The Perfect Start To Build YOUR Scale Crawler! Redcat Racing GEN8 PACK Kit Review | RC Driver
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- The Redcat Racing GEN8 crawler chassis grew a quick following through its release as a ready to run with the Scout II Body. For the price, this truck is loaded and performs well in many conditions. But it wasn’t long before builders were customizing and modifying the chassis to make it their own. Who knows if this inspired Redcat or they had plans on their own, but they have released a simple pre-assembled GEN8 chassis kit and it allows you to build your RC scale crawler exactly how you want it. We’ve had this chassis kit for a little while now and after tweaking and tuning the build over the past few months, we’re finally ready to show you what we’ve come up with. Looking for a capable kit to start your own build? Hopefully we’ll inspire you with our Redcat Racing GEN8 PACK Kit Review!
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GEN8 PACK Pre-Assembled Chassis Kit
By: Redcat Racing
Part Number: GEN8-PACK
Price: $169.99
Link To Buy: snp.link/49865a23
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Pro-Line BF Goodrich KX Tires
Pro-Line Impulse 1.9 wheels 2769-03
Holmes Hobbies PULLER PRO BL 540 XL
Holmes Hobbies HV500V2 SERVO
MaxAmps Shorty LiPo 2S 4250 7.4v Battery Pack
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I'm just getting back into the hobby and I am doing a LOT of research. I have come to rely on you as a very trusted source of accurate information. You have given me inspiration for builds and what cars and trucks to start with. The frosting on the cake here is your videography of demonstrating what you have reviewed. Huge kudos to the person filming the off road segment. Give that person a slap on the back and buy 'em a beer.
Excellent review👍👍 Love all the driving footage and the build came out amazing!
The Redcat gen 8 pack is a very capable and sturdy platform to work from. Great video and review. Thanks!
Excellent review🙂👍 I wish I had the funds to build a crawler.. I have a scx10 v1 that I buy proline bodies for and enjoy finding liveries and paint schemes I like.. Thanks 👍 😊
Throw a Raptor Baja Rey body on it if ya get tired of the Chevy recalls...LOL!!
Trevor Bauder Recalls? Your profile pic is a chrysler product. I bet you’re very familiar with recalls lol
How do you like the redcat gen8 portal axle? in terms of reliability, the angle of rotation? if you compare with trx4 axle?
Would have loved to see the Rubicon on it. Not an option to cut the frame to get it to work?
Another great video, keep em coming! 👍
As always great video content, awesome footage and overall top notch quality Greg 👌
✌🏼😎👍🏼 have a great day!
I think that looks a lot better then the Jeep body would have looked. And it fits nicely
Wow that performs really well. Thanks for the review! Love that body too. I’m hoping I will get into the crawling region of the hobby. Love the videos!
I guess it's kinda off topic but do anybody know a good site to stream newly released tv shows online ?
@Markus Cason Flixportal =)
@Tobias Hezekiah thanks, I signed up and it seems to work :) Appreciate it !
@Markus Cason you are welcome =)
I would like to have an rc crawler, but in Brazil it is very expensive, if in the United States it is 500 dollars, in Brazil it is like 4000 dollars
man i bought the chassis 1 week ago i used brushed motor 21T H.H with 80A brushed Hobbywing but i really regret it ! its a heavy crawler it weights too much without the battery and the body ! its a very slow crawler not so capable and not worth the price build !
I have bought a few redcat crawlers. This Gen 8 kit is good to go out of box. I wish they still made the pack. I’m going to buy another gen8. I love the platform. And I have broke anything on it nor the wendigo. Lol I’ve destroyed the gen7 front axles, my fault for not limiting the steering when I got a new transmitter.
Had the same issue with the proline Jeep body and my Vaterra ascender
Good thing your plans changed coz this rig looks sick!
I’d really like that roll cage ! Any links to where I could still find one ?
Would the trail hancho style body work on a redcat gen7 pro
What pro line cage would fit this truck ? Want that look without the weight
I have a blue proline jeep Rubicon body!
I just finished a SCX10 II Cherokee in the same color as the Rubicon. Looks great. I hope you get to put it on another truck.
Did you need a servo horn?
Wow! That turned out Great!
The u-joints on the driveshafts are out-of-phase. U joints are supposed to be in line! NOT 90 degrees out of alignment! Redcat still hasn't figured that out yet. Hundred dollar bill says the slip splines won't allow proper alignment.
Going with the 72 Chevy pickup, wheel base is spot on for the Gen 8.
Gonna take my time and get the body done nice.
I've been model building and RC aircraft for years but this is my first RC truck build.
My brother hooked me in after I bought him a 1/16 rc tank, then he got the Traxxas crawler, now he bought me the P.A.C.K Gen 8 kit.
I'm going low dollar build first to get crawling then I know the mods will come....
I think the Proline Ford F250 super duty cab would fit like the Silverado.
Awesome video as usual Greg! Very informative! I do have a couple of trucks that I need to get electronics into. Do you have any videos on electronics set up, complete truck, start to finish? Thanx! ~;+}>
Nice chevy honcho Greg I love it 😎
I'm planing on building an axial scx10ii 2014 Chevy Silverado crewcab build that's a hard body to find
Cool build, me, p.a.c.k chassis and the new ram charger body.
I would not recommend the Puller Pro XL like you did for this truck. Did you even test fitment? That motor is ridiculous for this truck.
Look fablous unique
I know this is an old video, but I can't find any info on the pinion gear. What is the pitch of the gear? I've seen .8 and I've seen mod1. Want to order the proper gear pitch for it
Too many considerations and modifications in order to make this kit to work, you are a pro, but someone like me without the experience it would be very difficult...
Fun build. I’ve been thinking about a truggy build/body. What KV was the motor? I have a 2700 in my TRX4 but not sure how the Gen8 would do with it.
Thanks
good job with this build! Im doing a traction hobby founder 2 build. my first crawler.
What grease would you use on the gen 7 pro.and can it be brought the auto store,many thanks
Awesome build thanks for making this video.
One could actually use it to build a 1:8 scale defender I've been looking to build.
dope vid i am creatibg a crew cab using a tmaxx 3.3 revo body. on my gen 8
Who cares if the body isn't made any more, it looks too good to sit on a shelf.
Need a fuel cell strapped to the frame behind the cab it would look sick plus take up some of that empty space
Really nice 👍 review I’ve been really debating to go this route or the Trx4 sport kit or another Vanquish builders kit. How do you stack up the Gen 8 pack compared to other rc crawlers?
That build looks awesome nice job love the body 👍👍👍👊💯
nice crawler
Is crawler a hype now? 😁 more and more ppl r into it..
I would buy this from you you in a heart beat... Keep it in mind
I Love this build, it looks awesome and seems to perform well. Do you still have this rig?
That turned out great, I pick a Gen8 pack up a couple of weeks ago, put an Xtra Speed Raptor hard body on it, great truck.
Is that body available still?
Thank you. Appreciate your videos. What's that crawler over your left shoulder under the blue bronco. Looks like a white f250. Is that a vanquish? Whatever it is I need one!
Never mind, I finally found it in your vids. Element enduro!
That combo makes me want to do a pack build !!!! Awesome work
That body looks great on there. Nice setup.
Can u do a review on the hobbywing axe
The paint job made the body look great.
Cool truck Greg! That does well
Love the finished product Greg.
I'm thinking of building one myself.
I have a Traxxas vxl system id like to install, Do you think it would make a nice fit for the red cat?
Vxl Is not for crawling
It turned out pretty nice 👍🏼
Love Th Gen 8! Fav. Crawler
so what pickup type body works for this ?
Not much easily drops on. There is a C10 body mounting video on the Redcat channel.
Nice review, like 169👍
nice looking rig good job
ok that is a cool truck.
I wish my Silverado looked and performed that well.
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Awesome build🤙
Nice build!
Love the body
Great build. Where did you install your bec?
Psycho13 rc Thanks! It’s right in front of the ESC.
@@rcdriver thanks for the reply. I meant to ask how did you wired it up as I'm getting an issue with a sound kit and I think it's down to loss of power.
cool
What is the purpose of the pan hard bar?
It stops the body from moving sideways when you steer.
@@danielkonrad1444 Great! Thank you so much for the reply. This helps a lot
Cool 🔥🔥
ordering my Gen 8 Scout II Axe this weekend, and already found my Ram Shell and a flatbed Rollcage with tire mount. Can hardly wait to start crawling
How you liking it?
Do they make a kit that you can build yourself? Not pre assembly?
jamie stuart No, not as a full build-up. They did do a good job with the build. Portal housing and pumpkins filled with grease.
Wow nice rig....👍
Hi Greg! Just a couple of questions on those BFG tires. Are those the G8 or Predator compounds? And did you just use the foams that came with them tires? Awesome content. 👍🏼👍🏼
They're the Predator compound. Stock uncut foams inside.
RCDriver_Online Nice. Thank You for replying. Now I want to swap out my Gen8 Scout body also after watching this.
How would it do with a silver can 540 motor? Nimh battery
@@Overland_RC thanks for the info man
I just dont want to over power my first crawler and not like it
I have had a couple of cars
3 Monster trucks, a funnycar all kinds of tamiya trucks, buggys, cars, even a mammoth dump truck
Never tried crawling before so i need to make the right decision first time around and like it
And not buy a bad crawler and get a bad first impression of what its all about