|
| LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
12-18-2018, 08:19 AM | #21 | |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
Posts: 1,650
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? Quote:
| |
Sponsored Links | |
12-18-2018, 09:45 AM | #22 | |
Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Readsboro, VT
Posts: 2,053
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? Quote:
I understand your concerns about recommending a "new" truck, and I would be hesitant too, if I didn't already have experience with the major components that make up that new truck. I have miles on those axles, electronics, links and tires. I would agree if Jerry was a "noob" to RC, but he's not. I know Jerry from other forums. He's as well seasoned as they come; he just doesn't have a crawler yet. Jerry is more than up to the task of maintaining and upgrading a budget platform. Last edited by Jim85IROC; 12-18-2018 at 09:50 AM. | |
12-18-2018, 09:49 AM | #23 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
Posts: 1,650
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? That's cool if he's comfortable with the Gen8 then go for it. I myself will wait on the verdict, I'm hoping for a great rig from them we will see in a bit.
|
12-18-2018, 10:10 AM | #24 |
Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Readsboro, VT
Posts: 2,053
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler?
We'll definitely find out soon. I've signed up for one of the unpainted versions that they're offering to the portal testers, but by the time I get it I expect to be buried in snow, so I won't likely get any trail time until spring. :(
|
12-18-2018, 10:29 AM | #25 | |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
Posts: 13,922
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? Quote:
The thing about Axial is that even if the truck is made from junk parts you have a vast aftermarket to fix it. You don't have that with Redcat. That is a cool deal. $200 and they are still making money which leads me to believe this truck could be sold at $250 and still make a profit. And it would sell a hell of a lot more units at $250 - at least by my guesstimate. | |
12-18-2018, 10:53 AM | #26 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: France
Posts: 224
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? I hope the Redcat won't need aftermarket support as much as Axial... a product that requires that much aftermarket support to keep it running is inherently bad quality and/or designed.
|
12-18-2018, 10:57 AM | #27 |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
Posts: 13,922
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? |
12-18-2018, 11:37 AM | #28 | |
Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Readsboro, VT
Posts: 2,053
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? Quote:
As for the pricing, I think $300 is quite fair, and I think they'd actually be hurting themselves if they priced it any lower. They're still offering the Gen7 Sport and Gen7 Pro. If they sold this new truck at $250, they'd completely eliminate their Gen7 Pro sales. The Gen7 Pro sold well at $280, so I can't see why the Gen8 wouldn't sell like crazy at $300. | |
12-18-2018, 11:57 AM | #29 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: The OC
Posts: 1,615
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler?
Noob to crawling? Wants a bulletproof rig? Great right out of the box? Vaterra Ascender K10 RTR. For $329 it's great. Or take the Suburban and add body of your choice - it's $279. Traxxas is a good runner-up, and noobs like it for all the doodads and gadgets. If you like that kind of stuff and don't mind fixing it when they break, it's a good option. That's my 2cents. What is a 'red cat'? Is that like a 'dead cat? J/K |
12-18-2018, 01:15 PM | #30 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina
Posts: 2,263
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler?
TRX-4 Sport for the win. You lose the 2 speed, which is a benefit in my book ("doodads and gadgets") and get straight locked diffs, portals. $340 all day long pretty much everywhere. Traxxas LHS support, strong aftermarket for hop-ups, etc.
|
12-18-2018, 01:46 PM | #31 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
Posts: 107
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? Quote:
Was in the same spot a month ago. Bought a TRX4 Bronco (and love it) ... then I turned around and pre-ordered a Gen8. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the top rigs, but Kincer makes great points about parts availability. Which is the big reason why I chose the TRX4 first. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
12-18-2018, 05:05 PM | #32 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Posts: 1,912
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? |
12-18-2018, 07:36 PM | #33 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
Posts: 107
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? |
12-21-2018, 08:26 AM | #34 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Texas, Baby!
Posts: 3
| Re: Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler?
Is this thing on? Edit: So short posts are OK, but long posts get moderated? Edit 2 - Edits are not Moderated? hehehehe..... so typing this for the 3rd time... (hope it saves!) Thanks for all the input guys! My buying time frame is probably not till Feb/March, so I have time. Maybe by then, the Gen8 will have some vids comparing it to some of the other popular options. Speaking of other options, I have been watching a bunch of vids, and the Ascender has been impressing me for out of the box performance. Plus I like the F100 body on the BND version... Humm... Traxxas - yeah, the TRX4 is cool and all, and seems like a good truck, but... Well, I don't want to get banned, so I'll just say never say never, but no. Or at least not now. Mods - I have spent a big chunk of my RC time this year trying to get a Arrma Mega 4x4 to play nice with a 1/8 motor on 4s. Lots of mods and hacking at the driveline. So not skeered of that. Mind you, I don't want to get stuck trying to polish a turd, but I don't mind modding... Anyways, hope this saves, thanks for the input, and I'll try not to be a pest! Jerry Last edited by Jerry-rigged; 12-21-2018 at 08:53 AM. Reason: adding info |
Redcat Gen8 for a Noob Crawler? - Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Coming SOON the NEW Redcat Racing Gen8 RTR! | RPP Hobby | RPP Hobby | 0 | 12-12-2018 11:40 AM |
Gen8 ?? | Frank211 | Chit Chat | 5 | 12-04-2018 04:24 AM |
which one is the best losi mini crawler or redcat sumo crawler | serkanyucel74 | Micro Scale Rigs | 3 | 03-03-2015 08:31 AM |
Noob with first crawler ISSUES-> Losi Night Crawler | Javage | Newbie General | 10 | 12-02-2009 10:35 PM |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
| |