How much better? Modified vs Stock Redcat Gen8 v2 Testing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มี.ค. 2021
- This is the final installment of the Redcat Gen8 build series - the TEST!
Over the last series of videos, I took a stock Redcat Gen 8 v2 (provided by THE Rich D RC: / wrdever ) and put it through a whole host of upgrades.
The vehicle we started with, one of the best values in RC: amzn.to/37STdlE
1st mod, bumpers: • Redcat Gen8 v2 Free Bu...
2nd mod, tires: • Redcat Gen8 Tire Test ...
3rd mod, overdrive front diff: • Redcat Gen8 v2 | How t...
4th mod, brass on the front axle: • Redcat Gen8 v2 Upgrade...
5th mod, shock keys: • How to: Redcat Gen8 Sh...
In total, there is still less $$$ spent on this truck than a full TRX4 Defender/Bronco or Axial SCX10iii - and it crawls GREAT!
Links to the parts we used:
- TRX4 Canyon Trail tires that have been cut. amzn.to/3jS8APU
- Treal Overdrive front gear set: amzn.to/2Ma5qe1
- Treal Front portal covers: amzn.to/2ZBZjSS
- Treal Front diff cover: amzn.to/3aIriGX
- Shock keys: amzn.to/2ZKyj3G
Most of these parts are also available directly from Redcat as they have started to also carry Treal parts: www.redcatracing.com/?ref=faS...
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I upgraded mine to 100mm shocks from the stock 90mm ones and it is a monster.
Thanks for the tip!
Great looking rig, and darn capable too. Enjoyed this little series a lot.
Thanks! I enjoyed putting it together.
Now - what vehicle is next...
Huge difference over stock, I like it!
It made a big difference for sure!
Interesting comparation. Nice video! 👍🙂
Thanks! 👍
What a beautiful machine
Thank you!
I really think Redcat did a great job with this truck!
Wow that's is so amazing ❤️
Thank you!
The shock placement change was really obvious. What a great crawler, now let’s go 6S!
Sheesh - 6S is SOOO 2020. In 2021, we go NITRO. :)
Oh man that’s a beauty‼️ I want that one ❤️
They really are very nice!
There is also an orange, black, and purple.
@@RoadsideRC I wish I could win one for the kids they would love it
I am going the install mods on v2 based on this video Awesome
Great! Glad this was helpful!
I have a video for each one of the mods you can check out if you want to see how to install any of them.
@@RoadsideRC Do you have a link for the vids?
Here you go!
Redcat Gen8 Mods and Tuning: th-cam.com/play/PLzanpL0DCFXx32g3YQh4uhmXNbSNc_w5x.html
I’m new to crawling, to me everything seemed the same 😂. I have this truck and others I’ll take your advice just because.
Ha! This truck is great out of the box...and even better with some changes!
I really hope you enjoy it!
Try moving the rear axle back 1 may help so it will not ride the bumper great view brother
Thanks!
I thought of doing that, but much of where I drive is fairly tight. Was concerned it would 1) make the turning circle worse, and 2) make the break-over angle worse - more belly dragging.
I did mine and it runs fine in some spots all trucks going to rub at some point to me getting that extra hop when needed most yes sir I can live with that just say brother great view
Way better
Yes sir!
What I have noticed about the stock tires on my gen8 is when I got it they sucked but the more I used them the better they got , now they get way better traction on rocks and steep angles
Thanks!
I am thinking about doing some mods to the foams and cutting the stock tires to see if I can make them better.
I generally take a tooth brush and degreaser spray to new stock tires, which strips off most of the factory compound residue.
Hi Sir, are the parts of Gen8 1 and V2 compatible with one another(except for the C-hub)?
Yes, they are!
@@RoadsideRC thank you sir! Thanks for these awesome videos 👍😊👍
Very nice. I may have missed it but have you altered the motor, ESC or pinion gear? It seemed to have better, slower throttle control. Thanks.
Yes! I actually didn't have it in a video, as it was a mistake.
I ran it stock on 3S a few times....and then fried the ESC.
The only thing I had laying around was a stock Axial ESC, so threw it in there.
Eventually, we will throw a Hobbywing 1080 ESC in it.
@@RoadsideRC OK. Man she seems to crawl good. I'm still on stock motor/pinion on mine but the 1080 should be in the mail tomorrow. Pretty stoked to get that in there and try it. I appreciate your time to reply back to me. Loving your channel, a lot of great content. God Bless !!!
Nice mods, some are easy to do to as Gen 8 The Green looks better and better!
It is such a good truck. I really have nothing but good things to say about it.
Nice improvements! How about something with an Element Enduro for the next project?
Thanks for the suggestion! I have not had one of those before, so could be a good project.
Thanks!
LOVE THE UPGRADES AND WHAT U DID TO THAT GEN8 V2,,I HAVE A GEN8 V1 AND 2 GEN8 PACKS 1 WITH A JEEP CHEROKEE HARDBODY AND 1 WITH THE AXE BODY ,GREAT TRUCK TO HAVE THANKS FOR THE VIDEO AND THE SERIES WAS WONDERFUL,I HAVE A FRIEND THAT LIVES IN WOODBURY TENN, BY THE WAY...OH SO HEY HOW DO THE AMAZON BRASS FRONT AND REAR PORTAL COVERS HOLD UP ON GRAND PAS WHITE JEEP GEN8 BC I JUST ORDERED SOME THE TREALS I JUST COULDNT SPEND THAT MUCH ON SOMETHING THAT GHAS GREAT REVIEWS FOR A FRACTION OF THE PRICE
Thanks! Maybe I'll see you sometime if you visit your friend.
The Amazon brass has been doing well so far. Not many miles on them yet though.
@@RoadsideRC the brass is for my axe international body gen 8 pack build🤜🤛
Nice work! When you inverted the slides, you must have trimmed the body. Did you also have to trim the fender flares to make it fit? Would be great to see a little more detail on that.
Sorry for leaving that part out. Yes, I trimmed the whole body a fair amount.
@@RoadsideRC If you get a chance would be great if you could show a couple photos of how you modified the fenders. From the clip it looks like you chopped substantial parts of the inner fender. Looks great
Have a question about the overdrive ...i wanted to make my rr10 with overgear, but also do lot of trail walking...does it harm or destroy something of your overgeared an running lot pf straight on?
I have a more aggressive overdrive in my TRX4, and have run EVERYWHERE without issue.
It just makes the tires slip a little more. That is the only problem.
Mine will be in Thursday, have you done any testing with 2.2 tires ?
I never did.
Honestly, this truck does great with 1.9s. Never thought I needed 2.2s.
@@RoadsideRC Looking forward to testing mine out on a freshly built woods course
the resaon why i pick this gen8 (v1) ,the C.o.G so low! and the frame rail is wider than other rig.makes good balance.and the redcat engeneering is great calculate the gears..IT GOT BEAST TORQUE even just 40Amps ESC...the main issue is the portal housing connecting structure is weak!cus it cannot handle the big torque.should up grade with the metal one
Fortunately, this is the Gen2. It has been great and durable so far!
@@RoadsideRC the diff is the servo,shock mounting on portal,new colour with clear window..the basic things all the same with V1....i up graded with HW1080,no vented hole rims,change the motor to get smooth..so far so good,man
I noticed but didn't catch it in the series, the rock sliders on the current setup. which ones are those?
Great eye!
It was something I was messing with, and never did a video on.
It is actually the factory rock sliders - just flipped over and trimmed!
Do you think it would be worth putting the underdrive gears in also. I have a gen7 custom build with the v2 portal upgrade and I’m trying to get it class 2 ready so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Drive it and see how you like it. I have other trucks with more aggressive overdrive and am still happy with it.
The straight overdrive here is not super-aggressive, so I feel you could get away with underdriving the rear also.
@@RoadsideRC okay thanks man. I’ve been trying to decide doing the OD/UD and running a trans with dig vs the stealth x and no dig.
Got any body ideas for a redcat gen 7 pro? Mine took a nasty fall on rocks and concrete and destroyed the body
So many bodies out there!
Basically, anything 1/10 standard wheelbase should fit.
Pick whatever you like the most!
@@RoadsideRC wish I was good enough to build a tube frame for it. It flipped off backwards and hit the top rear corner and shattered it
I think the mods I’m going to do are adhesive wheel weights, brass pumpkin cover, moving the shocks down to make it a higher rig, moving the bumpers closer to the body.
Edit: I also will be making it a longer wheel base!
Hope you have fun!
@@RoadsideRC thank you!!👋
Mine came with no grease in diffs all gearing was dry of grease remote was broke shell had marks on it light kit didnt work at all and its been 2 wks and im still waiting on them to send my replacement parts .stay away from redcat
I'm sorry to hear that! Sounds like yours might have been smashed in shipment!
I have had nothing but good luck.
Also, I don't run much grease in any of my RC gears anymore. Did for years, then decided to try without as much grease. Have not been able to tell a difference in longevity at all.
They just brushed me off when my drive lines went out in under 5 hrs of use. If I could go back in time I would have gone axial or traxxas