Charger

TR-MT8 BE6S 3quarter right

You Can Buy The Redcat Racing TR-MT8E at DaftGadgets.com

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21 October 2015

Team Redcat Coming Soon!

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in Daily Daft

Team Redcat Vehicles

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What is Team Redcat?

Team Redcat is a new high-end brand of premium vehicles being introduced by Redcat.  All Team Redcat vehicles will be manufactured in Taiwan and focus on delivering the highest level of quality, durability, and performance.  The Team Redcat strategy is different than that of Redcat Racing.  Redcat Racing focuses on developing and delivering excellent entry and mid-level vehicles to the market at low prices, whereas Team Redcat will primarily focus on developing and delivering higher-performance vehicles similar and above the Redcat Rampage line for more experienced users.  Team Redcat will still offer the same high level customer service, top level parts support and aggressive pricing you have come expect from Redcat. 

When will Team Redcat Vehicles be available for purchase?

The first Team Redcat vehicles will be available in early November 2015 and will include the introduction of our Flagship vehicle the TR-MT8E Monster Truck as pictured below. Additional vehicles will be released throughout 2016 to include, Buggies, Truggies and other high-performance vehicles.

Will Redcat Racing continue to offer new vehicles?

Yes.  Redcat Racing will continue to operate as normal and is committed to developing new and exciting vehicles at affordable prices, providing entry and mid-level users with the best overall value in the industry.  Redcat Racing’s goal is to bring new RC enthusiast into the hobby and grow the RC surface vehicle community.  Redcat Racing is stronger than ever and will continue to operate as it always had with many exciting things to come.

redcat tr-mt8E-Rc

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12 June 2015

Redcat Racing Has Released the Everest 1/16 Scale Rock Crawler – Video

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in Radio Control Cars & Trucks, RC Zone

Want to get started in hobby grade RC but short on space?

 

Meet the newest edition to the line of Redcat Racing RC Rock Crawlers.   The Everest-16.

Small 1:16th scale size with big performance, The Aggressive offroad tires and 4WD drivetrain are great for gripping multiple terrains while coil over shocks absorb bumps.  Want to know more?  You bet you do.  Follow the links below.

 

Buy an Everest 1:16th scale RC Monster and start crawling today!

 

 

Everest 110th scale RC Monster Rock Crawler Redcat RTR

These easy to use 116th scale Rock Crawlers can be driven indoors or out. Set up a course in the living room or climb some rocks outside. There are many options with the Everest-16 by Redcat Racing. Grab a Everest-16.…

 

Explore the outdoors with Redcat Racing’s Everest-16

For those looking at the crawler scene Redcat Racing has a new smaller-scale vehicle that might be just what you’re looking for. The Everest-16 is a shaft-driven RTR rock crawler that looks to be a very capable and VERY.…

 

everything rc crawling red cat everest 16

hey i just gor a new crawler today it the red cat everest 16 and it seems to do very well wanting ro build a crawler course this weekend nd have some fun. Posted by Brad Moorefield at 8 58 PM Email ThisBlogThis Share to TwitterShare to.…

 

 

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07 November 2014

The Newest Redcat Racing 1/10 Scale Brushless RC Truck & SUV is the Blackout

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in Radio Control Cars & Trucks, RC Zone

Are you ready for an adrenaline explosion? Fast and powerful, the Blackout XTE PRO is equipped with a powerful KV3800 brushless electric motor, with heat sink, and forward/reverse ESC. Ready to run out of the box, the Blackout XTE PRO is eager to heat up the neighborhood. Complete with LIPO battery and charger, this monster truck has everything needed to get started.

Shaft driven 4WD provides you with the necessary traction to maneuver the toughest obstacles and the forward/reverse ESC is beneficial in navigating tight spots.

Lightweight plastic chassis, four aluminum capped oil filled coil over shocks, and independent suspension offer rock solid performance as the soft compound monster truck tires leave disaster in their wave. Fear not! A 2.4GHz radio system and waterproof electronics ensure control, for those who dare to unleash the power of the Blackout!

 

Check Out All Our New Gadgets and RC Vehicles!

 

 

 

Redcat Racing’s Newest 1 10-scale Monster Trucks

Redcat Racing has added two more budget-friendly 1 10 scale models to their lineup with the Blackout XTE and Blackout XTE Pro. If you have a need for some scale speed and a desire to rip up the road these new machines.…

Redcat Racing Blackout Xte 1 10 Brushed Electric Monster

Fast and powerful the Blackout XTE is equipped with a powerful brushed electric motor with heat sink and forward reverse ESC. Ready to run out of the box the Blackout XTE is eager to heat up the neighborhood. Complete.…

The competition to the Redcat Racing Blackout XTE PRO

The competition to the Redcat Racing Blackout XTE PRO and the Terremoto-10 4×4 Monster Truck. Alright this is a list compiling what I feel are the main competitors to the Terremoto-10 Now to make it on this list a truck must.…

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15 July 2014

Redcat Racing’s Rampage Chimera EP Pro in Action

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in Radio Control Cars & Trucks, RC Zone

 

Image of The new Redcat Rampage Chimera EP Pro

The new Redcat Rampage Chimera EP Pro

Recently Redcat Racing launched the new Chimera EP Pro 1/5th scale RC sand rail RC buggy.  With dual 11.1v LIPO batteries, 2.4GHZ control, 150A electronic speed controller and brushless motor, the Rampage Chimera arrives ready to run!

Check out the video below for the action.


Sneak Preview Redcat Racing 1 5 Scale Gas Rampage

Redcat Racing Rampage CHIMERA SR 1 5 Scale Gas Sand Rail. Meet the newest member of the Redact Racing Rampage Family the 1 5 Scale Gas Sand Rail CHIMERA SR. With the same great motor you’ve come to love.…

redcat rampage chimera Large Scale Forums

redcat rampage chimera General Large Scale RC. Can I get reviews about the redcat rampage chimera Thanks. fg2252 is offline. fg2252. View Public Profile Find More Posts by fg2252. Unread 09-12-2013 08 43 PM.…

Redcat Chimera 1 5th Scale EP Pro Sand Rail Desert

Full specs here This 1 5 scale electric large scale sand rail includes dual 11.1v LiPo Batteries 2.4GHz radio system powerful 150A ESC and brushless motor. The Rampage Chimera EP Pro will impress Specifications.…

Chimera Redcat Rampage Forum

I noticed the wheel hubs are more like the MT TT and not the X series. Do we have an idea if they are standard 24mm. I hope to god they don’t make them an oddball 23mm again.…

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01 April 2014

RC Vehicle Will Not Start When Starter Cord is Pulled

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in Radio Control Cars & Trucks, RC Zone

Redcat-Racing-Pull-Start-RC-Car-Image

Concern:

My vehicle will not start up when I pull the starter cable.

Solution:

The initial point that lots of brand-new owners of Nitro Cars should understand is that a Glow Plug Igniter is required. The Glow Plug Igniter needs to be completely charged before affixing it to the glow plug. If it is totally charged and it is affixed to the Glow Plug a good connection will be made.

Secondly, if the above is done correctly you need to inspect to see if the problem is that gas is reaching the carburetor. This can be accomplished by holding your finger over the exhaust opening and providing a couple of tugs on the pull start. This will create nitro fuel to siphon via the gas line to the Carburetor. Ensure that you do not pull the pull cable all the way out . The start up of a nitro car is a fine art and could quickly be done with brief fast pulls 1/2 of the way out. (If you pull start is broken, see this article: How to fix a broken pull start)

Third, if the above 2 do not deal with the start up problem, you could have swamped the engine. You could eliminate the glow plug and transform the vehicle upside-down and pull the cable a couple of times to remove the gas then try starting again.   See: how to deal with a flooded engine

 

Visit DaftGadgets.com to Buy a New Pull Start Online

 

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24 March 2014

RC Air Filters: A Quick Tip on Protecting Your Redcat Racing Engine

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in Radio Control Cars & Trucks, RC Zone

Redcat Racing Air Filter Picture

Be it a gas or nitro engine, the most vital thing you can do is keep the evil dirt and wetness out.

Dirt is the most harmful predator to a gas or nitro engine and we can keep it out with correct air filter upkeep.

Keep your air filter clean and make use of air filter pretreatment oil.

A Clean air filter

A clean redcat air filter permits your engine to breathe effectively. A blocked air filter will trigger an engine to run rich, which will not harm the engine, simply trigger poor efficiency.

If the filter is covered in dirt, it might trigger some air to slip into small spaces in between the filter and housing. When a filter is kept clean, air can easily stream through the filter, catching dirt, that would otherwise harm the vehicle’s performance.

Filter Oil

Filter oil is required in catching small dust fragments that can possibly harm the interior of your Redcat engine. While the filter aspect can catch bigger dirt bits, the smaller dust particles can sneak by. Air filter oil produces a breathable protection obstacle that dust cannot permeate.

You Can Buy Redcat Rampage Gas Trucks Online at DaftGadgets.com

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17 March 2014

10 Quick and Easy RC Racing and Setup Techniques

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in Radio Control Cars & Trucks, RC Zone

10 RC Racing Practice Tips

Great ideas from rccaraction.com on how you can prepare and setup for a race.

1. Neutral Setup

Go with the box-stock setups and set up the popular tires at your track. When you do begin making modifications, make one at a time and see how it affects or improves your car’s performance. As you get a feel for the track design and your vehicle, gradually make your setup more aggressive.

2. Standards

After your race, don’t focus too much on your lap times. When your average lap times get closer to your fastest lap time, you know you are improving. Everything else will fall in place.

3. Pass With Courtesy

Drive your vehicle as if it were a genuine vehicle and you’ll be much quicker. When enclosing on, slower vehicles plan your pass.  Slower RC cars and buggies must yield to faster vehicles, however that does not indicate they have to pull over and stop racing so you can fly by. The exit of edges is normally a great location to pass because slower owners typically overshoot edges and go broad.

4. Stay Late

Most of individuals get to the track early to practice, however the very best time to practice is really after racing is over and the track is in condition you race on. It is frequently dry if it’s off-road or dirty if it’s on-road when you get to the track early.

5. The Evening Prior

Being ready is important to racing quickly. Undergo all your race gear the evening prior to race day. Not just will you be less likely to forget something, you will discover hidden troubles during a time when it much less stressful to repair them.

6. Bring a Friend Racing

Commonsense appears to get tossed out the proverbial window when competitors begin warming up. One of the finest means to get us all utilizing our typical sense once again is to bring a friend racing with us. This is due to the fact that we commonly exercise exactly what we preach when we understand somebody is watching (e.g. it helps a friend will help us be less critical of others and more critical of ourselves).

7. Practice with Speed, Race Slow

This is one of our preferred racing maxims at RC Car Action. You’ll develop your ability when absolutely nothing is on the line and you are burning rubber. This provides an excellent concept of exactly what you and your car can do. When you’re racing, slow down a bit and concentrate on being consistent.

8. Take Corners, Do not Overshoot Them

This is how you perform through a corner effectively: Get close to the edge and relocate to the outside while decreasing well prior to the corner, begin relying on the within prior to you get to the edge, drive along within of the edge and begin increasing speed as you exit the corner. It appears easy, however lots of racers fly into edges, get a great deal of push, slide or brake to the exterior, essentially stop and need to accelerate out from the corner. This could look quick because they go flying and burst out from the edge, however it is really the sluggish method around a track.

9. Walk The Track

Do not trust your point of view from the owners’ stand. Walk the track. try to find flaws that will journey your automobile up and research the face of the jumps to see where you ought to be lining up for smooth launches.

10. Enjoy

Having the right mindset will likewise assist you in quicker lap times. When you concentrate too much on beating the next racer or retaking a position you simply lost or making up time after a crash, you frequently attempt things that are too risky or difficult and end up falling back or crashing more.

Incentive Suggestion: When your car is spinning out and you make certain you have the right tires for your track, attempt a gear change prior to tweaking the suspension. Set up a bigger pinion. This give you more fluidity in your acceleration preventing you from breaking traction.

 

You can buy RC Cars and Buggies Online at DaftGadgets.com

 

 

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13 March 2014

Using Thread Lock For Redcat Racing Parts and Other RC Hobbies

Written by Jason Scott. Posted in RC Zone

Loctite threadlocker

 

Making use of thread lock to secure device screws is typical practice in the RC market. Did you realize cleansing the threads with rubbing alcohol prior to using the thread locker will guarantee a much better bond? RC fuels, shock oils, and greases prevent the thread locker from working correctly, creating a weak bond. This can cause screws falling out and your new Redcat Racing hop ups falling off right in the middle of a race (how annoying)

Threadlock is created to be made use of where metal threads are placed into metal threads so it isn’t really extremely efficient on plastic parts. Always use medium strength thread lock just in case you want to remove the screw at a later time

 

 

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