 A shipment of HexFly servos has just arrived. Back in stock are the popular new HexFly HX-TS Torque Spec Metal Gear single servos (4 packs also available)
The HexFly Torque Spec Waterproof Servo is perfect for most Redcat RC cars, trucks and buggies The HexFly HX-TS Torque Spec digital servo features metal gears, aluminum center case for fast heat dissipation and is fully waterproof With high quality and performance, it is tailored for RC hobbyist to provide an excellent experience at a great price These and all other servos are now available on the parts page  Available now are the HexFly HX-TS Torque Spec Servo 4-Packs. This is a great set to have on hand for builders looking to outfit a new custom project, or just for them to grab four of these high quality servos at a great price. You'll find these servo 4-packs as well as many more servos on the parts page
 A little over a week ago, I mentioned that all of the Volcano-16 prices have been reduced. Today, I have more good news! I've just reduced the price on more than 1/2 of the Everest-10 parts and upgrades as well.
In the coming days and weeks, I'll be reviewing all of the parts prices and making reductions everywhere I can so stay tuned for more updates If you haven't already done so, be sure to sign up for the email newsletter. I'll send updates once or twice per month including coupon codes for even more savings Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it Rob UPDATE: All Everest-10 parts are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select Everest-10 in the Current Vehicles list  Good news! An order of Everest-10, Gen7 and RC-MT10E parts just arrived and are ready to ship. Just some of the parts that are back in stock include:
More good news is coming soon so be sure to check back to the blog so you don't miss it (or better yet, sign up for the email newsletter) Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it Rob UPDATE: All parts have now been moved to the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in either the Current Vehicles list or Legacy Vehicles list if your vehicle is no longer being sold  Good news! A shipment of parts has just arrived and has been entered into inventory. Today's delivery was a bit of a mixed bag of parts for all the different vehicles including a few Kaiju parts, Camo/Dukono parts, Everest-10 parts, Gen7 parts and Gen8 parts
More parts are scheduled to arrive any day now so hopefully anything you've been waiting for will be available to order soon Check out all the parts and upgrades for your Redcat here and stay tuned to the blog for more updates Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it Rob UPDATE: All parts and upgrades are now available on the parts page. To find the parts you're looking for quickly, you can sort by vehicle name in the Current Vehicles or Legacy Vehicles lists depending on whether or not your vehicle is still being sold The ONE Must Have Item You Need for Working on your Vehicles Plus a Couple of Other Goodies9/14/2020
Having been into RC for over 35 years now (gulp), I've made just about every mistake a guy can. One of my mistakes was not investing in quality tools for wrenching on my cars. I invested in "good" tools two years ago and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. If I could go back in time, and talk to a younger me, I'd tell myself to buy MIP tools and nothing else. That's the message I'm sharing with you today as well. I can hear you now..."but Rob, MIP tools are expensive...I can buy a complete set of tools from China for the cost of just one MIP." If you are thinking this, don't forget to consider the cost of replacing those cheap tools - the MIP tools will last much much longer. More importantly, using high quality tools will dramatically reduce the risk of stripping screws. Just think of how much time, frustration and expense you'll save if you ever strip a screw and have to cut it out. Trust me, that's a pain in the butt that you don't want to have to deal with. Here's the good news, you don't need very many tools. If you are on a budget, this is the only one you need:  A 2.0mm Hex Driver will cover 90% of your wrenching needs and will only cost you around $20. If money is an issue, just get this one and you'll be in good shape. Do not buy a ball end driver - just get the regular 2.0mm driver (part #9008) If you have a little more money, you may want to consider buying a 1.5mm and a 2.5mm hex driver as well. The 1.5mm comes in handy for small set screws such as those on pinion gears and for some of the trim pieces on the Gen8 body. The 2.5mm will be used once in a while on larger screws (My TR-SC10e only had two screws on the chassis that required this driver). These are available individually but you'll save some money if you buy the complete set. Again, don't buy ball end drivers...just get the regular hex drivers.  These will cover 99% of your wrenching needs. But, if you are anything like me, you may want to fill out your toolbox with a few rarely used but very handy tools as well such as a 2.0mm Ball End Hex Driver.  A ball end driver comes in handy if you have a difficult to reach screw (usually on lower shock mount or servo horn). The ball end allows you to access the screw from a slight angle. I don't recommend using a ball end driver unless it is absolutely necessary as your chances of stripping the screw increase. A few other nice to have tools but not really required include:  I use my nut drivers all of the time and I'm very happy with them but truthfully, cheap nut drivers work fine. I just like everything to match and I like how the MIP handles feel in my hand. I paid around $20 for my power driver and I REALLY like it. It saves a lot of time when wrenching on my vehicles but, you have to be extra careful to not scrip screws. I like to use mine to drive the screw in 95% of the way and then finish it off by twisting the screwdriver manually. So, to recap, if you are on a budget, just grab yourself and MIP 2.0mm Hex Driver. If you have a little extra cash, go for the set that includes the 1.5mm, 2.0mm and 2.5mm Hex Drivers. After that, you really don't need anything but the power driver and 2.0mm speed tip is a time saver. Everything else is just a bonus.
'till next time Rob Just in case you didn't make it out to SEMA this year, here are a few shots of the Redcat crew and the great looking display of vehicles  The gang is all smiles...well, mostly smiles  Shredder, Clawback and Custom Trail Trucks  Rampage MT, Chimera SR  Lightning, Blackout, Piranha, TR-MT10E, Dukono, Ground Pounder  Gen7 Pro, Gen7 Sport, Everest-10, Ridgerock  Add some strength to your Gen7 and Everest-10 transmission with these metal gear sets (part #13859). I've got them on sale at a super low price!
'till next time Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 and Everest-10 parts are now listed on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in the Current Vehicles list  The Hexfly 25KG High Torque Waterproof Servo is a perfect upgrade for your Redcat Racing and Team Redcat car, truck or buggy. Heck, I won't judge you if you install one in your Traxxas! With all metal gears and the included aluminum 25t servo arm, the Hexfly HX-3225 is perfect for almost every RC enthusiasts.
'till next time Rob UPDATE: All servos and servo accessories now available on the parts page  Another shipment of Redcat Racing parts just arrived. The majority are for the Gen7 and Everest-10 plus a couple for the Camo X4 and Camo TT. Here are some of the parts that were sold out but are now available to order:
Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 and Everest-10 parts are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in the Current Vehicles list. Unfortunately, the Camo X4 and Camo TT parts are all discontinued but you may still find what you are looking for in the Clearance section  The first shipment of the new Hexfly HX-3225 25kg high torque, metal gear, waterproof servos sold out faster than expected but the good news is a second batch has just arrived. These servos are a great value and are perfect for almost any Redcat Racing or Team Redcat vehicle.
'till next time Rob UPDATE: All servos and servo accessories now available on the parts page  An order of Everest-10 and Gen7 Parts just arrived including a few parts that have been out of stock for a while. The following parts are back in stock and ready to order if you've been waiting for them:
Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it Rob  Coming soon, these new Hexfly HX-3225 25kg high torque, metal gear, waterproof servos are perfect for almost any Redcat Racing or Team Redcat vehicle and they will even include an aluminum 25t servo arm.
UPDATE: All servos are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in the Current Vehicles list and all compatible servos will be shown  Here's a fun RC car storage project I just completed using some Ikea Fintorp rods and hooks. I decided to stagger the bars to match the slope of my ceiling and also to clear the printer but you can easily create one long rod if that works better for you. To complete the project, I used:
 This will easily store four 1/10 scale RC cars or trucks. It was a simple project, I hope you like it.
'till next time. Rob  More great news today for Everest-10 and Gen7 owners. A shipment of 180009 Aluminum Diff Gears has just arrived and they are shipping now.
I have them on sale for a great price as well so perhaps grab a couple of them while you can. Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it. Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 and Everest-10 parts are now listed on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in the Current Vehicles list:  A shipment of 13859 Steel Transmission Gears for the Everest-10 and Gen7 has just arrived. Although we have 400 in stock now, these gears are super popular so I'd order some right away if you've been wanting some.
Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it. Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 and Everest-10 parts and upgrades are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in the Current Vehicles list |