Redcat disappointment

[cootertwo]

Bought a Redcat Shredder, as the price seemed right for a 1/6th scale truck. However after receiving, I found the diffs loose, and smaller than my 1/8th or even 1/10th Arrmas! I had already ordered a spare center, and front/rear diff, but wanted to bump it up to 6S, which I will still do, but don't expect it to last long. Sad, tiny parts for a BIG truck!?

 

[bicketybam]

1/6 scale truck with an 80 amp esc that runs a 1300kv motor on 4s? Am I reading that right?

 

[slick2500]

1/6 scale truck with an 80 amp esc that runs a 1300kv motor on 4s? Am I reading that right?

Yup it needs some work out of the box to make it decent.

 

[bicketybam]

Yup it needs some work out of the box to make it decent.

I guess that’s why it’s only $360.

 

[cootertwo]

Yup, another, "you get what you pay for" Also like alimony, "the screwing you get for the screwing you got" ha ha ha!

 

[Bri26]

It's a good rig.

Brian

 

[Walküre]

I opened up my daughters Redcat blackout sc truck to fill diffs and replace bearings. Made me respect Arrma quality and engineering. The diffs only have 2 of the 4 gears and you need to take the whole damn truck apart to get to them. I’m building her a 6s Typhon. She’ll never miss that Redcat turd when she gets it...

 

[Notorious J]

It's a good rig.

Brian

Love your channel Brian. Watched a ton of your videos when searching for info on my two trucks. Finally subbed (y)

 

[Bri26]

Actually, not my channel but wanted to share the video. He bashes really hard and the Redcat Racing Shredder passed the test. If you want something big and different than it's a solid choice.

Brian

 

[cootertwo]

All I can say, is if you like the shredder, you'd think you died and went to Heaven with an Arrma. Spent all day working on the Shredder. Rear diff was VERY rough. Took it out, which ain't no easy deal, ring gear out of round. Shimmed the best I could, but still no where near smooth. Cleaned out the center diff and filled with some 1M fluid. Put in an Earthquake motor mount, and a Leopard 4092/1730kv motor. Took lot's of work, grinding, cutting etc. All the motor mount screws are only 3mm, same with the diff screws. Something like I'd expect to find on a 1/18th scale. Got her all back together, using the stock ESC and only 4S. Waiting on a Hobbywing Max6 coming in the mail. If the diffs hold together, I'll just use it as an all around basher, but it will be my last Redcat purchase for sure.

 

[2015GTRBE]

Love your channel Brian. Watched a ton of your videos when searching for info on my two trucks. Finally subbed (y)

Lol you’re thinking of Gary

 

[Notorious J]

Lol you’re thinking of Gary

So the killer page belongs to someone named Gary? I don't always pay attention to the intros, but I thought Bri26 was linking to his own. Either way, I'm subbed to the Killer channel now?

 

[slick2500]

So the killer page belongs to someone named Gary? I don't always pay attention to the intros, but I thought Bri26 was linking to his own. Either way, I'm subbed to the Killer channel now?

He hasn't done much rc videos lately. I've been on his channel for 2 years now.

 

[2015GTRBE]

Gary is a cool dude, he is going through a weird period now... well I won’t say weird, more like getting into politics, sjw -woke stuff, and who knows. I think he also moved...

 

[cootertwo]

Well, not quite as disappointed today. Installed a Leopard 4092/1730kv motor and an Arrma 6S BLX ESC. Took her out on my wet road, and ran a 5000/50 6S battery down to 40%, and didn't break anything, and I was running the chit out of it. Really fun watching all 4 tires balloon up on the wet road. Handles off road pretty good too. Won't be no speed demon, but will be a good all around basher, with plenty of guts. But, comparing apples to oranges, I just ordered a brand new Arrma Typhon 6S for $375 total, including shipping, from a member on this forum. Thank you Justin.

 

[2015GTRBE]

Well, not quite as disappointed today. Installed a Leopard 4092/1730kv motor and an Arrma 6S BLX ESC. Took her out on my wet road, and ran a 5000/50 6S battery down to 40%, and didn't break anything, and I was running the chit out of it. Really fun watching all 4 tires balloon up on the wet road. Handles off road pretty good too. Won't be no speed demon, but will be a good all around basher, with plenty of guts. But, comparing apples to oranges, I just ordered a brand new Arrma Typhon 6S for $375 total, including shipping, from a member on this forum. Thank you Justin.

He is selling for good deals.... wonder what truck they keep falling out of.. ?.

You know..... since you like spending all this money on RC, I think you should try a Tekno MT410 or ET48.3

.....waiting for the backlash in 3.......2........1........?

 

[FrankC]

Well, not quite as disappointed today. Installed a Leopard 4092/1730kv motor and an Arrma 6S BLX ESC. Took her out on my wet road, and ran a 5000/50 6S battery down to 40%, and didn't break anything, and I was running the chit out of it. Really fun watching all 4 tires balloon up on the wet road. Handles off road pretty good too. Won't be no speed demon, but will be a good all around basher, with plenty of guts. But, comparing apples to oranges, I just ordered a brand new Arrma Typhon 6S for $375 total, including shipping, from a member on this forum. Thank you Justin.

I can’t imagine 6s. I think 3s is crazy fast!

 

[Bogda89]

Well, not quite as disappointed today. Installed a Leopard 4092/1730kv motor and an Arrma 6S BLX ESC. Took her out on my wet road, and ran a 5000/50 6S battery down to 40%, and didn't break anything, and I was running the chit out of it. Really fun watching all 4 tires balloon up on the wet road. Handles off road pretty good too. Won't be no speed demon, but will be a good all around basher, with plenty of guts. But, comparing apples to oranges, I just ordered a brand new Arrma Typhon 6S for $375 total, including shipping, from a member on this forum. Thank you Justin.

I am new to this forum. Who is Justin?

 

[Greywolf74]

I am new to this forum. Who is Justin?

No clue