New Redcat Gen 9 RC Crawler Gen 8 Comparison Review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
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This is the Gen 9 From Redcat Racing! Available in Blue and Gray this $399 crawler is definitely worth the money over it’s 320-340 dollar predecessor. That might grind the gears from a few hardocore Gen 8 fans but I promise the steering geometry alone is worth the money not to mention the two speed transmission and clipless body. Of course you have to remember to turn the tabs correctly or you’ll have a mishap like you see in the video but GOODBYE VELCRO!!!
Here's the link first so you can get yours on its way - Redcat Racing
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Okay. So this 2-speed portal axle demon has a terrific approach angle of 63.5 degrees, 80mm of ground clearance, and a 53 degree departure angle. It’s steering has been greatly improved and they’ve fixed the axle shift that created all the bumpsteering in the Gen 8 by reversing the servo and putting the linkage behind the servo. You can tell immediately the difference between the rigs. Solid improvement.
This truck, a licensed International Harvester Scout 800a means business. While it uses the standard 32 pitch pinion and spur gear (technically .8 mod), the rest of the truck is running primarily mod 1 gears. Excellent for gearheads everywhere. Since running the truck I was completely stunned at how good the articulation is. Nice job Redcat! It’s ready for lights, many of the Gen 8 parts will work, and Treal has a bunch of stuff for it out that will have you excited to start flexing on the competition right quick.
At first I really was thinking this was just a solid trail truck. Not so sure anymore. I can definitely see these hitting the comp circuits very soon. It’s a much better truck than I expected for $399 and I’ve definitely decided to invest in this rig just because of how happy I am with the steering improvement. I’ll definitely overdrive it (waiting for my Treal stuff to arrive currently, but it’s pretty awesome. Redcat has been slaying it lately.
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Finally someone mentioned if the rims are metal or plastic!
Geezz .. thank you.
Everyone zips through the important stuff .
Metal transmission gear? Dif gears.. etx.
@archerash6695 yes and the transmission and diffs are metal. Cheers!
This was an amazing, informative, and approachable review. Thank you so much for pointing out actual flaws and points of concern. REAL criticisms are important in reviews and comparisons. It's absolutely invaluable.
Thank you so much for your comment! It is greatly appreciated!
Love the colour on that rig. I like the RedCat since Gen7, this Gen9 is amazing. They are always good with the steering angle. 😊👍🏼
And the dip switched are just channel reverse/normal positions. Says it right on the radio transmitter.
So right, for 1 and 2 that's correct. But 3 and 4 are live and you do have one slot open on the 4ch so you can do lights from that controller without swapping the setup or having them always on
Excellent overview my friend ! Really detailed breakdown of this new and awesome Gen 9
never noticed there was that much movement in my Gen 8 front end! I still love my Gen 8 ,but these new gen 9's are calling to me! love the 2 speed, but im just as happy with a single speed, although the extra wheel speed helps alot through mud and snow! great video brother! really like your knowledge and your delivery and demeanor! great job!😁
Thanks so much man! Much appreciated!
Hey man shout out for that hell of a deal you made me on that atlas 6x6 at the swap meet… my first crawler… this rabbit hole of crawling has got me now lol😂
No problem man! Thanks so much for the support and I'll see you overe there! Enjoy!
Nicely done Thorough review with excellent info! Thanks for taking the time to do this. I learned a lot. I have a silver one of these on order, been using the Gen 8 for a while.
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciated. Hope you enjoy it! Cheers!
Its not a micro servo thing. As long as your endpoints are set properly your good. I have the gen9 and when and if i shift i just tap reverse slightly so the GEARS can fall in place inside the transmission. Its not the servo. Its the gears falling into place inside the trans. It happens in most other crawlers too. Happens on my vanquish, and my scx10iii dig and 2 speed transmission GEARS
After I set my endpoints I saw some improvement but swapping my servo to an ecopower made a heck of a difference just from the speed and force. Definitely recommend that swap regardless of preferred brand. I had a savox and a micro reefs but felt like that was overkill and the eco was cheap and has been surprisingly good. My first time using them. Thanks for your responses!
In 20 years of collecting and bashing, RC cars and trucks, I never really got into crawling. But now I really would love to give it a try. I have some awesome wooded trails by me. Once I get everything back in order I def will try to pick up a trail truck/crawler.. thanks for the info this truck seems awesome
Fun rig. I'm also a huge fan of the Enduro Ecto or Zuul which is their more scale Ecto. Phenomenal crawler out of the box. Top 5 rtr crawlers without a doubt. 👍
@@redvikinghobbies awesome thanks for the advice!!!!
Super vidéo merci 👍👍👍👍👍
You're most welcome! Cheers!
Great Information! 💯💯
Thanks so much! Cheers!
If you had the cash to buy one or the other which would you spend the money on? I have a gen 7 that's kind of worn out. And have been thinking gen 8 or gen 9 but dont know if the 2 speed trans is worth the hype?
Today, Wed Sep 20, 2023 the Gen 8 is only $237.69 on sale. I'd buy that all day long! I sold my Gen 8 shelf queen but for that price I'm ordering one and another Gen 9 which is under $300. The Gen 8 Velcro doubles the weight in the wheel wells so kill that and add brass because it has body roll and tighten up the steering linkgage at the panhard and you'll still be under 300. I do like having the 2 speed on the Gen 9 and replaced the servo early. I would learn later from running with a guy that kept his Redcat servo (I'm running an EcoPower for the trans) that a slight adjustment on their servo will do the trick. So for their sale price of $297 today it's a good deal. The mirrors are toast on everyone's Gen 9 but the body is excellent. My best upgrade cost nothing. I was noticing some torque twist if I got stuck hard up against a rock or something and after investigation realized the drive shafts are actually a tad too long on the sides that slide into the other driveshaft housing. So I took a quarter inch off each side and that did it. They were basically not telescoping in far enough. The aftermarket ones I'd later put on were fine (Treal.)
But today, bang for the buck, Gen 8 while they're in stock. Cheaper than a Gen 7 right now and have tons of aftermarket accessories. Beautiful crawlers. I like my Gen 9 but if someone asked if I'd rather have a Enduro Ecto without 2 speed or a Gen 9 I'd say Ecto all day. That's the crawler you buy for $330. I now have 3 of those. One of which barely breaks 3lbs. (Seperate esc, bec, holmes outrunner.) But you can't beat this sale for a Gen 8. You won't have any regrets. If the prices were back to normal I'd say 9 but before either I'd say Ecto.
Just for kicks go check out the new pre-order for the new Ecto called the Zuul. It's tight.
Thanks for the question!
@@redvikinghobbies thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I'm gonna order a gen 8 this afternoon. As you said it's hard to beat at that price and with the upgrades it should be fine. Also I've learned that later in the year they are releasing the 2 speed transmission for the gen 8 so I might just pick that up also. You do great work on here brother. Thank you.
@stevencampbell5831 I completely forgot. I don't remember if it was on Redcat Live or if one of the guys there told me about it but I'll leave the link here. But first, quick note, you have to change your transmitter/receiver to do this. So add that to the cost. I'm gonna recommend Flysky or Radiolink so people can spend within their budget. Flysky can get you a good radio for under 50 all the way up to the Noble Pro which can use all their cheaper receivers. Futaba gets a little pricey if you don't know which receiver to buy.
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The Gt3b and its variants are harder to do one handed than the GT5. I have 2 GT3 and after a miserable one handed outing with it trying to film I put an extension on one and then a tire that fir perfectly round the other. This won't concern anyone using two hands and I'm slowly moving everything over to my noble if it's gonna be one handed driving. Big noble fan so might as well put that link up too...
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And of course a micro servo. Doesn't have to be this one. Just a micro that's waterproof. amzn.to/3Lr3yZS
Excellent review! Very well done. Unbiased. Complete. You got me sold on the Gen9! I'm shopping for my first crawler, and there's a lot out there. I'm not into formal competition and what you described about this one tells me I'll enjoy running it. Your video quality is top-shelf. Sound is also top-shelf. The close-up stills are superb. My comendations to you! Thanks so much!
Thanks so much! Very excited I could help! More videos coming soon. Took a hiatus lol. Been rough in this Texas heat! Glad I could help!
hi how are you
Doing great! Thanks for the shout Colin!
Great comparison, I need to learn more about this brand.
Great company, great customer service, unfortunately domestic to the U.S. and maybe Canada. Nothing overseas yet. I've shipped rigs over there but then parts are hard to come by. Their Wendigo is a lot of fun too!
Thanks for the comment! Cheers!
I just got an original Gen 8 in a trade. Because I know so little of the V2 and Gen 9, I am quite satisfied at this point. I am in the U.S., so I guess I'm good with parts and service. @@redvikinghobbies
@MysticRiverRC Gen 8 is a great platform and has a crazy amount of customization. Once you get past the Velcro and add some brass they're great performers too! Have a blast!
Thank you, I subbed to your channel to learn more. @@redvikinghobbies
@@MysticRiverRC Thanks so much!
Very good, detailed presentation. I have owned about 6 of the Gen8 Scouts and currently have just an Axe Edition. I have a Gen9 on the way. Your video is very thorough and made me even happier that I ordered a Gen9. Thanks for posting.😃👍
Thanks so much! They have them at a very good price right now and I've considered getting another. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
It looks like the tie rod is hitting the front diff at full deflection......on both Gen 8 and Gen 9.
And it may, I'd have to go check. It's been awhile since I had either out. Been just running my Ecto and Zuul for awhile now. Got the Stance here from Vanquish I'd really like to get to know. It's all time. Well...and money. Guess it's more like 2 parts money. I'm addicted to collecting everything rc. It's a diagnosable problem.
@redvikinghobbies the stance is a very good value for the dollar, and, with some good tires and the proper balance, it is a fantastic crawler. Thanks for the comparison and quick reply.
I just gotta say what an awesome spot you took this scout to!! I felt like it was a real truck out in the forest!!
Thanks brother!
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