 Whether you have a crawler, a lowrider, a drift car or a monster truck, nothing looks better than some LED lights. The Redcat M1 LED kit is a super easy and affordable way to add some lights to your vehicle.
These kits feature 6 LED lights (2 Red, 2 White, 2 Blue) and simply plug in to your receiver for power. These LED lights and many more are now available on the parts page  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
 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 Last week's Camo TT video was so fun, I thought I'd share another quick and easy one with you. Here's one of my favorite Redcat vehicles of all time in action - the Gen7 Pro
'till next time Rob  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  They're here!!! The new Chromoly Front L/R Axle Shafts with Chromoly CNC Top Portal Gears for the Gen8 and Gen7 Portal Axles have arrived and are available to order now. These new axles and portal gears will add considerable strength to your Gen8 or Gen7 Portal Axle Kit
Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 and Gen8 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  Expected to arrive later this month, these newly designed Chromoly Front L/R Axle Shafts with Chromoly CNC Top Portal Gears will add considerable strength to your Gen8 or Gen7 Portal Axle Kit
These are made with chromoly for extreme strength and the set includes 1 short shaft, 1 long shaft, 2 top portal gears, 2 barrels & 2 pins. 'till next time Rob  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  A shipment of Gen7 Universal Drive Shafts (Part #13819) has just arrived. These are the stock replacement units and I also have the aluminum upgrade part #138007 in stock as well
Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 parts and upgrades are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select Gen7 in the Current Vehicles list  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 With so much attention being placed on the Gen8 Scout II lately, I thought it would be a good idea to remind you that the Gen7 Pro is still available and it's still just as awesome as ever - only now, it's priced even lower! Whether you are just getting started in RC or you are looking for a cool rig to add to your fleet, the Gen7 Pro is definitely worth another look.
'till next time Rob Here's another in the series of Gen8 Upgrade videos by Greg Vogel for you. This week's video is all about the installation of the Aluminum Front Shock Towers.
Here are some quick links to some of the products shown in the video: Gen8 Scout II Gen8 Aluminum Front Shock Towers HexFly Hand Tools Redcat Racing Pit Mat Blue (Medium) Threadlock (Amazon Link) And, just in case you missed them, here are some of the other Gen8 upgrade videos: Aluminum Transfer Case Drive Shaft Aluminum Rear Shock Towers CNC Steel Gears 'till next time Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 parts and upgrades are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select Gen7 in the Current Vehicles list  Just when you thought the Gen7 Pro couldn't be any better, Redcat just announced a $30 price reduction! Check out the new lower price plus all of the specs and details of the Gen7 Pro right here Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it Rob  The first shipment of Gen7 Portal Axles is due to arrive any day now. Quantities are very limited so if you've been thinking about placing an order for one of these, I suggest doing so ASAP.
Check out the Gen7 Portal Axle specs and pricing here Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it. Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 parts and upgrades are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select Gen7 in the Current Vehicles list  A shipment of 180009 Everest Gen7 Aluminum Diff Gears has arrived and are available to order. These are a great upgrade for your Gen7 Sport and Everest-10. Although 100 are now available, these are super popular so if you'd like one (or two) I'd grab them while you can.
Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it. Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 parts and upgrades are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select Gen7 in the Current Vehicles list  A shipment of Everest Gen7 parts and hop-ups has just arrived. The following parts are back in-stock and shipping now:
It's been a little while since I've been able to say this but 100% of the Everest Gen7 parts and hop-ups are now in stock! If there's anything you've been waiting for, feel free to place your order now. 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 Two Guys Trail Gear LED Light Bars has just arrived and is ready to ship now.
Designed to be a perfect fit for the Gen7 Pro roof rack. Simply remove the faux light bar and replace with the Two Guys Trail Gear TG-105RC. At 400 lumens it’s one of the brightest 1/10 scale light bars to hit the off road course. Blind the competition as you drive past them in your Gen7 Pro and take the checkered flag.This mighty little bar was originally designed for 1:1 rock crawling. The Redcat Gen7 Pro kit includes: TG2 105, ABS Gen7 Mount, Connectors and Switch. Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it. Rob  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 |