I’ve actually got this motor in my arrma fireteam and with the max6 G2 AND the handbrake module it’s a pretty tight fit but I love it and its so overkill.
yep. I don't think this motor add a whole bunch with the removal of the stock motor, it added some yeah but not anywhere near the bigger 56113 size motors
If that’s all that happened that’s awesome!! I heard the irritation and surprise in your voice of oh crap I just messed up 🤣 I’ve done that many times! It showed once again that Redcat has stepped up their game! This is a bad ass truck for real!
@@ExocagedRC heck yeah, there’s no denying that 5690 is a beast of a motor, even on the G1. Can’t wait to see what you have planned next for the Vigilante. Looks like Redcat really stepped it up 💪
Man that exoplex is awesome I’d love to come and rc it up !! I’m in Pennsylvania though not sure about you ! But man it would be a blast and damn that is one sick redcat I really like the looks might have to get one for the son to rip with me and my xmaxx !!
Great showing of the new Redcat beast! So tempted to get one. Needs a better motor mount it looks. Man the Exoplex is shaping up big time. Digging the on road course. Thanks for bringing us along!
"Everything breaks " Could not have said it any better im still going to buy this truck hopefully aftermarket companies step in and help solidify owning this truck
If we do our part and get a lot of these slinging dirt then the aftermarket will follow. It's hard for them to go all in on a low volume niche vehicle.
I was really scared when the first thing you said was about the 2 piece chassis. I'm glad it was just a diff. Can't wait for mine to be delivered. I had planned to put a big motor and Max 5 in mine and to transplant those electronics into one of my 1/7 Arrma's. I'm impressed that i might not have to replace the ESC.
Hello Joe 😎 At 7;42 what was you showing and meant when you say the esc was working a little bit on it please, 😳 I think this truck is wicked ran on some serious lipos just as seen here Nice1 Mr. Joe💥
I always enjoy your demonstrations. I've been wanting to ask you, where did you purchase those awesome shelves I keep noticing where you place your RC's?
I bought one and yes the motor mount should have been better so you can add bigger pinions on it, but So far I'm loving the way it handles and it's very easy to work on!!
Nice. So maybe it needs some upgraded gears on the diff and output drives so that it can take massive air like that 😅. The chassis looks like it will be fine 👍😊
I"m not sure i quite get how the hard flat landing is what particularly chipped the rear ring and pinion.... maybe if you landed solely on the rear end first? But it was completely flat and about stationary -- so stress into the suspension and chasiss yes but not sure i see how the drivetrain took that much stress in that moment? Is it possible all the wheelies and hard acceleration might have contributed to weakening? My sense is maybe you're gonna need more than just 1 replacement lol. Hope its a quick swap ;) Awesoome vid as always!!!!
You're going to need to get your pilot's license if you keep it up. I would lean towards the chipped teeth being a fluke, as I don't think you could have hit the ground flatter than you did. Really impressed it took that hard of a hit.
Leave the corner on the track. It makes it a nice, technical double apex corner leading to the straights that will separate the good drivers from the blah.
It’s a redcat… you might as well buy stock in those front and rear diffs. The shredder did the same thing every time it was driven. I hate that they still use the cheap stuff to make those ring and pinions out of! I want one so bad but after dealing with replacing the diff, every time I drove that shredder it has me scared to get one
Hey man off topic a bit but what receiver do you use with your Flysky Gt5. Just wondering it's what my son uses, we use the blue ones 6 chan is that what you use. Great vid that thing looks beast.
One 30ft jump and you broke some gears. I've jumped my Xmaxx dozens of times at that height and never broken anything unless I don't land on the wheels. I've only bent the center driveshaft on my Xmaxx by nose diving it. So for the price this truck definitely has value going for and it comes with an awesome esc and motor setup, plus those wheels are awesome. It definitely has potential though. But those gears need to be improved.
Please explain, I can fit 112mm long motors and pinions as big as I could want in my arrma 8s rigs. Even 12s is no problem and fits just fine with zero parts needed. You already know all of this though so I'm a bit confused as to why you would say such a thing.
DONT take this wrong ..... im no rocket scientist but i say if you have to cut and remove stuff to fit a much bigger motor you are overpowering it. its like taking a miata motor out and dropping in a ls . of course its gonna break and continue breaking as you fix because it was never made to handle that kind of power . thats my opinion and like a ass we all have one . lol
They do it to xxmaxx too it won’t take the bigger motors without hardened gears ⚙️ or drive considerably the xxmaxx is good with just a max 6 but velionion… motors are really good imo
They looked like monky metal gears like the xmaxx has an breaks easy in my experience. Some good harden steel machined gears will fix that if someone maks them. I would still like to try this truck when i find one used for cheap. Lol i have a leapord 1340kv 5692 that fit in tyere perfectly. An keep the stock gear possibly. Great video boss, keeo up the great work!!
Disappointing. On that surface with a good landing like that, it shouldn’t strip. It’s going to strip again if you keep jumping unless there’s an upgrade available. I hope so, because it drives and flies great.
DONT take this wrong ..... im no rocket scientist but i say if you have to cut and remove stuff to fit a much bigger motor you are overpowering it. its like taking a miata motor out and dropping in a ls . of course its gonna break and continue breaking as you fix because it was never made to handle that kind of power . thats my opinion and like a ass we all have one . lol
I feel that this is one of red cats, stronger, electric rigs, but in the way of aftermarket options, I feel like a lot of people will be trying to trade or sell it within a couple of months of buying it. There’s just not much on the market in the way of red cat, but only time will tell. Unfortunately, cat has created a bad name for itself and a lot of the customers look to other manufacturers in the way of their hobbies there’s just too many skeptical people that feel red cat is just not up to par, especially at over $800, when amateurs like us do nose dies because we lack experience or knowledge or whatever the case, maybe is the rig actually going to hold up I think it will for a little while, but I feel there will be more catastrophic failures than with the bigger companies rigs
I really enjoy how you run your rigs I just put a 19t pinion on mine hope it's smooth as yours, keep posting dude
This has me wanting a basher not going to lie. Sick vid Exo!! 👍
I’ve actually got this motor in my arrma fireteam and with the max6 G2 AND the handbrake module it’s a pretty tight fit but I love it and its so overkill.
There you have it - @10:40 can't get a better confirmation then that - the 2-piece chassis is not going to be an issue in my personal opinion.
8:14 Dude, i felt the ground shake from here
LoL
Awesome jump I'm getting ready to buy one what is the best weight oil to run in the diffs.
A bigger pinion really wakes up the stock motor on this truck.
Just subscribed. Awesome videos. 👍👍
Welcome aboard!
I really do like this truck
Great video; very informative.
Loving it, I really want one in my collection. I'll get one eventually. Awesome launch Joe. Might need to get a parachute for the next video 😂
With all that added weight in the rear from the big block the back for sure needs that brace also
yep. I don't think this motor add a whole bunch with the removal of the stock motor, it added some yeah but not anywhere near the bigger 56113 size motors
@@ExocagedRC True but it adds a good amount..Rear brace should help n all..Are the diffs sintered? If so i hope a hardened version comes out soon
I felt that thing land from here in NewZealand 👍🤠👍
Dude it was a hit for sure
Cool run! It was fun watching this video. Reminds me of how I use to watch old videos of savage flux being bashed.
Your Best Series! Keep it coming!
I really like this truck. Thanks for the video
Definately surprising! Great video. That's awesome.
Man!!! That was wild Joe!! Redcat isn't playing around
WTF mass air 💥pick mine up Friday 👍hell yeah
That's was impressive!
Wow! Awesome launch
Yeah it was up there
So glad you got that launch on slo-mo lol
Joe your the only channel that I make sure I always hit the like button!
Thank you buddy!
I think it's a cool truck, I'm wanting to see more.
Is that all your property with the race pad and such ? You are truly blessed. I would love to live there with all them trees and such.
Love your on road can't wait to see on road cars like Rlaarlo, 4tec, kyosho fazer and more👍🏽
Dude the RLAARLO AK917 is AWESOME ON IT!!
If that’s all that happened that’s awesome!! I heard the irritation and surprise in your voice of oh crap I just messed up 🤣 I’ve done that many times! It showed once again that Redcat has stepped up their game! This is a bad ass truck for real!
Yeah that was a really massive flat landing
Man you have got a nice play area so jealous 👍🏻🤜🏻🏁
As soon as people hit narrow angled ramps in speed the car will taco itself. But for average bashing it def looks like a winner ❤
Great video and great durability test! It passed and changed my mind about that chassis!
yeah the chassis is good to go, that flat landing was brutal
Awesome video brother. Did the same thing to my squid rc dual motor mount and channeled a little spot for the bit to be able to fit
Awesome Joe! Redcat is really stepping it up. That 5690 is an insane motor. Wonder how it’ll do sensored with turbo enabled from a G2 ESC. 😁
IDK but heck man I'm happy with the stock esc
@@ExocagedRC heck yeah, there’s no denying that 5690 is a beast of a motor, even on the G1. Can’t wait to see what you have planned next for the Vigilante. Looks like Redcat really stepped it up 💪
Man that exoplex is awesome I’d love to come and rc it up !! I’m in Pennsylvania though not sure about you ! But man it would be a blast and damn that is one sick redcat I really like the looks might have to get one for the son to rip with me and my xmaxx !!
Great showing of the new Redcat beast! So tempted to get one. Needs a better motor mount it looks. Man the Exoplex is shaping up big time. Digging the on road course. Thanks for bringing us along!
The space station called, they say they saw the launch. 😂
Hahahaha 👍
LoL it was up there
FAA called 😂😂 they want to see you're pilots license
Your progress on the Exoplex is awesome! It's been fun watching you build it up. I wish I lived nearby. RedCat is making the moves in 24!
"Everything breaks "
Could not have said it any better im still going to buy this truck hopefully aftermarket companies step in and help solidify owning this truck
If we do our part and get a lot of these slinging dirt then the aftermarket will follow. It's hard for them to go all in on a low volume niche vehicle.
18.0 quickness!
LANDED IT! OOOOOOFTAH!
I was really scared when the first thing you said was about the 2 piece chassis. I'm glad it was just a diff. Can't wait for mine to be delivered. I had planned to put a big motor and Max 5 in mine and to transplant those electronics into one of my 1/7 Arrma's. I'm impressed that i might not have to replace the ESC.
Yeah stock esc handled it well
Yeah! 1/7 arrma electrics are weak!
@@spike-- like thier bendy chassis 😂😂
That's a monster! May need to figure out a 3d print gear cover to make sure no rocks get into it, but that was a massive jump!!
Great work!
Finally a big jump! Bummer the diff stripped 😢
I hope this truck is good…xmaxx is nice but I’m really looking forward to another option
Hello Joe 😎
At 7;42 what was you showing and meant when you say the esc was working a little bit on it please, 😳 I think this truck is wicked ran on some serious lipos just as seen here
Nice1 Mr. Joe💥
This thing is awesome
I always enjoy your demonstrations. I've been wanting to ask you, where did you purchase those awesome shelves I keep noticing where you place your RC's?
Homedepot
@@ExocagedRC nice! Thank God we at least have one here. 👍
Front upper hinge pin brace came from where?
Redcat
www.redcatracing.com/products/rer26916?variant=40706750513242
Great Video 👍
I bought one and yes the motor mount should have been better so you can add bigger pinions on it, but So far I'm loving the way it handles and it's very easy to work on!!
Love it ,we need to know what it can handle, what breaks, so we know what the upgrades are needed, got to change that body though?
I like the body
Nice. So maybe it needs some upgraded gears on the diff and output drives so that it can take massive air like that 😅. The chassis looks like it will be fine 👍😊
I would like to see races or just some bashing with other people.
You have large area tracks
I would have raced it today but that rear ring gear wouldn't let me
I"m not sure i quite get how the hard flat landing is what particularly chipped the rear ring and pinion.... maybe if you landed solely on the rear end first? But it was completely flat and about stationary -- so stress into the suspension and chasiss yes but not sure i see how the drivetrain took that much stress in that moment? Is it possible all the wheelies and hard acceleration might have contributed to weakening? My sense is maybe you're gonna need more than just 1 replacement lol. Hope its a quick swap ;) Awesoome vid as always!!!!
Yeah not sure why 2 teeth broke but hey that chassis took it!
its nuts maybe because it was able to land so flat it was able to take the impact. crazy height there! @@ExocagedRC
I'm not into Redcats, but it does seem pretty tough...Under normal bashing that probably would not have happened....👍👍
You keep flying that high you're going to get a call from the FAA or NASA 😁
🎉🎉🎉
You're going to need to get your pilot's license if you keep it up. I would lean towards the chipped teeth being a fluke, as I don't think you could have hit the ground flatter than you did. Really impressed it took that hard of a hit.
Ground control to major tom?
To Da MOOOOOONNN!!!!
Xmaxx or Vigilante?
That passed my durability test lol , I've never sent a rig that high omg , nice video and I can't wait to get my rig otw .
Leave the corner on the track. It makes it a nice, technical double apex corner leading to the straights that will separate the good drivers from the blah.
Where did you buy the aluminum axle pin braces from?
Redcat should have them listed
Ok thanks
Still on 8s?
Where did you get the front upper hinge pin holder brace if you don’t mind me asking?
How can you stare at it that elevated for so long and not want to rotate it 😂. Hindsight 20/20 👍🏼
LOL I was hoping for a smooth landing on the little sand sown pad but that didn't work out.
Did you try flipping the pinion gear around?
..... no, that did not even cross my mind... jeeze I bet that woulda worked!!
flat landing like the old Dodge Ram trucks commercial.
I'm thinking about getting the 5690 and Max 5 G2 for my Xmaxx. It already has the original max 5 and 5687. I'm wondering if it'll be worth it.
Just picked up the Vigilanty.. Can you recommend the correct batteries i should order for this. Thank you
Nice 🦇🦾🦇
The loss for words after that jump had me dying 😂
Hey what size lugs fit this truck because I thought my truck had 24mm hex , but I bought some 24mm lugs nuts for wheels and they are too big?
It’s a redcat… you might as well buy stock in those front and rear diffs. The shredder did the same thing every time it was driven. I hate that they still use the cheap stuff to make those ring and pinions out of! I want one so bad but after dealing with replacing the diff, every time I drove that shredder it has me scared to get one
Hey man off topic a bit but what receiver do you use with your Flysky Gt5. Just wondering it's what my son uses, we use the blue ones 6 chan is that what you use. Great vid that thing looks beast.
yeah same one FS BS6 I think
One 30ft jump and you broke some gears. I've jumped my Xmaxx dozens of times at that height and never broken anything unless I don't land on the wheels. I've only bent the center driveshaft on my Xmaxx by nose diving it.
So for the price this truck definitely has value going for and it comes with an awesome esc and motor setup, plus those wheels are awesome. It definitely has potential though. But those gears need to be improved.
Why it seem like arrma the only one that doesn't limit the hell out of you on what you can fit inside of their rigs. =(
Arrma has space limits especially with the 8s trucks
Please explain, I can fit 112mm long motors and pinions as big as I could want in my arrma 8s rigs. Even 12s is no problem and fits just fine with zero parts needed. You already know all of this though so I'm a bit confused as to why you would say such a thing.
Joe do you know, i bought one over the weekend from Redcat direct. I noticed Amain has it listed under "pre order"...is this truck available now?
To the best of what I know they are shipping to you guys at the same time as the online stores, you should get it soon
Such a weird break, you were full off throttle during landing.
Hope difs aren’t issue on vigilante, it’s already pain with xmax
DONT take this wrong ..... im no rocket scientist but i say if you have to cut and remove stuff to fit a much bigger motor you are overpowering it. its like taking a miata motor out and dropping in a ls . of course its gonna break and continue breaking as you fix because it was never made to handle that kind of power . thats my opinion and like a ass we all have one . lol
They do it to xxmaxx too it won’t take the bigger motors without hardened gears ⚙️ or drive considerably the xxmaxx is good with just a max 6 but velionion… motors are really good imo
This is lot more stable getting power to ground so breaking going be easier it’s same with my Mojave with the big block breaking is inevitable 😂
💭🤔 Ok thunder RC 😆🤣😂
🫡💯🔥
They looked like monky metal gears like the xmaxx has an breaks easy in my experience. Some good harden steel machined gears will fix that if someone maks them. I would still like to try this truck when i find one used for cheap. Lol i have a leapord 1340kv 5692 that fit in tyere perfectly. An keep the stock gear possibly. Great video boss, keeo up the great work!!
👍👍😁
Bro this is a big 1/8 scale not made for 1/5 scale equipment
Disappointing. On that surface with a good landing like that, it shouldn’t strip. It’s going to strip again if you keep jumping unless there’s an upgrade available. I hope so, because it drives and flies great.
Well that escalated quickly... Or rather elevated...
Yeah it went about 10ft higher than I planned for.
I'm actually surprised that's the only thing that went wrong.
Omg was that like 50' in the air lol epic jump
👍😁😎✌️
🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️😁
Shoulda got a higher kV motor.
You aren’t familiar with the 56mm motors. That’s one of the highest kv available right now. Only the leopard is slightly higher.
DONT take this wrong ..... im no rocket scientist but i say if you have to cut and remove stuff to fit a much bigger motor you are overpowering it. its like taking a miata motor out and dropping in a ls . of course its gonna break and continue breaking as you fix because it was never made to handle that kind of power . thats my opinion and like a ass we all have one . lol
A bigger motor at same kv will have less heat and be more efficient.
We will always over power stuff. Just use that area to your advantage and power it up.
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I feel that this is one of red cats, stronger, electric rigs, but in the way of aftermarket options, I feel like a lot of people will be trying to trade or sell it within a couple of months of buying it. There’s just not much on the market in the way of red cat, but only time will tell. Unfortunately, cat has created a bad name for itself and a lot of the customers look to other manufacturers in the way of their hobbies there’s just too many skeptical people that feel red cat is just not up to par, especially at over $800, when amateurs like us do nose dies because we lack experience or knowledge or whatever the case, maybe is the rig actually going to hold up I think it will for a little while, but I feel there will be more catastrophic failures than with the bigger companies rigs