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  1. bozo

    Redcat Ascent 18 $1.00 build!

    Got a few more free mods done today this is really turning into a beast! Per J'sCrawler's suggestion I cut the tire lugs. HUGE improvement in both grip and suppleness. Along with the heavier rims this did a lot to keep things planted. While I had the wheels off I greased the diffs and portals...
  2. bozo

    Redcat Ascent 18 $1.00 build!

    Very cool! It's a thing now...
  3. bozo

    Redcat Ascent 18 $1.00 build!

    Copy that, just want to see how good it can get with no $$$ invested. I've got a variety of other rim/tire combos on hand to try later. Got the golf lead tape, was able to fit 9" into each rim, increasing the weight from 17g stock to 35g. Added some Molotow liquid chrome for some bling. Here's...
  4. bozo

    Redcat Ascent 18 $1.00 build!

    It works really well at getting to that magic 60/40 number. It does inclines way better but it doesn't side crawl as good as stock 'cuz the CG is now a lot higher 😿 I'm hoping that adding the golf club lead strips to the rims will offset the high battery. I'll try moving the battery to one of...
  5. bozo

    Redcat Ascent 18 $1.00 build!

    After doing a pair of AX24 builds, my wallet was screaming "No Mas! No Mas!" 💲 💲💲 Seeing all the good stuff on the new Ascent 18 I decided challenge myself to do a $1.00 limit build using only stock parts. The $1 budget is for nuts, bolts, zip ties, double sticky tape, springs etc.- NO PURCHASED...
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