I would not consider those seven as problems but more of seven upgrades that you can do to make it better. As it sits the Redcat gen 8 is a well-rounded truck with good features for the price.
Only real problem i found was the tie rod ends rubbing the tires. Its worse when your turning or the side walls flexing hard.. itll rub really good and cause it to hop cause its grabbing, letting go , grabbing .. etc. Thats the only issue i found. I love mine and i agree with you also.
@@matthewb7049 I have that problem too. This video is bull shit because it doesnt even mention that problem. I have had my gen 8 for about a year and a half now, and that is the only problem I ran into
@@the-drifter-42 yeah buddy told me traxxas tires work. I guess all 1/10scale tires fit eachother ? I might be wrong. It all depends on the hex insise the tire. Then you gotta factor in if its gonna rub. ive thought about adding a tiny washer to act as a spacer because i like the tires that are on my truck now and im not about to take a guess on a 100$ set of tires online and see if they fit. but im worried the wheel will unscrew it self if i use a spacer. They do come loose just on there own. Plus theres no need to buy new tires .. i have tires on my truck that work just fine. i will soon cause these have quite the grove worn into them... you can find alllot of info on forums and such. But im nt gonna sign up to a website whos last post was 2017 just stupid. RUclips is here and its active . If i do get another set of tires and they fit ill let you know. Ill even make a video.
Something else you can do for the tire foams is boil them for about 1 minute. I learned it from the redcat video series about the truck and tested it and its a worlds difference!
The redcat gen 8 is a very tough truck iv had it for about a year and only 2 thinhs have went out so far and we use this truck a lot we sink it and evry thing and still works perfect
Hey Francis...I had too fill the shock oil on the gen 8...they were empty out of the box..I used 35 w oil on all four..then put the canyon trail tires from the trx4 on it...what a difference on the red cat...climbs like a beast now..next is the hw 1080 on it....I call it Franken cat now...lol...love your vids bro....
I ♥️ mine! I cleared the front and front side windows, added an interior and driver, changed the tires and put new foam in originals for spares. Instead of cutting up transfer case bump I added a smooth skid plate with an angle on the tabs front and back, which seems to help quite alot. I will replace things as they break but so far so good. Your videos are very informative! Thanks.
Just got a TRX-4 chassis assembly kit. Love it. The TRX-4 is incredible. Never thought I would be into crawlers. But they sure are fun around the house when the weather sucks.
I tried a different transmitter I got a better steering radius but promptly blew up my cv’s. I knew what I was getting into that’s to your videos. It’s a good truck and looks really cool with that unique body, that’s why I got it.
I disagree on one thing... those tires are absolutely amazing!!! I love in Florida and it does better on dirt and rock and snow then anytime I have ever had. Never have I had a tire that works so good on multiple Terrains.
I have a factory Gen 8 (other than bigger tires) and have taken it out crawling a few times now. I also rolled it down a 80 foot cliff into boulders at the bottom last night. It was a sad sight to watch it just keep flipping and rolling. :( Body flew off one direction while the truck went another... :( But! It actually still drove home in one piece! :) Bent/broken bumpers, cracked lower edge of body in back, cracked an inner fender too. But hey! It drove home like nothing happened. Pretty dang tough I'd have to say.
Wow! I never knew just how tough they are! I have one, but I made mine really scale, and neat-looking, And I only broke a drive-cup over the year that I have had mine.
@@dancheb My V2 has bump steer before and after moving the steering link to the bottom. Just got the Crawler Central aluminum servo relocation bracket to install and see what I make of it.
RedCat listened to you, Francis... I bought myself a RedCat Gen8 AXE edition, two weeks ago. Foams are still (too) hard but can be boiled (according a RUclips from RedCat). The tires are not that bad... Takes time to get used to them. For your other points: they are all fixed in this new version! :-D
I drive mine nice and slow with the stock transmitter, you just have to have a smooth trigger finger but I do agree it's touchy. So far no other problems, I heard the tires grip better if you reverse them (tread in other direction). This truck is loud too, but it doesn't bother me. I agree with someone else's comment that these aren't 7 problems necessarily but 7 good upgrades. Thanks for the video.
One more thing...I did completely sink it (by accident) in the lake and the the drive quit working for a day. I dried out the receiver overnight and it started working just fine. The receiver box is not waterproof. There are water access spots. I bought an ESS dual sound module and it makes wheeling so much more realistic and fun. I would definitely recommend the Scout Gen 8 for the money. I prefer a 2S Lipo over the 3S. For one reason it's not as jumpy and secondly the 2S 3200 is a bit heavier than the 2200 3S so the extra weight helps with some top- heaviness of the large body. I also added the spare tire mount and a metal luggage rack. That makes it heavier up top and out back but I like the realism. A little bit of lead counterweight up front puts the center of gravity towards the back which really helps it with front traction.
I love you guys and your vids. I got the GEN 8 as my first crawler, upgrading the servo and servo horn was my first on the list. Then tires and steel rims. After months of hard running finally broke the backside of the portal pinion gear, Easy fix. I love this rig and Am not butthurt like some posting LOL. I need to upgrade the sliders and transfer case hump. What do you suggest? Like that big flat plate!
Really good analysis ! As usual you are very clear and sharp ! Some weeks ago I was tempted to buy RedCat... now I can say I've been fortunate to try a really less expensive FTX ! (Suggestion: make some study over FTX Outback 2, changing transmitter/receiver/ESC/servo is really much more surprising than the price they costs - and you teach us that in more stock models this parts are to be changed even if much more expensive RTR models !....I wait for your FTX review...)
Personally... #1 IS the Painted over Windows!! The Drivetrain, I give Redcat credit for actually trying to improve it. The others.... Maybe I'm just an old Tinkerer, but I'm used to taking everything apart, either modding or improving. I find it FUN!! 😉 It's great that you pointed these issues out, because some people aren't equipped to deal with them... For the rest of us, it's just another Rig. Yeah I REALLY want one, and No, I can't afford one. 😞 But hey... Maybe someday, someone who is tired of it, and don't want to deal with the problems - will GIVE it to me! 😳😆 Hey!! It COULD happen. Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Oh, and I use Rare Earth Magnets to hold on EVERY Body of mine. I HATE Body Posts sticking out!! You go through all this work to make your Rig look so Scale, and then.... Stupid Body Clips! 😖😡 There's been better ways for years. I'm at least glad that Redcat is eliminating Posts and Clips on their Scaler Rigs!! 👍👍 HARD TO BELIEVE that Axial, Vaterra, even VANQUISH - uses Body Posts and Clips! 😳 Not for what they're charging....
I run 4S in mine and havnt broke anything that wasnt my fault (with great power comes great responsibility) . I did do a gear upgrade only cuz I had the truck apart anyway to get rid of the bump. The ONLY thing I have issues with and donr like is that screw that hold the pinion gear in the diff, I believe I found a fix for that but man what a pain in the rear that has been for me.
Thanks for showing my window trim decal set in that pic. Make them for those clearing their windows. Some folks are having good luck with Citrus Strip Gel from Home Depot for clearing window areas as well.
@@RCReviewChannel That white one belongs to someone who purchased my window trim decal set. You can see my white Limited Edition Gold Scout on my Facebook group which is RC Crawler Nation. It started as a clear body painted white then decaled. The original blue body I did the wet sand and polish method to clear the windows.
I just like to point out my gen 8 weak spot the front trailing arm mount is extremely weak and sheard completely out of the screw holes so now I’m tuning all aluminum front axle and link mounts stock rear for now
Love my Gen8 I got a month ago (on sale on Redcat site). Awesome scale detail. Ya steering doesnt live up to claim. Just ordered a 4 pack of 20kg servos from Amazon for this and a few Arrma cars that are going out.
I just had my LHS order me all the metal gears as I have stripped a few so why not change it all. Overall I feel this was still the best crawler to start with for the money. The belly bump is the only thing I have left but it's not an issue for me.
My brother & I are fairly new to rc crawling, we have access to a local rc club outdoor park. I have the Gen 8 & he has the Traxxas trx4 . Both out of the box new , I was able to do trails & cut lines that the trx couldn't do. Both trucks had the same 2 cell batteries are were completely stock. IMO , the gen 8 is a better value out of the box.
@@RCReviewChannel what tire manufacturer would you recommend? I am in NY dealing with the cold ,ice and snow . Water is an issue . Foam is freezing making lumps and tires become unbalanced. Love the show
I would like to see a Top 7 with another brand and do a cost comparison of the upgrades and see which kit is a better overall value (including changes) Luckily I have made most of the recommendations you touched on. Kind regards
The Traxxas TRX-4 Sport is better and not too much higher in price. The Element RC Enduro is the new contender. ruclips.net/video/zfvtpMhPaO0/видео.html
Great job as always! I installed the Bowhouse 3D skid on mine & it works fine. Swapped the foams out for C.I. Lil' Novas. Put the steering link on top of the servo horn & clearanced the horn which matched the angle of the panhard bar to help with bump steer. Also added a winch to the stock F bumper, light kit, grill & scale parts from Club 5 Racing. Added Locked Up RC Agile scale rings & hardware to the stock bead locks. No real problems with mine, but I treat it as a scaler not a basher.
#8 other than the servo( which works ok, but is is not the best) most of these 7 are not an issue for the average Scale Trailer , or Newbie and I guess mine was different because after running, I have no modulation issues even over minor obstacles, I have excellent consistent super slow speed operation and as Gdub1983 and Sunshine Moto State My tires and foams work well on sand, loose pack and rock surfaces(warm climate)
Another thing to add to the problems is that the lower suspension arms rip off of the axle. The mounts only have 2 tiny screws holding them on to the plastic axle and they rip/strip out way too easy. Other than that this thing is a beast and a blast to play with.
Can you do a video on shock oil set up for the Gen 8. I can seem to get them tight. Either not enough oil or hydro locking. Not used to these bladder style shocks without a bleeder
I just plugged mine in and fried one of the capacitors in the esc. I had it sitting for a while with the battery in it, but not pligged in. Plugged it in and zap... i took the foam out of the tires cause i had it in water once and wanted to dry them out. But i ran it all winter in the snow. Brought it inside, hosed it off in the shower and set it over the air vent to dry. (And used wd-40) Cant run it with out foam bc my tie rod ends already rub the tires. I have a 3 cell 5000mah battery from dxf and its very peppy. You gotta very careful ... snapped one cva in the front. And now im pissed cause the esc just took a shit on me for no reason. I dont think its the battery ... if it was the batttery it would have blown up.. the battery controll tab is on the lipo setting. Probably going go with a multivolt esc so i can turn it down. I am very easy on it ... since i snapped the cva. I am a RC rookie pretty much. (When it comes to the hobby grade) and read the manual actually ... i ordered the batteries on a whim and got lucky because they dont want you using anything over a 3 cell. Yeah this sucks... ive tinkered with the ride height a lil bit. If you do you gotta adjust the steering and things bind up on it so i put it back to the original ride hieght cause i dont want anything binding or premature wear on anything. The steering isnt the greatest and now that you mention the server does feel weak but its gotta move some big tires. Any reccamendations for a good esc ? One i can go 50% power 75% etc ... Took the cover off of the esc and theres quite abit of shit in it ... keep that in mind every one ! Maybe use an air duster can or an air compsressor and blow the stuff oit every once in a while. It wont even turn on.
Nothing wrong with the Super Swampers if you are in mud, snow, or any kind of mucky situation. Agreed not the best for rocks. Spraying some WD40 on the tread will make them stick much better.
How do you rate the kit/PACK version of this truck? Been considering getting one for the base of a Unimog on portals. I guess the only one of these problems that counts is the weak drivetrain but typically kits have better parts, is that the case with the Gen8 or no?
I purchased a new Traxxas tqi controller and receiver tried to hook it up to the Gen 8 throttle works great but steering is erratic jerky and makes my steering servo sound weird
I found with mine that even after getting a better radio it was still jumpy and I was having to reverse the channel for fwd and rev. Going into reverse it was hoppy as hell. After looking closely I found the motor leads were soldered red to neg and black to pos from the factory. I changed the plugs around and it is smooth as butter now even on the stock esc.
Thank you, I like your videos, but this one was very hard to see. You have a bunch of trucks that just need to find a home that is NOT on your desk. I’d rather you zoom in so we can actually see the truck when you point things out. Thanks for tour time. I appreciate learning about a truck I am interested in.
RC Review thank you for the kind reply, I appreciate it much. Again, thanks for the videos. I look to your channel every time I want a new RC, to find the pro’s and con’s first. Thank you.
Thanks for the review i was about to add one more to my list , yet it might not be a Gen8 yet, it may well be now a trx-4 kit or an Element RC .. The Gen 8 can wait til Gen 9 i assume :-)
🤔 I seen a review taken out the box and driven on the beach on top of rocks and it did great 👍🏼 . So with all the upgrades your talking about you might as well buy a traxxas cause it’ll cost 😬 just as much or more.🤯
I was so interested in it, but here in europe it costs now 430 dollars, while TRx sport is about 440, so i gues i have to go with trx. But this one looks so much better.
@@RCReviewChannel no it's to take ot play on the input transfer case shaft and save the plastic gear you use 6 or 7 shims shenrc has a video also exocaged rc but he has the solution on a printed shim shen rc has th3 of the shelf shims vertion
Sounds like stuff made up just to make a video rather than actual problems, Only issue this machine has is weak front portal gears and redcats warranty dept is great for replacing them and they are pretty cheap if your truck is no longer under warranty.
Weak gears, weak servo, bad tx/rx, bad tires, bad foam. Sounds like the best fix is just to buy something else with the money you'd spend on upgrades. Shame because it's cheaper than a gen7 pro here in Canada and Trx4s are all sold out.
I would not consider those seven as problems but more of seven upgrades that you can do to make it better.
As it sits the Redcat gen 8 is a well-rounded truck with good features for the price.
Well said
@@sammygonzalez7627 I can't even agree with you more
Only real problem i found was the tie rod ends rubbing the tires. Its worse when your turning or the side walls flexing hard.. itll rub really good and cause it to hop cause its grabbing, letting go , grabbing .. etc. Thats the only issue i found. I love mine and i agree with you also.
@@matthewb7049 I have that problem too. This video is bull shit because it doesnt even mention that problem. I have had my gen 8 for about a year and a half now, and that is the only problem I ran into
@@the-drifter-42 yeah buddy told me traxxas tires work. I guess all 1/10scale tires fit eachother ? I might be wrong. It all depends on the hex insise the tire. Then you gotta factor in if its gonna rub. ive thought about adding a tiny washer to act as a spacer because i like the tires that are on my truck now and im not about to take a guess on a 100$ set of tires online and see if they fit. but im worried the wheel will unscrew it self if i use a spacer. They do come loose just on there own. Plus theres no need to buy new tires .. i have tires on my truck that work just fine. i will soon cause these have quite the grove worn into them... you can find alllot of info on forums and such. But im nt gonna sign up to a website whos last post was 2017 just stupid. RUclips is here and its active . If i do get another set of tires and they fit ill let you know. Ill even make a video.
I dig your Fuck Cancer window. 👍 Both of my folks went down that road multiple times and I couldn’t agree more.
Can you do those other 5 gen8 problems? I’d love to know how to make mine better. It’s my first RC love
Something else you can do for the tire foams is boil them for about 1 minute. I learned it from the redcat video series about the truck and tested it and its a worlds difference!
The redcat gen 8 is a very tough truck iv had it for about a year and only 2 thinhs have went out so far and we use this truck a lot we sink it and evry thing and still works perfect
Thanks, I'm thinking about getting into RC Rock Crawling and think the Redcat Gen 8 is the way to to. Nice to know what can make it better!
I found the stock foams became much softer after some use. After 2-4 hours you would not even know they are the same foams that are in the spare.
I soaked my foams in water, dried them out and night and day difference.
Great points. Just picked one of these up and the only question I have is...what size magnets did you use? 🤔
Hey Francis...I had too fill the shock oil on the gen 8...they were empty out of the box..I used 35 w oil on all four..then put the canyon trail tires from the trx4 on it...what a difference on the red cat...climbs like a beast now..next is the hw 1080 on it....I call it Franken cat now...lol...love your vids bro....
I ♥️ mine! I cleared the front and front side windows, added an interior and driver, changed the tires and put new foam in originals for spares. Instead of cutting up transfer case bump I added a smooth skid plate with an angle on the tabs front and back, which seems to help quite alot. I will replace things as they break but so far so good. Your videos are very informative! Thanks.
Just got a TRX-4 chassis assembly kit. Love it. The TRX-4 is incredible. Never thought I would be into crawlers. But they sure are fun around the house when the weather sucks.
Really cool huh? Fun to play with and upgrade.
I have a gen 7 and absolutely love it. I'm buying a Gen 8 today. Looking forward to whatever life brings!
I tried a different transmitter I got a better steering radius but promptly blew up my cv’s. I knew what I was getting into that’s to your videos. It’s a good truck and looks really cool with that unique body, that’s why I got it.
I disagree on one thing... those tires are absolutely amazing!!! I love in Florida and it does better on dirt and rock and snow then anytime I have ever had. Never have I had a tire that works so good on multiple Terrains.
I have a factory Gen 8 (other than bigger tires) and have taken it out crawling a few times now. I also rolled it down a 80 foot cliff into boulders at the bottom last night. It was a sad sight to watch it just keep flipping and rolling. :( Body flew off one direction while the truck went another... :(
But! It actually still drove home in one piece! :) Bent/broken bumpers, cracked lower edge of body in back, cracked an inner fender too. But hey! It drove home like nothing happened. Pretty dang tough I'd have to say.
Wow! I never knew just how tough they are! I have one, but I made mine really scale, and neat-looking, And I only broke a drive-cup over the year that I have had mine.
You left out the bump steer, easy fix to do. Change position on the front bottom steering link to the lowest position and it will eliminate problem
I fixed it completely by using a better and thinner servo horn. Also takes a lot of slop out of the steering
Just bought the Gen 8 V2 and bump steer was a concern. I'll look at that fix when it arrives in a few days. Thank you!
@@johnbentley2926 Supposedly it was already addressed in Gen 8 Axe edition with thinner horn. Has the fix been migrated to Gen8 v2?
@@dancheb My V2 has bump steer before and after moving the steering link to the bottom. Just got the Crawler Central aluminum servo relocation bracket to install and see what I make of it.
RedCat listened to you, Francis...
I bought myself a RedCat Gen8 AXE edition, two weeks ago.
Foams are still (too) hard but can be boiled (according a RUclips from RedCat). The tires are not that bad... Takes time to get used to them.
For your other points: they are all fixed in this new version! :-D
I drive mine nice and slow with the stock transmitter, you just have to have a smooth trigger finger but I do agree it's touchy. So far no other problems, I heard the tires grip better if you reverse them (tread in other direction). This truck is loud too, but it doesn't bother me. I agree with someone else's comment that these aren't 7 problems necessarily but 7 good upgrades. Thanks for the video.
right on, thank you.
One more thing...I did completely sink it (by accident) in the lake and the the drive quit working for a day. I dried out the receiver overnight and it started working just fine. The receiver box is not waterproof. There are water access spots. I bought an ESS dual sound module and it makes wheeling so much more realistic and fun. I would definitely recommend the Scout Gen 8 for the money. I prefer a 2S Lipo over the 3S. For one reason it's not as jumpy and secondly the 2S 3200 is a bit heavier than the 2200 3S so the extra weight helps with some top- heaviness of the large body. I also added the spare tire mount and a metal luggage rack. That makes it heavier up top and out back but I like the realism. A little bit of lead counterweight up front puts the center of gravity towards the back which really helps it with front traction.
I love you guys and your vids. I got the GEN 8 as my first crawler, upgrading the servo and servo horn was my first on the list. Then tires and steel rims. After months of hard running finally broke the backside of the portal pinion gear, Easy fix. I love this rig and Am not butthurt like some posting LOL. I need to upgrade the sliders and transfer case hump. What do you suggest? Like that big flat plate!
Thank you. The big flat plate and sliders, we made ourselves.
@@RCReviewChannel Cool, thanks.
Covered here ruclips.net/video/3KzCX1LHvE4/видео.html
Really good analysis !
As usual you are very clear and sharp !
Some weeks ago I was tempted to buy RedCat... now I can say I've been fortunate to try a really less expensive FTX !
(Suggestion: make some study over FTX Outback 2, changing transmitter/receiver/ESC/servo is really much more surprising than the price they costs - and you teach us that in more stock models this parts are to be changed even if much more expensive RTR models !....I wait for your FTX review...)
Correct. It is a hidden gem. It's a modders delight and that's what makes it fun and personal.
Personally... #1 IS the Painted over Windows!! The Drivetrain, I give Redcat credit for actually trying to improve it.
The others.... Maybe I'm just an old Tinkerer, but I'm used to taking everything apart, either modding or improving. I find it FUN!! 😉
It's great that you pointed these issues out, because some people aren't equipped to deal with them...
For the rest of us, it's just another Rig.
Yeah I REALLY want one, and No, I can't afford one. 😞 But hey... Maybe someday, someone who is tired of it, and don't want to deal with the problems - will GIVE it to me! 😳😆
Hey!! It COULD happen.
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Oh, and I use Rare Earth Magnets to hold on EVERY Body of mine. I HATE Body Posts sticking out!! You go through all this work to make your Rig look so Scale, and then.... Stupid Body Clips! 😖😡
There's been better ways for years. I'm at least glad that Redcat is eliminating Posts and Clips on their Scaler Rigs!! 👍👍
HARD TO BELIEVE that Axial, Vaterra, even VANQUISH - uses Body Posts and Clips! 😳
Not for what they're charging....
Agree, agree. You have great insight friend!
Thank you! 👊
How many of these issues were fixed on the Gen 2?
Thanks. All good to know . I was considering one , but basically would need a complete upgrade .
I run 4S in mine and havnt broke anything that wasnt my fault (with great power comes great responsibility) . I did do a gear upgrade only cuz I had the truck apart anyway to get rid of the bump. The ONLY thing I have issues with and donr like is that screw that hold the pinion gear in the diff, I believe I found a fix for that but man what a pain in the rear that has been for me.
Thanks for showing my window trim decal set in that pic. Make them for those clearing their windows. Some folks are having good luck with Citrus Strip Gel from Home Depot for clearing window areas as well.
Which one is yours? The White or the Red. Fascinating work. Which technique did you use to clear it? Or perhaps you painted a clear body from scratch?
@@RCReviewChannel That white one belongs to someone who purchased my window trim decal set. You can see my white Limited Edition Gold Scout on my Facebook group which is RC Crawler Nation. It started as a clear body painted white then decaled. The original blue body I did the wet sand and polish method to clear the windows.
I just like to point out my gen 8 weak spot the front trailing arm mount is extremely weak and sheard completely out of the screw holes so now I’m tuning all aluminum front axle and link mounts stock rear for now
Love my Gen8 I got a month ago (on sale on Redcat site). Awesome scale detail. Ya steering doesnt live up to claim. Just ordered a 4 pack of 20kg servos from Amazon for this and a few Arrma cars that are going out.
I just had my LHS order me all the metal gears as I have stripped a few so why not change it all. Overall I feel this was still the best crawler to start with for the money. The belly bump is the only thing I have left but it's not an issue for me.
Great feedback. Let us know how the metal gears work out.
My brother & I are fairly new to rc crawling, we have access to a local rc club outdoor park. I have the Gen 8 & he has the Traxxas trx4 . Both out of the box new , I was able to do trails & cut lines that the trx couldn't do. Both trucks had the same 2 cell batteries are were completely stock. IMO , the gen 8 is a better value out of the box.
My tires are great 👍 . The stock tires work fine for me but I'm in a warm climate year round
Yeah, warm climate year round solves the memory foam problem that stiffen in the cold.
@@RCReviewChannel what tire manufacturer would you recommend? I am in NY dealing with the cold ,ice and snow .
Water is an issue .
Foam is freezing making lumps and tires become unbalanced.
Love the show
I would like to see a Top 7 with another brand and do a cost comparison of the upgrades and see which kit is a better overall value (including changes)
Luckily I have made most of the recommendations you touched on.
Kind regards
I was thinking the same thing but all of the videos are there. Just need to research yourself.
What would you recommend as an alternative to this crawler?
Great video thank you 👌🏁
TRX 4 for me.
The Traxxas TRX-4 Sport is better and not too much higher in price. The Element RC Enduro is the new contender. ruclips.net/video/zfvtpMhPaO0/видео.html
And here is the Element RC ruclips.net/video/3KzCX1LHvE4/видео.html
The enduro looked promising but it needs LOTS & LOTS of Reinforcement $$ for the chassis its like a wet rag . Good luck
Great job as always! I installed the Bowhouse 3D skid on mine & it works fine. Swapped the foams out for C.I. Lil' Novas. Put the steering link on top of the servo horn & clearanced the horn which matched the angle of the panhard bar to help with bump steer. Also added a winch to the stock F bumper, light kit, grill & scale parts from Club 5 Racing. Added Locked Up RC Agile scale rings & hardware to the stock bead locks. No real problems with mine, but I treat it as a scaler not a basher.
Hi there love your content question what battery do I buy for my redcat gen 8 axe ???
#8 other than the servo( which works ok, but is is not the best) most of these 7 are not an issue for the average Scale Trailer , or Newbie and I guess mine was different because after running, I have no modulation issues even over minor obstacles, I have excellent consistent super slow speed operation and as Gdub1983 and Sunshine Moto State My tires and foams work well on sand, loose pack and rock surfaces(warm climate)
Another thing to add to the problems is that the lower suspension arms rip off of the axle. The mounts only have 2 tiny screws holding them on to the plastic axle and they rip/strip out way too easy. Other than that this thing is a beast and a blast to play with.
Quick question will the international scout body fit on the everest frame
how do you attach the rare earth magnets to the body and chassis? I was thinking shoe goo perhaps??
I’d like to see how many different ways to fix the geometry bump steer?
very easy fix just google it
What do you do to fix the rear dog tracking? Especially when straddling obstacles. The rear always wants do dogtrack. Besides replacing the chassis?
Can you do a video on shock oil set up for the Gen 8. I can seem to get them tight. Either not enough oil or hydro locking. Not used to these bladder style shocks without a bleeder
I just plugged mine in and fried one of the capacitors in the esc. I had it sitting for a while with the battery in it, but not pligged in. Plugged it in and zap... i took the foam out of the tires cause i had it in water once and wanted to dry them out. But i ran it all winter in the snow. Brought it inside, hosed it off in the shower and set it over the air vent to dry. (And used wd-40) Cant run it with out foam bc my tie rod ends already rub the tires. I have a 3 cell 5000mah battery from dxf and its very peppy. You gotta very careful ... snapped one cva in the front. And now im pissed cause the esc just took a shit on me for no reason. I dont think its the battery ... if it was the batttery it would have blown up.. the battery controll tab is on the lipo setting. Probably going go with a multivolt esc so i can turn it down. I am very easy on it ... since i snapped the cva. I am a RC rookie pretty much. (When it comes to the hobby grade) and read the manual actually ... i ordered the batteries on a whim and got lucky because they dont want you using anything over a 3 cell. Yeah this sucks... ive tinkered with the ride height a lil bit. If you do you gotta adjust the steering and things bind up on it so i put it back to the original ride hieght cause i dont want anything binding or premature wear on anything. The steering isnt the greatest and now that you mention the server does feel weak but its gotta move some big tires. Any reccamendations for a good esc ? One i can go 50% power 75% etc ...
Took the cover off of the esc and theres quite abit of shit in it ... keep that in mind every one ! Maybe use an air duster can or an air compsressor and blow the stuff oit every once in a while. It wont even turn on.
I want to know all of your knowledge on it? I think I’m convinced the TRX4 sport is a better RTR to buy for the little bit extra 💵?
Yup. TRX4 is better. Gen 8 has a better looking body and mounting system ruclips.net/video/zfvtpMhPaO0/видео.html
Nothing wrong with the Super Swampers if you are in mud, snow, or any kind of mucky situation. Agreed not the best for rocks. Spraying some WD40 on the tread will make them stick much better.
Isn't wd40 slippery?
Careful there... the kerosene in WD40 will degrade the rubber drying it out and make it lose it's elasticity. Just google kerosene and rubber tires.
How do you rate the kit/PACK version of this truck?
Been considering getting one for the base of a Unimog on portals.
I guess the only one of these problems that counts is the weak drivetrain but typically kits have better parts, is that the case with the Gen8 or no?
I purchased a new Traxxas tqi controller and receiver tried to hook it up to the Gen 8 throttle works great but steering is erratic jerky and makes my steering servo sound weird
The gen 8 is an amazing crawler for guys just wanting to drop into 4 low and crawl around its a great truck
I found with mine that even after getting a better radio it was still jumpy and I was having to reverse the channel for fwd and rev. Going into reverse it was hoppy as hell. After looking closely I found the motor leads were soldered red to neg and black to pos from the factory. I changed the plugs around and it is smooth as butter now even on the stock esc.
Very good feedback
I looked at the Gen 8 at the hobby shop, it looks great. I didn’t know about all those issues.
It's good to know about them going in.
Would a traxxas receiver and transmitter work with a gen 8?
Redcat does have a good warrenty department!
perhaps the best at the moment
Yes they do.
For #5 for the servo you recommended. Can you give me a link to buy. Please. Thank you.
Also the tires keep up with my g8 kralwers once the foams are replaced
Thanks for the review! You helped me make up my mind to buy the Umg10.
Most welcome fellow RC'er
the steering link is above the knuckle, and can rub the front tires with any roll. I moved the link under the knuckle and no more touching
Yup. Destroyed our brand new Hyrax tires.
I bought the GEN8 AXE.
Because it has an interior. The transmitter was changed to be made by Futaba. I've come to want another body ⁉️
Do you happen to have a template for the belly pan you made?
Are the axle fully locked diffs ?
Hi do you no if the traxxas trx4 body will fit on a redcat gen 8
Want to get into crawlin. What can I get for around $400 RTR with decent parts to get me going and not have to change anything?
Mines pretty old and used. No problems at all so far. All stock except wheels and tires. I run it on 3s always.
Not saying its a bad truck, for me i am just not a fan of it. Maybe someday I will try one.
Correct. Version 1.0 and it has potential. It will get better and dialed with future releases.
Well these videos finally hooked me In aswell as some other great vids.
So ya I’m building a totally Modified gen 8. My first real crawler.
That is awesome!
Are the rims on a stock red cat gen 8 1.9 or 2.2?
unleash the best for 'em all..that's what u guys do best, RC Review 👍👍👍
Yes, the potential can be unleashed!
I just ordered one, are the parts better now or still week?
On the Gen8 Axe edition, the fixes are included now. On the normal Gen8, I believe it's the same as old.
Thank you, I like your videos, but this one was very hard to see. You have a bunch of trucks that just need to find a home that is NOT on your desk. I’d rather you zoom in so we can actually see the truck when you point things out.
Thanks for tour time. I appreciate learning about a truck I am interested in.
Thank you for the suggestion. This is one of our old ones and it’s a lot better now.
RC Review thank you for the kind reply, I appreciate it much. Again, thanks for the videos. I look to your channel every time I want a new RC, to find the pro’s and con’s first. Thank you.
What Radio controller would your recommend without breaking the bank. Thanks in advance
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Thanks for the review i was about to add one more to my list , yet it might not be a Gen8 yet, it may well be now a trx-4 kit or an Element RC .. The Gen 8 can wait til Gen 9 i assume :-)
Hello everyone. What name tire did he say to use ? I couldn't understand?
🤔 I seen a review taken out the box and driven on the beach on top of rocks and it did great 👍🏼 . So with all the upgrades your talking about you might as well buy a traxxas cause it’ll cost 😬 just as much or more.🤯
i think it would still end up being cheaper than a traxxas, considering most people will upgrade the tx/rx and servo on those aswell
Where can I get those magnets
Thank you for the information it was perfect
Glad it was helpful!
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide 👍😊😎! J'adore vos vidéos.
the redcat gen 8 have a lot of issue as rtr, but it's good car. after fix it, it almost can't be kill.
Will gen8 transmission fit the the gen 7sport
Another great video thanks
It's all about the tuning to bring out the best in it.
Excelente, as always. Thank you.
The scout is very good. it is not messed up like you RC review
It's a good vehicle and we've created 25 video on it.
These are merely opportunities to make it better and help it compete with the best.
@@RCReviewChannel But it is already better than almost any crawler
I have a gen 8 I bought as the p.a.c.k. and i run on 3s 5700 mamba x castle combo and it does great.
Granted I dont bash it. But I do give it some throttle sometimes
I was so interested in it, but here in europe it costs now 430 dollars, while TRx sport is about 440, so i gues i have to go with trx. But this one looks so much better.
Unfortunate importing prices are so varied for different companies.
Good video as always thanks for posting
I just got the v2 of this do a video like this for it
Got tx for Christmas most metal gears
the input transfer case shim mod is a must
to remove the belly bump right?
@@RCReviewChannel no it's to take ot play on the input transfer case shaft and save the plastic gear you use 6 or 7 shims shenrc has a video also exocaged rc but he has the solution on a printed shim shen rc has th3 of the shelf shims vertion
I keep constantly adjusting my steering servo on my radio my truck just won’t go straight. Any idea
There is a lot of play in the steering linkage system. Tighten everything to remove all the play as it causes the vehicle to steer at random.
And the tiers have good grip it gets up stuff a lot better then out scx 10 and trx4 so the tier one was fake
So you’re saying... just get rid or don’t buy the redcat? Sounds about the same as my gen7
Can't find the metal parts here. Even amainhobbies can't ship to Indonesia
Amazon got the parts you'll need
Club5. Ask them, they are from that region.
I have the Gen-9. That model has 8 problems.
Tough crowd. But, I thought it was funny. 🤣
The only real problem I've had was the Mounts C Hubs Carrier are plastic and its breaking apart and the foam sucks
The ole WD-40 soak! Free upgrade oh yeah!
Sounds like stuff made up just to make a video rather than actual problems, Only issue this machine has is weak front portal gears and redcats warranty dept is great for replacing them and they are pretty cheap if your truck is no longer under warranty.
They are not so much problems but rather opportunities to optimize this vehicle and allow it to compete with the best out there.
Mine came with two replacement portal gears in the box, but so far they are doing good
And THIS is why I’m not buying one now. Getting the Losi Baja Rey
RcForLifee I just got this truck and it was able to keep up with my trx-4 through just about everything
@@lasuzzoeagle1 Damn TRX4? That's impressive.
Gen8 is money cant go wrong with a losi either
I recommend that you buy one. This guy here is a dick, and he thinks every tiny little problem is huge
The scout V2 has clear windows and flat bottom
Forgot to say what a nightmar the portal gears are.
Weak gears, weak servo, bad tx/rx, bad tires, bad foam. Sounds like the best fix is just to buy something else with the money you'd spend on upgrades.
Shame because it's cheaper than a gen7 pro here in Canada and Trx4s are all sold out.
Red cat always have the same problems, in all cars, Looks pretty but his quality’s are not the best
I do not see the belly bump as a #1 issue. Servo is #1.
Yup. Debatable depending on local terrain.