I added the deepwoods 2.2, hobbywing 880, flysky gt5, x2 dynamite 37T Motors, x2 25kg Amazon servos, 8mm hex extensions, some automobile wheel weights to the front, and a 5200mah 7.4v 100c battery. Let me tell you, it's about $300 worth of a truck that out performs my $1200 scale Trx4 by far!
and I do not recommend playing in the water with it because if you forget to clean the inside of the differentials you will have a bad surprise like me I had but very good Crowler
A two pack of 25kg servos is 36 dollars on Amazon. They come with horns. The motors are $14 a pair. That’s $50! Subtract whatever you included for horns and you’re well under budget. This is a neat series. I’m really enjoying it.
I am looking forward to my new one. I had bought $200 for more changes. I just got started doing crawling. I have two new cars being built from scratch for racing. I won't be another business for RC shop. I got a stroke so changing my life from 40 years ago to now RCing again. Thanks!
perhaps some fuel tube under the shock pistons to make up for the spring retainer removal? Maybe just on the back? Looks like excess articulation was getting you at the end.
I used to have a Redcat Rockslide which seems VERY similar to the Danchee. For what it was, it was a very capable little truck. The MOA, 4ws and articulation made up for any shortcomings the chassis had. Bang for the buck, they are definitely hard to beat. I took some 1/16" sheet lead and wrapped around the center of the front rims, inside. A single layer, about 1/2" wide ads about an ounce to an ounce and a half to each wheel. Huge difference on hill climbing stability.Oh, a couple wraps of electrical tape will hold the lead just fine
I bought one for my 78 yo dad. He really likes it. It performs great for the $. His biggest complaints are the stock tires and the led lights behind the steering modes is impossible to see in sunlight. Currently the shop i go to where i bought it, Big Dog Rc in Pa is sold out of them.
We've got that model here in the UK as and Ftx Ravine, for the price they are really good out of the box. Also have a set of Deepwoods on both my crawlers, they are amazingly good and they are a big improvement on stock tyres. Greetings 🙏
Amazing man just amazing wouldn't expect that. Basically one mod and Servo horns with tires upgrade nice. I am very intrigued now to see this all the way through. Wait a minute I do that with all your videos LMAO anyways this one got my attention real good everyone have a great day and a great day crawling
Cool to see some cheaper truck get love, wonder if a bit stronger motor and proper esc would help with clodstall. I recently got ftx outback2 roller for pennies hoping I can make it into decent trail truck on ultra low budget. If you are doing another budget build maybe try it?
Cut the body down right below the Ridgeline decal on both sides, of course brings the height down. Play with the shock placement and oil in them, pen spring mod. Wire coat hanger in the steering links top and bottom eliminate slop but give flex when it's needed. All free mods except the pen spring
@@JesseSmtns if you look at the steering linkage, there is a channel on top and bottom. Using a wire coat hanger cut to fit and bent on the end. I used electrical tape to wrap it in place or you could use heat shrink as well
I went with some 20KG servos at abt. $30, each coming with a servo horn. I also put $20 Injora tires with plastic beadlock wheels (foams removed) and put about 9 oz. worth of lead wheel weights in the rear and maybe about 10-12 oz. in the front. Automotive-grade, around $20 for 144 pcs. I'm too lazy to do the exact math but I think it's less than $100 in upgrades.
You need to adjust budget for the servo horns. You can get a 5 pack of similar servo horns from Amazon for $10. That technically brings your budget to just under $5 for 2 servo horns.
I don’t know if you’ll see this comment or not, but I would like too ask if you have a part list for your Budget Ridgerock build. I’m still wet behind the ears when it comes to crawling. Only two RC cars I had was Tamiya Grasshopper n HPI Savage. Thank you for the videos!!
I have this crawler now. I am just getting into RC truck. On this truck I added 20mm wheel spacers because it kept hitting the body. I also added aluminum side linkages from the Redcat Everest 10. From what I understand this is the budget version of the Everest plus 4 wheel steering. I am about to order 25kg servo's, 2.2 130mm beadlock soft tires and metal rims for it. I have read about using automotive break line to make better steering linkages. Any thoughts on my choices before I spend the money?
I have both of them they’re both a blast for the price. I put the stock Gen 8 tires with no foams and lead in the fronts on the Temper. Haven’t done anything to the Danshee. Both are very capable.
Go with the weights.because when u give it throttle the front end raises up even if you have to tie something to the axle a hand tool! Lol.. like a wrench or something. But that front definitely needs weight
Not sure if it's possible, but it looks like there's space to mount the battery on the underside of the top link in front, since the bottom links aren't triangulated. If that worked, extra axle weights might not be necessary. :]
Thanks for this video! I’ve been wanting to upgrade our friends but was not sure what the original esc could take. Looks like tires and servos will be a game changer. Maybe motors to. I’m hoping the esc can handle all of that. Anyone know? Or have tried those mods? Thanks!
Did u add any weight to the front using wheel weights? I bought regular vehicle wheel weights and made them go on the front wheels of my sons Everest 10.. cheap way to give it weight
I put the 25g servos on my son's but the horns were too long. I designed and 3D printed a servo mount that raised it so the horn would fit. Servo is a huge improvement now
Been looking forward to seeing what you can do to this. I've got the ftx ravine (clone) and just finding its weaknesses. The steering links are terrible on mine, they are too long so make the wheels toe out and also after a few runs have got really flexible so the steering has become weak. Be really good to see what solution you can come up with for the links. I'd love to see how far you could take this without keeping to the budget, and seeing if it really can compete with some of the more expensive crawlers.
I think all you need is a 3s batt upfront small cheap and you'll be blown away at the low speed power on 3s especially on the stock motors. Amazing truck for the price IMO.
What I would have done is proline krawlers, element 1.9 beadlocks, and a 1080. That's $128 so rest would be lead weight to add around the front beadlock rings
I can here your dogbone pins are loose. Common issue that takes out your hub cup. Tiny lil 1.5mm in the end to tighten after you pull spindle off dogbone.
Since you got this you should get the redcat Everest ten it's pretty much the same price and it's a sweet crawler for the price you get metal links and good shocks
I added the deepwoods 2.2, hobbywing 880, flysky gt5, x2 dynamite 37T Motors, x2 25kg Amazon servos, 8mm hex extensions, some automobile wheel weights to the front, and a 5200mah 7.4v 100c battery. Let me tell you, it's about $300 worth of a truck that out performs my $1200 scale Trx4 by far!
and I do not recommend playing in the water with it because if you forget to clean the inside of the differentials you will have a bad surprise like me I had but very good Crowler
Nothing else can replicate the feeling you get when you take a budget rig over something you think it had no chance on. Love how this has turned out
Cut the last lug of the center tread on those Deepwoods CR's and watch how much better they do and how much faster they clean out
Never even would’ve looked at this as purchase. With a few bucks you can actually have a decent crawler! Cool 👍😎
A two pack of 25kg servos is 36 dollars on Amazon. They come with horns. The motors are $14 a pair. That’s $50! Subtract whatever you included for horns and you’re well under budget.
This is a neat series. I’m really enjoying it.
I am looking forward to my new one. I had bought $200 for more changes. I just got started doing crawling. I have two new cars being built from scratch for racing. I won't be another business for RC shop. I got a stroke so changing my life from 40 years ago to now RCing again. Thanks!
For as long as ppl have hated on redcat, they won't accept that redcat makes GOOD stuff.
I’ll take a redcat oh wait… I have for gasers
@@JustCallMePCra
They make 5th scale gas's too. (I had a couple.) All 4wd
@@old-rcplane-phart exactly what I’m talking about. They may make knocks offs mostly but they are good cars!
I have one of these coming, from what I've seen this will easily out perform my modded SCX10.3
@@bigboycombo6342 not from personal experience with it but I could see that
I did not expect such a performance 😲. Thank you for this presentation of a cheap vehicle. have a nice week end
Really nice crawling , I am getting hooked up now to this, already ordered one....
The Danchee Ridgerock, the poor mans Capra? Looking good Joe! :)
Those Deep Woods are everything I was told when I got my first RC. What a great tire. Just avoid water with the stock wheel/tire set up.
GREAT LIL RIG! ❤ I've modded 3 of them so far. 😊
perhaps some fuel tube under the shock pistons to make up for the spring retainer removal? Maybe just on the back? Looks like excess articulation was getting you at the end.
I used to have a Redcat Rockslide which seems VERY similar to the Danchee. For what it was, it was a very capable little truck. The MOA, 4ws and articulation made up for any shortcomings the chassis had. Bang for the buck, they are definitely hard to beat. I took some 1/16" sheet lead and wrapped around the center of the front rims, inside. A single layer, about 1/2" wide ads about an ounce to an ounce and a half to each wheel. Huge difference on hill climbing stability.Oh, a couple wraps of electrical tape will hold the lead just fine
I bought one for my 78 yo dad. He really likes it. It performs great for the $. His biggest complaints are the stock tires and the led lights behind the steering modes is impossible to see in sunlight. Currently the shop i go to where i bought it, Big Dog Rc in Pa is sold out of them.
We are fortunate to have a local Redcat dealer
I can’t believe it done so well that’s awesome
That thing does really good for the price. Nice find.
I picked one up a few months ago and absolutely love it. I put a proline f250 body on it and it is a performer
I'm now considering getting myself one of these. Impressive little rig for the price.
That was epic for a danshee lol. I think all you need is some high clearance links and you're g2g , great video brother 👍🏻
I bought the 25KG servos WITH those same aluminum horns for mine at $19.37 each off amazon. Seemed to be a great upgrade
Cant wait to see the next stage of this build
We've got that model here in the UK as and Ftx Ravine, for the price they are really good out of the box. Also have a set of Deepwoods on both my crawlers, they are amazingly good and they are a big improvement on stock tyres. Greetings 🙏
Amazing man just amazing wouldn't expect that. Basically one mod and Servo horns with tires upgrade nice. I am very intrigued now to see this all the way through. Wait a minute I do that with all your videos LMAO anyways this one got my attention real good everyone have a great day and a great day crawling
Its pretty amazing how good that thing crawls. I might actually buy one lol.
Good little truck 🛻
Cool to see some cheaper truck get love, wonder if a bit stronger motor and proper esc would help with clodstall.
I recently got ftx outback2 roller for pennies hoping I can make it into decent trail truck on ultra low budget. If you are doing another budget build maybe try it?
Cut the body down right below the Ridgeline decal on both sides, of course brings the height down. Play with the shock placement and oil in them, pen spring mod. Wire coat hanger in the steering links top and bottom eliminate slop but give flex when it's needed. All free mods except the pen spring
Could you tell me more about the wire coat hanger in the steering links please? Thanks!
@@JesseSmtns if you look at the steering linkage, there is a channel on top and bottom. Using a wire coat hanger cut to fit and bent on the end. I used electrical tape to wrap it in place or you could use heat shrink as well
@@JesseSmtns what do these mods do I'm new and don't know much
I went with some 20KG servos at abt. $30, each coming with a servo horn. I also put $20 Injora tires with plastic beadlock wheels (foams removed) and put about 9 oz. worth of lead wheel weights in the rear and maybe about 10-12 oz. in the front. Automotive-grade, around $20 for 144 pcs. I'm too lazy to do the exact math but I think it's less than $100 in upgrades.
You need to adjust budget for the servo horns. You can get a 5 pack of similar servo horns from Amazon for $10. That technically brings your budget to just under $5 for 2 servo horns.
Yeah I’ll adjust the costs on that for sure. I even found the 5 pack for $10 and linked them. LoL
I don’t know if you’ll see this comment or not, but I would like too ask if you have a part list for your Budget Ridgerock build. I’m still wet behind the ears when it comes to crawling. Only two RC cars I had was Tamiya Grasshopper n HPI Savage.
Thank you for the videos!!
Was looking at these but held off. Think I’m getting one now.
You got this buddy
FYI 3s will heat up after alot high speed mud etc, I've experienced heat cut off, fan might fix it.
1! You're gonna make me get 1, ain't ya?
I have 1 and totally worth the price. Unfortunately no aftermarket stuff really.
lol
I have this crawler now. I am just getting into RC truck. On this truck I added 20mm wheel spacers because it kept hitting the body. I also added aluminum side linkages from the Redcat Everest 10. From what I understand this is the budget version of the Everest plus 4 wheel steering. I am about to order 25kg servo's, 2.2 130mm beadlock soft tires and metal rims for it. I have read about using automotive break line to make better steering linkages. Any thoughts on my choices before I spend the money?
Awesome truck. Gotta get me one
I would like to see ecx temper gen 2 next to that
I have both of them they’re both a blast for the price. I put the stock Gen 8 tires with no foams and lead in the fronts on the Temper. Haven’t done anything to the Danshee. Both are very capable.
Go with the weights.because when u give it throttle the front end raises up even if you have to tie something to the axle a hand tool! Lol.. like a wrench or something. But that front definitely needs weight
Not sure if it's possible, but it looks like there's space to mount the battery on the underside of the top link in front,
since the bottom links aren't triangulated.
If that worked, extra axle weights might not be necessary.
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I’ll check into that
Thanks for this video! I’ve been wanting to upgrade our friends but was not sure what the original esc could take. Looks like tires and servos will be a game changer. Maybe motors to. I’m hoping the esc can handle all of that. Anyone know? Or have tried those mods? Thanks!
Did u add any weight to the front using wheel weights? I bought regular vehicle wheel weights and made them go on the front wheels of my sons Everest 10.. cheap way to give it weight
No added weights at all
If you get the 25kg servo you should put the $20 back on budget because they come with those servo horns
Yeah I’ll do that for sure
I put the 25g servos on my son's but the horns were too long. I designed and 3D printed a servo mount that raised it so the horn would fit. Servo is a huge improvement now
I saw the body clips on this and a wraith spawn and I need to know tow that works lol
Been looking forward to seeing what you can do to this. I've got the ftx ravine (clone) and just finding its weaknesses. The steering links are terrible on mine, they are too long so make the wheels toe out and also after a few runs have got really flexible so the steering has become weak. Be really good to see what solution you can come up with for the links. I'd love to see how far you could take this without keeping to the budget, and seeing if it really can compete with some of the more expensive crawlers.
Seriously impressed with how well that just did on the exoplex!! Do you have the link for the motors please?
I hate the steering links. I found threw youtube that RedCat part# rer11351 works. Good luck finding them though. I found 1 so far.
ebay.us/SuBF94
@@ExocagedRC awesome thanks
The steering links have a groove in them that will accept some steel rod and JB weld, I added some zip ties for extra nasty, no more steering flex!
Seams like some high clearance links would be helpful.
I think all you need is a 3s batt upfront small cheap and you'll be blown away at the low speed power on 3s especially on the stock motors. Amazing truck for the price IMO.
Can the stock electronics handle 3s or do they need to be upgraded?
Put a 3s battery in and it will be awesome
What I would have done is proline krawlers, element 1.9 beadlocks, and a 1080. That's $128 so rest would be lead weight to add around the front beadlock rings
What about servos?
@@ExocagedRC I would have left them alone until It was time to spend alittle more. I would get the same servos that you plan on getting
What motors and where can I find them (upgraded ones)
Same here where is the link?!
ebay.us/SuBF94
Wow nice
You can get the servo horns cheap on amazon. 5 pack for like $10. Or if you buy the cheap servos on amazon they come with them horns for free.
Good point. I may have to deduct the horns from the servos prices.
I can here your dogbone pins are loose. Common issue that takes out your hub cup. Tiny lil 1.5mm in the end to tighten after you pull spindle off dogbone.
Just 'subbed'...good stuff.
Just wondering. Did you remove the foam inserts on the original tires and give that a shot? Possibly could ad to the budget.
Can that work?
Did you keep the stock plastic wheel hex’s, or did you swap them out for metal??
When your done with the budget you might want to checkout Holmes hobbies they have a set up that's one esc that controls to motors
Do you have a link?
these are them ebay.us/SuBF94
holmeshobbies.com/combos/dual-brushed-motor-combo.html
So it wont take 540 cans dam that sucks
I want to see this thing all modes out
Awesome
are those 1.9 or 2.2 wheels? I want to put them on my danchee and you don't mention the size. Thank you!
It can make it
Twin Ridges @6:27!😱
I put a Holmes hobbyss 40 in mine
What about the seven dollar motors
the 37t motors? I have them in it now
Awesome. 💪💯👉👍.
anyone got a current link for the motors?
Since you got this you should get the redcat Everest ten it's pretty much the same price and it's a sweet crawler for the price you get metal links and good shocks
20 KG servos from Amazon are $15 each and come with the same servo horns. Personally I’d say do that.
Shave the horns so they don't rub.
Chinese tiger dog tires are insane!
That frontend is just to light
Pen mod
I love mine. Check out cpac97 channel. He's finding parts that fit for us with his money.
Danchee's big problem is that the front engine starts a little before the rear one
Not even close to what I'm making mine it'll be a 6s bouncer